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7. Resolution 4520 - Preliminary Plat - Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV, VFlathead Regional Development Office 723 5th Avenue East - Room 414 Kalispell, Montana 59901 REPORT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MEETING DATE: Phone: (406) 758-5980 Fax: (406) 758-5781 Kalispell Mayor and City Council Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Preliminary Plat Approval - Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV and V November 15, 1999 BACKGROUND: This subdivision is part of the Buffalo Commons PUD located east of Highway 93 North This memo is a follow-up to the November 1, 1999 meeting memo. Subsequent to the November 1, 1999 city council meeting when this matter was continued, the city council held a work session regarding this subdivision and the Sunnyview Lane upgrade issue. Some changes to the recommended conditions of approval were made by the council which will be incorporated into the resolution conditionally approving the plat. Attached to this memo is a letter dated November 4, 1999 from P.J. Sorenson, the City zoning administrator, which outlines some of the issues related to the construction of a temporary parking lot in a portion of the area designated for the extension of Heritage Way. An additional condition has been added which relates to the temporary placement of the parking lot in the right-of-way and requires that at the time the final plat is filed, the parking lot be constructed in accordance with City standards. RECOMMENDATION: A motion to grant preliminary plat approval subject to the recommended conditions would be in order. FISCAL EFFECTS: ALTERNATIVES: i Narda A. Wilson Senior Planner None. As suggested by the city council. Report compiled: November 10, 1999 a.. Chris A. Kukulski City Manager Providing Community Planning Assistance To: • Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish • RESOLUTION NO. 4520 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BUFFALO COMMONS PHASES III, IV AND V, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. WHEREAS, Northwest Healthcare Corporation, the owner of certain real property known as Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV and V, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana has petitioned for approval of the Preliminary Plat of said property, and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 12, 1999, on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report 4KPP-99-3 issued by the Flathead Regional Development Office, and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Manning Board and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV and V, subject to certain conditions and recommendations, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of November 1, 1999, reviewed the FRDO Report #KPP-99- 3, reviewed the recommendations of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission, and found from the Preliminary Plat, and evidence, that the subdivision is in the public interest. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the Findings of Fact contained in Flathead Regional Development Office Report #KPP-99-3 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council. SECTION II. That the application of Northwest Healthcare Corporation for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV and V, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial compliance with the approved Preliminary Plat which shall govern the location of the lots, easements and roadways. 2. That the roadways within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction which includes the pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and storm drainage system. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be required stating that the improvements have been installed according to the required specifications at the time of Final Plat approval. 3. That sidewalks shall be installed on the north side of Sunnyview Lane next to the property boundary with a minimum 5 foot landscape boulevard between the sidewalk and roadway prior to filing Phase V. 4. That approach permits for the required road construction at Heritage Way and Sunnyview Lane be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department prior to filing Phase V. 5. That all water and sewer service plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and the Kalispell Public Works Department. 6. 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. 7. That areas be landscaped according to the specifications outlined in the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates the drainage easements indicated on the preliminary plat, along with a grading plan, shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Kalispell prior to filing Phase V. 9. The parking lot on the north side of Sunnyview Lane and the proposed temporary expansion of the parking lot must be brought into full conformance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance when the infrastructure for Buffalo Commons is developed prior to filing Phase V. SECTION III. The classification of said premises under the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance shall not be changed by the action. SECTION IV. That this Preliminary Plat approval shall be valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of approval with an automatic three-year extension after the filing of each Final Plat and in compliance with the development agreement. SECTION V. That upon proper review and filing of the Final Plat of said subdivision in the office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, said premises shall be a subdivision of the City of Kalispell. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1999. Wm. E. Boharski Mayor ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk of Kalispell Post Office Box 1997 • Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406) 758-7700 • FAX (406) 758-7758 November 4, 1999 Tm Oliverson 310 Sunnyview Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Hospital parking lot Dear Tim: We discussed the proposed temporary parking lot on the north side of Sunnyview during our site review committee meeting earlier today. The committee gave its conditional approval; There are a few items which will need to be addressed. First, the primary concern relates to the preliminary plat for Buffalo Commons, which shows a right-of-way running through the middle of the lot. When the area's infrastructure is developed, the lot will need to be brought into conformance with the zoning ordinance to allow for the right-of-way and the adjacent parking setbacks. We have'suggested shifting the expansion area to the north of the existing parking lot or slightly to the west as a possible solution which reduces the likelihood of tearing out the lot in a few years. However, the hospital representatives present at the meeting elected to move forward with the proposal's present location and bring the lot into conformance when the infrastructure for Buffalo Commons is developed. That obligation is a condition of approval for the parking lot and will be added as a condition on the preliminary plat. Second, there is a twenty foot setback requirement off of the property line