February 13 AgendaAGENDA KALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 The public can participate in person in the Council Chambers or via videoconferencing. Please sign in 5 minutes prior to the meeting to ensure connection.
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The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. The agenda for the meeting will be:
A. Call to Order and Roll Call B. Approval of Minutes of January 9, 2024
C. Hear the Public – The public may comment on any matter on the agenda or not on the agenda. (Comments
are typically held to 3 minutes or less.) D. Public Hearing
The planning board will hold a public hearing and take public comments on the agenda items listed below:
1. Depot Park Building Montana Historic Preservation Grant - The City of Kalispell intends to apply for a Montana Historic Preservation Grant (MHPG) in the amount of $500,000. The purpose of the grant request is to enhance the historic landmark's exterior. The project involves installing a new roof with
historically accurate eaves, gutters, and exterior paint. The completion of these improvements will
transform the landmark into a welcoming space for both the community and visitors. This initiative is poised to have a positive economic impact, attracting more people to our area and providing a boost to local businesses. A public hearing to solicit comments for the aforementioned project in accordance with the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) has been scheduled for the February 13, 2024, regularly
scheduled City of Kalispell Planning Commission meeting. All interested persons will be given the
opportunity to express opinions regarding the proposed project and any environmental impacts. It is expected that the proposed project is exempt under Montana ARM 8.2.304(5), as the project includes minor repairs, operations, or maintenance of existing equipment or facilities and will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the quality of the human environment; potential public
controversy over the project’ possible effect on the quality of the human environment; and potential to
affect sensitive environmental or cultural resource areas or endangered or threatened species and their critical habitats. The MHPG Program is a state-funded program created in 2019 as a result of Senate Bill 338, Sections 1 through 17. The MHPG Program is designed to support public or private entities with the preservation of historic sites, historical societies, or history museums
through grant funding. Written comments may be submitted to the Kalispell Planning Department at
201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, prior to the date of the hearing, or you may call (406) 758-7940, or e-mail us at planning@kalispell.com for additional information.
2. File #KA-24-01 – A request from TTC Investments, LLC, Scoreboard Sports Bar, LLC, and Mitch
Tormohlen for annexation and initial zoning of B-1 (Neighborhood Business) for property located at 520 Lenwood Lane and along the east property line of 51, 55, and 75 Woodland Park Drive. The property totals approximately 17,400 square feet. It consists of a recently abandoned alley right-of-way and a lot used as parking for the Scoreboard Bar.
3. As part of the transition of the City’s land use procedures under the new Montana Land Use Planning Act (Senate Bill 382), the City will create and adopt a Public Participation Plan that describes how community members and stakeholders will be involved in the process of adopting, amending, and updating the growth
policy/land use plan as well as land use regulations. The Plan is intended to raise awareness, provide a
roadmap for the public to outline a clear and accessible public process, ensure input is sought, and be considered by a broad range of participants. The Commission will hold a formal public hearing and forward a recommendation regarding the adoption of the Plan to the City Council for its consideration.
E. Old Business
F. New Business G. Adjournment
The planning commission will hold a work session on the items listed below: 1. Montana Department of Commerce Training Session
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 12, 2024