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8. Conditional Use Permit - Assembly of God ChurchFlathead Regional evel® ent Office 723 5th Avenue East - Room 414 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406) 758-5980 Fax: (406) 758-5781 REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council FROM: Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT Conditional Use Permit - Assembly of God Church Expansion MEETING DATE: September 5, 2000 BACKGROUND: Assembly of God Church is requesting a conditional use permit to allow an approximately 35,000 square foot expansion onto their existing church building. The property is located on the north side of Summit Ridge Drive, west of Highway 93 and is zoned R-3, Residential. This zoning district lists churches as a conditionally permitted use. The main expansion area would be off of the northwest end of the sanctuary and would contain approximately 21,000 square feet. This addition is intended to be used as a multi -purpose room and for additional classrooms. An expansion to the foyer area on the south side of the building would be approximately 12,000 square feet and two smaller additions would be off the east and west ends of the building. The approximately 17.5 acre site is adequate to accommodate the expansion and necessary parking. The primary issue associated with this proposal is the extension of Parkway Drive. The recommendation from the staff was that the right-of-way for the extension of Parkway Drive located to the east be dedicated to the City and that the church seek a cooperative agreement with the City for the construction of the road. It is not the recommendation of the staff that the church be required to construct the road, but rather seek some agreement as to when and how it would be constructed. This recommendation is based upon the premise that the existing traffic impacts associated with the church warrant the dedication of right-of-way, but not the actual construction of the road because the public at large will also benefit greatly. The need for a connection between the Summit Ridge / North Ridge neighborhoods and Four Mile Drive and the ballfields currently exists in the area. Therefore, it would appear the right-of-way dedication would be appropriate, but not the construction of the road. At the public hearing before the planning board, a question arose regarding the feasibility of the construction of the road. In researching the matter, it appears that the roadway grade in the area recommended for extension is approximately 6.5 percent. According to the public works department, this would be a viable roadway extension that was anticipated to be constructed at some point. A public hearing was held before the Kalispell City County Planning Board on August 8, 2000 and several people spoke in favor of the proposal, but against the road right-of-way dedication. No one spoke in opposition. The planning board discussed the proposal and considered public testimony. The did not believe that the extension of Parkway Drive was a reasonable option (see the minutes) and are recommending that to the Kalispell City Council that the permit be granted, but that the right-of-way or agreement regarding the road construction not be required. Providing Community Planning Assistance To: • Flathead County ^ City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish Asse ably of God Church Conditional Use Permit August 18, 2000 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: would be in order. FISCAL EFFECTS: i Narda A. Wilson Senior Planner A motion to approve the conditional use permit subject to conditions None. As suggested by the city council. Report compiled: August 18, 2000 4 Chris A. Kukulski City Manager C: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk Attachments: Transmittal letter Attachment A - Recommended Conditions of Approval FRDO staff report KCU-00-06 and application materials Draft minutes 8/8/00 planning board meeting \KCU00-6MEM.DOC City of Kalispell Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7700 Fax(406)758-7758 August 31, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Glen Neier, City Atto,rney RE: Kalispell Assembly of God At the September 5, 2000 meeting, the Council will be considering a conditional use permit application by the Kalispell Assembly of God Church to expand the existing church building by approximately 35,000 square feet. Approximately 21,500 square feet of the expansion would be dedicated to classrooms and a multi -purpose room. The remainder would be utilized to expand the foyer and additions to the East and West ends. The Assembly of God Church lies within an R-3, Residential zoning district. Churches under the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance are a conditional use in an R-3, Residential zone, and expansion of conditional use requires an additional conditional use permit. Under § 27.34.080, Kalispell Zoning Ordinance: . . .Among matters to be considered in this connection are traffic flow and control, access to and circulation within the property, off-street parking and loading, refuse and service areas, utilities, screening and buffering, signs, yards and other open spaces, height, bulk and location of structures, location of proposed open space uses, hours and manner of operation, and noise, lights, dust, odor, fumes and vibration. The FRDO staff, in evaluating the application, recommended two conditions which were not accepted by the Zoning Commission after the public hearing of August 8, 2000. The two conditions were: christiancup.wpd 1 4. That a 60 foot roadway right-of-way that connects Parkway Drive to the east of the church be granted to the City of Kalispell for the extension of Parkway Drive. 5. That the property owners seek a cooperative agreement with the City of Kalispell for the construction of Parkway Drive. The Minutes of the Zoning Commission indicated that at least some members of the Commission believed requiring the Church to dedicate a right-of-way for the extension of Parkway Drive amounted to a taking. This office, in researching the law and cases on taking, has found no unanimity of authorities of whether such a requirement would be a "taking" or a "reasonable condition". However, the Council may be benefitted by some broad generalizations providing a basis for contemplation. Generally, "Conditions that are not reasonably conceived to meet public needs resulting from the landowner's proposed use are invalid because they are not within the scope of a municipality's police power. In other words, if rezoning without the limiting conditions will not result in substantial negative effects on the surrounding area, the imposition of conditions will be unreasonable. Requirements for land dedication in conditional rezoning have led to the development of a more specific test to determine the validity of the conditions. For example, an Arizona court has held that a local government could not require a landowner to dedicate a part of his land for right -of -way purposes where there was evidence that the rezoning itself would not cause any additional appreciable traffic burden over and above that which would emanate from the allowable land uses prior to the rezoning. The dedication requirement could only be imposed if the demand for the facilities was caused by the rezoning to a more intensive use. (Rohan, Zoning and Land Use Controls) The Montana Supreme Court in Yellowstone Count (subdivision would be considered reasonable if which they could be upheld. christiancup.wpd 2 Billings Properties Inc. vs. case) held that if regulations there was any rational basis upon In McElwain vs. Flathead County, the Supreme Court upheld flood plain regulations requiring 100 foot set backs from 100 year flood plain stating: "Previous opinions by this Court have applied a standard of reasonableness to the question of whether a taking has occurred when a land -use regulations is imposed through an exercise of police power. . We have stated that a regulation adopted through an exercise of police power must be "reasonably adapted to its purpose and must injure or impair property right only to the extent reasonably necessary to preserve the public welfare. ." Under McElwain, the question before the Council may be stated as follows: Is requiring dedication of a Parkway Drive reasonable for the purpose of limiting traffic on Summit Ridge occasioned because of the expansion of the Assembly of God Church? The U.S. Supreme Court in Dolan vs. City of Tigard used the term "rough proportionality" when describing the relationship between the development's impact on public services and the conditions imposed to mitigate that impact. Analogizing Tigard, if requiring dedication of Parkway bears some rough proportionality to the impact on City services resulting from the expansion of the Church, such a condition will be a valid exercise of the police power and not amount to a taking. It is the opinion of this Office that in order for a condition imposed upon a use conditionally permitted within a zone to be valid, such a condition must be attributable to the specific use and must be proportional to the impact upon the community arising from the use. christiancup.wpd 3 Flathead egiona Development Office 723 5th avenue East - Room 414 Kalispell, riontana 59901 Phone: (406) 758-5980 Fax: (406) 758-5781 August 17, 2000 Chris Kukulski, City Manager City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Re: Conditional Use Permit - Kalispell Assembly of God Church Dear Chris: The Kalispell City -County Planning Board met on August 8, 2000, and held a public hearing to consider a request by the Kalispell Assembly of God Church to allow the expansion of their church at 255 Summit Ridge Drive on property in an R-3 zoning district. Narda Wilson of the Flathead Regional Development Office presented staff report KCU-00-6 evaluating the conditional use permit proposal. The staff recommended approval of the application subject to seven conditions. At the public hearing six people spoke in favor of the application, and five of the six stated opposition to the extension of Parkway Drive. The board discussed the request, considered public testimony, and reviewed the criteria. A motion was made to adopt staff report KCU-00-6 as findings of fact, amending the conditions by deleting items four and five, and forward a recommendation for approval of the conditional use permit subject to five conditions as amended, which can be found in Attachment A. This matter is being forwarded to the Kalispell City Council for consideration at their September 5, 2000 regular meeting. Please contact this board or Narda Wilson at the Flathead Regional Development Office if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely Kalispell City -County Planning Board Jean A. Johnson President JJ/NW/dw Providing Community Planning Assistance To: o Flathead County o City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell ^ City of Whitefish - Kalispell Assembly of God Church Conditional Use Permit August 17, 2000 Page 2 Attachments: Attachment A - Recommended Conditions of Approval FRDO staff report KCU-00-06 and application materials Draft minutes of 8/8/00 planning board meeting c w/ Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk c w/o Att: Kalispell Assembly of God, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell, Mt 59901 Schwarz Engineering, 4 Sunset Plaza, Suite 201, Kalispell, MT 59901 Architects Northwest, 575 Sunset Blvd., Suite 110, Kalispell, MT 59901 H: \FRDO \TRANSMIT\KALISPELL\2000 \KCU00-06. DOC Kalispell Assembly of God Church Conditional Use Permit August 17, 2000 Page 3 ATTACHMENT A KALISPELL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AUGUST 8, 2000 The Kalispell City -County Planning Board is recommending the following conditions to the Kalispell City Council for the above referenced conditional use permit: 1. That the proposal will be developed in substantial conformance with the approved site plan. 2. That a letter from the Kalispell fire chief be submitted to the City of Kalispell Building Department approving the fire suppression system. 