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Staff Report/Final PlatREPORT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: City of Kalispell Planning Department 17 - tad Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901 Telephone: (406) 751-1850 Fax: (406) 751-1858 Website: kalispellplanning.com Kalispell Mayor and City Council Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner James H. Patrick, City Manager Final Plat Approval of Springfield Subdivision MEETING DATE; November 7, 2005 BACKGROUND: This is a residential subdivision that creates two residential lots on property located on the east side of South Meridian Road between Fifth and Sixth Streets West. One lot will accommodate an existing single family dwelling and the other will be developed with another dwelling at some point in the future. Preliminary plat approval for this subdivision was waived on June 8, 2005 subject to conditions. The existing lot contains approximately 0.422 of an acre or 18,382 square feet. Proposed Lot 1 will contain approximately 10,742 square feet and proposed Lot 2 will contain approximately 7,644 square feet. There is a house on proposed Lot 1 and an out building on proposed Lot 2. This property is zoned R-4, Two Family Residential which has a minimum lot width of 50 feet and a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. This area is primarily residential in character. The R-4 zoning for the property allows single family and duplex dwellings as permitted uses and is the primary use anticipated in this district. The subdivision complies with the zoning for the property. Our office waived the preliminary plat subject to several conditions because it has been found that the subdivision can meet the criteria for preliminary plat approval waiver as outlined in Section 2.06 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. Findings of fact for approval of the plat are found in attached staff report KWP-05-5 which reviews the conditions of approval and a how they have been met. RECOMMENDATION: A motion to adopt the findings of fact in the staff report and approve the resolution for the final plat would be in order. FISCAL EFFECTS: Potentially minor positive effects. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council. Final Plat for Springfield Subdivision November 1, 2005 Page 2 Respectfully submitted Narda A. Wilson Senior Planner Report compiled: November 1, 2005 c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk es H. Patrick City Manager attachments: Transmittal letter and application Staff report KWP-05-5 Plats H: \REPORTS\... \KWP05-5.DOC 112LIJ . . ,DWA W/ WHEREAS, The Villas, LLC, the owners of certain real property described above, have petitioned for approval of the final Subdivision Plat of said property, and WHEREAS, preliminary plat approval for this minor subdivision was waived on July 8, 2005, by the Kalispell Planning Department according to Section 2.06 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations subject to six (6) conditions, all of which have been met, and WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision plat of said property is subject to the provisions of Section 2.06 (Preliminary Plat Process -Minor Subdivision -Preliminary Plat Waiver), Subdivision Regulations of the City of Kalispell, and WHEREAS, the Kalispell Planning Department has reviewed the proposed subdivision and made a report (KWP-05-5) to the City Council of the City of Kalispell, said report considering the criteria set forth in Section 76-3-608 MCA, and recommends final plat approval of said subdivision. 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 Kalispell Planning Department Report #KWP-05-5 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council. SECTION II. That the application of The Villas, LLC for final plat approval of Springfield Subdivision in Section 18, Flathead County, Montana, is hereby approved. SECTION III. The classification of said premises under the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance shall not be changed by the action. SECTION IV. That upon proper review and filing of the final plat of said subdivision in the office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, said premises shall be a subdivision of the City of Kalispell. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR THIS 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2005. ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk Pamela B. Kennedy Mayor City of Kalispell Planning Department 17 - 2°d Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901 Telephone: (406) 751-1850 Fax: (406) 751-1858 Website: kalispellplanning.com November 1, 2005 James H. Patrick, City Manager City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 RE: Final Plat Approval for Springfield Subdivision Dear Jim: Our office has received an application for final plat approval from Jackola Engineering, Inc. on behalf of The Villas, LLC for a two lot residential subdivision. This subdivision creates two residential lots; one which accommodates an existing single family dwelling and the other will be developed with another dwelling at some point in the future. Preliminary plat approval for this subdivision was waived on June 8, 2005 subject to conditions. This property is located on the east side of South Meridian Road between Fifth and Sixth Streets West. The existing lot contains approximately 0.422 of an acre or 18,382 square feet. Proposed Lot 1 will contain approximately 10,742 square feet and proposed Lot 2 will contain approximately 7,644 square feet. There is a house on proposed Lot 1 and an out