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Flathead e ional Development Of ice
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
Kalispell Mayor and City Council
Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
Preliminary Plat Approval - Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV and V
November 15, 1999
BACKGROUND: This subdivision is part of the Buffalo Commons PUD located east
of Highway 93 North This memo is a follow-up to the November 1, 1999 meeting
memo.
Subsequent to the November 1, 1999 city council meeting when this matter was
continued, the city council held a work session regarding this subdivision and the
Sunnyview Lane upgrade issue. Some changes to the recommended conditions of
approval were made by the council which will be incorporated into the resolution
conditionally approving the plat.
Attached to this memo is a letter dated November 4, 1999 from P.J. Sorenson, the
City zoning administrator, which outlines some of the issues related to the
construction of a temporary parking lot in a portion of the area designated for the
extension of Heritage Way. An additional condition has been added which relates to
the temporary placement of the parking lot in the right-of-way and requires that at
the time the final plat is filed, the parking lot be constructed in accordance with City
standards.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to grant preliminary plat approval subject to the
recommended conditions would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS:
Narda A. Wilson
Senior Planner
None.
As suggested by the city council.
Report compiled: November 10, 1999
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Chris A. Kukulski
City Manager
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
® Flathead County ® City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish
RESOLUTION NO. 4520
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BUFFALO COMMONS
PHASES III, IV AND V, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Northwest Healthcare Corporation, the owner of
certain real property known as Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV and
V, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana has petitioned for approval
of the Preliminary Plat of said property, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on October 12, 1999, on the
proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-99-3 issued by the
Flathead Regional Development Office, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of
Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV and V, subject to certain conditions
and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its
regular Council Meeting of November 1, 1999, reviewed the FRDO
Report #KPP-99-3, reviewed the recommendations of the Kalispell
City -County Planning Board and Zoning 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 I. That the Findings of Fact contained in Flathead
Regional Development Office Report #KPP-99-3 are hereby
adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council.
SECTION II. That the application of Northwest Healthcare
Corporation for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Buffalo
Commons Phases III, IV and V, Kalispell, Flathead County,
Montana is hereby approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. Development of the subdivision shall be platted in
substantial compliance with the approved Preliminary Plat
which shall govern the location of the lots, easements
and roadways.
2. That the roadways within the subdivision shall be
constructed in accordance with the City of Kalispell's
Standards for Design and Construction which includes the
pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and storm drainage
system. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works
Department shall be required stating that the
improvements have been installed according to the
required specifications at the time of Final Plat
approval.
3. That sidewalks shall be installed on the north side of
Sunnyview Lane next to the property boundary with a
minimum 5 foot landscape boulevard between the sidewalk
and roadway prior to filing Phase V.
4. Installation of curb and gutter on the North side of
Sunnyview Lane for Phase V, or posting a bond for said
curb and gutter, or waiving the right to protest a
special improvement district for the same shall be
required in conjunction with the final plat of Phase V.
5. That approach permits for the required road construction
at Heritage Way and Sunnyview Lane be obtained from the
Kalispell Public Works Department prior to filing Phase
V.
6. That all water and sewer service plans and specifications
shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of
Environmental Quality and the Kalispell Public Works
Department.
7. That a letter from the Kalispell Fire Chief approving the
location and placement of the fire hydrants within the
subdivision shall be submitted with the Final Plat.
8. That areas be landscaped according to the specifications
outlined in the development agreement with the City of
Kalispell. All utilities shall be installed underground.
9. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates the
drainage easements indicated on the preliminary plat,
along with a grading plan, shall be reviewed and approved
by the City of Kalispell prior to filing Phase V.
10. The parking lot on the north side of Sunnyview Lane and
the proposed temporary expansion of the parking lot must
be brought into full conformance with the Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance when the infrastructure for Buffalo
Commons is developed prior to filing Phase V.
SECTION III. The classification of said premises under the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance shall not be
changed by the action.
SECTION IV. That this Preliminary Plat approval shall be
valid for a period of three (3) years from the
date of approval with an automatic three-year
extension after the filing of each Final Plat
and in compliance with the development
agreement.
SECTION V. That 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 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1999.
Lim - bars
Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Flathead el® al Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
October 18, 1999
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Preliminary Plat Approval Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV and V
Dear Chris:
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board held a public hearing at their regular meeting of
October 12, 1999 to consider a request by Northwest Healthcare Corp. for preliminary plat
approval of a 27-lot commercial subdivision as a part of Buffalo Commons, on approximately
38.5 acres. The property is located east of Highway 93 North approximately 1,200 feet and
northeast of Heritage Way and Windward Way and on the north side of Sunnyview Lane.