3. That the existing private driveway from the western parldrig lot to the south end of North Haven Drive be a minimum of 20 feet wide and paved. 4 alh;;t A 60 &;�Qt t'l-t- G_r th2t G9P_'qe-Gt8 __We- te @a&t--ef4h@ a3 --- --r GhUr-Gh b@ gra—n-ted +--- the- City ef Kalispell f4a-r- t—:h-e-- eXt-p-amnsi 5 seek a Gee— agr ent 4 blat th@ Prep— -I G ±=4tiA th the ci K2 1 &Pell fe-F t&i® PAnRt;q1r_tiQ:M of rkv—y Drive— 6. That all of the required conditions of approval be met prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 7. That the conditional use permit is valid for a period of 18 months from the date of authorization. KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING DIUFT AUGUST 8, 2000 CALL TO ORDER AND Johnson called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present were: Jean Johnson, Rob Heinecke, Bill Rice, Don Garberg, Brian Sipe, Dale Pierce, Don Hines, and Greg Stevens. Don Mann had an excused absence. Narda Wilson represented the Flathead Regional Development Office. There were approximately 24 people in the audience. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Heinecke and seconded by Sipe the minutes of the meeting of July 11, 2000 were unanimously approved. IS ELL ASSEMBLY A request by the Kalispell Assembly of God Church for a OF GOD CHURCH conditional use permit to allow for the expansion of their CONDITIONAL USE church at 255 Summit Ridge Drive on property in an R-3 PERMIT zoning district in Kalispell. STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson gave a presentation on staff report KCU-00-6. Wilson indicated the property on a map saying it was southwest of Four Mile Drive and Hwy 93, with the new ball fields to the north. She stated the applicants were proposing an approximate 35,000 sq. ft. addition to their existing facility, which was located on a 17.5 acre site. She said the current facility was 41,000 square feet. The main addition, adding 21,000 square feet, would be used for classrooms and multi- purpose use, as opposed to expansion of the seating capacity for the sanctuary, and another 12,000 square foot addition in the foyer, plus two small additions off the east and west wings of the building. She said there were no elevation drawings submitted because they are in preliminary stages. Wilson noted that Sugar and Spice Day Care moved to the Salvation Army building and that function of the church building no longer existed. She said the seating capacity for the church was 2,138, including the balcony, and there were areas with classrooms and administrative offices. The church was constructed in 1985 and zoning at that time allowed the church as a permitted use. She added that subsequent to then zoning regulations had changed and the church was now in a conditional use permit category, hence the need for them to come before the Planning Board and the City Council. She said all of the property in the area was developed and zoned residential. Wilson stated there was a newer subdivision to the north, Sunrise View,, which was mostly undeveloped, and a significant density of single-family residences to the south and west in North Ridge and Summit Ridge. These create quite a bit of residential traffic in the area. She stated there was adequate space on the property for the addition, noting a third of the site to the north would remain undeveloped. Wilson noted that access to the site stemmed from two existing approaches off Summit Ridge Drive to the south, and a private access off of North Haven Drive to the north, which was a gated access and not open to the public except during church functions. The staff recommended approval subject to the conditions in the staff report. Pierce asked how much of the property remained with the Parkway extension and wondered how they would use that property. Wilson said it could be used to create the same size residential lots that were located to the south and north and, yes, the church would still own the property. Pierce asked if they would grant a right-of-way to the road and Wilson said they did not know yet, that it was up to the Board and the City Council as to how they wanted to handle it. PUBLIC HEARING The pubhc hearing was opened to those who wished to speak on application. PROPONENTSDick Bishop of 136 Trail Ridge Rd., a pastor of the church for 18 years spoke in favor of the application. He said the church currently seated 1200 people. He thought they had a good facility in terms of worship space and a place to have large public meetings, but the need now was to provide facilities for their youth. He said the multi -purpose facility would be used for that purpose. In addition, he said they were out of space for educational purposes, like space for classes and small meetings. They are also building a major kitchen, which would provide opportunity for fellowship. He said they were excited about the project, that it would enhance their ability to love and care for people. He said they made changes with their parking by adding access to the north off Haven Drive and wanted it to be a win/win for everyone. Howard Sebastinas, of 179 Cheviot Loop in North Ridge, a business manager of the church, stated they would put in additional parking as required and were planning additional parking regardless. He said the church purchased an additional 4 acres to the west of North Haven Drive, abutting Four Mile Drive and they now have that land for additional use. He said Sugar and Spice was closing August 25th, and thought it would significantly reduce the amount of vehicle trips per day during the week. He said they did not anticipate a significant increase in trips per day on Wednesday evenings or Sundays and that the expansion was to provide for people who are already coming to the church. He said the church would probably grow, but the immediate plan was to meet a need that is already critical. Sebastinas stated they now have parking attendants on Sundays and have asked everyone not to park on Summit Ridge Drive. He said they just opened the access off North Haven Drive and would pave it and make it 20 feet wide. He said it was gated due to traffic hazards to the children at Sugar and Spice, but they would consider opening Kalispell City -County Planning Board August 8, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 9 it up as an alternative to Parkway Drive. He said the church would go one step further for their special events and hire the sheriffs posy to direct traffic on the streets and they would do it every Sunday if necessary to help move traffic on and off of Hwy. 93. He said they were community minded and shared their facility with FVCC, Flathead Festival, other churches for large weddings, Glacier Choral, and radio stations. However, they have not had significant impacts on trip usage. If the church had to do anything with Parkway Drive, he said the financial impact would be significant and there was no money in the budget for an issue like that. Albert Olszenski of 722 Parkway Drive stated his position was neutral/ positive on the project. He wanted to point out that with the amount of traffic going through with the expansion, the length of Summit Ridge Drive to Parkway Drive connection would be too long of a distance. He suggested a turn lane on Hwy. 93 and asked the Board to consider a controlled traffic light at Summit Ridge Drive and Hwy 93. Don Counsell, 92 Hawthorne West, an architect for the project spoke in favor stating the church would respect the set backs and said they intended to stay well over the 20 feet required. He said they had a green belt between the parking lot and the neighboring houses and even though the church was large, it was small compared to what could be developed on that site. He pointed out that allowable lot coverage could be up to 35% of the lot, given they had 17.5 acres, plus they had purchased another 4 acres on the west side of North Haven Drive. Regarding elevation drawings, he said they were working on height and elevations now, adding that the building would be designed in kind with what was there. He reiterated what Bishop said regarding the use of the project, adding they would be installing more toilets. He said he agreed with all of the conditions except for the street connection on Parkway Drive. He thought it was a planning issue and that it was a poor plan. He believed the ball fields increased traffic during weeknights, whereas church was Wednesday night and Sundays. He said they had a big impact for a short amount of time. He thought the traffic snarl on Sunday mornings may last 10 minutes and said they initiated and announced a back way out on North Haven Drive. He believed it was a good project and it would enhance the community. John Schwartz, 4 Sunset Plaza, represented Schwartz Engineering and was retained by the church to assist with the conditional use permit. He addressed the technical merits of the project and staff conditions 4 and 5. He explained that the existing church had established parking and subsequent traffic flow requirements based on seating capabilities. He stated there would not be an increase in the seating capacity of the church. Therefore, they did not anticipate an increase in traffic Kalispell City -County Planning Board August 8, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 9 generation. He explained the conditional use process by saying it was established for the planning commission, and the neighbors and citizens to take a look at and evaluate the impacts the facility would have