05-28-24 Work Session Agenda and MaterialsCITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
KALISPELL TUESDAY, May 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
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and watch meetings live or later.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. DISCUSSION
1. Potential Park Development
2. Discussion of Neighborhood Concerns Related to the Warming Center and its
Conditional Use Permit — Follow-up Meeting
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the council are asked to do so at this time. See the bottom of
the agenda to learn the protocol for providing comment.
E. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS
F. ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
City Offices Closed — May 27, 2024 — Memorial Day Holiday
Next Regular Meeting — June 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Work Session Meeting — June 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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Kalispell City Council Agenda, May 28, 2024
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CITY o� City of Kalispell
201 0 Ave E. P.O. Box 1997
KALISPELL
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
(406) 758-7000 Fax (406)7757
REPORT TO: Mayor Johnson and Kalispell City Council
FROM: Doug Russell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Potential Park Development
MEETING DATE: Mav 28. 2024
BACKGROUND: As part of the Parkline Trail development process, there were two sections
of land that were under consideration for acquisition by the city. The first tract was acquired and
has now become the Parkline Trail. The second tract, considered the "Wye" property, is at the
western end of the Parkline trail and extends to the west and follows the old rail line to the south
(see attached picture with the "Wye" parcel in red). Council has agreed to acquire this parcel
with a buy/sell agreement in 2023 and we are currently waiting on the railroad for a closing date
which is anticipated in June. This parcel was approved for acquisition under the Westside Urban
Renewal Area as it fits with the Plan's strategies for "providing sufficient parkland/open space to
meet the needs of the surrounding neighborhood."
The property owner to the east of this parcel has additionally approached the City of Kalispell
about developing their respective parcel (identified in blue on the map) as public park space with
the consideration of transferring it to the city after its development with a potential fund
dedicated to aid in future maintenance requirements. There is the potential for these parcels to be
developed individually, as a single project, or in phases.
On Monday night, the owner of the adjacent parcel will present a development concept to the
council, attached to this memo, to portray the vision they have for the parcels at this end of town.
Following the presentation, we will be seeking guidance on this project and the potential to
engage in future discussion around a public/private partnership and possible agreements for this
development.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive the presentation and
provide direction related to a public/private partnership for this project.
ATTACHMENTS:
Map of Parcels
Park Concept Plan
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CITY o� City of Kalispell
201 1" Ave E. P.O. Box 1997
KALISPELL
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
(406) 758-7000 Fax (406)7757
REPORT TO: Mayor Johnson and Kalispell City Council
FROM: Doug Russell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion of Neighborhood Concerns Related to the Warming Center and
its Conditional Use Permit — Follow-up meeting
MEETING DATE: Mav 28. 2024
BACKGROUND: At the April 1 Council Meeting, a work session was requested to discuss
neighborhood concerns and impacts related to the Warming Center and its Conditional Use
Permit (CUP). A work session was held on May 13 where discussion occurred around these
areas. As part of that discussion, Council opened the meeting to hear comments from the public,
with the understanding that a future meeting would be held to return to the discussion regarding
the potential to hold a formal hearing with the Warming Center related to these concerns.
At the meeting on May 28, we will return to this discussion to seek direction on next steps of 1)
holding a formal hearing with the Warming Center related to these concerns, 2) not holding a
formal hearing regarding the concerns, or 3) some other direction as may be desired by Council.
The previous agenda memo and the following attachments, are included with this memo for
reference:
- Law Enforcement Calls for Service Comparisons
- Heat Maps Showing Density of Calls for Service
- Warming Center Application for Conditional Use Permit
- City Code Related to Conditional Use Permits
- Full Staff Report for the Initial Conditional Use Permit Application
- Conditional Use Permit
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council hold the discussion and provide
direction as deemed appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
May 13 Agenda Memo and Attachments
CITY OF City of Kalispell
201 1st Ave E. P.O. Box 1997
KALISPELL Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
(406) 758-7000 Fax (406)7757
REPORT TO: Mayor Johnson and Kalispell City Council
FROM: Doug Russell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion of Neighborhood Concerns Related to the Warming Center and
its Conditional Use Permit
MEETING DATE: Mav 13. 2024
BACKGROUND: At the April 1 Council Meeting, a work session was requested to discuss
neighborhood concerns and impacts related to the Warming Center and its Conditional Use
Permit.
As part of that discussion, information related to heat maps of law enforcement activity was
requested. Subsequently, additional information was requested to compare the law enforcement
calls for the neighborhood around the Warming Center to other areas of the community, to
compare the calls from the neighborhood (without calls from the Warming Center itself), and to
compare calls from the neighborhood around the Warming Center based on times when the
Warming Center is open overnight to the months when the Warming Center is not open
overnight.
The information on law enforcement calls is provided as an attachment, as are the heat maps
showing the relative density of calls. Additionally, the Warming Center Application is provided
along with the Municipal Code related to Conditional Use Permits, the full Staff Report for the
Conditional Use Permit when it was approved, and the Conditional Use Permit issued.
At the meeting on May 8, we will provide an overview of the requested data and will be prepared
to answer questions Council may have in relation to the Warming Center's application and
operation of its facility with the Conditional Use Permit.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council hold the requested discussion and
provide direction as deemed appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
Law Enforcement Calls for Service Comparisons
Heat Maps Showing Density of Calls for Service
Warming Center Application for Conditional Use Permit
City Code Related to Conditional Use Permits
Full Staff Report for the Initial Conditional Use Permit Application
Conditional Use Permit
Call data analysis for the 2018-20 and 2021-23 time periods by geographic area
As part of the discussion regarding the work session related to the Warming Center and its potential
impact on the surrounding neighborhood, heat maps were requested to identify changes in calls for
law enforcement in the area.
For the analysis, we looked at four call types: 1) Trespass, 2) Disorderly Conduct, 3) Welfare Check,
and 4) Criminal Mischief. The maps combine all these calls. To provide a higher level of detail, the
calls were graphed by type and percentage change for the two time periods and the respective
geographic locations for these call types (combined calls and individual call types).
To provide an appropriate sample size, we compared and mapped two three-year time periods:
2018-2020 (representing three years before the Warming Center opened), and 2021-2023
(representing three years after the Warming Center opened).
As part of the mapping, the City of Kalispell was divided into five geographic regions: Southwest,
Southeast, Northeast, and Northwest (this region includes the Warming Center), and Citywide.
We also mapped a region that is a subset of the Northwest region that comprises a half mile radius
around the Warming Center. We had subsequent Council requests for comparison with other
specific locations with a 0.5 mile radius in the City, including: Depot Park, Woodland Park, the
Library, the Hospital, the Jail, Treeline and Highway 93 intersection (we used the Starbucks
address), and the Samaritan House. Additional graphs are included that show these locations in
comparison to the Warming Center and the Citywide data.
An additional Council request was made to look at the calls from the half mile radius around the
Warming Center during seasonal periods of operation and the percentage of calls that emerged
from the surrounding neighborhood (removing calls from the specific Warming Center address).
These graphs are included as well, comparing to the citywide calls for the same time periods.
The graphs looking at call type and percentage change are included on the following pages as are
the heat maps comparing the two time periods.
Attachments:
- 3 Graphs of Changes in the summarized categories of calls between the two time periods
by: 1) region of the city, 2) specific locations, and 3) Warming Center comparing annual calls
versus calls when the facility is open overnight and when it is closed overnight, and calls
from the 0.5 mile neighborhood radius that removes calls from the Warming Center itself
- 3 Graphs of Changes in Trespass Calls between the two time periods by: 1) region of the
city, 2) specific locations, and 3) Warming Center comparing annual calls versus calls when
the facility is open overnight and when it is closed overnight, and calls from the 0.5 mile
neighborhood radius that removes calls from the Warming Center itself
- 3 Graphs of Changes in Disorderly Conduct Calls between the two time periods by: 1)
region of the city, 2) specific locations, and 3) Warming Center comparing annual calls
versus calls when the facility is open overnight and when it is closed overnight, and calls
from the 0.5 mile neighborhood radius that removes calls from the Warming Center itself
- 3 Graphs of Changes in Welfare Check Calls between the two time periods by: 1) region of
the city, 2) specific locations, and 3) Warming Center comparing annual calls versus calls
when the facility is open overnight and when it is closed overnight, and calls from the 0.5
mile neighborhood radius that removes calls from the Warming Center itself
- 3 Graphs of Changes in Criminal Mischief Calls between the two time periods by region: 1)
region of the city, 2) specific locations, and 3) Warming Center comparing annual calls
versus calls when the facility is open overnight and when it is closed overnight, and calls
from the 0.5 mile neighborhood radius that removes calls from the Warming Center itself
Maps comparing the density of calls for the 2018/20 and 2021 /23 time periods for each
region reviewed. There are 2 maps for the four quadrants of the City, Depot Park, Woodland
Park, the Library, the Hospital, the Jail, Treeline and Highway 93 Intersection (using
Starbucks Address), The Samaritan House, and the Warming Center
Changes in all calls for service (Trespass. Disorderlv. Welfare Checks. Criminal Mischief
By region of the City:
Percentage Change in all Calls (Trespass, Disorderly, Welfare Check,
Criminal Mischeif) from 2018/20to 2021/23)
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By Warming Center location comparing annual versus seasons of operation when the facility is
closed or open overnight and calls from the 0.5 mile neighborhood radius that removes calls from
the Warming Center itself:
Percentage Change In all Calls (Trespass, Disorderly, Welfare Check, Criminal Mlscheif) from 2018/20 to 2021123)
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Change in Trespass Calls for Service
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By Warming Center location comparing annual versus seasons of operation when the facility is
closed or open overnight and calls from the 0.5 mile neighborhood radius that removes calls from
the Warming Center itself:
Percentage Change in Trespass Calls from 2018P20 to 2021/23
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�ALISPELL
Planning Department
201 1-t Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (4061758-7739
www.kalispell.com/plannin
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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Name: EeA(��1(2c
Mailing Address:
City/State./Zip: V-7CA Lr2 /)(Z0 Phone: W)
PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE OWNER(S) AND TO WHOM ALL
CORRESPONDENCE IS TO BE SENT:
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City/State/Zip: Phone:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Refer to Property Records). -
Street Se"" ")4 Town- Range
Address: C, No. - VZ-11- ship ajA) No. yj
Subdivision Tract SPb Lot Block
Name: l-\nI.A-I& AAC);-�Mrl No(s).684 No(s).,--a No,
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I Zoning District and Zoning Classification in which use is proposed:
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2, Attach a plan o4te affected lot which identifies the following items: -see
a. Surrounding land uses.
b. Dimensions and shape of lot.
C. Topographic features of lot.
d, Size(s) and tocation(s) of existing buildings
U. Size(s) and location(s) of proposed buildings.
f. Existing use(s) of structures and open areas,
9. Proposed use(s) of structures and open areas.
III Existing and proposed landscaping and fencing.
3. On a separate sheet of paper, discuss the following topics relative to the proposed
use: <-C � Gf�'��L`�7►
a. Traffic flow and control.
b. Access to and circulation within the property.
C. Off-street parking and loading.
d. Refuse and service areas.
e. Utilities.
f. Screening and buffering.
g. Signs, yards and other open spaces.
h. Height, bulk and location of structures.
i. Location of proposed open space uses.
j. Hours and manner of operation.
k. Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes and vibration.
4. Attach supplemental information for proposed uses that have additional
requirements (consult Planner).
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and the laws of the State of Montana that the
information subnaittod herein, on all other submitted forms, documents, plans or any
other information submitted as a part of this application, to be true, complete, and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information or representation
submitted in connection with this application be incorrect or untrue, I understand that
any approval based thereon may be rescinded, and other appropriate action taken. The
signing of this application signifies approval for the Kalispell Planning staff to be present
on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and
development process.
App 'can nature
Date
1. Submit the correct fee, (per schedule below) coa:_, plctc: d application and appropriate
attachments to the Kalispell Planning Department (address on the front of this form).
Fees: Residential $75 Commercial I Industrial $150
2. A bona fide Iegal description of the subject property and a map showing the location
and boundaries of the property.
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Attachment: Application for Conditional Use Permit
Flathead Warming Center- 889 North Meridian Road
The Flathead Warming Center is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to save
lives and encourage dignity through low barrier access to a warm safe place to sleep
for anyone in need throughout the coldest months of the year.
Safe and healthy communities depend upon a continuum of services and
resources for homeless and unsheltered individuals at different levels of need. The
Flathead Warming Center fills an essential role in this framework- the provision of low
barrier overnight, emergency shelter during the cold of winter. Without the Warming
Center, the police department lobby, detention center, hospital emergency room, and
mental health centers often become costly and inappropriate alternatives. Sleeping
outside on Montana winter nights is a health and safety emergency. According to the
national Point In Time data for January 31, 2020, 79 individuals in our community slept
outside or in a place not meant for human habitation.
Last winter season, the Flathead Warming Center provided safe shelter to 105 unique
individuals in our community. Nightly, individuals were turned away because more
people needed shelter than the facility could accommodate at 20 individuals a night.
2. We intend the property located at 889 North Meridian Road to be the home of
the Flathead Warming Center, providing homeless services in our community to include
overnight emergency shelter services. After almost two years of searching for an
appropriate home for the Warming Center, the Flathead Warming Center Trustees find
this location to be a responsible location for our community.
(a.) Currently this property is in a neighborhood with surrounding commercial land
uses. (b.) The dimensions of the property can be found on the attached Certificate of
Survey. This property consists of 3 tracts. For the purpose of this Conditional Use
Permit, the Flathead Warming Center will be located on Tract 2. (c.) Topographically the
location is flat/ level. (d.) There is a 4,000 square foot building located in the SE corner
of Tract 2. Please refer to the attached Certificate of Survey. Wall height is 12 feet,
perimeter 280. Please see the attached proposed floor plan. The floor plan is ideal for
our purpose. A wide open floorpan is important in the execution of our policies and
procedures as we provide a safe environment for all. (e.) We are not proposing to build.
(f.) The most recent use of the structure was industrial/ a mechanic shop. Presently,
this structure is vacant.
(g) As stated, the proposed use of the structure is to provide homeless services in our
community, to include overnight emergency shelter services. The lot to the north of the
property is fenced and gated. We propose a smaller privacy fence to create a courtyard
just out the back north facing door. This is the door that will serve as the entrance to
the Warming Center. There is purpose for this courtyard. Perception is very important in
the management of a homeless shelter. During hours of operation, this private
courtyard will be used for monitored outdoor breaks for our guests. Our guests will line
up and exit exclusively from the private courtyard enclosed by a 6' privacy fence. We
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have intentionally designed the Flathead Warming Center to shield our guests outdoor
activities from the view of the public. Wrong perceptions often lead to serious
misconceptions regarding the homeless community. The Flathead Warming Center will
own the three adjacent lots, however for the purpose of this conditional use permit, we
will only utilize the lot on which the building currently sits, Tract 2.
(h.) We intend to take measures to improve the current condition of all three lots,
including the two neighboring lots that will not be used for shelter services. We will
repair or replace the existing fence that borders the neighboring lot. We will control the
weeds, plant grass and irrigate as necessary . Please see a drawing of a proposed
decorative awning for the street side of the shelter. During spring and summer months,
we will provide potted flowers outside the building. There will be landscaping and weed
control that exceeds the current standard in the community. We will install security
cameras to cover all sides of the shelter, these cameras will be attached to the
building.
3. (a.) Most of our "customers" travel around town by foot. Experience tells us that
we typically have two or three customer vehicles. Customer vehicles will not allowed to
be left on the property during hours when the shelter is not open.
