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REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tom Jentz, Director
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT ACG - Kalispell Investors LLC - Gateway West Subdivision Unit
#2 Preliminary Plat Approval
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2003
BACKGROUND: This is a request by ACG - Kalispell Investors LLC for preliminary
plat approval of Gateway West Unit #2, a two -lot commercial subdivision. The 2.51-
acre proposal involves developing two commercial lots, one on either side of the main
south entrance into the Gateway West Shopping Center. The proposed subdivision
presently is part of the Gateway West Shopping Center with proposed Lot 1 containing
approximately 13 parking spaces and a storm water detention basin. Proposed Lot 2
contains approximately 41 parking spaces.
Three significant issues surround approval of this project: the loss of developed
parking from the shopping center if these lots are converted to building pads, the fact
that over 1/2 of the proposed site is designated as 100 year-floodplain and finally over
1/2 of proposed Lot 1 contains the existing storm water detention pond for the parking
lot. In regard to parking, based on a staff survey the shopping center would have an
excess of over 90 spaces after development of Lots 1 and 2. Therefore the loss of 54
spaces for this project is not a limiting factor.
Concerning the floodplain issue, the City subdivision regulations (Section 3.5)
prohibit development of lands within the 100 year flood lain. In light of this, staff has
recommended that the only option the developer has would be to secure a Letter of
Map Revision from FEMA prior to final plat assuring that the proposed lots have been
removed from the 100-year floodplain.
Finally, Lot 1 will displace the existing storm water detention pond. Staff therefore is
recommending that the applicants re -engineer and construct a new storm water
treatment system elsewhere on site to replace the existing detention pond and to
address storm water issues on this site.
At the public hearing the applicant's representative spoke in support of the project
indicating that they had hired an engineer who was working on the storm water
treatment re -design and felt very comfortable that they could develop an improved
system elsewhere on site. They also anticipated the floodplain issues. No other public
comment was received.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish • City of Columbia Falls •
Gateway West Subdivision Unit #2 Preliminary Plat Approval
October 23, 2003
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The Bard discussed the request at great length supporting the project but raising
concern with the storm water proposal and the floodplain development issues. The
bard did concur that the staff conditions adequately addressed their concerns and
unanimously voted to adopt staff report #PP-03-10 as findings of fact and
recommended that the preliminary plat for Gateway West Unit #2 be approved
subject to the 10 conditions as found in the staff report.
COMMENDATION: A motion to adopt the resolution approving the preliminary
plat subject to the recommended 10 conditions would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Minor positive impacts once fully developed.
ALTE AT ES: As suggested by the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
7��I J
Thomas R. Jentz Chris A. Kukulski
Director City Manager
Report compiled: October 23, 2003
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Attachments: Transmittal letter
Staff report #KPP-03-10 and application materials
Draft minutes from 10/ 14/03 planning board meeting
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RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLYAPPROVING TI..
NORTH,GATEWAY WEST SUBDIVISION UNIT 2, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
EXHIBIT 46A99, IN SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 28 '
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, ACG — Kalispell Investors LLC, the owner of certain real property described above,
has petitioned for approval of the Subdivision Plat of said property, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on
October 14, 2003, on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-03-10
issued by the Tri-City Planning Office, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission has recommended
approval of the Preliminary Plat of Gateway West Subdivision Unit 2, subject to
certain conditions and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of November
3, 2003, reviewed the Tri-City Planning Office Report #KPP-03-10, reviewed the
recommendations of the Kalispell City 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 Tri-City Planning Office Report
#KPP-03-10 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council.
SECTION II. That the application of ACG -- Kalispell Investors LLC for approval of the
Preliminary Plat of Gateway West Subdivision Unit 2, Kalispell, Flathead
County, Montana is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
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.
(Kalispell Sub. Regs. Appendix C — Final Plat I(A) Contents of final plat.)
2. The applicants shall apply to MDT for review and updating of the approach permit from the
proposed subdivision onto US Hwy 2. (Per request of Steve Herzog, Maintenance
Supervisor, MDT Kalispell Office).
3. A storm water drainage plan which has been designed by an engineer licensed in the State of
Montana shall be prepared which complies with the City's Design and Construction
Standards and said plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works
Department. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.12 A).
4. That a letter be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department approving the plans
and specifications for water, sewer and drainage facilities for the subdivision. (Kalispell Sub.
Regs. Section 3.12 — 3.15).
5. The fire access and suppression system shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code and a letter
from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the access, placement of fire hydrants and fire
flows within the subdivision shall be submitted with the final plat. The fire access and
suppression system shall be installed and approved by the Fire Department prior to final plat
approval. (Uniform Fire Code).
6. All new utilities shall be installed underground. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.17A).
7. The applicants shall apply for and receive a Letter of Map Revision prior to filing of final
plat for the purpose of removing a suitable buildable area for each proposed lot from the 100-
year floodplain as shown on the Kalispell Flood Insurance Rate Map. Failure to acquire a
suitable building site outside of the 100-year floodplain shall constitute denial of the
particular lot. (Section 3.5, Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, Kalispell Flood Plain
Development Program).
8. The applicants shall secure a floodplain development permit from the city of Kalispell to fill
the existing detention pond and re -locate the pond elsewhere within the 100-year floodplain.
(Kalispell Floodplain Development Program).
9. The applicant shall provide evidence of contacting the Flathead Conservation District and
Fish, Wildlife and Parks concerning compliance with any applicable regulatory programs (i.e.
- 124 Permit) relating to any work in or near West Spring Creek.
10. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of approval.
(Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 2.04 (E (7)).
SECTION III. 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 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2003.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Tri-City PlanningOffice
17 Second Street East - Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850
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October 23, 2003
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Gateway West Subdivision Unit #32 - Preliminary Plat
Dear Chris:
The Kalispell City Planning Board met on October 14, 2003 and held a public hearing to
consider a request by ACG - Kalispell Investors LLC for preliminary plat approval of
Gateway West Unit #2. The 2.51-acre proposal involves developing two commercial lots,
one on either side of the main south entrance into the Gateway West Shopping Center. The
site presently is part of the Gateway West Shopping Center with proposed Lot 1 containing
approximately 13 parking spaces and a storm water detention basin. Proposed Lot 2
contains approximately 41 parking spaces.
Tom Jentz, of the Tri-City Planning Office, presented staff report #KPP-03-10 to the Board
noting that the Board faced three issues in approving the project: the loss of parking from
the shopping center, the fact that over 1/2 of the proposed site was in the 100-year floodplain
and finally over 1/2 of proposed Lot 1 contained the existing storm water detention pond for
the parking lot. Staff noted that the shopping center had an excess of parking and
therefore the loss of 54 spaces for this project was not an issue. Staff pointed out the
subdivision regulations did not support development of lands within the 100-year flood -
plain. Staff stated that the only option the developer had would be to secure a Letter of
Map Revision from FEMA prior to final plat assuring that the site had been removed from
the 100-year floodplain. Finally, staff recommended that the storm water treatment and
disposal system for this portion of the shopping center would have to be re -located and re-
designed.
At the public hearing the applicant's representative spoke in support of the project
indicating that they had hired an engineer who was working on the storm water treatment
re -design and felt very comfortable that they could develop an improved system elsewhere
on site. They also anticipated the flood plain issues. No other public comment was
received.