building on proposed Lot 2. This property is zoned R-4, Two Family Residential which has a minimum lot width of 50 feet and a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. The property can be described as Assessors Tract SDWD located in Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This area is primarily residential in character. The R-4 zoning for the property allows single family and duplex dwellings as permitted uses and is the primary use anticipated in this district. The subdivision complies with the zoning for the property. Our office waived the preliminary plat subject to several conditions because it has been found that the subdivision can meet the criteria for preliminary plat approval waiver as outlined in Section 2.06 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. Specifically, it can be found that the following conditions exist: 1. The plat contains five or fewer lots. 2. There is no public dedication of streets or public or private parkland. Springfield Subdivision Final Plat November 1, 2005 Page 2 3. All lots have legal and physical access conforming to the subdivision regulations. 4. Each lot has a suitable building site and there are no environmental hazards present. 5. Public sewer and water are adequate and in place. 6. The subdivision complies with the subdivision regulations and current zoning regulations. 7. No significant effects are anticipated on agriculture and agricultural water user facilities, local services, the natural environment, wildlife and wildlife habitat and the public health and safety. The Kalispell City Council will need to adopt findings of fact for approval found in the attached staff report KWP-05-5 concurrent with the final plat approval. The following is a list of the conditions of approval and a discussion of how they have been met. • r , • r • • • Condition No. 1. That the final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat that was waived. ® This condition has been met. The final plat complies with the preliminary plat that was waived. Condition No. 2. That a note be placed on the face of the final plat that waives protest to the creation of a special improvement district for the future upgrade of streets in the area to city standards. ® This condition has been met. The required note has been placed on the face of the final plat. Condition No. 3. A municipal facilities exemption be obtained from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and a letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department stating that municipal water and sewer service are available and will be provided to both lots. ® This condition has been met. The required letters from MDEQ and the City of Kalispell have been submitted with the final plat application. Condition No. 4. A letter be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department stating that water and sewer service is available to both lots. ® This condition has been met. The required letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department has been submitted with the final plat. Springfield Subdivision Final Plat November 1, 2005 Page 3 Condition No. 5. The final plat shall indicate the location of existing buildings and demonstrate that compliance with the development standards of the R-4 zoning district have been met. ® This condition has been met. The location of the existing building have been indicated on the final plat and comply with the setbacks of the R-4 zoning district. Condition No. 6. This waiver of preliminary plat approval is valid for three years and will expire on May 17, 2008. ® This condition has been met. The final plat has been submitted prior to expiration of the waiver. The final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat which was reviewed and approved. OM aI V 0 ; a V; I Da'-111:1 i• • This subdivision plat has been found to be in compliance with the State and City Subdivision Regulations. • , I. DF7535• This subdivision has been found to be in compliance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and the R-4, Two Family Residential, zoning designation assigned to the property. •'17 Wo IYAREGNA All of the conditions of preliminary plat approval have been adequately addressed. The staff recommends that the Kalispell City Council adopt the attached staff report KWP-05-5 as findings of fact and approve the final plat for the subdivision. Please schedule this matter for the next regular city council meeting of November 7, 2005. You may call me at (406) 751-1850 if you have any questions regarding this subdivision. Sincerely, Narda A. Wilson Senior Planner Springfield Subdivision Final Plat November 1, 2005 Page 4 Attachments: Vicinity map 1 opaque mylar 1 reproducible mylar i paper copy Staff Report KWP-05-5 Final plat application Letter from Jackola dated 10 / 3 / 05 Letter from TCPO for pre plat waiver dated 7 / 8 / 0 5 DEQ approval #E.Q. #05-3020 dated 6/21/05 Ltr from KPW dated 8/ l/05 Ltr from KPW dated 8/ l/05 Ltr from KPW dated 8/ 1/05 Treasurers Certification dated Title Report from First American Title dated 7 / 21 / 05 Consent to plat dated 8/3/05 C: Jackola Engineering, Inc., P. O. Box 1134, Kalispell, MT 59903 The Villas LLC, 3 Meridian Ct., Suite 3, Kalispell, MT 59901 Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk H: \ FRDO \ REPORTS \ KALISPEL\ KW P\ 05 \ KW P-05-51tr. DOC r :r r REPORTSTAFF REVIEW AND FINDINGS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005 This is a report to the Kalispell City Council for findings of fact for a two lot residential subdivision. Preliminary plat approval for this minor subdivision was waived on July 8, 