09. Conditional Use Permit - Montessori SchoolCity of Kalispell
P. 0. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
APPLICANT: Sara Black Welder, Administrator
Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc.
ADDRESS: 5 Park Hill Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The Expansion of an existing school located on
Park Hill Road described as Lots 5, 6 and 7,
Block 2 of the Willis Addition located in
Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County Montana.
OWNER: Sara Black Welder, Administrator
Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc.
5 Park Hill Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
ZONE: RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment
Sara Black Welder, on behalf of Montessori School, applied to
the City of Kalispell for a conditional use permit to allow an
existing residence on the property to be adapted for use as a
school.
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission, after due and proper notice, on July 14, 1998 held a
public hearing on the application, took public comment and
recommended that the application be approved subject to five
conditions.
After reviewing the application, the record, the FRDO report,
and after duly considering the matter, the City Council of the City
of Kalispell, pursuant to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, hereby
adopts Flathead Regional Development Office, Conditional Use Report
#KCU-98-6 as the Council's findings of fact, and issues and grants
to the above -described real property a conditional use permit to
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allow the expansion of an existing residence to be used as a school
in the RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment zoning district
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the site will be utilized as proposed in the
approved site plan which identifies the location of the
parking areas and driveways.
2. That the applicants shall confer with and comply with any
requirements of the Kalispell Building Department as they
relate to fire safety, construction standards, ingress
and egress or other issues.
3. That the Kalispell Fire Chief or his designee shall
review the fire and emergency access to the site and that
any improvements be made if necessary.
4. That all required parking shall be met on -site whether
for staff or patrons. An overall parking plan for the
entire school campus can be considered in reviewing the
required parking. Parking shall be met at one space per
staff person plus one space for each ten children
attending the school.
The conditional use permit, herein granted, shall terminate 18
months from the date of issuance if commencement of the
authorized activity has not begun. A continuous, good faith
effort to operate shall be considered a commencement.
Dated this day of
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Wm. E. Boharski, Mayor
STATE OF MONTANA )
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County of Flathead )
On this day of , 1998 before me, a
Notary Pubic, personally appeared Wm. E. Boharski, Mayor of the
City of Kalispell, known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he
executed the same on behalf of the City of Kalispell.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
Notarial Seal, the day and year first above written.
Notary Public, State of Montana
Residing at Kalispell, Montana
My Commission Expires
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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
July 27, 1998
Glen Neier, Interim City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Conditional Use Permit for Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc.
Dear Glen:
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board held a public hearing at their regular
meeting of July 14, 1998 to consider a request by Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc. for
a conditional use permit to allow a house to be converted into part of the existing
Montessori school to the east. The property is zoned RA-1, a Low Density Residential
Apartment zoning district. The property is located at the west end of Park Hill in
Kalispell.
Therese Hash excused herself from the discussion and joined the audience. Narda
Wilson with the Flathead Regional Development Office described the proposal stating
that it appears it will have little overall impact on the area. She recommended
approval subject to five conditions.
Charles Harball, member of the school board and the corporation, explained their
plans for expansion of school, and addressed the parking concerns. Tere Hash spoke
in favor of the proposal and has children attending Montessori school who will benefit
from the expansion of the facility. No one else spoke in favor.
Two property owners who live across the street from the existing school spoke in
opposition to the expansion. Their major concerns were the lack of adequate parking
during peak times. They stated that people park everywhere including on their lawns
and in the street, during those times. They stated there is poor circulation which
create safety problems in the area.
There was considerable Board discussion on how to address the parking impacts.
The Board wanted to see the situation addressed with a comprehensive parking plan
that includes the existing school. Most of the parking and congestion problems
already exist. The Board determined that an increase of 20 students would have
minimal additional impact on the situation. The planning board adopted staff report
#KCU-98-6 as findings of fact on a vote of seven in favor and none opposed. The
board is recommending the City Council grant the conditional use permit subject to
the conditions outlined in Attachment A -
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Fails • City of Kalispell •City of Whitefish •
Kalispell Montessori Center Conditional Use Permit
July 27, 1998
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Please schedule this matter for the August 3, 1998, regular
Please contact this board or Narda Wilson at the Flathead
Office if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Kalispell City -County Planning Board
Milton Carlson
Vice -Chair
city council meeting.