The Board discussed the request at great length supporting the project but raising concern
with the storm water proposal and the floodplain development issues. The Board did
concur that the staff conditions adequately addressed their concerns and unanimously
voted to adopt staff report #KPP-03-10 as findings of fact and recommended that the
preliminary plat for Gateway West Unit #2 be approved subject to the 10 conditions as
found in the staff report.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
® City of Kalispell ® City of Columbia Falls ® City of Whitefish
Gateway West Unit #2 - Preliminary Plat
October 23, 2003
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Please schedule consideration of this preliminary plat for the Kalispell City Council meeting of
November 3, 2003. You may contact this board or Tom Jentz at the Tri-City Planning Office
if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely
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Attachments: Attachment A - Recommended Conditions of Approval
Staff report #KPP-03-10 and application materials
Draft minutes 10/ 14/03 planning board meeting
c w/ Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c w/o Att: ACG - Kalispell Investors LLC, % EXC Prop. Service, 100 Emerald Drive,
Billings, MT 59105
Marquardt Surveying, Inc., 285 1st Ave. EN, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Gateway West Unit #2 - Preliminary Plat
October 23, 2003
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PRELIMINARYGATEWAY WEST UNIT #2 • , 0
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL •` t 1 BY THE
BOARDKALISPELL CITY PLANNING
OCTOBERt•
The Kalispell City Planning Board is recommending the following conditions to the Kalispell
City Council for the above referenced preliminary plat. A public hearing was held on this
matter at the October 14, 2003 planning board meeting:
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. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Appendix C - Final Plat I(A) Contents of
final plat.)
2. The applicants shall apply to MDT for review and updating of the approach permit
from the proposed subdivision onto US Hwy 2. (Per request of Steve Herzog,
Maintenance Supervisor, MDT Kalispell Office).
3. A storm water drainage plan which has been designed by an engineer licensed in the
State of Montana shall be prepared which complies with the City's Design and
Construction Standards and said plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
Kalispell Public Works Department. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.12 A).
4. That a letter be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department approving the
plans and specifications for water, sewer and drainage facilities for the subdivision.
(Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.12 - 3.15).
5. The fire access and suppression system shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code and
a letter from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the access, placement of fire
hydrants and fire flows within the subdivision shall be submitted with the final plat.
The fire access and suppression system shall be installed and approved by the Fire
Department prior to final plat approval. (Uniform fire Code).
6. All new utilities shall be installed underground. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.17A).
7. The applicants shall apply for and receive a Letter of Map Revision prior to filing of
final plat for the purpose of removing a suitable buildable area for each proposed lot
from the 100-year floodplain as shown on the Kalispell Flood Insurance Rate Map.
Failure to acquire a suitable building site outside of the 100-year floodplain shall
constitute denial of the particular lot. (Section 3.5, Kalispell Subdivision Regulations,
Kalispell Flood Plain Development Program).
8. The applicants shall secure a floodplain development permit from the city of Kalispell
to fill the existing detention pond and re -locate the pond elsewhere within the 100-
year floodplain. (Kalispell Floodplain Development Program).
Gateway West Unit #2 - Preliminary Plat
October 23, 2003
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9. The applicant shall provide evidence of contacting the Flathead Conservation District
and Fish, Wildlife and Parks concerning compliance with any applicable regulatory
programs (i.e. - 124 Permit) relating to any work in or near West Spring Creek.
10. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of
approval. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 2.04 (E (7)).
MOTION
Atkinson moved and Anderson seconded to adopt staff report
KPP-03-11 as findings of fact and, based on these findings,
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary
plat for this subdivision be approved subject to staff
condition 1-6 and deleting condition #2.
BOARD DISCUSSION
There was no discussion.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote.
ACG - KALISPELL
A request by ACG - Kalispell Investors LLC for preliminary
INVESTORS LLC
plat approval of Gateway West Subdivision Unit #2, a two lot
PRELIMINARY PLAT
commercial development on 1.89 acres and a retention pond
APPROVAL
on .62 acres on a site located on the north side of US
Highway 2 West and west of Glenwood Drive at the south
entrance to Gateway West Mall in the City of Kalispell.
STAFF REPORT KPP-03-10
Tom Jentz, with the Tri-City Planning Office, gave a
presentation of Staff Report KPP-03-10.
Jentz showed a site plan and described the location. He
stated this is not a minor subdivision because of the number
of lots previously created on the parent lot. He said the sites
will flank either side of the south entrance road to Gateway
West Mall and that the site is currently being used for about
54 parking spaces and a storm water retention facility. He
said the applicants are proposing re -doing their drainage
retention facility which is currently located in proposed Lot 1
and that the loss of parking should not be an issue as the
Gateway Mall has excess parking on site.
Jentz stated that the proposed lots lie within the 100 year
flood plain, with 1/2 of Lot 2 and 90% of Lot 1 being in the
flood plain. He said that West Spring Creek provides local
drainage for several miles of agricultural land and becomes
urbanized at Highway 2 and that the culverts are probably
undersized under Highway 2, which creates a backwater. He
said the applicants propose to redesign the storm water
drainage for the shopping center and that the future
engineered drainage system would not need the existing
retention pond, but instead a much smaller pond area that
would serve as a safety valve. The applicants must show it
would work to free up the development ability of lot 1.
Jentz stated that the Subdivision Regulations say that
subdivision activity shall not occur in the flood plain. The
applicants need to go through the flood plain process, and
get a Letter of Map Revision from FEMA. Three of the
conditions deal with the flood plain. Staff feels that the site is
suitable for commercial development, but the site has some
issues.
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the meeting of October 14, 2003
Page 8 of 12
PUBLIC HEA NG
The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak
on the issue.
APPLICANTS/AGENCIES
Dawn Marquardt, Marquardt Surveying, representing
American Capital Group, stated that an engineeris studying
the flood plain issue, and they are waiting for a Letter of Map
Revision from FEMA.
Peter Pappas, Architect, Denver CO, stated he was available
to answer questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION
Atkinson moved and Johnson seconded to adopt staff report
KPP-03-10 as findings of fact and, based on these findings,
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary
plat for this subdivision be approved subject to the 10
conditions.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Hull asked Marquardt if there were any proposals to bury the
creek. Marquardt answered not at this time.
Jentz said burying the creek would create a liability.
Atkinson asked Pappas if the storm water system was
doable.
Pappas answered that according to studies they have done, it
is. He said they will lift the building pads to get the buildings
out of the flood plain, and will reconfigure the detention
pond.
Hull commented that Dairygold was fined $5.2 million for
polluting this stream, that this stream has been the subject
of a lawsuit, and that the applicants cannot fill it.
Jentz said the flood plain development permit program is
sophisticated and there is a limit to what the applicants can
do. He said that a designated flood way is a "no touch" area.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed on a 5-1 roll call vote with Hull voting
against.
FOPPIANO
A request by Foppiano Construction, Inc. for an initial zoning
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
designation of R-3, Single Family Residential on approx-
INITIAL ZONING UPON
imately 1.0 acres of land located on the east side of Denver
ANNEXATION
Avenue immediately east of Phoenix Street upon annexation
to the City of Kalispell.
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the meeting of October 14, 2003
Page 9 of 12
SUBDIVISIONGATEWAY WEST
TRI-PLANNING
OFFICE
SUBDIVISION CO. . ,- 1
OCTOBER #
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding a
request for preliminary plat approval of a 2-lot commercial subdivision in Gateway West
Addition 34. A public hearing on this matter has been scheduled before the Kalispell
Planning Board for October 14, 2003 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.
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A. Owner/Applicant: ACG - Kalispell Investors LLC
c/o EXC Property Service
100 Emerald Drive
Billings, MT 59105
Technical Assistance: Marquardt Surveying Inc.
285 First Avenue EN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6285
B. Location: This property is located on the north side of US Highway 2 and west of
Glenwood Drive at the main (south) entrance to the Gateway West Shopping Center.
