3. Resolution 4394 - Tire-Rama - Final PlatAgenda -March 2,1998
AGENDA ITEM 3 -RESOLUTION 4394-TIRE RAMA-FINAL PLAT
BACKGROUNDICONSIDERATION: I have enclosed the relevant reports from FRDO and the
Planning Board for this final plat request. Upon review of the minutes, findings of fact, and the
recommendations of the FRDO staff, you will note that all conditions of approval have been
adequately addressed and substantial compliance with the preliminary plat is noted.
RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the findings of fact and FRDO's recommendation, I concur
with the approval of this final plat.
ACTION REQUIRED: A MOTION to approve the final plat is required to complete this project.
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
February 11, 1998
Clarence Krepps, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Final Plat Approval for Tire Rama Subdivision
Dear Clarence:
Our office has received an application from the Jackola Engineering for final plat
approval for the above referenced subdivision. This is a two lot commercial subdivision
located on the east side of Highway 93 South and south of First Avenue East in
Kalispell. The property is zoned B-2, a General Commercial zoning district with a
minimum lot size requirement of 7,000 square feet. The property can be described as
Assessor's Tract 5XA located in Section 17, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
Our office waived the preliminary plat subject to five conditions on October 24, 1997
because it has been found that the subdivision can meet the criteria for preliminary plat
approval waiver as outlined in Section 2.06 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations.
Specifically, it can be found that the following conditions exist::
1. The plat contains five or fewer lots.
2. There is no public dedication of streets or public or private parkland.
3. All lots have legal and physical access conforming to the subdivision regulations.
4. Each lot has a suitable building site and there are no environmental hazards
present.
5. Municipal sewer and water are adequate and in place.
6. The subdivision complies with the subdivision regulations and current zoning
regulations
7. No significant effects are anticipated on agriculture and agricultural water user
facilities, local services, the natural environment, wildlife and wildlife habitat and
the public health and safety.
The City Council will need to adopt findings of fact for approval found in attached staff
report KWP98-1 concurrent with the final plat approval. 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 an approach permit be obtained for the City of Kalispell Public
Works Department for the approach onto First Avenue East.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish •
Final Plat for Tire Rama Subdivision
February 11, 1998
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• This condition has been adequately addressed. The existing approach onto First
Avenue East was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department during
the construction of the Tire Rama building and is adequate to accommodate any
activity associated with the development of the second lot on the site.
Condition No. 2. That a storm water drainage plan be reviewed and approved by the
Kalispell Public Works Department.
• This condition has been adequately addressed. The developers of this site have
hooked up to the storm water drainage system in the are with the approval of the
Kalispell Public Works Department.
Condition No. 3. That an additional five beet be added to the utility easement to
accommodate existing utilities on the property.
• This condition has been met. The easement has been indicated on the final plat in
compliance with this condition.
Condition No. 4. Obtain a Certificate of Subdivision Approval from the Department of
Environmental Quality for water and sewer facilities.
• This condition has been met. A letter from MDEQ dated l/ 12/98 states that the
subdivision is in compliance with the Sanitation in Subdivisions Act has been met
because it is in a master planned area and fulfills the master plan exclusion.
Condition No. 5. This waiver of preliminary plat approval is valid for a period of three
years and shall expire on October 23, 2000.
• This condition has been met. The final plat has been subdivision prior the
expiration of the preliminary plat approval.
COMPLIANCE WITH APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLAT
The final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat which was review
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 for the B-2, General Commercial district.
Final Plat for Tire Rama Subdivision
February 11, 1998
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RECOMMENDATION:
All of the conditions of preliminary plat approval have been adequately met. The
Flathead Regional Development Office recommends that the Kalispell City County
adopt the attached staff report KWP-98-1 as findings of fact and approve the final plat
for Tire Rama Subdivision.
Please schedule this matter for the next regular City Council of February 17, 1998.
You may call me at (406)758-5980 if you have any questions regarding this
subdivision.
Sincerely,
Narda A. Wilson, AICP
Senior Planner
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Attachments: 1 opaque mylar
1 reproducible mylar
1 blueline
Staff Report KWP-98-1
Final plat application
Letter from FRDO for pre plat waiver dated 10/24/97
DEQ approval #E.Q. #98-1952 dated l/ 12/98
Title Report from Alliance Title and Escrow Corp. 12/3/97
Treasurers Certification
c: Jackola Engineering, 317 First Ave. E., Kalispell, MT 59901
Tire Rama, P.O. Box 23509, Billings, MT 59104-3509
Debbie Gifford, Kalispell City Clerk
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TIRE RAMA SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT
FRDO SUBDIVISION REPORT #KWP-98-1
REVIEW AND FINDINGS OF FACT
FEBRUARY 10, 1998
A report to the Kalispell City Council for Findings of Fact for the Tire Rama
Subdivision final plat. Preliminary plat approval for this minor subdivision was
waived on October 24, 1998, subject to four conditions and compliance with
the Kalispell City Subdivision Regulations.
BACKGROUND
A. Applicant:
Technical Assistance:
B. Location:
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Tire Rama
P.O. Box 23509
Billings, MT 59104-3509
(800)828-1642
Jackola Engineering
317 First Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406)755-3208
The subdivision is located on the east side of Highway 93 South and
south of First Avenue East in Kalispell. The property can be described
as Assessor's Tract 5XA located in of Section 17, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County.
Size:
Total area: 1.728 acres
Lot 1: 0.513 acre
Lot 2: 1.215 acres
Existing and Adjacent Land Uses:
Currently this property has a building for Tire Rama tire service store on
proposed Lot 2. Proposed Lot 1 is undeveloped. There is a variety of
service and retail uses in the immediate area.
E. Zoning:
The property is located in a B-2, General Business zoning district which
allows a variety of commercial, retail and office uses. This subdivision is
in compliance with the zoning with regard to parcel size and use.
F. Relation to Master Plan Map:
The property is designated as Commercial on the Kalispell City -County
Master Plan Map. These lots are in compliance with that master plan
designation.
G. Utilities:
Water and Sewer:
Electricity:
Telephone:
School:
Police:
Fire Protection:
City of Kalispell
Pacific Power and Light
PTI Communications
School District #5, Kalispell
City of Kalispell
City of Kalispell
REVIEW AND FINDINGS OF FACT
This application is reviewed as a minor subdivision in accordance with
statutory criteria and the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations.
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Effects on Health and Safety:
Fire: The area is anticipated to be at low risk from wildfire due to the
urban location, lack of woody fuel and good access to the site. The
proposed subdivision is not expected the significantly impact the service
provided by the district. There Kalispell Fire Department has a fire
access easement through the property which is indicated on the final
plat.
Vegetation and topography: The site does not have significant native
vegetation. The property is relatively flat and has historically been
undeveloped.
Effects on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat:
The proposed subdivision is not mapped big game habitat winter range
and does not appear to provide habitat to significant wildlife other than
some birds and small animals.
Effects on the Natural Environment:
The subdivision will be served by City of Kalispell water and sewer. No
impacts on the natural environment appear to be related to the
subdivision of this property.
Effects on Local Services:
Sewer and Water: The City of Kalispell will provide water and sewer
service to the newly created lots. No significant impacts can be
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anticipated to the City with regard to water and sewer services as a
result of the creation this subdivision.
Roads: Access to the site is provided directly from Highway 93 South by
way of a shared access to the south and direct access from First Avenue
East. Both approaches are in place. The existing roadways are
adequate to accommodate additional traffic which might be generated
from the site as a result of the development of the additional parcel.
epartment of Transportation has been obtained for the proposed
Schools: This property is within the boundaries of School District #5,
Kalispell. This subdivision is anticipated to create no additional school -
age child for this district since this is a commercial subdivision.
Parks: Parkland dedication is not required for commercial subdivisions.
Police Protection: The property is served by the Kalispell Police
Department. It is not anticipated that this subdivision will significantly
impact the service provided by the police department.
Fire Protection: The property is within the service district of the
Kalispell Fire Department. The subdivision is not expected to significant
impact fire service.
Refuse Disposal: Refuse disposal will be provided by the City of
Kalispell. The proposed subdivision is not expected to impact the
landfill.
