Resolution 4667/Preliminary PlatRESOLUTION NO. 4667
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WHITEFISH STAGE CONDOMINIUMS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
ASSESSOR'S TRACT 2 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP
29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Whitefish Stage Development, 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 -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on October 9, 2001, on
the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-01-2
issued by the Tri-City Planning Office, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the Preliminary
Plat of Whitefish Stage Condominiums, subject to certain
conditions and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular
Council Meeting of November 5, 2001, reviewed the Tri-
City Planning Office Report #KPP-01-2, reviewed the
recommendations of the Kalispell City -County 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-01-2 are
hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the
City Council.
SECTION II. That the application of Whitefish Stage
Development, LLC for approval of the
Preliminary Plat of Whitefish Stage
Condominiums, Kalispell, Flathead County,
Montana is hereby approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial
compliance with the approved preliminary plat which governs
the number of dwellings within the subdivision, common areas
and roadways within the subdivision.
2. The location and number of multi -family units within the
development may be modified provided that the overall number
of units does not exceed 304 dwellings.
3. That the roadways serving the subdivision shall be constructed
in accordance with the adopted Design and Construction
Standards for the City of Kalispell for local roads and
include the pavement, curbs, gutters, storm drainage,
sidewalks and a minimum five foot landscape boulevard with
street trees placed in accordance with a plan approved by the
parks and recreation director. A letter from an engineer
licensed in the State of Montana certifying that the
improvements have been installed according to the required
specifications shall be submitted at the time of final plat
approval along with a letter from the Kalispell Public Works
Department stating that the required improvements have been
inspected and comply with the City standards.
4. That a Certificate of Subdivision Approval be obtained from
the Department of Environmental Quality and written approval
by the Kalispell Public Works Department approving the water
and sewage facilities for the subdivision.
5. A stormwater 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 shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell
Public Works Department.
6. That the developer shall obtain written approval for the
proposed approaches onto Whitefish Stage Road by the Montana
Department of Transportation, Flathead County Road Department
and from the Kalispell Public Works Department for Granrud
Lane and any conditions or improvements associated with the
approvals be completed prior to final plat submittal.
7. The roads within the subdivision shall be named and signed in
accordance with the policies of the Kalispell Public Works
Department and the Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual.
8. That an overall landscape plan for the site that incorporates
perimeter landscaping as well as street trees and landscaping
within the common area be submitted to the Kalispell Parks and
Recreation Department for review and approval.
9. The developer shall provide a plan for mail service approved
by the U.S. Postal Service.
10. Street lighting shall be located within the subdivision and
shall be shielded so that it does not intrude unnecessarily
onto adjoining properties.
11. All utilities shall be installed underground.
12. That the fire access and suppression system comply with the
Uniform Fire Code and a letter from the Kalispell Fire
Department approving the access and number and placement of
fire hydrants 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.
13. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure
for this subdivision shall be completed prior to final plat
submittal.
14. That a homeowners association be established for the
maintenance of the common area based upon a pro-rata share of
costs.
15. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision
shall be re -vegetated with a weed -free mix immediately after
development.
16. That a conditional use permit shall be obtained granting
approval of the multi -family dwellings in an RA-1, Low Density
Residential Apartment, zoning district.
17. The developer shall upgrade Granrud Lane to City standards in
accordance with the City of Kalispell's Design and
Construction Standards for street width, curbs, gutters and
sidewalks within 24 months of final approval of Phase I, after
which time, if the developer is unable or unwilling to
complete the upgrades, a bond shall be posted in the amount of
125 percent of the remaining improvements which are then to be
completed within 12 months.
18. That the developer shall obtain written permission from the
Village County Sewer District for use of its sewage collection
system or for expansion of the district boundaries; provided,
however, that any connection to or expansion of the Village
County Sewer District does not result in the extension of the
payoff of any bonded indebtedness.
19. That a letter be obtained from the Evergreen Water and Sewer
District stating that they have reviewed and approved the
plans and specifications for the new water facilities serving
the subdivision.
20. That the proposed common recreational facilities be accepted
by the City of Kalispell as satisfying the parkland dedication
requirements and that they shall be completed in Phase I of
the development.
21. The developer shall demonstrate that a document has been filed
with the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder's Office
designating a ten foot right-of-way reserve along Whitefish
Stage Road for purposes for future acquisition prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
22. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three
years from the date of approval.
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 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2001.
Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk