Resolution 6193 - ROI - Growth Policy Amend - TronstadRESOLUTION NO.6193
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ADOPT, REVISE OR REJECT A PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY — PLAN IT 2035 TO AMEND
THE DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 2A OF CERTIFICATE
OF SURVEY NO.21853, LOCATED IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 21
WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA AND TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING.
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 was originally adopted by the Kalispell
City Council on July 3, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Frank Garner and MT Seven Properties have formally requested a growth policy
amendment on approximately 110.5 acres generally situated along Highway 93 on
the north side of Tronstad Road between Highway 93 North and Whitefish Stage
Road in Section 18, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it would be appropriate to amend the
Growth Policy by changing the above land use designations to those requested; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2024, the Kalispell City Planning Commission held a public hearing, after
due and proper notice, received public comment upon, and reviewed Kalispell
Planning Department report #KGPA-24-01, which evaluated the proposal based upon
the goals and objectives of the Growth Policy, the purpose of zoning and current
circumstances in the planning jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing and after consideration of the proposed
amendment, the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopted report #KGPA-24-01,
as the findings of fact and recommended approval of the proposed Growth Policy
amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council considers it advisable that they consider the proposed
Growth Policy Amendment and the recommendations of the Kalispell City Planning
Commission, and adopt a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise or Reject a
Proposed Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy -- Plan It 2035.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 76-1-604, MCA, the Kalispell City Council intends
to consider a proposed amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It
2035, and a recommendation by the Kalispell City Planning Commission to
grant said amendment, consisting of approximately 110.5 acres on the north
side of Tronstad Road between Highway 93 North and Whitefish Stage Road,
opposite of Sirucek Lane, in Section 18, Township 29 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
SECTION 2. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed growth policy
amendment on May 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers located at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell.
SECTION 3. At the regular meeting of June 3, 2024, the City Council will consider
Resolutions to Adopt, Revise, or Reject said proposed amendment.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to give notice of said meeting in
accordance with Section 7-1-4127, MCA.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2024.
Mark Johnso
Mayor
ATTEST:
Judi Funk
Deputy City Clerk