Medical Services: Emergency medical service is provided by the Kalispell
Regional Hospital; Ambulance and Life Flight services are also available.
E. Effects on Agriculture:
This is within a highly urban area of Kalispell which has continued to
grow commercially. This subdivision will not have an impact on
agriculture in the Valley.
F. Compliance with Master Plan:
The property is designated as Commercial on the Kalispell City County
Master Plan map which anticipates a variety of retail, commercial, office,
professional services and businesses which require the outdoor display
of merchandise. This subdivision is in conformance with the Master
Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Council adopt Staff Report KWP 98-1
as findings -of -fact for the proposed subdivision and approve the final plat.
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 51h Ave. East Room 414
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406)758-5980 Fax: (406)758-5781
Subdivision Name:
Contact Person:
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION
Tire -Rama
Name: Jac}cola Engineering Co.
Address: 317 1st Ave. E .
Kalispell, MT 59901
Owner:
APPLICATION MATFD' n �
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Tire -Rama F. R. D. 0,
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PO Box 23509
Phone No.: 406-755-3208 Billings, MT 59'104--�S09
1-800-828-1642
Date of Preliminary Plat Approval: Waived as per 1 0/24/97 letter,
Type Subdivision: Residential — Industrial Commercial x— PUD Other,
No. of Lots Proposed: 2
Land in Lots: (ac.) 1.728
Park Land (ac.):
Cash -in -lieu: $
Exempt: EXEMPT
FILING FEE ATTACHED: $ 420. 00 Note: Minor Subdivision - $200 +10/lot
Major Subdivision - $300 + 10/lot
Prel. Plat Waived - $400 + 10/lot
Not
Attached Applicable
(MUST CHECK ONE)
Health Department Certification (Original)
_X . Title Report (Original, not more than 90 days old)
-_ Tax Certification (Property taxes must be paid)
X Consent(s) to Plat (Originals and notarized)
X Sub. Improvements Agreement (attach collateral)
X Parkland Cash -in -Lieu (check attached)
X Covenants (Original signature provided)
X Homeowners By-Laws/Articles of Incorporation (Originals)
_ X Plats: 1 opaque cloth back (hard back)
2 mylar copies
3 bluelines
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Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
October 24, 1997
Kristian Jackola
Jackola Engineering Co.
P.O. Box 1134
Kalispell, MT 59903
RE: Preliminary Plat Approval Waiver for Tire -Rama Subdivision
Dear Kris:
This letter is in response to your request for waiver of preliminary plat approval for a
two lot commercial subdivision for Tire -Rama. The property is located on the southeast
corner of Highway 93 and First Avenue East in Kalispell and is zoned B-2, a General
Commercial zoning district. The property proposed for subdivision can be described as
Assessor's Tract 5XA located in Section 17, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
Due to the relatively minor impacts that this subdivision poses, preliminary plat
approval is hereby waived as provided for under Section 2.06 of the City of Kalispell
Subdivision Regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. That an approach permit be obtained from the City of Kalispell Public Works
Department for the approach onto First Avenue East.
2. That a storm water drainage plan be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public
Works Department.
3. That an additional five feet be added to the utility easement to accommodate existing
utilities on the property.
4. Obtain a Certificate of Subdivision Approval from the Department of Environmental
Quality for water and sewer facilities.
5. This waiver of preliminary plat approval is valid for three years and shall expire on
October 23, 2000.
Waiver of preliminary plat approval does not constitute approval of the subdivision.
Please note that, for final plat approval, all requirements must be met per Section 2.07
and Chapter 3 of the City of Kalispell Subdivision Regulations.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish •
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--rlat rr.av
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 inspec son during the approval and development process.
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Owner(s) Signature
Revised 10/30/97Is
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Date
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Tire -Rama Preliminary Plat Waiver
October 2, 1997
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We are returning the preliminary plat application and application fees with this letter
which you previously submitted to our office. If you have any questions regarding this
matter, please call Narda Wilson at this office.
Sincerely,
Thomas R. ,
Plannin g Di
TRJ/NW
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