4. Conditional Use Permit - Salvation ArmyFlathead Regional Development 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 - Salvation Army Day Care Center
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2000
BACKGROUND: This is a request by the Salvation Army for a conditional use permit to allow
the operation of a day care center in an H-1, Health Care, zoning district. Sugar and Spice day
care are being required to vacate their current facility at the Christian Center Church because
the church needs the additional space for expansion. The Salvation Army has been able to
adopt the program and plan to convert approximately 10,100 square feet of existing space within
the Salvation Army building to be used for the day care center. The program is anticipated to
accommodate 75 to 100 children and would operate between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday
through Friday. The property is located on the east side of Bountiful Drive and the address is 110
Bountiful Drive. The staff recommended approval of the application subject to conditions.
A public hearing was held before the Kalispell City County Planning Board on June 13, 2000 and
four people spoke in favor of the application and three people spoke in opposition. The planning
board discussed the request, considered public testimony and reviewed the criteria and they are
forwarding a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for approval of the application subject
to conditions.
RECOMMENDATION:
would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS:
ALTERNATIVES:
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: June 19, 2000
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Chris A. Kukulski
City Manager
Attachments: Transmittal letter
Attachment A - Recommended Conditions of Approval
FRDO staff report KCU-00-05 and application materials
Draft minutes 6/ 13/00 planning board meeting
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• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish
City of Kalispell
P. O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
GRANT OF CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICANT: Salvation Army/Sugar & Spice Day Care
CURRENT OWNERS: Lt. Monte Jones
110 Bountiful Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 1 and 2, Highland Park First Addition,
Section 6, Township 28 North, Range 21 West,
PMM, Flathead County, Montana.
ZONE: H-1, Health Care
The Salvation Army applied to the City of Kalispell for a
conditional use permit to allow operation of a daycare center in
their existing building.
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission,
after due and proper notice, on June 13, 2000 held a public hearing
on the application, took public comment and recommended that the
application be approved subject to six conditions.
After reviewing the application, the record, the FRDO report,
and after duly considering the matter, the City Council of the City
of Kalispell, pursuant to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, hereby
adopts Flathead Regional Development Office, Conditional Use Report
#KCU-00-5 as the Council's findings of fact, and issues and grants
to the above -described real property a conditional use permit to
allow a day care center in the H-1, Health Care zoning district
subject to the following conditions:
SECTION I.
1. The proposal will be developed in substantial conformance
with the approved site plan, application materials and the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance with regard to occupancy,
landscaping, fencing, signage, parking and other
applicable elements. The conditions herein shall be met
prior to occupancy.
2. The day care center shall be properly licensed with the
State of Montana.
3. The proposed parking and signs shall comply with the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
4. The building shall comply with applicable building codes
as approved by the Kalispell Building Department and the
Uniform Fire Code as approved by the Kalispell Fire Chief.
5. That six foot tall sight obscuring fencing or a
combination of fencing and landscaping which is six feet
tall and sight obscuring at planting shall be installed
along the common boundaries of residentially developed
properties.
6. That directional traffic signs shall be coordinated with
the Kalispell Public Works department restricting access
to the alley and directing traffic to the light at Conway
and Highway 93.
SECTION II.
This permit is valid for a period of 18 months after which time
it will terminate if commencement of authorized activity has
not begun. Activity can be demonstrated by a continuous, good
faith effort to secure financing, permits, engineering and
design.
Dated this day of , 2000.
Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor
STATE OF MONTANA )
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County of Flathead )
On this day of , 2000 before me, a Notary
Pubic, personally appeared Wm. E. Boharski, Mayor of the City of
Kalispell, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the
same on behalf of the City of Kalispell.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
Notarial Seal, the day and year first above written.
Notary Public, State of Montana
Residing at Kalispell, Montana
My Commission Expires
KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
JUNE 13, 2000
CALL TO ORDER AND Jean Johnson called the meeting to order at approximately
ROLL CALL 6:00 p.m. Members present were: Jean Johnson, Rob
Heinecke, Don Hines, Bill Rice, Don Garberg Brian Sipe, Dale
Pierce, and Don Mann. Greg Stevens was absent. Narda
Wilson represented the Flathead Regional Development Office.
There were approximately 20 people in the audience.
SEATING OF NEW Dale Pierce was welcomed to the board.
MEMBER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Mann and seconded by Sipe the minutes of the
meeting of May 23, 2000 were approved unanimously, as
corrected, amend Page 2, "Jim Moore spoke in opposition to the
application...".
SALVATION ARMY A request by the Salvation Army for a conditional use permit to
CONDITIONAL USE allow the operation of a day care center in an H-1 zoning
PERMIT district at 110 Bountiful Drive.
STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson gave a presentation on staff report KCU-00-5, in
which staff recommends the planning board adopt the staff
report as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City
Council that the conditional use permit be granted subject to
six conditions listed in the report.
PUBLIC BEARING The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak
on the application.
PROPONENTS Lt. Monte Jones, 216 Glenwood Drive, Kalispell, Corporate
Officer of Salvation Army spoke in favor of the project. Lt.
Jones read a story "How Much Do Miracles Cost". He listed the
many services the Salvation Army provides to the meet the
community needs. He explained that the Salvation Army wants
to provide a safe environment for working parents, and that
this daycare would be providing a much needed service.
Steven Staneart, 471 Cougar Trail, Whitefish, Center Director
for the Salvation Army. Staneart read a list of 12 names of
people who had submitted letters in support of the project.
Steven discussed the impacts to the community in the way of
noise, and traffic. There would be an increase in noise but that
it would be the noise of happy children. The traffic increase
would be less than a 5% change. The bulk of clients would
arrive early morning or late evening, not peak times of offices in
the area. They are very willing to accommodate with buffers.
Staneart noted the H-1 district has the greatest concentration
of ladies working than any other area in the valley and this
would be a great service to those people. Staneart clarified
which area on the site plan would be utilized as a play area.
Kathy Walker, 213 Lakeshore Drive, director of the Sugar and
Spice the daycare, explained they were interested in being
adopted by the Salvation Army. She explained that in March
they were informed by the Christian Center they would be
remodeling and that the daycare would be closed. She
approached the Salvation Army, and was immediately
embraced with enthusiasm. The daycare currently has 75 - 80
families using the daycare and these families would have a
difficult time finding other daycare. School District 5 provides
busing services to and from local schools. Walker explained
the past history of the daycare and noted that the daycare
originally started 25 years ago in what is now the Health
Promotion Center. They have 20 employees currently who
they want to keep employed and serving this area. This is a
well -structured daycare run a lot like a school.