2005 subject to six conditions. BACKGROUND: This is a residential subdivision that creates two lots. There is a lot to accommodate the existing single family residence which will remain and another lot with an outbuilding that will be developed with a dwelling at some point in the future. This is zoned R-4, Two Family Residential. A. Applicant: The Villas, LLC 3 Meridian Court, Suite 3 Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 756-7325 Technical Assistance: Jackola Engineering P, O. Box 1134 Kalispell, MT 59903 (406) 755-3208 E. Location: The property is located on the east side of South Meridian Road between Fifth and Sixth Streets West. It can be described as Assessors Tract 5DWD located in Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. C. Size: Total area: 0.422 of an acre Lot 1: 0.247 of an acre (10,742 square feet) Lot 2: 0.175 of an acre (7,644 square feet) D. Existing and Adjacent Land Uses: Currently this property is developed with a single family dwelling on proposed Lot 1 that will remain. There is also an existing outbuilding on proposed Lot 2 that will also likely remain. The area is primarily single family dwellings with some duplex and multi -family dwellings in the area. E. Zoning: The property is zoned R-4, Two Family Residential. This zoning district has a minimum lot width requirement of 50 feet and a minimum lot size requirement of 6,000 square feet. The proposed lots are in compliance with the zoning. The primary anticipated land uses are single family dwelling and duplexes. F. Relation to Growth Policy: The property is designated as Urban Residential in the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020. The existing R-4 zoning and the proposed uses for the site comply with the anticipated development for the area. G. Utilities: Water and Sewer: Electricity: Telephone: Gas: School: Police: Fire Protection: City of Kalispell Flathead Electric Coop CenturyTel Northwest Energy School District #5, Kalispell City of Kalispell City of Kalispell M.i yi ait� �, ► r *Ti ai �iT � This application is reviewed as a minor subdivision in accordance with statutory criteria and the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. A. Effects on Health and Safety: Fire: The area is anticipated to be at low risk from wildfire due to the urban location, lack of woody fuel and good access to the site. The proposed subdivision is not expected to significantly impact the service provided by the district. A fire hydrant is located nearly across the street from this property to the north. Vegetation and topography: The property is relatively level and has some limited mature vegetation - some that will likely remain. E. Effects on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat: The subdivision is not mapped in big game habitat winter range and does not provide habitat to significant wildlife other than some birds and small animals with occasional deer in the area. C. Effects on the Natural Environment: The subdivision will be served by City of Kalispell water and sewer minimizing impacts to groundwater. There is no surface water or ground water in the area that can be anticipated to be impacted when this property is developed. Any impacts on the natural environment related to this subdivision will be insignificant. D. Effects on Local Services: Sewer and Water: The City of Kalispell will provide water and sewer service to the property and currently serves the existing residence. It will serve the new residence as well once developed. There are existing water and sewer mains directly accessible to the site and no new water or sewer mains will be needed to be extended to service this property. 2 Access and Roads: Access to the site can be obtained directly from South Meridian Road. This is an existing City street that is owned and maintained by the City of Kalispell. It is approximately 28 feet wide and has an attached sidewalk. Access can also be obtained to the lots from an existing 16 foot wide alley to the east. The impacts to the roadways in the area will be minimal. Schools: This property is within the boundaries of School District #5, Kalispell. This subdivision is residential in nature and will have limited impacts on the enrollment of the school district and may result in one additional school aged child being enrolled in the district. Parks: Parkland dedication is not required for minor subdivisions. Police Protection: The property is served by the Kalispell Police Department. It is not anticipated that this subdivision will significantly impact the service provided by the police department. Fire Protection: The property is within the service district of the Kalispell Fire Department. The subdivision will not create additional impacts to fire service. Refuse Disposal: Refuse disposal will be provided by the City of Kalispell. The proposed subdivision is not expected to impact the landfill. Medical Services: Emergency medical service is provided by the Kalispell Regional Hospital; Ambulance and Life Flight services are also available. E. Effects on Agriculture: This subdivision is in the urban area of Kalispell and the area has been developed to an urban density. This property has not been used for agricultural purposes in the past and will have no effect on agricultural activities in the Valley. F. Compliance with the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations This subdivision complies with the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. Preliminary plat was waived because it meets the waiver criteria provided for under Section 2.06 of the regulations which include the following: (1) the plat contains five or fewer lots, (2) there is no public dedication of streets or public or private parkland, (3) all lots have legal and physical access conforming to these regulations, (4) each lot has a suitable building site and there are no environmental hazards present, (5) municipal water and sewer are adequate and in place, (6) the subdivision complies with these regulations and zoning regulations, (7) there are no significant effects anticipated on agriculture and agricultural water user facilities, local services, the natural environmental wildlife and wildlife habitat and the public health and safety. This subdivision is in substantial compliance with the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. 