The flow of individuals in and out of the neighborhood is very important. So much so
that we have policies and procedures to prevent loitering on the property as well as in
the neighborhood. Individuals forfeit their opportunity for services if they come early or
leave late from the property and from the neighborhood. We are not a homeless camp/
hangout and the neighbors need to have confidence in this. We believe this to be so
important that we do all we can to support the success of our policies against loitering.
Last season we partnered with Eagle Transit to provide our customers morning
transportation out of the neighborhood to the Salvation Army for breakfast. It is our
intent to do the same and to add the use of Church ministries to bring guests to the
shelter from Feeding the Flathead dinners.
(b.) Guests are not permitted to arrive early or stay late. Ac tiuit+es ihslidd the evic-lased
courtyard are only allowed during hours of operation and are monitored by trained staff
and volunteers. Outside the shelter will not be a hangout or be perceived as a
"homeless camp." All areas around the building will be covered by security cameras. It
is important to note that we are not a "come and go" facility. Once an individual or
family arrives for the night they can not leave and return. All activity in and around the
shelter is monitored. We have a 10:00 p.m. curfew, unless a customer is referred to us
by emergency first responders who work with us to determine how to safely get the
individual or family to the shelter.
As stated above, we intend to use the back north side door as the entrance for guests
through the gated courtyard area. All exits will be accessible at all times to exit the
building when occupied, in case of emergency. Please refer to the attached copy of
our proposed building layout for the three exits. The City will determine our occupancy
limit, as well as all other safety measures that need to be taken inside and outside the
building.
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(c.) Customers will park using the paved parking lot that is located at the north side of
building. Parking spaces will be marked on the pavement to identify appropriate
parking spots. Eagle Transit/church vans will need to pull into the drive closet to the
building. After customers have safely entered or exited the vehicle, Eagle Transit/
church vans can circle the graveled area to exit. No one will need to back into
Meridian Road to exit the property. Eagle Transit and church vans will provide services
that assist in the traffic control of customers in and out of the neighborhood. During
daytime hours, a customer vehicle is only to be present when the customer is engaged
with staff in case management activity inside the building.
(d.) The shelter will pay for trash services. The shelter has a full-time director who will
regularly walk the property and pick up any trash or items that may have been left. It is
important to note that our policies and procedures cover the cleanliness of the shelter
both inside and Outside.
(e) The building currently has the capacity for city sewer, gas, electric, internet, and
telephone.
(f) As previously stated, we intend to screen and buffer by providing a privacy fence/
courtyard out the north back side door. When customers need to be outside the
building during hours of operation, they are monitored by a trained staff member or
trained volunteer. A limited number of individuals will be allowed, with supervision in
the privacy gated courtyard and a respectful level of noise will be maintained. Much of
screening and buffering is covered through our control as to when customers may be
present; and the respective policies and procedures established by the Flathead
Warming Center.
(g) We intend to have a sign on the building (please refer to the drawing) and a
"sandwich board" in the front parking area to direct the flow of customers to the
entrance of the building.
(h) We do not intend build on the property. We intend to use the current structure. We
plan to remodel the inside of the building and make modest esthetic improvements to
the exterior of the building.
(1) The proposed uses of the open space on the subject lot are described above. The
outside open space of the subject tract is proposed for paved parking and the private
fenced courtyard as described above.
(k.) Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes, and vibrations will be controlled. The private gated
courtyard provides screening/buffering to maintain the neighborhood as a pleasant
place to live and work. All outside gathering will be limited to the monitored private
gated courtyard.
0.) Our hours of operation are to be determined. Typically we operate our services from
7pm - 7am throughout the coldest months of the year (October - April). The exact
times of operation will be determined by the times that we are able to partner with
supportive services, such as transportation into and out of the neighborhood.
We intend at some point to offer daytime services inside the building which would
include set, limited hours/limited days per week where we can work with clients to gain
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the tools needed to move beyond homelessness. We do not intend to ever be a 24
hour operation; however limited daytime hours allow opportunity for onsite,
professional case management services. Day services will operate within the same
policies and procedures that are established for night services and will always be
directed and monitored by trained staff.
The manner of our operation is based on policies and procedures that have been
proven to safeguard our customers, staff, and volunteers. These same policies and
procedures also safeguard the community/neighborhood.
Safety
The Flathead Warming Center will not introduce homelessness into the neighborhood.
Just by observation from the parking lot of 889 N. Meridian, unsheltered individuals can
be seen walking down the street. Most people would not even know that these
individuals are homeless. South of the property sits the Fairgrounds. From time to
time, individuals have sought shelter from the cold in the horse stalls on the
Fairgrounds property. Sheltering individuals and families provides safety not only to
the homeless, but also makes our community safer by brining these people off the
streets into a safe, controlled environment. We have the knowledge, skill, and
experience necessary to continue to provide safe shelter services in our community.
Our behavior expectations are clearly explained in detail to each guest. Nightly, every
customer signs our Occupancy Agreement. To maintain a safe and clean shelter, there
are clear expectations as well as clear consequences for breaking our policies and
procedures. To maintain a safe shelter, we are fair, firm, and consistent with all of our
policies and procedures. We maintain direct line of sight supervision of all activities
inside and outside of the shelter. All staff and volunteers receive extensive training on
active and engaging supervision of activity, both inside and outside the shelter. We
have found our community to be very involved in our mission. Last season we had 50+
on -site trained volunteers, who built relationships with guests. Knowing our customers
adds to providing safe services. Paid staff members are never on -duty alone. We
typically have three trained volunteers assisting a paid staff member during our
operating hours. Throughout the overnight hours, we have two staff members
engaged all night in active supervision. Regarding safety, equally important to our
policies and procedures is how we treat every individual with dignity, as well as the
sense of community that we build inside the shelter. We know that when an individual
feels wanted, is given the opportunity to hold their own dignity, and an opportunity to
participate and give back to community, behaviors change. As we move beyond
welfare to community, that's when walls come down and lives change.
Being a good Neighbor
It is a priority of the Flathead Warming Center to always be a good neighbor. Allowing
individuals to loiter, stand, or sit on the curb to smoke, or socialize is not being being a
good neighbor and we will not allow nor tolerate that. The Flathead Warming Center
will never be a homeless hangout, day or night. Our policies and procedures also
support the same for the neighborhood. It is our policy that if a customer "burns their
bridge" with any neighbor, that customer "burns their bridge" with the Flathead
Warming Center. We communicate this policy to both to our customers and to our
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neighbors. We also consistently teach our customers how to be a good neighbor. Our
constant message to our customers is, "Our neighbors are taking care of us by
allowing our shelter in the neighborhood: We are going to take care of our neighbors."
As we teach how to be a good neighbor, our customers become protective of the
neighborhood and the neighborhood maintains it standing as a great place to live and
work. The neighbors will be provided with the director's cell number and while no one
can control all behaviors in any neighborhood, the Flathead Warming Center ensures
that we are prompt and responsive to neighbor concerns, if they so arise. The full-time
director will periodically check in with neighbors to maintain open communication. We
invite all neighbors to participate in the Flathead Warming Center community.
Participation in the services we provide often clear up many misconceptions. We
understand that we must work to maintain a positive neighbor relationship. The
neighbors deserve to be heard and we do too. We will open this communication with
the neighbors prior to notices being received. It is our hope that neighbors will discuss
any concern with us prior to a public hearing. We have answers to the Flathead
Warming Center being a very good neighbor.
Executive Director's Note
The Flathead Warming Center is safe, clean, and a good neighbor. As the Executive
Director, I can state this with complete confidence. It is my responsibility to ensure that
the shelter is a good neighbor. My professional experience here and in Bozeman
shows that I can operate a safe and clean shelter in our community. The Flathead
Warming Center and its Trustees have done the work to establish a positive reputation
in our community. As a result, there are many in Our community who support our
services and understand that as a community we have much to gain by bringing
homeless individuals inside to be safe and warm. Although there will always be some
`riot in my backyard' pushback in any location, the cost of homelessness to our
community is too great for the city to not seriously consider this application for
conditional use permit. The Kalispell community needs our services. I humbly request
that you please make your decision based upon facts rather than fear. I also ask that
you please make a decision that benefits the community as a whole. In short, 889
North Meridian is a safe, responsible location for the Flathead Warming Center.
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because you have
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access to a VVa rri. .4 it
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barrier access to
emergency shelter and
services regardless of
one's personal
obstacles to housing
security. We accept
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individuals in our
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levels of need.
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6:45 p.m. every single night. People .wart in line, hoping for a place to
sleep in the Warming Center. Every single night, someone at the front
Of the line forfeits their bed to help a neighbor with greater needs.
OUR HOMELESS NEIGHBORS describe the
experience of surviving on the street with one
wr=i-61 "invisible." People and families do not
br-,= - I, as a matter of outright
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for ; i Tula of Illness, tragedy, trauma and pain.
Inside the Flathead Warming Center no one is
invisible. There are people to greet you, hear
your stories, and listen to your plans and
dreams. A hot drink and a dean, dry pair of
socks. No "us" and "therm." We are all in this
together.
"My wife and I have been
homeless in the Flathead for 3
years. We came to the -\'VarniinA
CCntCr On the 23rd of
Deccrnber when they opcncd..
W'C ,icrc rho firer m•aa people
hc�e, vyf h.i=i nr,.i,hcre cise to
sir q I our car. I Iasi it liar
been , fine folks here, ive
11,+,c hroh,ahly tro7cn to
death tiiiti veer. II vr7u could
just open your heart to the joy
of the people here, it would. he
a wonderful world. Wc rhank
you for everything, and God
bless you."
— Curtis„ guest
Now imagine
doing something about it.
We have. The Flathead Warming Center opened its
doors on December 23, 2019 - for many it was a
Christmas miracle. Downstairs at Christ Church
Episcopal were 20 warm beds, restroom facilities,
and a small army of welcoming, trained staff and
volunteers. On that cold December night and every
night throughout the winter, the Flathead Warming
Center was filled to capacity. Alrriost nightly, sorne
guests had to be turned away because there was
no more room.
2019-20 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
OVER 87 NIGHTS of service, the center
operated at nightly capacity of 20 guests. Many
individuals were turned away each night as more
people needed shelter than the facility could
accommodate. Those turned away spent the
night in the police station lobby, in a vehicle,
under a bridge or another make -shift shelter.
Of the 105 unique individuals served, self -
reporting revealed the following circumstances;
Domestic Violence
19 �
Addictions
22
Military Service
/— 1i
Significant Disability
41
"I last all hope. Gaining
hope again is one of the
hardest things to do."
Cody, quest
!!1
"With the Warming
Center, 1. have a place
to feel safe. It's hard
to fee[ safe when
vou're homeless."
Gabriel, guest
THE F LArFH LAIC WARMING CENTER
With sow, help, we will soon be able to say, 'Come in, tbei-e is room for ez,c ryine loni bt.'
A LONG-TERM SOLUTION
IN OUR COMMUNITY
The Flathead Warming Center envisions a
permanent location to expand our services
and to be a long-term solution to low -
barrier emergency shelter needs in our
community.
For the I_ , _ r, members of the
Flathe..' `I;,': i Center's Goard of
i-� +.-,i a laiyur,
>; G t, - d e low-b,,• .
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term services and loci ;-terin expansion. We
have entered into a contract to purchase
with very favorable terms and at minimal
risk. Should this option fail, we have several
others to explore.
STAFF AND BOARD
Warming Center Services are delivered by
a fril - :,ine Executive Director, 5 part-time
di :f-t care staff members, and over 50
-: volunteers (57 onsite volunteers,
Sou :,hifts, 1,653 volunteer hours). The
Center's Board of Directors provides
strategic direction and financial oversight.
OFFICERS
Luke Heffernan, Chairman
Tonya Horn, Executive Director Jane
Emmert, Vice Chair
Shirley Willis, Treasurer
Jerie Betschart, Secretary
DIRECTORS
Monte Christensen
Holly Christensen
Dusty Dziza
Bethany Johnson
Debbie Mulcahy
Roger Nasset
Jeffrey Scogin
Steve Snipstead
PROJECT COMPONENTS
ANTICIPATFD COSTS
Direct Project Costs $627,400
Property acquisition & renovation 495,000
Fixtures, furnishings, equipment 20,000
infrastructure improvements 30,000
Conti ngenc�e,5 51,500
Escalatiofi 30,900
Indirect Project Costs $122,600
Annual support subsidy 1(),000
Start-up and moving casts 5,000
Campaign costs 75,600
Pledge construction financing 14,400
Pledge shrinkage 17,600
Preliminary Campaign Goal
TONYA HORN
Co -launder,
Executive Director
LUKE HEFFERNAN
Co-founder,
Board Chair
'7,, know, that when Mtn individual
feels wanted, isgiven the (rIportuniity
to hal£I their r, '- +:.'i -" " i :'ihl "O
participate andgive C.; n the
w7m.nunity; Behaviors charrsgc. As we
move beyond w 0itre to community.
�Ilill 5 : -ben -zealls !'I3me dtrun and live--5-
11 e tire the type o/ commie city
that to ve r care f f each other. The
la gge_st bush for me is Gods grace,
find how, I ",)c earerienced it. live
rs eml to lreat people zelith the
unconditional love ol-God "
warmandsafe@flatheadwarmingcenter•orq Box 7142 Kalispell, MT 59904 (406) 2.50-8652
ww%v.flatheadwarir+ingcenter.ar9
City of Kalispell, MT
§ 27.33.010. General Provisions.
(1) No structure, building or land shall be used, constructed, altered, moved or
expanded where a Conditional Use Permit (as used in this section "Conditional Use
Permit" includes both a full Conditional Use Permit and an Administrative
Conditional Use Permit unless otherwise noted) is specifically required by the terms
of these regulations until a Conditional Use Permit for such use has been issued.
(2) Any use which was lawfully established prior to the adoption, extension or
application of these regulations and which is now permitted by these regulations
subject to a Conditional Use Permit, may continue in the same manner and to the
same extent without securing a Conditional Use Permit.
( Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010 )
§ 27.33.020. Application.
(1) Application for a Conditional Use Permit shall be made by the owner of the affected
property on a form obtainable from the Zoning Administrator.
(2) The completed application and associated fee shall be submitted to the Zoning
Administrator. Said fee is not refundable.
( Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010 )
§ 27.33.030. Processing of Application —Full Conditional Use Permit Only.
(1) The Zoning Administrator shall:
(a) Accept the completed application;
(b) Circulate the application to City departments and other advisory agencies as
deemed necessary for evaluation;
(c) Set a public hearing date;
(d) Publish a notice advertising the public hearing before the Planning Board at
least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the community at least 15
calendar days prior to the meeting of the Planning Board at which the
application is to be considered;
(e) Mail written notice to all property owners within 150 feet of the subject
property not less than 15 calendar days prior to the time of the Planning Board
hearing (where the subject property abuts a public right-of-way, the 150 foot
measurement shall be in addition to the right-of-way along the abutting side);
and
(f) Prepare a staff report which establishes the basis for a recommendation on the
requested conditional use.
(2) The Planning Board shall hold the public hearing.
(a) Testimony should be specific in establishment of the level and degree of
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positive or negative impacts associated with the project.
(b) Based on factual findings, the Planning Board shall make a recommendation
to the City Council to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the
application.
(3) The City Council shall, based upon the record, approve, conditionally approve, or
deny the Conditional Use Permit request.
(4) The Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant of the Council decision and
forward a Conditional Use Permit with conditions, if any, or a letter of denial as
appropriate.
( Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010 )
§ 27.33.040. Administrative Conditional Use Permits.
