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H1. Res. 6298, County Public Safety Facility Annexation and ZoningCITY K A L I S"i'lP E L L Development Services Department 201 lst Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7940 Fax: (406) 758-7739 www.kalispell.com/plannine REPORT TO: Jarod Nygren, Interim City Manager FROM: Donnie McBath, Planner II, Development Services SUBJECT: Resolution 6298 — Flathead County Public Safety Facility Annexation and Initial Zoning of P-1 (Public) — Staff Report #KA-25-08 MEETING DATE: November 03, 2025 BACKGROUND: Flathead County has submitted an application for annexation and initial zoning of P-1 (Public) for property located at 225 Snowline Lane, containing approximately 33.5 acres. The site is proposed for development as the Flathead County Public Safety Facility, consolidating a modern detention center and the Sheriff s Office headquarters in one location. The property can be legally described as a parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, more particularly described as Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 23135, records of Flathead County, Montana, containing 33.500 acres of land, more or less, subject to all easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, and rights -of -way of record. The Kalispell Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on October 14, 2025, to consider the request. Staff presented staff report KA-25-08 providing details of the proposal and evaluation. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the staff report as findings of fact and recommend to the Council that the request for annexation and initial zoning be granted. No comments were received at the public hearing other than by the applicant and one written comment was received prior to the hearing. The public hearing was closed and a motion was presented to adopt staff report KA-25-08 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the annexation be approved with an initial zoning designation of P-1 (Public). Commission discussion concluded that the request was appropriate, and the motion was approved on a unanimous vote. During the last legislative session, House Bill 713 amended state statutes to provide for zoning map amendments to be accomplished by resolution rather than having a separate resolution and ordinance, with the ordinance requiring a second reading and later effective date. That change is reflected in the recommendation combining the annexation and zoning into the one resolution. RECOMMENDATION: ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council approve Resolution 6298, a Resolution to provide for the alteration of boundaries of the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation property which can be described as a parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, more particularly described as Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 23135, records of Flathead County, Montana, containing 33.500 acres of land, more or less, subject to all easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, and rights -of -way of record, and amending Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance 1677, by zoning the real property described herein as City P-1 (Public) in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan — It 2035, and to provide an effective date. FISCAL EFFECTS: Fiscal impacts are minimal. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 6298, Annexation and Zoning October 14, 2025, Kalispell Planning Commission Minutes Staff Report #KA-25-08 — Flathead County Public Safety Facility Annexation and Initial Zoning Application Materials and Maps Public Comment Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk Return to: Kalispell City Clerk PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 RESOLUTION NO. 6298 A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALTERATION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL BY INCLUDING THEREIN AS AN ANNEXATION CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL B OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 23135, RECORDS OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, CONTAINING 33.500 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY OF RECORD, TO BE KNOWN AS FLATHEAD COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY ADDITION NO.484, TO AMEND SECTION 27.02.010, OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, CITY OF KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 1677), BY ZONING SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE, AND TO DECLARE AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Flathead County, Montana, the applicant for the above -referenced property, has submitted a request that the property be annexed into the City and zoned P-1, Public; and WHEREAS, the property address is 225 Snowline Lane; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell Planning Department has made a report on the petitioners' Annexation Request, #KA-25-08, dated October 14, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell Planning Commission recommended the territory be zoned City P-1, Public, upon annexation into the City of Kalispell; and WHEREAS, after considering all the evidence submitted on the proposal to zone the property as described P-1, Public, the City Council finds such initial zoning to be consistentwith the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 and adopts, based upon the criterion set forth in Section 76-3-608, M.C.A., and State, Etc. v. Board of County Commissioners, Etc. 590 P2d 602, the findings of fact of KPD as set forth in Staff Report No. KA-25-08; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §7-2-4211(1)(b), MCA, the City shall include the full width of any public streets or roads, including the rights -of -way, that are adjacent to the property being annexed; and WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell desires to annex said property in accordance with Title 7, Chapter 2, Part 46, Montana Code Annotated. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That all of the real property described as a parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, more particularly described as Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 23135, records of Flathead County, Montana, containing 33.500 acres of land, more or less, subject to all easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, and rights -of -way of record, be annexed to the City of Kalispell and the boundary of the City is altered to so provide. SECTION 2. Section 27.02.010, of the Official Zoning Map of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1677) is hereby amended by designating the property described above as P-1, Public, on approximately 33.5 acres of land. SECTION 3. Upon the effective date of this Resolution, the City Clerk is directed to make and certify under the seal of the City, a copy of the record of these proceedings as are entered on the minutes of the City Council and file said documents with the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder. From and after the date of filing of said documents as prepared by the City Clerk, or on the effective date hereof, whichever shall occur later, said annexed territory is part of the City of Kalispell and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws and ordinances and regulations in force in the City of Kalispell and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits as are other parts of the City. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025. ATTEST: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Mark Johnson Mayor KALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING October 14, 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, Pip Burke, Doug Kauffman, Joshua Borgardt, Cate Walker (Zoom) and Rory Young. Jarod Nygren, PJ Sorensen, and Kirstin Robinson represented the Kalispell Planning Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Kauffman moved and Young seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the September 9, 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-25-08 — FLATHEAD COUNTY File #KA-25-08 — Flathead County has submitted a petition for PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY annexation and initial zoning of P-1 (Public Facilities) for property located at 225 Snowline Lane, Kalispell, Montana. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff report #KA-25-08. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-25-08 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property located at 225 Snowline Lane be annexed into the city with an initial zoning designation of P-I (Public). BOARD DISCUSSION Sorensen provided Young with a summary of the public comment in support of the annexation. BOARD MEMBER SEATED Walker recused herself from KA-25-81; she is a representative for the applicant. PUBLIC COMMENT Whitney Aschenwald — 947 Swan Hill, Bigfork — Representative for the applicant — Is happy to answer any questions the commission or public may have. MOTION — KA-25-08 Young moved and Borgardt seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt the findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property located at 225 Snowline Lane be annexed into the city with an initial zoning designation of P-I (Public). BOARD DISCUSSION Graham and Kauffinan agreed that the annexation was straightforward and made sense. ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of October 14, 2025 Page I 1 BOARD MEMBER RE -SEATED Walker re -seated. OLD BUSINESS Sorensen updated the commission on city council action on items from the September Planning Commission meeting. NEW BUSINESS Sorensen updated the board on the upcoming Wednesday November 12, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting and Work Session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:12 PM. WORK SESSION Transitioned into work session on the Montana Land Use Planning Act. Chad Graham President APPROVED as submitted/amended: Kirstin Robinson Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Commission Minutes of the meeting of October 14, 2025 Page 12 FLATHEAD COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING OF P-1 (PUBLIC) UPON ANNEXATION Staff Report #KA-25-08 KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT OCTOBER 14, 2025 This report to the Kalispell City Planning Commission and the Kalispell City Council is regarding a request from Flathead County for annexation and initial zoning of P-1 (Public) for property at 225 Snowline Lane, containing approximately 33.5 acres. A public hearing has been scheduled before the Planning Commission for October 14, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The Planning Commission will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Flathead County has submitted an application for annexation and initial zoning of P-1 (Public) for property located at 225 Snowline Lane. The subject site consists of 33.5 acres proposed for development as the new Flathead County Public Safety Facility, which will include a new detention center and Sheriff's Office headquarters. Annexation will allow connection to municipal water, sewer, and fire protection services, and establish zoning consistent with the proposed public facility use. The property is located within Kalispell's annexation boundary and contiguous to city limits. As part of the application, a Petition to Withdraw from the Somers Rural Fire District has been submitted pursuant to MCA §7-33-2127. Upon annexation, fire protection services will be provided by the Kalispell Fire Department. This report evaluates the proposal based on the applicable zoning and annexation criteria outlined in MCA Sections 7-2-4601 through 7-2-4610. A. Petitioners / Owners: Flathead County 800 South Main Street, Rm 302 Kalispell, MT 59901 Contact: Whitney Aschenwald, Project Manager Phone: (406) 758-2467 B. Location and Legal Description of Properties: The property is located at 225 Snowline Lane, Kalispell, Montana. The property can be legally described as Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 23135, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 33, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana, containing 33.5 acres, more or less. 1 C. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The subject property is currently vacant and zoned SAG- 5 (Suburban Agricultural) under Flathead County jurisdiction. The County zoning regulations identify this designation as intended for low -density agricultural and residential uses. D. Proposed Zoning: The proposed zoning for the subject property is City P-1 (Public). Kalispell Zoning Ordinance § 27.18.010 states, "A public district intended to provide and reserve areas for public uses in order to preserve and provide adequate land for a variety of community facilities which serve the public health, safety and general welfare. Such public uses would include schools, public buildings, parks, airports, jails, utilities, etc. This zoning district would typically be found in the public land use designation as shown on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map but can be applied to any land use designation." The proposed P-1 zoning designation matches the stated purpose and permitted uses of the district under §§ 27.18.010 and 27.18.020 and is consistent with the surrounding zoning designations and land uses. 2 ,II . 1 '1� Kalispell Growth Policy KALISPELL Flathead County Public Safety Building ® Subject Parcel Industr[A - Urban Mired Use Suburban Residential rba i I.Ed se Suburban Residential Subeec�t Parcel Industrial Date `Au Montana adarai, \ 0 150 300 600 900 Fha .d �ty aL i Feet atv Y Kalspol GIs, Basemap: wstiuea<nurk, -sm rh.+III, z 5 Esri Community Maps, ArcGIS.com E. Size: 33.5 acres F. Adjacent Zoning: North: County SAG-5 East: County SAG-5 West: County I-1 (Light Industrial) South: City I-l/P-1 G. Adjacent Land Uses: North: Suburban Residential East: Suburban Residential and Industrial West: Industrial and Urban Mixed Use South: Industrial H. General Land Use Character: The general land use character of the area is agricultural and industrial transitioning to urban public facility and commercial uses. The subject property lies along the Highway 93 South corridor at the southern edge of Kalispell, where long-term growth and public service expansion are planned. I. Utilities and Public Services: Water and sewer service are available within adjacent rights - of -way. Any extensions necessary to provide service to development of the property will need to be designed and installed by the property owner subject to review and approval by the Kalispell Public Works Department under the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction. Sewer: City of Kalispell (available upon annexation) Water: City of Kalispell (available upon annexation) Refuse: City of Kalispell (available upon annexation) Electricity: Flathead Electric Cooperative Natural Gas: Northwestern Energy Telephone: Lumen Schools: Somers -Lakeside SD 929/ Flathead High School District Fire: Somers Rural Fire District (to be withdrawn upon annexation) / City of Kalispell Police: Flathead County Sheriff/City of Kalispell upon annexation 9 L ANNEXATION EVALUATION A. Compliance with the Growth Policy: The subject property lies within the City of Kalispell's annexation boundary, described as "land beyond the City limits where City services are generally available or could be reasonably extended if the property were to be annexed into the City in the next ten years." The property is designated Suburban Residential and Industrial on the Future Land Use Map. The existing P-1 (Public) zoning is consistent with this designation and allows governmental and public facilities, meeting the Growth Policy's intent to reserve land for public use and provide modern public safety infrastructure in a logical growth area. Exhibit A Figure 1 Kalispell Growth Policy Planning Area Map r i mow. d d" i i LEGEND - odaMn rbrcr �g � 6 � I�IsreL ur L„� m.wr - alamar 11.'r w cmpae NEareY IM' 93 F'b.ed br 2016]➢r8 FW�eVMtG.uwtli BouMarv-15 Ymrs � '. tI GIowM PoFcy Future LV W Ilse Gesipnalionz I\ _ F rojectILocation25 Snov�line Lane .,..,..s.........k...M...,.. B. Municipal Services: The City of Kalispell is equipped to provide all essential municipal services to the property upon annexation. Water and sanitary sewer mains are located adjacent to the site and can be extended to serve the facility. Infrastructure extensions and connections will be completed at the applicant's expense and reviewed by Public Works during permitting. The City of Kalispell has an extension of services plan that details how services would be extended to the annexed property. Both sanitary sewer and water services are available to the property. Any additional extensions rd necessary to provide service would be designed and installed by the property owner subject to review and approval by the Kalispell Public Works Department under the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction. Given the level of existing services available to the property, annexation will not overburden the municipal services in place. C. Emergency Services: A Notice of Withdrawal from the Somers Rural Fire District has been submitted. Upon annexation, fire protection will be provided by the Kalispell Fire Department. Law enforcement services will transition from the Flathead County Sheriff's Office to the Kalispell Police Department. The site lies approximately 3.5 miles from Fire Station 61, and it is readily serviceable by the city fire, police, and ambulance services. D. Solid Waste and Other Utilities: Solid waste collection services will be provided by the City of Kalispell. Electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications infrastructure are readily available from existing utility providers. The property is located within School District 929; however, no impacts to school or park facilities are anticipated due to the non-residential nature of the proposed development. E. Distance from City Limits: The subject site is contiguous to city limits along its southern boundary, representing a logical extension of Kalispell's municipal boundary and service area. F. Cost of Services: Once annexed to the city, full city services will be made available to the property owner. Any necessary infrastructure associated with this development will be required to be constructed in accordance with the City of Kalispell's Design and Construction Standards and any other development policies, regulations or ordinances that may apply. The typical cost of services analysis would not apply in this situation due to its status as an exempt county -owned property. It is anticipated that the increased cost of service would be minimal, but would still be subject to assessments which would be paid by the county. The location of the facility at this location would, however, allow the jail facility to better and more efficiently perform its operations which provides a service to the community as a whole. II. INITIAL ZONING AND ZONE CHANGE EVALUATION BASED ON STATUTORY CRITERIA The statutory basis for reviewing