3 This subdivision complies with the minimum lot size and lot width requirements of the R-4, Two Family Residential, zoning district. Each lot meets the minimum lot size requirement for the current and proposed uses on the property. The subdivision complies with the zoning for the property. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Council adopt Staff Report KWP-05-5 as findings -of -fact for the proposed subdivision and approve the final plat. H:\FRDO\REPORTS\KALISPEL\KWP\05\KWP-05-5 SPRINGFIELD nw 4 City of Kalispell Planning Department 17 - 2°d Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901 Telephone: (406) 751-1850 Fax: (406) 751-1858 FINAL PLAT APPLICATION 0 i / 0 / /. . . Project /Subdivision Name: Contact JPerson: Name: ac'ko/a Ewi ieerl Address:: �PD. ,86k j,/�/ 3 � ! K aL el��l� a na S" 190 3 Phone No.: 466 - %SS' 3Z08 Date of Preliminary Plat Approval: t-r,-It i Type of Subdivision: Residential X Industrial Total Number of Lots in Subdivision Z- Land in Project (acres) 22 Parkland (acres) No. of Lots by Type: Single Family Duplex Commercial Cash -in -Lieu $ Townhouse Apartment Industrial Owner & Mailing Address: The' V, //g s. c�+t1,c /I Pr►^�Cl Cl. h l� J . 7S6 rH PO WGfued 7 Commercial PUD Other Exempt _X Mobile Home Park Recreational Vehicle Park Planned Unit Development Condominium Multi -Family Other Legal Description of the Property AsseS.Sors T rad- Sbk/D ;rl SeC. l8 %29hl, 9,94W FILING FEE ATTACHED $ 8600 " Minor Subdivision with approved preliminary plat Major Subdivision with approved preliminary plat Subdivisions with Waiver of Preliminary Plat Subdivision Improvements Agreement $400 + $100/lot $650 + $100/lot $600 + $100/lot $ 50 1 Attached Not Applicable (MUST CHECK ONE) X Health Department Certification (Original) - Title Report (Original, not more than 90 days old) -Al Tax Certification (Property taxes must be paid) Consent(s) to Plat (Originals and notarized) A' Subdivision Improvements Agreement (Attach collateral) X Parkland Cash -in -Lieu (Check attached) X Maintenance Agreement Plats: 1 opaque OR 2 mylars 1 mylar copy 1 signed blueline 4 bluelines 4 bluelines, unsigned IlX17 Copy lIX17 Copy **The plat must be signed by all owners of record, the surveyor and the 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 letters shall be submitted. Blanket statements stating, for example, "all improvements are in place" are not acceptable. A complete final plat application must be submitted no less than 60 days prior to expiration date of the preliminary plat. When all application materials are submitted to the Kalispell Planning Department, 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 revised preliminary 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. I certify that all information submitted is true, accurate and complete. I understand that incomplete information will not be accepted and that false information will delay the application and may invalidate any approval. The signing of this application signifies approval for Kalispell Planning staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and development process. **NOTE: Please be advised that the County Clerk & Recorder requests that all subdivision final plat applicati ns be accompanied with a digital copy. wner(s) Signature Date **A digital copy of the final plat in a Drawing Interchange File (DXF) format or an AutoCAD file format, consisting of the following layers: 1. Exterior boundary of subdivision 2. Lot or park boundaries 3. Easements 4. Roads or rights -of -way 5. A tie to either an existing subdivision corner or a corner of the public land survey system 2 October 3, 2005 9, JJ a rhtuR, SucvO�r�'�. Tom Jentz Planning Director City of Kalispell 17 2nd Street East Kalispell, Montana Planning Department 59901 Re: Final Plat Springfield Subdivision City of Kalispell Dear Tom: Enclosed is the following information for Final Plat on the above referenced Subdivision. 1. That the final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat that was waived. The plat meets this condition 2. That a note be placed on the face of the final plat that waives protest to the creation of a special improvement district for the future upgrade of streets in the area to City standards. Statement on face of plat 3. A municipal facilities exemption be obtained from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and a letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department stating that municipal water and sewer service are available and will be provided to both lots. See enclosed DEQ approval and letter from Kalispell Public Works (P)406.755.3208 (F)406.755.3218 PO Boxl 1 34 -1 630 3R° AVE E SMITE 302, KALISPELL,MT. 59901 4. A letter be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department stating that water and sewer service is available to both lots. See letter in condition #3 5. The final plat shall indicate the