Staff Report/Final Plat Phase 3 Block 1Flathead Regional 1 `I f ' i
Room 414
Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
January 14, 1998
Clarence Krepps, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Final Plat for Buffalo Commons Phase 3, Block 1
Dear Clarence:
Our office has received an application from Northwest Healthcare Corp. for final plat
approval of Buffalo Commons Phase 3, Block 1, a one lot commercial subdivision
which is part of the Buffalo Commons Planned Unit Development. The primary
purpose of this subdivision is for the dedication of Commons Way and Commons Loop
to the City so that the light at the intersection of Commons Way and Highway 93 can
be activated.
Because there are public roadways to be dedicated to the City, the preliminary plat for
this subdivision could not be waived. However, conditions of approval associated with
this subdivision are minimal since this a one lot subdivision and all of the
infrastructure associated with the Buffalo Commons development was put in place
prior to the filing of the subdivision plats associated with the project.
The staff and property owners are offering the city council the option of approving the
final plat after their review and approval of the preliminary plat. The preliminary plat
has been scheduled for the January 20, 1998 regular city council meeting. Staff is
recommending that the preliminary plat be approved at this meeting subject to five
conditions. The following is a list of the recommended conditions of approval and how
they have been addressed. As you know, this subdivision is part of the Buffalo
Commons Planned Unit Development, a mixed use PUD. The following is a list of the
conditions of approval and a discussion of how they have been met.
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Condition No. I. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance
with the approved preliminary plat which shall govern the general location of the
parcel, easements and roadways.
• This condition has been met. The development is in substantial compliance with
the approved preliminary plat.
Condition No. 2. That the public roadways within the subdivision shall be
constructed in accordance with the adopted Standards for Design and Construction
Providing Community Plaguing Assisftace To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish •
Final Plat of the Buffalo Commons Phase 3, Block 1
January 14, 1998
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which includes the pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and 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.
• This condition has been met. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department
dated 12/ 16/97 and from engineers Robert Peccia & Associates dated 12/ 18/97
state that the required improvements have been constructed according to the
approved plans and specification and City design standards.
Condition No.3. That a stormwater drainage plan which incorporates on -site
detention methods be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works
Department.
This condition has been met. Letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department
dated December 16, 1997 addressed drainage under subsection 4 and generally
approves the existing drainage system.
Condition No. 4. That all water and sewer services and plans and specifications
shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and the
Kalispell Public Works Department.
This condition has been met. A letter dated 10/31/97 from DEQ provides their
approval of the subdivision for water and sewer facilities. Letters from the
Kalispell Public Works Department and engineer Robert Peccia & Associates also
confirms that the water and sewer have been installed according to approved plans
and specifications.
Condition No. S. That preliminary plat approval shall be valid for a period of three
years from the date of approval.
This condition has been met since the final plat has been submitted prior to
expiration of the preliminary plat.
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The final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat which was
submitted and approved.
This subdivision plat has been found to be in substantial compliance with the State
and City Subdivision Regulations.
Final Plat of the Buffalo Commons Phase 3, Block I
January 14, 1998
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This subdivision has been found to be in compliance with the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance and the Planned Unit Development which governs the dimensional
requirements of the lots within the subdivision.
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All of the conditions of preliminary plat approval have been adequately met. The
Flathead Regional Development Office recommends that the Kalispell City Council
approve the final plat for this subdivision. Please schedule this matter for the regular
City Council meeting of January 20, 1998 so that the council may have the
opportunity to approve the final plat if they so choose.
Sincerely,
Narda Wilson, AICP
Senior Planner
NW/
Attachments: 2 opaque mylars of final plat
1 reproducible mylar of final plat
1 copy of final plat
Letter from Montana Planning Consultants dated 1 / 5 / 98
Final plat application dated 1/5/98
Letter from Kalispell Public Works Department dated 12/16/97
Letter from Peccia &. Associates dated 1/5/98
Letter from DEQ dated 5/15/97
Title report from Sterling Title Services
Treasurers Certification dated 1/5/98
c: David Greer, MT Planning Consultants, Box 766, Kalispell, MT 59904
Tom Laux, Northwest Healthcare, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901
Debbie Gifford, Kalispell City Clerk
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Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
January 14, 1998
Clarence Krepps, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Preliminary Plat for Buffalo Commons Phase 3, Block 1
Dear Clarence:
Our office has received an application from Northwest Healthcare Corp. for
preliminary plat approval of Buffalo Commons Phase 3, Block 1, a one lot commercial
subdivision which is part of the Buffalo Commons Planned Unit Development. The
primary purpose of this subdivision is for the dedication of Commons Way and
Commons Loop to the City so that the light at the intersection of Commons Way and
Highway 93 can be activated.
