06-10-25 SignedCALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
CALL
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
June 10, 2025
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and
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, Cate Walker 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 Kauffman moved and Leckron seconded a motion to approve the
minutes of the May 13, 2025 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 f None.
BOARD MEMBER SEATED Young recused himself from KA-25-01, KGPA-25-01, KPUD-
25-01, and KPP-25-01; he is a representative for the applicant.
KA-25-01, KGPA-25-01, KPUD-25- ; Spartan Holdings, LLC, and Whispering Trails, LLC, have
01, & KPP-25-01— THE RESERVE submitted applications for The Reserve at Johnson Ranch,
AT JOHNSON RANCH including requests for (a) annexation; (b) a growth policy
amendment to create a neighborhood business and high density
residential node at the northwest corner of the intersection of Old
Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road along with amending an
additional portion along the north side of Stillwater Road from
Suburban Residential to Urban Residential; (c) initial zoning of
R-3 (Residential), RA-1 (Residential Apartment), and B-1
(Neighborhood Business) with a Planned Unit Development
overlay; and (d) preliminary plat approval for 186 single-family
residential lots, two multi -family lots (one containing 237 units
and one with an unspecified number of units), and one
commercial lot on approximately 91.8 acres, including lots, roads,
and common areas. The property is located at the northwest
comer of Old Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road, and includes
property located at 1053 Stillwater Road.
STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department
reviewed Staff Reports #KA-25-01, KGPA-25-01, KPUD-25-01,
& KPP-25-01.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt Staff Report #KA-25-01 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-3 (Residential), RA-1
(Residential Apartment), and B-1 (Neighborhood Business) with
a PUD overlay.
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Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and
Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KGPA-25-01 and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council and that the Kalispell
Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 Future Land Use Map be amended
to add a neighborhood business designation, shift the existing
high -density designation, and extend the existing urban
residential designation at the proposed location.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt Staff Report #KPUD-25-01 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that The Reserve at
Johnson Ranch PUD be approved subject to the amended
conditions listed on the staff report.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt staff report #KPP-25-01 as findings of fact and recommend
to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for The
Reserve at Johnson Ranch be approved subject to the amended
conditions listed on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Sorensen advised Leckron that the cul de sac and park would be
graded and that there would be a depression area for stormwater
retention. Sorensen clarified to Walker that the separate multi-
family areas will be developed by 2 different developers which is
why the densities are different. Graham confirmed with staff that
the deviation for the retail space is in the spirit of the zoning.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Keith Regier 1078 Stillwater Rd — Has concerns about safety
and large trucks turning onto Stillwater Rd.
MOTION — KGPA-25-01
Kauffman moved and Borgardt seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KGPA-25-01 and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council and that the Kalispell
Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 Future Land Use Map be amended
to add a neighborhood business designation, shift the existing
high -density designation, and extend the existing urban
residential designation at the proposed location.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Leckron confirmed with staff that the corner on Stillwater Rd is
in the Traffic Impact Study.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION KA-25-01
Burke moved and Leckron seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-25-01 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-3
(Residential), RA-1 (Residential Apartment), and B-1
(Neighborhood Business) with a PUD overlay.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Kauffman stated that the annexation is logical.
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ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION KPUD-25-01
Kauffman moved and Burke seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-25-01 as
amended and published as findings of fact and recommend to the
Kalispell City Council that The Reserve at Johnson Ranch PUD
be approved subject to the conditions listed on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
The commission agreed that the PUD makes sense for the project.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION KPP-25-01
Burke moved and Kauffman seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPP-25-01 as
amended and published as findings of fact and recommend to the
Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for The Reserve
at Johnson Ranch be approved subject to the conditions listed on
the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Sorensen clarified to Graham that there is potential for a
roundabout at the Stillwater Road curve and that it could be up to
the city or county to improve in the future. Sorensen added that
the corners of the parcel will be made to city standards. Nygren
clarified to Graham that the site naturally flows to the north and
that area could be used as a park to serve future developments.
Graham stated that it is good to have more housing available.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
BOARD MEMBER RE -SEATED
Young re -seated.
BOARD MEMBER SEATED
Walker recused herself from KA-25-03, KPUD-25-02, and KPP-
25-02; she may be representing the applicant in the future.
