Resolution 6311 - Preliminary Plat - Bloomstone ApartmentsRESOLUTION NO.6311
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
BLOOMSTONE APARTMENTS, DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF BLOOMSTONE,
PHASES 5 AND 6, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF
RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD
COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Kalispell National Multifamily, LLC, the applicant for the certain real property
described above, has petitioned for approval of the Subdivision Plat of Bloomstone
Apartments; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 10, 2026,
on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-25-06 issued by the
Kalispell Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Commission has recommended approval of the
Preliminary Plat of Bloomstone Apartments subject to certain conditions and
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of March 2,
2026, reviewed the Kalispell Planning Department Report #KPP-25-06, reviewed the
recommendations of the Kalispell City Planning Commission, and found from the
Preliminary Plat, and evidence, that the subdivision is in the public interest.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Findings of Fact contained in Kalispell Planning Department Report
#KPP-25-06 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council.
SECTION 2. That the application of Kalispell National Multifamily, LLC for approval of
the Preliminary Plat of Bloomstone Apartments, Kalispell, Flathead County,
Montana is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
The subdivision shall be developed in substantial compliance with the application materials
submitted, the site plan, the approved preliminary plat, supporting documents, and other
specifications. (Ref: §28.2.06, Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
2. Approval of the preliminary plat shall be valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of
approval unless an extension is granted in accordance with the Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations. (Ref: §28.2.06(E)(7) Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
3. The developer shall submit to the Kalispell Public Works Department for review and
approval a storm water report and an engineered drainage plan that meets the requirements of
the current city standards for design and construction. An offsite downstream analysis shall
be completed if required. Prior to final plat, a certification shall be submitted to the Public
Works Department stating that the drainage plan for the subdivision has been installed as
designed and approved. (Sections 28.3.17 and 28.3.05 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
4. The developer shall submit to the Kalispell Public Works Department prior to construction
an erosion/sediment control plan for review and approval and a copy of all documents
submitted to Montana Department of Environmental Quality for the General Permit for
Storm Water Discharge Associated with Construction Activities. (Section 28.3.18 Kalispell
Subdivision Regulations)
5. The developer shall submit water and sanitary sewer plans, applicable specifications, and
design reports to the Kalispell Public Works Department and the Montana Department of
Environmental Quality for concurrent review, with approval of both required prior to
construction. (Sections 28.2.14 and 28.3.20 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
6. New infrastructure required to serve the subdivision shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction. All design
work shall be reviewed and approved in writing by the Kalispell Public Works Department
prior to construction. This infrastructure shall include but not be limited to streets, street
lighting, street signage, curb, gutter, boulevard and sidewalks. (Section 28.3.16 Kalispell
Subdivision Regulations)
7. Water and sewer main extensions shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction and in compliance with the city's
facilities update and extensions of services plans. The water and sewer main extension plans
shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department. Prior to final
plat, a certification shall be submitted to the Public Works Department stating that the water
and sewer mains have been built and tested as designed and approved. (Section 28.3.20
Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
Any water rights associated with the property shall be transferred to the City of Kalispell.
(Section 28.3.08 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
9. The developer shall submit the street design to the Kalispell Public Works Department for
review and approval prior to construction. Street designs shall meet the city standards for
design and construction. (Section 28.3.14 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
10. Prior to final plat, a letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be submitted
stating that all new infrastructure has been accepted by the City of Kalispell, any private
infrastructure has been constructed per city standards, and a proper bond has been accepted
for unfinished work. (Section 28.3.01 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
11. All existing and proposed easements shall be indicated on the face of the final plat. Utility
easements for city water and sewer shall be provided to allow for the logical extension of
utilities from this subdivision to adjoining properties. A letter from the Kalispell Public
Works Department shall be obtained stating that the required easements are being shown on
the final plat. (Section 28.3.21 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
12. Any recommendations in the Geotech report shall be followed. (Section 28.3.10 Kalispell
Subdivision Regulations)
13. Pursuant to Section 28.3.21 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, the following
statement shall appear on the final plat: "The undersigned hereby grants unto each and every
person, firm or corporation, whether public or private, providing or offering to provide
telephone, telegraph, electric power, gas, cable television, water or sewer service to the
public, the right to the joint use of an easement for the construction, maintenance, repair, and
removal of their lines and other facilities, in, over, under, and across each area designated on
this plat as "Utility Easement" to have and to hold forever."