on the neighbors, and that the process would allow mitigation to those impacts. He said churches impose a significant traffic generation, but, from a design standard, peak hour traffic was counted as the greatest amount of traffic in four consecutive fifteen -minute intervals. He said one hour, from 9:30 to 10:30 on Sunday mornings, would be the greatest hour, and that traffic from the church was peak for 10 to 15 minutes. He added that was an acceptable delay. He said the amount of traffic coming out of the facility needed to be addressed and the intention of any transportation network, Kalispell not being a successful model of, was to take traffic from collectors to major collectors, to minor arterials to major arterials. Basically, he said, to move that traffic from its origin to its destination. He said FRDO presented a staff report recommending traffic would enter Parkway Drive, through a residential zone, onto Four Mile Drive and in his opinion it was a failure of the transportation network. He said the goal was to quickly and efficiently move the traffic to higher capacity streets and recommended accessing North Haven Drive and Four Mile Drive, then proceeding to a lighted intersection, quickly, effectively, and without moving through a residential neighborhood. Or, traffic that is southbound may come out on Summit Ridge Drive and turn right or continue south on Parkway drive to the lighted intersection. Either way would be acceptable. He said southbound traffic had a right turn onto a major arterial, northbound had the ability to access through North Haven Drive, accessing Hwy 93 on a controlled intersection. Both of those would be minimal or acceptable impacts. He added that if the City wanted to take 342 feet of property and divide off the land, then the City needed to do that through a taking process. The City should not cause an effect on the existing residential neighborhood that, in turn, is a taking of the property owner's property. He said it divides and subdivides the owner's property by placing a street through it. He didn't think it was good planning. He said the planners should not encourage traffic to short circuit the network through residential areas; it was an issue the City of Kalispell needed to resolve. The Planning Board's goal should be to create a beneficial appearance and positive approach to the City. Right now, he said the church presented them with green space and asked it be left as green space. He encouraged the Board to adopt staff recommendations, saying they had done a good job and he agreed, except for recommendations 4 and 5, which he requested be removed from the conditions. Linda Smith of 627 Parkway Drive submitted a letter to the planning commission and spoke in favor of the expansion, but not in favor of the Parkway Drive connection. She said it was Kalispell City -County Planning Board August 8, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 9 hard to get across Parkway Drive, with the long line of traffic on Summit Ridge Drive. Smith said Parkway Drive would not be a beneficial route adding there was a very steep drop off that went down into a field. She said the church put aside expansion plans 5 or 6 years ago because of those same problems. She was confident the church would take care of their parking. She said they really needed the expansion for functions and she didn't mind the traffic because someone usually stopped and let her in, however, the traffic lasted from 15 to 30 minutes. She said there were incidents of people cutting through New Haven, to get to the baseball field, and one night she counted 60 cars. OPPONENTS No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. attendanceBOARD DISCUSSION Garberg asked and 01szenski answered that yes, his question was addressed regarding !fiseating,♦- two services. Wilson stated the number 2000 came from the building permit application. Rice asked and Wilson answered that the idea to connect Parkway Drive came from a recommendation by Kalispell Site Review Committee, not just from FRDO. She said it was obvious there was no connection between the residential areas there and Four Mile Drive, and that traffic was forced to go out on to the highway. She said the connection would provide public access between Northridge, Summit Ridge, Four Mile Drive, and the ball fields. She clarified that FRDO was not recommending the church construct Parkway Drive, but dedicate the right-of-way and enter into a discussion with the City as to how and when construction might happen. Wilson added that after hearing Smith say that 60 cars cut through the parking lot, a definite need was there for a connection between the two areas. Pierce stated there was opposition from the neighbors and Wilson agreed because, she said, the people on Parkway Drive knew that if the road were constructed there would be traffic driving past their homes. She said she couldn't blame them, but, in the interest of the public at large, people used the ball fields and lived in North Ridge and Summit Ridge subdivisions. Pierce asked if they exited on Four Mile Drive and Hwy. 93 and Wilson said it depended on where the traffic came from. She said they entered on Hwy. 93 either from Summit Ridge Drive or North Ridge, where there was a controlled intersection. Pierce asked about the feasibility of a stop light at Summit Ridge Drive and Hwy. 93, and Wilson said it would have to be proposed, for example, a recommendation made by the planning board and adopted by the council, as a condition of the permit. Then the applicant would have to talk to MDOT and do a traffic study to see if it warranted a traffic light. She Kalispell City -County Planning Board August 8, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 9 said that would be an option, but it would be expensive and time consuming on the part of the applicant. Nilson said they didn't know if the traffic at that intersection warranted a light. Stevens questioned the recommendation for the extension and Wilson explained that the Site Review Committee was composed of the Public Works Dept., Police Dept., Fire Dept., Building Dept., Zoning Administrator, FRDO staff, and Parks and Rec. She said it was the Site Review Committees' recommendation. Stevens suggested they consider all the impacts of the expansion in the hospital area, the Buffalo Commons, the State lands, NuPac, and he thought the City should contact MDOT and cooperate with them. He said there would be a tremendous amount of growth all the way to Reserve Drive and he thought the City should pay attention to what was going to happen there. He thought the City should contact MDOT and develop a traffic light pattern all the way to Reserve Drive,. but specifically at Summit Ridge. He said it didn't seem the extension of Parkway Drive would solve the problem and that another traffic light would be more sensible. He added that creating a tremendous impact on the neighborhood and a tremendous sacrifice by the church for a questionable benefit to others was not maintaining the general welfare. In light of that Stevens was ready to make a motion to delete conditions 4 and 5. Garberg commented that new roads and street lights would be a detraction from people's views. He mentioned he had spoken to several attorneys about it who said, unless the conditional use request had an impact on the property it would be a taking. He questioned the legality of conditions 4 and 5 and wanted the City Council to check into whether it would be a taking or not. Sipe asked and Counsell answered that they did not anticipate the road accessing North Haven Drive to be open all of the time. Counsell said it could become a liability to the church, but they would be using it during church hours and during special events. He said the design could be made so that it can be crashed by emergency vehicles. Sipe stated that if the City wanted access they should negotiate with the church, should the church be willing to sell. He didn't think the church should be required to give up anything and that the reasons were not good enough for that. Johnson asked and Schwarz answered that the percentage of slope on Parkway Drive was approximately 10 percent. Johnson questioned the feasibility of a 10 percent grade going into a 90 degree turn. He also questioned the access to North Haven as being a complete approach and having a controlled access. He said his only comment was regarding the subdivision to the north, which he developed, saying they went Kalispell City -County Planning Board August 8, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 9 to site review and fought for that extension; to go nowhere, with lighted streets to go nowhere, and that it would be inappropriate. His client volunteered to take all the monies required for that extension and build a park, at his cost, and maintain it. It was denied. The site review committee, at that time, did not allow people to present their case, as is done now. He said, it was highly inappropriate to come down a 10 degree slope and expect people to make a 90 degree turn, then proceed down the street to make another 90 degree turn, to finally access Four Mile Drive, which was a substandard street to begin with. In addition, if and when North Haven became a part of the city, there were provisions for the North Ridge people to access North Haven Drive to get access to Four Mile Drive. The lot was set aside, the property was there, it was just never developed. He said the extension of Parkway Drive was as absurd 4 years ago, when they did the subdivision, as it was now. MOTION Sipe moved and Rice seconded to adopt FRDO staff report KCU-00-6 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council the requested conditional use permit be granted subject to the following conditions. MOTION Garberg moved and Pierce seconded to amend the conditions • approval by deleting items 4 and 5. BOARD DISCUSSION Heinecke stated that it seemed obvious that the connection had been planned to pass and he was reluctant to drop it out. He said he would feel more comfortable if there was a condition to have a connection between the street coming onto North Haven and Summit Ridge, which would mean construction of a dedicated street with access to the parking lot. His concern was that if you got down to Four Mile Drive you had to get back on the highway and get off again. He said they needed to think about access, and if they wanted to keep the traffic on Hwy. 93 or put the traffic flow through the neighborhood. Stevens said he appreciated those concerns and thought the problem needed to be addressed by what was going on with the highway and the amount of growth in that area. He didn't think a little road was going to do the trick. He said they needed to recommend to the City Council they get together with MDOT, in view of all the