Narda Wilson with the Flathead Regional Development Office presented the staff report KPP-
99-3 and recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to amended conditions.
At the public hearing David Greer explained the project further and stated the applicant
agreed with the conditions. No one spoke against the subdivision.
After the board discussed the project a motion was made to adopt staff report KPP-99-3 as
findings of fact and recommend that the city council approve the proposed preliminary plat
subject to the amended conditions. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment A lists
recommended conditions of approval as amended.
Please schedule this matter for the November 1, 1999 regular city council meeting. You may
contact this board or Narda Wilson at the Flathead Regional Development Office if you have
any questions regarding th*-mn Ltter.
peU City-County/Planting Board
J&an A. 9
President
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Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish •
Buffalo Commons Preliminary Plat Phase II1, IV and V
October 18, 1999
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Attachments: Attachment A
Staff report KPP-99-3 and application materials
Draft minutes from 10/ 12/99 planning board meeting
Preliminary Plats
c: w/Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c: w/o Att: Northwest Healthcare Corp., 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901
David Greer, Montana Planning Consultants, PO Box 7607, Kalispell, MT 59904
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Buffalo Commons Preliminary Plat Phase III, IV and V
`October 18, 1999
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ATTACHMENT A
BUFFALO COMMONS
CITY-COUNTYCONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
KALISPELL BOARD
OCTOBER...
The Kalispell City -County Planning board is recommending the following conditions to the
Kalispell City Council for the above referenced preliminary plat approval request. A public
hearing was held on this matter at the October 12, 1999 planning board meeting.
Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial compliance with the
approved preliminary plat which shall govern the location of the lots, easements and
roadways.
2. That the roadways within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with the
City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction which includes the pavement,
curbs, gutters, sidewalks and storm drainage system. A letter from the Kalispell Public
Works Department shall be required stating that the improvements have been installed
according to the required specifications at the time of final plat approval.
3. That sidewalks shaR be eenstr-ueted en the north side ef the Sunnyview Lane next to
the property boundary along a4th a minimum five feet boulevard spaee between
sidewaflrz and roadway the developers shalt install improvements or a bond for
those improvements along the north side of Sunnyview Lane including curb,
gutters, sidewalk, and a landscape boulevard next to the property boundary
prior to filing the final plat of Phase V.
6. That approach permits for the required road construction at Heritage Way and
Sunnyview Lane be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department.
7. That all water and sewer service plans and specifications shall be reviewed and
approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and the Kalispell Public Works
Department.
8. That a letter from the Kalispell Fire Chief approving the location and placement of the
fire hydrants within the subdivision shall be submitted with the final plat.
Buffalo Commons Preliminary Plat Phase III, IV and V
October 18, 1999
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10. That areas be landscaped according to the specifications outlined in the development
agreement with the City of Kalispell. All utilities shall be installed underground.
11. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates the drainage easements indicated on
the preliminary plat, along with a gradincjplan, shall be reviewed and approved by
the City of Kalispell.
12. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of
approval with an automatic three -near extension after the fitlirkq of each final
plat and in compliance with the development agreement.
CITY-COUNTYKALISPELL •
MINUTES OF
OCTOBER...
CALL TO ORDER AND Jean Johnson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:04
ROLL CALL p.m. Members present were: Rob Heinecke, Greg Stevens, Jean
Johnson, Joe Brenneman, Brian Sipe, Bill Rice, Donald
Garberg, and Don Hines. Don Mann was absent. Narda Wilson
represented the Flathead Regional Development Office. There
were approximately 13 people in the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Heinecke and seconded by Hines the minutes of
the meeting of September 14, 1999 were approved unanimously,
on a vote by acclamation, as corrected on page one, final
paragraph, Flathead City County Health Department not the
DEQ.
CHANGE OF AGENDA David Greer requested that the Northwest Healthcare
application be moved to first on the agenda so that he could
depart for Bozeman. The board had no conflict with that and
the agenda was amended.
NORTHWEST HEALTH A request by Northwest Health Care for preliminary plat
CARE PRELIMINARY approval of a 27 lot subdivision on approximately 36 acres
PLAT which is known as Buffalo Commons, Phases 3, 4, and 5 located
east of Highway 93 and north of Sunnyview Lane in Kalispell.
Lots range in size from approximately one half acre to
approximately four acres.
STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson gave a presentation on staff report KPP-99-3 in
which staff recommends that the request for preliminary plat
approval be granted subject to 12 conditions. She stated that
these areas are designated commercial. Wilson requested
amendments to the conditions as follows:
1. Delete conditions #3, #4, #5 & #9.
2. Add `along with a grading plan' to condition # 11.
3. Add a condition "That the developers shall install
improvements or a bond for those improvements along
the north side of Sunnyview Lane including curb, gutters,
sidewalk, and a landscape boulevard next to the property
boundary prior to filing the final plat of Phase V.