The two lots would straddle either side of the entrance road into the Mall. The
property is generally described as the southerly portion of Lot 2 of Gateway West
Addition 34 in Section 12, Township 28N, Range 22 West, PMM Flathead County,
Montana.
C. Size: Total area: 2.51 acres
Area in Lots: 1.89 acres
Area in Detention Pond: 0.62 acres (27,008 square feet)
Minimum Lot Size: 0.86 acres (37,479 square feet)
Maximum Lot Size 1.03 acres (45,082 square feet)
D. Nature of the Request: The applicants are requesting preliminary plat approval of a
2-lot commercial subdivision on approximately 2.51 acres which is part of the larger
Gateway West Shopping Mall project on the west side of Kalispell. The applicants
are requesting permission to create two additional commercial out- parcels abutting
either side of the south main entrance road into the commercial mall site. The
proposed lots contain parking and a storm water detention pond for the current mall
operation. Presently, approximately 54 parking spaces are located on proposed Lots
1 8s 2. The Gateway Mall Center still retains approximately 698 parking spaces in
addition to those that would be lost to the proposed subdivision. The parking
requirements for the Gateway West Mall complex are approximately 604 spaces.
Thus a surplus of parking exists if the two new commercial lots were created. In
addition the majority of proposed Lot 1 exists as an overflow/detention pond for
drainage for the Gateway West Shopping Center.
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E. Existing land Use: Proposed Lot 1 contains the southern end of the Gateway Mall
parking lot with 13 spaces. Additionally, the western half of proposed Lot I is an
existing detention pond that serves to collect and detain parking lot run-off.
Proposed Lot 2 contains landscaping and 41 parking spaces for the Gateway West
Mall.
E. Adjacent land Uses: The proposed lots lie in the center of a commercial complex.
The proposed lots form the southern entrance to the Gateway West Shopping
Center. Across US Hwy 2 to the south lies Arby's Restaurant and to the east lies the
Westbrook Shopping Mall.
North: Gateway West Shopping Mall - B-3 zoning
South: Arby's - B-2 zoning
East: Service station and Westbrook retail mall - B-2 zoning
West: Shop, Loren's Auto Repair, Ashley Center Mall - B-3 zoning
F. Zoning: This property is zoned B-3 Community Business. This zone provides for
and anticipates areas devoted to community shopping and retail services.
G. Relation to Growth Policy Map: This property lies within the jurisdiction of the
Kalispell City Growth Policy. The Growth Policy map designates this area as
commercial. Such a designation anticipates a wide variety of retail and service
oriented commercial activities.
H. 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 City Subdivision Regulations. Note that while only two
additional lots are being created, the parent lot, Gateway West Mall, has been the site of
substantial lot creation such that the cumulative number of lots created exceeds the
minimum of 5 for minor subdivision review.
A. Effects on Health and Safety:
Fire: Access to the area will be via US Hwy 2. Existing streets including the
entrance road into the Gateway West Shopping Mall, a private street, are built and
in place. This subdivision would be in the service area of the Kalispell Fire
Department. The property can be considered to be at low risk of fire because the
subdivision would be constructed in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code and
have access which meets City standards. The property does not have steep slopes or
woody fuels. Hydrants will be required to be placed in compliance with the
requirements of the Uniform Fire Code and the approved by the fire chief. The fire
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access and suppression system should be installed and approved by the fire
department prior to final plat approval because of potential problems with
combustible construction taking place prior to adequate fire access to the site being
developed.
Flooding: According to the Kalispell FIRM (Flood Insurance Rate Map) Map, there are
significant areas on both Lots 1 &, 2 within the designated 100-year floodplain.
Approximately 90% of Lot 1 and the southerly 1/2 of proposed Lot 2 also he in the
100-year floodplam. In addition, the westerly half of Lot 1 is presently used as a
storm water retention and overflow pond for storm water treatment and drainage for
the Gateway West Mall site. Section 3.05 of the Kalispell Subdivision regulations
states that lands located in the 100-year floodway shall not be subdivided for
building purposes or uses that may increase the danger to life, health or property
caused by flooding. In order for the applicants to proceed with subdivision plans in
this location, they would have to apply to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management
Administration) for a Letter of Floodplain Map Revision to have the proposed
development sites removed from the 100year floodplain. This is typically
accomplished through the process of filling the appropriate portions of the site, and
bringing them up out of the floodplain elevation. An engineer then certifies that fill
was properly placed and compacted and that the site now lies above the base flood
elevation for that area. Application is then made with FEMA to have the floodplain
boundary revised. Note that no fill is allowed within that portion of the floodplain
labeled as Floodway on the city's flood map.
Roads: The primary access to this site is via US Hwy 2. The main entrance road to
the Gateway West Mall divides both lots and provides direct internal access. This
road system is privately owned and maintained. These roads are adequate to
accommodate the additional traffic generated by two new lots. The owner would
need to apply to MDT for a revised access permit and would be subject to any
conditions raised or required.
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. The property does abut West Spring Creek. This creek
does not host any significant or endangered wildlife.
C. Effects on the Natural Environment:
Staff has concerns as to the ability of the applicant to provide adequate storm water
retention and maintain the integrity of West Spring Creek as it traverses the
property. Proposed Lot 1 contains a retention pond for parking lot management for
the Gateway West Mall site.
West Spring Creek is spring fed and serves a geographically small drainage area
northwest of Kalispell. While the stream is fairly free flowing above this site, as the
stream leaves this site, the culverts at US Hwy 2 are undersized and from this point
downstream the stream enters a series of culverts and diversion before ultimately
making its way to Ashley Creek. The applicants propose to install an improved
storm water drainage facility that will better treat the storm water runoff. It is their
plan to greatly reduce the retention pond and use it as a secondary or emergency
safety valve for the engineered system that will be designed and located elsewhere.
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Lot 2 has already been developed for urban uses, thus whether it remains a parking
lot or becomes a building pad, generally the natural environment will not be
dramatically affected. Note that the southerly portions of Lot 2 are shown to be in
the floodplain and would serve as storage in the event of a significant_ (100-year)
flood event. The applicants will have to address the floodplain issue asliscussed
elsewhere in this report before proceeding with development on this site.
Effects on Local Services:
Sewer and Water: City of Kalispell water and sewer are available to the site.
Adequate capacities exist to serve proposed development.
Stormwater management: Proposed Lot 1 contains an approximate 22,000 square
foot (1 / 2 acre) storm water retention pond which serves the Gateway West Mall. It
consists of an excavated pond which collects storm water through overland flow.
Stormwater that enters the pond evaporates, percolates out the bottom or is taken
up by vegetative material_ in the pond. This is an effective, low technology design to
treat stormwater. Difficulty arises during wet cycles as the safety valve for the pond
is an overflow pipe directly into West Spring Creek. The applicants are proposing to
fill in the majority of the pond and relocate and develop a much smaller overflow
facility. They then propose to develop an engineered storm water detention facility
elsewhere on -site that is designed to accommodate the flows generated by the site.
They state that the new facility will better treat the storm water and free up a
majority of the highway frontage for commercial development.
Roads: US Hwy 2 provides immediate access to the property. This federal highway
is designated a major arterial on the Kalispell Growth Policy. US Hwy 2 contains
four travel lanes, a center turn lane and access lanes into the mall serving the site.
This system is adequate to provide the needed service. The proposed lots abut the
south main entrance. The system has adequate capacity to serve Gateway West
Mall. The addition of 2 commercial lots will not overburden the system based on
contact with MDT. Direct access onto US Hwy 2 is not requested and will not be
allowed. MDT has still asked to review the access approach at the time of lot
development.
Schools: This subdivision is within the boundaries of School District #5. Because of
its commercial nature it will not generate school children. Taxes generated from the
project will benefit the school district.
Parks: This subdivision is not subject
because it is a commercial subdivision
Regulations and as under State Statute.
to the parkland dedication requirements
as outlined in the Kalispell Subdivision
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 needs to be addressed. Fire flows in the
area are adequate to accommodate any necessary hydrants.
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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 two miles from
the site. Ambulance services are available to serve this subdivision and access is
good.
Effects on Agriculture and Agricultural Water Users Facilities:
This property has been commercially developed for over 2 decades. This subdivision
will have no impact on agriculture in the Valley.
The Kalispell City Growth Policy Map designates proposed Lots 1 8s 2 as commercial.
Such a designation anticipates a wide variety of retail and service oriented
commercial activities and is further implemented by the B-3 Zoning. In addition the
plan encourages the expansion of existing commercial districts, especially infill
projects. The Growth Policy would support this type of development.
However, Chapter 7 Natural Environment Policies state:
7.3 Development in environmentally sensitive areas including 100 year flood plain
wetlands, riparian areas, may pose inherent development limitations and
design should be managed to avoid and mitigate environmental impacts and
natural hazards.
7.6 Filling of wetlands and the 100-year floodplain should be avoided.
7.13 Development should be designed to avoid the loss and minimize impacts to
environmentally sensitive areas including the 100-year floodplain, wetlands
and riparian areas.
Compliance with Zoning Regulations
This zoning for this property is B-3 community Business. Minimum lot sizes of
7,000 square feet with standard setbacks are required. The proposal complies with
these standards. At the time of building permit, additional standards of the zone will
e applied based on a specific development plan for each lot.
Compliance with the Subdivision Regulations
The preliminary plat appears to be in substantial compliance with the State and City
Subdivision Regulations except in relationship to Section 3.05 Development in the
floodplain as described above. To address this issue, it will be incumbent upon the
developer to apply for a Letter of Map Revision from FEMA to remove the proposed
development sites from the 100-year floodplain. This is typically accomplished
through fill within the 100year floodplain. Note that the applicant is not allowed to
fill within the floodway portion of a 100-year floodplain. Failure for the applicant to
accomplish this would constitute denial for the applicable portions of the
subdivision.
#KPP-03-10
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Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt staff report #KPP-03-10 as
findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat be
approved 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. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Appendix C - Final Plat I(A) Contents of
final plat.)
2. The applicants shall apply to MDT for review and updating of the approach permit
from the proposed subdivision onto US Hwy 2. (Per request of Steve Herzog,
Maintenance Supervisor, MDT Kalispell Office).
3. A storm water drainage plan which has been designed by an engineer licensed in the
State of Montana shall be prepared which complies with the City's Design and
Construction Standards and said plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
Kalispell Public Works Department. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.12 A).
4. That a letter be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department approving the
plans and specifications for water, sewer and drainage facilities for the subdivision.
(Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.12 - 3.15).
5. The fire access and suppression system shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code
and a letter from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the access, placement of
fire hydrants and fire flows within the subdivision shall be submitted with the final
plat. The fire access and suppression system shall be installed and approved by the
Fire Department prior to final plat approval. (Uniform fire Code).
6. All new utilities shall be installed underground. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.17A).
7. The applicants shall apply for and receive a Letter of Map Revision prior to filing of
final plat for the purpose of removing a suitable buildable area for each proposed lot
from the 100-year floodplain as shown on the Kalispell Flood Insurance Rate Map.
Failure to acquire a suitable building site outside of the 100-year floodplain shall
constitute denial of the particular lot. (Section 3.5, Kalispell Subdivision Regulations,
Kalispell Flood Plain Development Program).
8. The applicants shall secure a floodplain development permit from the city of Kalispell
to fill the existing detention pond and re -locate the pond elsewhere within the 100-
year floodplain. (Kalispell Flood Plain Development Program).
9. The applicant shall provide evidence of contacting the Flathead Conservation District
and Fish, Wildlife and Parks concerning compliance with any applicable regulatory
programs (i.e. - 124 Permit) relating to any work in or near West Spring Creek.
10. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of
approval. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 2.04 (E (7)).
#KPP-03-10
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
GATEWAY WEST SUBDIVSION UNIT NO. 2
Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West,
Flathead County, Montana
The GATEWAY WEST SUBDIVISON UNIT NO.2 is a 2-lot development consisting of a 1.03 acre
lot, a 0.86 acre lot and a 16.64 acres remainder in the Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22
West, Flathead County, Montana.
I. GEOLOGY
A. Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat:
1. Any known hazards affecting the development which could result in property
damage or personal injury due to:
1 a. Falls, slides or slumps:
No falls, slides or slumps are known
lb. Any rock outcropping:
No rock outcroppings
B. Describe any proposed measures to prevent or reduce the danger of property damage or
personal injury from any of these hazards:
N/A
II. SURFACE WATER
Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat:
A. Any natural water systems such as streams, rivers, intermittent streams, lakes or
marshes (also indicate the name and sizes of each):
On the proposed Lot 1 there is a stream and an overflow pond.
B. Any artificial water systems such as canals, ditches, aqueducts, reservoirs and
irrigation systems (also indicate the names, sizes and present uses of each:
There is an overflow pond that is estimated to be 0.5 acre in size.
The developer proposes to fill in the overflow pond as needed for development
and put in a concrete retention pond located on the retention pond lot that will
hold an equal amount of overflow as the current retention pond.
C. Any areas subject to flood hazard, or if available, 100-year flood plain maps (using best
available information):
The flood zone "AE" is designated on the attached drawing.
III. VEGETATION
A. Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat the major vegetation types within the
subdivision (e.g., marsh, grassland, shrub and forest ) :
The vegetation, on Lot 1 is grass, some marsh growth such as cattails and a few
trees.
B. Described the amount of vegetation that is to be removed, or cleaned, from the site,
and state the reasons for such removal:
The vegetation will be removed as necessary for the development of the
individual lots.
C. Described any proposed measures to be taken to protect vegetative cover:
Landscaping will be done when the individual lots are developed.
IV WILDLIFE
A. What major species of fish and wildlife, if any, use the area to be affected by the
proposed subdivision:
None are known.
B. Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat any known important wildlife areas, such as
big game winter range, waterfowl nesting areas, habitat for rare and endangered
species and wetlands:
None are known.
C. Described any proposed measures to protect wildlife habitat or to minimize habitat
degradation:
This development will have no effect on wildlife.
V. AGRICULTURE AND TIMBER PRODUCTION
A. State the acreage, type and agricultural classifications of soils on the site:
7.25 acres classified as commercial.
12.13 acres classified as Commercial city/town lot.
B. State the history of production of this site by crop type and yield:
N/A
D. State the historical and current agricultural uses which occur adjacent to the site:
E. Explain any steps which will be taken to avoid or limit development conflicts with
adjacent agricultural uses:
N/A
F. If the site is timbered, state any timber management recommendations which may
have been suggested or implemented by the U.S.D.A. Division of Forestry in the area
of this proposal:
N/A
VI. HISTORICAL. ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR CULTURAL FEATURES
A. Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat any known or possible historic,
archaeological or cultured sites which exist on or near the site:
None are known.