growth that was happening from West Reserve Drive south, and address the problem with controlled access rather than destroying the neighborhood and taking property from the church. Garberg stated he wished to recall the conversation of the engineer about "what was impact", and how to evaluate impact. He said the church had an impact on the traffic of less then an hour to an hour and a half a week. So, to divide the property and put a thoroughfare through would not be conducive to Kalispell City -County Planning Board August 8, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 9 what the conditional use permit was all about, and it would detract from that property. He thought the property owner would experience a loss by having a driveway put through his property, plus, he said, it would be used by everyone going to the baseball fields. He said it defeated the purpose of a good traffic plan. He thought the traffic needed to get to a major artery by not going through residential areas. Johnson said the access road was not conducive to meeting Kalispell street standards because of grade and proximity to the church. Rice commented that there were two issues; one being the traffic, and the other being access to neighborhoods, North Haven Drive, Four Mile Drive, and the ballparks. He did not see Parkway Drive extension as a solution to the traffic issue. He said it was a solution for access from one neighborhood to another neighborhood, but thought it was in the wrong place for that access because of the slope and splitting of the property. He thought one available spot was the extension of the street off Summit Ridge onto North Haven. He didn't see a problem with the City pursuing buying that property if the church wanted to sell. Johnson had two comments; If and when they get a fire department in North Ridge the connection between North Haven and North Ridge would become effective. Number two, as of a month ago, the MDOT in Helena said the City of Kalispell was not communicating with them regarding plans for development of the Hwy. 93 corridor to Reserve Street, and he said that needed to be done. He said one of the issues was to figure out if they needed a traffic control device at Summit Ridge and Hwy. 93, and no one was talking to anyone, and they should be. He said, we're talking about DNRC, about 127 houses on Reserve Street, and who knows what's happening with NuPac, doubling the size of the hospital and not accommodating traffic flow. He said that was not a condition of the conditional use permit, it was a much bigger problem. ROLL CALL Stevens called for the question and on a roll call vote the motion to delete items 4 and 5 of the recommended conditions was unanimously approved. MOTION Garberg called for the question and on a roll call vote the motion to approve staff report KCU-00-6 as findings of fact, with the amended conditions, passed unanimously and was recommended to the Kalispell City Council for approval. OLD BUSINESS It was agreed that summer was over and meeting times would resume in September to 7:00 p.m. for the fall/winter schedule. NEW BUSINESS Johnson stated that the next step in the growth management plan was that the City Council had provided staff with recommendations and those would be reviewed at a workshop Kalispell City -County Planning Board August 8, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 9 REPORTSTAFF ! ! fit! A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Kalispell City Council regarding a request by the Assembly of God Church for a conditional use permit to allow the expansion of their existing church in an R-3, Residential, zoning district. A public hearing on this matter has been scheduled before the planning board for August 8, 2000, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The Planning Board will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for final action. A. Petitioner: Kalispell Assembly of God Church 255 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 (406)752-6426 TechnicalAssistance: Schwarz Engineering 4 Sunset Plaza, Suite 201 Kalispell, MT 59901 (406)755-1333 Architects Northwest 575 Sunset Blvd., Suite 110 Kalispell, MT 59901 (406)752-3729 B. Size and Location: The site is located approximately 600 feet south of the southwest corner of Highway 93 North and Four Mile Drive. The entire parcel contains approximately 17.54 acres. The area devoted to the existing church, addition and parking area is approximately ten acres. The property can be described as Assessor's Tract 2XA in Government Lot 1 in Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. C. Nature of Request: The applicants are requesting a conditional use permit to allow an approximately 35,000 square foot expansion to the existing 41,000 square foot church building that would include several additions being made around the existing building. The main addition of approximately 21,500 square feet would be located off of the northwest end of the existing building. This would be used primarily for classrooms and multi -purpose room, and is not intended to be an expansion of the sanctuary. Another addition would be made to the front of the building near the south end, which is the main entrance and would be an expansion of the foyer. This addition would be approximately 12,000 square feet. The two smaller additions off the east and west ends would be a total of about 2,250 square feet. No elevation drawings or floor plan layouts were submitted with the application since this project is in the preliminary stages. D. Existing Land Use and Zoning: There is an existing church on the property, which has a total square footage of approximately 41,000 square feet. It contains a large sanctuary, which has a seating capacity of 2,138 people, which includes the balcony. There are also classrooms, administration offices and a dining area. Previously the church housed Sugar and Spice Day Care, which manages up to 100 children, and recently moved to the Salvation Army building near the hospital. The area previously used for the day care will be part of the church expansion. In addition to the church related uses, the facility is occasionally used for concerts because of its large seating capacity, and, of course, weddings. At the time the church was constructed in 1985 churches were a permitted use on this property. Subsequent to that time the zoning regulations and the zoning for the property have changed. The Kalispell Zoning Ordinance now allows churches as a conditionally permitted use in all residential districts. The current zoning on the property is R-3, Residential. E. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses Zoning: All of the properties in the immediate area are residentially zoned with the general character of the area being residential. North: Single family residential and some undeveloped residential lots, City R-4 zoning South: Single family residential, City R-3 zoning East: Single family residential, City R-3 zoning West: Single family residential, County R -2 E. Master Plan Designation: The Kalispell City County Master Plan Map designates this area as urban residential. The plan itself anticipates the need for semi-public services such as schools and services within residential districts. This proposal can be found to be in substantial compliance with the master plan. Cc 9M 1 Utilities/Services: Sewer service: City of Kalispell Water service: City of Kalispell Solid Waste: City of Kalispell Gas: Montana Power Company Electric: Flathead Electric Cooperative (underground) Phone: CenturyTel (underground) Police: City of Kalispell Fire: Kalispell Fire Department Schools: School District #5, Kalispell a. Ad,_.erltjat . Useable Ste: The property owned by the church contains approximately 17.54 acres, ten acres of which is generally developed with the existing church, the parking lot and children's play area. There is adequate usable space on the property to accommodate the proposed expansion. 2 b. Adequate Access: There are two approaches from Summit Ridge Drive to the church parking lot, which are located on the side of the property. An additional access has been developed within the last several years that goes from Haven Drive to the northwest into the church parking lot. The access from Haven Drive is gated when the facility is not in use to avoid the use of the parking lot as a short cut to Four Mile Drive. No new accesses are proposed in connection with the proposed expansion. C. Environmental Constraints- There is some moderately steep topography on the north portion of the site. The steepest portion of this area is approximately 20 percent which has generally been avoided with the expansion with the exception of the northeast corner of the new building which is in an area that has a slope of approximately 12 percent. This will probably require some filling and grading, but is approximately 130 feet from the northern property boundary. The remaining areas around the building provide adequate space for stormwater management. There are no obvious environmental constraints associated with this property. a. Parking Scheme: Currently there are approximately 448 paved parking spaces provided on -site. All of the existing parking areas are paved. According to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, parking for churches is based upon the seating capacity of the facility or on pew length or gross floor area used for assembly purposes. In calculating the parking requirements for the church based upon the seating capacity of 2,138 people, the parking requirement is one space per five seats. This would generate a need for parking of 428 parking spaces. The expansion is not intended to increase the seating capacity of the church. The main part of the expansion area located to the r )rthwest of the existing sanctuary is intended to function as classrooms and as a multi -purpose room and would not increase the seating capacity of the facility. According to the zoning ordinance, this expansion would not generate the need for additional parking because the seating capacity of the facility is not being increased. b. Traffic Circulation: Peak times for traffic entering and leaving the church are Sunday mornings and early afternoon, Wednesday evenings and the occasional times there are special events, such as a wedding or concert. Traffic enters the site primarily from the main access to the south off of Summit Ridge Drive. Vehicles trips are counted as vehicles enter and exit the site. According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers' Trip Generation Manual, 1991 ed., trip generation is based on gross floor area. A description of the church use from this publication is as follows: "A church is a building providing public worship services, and generally houses an assembly hall or sanctuary, meeting