Developer's Signature
14. Prior to filing the final plat, a letter from the US Postal Service shall be included stating the
Service has reviewed and approved of the design and location of the mail delivery site. The
mail delivery site shall be installed or bonded for prior to final plat. In addition, the mail
delivery site and improvements shall also be included in the preliminary and final
engineering plans to be reviewed by the Public Works Department. The mail delivery site
shall not impact a sidewalk or proposed boulevard area. (Section 28.3.24 Kalispell
Subdivision Regulations)
15. A property owners' association shall be formed and established to provide for the
maintenance of the common areas, including, but not necessarily limited to, roads, parks and
open space. (Sections 28.3.22 and 28.3.17 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
16. A letter from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the access, placement of the fire
hydrants and fire flows within the subdivision shall be submitted prior to final plat. (Section
28.3.14 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
17. A letter shall be obtained from the Parks and Recreation Director approving a landscape plan
for the placement of trees and landscaping materials within the landscape boulevards of the
streets serving the subdivision, common area, and adjoining rights -of -way. (Section 28.3.14,
Subdivision Regulations)
18. Prior to final plat, a letter from the Kalispell Parks Department shall be submitted showing
that the parkland dedication requirement for this phase has been met. (Section 28.3.22
Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
19. A note shall be placed on the final plat indicating a waiver of the right to protest creation of a
park maintenance district. This district shall only be activated in the event that the property
owners' association defaults on their park and open space amenity conditions. The
assessments levied within the maintenance district shall be determined by the Parks and
Recreation Department with approvals by the Kalispell City Council. (Section 28.3.17
Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
20. A note shall be placed on the final plat indicating a waiver of the right to protest creation of a
stormwater maintenance district. This district shall only be activated in the event that the
property owner(s) default on the maintenance of the approved stormwater facilities. The
assessments levied within the maintenance district shall be determined by the Public Works
Department with approvals by the Kalispell City Council. (Section 28.3.25 Kalispell
Subdivision Regulations)
21. Section 28.3.25 of the subdivision regulations requires a waiver of the right to protest a
Special Improvement District ("SID") for roadway improvements in adjacent areas. On the
face of the final plat, there shall be a note stating:
"The owners hereby waive the right to protest the creation of an SID for the purpose of
financing improvements to area roads which will specifically benefit this subdivision."
(Section 28.3.11 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
22. A minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure for the subdivision shall be
completed prior to final plat submittal. (Section 28.3.21 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
23. All utilities shall be installed underground and in locations that are approved by the Kalispell
Public Works Department in accordance with the Kalispell Standards for Design and
Construction. (Sections 28.3.02 and 28.3.18 Kalispell Subdivision Regulations)
24. All areas disturbed during development shall be re -vegetated with a weed -free mix
immediately after development. (Sections 28.3.02 and 28.3.18 Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations)
25. Required mitigation measures identified in the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) and including the
provision for turn lanes, lane transitions, and intersection configurations of Four Mile Drive
and Treeline Rd. shall be completed consistent with Montana Department of Transportation
(MDT) and City standards. (Ref: §28.3.14 and §28.3.16, Kalispell Subdivision Regulations;
City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction; MDT Access Management and
Design Standards)
26. Mid -block pedestrian crossings, if proposed, shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell
Public Works Department. If approved, such crossings shall be designed to include any
additional traffic control measures deemed necessary by Public Works to ensure pedestrian
and vehicular safety, in accordance with City standards. (Ref: § §28.3.14 and 28.3.25,
Kalispell Subdivision Regulations; City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction)
27. Access to public streets shall be limited to the locations shown on the approved preliminary
plat and engineering plans. No additional access points or driveways shall be permitted
without review and approval by the Kalispell Public Works Department. (Ref: §28.3.14,
Kalispell Subdivision Regulations; City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction)
28. Prior to final plat, all noise mitigation required to reduce the sound level to 60 dBA shall be
installed as detailed in the submitted noise study. (Sec 28.3.09, Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations)
SECTION 3. Upon proper review and filing of the Final Plat of said subdivision in the
office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, said premises shall be a
subdivision of the City of Kalispell.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 2026.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Rydn Hunter,
Mayor