Resolution 6226 - Prelim Plat - Starling Ph 4RESOLUTION NO.6226
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
STARLING PHASE 4, DESCRIBED AS A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND
BEING IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST,
P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AND AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A".
WHEREAS, Kilday & Stratton, the owner of the certain real property described above, has
petitioned for approval of the Subdivision Plat of said property; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 13, 2024, on the
proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-24-03 issued by the Kalispell
Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Preliminary
Plat of Starling Phase 4, subject to certain conditions and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of September
3, 2024, reviewed the Kalispell Planning Department Report #KPP-24-03, reviewed
the recommendations of the Kalispell Planning Commission, and found from the
Preliminary Plat, and evidence, that the subdivision is in the public interest.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Findings of Fact contained in Kalispell Planning Department Report
#KPP-24-03 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council.
SECTION 2. That the application of Kilday & Stratton for approval of the Preliminary Plat
of Starling Phase 4, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana is hereby approved
subject to the following conditions:
All applicable conditions within Starling Phases 1-8 Planned Unit Development (Ordinance
1865) shall apply.
2. The development of the site shall be in substantial compliance with the application
submitted, the site plan, materials and other specifications as well as any additional
conditions associated with the preliminary plat as approved by the city council.
3. The preliminary plat approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of
approval. (Section 28.2.06(E)(7), Subdivision Regulations)
4. The storm water ponds shall be designed in a way that they become a visual interest to the
development. Chain link fencing surrounding the retention pond as the dominant fixture shall
not be allowed without mitigation. The developer shall work closely with the Parks
Department and Public Works to develop a design that is both visually appealing and meets
the required safety guidelines. It is intended that when the project is developed the ponds will
act as features, particularly along the roadways, rather than a private maintenance utility
facility. (Starling PUD condition)
S. The developer shall submit to the Kalispell Public Works Department for review and
approval a storm water report and an engineered drainage plan that meets the requirements of
the current city standards for design and construction. Prior to final plat, a certification shall
be submitted to the public works department stating that the drainage plan for the subdivision
has been installed as designed and approved. (Section 28.3.17. Subdivision Regulations)
6. The developer shall submit to the Kalispell Public Works Department prior to construction
an erosion/sediment control plan for review and approval and a copy of all documents
submitted to Montana Department of Environmental Quality for the General Permit for
Storm Water Discharge Associated with Construction Activities. (Section 28.3.18,
Subdivision Regulations)
7. The developer shall submit water and sanitary sewer plans, applicable specifications, and
design reports to the Kalispell Public Works Department and the Montana Department of
Environmental Quality for concurrent review, with approval of both required prior to
construction. (Section 28.3.20, Subdivision Regulations)
New infrastructure required to serve the subdivision shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction. All design
work shall be reviewed and approved in writing by the Kalispell Public Works Department
prior to construction. This infrastructure shall include but not be limited to streets, street
lighting, street signage, curb, gutter, boulevard and sidewalks. (Section 28.3.14 & 20,
Subdivision Regulations)
9. Water and sewer main extensions shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction and in compliance with the city's
facilities update and extensions of services plans. The water and sewer main extension plans
shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department. Prior to final
plat, a certification shall be submitted to the Public Works Department stating that the water
and sewer mains have been built and tested as designed and approved. (Section 28.3.20,
Subdivision Regulations)
10. Any water rights associated with the property shall be transferred to the City of Kalispell per
Section 28.3.08 of the subdivision regulations. The water rights shall be allocated
proportionally for each phase of the development prior to final plat.
11. The water mains located in the woonerfs shall either be constructed to continue into the
future phase to form a looped system or not extend into the eastern portion of the woonerfs.
If the lines do not extend, the lots with access only by the woonerf (Lots 26 and 28 on the
preliminary plat) shall be deferred to a future phase. (Section 28.3.20, Subdivision
Regulations)
12. The sewer mains located in the woonerfs shall either be constructed to continue into the
future phase or not extend into the eastern portion of the woonerfs. If the lines do not
extend, the lots with access only by the woonerf (Lots 26 and 28 on the preliminary plat)
shall be deferred to a future phase.