along Sunnyview Lane in which no parking places can be placed. Thus, the parking spots on the south edge of the lot need to be dropped. Third, at least 5% of the parking lot area must be landscaped. The landscaping needs to be placed so as not to interfere with traffic movement or with the ability of vehicles to see at the lot entrance. One suggestion for the location of the landscaping is in the setback area. Also, snow storage or removal provisions must. be made, and the assumption is that there is plenty of room on the property to push it off the ends of the lot. In regard to any lighting, the lights must be arranged so as to reflect away from rights -of -way, residential uses, and residential zones. Other conditions include (1) the lot needs to be paved with at least 2 inches of asphalt; (2) the "optional" second entrance on the southwest side of the lot not be used; and (3) the area along the road be leveled off. I should also mention that the issue of sidewalks along Sunnyview came up at the meeting as a Wil son from FRDO will address the sidewalks as part of the preliminary plat; We want to keep the temporary parking lot separate from that issue. Could you please submit a revised plan reflecting these conditions? Let me know if you have any questions (758-7732). Sincerely, PJ Sorensen Zoning Administrator ,::: -- Vo'LEh4UE1E A Jt& a T E November 5, 1999 The Honorable William E. Boharski City Hall 312 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Dear Mayor Boharski: Members of the Northwest Healthcare (NWHC) Administration, including myself, met with city staff on Wednesday, November 2 to discuss the tabled subdivision plat for Buffalo Commons. It is apparent that discussions of this plat became entwined with a variety of other off -site issues, particularly those pertaining to traffic circulation in and around the greater medical community. Northwest Healthcare shares many of these same concerns and is strongly committed to finding a comprehensive solution to roadway improvements in the area. As many of you might recall, Northwest Healthcare has undertaken unilateral steps in the past to improve local circulation, including installing 3 of the 4 traffic signals now in place along the adjoining Highway 93 corridor. A current priority is to help identify and construct a suitable connection between Sunnyview Lane and Conway Drive. Discussions on this and other medical campus topics were initiated with city staff prior to last week's council meeting. We agree with city staff that a comprehensive approach to the improvement of Sunnyview Lane is preferred over incremental improvements to the roadway. This can only be accomplished if the design for Sunnyview is "engineered" from Highway 93 to its confluence with Grandview Drive. In that manner, any adjacent improvements to the road can be accomplished in accordance to an approved plan for the entire roadway so that curbs, sidewalks, and other improvements are properly aligned, etc. We reiterated our commitment (to the City) to pay or perform "our" fair share of the required improvements and is the reason we had no objection to the subdivision condition that would require curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc., along the north side of Sunnyview adjacent to the Phase V. As suggested above, it makes more sense to make those required improvements after the entire road section has been designed. Our commitment to the process can be guaranteed in a variety of ways including paying a cash equivalent to the City for the required improvements adjacent to Phase V or by participating in an area - wide SID to ensure a comprehensive solution to the entire roadway. I think what is important at this point is to offer our assurances to the City that Northwest Healthcare will be a willing partner in any effort to improve Sunnyview Lane. In addition, we will continue to work closely with city staff on other circulation issues as part of our campus master planning process. 3I0 Sunnyview Lane • KaCspell, Montana 59901 •406-751-8991 I hope this letter adequately addresses your concerns relative to the preliminary plat application for Buffalo Commons. Please contact me if you desire any additional clarification from NWHC concerning this matter. Very sincerely, v� Jim Oliverson, Vice President Community Relations Kalispell Regional Medical Center a = % 0 . i =, � November 10, 1999 PJ Sorensen, Zoning Administrator City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903-1997 RE: Hospital Parking Lot Dear PI: FAX (406) 759-775 S I would 'like to make a few comments in response to your letter to Tim Oliverson, dated November 4, 1999. Wben Buffalo Commons is ready to begin its development in that area, the parking lot at that time will be brought into conformance with the right-of-way. We are making the necessary changes to our plan to incorporate the twenty -foot setback requirement of of the property line along Sunnyview Lane. That area along Sunnyview Lane will eventually be landscaped as per the 5% requirement_ Snow removal and storage will be done to either the west side or the north side of the parking lot. We are not installing any lighting in tnis lot at this time, so therefore there should be no problems regarding that issue. The parking lot will be paved with 3 inches of asphalt and we will not be installing the second optional entrance. The area along Sunnyview Lane will be leveled off. The issue of sidewalks is a separate one altogether and will be dealt with by Buffalo Commons. Thank you for your attention to this matter_ If you should have any questions, I can be reached at 752-3695. Sincerely, _ Ivfike Ogden, Maintenance Supervisor cc. Jim Oliverson Don Williams 310 Sumym:w Lane - Kc.a xr Mcn.mw 59901-40&152-5111 Flathead Regional Development Office 723 5th Avenue East - Room 414 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406) 758-5980 Fax: (406) 758-5781 October 18, 1999 Chris Kukulski, City Manager City of Kalispell P.O. Drawer 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Re: Preliminary Plat Approval Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV and V Dear Chris: The Kalispell City -County Planning Board held a public hearing at their regular meeting of October 12, 1999 to consider a request by Northwest Healthcare Corp. for preliminary plat approval of a 27-lot commercial subdivision as a part of Buffalo Commons, on approximately 38.5 acres. The property is located east of Highway 93 North approximately 1,200 feet and northeast of Heritage Way and Windward Way and on the north side of Sunnyview Lane. Narda Wilson with the Flathead Regional Development Office presented the staff report KPP- 99-3 and recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to amended conditions. At the public hearing David Greer explained the project further and stated the applicant agreed with the conditions. No one spoke against the subdivision. After the board discussed the project a motion was made to adopt staff report KPP-99-3 as findings of fact and recommend that the city council approve the proposed preliminary plat subject to the amended conditions. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment A lists recommended conditions of approval as amended. Please schedule this matter for the November 1, 1999 regular city council meeting. You may contact this board or Narda Wilson at the Flathead Regional Development Office if you have any questions regarding th�slm�tter. pellCity-Cqunty/Plaz�ning Board /d@an A. d President JJ/NW/tl Providing Community Planning Assistance To: • Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish Buffalo Commons Preliminary Plat Phase I1I, IV and V October 18, 1999 Page 2 Attachments: Attachment A Staff report KPP-99-3 and application materials Draft minutes from 10/ 12/99 planning board meeting Preliminary Plats c: w/Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk c: w/o Att: Northwest Healthcare Corp., 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901 David Greer, Montana Planning Consultants, PO Box 7607, Kalispell, MT 59904 H: \FRDO \TRANSMIT\KALISPEL\ 1999 \KPP9903.DOC KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1999 CALL TO ORDER AND Jean Johnson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:04 ROLL CALL p.m. Members present were: Rob Heinecke, Greg Stevens, Jean Johnson, Joe Brenneman, Brian Sipe, Bill Rice, Donald Garberg, and Don Hines. Don Mann was absent. Narda Wilson represented the Flathead Regional Development Office. There were approximately 13 people in the audience. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Heinecke and seconded by Hines the minutes of the meeting of September 14, 1999 were approved unanimously, on a vote by acclamation, as corrected on page one, final paragraph, Flathead City County Health Department not the DEQ. CHANGE OF AGENDA David Greer requested that the Northwest Healthcare application be moved to first on the agenda so that he could depart for Bozeman. The board had no conflict with that and the agenda was amended. NORTHWEST HEALTH A request by Northwest Health Care for preliminary plat CARE PRELIMINARY approval of a 27 lot subdivision on approximately 36 acres PLAT which is known as Buffalo Commons, Phases 3, 4, and 5 located east of Highway 93 and north of Sunnyview Lane in Kalispell. Lots range in size from approximately one half acre to approximately four acres. STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson gave a presentation on staff report KPP-99-3 in which staff recommends that the request for preliminary plat approval be granted subject to 12 conditions. She stated that these areas are designated commercial. Wilson requested amendments to the conditions as follows: 1. Delete conditions #3, #4, #5 & #9. 2. Add `along with a grading plan' to condition # 11. 3. Add a condition "That the developers shall install improvements or a bond for those improvements along the north side of Sunnyview Lane including curb, gutters, sidewalk, and a landscape boulevard next to the property boundary prior to filing the final plat of Phase V. 4. Add to condition 12 "with an automatic three year extension after the filing of each final plat and in compliance with the Development Agreement." PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those in favor of the petition. PROPONENTS David Greer, consultant on the project, spoke in favor of the petition stating that Phase One has already been platted, Phase Two is the multi -family section where the townhouses are being built and this petition is regarding Phases 3, 4, and 5. This is a comprehensive plan of the remaining phase plans. The applicant agrees with the conditions as amended by the staff. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. BOARD DISCUSSION Heinecke asked and was answered that the parking lot on the north side of Sunnyview will eventually be lost to the hospital but not until lot 6 or 7 is developed. The hospital will have to make up the deficit parking at that time. Heinecke also questioned whether there is a new road going in along lot 35, and Wilson answered that right now as much as it may be needed she does not foresee it happening either by donation or condemnation. Greer added that the hospital at some point would like to add a road but at this time there is not a 60-foot width along lot 35 to allow for a road. MOTION Heinecke moved and Hines seconded to adopt staff report KPP- 99-3 as findings of fact and, based on these findings, recommend that the request for preliminary plat approval be granted subject to the conditions as amended by staff. On a roll call vote all members voted Aye. The motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to amended conditions passed unanimously. SNEED ZONE CHANGE A request by William and Rebecca Sneed for a zone change from RA-1 to R-4 on approximately 1.64 acres located on the southwest corner of Eighth Street West and 12th Avenue West in Kalispell. STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson of the Flathead Regional Development Office gave a presentation on staff report KZC-99-5 in which staff recommends that the requested zone change be granted. She stated that she believes this to be an ideal location for this proposal. The minimum lot requirement is 1 dwelling per 3,000 square feet, so there is no density gain or loss with this zone change. She stated that this proposal is consistent with the neighborhood character. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those in favor of the petition. PROPONENTS Chris Jackola spoke in favor of the petition stating that this proposal fits with the neighborhood and the owners' vision for this property. OPPONENTS No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. BOARD DISCUSSION Johnson stated that a real estate agent had the zone changed on this property previously, but he agrees that an R-4 zoning makes the best sense for this property. MOTION Garberg moved and Sipe seconded to adopt staff report,FZC-99- Kalispell City -County Planning Board October 12, 1999 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 Buffalo Commons Preliminary Plat Phase III, IV and V October 18, 1999 Page 3 ATTACHMENT A BUFFALO COMMONS PRELIMINARY PLAT PHASES III, IV AND V CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD OCTOBER 12, 1999 The Kalispell City -County Planning board is recommending the following conditions to the Kalispell City Council for the above referenced preliminary plat approval request. A public hearing was held on this matter at the October 12, 1999 planning board meeting. 1. Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat which shall govern the location of the lots, easements and roadways. 2. That the roadways within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction which includes the pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and storm drainage system. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be required stating that the improvements have been installed according to the required specifications at the time of final plat approval. 3. That sidewalks sh" be eenstrueted en the nerth side ef the Sunnyview Lane ne�A to the -preper#-beundafy-a1engv4th a minimum-€rve feet beul-evar-d spaee between the - sidewalk and r-eadw the developers shalt install improvements or a bond for those improvements along the north side of Sunnyview Lane including curb, _-gutters, sidewalk, and a landscape boulevard next to the propertij boundary prior to filing the final plat of Phase V. 4. , g-atter- and roadway upgr-a aleng &annyview Lane ffiid prieF to the filing ef the final plat fer- Phase:V, an agreement between the develeper- and the City ef Ka4ispell shall be sought and met i=egar-ding the upgrade f the . dyi-ay Lane shall be filed in eenjunetion with the f; .,1 plat f ,- Phase VT 6. That approach permits for the required road construction at Heritage Way and Sunnyview Lane be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department. 