Staff Report/Final PlatREPORT TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
MEETING DATE:
City of Kalispell
Planning Department
17 - 2nd Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901
Telephone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
Website: kalispellplanning.com
Kalispell Mayor and City Council
Sean Conrad, Senior Planner
James H. Patrick, City Manager
Final Plat for Kalispell Fire Station No. 62
March 20, 2006
BACKGROUND: This is a request for final plat approval of Kalispell Fire Station No.
62, a single lot subdivision consisting of 1.94 acres located on the west side of US
Highway 93, north of Four Mile Drive and directly west of the Costco site in Spring
Prairie Planned Unit Development. The property is generally described as a portion of
Assessor's Tract 5 in Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, PMM Flathead
County, Montana.
The Kalispell City Council approved this subdivision subject to 13 conditions on July
5, 2005. Two conditions have not been completed at this time. Condition 7 requiring
landscaping on the site and condition 12 which required an approach permit be
obtained from the Montana Department of Transportation. In a discussion with Mr.
Baker, the Parks and Recreation Department Director, he indicated the Parks
Department will be installing the landscaping and associated irrigation as early as mid
April, weather permitting. In regards to the Montana Department of Transportation
approach permit, discussion with Morrison and Maierle, Inc. indicate the approach
permit will be issued within 60 days. All of the other conditions have been
accomplished or otherwise adequately addressed.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve the final plat for the Kalispell Fire Station
No. 62 would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Positive fiscal impacts to the city are anticipated due to the
increased response time and level of service provided to north Kalispell by the new fire
station.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Respectfully submitted,
Sean Conrad
Senior Planner
J . s H. Patrick
City Manager
Report compiled: March 14, 2006
Attachments: Letter of transmittal
Final plat application and supporting documents
City of Kalispell
Planning Department
17 - 2nd Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901
Telephone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
Website: kalispellplanning.com
March 14, 2006
James H. Patrick, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Final Plat for Kalispell Fire Station No. 62
Dear Mr. Patrick:
This is a request for final plat approval of Kalispell Fire Station No. 62, a single
lot subdivision consisting of 1.94 acres located on the west side of US Highway
93, north of Four Mile Drive and directly west of the Costco site in Spring
Prairie Planned Unit Development. The property is generally described as a
portion of Assessor's Tract 5 in Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 22 West,
PMM Flathead County, Montana.
The Kalispell City Council approved this subdivision subject to 13 conditions
on July 5, 2005. The following is a list of the conditions of preliminary plat
approval for this subdivision and a discussion of how they have been met or
otherwise addressed.
COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Condition No. 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 lot, easements and roadways. (Kalispell Sub. Regs.
Appendix C - Final Plat I (A) Contents of final plat.)
• This condition has been met. The final plat is in compliance with the
preliminary plat that was submitted.
Condition No. 2 All public infrastructure serving the site shall be reviewed
and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department for compliance
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with Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction. A letter shall be
obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department approving said
plans. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.12 A).
® A letter dated April 26, 2005 was obtained from the Kalispell Public
Works Department approving the construction plans to provide for the
infrastructure serving the site.
Condition No. 3 That a letter be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works
Department approving the installation of the public infrastructure to the
site. Certification from an engineer licensed in the State of Montana
shall be submitted with the final plat stating that all of the improvements
have been constructed accordingly. As built drawings shall be provided
to the public works department prior to final plat submittal. (Kalispell
Sub. Regs. Section 3.12 - 3.15).
® A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department dated January
31, 2006 approved the water main extension to the site. The
contractor's engineer submitted a letter to the Kalispell Public Works
Department on January 25, 2006 stating that all improvements have
been built in general accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. The as -built drawings have been submitted to the
Public Works Department as well as the Planning Department along
with the final plat application.
Condition No. 4 The following requirements shall be met per the Kalispell
Fire Department: (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.20).
a. 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 International Fire Code (2003) Appendix B.
b. Fire hydrants shall be provided per City specifications at locations
approved by this department, prior to combustible construction.
c. Fire Department access shall be provided in accordance with
International Fire Code (2003) Chapter 5.
d. It should be noted that hazardous weed abatement shall be provided in
accordance with City of Kalispell Ordinance 10-8.
e. Street naming shall be approved by the fire department.
® The above requirements have been completed to the satisfaction of the
Kalispell Fire Department per a letter from Brent Christopherson,
Assistant Chief, to Morrison and Maierle, Inc. dated February 21,
2006.
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Condition No. 5 Street lighting shall be located within the subdivision and
shall be shielded so that it does not intrude unnecessarily onto adjoining
properties.
® A letter from the project's electrical engineer dated 1/ 19/06 states that
the site lighting for the fire station has been designed to meet the intent
of the new City of Kalispell lighting ordinance. A site inspection by staff
found that lighting installed on the day of the site inspection has been
shielded so that it does not intrude unnecessarily onto adjoining
properties.
