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KGPA-24-01_ KA-24-03 & KPP-24-01–Tronstad Meadows_Whitetail Crossing – Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Growth Policy from Citizens for a Better Flathead PO Box 2198, Kalispell, MT 59903 May 20th, 2024 To: Kalispell City Council Re: KGPA-24-01, KA-24-03 & KPP-24-01–Tronstad Meadows/Whitetail Crossing – Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Growth Policy On behalf of Citizens for a Better Flathead we urge this council to give particular attention to the public comment cited below that point out significant issues and findings that need to be carefully considered as you consider this Growth Policy amendment and zone change. Given the significant public comment on this proposal we also urge you to give careful consideration to all public comment both from the planning board and presented here tonight. We believe you have an obligation to review your findings of facts and incorporate the facts and concerns that are part of this public comment into a revised staff report and findings and conditions before you bring this proposal back to the city council for final consideration. Additionally, we would urge you to pause this decision-making process, for which there is no deadline as we understand this process and call on all parties to meet this the Northwest Community Land Trust— see link below to explore how this development could better meet the communities needs for truly affordable housing. There is essentially an over-supply currently of non-affordable housing within the Kalispell planning jurisdiction and we believe it is vital that you look for ways to better ensure that affordable housing is an option as new development proposals come before you. • Michelle T. Weinberg, PLLC, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1417, Missoula, MT 59806 whose firm represents Sandy and Jeff Muller in the above referenced matter and has submitted detailed and technical comments in opposition to: (1) a growth policy amendment extending the city annexation boundary to encompass this property; (2)annexation; (3) initial zoning of R-3 (Residential); and (4) preliminary plat approval for 380 lots on approximately 110.5 acres, including lots, roads, and common areas. • Rick Nys – Greenlight Engineering – Representing Sandy & Jeff Muller – Stated that the Traffic Impact Study has numerous errors and omissions, including crash data and the seasonal adjustment factor and that mitigation is required per the results of the study. • From: Colby Shaw colbyshaw@hotmail.com Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:44 AM To: Keith Haskins khaskins@kalispell.com Subject: EXTERNAL Tronstad Meadows / Whitetail Crossing • The mission of Northwest Community Land Trust, Inc. (NWMTCLT) is to provide permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families in Northwest Montana. https://www.nwmtclt.org/ What We Do: Our work helps bridge the gap between the valley's high property values and the modest incomes of many who live and work here - people who are vital to the community's quality of life and well-being.