(1) Administrative uses fall into three categories:
(a) Designated as ACUP in the zoning district standards or otherwise provided for
in this Zoning Ordinance;
(b) Up to 25% cumulative expansions of nonconforming uses (see Section
27.23.030); and
(c) Up to 25% cumulative expansions of existing CUPs.
(2) Application.
(a) A completed application shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator.
(b) The application shall contain:
1. A certified list of property owners within 150 feet (excluding adjacent
rights -of -way);
2. The fee as established by the City Council; and
3. Other information as requested by the Zoning Administrator.
(3) The Zoning Administrator shall:
(a) Accept the completed application;
(b) Mail written notice to all property owners within 150 feet of the subject
property providing at least 15 days for formal comment (where the subject
property abuts a public right-of-way, the 150 foot measurement shall be in
addition to the right-of-way along the abutting side); and
(c) Review the application pursuant to the review criteria contained in this
chapter.
(4) If no public comment is received, the Zoning Administrator shall approve,
conditionally approve, or deny the application as appropriate.
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§ 27.33.040 § 27.33.070
(5) If public comment is received, the Zoning Administrator shall contact the applicant.
(a) If the comment can be satisfactorily resolved by additional information or
appropriate conditions, the Zoning Administrator shall approve, conditionally
approve, or deny the application as appropriate.
(b) If the comment is of substance and cannot be mitigated, the Zoning
Administrator shall schedule the Conditional Use Permit for the next available
Planning Board public hearing and follow the procedures as outlined above for
the processing of an application for a full CUP.
(6) If the applicant wishes to appeal the Zoning Administrator's decision regarding the
application, the application shall be forwarded to the Planning Board for
consideration. Their recommendation shall be forwarded to the City Council for a
determination as to whether the permit should be approved, conditionally approved,
or denied. Any appeal by the applicant must be submitted in writing to the Zoning
Administrator within 30 days from the date the permit was issued or denied. The
applicant shall be responsible for paying a fee equal to the difference between an
Administrative and a full Conditional Use Permit at the time the request for appeal
is submitted. Any application forwarded to the Planning Board shall be processed
as a full Conditional Use Permit, including, but not limited to, public notice as
provided in Section 27.33.030.
( Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010 ; amd. Ord. 1771, 6-6-2016 )
§ 27.33.050. Violations.
Failure to comply with the terms and/or conditions of a Conditional Use Permit is a
violation of the Zoning Ordinance in addition to a violation of any other applicable
ordinance or policy.
( Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010 )
§ 27.33.060. Termination and Transferability.
(1) The Conditional Use Permit shall run with the lot, building, structure, or use and
shall not be affected by changes in ownership.
(2) The Conditional Use Permit shall terminate 18 months from date of authorization if
commencement of the authorized activity has not begun:
(a) Unless otherwise spelled out in the conditions of approval; or
(b) Unless the applicant can demonstrate and maintain a continuous good faith
effort (preparing financing, securing state or federal permits, undertaking
engineering and design, etc.) in commencing the activity. An extension request
must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator, who may grant up to two one-
year extensions.
( Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010 )
§ 27.33.070. Denial of Application.
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§ 27.33.070
§ 27.33.080
(1) In the event an application is denied by the City Council, no re -submittal of an
application for a Conditional Use Permit may be made for one year from the date
of said denial, unless sufficient new evidence or conditions are offered to the
Zoning Administrator to demonstrate that circumstances have altered and that
further consideration of the application is warranted. In such an event, the re -
submittal application shall follow the same procedures as the original, and shall be
treated as a new application.
(2) Denial of an application for a Conditional Use Permit maybe appealed to a court of
competent jurisdiction within 30 days from the date of such a denial.
( Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010 )
§ 27.33.080. Review Criteria.
(1) No Conditional Use Permit shall be issued except upon a finding that the proposed
use conforms to the requirements set forth in this chapter and that the proposed
conditional use will have no more adverse effect on the health, safety, or comfort
of persons living or working in the area and will be no more injurious, economically
or otherwise, to property or improvements in the surrounding area than would any
use generally permitted in the district. An authorized conditional use may not be
denied arbitrarily or if no specific adverse effect is found.
(2) A Conditional Use Permit may be granted only if the proposal, as submitted,
conforms to all of the following general Conditional Use Permit criteria, as well as
to all other applicable criteria that may be requested:
(a) That the site is suitable for the use. This includes:
1. Adequate usable space;
2. Height, bulk and location of structures;
3. Adequate access; and
4. The absence of environmental constraints (floodplain, slope, etc.).
(b) That the site plan for the proposed use will provide the most convenient and
functional use for the lot. Consideration should include:
1. Parking scheme;
2. Loading areas;
3. Exterior lighting;
4. Traffic circulations;
5. Open space;
6. Fencing/screening;
7. Landscaping; and
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§ 27.33.080
§ 27.33.100
8. Signage.
(c) That the following services and facilities are available and adequate to serve
the needs of the use as designed and proposed:
1. Sewer;
2. Water;
3. Stormwater drainage;
4. Garbage collection;
5. Fire protection;
6. Police protection;
7. Streets;
8. Sidewalks and bike trails; and
9. Other public services.
(d) That the proposed use will not be detrimental to abutting properties in
particular and the neighborhood in general. Typical negative impacts which
extend beyond the proposed site include:
1. Excessive traffic generation;
2. Noise or vibration;
3. Dust, glare, heat;
4. Smoke, fumes, gas, or odors; and
5. Inappropriate hours of operation.
(e) That the historical uses and established use patterns be weighed with recent
change in trends in the neighborhood.
(f) That the proposed use will not cause or contribute to a decline in property
values of adjacent properties.
( Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010 )
§ 27.33.090. Burden of Applicant.
The burden of proof for satisfying the aforementioned criteria considered for approval
shall rest with the applicant and not the City Council. The granting of the Conditional
Use Permit is a matter of grace, resting in the discretion of the City Council and a refusal
is not the denial of a right, conditional or otherwise.
( Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010 )
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§ 27.33.100 § 27.33.100
§ 27.33.100. Decision Based on Findings.
Every decision of the City Council pertaining to the granting, denial or amendment of a
request for a Conditional Use Permit shall be based upon "Findings of Fact," and every
finding of fact shall be supported in the records of its proceedings.
( Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010 )
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CITY OF 7�ailw.
KALISPELL
Development Services Department
201 1" Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalist)ell.com/olannine
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: PJ Sorensen, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: KCU-20-05 — Flathead Warming Center Conditional Use Permit
MEETING DATE: November 2, 2020
BACKGROUND: This application is a request from the Flathead Warming Center for a conditional
use permit to operate a homeless shelter. The property is zoned B-1 (Neighborhood Business). The
facility would be located within an existing building on the property and have a new fenced
courtyard. It is intended to operate primarily in colder months from October through April with up to
40 guests per night, with typical hours of operation expected to be from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. This
application is being bled in conjunction with a request for a zoning text amendment which would add
homeless shelters as a conditionally permitted use in the B-1 zone. The property is located at 889
North Meridian Road, and can be described as Assessors Tracts SPA, 5PB, and SBA in Section 7,
T28N, R21 W, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana.
The Kalispell Planning .Board held a duly noticed public hearing on October 13, 2020, to consider the
CUP request. Staff presented staff report KCU-20-05 providing details of the proposal and
evaluation. Staff recommended that the Planning Board adopt the staff report as findings of fact and
recommend to the Council that the request be granted subject to 9 listed conditions.
Several public comments were received, both in writing prior to the hearing as well as at the hearing
itself. There were comments both in favor of and opposed to the request. The public hearing was
closed and a motion was presented to adopt staff report KCU-20-05 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be granted subject to the 9
conditions. Board discussion concluded that the request was appropriate, and the motion passed
unanimously on roll call vote.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council approve a request from
the Flathead Warming Center for Conditional Use Permit KCU-20-05, a conditional use permit for a
homeless shelter with 9 conditions of approval within the B-1 Zoning District, located at 889 North
Meridian Road, and more particularly described as Assessors Tracts 5PA, 5PB, and 5BA in Section
7, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana.
FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request.
ATTACHMENTS: Grant of Conditional Use Letter
October 13, 2020, Kalispell Planning Board Minutes
Staff Report
Application Materials and Maps
Public Comments
Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk
Return to:
Kalispell City Clerk
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
City of Kalispell
P. O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
GRANT OF CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICANT: Flathead Warming Center
110 Stillwater River Trail
Whitefish, MT 59937
PROPERTY OWNER: Chad Fincher, POA for Darrell Fincher
35 Tahoe Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Assessors Tracts 5PA, 5PB, and 5BA in Section 7, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
ZONE: B-1, Neighborhood Business
The applicant has applied to the City of Kalispell for a conditional use permit to allow the operation
of a homeless shelter for up to 40 guests per night, located at 889 North Meridian Road.
The Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission, after due and proper notice, on October
13, 2020, held a public hearing on the application, took public comment and recommended that the
application be approved subject to nine (9) conditions.
After reviewing the application, the record, the Kalispell Planning Department report, and after duly
considering the matter, the City Council of the City of Kalispell, pursuant to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance,
hereby adopts Kalispell Planning Department Conditional Use Report 9KCU-20-05 as the Council's findings
of fact, and issues and grants to the above -described real property a conditional use permit to allow the
operation of a homeless shelter for up to 40 guests per night, located at 889 North Meridian Road in the B-1
zoning; district, subject to the following conditions:
That commencement of the approved activity must begin within 18 months from the date of
authorization or that a continuous good faith effort is made to bring the project to completion.
2. The conditional use permit is not valid until the B-1 zoning text amendment allowing; homeless
shelters as a conditionally permitted use becomes effective under statutory timelines 30 days from
approval of the zoning amendment on second reading.
That the development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted
application and architecturallsite plan drawings.
4. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall apply for a building permit through the City of Kalispell
Building Department to review the proposed improvements and change of use.
5. Architectural renderings are required to be submitted to the Kalispell Architectural Review
Committee for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit for any work which
significantly changes the exterior appearance of the building.
6. To ensure the traffic flow and access comply with Kalispell Design and Construction Standards,
as well as compliance with other site development standards, the development shall receive Site
Review Committee approval prior to issuance of the building permit.
A minimum of one paved parking space per five occupants shall be provided. The specific design
shall be submitted for review and approval in conjunction with building permit and site review prior
to occupancy of the building.
8. The existing sidewalk along North Meridian Road shall be extended to define the parking lot
access and reduce the driveway to 24 feet, along with a five-foot landscape buffer adjacent to the
sidewalk. The sidewalk should be continued through the approach in a manner designed to meet
City of Kalispell Standards forDesign and Construction.
9. The number of occupants shall be limited to no more than 40 people. Increases to the
occupancy may be applied for and would go through either the conditional use permit or
administrative conditional use permit process. The review would be based on an analysis of the
increased impacts.
Dated this 2nd day of November, 2020.
STATE OF MONTANA
ss
County of Flathead
Mark Johnson
Mayor
On this day of , 2020 before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared
Mark Johnson, Mayor of the City of Kalispell, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same on behalf of the City of Kalispell.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, the day and
year first above written.
Notary Public, State of Montana
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
October 13, 2020
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
CALL
Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present
were Chad Graham, Doug Kauffman, Kurt Vomfell, Rory Young,
George Giavasis and Joshua Borgardt. Ronalee Skees was absent. PJ
Sorensen represented the Kalispell Planning Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vomfell moved and Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
minutes of the September 9, 2020 meeting of the Kalispell City Planning
Board and Zoning Commission.
VOTE BY ACCLAMATION
The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
None
BOARD MEMBER SEATED
Young recused himself from Snowline Lane, he is a representative for
the applicant.
KPL1D-20-02 — SNOWLINE LANE
A request from Hammerquist and Caselegno, LLC for a Commercial
Planned Unit Development ("PUD") overlay on two lots containing
approximately 2.6 acres of land located at 145 and 151 Snowline Lane.
The lots are currently vacant and zoned B-5 (Industrial -Business). The
intent would be to use the rear parcel for a construction laydown yard
and later develop the front parcel.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KPU D-20-02.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report 9KPUD-20-02 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the PUD for Snowline Lane
be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Board discussed concerns about not requiring the developer to extend
utilities and road improvements to the east side of the property.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
MOTION (ORIGINAL)
Vomfell moved and Borgardt seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report 4KPUD-20-
02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that
the PUD for Snowline Lane be approved subject to the conditions listed in
the staff report.
BOARD ❑ISCUSSION
None
MOTION (AMEND COND. #9)
Vomfell moved to amend condition 99 to read "... water main, sewer
main, or road improvements in Snowline Lane to serve any development
to the east of Lot 4", Giavasis seconded.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the meeting of October 13, 2020
Page I 1
ROLL CALL (AMEND CON D. #9)
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
ROLL CALL (ORIGINAL)
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
BOARD MEMBER SEATED
Young re -seated after the vote.
KPP-20-03 — MEADOWS EDGE
A request from Meadows Edge, LLC, for preliminary plat approval for
PHASES 2 & 5
Meadows Edge Phases 2 and 5. Both phases are part of the Meadows
Edge Planned Unit Development ("PUD"). Phase 2 includes 37
residential lots, open space, and streets on a total of 10.2 acres zoned R-3
(Residential) with the PUD overlay. Phase 5 consists of one mixed use
commercial lot on 3.25 acres zoned B-1 (Neighborhood Business) with
the PUD overlay.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KPP-20-03.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell. City Planning Board and. Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report 9KPP-20-03 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for
Meadows Edge Phases 2 and 5 be approved subject to the conditions listed
in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Giavasis, Kauffman and Young asked questions of staff regarding
storrnwater and greenspace.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
MOTION
Kauffman moved and Giavasis seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report 4KPP-2.0-03
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
preliminary plat for Meadows Edge Phases 2 and 5 be approved subject to
the conditions listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
K.ZTA-20-01-- FLATHEAD
A request from the Flathead Warming Center for a zoning text
WARMING CENTER
amendment to allow homeless shelters as a conditionally permitted use
in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zone.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report 4K.ZTA-20-01.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KZTA-20-01 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the proposed amendment be
adopted as provided herein.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Giavasis and Graham asked questions of staff regarding public comment
and why the owners chose this location.
PUBLIC HEARING
Carmine Mowbray — property owner at 771 N. Meridian — opposed to
text amendment - concerned with increased crime, feels there are other
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locations that already permit homeless shelters that are more suitable.
Gene Dziza — 4400 Foothill Rd, Bigfork — in support of amendement.
Tonya Atlee — 140 Greenbriar Dr. — opposed - works at hair salon next
to proposed location and does not feel this is an appropriate location,
worried about her safety and the safety of her clients.
Robin Lyon — 2035 Mission Trail — owner of Copper Mountain Coffee —
opposed — biggest concern is the safety of the children who frequently
walk in the area to and from school, etc. Concerned for the safety of her
employees. Does not feel it is an appropriate location.
Gina Benesh — 67 Overlook Ridge — owns a commercial building at
2141 Hwy 2, is in favor of text amendment. Feels it will make the
neighborhood safer because it will provide a place for the people who
need it to stay rather than looking for places like her dumpster behind
her building.
Sharman Cochrane — 234 Buttercup Loop — manages property at 771 N
Meridian — opposed -- feel it is not an appropriate location for a
homeless shelter. Is concerned about where people will go if they get
turned away from the shelter and when they have to leave during the
day.
Dusty Dziza — 4400 Foothill Rd, Bigfork — in support of text
amendment. Feels it will make the neighborhood safer because it will
help keep them off the streets.