13. The developer shall submit the street design to the Kalispell Public Works Department for
review and approval prior to construction. Street designs shall meet the city standards for
design and construction, except as provided in the PUD deviations. In addition, Sections
28.3.13 and 28.4.14 of the Subdivision Regulations includes access, street and road design
standards that shall be part of the engineering design review. (Section 28.3.13,14, & 16
Subdivision Regulations)
14. Any lot adjacent to an alley shall access the home from the alley rather than the street. A
note shall be placed on the final plat to that effect. (Starling PUD condition)
15. Internal streets shall be built to local and collector design standards (the collector shall be the
extension of TimberwoIf Parkway) pursuant to the Standards for Design and Construction
including, but not limited to, sidewalks, landscape boulevard, street lights, and curb/gutter,
except as provided in the PUD deviations. (Section 28.3.14, Subdivision Regulations)
16. The woonerf street design was included as a deviation in the PUD. As a non-standard
design, the woonerfs are required to be maintained as private streets. (Starling PUD
condition)
17. Temporary turnarounds, along with temporary snow fences as appropriate, will be required
as part of the final design until such time as a connection is made in any dead-end location
with the potential to be extended in the future. (Section 28.3.14, Subdivision Regulations)
18. Alleys shall be maintained as private alleys. (Starling PUD condition)
19. Prior to final plat, all mitigation recommended as part of the approved traffic impact study
relative to the given phase shall be completed. All improvements shall be reviewed and
approved by the Public Works Department. Per the city Standards for Design and
Construction, the development shall maintain or improve the existing level of service for the
affected roadways rather than simply maintaining an acceptable level of service. Any
improvements necessary to maintain the existing level of service will be required. Prior to
final plat, either a stamped memo or an updated TIS shall be provided. (Section 28.3.14,
Subdivision Regulations)
20. The developers shall construct a crosswalk at the Timberwolf Parkway; Stillwater Road
intersection to provide access to Glacier High School from the development site. This
crosswalk shall include overhead lighting for night-time visibility. (Section 28.3.14,
Subdivision Regulations)
21. A note shall be placed on the final plat waiving protest of an SID for the roundabout
construction at the intersection of Timberwolf Parkway and Stillwater Road that would apply
to any lots within the development. (Section 28.3.14, Subdivision Regulations)
22. The recommendations in the Geotech reports and supporting memorandum shall be
followed, including providing additional specific Geotech reports for the subject property,
which are to be reviewed and accepted by the City of Kalispell prior to construction.
(Section 28.3.10, Subdivision Regulations)
23. Prior to final plat of any phase, a letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be
submitted stating that all new infrastructure has been accepted by the City of Kalispell, any
private infrastructure has been constructed per city standards, and a proper bond has been
accepted for unfinished work. (Section 28.2.09(E), Subdivision Regulations)
24. All existing and proposed easements shall be indicated on the face of the final plat. Utility
easements for city water and sewer shall be provided to allow for the logical extension of
utilities from this subdivision to adjoining properties. A letter from the Kalispell Public
Works Department shall be obtained stating that the required easements are being shown on
the final plat. (Section 28.3.21, Subdivision Regulations)
25, Pursuant to Section 28.3.21 of the subdivision regulations, the following statement shall
appear on the final plat: "The undersigned hereby grants unto each and every person, firm or
corporation, whether public or private, providing or offering to provide telephone, telegraph,
electric power, gas, cable television, water or sewer service to the public, the right to the
joint use of an easement for the construction, maintenance, repair, and removal of their lines
and other facilities, in, over, under, and across each area designated on this plat as "Utility
Easement" to have and to hold forever."
Developer's Signature
26. Prior to filing the final plat, a letter from the US Postal Service shall be included stating the
Service has reviewed and approved of the design and location of the mail delivery site. The
mail delivery site shall be installed or bonded for prior to final plat. In addition, the mail
delivery site and improvements shall also be included in the preliminary and final
engineering plans to be reviewed by the Public Works Department. The mail delivery site
shall not impact a sidewalk or proposed boulevard area. (Section 28.3.24, Subdivision
Regulations)
27. A homeowner's association (HOA) shall be formed and established to provide for the
maintenance of the common areas and infrastructure. The association should include
provisions for the maintenance of all common areas in recorded covenants including, but not
limited to, storm drainage facilities, open space, park areas, streets, and alleys. As part of the
storm drainage facilities, the association will be required to mow the area to reduce fire
hazard and reduce spread of noxious weeds. Maintenance of private roads and alleys shall
include both short term and long-term maintenance including, but not necessarily limited to,
snow plowing, landscaping, sidewalks, street repairs, overlays, and rebuilds of the street.
