04-08-25 SignedKALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
April 8, 2025
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and
CALL
Zoning Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission
members present were Chad Graham, Doug Kauffman, Shelby
Leckron, Joshua Borgardt, Pip Burke, and Rory Young. Jarod
Nygren, PJ Sorensen, Kari Barnhart, Kirstin Robinson, and
Donnie McBath represented the Kalispell Planning Department.
Keith Haskins represented the Kalispell Public Works
Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Leckron moved and Young seconded a motion to approve the
minutes of the March 11, 2025 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-25-02 & KCU-25-02 — MDT File #KA-25-02 and KCU-25-02— The Montana Department of
COMBO FACILITY Transportation ("MDT") has submitted applications for
annexation, initial zoning of P-1 (Public), and a Conditional Use
Permit for the construction of a combination facility located at
2905 Highway 93 North. The facility would include an
approximately 28,400 square foot new building combining
equipment storage, mechanics, and welding shops under one roof.
' MDT would continue to store salt, sand and other materials for
maintenance at the location. The property can generally be
described as Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 8673, lying and
being in Government Lot 4.
STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department
reviewed Staff Reports #KA-25-02 & KCU-25-02.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt Staff Report #KA-25-02 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be
annexed and the zoning for the property be city P-1 (Public).
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt staff report #KCU-25-02 as findings of fact and recommend
to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be
approved subject to the conditions on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Staff clarified to Young that the screening on the plans is typical
for this type of facility and that the adjacent property owners may
have concerns about screening.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Justin Juelfs — MDT — Provided context of the project and was
happy to answer any questions. Mr. Juelfs clarified to Borgardt
and Graham that the planned screening is for security and is
similar to what is presently there.
Ryan Mitchell — 102 Corporate Way — Representative for the
applicant -- Advised that there will be a nice building with
landscaping.
MOTION — KA-25-02
Burke moved and Kauffman seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-25-02 as findings
of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city P-1
(Public).
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION — KCU-25-02
Leckron moved and Kauffman seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt staff report #KCU-25-02 as findings
of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
conditional use permit be approved subject to the conditions in
the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
MOTION — KCU-25-02
Young moved and Leckron seconded to amend the conditions of
AMENDMENT
KCU-25-02 to change condition #3 to add the language "In the
event that state law prohibits dedication, a public road and utility
easement shall be granted to the City,"
ROLL CALL — KCU-25-02
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
AMENDMENT
BOARD DISCUSSION
Graham stated he liked the relocation of activities from downtown
to the outset of town. Nygren clarified that landscape buffer goes
all the way to the south and would include landscaping to soften
the look. Young lilted the extension of Quail Lane, but he did not
feel that there was a need to screen the building. Borgardt clarified
with Juelfs that perimeter fencing is important for security during
non -business hours and that legislative audits require fencing.
Young and staff discussed amending the conditions to require
Architectural Review Committee approval for the screening.
Graham suggested that MDT screen around the materials and
equipment and fenced around the building.
MOTION — KCU-25-02
Young moved and Borgardt seconded to amend the conditions of
AMENDMENT
KCU-25-02 to change the final sentence of condition #6 that
states "any fencing shall be installed in accordance with the
zoning regulation standards and locations for screening shall be
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approved or reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review
Committee."
DISCUSSION
Graham stated that he didn't object to the amendment but that he
also didn't have a problem adding it as a condition on the Staff
Report.
ROLL CALL — KCU-25-02
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
AMENDMENT
ROLL CALL — KCU-25-02
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote
None,
BOARD DISCUSSION
OLD BUSINESS
Sorensen updated the commission on city council action on items
from the March Planning Commission meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Sorensen updated the board on the upcoming May 13, 2025
Planning Commission meeting and Work Session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:40 PM.
WORK SESSION
Transitioned into work session on the Montana Land Use
Planning Act.
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Kirstin Robinson
Recording Secretary
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