zoning is set forth by 76-2-303, M.C.A. Findings of fact for the zoning designation are discussed relative to the itemized criteria described by 76-2-304, M.C.A. and Section 27.29.020 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. The site is currently zoned City P-1 (Public). No zone change is requested as part of this action. The P-1 zoning designation is, as stated in Kalispell Zoning Ordinance § 27.18.010, "a public district intended to provide and reserve areas for public uses in order to preserve and provide adequate land for a variety of community facilities which serve the public health, safety and general welfare. Such public uses would include schools, public buildings, parks, airports, jails, utilities, etc. This zoning district would typically be found in the public land use designation 5 as shown on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map but can be applied to any land use designation." The existing city zoning is consistent with the Growth Policy, facilitates the provision of essential public services, and meets the statutory criteria by promoting public health, safety, and general welfare in a logical growth area contiguous to city limits. Does the requested zone comply with the growth polices Yes. The Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map designates the property as Suburban Residential and Industrial, which allows for public facilities and governmental uses. The City P-1 (Public) zoning is consistent with this designation and reserves the property for public use in accordance with Kalispell Zoning Ordinance § 27.18.010, which is "intended to provide and reserve areas for public uses in order to preserve and provide adequate land for a variety of community facilities which serve the public health, safety and general welfare." P-1 zoning on this site furthers Growth Policy goals to promote orderly growth, extend services to contiguous properties, and provide adequate and modern public safety infrastructure. The location of the Public Safety Facility on Snowline Lane near Highway 93 South supports balanced growth and service distribution while reducing operational strain on downtown Kalispell 2. Will the requested zone have an effect on motorized and non -motorized transportation systems? The project is accessed from Highway 93 South and Snowline Lane, a corridor that already serves commercial and industrial traffic. A Traffic Impact Study prepared by E5 Engineering evaluated the development's impacts and recommended improvements at the Highway 93/Snowline Lane intersection to accommodate expected traffic volumes. A Traffic Impact Study will be required as part of the review process prior to issuance of a building permit, and the recommended intersection improvements must be completed in accordance with City standards. Non -motorized facilities such as sidewalks, internal circulation, and connections to the broader pedestrian and bicycle network will be reviewed during site development. The existing P-1 zoning does not itself alter transportation conditions; however, development under P-1 must comply with all City requirements for safe and efficient circulation. 3. Will the requested zone secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers? Yes. Upon annexation, the subject property will be served by the Kalispell Fire Department, with Station 61 located approximately 3.3 miles from the site providing primary response. The proposed facility will be designed and reviewed under current building and fire codes, incorporating secure housing units, automated life -safety systems, fire suppression, and emergency evacuation routes. Adequate access from Highway 93 and Snowline Lane ensures that fire and EMS services can reach the property without delay. While a portion of the property lies within the mapped floodplain, the proposed building footprint is entirely outside of the floodplain and is not impacted. Geotechnical review has not identified hazardous soils or other conditions that would compromise life safety. no 4. Will the requested zone promote the public health, safety and general welfare? Yes. The proposed P-1 zoning directly serves the public health and safety by providing modern detention and public safety infrastructure. The existing jail at 920 South Main Street is overcrowded and outdated. Relocating and expanding these services will enhance law enforcement operations, provide adequate inmate housing, and improve public access to justice services. The facility will also reduce congestion in downtown Kalispell and improve long-term emergency management for the City and County. 5. Will the requested zone provide for adequate light and air? Yes. The Kalispell Zoning Ordinance establishes dimensional standards for the P-1 zone, including setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage. These requirements ensure adequate separation between structures and adjacent properties, preserving light, air circulation, and visual buffers. The site's size (33.5 acres) provides ample area for building placement, open space, and landscaped buffers. 6. Will the requested zone facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements? Yes. Municipal water and sewer services are available adjacent to the property and will be extended in compliance with City standards. Solid waste collection will be provided by the City of Kalispell. Electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications are readily available. The proposed use does not create impacts on schools or park facilities, as it is a non- residential governmental facility. Transportation infrastructure improvements identified in the TIS will be incorporated into project design. 7. Will the requested zone promote compatible urban growth? Yes. The property lies directly adjacent to City limits and within the City's designated annexation area. The surrounding land includes industrial and commercial uses to the west and south, which are compatible with the proposed public facility. Annexation and P-1 zoning represent a logical extension of the City's boundary and promote compact, orderly development rather than fragmented growth. 