B. Described any known or possible sites delineated on the preliminary plat:
N/A
C. Described any measures that will be taken to protect such sites or properties:
N/A
VII. SEWAGE TREATMENT
A. Where individual sewage treatment systems are proposed for each parcel: N/A
1. Indicate the distance to the nearest public or community sewage treatment
system:
N/A
2. Provide as attachments:
a. Two (2) copies of the plat, which show the proposed suitable location
on each lot for a subsurface treatment system and a 100%
replacement area for the subsurface treatment system. Show the
location of neighboring wells and subsurface treatment systems and
the distances to each:
N/A
b. The results of percolation tests performed in representative areas for
drainfields in accordance with the most recent Department of
Environmental Quality Bulletin. Each percolation test shall be keyed
by a number on a copy of the plat with the information and results
provided in the report. The number of preliminary percolation tests
required shall be one-fourth (1 /4) of the total number of proposed lots
and these tests shall be performed in the different soil types, or evenly
spaced throughout the subdivision in the absence of soil variability:
N/A
C. A detailed soils description for the area shall be obtained from test
holes at least seven (7) feet in depth. The number of test holes will
depend upon the variability of the soils. The U.S. Department of
Agriculture's "Soils Classification System" shall be used in the
descriptions. Information on the internal and surface drainage
characteristics shall be included. Each test hole shall be keyed by a
number on a copy of the plat with the information provided for in the
report:
N/A
d. A description of the following physical conditions:
(1) Depth to groundwater at time of year when water table is
nearest the surface and how this information was obtained:
N/A
(2) Minimum depth to bedrock or other impervious material, and
how this information was obtained:
N/A
B. For a proposed public or community sewage treatment system:
1. Estimate the average number of gallons of sewage generated per day by the
subdivision when fully developed:
1900-2300 gallons per day.
2. Where an existing system is to be used:
a. Identify the system and the person, firm or agency responsible for its
operation and maintenance:
Kalispell Public Works
b. Indicate the system's capacity to handle additional use and its distance
from the development:
The system is a cite municipal service and is capable of handling
the additional use. The sewer and water lines are located
adjacent to the property.
C. Provide evidence that permission to connect has been granted:
The application to connect is being processed.
3. Where a new system is proposed: N/A
a. Attach a copy of the plat showing the location of all collection lines
and the location and identification of the basic components of the
treatment system:
b. If subsurface treatment of the effluent is proposed, give the results of
the preliminary analysis and percolation tests in the area of the
treatment site:
C. Provide a description of the following physical conditions:
(1) Depth to groundwater at time of year when water table is
nearest the surface and how this information was obtained:
(2) Minimum depth to bedrock or other impervious material, and
how this information was obtained:
d. Indicate who will bear the costs of installation and who will own,
operate and maintain the system. Also, indicate the anticipated date
of completion:
VIII. WATER SUPPLY
A. Where an individual water supply system is proposed for each parcel: N/A
1. If individually drilled wells are to be used, provide evidence as to adequate
quantity and quality of the water supply:
N/A
2. If any other method of individual water supply is to be used:
N/A
a. Explain why the alternate form of water supply is proposed instead of
drilled wells:
b. Identify the source of water supply and provide evidence that it is of
sufficient quantity and quality to serve the development:
3. Attach two (2) copies of the plat showing the proposed location of each
spring, well, cistern, or other water source and indicate the distance to
existing or proposed sewage treatment systems: N/A
a. Where a public or community water system is proposed:
(1) Estimate the number of gallons per day required by the
development (including irrigation, if applicable):
1225-2000 gallons per day.
(2) Where an existing system is to be used:
(a) Identify the system and the person, firm or agency
responsible for its operation and maintenance:
Kalispell Public 'Works
(b) Indicate the system's capacity to handle additional use
and its distance from the development:
The system is a city municipal service and is
capable of handling the additional use. The sewer
and water lines are located adjacent to the
property.
(c) Provide evidence that permission to connect has been
granted:
The application to connect is being processed.
(3) Where a new system is to be used: N/A
(a) Provide evidence that the water supply is adequate in
quantity, quality and dependability:
(b) Indicate who will bear the costs of installation, when
it will be completed and who will own, operate and
maintain the system:
(c) Attach a copy of the plat showing the proposed
location of the water source and all distribution lines:
IX. SOLID WASTE
A. Describe the proposed method of collecting and disposing of solid waste from the
development:
Commercial disposal of refuse to the Flathead County Landfill.
B. If central collection areas are proposed within the subdivision, show their location on
a copy of the preliminary plat:
C. If use of an existing collection system or disposal facility is proposed, indicate the
name and location of the facility:
X. DRAINAGE
A. Streets and Roads:
1. Described any proposed measures for disposing of storm run-off from streets and
roads.
Drainage will be accomplished by utilizing the natural drainage of the site
with swales and culverts installed where necessary.
2. Indicate the type of road surface proposed: Road surface will be paved.
3. Described any proposed facilities for stream or drainage crossing (i.e., culverts,
bridges):
No crossing of streams or drainages is anticipated.
B. Other areas:
1. Describe how surface run-off will be drained or channeled from lots or common
areas:
Surface run-off will be accomplished by utilizing the natural drainage of the
site with swales and culverts installed where necessary.
2. Indicate if storm run-off will be drained or channeled from lots or common areas:
Storm run-off will be accomplished by utilizing the natural drainage of the
site with swales and culverts installed where necessary.
3. Describe any proposed sedimentation and erosion controls to be utilized both
during, and after, construction:
Sedimentation and erosion to be minimized by re -seeding disturbed areas
upon completion of any construction. (I.E., housing, roads).
4. Attach a copy of the plat showing how drainage on lots, road and other areas will
be handled (include sizes and dimensions of ditches, culverts, etc.):
A drainage report will be included with the health department submittal.
XI. ROADS
A. Estimate how much daily traffic the development.. when fully developed, will generate on
existing or proposed roads providing access to the development:
An average of 200-500 vehicle trips per day will be generated upon development of
the proposed subdivision.
Discuss the capability of existing and proposed roads to safely accommodate this
increased traffic (e.g., conditions of the road, surface and right-of-way widths,
current traffic flows, etc.):
Access to the lots will be off of Highway 2.
2. Describe any increased maintenance problems and costs that will be caused by
this increase in volume:
Minimal additional maintenance problems should occur for the county.
B. Indicate who will pay the cost of installing and maintaining dedicated and/or private
roadway:
The road is in place and is maintained by a lot owners association.
C. Describe the soil characteristics, on site, as they relate to road and building construction
and measures to be taken to control erosion of ditches, banks and cuts as a result of
proposed construction:
Soil types are conducive to road and building construction. Erosion control will
be reseeding of all disturbed areas.
D. Explain why access was not provided by means of a road within the subdivision if access
to any of the individual lots is directly from City, County, State or Federal roads or
highways:
N/A
E. Is year-round access by conventional automobile over legal rights -of -way available to the
subdivision and to all lots and common facilities within the subdivision: Yes
F. Identify the owners of any private property over which access to the subdivision will be
provided:
N/A
XII. EMERGENCY SERVICES
A. Describe the emergency services available to the residents of the proposed
subdivision including the number of personnel and number of vehicles and/or type of
facilities for:
I. Fire Protection:
a. Is the proposed subdivision in an urban or rural fire district? If no,
will one be formed or extended:
'Vest Valley Fire District
b. In absence of a fire district, what fire protection procedures are
planned:
N/A
C. Indicate the type, size and location of any proposed recharge facilities:
N/A
d. If fire hydrants are proposed, indicate water pressure capabilities and
the locations of hydrants:
N/A
2. Police Protection:
Police protection will be provided by the Kalispell City Police
Department.
3. Ambulance Service:
Alert helicopter service, and Kalispell Ambulance Service.
4. Medical Services:
Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell and various health care
providers in the Kalispell area.
