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FRDO Report/ZoningFlathead Regional Development Office Room 414 Kalispell, Montana +f Phone: (406) 758-5980 November 22, 1995 Fax: (406) 758-5781 Bruce Williams, City Manager City of Kalispell P.O. Drawer 1997 Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Recommendation of Zoning for Woods Addition No. 270 Dear Bruce: The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission met on November 14, 1995, and held a public hearing on the following agenda item: A request by Ira and Gene Woods, for annexation to the City of Kalispell with an initial zoning classification of R-1, Suburban Residential. The property is known as Lot 2, Insteness Subdivision in the NEI/a of Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The property is located approximately 200 feet south of Sunnyside Drive where 6th Avenue West ends. John Parsons, Senior Planner, reviewed the statutory criteria for zoning and recommended the zoning classification of R-1 upon annexation of the property be granted. The applicant spoke in favor of the requested zone upon annexation; no one spoke in opposition. After adopting the findings of fact contained in FRDO report #KA-95-10 the Board, acting as the Zoning Commission, voted unanimously to recommend that the requested R-1 zone be granted upon annexation of the subject property. This recommendation for zoning is forwarded to the City Council for final action. Council needs to wait for the minutes of the Planning Board meeting prior to taking final action on this matter. However, this does not preclude discussion at Council workshop. Please contact the Commission or FRDO if you have any questions. Respectfully submitted, ISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION 46k Therese Fox Hash President TFH/JJP/dh Attachments: FRDO Report #KA-95-10 & Planning Board Packet Minutes of 11 / 14/95 meeting forwarded separately c. w/o att: Ira and Diane Woods, 604 Sunnyside Dr., Kaliipell, MT 59901 1995\KA95-10.270 Providing Community Planning Assistance To: * Flathead County * City of Columbia Falls * City of Kalispell * City of Whitefish WOODS#. 1 FRDO CITY ZONE REPORT #KA-95-10 . 270 - CITY ZONE REQUEST Ira and Diane Woods have petitioned for annexation of a tract of land into the city limits of Kalispell. This is a report to the Kalispell City -County Zoning Commission and Kalispell City Council. This report evaluates the assignment of a City zoning classification as it relates to annexation in accordance with Section 27.03.010(4) of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. The Commission will hold a public hearing on November 14, 1995, beginning at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 312-1st Avenue East and forward their recommendation to the City Council for final action. This petition is for a zoning classification of R-1 (Suburban Residential). Presently, the property is zoned County R-1 (Suburban Residential), under the Flathead County Zoning Regulations. The Kalispell Zoning Ordinance defines the intent of the R-1 Classification as follows: A transitional district to provide for estate -type residential development and for the performance of limited agricultural activities. This district would normally be located in rural areas and serve as a buffer between urban and unlimited agricultural uses. These areas are generally beyond the service area of city municipal sewer and water facilities. PETITIONER: Ira Woods 604 Sunnyside Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 SIZE AND LOCATION: The property is approximately 4.5 acres located on the south side of Kalispell, approximately 200 feet south of Sunnyside Drive where 6th Avenue West ends. This site is Lot 2 of Insteness Addition in the NE t/ of Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. ilk PIKS1911 The property is currently vacant and zoned County R-1. North is zoned City R- I and has a house on it; south, east and west is zoned County R-I and is vacant or used for pasture. Sunnyside Drive is a designated collector developed with two paved lanes and provides access to a 30 foot easement across the east side of Lot 1, Insteness Addition, to the subject property. AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES: City services are available in and to the general area. A separately prepared "Extension of Services Plan" adopted on November 6, 1995 under Resolution #4241, discusses the provision of public services to areas to be annexed. Attached is a "Mini" Extension of Services Plan for this property. AZARMAMUO 9W.F.S.IM OX01OLIZI illy swas),911-51"mr, The statutory procedure for evaluating zone changes is set forth by 76-2-303, M.C.A. Findings of Fact for the zone change request are discussed relative to the criteria described by 76-2-304, M.C.A. Does The Requested Zone Comply With The Master Plan? The subject property is within the jurisdiction of the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. According to the map of the Master Plan, the property is currently designated as "Urban Residential". R-1 is considered in compliance with the Master Plan. Does The Requested Zone Lessen Congestion in the Streets? Congestion in the streets is caused by an overburden of traffic on the street system. The