Susan Sharp — 2859 Whitefish Stage -- In support of text amendment.
Luke Heffernan — 185 Hidden Waters Lane — In support of text
amendment.
Natasha Ostrem — 10 Bruyer Way — I support of text amendment.
MOTION
Giavasis moved and Young seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KZTA-20-
01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that
the proposed amendment be adopted as provided herein.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Board discussed and asked questions of staff for clarification on some of
the uses in the B-2 zone. They also commented that they are in favor
because they feel we need to reduce our barriers and that it is an
appropriate location.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
KCU-20-05 — FLATHEAD
A request from the Flathead Warming Center for a conditional use
WARMING CENTER
permit for a homeless shelter to be located at 889 North Meridian. The
property is zoned B-1 (Neighborhood Business). The facility would be
located within an existing building on the property and have a new
fenced court ard. It is intended to operate primarily in colder months
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from October through April with approximately 40 guests per night.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report 4KCU-20-05.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KCU-20-05 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit
be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Vomfell asked staff how quickly they could be up and running once all
approvals are met. Sorensen responded it would be mid -December
before building pen -nits could be issued.
PUBLIC HEARING
Cassidy Kipp --- 214 Main St — representing Community Action
Partnership — they are in support of the conditional use permit, feels it
will better help them to help people utilizing the homeless shelter and
help get them back on their feet.
Sarah Winfrey — 312 1" Ave E. --- crisis response coordinator helping law
enforcement around the valley — in support of the conditional use permit.
Steve Snipstead — 98 Northern Lights Blvd — in support of the
conditional use permit. Read an email from Mike McFarland, staff
member with the warming center, to the board members. He could not
be present due to COVID-19. McFarland is in support of the conditional
use permit.
Jeff Hawkins — 1329 Creekside Court — volunteer for the warming center
— is in support of the conditional use permit. Feels there is a huge need
for this warming center.
Tonya Horn --- 110 Stillwater River Trail, Whitefish -- Executive Director
and co-founder of the Flathead Warming Center -- expressed her wish to
gain the trust of the neighbors and ensure them that she knows what she
is doing. She asked the board to base their decision on fact and not fear.
Jane Emmert -- 246 Cougar Trail, Whitefish — director of a non-profit
organization called Assist, affiliated with the Kalispell Regional Medical
Center. Is in support of the conditional use permit.
Randy Johnson — 184 Fairway Blvd — he and his wife Sara are
volunteers for the warming center. They are in support of the conditional
use permit.
Gene Dziza — 4400 Foothill Rd, Bigfork — is in support of the
conditional use permit.
Skie & Vanessa Palmer— 428 Sharon Rd. — 11 years old — Skie and his
mom Vanessa volunteer for the warming center. They are in support the
conditional use permit.
Rick Heitz — 619 Liberty St #C _.. worked in homeless ministries in Las
Vegas, NV — in support of the conditional use permit.
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Page 14
Luke Heffernan — 185 Hidden Water Lane — chairman and co-founder of
the Flathead Warming Center — addressed neighborhood concerns,
reassured them that safety is their priority and will do everything they
can to address all issues. Also provided a brief explanation of how the
center works and some of the rules. Is in support of the conditional use
permit.
Gina Benesh -- 67 Overlook Ridge — volunteer for the warming center. Is
in support of the conditional use permit.
Carmine Mowbray -- 771 N Meridian — feels this is not a good location.
for a homeless shelter. Is opposed to the conditional use permit.
MOTION
Vomfell moved and Graham seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KCU-20-05
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
conditional use permit be approved subject to the conditions listed in the
staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Board expressed their support of the location and the need the valley has
for a homeless shelter.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Nygren gave update on various planning projects.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:33pm.
Chad Graham
President
APPROVED as submitted/amended:
Karl Barnhart
Recording Secretary
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FLATHEAD WARMING CENTER
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT 4KCU-20-05
OCTOBER 7, 2020
This is a report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and Kalispell City Council regarding a request
for a conditional use permit for a homeless shelter within an existing B-1 (Neighborhood Business)
zone. A public hearing on this matter has been scheduled before the Planning Board for October 13,
2020, beginning at 6:00 PM, in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The Planning Board will
forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This application is a request from the Flathead Warming Center for a conditional use permit to
operate a homeless shelter. The property is zoned B-1 (Neighborhood Business). The facility
would be located within an existing building on the property and have a new fenced courtyard. It
is intended to operate primarily in colder months frorn October through April with up to 40 guests
per night, with typical hours of operation expected to be from 7:00pm to 7:00 am. This application
is being filed in conjunction with a request for a zoning text amendment which would add homeless
shelters as a conditionally permitted use in the B-1 zone.
A: Applicant: Flathead Warming Center
110 Stillwater River Trail
Whitefish, MT 59937
B: Location: The property is located at 889 North Meridian. Road. The property can be
described as Assessors Tracts 5PA, 5PB, and 5BA in Section 7, T28N, R21W, M.P.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
C: Existing Land Use and Zoning: The subject property is currently not occupied,
but the recent use on the property was auto repair. It includes a partially paved
parking lot and a fenced area which formerly acted as a storage yard. The B-1
zoning is intended to provide "certain commercial and professional office uses
where such uses are compatible with the adjacent residential areas. This district
would typically serve as a buffer between residential areas and other commercial
districts. Development scale and pedestrian orientation are important elements of
this district. This district is also intended to provide goods and services at a.
neighborhood level. The district is not intended for those businesses that require
the outdoor display, sale and/or storage of merchandise, outdoor services or
operations to accommodate large-scale commercial operations. This zoning district
would typically be found in areas designated as neighborhood commercial or urban
mixed use on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map."
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G: General Land Use Character: The subject property is located in one of the main commercial
corridors within the city along North Meridian Road. It contains a mix of uses which runs most
of the spectrum. To the east and south, the County Fairgrounds property is the dominant use, with
the temporary fair parking lot immediately adjacent to this site. Most of the properties to the south
are retail and office which tend to increase in intensity as one approaches US Highway 2, including
the US Post Office. Immediately to the west across Meridian is Northwestern Energy, which is a
natural gas utility and contains their main office and utility storage yard. To the north, there are
offices and residential uses before transitioning again into commercial/industrial developments
H: Relation to the Growth Policy: The City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, Chapter 3,
Community Growth and Design, Goal 3 encourages "housing types that provide housing for all
sectors and income levels within the community." Providing opportunities for housing our
community's homeless population serves that goal. The land use designation of the subject property
is Urban Mixed Use, which is the appropriate land use designation for the 13-1 Zone and anticipates
the type of use requested.
1: Utilities/Services:
Sewer: City of Kalispell
Water:
City of Kalispell
Refuse:
City of Kalispell
Electricity:
Flathead Electric Cooperative
Gas:
NorthWestern Energy
Telephone:
CenturyTel
Schools:
School District 95, Russell Elementary/Glacier High. School
Fire:
City of Kalispell
Police:
City of Kalispell
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EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST
This application has been reviewed in accordance with the conditional use review criteria in the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. A conditional use permit may be granted only if the proposal, as
submitted, conforms to all of the following general conditional use pen -nit criteria, as well as to all
other applicable criteria that may be requested.
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1. Site Suitability:
a. Adequate Useable Space: The subject property is approximately 0.73 acres. The
entire project site is flat with no significant impediments, thus leaving the entire site
developable. When the project is submitted for building permit and site review, the
specific layout of the site, including parking, will be addressed. The Center intends
to only use a portion of the overall site, which is technically comprised of three
separate tracts of land. Nearly the entire facility would be located on one tract. They
intend to improve the condition of all three parcels by repairing/replacing fencing,
controlling weeds, planting grass and irrigating landscaping.
b. Height, bulk and location of the building: The building is existing and there are no
additions planned. There are no issues relating to height, bulk or location of the
building.
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C. Adequate Access: The access to the property is off of North Meridian Road. There is
an existing access just to the north of the building, which is approximately 44 feet
wide, exceeding current standards. The access should be narrowed to 24 ft wide by
extending the sidewalk and installing a five-foot landscape buffer, with the specific
design to be determined as part of the site review process prior to occupancy.
Otherwise, access to the site is sufficient to support the proposed use.
d. Environmental Constraints: There are no known environmental constraints, such as
steep slopes, streams, floodplains, or wetlands on the property, which could affect the
proposed use.
2. Appropriate Design:
a. Parking Scheme/Loading Areas: The off-street parking requirement under the zoning
ordinance for homeless shelters is one per five occupants, which provides parking
both for those individuals who may have a car, but not other shelter, and for
workers/volunteers at the center. Fused on the estimated 40 occupants, eight parking
spaces would be required, including one van -accessible handicap parking space. The
property has sufficient area to provide the parking, although a small expansion of the
asphalt area may be necessary. The specific layout and design of the parking area will
be reviewed as part of the site review process prior to occupancy.
b. Lighting: Chapter 27.26 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance sets standards for all
outdoor lighting on commercial or residential structures. Exterior lighting installed in
conjunction with the development will be reviewed for compliance with the zoning
ordinance during site development review.
C. Traffic Circulation: As noted above, the primary access will be North Meridian Road
and will need to be reduced in width to meet current standards. On -site parking for
eight spaces will need to be provided with drive -aisle dimensions as required under
the zoning ordinance.
d. Open Space: There are no open space requirements associated with a homeless shelter,
particularly one with limited hours and months of operation. The proposal does
include a six-foot high fenced courtyard area as part of the main entrance to the
facility.
e. FencinglScreenin Landscaping: The proposal includes a fenced courtyard and some
buffering between the sidewalk and parking area is required. The courtyard would
allow for monitored outdoor breaks for the occupants as well as more control over
entry and exiting. The Center plans to improve the current condition of the property
as a whole by repairing/replacing existing fencing, controlling weeds, planning grass
and irrigating landscaping.
f. Si nnaage: The development shall comply with all of the sign standards as set forth in
Chapter 27.22 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. The application describes a
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temporary sandwich -board sign that would not be compliant with the sign ordinance,
so an alternative that is compliant will need to be used.
3. Availability of Public Services/Facilities:
a. Police: Police protection will be provided by the Kalispell Police Department. No
unusual impacts or needs are anticipated from the project.
b. Fire Protection: Fire protection will be provided by the Kalispell Fire Department.
Station bl is approximately 1.2 miles from the subject property, giving good response
time.
C. Water: City water is available and currently serves the property. It is not anticipated
that any upgrades to the main would be necessary, but fixtures will need to be added
for restroom facilities, showers, and kitchen. The number of fixtures required will be
determined by the Building Department prior to a building permit and occupancy.
d. Sewer: Sewer service is also available and currently serves the property. As with
water service, additional fixtures inside the building will be required.
e. Storm Water Drainage: No changes to the storm drainage plan are anticipated,
although review of the site drainage will occur as part of the site review process.
f. Solid Waste: Solid waste pick-up will be provided by the City.
g. Streets: The primary street frontage is North Meridian Road, an existing road which
provides access to the greater City of Kalispell circulation system. No additional
streets or improvements to existing streets are required.
h, Sidewalks: There is an existing sidewalk along the full frontage of the property. The
driveway approach is wider than allowed under current city regulations and needs to
be reduced, which will necessitate replacement of approximately 20 feet of sidewalk.
The sidewalk should be continued through the approach in a manner designed to
meet City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction.
i. Schools: This site is within the boundaries of School District #5. There would not be
an impact on schools.
j. Parks and Recreation: No parkland or recreational amenities are required, although
the fenced courtyard allows for monitored outdoor breaks. Limited hours at night and.
months of operation during the winter minimize the need for outdoor recreational
amenities.
k. Building and Fire Code. The change of use in the building and the improvements
shown in the application would require a building permit. Items to be reviewed
would include, but not be limited to, exiting requirements, fire protection,
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bathroom/shower facilities, and any structural components affected. Impact fees
based on the change of use and fixture counts, as provided under city regulations,
are typically paid in conjunction with the building permit.
4. Neighborhood impacts:
a. Traffic: There is minimal impact on traffic in connection with the proposed use. They
expect a few vehicles from people seeking shelter. Eagle Transit and church vans will
provide service as well, which would tend to minimize traffic impacts.
b. Noise and Vibration: The primary use will occur inside the building. Outdoor use is
limited to monitored breaks in the courtyard. As a supervised facility, noise should
be kept to a minimum.
C. Dust, Glare, and Heat: The use of the property would not generate any unreasonable
dust, glare, and heat.
d. Smoke, Fumes, Gas. or Odors: The use of the property will create minimal additional
smoke, fumes, gas and odors.
e. Hours of Operation: The Center intends to operate from 7:00 pm to 7:00 ain during
the coldest months of the year, generally from October through April.
5. Consideration of historical use patterns and recent changes: The property is located in
one of the main commercial corridors within the city along North Meridian Road, with a
mix of uses that have developed over time. In recent years, Meridian was expanded from
a two-lane road to a three -lane (plus a turn lane) as commercial development occurred
along what was previously the edge of town. This particular property, which now sits
vacant, has most recently been an auto repair shop with an extensive amount of junk
vehicles that have since been removed from the property.
G. Effects on property values: No significant impacts on property values are anticipated as
a result of the requested conditional use of the property.
7. Public comment: The Planning Office has received several public comments, which are
attached.
RECOMMENDATION
The staff recommends that the Kalispell Planning Board adopt staff report #KCU-20-05 as findings
of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be approved
subject to the following conditions-
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
That commencement of the approved activity must begin within 18 months from the date of
authorization or that a continuous good faith effort is made to bring the project to completion.
2. The conditional use permit is not valid until the B-1 zoning text amendment allowing
homeless shelters as a conditionally permitted use becomes effective under statutory timelines
30 days from approval of the zoning amendment on second reading.
3. That the development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted
application and architecturalfsite plan drawings.
4. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall apply for a building permit through the City of
Kalispell Building Department to review the proposed improvements and change of use.
5. Architectural renderings are required to be submitted to the Kalispell Architectural Review
Committee for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit for any work
which significantly changes the exterior appearance of the building.
6. To ensure the traffic flow and access comply with Kalispell Design and Construction
Standards, as well as compliance with other site development standards, the development
shall receive Site Review Committee approval prior to issuance of the building permit.
7. A minimum of one paved parking space per five occupants shall be provided. The specific
design shall be submitted for review and approval in conjunction with building permit and
site review prior to occupancy of the building.
8. The existing sidewalk along North Meridian Road shall be extended to define the parking
lot access and reduce the driveway to 24 feet, along with a five-foot landscape buffer
adjacent to the sidewalk. The sidewalk should be continued through the approach in a
manner designed to meet City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction.
9. The number of occupants shall be limited to no more than 40 people. Increases to the
occupancy may be applied for and would go through either the conditional use permit or
administrative conditional use permit process. The review would be based on an analysis
of the increased impacts.
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APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PRO130SED USE:
OWNER(S) OF RECORD:
Name: Chcxa.1
Mailing Address: Qo i_J
City/State/Zip: V-TCL:4'1 T 5 D \ Phone
PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE OWNER(S) AND TO WHOM ALL
CORRESPONDENCE IS TO BE SENT:
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1. i:ci:;i,3; uIsLrict and Zoning Classification in which use is proposed:
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2. Attach a plan of` e affected lot which identifies the following items: e
a. Surrounding land uses.
b. Dimensions and shape of lot.
C. Topographic features of lot.
d. Size(s) and location(s) of existing buildings
e. Size(s) and location(s) of proposed buildings.
f. Existing use(s) of structures and open areas,
g. Proposed use(s) of structures and open areas-
h. Existing and proposed landscaping and fencing.