Staff report KPP-98-1 is attached to this letter which evaluates the proposal based
upon the criteria in the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. Staff is recommending
approval of the subdivision subject to six conditions. Because this subdivision is of a
basically minor character and of the conditions can be addressed with previous
approvals, the final plat can be approved subsequent to the council's review and
approval of the preliminary plat if they so choose. A review of the final plat has been
for -warded to you under separate cover.
Please schedule this matter for the regular City Council meeting of January 20, 1998.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance to you in this matter.
Sincerely,
Narda Wilson, AICP
Senior Planner
NW/
Att: Staff Report KPP-98-1
Letter from Montana Planning Consultants dated 1/5/98
Preliminary plat application dated 1/5/98
Copies of the preliminary plat for Buffalo Commons Phase 3, Block 1
c: David Greer, MT Planning Consultants, Box 766, Kalispell, MT 59904
Tom Laux, Northwest Healthcare, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901
Debbie Gifford, Kalispell City Clerk
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• Flathead County - City of Columbia Falls - City of Kalispell - City of Whitefish •
SUBDWISION REPORT...
JANUARY .s
A report to the Kalispell City Council regarding a request for preliminary plat approval of a
one lot commercial subdivision which is part of the Buffalo Commons Planned Unit
Development
This preliminary plat is being presented to the council for the primary purpose of
dedicating the streets within the subdivision to the City, Commons Way and Commons
Loop. The light at the intersection of Commons Way and Highway 93 North was installed
by the developer and is scheduled to be operational. The City needs to take possession of
the streets before they can be open to the public.
A. Owner/Applicant:
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Northwest Healthcare Corp.
325 Claremont Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-8483
Technical Assistance: David Greer
Montana Planning Consultants
P.O. Box 7607
Kalispell, MT 59904
(406)756-1236
This property is located east of Highway 93 North on the northeast corner of the
new streets within the subdivision known Commons Way and Commons Loop. The
property can be described as portions of Assessor's Tracts 7ETH and 2DCE located
in Section 6, Township 28 North, Range 21 West and Section 1, Township 28 North,
Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Size: Total area: 5.982 acres
Area in Lots: 1.506 acres
Areas in Roads: 3.344 acres
Common Area: 1.132 acres
The applicants are requesting preliminary plat approval of a one lot commercial
subdivision which is part of the Buffalo Commons PUD for the purposes of
dedicating the roadways within the subdivision so that they can be opened for
public use.
E. E2dsting Land Use: This property is currently undeveloped. Phases I and II of
Buffalo Commons, the single fan -Lily development and multifamily developments to
the east, have received preliminary plat approval by the City Council. Several lots
within Phase II have received final plat approval and development of townhouse
units will commence shortly.
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Several of the properties surrounding this site are intended to be developed as part
of the Buffalo Commons PUD. Adjacent land uses are a mix of medical
professional and residential.
North: Buffalo Commons Phase II, a multifamily subdivision
South: Heritage Place, H- 1 zoning
East: Undeveloped and part of Buffalo Commons PUD
West: Intended for commerical/ offices as part of the PUD
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 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 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:
Pacific Power and Light (underground)
Telephone:
PTI Communications (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 Subdivision Regulations.
A. Effects on Health ..
Fire: Fire access to the area will be by way of a paved road system which has been
reviewed, approved and built to City of Kalispell design standards. Access to the
site will be from Commons Way or Commons Loop from a private driveway. Fire
access to the site is good.
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: Primary access to the site will be from Common Way and Commons Loop,
paved roads which have been built to City standards and will be dedicated to the
City as part of the plat process. Access to the parcel is good.
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. All drainage will be retained on -site. Revegetation of the disturbed
areas should be done within a reasonable time after development to deter erosion
and other drainage problems. This revegetation is anticipated.
Sewer and Water: City of Kalispell water and sewer have been extended to serve the
subdivision. 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.
