02-24-81 Planning Board1 KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
February 24, 1981
Members Present:
Ann Smith, Chairman
Jack Peters
Bob LeDuc
Norma Corbitt
Jack Heller
Kathleen Jukich
Frank Paliga
Others Present:
Jim Mohn, FRDO Planner
Minutes Corrected Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman
Ann Smith. Minutes of the previous meeting were corrected
to read "Dorothy Garvin" instead of Dorothy Graham.
Minutes were approved as corrected.
Country Estates Mohn presented the FRDO evaluation of Country Estates
Unit #2 Unit No. 2. He noted the proposal included 69 lots to
.the East and North of Unit #1 with lot configuration
and covenants identical to Unit #.1. Critical factors
noted were: 1. Subdivision is removing 43 acres of
Class II through Class IV agricultural soils that were
originally a dairy farm. 2. West Valley Fire Department
requested a facility be tied into the water system at
four locations to refill the Fire Department tanker.
Thebriginal request for Unit #1 received a "No" vote
from this board and at that time the board felt the
proposal was one mile from the Northern city limits;
original farm of 160 acres was being put into residential
development and the Board then felt the proposal was pre-
mature and the land use was not dense enough. The County
Commissioners in May, 1979, gave preliminary approval
to Phase 1 and the concept of the master plan.
FRDO Approval FRDO now recommended approval of Unit 2 listing 9 condi-
tions as stated in the FRDO report. Mohn stated they
had received only one letter signed by Charles and Lois
Buyers who were against the project.
Smith read a letter from the State Highway Department
dated February 18, signed by Mr. Barnard, noting a
severe traffic impact South of Kalispell on Highway #93.
�1 Dean Marquardt, engineer for the project,,stated they
could see no problem with complying with the nine
conditions as listed by the PRDO, except the last part
of Number 3, where providing cul-de-sacs could be a prob-
lem.
Board Discussion Peters questioned the number of lots sold in Phase 1.
21 of the 48 lots are sold. LeDuc questioned future
plans for apartment buildings and.Askelson stated they
had no plans now for apartment construction. Askelson
stated things have changed since Phase l and this area
required no road maintenance or fire department aid
from the city. Peters questioned the sewer next to the
river and Askelson stated there, was no problem. He also
noted land past the suggested cul-de-sacs could be de-
veloped in the future and could see no need for their
installation. Corbitt questioned the existing residences
and Askelson explained there were 9 homes built, one
under construction,,with four more anticipated in the
next month.
Mohn explained to the Board how the Montana Subdivision
Regulations allowed the adjacent apartment complex to be
constructed without going through the zoning process. He
stated the site did not have to recognize the master plan
O as it was unzoned. They sold the 23-acre site to a
third party who then developed the area because it was
over 20 acres. The building permit was issued by the
State. Smith stated she could see nothing to preclude
another 20-acre apartment complex if this were approved.
Askelson stated it was not their intention to erect homes
with the present interest rates. He stated there was a
need for lots of this type as they sell for $12,500 and
allow construction of average -priced housing.
Drainage Problem Peters noted a concern with loss of agricultural land.
The land was previously used for rotating crops and was
quite productive. Askelson again stated they were pro-
viding for a need. Jukich questioned future SID costs
and road maintenance. Askelson stated the roads were
paid for by the developer and were built to county speci-
fications. Traffic and walkways were other problems
addressed by the Board.
Jukich noted a particular drainage problem in that area
between the development and Monte Villa. Marquardt and
Askelson stated they are cooperating with the adjacent
development in taking drainage to a natural location.
Jukich stated she could not see enough room with only
four feet and Unit 2 would be contributing to the problem.
She stated this board could recommend no action until
engineers show that the drainage problem will be eliminated.
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Askelson stated Hagedone will pay for drainage engineer-
ing and they were meeting with him tomorrow night. The
Country Estates are providing their land for drainage,. -
He stated the problem is on Hagedone's land, but they
have all the culverts and approval by the County.until
it gets to Hagedone's fence. Marquardt pointed out the
drainage way on maps and explained the water flows under-
ground into the river, but would have to have an exterior
drainage - it would be a natural filter system.
Corbitt questioned the drainage problem when there is
more paved surface in the area. Marquardt stated they
had made provisions for that and this map was not com-
plete. He stated it was a rational system of drainage.
Askelson noted the trench has been dug. Smith referred
to a letter signed by Public. Works Director Hafferman
and questioned the size of water mains. Marquardt stated
the mains are 6 inches and if the city annexes the area,
the city will have to install a 12 inch main. He stated
most mains in Kalispell were now 6 inches. Jukich stated
any drainage problems.should be solved and that should be
made a pre -condition for approval.
Motion for Paliga moved to approve the Country Estates Unit No. 2
OApproval and include all FRDO recommendations 1 through 9 (attached)
except strike the last part of No. 3......"temporary cul-
de-sacs be provided at the end of the four deadend roads."
Motion seconded by Heller.
Motion Carried Discussion: Corbitt questioned the construction of the
drainage.ditch. Marquardt stated it is an underground
conduit. Mohn stated the covenants are identical to
those submitted for Unit #1. LeDuc, Heller and Paliga
voted "Aye Corbitt and Peters voted "No"; Jukich
abstained. Motion carried. Smith noted the drainage
problems should be addressed.
Smith read a letter of resignation submitted by Dorothy
Gar,3in, and stated the board could elect a member at
large that could either be a.city or county resident.
Garvin suggested consideration of Robert Beaver for the
new board member.
Election of Nominations were opened for officers of the Board.
Officers Peters nominated Smith. Heller nominated Jukich. After
some discussion, Smith agreed to accept the nomination
and Heller withdrew his nomination. Smith was elected
President, Jukich Vice -President and the Board agreed
to eliminate the position of Secretary -Treasurer.
Workshop The Board discussed the need for funding and organization
of educational workshops for Board members. Jukich,
Heller and LeDuc were on the committee selected to organ-
ize an all -day workshop, perhaps at the Outlaw, and invite
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bikeways and the general responsibilities of planning
boards. Whitefish and Columbia Falls will be invited
to the workshop and the committee will seek advice and
instruction from the State and District level.
B-N Right -of -Way Mohn distributed to the Zoning Commission a letter from
the Burlington -Northern concerning a zoning classification
change from LM to CLM so the entire B-N right-of-way is
uniformly —zoned. B�N.stated their objections to the
proposed zone change. The Zoning Commission will address
this at their next meeting and the FRDO will review and
clarify the proposal to the B-N. Smith noted a need
to eliminate a zone and incorporate the CLM and LM
zones and have the two allowed uses within the zone
uniform.
Discussion was held on appointing a 5th member to the
Zoning Commission. Doug Johns, Ed Trippett and Mrs. Roger
Brown were under consideration for the new appointee.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45. Next meeting is scheduled
for March loth.
Submitted & Attested:
Linda Tippetts
Recording Secretary
Approved:
Chairman