3. On a separate sheet of paper, discuss the following topics relative to the proposed
use: 'JC CA--
a. Traffic. flow and control.
b. Access to and circulation within the property.
C. Off-street parking and loading.
d. Refuse and service areas.
e. Utilities.
f. Screening and buffering.
g. Si-ns, yards and other open spaces.
h. Hei; ht, bulk Lind location of structures.
i. Locution of proposed open space uses.
j. Hours and manner of operation.
k. Noise, .fight, dust, odors, fumes and vibration.
4. Attach supplemental information for proposed uses that have additional
requirements (consult Planner).
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and the laws of the State of Montana that the
information submitted herein, on all other submitted forms, documents, plans or any
other information submitted as a part of this application, to be true, complete, and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information or repr-c scritatiGii
submitted in connection with this applic nt on be incorrect or untrue, I understand that
any approval based thereon may be rescinds d, and other appropriate action taken. The
signing of this application signifies approve Cor the Planning staff to be present
on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and
development process.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
1. Submit the correct fee, (per schedulc below) completed application and appropriate
attachments to the Kalispell Planning Department (,address on the front of this form).
Fees: Residential $75 Commercial/Industrial $150
2. A bona fide legal dcsn-i;)ii(in of the subject property and a map showing the location
and boundaries of
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Attachment: Application for Conditional Use Permit
Flathead Warming Center- 889 North Meridian Road
The Flathead Warming Center is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to save
lives and encourage dignity through low barrier access to a warm safe place to sleep
for anyone in need throughout the coldest months of the year.
Safe and healthy communities depend upon a continuum of services and
resources for homeless and unsheltered individuals at different levels of need. The
Flathead Warming Center fills an essential role in this framework- the provision of low
barrier overnight, emergency shelter during the cold of winter. Without the Warming
Center, the police department lobby, detention center, hospital emergency room, and
mental health centers often become costly and inappropriate alternatives. Sleeping
outside on Montana winter nights is a health and safety emergency. According to the
national Point In Time data for January 31, 2020, 79 individuals in our community slept
outside or in a place not meant for human habitation.
Last winter season, the Flathead Warming Center provided safe shelter to 105 unique
individuals in our community. Nightly, individuals were turned away because more
people needed shelter than the facility could accommodate at 20 individuals a night.
2. We intend the property located at 889 North Meridian Road to be the home of
the Flathead Warming Center, providing homeless services in our community to include
overnight emergency shelter services. After almost two years of searching for an
appropriate home for the Warming Center, the Flathead Warming Center Trustees find
this location to be a responsible location for our community.
(a.) Currently this property is in a neighborhood with surrounding commercial land
uses. (b.) The dimensions of the property can be found on the attached Certificate of
Survey. This property consists of 3 tracts. For the purpose of this Conditional Use
Permit, the Flathead Warming Center will be located on Tract 2. (c.) Topographically the
location is flat/ level. (d.) There is a 4,000 square foot building located in the SE corner
of Tract 2. Please refer to the attached Certificate of Survey. Wall height is 12 feet,
perimeter 280. Please see the attached proposed floor plan. The floor plan is ideal for
our purpose. A wide open floorpan is important in the execution of our policies and
procedures as we provide a safe environment for all. (e.) We are not proposing to build.
(f.) The most recent use of the structure was industrial/ a mechanic shop. Presently,
this structure is vacant.
(g.) As stated, the proposed use of the structure is to provide homeless services in our
community, to include overnight emergency shelter services. The lot to the north of the
property is fenced and gated. We propose a smaller privacy fence to create a courtyard
just out the back north facing door. This is the door that will serve as the entrance to
the Warming Center. There is purpose for this courtyard. Perception is very important in
the management of a homeless shelter. During hours of operation, this private
courtyard will be used for monitored outdoor breaks for our guests. Our guests will line
up and exit exclusively from the private courtyard enclosed by a 6' privacy fence. We
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have intentionally designed the Flathead Warming Center to shield our guests outdoor
activities from the view of the public. Wrong perceptions often lead to serious
misconceptions regarding the homeless community. The Flathead Warming Center will
own the three adjacent lots, however for the purpose of this conditional use permit, we
will only utilize the lot on which the building currently sits, Tract 2.
(h.) We intend to take measures to improve the current condition of all three lots,
including the two neighboring lots that will not be used for shelter services. We will
repair or replace the existing fence that borders the neighboring lot. We will control the
weeds, plant grass and irrigate as necessary . Please see a drawing of a proposed
decorative awning for the street side of the shelter. During spring and summer months,
we will provide potted flowers outside the building. There will be landscaping and weed
control that exceeds the current standard in the community. We will install security
cameras to cover all sides of the shelter, these cameras will be attached to the
building.
3. (a.) Most of our "customers" travel around town by foot. Experience tells us that
we typically have two or three customer vehicles. Customer vehicles will not allowed to
be left on the property during hours when the shelter is not open.
The flow of individuals in and out of the neighborhood is very important. So much so
that we have policies and procedures to prevent loitering on the property as well as in
the neighborhood. Individuals forfeit their opportunity for services if they come early or
leave late from the property and from the neighborhood. We are not a homeless camp/
hangout and the neighbors need to have confidence in this. We believe this to be so
important that we do all we can to support the success of our policies against loitering.
Last season we partnered with Eagle Transit to provide our customers morning
transportation out of the neighborhood to the Salvation Army for breakfast. It is our
intent to do the same and to add the use of Church ministries to bring guests to the
shelter from Feeding the Flathead dinners.
(b.) Guests are not permitted to arrive early or stay late. Activities inside the enclosed
courtyard are only allowed during hours of operation and are monitored by trained staff
and volunteers. Outside the shelter will not be a hangout or be perceived as a
"homeless camp." All areas around the building will be covered by security cameras. It
is important to note that we are not a "come and go" facility. Once an individual or
family arrives for the night they can not leave and return. All activity in and around the
shelter is monitored. We have a 10:00 p.m. curfew, unless a customer is referred to us
by emergency first responders who work with us to determine how to safely get the
individual or family to the shelter.
As stated above; we intend to use the back north side door as the entrance for guests
through the gated courtyard area. All exits will be accessible at all times to exit the
building when occupied, in case of emergency. Please refer to the attached copy of
our proposed building layout for the three exits. The City will determine our occupancy
limit, as well as all other safety measures that need to be taken inside and outside the
building.
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(c.) Customers will park using the paved parking lot that is located at the north side of
building. Parking spaces will be marked on the pavement to identify appropriate
parking spots. Eagle Transit/church vans will need to pull into the drive closet to the
building. After customers have safely entered or exited the vehicle, Eagle Transit/
church vans can circle the graveled area to exit. No one will need to back into
Meridian Road to exit the property. Eagle Transit and church vans will provide services
that assist in the traffic control of customers in and out of the neighborhood. During
daytime hours, a customer vehicle is only to be present when the customer is engaged
with staff in case management activity inside the building.
(d.) The shelter will pay for trash services. The shelter has a full-time director who will
regularly walk the property and pick up any trash or items that may have been left. It is
important to note that our policies and procedures cover the cleanliness of the shelter
both inside and outside.
(e) The building currently has the capacity for city sewer, gas, electric, internet, and
telephone.
(t As previously stated, we intend to screen and buffer by providing a privacy fence/
courtyard out the north back side door. When customers need to be outside the
building during hours of operation, they are monitored by a trained staff member or
trained volunteer. A limited number of individuals will be allowed, with supervision in
the privacy gated courtyard and a respectful level of noise will be maintained. Much of
screening and buffering is covered through our control as to when customers may be
present; and the respective policies and procedures established by the Flathead
Warming Center.
(g) We intend to have a sign on the building (please refer to the drawing) and a
"sandwich board" in the front parking area to direct the flow of customers to the
entrance of the building.
(h) We do not intend build on the property. We Intend to use the current structure. We
plan to remodel the inside of the building and make modest esthetic improvements to
the exterior of the building.
(i) The proposed uses of the open space on the subject lot are described above. The
outside open space of the subject tract is proposed for paved parking and the private
fenced courtyard as described above.
(k.) Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes, and vibrations will be controlled. The private gated
courtyard provides screening/buffering to maintain the neighborhood as a pleasant
place to live and work. All outside gathering will be limited to the monitored private
gated courtyard.
0.) Our hours of operation are to be determined. Typically we operate our services from
7pm - 7am throughout the coldest months of the year (October - April). The exact
times of operation will be determined by the times that we are able to partner with
supportive services, such as transportation into and out of the neighborhood.
We intend at some point to offer daytime services inside the building which would
include set, limited hours/limited days per week where we can work with clients to gain
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the tools needed to move beyond homelessness. We do not intend to ever be a 24
hour operation; however limited daytime hours allow opportunity for onsite,
professional case management services. Day services will operate within the same
policies and procedures that are established for night services and will always be
directed and monitored by trained staff.
The manner of our operation is based on policies and procedures that have been
proven to safeguard our customers, staff, and volunteers. These same policies and
procedures also safeguard the community/neighborhood.
Safety
The Flathead Warming Center will not introduce homelessness into the neighborhood.
Just by observation from the parking lot of 889 N. Meridian, unsheltered individuals can
be seen walking down the street. Most people would not even know that these
individuals are homeless. South of the property sits the Fairgrounds. From time to
time, individuals have sought shelter from the cold in the horse stalls on the
Fairgrounds property. Sheltering individuals and families provides safety not only to
the homeless, but also makes our community safer by brining these people off the
streets into a safe, controlled environment. We have the knowledge, skill, and
experience necessary to continue to provide safe shelter services in our community.
Our behavior expectations are clearly explained in detail to each guest. Nightly, every
customer signs our Occupancy Agreement. To maintain a safe and clean shelter, there
are clear expectations as well as clear consequences for breaking our policies and
procedures. To maintain a safe shelter, we are fair, firm, and consistent with all of our
policies and procedures. We maintain direct line of sight supervision of all activities
inside and outside of the shelter. All staff and volunteers receive extensive training on
active and engaging supervision of activity, both inside and outside the shelter. We
have found our community to be very involved in our mission. Last season we had 50+
on -site trained volunteers, who built relationships with guests. Knowing our customers
adds to providing safe services. Paid staff members are never on -duty alone. We
typically have three trained volunteers assisting a paid staff member during our
operating hours. Throughout the overnight hours, we have two staff members
engaged all night in active supervision. Regarding safety, equally important to our
policies and procedures is how we treat every individual with dignity, as well as the
sense of community that we build inside the shelter. We know that when an individual
feels wanted, is given the opportunity to hold their own dignity, and an opportunity to
participate and give back to community, behaviors change. As we move beyond
welfare to community, that's when walls come down and lives change.
Being a Good Neighbor
It is a priority of the Flathead Warming Center to always be a good neighbor. Allowing
individuals to loiter, stand, or sit on the curb to smoke, or socialize is not being being a
good neighbor and we will not allow nor tolerate that. The Flathead Warming Center
will never be a homeless hangout, day or night. Our policies and procedures also
support the same for the neighborhood. It is our policy that if a customer "burns their
bridge" with any neighbor, that customer "burns their bridge" with the Flathead
Warming Center. We communicate this policy to both to our customers and to our
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neighbors. We also consistently teach our customers how to be a good neighbor. Our
constant message to our customers is, "Our neighbors are taking care of us by
allowing our shelter in the neighborhood: We are going to take care of our neighbors."
As we teach how to be a good neighbor, our customers become protective of the
neighborhood and the neighborhood maintains it standing as a great place to live and
work. The neighbors will be provided with the director's cell number and while no one
can control all behaviors in any neighborhood, the Flathead Warming Center ensures
that we are prompt and responsive to neighbor concerns, if they so arise. The full-time
director will periodically check in with neighbors to maintain open communication. We
invite all neighbors to participate in the Flathead Warming Center community.
Participation in the services we provide often clear up many misconceptions. We
understand that we must work to maintain a positive neighbor relationship. The
neighbors deserve to be heard and we do too. We will open this communication with
the neighbors prior to notices being received. It is our hope that neighbors will discuss
any concern with us prior to a public hearing. We have answers to the Flathead
Warming Center being a very good neighbor.
Executive Director's Note
The Flathead Warming Center is safe, clean, and a good neighbor. As the Executive
Director, f can state this with complete confidence. It is my responsibility to ensure that
the shelter is a good neighbor, My professional experience here and in Bozeman
shows that I can operate a safe and clean shelter in our community. The Flathead
Warming Center and its Trustees have done the work to establish a positive reputation
in our community. As a result, there are many in our community who support our
services and understand that as a community we have much to gain by bringing
homeless individuals inside to be safe and warm. Although there will always be some
`not in my backyard' pushback in any location, the cost of homelessness to our
community is too great for the city to not seriously consider this application for
conditional use permit. The Kalispell community needs our services. I humbly request
that you please make your decision based upon facts rather than fear. I also ask that
you please make a decision that benefits the community as a whole. In short, 889
North Meridian is a safe, responsible location for the Flathead Warming Center.
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homeless and alone,
sleeping outside in the
freezing temperatures of
a long Montana winter
because you have
nowhere to turn.
The Mission of the
Flathead Warming
Center is to save lives
and encourage dignity
through low -barrier
access to a warm safe
place to sleep for
anyone in need
throughout the coldest
months of the year. To
this end, the Warming
Center provides low -
barrier access to
emergency shelter and
services regardless of
one's personal
obstacles to housing
security. We accept
people as they are.
The Need is Real.
Sleeping outside on
Montana winter nights
is a health and safety
emergercy.
According to national
Point in Tirne data for
Jan. 31, 2020, 79
individuals in our
community slept
outside or in a place
not meant for human
habitation.
Shelter Benefits the
Community.
Safe and healthy
cornmumties depend
upon a continuum of
services and resources
for homeless and
unsheltered
individuals at different
levels of need.
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Warming Center fills
an essential role in this
framework - the
Provision of low -
barrier, overnight
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daring the cold of
winter. Without the
Warming Center,
police; department
lobbies, jails, hospital
emergency rooms,
and mental health
enters often become
costly and
inappropriate
alternatives.
6:45 p.m. every single night. People wait in line, hoping for a place to
sleep in the Warming Center_ Every single night, someone at the front
of the line forfeits their bed to help a neighbor with greater needs,
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OUR HOMELESS NEIGHBORS describe the
experience of surviving on the street with one
word: "invisible." People and families do not
become homeless as a matter of outright
choice. Each unique story carries a similar
formula of illness, tragedy, trauma and pain.
Inside the Flathead Warming Center no one is
invisible. There are people to greet you, hear
your stories, and listen to your plans and
dreams. A hot drink and a clean, dry pair of
socks. No "us" and "them." We are all in this
together.
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doing something about it.
We have. The Flathead Warming Center opened its
d iors on December 23, 2019 - for many it was a
i i .: etas miracle. Downstairs at Christ Church
Epi,_;c,,j :,f1 were 20 warm beds, restroom facilities,
and a small army of welcoming, trained staff and
volunteers. On that cold December night and every
night throughout the winter, the Flathead Warming
Center was filled to capacity. Almost nightly, some
guests had to be turned away because there was
no more room.
2019-20 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
OVER 87 NIGHTS of service, the center
operated at nightly capacity of 20 guests. Many
individuals were turned away each night as mare
people needed shelter than the facility could
accommodate. Those turned away spent the
night in the police station lobby, in a vehicle,
under a bridge or another make -shift shelter.
Of the 105 unique individuals served, self -
reporting revealed the following circumstances:
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A LONG-TERM SOLUTION
IN OUR COMMUNITY
The Flathead Warming Center envisions a
permanent location to expand Our services
and to be a long-term solution to low -
barrier emergency shelter needs in our
community.