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Roads: An entire road system is part of the Buffalo Commons PUD and will be
dedicated to the City. There will be an internal loop road system within the
subdivision which has been constructed. Commons Way will provide the main
entrance into the Buffalo Commons development. A traffic signal has been installed
at the intersection of Commons Way and Highway 93. The signal has been
flashing, but not activated. With the dedication of these roadways to the City, the
signal at the intersection of Commons Way and Highway 93 will be activated at the
same time that Meridian Road will become one-way east.
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 not impact
the school district because it is commercial in nature.
Parks: This subdivision is not subject to parkland dedication because it is
commercial in nature. There is some common area indicated on the plat which
contains approximately 1.132 acres which will be used as a detention area for
storm water run-off and green space. Landscaping within the subdivision will be
accomplished according to the terms of the development agreement with the City of
Kalispell.
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 specifications of
the City of Kalispell. Fire flows in the area will be 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.
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.
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F. Compliance with Master Plan
The Kalispell City -County Master Plan Map designates this area as Medical j
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.
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This zoning for this property is a planned unit development, Buffalo Commons. The
lot created with this subdivision meet the lot specifications of the
approved plan.
The preliminary plat appears to be in substantial compliance with the State and
City Subdivision Regulations.
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The Flathead Regional Development Office would recommend that the Kalispell City
Council adopt the Staff Report #KPP 98-1 as findings of fact and approve Buffalo
Commons Phase 3, Block 1 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 parcel,
easements and roadways.
2. That the public roadways within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance
with the adopted Standards for Design and Construction which includes the
pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and 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. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates on -site detention methods be
reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department.
4. 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.
S. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of
approval.
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RE: FINAL PLAT OF BUFFALO COMMONS, PHASE III, BLOCK 1
Dear Narda:
Attached are the application materials for the above -referenced final plat As per our earlier discussions, -
I would appreciate `action' by the city council during their meeting of January 20, 1997. The final plat and
associated infrastructure are in substantial compliance with the PUD Development Agreement. The final
infrastructure layout was approved by the City as set forth in the Buffalo Commons engineering drawings
prepared by Robert Peccia & Associates. x
The primary {purpose of this ,final, plat is to identify the. public. street -system,fbr-Tec rdatipn"purposas and
allowthe city to comply with astate-issued approach. permit linked torthe,highway inter secitons at-N- orthridge
.Drive` and Meridian. All required -publics infrastructure has been completed ,relative to roads; :sidewalks,
sewer, water, fire hydrants, drainage, telephone, electricity, cable TV, and natural gas. !'Sonaecommon area
is included on the plat and -the associated landscaping is bonded for completion viae-subdivision
improvement agreement. Letters of "completion" are attached from the City and Peccia engineering.
Please let me know if you require any additional information concerning #his application for ftnl plat .ate
Sincerely,
David Greer
Consultant to NWHC
Subdivision
Name:
Contact Person:
Name:
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Ave. East Room 414
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406)758-5980 Fax: (406)758-5781
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION
APP!lCAT '
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Buffalo Commons Phase III Block 1 F. R. D. o.
David M. Greer
Address: P.O. Box 7607
Kalispell, MT 59904
Phone No.: (406)7561236
Owner:
Northwest Healthcare C/O Tom Laux
310 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406)752-1724
Date of Preliminary Plat Approval: 20 January 1998
Type Subdivision: Residential Industrial PUD Other
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No. of Lots Proposed:
Land in Lots: (ac.)
1 Park Land (ac.):
1.51 Cash -in -lieu:
Exempt:
FILING FEE ATTACHED: $210.00
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ATTACHED APPLICABLE
Health Department Certification
Title Report
Tax Certification
Consent(s)to Plat
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PUD Exempt
Llry
Attorney Sub. Improvements Agreement
Parkland Cash -in -Lieu
Recorded Covenants
(gg)(; Homeowners By-Laws/Articles of Incorporation
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PLAT ROOM
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA
800 S. MAIN
KALISPELL, MT 59901
(406) 758-5510
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property assigned the assessor numbers listed above, for the years
indicated for each assessor number.