rooms, classrooms and occasionally dining, catering or party facilities." According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers' studies, peak times of Sundays or days when there are special events the vehicle trips generated related to the facility would be generally be in excess of 2,000 vehicles per day and up to 2,600 vehicle trips. The peak times of Sunday mornings would anticipate generating approximately 600 vehicle trips per hour. Off-peak times which 3 would generally be weekdays and Saturday and traffic volumes would obviously be much lower. According to the Trip General Manual vehicle trips for these days are estimated to range somewhere between 300 to 500 vehicle trips per day. The high traffic numbers generate some traffic circulation problems during the peak times. Currently, the problems in the area related to this use relate to congestion at the corner of Highway 93 and Summit Ridge Drive because of the limited accessibility to Highway 93 North. There are two exits from the church property that lead onto the highway. Traffic leaving the church can exit onto Summit Ridge Road to the south or onto Haven Drive to the north. Traffic attempting a northbound turn from Summit Ridge Drive onto Highway 93 faces an uncontrolled intersection and the traffic moving at a fairly high speed. This creates delays and cars end up stacking along Summit Ridge Drive blocking a potential right hand turn onto Parkway Drive to the south where there is a controlled intersection at Northridge Drive and Highway 93. Traffic leaving the church from the exit to the north onto Haven Drive can reach the controlled intersection at Four Mile Drive and Highway 93 to make either a left or right hand turn. The access from the north end of the church parking lot onto Haven Drive is gated during times when the facility is not in use to avoid traffic in the area using the church parking lots as a short cut. The driveway is not paved, but has been well oiled. However, staff would recommend that this driveway be paved once the expansion is completed to bring the parking lot into compliance with the zoning regulations, which require that parking lots and the associated driving aisles be paved. To avoid unwanted traffic, wear and tear on the church parking lot and to potential liability, the driveway and approach should remain gated when the church facility is not in use. A north / south connection between this residential area and Four Mile Drive is missing. The extension of Parkway Drive to the east of the church provides potential for this north / south connection. It appears that there are currently enough impacts associated with the church uses to warrant, at a minimum, the dedication of the necessary right-of-way to make this connection. It was anticipated that this connection would at some point take place as can be noted, with the creation of Sunrise View Subdivision to the north. This connection would not only service the needs of the church, but will provide a public access for residents in the area. Additionally, the youth athletic facility located on the north side of Four Mile Drive creates an additional need for an alternate access between the Summit Ridge / Northridge neighborhoods. Because Parkway Drive connection would provide service and benefit to the general public as well as the church, it would be not be fair or reasonable to expect the church to bear the full cost of the construction of the roadway. The staff would recommend that the church dedicate the necessary right-of- way for the extension of Parkway Drive and seek a cooperative solution for its construction with the City of Kalispell. 4 In the past, there were apparent problems with visitors to the church parking on the street, which created parking problems for residents in the area. However, efforts by the church administration and members of the church to correct this problem have apparently alleviated the situation. According to most of the people in the area who have contacted the FRDO, the problems with parking on the street have generally been resolved. C. Open Space: No specific open space requirements are applicable to a church use other than those associated with the required setbacks, which have been adequately observed on the site plan. Because of the large size of the parcel, there is a significant amount of space on the site that is undeveloped. d. Fencing/S ning%Landscaping: Landscaping has been placed around the building and on a small landscape island on the property with the construction of the church. A play area for the children has been fenced on the west side of the property. No additional landscaping, screening or fencing appears to be necessary or appropriate. e. S' There is an existing sign on the property, which identifies the church, that appears to be in excess of what is currently permitted. This sign was placed on the site prior to the City of Kalispell adopting a sign ordinance. Under the current regulations, non -dwelling uses in residential zones can have a non -illuminated sign not to exceed 20 square feet per face. The existing sign can continue as a non -conforming use. No additional signage has been proposed in conjunction with the proposed expansion. f. Building Heigh and Design: Although no specific elevation drawings or floor plans were submitted with the application because of the preliminary nature of the expansion plans, it was noted in the application that the building would be approximately 35 feet in height. There is a 30 foot height limit in the R-3 zoning district and the height of the building will need to be modified accordingly. The architectural firm for the church has been notified of this, and will design the building to comply with the height limits of the R-3 zoning district. a. Schools: This church is within the boundaries of School District #5. No impact on the school district can be anticipated as a result of the proposed expansion. b. Parks and Recreation: No apparent impacts to the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department appear to be associated with the proposed expansion. C. Police: This facility is currently served by the Kalispell Police Department. No increased impacts to the police can be anticipated as a result of the proposed expansion. d. Fire Protection: Fire protection is currently provided by the Kalispell Fire Department. There are four hydrants currently existing on the site; two near 5 the entrance, one to the west and one on the north side of the building. In the past a fire access road has been developed that was generally a graded surface, but it has not been well -maintained and should be reestablished and maintained by mowing. A fire access road would be required to be constructed on the north side of the building or the building would need to be sprinklered. The applicants will need to provide necessary information to the building and fire department which addresses these fire code issues at the time the building plans are submitted for review. The staff would recommend that the church receive approval from the Kalispell fire chief stating that the fire suppression system has been reviewed and approved. e. Wks: City water currently serves the church and no significant impact on water services provided by the City can be anticipated as a result of this expansion. f. Sues: Sewer service is currently provided by the City of Kalispell. No significant impacts on City sewer services can be anticipated as a result of the proposed expansion. g. Solid Waste: Solid waste pick-up is currently provided by the City and no significant increased impacts can be anticipated as a result of the proposed expansion. h. : Currently, access is provided by way of Summit Ridge Drive and there are circulation and access problems in the area associated with the church use which have been more thoroughly discussed under "Traffic Circulation." Traffic impacts at peak times to both Summit Ridge Drive and the neighborhood currently create problems for the residents of the area. The extension of Parkway Drive would alleviate congestion in the area to a great extent. The roadways in the immediate area are strained to accommodate the existing use and would be further strained if there are additional impacts associated with the expansion. i. Immediate Neighborhood Imi2act: The general character of this neighborhood is residential. There are existing impacts associated with the church at peak times of uses primarily associated with the traffic in the area. The residents of the area generally feel that the church is a good neighbor, and provides a nice amenity to the community. Other neighbors have stated their concerns about the potential for increased traffic as a result of the expansion. The proposed expansion will not have a significant impact to the neighborhood and maintain property values in the area. A notice of public hearing was mailed to property owners within 150 feet of the subject property approximately 15 days prior to the hearing. Approximately ten property owners in the area have contacted the FRDO staff with their concerns primarily related to the traffic problems in the area and the need for traffic to be able to enter onto Highway 93 after events at the church. Letters received by the staff at the time of writing the staff report have been included in the packet materials. C 1. The size and location of the site is adequate to accommodate the proposed expansion of the church. 2. The design of the site with regard to access, parking, location of the building, and setbacks is in general compliance with the zoning and design standards of the City. 3. Existing public services and facilities are generally adequate to accommodate the proposed use with the exception of roadways. An alternate public access is recommended to address impacts to the neighborhood and the potential increased impacts as a result of the proposed expansion. 4. No significant impacts to the neighborhood can be anticipated as a result of the expansion of the church. It is recommended that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board adopt staff report #KCU- 00-6 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That the proposal will be developed in substantial conformance with the approved site plan. 2. That a letter from the Kalispell fire chief be submitted to the City of Kalispell Building Department approving the fire suppression system. 3. That the existing private driveway from the western parking lot to the south end of North Haven Drive be a minimum of 20 feet wide and paved. 4. That a 60 foot roadway right-of-way that connects Parkway Drive to the east of the church be granted to the City of Kalispell for the extension of Parkway Drive. 5. That the property owners seek a cooperative agreement with the City of Kalispell for the construction of Parkway Drive. 