02-11-25 SignedKALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
February 11, 2025
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
CALL
was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission members present were Chad Graham,
Shelby Leckron, Joshua Borgardt, Pip Burke, and Rory Young. Tim Stocklin and
Doug Kauffman were absent. Jarod Nygren, PJ Sorensen, and Donnie McBath
represented the Kalispell Planning Department. Keith Haskins represented the
Kalispell Public Works Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Leckron moved and Burke seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the January
14, 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,
KA-24-10, KPUD-24-05, & KPP-24-
File #KA-24-10; KPUD-24-05; and KPP-24-06 — Vista Ridge Cottages, LP, has
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submitted applications for Vista Ridge Cottages, including requests for annexation,
initial zoning of RA-1 (Residential Apartment) with a Planned Unit Development
overlay and preliminary plat approval for 96 residential units (53 detached single-
family and 43 attached single-family/townhouse) on approximately 15.78 acres,
including lots, roads, and common areas. The property is located at 489 Two Mile
Drive.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report
#KA-24-10, KPUD-24-05, and KPP-24-06.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt Staff Report
#KA-24-10 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city RA-1 (Residential
Apartment) with a PUD overlay.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt Staff Report
#KPUD-24-05 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that
the Vista Ridge Cottages PUD be approved subject to the conditions listed on the
staff report.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt staff report
#KPP-24-06 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
preliminary plat for Vista Ridge Cottages be approved subject to the conditions listed
on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Sorensen and Haskins clarified the TIS process to Leckron. Sorensen clarified to
Young that the HOA would own and maintain alleys and that the city would own and
maintain utilities (water & sewer). Staff discussed downstream analysis with Young.
Sorensen clarified to Graham that the HOA covenants will not allow ADUs.
Leckron asked Sorensen if anything related to the work session public continents
regarding the north property line has changed. Sorensen advised that no changes were
made.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Lucas Fisher 212 3 Mile Dr - Has concerns about floodplain and drainage for
adjacent properties, and the current mounds of dirt.
Lindsay Fisher -- 212 3 Mile Dr -- Has concerns about setbacks.
Burke moved and Young seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
MOTION — KA-24-10
adopt Staff Report #KA-24-10 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell
City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city RA-
1 (Residential Apartment) with a PUD overlay.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION — KPUD-24-05
Burke moved and Borgardt seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt Staff Report #KPUD-24-05 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell
City Council that the Vista Ridge Cottages PUD be approved subject to the
conditions listed on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Sorensen clarified setbacks to the committee. He also advised that the quantity of fill
material is not yet know and that it will need to be engineered, compacted, and clean.
Haskins advised that there is a condition in their standards to address downflow rates
to downstream properties. Sorensen clarified floodway and floodway fringe
requirements to Young. Graham stated that the runoff won't shed off to neighboring
properties. Sorensen stated that the developer is looking into stormwater ponds.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION — KPP-24-06
Leckron moved and Young seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt staff report #KPP-24-06 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell
City Council that the preliminary plat for Vista Ridge Cottages be approved subject
to the conditions listed on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Sorensen updated the board on the February 3, 2025 city council agenda items.
NEW BUSINESS
Sorensen updated the board on the upcoming March 11, 2025 Planning Commission
meeting and Work Session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:35 PM.
WORK SESSION
Transitioned into work session on The Reserve at Johnson Ranch (KA-25-01, KGPA-
25-01, KPUD-25-01, and KPP-25-01) and the Montana Land Use Planning Act.
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President
APPROVED as submitted/amended: 3i t+ 1 2S
Recording Secretary
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