zone in this case would not cause undue congestion because traffic generation is a function of the number of dwelling units that are allowed within a given area. There would be no net increase in density from County R-I to City R-1. If the property is subdivided/developed it would be in a manner that is consistent with the existing City and County R-1 zone in the area. In addition, the Master Plan for this area calls for this property to be developed with R-1 type development. The most significant impact would be the any required upgrade to the existing easement to allow this property to be developed beyond the one single family dwelling. This would be more thoroughly addressed at the time of subdivision. No significant negative impact is expected. Will The Requested Zone Secure Safety From Fire, Panic And Other Dancers? Development within this zone is subject to development standards including: lot coverage, maximum building height, and the provision of off-street parking. Any development of the property is subject to review by the City, and requires the issuance of building, plumbing, and 2 mechanical permits. These requirements and review processes help ensure that development of the property subsequent to the zone change is done in a safe manner. In addition, Sunnyside Drive is a through street which provides access to this area with direct access to the core of Kalispell. The majority of the property requesting City zoning is in the designated 100-year floodplain. Development constraints of the floodplain severely limit the type of structures that can be developed. Whether the property is developed in the City or the County the floodplain would still exist and be governed by the same regulations. No significant negative impact is expected. Will The Requested Change Promote The Health And General Welfare? The purpose of the City's zoning ordinance is to promote the general health and welfare and does so by implementing the City -County Master Plan. The City -County Master Plan would support the requested zone change. Designation of this area as R-1 would have little or no impact. Any traffic generation that the proposed change allows would be mitigated at the time of development. Any impact to stormwater runoff, sewers, and water would also be addressed at the time of specific development proposals. The zoning ordinance provides a mechanism for public input and review for all zone requests. This process offers an opportunity to ensure that any changes to the Official Zoning Map are done in the general public interest. No significant negative impact is expected. Will The Requested Zone Provide For Adequate Light And Air? The development standards of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations (i.e.: parking, landscaping, clear vision setback, roadway improvements, etc.) would ensure that light and air are adequately provided. Any development beyond one single family residence would require approval of a subdivision. No significant negative impact is expected. Will The Requested Zone Change Prevent The Overcrowding of Land? Overcrowding of land occurs when development out -paces or exceeds the environmental or service limitations of the property. The subdivision, zoning, building, and floodplain regulations control the intensity requirements that a property can be developed with. Adequate infrastructure is in place in the area or can be provided at the time of development to accommodate the land uses allowed in the requested zone. No significant negative impact is expected. 3 r-49MRWOO 0 =- ". IN Concentration of people relates to the land use permitted by a particular zone. The proposed change would have little unexpected impact on residential density in the area. Infrastructure exists or can be provided which supports the proposed change. The zoning ordinance covers the intensity of use that would be permitted in this zone. An undue concentration of people would result if the property is developed at a level which exceeds the environmental or service carrying capacity of the land which would not happen. The proposed zone and its regulations would ensure that the site is properly developed. No significant negative impact is expected. Will The Requested Zone Facilitate The Adequate Provision Of TransDortation. Water. Sewer, Schools. Parks And Other Public Requirements? The additional demands for transportation, water, and sewer will be evaluated pursuant t,,: individual development proposals; existing infrastructure exists, or can be provided, in th% vicinity which should be able to serve development of this property. Schools and parks should not be any more impacted under the existing County zone than would be under the proposed City zone. No significant negative impact is expected. Does The Requested Zone Give Consideration To The Particular Suitability Of The ProRgM For Particular Uses? The subject property is well suited for uses permitted within the R-I zone use of availability of services and access. The property is of adequate size for the type of uses permitted and conditionally allowed in the proposed zone. No significant negative impact is expected. Does The Requested Zoning Give Reasonable Consideration To The Character Of This District The property in question is