location of existing buildings and demonstrate that compliance with the development standards of the R-4 zoning district have been met. See final plat 6. This waiver of preliminary plat approval is valid for three years and will expire on May 17, 2008. This condition is met. Thank you for your time on this. I remain . . . . . S' cerely, ames H. Burton Professional Land Surveyor JHB / j b Enc (P)406.755.3208 (F)406.755.321 B PO Box1 1 34 -1 830 3" AvE E SUITE 302, KALISPELL,MT. 59901 City of Kalispell Planning Department 17 Second Street East, Suite 211 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Telephone: (406) 751-1850 Fax: (406) 751-1858 Website: kalispellplanning.com July 8, 2005 James H. Burton Jackola Engineering and Architecture 1830 Third Ave East Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Waiver of Preliminary Plat Approval — Springfield Subdivision Dear Jim: This letter is in response to your request for waiver of preliminary plat for a two lot residential subdivision located on the east side of Meridian Road between Fifth Avenue West and Sixth Avenue West in Kalispell. The property contains approximately 0.422 of an acre. The existing single family residence will be retained on proposed Lot 1 that will contain approximately 11,470 square feet. Proposed Lot 2 will be created containing approximately 6,917 square feet. The property is zoned R-4, Two Family, residential which has a minimum lot width of 50 feet and a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. The property can be described as a Assessors Tract SDWD located in Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Our office can find that the proposed subdivision meets the preliminary plat waiver criteria as provided for under Section 2.06 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. Specifically it meets the following criteria: (1) the subdivision contains five or fewer lots, (2) there is no dedication of streets or public or private parkland, (3) that the lots have legal and physical access conforming to the subdivision regulations, (4) each lot has a suitable building site and there are no environmental hazards present; (5) municipal sewer and water are adequate and in place; (6) that the subdivision complies with the subdivision and current zoning regulations, and (7) that there will be no significant impact on agriculture, agricultural water users, local services or the natural environment. Due to the relatively minor impacts that this subdivision poses, this office grants preliminary plat approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That the final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat that was waived. 2. That a note be place on the face of the final plat that waives protest to the creation of a special improvement district for the future upgrade of streets in the area to City standards. 3. A municipal facilities exemption be obtained from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and a letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department stating that municipal water and sewer service are available and will be provided to both lots. Springfield Subdivision Pre -Plat Waiver July 8, 2005 Page 2 4. A letter be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department stating that water and sewer service is available to both lots. 5. The final plat shall indicate the location of existing buildings and demonstrate that compliance with the development standards of the R-4 zoning district have been met. 6. This waiver of preliminary plat approval is valid for three years and will expire on May 17, 2008. Waiver of preliminary plat approval does not constitute approval of the subdivision. Please note that prior to final plat approval all requirements must be met per Chapters 2 and 3 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Narda Wilson, Senior Planner, at this office. Sincerely, Thomas R. Jentz Planning Director LETTERS\WAIVEPP\05\WAATTI.DOC Montana Department of ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY P.O. Sox 200901 Helena, MT 59620-0901 June 21, 2005 Jackola Engineering & Architecture PC James Burton PO Box 1134 Kalispell MT 59903 Dear Mr Burton: Brian Schweitzer, Governor • (406) 444-2544 www.deq.mt.gov RE: Springfield Subdivision Municipal Facilities Exclusion EQ#05-3020 City of Kalispell Flathead County This is to certify that the information and fees received by the Department of Environmental Quality relating to this subdivision are in compliance with 76-4-127, MCA and ARM 17.36.602. Under 76-4-125(2)(d), MCA, this subdivision is not subject to review, and the plat can be filed with the county clerk and recorder. Plans and specifications must be submitted when extensions of municipal facilities for the supply of water or disposal of sewage are proposed {76-4-111 (3), MCA}. Construction of water or sewer extensions prior to DEQ, Public Water Supply Section's approval is prohibited, and is subject to penalty as prescribed in Title 75, Chapter 6 and Title 76, Chapter 4. Sincerely, et Skaarland Compliance Technician Subdivision Section Water Protection Bureau (406) 444-1801 — email jskaarland@state.mt.us cc: City Engineer County Sanitarian file Enforcement Division • Permitting & Compliance Division • Planning, Prevention & Assistance Division • Remediation Division k City of Kalispell Public Works Department Post Office Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7720, Fax (406)758-7831 August 1, 2005 James H. Burton Jackola Engineering and Architecture 1830 Third Avenue East Kalispell, Montana 59901 RE: Springfield Subdivision Kalispell, Montana Gentlemen, Water