4. Add to condition 12 "with an automatic three year
extension after the filing of each final plat and in
compliance with the Development Agreement."
PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those in favor of the petition.
PROPONENTS David Greer, consultant on the project, spoke in favor of the
petition stating that Phase One has already been platted, Phase
Two is the multi -family section where the townhouses are being
built and this petition is regarding Phases 3, 4, and 5. This is a
comprehensive plan of the remaining phase plans. The
applicant agrees with the conditions as amended by the staff.
No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
BOARD DISCUSSION Heinecke asked and was answered that the parking lot on the
north side of Sunnyview will eventually be lost to the hospital
but not until lot 6 or 7 is developed. The hospital will have to
make up the deficit parking at that time. Heinecke also
questioned whether there is a new road going in along lot 35,
and Wilson answered that right now as much as it may be
needed she does not foresee it happening either by donation or
condemnation. Greer added that the hospital at some point
would like to add a road but at this time there is not a 60-foot
width along lot 35 to allow for a road.
OTION Heinecke moved and Hines seconded to adopt staff report KPP-
99-3 as findings of fact and, based on these findings,
recommend that the request for preliminary plat approval be
granted subject to the conditions as amended by staff. On a roll
call vote all members voted Aye. The motion to recommend
approval of the preliminary plat subject to amended conditions
passed unanimously.
SNEED ZONEC G A request by William and Rebecca Sneed for a zone change from
RA-1 to R-4 on approximately 1.64 acres located on the
southwest corner of Eighth Street West and 12th Avenue West in
Kalispell.
STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson of the Flathead Regional Development Office gave
a presentation on staff report KZC-99-5 in which staff
recommends that the requested zone change be granted. She
stated that she believes this to be an ideal location for this
proposal. The minimum lot requirement is 1 dwelling per 3,000
square feet, so there is no density gain or loss with this zone
change. She stated that this proposal is consistent with the
neighborhood character.
PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those in favor of the petition.
PROPONENTS Chris Jackola spoke in favor of the petition stating that this
proposal fits with the neighborhood and the owners' vision for
this property.
OPPONENTS No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
BOARD DISCUSSION Johnson stated that a real estate agent had the zone changed on
this property previously, but he agrees that an R-4 zoning
makes the best sense for this property.
MOTION Garberg moved and Sipe seconded to adopt staff report FZC-99-
Kalispell City -County Planning Board
October 12, 1999 Meeting Minutes
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SUBDIVISION P• ..
OCTOBER...
A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council
regarding a request for preliminary plat approval of a 27 lot commercial subdivision in
Buffalo Commons. A public hearing on this matter has been scheduled before the
Kalispell Planning Board for October 12, 1999 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City
Council Chambers. A recommendation from the Planning Board will be forwarded to the
Kalispell City Council for final action.
A. Owner/Applicant:
Technical Assistance
Northwest Healthcare Corp.
310 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-1724
David Greer
Montana Planning Consultants
P.O. Box 7607
Kalispell, MT 59904
(406)756-1236
B. Location: This property is located east of Highway 93 North approximately 1,200
feet and northeast of Heritage Way and Windward Way and on the north side of
Sunnyview Lane east of the Summit. The property can be described as Assessor's
Tracts 5ABM amd portions of Assessor's Tract 7ET+ and 7ETH+ located in Section
1 and 13, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana.
C. Size: Total area:
Area in Lots:
Area in Roads:
Minimum Lot Size:
Maximum Lot Size
38.55 acres
35.76 acres
2.79 acres
0.458 acres (19.986 square feet)
4.132 acres
D. Nature of the Request: The applicants are requesting preliminary plat approval
of a 27 lot commercial subdivision on approximately 38.5 acres which is part of
an overall mixed use planned unit development known as Buffalo Commons. The
lots within these phases are lots designated for commercial and professional uses.
Buffalo Commons was approved as a Planned Unit Development and as such is
subject to a development agreement with the City of Kalispell executed in July of
1995. The overall development plan was subject to access and street locations,
landscaping and the types of uses which would be allowed to occur with the
development. This development agreement also outlines the phasing plan with
Phase I being the single family pod, Phase II as the multifamily pod, Phase III with
the retail commercial / office pod, Phase IV with the northerly professional /
medical facilities pod and Phase V with the southerly professional / medical
facilities pod.