6. That all of the required conditions of approval be met prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 7. That the conditional use permit is valid for a period of 18 months from the date of authorization. H: \... \KCU I 00 \KCU00-6 L►W 7 gliFt-7-�SCE�YARZ ENGINEERING, INC, July 10, 2000 Narda Wilson, Senior Planner Flathead Regional Development Office 723 St" Avenue E., Room 414 Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Conditional Use Permit Church Expansion Project Kalispell Assembly of God Church Tract 2XA, Section 1, Township 28 N, Range 22 W Dear Narda: JUL 1 0 9-000 � -i 0 Please find the following pertaining to the referenced project: Completed Application for Conditional Use Permit, City of Kalispell Addendum to the Conditional Use Application addressing items in Section 3 Check in the amount of $300.00 for the review fee Adjacent land owners list Sheets 1 of 4 through 4 of 4 Project site plan and topographic map Vicinity map detailing surrounding uses Should questions arise regarding the enclosed information, please do not hesitate to call our office. Sincerely, SCHWARZ ENGINEERING, Inc. l John Schwarz, P.E. Cc: Architects Northwest, Attn: Don Counsell Project File CASCHWAR--I\PROJEC-I\ARCHIT-1\KALISP-I\Narda Wilson, July 10.2000.doc 44 Sunset Plaza, Suite 201 • Kalispell, MT 5 990 1 • Tel: 406.155.1333 • Fax: 40h.755.1310 • «Z%-%v.schwar:cnginecrin,-.coni Flathead Regional Development Office 723 5th Ave. East Room 414 Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406)758-5980 Fax: (406)758-5781 APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL AMNQGgMfflV1ATER1AL CITY OF KALISPEL t-- PROPOSED USE: Church Expansion OWNER(S) OF RECORD: s "' Name: KALISPELL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Mailing Address: 255 Summit Ridge Drive `A IINA Citv/State/Zip: Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: 406.752.6426 PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT TiiE OWNER(S) AND TO WHOM ALL CORRESPONDENCE IS TO BE SENT: Name: Architects Northwest Mailing Address: 575 Sunset Blvd. Suite 110 City/State/Zip: Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: 406.752.3729 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Refer to Property Records): Street 255 Summit Ridge Drive Address: Subdivision Name: Sec. Town- Range No. 1 ship 28N No. 22w Tract Lot Block No(s).2XA No(s). No._ 1. Zoning District and Zoning Classification in which use is proposed: R-3 2. Attach a plan of the affected lot which identifies the following items: a. Surrounding land uses. b. Dimensions and shape of lot. C. Topographic features of lot. d. Size(s) and location(s) of existing buildings e. Size(s) and location(s) of proposed buildings. f. E:dsting use(s) of structures and open areas. g. Proposed use(s) of structures and open areas. I 3. On a separate sheet of paper, discuss the following topics relative to the proposed C. use: a. Traffic flow and control. x b. Access to and circulation within the property. x C. Off-street parking and loading. x d. Refuse and service areas. x e. Utilities. x f. Screening and buffering. x 9. Signs, yards and other open spaces. x h. Height, bulk and location of structures. x i. Location of proposed open space uses. x j- Hours and manner of operation. x k. Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes and vibration. x Z-1) 4. Attach supplemental information for proposed uses that have additional requirements (consult Planner). I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and the laws of the State of Montana that the ri , information submitted herein, on all other submitted forms, documents, plans or any other information submitted as a part of this application, to be true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information or representation submitted in connection with this application be incorrect or untrue, I understand that any approval based thereon may be rescinded, and other appropriate action taken. The signing of this application signifies approval for the F.R.D.O. staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and development process. /0 Applicant Si,&,,ature Date 9 ... *' *jOto..�-. 1. Answer all questions. Answers should be clear and contain all the necessary information. 2. In answering question 1, refer to the classification system in the Zoning Regulations. 3. In answering questions 2 and 3, be specific and complete. If additional space is needed, please use a separate sheet of paper to discuss the appropriate topics. 4. A plot plan or site plan must be submitted with each application, with all existing or proposed structures shown, and distances from each other and from the property line. 5. A list of property owners (within 150 feet, but excluding any surrounding right-of- way) and their mailing address must be submitted with each application. 10F.WrOM, Tract # Owner of Record Mailing Address 6. A fee, per the schedule below, for a Conditional Use Permit must be submitted with this application to cover the cost of necessary investigation, publication, mailing and processing procedures. Make check payable to Flathead Regional Development Office. Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit: Single-family (10 or fewer trips / day) Minor Residential (2-4 units or 11-49 trips/day) Major Residential (5 or more units or 50+ trips/day) Churches, schools, public / quasi -public uses Commercial, industrial, medical golf courses, etc. unit As approved by the CAB on 5j25(99 Revised of 30%99 sm S250 $300 $300 + $5/unit or $5 for every 10 trips $300 $400 + $5/acre or or $.05/sf of leased space over 5,000 sf whichever is greatest 3 Application No.: Fee Paid: Date: plication Received: Receipt No.: Kalispell City -County Planning Board Public Hearing Date: City Council Public Hearing Date: City Council Decision Date: Application Approved?_ Approved with Modifications? Denied? If Approved, Conditions Attached: Mayor, City of Kalispell As approved by the CAB on 4/5/00 Effective 6 / 1/ 00 Date: 4 ADDENDUM TO APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CITY OF Proposed Use: Church Expansion Owners of Record: Kalispell Assembly of God Church 255 Summit Ridge Drive 3.a. Traffic flow and control The City of Kalispell Public Works Department was contacted regarding this project to evaluate traffic flow in the general vicinity. The Public Works Department indicated that no traffic data was available for city streets within the immediate area. Traffic data is available from the Montana Department of Transportation on US Highway 93 with an estimated peak flow of 18,000 cars per hour to 21,000 cars per hour. However, the peak flow on US Highway 93 is governed by a weekday AM peak. The general function and use of this facility would produce a peak traffic flow that would coincide with off peak traffic flow on US Highway 93. 3.b. Access to and circulation within the property Pedestrian and vehicular traffic can enter the facility from an approach off North Havens Drive to the north and two approaches on Summit Ridge Drive to the south. The north approach off North Havens Drive is controlled with a private gate at the property line. The owner utilizes the gate to allow access during peak facility usage. Traffic exiting the facility onto North Haven Drive can access US Highway 93 via a light controlled approach at Four Mile Drive. Traffic exiting the facility to the south can take Summit Ridge Drive to US Highway 93, or continue south on Parkway Drive to a light controlled approach on US Highway 93 at Northridge Drive. 3.c. Off-street parking and loading There is no off-street parking or loading to be used by this facility. 3.d. Refuse and service areas Refuse and service areas will not be affected by this project. 3.e. Utilities Utilities and services will be consistent with those already present at the site. 3.f. Screening and buffering The lot dimension and layout of the structure provides suitable buffering to neighboring residential uses. Existing grassy slopes and open space enhance the buffering and residential uses. 3.g. Signs, yards and other open spaces These items will be similar to the existing. 3.h. Height, bulk and location of structures The location and layout of the existing structures is as shown on the enclosed site plan. The maximum height of the existing church structure is 36'-10%2" above grade. The cross extends to 41 ' above grade. All new construction will extend a maximum of 35' above grade. 3.i. Location of proposed open space uses Open spaces surrounding the facility are as detailed on the enclosed site plan. Uses for the open spaces have not been designated at this time. 3.j. Hours and manner of operation Operation of the facility would be consistent and similar with that of a Christian congregational establishment with highest usage on Sundays and Wednesday evenings. The facility also provides a location for major community events. Other uses would include pastors office, multipurpose and community events, meeting rooms, and classrooms. 3.k. Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes and vibration These items to be addressed through standard construction practices. Significant increases in noise, light, dust, odors, fumes, and vibration are not expected as a result of expansion of the existing facility. CASchwarz Engineering\Project Piles\Architects Ncr-mwest\Conditional Use PerrmtApplication. July 10. 2000.doc a vm ? W cr r J W J coN Q N n Q a O <to O C €€Y t m Y C rd O� CL QCL Cy S i \ c N •yQG�, N p '- Y ,� 1 GRE N ti 12 �S- iv O Q�N --_r J w fT N N o! o N^ N J C!) 