Staff Report/Final Plat Phase 3 Block 2 Lot 1Flatitead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
November 29, 1999
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Final Plat for Buffalo Commons Phase III, Block 2, Lot 1
Dear Chris:
Our office has received an application from Northwest Healthcare Corp. for final plat
approval of a one lot subdivision in Buffalo Commons Phase III located in the
northwest corner of the development. This lot is intended for development as the
Dialysis Center, and contains approximately 1.3 acres. This lot is located in the
commercial / retail pod of the Buffalo Commons development. Previous phases of the
subdivision have dedicated the roads within the subdivision which have been
dedicated to the City. This lots front along Commons Way, the main north / south
road within the development. This subdivision is located on the east side of Highway
93 North, north of Heritage Way in Kalispell.
Preliminary plat approval was granted by the Kalispell City Council on November 15,
1999 subject to ten conditions. Several of these conditions relate to the development
of Phase V, to the south of this lot, and would not be applicable to this subdivision.
The following is a list of the conditions of preliminary plat approval for this
subdivision and a discussion of how they have been met or otherwise addressed.
Condition No. 1. Development of the subdivision will be platted in substantial
compliance with the approved preliminary plat which shall govern the general location
of the lots, easements and roadways.
• This condition has been met. This one lot subdivision complies with the
preliminary plat.
Condition No. 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 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.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish •
Final Plat of the Buffalo Comr. .s Phase III, Block 2, Lot 1
November 29, 1999
Page 2
• This condition has been met. All of the required infrastructure such as roads,
curb, gutter, sidewalks, water, sewer and drainage have been reviewed and
approved by the City of Kalispell Public Works Department when the roadways and
related infrastructure were previous accepted by the City in the platting of
previous phases of Buffalo Commons. Additionally, a letter from Robert Peccia
and Associates certifying the improvements has been submitted with the final plat.
Condition No. 3. That sidewalks shall be constructed on the north side of the
Sunnyview Lane next to the property boundary with a minimum five foot boulevard
space between the sidewalk and roadway prior to filing Phase V.
• This condition is not applicable to this portion of the subdivision, but will be
addressed prior to filing Phase V.
Condition No. 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 improvements district for the same shall be required in conjunction
with the final plat of Phase V.
• This condition is not applicable to this portion of the subdivision, but will be
addressed prior to filing Phase V.
Condition No. S. That approach permits for the required road construction at
Heritage Way and Sunnyview Lane be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works
Department.
• This condition is not applicable to this portion of the subdivision.
Condition No. 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.
• This condition is not applicable to this portion of the subdivision because the
water and sewer facilities were reviewed and approved with previous phases of
Buffalo Commons.
Condition No. 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.
• This condition has been addressed during previous filings for the Buffalo
Commons development. It may be noteworthy that the Dialysis Center site
development plan has been before the site development review committee where
fire code issues are being further addressed.
Final Plat of the Buffalo Comm,.=,s Phase III, Block 2, Lot I
November 29, 1999
Page 3
Condition No. 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.
• This condition has been met for this area with the platting of previous phases of
the Buffalo Commons development.
Condition No. 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 the filing of Phase V.
a This condition is not applicable to this portion of the subdivision, but will be
addressed prior to the filing of Phase V.
Condition No. 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 with the infrastructure for Buffalo
Commons is developed prior to filing Phase V.
® This condition is not applicable to this portion of the subdivision, but will be
addressed prior to the filing of Phase V.
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The final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat which was
reviewed and approved by the city council on November 15, 1999.
This subdivision plat has been found to be in substantial compliance with the State
and City Subdivision Regulations.
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 and well as the uses within the
various development pods.
All of the conditions of preliminary plat approval have been met or otherwise
adequately addressed The Flathead Regional Development Office recommends that
the Kalispell City Council approve the final plat for this one lot commercial
subdivision. Please schedule this matter for the regular city council meeting of
December 6, 1999.
Final Plat of the Buffalo Comm, , Phase III, Block 2, Lot 1
November 29, 1999
Page 4
Sincerely,
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Narda A. Wilson
Senior Planner
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Attachments: 1 opaque mylars of final plat
1 reproducible mylar of final plat
1 copy of final plat
Ltr from MT Ping Consultants dated 11/8/99
Memo from MT Ping Consultants dated l l/ 18/99
Final plat application dated 11/5/99
Letter from Peccia & Associates dated 1/5/98
Letter from DEQ dated 5/ 15/97
Title report from Sterling Title Services dated 10/ 15/99
Treasurers Certification dated 11 / 8 / 99
c: David Greer, MT Planning Consultants, Box 7607, Kalispell, MT 59904
Northwest Healthcare, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901
Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Ave. East Room 414
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406)758-5980 Fax: (406)758-5781
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION
Subdivision
Name: Buffalo Commons Phase 3 Block 2 Lot 1 F. R. D. o.
Contact Person:
Name: David M. Greer
Address: P.O. Box 7607
Kalispell, MT 59904
Phone No.: (406)7561236
Date of Preliminary Plat Approval:
Owner:
Northwest Healthcare C/O Tom Laux
310 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406)752-1724
15 November 1999
Type Subdivision: I Residential Industrial 111M§1jo= PUD I Other
No. of Lots Proposed: 1 Park Land (ac.):
Land in Lots: (ac.) 1.3 Cash -in -lieu:
Exempt:
FILING FEE ATTACHED: $365.00
Non -Residential
NOT
ATTACHED APPLICABLE
Health Department Certification
Title Report
Tax Certification
Consent( )to Plat
Sub. Improvements Agreement
Parkland Cash -in -Lieu
Recorded Covenants
Recorded Homeowners By-Laws/Articles of Incorporation
Plats
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Plat must be signed by all owners of record, the surveyor and examining land surveyor.