8. Does the requested zone give consideration to the character of the district and its particular suitabil . for particular uses? Yes. The property is located in a transition area between agricultural land and industrial/commercial uses. A public facility is suitable for this location, taking advantage of highway access, available services, and separation from dense residential neighborhoods. The P-1 zone specifically accommodates governmental facilities such as detention centers, making it an appropriate designation for the property. 9. Will the proposed zone conserve the value of buildings? Yes. Establishing a consistent zoning framework ensures predictable development patterns and prevents incompatible land uses. The proposed zoning and development will be 7 compatible with surrounding industrial and commercial properties, protecting the value of adjacent buildings and investments. 10. Will the requested zone encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout the municipality? Yes. The property's location, size, and access make it well suited for a regional public safety facility. Annexation and P-1 zoning allow the property to be used for its highest and most appropriate purpose: providing essential services for Kalispell and Flathead County. The facility will meet an urgent public need while aligning with municipal goals for infrastructure and service provision. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-25-08 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property located at 225 Snowline Lane be annexed into the city with an initial zoning designation of P-1 (Public). Flathead County Board of Commissioners (406)758-5503 Brad W. AbelI Randy L. Brodehl Pamela J. Holmquist TO: ptan ning@kalispe It. com City of Kalispell Planning Department FROM: Whitney Aschenwald Flathead County Project Manager DATE: September 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Annexation & Initial Zoning Petition Flathead County Public Safety Facility 225 Snowline Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901 �r Enclosed please find the annexation and initial zoning application and petition materials for 33.5 acres located at 225 Snowline Lane, Kalispell, MT. Enclosed are the following PDF documents: - Petition for Annexation & Initial Zoning - Attachment 1: Property Legal Description & Responses to Annexation Questions - Attachment 2: Property Map - Attachment 3: Property COS - Attachment 4: Property Deed - Attachment 5: Petition to Withdrawal from the Rural Fire District - Attachment 6: Flathead County Plat Room Email Confirming Legal Description The annexation fee for this petition has been calculated at $44 per acre multiplied by 33.5 acres, plus the standard flat annexation fee of $551, for a total of $2,025.00. A check for this amount will be delivered to the City Planning Department. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Whitney As enwald Flathead County Project Manager 800 South Main, RooEn 302 ** Kalispell, MT 59901 ** Fax (406) 758-5861 Development Services Ct'FY off Department 201 1st Avenue East AILISPEILIL Kalispell, NIT 59901 Phone (406) 758-794-7940 PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING Email: planning alkalispell.com Website: wvvw.kalispell.com Project Name Property Address Flathead County Public Safety Facility 225 Snowline Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901 NAME OF APPLICANT Applicant Phone Flathead County (406) 758-2467 Applicant Address City, State, Zip 800 South Main Street, Rm 302 Kalispell, MT 59901 Applicant Email Address waschenwald@flatheadcounty.gov If not current owner, please attach a fetter from the current owner authorizing the applicant to proceed with the application. OWNER OF RECORD Owner Phone Flathead County 1(406) 758-2467 Owner Address City, State, Zip 800 South Main Street, Rm 302 Kalispell, MT 59901 Owner Email Address waschenwald@natheadcounty.gov CONSULTANT (ARCHITECTIENGINEER) Phone Elevatus Architecture 1(260) 424-9080 Address City, State, Zip 111 East Wayne Street, Suite 555 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 Email Address tvie@elevatus.com POINT OF CONTACT FOR REVIEW COMMENTS Phone Whitney Aschenwald (406) 758 -2467 Address City, State, Zip 800 South Main Street, Rm 302 Kalispell, MT 59901 Email Address waschenwald@flatheadcounty.gov List ALL owners (any individual or other entity with an ownership interest in the property): Flathead County Legal Description (please attach a full legal description for the property and a copy of the most recent deed). See attachment 1 for legal description. See attachment 3-for property deed, Before the application will be deemed to be accepted for review, our office must receive an approval of the legal description from the Flathead County Plat Room. Please submit the legal description to their office (plat@flatheadcounty.gov). Confirmed by Sarah Arrigonl August 8, 2a25 CITY OE KALISPE,LL 1. Land In project (acres) 33.5 2. Current estimated market value $3,900,000 Estimated market value of proposed development at 50% build out $ NIA - County owned Estimated market value of proposed development at 100% build out $ NIA - County owned 3. Is there a Rural Fire Dept RSID or Bond on this property? W�ES 171 NO If yes, remaining balance is: $ o Flathead county Exempt 4. Present zoning of property SAG -5 5. Proposed zoning of property P-1 6. State the changed or changing conditions that make the annexation necessary: Flathead County intends to build a new Public Safety Facility to house the County Jail and Sheriffs Office on this lot. The new facility will need water (domestic and fire) and sewer_ HOW WILL THE PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF (attach separate sheet wl answers): a. Promoting the Growth Policy b. Lessening congestion in the streets and providing safe access See Attachment 1 for question responses c. Promoting safety from fire, panic and other dangers ----- M - d. Promoting the public interest, health, comfort, convenience, safety and general welfare e. Preventing the overcrowding of land f. Avoiding undue concentration of population g. Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public facilities h. Giving reasonable consideration to the character of the district i. Giving consideration to the peculiar suitability of the property for particular uses j. Protecting and conserving the value of buildings k. Encouraging the most appropriate use of land by assuring orderly growth I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and the laws of the State of Montana that the information submitted herein, on all other submitted forms, documents, plans or any other information submitted as a part of this application, to be true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information or representation submitted in connection with this application be incorrect or untrue, I understand that any approval based thereon may be rescinded, and other appropriate action taken. The signing of this application signifies approval for the Kalispell City staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and development process. Applicant Signature Date Attachment 1 Petition for Annexation and Initial Zoning Flathead County Public Safety Facility 225 Snowline Lane, Kalispell, MT Legal Description A portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 33, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana, being more particularly described as follows: Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 23135, records of Flathead County, Montana, containing 33.500 acres of land, more or less. Subject to all easements and rights -of -way pertinent to this tract of land. Project Location This Project is located south of Kalispell, just off US Highway 93 S, between Snowline Lane and Demersville Road. The address of the subject property is 225 Snowline Lane, Kalispell. The property was purchased by Flathead County in February 2024. A Boundary Line Adjustment was completed in July 2025. As of September 2, 2025, the BLA has been recorded by the County Plat Room but not yet updated in the GIS Interactive Mapping Application (IMA). Below is an image showing the project area: 114 Attachment 1 Project Description Flathead County plans to construct a new Public Safety Facility to hold the County Jail and Sheriff's Department. The building would be approximately 118,000 sq. ft. with the majority of that space all on the ground floor. The project consists of a new adult detention center with support space including medical, mental health, and dental, program and recreation rooms, public visitation, and general housing. General housing is planned to include 200 beds in a double -tier dayroom configuration utilizing prefabricated steel cells. Medical, mental health, and special needs housing includes 42 beds with separate recreation and program spaces. Approximately 30,000 square feet will be used for a small court room as well as Sheriff's administration offices and support spaces including detectives, road patrol, Office of Emergency Services, evidence processing, and training areas. With the completion of this new Public Safety Facility, Detention Officers, Sheriff's Deputies and support staff will all be relocated from the current, 920 South Main Street (Justice Center) building to this new facility. Public visiting inmates would also utilize the new facility as well as all jail deliveries and service vehicles. Annexation Promoting the Growth Policy The property requesting annexation is located within the Kalispell Growth Policy Planning Area as shown on Figure 1 in the City of Kalispell Growth Policy and attached as Exhibit A. The policy designates the future land use as suburban residential. The proposed project would instead be a public, government facility. Lessening congestion in the streets and providing safe access Sheriff deputies including detectives and road patrol, evidence technicians, detention center staff, administrative support staff, partner law enforcement agencies, maintenance and service deliveries as well as the general public all utilize the current Justice Center building at 920 S Main Street. A new Public Safety Facility, on the south end of Kalispell, would move the majority of this traffic out of the downtown location, lessening congestion in the streets and alleviating parking concerns. Access would be direct off Highway 93 South to Snowline Lane, c. Promoting safety from fire, panic and other dangers The new Public Safety Facility is being designed to the latest safety standards including a fully automated door control system, multiple evacuation routes, a secured outdoor holding area 50+ feet away from the building, an oversized vehicle sallyport to accommodate buses, all to ensure the safe evacuation of a population that cannot self -evacuate in the case of fire or other emergency. None of these safety features are present in the current detention center. d. Promoting the public interest, health, comfort, convenience, safety and general welfare The very nature of the proposed Public Safety Facility is to promote the public's interest, health, comfort, convenience, safety and general welfare. The new facility would provide the following benefits for inmates, officers, and the general public: - Increased accountability for offenders and fewer early releases. - Improved safety for both inmates and detention officers. - Improved access to justice through integrated services. 214 Attachment 1 - Specialized medical and mental health units. Ability to offer life skills classes to inmates, helping to reduce recidivism. - Long-term cost savings by avoiding expensive repairs and potential lawsuits. - Improved work environment and job satisfaction for detention officers. Streamlined coordination with 9 public safety divisions in one facility. e. Preventing the overcrowding of land The proposed facility would relocate the Detention Center and many Sheriff's Office functions to the new location. Justice Court and District Court would remain in place at the current downtown building. Completion of this project would reassign these Justice System functions and personnel between two separate locations, preventing the overcrowding of land. f. Avoiding undue concentration of population The proposed facility would relocate the Detention Center and many Sheriff's Office functions to the new location. Justice Court and District Court would remain in place at the current downtown building. Completion of this project would reassign these Justice System functions and personnel between two separate locations, avoiding undue concentration of population. g. Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public facilities E5 Engineering completed an initial traffic impact study (TIS) for the proposed facility. Recommendations from the TIS are being included in site plans and include improvements to the Highway 93 S/Snowline Lane intersection providing an adequate transportation route to and from the project site. City of Kalispell water and sewer services are available nearby and are adequate for the proposed building. Schools and parks won't be impacted, as the site is currently owned by Flathead County. Public facilities will be greatly improved with completion of the project. The existing jail was built in 1987 for 63 inmates. Flathead County's population has doubled since the facility was built. The facility is at capacity and judges are now often faced with releasing offenders early based on available bed space. The proposed Public Safety Facility will double the jail's capacity, with additional phased expansion plans, providing for adequate detention space well into the future. h. Giving reasonable consideration to the character of the district The project is located adjacent to other industrial and commercial land uses and only borders two residential properties. The outside of the facility is designed to resemble a standard commercial office building similar to the existing Justice Center building downtown that currently houses the Detention Center and Sheriff's Office. Giving consideration to the peculiar suitability of the property for particular uses The property is in close proximity to downtown Kalispell. This is conducive to efficient transport of inmates to the facility as well as to and from court. The proximity also allows connection to City of Kalispell water and sewer services, all while still providing enough land 314 Attachment 1 and space to accommodate the proposed facility and additional expansions as future growth dictates. j. Protecting and conserving the value of buildings Even with the completion of a new Public Safety Facility, the existing Justice Center building will be maintained for District Court, Clerk of Court, Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit, K9, and Coroner functions. The existing building will undergo several small remodels, including projects currently budgeted to update the sewer lines, replace the boiler and chiller, and improve the public entrance. k. Encouraging the most appropriate use of land by assuring orderly growth This project is located within the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Planning Area, as can be seen in Exhibit A. In addition, a detention center and public safety facility with capacity to meet the demands of a growing population assures orderly and safe growth throughout the County. 414 Figure 1 Kalispell Growth Policy Planning Area Map 4 F f • � n Y Y � n h TlIIIEE It. l■ � I Yt ' LEGEND ,err wth Policy Planning Area Annexation Policy Boundary Kalispell Gty Lirnds Boundary " Alternate Hwy 93 Complete Alternate Hwy 93 Pkrwwd for 2016-2018 Future West Growth Boundary - 15 Years Growth Policy Futum Land Use Designations cur-.nlarclai Ma rrtomhed Cemmarr.0 r., I�slrar - uroan ra�aw a:. 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King as to an undivided one- half interest, as tenants in common hereinafter called Grantor(s), do(es) hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey unto C- 0- .¢ Flathead County, Montana whose address is: 800 South Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901 Hereinafter called the Grantee, the following described premises situated in Flathead County, Montana, to -wit: Parcel 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 17449, a tract of land situate, lying and being in the West half of Section 33, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. and Parcel 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 16787, located in the West half of Section 33, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. SUBJECT TO covenants, conditions, restrictions, provisions, easements and encumbrances apparent or of record. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises, with its appurtenances unto the said Grantees and to the Grantee's heirs and assigns forever. And the said Grantor does hereby covenant to and with the said Grantee, that the Grantor is the owner in fee simple of said premises; that said premises are free from all encumbrances except current years taxes, levies, and assessments, and except U.S. Patent reservations, Page i of 2 111111111111f1311111Hill 1111311111 Hill IN No 11111111111111111IN111111 2024000037 Page. 2 of 2.52 Fees. $16.00 2/28/2024 2:14 PM restrictions, easements of record, and easements visible upon the premises, and that Grantor will warrant and defend the same from all lawful claims whatsoever. Dated: _ Z Z— 2024 -w\' 1 C'— Susan M. King STATE OF Montana ) ss. COUNTY OF Flathead Robert King This Instrument was acknowledged before me on E kylt tc 2-1 L 2024, by Robert King. KIMBERLY A. CAVANAUGH csv. NOTARY PUBLIC for the State of Montana Residi+iy at Lakeside, Montana �Ogg" N��a My Commission Expl,es May 05, 2025 STATE OF Florida ) ss. COUNTY OF _Pi M1>-1 q S ) ^ C Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at: My Commission Expires: This Instrument was acknowledged before me on r 2024, by Susan M. King. 6 N44 Public for the State of Florida Notary Public •State of Florida Residing at:6-/Z 77>`f SUE^' t1 [2A5 Commission z HH 045042 rPH� �r F�� My Comm. Enfres Oa 5. 2024 My Commission Expires: 7g/ corded through Natlonal Notary Assn, G i �� e—I Page 2 of 2 Attachment 5 Return to: Aimee Brunckhorst Kalispell City Clerk P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 PETITION TO ANNEX AND NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM RURAL FIRE DISTRICT The undersigned hereinafter referred to as Petitioner(s) respectfully petition the City Council of the City of Kalispell for annexation of the real property described below into the City of Kalispell. The Petitioner(s) requesting City of Kalispell annexation of the property described herein and further described in Exhibit A hereby mutually agree with the City of Kalispell that immediately upon annexation of the land all. City of Kalispell municipal services will be provided to the property described herein on substantially the same basis and in the same manner as such services are provided or made available to other properties within the rest of the municipality. Petitioner(s) hereby state that there is no need to prepare a Municipal Annexation Service Plan for this annexation pursuant to Section 7-2-4610, M.C.A. since the parties are in agreement as to the provision of municipal services to the property requested to be annexed. The Petitioner(s) further herein express an intent to have the property as herein described