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C\ Assessor's S-T-R Lot/Tract No. No. SEE ATTACHED LIST I APPLICANT ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 255 SUMMIT RIDGE DR KALISPELL MT 59901 TECHNICAL PARTICIPANTS ARCHITECTS NORTHWEST 575 SUNSET BLVD STE 110 KALISPELL MT 59901 SCHWARZ ENGINEERING INC #4 SUNSET PLAZA STE 201 KALISPELL MT 59901 SUBJECT PROPERTY (Sheet 1 of 4) Xq Vf\ TRACT ASSESSOR OWNER/ADDRESS 1-28-22 Raymond D. & Olivia Lee Murphy 2XB 0974695 P.O. Box 508 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 First Interstate Bank Co -Trustees, Eigeman Co -Trustees, Dan larson Co-Trususttes L. Peter 2W 0968412 AD% Trust Dept P.O. Box 7130, Kalispell, MT 59901 Flathead County 4C E003478 800 S. Main St. Kalispell, MT 59901 Janetski Construction & Electric Inc. 4D 05-0411250 P.O. Box 903 Kalispell, MT 59901 SUNRISE VIEW SUBDIVISION Lot Charles E. Keller Living Trust, Viola M. Keller Living Trust 1,3,5,8,9,10,12,13, 2431 Hwy 2E 14,15,17 Kalispell, MT 59901 Albert Olszewski, Stephen Tartaglino Lot 2 0000575 636 6th Ave East Kalispell, MT 59901 Ralph N. Sletten, Linda K. Bristow Lot 4 0000577 741 Parkway Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901 Gunlikson Family Trust Lot 6 0000579 22 2nd Ave West Kalispell, MT 59901 Carole J. Jorgensen Lot 7 0000580 723 Parkway Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901 Albert Olszewski Lot 11 0000584 722 Parkway Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901 Albert Olszewski Lot 16 0000589 P.O. Box 8891 Kalispell, MT 59904-1891 Wally E. & Gayle C. Massie Lot 18 0000591 765 Parkway Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901 NORTH HAVEN DRIVE Jon A. & Linda G. Dahlberg Lot 1 0277900 101 N. Haven Dr. L- Kalispell, MT 59901 I t*93M TRACT# ASSESSOR # OWNER/ADDRESS Lawrence E. & Darla K. Meadors Lot 2 0913860 103 North Haven Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901 Elgena E. Draine Lot 3 0188925 105 North Haven Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901 Gary N. & Carol M. Cockrell Lot 4 0477646 107 North Haven Heights Kalispell, MT 59901 Terry Gene & Statia Leilani Moody Lot 5 0119990 109 North Haven Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901 Hildegard Krause & Edward W. Krause Lot 8A 0466056 135 North Haven Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901 North Haven Heights Water Association Inc., AD% Pat Gilles Lot 8B 0626458 110 North Haven Heights Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 SUMMIT RIDGE #1 Kenneth L. & Debra E. Horinek Block 5 Lot 6 0968464 345 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 David D. & Maureen R. Dachs Lot 7 0968465 335 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 Robert Kirk & Sandra K. Streit Block 2 Lot 14 0968434 340 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 Michael James Kelly, Deborah C. Gallagher -Kelly Lot 15 0968435 330 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 David M. & Gretchen E. Harrington Lot 16 0968436 320 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 Jeffrey A. & Mary 1. Roper Lot 17 0968437 P.O. Box 1415 Kalispell, MT 59901 Marle T. Hoffman, Jesse C. & Elenor F. Gile Lot 18 0968438 300 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 Roch R. & Linda A. Boyer Lot 19 0968439 290 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 TRACT# ASSESSOR # OWNER/ADDRESS David P. & Catherine A. Merideth Lot 20 0968440 280 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 THOMPSON SUMMIT RIDGE SUBDL Mark W. & Debbie R. Mulcahy Lot 1 0973073 305 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 John David & Eleen Marie Paulson Lot 2 0975409 315 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 William A. & Janette A. Sipprell Lot 3 0975410 325 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 NORTHRIDGE SUMMIT SURD George R. & Helen J. Dachs Lot A 0968441 270 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 George R. & Helen J. Dachs Lot B 0580700 270 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 George R. & Helen J. Dachs Lot C 0977906 270 Summit Ridge Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 AMENDED PLAT OF LOT D NORTHRIDGE SUMMIT SUED Franz Barthel Lot 1 0977907 P.O. Box 34 Kalispell, MT 59901 Susan M. Knutson Lot 2 0981495 560 Parkway Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 NORTHRIDGE HEIGHTS #3 Franz A. Barthel & Elaine M. Johnson Block 9 0669870 P.O. Box 34 Lot 14 Kalispell, MT 59901 Lot 15 City of Kalispell - Street TRACT ASSESSOR # OWNER/ADDRESS J. Elaine Nelson Lot 16 0407301 615 North Parkway Kalispell, MT 59901 John D. Colleen & R. Ruther Jr. Lot 17 0733060 1112 Helena Flats Road Kalispell, MT 59901 Linda M. & David E. Smith Lot 18 0963843 627 Parkway Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 O'NEIL ADDITION Charles R. & Linda L. Spangle Lot 2 0918321 57 Rising Sun Circle Kalispell, MT 59901 NORTH SLOPE ADDITION # 53 David Brentwood Lot 1 0093420 224 Farview Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 Joyce E. Hrculw Lot 2 0415025 222 Farview Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 Rhonda M. D tA6t;s Lot 3 0390432 220 Farview Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 William R. & Kathryn A. Andrews Lot 4 0601155 218 Farview Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 GILMAN ADDITION Thomas A. Arvidson Lot B 0968720 I I 376 North Foys Lake Road Kalispell, MT 59901 36-29-22 State of Montana, Department of Natural Resources TR4 E000289 2250 Hwy 93 North I I Kalispell, MT 59901 �7LATHEATYco-eN,-T-Y PL;,:F ;;964 8"16 S. Mi!- -1 ':sPeIL VlTf*-""I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING V4LISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2000 beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 312 First Avenue East, Kalispell. During the regularly scheduled meeting of the planning board, the board will hold a public hearing and take public comments on the following agenda item. The board will make a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council who will take final action: To the Kalispell City Council: A request by Kalispell Assembly of God Church for a conditional use permit to allow an expansion of the church. The applicants are proposing an addition to the existing approximately 41,000 square feet that would expand the church by approximately 35,000 square feet. The property is located in an R-3, Residential, zoning district which lists churches as a conditionally permitted in the district. The property is located approximately 600 feet south of the southwest comer of Highway 93 North and Four Mile Drive. The property address is 255 Summit Ridge Drive and can be described as Assessor's Tract 2XA in Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Documents pertaining to this agenda item are on file for public inspection in the Flathead Regional Development Office, 723 Fifth Avenue East, Room 414, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public review during regular office hours. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and make their views and concerns known to the Board. Comments in writing may be submitted to the Flathead Regional Development Office at the above address prior to the date of the hearing or you may contact Narda. Wilson, Senior Planner, for additional information. Thomas R. 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' 8 3 `�' �R\OGF- ADD i 7Ef+ E 10, N m 2 NCR 2 NO 15A 7ETH+ 1 GE BLK 12112 7 c2C PAR 1 1A COMMONS NAY CUAMSPH 1 6 1 R 8 + 7 t \� 6 L23 82 c� COMMON AREA 6 B1 K S 10 2 1° N 5 2 sHo1p,Nc 4 7EfH+ 3 2: 1 LOT 1 2, 3;NQt 9 / Ntgt 3 . 0LK t 5' �S 20/ ' 1 23A 13 2 -Z 27 �,dLK vIcDaw ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW -FOR A 35,000 SQ. FT. EXPANSION TO AN EXISTING CHURL R 3, RESIDENTIAL H CITY OF KALI SPELL ZONING JURISDICTION FILE #KCU-00-06 PLOT DAM7/18/00 SCALE 1" = 400, FL\8ite\KCU0o_a.awg VjLM§HM Flathead Regional Development Officit Narda Wilson 723 5th Ave. E. Room 414 Kalispell, MT I own a home at 102 Summit Ridge Drive which is directly across the street from the Christian Center. I am concerned about the traffic ingressing and egressing the Christian Center. With the large proposed expansion, how could there be anything but more traffic? I believe there will be more traffic, and at more timesthan before. How many new evening events and other events will there be? Don't get me wrong, churches are great, as well as the functions that go along with them. Unfortunately, there is already a bit of a traffic problem. When a small number of cars are backed up from the stop sign on Summit Ridge and highway 93, then no cars are able to turn right onto Parkway Drive to access the stop light on Northridge Drive. It's a real bottleneck. If there were a stop sign on the south side of Summit Ridge at the corner of Parkway, then cars would be able to come across from the north side of Parkway to the south side of Parkway and then to the light at Northridge Drive. This would help a little. Therefore, I ask that you would please require the church to develop an outlet from its parking lot onto Parkway Drive; and also require the church to develop a new road (as was required in a previous conditional use permit) from the church to North Haven Drive to allow access to the stop light on North Haven Drive. Sincerely, Franz Bart el 756-0206 FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPENENT, OFFICE 723 FIFTH AVENUE EAST ROOM 414 KALISPELL MT 59901 jULY 25, 2000 ■ REGARDING THE EXPANSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH AT 255 SUMMIT RIDGE DRIVE: TRAFFTr. WILL PROBABLY INCREASE. AS WITH ANY EVENT, THERE ARE THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE ALWAYS IN A HURRY, BOTH COMING AND GOING. THERE IS NO TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 013 AND SUMMIT RIDGE DRIVE TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF TRAFIC. SOME OF THE TRAFFIC AT THE CHURCH EVENTS TRAVEL WEST ON SUMMIT RIDGE DRIVE AT EXCESSIVE RATES OF SPEED. CHILDREN WHO LIVE AND PLAY IN THE AREA ARE PUT IN DANGER BY THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AS WELL AS THE HIGH SPEEDS. KEN E' .1 H 0 R I E 1,' J45 SUMMIT RIDGE DR. KALISPELL MT 59901 TO FROM R. GUNLIKSON, CPA's P.C. Certified Public Accountants 22 Second Ave. W. Suite #3300 (406) 752-3449 Phone (406) 756-6873 FAX SUBJECT DATE A MESSAGE: ORIGINATOR -DIN WRITE BELOWTHIS LINE R LY TO SIGNED __5 REPLY SEND PARTS I AND 3 INTACT -PART I WILL BE RETURNED WITH REPLY RMCC 848-3 RETURN TO ORIGINATOR 4 1 1 STATEMENT OF CONCERN - EXISTING CONDITIONS TRAFFIC. traffic is especially heavy when events or services end, and the following situations occur: Cars from the parking lot turn right onto Summit Ridge Drive to avoid the traffic backed up while waiting to get onto Hwy 93, It is extremely difficult for Summit Ridge and Parkway Drive residents to get to Hwy 93 when an event is ending. Emergency vehicles would have difficulty getting to Summit Ridge Drive. Parkway Drive. and the church during heavy end -of -event traffic. During large functions, people in attendance have been told to turn right OR left onto Summit Ridge Drive to reduce traffic congestion. I personally heard this advice when attending a Christmas Program. PARKING. Cars park on the street during normal services, mostly in front of the church: however, the larger the event, the more street parking increases. During unusually large events, parking on Summit Ridge Drive extends west of my property, which is 300 Summit Ridge Drive. and along Parkway Drive nearly as far south as Northridge Drive. PARKING LOT. Snow Storage. Parking spaces are taken up with snow storage. The severity of impact, naturally, depends on the severity of the winter. Dust and Noise Pollution. When winters accumulation of dust. sand, and gravel is cleaned from the parking lot, the amount of dust emitted into the air is alarming. The noise from the cleaning is very disturbing to close neighbors,. especially when it begins between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. PROPERTY VALUE. I selected my property because of the view of the mountains: the church existed at its present capacity at that time. TRAFFIC. PARKING, PARKING LOT. With the size of the church facility nearly doubling in size. services and other functions will naturally increase, and the concerns that already exist will be magnified. If these concerns are not already addressed as conditions to apply to die Conditional Use Permit, they should be studies and addressed in order to minimize impact on the neighborhood. PROPERTY VALUE. If the proposed expansion in any way blocks ft my existing view of the mountains, I would consider.this to adversely impact the value of my property. This type of impact should also be taken into consideration before granting the Conditional Use Permit CONCLUSION In conclusion, I am not opposed to the expansion of the church. I wish to go on record as expressing concerns about existing conditions and requesting that those conditions be carefully reviewed so that fhe;�knipaqbof the proposed expansion on the neighborhood is minimized. J Mable T. Hoffinan. Property Owner d 2� 300 Summit Ridge Drive 1 Kalispell. 