and sewer services are available to the lots from the adjacent, existing street and/or utility easement(s). The City has adequate capacity to provide water and sewer services to this project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, Frank Cas les, P.E. Assistant City Engineer City of Kalispell Public Works Department Post ice Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7720, Fax (406)758-7831 August 1, 2005 Department of Environmental Quality Permitting and Compliance Division PWS/CSB 109 Cooperative Way, Suite 105 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Attention: Walter M. Lauder, P.E. Environmental Engineer Specialist RE: Springfield Subdivision Kalispell, Montana Dear Max, This letter is to confirm that the City of Kalispell has reviewed the Plat prepared by Jackola Engineering and Architecture for the referenced project. Water and sewer services are available to the lots from the adjacent, existing street and/or utility easement(s). The Kalispell water and sanitary sewer systems have adequate capacity to serve the project. Tease feel free to call if you have any questions. Sincerely, 4 0�- Frank Castles, P.E. Assistant City Engineer cc: Jackola Engineering and Architecture 4> r z City of Kalispell Public Works Department Post Office Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7720, Fax (406)758-7831 August 1, 2005 Environmental Health Services Flathead City -County Health Department 1035 First Avenue West Kalispell, Montana 59901 Attention: Dick Montgomery, P.E. RE: Springfield Subdivision Kalispell, Montana Dear Dick, This letter is to confirm that the City of Kalispell has reviewed the Plat prepared by Jackola Engineering and Architecture for the referenced project. Water and sewer services are available to the lots from the adjacent, existing street and/or utility easement(s). The Kalispell water and sanitary sewer systems have adequate capacity to serve the project. Please feel free to call if you have any questions. Sincerely, A _�7_ Frank Castles, P.E. Assistant City Engineer cc: Jackola Engineering and Architecture ECEOVED OCT 2 6 2005 KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT Plat Room Flathead County, Montana 800 S. Main St. Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5510 This Form is for Subdivisions & Condominiums Only BY: JACKOLA FOR: THE VILLAS LLC DATE: 7/14/2005 DESCP: SPRINGFIELD SUBDIVISION PURPOSE: PLAT 18-28-21 (TR 5DWD) YEARS ASSESSOR # 2000 THRU 2004 0162655 & TO DATE ---------------------------- I hereby certify that there are no outstanding taxes on the property assigned the assessor numbers listed above, for the years indicated for each assessor number. Deputy asurer u0J (seal) CONSENT TO PLAT We, the undersigned, WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION, do hereby consent to the platting of the real property described as "SPRINGFIELD SUBDIVISION ", attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof. WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION STATE OF MONTANA County of Flathead On this _24ay of undersigned a Notary P appear _ L�-1 the__Gjih.-�,�' who subs *bed j �� naYn�e me that execu ed the s SS i{5 (__, 2005, before me, the or the State of Montana, personally _LUS�A) , and known to me to be n1 of WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION and tiewithin instrument and acknowledged to Notary Public �f�� Stte of Montana Residing at _1,_ My Commission Expires-K� GUARANTEE $� AMERIC' FirstAmerican Title Insurance Company 460800 Form No. 1282 (Rev. 12/15/95) CLTA Guarantee Face Page (Revised 12I15,W S� AM�Rfc e FirstAmerican Title Insurance Company SUBJECT TO THE EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE, THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND THE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS OF THIS GUARANTEE, F1rstAmerlcan Titlebsurance Company a corporation, herein called the Company GUARANTEES Jackola Engineering the Assured named in Schedule A against actual monetary loss or damage not exceeding the liability amount stated in Schedule A, which the Assured shall sustain by reason of any incorrectness in the assurances set forth in Schedule A. FirstAmer'ican Ti'Jelnsurance Company 13Y PRESIDENT 1 - f3NZitD SIGNATORY PO � • � A, :. SEPTEMBER 24, d 1968 y,,�.�'•••...•.'.. kt CAt ! F 0 tt File No. FM-38700 Policy No. H-460800 SUBDIVISION OR PROPOSED SUBDIVISION FEE: $125.00 Plat of Springfield Subdivision 1 . U • VAN y !, yof . 1 Jackola Engineering in a sum not exceeding $5,000.00. THAT according to those public records which, under the recording laws of the State of Montana, impart constructive notice of matters affecting the title to the lands described on the attached legal description: A tract of land located in U.S. Government Lot 2 of Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 13128, records of Flathead County and which point is the True Point of Beginning; thence South 88°27' 10" East, on and along the South boundary of said Tract 1, a distance of 179.18 feet to a point and which point lies on the West right of way boundary of a 16 foot alley; thence South 08156'31" East, on and along said alley, a distance of 46.53 feet to a point; thence South 45142'20" West, and leaving said right of way boundary, a distance of 85.70 feet to a point; thence South 89111' 19" West, a distance of 127.27 feet to a point and which point lies on the East right of way boundary of Meridian Road; thence North 01°08'39" East, on and along said East right of way boundary, a distance of 112.47 feet to the True Point of Beginning. The above described tract of land shall be known and designated as `Lots 1 and 2 of Plat of Springfield Subdivision.' THE END (1) Parties having record title interest in said lands whose signatures are necessary under the requirements of Flathead County Subdivision Regulations on the certificates consenting to the recordation of Plats and offering for dedication any streets, roads, avenue, and other easements offered for dedication by said Plat are: The Villas, LLC (2) Parties holding liens or encumbrances on the title to said lands are: A. Taxes, charges and assessments for the year 2005, a lien not yet due or payable. B.,_Real Estate Trust_Indenture..