For the past year, members of the
Flathead Warming Center's Board of
Directors have looked for a larger,
permanent location to provide low -barrier
emergency shelter services. A site has been
identified that will allow us to provide near -
term services and lone -term expansion. We
have entered into a contract to purchase
with very favorable terms and at minimal
risk. Should this option fail, we have several
others to explore.
STAFF AND BOARD
Warming Center Services are delivered by
a full- time Executive Director, 5 part-time
direct care staff members, and aver 50
trained volunteers (57 onsite volunteers,
500 shifts, 1,653 vOIUnteer hours)_The
Center's Board of Directors provides
strategic direction and financial Oversight.
OFFICERS
Luke Heffernan, Chairman
Tonya Horn, Executive Director Jane
Emmert, Vice Chair
Shirley Willis, Treasurer
Jerie Betschart, Secretary
DIRECTORS
Monte Christensen
Holly Christensen
Dusty Dziza
Bethany Johnson
Debbie Mulcahy
Roger Nasset
Jeffrey Scogin
Steve Snipstead
PROJECT COMPONENTS
ANTICIPATED COSTS
birea hojec't (posts $627,400
Property acquisition & renovation 495,000
Fixtures, furnishings, ecfuiprnent 20,000
Infrastructure improvements 30,000
Contingencies 51,500
Escalation 30,900
Indirect Project Costs $122,600
Annual support subsidy 10,000
Start-up and moving casts 5,000
Campaign costs 75,600
Pledge construction financing 14,400
Pledge shrinkage 17,600
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LUKE HEFFERNAN
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October 4, 2020
Dear Kalispell Planning Board,
Thank you for your giving attention and consideration to the need for our
community to provide for the health and safety and welfare of all of the
citizens of Kalispell. As leaders in our city you are aware of the call on
your lives which is a great call. You likely have a personal conviction of
your life assignment or mission that must be pursued. I suspect that, as
contributing leaders, you are driven by important causes and are willing to
personally risk involvement. "You can never know the ramifications of
your courage for your ... contribution to the world." (a quote from A Work.
of Heart, page 9, by Reggie McNeal). Thank you as you courageously seek
to serve every citizen.
I want to strongly encourage you to approve the Zoning Application from
the Flathead Warming Center for a `conditional use permit` as they seek to
acquire the property at 889 North Meridian Road. The FWC has a track
record for the past winter of 2020 that maybe even exceeded even their
own expectations for a very successful operation!
This past first season I served in the capacity of Coordinator of Volunteers
for the FWC start-up that was graciously housed at Christ Church
Episcopal. Early on, as a guest attending a FWC board meeting, I was
moved to tears of gratitude for the hearts and the caliber of expertise of
those Board members committed to providing shelter for our neighbors
without homes during the harsh season of winter. Their pursuit to make it
happen included incredible sensitivity to the neighborhood and they put in
place amazing guidelines that accommodated everyone — from the guests,
to the hours of operation, to the strict adherence to rules, to the
expectations of behavior, to the thorough training required of each
volunteer.
Personally I was totally in awe of the 100+ Volunteers for the FWC. Each
volunteer agreed to set aside 6 hours of their own valuable time to be
trained and prepared to serve at the FWC. The delight for me was both the
enthusiasm and the graciousness that each volunteer extended when asked
to fill a time slot. Keep in mind that there were 5 volunteers needed to
serve daily — 3 at check-in,1 to serve overnight,1 to come in the early a.m.
to help with morning duties and others to fill in for extra needs. Of course
they were accompanied by a Staff person on duty all through the hours of
operation. Every time I contacted someone to fill a volunteer slot they
reminded me that "it was an honor to be able to"- "yes, count on me!"
Many tames I received feedback from volunteers who'd filled a slot for
their very first time. Their excitement over how a guest invited them to
play cribbage or how they were making friends among the guests and.
volunteers and how they could watch as each guest settled in to stretch out
and breathe in gratitude made it so very worthwhile. They were enthused
that all went so smoothly and was so enjoyable. Volunteers represented a
wide range of individuals: career men and women, stay at home retired
folks, nurses, doctors, etc. Several brought along their teenage kids for
both training and serving.
There is a special story I'd like to share regarding our volunteers. Margaret
wanted to serve but was unable to drive at night due to her cataracts. We
found her the perfect slot: On Tuesday mornings she would drive and pick
up the used linen at the FWC and deliver it to High Country Linen (who
offered a special discount as arranged by another volunteer). She returned
a couple hours later to deliver it back to the FWC the same day. What's so
special about Margaret's story is that she was herself homeless for a period
of time. She knows the great need. She knows the benefits of having a
place to go to that cares about her as a fellow neighbor and citizen. She
knows that receiving that respite of care that honored her dignity gave her
the chance to get back on her feet. Today Margaret lives in her own
apartment, contributes to the community and stays very involved in
community activities. Her heart is full and she's giving back. How lovely
if that could be the story of many guests who are served at the FWC!
One more highlight: currently volunteers are already inquiring about what
is planned for this fast approaching winter for our neighbors without
homes. A very special inquiry from a physician who had volunteered last
winter came just two weeks ago. With the inquiry came an offer to advise
set-up for the necessary Covid precautions, having given much thought as
to how to best tackle the challenges. (Not one guest and not one volunteer
was infected with the Covid virus during the time of operation this past
winter). Along with the inquiry was an offer of a substantial donation to be
sure things were moving along. Such is the caliber of all of the volunteers!
The Flathead Warming Center has started an important ministry. Their
leadership clearly knows how to administer an extremely well -run, well -
thought out facility that maintains dignity, cleanliness, physical safety and
health safety both in and for the surrounding neighborhood. There is a
wonderful protocol in place for every aspect of the community. The heart-
felt expertise of the FWC director and board covers every detail and every
possible aspect of operating a fine facility that makes the Kalispell
community proud. It is with much conviction that T plead with the
Planning Board to approve the Zoning Application as submitted by the
FWC.
Thank you for your mission and for your consideration,
Anne Miller
Andy Miller
(Andy Miller also heartily concurs for your Zoning approval for the FWC)
er staff and volunteers. We saw first-hand how effective and how needed their work i
feared and much to be gained from getting homeless people off our streets at night
eting of our governing board I asked for comments about our experience. Here is som
-y members said:
riots.
ly a no vote, but they proved me wrong. Now I think it was a really good thing.
iings we were afraid might go wrong did go wrong. We were worried that there might
buildings and so on, but actually everything worked out fine. We returned the damag+
ire us, in full.
very professional, not just in taking care of our buildings but also how they managed 1
ur Youth Group met with the guests at dinner time several times. It turned out to be of
t happened for our kids all year long. They learned so much!
things Christ Church has ever done for the community, hosting the Warming Center is
of
ire large enough to meet the need Christ Church Episcopal would probably consider h
in. Having seen for ourselves, we strongly encourage any parties who do have adequa
eking it available to the Warming Center. After all, winter is definitely still coming.
4'Flynn at Christ Ch urch Episcopal In Kalispell
I was thrilled when my pigs won blue ribbons and I loved riding my Arabian horse in-
ith the other fair royalty. What a wonderful way to end the summer before heading bG
the fair would be a welcome celebration and a break from the monotony of social iso
i ID-19 pandemic. But pretending COVID-19 has disappeared in our valley is the same i
Florida and Arizona.
he cases in Flathead Valley have sky rocketed. Over the past two weeks Flathead Coun-
than 100 new cases with a total state case count of over 5,500. This is not the time for
Board made a wise decision to cancel the fair parade, they need to do the more diffici
Ze fair entirely. Hosting the fair in our community is akin to a perfect storm. Accordin)
October 2, 2020
Dear Members of the Kalispell City Planning Board:
I am writing in support of the Flathead Warming Center's application for a Conditional
Use Permit to operate a warming center at 889 North Meridian Road.
My husband and I bought the single-family residence at 229 3rd Avenue East, Kalispell,
MT 59901 in January of 2019. Later that year we learned a warming center would open
at Christ Church Episcopal. Our parcel shares a lot line with the church making us their
closest neighbor.
When Christ Church Episcopal opened the church to the Warming Center, I was
nervous about how a warming center would impact the value of my property as well as
the potential for homeless people to disrupt the enjoyment of our home. At the same
time, I was impressed with Christ Church Episcopal for being the only church to step up
to meet the need.
In their 87 nights of operation right next to our home, we had not one single issue or
cause for concern. The people who came seeking shelter were quiet and polite to each
other and to people passing by. We never found extra trash laying around, there were
no noise disruptions, in fact, there were no issues whatsoever.
They were such wonderful neighbors, we welcome them back. I do understand that
Christ Church Episcopal is not large enough to meet the demand for the service
provided by the Flathead Warming Center, but if it were, they would always be
welcome.
Sincerely,
Gina Benesh
PJ Sorensen
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Begin forwarded message:
Jarod Nygren
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:42 AM
PJ Sorensen
Fwd: (EXTERNAL] Flathead Warming Center
From: Aimee Brunckhorst <abrunckhorst r7 kalispell.com>
Date: October 6, 2020 at 9,17:00 AM MDT
To: Jarod Nygren <jnygren@kalispell.com>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Flathead Warming Center
FYI = Public convent sent to council
From: Jack Stoken <jack_stoken@pacific-steel.com>
Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 5:11 PM
To: Kalispell City Council <citycouncil@kalispell.com}
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Flathead Warming Center
I wanted to express my support for the Flathead Warming Center. I believe that it is a big asset
to our community not only in how it provides the less fortunate members of our community a warm
and safe place to spend the cold nights. It also helps us the people by keeping people
contained so they aren't out stealing and causing mischief during the night. As a business manager who
has been burglarized multiple times by druggies and or homeless people I see a real value in what the
Warming Center is contributing to our community.
Thanks,
Jack
Jack Stoken
Pacific Steel & Rec clin
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone 406-755-7011
Fax 406-755-7010
PACIFIC
% T T F 1 9 n 1 f Y C I 1 00 n
October 1, 2020
Dear Kalispell Planning Board and City Council•
As the cold weather is upon us, our staff has seen an increasing homeless population utilizing the Village
at the Sunburst Foundation (walk-in center) for resources. With the temperature dropping, concerns for
health and safety of each person increases. Many lack even a tent for shelter, though most are able to
obtain a sleeping bag.
At this time, the Village is actively serving at least ten people with n❑ housing as we approach winter.
They speak of many others in the Flathead Valley who are also affected.
The Samaritan House and Ray of Hope are wonderful resources to our community, but not available t❑
all. Some local folks have already exhausted their resources, and others do not meet their qualifications.
In addition, the frequent "lockdowns" due to COVID cases have made entrance to lodging at the
Samaritan House difficult, especially on an emergent basis.
With the dangerous temperatures sure to visit our beautiful Valley fast approaching, we strongly
advocate for a warming center for this extremely vulnerable population, the homeless. With the right
supports, we are excited to report that many in this population transition to permanent housing, as it
becomes available. Unfortunately, low-income housing is at a premium in Kalispell. By providing a
warming shelter, this population will successfully navigate winter and look forward to moving forward to
permanency.
Sincerely,
Jackie ❑unkl and Mandi Leer
Sunburst Village staff
(406)756-8721
[EXTERNAL] Flathead Warming Center
Jim and Karen Holmquist <jkholmquistCtihotmail.com5
Thu 0/1/2020 9:24 AM
To: Kari Barnhart rkhernandezOkalispell.com>
To whom it may concern:
This is in regard to the Warming Center. I was a volunteer at the Warming Center last year. I can attest to the fact that it was run smoothly and
professionally, with knowledgeable people in charge, and great concern for the neighbors around there. Any problems were handled quickly and
accurately making it a safe environment for all involved. The guests helped regulate themselves, 7lso. Inside and outside were kept patrolled with
cameras and everyone kept the area clean. The guests were not allowed to loiter around the b(0d:n j. They came at night just before the doors
opened and left quickly in the morning from the grounds. I felt we left a good impact on the surf o,.ndi ig neighborhood.
Providing shelter for the guests kept them from being all over town fending for themselves and c,usifm picblems. I found that the guests were a
good group of people thatjust needed a tender touch of kindness. Because of the Warming Center sun e ,A!ere able to getjobs and find a
permanent place to live.
The Warming Center gives hope to those that need it the most.
Thank you for listening and taking this subject to heart and helping to provide a valuable service to many!
Jim Holmquist
Cougar Fan
[EXTERNALI warming shelter
Marcus Keithly <marcuskeithly@gmail.corn>
Fri 1012,12020 137 PM
To: Karl Barnhart <khernandez@kalispell.com>
Thank you for the opportunity to speak up for those who do not have a voice. Having been acquainted with many of those in need through
community kitchen for the last 35 years, I saw the need for a warming shelter. A group of volunteers gave time and finances to begin the work of
housing the homeless during the coldest months of the year. Christ Church Episcapal offered their church to house Za per night. Serving there I
saw an appreciative group of people come each night, while having to turn away any overflow. The need has grown and now an opportunity for
a permanent shelter is here. Serving at he shelter I met an interesting and diverse group of people. I learned not to question the why but the
need. I saw how they respected one another and the rules of the shelter. We've seen people living in their cars, camps, on doorsteps of churches
etc. We now have the opportunity to reach out and address the need we see around us. I believe the compassion we show, to those in need
around us, will go far to reflect the character of our community. We are called to show compassion to those of the fringes of society.
[EXTERNAL] Flathead Warming Center
Flathead Warming Center Bookkeeper <FlatheadWarmingCenter@outlook,com>
Mon. 10/r/2020 1:28 PMi
To: Kari Barnhart rkhernandez@kalispell.com>
Hello,
My name is Reyna and I am the bookkeeper for the Flathead Warming Center. As someone who sees all
of the donations, operations, expenses, community, and volunteer support I feel I have a lot of insight
into the organization as a whole. I am also speaking just as a member of our community and a supporter
of this work.
The Flathead Warming Center is doing something that all of us need to stand behind and be a part of.
This is emergency care! Imagine what it would be like to sleep outside in the winter in Montana. I
remember thinking even in April as ! walked into my house one night that there were people that would
have to sleep outside that night.
The Flathead Warming Center does an incredible job of keeping guests where they need to be. When
they are warm and safe in the Warming Center they are not in our neighborhoods or around our
businesses, or in the police station, or the emergency room in the middle of the night. When the
Flathead Warming Center says "We take care of each other in the Flathead", that includes all of us!
Thank you for the time and work you do for our community.
Sincerely,
Reyna 5token
178 Hidden Waters Ln
Kalispell MT 59901
406-407-1843
reyna.stoken@hotmail.com
October 5, 2020
Dear Members of the Flathead County Planning Board,
I am writing to encourage you to approve the Flathead Warming Center's application for a Conditional
Use Permit at 889 Meridian Street in Kalispell.
In December of 2019, The Flathead Warming Center began providing a much -needed service to our
community by opening a low -barrier shelter for homeless individuals in a temporary location at Christ
Church Episcopal on 3"' Avenue East. I volunteered there during their first season and was there most
every day during the 6 — 7 am volunteer shift assisting the paid staff with morning activities — making
coffee, cleaning, serving snacks and getting to know the guests. It was one of the most positive
experiences I have had since retiring from my nursing career 10 years ago. The Warming Center staff
created an atmosphere of dignity and respect and a genuine sense of community among guests, staff
and regular volunteers. I believe this was key in making the first year at the Warming Center such a
success.
