H2. Res. 6172, Northland Ph 5 Prel. Plat ExtensionKALisPEii,
Development Services Department
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Kalispell, MT 59901
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REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: PJ Sorensen, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Northland Subdivision Phase 5 — Preliminary Plat Extension
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2023
BACKGROUND: This is a request by Bridgeland Development, LLP, to extend the preliminary plat
for Northland Subdivision Phase 5 for two years. The preliminary plat was approved June 5, 2017
(Resolution 5816). Condition 2 of the preliminary plat states that "the preliminary plat shall be valid
for a period of three years from the date of approval," which is in accordance with 28.2.06(E)(7) of
the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. Accordingly, the original expiration date for the plat was June
5, 2020. An extension in 2020 was granted, and two final plats in 2020 and 2021 extended the
expiration date to December 20, 2023. The subdivision regulations provide for a second two-year
extension request and the applicant has provided a letter requesting a plat extension.
The letter states that the primary reason for the request is ongoing discussions with the Montana
Department of Transportation ("MDT") regarding its adjoining property to the west and how it might
connect to this property. Initial plans allowed for some earthwork to extend onto the MDT property,
but that does not appear to be an option at this point. An extension would allow additional time to
determine the site design to reflect this issue and would serve the public interest by creating
interconnectivity between this development and potential future development on the MDT property.
It does not appear to adversely impact any adjoining properties.
If the extension is not granted, the applicant will be required to go back through the Major
Preliminary Plat process prior to final plat approval.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 6172, a
resolution extending the Northland Phase 5 Subdivision preliminary plat for an additional two years.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Positive impacts if approved.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request.
Report compiled: November 8, 2023
Attachments: Resolution 6172
Extension Request letter
c: Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 6172
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF NORTHLANDS SUBDIVISION PHASE 5, LOCATED AT THE WESTERN
BOUNDARY OF NORTHLAND DRIVE IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE
22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, the city council of the City of Kalispell granted preliminary plat approval for
Northlands Subdivision Phase 5 on June 5, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the city council of the City of Kalispell granted a two-year extension of the
preliminary plat for Northlands Subdivision Phase 5 on June 15, 2020 and two final
plats in 2020 and 2021 extended the expiration date until December 20, 2023; and
WHEREAS, WGM Group, on behalf of Bridgeland Development, LLP, requested a final two-year
extension to the preliminary plat of Northlands Subdivision Phase 5 due to ongoing
discussions with the Montana Department of Transportation ("MDT") regarding its
adjoining property to the west and how it might connect to this property; and
WHEREAS, Section 28.2.06.E.7.b of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations states that if a final
plat has not been filed at the end of the additional two-year extension period, the
owner may appeal to the city council in writing for one final extension not to exceed
two years provided certain conditions are met; and
WHEREAS, Bridgeland Development has met the certain conditions and it is in the best interests
of the city that the two-year extension be given.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the application of WGM Group for a final two-year extension of the
preliminary plat of Northlands Subdivision Phase 5, Kalispell, Flathead
County, Montana is hereby approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
From: Mike Brodie
To: PJ Sorensen; Jarod Nvaren
Cc: Marvin Galts; Benjamin J. Rankin
Subject: EXTERNAL Preliminary plat extension request for Phase 5C of Northland Phase 5
Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023 1:28:15 PM
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PJ and Jarod,
Per discussions last week, we would like to request an extension for the preliminary plat of
phase 5C of Northland PUD/Subdivision.
The primary reason for this extension request relates to changing conditions which have
resulted in unusual hardship in getting the project completed. Specifically, initial
discussions occurred with Montana Department of Transportation regarding being open to
encroachment of earthwork onto their adjoining property directly west. As design occurred
on the site and further discussions took place with MDT, the decision was made that it was
no longer a viable path forward for them to accept the earthwork encroachment on their
property. This subsequently made the completed design inviable and other options are
being considered.
This extension is in the public's best interest to allow the developer additional time to
reconsider the design of the site to assess viability within the existing preliminary plat. To
our knowledge there are no changes to the immediately abutting properties that would be
adversely affected by the approval process as the area on the south and east are built, and
the neighbor to the west (MDT) and north (Touchmark LLC), should be well aware of the
existing approval with no current plans into the City of Kalispell.
It should also be noted that the developer had completed engineering plans for this phase
of subdivision which accommodated changes to public works standards which included the
rework of a road and lots to meet a 200-foot radii curve which was not a design requirement
at the time of plat. This is in keeping with the city's current regulations further illustrates the
property owner's efforts to work within the existing approval while they work to find a path
forward.
Thank you for your consideration of the extension.
Mike Brodie, PE
Senior Project Engineer
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Kalispell, Montana 59901
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