Regional Development
MC/NW/co
Attachments: Attachment A
FRDO Report #KCU-98-6
Draft Minutes for the 7/ 14/98 planning board meeting
c:w/Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c:w/o Att: Sara Black Welder, Administrator, 5 Park Hill Rd, Kalispell, MT
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ATTACHMENT A
KALISPELL MONTESSORI CENTER, INC.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #KCU-98-6
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
JULY 14, 1998
1. That the site will be utilized as proposed in the approved site plan which
identifies the location of the parking areas and driveways.
2. That the applicants shall confer with and comply with any requirements of
the Kalispell Building Department as they relate to fire safety, construction
standards, ingress and egress or other issues.
3. That the Kalispell fire chief or his designee shall review the fire and
emergency access to the site and that any improvements be made if
necessary.
4. That all required parking shall be met on -site whether for staff or patrons.
An overall parking plan for the entire school campus can be considered in
reviewing the required parking. Parking shall be met in accordance with
the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
S. That the conditional use permit shall terminate 18 months from the date
of approval if the school operations have not commenced. A continuous,
good faith effort to operate shall be considered a commencement.
KALISPELL MONTESSORI CENTER, INC.
FLATEM D REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STAFF REPORT KCU-98-6
JULY 6, 1998
A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and the Kalispell City County
regarding a conditional use permit to allow a private school in a RA-1 zoning district.
A public hearing has been scheduled before the planning board for July 14, 1998
beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers in Kalispell.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. Petitioner: Sara Black Welder, Administrator
Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc.
5 Park Hill Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406)755-3824
B. Size and Location: The site is located at the western terminus of Park Hill
Road which is south of Woodland Park and west of College Avenue. The site is
comprised of three standard sized lots of 50 feet wide by 180 feet deep or 150
by 180 in size. The total square footage of the three lots is approximately 27,
300 or slightly over one half acre. There is an existing single-family home
which contains approximately 2,000 square feet. The property address is 11
Park Hill Road and can be described as Lots 5, 6 and 7, Block 2 of the Willis
Addition located in Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
C. Nature of Request: The applicants are requesting a conditional use permit for
a private school for preprimary and primary school children. The Kalispell
Montessori Center has their main campus on the four lots adjoining this
property to the east which has classes for pre-primary through the sixth grade.
Currently the school has approximately 130 students. The proposed
expansion is anticipated to accommodate approximately 40 children with the
overall enrollment increasing by approximately 20. Montessori currently has a
waiting list which has grown over the years. This expansion will not serve to
fulfill the long term needs of the Kalispell Montessori Center, but will provide
the needed relief for the short term. Hours of operation would be from 8:00 AM
to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM. Typically, children arrive at the facility between 8:00
AM and 9:00 AM with some pick-ups at noon and some between 3:00 PM and
4:00 PM. Day care is also provided for working parents in which case the
hours the children are at the facility would be extended beyond the classroom
time.
The Montessori school would use the existing residence on the property by
making certain modifications to adapt it to the school use. The structure
would be brought up to the required fire codes for the school use as well as any
other needed improvements which would be required in order to make the
building function effectively.
D. Existing Land Use and Zoning: An approximate 2,000 plus square foot
single-family residence exists on the property. The residence is the current
home of the applicants. The applicants would relocate their residence so the
existing building can be used as an expansion of the Montessori campus. This
square footage does not include a detached three car carport. It appears there
is a slight encroachment of one of the school buildings to the east on the
eastern property boundary. This property is in the Kalispell city limits and is
zoned RA-1, a Low Density Residential Apartment zoning district. The RA-1
zoning district lists public and private schools grades one through 12 as a
conditionally permitted use.
E. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses Zoning. This area can be described as
primarily residential in character with some commercial to the north along
Conrad Drive.
