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09-10-24 - SignedKALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING & WORK SESSION September 10, 2024 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning CALL Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were Chad Graham, Doug Kauffman, Rory Young, Tim Stocklin, Joshua Borgardt, and Shelby Odell. Pip Burke was absent. Jarod Nygren, PJ Sorensen, Kari Barnhart, and Kirstin Robinson represented the Kalispell Planning Department. Keith Haskins represented the Kalispell Public Works Department. Odell moved and Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF MINUTES the August 13, 2024 meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission. VOTE BY ACCLAMATION The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation. HEAR THE PUBLIC None. Sorensen updated the board on the August 13, 2024 agenda items. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Sorensen updated the board on the upcoming October 8, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:03 PM. WORK SESSION Transitioned into work sessions on KA-24-08/KPUD-24-03/KPP-24-04 and KPUD-24-04/KPP-24-05. KA-24-08, KPUD-24-03, & KPP-24- PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department Reviewed 04 — TRONSTAD MEADOWS & KA-24-08, KPUD-24-03, and KPP-24-04 WHITETAIL CROSSING Graham advised Staff that he wants a PUD condition that there be a traffic BOARD DISCUSSION light at the intersection of Hwy 93 and Tronstad Road prior to any development regardless of MDT's traffic warrants. Nygren stated that the commission would need to make that finding based on public comments. Young stated that MDT controls the highway and that there could be a potential liability for the city if the subdivision could not move forward. Haskins advised the commission that MDT relies on the national standard for traffic safety but has agreed to accelerate the timeframe for installing the traffic light. Nygren advised the commission that it can make a finding of fact that can warrant the light prior to building the first house. Nygren also reminded the commission that the previous application for this project: that there was a condition for the light to be designed and bonded for at the final plat of Phase 1. Young asked staff if the traffic impact study includes Silverbrook and future development of the area. Haskins was not sure but stated that if it was, the warrants may be met sooner. He also added that the developer is willing to use projections in their planning. Staff advised the committee that the developer will improve portions of Tronstad between Quail Meadows on the north side, that the water rights on side would come Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of September 10, 2024 Page to the city, there is capacity within the current water and sewer systems, and that storm would be added. Young confirmed with staff that the development would not affect taxes of nearby property owners. Sorensen reminded the commission that state law does not allow impacts on schools the be the sole factor in their decision to approve or deny a subdivision. PUBLIC COMMENT I Jim Jahner-- 200 Tronstad Rd — Opposes the project and has concerns with traffic, water supply, and density. Jessica Bubar — 250 Highland Dr — Opposes the project and has concerns for the use of Highland Drive which is not developed. Kyle Voigtlander — 840 41h St W — Opposes the project and agrees that a traffic device is needed. Also, stated that there is not enough room for trucks, trailers, and dump trucks to turn onto Hwy 93 in the proposed intersection. Has concerns about first responder response time, higher taxes, storm water runoff, snow plowing, water and garbage rate increases, and safety. Dan Munzing — 213 Tronstad Rd — Opposes the project and has concerns about blind hills on Tronstad Rd and stated that Tronstad Rd and Whitefish Stage Rd need to be improved. Also has concerns about the additional traffic that the new Costco at Rose Crossing will bring and wants the infrastructure in prior to development. Sharon DeMeester — 415 Chestnut Dr — Stated that the right turn only lane on Hwy 93 has created more traffic on Sirucek Ln which is impacting her neighborhood. Has concerns about infrastructure and the new subdivisions in her area. Jeff Muller 45 Tronstad Rd - Opposes the project and would like to see the infrastructure put in prior to development for safety reasons. Has concerns about traffic. Dave Kaupp 236 Tronstad Dr Opposes the project and has concerns about traffic on Tronstad Rd and Whitefish Stage Rd, the proposed signal on Hwy 93, density, and first responders response time. Would like this project to go back to the County. Mae Osborne -- 67 Tronstad Rd Opposes the project and agrees with previous comments regarding safety and density. Feels that the project is not consistent with the area. Travis Taylor - 1210 Birch Grove Rd Opposes the project and has concerns with density, safety, traffic, Reserve Dr construction, and losing the character of the area. Would like the project put on hold and for the developer to re-evaluate the density. Ming Munzing - 213 Tronstad Rd — Opposes the project and feels that it is still too dense and has concerns about infrastructure, traffic, and safety. Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of September 10, 2024 Page 2 Eric Mulcahy - Sands Surveying - Representative for the Applicant - Is available to answer any questions and stated that the project meets the growth policy and zoning requirements. Stated that the applicants planned for less single-family homes and worked with MDT to put in the traffic light in the first phase of the project based on the neighbors' comments and concerns. Stated that he is hoping for the traffic signal to be put in at the first phase of the final plat and that the subdivision fits the area since there the Quail Meadows and Silverbrook subdivisions are nearby. Sandy Muller - 45 Tronstad Rd - Opposes the project and has concerns I about traffic and safety. Mark Taylor - Applicant Partner - Provided an overview of the significant changes that were made from the original application including a better structure, phasing, buffers, and infrastructure. Stated that the MDT letter does not mention warrants and that MDT is being proactive rather than reactive. Stated that changes have been made that are better for the community and they are doing more than most developers do to put in infrastructure. Kristine Hursch 210 Tronstad Rd Opposes the project and has concerns about density. Stated that the Silverbrook residents have access to Hwy 93 and Church Dr which are developed while Tronstad and Whitefish Stage Road are not developed. Stated that the project doesn't need to happen now. BOARD DISCUSSION Graham stated that private property owners are going through a legal Iprocess to do what they they feel is the best use of their land and that the City of Kalispell looks at each application individually and cannot consider other development. He also added that it is a big deal that the developer will not allow duplexes and ADUs in the subdivision due to current legislation. KPUD-24-04 & KPP-24-05 - PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department Reviewed NORTHLAND SUBDIVISION KPUD-24-04 and KPP-24-05. PHASE 5C BOARD DISCUSSION Odell requested clarification from staff of the cash in lieu process. Young asked what the changes are to the previous PUD; Sorensen stated that the amendment is to address the area on the hillside. Kauffman stated that this amendment was a step in the right direction. PUBLIC COMMENT Mike Brodie - WGM Group - Representative for the Applicant - Is available to answer any questions and stated that all residents will have access to the existing parks in the Northland Subdivision. ADJOURNMENT The work session adjourned at approximately 8.31 PM. as submitted/amended: Kirstin Robinson Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of September 10, 2024 Page 3 ■ OIL- ■ ■ 9c III J% M%M ;4 %com,mom %S gm =%m 0% LRL Ere ?Nam I 0 s I 0 1 It mom 0 0 modomm MEIN IN 0 0 0 0 6 4TWM=bm =11 I MEM911 1 IN 7 ■ ■ r 0 1