Sharon Duvall, one of the parents of two children currently in
Sugar and Spice, spoke in favor of the application. Does not
feel that traffic impact will be more. She works for Northwest
Health Care, the corporation that owns the hospital. She
would qualify for their daycare but there is a waiting list.
There is a lack of this type of daycare in this area and taking
away this daycare that is offered by Sugar and Spice would be
very detrimental to the community. Feels it would be a great
asset to allow them to move to the Salvation Army location.
Lt. Jones asked to speak again. He added that they are
making a commitment to the project and there is a $95,000.00
worth of remodeling costs to the building. The reason they are
looking at doing this is the fact that there is a critical need.
They investigated the available spots for �"this number of
children should Sugar and Spice close and found options
would be very limited to numerousparents. This daycare is a
vital need to the community and there are not a lot of other
agencies in this community that have the available 10,000
square feet of needed space to accommodate this type of
facility.
OPPONENTS Jeff Little, 64 Buffalo Hill Drive, spoke in opposition to the
application. Little is not opposed to daycare or children but
against having this in their neighborhood. Moving this daycare
would make it very close to the Buffalo Hill residential
neighborhood. He feels the infrastructure is not capable of
handling this impact. Thinks it would negatively impact
property values, the approach and entrance to emergency
room, and traffic on the Hill and on Hwy. 93. He asked that
should this application be approved they would like additional
conditions to be considered. These conditions would include:
a restriction of 50 children, fencing by their residential
neighborhood of six foot and eight foot privacy fencing, limit
the age of children to 10 years, and restrict access to alley from
Salvation Army and Lutheran Home, a change of signage to
alleviate the traffic problems. The people that live in this
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neighborhood are very concerned about the traffic problems
and would like the board to consider their concerns.
Rosalie Heinecke, 61 Buffalo Hill Drive, grandmother, great
grandmother, loves children, loves the Salvation Army, loves
the Lutheran Home and going there before much longer. Has
lived in the neighborhood before a lot of the existing facilities
were there. Heinecke's main concern is the elderly people and
alley between the Salvation Army and Lutheran Home and the
impact to the old people. The elderly people need sidewalks,
wider streets, and help before an accident occurs. Heinecke
stated she is for the daycare and old people and kids are good
together, but this project needs to be thought out and how it is
handled.
Neil Hart, 164 Charlotte Ave, spoke against the proposal. He
believes the Salvation Army is doing a great job at the present
time taking care of people in need. Would like the board to
consider the type of clientele the Salvation Army serves and the
mixing of children with these types of people. At the present
time, residents of this neighborhood have to call the police to
have these people removed from camping under their carports
and trees. Would like the board to carefully consider this
issue.
Dean Jellison, 116 Crestline, lives in a house right at the end
of Claremont. Jellison explained the location of their house
and the problems related to traffic in the area and in particular
the intersection of Claremont and Crestline. Jellison stated
that when Bountiful Drive was created, it was contemplated
that Bountiful Drive would be extended to the highway. He felt
that in the course of this application it should be strongly
recommended to the City of Kalispell that this extension of
Bountiful be created. This would be a much safer access on to
the highway and would decrease the safety hazards
considerably. Jellison added that Jeff Little is the President of
Highland Park Homeowners Association, which voted
unanimously that he come and protest.
No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
BOARD DISCUSSION Don Garberg made a motion and Don Hines seconded that the
AND MOTION board adopt staff report KCU-00-5 as findings of fact and,
based on these findings, recommend that the Kalispell City
Council grant the conditional use permit, subject to the
amended conditions.
Garberg wanted it on the record that he was making this
motion so that the application could be discussed.
Garberg agreed with Jellison that the board recommend to City
Bountiful Drive be extended.
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Rice asked if there was right-of-way on Bountiful and was
answered there was not.
Heinecke questioned hours of operation to which Lt. Jones
answered they could never extend hours of operation due to
interference with other programs. Lt. Jones further explained
that there would be penalties in place if children are picked up
late. Heinecke asked for verification on number of children
Sugar and Spice is currently handling and Kathy Walker
responded that there are currently 75 children when school is
out and possibly 85 in summer.
Heinecke asked if this number would greatly increase if the
daycare were moved. Lt. Jones stated that the state would
limit them for the number of children allowed and the top
number would be around 100 - give or take 10 children.
Staneart noted this based on the 10,000 square feet available
in the facility.
Board members asked for the age limitations on children and
Walker responded that they are licensed for children 6 weeks to
12 years of age. Rarely take any children up to age 12.
Hines questioned how children are transported currently from
various schools to the daycare. Walker said school district No.
5 currently has bussing available to transport the children.
Heinecke voiced his concern about safety, especially along the
alley. He encouraged discussion about the traffic problems.
Narda Wilson offered languge in the form of a new
condition No. 7 to address restricting access.
Garberg moved to add this condition Rice seconded. On roll
call all voted unanimously in favor.
Further discussion was held on the application.
Johnson stated he felt there is a lack of traffic pattern to
receive and dispatch children. Walker stated this is staggered
traffic and these children do not all come at once, the parents
park and children are walked in and signed in by parents.
Heinecke verified drop off procedure. Wilson called attention to
site plan and parking' locations indicated. Wilson suggested
adding of a condition that loading and unloading area be
clearly delineated at the entrance of the building. Mann
suggested that a facility that has been operating for 25 years
without any problems doesn't need the boards help in this
area.
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Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
June 19, 2000
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Conditional Use Permit - Salvation Army Day Care Center
Dear Chris:
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board met on June 13, 2000, and held a public
hearing to consider a request by the Salvation Army to allow the operation of a day care
center in an H-1, Hospital, zoning district. The Salvation Army would take over the
operation of the Sugar and Spice day care and locate them in the north portion of their
building. The property is located at 110 Bountiful Drive.
Narda Wilson of the Flathead Regional Development Office presented staff report KCU-00-
05 evaluating the conditional use permit proposal. The staff recommended approval of the
application subject to seven conditions.
At the public hearing four people spoke in favor of the application and four people spoke
in opposition. The opposition citing items that they wished to have considered in the
evaluation and possible approval of the permit. Those items were the evaluation of the
existing traffic problems and possible resolutions, privacy fencing and security for the
children.