B. Can the needs of the proposed subdivision for each of the above services be met by
present personnel and facilities: Yes
I . If not, what additional expense would be necessary to make these services
adequate: N/A
2. At whose expense would the necessary improvements be made: N/A
XIII. SCHOOLS
A. Describe the educational facilities which would serve the subdivision (school
facilities, school personnel, bus routes and capabilities, etc):
These are commercial lots and therefore no educational facilities will be
required.
B. Estimate the number of school children that will be added by the proposed
subdivision, and how they will affect existing facilities:
The proposed development will not add children to the school district.
XIV. ECONOMIC BENEFITS
A. Provide the present assessment classifications and range of the total assessed
valuation of all land and structures:
The site of the proposed development is presently included in 7.25 acres of land
assessed as Commercial and the total assessed valuation of the land is
$507,500.00 with 528,444 square feet (12.13 acres) classified as commercial
city/town lot and assessed value of 3,706,608.00.
B. Provide the anticipated assessment classification and range of the total assessed
valuation of all structures (at 25% and 90% occupancy - also give estimated year of
said occupancy):
25% Occupancy within 1 year - $50,000.00 — Commercial lot
90% Occupancy within 2 years - $180,000.00 — Commercial lot
C. Provide anticipated revenue increases, per unit, from water, sewer and solid waste
fees:
Unknown at this time.
XV. LAND USE
A. Describe the existing historical use of the site:
The historical use of the proposed site is Commercial.
B. Describe any comprehensive plan recommendations and other land use regulations on
and adjacent to the site. Is zoning proposed? If located near an incorporated city or
town, is annexation proposed:
The land is currently zoned B-3 and is in compliance with the Master Plan. No
zoning changes are proposed.
C. Describe the present uses of lands adjacent to or near the proposed development.
Describe how the subdivision will affect access to any adjoining land and/or what
measures are proposed to provide access:
The proposed development will not affect use or access to adjoining land, which
have similar uses.
D. Describe any health or safety hazards on or near the subdivision (mining activity,
high voltage lines, gas lines, agricultural and farm activities, etc.) Any such
conditions should be accurately described and their origin and location identified:
There are no health or safety hazards on or near the site
E. Describe any on -site uses creating a nuisance (unpleasant odor, unusual noises, dust,
smoke, etc.). Any such conditions should be accurately described and their origin
and location identified:
None
XVI. PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
A. Describe park and recreation facilities to be provided within the proposed subdivision
and other recreational facilities that will serve the subdivision: N/A
B. List other parks and recreation facilities or sites in the area and their approximate
distance from the site:
None known
C. If cash -in -lieu of parkland is proposed, state the purchase price per acre or current
market value (values stated must be no more than 12 months old):
Current market value is $176,000.00
This application shall be submitted, along with all information required by the applicable
Subdivision Regulations and the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, and the
appropriate fee to:
Tri-City Planning Office, 17 Second St East, Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406)751-1850 Fax: (406)751-1858
Major Subdivision (6 or more lots)
Condominiums (£ or more units)
Mobile Home Parks & Campgrounds (6 or more spaces)
Amended Preliminary Plat
Subdivision Variance
Commercial and Industrial Subdivision
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PIMP • • - r
Name A-c- 6 Phone
$650 + $30/lot
$650 + $30/unit
$650 + $30/space
$200
$100 (per variance)
Add $200 to base
preliminary plat fee
Mailing Address/CF�& 4r,,, scr u-,"'v -- 1 Od
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TECHNICAL/ PROFSION PARTICIPANTS (Surveyor/Resigner/Engineer, etc):
Name & Address�Y\n�^c
Name & Address
Name & Address
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City/County
Street Address T !"(�`'` Er L LF r
Assessor's Tract No k — Lot No(s)
1 /4 Sec --5J— Section _ _ _ Township Range
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Number of Lots or Rental Spaces_ Total Acreage in Subdivision _ y
Total Acreage in Lots_ Minimum Size of Lots or Spaces
Total Acreage in Streets or Roads Maximum Size of Lots or Spaces 1 , O 3
Total Acreage in Parks, Open Spaces and/or Common Areas
w;
Single Family— Townhouse.
Duplex Apartment
Commercial Industrial
Condominium Multi -Family
Mobile Home Park
Recreational Vehicle Park
Planned Unit Development
Other
APPLICABLE ZONING DESIGNATION & DISTRICT'
ESTIMATE OF MARKET VALUE BEFORE IMPROVEMENTS-1i
IMPROVEMENTS TO BE PROVIDED:
Roads: Gravel / Paved _Curb _Gutter Sidewalks Alleys _Other
Water System: -Individual Multiple User _Neighborhood Public -Other
Sewer System: Individual Multiple User -Neighborhood ii/Public -Other
Other Utilities: Cable TV Telephone Electric -Gas -Other
Solid Waste: -Home Pick Up Central Storage X Contract Hauler Owner Haul
Mail Delivery: -Central C Individual School District:
Fire Protection: -Hydrants Tanker Recharge Fire District: VJ"'
Drainage System:
PROPOSED EROSION/ SEDIMENTATION CONTROL:
VARLANCES: ARE ANY VAR.IANCES REQUESTED? (yes/no) If yes,
please complete the information below:
COMPLIANCE OF REGULATIONS:
2
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THE SPACES PROVIDED
BELOW:
l . Will the granting of the variance be detrimental to the public health, safety or
general welfare or injurious to other adjoining properties?
2. Will the variance cause a substantial increase in public costs?
3. Will the variance affect, in any manner, the provisions of any adopted zoning
regulations or Master Plan?
4. Are there special circumstances related to the physical characteristics of the
site (topography, shape, etc.) that create the hardship?
5. What other conditions are unique to this property that create the need for a
variance?
3
The subdivider shall submit a complete application addressing items below to the Tri-
City Planning Office at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the meeting at which
it will be heard.
1. Preliminary plat application.
2. 20 copies of the preliminary plat.
3. One reproducible set of supplemental information. (See Appendix A of
Subdivision Regulations for the city where the subdivision is proposed.)
4. One reduced copy of the preliminary plat not to exceed 11" x 17" in size.
5. Application fee.
6. Adjoining Property Owners List (see example below):
Assessor* Sec-Twn-Rng Lot/Tract No Property Owner & Mailing Address
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and the laws of the State of Montana that the
information submitted herein, on all other submitted forms, documents, plans or any
other information submitted as a part of this application, to be true, complete, and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information or representation
submitted in connection with this application be untrue, I understand that any
approval based thereon may be rescinded, and other appropriate action taken. The
signing of this application signifies approval for the Tri-City Planning staff to be
present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval
and development process.
As approved by the TCPB, Effective 05/01/03
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p . lntlicatclhe uiility_companies involved in providing electrical power, natural gas, or l
telephone service. To what extent will the utilities it -placed u-ndcxgmtknd:
Ftatlhead Electric Cooperative and Century'?Tel, all new utihtit€ to -be installed
anctergFc>:rnd.
B. Has the preliminary plat been submitted to affected utilities for review:
No
D. Estimate the completion date of eech utility -installation:
day of - , 200
- Kalisp+e)l Investors LLC
By: VMVtV t 1 NOK—_Ai—
Environmental .Assessment.preW.ed by
Debbie Shoemaker
Marquardt &. Marquardt .Surveyirt Inc
-K-ALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT
Randy Brodehl - Fire Chief
Jim Stewart - Assistant Chief/Prevention
Dee McCluskey — Assistant Chief/Operations
TO: TOM JENTZ, DIRECTOR
FROM: JIM STEWART, FIRE MARSHAL
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
312 First Avenue East
Kalispell, Montana 59901
(406) 758-7760
FAX: (406) 758-7952
SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT— GATEWAY WEST SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2
We have reviewed the information submitted on the above -referenced project and have
the following comments.
