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05-13-80 Planning BoardS KALISPELL CITY - COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES May 13, 1980 Members Present: Ann Smith, Chairman Roger Graham, Jack Peters Bob LeDuc, Norma Corbitt Kathryn Jukich, Frank Paliga Others Present: Jim Mohn (Called Out) Meeting was called to order in the Kalispell City Hall at 7:30 P.M. Minutes were approved as corrected to read, "Next scheduled meeting is May 13, not April 13." Public Hearing Public Hearing was held on Orrin treich zone request Streich on 13 acres near Kings Loop Mobile Home Subdivision and Industrial C & C Plywoo_d_. S_t.r_ei_ch_ requested: 1. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, 2. Change zoning from sub- urban residential to Industrial, 3. Create a new zoning district on 13 acres of "I-2". (Change 32 acres from R-2 to I-2). ATS ATS recommended the following: 1. Comprehensive Plan Recommenda- Amendment be denied. 2. Heavy industrial use is not tions compatible with surrounding residential zoning. 3. In- creased truck traffic would create an unsafe cavironmen.t. Doyle Tom Sands of Doyle Enterprises presented maps of Kings Enterprises Loop Subdivision and a letter from the County Sanitarian stating problems with ground water if land was subdivided for residential use. Costs of land fill of 96,262 yards at $351,000 was not economically feasible. Sands stated Great Northern would purchase the land if zoning is approved and a ten -foot buffer zone would exist between Kings Loop and the log decking operations. He noted fire danger was not a hazard as C & C has a 24-hour watchman. �J Public Comment David McCoy, 448 Kings Way, President of Kings Loop Homeowners Association, presented.45 names on a pet- ition requesting the proposed zoning be denied. Prob- lems listed were: noise, pollution, dust, dirt, day and night stackers running, fire hazard from wood storage and a hazard with children playing on log decking opera- tions, access from Kings Way is now minimal and children walk on the road to West Evergreen School, 4-wheel access during winter, lower property values, ground water prob- lems and contamination if mill ponds are used, trees growing on lots when purchased have now died and were never re -planted. Developer's Orrin Streich noted C & C does not utilize a mill pond, Comment logs are peeled, and they have no intention of running log trucks through Kings Loop. He presented a letter from Plum Creek Lumber Company (See Exhibit "A"). Streich stated C & C Plywood would clean up 9 acres adjacent to Kings Loop and he has contracted to plant 250 Lombardi Poplars. Cause of tree deaths has not been determined. OKings Loop James Carlon, Sheehey, Lon Mitchell, Duane Carlon, Landowners Burt and Agnes Engebretson, Mark Bergett, all of Kings Loop, publicly stated their objections as follows: Trucks are now using Kings Loop roads, too much noise, strip zoning, safety danger of children playing on log decks, traffic hazards, fencing would not stop the noise, use of mill ponds. Zoning changes should be denied as existing problems would be compounded. Lots were pur- chased with the understanding that adjacent area would be residential. Streich Streich re -affirmed his position that area was economic - Opinion ally unfeasible for further residential development and noted C & C employs 250 people. Sands questioned validity of Kings Loop Petition and Board stated it was not nece- ssary at this point to determine its legality. Board Comments Board answered Kings Loop road problems by advising residents to petition and hire an attorney to close a hazardous road. Also, landowners could petition the County Commissioners with 51% signatures and request to be zoned. Present mobile homes are taxed as real property. -2- J U Decision jukich felt the Plum Creek letter was too open-ended. Tabled LeDuc moved to table any decision until May 27th as further consideration was needed to determine a work- able land -use solution compatible for both parties. Second by Peters. Corbitt and Paliga opposed. Motion passed and decision was tabled until May 27th. New Business Smith read a letter from Nick Verma regarding Kalispell Traffic Operations and its study stages. Also, a letter was presented from the Department of Health and Environ- ment on the Tamarack Woods Phase I Development and its impact. (Located South of Lakeside near old Tamarack Restaurant) Board cannot act on this proposal. Meeting was adjourned at 9:00. Next meeting is scheduled for May 27th, 7:30 P.M. in the Kalispell City Hall. Submitted & Attested: Linda Tippetts Recording Secretary Approved: Planning Board Chairman 4 . PLUM CREEK LLMBER COMPAlV1F EVERGREEN bIVIs.ION 75 SUNSET DRIVE ..May 9, 19 8 0 KALISPELL, MONTANA 5.9901 (40.% 755-50 4 Orrin R. Streich 1328 Trumble Creek Road Kalispell, Montana 5.990 i Dear Mr. Streich•: This. letter is'in regard to the questions. asked this morning, about the land' that lies justwest of our mill; if:we were to purchase this property, I assure you that we would use Sunset Drive and'the Reserve Drive entrance to the.stud,mll to enter and leave our.property. The land, if purchased, would most likely be used 'as .a. buffer zone between the residences now located in Kings Loop and the stud mill.. It would probably be utilized' Ofor log storage. We. do have twenty-four hour watchman service, which is required'by our insurance company, to alleviate your questions concerning fire hazard; fire.prevention carries a high priority.with us throughout our entire operation as it is -of utmost, importance. If you have any further questions, please feel free .to con- tact us. Thank you. Very truly yours, PLUM.CREEK LUMBER CO. (EVERGREEN DIVISTON) Robert J. Owens Office Manager jds O Page No. 1 of 1 Pages WELROY & WILKEN,, INC. P 0. Box 35 801 Whitefish Stage Road KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901 / Phone 755.5775 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO PHONE VI'ay ATE Orrin Streich 1980 STREET JOB NAME 1328 Trumble Creek Rod Fill job CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE JOB LOCATION Kallsp6ll, Mont p • Kinas Loop ARCHITECT DATE OF PLANS JOB PHONE We %fropow, hereby to furnish material and labor — complete in accordance with above specifications, for the sum of: ree hun fifty one thou three hun forty nine and no/100 dollars ($ 351 a 349.00 �. Payment to be made as follows: Payment to be made for material hauled on or before the tenth of the month followinv last date of service. All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviatiorl from above specifica• Authorize tions involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an Signatur7. 'extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent. upon strikes, accidents Note: This proposal and be or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire, tornado and other necessary insurance. F p Y 45 Our workers are fully covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance. withdrawn by us if not accepted within days. ,�rCP1F1riCP i1ii1i11B� —The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized Signature to do the work as specified. Payment will be•made as outlined above. Signature Date of Acceptance: FORM I IS COPYRIGHT 1900 - NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS SERVICE, INC., TOWNSEND, MASS. 01409 1