All of the infrastructure for Phases I through IV of the development including
water and sewer services, roadways and utilities were installed during previous
development with the project. Phase V will require new roads and utilities. Plans
and specifications for these improvements will be prepared by the engineering
firm Peccia and Associates.
This specific development within these phases of the project are as of yet
unknown With the filing of the preliminary plat, subsequent lots within the
project can be platted when the interest arises. Some deviations between the
preliminary plat and final plats filed may occur, but will not be of significant
nature and will not alter the intended uses within the various development pods
nor would the location of roadways be changed.
E. Existing Land Use: Most of this property is currently undeveloped with the
exception of the roads and utilities. The properties to the east and to the north
have received final plat approval by the city council. A parking lot has been
developed on proposed Lot 6 of Phase V which generally serves the hospital.
F. Adjacent Land Uses: This area is on the eastern edge of where the hospital uses
transition into residential uses along the golf course on the south. While to the
north, the Buffalo Commons residential element lies to the north and east with
Highway 93 to the west. Adjacent land uses are a mix of medical / professional
and residential.
North: Residential, R-4 and PUD zoning
South: Professional / medical offices and hospital, H-1 and PUD zoning
East: Residential, R-3, RA-1 and PUD zoning
West: Residential, Summit, professional / medical offices and Highway 93,
R-3, R-4 and H-1 zoning
G. Zoning: This property is zoned as part of the Buffalo Commons PUD which is
adopted as zoning for the property and subject to specific and sequential
development standards. The Buffalo Commons PUD is a mixed use development
which includes single family residential, multifamily residential, professional /
medical facilities and retail commercial / office "pods" within the development.
H. Relation to Master Plan Map: This property lies within the Kalispell City -County
Planning jurisdiction. The master plan map designates this area as Medical /
Professional. As part of the planned unit development for this site which
combines integrated and complementary uses, this subdivision can be found to be
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in compliance with the master plan land use designation and the goals and
objectives of the master plan text.
I. Utilities:
Water:
City of Kalispell
Sewer:
City of Kalispell
Electricity:
Flathead Electric Cooperative (underground)
Telephone:
CenturyTel (underground)
Solid Waste:
City of Kalispell
Fire:
City of Kalispell
Schools:
School District #5, Kalispell
Police.
City of Kalispell
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This application is reviewed as a major subdivision in accordance with State statutory
review criteria and the Kalispell County Subdivision Regulations.
A. Effects on Health and Safety:
Fire: Fire access to the area will be by way of a paved road system. The portion
serving Phases III and IV has been reviewed, approved and built to City of
Kalispell design standards. Access within Phase V will involve the new
construction of roads and utilities and will be constructed according to City of
Kalispell standards and the extension of Heritage Way to Sunnyview Lane. A cul-
de-sac noted as Heritage Loop will be provided off of Heritage Way to the east.
Each lot will generally be accessed by way of individual driveways. This design
has been preliminarily reviewed by the Kalispell Fire Department and Public
Works Department and appears to be adequate. Risk of fire to the area appears to
be minimal.
Flooding and topography: This area is at a minimal risk of flooding because there
is no surface water in close proximity to the site which might inundate the area.
The topography of the site is characterized by gently rolling hills with slopes in the
area of about five to eight percent. No apparent risks to health and safety are
present which might be associated with the topography of the site.
Roads: Commons Way is an existing City street developed with some of the initial
development of the Buffalo Commons and serves as a primary roadway within the
development. Other roads have also been previously developed including
Commons Loop and Windward Way. These previously developed roadways will
provide access to Phases III and IV. Primary access to the lots within Phase V will
be gained through the extension of Heritage Way on the north side of Sunnyview
Lane and a new cul-de-sac. Some minor upgrades to property along Sunnyview
Lane would be appropriate in the form of sidewalks on the north side of the
roadway. Additional improvements should be made to the roadway itself to bring
it up to City standards. However, without a design for the upgrade to Sunnyview
Lane for its entire length, it would be difficult to access the exact nature of the
necessary improvements. Staff would recommend that in lieu of improvements to
Sunnyview Lane such as grading, curb, gutter and some paving, the developers
file a waiver to protest a special improvements district for Sunnyview Lane that be
recorded with the final plat. If the upgrade of Sunnyview Lane prior to the final
platting of Phase V, the developers should participate according to policies
established by the City of Kalispell.
B. Effects on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat:
The site is not mapped within any big game winter range and does not provide
significant habitat to wildlife. This property is within an area of Kalispell that can
be considered to be on the urban fringes. No significant impacts to wildlife or
wildlife habitat can be anticipated as a result of this subdivision.
There is no surface water in the area which might be effected by this development.
