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11-14-23 - SignedKALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING November 14, 2023 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES VOTE BY ACCLAMATION HEAR THE PUBLIC The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Conunission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were Joshua Borgardt, Pip Burke, Rory Young, Tim Stocklin, Kevin Aurich, and Doug Kauffman. Chad Graham was absent. Jarod Nygren and PJ Sorensen represented the Kalispell Planning Department. Keith Haskins represented the Kalispell Public Works Department. Young moved and Burke seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2023, meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation. None. KA-23-07 - DUSTY ACRES A request from Dusty Acres, LLC, for annexation and initial zoning of R-4 ANNEXATION (Residential) for approximately 51.8 acres. The area to be annexed includes property generally on the west side of Highway 93 North to the south of Hagerman Lane and adjacent to the city limits on the south and west sides of the property (the boundary of future phases of Stillwater Village), including, but not limited to, property addressed as 170, 180, 190, and 200 Hagerman Lane. The annexation area also includes property on the east side of Highway 93 North generally between Hagerman Lane to approximately 200 feet north of Ponderosa Lane, including, but not limited to, property addressed as 3327 Highway 93 North. STAFF REPORT I PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KA-23-07. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-23-07 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city R- 4 (Residential). BOARD DISCUSSION Burke asked Staff if the existing houses on the west side were required to connect to City services. Sorensen advised that they are not required to connect. PUBLIC COMMENT MOTION -- KA-23-07 Sharon DeMeester - 415 Chestnut Dr. - Expressed concerns with traffic, lighting, ground water, a nearby farm, and bike path safety. Erik Mulcahey Representing the applicant. Advised that there are no development plans yet and that the public comments would be addressed when a development application is submitted. Also, he would be happy to answer any questions. Greg Limberis (via Zoom) - 157 Hagerman Lane - Expressed concerns regarding traffic, future development connections. Burke moved and Young seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-23-07 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city R-4 (Residential). Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 14, 2023 Page I BOARD DISCUSSION Sorensen advised that that the application is for annexation only and that access and traffic will be addressed when a development application is submitted. The Board discussed the appropriateness of the zoning and use. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. ROLL CALL KPUD-23-03 & KPP-23-09 — A request from Stillwater Development Partners, LLC, for Stillwater Bend Phase 2, STILLWATER BEND PHASE 2 which includes applications for a Planned Unit Development ("PUD") overlay and major preliminary plat on approximately 30.5 acres of land. The property was annexed in 2017 as part of a 56-acre placeholder PUD with 25.5 acres along Highway 93 zoned B-2 (General Business) and the remainder zoned RA-2 (Residential Apartment/Office). In 2020, the B-2 area received a full PUD approval with the RA- 2 remaining as a placeholder PUD. This PUD proposal would encompass the remaining area. The proposed PUD would allow for 432 multi -family dwelling units. The preliminary plat includes four lots, roads, and common area. The property is located at the western terminus of Rose Crossing to the west of Highway 93 North. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report # KPUD-23-03 & KPP-23-09. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-23-03 & KPP-23-09 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Planned Unit Development for Stillwater Bend Phase 2 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Sorensen clarified condition 4 of the PUD to Young, advised Burke that the fire access will be included in Phase 1, and clarified the setback requirements to Borgardt. PUBLIC COMMENT Will MacDonald — 180 Fonner Rd — Representative for the applicant and would be happy to answer any questions. MOTION — KPUD-23-03 Young moved and Stocklin seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-23-03 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Planned Unit Development for Stillwater Bend Phase 2 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Burke stated that the setback is appropriate for the site. ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. MOTION — KPP-23-09 Aurich moved and Young seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPP-23-09 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Planned Unit Development for Stillwater Bend Phase 2 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. None. BOARD DISCUSSION ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. BOARD MEMBER SEATED Rory Young recused himself from KCU-23-05; he is a representative for the applicant. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 14, 2023 Page12 KCU-23-05 — LOFTS AT A request from Immanuel Lutheran Communities for a conditional use permit to BUFFALO HILL allow the expansion of an existing residential care facility on property located at 185 Crestline Avenue and for a building height exceeding sixty (60) feet. The expansion, called the Lofts at Buffalo Hill, will include 40 new assisted living apartment units in a four-story addition along with a fitness area and parking on the first level. A conditional use permit is required due to the property's location in an H-1 (Health Care) zone. The building is planned to be up to 68 feet tall to allow for the parking area under the structure and for improved architectural design. Under the zoning ordinance, sixty (60) feet is allowed as a matter of right and an unlimited height is allowed with a conditional use permit. The addition will be located in the northwest portion of the property along Claremont Street. STAFF REPORT Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KCU-23-05 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit for both the expansion and additional height up to sixty-eight (68) feet be approved subject to the conditions in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION None. PUBLIC COMMENT Rebecca Smith — Representative for the applicant and would be happy to answer any questions. MOTION — KCU-23-05 Burke moved and Aurich seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KCU-23-05 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit for both the expansion and additional height up to sixty-eight (68) feet be approved subject to the conditions in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION The Board discussed the benefit of underground parking and felt the additional height made sense. Smith advised the Board that the underground parking is for the 40 new units and Sorensen clarified the access points serving the new addition. ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. BOARD MEMBER SEATED Rory Young re -seated. OLD BUSINESS Sorensen updated the board on the October 10, 2023 agenda items. NEW BUSINESS Sorensen updated the board on the upcoming December 12, 2023 Planning Board Meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:55 PM. WORK SEM19A Transitioned into work session on the public participation plan. , rz�1,24 Cha ra _ Pre t APPROVED as submitted/amended: I z/ Q/ 20-0 :�21 - Kirstin Robinson Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 14, 2023 Page13