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Furthermore, I am also quite excited that that expansion is planned to include a specialized Christian Library, open to the public. Such a resource would be quite beneficial, containing books, commentaries, reference works, atlases, Bible study software, grammars, lexicons, and other hard -to -find information. Thank you, in advance, for considering granting the conditional use permit for Christian Center Church. Shalom * and Agape dydTM in Christ Jesus Ev XPta-Tw 'I11(3ou Mark Rice, director, ��$��<:� HERMENEUTIKAT- Computer Bible Research Software Company "so that, ...being truthful in love, we may be growing up in every way into Him. Who is the Head, CHRIST, from Whom the whole body, being constantly fitted and knitted through every articulation -joint of the supply -group, according to a working in due measure of each individual part, produces the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.- (Ephesians 4:15-16) Specialty Software Power Tool for Bible Research, Bible Studv, Multi -Lingual Writing, Christian Education, and Information Management at discount mail-order prices & service David E. & Linda M. Smi 627 Parkway Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone (406) 752-1471 1 August 7, 2000 We are writing as a neighbor to the Christian Center on Summit Ridge Dr. We are in favor of their building expansion. They have been excellent neighbors and very caring and concerned in any matter that I have had to deal with them on. We are however, naLin-fayb-r, of having Parkway Dr. connecting across th4 Christian Center's property. The roadway is not needed. This is a residential neighborhood and road. It would divide the Christian Center's property right in half. It is a waste of our city tax dollars to extend that roadway. There is no valid purpose for it. We just got out small road paved last summer. The Sunrise Subdivision has a very nice entrance on Four Nfile Dr. and also an emergency entr-mce on Hwy. 93. We have no intentions on paying for this new proposed road. There is not a need to expand Parkway. Who will benefit from it? It will only add extra headaches for neighbors. There is quitf a drop off at the end of our property. If this is sloped or changes are made in the road, we will not be able to access our outside entrances to the lower level of our home. Since the baseball fields have been built we have had hundreds of vehicles trying to find a shortcut in and out of the baseball fields. The church has made additional parking on the west side of the church and also connected a road, and a gate connecting to Four Mile Dr. Anytime that gate has been opened at night time or whenever baseball is going on, people try to cut through that road. One night I counted 60 vehicles cut behind the church from the baseball field and then enter Summit Ridge Dr. Su Ridge does not have a stop light with it's intersection to Hwy. 93. It is a very congested Hwy. to turn onto. By extending Parkway we would only have increased traffic on our road. We have enough t-affic and quite fi-ankly the baseball field traffic has a much better route by using Four Mile Drive and the stop light at the Highway 93 entrance. We are having problems with kids congregating late at night down at the baseball fields. This would just give them another route to get in and out. We previously have had problems with teens congregating late at night in the church parking lot and some burglaries to the church. The church responded immediately • hiring a Security Company. The church is patrolled each r6ght and all we have to do now is make one- phone call and they respond and take care of the .•#x •;;. • I! III 1 11 1 1 August, 2000 Mr. Thomas R. Jentz, Planning Director Flathead Regional Development Office 723 Fifth Avenue East, Room 414 Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Christian Center Building Expansion Conditional Use Permit Dear Mr. Jentz: We want to express our strong support for this building expansion. The present facility is overcrowded and we feel the Building Committee has anticipated the present and future needs of Christian Center. Sincerely, Ron and Margaret Pack ftATF4,'*Ai-,) R : P.O.x 2104 - Kalispell,. 5 8-21 4 - dome (406) 752-7785 July 29,2000 Mr. Thomas R. Jentz, Planning Director Flathead Regional Development Office 723 5th Ave. East Rm. 414 Kalispell MT 59901 Dear Mr. Jentz: 1974 Mission Way South Kalispell MT 59901 Re: Application by Kalispell Assembly of God Church for conditional use permit to allow expansion of the church. I would appreciate it if you would consider the contents of this letter re- garding the above captioned application. The greatest need for this expansion is to accommodate the youth and teenagers of the area. The Christian Center has one of the largest groups of youth and teenagers of any church in Kalispell. Currently classrooms and activity areas are crowded and inadequate. My concern is that the church must be able to provide sufficient space to keep the youth and teenagers interested. In the plans is room for a multi -purpose gym where the young people will be able to participate in wholesome activities. Class rooms will be increased in number and in size. Organized activities are one way to develop today's youth into tomorrow's responsible adults. I would also like to offer for your consideration that the church has opened the northwest corner of the property on North Haven Drive. This offers access and egress to Four Mile Drive which permits the use of the stoplight for entrance into the traffic on Route 93. This has relieved some of the traffic on Summit Ridge Drive and permits all church park- ing to be off road. Thank you for considering the contents of this letter. I will very much appreciate your approval of the Christian Center's application and your positive recommendations to the Kalispell City Council. Sincerely, .t Robert C. Thurnau ;r_ WO Exag we 1=0 � RE: Christian Center Expansion To Whom It May Concern: We take a neutral position on the church expansion. However, we propose that such an expansion requires a controlled traffic light at the intersection of Summit Ridge Drive and Highway 93. The additional traffic that could be generated from such an expansion would not be met by connecting Summit Ridge Drive to Parkway Drive. This route to the controlled traffic light at the intersection of 4 Mile Drive and Highway 93 is too circuitous. Why would one take this route when they can travel 100 feet beyond the Parkway Drive turn-off and enter Highway 93 directly? In conclusion, regardless of the Christian Center Expansion, the present situation at Summit Ridge Drive and Highway 93 is extremely dangerous. Without a doubt, a controlled traffic light should be installed. With this i mind, we are strongly opposed to the completion of Parkway Drive for th purpose of directing traffic through yet another neighborhood to get to controlled light at 4 Mile Drive and Highway 93. To propose that residen and church traffic should take this route is unreasonable and unsafe. It's simply not addressing the already existing problem. Thank you for your time and consideration. Most Sincerely, Albert & Nancee - zewski 722 Parkway Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 David E. & Linda X Smith 627 Parkway D. Kaiispell, MT 59901. Phone (406) 752-1471 EX1117#774 IWO -11 We are wrAing as a neighbor (lot IS on map�) to the Christian Center on Surnnik Ridge,Dr. We an in favor of their bufldWg expamlon. They have been excellent neighbors and very caring and concerned in any niatter that I have had to deal with th= OrL We are however, in hay= of having Parkway Dr. extended across the Christian Center's property. We have attended the, County Plawfirig Board Meeting and were, able to voice our concerm. The roadway is not needed. This is a residential neighborhood and road. It would div-Ae the Christian Center's property right in half T7here is no valid purpose for it. We just got our srnall road paved last surnnier and vory much enjoy our residential neighborhood and the road be* a dead-end. The Christian Center has obtained an additional four acres and has built a road to the west of the church and it joins North Haven and leads onto Four Mile Drive. The Sunrise Subdivision has a very nice entrance on Four Mile Dr. and also an oniergency entrance on Hwy, 93, By extending Parkway Dr. it will only add extra traffic and headaches for nelgl)bors. There is quite a drop off at the e,,id of our property. If this L., sloped or changes an made in the road, we will not be able to access our outside entrances to the lower level of our home. Since the baseball fields have been built, we have had hundreds of vehicles t ming to find a shortcut in and out of the baseball fields. Anytirm the gute (located on their new rim-TA.U. "mmw W 7 W—) PIK 5 9 b WE t' 6Y + i!4,' on, people try to out ihrough iltat road. One night I counted 60 vehicles cut behind the church from the baseball field and then enter Sununit Ridge Dr, The trafk was backed up for three blocks on Su=nit Ridge that night. Sunitnit Ridge does not have a stop light -with it's intersection to Hwy. 93. Tt is a -very congested Hwy. to turn onto right or left. The baseball field traftic has a much better route by using Four Mile Drive and the stop light at the Highway 93 entrance. We are. having problems with kids congregating late at adght down at the baseball fields. This would just give thorn anothcr route to get hi and 'fut. 1 � 1" � f i' �� i" '�♦ rv� �1, � � ' �` ., f s4' ♦ N # �� r � ' i 3, '. � � � A� <I '�f e ' �.�, R— t r �` ... n,�. � �i i ►� " � ` � , , � : � :� " ^ "tom" • - �, - .', *' • n .. �4 � ! .` 1 � � * �� ♦ ` !.� s, y t i � i � � �.- i• � a - � �