1. Water mains designed to provide minimum fire flows shall be installed per City
specifications at approved locations. Minimum fire flows shall be in accordance
with Uniform Fire Code (1997) Appendix III -A.
2. Fire hydrants shall be provided per City specifications at locations approved by
this department, prior to combustible construction.
3. Fire Department access shall be provided in accordance with Uniform Fire Code
(1997) Article 9.
4. The submitted application indicates emergency services supplied by West Valley
Fire District (Section XII — Emergency Services). This information shall be
changed to reflect Kalispell Fire Department.
Please contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at 758-7763.
"Assisting our community in reducing, preventing, and mitigating emergencies. "
Tri- i la cF Office
17 second Street East — suite 211
Kalispell. Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850
Fag: (406) 751-1858
tricity@centurytel.net
11TIND)IT1011
TO: Kalispell City Staff and Other Interested Parties
RE: October 14, 2003 - Kalispell City Planning Board Agenda
DATE: September 15, 2003
Attached with this memo is information relating to items that will go before the
planning board on the above referenced date.
1. A. request by Ti.m. Birk for annexation, R-3 and RA-1 zoning and preliminary
plat approval of Three Mile Subdivision, a 31 lot residential subdivision on 9.1
acres of land lying on the north side of Three Mile Drive approximately one half
mile west of North Meridian Road. The plat would create 30 lots intended for
single family development and 1 lot intended for multi -family development. The
subdivision would be developed in accordance with the City of Kalispell's design
and construction standards. The preliminary plat is being submitted in
conjunction with a request for annexation (above
2. A request by Gelinas Development LLC to amend the Kalispell City Zoning
Jurisdiction Map from R-3 Single Family Residential to R 5 Residential/
Professional Office for a one city block area described as Block 203 of Kalispell
Addition 3 within the City of Kalispell. The site contains the former Courthouse
East building and lies between 7*h &. Sth Streets East and 5th & 6ffi Avenues East
on the east side of Kalispell. This zoning designation allow as a permitted use
single family and duplex hosing as well as professional offices.
3. A request by Northwest Healthcare Corp. for preliminary plat approval of a
commercial re -subdivision proposed for the Buffalo Commons development. The
applicant proposes to take three existing commercial lots on 3.72 acres and
create a total of 5 commercial lots. Lot 3, Block 3, Phase 3 of Buffalo Commons
located between Commons Loop and Commons Way would be divided into 2
commercial lots. In addition two existing lots 3 &. 4. Block 1, Phase 4 of Buffalo
Commons which front on Commons Loon would be divided into 3 lots.
4. A request by ACG - Kalispell Investors LLC for preliminary plat approval of
Gateway West Subdivision Unit Y2, a two lot commercial development on 1.89
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• C ty of Xalisneil • City of Coiumbia Falls a City of Whitefish
Referrals KPB 10 j 14/03 mtg
September 15, 2003
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acres of land and a retention pond on .62 acres of land on a site located on the
north side of US Highway 2 and west of Glenwood Drive at the main (south)
entrance to the Gateway West Shopping Center. The two lots would straddle
either side of the entrance road into the Mall. The site is zoned B-3 Community
Business.
5. A request by Foppiano Construction, Inc for an initial zoning designation of R-
3, Single Family Residential upon annexation to the City of Kalispell on
approximately 1.0 acre of land located on the east side of Denver Avenue
immediately east of the intersection of Phoenix Street in southwest Kalispell.
This zoning designation anticipates single-family residences. The property is
currently zoned R-1 single family residential in the County zoning jurisdiction.
6. A request by Larry and Arlene Johnson for an initial zoning designation of I-1
Light Industrial upon annexation to the City of Kalispell on approximately a .34
acre tract of land located generally between the Kalispell city airport and US 93
South on the south end of Kalispell. This zoning designation anticipates light
industrial uses including airplane hangers. The property is currently zoned B-2
General Business in the County zoning jurisdiction. The property proposed for
annexation and zoning can be described as Parcel B of Certificate of Survey 8340
located in Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana.
These items will go before the Site Development Review Committee in the Kalispell
Building Department beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates:
-comments
0 September 25, 2003 - Final comments/review conditions
These matters will go before the Kalispell City Planning Board on Tuesday, October 14,
2003 for public hearing. Please bang your comments to the above referenced site
review committee meeting(s) or submit your comments in writing or by phone, prior to
September 25, 2003 so that they can be incorporated into the staff report to the
planning board. You can reach me at'751-1851.
If you need additional information regarding any of these items, please call me. Thank
you for tatting the time to review and comment on these items.
Referrals ICPB 10/ 14/03 mtg
September 15, 2003
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c: w/attachments_ Jim Stewart, Fire Dept.
Mike Baker, Parks and Rec
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
PJ. Sorenson, Zoning Administrator
Roger Kraus, Police Dept.
Frank Castle, Civil Engineer
Jim Hansz, Director Public Works
Sandy Wheeler; Community Redevelopment
Susan Moyer, Community Development Director
Craig Kerzman, Chief Building Inspector
Charles Harball, City Attorney
Steve Herzog, MDOT
Charlie Johnson, Co. Rd. Superintendent
Applicant / Owner
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'No."7431:
NOTICE`OF PUBtiC
HEARING
KALISPELL CITY
PLANNING ;`BOARD
AND ZONING"COW
MISSION
Ttie regular meeting`'of
the Kalispell City :Plan -
ring Board -and Zoning
Commission is sched-
uled for'Tuesday, Octo-
ber'14;,-2003 beginning =
at 7:00'PM in-,,the:halls-
cell Citv Council "Chain- ;
312-First
hearing _an(
ingagenda`items `The" '
Board wiH .make"a _rec-
ommendation'.to. the X;a-
Iispeli..City Council who
will'take"final action:: "
1 . A request by Tim
Birk on behalf of Tho-
mas and Shirley Jones
for an initial zoning des-
ignation upon annexa-
tion to the Citv of Kalis-
pell of R-3, Single Fami-
ly Residential on ap-
proximately 7.7 acres
and RA-1, Low Density
Residential Apartment
on approximately 1.4
acres located on the
north side of Three Mile
Drive approximately
one-half mile west of
North Meridian Road.
This zoning designation
anticipates single-family
in the R-3 area and sin -
.gig -family, duplex and
multi -family in the RA-1
area. The property is
currently in the County
zoning jurisdiction and
.is zoned SAG-10, a
.Suburban Agricultural
zoning designation. A
preliminary plat for 31
lots as described below
-is being filed concur-
rently with the annexa-
tion and zoning request.
The property proposed
for annexation and zon-
ing can be described as
Tract 1 of Certificate of
Survey 9693 and the
immediately abutting
portion of Three Mile
Drive located in Section
1, Township 28 North,
Range 22 West,
P.M.M., Flathead Coun-
ty, Montana.
2. A request by Tim
Birk for preliminary plat
approval of Three Mile
Subdivision, a 31-lot
residential subdivision
on 9.1 acres of land ly-
ing on the north side of
:Three Mile Drive ap-
proximately one half
mile west of North Meri-
'.dian Road. The plat
would create 30 lots in-
tended for single-family
development and 1 lot
intended for multi -family
development. The sub-
division would be devel-
oped in accordance with
the City of Kalispell's
design and construction
standards. The prelimi-
nary plat is being sub-
mitted in conjunction
with the annexation of
the property and desig-
nation of initial zonino of
R-3 Urban Residential
.and RA-1, Low Density
Residential Apartment.
