Staff Report/Final Plat Phase 3, Block 2, Lot 2Tri-City Planningice
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Kalispell, Montana 59901
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September 12, 2001
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Final Plat for Buffalo Commons Lot 2, Block 2, Phase 3 -
Retail/ Commercial/ Office Pod
Dear Chris:
Our office has received an application from Northwest Healthcare Corp. for final plat
approval of Buffalo Commons Lot 2, Block 2, Phase 3 which will plat a one lot
subdivision. The lot is located on the north side of Commons Way and east of Hwy. 93
and contains 0.925 of an acre. It combines Lots 5 and 6, Phase 3 as indicated on the
preliminary plat approved by the Kalispell City Council. The lot is in the
Retail/Commercial/ Office pod of the Buffalo Commons Planned Unit Development with
the rear of the lot facing Hwy 93. Previous phases of the subdivision have dedicated the
roads and utilities within the subdivision to the City of Kalispell and they were accepted.
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 lot combines proposed Lots 5 and 6 of Phase 3 as
shown on the preliminary plat and is in substantial compliance with the approved
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.
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Final Plat Buffalo Commons L2, B2, Ph3
September 12, 2001
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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 when the project develops it will be reviewed
by the site development review committee where fire code issues can be further
addressed.
Condition No. S. That areas be landscaped according to the specifications outlined in
the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. All utilities shall be installed
underground.
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September 12, 2001
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® 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.
® 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.
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This subdivision plat has been found to be in compliance with the State and City
Subdivision Regulations.
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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 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 staff would recommend 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 September 17, 2001.
Sincerely,
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2d"aA. Wilson
Senior Planner
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Final Plat Buffalo Commons L2, B2, Ph3
September 12, 2001
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Attachments: 1 opaque mylars of final plat
1 reproducible mylar of final plat
1 copy of final plat
Ltr from D Greer dated 8/28/01
Final plat application dated 8 / 29 / 01
Letter from DEQ dated 5/ 15/97
Title report from Sterling Title Services dated 7/ 19/01
Treasurers Certification dated 8/27/01
c: David Greer, 1867 Ashley Lake Rd, Kalispell, MT 59904
Jim Oliverson, NWHC, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901
Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
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