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10-08-24 - SignedKALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING & WORK SESSION October 8, 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, Rory Young, Pip Burke, Tim Stocklin, and Shelby Odell. Doug Kauffman and Joshua Borgardt were absent. Jarod Nygren, PJ Sorensen, Kari Barnhart, and Kirstin Robinson represented the Kalispell Planning Department. Keith Haskins represented the Kalispell Public Works Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Young moved and Odell seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission. VOTE BY ACCLAMATION I The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation. HEAR THE PUBLIC I None. KA-24-08, KPUD-24-03, & KPP-24- A request from Frank Garner and MT Seven Properties for Tronstad 04 — TRONSTAD MEADOWS & Meadows and Whitetail Crossing, including requests for annexation, initial WHITETAIL CROSSING zoning of R-2 (Residential) with a Planned Unit Development ("PUD") overlay, and preliminary plat approval for 355 lots on approximately 110.5 acres, including lots, roads, and common areas. The property is located on the north side of Tronstad Road between Highway 93 North and Whitefish Stage Road, opposite of Sirucek Lane. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Reports KA-24-08, KPUD-24-03, & KPP-24-04. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-24-08 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city R-2 (Residential) with a PUD overlay. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-24-03 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Tronstad Meadows/Whitetail Crossing PUD be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt staff report #KPP-24-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Stocklin clarified with Sorensen that the subdivision adjacent to the proposed subdivision would not be forced to annex. Young clarified with Sorensen condition 5D of the PUD. Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of October 8, 2024 Page I I PUBLIC COMMENT Jessica Bubar — 250 Highland Dr — Opposes the development and provided information about available real estate listings. Does not think this is the right time for this project. Dan Munzing — 213 Tronstad Rd — Opposes the development due to traffic safety. Does not agree with the Traffic Impact Study and provided feedback for the Traffic Impact Study. Michelle Taylor — 12 10 Birch Grove Rd — Agrees with previous comments in opposition of the development and is concerned about safety, traffic, and infrastructure. Brian Kelly — 230 Highland Dr — Opposes the development and agrees with Mr. Munzing's comments. Concerned about roadways, emergency egress, density and feels it's not good for the community. Jeff Muller — 45 Tronstad — Opposes the development and agrees with Mr. Munzing's comments. Concerned about infrastructure, traffic safety, and sidewalks. Ron Bralsey — 163 W Swift Creek Way — Is not opposed to the development but is concerned about traffic and safety on Hwy 93. Ben Hollett — 2999 Whitefish Stage Rd — Opposes the development and is concerned about traffic and safety on Whitefish Stage Rd and density. Jean Ambrose — 445 Sirucek Ln — Opposes the development and his concerned about pedestrian safety and traffic. Mary Olsen — 248 Mannington Dr -- Opposes the development and is concerned about traffic on Whitefish Stage Rd, infrastructure, and schools. Dan Pierson — 3307 Whitefish Stage Rd — Opposes the development and agrees with previous comments in opposition. Is concerned with traffic. Dave Kaupp — 236 Tronstad Rd — Requested information on how to obtain a copy of the meeting minutes. Jim Thompson — 144 Northland Dr — Opposes the development and stated that the city should improve roads when annexed into the city. Glenda Johnson — 653 Country Way — Opposes the development and is concerned with traffic on Whitefish Stage Rd and Reserve. Cory Dreiling - 7 Tronstad — Opposes the development and is concerned about traffic and safety on Tronstad. Kristine Hursh -- 210 Tronstad — Opposes the development and is concerned about density, traffic, infrastructure, and her well. Barry Bunn — 3423 Goldenrod Ln Opposes the development and is concerned about traffic, safety, and density. Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of October 8, 2024 Page12 Mae Osborn — 67 Tronstad — Opposes the development and agrees with previous comments opposing the development. Is concerned about density, schools, and hospitals. Eric Mulcahey — Representative for the Applicants — Stated that the changes to this application were made based on public and council comments and that the developer is willing to improve Tronstad from Quail Meadows, across the Koenig subdivision, and to the eastern border of the property. Also stated that the developers are working with MDT to address the intersection at Hwy 93 and Tronstad in Phase 1. He advised that the infrastructure, including curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, would be built to City standards and that the TIS was based on cumulative growth. Mr. Mulcahey is happy to answer any questions from the Commission. Ming Munzing — 213 Tronstad — Opposes the development and is concerned about traffic and road safety on Tronstad, schools, density. Does not agree with the staff report and TIS. Also feels that the development is not harmonious with nearby subdivisions. Michelle Weinberg — Legal Representative for the Munzings — Stated that the application does not address underlying issues such as public health and safety. Also stated that the proposed development will not secure safety from other dangers or promote public health and general welfare. Ms. Weinberg recommends denial of the development. Rick Nys — Traffic Engineer representative for the Munzings — Stated that he submitted a report dated October 4`h but had not seen the updated traffic impact study report and provided his findings of the TIS. Does not believe the subdivision should be approved based on his findings. Deanna Bennett — 310 Sirucek Ln — Opposes the development and is concerned about traffic safety, density, and construction traffic on Sirucek Lane. Jon Sonju — Member of the Ownership Group — Stated that the development group is not responsible for the growth north of town and that the ownership group is willing to make significant infrastructure improvements. Frank Garner — Member of Ownership Group — Stated that his group worked diligently with the neighbors and feels like every condition from the city have been met. Mr. Garner stated that the developers have made many concessions including density, parkland, phasing, and road improvements. Mark Taylor — Member of Ownership Group — Stated that the conditions on the staff report are the most stringent he has ever seen and that there is a need for housing. Mr. Taylor stated that the new letter from MDT is consistent with condition #22 in the staff report. Also stated that the group is paying to improve the intersection at Hwy 93 and Tronstad when the state has no money for improvement. Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of October 8, 2024 Page 13 Danielle Tuhy — 280 Highland Dr — Opposes the development and is concerned about density and safety on Tronstad. Travis Taylor — 1210 Birch Grove Rd — Opposes the development and is concerned about timing, density, and traffic. Jeremy Peterson — 2135 N Wintercrest — Supports this development since it would provide more opportunities for people to buy homes. Stated that the improvement of Tronstad would reduce snow drifts and that density drives home prices down so more people can buy homes. Julie Cambell — 289 Sirucek Ln — Opposes the development until more improvements are made. MOTION KA-24-04 Young moved and Stocklin seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-24-08 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city R-2 (Residential) with a PUD overlay. BOARD DISCUSSION Odell stated that the development is not right for the location, that it's too dense, and that there are too many cars on Tronstad. Graham stated that the developer is taking care of 90% of the problems on Tronstad, that he believes in market filtering, and that he will be supporting the development. Odell had concerns about the east side of Tronstad. Burke stated that the developer is not responsible for the entire road and that it would be a benefit to the community. Young thanked the public for their comments and stated that the city is required to follow state law and that the commission is required to review the application and make decisions based on the findings of fact. Young stated that he will supporting this development. ROLL CALL Motion passed 4-1 on a roll call vote. MOTION KPUD-24-03 Stocklin moved and Young seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-24-03 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Tronstad Meadows/Whitetail Crossing PUD be approved subject to the conditions in the staff report. None. BOARD DISCUSSION ROLL CALL Motion passed 4-1 on a roll call vote. MOTION KPP-24-04 Burke moved and Young seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt staff report #KPP-24-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing be approved subject to the conditions in the staff report. Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of October 8, 2024 Page14 BOARD DISCUSSION Young stated that the preliminary plat is phased, that the developer will be working with the city and MDT, and that there will be a lag before houses start being built. ROLL CALL Motion passed 4-1 on a roll call vote. KPUD-24-04 & KPP-24-05 — Bridgeland Development, LLP, has submitted applications for an amended NORTHLAND SUBDIVISION Planned Unit Development ("PUD") overlay modifying the existing PHASE 5C Northland PUD and for preliminary plat approval of Northland Subdivision Phase 5C, a major subdivision with 28 residential lots, roads, and common ' area on 10.9 acres. The property is currently zoned R-3 (Residential) with the PUD overlay that was approved in 2004. This proposed subdivision would replace a currently approved preliminary plat on the property. The property is generally located on Northland Drive to the west of the intersection with Summit Ridge Drive. PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed STAFF REPORT Staff Reports KPUD-24-04 & KPP-24-05. Staff recommends that the Kalispell Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-24-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Amended PUD for Northland be approved subject to ' the conditions listed on the staff report. Staff recommends that the Kalispell Planning Commission adopt staff report #KPP-24-05 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for Northland Phase 5C be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Young requested Sorenson to clarify the meaning of natural grade. Staff provided Burke with an example of another development with a 45ft height deviation. PUBLIC COMMENT None. MOTION KPUD-24-04 Young moved and Odell seconded that the Kalispell Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-24-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Amended PUD for Northland be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Burke disclosed that she lives within 150 of the project. She stated that she does not have any objections to this development. She also stated that people who live in the county do receive notifications from the city because she lives in the county and received notification for this proposed development. ROLL CALL Motion passed 5-0 on a roll call vote. MOTION KPP-24-05 Stocklin moved and Odell seconded that the Kalispell Planning Commission adopt staff report #KPP-24-05 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of October 8, 2024 Page.5 Northland Phase 5C be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. None. BOARD DISCUSSION ROLL CALL Motion passed 5-0 on a roll call vote. Greater Valley Health Center has requested annexation and initial zoning KA-24-09 — GREATER VALLEY HEALTH CENTER (CARVER of B-2 (General Business) for property located at 1995 Yd Avenue East. ENGINEERING) The annexation request is based on the need for a new connection to city water service. The property can be described as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 12162. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report KA-24-09. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planting Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-24-09 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city B-2 (General Business). BOARD DISCUSSION Young clarified with staff that the adjacent B-2 zoning and the reason for the application was for water and sewer connections. Nygren stated that applicants must petition to annex and that the city doesn't initiate annexation. PUBLIC COMMENT Danielle Tuhy — 280 Highland Dr — Opposes the annexation because it is too deep in the city and that they are already using city services. MOTION KA-24-09 Young moved and Stocklin seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt Staff Report 9KA-24-09 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city B-2 (General Business). BOARD DISCUSSION Graham stated that the applicant petitioned for annexation. ROLL CALL Motion passed 5-0 on a roll call vote. OLD BUSINESS Sorensen updated the board on the September 10, 2024 agenda items. NEW BUSINESS Sorensen updated the board on the upcoming November 12, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:01 PM. had raPam President APPROVED as submitted/amended; 11/A/2 1J Kirstin Robinson Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of October 8, 2024 Page 16