02-26-80 Planning BoardKALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
February 26, 1980
Members Present:
Chairman Ann Smith
Norma Corbitt
Roger Graham
Jack Heller
Frank Paliga
Kathleen Jukich
Dorothy Garvin
Minutes The meeting was called to order in the Kalispell
City Hall at 7:30,P.M. Apologies were made for
the change of meeting notifications of February 12.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with
a question of extraterritorial jurisdiction.
ATS Presentation A public hearing was held on the development near
"The Bluffs" the Evergreen Water Storage System called "The
Bluffs". Mohn presented maps. location, area of
8.65 acres near Mission Village for the intended use
Oof 14 lots with duplex -type structures on each lot.
Structures planned will be two families in each
two-story structure with attached garage. Access
is from West Reserve and Whitefish Stage Road
through Mission Trail road. 108 additional vehicle
trips per day were estimated. ATS could see no
artificial hazards, no ground water or soil sta-
bility hazards. Recommended Lots #8 and #11 be
enlarged and more on -site tests performed.. Con-
cern was expressed on the proposed Park site.
ATS recommended outright dedication to the County
with access increased from 10 to 30 feet on the
cul de sac. Water service is from the Evergreen
Water System. .More information is needed from
the Sanitarian for sewage disposal. There were
no potential agricultural conflicts. Farm land
to the south of "The Bluffs" has plans for future
development. Landowners were placed on notice of
some agricultural activity including livestock
and farming equipment.
The design is compatible with flag -shaped lots
enabling homes to set back from frontage roads,
but not most appropriate for access. Land -use
according to the Comprehensive Plan was com-
patible. Duplex. -type structures on 1/2 acre
lots provide more efficient land -use than single
unit housing. Overall density would be 12 units
per acre. ATS approved the plan as presented
upon the following conditions: I. All water and
sewer systems meet State Board of Health specifi-
cations. 2. The Park design meet Park Board
recommendations with expanded access and outright
dedication to the County. 3. All deeds contain
a waiver of right to protest SID's to avoid
future problems.
Developers' Plans Developers Baringer and Briskin presented their
plans. Two-story duplex -type structures are de-
signed for one family to own the structure and rent
the other half. Flexibility allowed for two
separate owners, but not specifically designed
for such use. Cost would be $65,000 to $70,000
for 1/2 a unit; $120,000 to $130,000 for the
purchase of a lot and one complete duplex. Total
square feet of each complete structure would be
3,000 to 3,200 including attached garage. Most
units parallel front and rear lot lines with focus
on the park area. Developers stated a need for
dual -family units, considered for retired people
to own their own place and have some income from
the rental unit.
Mission Village Homeowners in Mission Village -Bill Ambert, Mr. &
Homeowners Mrs. Alvin Nash, Alvin Larned and Mr. Naylor
objected to the adjacent development for the
following reasons: 1. Evergreen Water System
is already inadequate with very little pressure,
especially in the summer; Bitney has the respon-
sibility for upgrading the system, but no changes
have been made. 2. Two-story structures would
obstruct the view of homes in Mission Village.
3. 25 to 30 children already create a hazard
inroad traffic and access, more vehicles and
density in "The Bluffs" would be prohibitive.
4. Taxes would be higher. 5. Mission Village
has more empty lots than lots with homes and
their park has not been developed for three years.
`J 6. Sewer and road drainage problems. 7. Dean
Jellison stated problems with restrictive coven-
(2)
ants allowing businesses of a professional nature.
Developers' Developers Baringer, Briskin and Marquardt agreed
Concessions to the following concessions: 1. Recourse with
the Evergreen Water System is with the State
Health Department - system has to be adequate to
meet state specifications. 2. No. 2 of the
covenants concerning businesses of a professional
nature would be eliminated. 3. Units could be
restricted to one-story structures, but would
have to remain dual -family units. 4. Five
additional acres would be dedicated to the County
for parks which would bring density problems
within Comprehensive Plan Recommendations.
5. Adequate perc tests would be taken for sewage
problems.. Clay has not been encountered in
"The Bluffs" area. 6. Developer will bear the
cost of paving roads, but the traffic pattern is
fixed as there is no other access. Developers
are submitting plans for a high -cost subdivision.
Mission Village homeowners objected mainly to
the dual -family units due to density problems.
Marquardt stated park improvements would best be
made by developers and landowners, not the County.
A model home would be constructed by the developers -
they would not all be the same structure and design
but all designs and exteriors would be aesthetically
compatible.
Decision Tabled Board member Graham moved to table a decision on
"The Bluffs" until the March 11th meeting. Another
public hearing would not be held, but if there
was new testimony at that time, it would be accepted.
Motion seconded by Corbitt. Unanimous.
Joint Application Old Business. Mohn stated an addition would be
Forms made to the Joint Application Forms addressing
agriculture. Additional paragraphs would be
available for the March llth meeting. Existing
forms were presented to members of the Board for
comparison with the new Joint Applications.
East Side Mohn presented a brief outline of the proposed
Zoning Petition East Side Zoning amendment near the Old Steel.
Bridge. The Petition requests three landowners i
be excluded from that zoning district. Jukich
explained background on the East Side Zoning District.
Graham stated he would not be present to vote on
"The Bluffs" at the March llth meeting. Smith re-'
quested his views in writing to present at that
meeting, but a proxy vote could not be accepted.
Mohn requested the three -member project committee
(Graham, LeDuc & Smith) meet Thursday, February 28,
at 7:30 for orientation and background.on Flathead
Valley development.
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Meeting was adjourned at 9:30. Next meeting is
scheduled for March 11 at 7:30 P.M. in the
Kalispell City Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Tippetts.
Secretary