There is no obvious high groundwater in the area which may be effected or which
might be impacted by this development. The terrain can be described as gently
rolling hills. Stormwater management has been detained in areas indicated at the
northwest corner of the development and at the east end of the park area to the
south. Additional provisions will need to be made for stormwater management
and retention with the development of Phase V. Revegetation of the disturbed
areas should be done within a reasonable time after development to deter erosion
and other drainage problems.
D. Effects on Local Services:
Sewer and Water: City of Kalispell water and sewer are being extended to serve
the lots within proposed Phase V. Existing utilities and facilities existing in the
portion of this subdivision north of Heritage Way and that are within those streets
previously platted. There is sufficient capacity within the Kalispell sewer
treatment plant and within the water system to accommodate this development.
The impacts to these services were assessed and anticipated with the review and
approval of the planned unit development in 1995.
Roads: The roadways within the Buffalo Commons development were reviewed
and approved through the PUD process. Most of the roads within the
development have been constructed and dedicated to the City. These roads will
serve the proposed lots within Phases III and IV. New roads will be constructed as
an extension of Heritage Way to the south that will connect with Sunnyview Lane.
There will be a small cul-de-sac to the east of the Heritage Way extension to serve
several lots and to provide fire access. If this roadway is constructed and comes
under use prior to the upgrading of Sunnyview Lane, this could exacerbate an
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already bad traffic problem at the intersection of Highway 93 North and
Sunnyview Lane.
It is not known what the anticipated traffic volumes might be generated from this
subdivision once the subdivision has been fully developed. However, considering
the proposed commercial and professional office uses, traffic can be anticipated to
be significant. The new infrastructure will generally address the impacts the new
development would create within the subdivision, but will not adequately address
off -site impacts to Sunnyside Lane. To reiterate, staff would recommend that at
the time the final plat for Phase V is filed, if Sunnyview Lane has not been
upgraded to City standards, the developers file a waiver to protest an SID (special
improvement district) for upgrading Sunnyview Lane with the final plat.
Schools: This subdivision is within the boundaries of School District #5.
Children from this subdivision would attend Edgerton School, Linderman School
and Flathead High School. It can be anticipated that this subdivision will have
minimal impact or a positive impact on the school district budget once fully
developed.
Parks: This subdivision is not subject to the parkland dedication requirements
because it is a commercial subdivision as outlined in the Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations and as under State Statute. However, there is common area within
the Buffalo Commons development that has been set aside for the enjoyment of
land owners within the development.
There is also a provision for boulevard landscaping in the development agreement
with the City of Kalispell. The agreement calls for trees to be planted 40 to 50 feet
on center and which are at least one a a quarter to one a half inches in diameter
and at least eight to ten feet in height when planted. The City of Kalispell has
agreed to a five year plan which would involve contributing 20 trees per year for
the boulevard tree plantings. The plants will be of two inch caliper.
Police Protection: This development will be served by the Kalispell Police
Department. According to the Kalispell Police Department, they will be able to
adequately serve this area.
Fire Protection: This development will be served by the Kalispell Fire Department.
The location and placement of fire hydrants will be according to the requirements
of the Uniform Fire Code. Fire flows in the area will be required to be made
adequate to accommodate the hydrant network within the development and
subdivision.
Refuse Disposal: The subdivision will be served by the City of Kalispell for solid
waste disposal. Adequate space at the County landfill is available for the solid
waste which will be generated by the subdivision.
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Medical Services: Flathead Regional Hospital is approximately one mile from the
site. Ambulance services are available to serve this subdivision and access is
good.
E. Effects on Agriculture and Agricultural Water Users Facilities:
The soils in this area have limited agricultural value. This property has been idle
grasslands. This subdivision will have an insignificant impact on agriculture in
the Valley and is more valuable for residential development because of its close
proximity to Kalispell and associated services and the lack of obvious
development constraints.
F. Compliance with Master Plan
The Kalispell City -County Master Plan Map designates this area as Medical /
Professional. Buffalo Commons PUD has been approved with the overall goals
and objectives of the master plan and has been found to further those goals.
Phase I of the Buffalo Commons PUD under review is found to be in substantial
compliance with the master plan.
G. Compliance with Zoning Regulations
This zoning for this property is a planned unit development, Buffalo Commons.
Lots within the commercial and professional development pods are required to be
comply with the development agreement executed with the City of Kalispell. I can
be found that all of the lots within the subdivision meet or exceed the minimum
lot specifications of the approved plan.
H. Compliance with the Subdivision Regulations
The preliminary plat appears to be in substantial compliance with the State and
City Subdivision Regulations.
The Flathead Regional Development Office would recommend that the Kalispell City
County Planning Board adopt the Staff Report #KPP 99-3 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that preliminary plat approval for Buffalo
Commons Phases III, IV and V be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance with the
approved preliminary plat which shall govern the general location of the lots,
easements and roadways.