The issues that contribute to homelessness — mental illness, substance use disorders, domestic violence,
PTSD — along with job loss, unaffordable housing, ill health — are part of life in every community. By
having a safe, warm place for people whose lives are affected by these issues, we become a stronger
community. First responders have a place to bring people in crisis and people are not desperately
wandering the streets at night. Guests can be guided to needed services that can help turn their lives
around. At the very least, people can be kept from freezing to death.
At the Warming Center, things that some of us feared might happen during our first year of operation
simply did not happen. Stereotypes of homeless people being dangerous, disruptive, using drugs
outside in the parking lot, littering, loitering, fighting — these were concerns raised by the community
around our temporary location at Christ Church Episcopal before we opened last December. When we
closed in the spring, (early, due to COVID-19) there was just a tremendous sense of gratitude, a feeling
that we had done something very simple, but profoundly important, for some of the most vulnerable of
our fellow citizens. There were no serious complaints from neighbors. The church said that hosting the
Warming Center had been one of the most meaningful experiences of their communal life. And it was
the guests themselves who made it such a success — there was hardly a day I was there when someone
didn't say "Thank you so much for everything you do." They understood how much was at stake for
keeping the Warming Center a safe, neighborly place and for being considerate of our close neighbors.
Their lives depended on it.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Julie Sherrick
628 4`" Ave East, Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Kalispell Planning Board,
Re: The Flathead Warming Center
889 North Meridian Road is the responsible location for the Flathead Warming Center
Please allow me the opportunity to describe why this is the right time, the right location, and
the right organization for your vote of confidence.
The Right Time
The need is real. Our community does not have enough emergency shelter beds. With all
shelter beds full, on the night of January 31, 2020, the national Point in Time data tells us that
79 individuals in our community slept outside or in a place not meant for human habitation.
Last winter, the Flathead Warming Center turned individuals away approximately 188 times
because more individuals were needing shelter than the facility could accommodate. 85 times
individuals slept in the KPD Lobby. This option was problematic and now with the COVID-19
precautions, the lobby can no longer be open for those seeking refuge from the cold. With the
passing of motor vehicle lodging as a civil infraction, individuals and families should not be
sleeping in their vehicles.
Bringing individuals and families inside makes everyone safer and our community cleaner! Your
decision to allow 889 North Meridian to be the home of the Flathead Warming Center, enables
us to be a longterm solution to low barrier emergency shelter needs in our community. Your
decision is the right time for the community as a whole.
The Right Location
The property located at 889 North Meridian Rd. is a great location for the Flathead Warming
Center. The building is surrounded primarily by businesses. When services, such as homeless
shelters, are placed on the outskirts of town, the often unintended consequence is the
marginalization of the most vulnerable populations in the community. However, this centralized
location is accessible to all. The location is close to services (Gateway Community Center /
United Way, Office of Public Assistance, Foodbank, probation and parole, hospital, addiction
services, mental health services, medical services, Salvation Army services, Veteran's services,
and public transportation)..
This is the location that will provide opportunities to ensure individuals have the tools needed
to get out of homelessness and to contribute to our community!
This is the right location for our community as a whole.
The Right Organization
The Flathead Warming Center knows how to provide safe and effective emergency shelter
services and we have experience in doing it right! A large part of our success is because we
recognize the importance of being a good neighbor. Many of our polices and procedures are
created with our neighbors in mind! We have reached out to the neighbors.
After knocking on doors and also mailing letters to neighbors (beyond the City's requirement of
notification), on Thursday, September 17th, we hosted a neighborhood meeting. The neighbors
are good people. We look forward to working with our neighbors to continue to address their
concerns and consistently earn their respect. Our desire to partner with neighbors does not
end with your vote of "Yes". We look forward to being a good neighbor and partnering with the
neighborhood to ensure longterm success.
There are several misconceptions of our homeless population. Misconceptions often create
concern and fear. We understand this.
Where there are hypothetical concerns and fears, we have experience and facts.
White many left the meeting with answers they needed, here is our response to neighbor
concerns:
- "What if someone breaks out a window to my business?" Residential and business
owners have rights, remedies, and recourse to protect their property, as in any neighborhood in
our community. The presence of the Warming Center does not change anyone's rights. We
have also explained that if a Warming Center guest "burns their bridge" with a neighbor, he or
she will lose their shelter services with us. We explain this to our guests as well. We are serious
about being a good neighbor.
- "I don't want someone to defecate in my yard!" This has not been our experience at all. In
fact, our experience is just the opposite. As individuals feel apart of community and are
given the opportunity to participate and give back to community, independently our guests
begin to pick up trash in the neighborhood. This has been our experience in our previous
neighborhood, which was primarily residential. As we teach our guests how to be a good
neighbor, they become protective of the shelter and the neighborhood.
- "Someone can hide on my property and jump out to attack one of my employees!" This
is a hypothetical concern. The fact is, this has not been our experience at all. Our experience
is that the people who come for shelter do not have intent to harm anyone, they are looking
to be warm and safe. We understand that perception is everything in homeless services. We
will do everything that we can, but it is very important to say, "It is not against the law for a
homeless individual to be seen. Homelessness does not equal danger for the community. A
homeless individual is far more in danger than the rest of our community. A homeless
individual is much more likely be a victim of a crime than to be the perpetrator.
- "I have a daycare right next door. What about the children?" As we first considered this
location for the Warming Center, we considered the daycare, it's proximity and times of
operation. The fact is, the daycare is over 200 feet away from the north boundary line of our
potential property and the potential Warming Center building is even further. The Daycare
reports on their Facebook page an opening time at 7:30 a.m. Our guests leave at 7:00 a.m.
As we did last year, we plan to have Eagle Transit pick up our guests and transport them out
of the neighborhood to the Salvation Army where breakfast is provided. The Daycare is
closed over an hour before the Warming Center opens each evening. We also intend to have
our guests brought to the Center from Feeding the Flathead dinners. While the daycare is
open, the children are supervised at all times with parents accompanying children into and
out of the daycare. Children are also supervised on the playground, which is located behind
the building, out of sight from the potential Warming Center. We have policies and
procedures against loitering. An individual will lose their opportunity for shelter he or she
loiters. It is likely that a child will never even see a Warming Center guest, nor be around a
guest. Even if a child sees or is around a homeless person, the child is supervised at all
times and it would be a stretch that a child would be harmed just by being in the proximity of
a homeless individual.
- "We are concerned about individuals being in the neighborhood when they arrive past
curfew, are not allowed to enter, or are asked to leave." Our experience tells us that
individuals arrive to the Warming Center promptly at the time of opening, seeking immediate
warmth. In fact, the majority of guests want to go straight to bed. It is tiring to be in the cold
all day. For structure, we have a curfew, however the curfew has not been an issue in the
past. Turning an individual away because they did not make curfew did not happen last
winter. Only a couple of times an individual was asked to leave the center. The police were
called to drive by to ensure that the individual had moved out of the neighborhood. If there is
anytime that we believe that an individual is a safety threat to anyone, including the
neighborhood we call the police. Asking someone to leave is not common at all. People
understand that they need a warm and safe place. They sincerely do not want to mess
things up with poor behavior.
"Individuals will come from all over to our neighborhood." We are not introducing
homelessness to the neighborhood. This is an area of town where homeless individuals are
even known to sleep in places not meant for human habitation. Meridian is a major street
that our entire community travels through.
Our experience has been different than many hypotheticals that we often hear.
Our facts are:
- The location of the Flathead Warming Center was in the middle of a residential neighborhood
last winter. We had a successful season.
- We do not know of any crime in the surrounding neighborhood that was associated with the
Warming Center. We researched it.
- Individuals from the Warming Center were not breaking into neighborhood buildings, or
jumping out of the dark to attack anyone.
- We did not have guests scaring children or defecating outside.
- The police were not called because a guest was loitering while the shelter was closed.
- Our Church host wrote a very favorable letter in support of the Warming Center
- We also have a support letter from a neighbor of our previous location.
- Neighbors report feeling safe.
The Warming Center is safe, so much so that I do not hesitate to bring my son. I do not want
my son to be afraid of people who on the outside may seem different than we are. Do you
know what happened when I first brought my 8 year old son inside? He played Chess with a
homeless man! You know what happens when a Christmas tree bulb is placed in the hand of a
chronically homeless man? He places it on the tree inside the shelter! ❑o you know what
happens when a group of children come into the center to sing Christmas Carols? The
homeless sing along!
As a community we have fears that seem to draw a line between "us" and "them" Our
experience is that we are far more alike than we are different!
Everyone needs a warm and safe place.
The Flathead Warming Center represents the kind of community that we are! We take care of
each other in the Flathead!
The Flathead Warming Center asks for your vote of confidence. This location is right for the
community as a whole. We ask for you to say YES, knowing that you can trust all that
professionals in our community to ensure a longterm success. This is the right time, the right
location, and the right organization. Many in our community count on your vote of
confidence!
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tonya Horn
Executive Director
(406) 250-8652
Tammy Harmon <tharmon@krmc.org>
To: Kari Barnhart <khernandez@kalispell.com>
Flathead V arming Center
Dear Planning Beard Men -fibers.
I rn writing to tell YOU of my overwhelming support of the Flathead Warming Center I have
worked in social services in the Flathead for over 35 year and have first-hand knowledge of the
barriers and challenges Facing our homeless population. Many of these individuals and families
are unable to use traditional emergency shelters because of requirements to produce a valid
photo ID or have no arrest record. But. they do deserve a safe. warns place to sleep.
It Is Important that the War-ming Center be located In an area that Is accessible to the Indlvrduals
and families that will use it, and that it is located near services such as the Food Bank. Eagle
Transit. and the Office of Public Assistance. It doesn't do anyone any good to have a shelter
located so remotely the people who need it cannot get to it. The proposed location on North
Meridian checks all the boxes, balancing the needs of the potential users of the Center with the
deeds of the community/neighborhood.
The `NJarming Center has policies and procedures in place to protect both individuals and
families staying in the Center as well as the neighborhood. They have a proven record of
operating successfully in a residential neighborhood. Last year. at the end of the season they
received many positive comments about their operation.
1 urge you to please approve the Conditional Use Permit for the Flathead Warming
Center. A low -barrier shelter has the potential to save taxpayers money by reducing usage of
crisis services AND to save lives by giving shelter during the frigid winter nights.
Kind Regards.
Tammy L. Harmon
232 Parr Drive
Kalispell MT 59901
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
[EXTERNAL] Warming Shelter on Meridian in Kalispell
Carrie Clay <bookkeepingaa@yahoo.com>
Thu 10/8/2020 3:31 PM
To: Kari Barnhart <khernandez@kalispeII.com>
Where as l think tnis us a wonderful thing to do for our community.
I Own and operate my own business here on N Meridian.
l personally work until all hours at night especially during the Winter months..... our parking lot
does not have the best lighting.
There have been may nights I have been freaked out about someone in our parking lot that
late.
My fear is that the shelter will become over loaded and they will start to move to our parking lot..
(because it is not well lit)
There aren't a lot of late workers here and most offices are closed at 5,00..
I don't feel this change would be in the best interest for the Businesses located on Meridian Rd.
Thank you for your consideration.
Carrie Clay
Bookkeeping AA
860 N Meridian Rd, Unit Al
Kalispell, MT 59901
[EXTERNAL] Re: Proposed Warming Center on Meridian St, Kalispell, MT
Mark & Jil Hollinger <mhollinger5@gmail.com>
Thu 10/0/2020 5:47 PM
To: Kari Barnhart <khernandez@kalispeII.coma
Dear Sis. cis. Madam,
We own a building at 860 N Meridian with 25 or so tenants with good businesses such as beauty
salons -some women work by themselves, a dog cleaning business as well with women working,
accountants, engineers and art studios with women owners. We realize there is a need for this, but we
live in Missoula and know of many problems associated with the Poverello Center that nearby
business owners have complained about in the news/newspapers-such as drug needles on the
ground,people loitering, alcoholics on the street in front waiting to get in, etc. that have hurt their
business and forced them to close down and move. You can google problems with Poverello. I know
they mean well, but to put something like that in town near the fairgrounds, apartments with many
children, coffee kiosks usually with one woman inside, small businesses that are vulnerable seems
callous to the neighbors and their welfare. We are very concerned that tenants will feel unsafe as
some homeless are alcoholics and drug users and decide to find a safer place to do business. While
we know there is a need, we hope that this is not going to be a nightmare for the surrounding
businesses. Not sure if the people who run it are going to be able to control things.
We are writing because we can not make it to the meeting unless you are doing a virtual meeting?
Thank you so much for reading our letter and hearing our concerns.
Sincerely,
Mark and A Hollinger
5075 Lupine Rd
Missoula, MT 59803
406-542-7797
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(406) 4171-3fr53
October 8, 2020
Kalispell City Planning Board
Dear Board Members:
I am writing to encourage your support for the Flathead Warming Center's future location at 889 North
Meridian Rd in Kalispell. As a RN Case Manager at the Flathead Community Health Center I have worked
with referrals to the Warming Center over the last year and strongly believe that Kalispell has great need
for this kind of support for our homeless population. The Warming Center has operated in a residential
neighborhood successfully last winter at the Episcopalian Church and served a large number of people
who otherwise would have no place to go except the police department's lobby during our cold winter
nights. It serves our community by keeping people off the streets and out of the emergency room and
or from freezing to death and as such benefits the entire community. Our community has long wished
for a permanent location for this kind of shelter and they have proven they can be a good neighbor to
those around them.
The approval of a Conditional Use Permit for this particular location seems most appropriate because it
is predominantly a commercial area and should provide good access and adequate parking for the
population using it as well as the volunteers and staff who manage it. The role that the warming shelter
plays in helping the homeless and impoverished, although temporary is essential due to the very limited
amount of longer -term shelter space in our community and because the Warming Center aims to be the
only low barrier shelter and is as such for some the last place to ga. As someone who has worked in
case management far over eight years I can attest to how important it is to have a place for people to g❑
when they have no place left to go in the dead of winter. The Warming Center also plays a role to
improve the lives of these people and help them get connected to other resources so they can help
themselves out of homelessness!
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
talie Cooney
a @flathead.mt.gov
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To: Kari Barnhart <khernandez@kahspell.com>
R[: Fi|e#K2TA-2O-01 and FT|e#K{I]-JU-U5
Dear Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission,
This letter is regarding the proposal to amend the zoning and/or add approva� for a conditional use permit for 889
North Meridian Rd to be used as a homeless shelter.
4sthe property manager for the strip nnaUjust tothe sm`\n(759.783,77IJ67and 7750Meridian Rd) lhave great
concern, I have managed this location for over a clecai.il:- ind nave had continuous issues with loitering, behind the
buJJing. We feel we may fin ally have this fairly well control, but this proposal fora homeless shelter
thre^tensto set us back k"U`er than ever. is there a plan to police this area that includes the neighboring and
nearby properties? One that wouldn't increase the expenses (including taxes) for the residents and property
owners? | feet hbecomes the Cby'sresponsibility toaddress these concennsand tofind e'do nmharm' solution ho
protect the businesses and property owners Uthese proposals pass.
|amvery concerned for mmytenants and the wellbeing uftheir businesses, They are all small, local businesses that
have plenty ofstruggles without adding yet another obstacle- The uameis true for the others nearby and across
the road,
A homeless shelter will also make it more ciffficult to re -let the units as they come vacant, consequently lowering
the future income potential, rentability, arid resale value,
Though | understand the need for hmme4000shelters, this isquite far from being anideal location.
I feel the requests in File #KZTA-20-01 and File #KCU-20-05 have great potential to do more harm than good and
,ohou|driot beapproved.