The board discussed the request, considered public testimony and reviewed the criteria. A
motion was made to adopt staff report KCU-00-5 as findings of fact and forward a
recommendation of approval of the conditional use permit subject to amended conditions
that can be found in Attachment A.
This matter is being forwarded to the Kalispell City Council for consideration at their July
10, 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
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Attachments: Attachment A - Recommended Conditions of Approval
FRDO staff report KCU-00-05 and application materials
Draft minutes 6 / 13 / 00 planning board meeting
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ATTACHMENT A
SALVATION ARMY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
JUNE 13, 2000
The Kalispell City -County Planning board is recommending the following conditions to the
Kalispell City Council for the above referenced conditional use permit approval request. A
public hearing was held on this matter at the June 13, 2000 at Kalispell City County
planning board meeting.
The proposal will be developed in substantial conformance with the approved site plan,
application materials and the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance with regard to occupancy,
landscaping, fencing, signage, parking and other applicable elements The conditions
herein shall be met prior to occupancy.
2. The day care center shall be properly licensed with the State of Montana.
3. The proposed parking and signs shall comply with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
4. The building shall comply with applicable building codes as approved by the Kalispell
Building Department and the Uniform Fire Code as approved by the Kalispell Fire Chief.
5. That six foot tall sight obscuring fencing or a combination of fencing and landscaping
which is six feet tall and sight obscuring at planting shall be installed along the common
boundaries of residentially developed properties.
6. That directional traffic sins shall be coordinated with the Kalispell Public Works
department restrictin_g access to the alley and directing traffic to the light at
Conway and Highway 93.
7. This permit is valid for a period of 18 months after which time it will terminate if
commencement of authorized activity has not begun. Activity can be demonstrated by a
continuous, good faith effort to secure financing, permits, engineering and design.
SALVATION ARMY
FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STAFF REPORT #KCU-00-5
JUNE 6, 2000
A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Kalispell City Council regarding
a request for a conditional use permit to allow the operation of a day care center in an H-1
zoning district. A public hearing on this matter has been scheduled before the planning
board for June 13, 2000, beginning at 6:00 PM, in the Kalispell City Council Chambers.
The planning board will forward a recommendation to the city council for final action.
A. Petitioner: Lt. Monte Jones
110 Bountiful Drive
Kalispell, Mt 59901
(406)257-4357
B. Size and Location: The proposed day care center is proposed to be located in the
northern portion of the existing Salvation Army Building and would occupy
approximately 10,100 square feet. The property is located on the east side of
Bountiful Drive and the address is 110 Bountiful Drive which can be described as
Lots 1 and 2, Highland Park First Addition located in Section 6, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
C. Nature of Request: The Salvation Army is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow the operation of a day care center in an H-1, Health Care, zoning district.
The applicants propose to convert approximately 10,100 square feet of existing
space within the Salvation Army building to be used for the day care center. The
Salvation Army is taking over the Sugar and Spice Day Care operation which is
currently operated out of the Christian Center Church on Summit Ridge Road.
The Christian Center Church is undergoing a remodel and will convert the space
that the day care has occupied into space used by the congregation. There will be
some minor modifications to the interior space of the existing Salvation Army
structure, but no new additions will be made to accommodate the use. The day
care center anticipates an enrollment between 75 and 100 children and there will
be approximately 15 employees. The day care center will generally operate
between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and will provide meals to
the children.
D. Existing Land Use and Zoning: Currently there is a church building where the
Salvation Army operates their church and other community services that they
provide to those in need. This facility will continue to provide daily meals in a
separate area of the building. The Salvation Army does not provide overnight
accommodations at this location. This property is in an H-1, Health Care, zoning
district which lists day care centers as a conditionally permitted use.
E. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses Zoning: There is a mix of medical offices and
residential uses in the immediate area that have been developed either
independently or in association with the hospital.
North: Undeveloped property and the Brenden House, H-1 zoning
South: Immanuel Lutheran Home and single family residential; H-1 zoning
East: Single family residences; H-1 zoning
West: Medical offices; H-1 zoning
F. Master Plan Designation: The Kalispell City County Master Plan Map designates
this area as Medical / Professional which anticipates a variety of medical, dental,
office and residential type uses in the area. Day care is considered a support
service in both the business and residential districts, and the proposed project is in
can be considered to be in substantial compliance with the master plan.
G. Utilities/Services:
Sewer service: City of Kalispell
Water service: City of Kalispell
Solid Waste:
City of Kalispell
Gas:
Montana Power Company
Electric:
Flathead Electric Co -Op (underground)
Phone:
CenturyTel (underground)
Police:
City of Kalispell
Fire:
Kalispell Fire Department
Schools:
School District #5, Kalispell
H. Evaluation of the Request:
a. Adequate s .ahl . a The entire parcel where the Salvation Army is
located contains approximately 2.44 acres. There is a main building on the
property that the Salvation Army uses for their various community programs.
The building contains approximately 16,000 square feet in total.
Approximately 10,100 square feet will be converted to use for the day care
center with the remaining 6,000 square feet or so to be retained as
administrative offices and for community services. Additionally, the
applicant has included a letter from the Department of Public Health and
Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services, that states the
Salvation Army building has more than adequate space for 75 children and
most likely more. Apparently the space needs for this division are calculated
on a ratio of one space per 35 square feet. The proposed 10,100 square feet
more than adequately meets the minimum standards adopted by the State.
Interior modifications to the building will be made so that the day care area
will be separate from the administrative offices and other clients the
Salvation Army serves. No additions or expansion of the existing building
are proposed as part of the day care center. Existing parking and green
space will also remain intact. There is adequate space for the existing and
proposed use with regard to setbacks, landscaping, parking, traffic
circulation and the existing buildings.
b. Adequate Access: Access to the property is off of Bountiful Drive, a paved
City Street that it approximately 52 feet wide. There is no curb and gutter
along the north or west sides of the street. An existing 26 foot wide driveway
will be used as the main entrance to the day care center which comes
directly off of Bountiful Drive. The main entrance to the day care facility
would be provided on the east side of the building. There is also access to
the main entrance of the church from entrances on the south and on the
east. These entrances are accessed by way of Bountiful Drive. There is also
access to the site from the alley that lies to the south, but most of the traffic
coming to the site will be accessing it from Bountiful Drive and the northern
parking lot. There appears to be adequate space for fire access and
turnaround area in the parking lot to the east where the main entrance
would be created for the day care. Access to and within the site itself can
generally be considered good.
C. Environmental Constraints- There are no obvious environmental constraints
associated with the property such as flooding, steep slopes or other
impediments. There is no on -site retention of stormwater along the
perimeter of the property.
1. Parking Scheme:,f paved, delineated, accessible parking spaces currently
developed is approximately 44 spaces to the west and 51 spaces to the north
for a total of 95 parking spaces.. The parking requirements for the church
are based upon a ratio of one parking space per five seats. With a seating
capacity of 150, 30 parking spaces would be required. The day care center
has a parking requirement of one space per six children plus one per
employee. With 100 children the parking requirement would be 17 spaces
plus 15 paces for the employees for a total of 32 spaces. With the church
and the day care combined the total parking requirement would be 62
spaces, leaving an excess parking of 33 spaces. All of the existing parking
areas are paved and striped. There is additional parking on the east side of
the property which has some small storage buildings on a paved area that
has also been striped for parking. However, this area is currently unusable
because of the storage units and has not been counted as part of the
currently available parking.
2. Traffic Circulation: The main entrance to the day care center will be from a
primary entrance established near the northeast corner of the building.
Traffic will enter the north parking lot from an established 26 foot wide
driveway that has parking on both the north and south sides. The traffic will
turn south into a small parking lot in front of the main entrance. There is
more than adequate area to the east that serves as turnaround area. The fire
marshal will ultimately review and approve the fire access and suppression
system for the facility and if a more defined turn around area or fire lane
needs to be established, that need can be accommodated with the existing
space on the east side of the building and entrance. Traffic circulation
within the site is particularly good for a couple of reasons: one is because of
the size of the parcel and the additional space it affords and another is
because the parking lots between the church and day care are in different
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areas, both of which have good internal circulation and access to them.
3. Open Space: No specific open space requirements are required under the
zoning other than the required setbacks. However, you will note in an
attached letter from the fire marshal, there is an outdoor space requirement
of 75 square feet per child. At 100 children this would require 7,500 square
feet. You will note on the site plan an area to the east of the building which
is proposed to be used as a play area and will be fenced. This area is
approximately three times the area required under this ratio.
4. Fencing/Screening/ ndscaning: Fencing is proposed to be placed on the
east side of the property around the play area. There is no existing fencing
on the property. The applicants have proposed to place a four foot fence
around the play area. However, because of the level of impact associated
with the facility in general, including traffic, noise and the activities of the
children; the fencing that is used should provide adequate visual buffering.
Staff would propose that the applicants provide sight obscuring fencing and/
or landscaping along the property boundaries that abut residentially
developed lots. This would be generally along the east boundary of the
property. This could be accomplished either through the erection of a six
foot tall wooden fence or a four foot tall fencing either opened or closed and a
planting of six foot tall coniferous trees and shrubs that would provide
adequate screening at planting. The advantage to the vegetative buffering is
that it can also provide a noise barrier. There are large trees along the
northern boundary of the property that currently provide good buffering and
landscaping for the site along. The existing lawn areas will be maintained
around the perimeter of the site.
5. Sign✓ga .: Signage would generally be limited to directional signage and would
be very limited. Any additional signage will need a permit from the zoning
administrator and will comply with Kalispell zoning regulations.
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a. Schools: This site is within the boundaries of School District #5, however,
this proposal should have minimal impact on the school district and would
actually augment the need for after school child care.
b. Parks and Recreation: There is no formal park in close proximity to the site.
However, there is adequate space within the site to establish a very nice play
area in a park like atmosphere.
C. Police: No substantial impacts to the police can be anticipated as a result of
the proposed residential facility.
d. Fire Protection: Fire protection will be provided by the Kalispell Fire
Department. A letter from the fire marshal has been included as additional
information in the packet which outlines some concerns which generally
relate to access, fire alarms and handicapped bathrooms. Those
modifications will need to be addressed prior to the occupancy of the
building.
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e. Water: No new water service will be extended to the building. There will be
minimal impacts on the system due to additional usage.
f. Sewer: Sewer service will continue to be provided by the City of Kalispell. No
significant impacts on City sewer services can be anticipated as a result of
the proposed use.
g. Solid Waste: Solid waste pick-up will be provided by the City, and no
significant increased impacts can be anticipated as a result of the proposed
use.
h. Roads: A substantial increase in traffic to the site can be anticipated as a
result of this additional use. However, traffic will have peak hours between
6:00 AM and 8:00 AM and again in the afternoon between 3:00 PM and 6:00
PM. Traffic will enter and exit from Bountiful Drive, a paved city street that
dead ends at the northwest corner of this property. The pavement width
along Bountiful Drive is approximately 52 feet wide with a typical City street
being 24 feet wide. The additional width has been used for parking for the
professional building to the west. Although, the current 90 degree parking
on this roadway could potentially create some traffic conflicts, the roadway in
the area is adequate to accommodate the additional traffic which might be
generated from the day care at the peak times. It could be anticipated that
there would be an additional 100 vehicle trips per day to the site.
i. Immediate Neighborhood Impact: The general character of this area is a mix
of medical, office and residential uses. Impacts to the residential
neighborhood directly to the east could be significant particularly with regard
to increased traffic, noise and activity. However, these impacts can be
mitigated substantially with adequate fencing, screening and / or
landscaping. The hours of operation would be generally limited to normal
daytime hours of 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Other
impacts to the neighborhood associated with the day care would be to
provide convenient access to day care facilities needed by people who work in
the area. There are a large number of employees from the hospital, doctors
offices, labs and other facilities in the area that will be able to take advantage
of the close proximity of the day care facility to their place of employment.
A notice of public hearing was mailed to property owners within 150 feet of the subject
property approximately 15 days prior to the hearing. At the writing of the staff report, no
comments were received by the Flathead Regional Development Office from the public.
The size and location of the site is adequate for the proposed use which has a mix of
medical, professional office and residential uses in the area.
2. The site design is in compliance with the zoning and design standards of the City.
3. Existing public services and facilities are available and adequate to serve the
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4. Negative impacts to the immediately adjoining property owners can be mitigated
through screening and buffering. Positive impacts to the neighborhood will be to
provide quality day care in close proximity to an employment center.
It is recommended that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board adopt staff report #KCU-
00-5 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional
use permit be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposal will be developed in substantial conformance with the approved site
plan, application materials and the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance with regard to
occupancy, landscaping, fencing, signage, parking and other applicable elements
The conditions herein shall be met prior to occupancy.
2. The day care center shall be properly licensed with the State of Montana.
3. The proposed parking and signs shall comply with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
4. The building shall comply with applicable building codes as approved by the
Kalispell Building Department and the Uniform Fire Code as approved by the
Kalispell Fire Chief.
5. That six foot tall sight obscuring fencing or a combination of fencing and
landscaping which is six feet tall and sight obscuring at planting shall be installed
along the common boundaries of residentially developed properties.
6. This permit is valid for a period of 18 months after which time it will terminate if
commencement of authorized activity has not begun. Activity can be demonstrated
by a continuous, good faith effort to secure fmancing, permits, engineering and
design.
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SALVATION ARMY
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A DAY CARE CENTER (SUGAR n SPICE DAYCARE)
H-1, HEALTH CARE, KALISPELL ZONING DISTRICT
PLOT DATE:5/18/00
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Founded in 1865
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KALISPELL CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER
A CENTER FOR WORSHIP AND SERVICE
61 BOUNTIFt)L DRIVE • KALisPELL, MT 59901
P.O. BOX 8357 • KALLSPELL MT 59904 • PH (406) 257-4357 • FAX: (406) 755-2273
Planning Board and City Council
Kalispell, Montana
May 15, 2000
Dear Planning Board and City Council:
WILLIAM BOOTH
Founder
PAUL A. RADER
General
DAVID EDWARDS
Territorial Commander
CHRIS BUCHANAN
Divisional Commander
MONTE JONES
Corps Officer
The Salvation Army has been active in Kalispell since 1896 doing two things: Preaching
the good news about Jesus Christ, and meeting human needs in His name without
discrimination. In the past that has meant clothing vouchers to our thrift stores, a
congregate meal program feeding over 50 people a day, a summer lunch program where
hungry children receive nutritious meals, a free health clinic where there are literally people
walking around Kalispell today who would have died a year ago had we not been there,
and many other services offered on a case by;case basis. When God provided our new
building up on the hill, we committed to using every square foot of this property to meeting
the needs of the less fortunate of Kalispell or proclaiming the Gospel.
Recently, we have been given the opportunity to adopt a program that has a track record
as well. The Christian Center, because of planned building additions can no longer house
the Sugar n Spice Daycare. They have asked for our assistance and with your approval, we
will give it gladly. Helping parents of small children provide a safe, happy place to leave
their children while they work certainly fits in with our goal to help the working poor.
May God bless you as you consider this worthwhile project.
God Is Good,
Lt. Monte Jones
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 51h Ave. East Room 414
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406)758-5980 Fax: (406)758-5781
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CITY OF KALISPELL
PROPOSED USE: 2e e/,btr
OWNER(S) OF RECORD:
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Mailing Address:
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PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE OWNER(S) AND TO WHOM ALL
CORRESPONDENCE IS TO BE SENT:
Name:
Mailing Address:
City/State/Zip: !'�f�z�,s��zc Mr 5-72d! Phone: L5 ,?" 1�357
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Refer to Property Records):
Street Sec. Town- Z$ N• Range 2 j4�/
Address: 14:2 pk No. ship No.
Subdivision ST Tract Lot Block
Name: l ) t-iL,,a iv:� �� K 1 ���- No(s). No(s). li Z No._
Zoning District and Zoning Classification in which use is proposed:
2. Attach a plan of the affected lot which identifies the following items:
a.
Surrounding land uses.
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b.
Dimensions and shape of lot.
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Topographic features of lot.
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Size(s) and location(s) of existing buildings
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Size(s) and location(s) of proposed buildings.
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Existing use(s) of structures and open areas.
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Proposed use(s) of structures and open areas.c
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3. On a separate sheet of paper, discuss the following topics relative to the proposed
use:
a. Traffic flow and control.
b. Access to and circulation within the property.
C. Off-street parking and loading.
d. Refuse and service areas.
e. Utilities.
f. Screening and buffering.
g. Signs, yards and other open spaces.
h. Height, bulk and location of structures.
i. Location of proposed open space uses.
j. Hours and manner of operation.
k. Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes and vibration.
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
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.
Appl� n igr d ure
Date
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
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.
Example:
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
Minor
Residential in character, produces less than 50 ADT
Major:
Residential in character (5 or more units/spaces)
Churches, schools, public / quasi -public uses
Commercial, industrial, medical golf courses, etc
As approved by the CAB on 5/25/99
Revised 6/30/99 sm
$200
$250 + $5/unit
$300
$375
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Application No.:
Fee Paid:
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Application Received:
Date: Receipt No.:
Kalispell City -County Planning Board Public Hearing Date:
City Council Public Hearing Date:
City Council Decision
Application Approved? Approved with Modifications? Denied?.
If Approved, Conditions Attached:
Mayor, City of Kalispell
Revised 10/30/97Is
Date:
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Conditional Use Application (item 3 a — k)
a) Traffic flow and Control
Access to the site from Bountiful drive, clients would drive through the North parking lot
to the door on the East side for drop off and pick up. We expect between 50 and 70 cars
a day to be in and out twice a day; In the morning for drop off, then again in the
afternoon for pick up. Peak times will be between 6 am and 8 am, then again between 3
PM and 6 PM. In addition there will be 14 employee cars.
b) Access to and circulation within the property
The North parking lot off Bountiful Drive will be the entrance used. Cars will come in,
drop off children in the morning, then come in and pick them up in the afternoon.
c) Off street parking and unloading
Our North parking lot is 36,123-sq. ft. of paved parking. It is located on the end of a
dead end road. W have an additional (approximately) 20,000 sq. ft. of paved parking on
the west side of our building which is not planned for use by the daycare, but is used by
other clients and employees. Currently, the North parking lot is not being used.
d) Refuse and service areas.
Our refuse containers are located on the North side of our North parking lot next to
Bountiful drive. We currently use three standard city containers. There is plenty of room
for a couple more if we needed them.
e) Utilities
Other than an increase in the light bill monthly, we expect no change in our utilities.
f) Screening and buffering
To the North is a row of very mature Douglas fir trees. To the South is a shrub line. To
the West is our parking lot and the front of our building facing bountiful drive. To the
East we will be adding a four -foot fence around the play area. To the south also are
several mature trees.
g) Signs, yards and other open spaces.
Signs
Other than possibly some small directional signs out front, we will have very limited
signage added.
Yards
The back lawn will become our play area with the lions share remaining grassed. Please
see enclosure 1, showing the yard as we envision it with a play area right next to the
paved North parking lot and grass lawn to the Southeast. The West End of the building
will not change.
Other open spaces. No other changes are foreseen.
h) Height, bulk, and location of structures.
No change is expected
i) Location of proposed open space use.
The children will be playing in the fenced in yard to the East of the building on the play
equipment and in the grassy area. Children will be allowed out to play after 8 am, and
will rotate outside in groups of no more than twenty children from 8 am until about 5 pm.
j) Hours and manner of operation
The daycare will operate from 6:45 am to 6 pm. We will have between 75 and 100
children ages 0 through 12+ years who will be separated by age. The children will spend
the majority of their time indoors where they will be engaged in age appropriate learning
and play activities. On days where the weather permits, they will spend some time
outdoors on a rotating basis.
k) Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes and vibrations
Playing children may laugh, squeal, or even yell occasionally. We anticipate no other
noise concerns. Nor do we anticipate any light, dust, odors, fumes or vibrations.
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THE SALVATION ARMY
P.O. Box 3357
Kalispell, NIT 59904-1357
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CITY OF KALISPELL
OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
F.O. BOX 1997
KALISPELL, MONTANA 59903-1997
(406) 758-7763
April 24, 2000
The Salvation Army
110 Bountiful Drive
Kalispell, Montana 59901
The following list of items is the recommendations of the Kalispell Fire Department and The
Kalispell Building Department. During the Conditional Use Permitting process other items
may be added by the permitting entity. (City Council)
1. A system of locking the gymnasium doors from the inside to allow the children to
exit the areas in question but the other clients would not be allowed to enter.
2. The same locking systems on the doors to the Sanctuary.
3. A handicap access ramp needs to be installed on the North East door, since this is
going to be the main door for the daycare.
4. The same North East door needs to be enlarged to permit handicap access to the
building.
5. An automatic and manual fire alarm system needs to be installed in the entire
building. The manual pull stations at each of the exit doors and smoke alarms in the
hallways and rooms. This requirement is only in effect if the day care is for 50
children or more.
6. An additional fire extinguisher on the East end of the building next to the exit door.
7. Two Handicapped accessible rest rooms, one male and one female.
8. The folding curtains between the gym and the hallway before the sanchiary need to
be left in the open position while the children are in the building.
9. The fenced area outside the building must be large enough to allow 75 square feet per
child while playing in the area.
10. Handrails need to be placed in the stairway leading from the stage area in the
gymnasium.
11. A door on the South end of the stage to block other clients from entering the day care.
The door must have a landing on both sides.
12. There must be a guard rail on the stage any time the children are using the stage.
If you have any fiuther questions, please feel free to contact this office,
Cordially,
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As follow up to our phone comemation today, this otter is to inform you that bmd on squa e
**tap narrated to us &M upon iAitW bon ctiou, it eppe= that the Salvation Array MWing
vxuld dabbely allow bar 75 day care children and most illy more. oua &W beef sWoval
will be baud on 8mal inspections by the undwzn rnd fire marshals+
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406,756.1414 146'ihW Avftnur West Kalispell, Mona" 5ml
April 26, 2W
Steve suumwt
Center director
Salvation Army
P.O. Box 8357
Kalispell, MT 59904
Dear Stave,
I am writing its r"potLw to y= mguiy regordin the need for quality child care in OUT,
community, The Nurturing Centa is the lead nstource agency for child came in the
northwest r4on of Montana- We collom ally struggie to mth taln an adequate supply of
Child cue for the growing m=ber of working thmiiics. Cumntly, we estimate that them
are 2,500 children age birth through live needing carp and only 1,500 available slots in
registered or licensed tailities. Clearly, we still need to develop addition sites where
childrert.ean receive a quality experi.me in the absence of their parents.
i can also tell you that the biggea domaasd 3a for cone in threes major area>s;
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We would be thrilled if the Salvation Amy could be involved in the child care Acid, and
Miolehsartedly suppon yow of 0 is to create A facility to niaet the local need- Please lot
us know how wo can be of aasirtanoe to you la the project.
Sincercl
Sim Ghriswff+amn
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br,eetinds l;t6e-name odour Lord and Savior, ;Jesus Christ. .
For the`past:soveral"years Christian Center has been trying to get a building
expans[crn pf. ' . ' "': d. Lasf: d- Bi
year our former Senior Pastor retired our
ne�iy leader; �lohri Gregg bag now actively re-engaged the program. One
outcome. of the proposed project has been an examination of our Childcare
Center..min. try.'. Copstruction and renovation will greatly impact our Childcare
'#acility and #lie safety of children became an overriding concern. The facility'
wcwid heve tri W closed -for twelve to eighteen months thus causing us to think
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abot th6 best Way W utjtize the' facility for our ministry to children during and
after 066s'tr;6 n. AfteFmuch prtiyer and thought the Leadership Team
uric imo�w8 �r coriclu4ecfihat our philosophy df chi dren's ministry woutd no longer
be'ki the vscii a Of a'ChHdcare.Center. We currently minister to approximately
three hundred children In our'Wednesday and Sunday children's programs. IV e
#eel .this nuMber will, grow considerably under the current leadership and with a
#acuity i;tesi Teti Soo* 01fi. lly to meet the needs of this group.
Christierl Gsntir has operated Sugar'N Spice for approximately twenty five years
and has bedn a.Christian influence to many families in the Kalispell area. We
currently ti uch iHbowt f6w hundred families in the course of a year through the
Center's 060 us prvgrasns. The value and Head of such a ministry to the Valley
is apparent, however• at:stated above our philosophy now is to meet this need
...with a:diffeti�nt ministry'applt�ach.
Kathy Walker h1as I*L the Director of Sugar'N Spice for the .past eleven years.
She and her staff are the embodiment of Cod's love for children. Kathy's heart
for this ministry:and for.her staff is reflected in her determination to re -locate the
center: Kathy Mt only Wrects the p ram, but also fills in as a tearcher or aide
when rteedRc! and is akv ys exarnin�.the program to ensure compliance whth
State and dountyr regutMons as.weh as to fulfill her vision of the ministryto the
chIldrelr `We -giro prayirV that she is ajble to accomplish all she desires to.
continue hiministry tq,,&Iidren..
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We are encouraged that your ministryis exploring the feasibility of embracing the
re -location of .the Childcare Center. If we can be of any assistance to you, please
don't hesitate to contact us.
In Christ,
Howard Sabestinas
Business Ad�iinistrator
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
Salvation Army Conditional Use Permit for Day Care Center in the H-1 District
Amendment to Kalispell Subdivision Regulations - 35 "Working" Days
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 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 public hearings and take public
comments on the following agenda items. The board will make a recommendation to the
Kalispell City Council who will take final action:
A request by the Salvation Army for a conditional use permit to allow the operation of a
day care center in an H-1, Health Care, zoning district. The applicants propose to convert
existing space within the Salvation Army building to be used for the day care center.
There will be some minor modifications to the interior of the existing structure, but no
new additions will be made to accommodate the use. The day care center anticipates an
enrollment between 75 and 100 children and there will be approximately 15 employees.
The day care center will generally operate between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through
Friday. This property is located at 110 Bountiful Drive and can be further described as
Lots 1 and 2, Highland Park, lst Addition located in Section 6, Township 28 North, Range
21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
2. A text amendment to the City of Kalispell Subdivision Regulations to bring them into
compliance with HB300 passed by the 1999 State Legislature. HB300 changes the major
subdivision review period from 60 calendar days to 60 working days (Section 2.04(D)(2))
and the minor subdivision review period from 35 calendar days to 35 working days
(Section 2.05(C)(2)). This is intended to allow additional time to review subdivisions
before making a decision to approve, deny or conditionally approve the subdivision
proposal. This change will bring the local regulations in compliance with the State
statutes and is a general housekeeping amendment.
Documents pertaining to these agenda items 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 hearings 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.
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REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A DAY CARE CENTER (SUGAR n SPICE DAYCARE)
H-1, HEALTH CARE, KALISPELL ZONING DISTRICT
PLOT DATE:5/18/00
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Terry Brick, LPN
544 Cheery Lynn Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-3447
June 9, 2000
To Whom It May Concern:
I wish to express my feelings regarding Sugar & Spice Daycare. I am an employee of Kalispell
Regional Medical Center, at Pathways Treatment Center. I have had the opportunity to use the
services of Sugar & Spice for two consecutive years, and have found the program to be
comprehensive plus an excellent learning experience for children. As I work with troubled
adolescents, I am aware of the difficulties in providing stable educational experiences for children.
I have found Sugar & Spice to be effective in teaching children from unfortunate backgrounds, as
well as children who are seeking learning experiences to prepare them for elementary school.
I have found in my experience that the teachers have been open and congenial, willing to
discuss any difficulties concerning my child, and have practical ideas problem solving between
my child and 1. The background my child received while at Sugar & Spice amply prepared her for
a positive ongoing educational experience.
With regard to moving Sugar & Spice, it is my feeling that the proposed change to
Salvation Army would be a wise choice as it would be close to the present location. The new
location would not disrupt the current scheduling enjoyed by the families enrolled now.
In conclusion, I feel that Sugar & Spice provides a service to the community unequaled
and unparalleled to any preschool setting in this vicinity. I have no reservations endorsing Kathy
Walker personally and as a professional educator. 1 would highly recommend her and her
services to any parent looking for quality early education. If you have any questions I would be
glad to personally address those with you.
Sincerely, _
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Terry Brick, LPN
Pathways Treatment Center
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
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June 10, 2000
To Whom It May Concern:
As parents of a child who attends Sugar and Spice Learning Center, we
would like to encourage the continuation of their ministry in the community.
When my wife and I made the decision to enroll our daughter at Sugar and
Spice we were confident that the teachers and the administration had the best
interest of our child at heart. Now we are fully convinced as we have seen
first hand the love and dedication of the staff. Unfortunately there are many
circumstances today that don't allow parents to be able to stay home with
their children. We feel this ministry provides the closest "home"
environment while teaching biblical principals. Thank you in advance for
your consideration in the continuation of this much needed childcare facility.
Sincerely yours,
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Shane and Wendy Morgan
June 13, 2000
Kathy Walker
Sugar and Spice Childcare
Dear Kathy,
Just wanted to let you know just how much we appreciate the fine school that you have
been running there, as far as my_ knowledge at least 10 years. 1 personally have had four
grandchildren going there, and one even worked there for a period of time.
Joev Snyder, a great grandchild, who is now eight years old, went there for several years.
His sister, Ashley Snyder also went there and she is now twelve years old. At the present
time. we have our little great g-randaughter Abbev Morgan who is attending now. Also, a
grandson, Jamie Brooks who is three years old and the most adorable child in the world is
now attending. All the children have really enjoyed the school and have become attached
to their teachers.
We are praying daily that your school will be able to stay open and move to the facilities
as provided by the Salvation Army.
Our prayers will be with you,
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Grobe
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Kalispell, MT 59901
To Whom it May Concern,
I am a single parent of two young children ages 4 & 6. I have had my
daughters Whitley and Natalie in Sugar & Spice Daycare and Kindergarten
this past year. As an educator and working mother, I have really appreciated
the excellent quality of care that my children have received. I knew that they
were safe, well cared for and nurtured.
It has been my observation that this facility is a much needed and
important part of the community. It is critical that this Daycare remain open
at whatever location. Parents and children count on the ability to receive
quality, affordable childcare. It is an assett to our community and any
neighborhood. Our children are our most precious gift and should be our top
priority. Please allow Sugar & Spice to continue serving the needs of our
community and families.
Thank You,
)uric 12, 2000
Kalispell City Zoning Board
c/o Lt. Monte Jones
i 10 Bountiful Drive
Kalispell NIL 59901
Dear Lt. Jones:
On behalf of all of the families, children and parents alike, I would like to express my
support in the relocation of the Sugar Tv' Spicc daycare, currently located in the Christian
Center building, to the Salvation Army Building, located at 110 Bountiful Drive.
My cliildren have attended Sugar N' Spice's program since June of 1994. Both Zaeh and
Alislza Lingle have attended the regular dsvcare program ,Pre -School and Kindergarden
programs there and are continuing their a'erschool daycare program in the Graders
program today as we speak The programs provided by NL-s. Kathy Walker and her staff
are superior in quality. The children all are required lobe polite, respectful and courteous
as well as receiving a CIIHstizLl education second to none. Beth of try children now
attend schools in District 5, Kalispell, and are at the top of their classes, both
academically and behaviorally-. I attribute much of that achievement and suc::ess w the
fact that Sugn.r N' Spice has enhanced' the srainirg and gnjidance they receive at home.
Any concerns held by the neighbors, whether it be "child a noise" increasing traffic, or
any other cnncern, should be reassured by the tremendous track record of this prograrn
and business. Mrs. Walker and her staff nun the da r care as a business, a business that
invests in the musL iiiipoi tacit asset we have, our children.
Thank you in advance for your time and attention.
Res
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Mother of Zach aria Alisha Lingic, long time participants in the S»gar N' Spice program
cc: Kathv Walker
6/9/2000
Laura Jane Burkhart\Fainveather
131 Birch Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Elizabeth Ann Fairweather
My daughter attended Sugar N' Spice from January 1999-May 1999. My experience with Kathy Walker
was founded upon respect from the beginning. When real understanding was needed, Kathy was there
with practical knowledge, and keen insight. Her past experience caused her to bring great encouragement
to a situation that could have been traumatic, and life changing in a negative way. The teachers were very
kind, and made aware of the situation, and Kathy handled our situation with brilliance, kindness and their
way of handling Elizabeth brought healing and comfort to all of us involved. Where some would have
lost hope, and giver. a negative word ... Kathy and the other teachers at Sugar N Spice dealt with my child
with love, wisdom, and imparting rule's in a way that did not allow Elizabeth to feel guilty... as all the
rules were taught collectively, and the area in which Elizabeth might have been targeted by some
teachers... Elizabeth was treated with respect and love while being sure that she was able to respect the
boundries of her classmates.
During the time I sent Elizabeth to Sugar N' Spice, I was made to feel completely comfortable with the
teachers, with their years of experience ... the way in which they taught ... Ooy and professionalism), the
individual relationships with the students ... the orderly manner in which the school was run, and the
parent friendly atmosphere were all characteristic of Suger N' Spice. The attitude of the workers really
displayed much love for the children, and joyfulness... great attitudes.. daily... and when you would rather
be with your child, than be working... that's important!
I appreciate the ability to speak for Sugar N' Spice, because without this school, I really don't know where
Elizabeth might be presently. One professional created a seven page document saying exactly what
Kathy Walker had to say about our child. Simply, that she was a normal girl, and that she was not a
problem child. It was a joy to share those documents with Kathy, as two months earlier, she has observed
those very truths ... while others were not quite so optimistic. In the world in which we live, a professional
diagnosis is sometimes hard to find. When your dealing with your child ... you want only the best, and yet
the truth. And, in the long run, Elizabeth daily continues to produce all the signs that she is normal,
creative, and filled with life. She simply needed a strong amount of supervision, and another chance. She
got that, at Sugar N' Spice.
I'm convinced that this school has helped many others, simply because of believing in children, when
others don't believe. Elizabeth has attended another private school for one year now, after attending
Sugar N' Spice. She continue's to fulfill there prediction's, that she is great!
Thanks, Sugar N' Spice. May your school continue to bring great joy to children, and to their parents, by
your love and wisdom!
Sincerely,
Laura Jane urkliartlFairweather
June 12, 2000
Salvation Army
61 Bountiful Dr
Kalispell, Mt 59901
Sugar N Spice is very important to the Flathead Valley. It gives exceptional child care to
many. As a person from a family that both parents have to work & my youngest is under 2yrs old
I know first hand how hard it is to find good, solid & reliable child care. There are very few Day
Cares in the valley that take children under 2yrs old or they need to be potty trained. If Sugar N
Spice doesn't find a good home I know I would have trouble finding a Dare Care in the Valley
that would have the room, take my youngest child & feel secure leaving them every morning.
The things that I like the best about Sugar N Spice is the employees that they have
working there. You can tell that they all love & care about the children. The classes are broken
down so well by age that I don't have to worry about my 3yr & lyr old being in a room of Syr
old's. They teach & don't just watch your child. It has structure to it. I know my kids are learning
the thing that are important like respecting other's & being polite. These things are so important
& are the things we teach at home. Since I can't be there during the day it is very comforting to
know they are being taught these things.
All & all I think it would be a great loss & disservice to the working community to loose
such a large & caring facility. None of us like to leave our children for someone else to care for
but it is comforting for me to know that they are in good hands at Sugar N Spice.
Sincerely,
Sharon L DeVall
6/9/00
To whom it may concern,
Sugar-N-Spice childcare facility has been a safe haven for my children for over 10 years now. My
oldest son first started attending when he was just 3 1/2 years old, going 3 days a week for half
days when I had to return to work due to financial difficulties. It was one of the hardest things
for me to do, leaving my child in the care of other people. It turned out to be a wonderful
experience for him. He loved the people and looked forward to going. I decided to keep him
there for pre-K and kindergarten because he enjoyed it so much and I was confident in the
quality care he was receiving there. He also continued to go there after school up until he was
11 or 12.
I have 2 more sons, 7 & 8 years old that also attend Sugar-N-Spice. There was no hesitation at
all for me when it came to choosing a child care facility for them.
I have always been impressed with the quality care and concern that the staff of Sugar-N-Spice
offers. Anytime I have had any concerns or questions, the door was always open for me to get
help right away from the staff.
I was very concerned and saddened when I heard that Sugar-N-Spice was closing its doors at the
Christian Center. The possibility of having to seek out a different facility when I have had the
security of knowing who was caring for my child has created quite a bit of stress for me and my
children. I have assured my boys that we will do everything we can to find a comparable
daycare.
I was thrilled to hear that the Salvation Army was looking to "adopt" Sugar-N-Spice. My hope
and prayer is that I will be able to continue to count on the exceptional quality childcare that I've
experienced with Sugar-N-Spice over the past 10 years. It is so important for me as a single
mother to feel that my children are safe and well cared for while I am at work, and that they feel
secure with the people that are caring for them.
I truly hope that the community understands what a huge loss it would be if this child care
facility were not able to continue giving the safe secure environment for children that it has for
so many years simply because they have nowhere to go.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
V
Lori Binegar
mmanuel Lutheran
185 Crestline, Kalispell, Montana 59901
June 13, 2000
Salvation Army
Attn: Steve Staneart
Community Center Director
110 Bountiful Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Request for conditional use permit to allow operation of a day care center
Mr. Staneart:
We thank you for your time in meeting with us concerning Immanuel Lutheran's participation
in the proposed day care center at 110 Bountiful Drive.
We support the request for the conditional use permit and look forward to a working relationship
with the Salvation Army in utilization of the day care center by Immanuel Lutheran's staff and
perhaps an even greater participation by providing a professional nursing component to the
center's future staffing.
We will be available to discuss future plans as this project becomes a reality. Any questions
please give me a call at 752-9622.
Once again, thanks for your time.
Respectfully `
K 'th L. Gendreau
CE
Immanue utheran Corporation
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