KA-25-03, KPUD-25-02, & KPP-25-
Colton Behr, has submitted applications for Anderson Ranch,
02 — ANDERSON RANCH
including requests for annexation, initial zoning of R-3
(Residential) with a Planned Unit Development ("PUD") overlay
and preliminary plat approval for 166 residential lots on
approximately 42.5 acres, including lots, roads, and common
areas. The majority of the subject property was previously
annexed and this petition would annex the remaining 11.7 acres
of the tract. The PUD is an amendment of the overall Gardner -
Anderson Ranch PUD approved in 2024, which consisted of 94A
acres with light-industrial/commercial and residential
components. This PUD amendment covers the residential
component in the eastern portion of the overall PUD. The
property is located on Demersville Road to the west of Bar H
Drive.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department
reviewed Staff Reports #KA-25-03, KPUD-25-02, & KPP-25-02.
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Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt Staff Report #KA-25-03 as findings of fact and recommend
to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the
zoning for the property be R-3 (Residential), with a PUD overlay.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt Staff Report #KPUD-25-02 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the amendment to
the Gardner/Anderson Ranch PUD be approved subject to the
conditions listed on the staff report.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt Staff Report #KPP-25-02 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat
for Anderson Ranch be approved subject to the conditions listed
on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Sorensen clarified the phasing plan to Young. Sorensen advised
Graham that there are 2 billboards that are to be removed under
the conditions of the PUD. Nygren added that billboard removal
is part of the Corridor Improvement Plan and also in the Growth
Policy.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Mulcahy — representative for the applicant — He is happy to
answer any questions the commission may have and stated that he
is working with MDT on connection Bar H Rd to Hwy 93.
MOTION KA-25-03
Burke moved and Kauffman seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-25-03 as findings
of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
property be annexed and the zoning for the property be R-3
(Residential), with a PUD overlay.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION KPUD-25-02
Kauffman moved and Borgardt seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-25-02 as
findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that
the amendment to the Gardner/Anderson Ranch PUD be
approved subject to the conditions listed on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION KPP-25-02
Young moved and Borgardt seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPP-25-02 as findings
of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
preliminary plat for Anderson Ranch be approved subject to the
conditions listed on the staff report.
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BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
BOARD MEMBER RE -SEATED
Walker re -seated.
KCU-25-03 — MOUNTAIN PRIME
Tuyen Tran, on behalf of 214 Main Kalispell LLC, has submitted
STEAKHOUSE
an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the
operation of an accessory casino at 214 South Main Street. The
proposal involves reusing an existing 21,600 square foot building,
formerly used as offices, within the B-4 Central Business zoning
district. No exterior expansion is proposed.
STAFF REPORT
Donnie McBath representing the Kalispell Planning Department
reviewed Staff Report 4KCU-25-03.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt staff report #KCU-25-03 as findings of fact and recommend
to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be
approved subject to the conditions listed on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
MOTION KCU-25-03
Young moved and Kauffman seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KCU-25-03 as
findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that
the conditional use permit be approved subject to the conditions
listed on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Young stated that he is glad to see the vacant building but would
prefer a casino not be on Main Street. Graham concurred. Nygren
stated that it is not the primary focus of the Steakhouse and there
will be no advertising signs for the casino.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
KA-25-04 — CORWIN MOTORS
Corwin Brothers Properties, LLC, has submitted a request for
RECON SHOP
annexation and initial zoning for two parcels located at 2585 and
2577 US Highway 93 North, totaling 7.183 acres. The property is
currently located in Flathead County and proposed for B-2
General Business zoning upon annexation. The subject site is
north of the existing Corwin Motors dealership and south of the
Stillwater River Bridge.
STAFF REPORT
Donnie McBath representing the Kalispell Planning Department
reviewed Staff Report #KA-25-04.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission
adopt Staff Report #KA-25-04 as findings of fact and recommend
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to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the
zoning for the property be city is City B-2 (General Business).
BOARD DISCUSSION
Nygren clarified to Young that, due to the access, the logical
development is Corwin to develop it and that B-2 zoning meets
the Growth Policy. Nygren also confirmed to Kauffman that the
lot would be aggregated.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ryan Mitchell — representative for the applicant — Advised they
are working with MDT for access but they will not allow it and is
happy to answer any questions.
MOTION KA-25-043
Leckron moved and Young seconded that the Kalispell City
Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-25-04 as findings
of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city is City
B-2 (General Business).
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Sorensen updated the commission on city council action on items
from the May Planning Commission meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Sorensen updated the board on the upcoming June 24, 2025
Planning Commission Work Session and July 8, 2025 Planning
Commission Meeting and Work Session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:32 PM.
WORK SESSION
Transitioned into work session on the Montana Land Use
Planning Act.
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President
APPROVED as submitted/amended: 7r12'2DZ5
irstin Robinson
Recording Secretary
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