06-24-80 Planning BoardO
Y.ALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
June 24, 1980
Members Present:
Ann Smith, Chairman
Kathleen Jukch, Frank Paliga
Jack Heller, Dorothy Garvin
Others Present:
Jim Ybhn, Planner
Ed Walsh, City Zoning Official
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M, in the Kalispell
City Hall . Minutes of the previous meeting will be approved
July 8th.
Greenacres #4 A public hearing was held on Greenacres West Unit #4, Mbhn
outlined locations which is West of Willow Glen, South of
Kelly Road and consists of a subdivision of 10.67 acres into
62 lots. Density would be 5.8 units per acre. The Comprehen-
sive Plan reconuends up -to two units per acre. P,bhn explained
the overall density of Greenacres 1, 2 3 and 4 would be
compatible to the Comprehensive Plan.
ATS Rec(xmTendations ATS recomTended approval upon the following conditions:
1. Design should be adjusted on Lot 34 to resolve the
'excessive side slope problem. Consideration of Willow Glen
Driveto allow for further expansions of right-of-way and
buildings should be setback an additional ten feet. 2. Ad-
equate provisions allowed for prevention of storm flooding
on .Lots 22 and 23. 3. The proposed cul de sac be extended
South 400 to 500 feet.to provide future access in that area
of the subdivision. 4. Lot #1 be widened to 75 feet from
65 feet and Lots 2 through 9 be adjusted accordingly. 5. The
location of utility easements be placed to meet requirements
of the utility companies. Street design allows for sidewalks,
but ATS felt standards for sidewalk requirements have not been
set.
Public Comment Vickie Gerkins and Ann Taylor of Greenacres were concerned
with the following: 1. Lot sizes of Unit #4 were too small
and inconsistent with -the adjacent subdivisions. 2. Hom
size would be too small for young families. 3. Unit #4 would
be using the existing Homeowner's Park without providing funds.
No,park would be developed for Greenacres #4. 4. Sewer odors
and specifications. 5. Present water problems in the basements
of Unit V. Gerkins and Taylor questioned the cash in .lieu of
park payment :apd felt a Park should take precedence over the
county receiving funds.
Developer's Counts Dean Marquardt, developer, stated the reason for the smaller
and FHA Funding lot size was because there was a demand for FHA housing and
larger sized lots would not net the financial requirements
of FHA loans by the time structures were built on the lots.
The total cost would then be too high for FHA funding if
larger lots were sold. He stated there was a great demand
and need for FHA housing and funds are now available.
Covenants call for a minimum of 800 square feet for each
home on one level. Nbhn stated t Sword of the County
Parks Department would recommend cash in lieu of a park
because the County has difficulty in maintaining their
present park system. Cash payment would be $2600. Heller
felt the present system, of cleternnriinq : the, value of . un
developed lots for cash payment La lieu of parks should be
changed. Developed lots in this area sell for $7,000 and an
.8/acre Park area which includes seven lots con -pared with the
established price of an undeveloped area is not equitable.
Paliga questioned the possibility of compromising on the size
of lots.
Sewage & Water Jukich questioned the sewage disposal system as there was no
Specifications detailed information available at this time. Will FHA approve
the design concept? ;Marquardt explained the pressure sub-
O surface disposal, system of septic tanks and pumips will have
to be<,approved by the Department of Health and FHA accepts
Health Department Standards.. Smith felt the water and sewer
system should met City standards as it could eventually
hook onto City systems. Marquardt stated the system is
superior to most present systems and that sewage lines will
be built to City specifications, but not the water lines,
as they are allowed to use the present installed standards.
Jeff Huston, 1326 2nd St. -West, questioned the distance of the
disposal system from the slough. There is a distance of about
600 feet. Marquardt stated pumper trucks would be used for
fire problems as their water system was not designed to use
hydrants and pumper trucks were adequate.
Taylor questioned notification of adjacent owners. Mohn
stated certified letters are mailed only to directly adjacent
owners and owners across the street. Legal notices have a
statutory time requirement of 15 days notice. Gerkin questioned,
if lots on Willow Glen were designed for consideration for
the proposed truck route. Nbhn stated they were. Taylor
presented letters from area residents as follows: Richard
Lowrey, 1763 Stage Lane; Mr. &Firs. David J. Boone, 1787
Stage Lane; and Mr. & Mrs. Jerry R. Anderson, 1771 Stage
Lane. Their objections were decreased adjacent property
values, lack of a community park and density and lot size.
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Garvin. quests oned Marquardt on meet;tng the conditions as
stated by XT . Marquardt felt the only problem would be
with installing the water system to meet Kalispell City
specifications. Others conditions were acceptable. The
present sewer system costs $1000 for each lot. If conditions
mt City specifications, the lot cost would be too high.
Present ceiling on FHA loans is $38,500. Developers are
selling lots only, not building structures. Paliga questioned
the feasibility of,donating the slough area for park develop-
ment.. Marquardt doubted the land would be suitable for that
type of use.
Subdivision Approved Heller moved to approve the subdivision contingent upon the
with Conditions previously stated ATS conditions (See Page 1), including
paragraph`"'B"' Cattachedj. d'ukich felt emphasis should be
placed on sewer and water specifications up to City Standards.
Second Garvin. Unanimous,
Old Business Smith questioned the need to make a Comprehensive Plan
Change for the Nbridian Zoning District. Mohn explained
that was not required at this time.
.Heller moved the meting be adjourned at 9:00. Next meting
is scheduled for duly 8th.,
S'ubm tted & Attested:
Tanda Tippetts
Recording Secretary
Approved:.
Chairman