Resolution 6264 - ROI - Amend Growth Policy - Reserve at Johnson RanchRESOLUTION NO.6264
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ADOPT, REVISE OR REJECT A PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY — PLAN IT 2035 TO AMEND
THE DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS (1) PARCEL B OF CERTIFICATE
OF SURVEY NO. 14346, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST,
P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA; AND (2) THE EAST HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST,
P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT
PORTION DEEDED TO FLATHEAD COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, RECORDED
DECEMBER 5, 1899, IN BOOK 30, PAGE 582, AND ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM
THAT PORTION DEEDED TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES, RECORDED JUNE 28, 2007, AS DOC. NO.2007-179-14150,
AND TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING.
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan It 2035 was originally adopted by the Kalispell
City Council on July 3, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the applicants, Spartan Holdings and Whispering Trails, have formally requested a
growth policy amendment on approximately 91.8 acres generally situated at the
northwest corner of Old Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road, and includes property
located at 1053 Stillwater Road; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Planning Commission has determined that it would be appropriate to
amend the Growth Policy by changing the above land use designations to those
requested; and
WHEREAS, the area to be included is described as generally situated at the northwest corner of
Old Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road, and includes property located at 1053
Stillwater Road; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the Kalispell Planning Commission held a public hearing, after due
and proper notice, received public comment upon, and reviewed Kalispell Planning
Department report #KGPA-25-01, which evaluated the proposal based upon the
goals and objectives of the Growth Policy, the purpose of zoning and current
circumstances in the planning jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing and after consideration of the proposed
amendment, the Kalispell Planning Commission adopted report #KGPA-25-01, as
the findings of fact and recommended approval of the proposed Growth Policy
amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council considers it advisable that they consider the proposed
Growth Policy Amendment and the recommendations of the Kalispell Planning
Commission, and adopt a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise or Reject a
Proposed Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy -- Plan It 2035.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 76-1-604, MCA, the Kalispell City Council intends
to consider a proposed amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It
2035, and a recommendation by the Kalispell Planning Commission to grant
said amendment, consisting of approximately 91.8 acres generally situated at
the northwest corner of Old Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road, and includes
property located at 1053 Stillwater Road, in Section 26, Township 29 North,
Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
SECTION 2. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed growth policy
amendment on July 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers
located at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell.
SECTION 3. At the regular meeting of August 4, 2025, the City Council will consider
Resolutions to Adopt, Revise, or Reject said proposed amendment.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to give notice of said meeting in
accordance with Section 7-1-4127, MCA.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 7TH DAY OF JULY, 2025.
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Ai e Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Kalispell City Council is considering an amendment to the
Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 on approximately 91.8 acres generally situated at the
northwest corner of Old Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road, and includes property located at 1053
Stillwater Road, in Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana.
The Kalispell Planning Commission has considered the amendment, held a public hearing on
June 10, 2025, and presented Resolution KGPA-25-01 to the Kalispell City Council recommending
adoption of the amendment. The Kalispell City Council, on July 7, 2025, passed a Resolution of
Intention to Adopt, Revise, or Reject a Recommended Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy --
Plan It 2035.
On July 21, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East,
Kalispell, the Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to
the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035. The proposed amendment can be viewed on the city's
website at www.kalispell.com/CouncilHearing_s or in the office of the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue
East, Kalispell.
Any person wishing to address the proposed amendment may appear at this hearing and
make oral statements or present same in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for
council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell,
MT 5 990 1, or by email to publiccommentna alispell.corn prior to the hearing.
For additional information please contact the City Clerk at (406) 758-7756.
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