(With Future Advance Clause) dated June 24, 2005, to secure payment of AMOUNT $70,000.00, together with additional advances not to exceed $70,000.00 RECORDED July 1, 2005, as Doc. No. 2005-182-15420, records of Flathead County, Montana. GRANTOR The Villas, LLC TRUSTEE Flathead County Title Company BENEFICIARY Whitefish Credit Union (3) Easements, claims of easements and restriction agreements of record are: A. Easement for sewer line with right of ingress and egress granted to Harry D. Lovering and Dorothea F. Lovering recorded October 27, 1977 in Book 628, Page 595, as Doc. No. 15577, records of Flathead County, Montana. B. Easement for a ten foot temporary construction easement along the Western boundary granted to the City of Kalispell recorded April 13, 1999, as Doc. No. 1999-103-11240, records of Flathead County, Montana. C. Easements, reservations, restrictions, notes, certificates and/or dedications as shown on the proposed plat of Springfield Subdivision. We find the described property to be in Kalispell Fire District. DATED: July 21, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. f uthorized Signatory Subscribed and Sworn to before me this ;'S' `pOP"tiP iC��� �? ��y LINDACRIMMINS _* NOT NOTARY PUBLIC-MONTANA TAR J SEAL Residing at Kalispell, Montana Af, „ MY Comm. Expires Jan. 27, 21m8 day otj 2005. ti Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at My commission expires p EADD p 4.2 t 3-2I DELI 3 DO 3 WTADJ Rna Il l J� IN "'Muuu} above paragraph, unless prohibited by law or vernmental regulation, shall terminate any liability of the Company under this Guarantee to the Assured for that claim. tv uic naawcu anau ntrt cnUccu+u1a•ma0L Ui. (a) the amount of liability stated in Schedule A or in Part 2; (b) the amount of the unpaid principal indebted- ness secured by the mortgage of an Assured mortgagee, as limited or provided under Section 6 of these 6. Options to Pay or Otherwise Settle Claims: Conditions and Stipulations or as reduced under Section Termination of Liability. 9 of these Conditions and Stipulations, at the time the In case of a claim under this Guarantee, the loss or damage assured against by this Guarantee Company shall have the following additional options: occurs, together with interest theron; or (a) To Pay or Tender. Payment of the_Amount-ot.-_ _ . (c) the difference between the value of the estate Liability or to Purchase the Indebtedness. or interest covered hereby as stated herein and the value The Company shall have the option to pay or settle of the estate or interest subject to any defect, lien or or compromise for or in the name of the Assured any encumbrance assured against by this Guarantee. claim which could result in loss to the Assured within g. Limitation of Liability. the coverage of this Guarantee, or to pay the full amount of this Guarantee or, if this Guarantee is issued for the (a) If the Company establishes the title, or benefit of a holder of a mortgage or a lienholder, the removes the alleged defect, lien or encumbrance, or Company shall have the option to purchase the indebt- cures any other matter assured against by this edness secured by said mortgage or said lien for the Guarantee in a reasonably diligent manner by any amount owing thereon, together with any costs, reason- method, including litigation and the completion of any able attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by the appeals therefrom, it shall have fully performed its Assured claimant which were authorized by the obligations with respect to that matter and shall not be Company up to the time of purchase. liable for any loss or damage caused thereby. Such purchase, payment or tender of payment of the full amount of the Guarantee shall terminate all lia- bility of the Company hereunder. In the event after notice of claim has been given to the Company by the Assured the Company offers to purchase said indebted- ness, the owner of such indebtedness shall transfer and assign said indebtedness, together with any collateral security, to the Company upon payment of the purchase price. Upon the exercise by the Company of the option provided for in Paragraph (a) the Company's obligation to the Assured under this Guarantee for the claimed loss or damage, other than to make the payment required in that paragraph, shall terminate, including any obligation to continue the defense or prosecution of any litigation for which the Company has exercised its options under Paragraph 4, and the Guarantee shall be surrendered to the Company for cancellation. (b) To Pay or Otherwise Settle With Parties Other Than the Assured or With the Assured Claimant. To pay or otherwise settle with other parties for or in the name of an Assured claimant any claim assured against under this Guarantee, together with any costs, attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by the Assured claimant which were authorized by the Company up to the time of payment and which the Company is obligat- ed to pay. Upon the exercise by the Company of the option provided for in Paragraph (b) the Company's obligation to the Assured under this Guarantee forthe claimed loss or damage, other than to make the payment required in that paragraph, shall terminate, including any obligation to continue the defense or prosecution of any litigation for which the Company has exercised its options under Paragraph 4. 