The .property can be de-
scribed as Tract 1 of
Certificate of Survey
9693 located in Section
1, Township 28 North,
Range 22 West,
P.M.M., Flathead Coun-
ty, Montana.
3. A request by Geli-
..nas Development LLC
to amend the Kalispell
City Zoning Jurisdiction
Map from R-3 Single
Family Residential to R-
5 Residential/ Professio-
nal Office for a one city
block area described as
Block 203 of Kalispell
Addition 3 within the
City of Kalispell. The
site contains the former
Courthouse East build-
ing and lies between 7th
& 8th Streets East and
5th & 6th Avenues East
on the east side of Ka-
lispell. This zoning des-
ignation allow as a per-
mitted use single family
and duplex hosing as
well as professional offi-
ces.
4. A request by North-
west Healthcare Corp.
for preliminary plat ap-
proval of a commercial
re -subdivision proposed
for the Buffalo Com-
mons development. The
applicant proposes to
take three existing com-
mercial lots on 3.72
acres and create a total
of 5 commercial lots.
:Lot 3, Block 3, Phase 3
of Buffalo Commons lo-
cated between Com-
mons Loop and Com-
mons Way would be
divided into 2 commer-
cial lots. In addition two
existing lots 3 & 4, Block
1, Phase 4 of Buffalo
Commons which front
on Commons Loop
would be divided into 3
lots. The subdivision
would be developed in
accordance with City of
Kalispell's design and
construction standards.
The proposed lots are
located within the City of
Kalispell in Section 6,
Township 28N, Range
22 West, PMM Flathead
County, Montana.
5. A request by ACG —
Kalispell Investors LLC
for preliminary plat ap-
proval of Gateway West
Subdivision Unit #2, a
two -lot commercial de-
velopment on 1.89
acres of land and a re-
tention pond on .62
acres of land on a site
located on the north
side of US Highway 2
and west of Glenwood
Drive at the main
(south) entrance to the
Gateway West Shop-
ping Center. The two
lots would straddle ei-
ther side of the entrance
road into the Mall. The
site is zoned B-3 Com-
munity Business. The
property is generally de-
scribed as the southerly
portion of Lot 2 of Gate-
wav West Addition 34 in
Section 12, Township
28N, Range 22 West,
PMM Flathead County,
'.lontana.
6. A reauest by Fop -
piano Construction, Inc
for an initial zoning des-
ignation of R-3, Single -
Family Residential upon
annexation to the City of
Kalispell on approxi-
mately 1.0 acre of land
located on the east side
of Denver Avenue im-
mediately east of the in-
tersection of Phoenix
Street in southwest Ka-
lispell. This zoning des-
ignation anticipates sin-
gle-family residences.
The property is currently
zoned R-1 single-family
residential in the County
zoning jurisdiction. The
property proposed for
annexation and zoning
can be described as
Tract 2 of Certificate of
Survey 11,352 located
in Section 19, Township
28 North, Range 21
West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana.
7. A request by Larry
and Arlene Johnson for
an initial zoning desig-
nation of 1-1 Light Indus-
trial upon annexation to
the City of Kalispell on
approximately a .34
acre tract of land locat-
ed generally between
the Kalispell city airport
and US 93 South on the
south end of Kalispell.
This zoning designation
anticipates light industri-
al uses including air-
plane hangers. The
property is currently
zoned B-2 General
Business in the Countv
zoning jurisdiction. The
property proposed for
annexation and zoning
can be described as
Parcel B of Certificate of
Survey 8340 located in
Section 20, Township
28 North, Range 21
West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana.
Documents pertaining
to these agenda items
are on file for public in-
spection at the Tri-City
Planning Office, 17 Sec-
ond Street East, Suite
211, Kalispell; MT
59901, and are availa-
ble for public review
during regular office
hours.
Interested persons are
encouraged to attend
the hearing and make
their views and con-
cerns known to the
Board. Written com-
ments may be submit-
ted to the Tri-City Plan-
ning Office at the above
address, prior to the
date of the hearing, or
contact Tom Jentz, Di-
rector, at (406) 751-
1850 for additional infor-
mation.
/s/Thomas R. Jentz
Thomas R. Jentz
Planning Director
September 28, 2003.
TCPO
Major Subdivision 2003
N ak:U-1ito] 0
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 t7is to besubdivided.
Date:q )
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Assessor's # S-T-R Lot/Tract# Property Owner/Mail Address
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CITY OF KALISPELL
% ROBERT H. BABB
PO BOX 1997
KALISPELL, MT 59903
CITY OF KALISPELL
FLATHEAD COUNTY E. D. A.
3121 ST AVE. E.
KALISPELL, MT 59901
KALISPELL THEATRES LLC
1600 BROADWAY STE 150
OAKLAND, CA 94612
DEBORAH A. FOLEY
175 TWO MILE DRIVE
KALISPELL, MT 59901
FLATHEAD COUNTY
800 S. MAIN STREET
KALISPELL, MT 59901
CARISCH BROTHERS
226 WAYZATA MARQUEE PL
641 E. LAKE ST
WAYZATA, MN 55391
GEORGE M. BEGG TRUST &
GEORGE M. BEGG TRUST B
220 WOODLAND AVE.
KALISPELL, MT 59901
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FRANCHISE REALTY INT CORP COLIN C. & KATHLEEN M.
% HADWIN ENTERPRISES ANDREWS
1110 HWY 2 W 484 TWO MILE DRIVE
KALISPELL, MT 59901 KALISPELL, MT 59901
OSCAR R. & SHEILA A.
HADLEY
PO BOX 7006
KALISPELL, MT 59904
FRANK R. STRICKLAND
272 STILLWATER RD
KALISPELL, MT 59901
GORDON E. PARSONS
PO BOX 2510
KALISPELL, MT 59903
RED LION PROPERTIES INC
% RED LION HOTELS INC
W 201 NORTH RIVER DR.
SPOKANE, WA 99201
NORTHWEST INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP LLP
PO BOX 1
KALISPELL, MT 59903
ASHLEY SQUARE
PARTNERSHIP
1325 HWY 2 W
KALISPELL, MT 59901
JAMES L. & FLORENCE E.
MCINTOSH
187 TWO MILE DRIVE
KALISPELL, MT 59901
DENNIS & SONIA PETERSEN
40 HAWTHORNE
KALISPELL, MT 59901
US POSTAL SERVICE
8055 E. TUFTS AVE. PKWY.
4Tx FLOOR
DENVER, CO 80237
SPRING CREEK DEV. LLC
R.E.,PACK % B. VONDERVERT
608 E. HOLLAND AVE.
SPOKANE, WA 99218
BIG SKY COMMERCIAL ENTER.
PO BOX 7337
KALISPELL, MT 59904
THREE RIVERS BANK OF MT
ATTN: JR KING
233 E. IDAHO
KALISPELL, MT 59901
GATEWAY VILLAGE
PO BOX 1040
KALISPELL, MT 59903
ACG-KALISPELL INV. LLC
% EXC PROP SERVICE
100 EMERALD DR.
BILLINGS, MT 59105
100 FINANCIAL DRIVE LLC.
100 FINANCIAL DR. #300
KALISPELL, MT 59901
KENNETH & FRIEDA
KAUFFMAN
195 TWO MILE DRIVE
KALISPELL, MT 59901
JANICE M. SKYBA
6 GLACIER ST.
KALISPELL, MT 59901
BOB -A LOUIE'S INC RONALD E. PACK DELORIS GROUP LLC
4B' S RESTAURANTS INC PO BOX 7068 178 E. BLANCHARD LAKE RD.
1330 HWY 2 W KALISPELL, MT 59904 WHITEFISH, MT 59937
KALISPELL, MT 59901
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