7. That all water and sewer service plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and the Kalispell Public Works Department. 8. 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. 9. The Buffalo Commons Preliminary Plat Phase III, IV and V October 18, 1999 Page 4 10. That areas be landscaped according to the specifications outlined in the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. All utilities shall be installed underground. 11. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates the drainage easements indicated on the preliminary plat, along with a grading plan, shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Kalispell. 12. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of approval with an automatic three-year extension after the ding of each final plat and in compliance with the development agreement. BUFFALO COMMONS PHASE III, IV AND V FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE SUBDIVISION REPORT #KPP-99-3 OCTOBER 4, 1999 A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding a request for preliminary plat approval of a 27 lot commercial subdivision in Buffalo Commons. A public hearing on this matter has been scheduled before the Kalispell Planning Board for October 12, 1999 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. A recommendation from the Planning Board will be forwarded to the Kalispell City Council for final action. BACKGROUND A. Owner/Applicant Technical Assistance: Northwest Healthcare Corp. 310 Sunnyview Lane Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 752-1724 David Greer Montana Planning Consultants P.O. Box 7607 Kalispell, MT 59904 (406)756-1236 B. Location: This property is located east of Highway 93 North approximately 1,200 feet and northeast of Heritage Way and Windward Way and on the north side of Sunnyview Lane east of the Summit. The property can be described as Assessor's Tracts 5ABM amd portions of Assessor's Tract 7ET+ and 7ETH+ located in Section 1 and 13, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. C. Size: Total area: 38.55 acres Area in Lots: 35.76 acres Area in Roads: 2.79 acres Minimum Lot Size: 0.458 acres (19.986 square feet) Maximum Lot Size 4.132 acres D. Nature of the Request: The applicants are requesting preliminary plat approval of a 27 lot commercial subdivision on approximately 38.5 acres which is part of an overall mixed use planned unit development known as Buffalo Commons. The lots within these phases are lots designated for commercial and professional uses. Buffalo Commons was approved as a Planned Unit Development and as such is subject to a development agreement with the City of Kalispell executed in July of 1995. The overall development plan was subject to access and street locations, landscaping and the types of uses which would be allowed to occur with the development. This development agreement also outlines the phasing plan with Phase I being the single family pod, Phase II as the multifamily pod, Phase III with the retail commercial / office pod, Phase IV with the northerly professional / medical facilities pod and Phase V with the southerly professional / medical facilities pod. All of the infrastructure for Phases I through IV of the development including water and sewer services, roadways and utilities were installed during previous development with the project. Phase V will require new roads and utilities. Plans and specifications for these improvements will be prepared by the engineering firm Peccia and Associates. This specific development within these phases of the project are as of yet unknown With the filing of the preliminary plat, subsequent lots within the project can be platted when the interest arises. Some deviations between the preliminary plat and final plats filed may occur, but will not be ofsignificant nature and will not alter the intended uses within the various development pods nor would the location of roadways be changed. E. Existing Land Use: Most of this property is currently undeveloped with the exception of the roads and utilities. The properties to the east and to the north have received final plat approval by the city council. A parking lot has been developed on proposed Lot 6 of Phase V which generally serves the hospital. F. Adjacent Land Uses: This area is on the eastern edge of where the hospital uses transition into residential uses along the golf course on the south. While to the north, the Buffalo Commons residential element lies to the north and east with Highway 93 to the west. Adjacent land uses are a mix of medical / professional and residential. North: Residential, R-4 and PUD zoning South: Professional / medical offices and hospital, H-1 and PUD zoning East: Residential, R-3, RA-1 and PUD zoning West: Residential, Summit, professional / medical offices and Highway 93, R-3, R-4 and H-1 zoning G. Zoning: This property is zoned as part of the Buffalo Commons PUD which is adopted as zoning for the property and subject to specific and sequential development standards. The Buffalo Commons PUD is a mixed use development which includes single family residential, multifamily residential, professional / medical facilities and retail commercial / office "pods" within the development. H. Relation to Master Plan Map: This property lies within the Kalispell City -County Planning jurisdiction. The master plan map designates this area as Medical / Professional. As part of the planned unit development for this site which combines integrated and complementary uses, this subdivision can be found to be 2 in compliance with the master plan land use designation and the goals and objectives of the master plan text. I. Utilities: Water: City of Kalispell Sewer: City of Kalispell Electricity: Flathead Electric Cooperative (underground) Telephone: CenturyTel (underground) Solid Waste: City of Kalispell Fire: City of Kalispell Schools: School District #5, Kalispell Police. City of Kalispell REVIEW AND FINDINGS OF FACT This application is reviewed as a major subdivision in accordance with State statutory review criteria and the Kalispell County Subdivision Regulations. A. Effects on Health and Safety: Fire: Fire access to the area will be by way of a paved road system. The portion serving Phases III and IV has been reviewed, approved and built to City of Kalispell design standards. Access within Phase V will involve the new construction of roads and utilities and will be constructed according to City of Kalispell standards and the extension of Heritage Way to Sunnyview Lane. A cul- de-sac noted as Heritage Loop will be provided off of Heritage Way to the east. Each lot will generally be accessed by way of individual driveways. This design has been preliminarily reviewed by the Kalispell Fire Department and Public Works Department and appears to be adequate. Risk of fire to the area appears to be minimal. Flooding