2. That the roadways within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with
the City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction which includes the
pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and drainage system. A letter from the
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Kalispell Public Works Department shall be required stating that the
improvements have been installed according to the required specifications at the
time of final plat approval.
3. That sidewalks shall be constructed on the north side of the Sunnyview Lane next
to the property boundary along with a minimum five foot boulevard space between
the sidewalk and roadway.
4. In lieu of the installation of improvements including curb, gutter and roadway
upgrade along Sunnyview Lane and prior to the filing of the final plat for Phase V,
an agreement between the developer and the City of Kalispell shall be sought and
met regarding the upgrade of the roadway
5. A waiver of protest to a special improvements district for the upgrade of
Sunnyview Lane shall be filed in conjunction with the final plat for Phase V.
6. That approach permits for the required road construction at Heritage Way and
Sunnyview Lane be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department.
7. That all water and sewer service plans and specifications shall be reviewed and
approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and the Kalispell Public
Works Department.
8. That a letter from the Kalispell fire chief approving the location and placement of
the fire hydrants within the subdivision shall be submitted with the final plat.
9. The developer shall install a central mailbox location approved by the U.S. Postal
Service and shall be indicated on the final plat.
10. That areas be landscaped according to the specifications outlined in the
development agreement with the City of Kalispell. All utilities shall be installed
underground.
11. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates the drainage easements indicated
on the preliminary plat shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Kalispell.
12. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date
of approval.
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BUFFALO COMMONS PHS 3,4, & 5
KPP-99-3
I, the undersigned certify that I did this date mail via certified or registered mail a copy
of the attached notice to the following list of landowners adjoining the property lines
of the property that is to be subdivided.
Date: ��L9 �9
Assessor's
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Property Owner
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KALISPELL MEDICAL ARTS
210 SUNNYVIEW LANE
KALISPELL MT 59901
w• h A HEALTH CENTER
AD% KALISP:► REGIONAL HOSPITAL
322 i iLANE
KALISPELL..0
NOI"nEST HEALTHCARECORP
325 • ' 'JI .•
KALISPELL •.0
NORTHWESTERN TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
PO BOX 9901
VANCOUVER WA •:••:
WEBER-BARTH • PARTNERSHIP
•0 HERITAGE WAY
KALISPELL•.0
FRED C HAGEL
PO BOX 305
LAKESIDE MT 59922-0305
EILEEN G MAYCUMBER
2217 HWY 2 EAST
KALISPELL MT 59901-2815
STEPHEN A & CHERYL A WILS]
O BOX 1894
KALISPELL MT 59903-1894
TIMBER HILLS
PO BOX 1912
GREAT FALLS MT 59403-1912
LANI'IS ENTERPRISES INC
RT 2 PO BOX 699
SPEARFISH SD 57783-0699
W E L CARE INVESTORS INC
PO BOX 699
SPEARFISH SD 57783-0699
.. A & MLACLAIRE L KASALA
O BOX 1171
KALISPELL 59903-1171
RALPH E & VIVIAN L CUNNINGHAM
18 GLACIER VIEW DRIVE
KALISPELL MT 59901-3113
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11 GLACIER E- DRIVE
KALISPi59901-3150
TECHNICAL PARTICIPANT'S
EBY & ASSOCIATES
'• BOX 7144
KALISPELL • 94
DAVID GREER
MONTANA PLANNING CONSULTANTS
PO BOX 7607
KALISPELL MT 59904
•• BOX 5653
IO - ,O P'4BLIC HEARING
KALISPELLCITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING
Kalispell Zone Change from RA-1 to R-4 on the SW corner of 8th St West and 12th Ave. West
Salvation Army Conditional Use Permit for 12 Senior / Disabled Housing
Preliminary Plat Approval for Buffalo Commons Phases 3, 4 and 5 - 27 Lot Subdivision
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, 1999, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council
Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 312 First Avenue East, Kalispell. During the regularly scheduled
meeting of the planning board, the board will hold public hearings and take public comments on
the following agenda items. The board will make recommendations to the Kalispell City Council
who will take final action:
1. A request by William and Rebecca Sneed for a zone change from RA-1, Low Density
Residential Apartment, to R-4, Two Family Residential, on approximately 1.64 acres located
on the southwest corner of Eight Street West and 12th Avenue West in Kalispell. The property
can also be described as Assessor's Tract 3, Government Lot 3 located in Section 18,
Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and as further
described in attached Exhibit A.