well suited for the type development anticipated under the requested zone because of the topography, access, regional location, access to schools, access to urban services, and size of the property. In addition, the Master Plan for the area anticipates this type of zone in this area. No significant negative impact is expected. Would The Proposed Zoning Conserve The Value Of The Buildings? The subject request would not significantly impact buildings. There are no known uses that would be affected by this zone. A change from County R-I to the City R-I zone will not significantly impact, erode, or devalue the neighborhood beyond the type of uses that are currently allowed or that exist in the area as this is a residential zone. No significant negative impact is expected. El Will The Requested Zone Change Encourage The Most Appropriate Use Of The Land 'Throughout The Jurisdiction? Appropriateness of a zone is determined by the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. The Plan and the existing zoning classifications in the area identify this area for the uses permitted within the requested zone. Therefore, the change would encourage the most appropriate use of the land. No significant negative impact is expected. naLurigi The request complies with the Master Plan, conforms to adjacent zoning, supports coordinated development by maintaining the same zone classification, and would not unduly impact adjoining services or facilities. It is recommended that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt this FRDO staff report as findings of fact and forward a favorable recommendation to City Council for the requested zone upon annexation. F:\...\KA9510ES.WDS 5 WOODS —,',I—ILDLT—VON—NO--270-A—NNEXA—T—LO- -iw,-- EXTENSION OF SERVICES PLAN ADDENDUM TO CITY RESOLUTION #4241 PREPARED BY THE FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE NOVEMBER 7,1995 The subject property is within the Service Area Boundary of the City of Kalispell as described by the Extension of Services Plan adopted by the City of Kalispell on November 6, 1989 (Resolution #4241). This broad -based extension of services plan together with this "mini -plan" comprise the Extension of Services Plan for the Woods Addition No. 270 annexation. Water: The City has an eight inch water main in Sunnyside Drive. This main should have sufficient capacity to serve this site. Sewer: The City has an eight sewer main in Sunnyside, Drive and should have sufficient capacity to serve this site. Existing septic needs are met by onsite disposal methods. Storm Drainage No storm drain system exists in the area. Streets: Sunnyside Drive is developed as a two lane street with access to the City core. Garbage Collection: Available by contract from private companies not currently utilized. Police Protection: Currently the Flathead County Sheriffs Department. Fire Protection: Smith Valley Fire Department. 7 MMOSIVIZ-11 A 9"Aa,1191 929 Eater. Water supply exists in Surmyside Drive. If, upon development of this property, this main is not of sufficient capacity to serve the development, a water main must be extended to connect with a main of sufficient capacity to serve this property or another alternative be installed. Capacity and any extensions would be evaluated at the review stage of any development permit. _Sewer- Sewer exists in Surmyside Drive. Currently, septic systems are used in this area. A service main would have to be extended the this property to serve this lot. If upon development of this property, the existing main is not of sufficient capacity or depth to serve development, a sewer main or lift station must be provided to connect with a main of sufficient capacity to serve this property or another alternative be installed. Capacity and any extensions would be evaluated at the review stage of any development permit. Storm DrainqM Retention and/or disposal of storm water will be evaluated during the review phase of any proposed development. Storm drainage would be handled onsite at the time of development. _Streets: Sunnyside Drive is a two lane road and of sufficient size to accommodate additional traffic loads development of this site would produce. The site at this time could be developed with one single family residence with access provided by a 30 easement from Sunnyside Drive. Development beyond a single family residence would require subdivision approval, at that time right-of-way would be required to be dedicated; current standards are 60 feet. Garbage Collection- The City has the capacity and equipment to handle the needs of this site at the time it becomes eligible for municipal service. _Police/Fire. City of Kalispell Police Department and Fire Department will be available to serve the tract upon annexation. They will be able to provide "service" to this property on substantially the same basis and in the same manner in which this service is currently provided to the rest of the municipality. The cost of extending such public services as police and fire protection are expected to be negligible. The general source of money to extend these types of services is from the general tax revenues received from this property and other properties inside the city limits. 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