09/04/96 Roche/Pursuing B-2 AirportThe City of Kalispgll
Incorporated 1892
'Building Department
Diana Roche
Zoning Administrator
September 4, 1996
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Attn: Phil Porrini
825 Custer Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
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248 3rd Avenue East
P.O. Box 1997
zip 59903
Fax(406) 758-7739
I have recently been assigned to be the representative for the Kalispell Community Development office for
issues regarding the Kalispell City Airport. Just last week I had a property owner in the vicinity of the
airport submit a site plan for a proposed storage building. After applying the 250'object free area along
with the 7:1 height transition slope, it became aware to me that approximately 90% of this property
owners lot was unusable. I brought this to the attention of Larry Gallagher, the Director of Community
Development, and we realized that the Airport Advisory Board had been pursuing a B-2 Airport, which is
in direct conflict with the Kalispell City Airport Neighborhood Plan that was adopted by the Kalispell
City Council as an amendment to the Master Plan. Once this was adopted, the Kalispell Community
Development Department prepared the "Kalispell City" Airport/Athlefic Complex Redevelopment Plan
Analysis, which was based on a 13- 1 Airport.
This analysis identified those properties that would need to be acquired for a runway extension and the
costs involved. Again, this was all based on the standards for a B-1 Airport. We would basically have to
start over if we were to pursue a B-2 airport. It is my understanding, that you have prepared maps and
other information for both a 13- 1 and a B-2 Airport. If this is true, I would appreciate if I could get copies
of everything you might have. I have also enclosed a page from the contract and have highlighted the
items I would like to receive a copy of I hope this is not too much trouble.
It is my understanding that under B- I Airport standards, the object free area is reduced to 125' on either
side of the runway centerline, and then the 7:1 transitional slope begins. I guess what I am looking for, is
a map that outlines all of the properties that will be affected by a B- 1 Airport and all those that would be
affected by a B-2 Airport, as well as something in writing that explains it in a better way than I am able to.
I realize this is a lot to ask, so please call me if these items are not available or if it would extremely
difficult to provide. I can be reached at 758-7732.
Sincerely,
Diana Roche
Zoning Administrator