and topography: This area is at a minimal risk of flooding because there is no surface water in close proximity to the site which might inundate the area. The topography of the site is characterized by gently rolling hills with slopes in the area of about five to eight percent. No apparent risks to health and safety are present which might be associated with the topography of the site. Roads: Commons Way is an existing City street developed with some of the initial development of the Buffalo Commons and serves as a primary roadway within the development. Other roads have also been previously developed including Commons Loop and Windward Way. These previously developed roadways will provide access to Phases III and IV. Primary access to the lots within Phase V will be gained through the extension of Heritage Way on the north side of Sunnyview Lane and a new cul-de-sac. Some minor upgrades to property along Sunnyview Lane would be appropriate in the form of sidewalks on the north side of the roadway. Additional improvements should be made to the roadway itself to bring it up to City standards. However, without a design for the upgrade to Sunnyview Lane for its entire length, it would be difficult to access the exact nature of the necessary improvements. Staff would recommend that in lieu of improvements to Sunnyview Lane such as grading, curb, gutter and some paving, the developers file a waiver to protest a special improvements district for Sunnyview Lane that be recorded with the final plat. If the upgrade of Sunnyview Lane prior to the final platting of Phase V, the developers should participate according to policies established by the City of Kalispell. B. Effects on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat: The site is not mapped within any big game winter range and does not provide significant habitat to wildlife. This property is within an area of Kalispell that can be considered to be on the urban fringes. No significant impacts to wildlife or wildlife habitat can be anticipated as a result of this subdivision. C. Effects on the Natural Environment: There is no surface water in the area which might be effected by this development. There is no obvious high groundwater in the area which may be effected or which might be impacted by this development. The terrain can be described as gently rolling hills. Stormwater management has been detained in areas indicated at the northwest corner of the development and at the east end of the park area to the south. Additional provisions will need to be made for stormwater management and retention with the development of Phase V. Revegetation of the disturbed areas should be done within a reasonable time after development to deter erosion and other drainage problems. D. Effects on Local Services: Sewer and Water: City of Kalispell water and sewer are being extended to serve the lots within proposed Phase V. Existing utilities and facilities existing in the portion of this subdivision north of Heritage Way and that are within those streets previously platted. There is sufficient capacity within the Kalispell sewer treatment plant and within the water system to accommodate this development. The impacts to these services were assessed and anticipated with the review and approval of the planned unit development in 1995. Roads: The roadways within the Buffalo Commons development were reviewed and approved through the PUD process. Most of the roads within the development have been constructed and dedicated to the City. These roads will serve the proposed lots within Phases III and IV. New roads will be constructed as an extension of Heritage Way to the south that will connect with Sunnyview Lane. There will be a small cul-de-sac to the east of the Heritage Way extension to serve several lots and to provide fire access. If this roadway is constructed and comes under use prior to the upgrading of Sunnyview Lane, this could exacerbate an already bad traffic problem at the intersection of Highway 93 North and Sunnyview Lane. It is not known what the anticipated traffic volumes might be generated from this subdivision once the subdivision has been fully developed. However, considering the proposed commercial and professional office uses, traffic can be anticipated to be significant. The new infrastructure will generally address the impacts the new development would create within the subdivision, but will not adequately address off -site impacts to Sunnyside Lane. To reiterate, staff would recommend that at the time the final plat for Phase V is filed, if Sunnyview Lane has not been upgraded to City standards, the developers file a waiver to protest an SID (special improvement district) for upgrading Sunnyview Lane with the final plat. Schools: This subdivision is within the boundaries of School District #5. Children from this subdivision would attend Edgerton School, Linderman School and Flathead High School. It can be anticipated that this subdivision will have minimal impact or a positive impact on the school district budget once fully developed. Parks: This subdivision is not subject to the parkland dedication requirements because it is a commercial subdivision as outlined in the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations and as under State Statute. However, there is common area within the Buffalo Commons development that has been set aside for the enjoyment of land owners within the development. There is also a provision for boulevard landscaping in the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. The agreement calls for trees to be planted 40 to 50 feet on center and which are at least one a a quarter to one a half inches in diameter and at least eight to ten feet in height when planted. The City of Kalispell has agreed to a five year plan which would involve contributing 20 trees per year for the boulevard tree plantings. The plants will be of two inch caliper. Police Protection: This development will be served by the Kalispell Police Department. According to the Kalispell Police Department, they will be able to adequately serve this area. Fire Protection: This development will be served by the Kalispell Fire Department. The location and placement of fire hydrants will be according to the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code. Fire flows in the area will be required to be made adequate to accommodate the hydrant network within the development and subdivision. Refuse Disposal: The subdivision will be served by the City of Kalispell for solid waste disposal. Adequate space at the County landfill is available for the solid waste which will be generated by the subdivision. Medical Services: Flathead Regional Hospital is approximately one mile from the site. Ambulance services are available to serve this subdivision and access is good. E. Effects on Agriculture and Agricultural Water Users Facilities: The soils in this area have limited agricultural value. This property has been idle grasslands. This subdivision will have an insignificant impact on agriculture in the Valley and is more valuable for residential development because of its close proximity to Kalispell and associated services and the lack of obvious development constraints. F. Compliance with Master Plan The Kalispell City -County