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02. Final Plat Approval - Buffalo Commons PUDFlathead Regional Development Office M 5th Avenue East - Room 414 Kalispell, Montana 59901 REPORT TO: FROM: SUBJECT MEETING DATE: Kalispell Mayor and City Council Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Final Plat for Buffalo Commons Phase II, Block 2 June 21, 1999 Phone: (406) 758-5980 Fax: (406) 758-5781 RACKGROURM_: This is a request for final plat approval of 12 townhouse lots and one common area. The townhouse lots will be developed as four triplex units. The area in lots contain approximately 1.9 acres and the common area contains approximately 3.3 acres. The preliminary plat for this subdivision was approved under a PUD by the Kalispell City Council on November 3, 1997 subject to nine conditions of approval. All of the infrastructure has been completed in a previous phase and dedicated and accepted by the City. This final plat is another phase of the Buffalo Commons PUD, but not the last. The development is located north of the hospital and east of Highway 93 in the north end of Kalispell. RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve the final plat for Buffalo Commons Phase II, Block 2 would be in order. FISCAL EFFECTS: Minor positive impacts once developed. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council. Narda A. Wilson Chris A. Kukulski Senior Planner City Manager Report compiled: June 14, 1999 Attachments: Letter evaluating compliance with conditions Final plat application and supporting documents Providing Community Planning Assistance To: • Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish • Flathead Regional Development Office 723 5th Avenue East - Room 414 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406) 758-5980 Fax: (406) 758-5781 June 16, 1999 Chris Kukulski, City Manager City of Kalispell P.O. Drawer 1997 Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Final Plat for Buffalo Commons Phase II, Block 2 Dear Chris: Our office has received an application from Northwest Healthcare Corp. for final plat approval of Buffalo Commons Phase II, Block 3 which will plat 12 townhome lots comprised of four tri-plex units along with a common area. The area in lots contains approximately 1.9 acres and the common area contains approximately 3.3 acres. Previous phases of the subdivision have dedicated the roads within the subdivision. These lots front along Commons Way. This subdivision is located on the east side of Highway 93 North, north of Heritage Way in Kalispell. Preliminary plat approval was granted by the Kalispell City Council on November 3, 1997 subject to nine conditions. As you know, this subdivision is part of the Buffalo Commons Planned Unit Development, a mixed use PUD. The following is a list of the conditions of approval and a discussion of how they have been met. COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Condition No. 1. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance with the approved which shall govern the general location of the lots and roadways. • This condition has been met. The development is in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat. Condition No. 2. That the public roadways within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with the adopted Standards for Design and Construction which includes the pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and drainage system. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be required stating that the improvements have been installed according the required specifications at the time of final plat approval. This condition has been met. The roadways within this subdivision have been platted in a previous phase of this development and dedicated to the City. All of the improvements were reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department and certified by engineers Robert Peccia & Associates in an updated Providing Community Planning Assistance To: • Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish • Final Plat of the Buffalo Commons Phase II, Block 2 June 16,1999 Page 2 letter of 4/ 14/99 state that the required improvements have been constructed according to the approved plans and specifications and City design standards. Condition No. 3. That approach permits for the required road construction at Windward Way and Grandview Drive be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department • This condition has been met. Approaches were reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department in the construction drawings and made part of the construction design platted in a previous phase. Condition No. 4. That the developer shall install a central mailbox location approved by the U.S. Postal Service and shall be indicated on the final plat. • This, condition has been met. The letter dated 12/ 19/97 from the U.S. Postal Service approving a mailbox location has been submitted with the plat approving the location of the mailboxes in the common area. The mail boxes have been noted on the final plat near the center of the property. Condition No. S. That sidewalks shall be constructed on both sides of the public street and there be a minimum five foot boulevard space between the sidewalk and public roadway that is planted with street trees as specified in the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. • This condition has been met. Sidewalks and the boulevards are in place. The street trees will be planted in cooperation with the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department on the north side of the sidewalk to avoid disruption of the utilities located in the boulevard area. Condition No. 6. That the common area within the subdivision be accepted as fulfilling the parkland dedication requirement and that the area be landscaped according to the specifications outlined in the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. All utilities shall be installed underground. • This condition has been met. The appropriate note has been placed on the final plat relating to parkland dedication. The platting of this common area completes the dedication requirements. Extensive landscaping has been done. Condition No. 7. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates the easements indicated on the preliminary plat shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Kalispell. • This condition has been met. The stormwater drainage plan for the project was reviewed as approved as part of the overall design and construction and has been built accordingly. Final Plat of the Buffalo Commons Phase II, Block 2 June 16, 1999 Page 3 Condition No. 8. That all water and sewer services and plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and the Kalispell Public Works Department. • This condition has been met. A letter dated 10 / 31 / 97 and 5 / 15 / 97 from DEQ provides their approval of the subdivision for water and sewer facilities. Engineer Robert Peccia & Associates also confirms that the water and sewer have been installed according to approved plans and specifications. Public works reviewed and approved these improvements in previous phases and has the as -built drawings on CD. Condition No. 9. That a letter from the Kalispell fire chief approving the location and placement of the fire hydrants within the subdivision shall be submitted with the final plat. • This condition has been met. A letter dated 5 / 21 / 96 from the Kalispell fire marshal approving the hydrant placement was submitted with the final plat. COMPLIANCE WITH APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLAT The final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat which was submitted and approved. COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS: This subdivision plat has been found to be in substantial compliance with the State and City Subdivision Regulations. COMPLIANCE WITH THE ZONING REGULATIONS This subdivision has been found to be in compliance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and the Planned Unit Development which governs the dimensional requirements of the lots within the subdivision. I LA • .,t, 1 • • All of the conditions of preliminary plat approval have been adequately met The Flathead Regional Development Office recommends that the Kalispell City Council approve the final plat for this townhouse project Please schedule this matter for the regular city council meeting of June 21, 1999. Sincerely, 'Ik4 �, V12- Narda A. Wilson, AICP Senior Planner Final Plat of the Buffalo Commons Phase II, Block 2 June 16, 1999 Page 4 NW/ Attachments: 2 opaque mylars of final plat 1 reproducible mylar of final plat 1 copy of final plat Metter from Montana Planning Consultants dated 5/21/99 Final plat application dated 5 / 21 / 99 Letter from Peccia & Associates revised 5/ 14/99 Letter from U.S.P.S. Letter from DEQ dated 5/ 15/97 Letter from DEQ dated 10 / 31 / 97 Letter from Kalispell fire marshall dated 5/26/99 Title report from Sterling Title Services dated 3/28/99 Treasurers Certification dated 5/ 13/99 c: David Greer, MT Planning Consultants, Box 766, Kalispell, MT 59904 Northwest Healthcare, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901 Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk H: \... \KFP99-2 Flathead Regional Development Office 723 5th Ave. East Room 414 Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406)758-5980 Fax: (406)758-578$1 PIP .ICATION MAT`. - FINAL PLAT APPLICATION = Subdivision - MAY 21 1999 Name: Buffalo Commons Phase II Block 2 t Contact Person: Owner: F. R. C. 0. Name: David M. Greer Northwest Healthcare Address: P.O. Box 7607 310 Sunnyview Lane Kalispell, MT 59904 Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone No.: (406)7561236 (406)752-1724 Date of Preliminary Plat Approval: 3 November 1997 Type Subdivision: Residential__ 1 Industrial l Commercial ( PUD 1 Other No. of Lots Proposed: 12 Park Land (ac.): 3.3 Land in Lots: (ac.) 1.9 Cash -in -lieu: Exempt: PUD Exempt FILING FEE ATTACHED: $420.00 NOT ATTACHED APPLICABLE Health Department Certification Title Report Tax Certification Consent(s)to Plat Sub. Improvements Agreement Parkland Cash -in -Lieu Recorded Covenants Recorded Homeowners By-Laws/Articles of Incorporation Plats 1 Plat must be signed by all owners of record, the surveyor and examining land surveyor. Attach a letter which lists each condition of preliminary plat approval and individually state how each condition has specifically been met. In cases where documentation is required, such as an engineer's certification, State Department of Health certification, etc., original shall be submitted. Blanket statements stating, for example, "all improvements are in place" are not acceptable. A complete final application must be submitted no less than 30 days prior to expiration date of preliminary plat. When all final plat materials are submitted to the F.R.D.O. and the staff finds the application is complete, the staff will submit a report to the governing body. The governing body must act within 30 days of receipt of the final plat application and staff report. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted and will not be forwarded to the governing body for approval. Changes to the approved preliminary plat may necessitate reconsideration by the Planning Board. _ I certify that all information submitted is true, accurate and complete. I understand that incomplete information will be not accepted and that false information will delay the application and may invalidate any approval. The signing of this application signifies approval for F.R.D.O. staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and development process. Ow er Repre entative Date tiONTANA PLA1tNING CONSULTA4'S PO Box 7607 Kalls*l, MonUns 59904 (406) 7WI236 May 14, 1999 Narda Wilson Senior Planner Flathead Regional Development Office 723 Fifth Ave. E Kalispell, MT 59901 RE: FINAL PLAT OF BUFFALO COMMONS, PHASE II, BLOCK 2 Dear Narda: APPLICATION MAY 2 1 1999 F. R. D. O. Attached are the application materials for the above -referenced final plat The following narrative describes how each of the conditions of preliminary plat approval, as set forth in City Resolution 4379, have been satisfied. Condition 1. That the development. The final lot layout, including private driveways, is identical to the layout presented in the preliminary plat. Condition 2. That the public roadways. All improvements have been installed in accordance to city standards. Since the letter written by the Public Works Department (12/16/97), the City has been deeded and has accepted all the intemal roads of Buffalo Commons. The City has the as -built drawings on 'CD'. Condition 3. That approach permits. The City approved the construction drawings for the Buffalo Commons PUD, including all intersections with city streets. All the streets have been deeded to the City.. Condition 4. That the developer shall install. The U.S. Postal Service has reviewed the plat and has indicated a suitable location for the mail delivery system and this is indicated on the plat. The central mail box site has been installed. Please refer to the letter from the USPS. Condition 5. That sidewalks...... Sidewalks have been built in accordance to the approved plans for the entire PUD. All boulevards are 5 feet or greater in width. As per my conversations with Mike Baker, Parks & Recreation director, street trees are planted on lots concurrent with home occupation to ensure proper care and maintenance of the planted trees. Due to the location of all utilities within the Boulevard adjacent to Phase II, trees are planted on the north side of the sidewalk within the common area of the townhouses. (.and Use Cwsuftants far the Private and Pubic Sectors Narda Wilson Page 2 May 14, 1999 Condition 6. That the common areas With the filing of this plat, all 7 acres of common area has been platted. All the common area is irrigated and extensively landscaped. All utilities are underground. Condition 7. A storm water drainage plan....... The storm water drainage plan was presented in the construction drawings and approved by the City. Condition 8. That all water and sewer service plans The State and City have approved the water & sewer extension plans for the PUD. Please refer, in part, to the attached approval statements from DEQ. Please note that copies, rather than originals, are attached since these same approval statements will be required on other phases of development within the PUD. As -built drawings are attached for all of Phase 11. Condition 9. That a letter from the The City Fire Chief has approved the location and placement of the fire hydrants. A letter from Chief Waggener is being forwarded to your office concerning compliance with this condition. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Sincerely, David Greer Consultant to NWHC attachments: Application fee of $420.00 Application form Title report Tax certification statement DEQ approval statements (2) (copies) Plats Letter from LISPS (copy) Engineer Certification Statement from Robert Peccia & Assoc. (copy) As -built drawings for all of Phase II BUFFALO COMMONS PUD SITE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION DECEMBER 18, 1997 Revised: May 14, 1999 TO: NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE (OWNER) CITY OF KALISPELL FROM: ROBERT PECCIA & ASSOCIATES SUBJECT: C0MMONS WAY (FORMERLY NORTHRIDCE DRIVE) STATION -- 20+00 TO 34+48 The above cited portion of Commons Way (Formerly referred to as Northridge Drive in the Construction Contract Documents) has been designed and constructed in accordance with City of Kalispell approved plans and specifications and City Design Standards (April 1996). This Certification of Completion covers that portion of the Buffalo Commons-PUD which is generally described as Phase H. All improvements have been completed. The Phase II area includes water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, paved streets, sidewalks and curb and gutter and underground utilities (electric, natural gas, cable tv, and telephone) are in place and stubbed to individual lots. Water Main / Services: Hydrostatic Tests as per Technical Spec 02713: All passed Chlorination and Bacteriological Tests: All passed -1,414 ft. - Water Mains: 'Northridge Drive - 770 ft. - Water Mains (Phase M: A, B, C, D & E under driveways 2 ea - Fire Hydrants 8 ea - Water Services: off Northridge Drive 3 ea - Water Service: Irrigation Meter Pit 6 ea - Blowoff / Irri;aeion Meter Pits tPhase H) 29 ea - Water Services (Phase II): off A, B, C, D & E under driveways Sanitary Sewer Main / Services: Leakage, Deflection and Alignment (Light) Tests as per Technical Spec 02722: All passed - 1348 tt. - Sewer Mains: Northridge Drive - 735 ft. - Sewer Mains (Phase U): A, B, C, D & E under driveways 15 ea - Manholes fAI-BI-BC-CI-D1-DE-EI-FI 1. Phase H: (AAI-AA2), BC_'. CC'_. ;DDI-DD2), DE2 8 ea - Sewer Services: off Northridge Drive 29 ea - Sewer Services (Phase If): off A, B, C, D & E under driveways Pape Two Certificate of Completion Buffalo Commons PUD Portion of Commons Drive (formerly Northridge Drive) from — Sta 20+00 to 34+48 Storm Drainage System: All storm drainage pipes, detention ponds and outlet structures have been installed in accordance with the approved plans ans specifications. Asphalt Pavement: All asphalt has been installed as per plans, Laboratory results of Marshall Density tests, field density tests, core density tests, and core thicknesses indicate that the pavement is in substantial conformance to the approved plans and specifications. —55,725 sf - 4" Asphalt Pavement: Northridge Drive Station 20+00 to 34-+48 3,392 sf - 3" Asphalt Pavement: Phase Il Driveways — 4,910 sf - 3" Asphalt Pavement: North Parking Lot Portland Cement Concrete Pavement: Laboratory results of compressive strength tests and/or concrete cores indicate that the concrete sidewalks, curbs & gutter and driveway approaches are in substantial conformance to the approved plans and specifications —14,b30 sf - Sidewalks: Northridge Drive: Station 20+00 to 34448 — 3,275 If - Curb and Gutter: Northridge Drive: Station 20+00 to 34+48 5 ea - Driveway Approaches: Attached to the December 18, 1997 Certification of Completion were the original approval letters from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for both the overall Buffalo Commons PUD - Site Development and Phase Two work. I certify that the above statements are true: Philip Porrini, P.E. #4371 PE F UITt)F'O N] t'HOCONTADMv1F.POkT.�\?HII CQR WPb UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 350 NORTH MERIDIAN ROAD KAUSPELL MT 59901-9998 December 19, 1997 NARDA WILSON SENIOR PLANNER FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 723 5TH AVE E KALISPELL MT 59901 Dear Ms. Wilson: We have reviewed the Buffalo Commons PUD and have identified the Park area on the south side of Commons Way as a suitable location for mail delivery to Phase II of that development. The cluster mail boxes (NDCBU's) will be installed when the townhomes begin to be occupied. Sincerely, KEN R DAUENHAUER SUPV CUSTOMER SERVICES U S POSTAL SERVICE 350 N MERIDIAN RD KALISPELL MT 59901-9998 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PERMITTING & COMPLIANCE DIVISION M*tcalf Building 1520 East Sixth Ave. MARC RAC[COT, GOVERNOR -STATE OF MONTANA 'Phone: (406)444-4323 Fax: (406)444-1374 May 1S, 1997 Philip Porrini Robert Peccia & Associates 82S Custer Avenue Helena, MT 59604 PO Box 200901 Helena, !CT 59620-0901 Re: City of Kalispell - Buffalo Commons Planned Unit Development Flathead County EQ # 97-2137 Dear Mr. Porrini: The plans and specifications for the above referenced project have been reviewed by personnel under contract with the Permitting and Compliance Division and found to be satisfactory. Approval of the plans and specifications is hereby given. One set of plans and specifications showing the approval stamp of the MDEQ is enclosed. The project consists of approximately 1225 lineal feet of 12 inch PVC- C900 water main, approximately 20SS lineal feet of 8 inch PVC-C900 water main, 11 hydrants and appurtenances. The project also consists of approximately 3135 lineal feet of 8 inch PVC sewer main, approximately 470 lineal feet of 6 inch PVC sewer main, 29 new manholes and appurtenances. Approval is based on plan sheets C4-1 through C4-10 and on plan sheer-s C5-1 through CS-9 dated May, 7-997 and on specifications received May 12,1997. Both the plans and specifications were received under the stamp of Phil Porrini, Montana Professional Engineer Number 4371E. Approval is also given with the understanding that any deviation from the approved plans and specifications will be submitted to the department for reappraisal and approval. Within 90 days after the project has been completed, the project engineer shall certify to the department that the project was inspected and found to be installed in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the department. This certification shall be accompanied by a set of "as -built" record AN EOLtA: OP??+''✓N+'r EM?iJ�ER" drawings signed by the project engineer. It is also understood that construction will be started within two years of this date. If more than two years pass before beginning construction, it shall be necessary to resubmit the plans and specifications when construction is anticipated. This two year expiration period does not extend any compliance schedule requirements pursuant to enforcement action against a public water/sewage system. Sincerely, Mark A. Smith, P.E. Drinking Water Section Permitting and Compliance Division Department of Environmental Quality c. City of Kalispell Flathead County Sanitarian DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PERMITTING & COMPLIANCE DIVISION Communitv Servicts Bureau Public Water Supple Program MARC RACICOT, GOVERNOR 1 STATE OF MONTANA Phone: (406)444 4400 Metcalf Building Fax:(406)444-1374 1520 E Sixth Ave PO Box 200901 Helena, MT 5%20-0901 RECa! IF 1*�I October 31, 1997 Phil Porrini NOV - 41997 Robert Peccia & Associates 825 Custer Avenue ROBERT PECCI,A P.O. Box 5653 Helena, MT 59604 & ASSOCIATES Re: City of Kalispell Buffalo Commons PUD - Phase II - Site Development Flathead County EQ 98-1553 Dear Mr. Porrini: The plans for the above referenced project have been reviewed by personnel under contract with the Permitting and Compliance Division and found to be satisfactory. Approval of the plans and specifications is hereby given. One set of plans and specifications showing the approval stamp of the MDEQ is enclosed. The project consists of approximately 600 lineal feet of 8 inch SDR 35 PVC sewer main. 7 manholes and appurtenances. The project also consist of approximately 770 lineal feet of 6 inch PVC Class 150 C900 water main and appurtenances. Approval is based on plan sheets C1 4, C1-5 and C1-6 dated October, 1997 and submitted under the stamp of Philip P. Porrini, Montana Professional Engineer Number 4371 E. Approval is also given with the understanding that any deviation from the approved plans will be submitted to the department for reappraisal and approval. Within 90 days after the project has been completed, the project engineer shall certify to the department that the project was inspected and found to be installed in accordance with the plans approved by the department. This certification shall be accompanied by a set of "as -built" record drawings signed by the project engineer. It is also understood that construction will be started within two years of this date. If more than two years pass before beginning construction, it shall be necessary to resubmit the plans and specifications when construction is anticipated. This two year expiration period does not extend any compliance schedule requirements pursuant to enforcement action against a public water/sewage system. Sincerely, Mark A. Smith, P.E. Drinking Water Section Permitting and Compliance Division Department of Environmental Quality c. Tom Laux, CEO, Northwest Healthcare, 310 Sunnyview Lane Kasispell, MT 59901 Flathead County Sanitarian AN EOW L OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER" KALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT 336 1ST Avenue East Kalispell, Montana 59903 (406)758-7764 May 21, 1999 Narda Wilson, Senior Planner Flathead Regional Development Office 723 5t' Avenue East — Room 414 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Dear Ms Wilson, MAY 2 6 �a The Kalispell Fire Department checked the fire hydrant placement on the Buffalo Commons development site and found it sufficient for the opening of phase H. If there are any further questions or if the department my be of help in any way, please contact us at (406) 758-7764. Sincerely, �-� /AON Fire Marshal City of Kalispell PLAT ROCU FZ.ATHRAD COUNTY, 2WNTAKA 800 a. MAIN KALISPR", Na 59901 (406) 758-5510 THIS FORM IS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND CONDOMINIUMS ONLY BY: E:A FOR DESCP: cz,tD'� vl�c,,�o Za� 02 YEARS 1992 THRU AND TO DATE ASSESSOR # PR # DATE: `-/�/A'? PURPOSE: P/� 0'�''V3'--10y I hereby certify that there are no outstanding taxes on the property assigned the assessor numbers listed above, for the years indicated for each assessor number. -----MAY 1 3 19% DEPUTY TREASURER 10"0A