11. Final Plat - Buffalo Commons Phase IIAgenda -January 5, 1998
AGENDA ITEM 11 - BUFFALO COMMONS PHASE II -BLOCK I -FINAL PLAT
BACKGROUND/CONSIDERATION: I have enclosed a report from Narda Wilson of the
Regional Development office outlining the final plat process for Phase II of Buffalo Commons. As
you will see, the conditions that were set forth within the preliminary plat have been satisfied.
RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the substantial completion of the required items for this plat,
I concur with the recommendation of FRDO representatives to approve the plat as requested.
ACTION REQUIRED: A MOTION should be passed to accept the final plat.
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
December 29, 1997
Clarence Krepps, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Final Plat for Buffalo Commons Phase 2, Block 1
Dear Clarence:
Our office has received an application from Northwest Healthcare Corp. for final plat
approval of Buffalo Commons Phase 2, Block 1 which will plat eight sublots of the 35
sublots approved for this subdivision and one of the two common areas. The common
area to be platted is located in the northwest corner of the subdivision. This final plat
contains approximately 3.88 acres of the total 8.44 acres contained within the
subdivision. This final plat will also dedicate Commons Way, an extension of
Northridge Drive, to its link with Grandview Drive. This subdivision is located on the
east side of Highway 93 North, north of Heritage Way in Kalispell.
Please note that the name of Northridge Drive has been changed to Commons Way at
the request of the Kalispell Public Works Department and the post office to avoid
confusion with other commonly named roadways.
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 preliminary plat 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.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish •
Final Plat of the Buffalo Commons Phase 2, Block 1
December 29, 1997
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• This condition has been met with the exception of a few minor items which are
proposed to be addressed in a subdivision improvements agreement. A letter from
the Kalispell Public Works Department dated 12/ 16/97 and from engineers Robert
Peccia & Associates dated 12/ 18/97 state that the required improvements have
been constructed according to the approved plans and specification and City
design standards with the exception of a few items as noted.
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. As noted in the 12/ 16/97 Kalispell Public Works
Department letter, approaches were approved in the construction drawings and
made part of the construction design which was reviewed and approved by the
Public Works Department.
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. This letter
states the mailboxes will not be installed until the townhomes begin to be
occupied. The mailbox location is noted on the final plat in the northwest corner
of the common area / parking area on the south side of Commons Way.
Condition No. 5. 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 boulevard are in place. The
street trees will be planted on lots concurrent with occupation of the homes.
Landscaping requirements are included in the subdivision improvements
agreement based on an estimate from Alpine Nursery.
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. Incomplete landscaping requirements are
proposed to be addressed through the subdivision improvements agreement based
on an estimate from Alpine Nursery.
Final Plat of the Buffalo Commons Phase 2, Block I
December 29, 1997
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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.
Condition No. 8. That all water and sewer services and plans and specification 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 from DEQ provides their
approval of the subdivision for water and sewer facilities. Letters from the
Kalispell Public Works Department and engineer Robert Peccia & Associates also
confirms that the water and sewer have been installed according to approved plans
and specifications.
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 datedl2/ 18/97 from the Kalispell fire chief
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
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 January 5, 1997.
Final Plat of the Buffalo Commons Phase 2, Block I
December 29, 1997
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Sincerely,
Narda Wilson, AICP
Senior Planner
NW/
Attachments: 2 opaque mylars of final plat
1 reproducible mylar of final plat
1 copy of final plat
Letter from Montana Planning Consultants dated 12/ 18/97
Final plat application dated 12/ 19/97
Letter from Kalispell Public Works Department dated 12/ 16/97
Letter from Peccia 8s Associates dated 12/ 18/97
Letter from U.S.P.S. dated 12/ 19/97
Estimate from Alpine Nursery for landscaping
Letter from DEQ dated 10/31 /97
Letter from DEQ dated 5/ 15/97
Letter from Kalispell fire chief dated 12/ 18/97
Title report from Sterling Title Services dated 12/ 10/97
Treasurers Certification dated 12/ 19/97
c: David Greer, MT Planning Consultants, Box 766, Kalispell, MT 59904
Tom Laux, Northwest Healthcare, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901
Debbie Gifford, Kalispell City Clerk
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Narda Wilson -
Senior Planner i
Flathead Regional Development Office DEC 19 1997
723 Fifth Ave. E -'
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: FINAL PLAT OF BUFFALO COMMONS, PHASE II, BLOCK 1 F. R. D. Q
Dear Narda:
Attached are the application materials for the above -referenced final plat. As per our earlier discussions,
I would appreciate "action" by the city council during their meeting of January 5, 1997. 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
piat.
Condition 2. That the public roadways
All improvements have been installed in accordance to city standards. Please refer to the letter
from David Holst of Kalispell Public Works (12/16/97) and Phil Porrini of Robert Peccia & Associates
(12/18/97), who were the primary engineers for the project. The private drive that serves "parent
lots 2 & 3 has not yet been paved but LHC has a contractual agreement with Northwest Healthcare
to complete the driveway paving in the spring of 1998.
Condition 3. That approach permits.
The City approved the construction drawings for the Buffalo Commons PUD, including all
intersections with city streets. This is confirmed by the Holst letter previously referenced.
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. However, to avoid possible problems with
vandalism, the mail box cluster site will not be installed until after people are actually living within
the subdivision. 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 will be planted on lots concurrent with home occupation to ensure proper care
and maintenance of the planted trees.
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Narda Wilson
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December 18, 1997
Condition 6. That the common areas.
A common area is being platted with this phase of development and the associated landscaping is
being 'bonded" for early spring planting. The City Attorney is preparing the necessary paperwork.
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.
Condition 9. That a letter from the
The City Fire Chief has approved the location and placement of the fire hydrants. Please refer to
the attached letter from Chief Waggener.
I am working with the City attorney on a subdivision improvements agreement to guarantee completion of
the landscaping for the common areas. This will be completed prior to the council meeting in January.
Please let me know if you need any additional information. The ptatting of these lots will allow over -the -
winter construction of a duplex townhouse so we are anxious for final platting.
Sincerely,
David Greer
Consultant to NWHC
attachments: Application fee of $380.00
Application form
Title report
Tax certification statement
DEQ approval statements (2)
Notice of incorporation of Buffalo Commons Muttifamily Homeowners Association, Inc
Plats
Letter from Fire Chief
Letter from Kalispell Public Works
Letter from USPS
Itemized landscape cost estimates to be used for SIA
Engineer Certification Statement from Robert Peccia b Assoc.