(Section 28.3.17 & 22, Subdivision Regulations)
28. A letter from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the access, placement of the fire
hydrants and fire flows within the subdivision shall be submitted prior to final plat. (Section
28.3.23, Subdivision Regulations)
29. A letter shall be obtained from the Parks and Recreation Director approving a landscape plan
for the placement of trees and landscaping materials within the landscape boulevards of the
streets serving the subdivision, common area, and adjoining rights -of -way. The approved
landscape plan shall be implemented or a cash -in -lieu payment for installation of the street
trees and groundcover be provided to the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department.
(Section 28.3.14, Subdivision Regulations)
30. A park plan shall be created and approved by the Parks and Recreation Director prior to final
plat and the plan shall show that the parkland dedication requirement is met for each phase.
(Section 28.3.22, Subdivision Regulations)
31. A note shall be placed on the final plat indicating a waiver of the right to protest creation of a
park maintenance district. This district shall only be activated in the event that the property
owners' association defaults on their park and open space amenity conditions. The
assessments levied within the maintenance district shall be determined by the Parks and
Recreation Department with approvals by the Kalispell City Council. (Section 28.3.22,
Subdivision Regulations)
32. Pursuant to Sec 28.3.25 of the subdivision regulations, the final plat shall include a note
stating that "The owners hereby waive the right to protest the creation of an SID for the
purpose of financing improvements to area roads which specifically benefit this
subdivision."
33. A note shall be placed on the final plat indicating a waiver of the right to protest creation of a
stormwater maintenance district. This district shall only be activated in the event that the
property owner(s) default on the maintenance of the approved stormwater facilities. The
assessments levied within the maintenance district shall be determined by the Public Works
Department with approvals by the Kalispell City Council. (Section 28.3.17, Subdivision
Regulations)
34. A minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure for the subdivision shall be
completed prior to final plat submittal. (Section 28.8.01, Subdivision Regulations)
35. All utilities shall be placed underground and in locations that are approved by the Kalispell
Public Works Department in accordance with the Kalispell Standards for Design and
Construction. (Section 283.21(C), Subdivision Regulations)
36. All areas disturbed during development shall be re -vegetated with a weed -free mix
immediately after development. (Section 28.3.02, Subdivision Regulations)
SECTION 3. Upon proper review and filing of the Final Plat of said subdivision in the
office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, said premises shall be a
subdivision of the City of Kalispell.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING 1N THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 35,
TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AND
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: Commencing at the northeast
corner of Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 21978 (records of Flathead County, Montana), which
is a found iron pin; Thence S00°02'44"E 247.39 feet to a found iron pin; Thence S89°57'16"W
115.57 feet to a found iron pin and THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF
LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED: Thence S00°02'4411E 119.73 feet to a found iron pin and the P.C. of
a 20.00 foot radius curve, concave northeasterly, having a central angle of 90°00'00"; Thence along
an arc length of 31.42 feet to a found iron pin; Thence N89°5T16"E 330.00 feet to a found iron pin;
Thence S00°02'44"E 583.50 feet to a found iron pin; Thence S89°57'16"W 20.00 feet; Thence
S00°02'44"E 46.50 feet; Thence S89°57'16"W 506.56 feet; Thence N00°02'44"W 106.50 feet;
Thence N10°09'46"W 32.51 feet; Thence N00102'44"W 105.50 feet; Thence N89°5T16"E 46.27
feet; Thence N00°02'44"W 50.00 feet; Thence S89°57'16"W 46.27 feet; Thence N00°02'44"W
105.50 feet; Thence N 18°40'45"W 33.77 feet; Thence N00°02'44"W 118.50 feet; Thence
N89057'16"E 40.24 feet; Thence N00°02'44"W 219.73 feet; Thence N89°5T16"E 152.82 feet to the
point of beginning and containing 8.079 ACRES; Subject to and together with all appurtenant
easements shown and of record.