withdrawn from the Somers Rural Fire District under the provisions of Section 7-33-2127, Montana Code Annotated; and that incorporated into this Petition to Annex is the Notice requirement pursuant to said Section; and that upon proper adoption of an ordinance or resolution of annexation by the City Council of the City of Kalispell, the property shall be detracted from said district. In the event the property is not immediately annexed, the Petitioner(s) further agree(s) that this covenant shall run to, with, and be binding upon the title of the said real property, and shall be binding upon our heirs, assigns, successors in interest, purchasers, and any and all subsequent holders or owners of the above described property. This City hereby agrees to allow Petitioner(s) to connect and receive the utilities from the City of Kalispell. This City hereby agrees to allow Petitioner(s) to connect and receive all available utilities from the City of Kalispell. Set it ionerlOwner Date Petitioner/Owner Date NOTE: You must attach an Exhibit A that provides a bona fide legal description of the property to be annexed. STATE OF MONTANA ) ss County of Flathead County On this '? kl— day of , �, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared ea",c lu 3 �slkqu;�� known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notary Seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. DORI MAGAR aq9°. NOTARY PUBLIC FOR THE Notary Public, State of Montana sEa� _ _ Q_ STATE OF MONTANA RESIDING AT KALISPELL, MONTANA Printed Name Y};G a✓ a�q o .No •=° MY COMMISSION EXPIRES FEBRUARY OR, 2026 Residing at g My Commission expires; STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss County of Flathead County On this day of , , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notary Seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. Notary Public, State of Montana Printed Name Residing at My Commission expires: Attachment 6 Whitney Aschenwald From: Sarah Arrigoni Sent: Friday, August 8, 2025 3:31 PM To: Whitney Aschenwald; Sheena Sterling Cc: planning@kalispell.corn Subject: Re: 225 Snowline Lane - Legal Description Verification Good afternoon Whitney, The below legal description is recordable. Have a great day, Sarah Arrigoni, Supervisor Plat Room & Recording Offices Flathead County 800 S Main St, RM 105 Kalispell, MT 59901 slarrijzoni(@flatheadcountv.eov 406-314-6997 Please note that my email address has changed to sl_arrigoni@flatheadcounty.gov . From: Whitney Aschenwald'<waschenwaid@flatheadcounty.gov> Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2025 3:17 PM To: Sheena Sterling <ssterling@flatheadcounty.gov>; Sarah Arrigoni <slarrigoni@flatheadcounty.gov> Subject: 225 Snowline Lane - Legal Description Verification Hi Sheena and Sarah, I am working on an annexation petition for the City of Kalispell for the 33.5 acres on the southern end of E001470, Parcel B on COS 23135 (attached). As part of the petition, the City requests that we provide documentation that the Plat Room has confirmed the correct legal description for the property. Can you please verify the following legal description is correct for the southern 33.5 acres? A portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 33, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana, being more particularly described as follows: Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 23135, records of Flathead County, Montana, containing 33.500 acres of land, more or less. Subject to all easements and rights -of -way pertinent to this tract of land. Thanks, Whitney Whitney Aschen waid CITY OF Kalispell Zoning KALISPELL Flathead County Public Safety Building F71 Subject Parcel I-1 Light Industrial F oys 93 ' Subject Parcel OF Gs, \d`%9 I-1 Light �s Industrial Data Sources: Montana Cadastral, N 0 150 300 600 900 Flathead County GIs Feet City of Kalispell GIs, Basemap: Austin Bachurski - September 10, 2025 Esri Community Maps, ArCGIS.com CITY OF Kalispell Growth Policy KALISPELL Flathead County Public Safety Building Su Data Sources: Subject Parcel Industrial Urban Mixed Use Suburban Residential Montana Cadastral, N 0 150 300 600 900 Flathead County GIs Feet City of Kalispell GIs, Basemap: Austin Bachurski - September 10, 2025 Esri Community Maps, ArCGIS.com CITY OF Kalispell Mailing List ® Subject Parcel 0 Mailing List Parcels KALISPELLFlathead County Public Safety Building, other Parcels -�t w N o s en n 93 U. 'S; o 9 � �d y -T r A 4� d Data Sources: Montana Cadastral, N 0 240 480 960 1440 Flathead County GIs Feet City of Kalispell GIs, Basemap: Austin Bachurski - September 10, 2025 Esri Community Maps, ArCGIS.com From: blems@aol.com To: Kirstin Robinson Subject: EXTERNAL 10/14/2025 Planning Commission Public comments Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:05:22 AM TO: Kalispell Planning Commission I support the annexation of proposed Flathead County Public Safety/Detention Center Complex south of the City with a stronger emphasis on providing pedestrian/non- motorized access to the complex. Application for annexation: As indicated below, the applicant does not address pedestrian or non -vehicle considerations. g. Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, etc. SITE PLAN: "Recommendations from the TIC are being included in site plans and include improvements to Highway 93 S/Snowline Lane intersection providing an adequate transportation route to and from the project site." i. Giving consideration to the peculiar suitability of the property for particular uses "The project is in close proximity to dowtown Kalispell." Staff Report: 2. Will the reauested zone have an effect on motorized and non-motorixed transportation systems? "Non -motorized facilities such as sidewalks, internal circulation, and connection to the broader pedestrian and bicycle network will be reviewed during site development." Given the County's unwillingness to provide non -motorized transportation systems in the past, this provision needs to be emphasized as an integral element of the development it has proposed for the site. Strenthening its obligation to provide these systems on any public road that the detention center/public safety complex abuts should be clearly understood as an requirement of annexation. The mix of employee, visitor, and service provider vehicles at this site will be substantial. Margaret S Davis, homeowner in Kalispell, POB 788, Lakeside MT 59922