Attach a letter which lists each condition of preliminary plat approval and individually state
how each condition has specifically been met. In cases where documentation is required,
such as an engineer's certification, State Department of Health certification, etc., original
shall be submitted. Blanket statements stating, for example, "all improvements are in
place" are not acceptable.
A complete final application must be submitted no less than 30 days prior to expiration
date of preliminary plat.
When all final plat materials are submitted to the F.R.D.O. and the staff finds the
application is complete, the staff will submit a report to the governing body. The governing
body must act within 30 days of receipt of the final plat application and staff report.
Incomplete submittals will not be accepted and will not be forwarded to the governing body
for approval. Changes to the approved preliminary plat may necessitate reconsideration
by the Planning Board.
1 certify that all information submitted is true, accurate and complete. I understand that
incomplete information will be not accepted and that false information will delay the
application and may invalidate any approval. The signing of this application signifies
approval for F.R.D.O. staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and
inspection during the approval and development process.
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Narrative Response to Conditions of Preliminary Plat
City Resolution No. 4520
1. Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial compliance with the
approved Preliminary Plat ..................
The easements and roads are identical to those shown on the preliminary plat. The
only difference between the final plat application and preliminary plat is that lots 5
and 6 of the preliminary plat have been combined to create one lot.
2. That the roadways within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with the
City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction ...............
The roads in Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Buffalo Commons were subject to a previous
final plat application and all were accepted as public streets, which included aspects
of drainage, gutters, sidewalks, and boulevards.
3. That sidewalks shall be installed on the north side of Sunnyview Lane for Phase V next
to the property with .......................
This condition has no application to the subject lot, which is located in Phase 3.
4. Installation of curb and gutter on the north side of Sunnyview Lane for Phase V, or
posting a bond..........
This condition has no application to the subject lot, which is located in Phase 3
5. That approach permits for the required construction at Heritage Way and Sunnyview Lane
be obtained.......
This condition has no application to the subject lot, which is located in Phase 3
6. That all water and sewer service plans and specifications shall be reviewed and
approved by the .........
The water and sewer improvements for Phases 1, 2, 3, and 4 have been approved by
the City and DEQ. All the infrastructure is complete and have been accepted by the
City. A copy of the DEQ approval is attached with this application.
7. That a letter from the Kalispell Fire Chief approving the location and placement of fire
hydrants..............
A letter from the Fire Chief was included in previous plats, whereby the Chief
indicated acceptance of all the hydrants in Phases 1, 2, 3, and 4.
That areas be landscaped according to the specifications outlined in the development
agreement......
All the common areas in Phases 1-4 have been landscaped and maintained for 3
continuous years. Boulevard landscaping is completed with development of the
adjacent lots.
9. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates the drainage easements indicated on
the preliminary plat.........
An engineered storm water drainage system has been completed for phases 1-4. The
drainage system for phase 5 will be completed or bonded prior to the platting of
Phase 5.
10. The parking lot on the north side of Sunnyview Lane and the proposed temporary
expansion.............
This condition has no application to the subject lot, which is located in Phase 3.
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PO Box 7607 Kalispell, Montana 59904 (406) 756-1236
8 November 1999
Narda Wilson Nov - 8 1999
Senior Planner
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 Fifth Ave. E
Kalispell, MT 59901 F. R. D. O.
RE: FINAL PLAT OF BUFFALO COMMONS, PHASE 3, Block 2, Lot 1
Dear Narda:
Attached are the application materials for the above -referenced final plat. The proposed lot and associated
infrastructure are insubstantial compliance with the PUD Development Agreement and with the preliminary
plat. All the roads, water, and sewer facilities have been previously accepted by the City. These and other
services have been extended to the lot. Certified as -built plans prepared by Robert Peccia & Associates
are on file with the city and an engineer certification statement is attached with specific reference to Phase
Ill. As with the previous applications involving Buffalo Commons, I am enclosing a copy [rather than the
original] of the State Environmental Quality approval letter since Buffalo Commons is being platted in phases
and there is only one original letter.
This lot is being platted to allow the construction of a kidney dialysis center. We had hoped to gain final plat
approval on the 15th of November to allow time for construction of the foundation before heavy frost. The
tabling of the preliminary plat complicates matters somewhat so, if possible, we would still appreciate
approval of this final plat on the 15th of November, following approval of the preliminary plat The subject
lot lies within Phase III of Buffalo Commons, where all the infrastructure is complete, including landscaping.
The fire chief has previously indicated approval of the fire hydrant locations in this Phase and, as always,
has the opportunity to review the site plans of all proposed structures.
Please let me know if you have any questions concerning this application request or require any additional
information. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Sincerely,
David Greer, aicp
Consultant to NWHC
copy: City Attorney
attachments: Application fee of $365.00
Application form
Title report
Tax certification statement
DEQ approval statement (copy, original on file)
Plats
Engineer certification statement
Land Use Consultants for the Private and Public Sectors