12-08-81 Planning BoardKALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
December 8, 1981
Members Present:
Ann Smith, Chairman
Jack Heller
Ed Trippett
Frank Paliga
Kathleen Jukich
Bob LeDuc
Others Present:
Nick Verma, Planning Director
Jim Mohn, Senior Planner
Minutes Approved
Meeting was called to order in the Kalispell City
Hall at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Smith. Minutes of
the previous meeting were approved as mailed.
Grandview Townhouses
The Board considered a request from J. Logan and
Mary Belle Rogers for preliminary plat approval of
Grandview Townhouses, an 8-unit development to be
located at 210 Grandview Drive on Buffalo Hill.
—F.R.D.O. Approval
Mohn presented particulars of the plan with maps
and stated there was no zoning on the property; sewer
terms were not yet complete with the City of Kalispell
and; the proposal was in accordance with the Compre-
hensive Plan. Mohn further noted that the Subdivision
Regulations did not address "townhouse" developments
at the time of application, and, given the circum-
stances of the application, F.R.D.O. recommended
approval of Grandview Townhouses variance request
with five conditions (See F.R.D.O. Report). Board
members were also referred to a letter dated November
24, 1981, which included comments from Robert Haffer-
man, Public Works Director. Mohn noted a variance
for a smaller lot width should be considered, as
proposed lots would be 105' x 341, thereby conflicting
with the minimum 75' lot width allowed in Subdivision
Regulations, which do not address "Townhouses".
Mohn also referenced correspondence from Marquardt
dated November 17, 1981.
Conditions Dean Marquardt, Surveyor, stated they had no objec-
Acceptable tions to any of the five F.R.D.O. recommendations
and he would answer any questions.
Public Comment Danno Anderson, 121 Ridgeview Drive, stated a petition
was filed two years ago which requested R-2 (Residen-
tial) zoning for the area and the commissioners did
not want to act on this until the Buffalo Hill deci-
sions were handed down. The area was not zoned.
Anderson questioned sewer line locations.
Marquardt outlined sewer lines from the North from
Park View Terrace - South 1500' to the development.
He further noted the sewer could not be extended
without a lift station. Trippett asked if the lift
station was adequate and its location. Anderson
noted if the developer pays for the sewerage exten-
sion, there should be no attempt to create an S.I.D.
Anderson further noted the County has 60' right-of-way
on the road, and the sewer line should be engineered
to follow the barrow pit, instead of digging up the
middle of Grandview Drive. He further called for
backfill of 3/4" crushed gravel; 6" lifts to 95%
density and asphalt with hot mix to maintain existing
standards.
Access Questioned Richard Lowitz stated his property was 15' from the
proposed driveway on a steep grade, and he questioned
the accessibility of the road in winter and wanted
fencing to protect his property and children.
Board Comment Trippett asked who was "Architects West" and asked
if they were licensed. Marquardt stated the firm
was out of Coeur d'Alene. Dr. Rogers stated it was
Michael Patano from Coeur d'Alene and he was very
reputable and licensed in Idaho. Trippett asked
for credentials. Smith stated Developer's Diversified
architect was not Montana licensed.
Heller agreed with proposal to avoid digging up the
streets to extend sewage. Marquardt stated they
would cooperate, but the City may not allow curved
sewer lines. Heller asked if it were feasible to
install water and sewer lines simultaneously. Mar-
quardt stated this was not feasible as there was
not enough pressure to the South.
Dr. Rogers stated they would prefer City Water.
Marquardt stated they had discussed this with Haffer-
man, who stated this was not feasible, now. Marquardt
stated they would pursue this with Hafferman.
Jukich questioned fire department facilities and
adequate hookups. Marquardt stated this was in the
West Valley Fire Dept. jurisdiction and hookups were
_ adequate for their equipment. Mohn stated that Haf-
1 ferman's letter and F.R.D.O. recommendations would
insure proper installation and that rural and munici-
pal fire fittings were interchangeable.
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Public Input Lowitz questioned annexation since this property
is not adjacent to city property. Smith explained
the policy of allowing non -city residents to hook
onto city sewer at charges of 1.25% and costs were
born by the developer, who pays for the sewer main
extension. The policy made annexation easier and
more financially feasible for the City. Lowitz stated
that some of these developments would not be feasible
if this policy were not in effect, as private sewage
in some areas would not be allowed.
Tom Cowan, 153 Ridgeview Drive, agreed with Lowitz.
He noted problems with access and the blind intersec-
tion at Ridgeview and Grandview Drives; with increased
traffic and the downslope. Trippett asked if access
improvements were stipulated, would the project be
acceptable. Cowan agreed. -
Rogers stated he would place heating coils on the
driveway under the asphalt. Mrs. Rogers said they
would do anything reasonable and feasible for a qual-
ity project.
There was further discussion on fire, water and road
plowing.
��Motion for Approval Trippett moved to recommend approval of Grandview
'---'Passed Townhouses variance request from Section 5.6.2 of
the Subdivision Regulations; and moved to recommend
approval of the preliminary plat of Grandview Town-
houses with all five F.R.D.O. conditions; and added
two conditions as follows: That the access driveway
be paved and heated; and`that the sewer line be in-
stalled off the travel surface of Grandview Drive.
Motion seconded by LeDuc.' Motion passed unanimously.
B.M.B. Annexation The Board considered a request from Federal Land
Request Bank and John Billmayer for annexation of properties
located at 1995 and 2191.3rd Ave. East, Kalispell.
Said properties will be known as B.M.B. Addition
#138 and are presently occupied by offices of Federal
Lank Bank, Production Credit Association, Kalispell
Realty and Marquardt-Billmayer Engineering.
F.R.D.O. Recommends Mohn presented particulars of the request, stating
Approval all City services are available or could be extended
to the properties. F.R.D.O. recommended approval
of the annexations with one stipulation that Land-
owners waive the right of protest to an S.I.D. for
adjacent road and right-of-way improvements and storm
drain and sewer systems.
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Marquardt stated annexation was to allow hookup with
water and sewer.
B.M.B. Annexation Paliga moved to approve the B.M.B. Addition #138
Approved annexation request with the stipulation that land-
owners waive the right to protest an S.I.D. for adja-
cent road and right-of-way improvements and storm
drain and sewer systems. Second Trippett. Motion
passed.
A quorum of the Zoning Commission was not present,
so the zoning request of B.M.B. Addition #138 will
be considered at the next regular meeting.
By Laws Verma issued a draft of the'proposed Rules of Proced-
ures and General Governing Rules for the Planning
Board. Changes as suggested by the County Attorney's
Office were read. Smith suggested election of Of-
ficers the first meeting in January be added. LeDuc
questioned voting of the President.
LeDuc moved to adopt the By Laws as amended. Second
Trippett. Motion unanimous.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:15.
Respectfully submitted:
Linda Tippetts
Recording Secretary
Approved:
Chairman
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