SharmomCochrane, REAOORm
Licensed MT Property Manager
All Pro Flathead Property M0mc
406'755-1102
sharDon@gpf0M.com
October 7, 2020
Reference: Flathead Warming Center zoning application J
Dear Kalispell City Planning Board: /
I was a volunteer for several hours each week at the Flathead Warming Center last winter. My
shift involved interacting with the `guests" during the evening hours in conversation, playing
games, and serving food. This provided me with a wonderful opportunity to get to know the
hearts and minds of these individuals. I would like to share some thoughts and experiences
from my time spent there.
My initial response to volunteering was uncertainty. Would it be safe? Would it be awkward?
Would it be unpleasant? These qualms were quickly resolved as I saw the guests' gratitude.
For many of them, rejection and devaluation had become a daily encounter on the streets, and
they were deeply touched that people cared enough about their needs to help them. They were
concerned about my well-being - taking the time to wish me a safe trip home when my shift
ended at 10 p.m. Even though they have few possessions, a couple of the guests wanted to
share something back — something small, yet huge — in one case some small rocks he had
collected S was carrying in his pocket. He gave them wholeheartedly, and I treasure them.
Their gratitude was accompanied by a deep desire to have the Warming Center be successful.
They began to hold each other accountable for keeping the rules and completing their chores.
On one occasion, a guest began to talk disrespectfully, but before I could say anything in
response, the surrounding guests began exhorting him. They didn't want anyone causing
trouble and jeopardizing the future of the Warming Center.
On several occasions I witnessed the sense of "community" that was forming among the group.
I saw guests relinquish their beds to others with greater needs who would have been turned
away because the Center had reached capacity for the night. What selflessness, as those who
gave up their spaces then faced a night in the cold.
The dynamics within the Center were also apparent outside the facility. Gratitude extended to
the neighborhood, The guests were not interested in causing a disturbance or drawing
attention to themselves. They waited quietly and patiently as they gathered outside in the few
minutes before the Center opened, they picked up their trash, and they left promptly in the
morning as specified in the regulations.
I believe everyone in the Valley understands the need for this shelter. While some may fear it
will make their neighborhood streets less safe, just the opposite is true. The homeless are
already in the neighborhood. The Warming Center will give them a place to come off the
streets at night, and that results in greater safety for everyone. Whenever we can help restore
hope and dignity to individuals, we provide them with a chance to overcome their current
situation and change their lives for the better. The Flathead Warming Center is doing just that!
Thank you,
Susan Sharp
2859 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell, MT
To: Kalispell Planning Department
October 12, 2020
Objection to Zoning Text Amendment request from Flathead Warming Center
File # KZTA-2001 and File # KCU-20-05
From: Carmine Mowbray, Ownerof immediately adjacent property: 763-771 North Meridian
Greetings Board Members,
We purchased our building 23 years ago. Since then, new and established businesses have
thrived, thanks to hardworking entrepreneurs making a living by serving a need.
While we see the need for a facility like this, the proposed Flathead Warming Center building
sits only 35 feet from Valley Boot and Saddle; 105 feet from North Meridian Salon where four
women work, including late evenings. The next business is 30 feet farther and we anticipate will
be operated by a sole woman; all accessible by a public sidewalk; and the coffee drive-in where
cars line up is a bit farther south. Each of these tenants have expressed intense concern when
they realized the full impact of the proposal.
I spoke with Fair Manager Mark Campbell, who said when the Warming Center approached the
Fair board fora location someplace on fairgrounds properties, the fair board members
expressed concern that it will grow; users will come early and stay late; and that it attracts an
unhealthy element. A very understandable example of Not In My Backyard. So, you are
considering shifting this risk to taxpaying citizens.
Bozeman's shelter (which Tonya Horn managed forover two years) is on Industrial Drive, far
from retail and service businesses. Bozeman's Housing director is quoted as saying, "the
Warming Center exceeds capacity a lot during the winter."
In February, the Bozeman Chronicle reported: "As neighbors voiced concerns to city officials,
City staff never issued a decision on the permit." Please consider this as a reasonable
precedent.
For comparison: Kalispell's Samaritan House is not in a business area . There are no retail or
service businesses nearby, and is in the appropriate zone. Kalispell has 16 Zoning Districts.
half, (eight) already permit "Homeless Shelters" with a Conditional Use Permit.
My conclusion: Zoning is a democratic process, vetted by concerned citizens specific to each
locale. The results should be honored. Amending text essentially nullifies the intent of those who
voted.
We're not unreasonably opposed. We can expect adverse effects from the proposed use. The
effect on these hardworking businesspersons will be real, will be negative, and will be nearly
impossible to reverse.
Do you want that on your record"? We understand the need for a facility. Please consider
alternatives and the consequences before voting on this amendment. Please vote "No."
Thank you,
Carmine Mowbray, 38334 Pinewood Drive • Poison, MT 59860 • 406-883-4677
[EXTERNAL] Warming Shelter on Meridian
Denise Davidson <denisedavidson09@yahoo.com >
Mon 1011212020 3.29 Ptv
To: Kari Barnhart <khernandez@kalispell.com>
Regarding the Warming Centers request to have a homeless shelter on Meridian in Kalispell. I am an
elderly resident residing in that residential area with two other elderly people on the property and I am
appalled at the idea that you would choose to put a homeless shelter in a residential area that houses
numerous children and elderly people along with a grade school. You have clearly not evaluated the
entire situation. How could you subject your citizens to potential harm and increased crime from this
situation. I'm sure in the whole Flathead Valley you could find a more appropriate place to place these
people who have been proven to increase the crime rate from these shelters. "PLEASE DO NOT DO
THIS" Denise Davidson 350 6th Ave., WN Kalispell, MT 59901
Denise Davidson
October 10, 2020
Jeanne Turner
2215 Widgeon Ct.
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-261-5000
City of Kalispell Planning Board,
I am writing on behalf of the request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Fathead Warming Center. I
volunteered this past winter atthe Warming Center when itwas in the Episcopal Church, and I was very, very
impressed with the people in charge, the other volunteers, and our guests. Although I had been aware of the
needs of the homeless for a number of years (working for the Salvation Army), this was my first experience
working directly with them, and it was an amazing experience.
The following are somethings that really impressed me:
• How sincerely grateful our guests were for a warm safe place to sleep, some food so they weren't
going to bed hungry, and for a place where they could keep their beloved pets right with them.
• How polite & helpful they were to the volunteers, and t❑ each other. It was amazing to see them share
what little they had with others who had less.
1 never felt unsafe around the guests, and it was good to become acquainted with each one and their
situation. You could tell that they appreciated our interest in their lives and well-being.
How different guests did what they could to keep the facilities clean, help keep the outdoor areas neat,
and to encourage other guests to do the same.
• How supportive the Flathead general community was in volunteering, donating food & supplies,
making sack lunches —all we had to do was make a need known, and it was supplied in abundance. We
are already getting calls from folks asking what we need for this next winter.
There is definitely a need for this service in our community, and our goal is to have a facility large enough so
that we don't have to turn people away on a cold night because we are already full. This facil ity at 889 North
Meridian Road seems to have the potential to fulfill the needs of this community for a Low Barrier Shelter, and
I would askthat you would approve our request.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Turner
Flathead Warming Center Volunteer
[EXTERNAL] Flathead Warming Center concerns
robin@coppermountaincoffee.com rrobin@coppermountaincoffee.com>
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To: Kari Barnhart <khernandez@kalispell.coma
Cc: Patrick Jentz <pjentz@kalispell.com>; PJ Sorensen <psorensen@kalispell.com>
To whom it concerns: Regarding the Flathead Warming Center 889 N. Meridian in Kalispell
I am writing to express my concern and objection over the proposed conditional use
permit for a homeless shelter and to amend the zoning text to allow homeless shelters as
a conditionally permitted use in the B-1 Neighborhood business zone.
I am a owner of Copper Mountain Coffee, Inc. and I have 2 locations, one on each side of
the proposed Flathead Warming Center area. We are a drive thru coffee shop with
pretty young ladies coming to work at 5:30am in the dark and leaving, closing up shop after
7;30pm in the dark. My one shop to the east of the FWC has been there since before the
year 2000 doing business. We have long lines of cars of people waiting for their caffeine
all day long. I also own a home nearby (350 6th Ave WN) which houses 3 elderly women of
my family of whom I provide a home for and each one of them said they wouldn't feel safe
with more homeless persons roaming around. I have lived in the area the last 8 years and
my son attended KMS and walked to and from school and to the summit and down to meet
me at the coffee shop we have and to my mom's house on 6th Ave. I know the area well.
What is more worrisome to me ... besides the homeless people harassing, scaring my
employees and customers, panhandling the cars waiting in line, or sleeping, defecating,
urinating near or on my properties, and plummeting property values ... are all the children
and teenagers who attend nearby schools and walk to and from school by_
themselves. How scary for them! Also, the homeowners and business owners who are
going to have to deal with homeless persons now hanging out in the area drinking, doing
drugs and sleeping around or near the facility if it's full.
Is changing the zoning and allowing one business to come change the whole dynamics and
safety and beauty of an established neighborhood and schooling system worth removing a
few sleeping homeless at the police station? Kalispell has 12 zones that list "Homeless
Shelters" in the "Conditional Use" category ... I think they can find a more appropriate
location within the other zones, that are obviously better suited . Although I think it's a
wonderful thing they are attempting to do, it is not suited for the area. I believe it is a
detriment to it.
Robin Jean Lyon
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Dear members of the Kalispell Planning Board,
Please accept this letter to show my support of the Flathead Warming Center. I
believe it is important as a community to assist the homeless to strive to bring
positive life changes. The Flathead Warming Center will not only protect these
individual during our extreme elements, but also, I see this as an opportunity to
further help them to improve their current life situations.
I am reminded of a trip my wife and I took to Spokane in February of 2019. The
downtown Spokane has dramatically changed for the worse. I didn't see the retail
stores I used shop at and even though we experienced fine dining in the
downtown area, in the darkness, on our way back to our hotel, we stepped over
several individuals wrapped up in their sleeping bags trying to sleep and stay
warm under the downtown store front awning. This was very uncomfortable and
we will not be going back to visit Spokane unless they can solve this problem.
Kalispell is an awesome place and the opportunities to enhance our town are
endless. We cannot afford the homeless issues occurring in Spokane and many
other cites to exist in our town.
In addition, with my support of the Flathead Warming Center, I need to be
assured the individuals will have productive things to do during the daytime. It
must not be tolerated, for these individual to go directly from the Warming
Center to hanging out at street corners and private properties. Again, as a
community, the Warming House is one step to help these individuals, the next
step is finding ways to better their life as a whole.
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Kalispell City Clerk
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
City of Kalispell
P. D. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
GRANT OF CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICANT: Flathead Warming Center
110 Stillwater River Trail
Whitefish, MT 59937
PROPERTY OWNER: Chad Fincher. POA for Darrell Fincher
35 Tahoe Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Assessors Tracts 5PA, 5PB, and 513A in Section 7, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West. P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and as further
described on the attached Exhibit A.
ZONE: B-1, Neighborhood Business
The applicant has applied to the City of Kalispell for a conditional use permit to allow the operation
of a homeless shelter for up to 40 guests per night, located at 889 North Meridian Road.
The Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission, after due and proper notice, on October
13, 2020, held a public hearing on the application, took public comment and recommended that the
application be approved subject to nine (9) conditions.
After reviewing the application, the record, the Kalispell Planning Department report, and after duly
considering the matter, the City Council of the City of Kalispell, pursuantto the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance,
hereby adopts Kalispell Planning Department Conditional Use Report#KCU-20-05 as the Council's findings
of fact, and issues and grants to the above -described real property a conditional use permit to allow the
operation of a homeless shelter for up to 40 guests per night, located at 889 North Meridian Road in the B-I
zoning district, subject to the following conditions:
That commencement of the approved activity must begin within 18 months from the date of
authorization or that a continuous good faith effort is made to bring the project to completion.
The conditional use permit is not valid until the B-1 zoning text amendment allowing homeless
shelters as a conditionally permitted use becomes effective under statutory timelines 30 days from
approval of the zoning amendment on second reading.
That the development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted
application and architectural/site plan drawings.
Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall apply for a building permit through the City of Kalispell
Building Department to review the proposed improvements and change of use.
5. Architectural renderings are required to be submitted to the Kalispell Architectural Review
Committee for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit for any work which
significantly changes the exterior appearance of the building.
To ensure the traffic flow and access comply with Kalispell Design and Construction Standards,
as well as compliance with other site development standards, the development shall receive Site
Review Committee approval prior to issuance of the building permit.
A minimum of one paved parking space per five occupants shall be provided. The specific design
shall be submitted for review and approval in conjunction with building permit and site review prior
to occupancy of the building.
8. The existing sidewalk along North Meridian Road shall be extended to define the parking lot
access and reduce the driveway to 24 feet, along with a five-foot landscape buffer adjacent to the
sidewalk. The sidewalk should be continued through the approach in a manner designed to meet
City of Kalispell Standards forDesign and Construction.
9. The number of occupants shall be limited to no more than 40 people. Increases to the
occupancy may be applied for and would go through either the conditional use permit or
administrative conditional use permit process. The review would be based on an analysis of the
increased impacts.
Dated this 2nd day of November, 2020.
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County of Flathead
Mark Jo on ,
Mayor
On this cR day of i(olrr 4ei- , 2020 before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared
Mark Johnson, Mayor of the City of Kalispell, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same on behalf of the City of Kalispell.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, the day and
year first above written.
AIMEE BRUNCKHORST
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An undivided one-half interest in and to the following described property:
The North 75 feet of the following described tract:
That part of government Lot Two of Section Seven, Township Twenty-eight North, range Twenty-one West,
M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana, particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 30 feet East from
the northwest corner of said Lot Two, on the north boundary thereof, which point is at the intersection of the
East boundary of the County Road; thence South along the east boundary of said County Road 582.95 feet to
a point, which point is the intersection of the said East boundary with the north boundary ofthe County Road
crossing said Lot Two; thence East along the North boundary 97.2 feet; thence North and parallel with the
West boundary of said Lot Two 582.95 feet to the north boundary of said Lot Two; thence West along the
north boundary of said Lot Two, 104.9 feet to the place of beginning.
The South 100 feet of the North 175 feet of the following described tract of land.
That part of Government Lot Two of Section Seven, Township Twenty-eight North, Range Twenty-one West,
M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana, particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 30 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Lot Two, on the North boundary thereof,
which point is at the intersection of the east boundary of the County Road; thence
South along the east boundary of said County Road 582.95 feet to a point, which point is the intersection of
the said East Boundary with the North boundary of the County Road crossing said Lot Two; thence
East along the north boundary 97.2 feet; thence
North and parallel with the West boundary of said Lot Two, 582.95 feet to the north boundary of said Lot
Two; thence
West along the north boundary of said Lot Two, 104.9 feet to the place of beginning.
A tract of land in Government Lot Two, of Section Seven, Township Twenty-eight North, Range Twenty-one
West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana, described as follows:
Beginning at a point 134.9 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Lot Two, and on the North boundary of
said Lot Two; thence
East along the North boundary of said Lot Two, 74.7 feet, more or less, to a point which is 896.4 feet West of
the Northeast corner of said Lot Two; thence
South and parallel with the West boundary of said Lot Two, 175 feet; thence
West and parallel with the North boundary of said Lot Two, 74.7 feet, more or less, to a point 134.9 feet East
of the West line of said Lot Two; thence
North and parallel with the West line of said Lot Two, 175 feet to the place of beginning.