Condition No. 6 That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure
for this subdivision shall be completed prior to final plat submittal.
® The majority of the infrastructure has been installed with the exception
of the following:
1. Asphalt pedestrian pathway
. Warning lights for fire engine exit
The pedestrian pathway installation was delayed until construction
plans for the south side of the road are completed. Once completed, the
pedestrian pathway will be installed in conjunction with the roadway.
The warning lights for the fire engine exit are still in the process of being
installed and are anticipated to be completed in the near future.
Although the warning lights are not fully installed this will not create a
safety hazard as the roadway leading to the fire station currently ends
at the fire station. Therefore, no through traffic will be effected at this
time.
Condition No. 7 That landscaping of the site be done in accordance with a
plan approved by the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department.
® The Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department has a landscaping plan
for the site and expects the installation of plants, trees and an irrigation
system to start around mid April depending on the weather.
Condition No. 8 All existing and proposed easements shall be indicated on the
face of the final plat. Utility easements for City water and sewer shall be
provided to allow for the logical extension of utilities from this subdivision
to adjoining properties. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works
Department shall be obtained stating the easement locations have been
reviewed and approved.
® Existing and proposed utilities are indicated on the final plat. A memo
sent from the Public Works Department to the Planning Department
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dated February 10, 2006, states that the easement locations as shown
on the final plat have been reviewed and approved.
Condition No. 9 Site lighting shall be accomplished through the use of a full -
cut off lens and in accordance with the same standards as required under
the development agreement between the City of Kalispell and the
developers of the Spring Prairie site, to wit not to exceed 30 feet in height
with the light fixture that does not shine above a 70 degree horizontal
plane.
® A memo from Morrison and Maierle's electrical engineer, Todd Foley,
states that site lighting for the fire station has been designed to meet
the intent of the City of Kalispell Lighting Ordinance. A subsequent site
inspection by planning staff found the light fixtures that were installed
at the time complied with this condition.
Condition No. 10 That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure
for this subdivision shall be completed prior to final plat submittal.
® Please see response to condition no. 6.
Condition No. 11 All new utilities shall be installed underground. (Kalispell
Sub. Regs. Section 3.17A).
® All new utilities have been installed underground.
Condition No. 12 An approach permit shall be obtained from the Montana
Department of Transportation for the creation of the proposed
intersection at US Highway 93 and Spring Prairie Center South Road
and any needed improvements be accomplished prior to the submittal of
the final plat.
® The intersection has been fully constructed and the traffic light is
operational. Morrison and Maierle, Inc. are currently in the process of
obtaining the approach permit from the Department of
Transportation. They expect to have an approach permit with 60
days.
Condition No. 13 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))
® The preliminary plat is valid through July 5, 2008. This final plat has
been submitted within the required time frame.
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The final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat which was
reviewed and approved by the Kalispell City Council on July 5, 2005.
This subdivision plat has been found to be in substantial compliance with the
State and City Subdivision Regulations.
This subdivision can be found to be in compliance with the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance and the B-5 / PUD (Industrial-Commercial/Planned Unit
Development) zoning designation for the property which governs the
dimensional requirements of the lots within the subdivision as well as the uses.
All of the conditions of preliminary plat approval have been adequately
addressed. The staff recommends that the Kalispell City Council approve the
final plat for this subdivision. Please schedule this matter for the March 20,
2006 city council agenda if possible. You may call me at 751-1852 if I can be
of assistance to you regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Sean Conrad
Senior Planner
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Attachments: 2 reproducible Mylar of final plat
Sk copies of the final plat
11 x 17" copy of plat
Final plat application
Letter from Kalispell Public Works dated 4/26/05 and
1/31/06
Letter from Flathead County Environmental Health Services
dated 5/ 14/05
Engineers certification dated 1 / 25 / 06
Letter from Kalispell Fire Department dated 2 / 21 / 06
Letter from electrical engineer dated 1 / 19 / 05
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c w/ attachments: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c w/o attachments: Randy Brodehl, Kalispell Fire Chief
Morrison-Maierle, Inc., 1228 Whitefish Stage Road,
Kalispell, MT 59901
DNRC, 1625 1 1th Avenue, Helena, MT 59620
DNRC, 2250 Highway 93 North, Kalispell, MT 59901
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City of Kalispell
Planning Department
17 - 2nd Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901
Telephone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION
Project /Subdivision Name: Kalispell Fire Station No 62
Contact Person:
Name: William Buxton
Address: 1228 Whitefish Stae-e Road
Owner & Mailing Address:
Department of Natural Resources
1625 Eleventh Ave.
Kalispell, Montana 59901 Helena, MT 59620
Phone No.: (406)752-2216
Date of Preliminary Plat Approval: July 5, 2005
Type of Subdivision: Residential Industrial Commercial PUD Other x
Total Number of Lots in Subdivision 1
Land in Project (acres) 1.941 Gross Acres, 1.529 Net Acres
Parkland (acres)
No. of Lots by Type:
Single Family
Duplex
Commercial
Condominium
Cash -in -Lieu $
Townhouse
Apartment
Industrial
Multi -Family
Exempt
Mobile Home Park
Recreational Vehicle Park
Planned Unit Development
Other x
Legal Description of the Property 1/4 Section Northeast, Section 36, Township 29 North,
Range 22 West
FILING FEE ATTACHED $ N/A
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
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Attached Not Applicable
(niUST CHECK ONE)
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Health Department Certification (Original)
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Title Report (Original, not more than 90 days old)
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Tax Certification (Property taxes must be paid)
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Consent(s) to Plat (Originals and notarized)
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Subdivision Improvements Agreement (Attach collateral)
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Parkland Cash -in -Lieu (Check attached)
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Maintenance Agreement
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Plats: l opaque OR 2 mylars
1 mylar copy 1 signed blueline
4 bluelines 4 bluelines, unsigned
l 1X 17 Copy 11X 17 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 E0 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.
OPleasebe advised that the County ClerkRecorder
applications baccompanied with a digital copy.
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Sign-afare 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
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a _ City of Kalispell Public Works Department
Post Office Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7720, Fax (406)758-7831
April 26, 2005
Morrison Maierle, Inc.
306 West Railroad Street, Suite 105
Missoula, Montana 59802
Attention: Greg Lukasik
Project Manager
RE: Kalispell Fire Station #62
Water Main Extension
Kalispell, Montana
Dear Greg:
RECEIVED
APR 2 Of 2005
Morrison - Maierie,
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The construction plans and supporting documents for the referenced project are hereby
approved. Attached is your copy of the letter of approval for the Flathead City -County
Health Department.
We look forward to working with you on this project.
Sinc r ly,
Frank Castles, P.E.
Assistant City Engineer
Attachment: As Stated
City of Kalispell Public Works Department
Post Office Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7720, Fax (406)758-7831
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January 31, 2006
Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
1228 Whitefish Stage Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Kalispell Fire Station No. 62
Kalispell, Montana
Attention: Gregory Lukasik, P.E.
Gentlemen:
The City of Kalispell Public Works Department hereby approves the completed water main extension
improvements for the referenced construction. Approval by the City of Kalispell for the City owned water
main extension is granted based on the following:
1. Morrison-Maierle's letter certifying that the water main extension within the referenced
subdivision have been inspected and installed in accordance with the City of Kalispell standards
and the approved plans and specifications.
2. Receipt of the bacteriological tests performed on the water main extension depicting that the
analysis of the water successfully passed the regulations.
The one year warranty period for the City water main extension will commence on January 25, 2006.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sian,
rank Castles, P.E.
Assistant City Engineer
Cc: Tom Jentz, Planner
Kalispell Planning Office
Environmental Health Services
1035 First Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-8130 Fax: 751-8131
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Greg Lukasik, P.E.
Morrison & Maierle Engineering Inc.
1091228 Whitefish Stage Rd.
Kalispell MT 59901
Re: Kalispell Fire Station #62 - Water Main Extension - Proj. EQ-05-2720
Dear: Greg,
Administration
751-8101 FAX 751-8102
Community Health Services
751-8110 FAX 751-8111
Reproductive Health Services
751-8150 FAX 751-8151
WIC Services
751-8170 FAX 751-8171
CENED
MAY 16 2005
Morrison Maierle, 9nGe 'J
The plans, specifications and required documents for the above referenced project have been reviewed by this office
and are satisfactory. Approval to proceed with the project is hereby given. One set of the approved plans is enclosed.
This project includes installation of approximately 280 linear feet of twelve inch diameter Class 150 PVC water
pipe, one fire hydrant and one line gate valve, along with other necessary fittings and appurtenances as shown on
plans prepared by Morrison & Maierle Engineering Inc. and approved by this office on 5/12/05, The plans were
submitted under the seal and stamp of, Greg Lukasik, PE# 16756.
Approval is given with the understanding that any deviation from the approved plans and specifications will be
submitted to the department for review and approval. Prior to commencing use of any portion of a new public
system, the owner or his engineer, shall certify by letter to the Department that the portion of the system to be put
into use was built in accordance with approved plans and specifications. As -built drawings for the portion of the
system put into use must be provided to the Department within 90 days after the date of initial use. Within 90 days.
after the entire project has been completed, the project engineer shall certify to the Department that the project was
inspected and found to be installed in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the Department.