Master Plan Map designates this area as Medical / Professional. Buffalo Commons PUD has been approved with the overall goals and objectives of the master plan and has been found to further those goals. Phase I of the Buffalo Commons PUD under review is found to be in substantial compliance with the master plan. G. Compliance with Zoning Regulations This zoning for this property is a planned unit development, Buffalo Commons. Lots within the commercial and professional development pods are required to be comply with the development agreement executed with the City of Kalispell. I can be found that all of the lots within the subdivision meet or exceed the minimum lot specifications of the approved plan. H. Compliance with the Subdivision Regulations The preliminary plat appears to be in substantial compliance with the State and City Subdivision Regulations. RECOMMENDATION The Flathead Regional Development Office would recommend that the Kalispell City County Planning Board adopt the Staff Report #KPP 99-3 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that preliminary plat approval for Buffalo Commons Phases III, IV and V be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary plat which shall govern the general location of the lots, easements and roadways. - 2. That the roadways within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Kalispell's 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 to the required specifications at the time of final plat approval. 3. That sidewalks shall be constructed on the north side of the Sunnyview Lane next to the property boundary along with a minimum five foot boulevard space between the sidewalk and roadway. _ -, '3 TO s�--'V�-' new' 4. In lieu of the installation of improvements including curb, gutter and roadway upgrade along Sunnyview Lane and prior to the filing of the final plat for Phase V, an agreement between the developer and the City of Kalispell shall be sought and met regarding the upgrade of the roadway A waiver of protest to a special improvements district for the upgrade of Sunnyview Lane shall be filed in conjunction with the final plat for Phase V. 6. That approach permits for the required road construction at Heritage Way and Sunnyview Lane be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department. 7. That all water and sewer service plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and the Kalispell Public Works Department. 8. 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. 9. The developer shall install a central mailbox location approved by the U.S. Postal Service and shall be indicated on the final plat. 10. That areas be landscaped according to the specifications outlined in the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. All utilities shall be installed underground. 11. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates the drainage easements indicated on the preliminary plat shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Kalispell.. t 12. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of approval. H: \FRDO \REPORTS\ 97 \KPP99-3 V] STEPHEN A & CHERYL A WILSON PO BOX 1894 KALISPELL MT 59903-1894 TIMBER HILLS PO BOX 1912 GREAT FALLS MT 59403-1912 LANTIS ENTERPRISES INC RT 2 PO BOX 699 SPEARFISH SD 57783-0699 W E L CARE INVESTORS INC PO BOX 699 SPEARFISH SD 57783-0699 JERRY A & CLAIRE L KASALA PO BOX 1171 KALISPELL MT 59903-1171 RALPH E & VIVIAN L CUNNINGHAM 18 GLACIER VIEW DRIVE KALISPELL MT 59901-3113 TED ALLEN & TRUDY B WAGGENER 11 GLACIER VIEW DRIVE KALISPELL MT 59901-3150 TECHNICAL PARTICIPANTS EBY & ASSOCIATES PO BOX 7144 KALISPELL MT 59904 DAVID GREER MONTANA PLANNING CONSULTANTS PO BOX 7607 KALISPELL MT 59904 •• BOX 5653 HELENA MT 59604 APPLICANT: FRDO FILE #: CERTIFICATION BUFFALO COMMONS PHS 3,4, & 5 FRDO S-98 I, the undersigned certify that I did this date mail via certified or registered mail a copy of the attached notice to the following list of landowners adjoining the property lines of the property that is to be subdivided. Date: Assessor's S-T-R Lot/Tract Property Owner No. No. & Mail Address NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE CORP 310 SUNNYVIEW LANE KALISPELL MT 59901 KALISPELL MEDICAL ARTS 210 SUNNYVIEW LANE KALISPELL MT 59901 FLATHEAD HEALTH CENTER ADo KALISPELL REGIONAL HOSPITAL 322 SUNNYVIEW LANE KALISPELL MT 59901 NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE COR? 325 .• KALISPELL..0 STEPHEN S ASHWORIH NORTHWESTERN TELEPHONE • .91 •• S•. ••0 VANCOUVER WA •:..i WEBER-BARTH • PARTNERSHIP HIGGS-OEHRTMAN BLDG PARTNERSHIIF • i HERITAGE WAY KALISPELL..0 FRED C HAGEL PO BOX 305 LAKESIDE MT 59922-0305 EILEEN G MAYCUMBER 2217 HWY 2 EAST KALISPELL MT 59901-2815 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION Kalispell Zone Change from RA-1 to R-4 on the SW corner of 8th St West and 12th Ave. West Salvation Army Conditional Use Permit for 12 Senior / Disabled Housing . Preliminary Plat Approval for Buffalo Commons Phases 3, 4 and 5 - 27 Lot Subdivision The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning . Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, 1999, beginning at 7:00 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 recommendations to the Kalispell City Council who will take final action: 1. A request by William and Rebecca Sneed for a zone change from RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment, to R-4, Two Family Residential, on approximately 1.64 acres located on -.he southwest corner of Eight Street West and 12th Avenue West in Kalispell. The property can also be described as Assessor's Tract 3, Government Lot 3 located in Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and as further described in attached Exhibit A. 2. A request by the Salvation Army for a conditional use permit to allow a multi -family development in an H-1, Health Care, zoning district. The applicants propose to construct a 12 unit apartment complex for senior and disabled persons which would consist of four units; two duplex units, one tri-plex unit and one five plex unit. These would be constructed in the north part of the Salvation Army property, which is now part of their parking lot. 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. 3. A request by Northwest Health Care for preliminary plat approval of a 27 lot subdivision on approximately 36 acres which is known as Buffalo Commons, Phases 3, 4 and S. This is a commercial subdivision that is zoned as part of the Buffalo Commons Planned Unit Development located east of Highway 93 and north of Sunnyview Lane in Kalispell. Lots range in size from approximately one half acre to approximately four acres. This property can be described as Assessor's Tract SABM and portions of Assessor's Tracts 7ET+ and 7ETH+ located in Section 6, and Assessor's Tract 2DCE located in Section 13, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 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. Thomas R. Jentz Planning Director Lf 15 1 �71 yL�N 14 t5 59 ✓i°r�ver�c ar:c 92 L MIT '2 c: i 3G 12 CCiAKM t�12 9X 1 /\ 9 F .. C WON AREA 7ETG MAIM _ 2C CaYYGN AR ter, +.......... _ 10 . :t;;:..... CCLYMt s N 1A 2 :.- 8 z:•;s cMMcu AREA 5C BUFFALO CCMMCNS 1 R 7 :.,.,.:.. :::::•'•:::'..;:: ' PH 2 9LK 2 18 1 AN��F 6A :t ::.r .. ;: 3rt 2 i::. 