North: Medical and general office -type uses and Woodland Park, B-1 and
P-1 zoning
South: Multi -family condominiums; R-3 residential zoning
West: Woodland Park and residences, R-3, residential zoning
East: Single-family residences, RA- I apartment zoning
F. Master Plan Designation: This property is within the boundaries of the
Kalispell City -County Master Plan The master plan map designates this area
as High Density Residential. The master plan anticipates public and semi-
public land uses such as schools through the planning jurisdiction at strategic
locations as the need arises. This location appears to be good with regard to its
proximity to services and accessibility by the public but is located in an area
which does not experience heavy traffic. This proposal is in substantial
compliance with the master plan.
G. Utilities/Services:
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Sewer service: City of Kalispell
Water service: City of Kalispell
Solid Waste:
City of Kalipsell
Gas:
Montana Power Company
Electric:
Pacific Power (underground)
Phone:
PTI (underground)
Police:
City of Kalispell
Fire:
City of Kalispell
Schools:
School District #5
Evaluation of the Request:
Site Suitabilitv:
a. Adequate Useable Space: The site where the residence is located contains
slightly over one half acre. There are three parking spaces in an existing
carport area along the southern portion of the property. There is also an
existing gravel parking area currently being used by the school which can
accommodate approximately four vehicles located on the southeast corner
of the property which is uses It appears that there is adequate useable
space on the property to accommodate the proposed use, parking, access,
play area and setbacks.
b. Adequate Access: Access to the property is from Park Hill Road, a paved
City street in reasonably good condition. The street ends rather abruptly at
this property. There is an established parking area and driveway. This
would not be used as access for the parent of the children for the school
who would drop children at the main entrance to the school further to the
east along Park Hill Road. This access would be used primarily for staff
and for the occasional visitor.
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c. Environmental Constraints: There are no obvious environmental
constraints associated with this property. The site can generally be
described as level with a zero percent slope overall. There is no surface
water in the immediate area. No impacts to the groundwater can be
anticipated because this property is served by community water and sewer
systems.
2. Appropriate Design:
a. Parking Scheme: The County zoning regulations require a minimum of one
parking space per employee plus one parking space per ten children.
Overall it is anticipated that there would be approximately 40 children
served by this school building with the overall enrollment increased by
approximately 20 children. This would create a net increase in children of
twenty and potentially two new staff members creating a need for four
parking spaces on site. Because there are seven developed parking spaces
on the property, four of which are currently being used by the existing
school, it appears one additional space may need to be developed on -site.
It appears there is adequate space on the property for an additional parking
space. Another alternative, is to review the overall parking for the campus
and assess the comprehensive needs of the school parking.
b. Traffic Circulation: Traffic enters this site from an abrupt end of Park Hill
Road to the property's driveway. Traffic circulation is not generally good in
the area where this property is located primarily because there is a lack of
a cul-de-sac at the end of Park Hill Road and questionable emergency
access in the turnaround area designated on the site plan. There is a pick-
up and drop off area near the main entrance of the school. Staff would
recommend that the fire department approve the access to the site and that
necessary improvement be made, if any, such as a hammerhead
turnaround or T-turnaround area.
c. Open Space: There are no special setback requirements for schools other
than the standard setbacks for the RA-1 zoning district. The existing
building meets the RA-1 one setback requirements with the exception of
the carport which probably does not comply with the 20 foot front yard
setback. Although there is no formal open space required, some open
space exists as a play area and lawn. This play area currently functions as
part of the school campus to the east and is fenced. The site plan indicates
a lawn area to the west which is not visible from Park Hill Road.
d. Fencing/Screening/Landscaping: There is mature landscaping on the
property which would be typical of a single-family residence. There is some
fencing which provides some screening along the south end of the property.
Chain link fencing currently exists around the play area to the north. This
property is not highly visible from any of the surrounding properties and no
additional fencing, screening or landscaping appears to be appropriate in
conjunction with this proposal.
e. Signage: A sign for the Montessori school currently exists on the property
to the east. No additional signage is anticipated to be needed and none is
proposed. Directional signs and parking signs would not be subject to
review and may be needed.
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3. Availability of Public Services/Facilities:
a. Schools: This development is within the boundaries of School District #5
and would have no known impacts to the school district associated with
this use other than to provide another educational alternatives to the public
schools.
b. Parks and Recreation: Woodland Park lies to the north of this property and
the school. The school currently makes good use of this park with frequent
trips involving various classes. Additional impacts to the park system will
be insignificant. No specific park requirements are part of the zoning
regulations and any impacts to the existing parks and recreation programs
would be minimal.
c. Police: This property is within the jurisdiction of the Kalispell Police
Department. Because of the nature of the proposed use, any additional
impacts to the department would be insignificant.
d. Fire Protection: Fire protection is be provided by the City of Kalispell. Fire
risk appears to be low because of the topography and relatively good access
to the area. The Kalispell Building Department reviews the structure for
building code compliance for a use of this nature and compliance with any
necessary changes. Additional improvements to the driveway and parking
lot may be required in order to provide adequate emergency access.
e. Water: The water system for this property is provided by the City of
Kalispell. Impacts to the system will be minimal as a result of this use.
f. Sewer: Sewer service is provided by the City of Kalispell. No significant
impact to the sewer system can be anticipated as a result of the proposed
use.
g. Solid Waste: Solid waste will be collected by the City of Kalispell and taken
to the Flathead County Landfill. There is sufficient capacity within the
landfill to accommodate this additional solid waste generated from this use.
h. Roads: According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip General
Manual there could be as many as 40 vehicle trips per day generated as a
result of adding 20 additional students to the Montessori school enrollment.
This factor would pose the greatest impact to the residential character of
this area. However, these trips would generally occur at peak hours in the
morning and evening and some at noon. Roads in the area are generally
adequate to accommodate the additional traffic which might be generated
by the expansion.
4. Immediate Neighborhood Impact: The general character of this neighborhood is
residential with some businesses in the area to the north. Potential additional
traffic generated from the school would pose the greatest impact to the area.
However, the general location of this property is in close proximity to Conrad Drive
and Woodland Park Drive, both classified as minor arterials and which are
anticipated to accommodate large volumes of traffic. The location of this property
at the end of Park Hill Road and next to the existing school reduces any impacts
this use might have in relation to the neighborhood character. The overall impact
to the residential character of this area will be insignificant.
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REACTION OF NEARBY PROPERTY OWNERS
A notice of public hearing was mailed to property owners within 150 feet of the
subject property approximately 15 days prior to the hearing. At the writing of the
staff report, no comments have been received by the staff from the public or adjoining
landowners.
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
1. The site appears to provide adequate usable space for access and parking, and
there are no significant environmental constraints.
2. The overall design of the site is in substantial compliance with the development
standards and requirements of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
3. Public services such as community water and sewer, schools, fire protection and
adequate roadways exist in the area to accommodate the school.
4. There will be not significant impacts to the residential character of the area as a
result of the proposed use.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Kalispell City County Planning Board adopt staff report
#KCU-98-6 as findings of fact and forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City
Council to grant the Conditional Use Permit for the school subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the site will be utilized as proposed in the approved site plan which
identifies the location of the parking areas and driveways.
2. That the applicants shall confer with and comply with any requirements of the
Kalispell Building Department as they relate to fire safety, construction
standards, ingress and egress or other issues.
3.. That the Kalispell fire chief or his designee shall review the fire and emergency
access to the site and that any improvements be made if necessary.
4. That all required parldng shall be met on -site whether for staff or patrons. An
overall parking plan for the entire school campus can be considered in reviewing
the required parking. Parking shall be met at one space per staff person plus one
space for each ten children attending the school.
5. That the conditional use permit shall terminate 12 months from the date of
approval if the school operations have not commenced. A continuous, good faith
effort to operate shall be considered a commencement.
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Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Ave. East Room 414
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406)758-5980 Fax: (406)758-5781
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PiF ION MATERIAL
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Subdivision Tract Lot Block
Name: W t I 1 l S Add Lha h No(s). No(s) 5-6-1 No. 2.
Zoning District and Zoning Classification in which use is proposed:
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2. Attach a plan of the affected lot which identifies the following items:
a. Surrounding land uses.
b. Dimensions and shape of lot.
C. Topographic features of lot.
d. Size(s) and location(s) of existing buildings
C. Size(s) and location(s) of proposed buildings.
f. E�dsting use(s) of structures and open areas.
g. Proposed use(s) of structures and open areas.
3. On a separate sheet of paper, discuss the following topics relative to the
proposed use:
a. Traffic flow and control.
b. Access to and circulation within the property.
C. Off-street parking and loading.
d. Refuse and service areas.
e. Utilities.
f. Screening and buffering.
g. Signs, yards and other open spaces.
h. Height, bulk and location of structures.
i. Location of proposed open space uses.
j. Hours and manner of operation.
k. Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes and*vfbration.
4. ' Attach 'supplemerital information for proposed' uses that have additional
requirements (consult Planner).
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and the laws of the State of Montana that the
information submitted herein, on all other submitted forms, documents, plans, or any
other information submitted as a part of thia application, to be true, complete, and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information 'br representation
submitted in connection with this application be incorrect or untrue, I understand
that any approval based thereon may be rescinded, and other appropriate action
taken. The signing of this application signifies approval for the F.R.D.O. staff to be
present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval
and development process.
Applicant Signature Date
Revised 10/30/97Is
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CERTIFICATION
APPLICANT: KALISPELL MONTESSORI CENTER (STEVEN & SARA WELDER)
FRDO FILE #: KCU-98-6
I, the undersigned certify that I did this date mail a copy of the attached notice to the
following list of landowners within 150 feet of the property lines of the property
that is the subject of the application.
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Assessor's S-T-R Lot/Tract Property Owner
No. No. & Mail Address
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BMA.RING
KA.LISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 1998, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council
Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 312 First Avenue East, Kalispell. During this regularly
scheduled meeting, the Board will hold public hearings to consider the following agenda
items and make a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council or the Board of County
Commissioners who will take final action:
To the Kalispell City Council:
1. A request by Sands Surveying on behalf of Charles Mason for preliminary plat
approval of Buffalo Stage Professional Park, a subdivision containing four lots with
each lot containing two duplex office condominiums, for a total of eight condominium
lots. The subdivision is located on the southwest corner of Whitefish Stage Road and
Bruyer Way in Kalispell. The subdivision contains approximately 3.025 acres This
property was recently annexed into the city of Kalispell and is zoned R-5, a
Residential / Professional Office zoning district. The property proposed for this
subdivision can be described as Parcel A of Buffalo Stage Phase Ill located in Sections
31 and 32, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
2. A request by Ivan and Marian O'Neil for a zone change from RA-1, Low Density
Residential Apartment, to B-2, General Business. The property proposed for rezoning
is located on the east side of Third Avenue East, north of Western Ace Home Center
and east of the Outlaw Inn. The property address is 1500 Third Avenue East and
contains approximately five acres. The property can be described as Assessor's Tracts
5-0, 5-2 and 5-18 located in Section 17, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
3. A request by Sally Welder on behalf of Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc. for a
conditional use permit to allow the conversion of an existing single family residence
into a school. The property where the school expansion is proposed is zoned RA-1, a
Low Density Residential Apartment zoning district which lists schools as a
conditionally permitted use. The property proposed for the expansion adjoins the
existing Montessori school property to the west. The applicants propose to convert an
existing residence and the three parcels where the home is located into an expansion
of the existing school. The property proposed for the school expansion is at 11 Park
Hill Road which is located at the west end of Park Hill Road in Kalispell. The property
can be described as Lots 5, 6 and 7, Block 2, Willis Addition located in Section 8,
Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
4. A request by Western Catering, Inc. d.b.a. Magic Diamond Casino for a conditional
use permit to allow the expansion of an existing casino in the Kalispell Center Mall.
The property where the casino is located is zoned B-4, the Central Business District,
which lists casinos as a conditionally permitted use. The applicants intend to expand
the existing casino in the Cavanaugh's lobby by approximately 1,000 square feet by
taking over the space where the western art gallery currently exists. The casino is
located at the east end of the Kalispell Center Mall. The property address is 20 North
Main, Unit B-22 in Kalispell. The property proposed for the casino expansion can be
described as Assessor's Tract 2AB located in Section 7, Township 28 North, Range 21
West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
To the Board of County Commissioners
5. A request initiated by the Board of County Commissioners for a zone change from AG-
, an Agricultural zoning district which has af0 acre minimum lot size requirement
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or newly created lots, to SAG-5, a Suburban Agricultural zoning district which has a
five acre minimum lot size requirement for newly created lots. The property proposed
for rezoning lies in the northwest Foys Lake area generally west of the intersection of
North Foys Lake Road and Daley Lane including property to the south along Daley
Lane and Newsom Lane. The total property area under consideration for rezoning is
approximately 120 acres, and can be described as Assessor's Tracts 1A, 1AA, 3, 3B,
3C, 3CA, 2BB, 2BBA, 2BBB, 2BBC, 2BBD, 2BBE, 2BBG located in Section 27,
Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Documents pertaining to these agenda items are on file in the Flathead Regional
Development Office, 723 Fifth Avenue East, Room 414, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406)758-
5980, 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 Narda Wilson of
the Flathead Regional Development Office at the above address prior to the date of the
hearing.
Thomas R. Jentz
Planning Director
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLAN=G BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 1998, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council
Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 312 First Avenue East, Kalispell. During this regularly
scheduled meeting, the Board will hold public hearings to consider the following agenda
items and make a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council or the Board of County
Commissioners who will take final action:
To the Kalispell City Council:
1. A request by Sands Surveying on behalf of Charles Mason for preliminary plat
approval of Buffalo Stage Professional Park, a subdivision containing four lots with
each lot containing two duplex office condominiums, for a total of eight condominium
lots. The subdivision is located on the southwest corner of Whitefish Stage Road and
Bruyer Way in Kalispell. The subdivision contains approximately 3.025 acres This
property was recently annexed into the city of Kalispell and is zoned R-5, a
Residential / Professional Office zoning district. The property proposed for this
subdivision can be described as Parcel A of Buffalo Stage Phase III located in Sections
31 and 32, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
2. A request by Ivan and Marian O'Neil for a zone change from RA-1, Low Density
Residential Apartment, to B-2, General Business. The property proposed for rezoning
is located on the east side of Third Avenue East, north of Western Ace Home Center
and east of the Outlaw Inn. The property address is 1500 Third Avenue East and
contains approximately five acres. The property can be described as Assessor's Tracts
5-0, 5-2 and 5-18 located in Section 17, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
3. A request by Sally Weider on behalf of Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc. for a
conditional use permit to allow the conversion of an existing single family residence
into a school. The property where the school expansion is proposed is zoned RA-1, a
Low Density Residential Apartment zoning district which lists schools as a
conditionally permitted use. The property proposed for the expansion adjoins the
existing Montessori school property to the west. The applicants propose to convert an
existing residence and the three parcels where the home is located into an expansion
of the existing school. The property proposed for the school expansion is at 11 Park
Hill Road which is located at the west end of Park Hill Road in Kalispell. The property
can be described as Lots 5, 6 and 7, Block 2, Willis Addition located in Section 8,
Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
4. A request by Western Catering, Inc. d.b.a. Magic Diamond Casino for a conditional
use permit to allow the expansion of an existing casino in the Kalispell Center Mall.
The property where the casino is located is zoned B-4, the Central Business District,
which lists casinos as a conditionally permitted use. The applicants intend to expand
the existing casino in the Cavanaugh's lobby by approximately 1,000 square feet by
taking over the space where the western art gallery currently exists. The casino is
located at the east end of the Kalispell Center Mall. The property address is 20 North
Main, Unit B-22 in Kalispell. The property proposed for the casino expansion can be
described as Assessor's Tract 2AB located in Section 7, Township 28 North, Range 21
West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
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KALISPELL MONTESSORI CENTER, INC.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ofsm
CONVERSION OF EXISTING RESIDENCE TO A SCHOOL
RA-1, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT ZONING
KALISPELL ZONING DISTRICT
PLO? DATE:08/24/88
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APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CITY OF KALISPELL
Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc.
Section 2.
a. The neighborhood is bounded by Woodland Park, (the prominent bluff) on the
west; Woodland Park on the north; suburban residential lots and small acreage
representing city growth on the east and south. The immediate surrouding
neighborhood includes a small office building, several retail outlets and a
convenience store to the North of the property. A small mobile home park is
located across College Avenue to the east of the property. Park Hill Townhouses
are located across Park Hill Drive to the south. Woodland Park is located one
block north of the property.
b. See Map.
C. Primarily flat.
d. See Map.
e. See Map.
f. Currently used as a residence.
g. Proposed use is as a school facility.
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CITY OF KALISPELL
Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc.
Section 3.
Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc. [KMq proposes to use the residence at 11 Park Hill
Road as additional classrooms for its students. There are currently three buildings used as
school facilities located on Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Block 2 of the Willis Addition at the addresses
of 3 Parkhill Road, 5 Parkhill Drive and 300 College Avenue. This facility is rented by the
Kalispell Montessori Center, Inc. from Terry & Sally Welder, who administer and teach at the
school. The address of 11 Park Hill Road is on the adjoining lots of 5, 6 and 7 of Block 2 of
the Willis Addition and is also owned by Terry & Sally Welder and used curreently as a
residence by them.
KMC is a non-profit organization. The school is licensed by the State of Montana as a
child care center and abides by all state laws governing kindergarten through sixth grade
facilities. The school began its operations in 1977 as a proprietorship of Terry and Sally
Welder.
The stated mission of KMC is to foster the natural spirit of inquiry and thrill of discovery
within each child by upholding the Montessori philosophy that learning is best achieved within
a social atmosphere that supports each individual's unique academic, physical and emotional
development.
The goals of KMC are to serve families of the Flathead Valley with children 3 to 12
years of age; to create a partnership between home and school where independence,
responsibility and a sense of self worth are fostered; to maintain the highest academic standards
through a structured, individualized curriculum; to support a dedicated, certified staff in teaching
the whole child in multi -age, family -like groupings, and a prepared classroom environment; and
to produce responsible citizens who are respectful to each other and their environment, and have
the ability and desire to fulfill lifetime educational and social goals.
The children of KMC are its best advertisement. Its graduates are consistently among
the leaders of the Kalispell Junior High and High School, both academically and socially. The
staff and parents of KMC students are rightfully proud of its accomplishments.
The word has gotten around about KMC and the demand for its services increase each
year. For the past several years the student population at the Park Hill Campus has been at
approximately 130 students. Each year the waiting list of students has grown. Furthermore,
the number of students staying on at KMC throughout 6th grade is growing and the need for
additional space on the campus has reached a critical phase. While KMC anticipates that it will
be able to serve up to 40 students in the 11 Park Hill Road facility, the total population of the
school over the next year should increase by no more than 20 students.
a. The traffic flow is anticipated to comply with the existing design. That is, a loop
exists on Park Hill, allowing parents to drive through and pick up and drop of
their children quickly. A staff member is on site to assist this arrangement. All
traffic comes in off of College Avenue. The modest increase in student
population should have little effect on the efficiency of this process.
b. The addition of the I 1 Park Hill facility should not effect the current access to or
circulation within the property.
C. There is adequate off street parking currently existing to meet the needs of the
facility.
d. Refuse and service areas will remain the same as currently used.
e. The utilities currently in place shall be adequate to meet the needs and
requirements of the school.
f. The 11 Park Hill facility is currently very well screened and buffered by fencing
and vegetation from the neighboring properties.
g. No additional signage will be used and the yards and other open spaces will
continue to be used as play and exercise areas.
h. This application anticipates no additional structures being placed on the property
in the following year. KMC is exploring the possibility of adding on to the
residence at 11 Park Hill at some time in the future for possible additional
classroom space.
i. As is.
j. The hours of operation, including day-care hours, extend from about 7:30am to
6:00pm, five days a week.
k. Playground noises can be anticipated, but no greater than currently exist at the
school.
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