7. Determination and Extent of Liability. This Guarantee is a contract of Indemnity against actual monetary loss or damage sustained or incurred by the Assured claimant who has suffered loss or dam- age by reason of reliance upon the assurances set forth in this Guarantee and only to the extent herein described, and subject to the Exclusions From Coverage of This Guarantee. The liability of the Company under this Guarantee (b) in the event of any litigation by the Company or with the Company's consent, the Company shall have no liability for loss or damage until there has been a final determination by a court of competent jurisdiction, and disposition of all appeals therefrom, adverse to the title, as stated herein. (c) The Company shall not be liable for loss or damage to any Assured for liability voluntarily assumed by the Assured in settling any claim or suit without the prior written consent of the Company. 9. Reduction of Liability or Termination of Liability. All payments under this Guarantee, except pay- ments made for costs, attorneys' fees and expenses pursuant to Paragraph 4 shall reduce the amount of liability pro tanto. 10. Payment of Loss. (a) No payment shall be made without producing this Guarantee for endorsement of the payment unless the Guarantee has been lost or destroyed, in which case proof of loss or destruction shall be furnished to the satisfaction of the Company. (b) When liability and the extent of loss or damage has been definitely fixed in accordance with these Conditions and Stipulations, the loss or damage shall be payable within thirty (30) days thereafter. 11. Subrogation Upon Payment or Settlement. Whenever the Company shall have settled and paid a claim under this Guarantee, all right of subroga- tion shall vest in the Company unaffected by any act of the Assured claimant. The Company shall be subrogated to and be entitled to all rights and remedies which the Assured would have had against any person or property in respect to the claim had this Guarantee not been issued. If requested by the Company, the Assured shall transfer to the Company all rights and remedies against any per- son or property necessary in order to perfect this right of subrogation. The Assured shall permit the Company to sue, compromise or settle in the name of the Assured and to use the name of the Assured in any transaction or litigation involving these rights or remedies. u a Nayn.crn - au-- V. a wane uvca nut Juuy cover the loss of the Assured the Company shall be subrogated to all rights and remedies of the Assured after the Assured shall have recovered its principal, interest, and costs of collection. 12. Arbitration. Unless prohibited by applicable law, either the Company or the Assured may demand arbitration pur- suant to the Title Insurance Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitrable matters may include, but are not limited to, any controversy or claim between the Company and the Assured arising out of or relating to this Guarantee, any service of the Company in connection with its issuance or the breach of a Guarantee provision or other obligation. All arbitra- ble matters when the Amount of Liability is $1,000,000 or less shall be arbitrated at the option of either the Company or the Assured. All arbitrable matters when the amount of liability is in excess of $1,000,000 shall be arbitrated only when agreed to by both the Company and the Assured. The Rules in effect at Date of Guarantee shall be binding upon the parties. The award may include attorneys' fees only if the laws of the state in which the land is located permits a court to award attorneys' fees to a prevailing party. Judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The law of the situs of the land shall apply to an arbitration under the Title Insurance Arbitration Rules. A copy of the Rules may be obtained from the Company upon request. (a) This Guarantee together with all endorsements, if any, attached hereto by the Company is the entire Guarantee and contract between the Assured and the Company. In interpreting any provision of this Guarantee, this Guarantee shall be construed as a whole. (b) Any claim of loss or damage, whether or not based on negligence, or any action asserting such claim, shall be restricted to this Guarantee. (c) No amendment of or endorsement to this Guarantee can be made except by a writing endorsed hereon or attached hereto signed by either the President, a Vice President, the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, or validating officer or authorized signatory of the Company. 14. Notices, Where Sent. All notices required to be given the Company and any statement in writing required to be furnished the Company shall include the number of this Guarantee and shall be addressed to the Company at 114 East Fifth Street, Santa Ana, California 92701. A� f PUT OF SPRINGFIELD SUBDIVISION GCGTEp N LOI�E/d'I'Ifl.T f0, a a SFGiI[N ®, r1uC RW{ FT4R pAR4A0 [pMll; na+r NNW C.O.S. 13128 m � �.ra. n.xwoe ' m uram PAsnR?� - „y-� y ' LOT 2 LOT 1 SIXTH STREET 1 WEST TOWNHOUSES NOTE ALLPROPERTPOWNERSINT SMDh 10N WAPIEPROTESTTOTHECEE MMOPASPECIAL DAPEOVE[ffiNTDCtYIUCI POB I FUTUREUPGRADE OPSTEEEf3MTHEAREATOO STANDARDS. a ®oo❑ ❑oo000 GOO❑ . a.wA.. 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