2. A request by the Salvation Army for a conditional use permit to allow a multi -family
development in an H-1, Health Care, zoning district. The applicants propose to construct a 12
unit apartment complex for senior and disabled persons which would consist of four units;
two duplex units, one tri-plex unit and one five plex unit. These would be constructed in the
north part of the Salvation Army property, which is now part of their parking lot. This
property is located at 110 Bountiful Drive and can be further described as Lots 1 and 2,
Highland Park, lst Addition located in Section 6, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
3. A request by Northwest Health Care for preliminary plat approval of a 27 lot subdivision on
approximately 36 acres which is known as Buffalo Commons, Phases 3, 4 and 5. This is a
commercial subdivision that is zoned as part of the Buffalo Commons Planned Unit
Development located east of Highway 93 and north of Sunnyview Lane in Kalispell. Lots
range in size from approximately one half acre to approximately four acres. This property can
be described as Assessor's Tract 5ABM and portions of Assessor's Tracts 7ET+ and 7ETH+
located in Section 6, and Assessor's Tract 2DCE located in Section 13, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Documents pertaining to these agenda items are on file for public inspection in the Flathead
Regional Development Office, 723 Fifth Avenue East, Room 414, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are
available for public review during regular office hours.
Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearings and make their views and concerns
known to the Board. Comments in writing may be submitted to the Flathead Regional
Development Office at the above address prior to the date of the hearing or you may contact Narda
Wilson, Senior Planner, for additional information.
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Planning Director
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REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF A
7 LOT SUBDIVISION ON APPROX. 36 ACMES
BUFFALO COMMONS PHASE 3,
P D, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
KALISPELL ZONING DISTRICT PLOT DATE;12/22/13a
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PO Box 7607 Kalispell, Montana 59904 (406) 756-1236
September 10, 1999
Narda Wilson
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 Fifth Ave. E
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Narda:
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Attached is a preliminary plat that attempts to depict a lot scenario for the unplatted
portions of Buffalo Commons. The subdivision proposes a total of 27 commercial and/or
professional office lots. Please be aware that all lot sizes conform to the PUD Agreement
with the City of Kalispell. In all likelihood, the actual number of platted lots will probably be
fewer than shown in the preliminary plat. The build -out scenario for Buffalo Commons is
years away so lot sizes [and number] can only be a guess at this time.
All utility services have been extended to each of the proposed lots in Phases 3 & 4. The
as-builts for all the required infrastructure improvements to those phases are on file with
the City. DEQ approval of the Phase 3 & 4 lots has also been obtained. The engineering
design for Phase V will be pursued upon approval of the preliminary plat.
As with all the lots in Buffalo Commons, the recorded covenants and Development
Agreement with the City guide the future uses of all the lots. The architecture of proposed
buildings will be subject to approval by the Architectural Review Committee of Northwest
Healthcare (NWHC), consistent with the provisions of the covenants.
NWHC looks forward to the successful completion of the Buffalo Commons PUD. Thank
you for your continued cooperation and support. Please do not hesitate to call me if you
have any questions or desire additional information.
Sincerely,
_:7� _A��
David M. Gree aicp
Planner
c: Jim Oliverson
Land Use Consultants for the Private and Public Sectors
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PERMITTINGAND COMPLI.-',,NCE DIVISION
WATER QUALITY BUREAU/SUBDISIVSIONS
Name of Project: Buffalo Stage, Phase IV Type of Project: Subdivision
Location of Project: Kalispell, Montana County: Flathead County E.Q.# 00-1011
Description of Project: 16 Lot Subdivision. Served by municipal water supply and municipal sewage disposal.
Summary of Issues: Include issues and concerns / resource conflicts identified by staff and the public.
Affected Environment & Impacts of the Proposed Project:
Key: Summarize impacts as follows: NA - Not applicable, N - No impact, B - potentially beneficial impact, A - potentially adverse
impact, M mitigation required, P - additional permits required (when additional DEQ permits are required, this review must be
coordinated between bureaus)
Under Comment below include frequency, duration (long or short term) magnitude (quantify or qualify) and contest for any
impacts identified (Each category includes a tickler list of items to consider - this does not mean each one needs to be addressed.