This certification shall be accompanied by a set of record as built drawings of the entire project, signed by the
project engineer.
It is further understood that construction will be completed within three years following the date of approval. If
more than three years elapse before completing construction, plans and specifications must be resubmitted and
approved before construction begins or resumes. This three year expiration period does not extend any compliance
schedule requirements associated with a Department enforcement action against a public water or sewage system.
Please contact this office if you have any questions.
Sin erel ,
Richard T. Montgomery; P"
Environmental nfneer
copies to: Water Quality Division- Kalispell
City of Kalispell, Dept. of Public Works
It is the mission of the Flathead City -County Health Department to assure the conditions in which people can be
healthy through collaboration, promoting stewardship of our resources, and providing preventive health services to
our community.
ENGINEERS
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MORMSON SURVEYORS
nT PLANNERS
SCIESTS
MMERLE, iNc. 122E WHITEFISH STAGE ROAD • 60X E057 KALISPELL, MT 59904.1057 406-752-2216 FAX: 406 7152-12301
An Employee -Owned Company
January 25, 2006
Mr. Frank Castles
Assistant City Engineer
312 1"Avenue East
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903-1997
Kalispell Fire Station No. 62 Final Plat
Dear Frank,
The purpose of this letter is to certify that the Kalispell Fire Station No. 62 water, storm water
and site grading improvements have, to the best of our knowledge, been built in general
accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Any modifications made during
construction are shown on the Record Drawings that will be forwarded under separate cover.
Sincerely,
EmEwo EWEN
Gregory Lukasik, P.E.
Project Engineer
cc: Max Lauder, MDEQ
"Providing resources in partnership with clients to achieve their goals"
FEB-21-2006 18:45 FHUM:
KALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT
312 First Avenue Past
Randy Hrodchl — Rire Chief Kalispell. Montana 59901
Dan D}ichl — Assiwuil Chie"erations (406) 758-7760
8rcnt L. Christopherson Assistant Clict%Prcvcntion FAX: (406) 758.7952
February 21, 2006
Morrison Maierie, Inc.
Attn: Ashton
1228 Whitefish Stage Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Kalispell Fire Station #62 — 255 Reserve Loop
Dear Ashton,
In response to your request for approval of the above -referenced project, our department
approves the hydrant locations for Kalispell Fire Station #62, with the following information
and conditions:
• Water mains designed to provide minimum fire flows have been installed per
City specifications at approved locations. Minimum fire flows shall be in
accordance with 2003 International Fire Code, Appendix B.
• Fire hydrants have been installed per City specifications at locations
approved by this department.
• Fire Department access shall be provided in accordance with the 2003
International Fire Code, Chapter 6 and has been met.
• The approved address for Fire Station #62 is 255 Reserve Loop.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Brent L. Christ
' 1lsAy ing our community in reducing, preventing, and ►niligaling emergencies. "
F'OMORRISON
MMERLE, INC.
An Employee -Owned Company mem
1228 Whitefish Stage Road
P.O. Box 8057
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 752-2216
FAX: (406) 752-2391
Date: 01 /19/05
Attention: City of Kalispell
RE: Kalispell Fire Station No. 62
Preliminary Plat Approval
Conditions
As the Designing Electrical Engineer for the Kalispell Fire Station No. 62, 1 will present
the following response to comment #09 of the City's Conditions of Preliminary Plat
Approval.
"The Site Lighting for Fire Station No. 62 has been designed to meet the intent of the
new City of Kalispell Lighting Ordinance as an existing building.
All post top area luminaires meet the Full Cutoff criteria as defined in the Illuminating
Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Handbook. The lamps are a horizontally
mounted, 250 Watt, Metal Halide, High Intensity Discharge type. The Pole assemblies
are built with 25 foot poles mounted to a 30 inch high concrete base.
All building Fagade luminaires also meet the IESNA criteria for Full Cutoff light
distribution. The lamps are a horizontally mounted, 100 Watt, Metal Halide, High
Intensity Discharge type.
All flood lighting is provided with barn door attachments to assist with directing the
illumination in the area needed."
Respectfully,
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Todd Foley, P.E.
Electrical Engineer
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OWNER ENGINEER PURPOSE
STATE OF MONTANA MORRLSON—MAIERLE. INC. SUBDIVISION PLAT
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 1228 WHITEFISH STAGE
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EASEMENT NOTES:
1) SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE EASEMENTS SHALL BE RESERVED 10 FEET ON ALL SIDES OF EXISTING WATER UTUTIES I
PURPOSES OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REMOVAL OF WATER UTILITIES.
2) SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE EASEMENTS SHALL BE RESERVED 10 FEET ON ALL SIDES OF EXISTING SEWER UTILITIES
PURPOSES OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REMOVAL OF SEWER UTILITIES.