3YFAWiiii3lCi o . :....i;: ::: ::::::::::::::::::... _ 3 KALISi o :" -. '}'S:w:}j:}i, 4 1 15J{ii1 :.. ................ ..................... ...... ......- ........I ..... 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L r 21 qlL' S (3C I NEN 2 A 7E D j92 L Ts z A M 7EG 4 ;;�: D 1 - � 1 R — q 6 ' 3 2 E 1 c� S U cn H'' 1 _LAC " 1 AM D t 7E-r - v 5 PLAT - _ OF J L S D 7EU .�:::.SUNNNgENiL•Si�=:ii.i? =:� � ♦ � 31 2' 1 14 7EF s sF � . IRAC-S 15� .------ tALiSPELL ?� ----- 16 AMD L2 No. r4 g of 6E �� ! VICINITY MAP NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF A 27 LOT SUBDIVISION ON APPROX. 36 ACRES (BUFFALO COMMONS PHASE 3, 4 & 5) PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT KALISPELL ZONING DISTRICT PLAT DATS:9/22/99 KP P — 9 9 — 3 SCALE 1 " = 40 0' I%\gis\sitr-\KPP99-3.dwg ME ■■■o ui m ME MONTANA PLANNING CONSULTANTS PO Box 7607 Kalispell, Montana 59904 (406) 756-1236 September 10, 1999 Narda Wilson Flathead Regional Development Office 723 Fifth Ave. E Kalispell, MT 59901 Dear Narda: SEP 13 iti'_: r. R. 0. Q. Attached is a preliminary plat that attempts to depict a lot scenario for the unplatted portions of Buffalo Commons. The subdivision proposes a total of 27 commercial and/or professional office lots. Please be aware that all lot sizes conform to the PUD Agreement with the City of Kalispell. In all likelihood, the actual number of platted lots will probably be fewer than shown in the preliminary plat. The build -out scenario for Buffalo Commons is years away so lot sizes [and number] can only be a guess at this time. All utility services have been extended to each of the proposed lots in Phases 3 & 4. The as-builts for all the required infrastructure improvements to those phases are on file with the City. DEQ approval of the Phase 3 & 4 lots has also been obtained. The engineering design for Phase V will be pursued upon approval of the preliminary plat. As with all the lots in Buffalo Commons, the recorded covenants and Development Agreement with the City guide the future uses of all the lots. The architecture of proposed buildings will be subject to approval by the Architectural Review Committee of Northwest Healthcare (NWHC), consistent with the provisions of the covenants. NWHC looks forward to the successful completion of the Buffalo Commons PUD. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions or desire additional information. Sincerely, o David M. Gree , aicp Planner c: Jim Oliverson Land Use Consultants for the Private and Public Sectors ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PERMITTING AND COMPLIANCE DIVISION WATER QUALITY BUREAU/SUBDISIVSIONS Name of Project: Buffalo Stage, Phase IV Type of Project: Subdivision Location of Project: Kalispell, Montana County: Flathead County E.Q.# 00-1011 Description of Project: 16 Lot Subdivision. Served by municipal water supply and municipal sewage disposal. Summary of Issues: Include issues and concerns / resource conflicts identified by staff and the public. Affected Environment & Impacts of the Proposed Project: Key: Summarize impacts as follows: NA - Not applicable, N - No impact, B - potentially beneficial impact, A - potentially adverse impact, M mitigation required, P - additional permits required (when additional DEQ permits are required, this review must be coordinated between bureaus) Under Continent below inchlde frequency, duration (long or short term) magnitude (quantify or qualify) and context for any impacts identified (Each category includes a tickler list of items to consider - this does not mean: each one needs to be addressed. Rather, if an issue related to that topic has been raised then provide some additional information. Address impacts related to issues and concerns. Identify reasonable feasible mitigation measures where significant impacts could be avoided and note impacts which are irreversible, irretrievable. Relate discussion to issues. Include background information on affected environment if necessary to discussion. Utilize negative declarations where appropriate (wetlands, T&E, Cultural Resources) Key PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT N 1. SOIL SUITABILITY, TOPOGRAPHIC AND/OR GEOLOGIC CONSTRAINTS (soil moisture, unstable soils or geologic conditions, steep slopes, erosion potential, subsidence potential, seismic activity) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: NA 2. HAZARDOUS FACILITIES (power lines, hazardous waste sites, distances from explosive and flammable hazards including chemical/petrochemical storage tanks, underground fuel storage tanks and related facilities such as natural gas storage facilities and propane tanks) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: A 3. AIR QUALITY (effects to and from project, dust, odors, emissions) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: N 4. GROUNDWATER RESOURCES & AQUIFERS (quality/nondegradation, quantity/reliability, distribution, uses/rights, # of aquifers, mixing zones) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: PUBLIC WATER & SEWER N 5. SURFACE WATER RESOURCES (quality/nondegradation, quantity/reliability, distribution, uses/rights, storm water controls, source of community supply, community treatment, mixing zones) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTAINED ON -SITE, N 6. VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE SPECIES AND HABITATS, INCLUDING FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES (threatened, endangered, sensitive species, prime habitat, population stability, potential for human wildlife conflicts, effectiveness of post -disturbance plans) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: URBANIZED AREA N 7. UNIQUE, ENDANGERED, FRAGILE, OR LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (biologic, topographic, wetlands (within I mile), floodplains (within 1 mile), scenic rivers, natural resource areas, etc) COMMENTS ARID SOURCE OF INFORMATION: N 8. LAND USE (Waste disposal, Agricultural Lands (grazing, cropland, , forest lands, prime farmland), Recreational Lands (waterways, parks, playgrounds, open space, federal lands), Access, Commercial and Industrial Facilities (production & activity, growth or decline), Growth, land use change, development activity) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS NA 9. HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, & ARCHEOLOGICAL (sites, facilities, uniqueness, diversity) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: NA 10. AESTHETICS (visual quality, nuisances, odors, noise) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: A 11. DEMANDS ON/ CHANGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES INCLUDING LAND, WATER, AIR OR ENERGY USE (need for new or upgraded energy sources, potential for recycling, etc) (See #8, #4, #5) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Kev IMPACTS ON THE HUNLA.N POPULATION N 12. CHANGES INDEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (population quantity, distribution and density, rate of change) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: B 13. GENERAL HOUSING CONDITIONS (quality, quantity and affordability) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: 14. POTENTIAL FOR DISPLACEMENT OR RELOCATION OF BUSINESS OR RESIDENTS N COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION 15. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY (Medical services and facilities, Police, Fire Protection & Hazards (see K2), Emergency Medical N Services, (see land use for waste disposal)) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: 16. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND INCONIE PATTERNS (quantity and distribution of employment, economic impact) B COMLMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: N 17. LOCAL AND STATE TAX BASE AND REVENUES COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: 18. EFFECTS ON SOCIAL STRUCTURES AND MORES (standards of Social Conduct/Social Conventions) DEMAND ON SOCIAL SERVICES N (law enforcement, Educational Facilities ( libraries, schools colleges, universities) welfare, etc) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: N 19. TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS (condition and use of roads, traffic flow conflicts, rail, airport compatibility etc) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: N 20. CONSISTENCY WITH LOCAL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, OR PLANS (conformance with local comprehensive plans, zoning or capital improvement plans) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: NA 21. REGULATORY RESTRICTIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS (Are we regulating pursuant to a police power? Does the Agency action restrict the use of the property beyond the minimum necessary to achieve compliance with the Act? What are the costs of such additional restrictions resulting from proposed permit conditions? Are other less restrictive ways of achieving the same goal? See your assigned legal counsel for assistance preparing this section.) COMMENTS AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION: 22. Description of and Impacts of Other Alternatives Considered: A. IF SUBDIVISION NOT APPROVED, NO IMMPACT WOULD OCCUR B. IF APPROVED, PROPOSAL COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND RULES 23. Public Involvement: Identify dates of meetings, comment periods, numbers of comments, etc and reference any attached responses, if any were appropriate to this project. 24. Other Bureaus and Governmental Agencies with Jurisdiction: County Commissioners & County Health Department 25. Summary of Magnitude and Significance of Potential Impacts: 26. Cumulative Effects: No significant long term impacts with conditions (complies with all applicable laws and rules) Recommendation for Further Environmental Analysis: [ ] EIS [ ] More Detailed EA [ x ] No Further Analysis Rationale for Recommendation: No significant long term impacts. EA Checklist Prepared By: Deanne L. Fischer, P.E. September 3, 1999 (Name) Date Bureaus consulted in the preparation of this checklist: (Identify each Bureau and get an initialed and dated sign -off from bureaus cooperating in preparation of EA). AWMB CSB EMB 01 I B /WP13 Other ci q St ature Date G:\P&C\PCDNAREA.FRM APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL This application shall be submitted, along with all information required by the applicable Subdivision Regulations and the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, and the appropriate fee to: Flathead Regional Development Office, 723 Fifth Avenue East, Room 414 Kalispell, Montana 59901 - Telephone (406)758-5780 SUBDIVISION NAME: BUFFALO COMMONS - PHASE III, IV,& V OWNERS) OF RECORD Name Northwest Healthcare Corp. Ph0 re�s7-52-1724 Mailing City, Stag t,1, k_), , Address 310 Sunnyview Lane & Zip Code Kalispell, MT PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE SUBDIVISION AND TO WHOM ALL CORRESPONDENCE IS TO BE SENT: Name David Greer, Montana Planning Consultants Phone 756-1236 Mailing City, State Address P.O. Box 7607 Kalispell, MT & Zip Code 59904 TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPANTS (Surveyor/Designer/Engineer, etc.): Name & Address Montana Plannina Consultants, Box 7607, Kalispell, MT Name & Address Eby & Assoc., P.O. Box 7144, Kalispell, MT 59904 Name & Address Robert Peccia & Assoc., Box 5653, Helena, MT 59604 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: City/ Assessor's County Kalispell Tract No(s) see le ac{ 1 _ Street Lot Address Sunnyview Lane No(s) 1/4 SWNW & NESW of Section 6 of 28-21 Section SENE SEC 1 Township 28 Range 22 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION: Commercial and professional office lots in Buffalo Commons PUD Number of lots or Rental Spaces 27 Total Acreage in Subdivision 38.55 Total Acreage in Lots 35.76 Minimum Size of Lots or Spaces 19,986 SO FT Total Acreage in Streets or Roads 2.79 Maximum Size of Lots or Spaces 179,994 SO FT Total Acreage in Parks, Open Space and/or Common Areas N/A PROPOSED USE(S) AND NUMBER OF ASSOCIATED LOTS/SPACES: Single Family Duplex Multi -family Apartment Planned Unit Development Condominium -- business Townhouse Mobile Home Park Recreational Vehicle Park Commercial 27 Industrial Other APPLICABLE ZONING DESIGNATION & DISTRICT CitV_PUD ESTIMATE OF MARKET VALUE BEFORE IMPROVEMENTS 1.0 million IMPROVEMENTS TO BE PROVIDED: Roads: Gravel XX Paved XX Curb XX Gutter XX Sidewalks Alleys Other Water Svstem: Individual Multiple User Neighborhood XX Public Other Sewer System: Individual Multiple User Neighborhood XX Public Other Other Utilities: XX Cable TV XX Telephone XX Electric XX Gas Other Solid Waste: XX Home Pick-up Central Storage Contract Hauler Owner Haul Mail Delivery: XX Central Individual School District: School District 5 Fire Protection: XX Hydrants Tanker Recharge Fire District: Kalispell Drainage System: On -site collection as per engineering drawings PROPOSED EROSION/SEDIMENTATION CONTROL: Erosion control measures include revegetation of all disturbed areas and as otherwise described by the construction bid documents VARIANCES: ARE ANY VARIANCES REQUESTED? NO If information below. (yes/no) SECTION/REGULATION OF REGULATIONS CREATING HARDSHIP: so, please complete the EXPLAIN THE HARDSHIP THAT WOULD BE CREATED WITH STRICT COMPLIANCE OF REGULATIONS: PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE(S) TO STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH ABOVE REGULATIONS: PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THE SPACES PROVIDED BELOW: 1. Will the granting of the variance be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare or injurious to other adjoining properties? 2. Will the variance cause a substantial increase in public costs? 3. Will the variance affect, in any manner, the provisions of any adopted zoning regulations or Master Plan? 4. Are there special circumstances related to the physical characteristics of the site (topography, shape, etc.) that create the hardship? 5. What other conditions are unique to this property that create the need for the variance? T Tcm n7 MhT7VThT.0 CTIPMTrPT7n TA7T'T P THT.q APPT,TrATTON _ a. Plats -- 16 copies e. Covenants (already of record) b. 2-11X17 copy of plat f. C. List of adjacent landowners g. d. Application fee h. 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 other information submitted as 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 F.R.D.O. staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during this approval and development process. (applicant) g19 9 (date)