Rather, if an issue related to that topic has been raised then provide some additional information. Address impacts related to issues
and concerns. Identify reasonable feasible mitigation measures where significant impacts could be avoided and note impacts which
are irreversible, irretrievable. Relate discussion to issues. Include background information on affected environment if necessary to
discussion. Lttilize negative declarations where appropriate (wetlands, T&E, Cultural Resources)
Key
PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
N
1. SOIL SUITABILITY, TOPOGRAPHIC AND/OR GEOLOGIC CONSTRAINTS (soil moisture, unstable soils or geologic conditions, steep
slopes, erosion potential, subsidence potential, seismic activity)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
NA
Z. HAZARDOUS FACILITIES (power lines, hazardous waste sites, distances from explosive and flammable hazards including
chemical/petrochemical storage tanks, underground fuel storage tanks and related facilities such as natural gas storage facilities and
V
propane tanks)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
A
3. AIR QUALITY (effects to and from project, dust, odors, emissions)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
N
4. GROUNDWATER RESOURCES & AQUIFERS (quality/nondegradation, quantity/reliability, distribution, uses/rights, # of aquifers,
mixing zones)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: PUBLIC WATER & SEWER
N
5. SURFACE WATER RESOURCES (quality/nondegradation, quantity/reliability, distribution, uses/rights, storm water controls, source of
community supply, community treatment, mixing zones)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTAINED ON -SITE.
N
6. VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE SPECIES AND HABITATS, INCLUDING FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES (threatened, endangered,
sensitive species, prime habitat, population stability, potential for human wildlife conflicts, effectiveness of post -disturbance plans)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: URBANIZED AREA
N
7. UNIQUE, ENDANGERED, FRAGILE, OR LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (biologic, topographic, wetlands (within 1 mile),
floodplains (within 1 mile), scenic rivers, natural resource areas, etc)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
N
8. LAND USE (Waste disposal, Agricultural Lands (grazing, cropland, , forest lands, prime farmland), Recreational Lands (waterways,
parks, playgrounds, open space, federal lands), Access, Commercial and Industrial Facilities (production & activity, growth or decline),
Growth, land use change, development activity)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS
NA
9. HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, & ARCHEOLOGICAL (sites, facilities, uniqueness, diversity)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
NA
10. AESTHETICS (visual quality, nuisances, odors, noise)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
A
11. DEMANDS ON/ CHANGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES INCLUDING LAND, WATER, AIR OR ENERGY USE (need for new or upgraded
energy sources, potential for recycling, etc)
(See #8, #4, #5)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
KeY
IMPACTS ON THE HUMAN POPULATION
N
12. CHANGES IN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (population quantity, distribution and density, rate of change)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
B
13. GENERAL HOUSING CONDITIONS (quality, quantity and affordability)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
14. POTENTIAL FOR DISPLACEMENT OR RELOCATION OF BUSINESS OR RESIDENTS
N
COMMENTS .AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION
15. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY (Medical services and facilities, Police, Fire Protection & Hazards (see #2), Emergency Medical
N
Services, (see land use for waste disposal))
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
16. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME PATTERNS (quantity and distribution of employment, economic impact)
B
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
N
17. LOCAL AND STATE TAX BASE AND REVENUES
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
18. EFFECTS ON SOCIAL STRUCTURES AND MORES (standards of Social Conduct/Social Conventions) DEMAND ON SOCIAL SERVICES
N
(law enforcement, Educational Facilities ( libraries, schools colleges, universities) welfare, etc)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
N
19. TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS (condition and use of roads, traffic flow conflicts, rail, airport compatibility etc)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
N
20. CONSISTENCY WITH LOCAL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, OR PLANS (conformance with local comprehensive plans, zoning or capital
improvement plans)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
NA
21. REGULATORY RESTRICTIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS (Are we regulating pursuant to a police power? Does the Agency
action restrict the use of the property beyond the minimum necessary to achieve compliance with the Act? What are the costs of such
additional restrictions resulting from proposed permit conditions? Are other less restrictive ways of achieving the same goal? See your
assigned legal counsel for assistance preparing this section.)
COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
22. Description of and Impacts of Other Alternatives Considered:
A. IF SUBDIVISION NOT APPROVED, NO IMPACT WOULD OCCUR
B. IF APPROVED, PROPOSAL COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND RULES
23. Public Involvement: Identify dates of meetings, comment periods, numbers of comments, etc and reference any attached
responses, if any were appropriate to this project.
24. Other Bureaus and Governmental Agencies with Jurisdiction: County Commissioners & County Health Department
25. Summary of Magnitude and Significance of Potential Impacts:
26. Cumulative Effects: No significant long term impacts with conditions (complies with all applicable laws and rules)
Recommendation for Further Environmental Analysis:
[ ] EIS [ ] More Detailed EA [ x ] No Further Analysis
Rationale for Recommendation: No significant long term impacts.
EA Checklist Prepared By:
Deanne L. Fischer, P.E. September 3, 1999
(Name) Date
Bureaus consulted in the preparation of this checklist: (Identify each Bureau and get an initialed and dated sign -off from bureaus
cooperating in preparation of EA).
AWMB CSB EMB
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