DEPUTY T URER
SEAT, JAN - 5 1998
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF MONTANA
MIKE COONEY
Business Services Bureau
LesLee Shell-Beckert, Deputy
WILLIAM E ASTLE ESQ
ASTLE & ASTLE
705 MAIN ST
KALISPELL MT 59901
December 1, 1997
Dear Mr. Astle:
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Montana State Capitol
PO Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
(406)444-3665
http://www.mt.gov/sos/
RE: BUFFALO COMMONS
RETAIL/COMMERCIAL./OFFICE
PROPERTY OWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Date of Filing: November 13, 1997
Filing Number: D092611-350582
I've approved the filing of the documents for the above named entity. The document number
and filing date have been recorded on the original document. This letter serves as your
certificate of filing and should be maintained in your files for future reference.
Thank you for giving this office the opportunity to serve you. If you have any questions in
this regard, or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Business
Services Bureau professionals at (406) 444-3665.
Sincerely,
Mike Cooney
Secretary of State
Enclosure
You can correspond with our office via facsimile. Our fax number is (406) 444-3976. You can now fax in
your search, copy, and certificate requests.
STATE OF MONTANA .
ARTICL.EZ of INCORPORATION
for LOMESTIC NONPROFIT
(35-2-213, MCA)
MAII, TO:
MIKE COONS!
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
4(406)444-3665
Pr*vre, *n and submit an original and copy with fee.
This Is the minimum inrormatioa r,qutred.
(For use by the Secretwy of Slue only)
35058N
Nov 13 1997
SECZETkRY OF ST;IJE
Form: DN-1
Fee: $20.00
► Executed by the uniiersigned person for the purpose of forming a Montana nonprofit
corporation.
► FIRST: The name of the Nonprofit Corporation is
BUFFALO COMMONS RETAIL/COMMERCIAL/OFFICE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIAT_ION,INC
► SECOND: The name and address of the registered officelagent is:
Name Thomas Laux
Street Address 310 Sunnyview Lane
MailingAddress GpmF, AG nhf]VP
City Kalispell , MONTANA Zip Code 59901
► THIRD: The name and address of the incorporator is as follows:
Name Thomas Laux _
Address 310 Sunnyview Lane
► FouRTH: The Nonprofit Corporation ER WU L 0 VVII.L NOT have members.
► FIFTH: This Nonpni it Corporation is a (check one):
0 Public Bcnef:: Corporation
Q Mutual Benefit Corporation
O Religious Corporation
► Sik17i: Upon dissolution, the assets shall be distributed in the following manner
to the members
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PERMITTING & COMPLIANCE DIVISION Metcalf Building
1520 East Sixth Ave.
MARC RACICOT, GOVERNOR
- STATE
hone: (406)444-4323
Fax: (406)444-1374
Philip Porrini
Robert Peccia & Associates
825 Custer Avenue
Helena, MT 59604
MONTANA
May 15, 1997
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Re: City of Kalispell - Buffalo Commons Planned Unit Development
Flathead County EQ # 97-2137
Dear Mr. Porrini:
The plans and specifications for the above referenced project have been
reviewed by personnel under contract with the Permitting and Compliance
Division and found to be satisfactory. Approval of the plans and
specifications is hereby given. One set of plans and specifications
showing the approval stamp of the MDEQ is enclosed.
The project consists of approximately 1225 lineal feet of 12 inch PVC-
C900 water main, approximately 2055 lineal feet of 8 inch PVC-C900 water
main, 11 hydrants and appurtenances. The project also consists of
approximately 3135 lineal feet of 8 inch PVC sewer main, approximately
470 lineal feet of 6 inch PVC sewer main, 29 new manholes and
appurtenances.
Approval is based on plan sheets C4-1 through C4-10 and on plan sheets
C5-1 through C5-9 dated May, 1997 and on specifications received May
12,1997. Both the plans and specifications were received under the stamp
of Phil Porrini, Montana Professional Engineer Number 4371E.
Approval is also given with the understanding that any deviation from
the approved plans and specifications will be submitted to the
department for reappraisal and approval. Within 90 days after the
project has been completed, the project engineer shall certify to the
department that the project was inspected and found to be installed in
accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the department.
This certification shall be accompanied by a set of "as -built" record
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drawings signed by the project engineer.
It is also understood that construction will be started within two years
of this date. If more than two years pass before beginning
construction, it shall be necessary to resubmit the plans and
specifications when construction is anticipated. This two year
expiration period does not extend any compliance schedule requirements
pursuant to enforcement action against a public water/sewage system.
Sincerely,
Mark A. Smith, P.E.
Drinking Water Section
Permitting and Compliance Division
Department of Environmental Quality
c. City of Kalispell
Flathead County Sanitarian