1. Conditional Use Permit - Flathead Valley Dependency ClinicPLANNING E.-FUTURE Q
REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and. City Council
FROM: Sean Conrad, Senior Planner
James H. Patrick, City Manager
SUBJECT Conditional Use Permit for the Women's recovery Horne Facility
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2008
BACKGROUND: The Kalispell City Planning Board met on June 10, 2008 and held a
public heaving to consider a request from the Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency C ' ' c
to operate a woamen's recovery home facility in an existing house located at 87 Northern
Lights Boulevard. The property is zoned R-3, Urban Single -Family Residential, which
requires a conditional use permit to operate a foster or group home within the district.
The property can be legally described as Lot 7 of Block 1 Olson Addition located in Section
12, 'township 28 North., Range 22 west.
Planning staff presented staff report KCU-08-2 providing details of the proposal and the
staff evaluation. staff noted that state law considers these type of group homes as
residential uses and that cities are prohibited from denying permits or adding conditions
that wouldn't otherwise apply to residences in general; the public hearing is a forum to
provide information and allow for comment. Staff recommended approval of the
conditional use permit subject to four conditions.
During the public hearing, Michael Cumn-Lns, Executive Director of the Flathead Valley
Chemical Dependency Clinic and Doc Harkins, a member of the Chemical Dependency
Board, spore in favor of the proposal offering an overview of the program and highlighting
the importance and need for such a facility in the community.
Five individuals from the neighborhood area spoke against locating the recovery home at
this site. Their concerns about having this facility in their neighborhood included safety,
declining property values, and other impacts to the neighborhood. The public hearing was
closed following these comments.
During the planning board's discussion the board took issue with the fact that staff
members will only be present during the day and early evening hours. A 24 hour camera
surveillance system will be in place to monitor the home during night and early morning
hours. However, the planning board members did not feel comfortable with a home of up
to 8 persons in drug recovery without a staff member present during the night to handle
any problems that may arise. Therefore,, a motion to amend the conditions of approval to
include a requirement that supervisory staff be on -site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week was
was unanimously approved. The motion to recommend approval of the use permit subject
to the five conditions as amended was approved by a vote of 3-0 with 2 abstentions.
After the planning board hearing Mr. Cummins met with the Chemical Dependency Board
to discuss the planning board's staffing recommendation. The board opposes this condition
because it will not make the recovery home project financially feasible. The grant received
by the Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic has some flexibility for additional
staffing but not enough to cover the cost to provide staffing on a 24 hour basis 7 days a
week.
RECOMM:E TDATIDN: A motion to approve the conditional use permit would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Minor positive impacts once fully developed.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Report compiled: June 30, 2008
c: Theresa white, Kalispell City Clerk
Return to:
Kalispell City Clerk
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
City of Kalispell
P. 0. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
GRANT OF CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICANT: Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic
1312 North Meridian Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 7, Block 1 of Olson Addition in Section 12, Township 28 North.,
Range 22 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana
ZONE: Urban Single Family Residential, R-3
The applicant has applied to the City of Kalispell for a conditional use permit to locate a
women's recovery facility serving eight or fewer women in an existing home in an Urban Single
Family Residential, R-3, zoning district. The facility falls under a special provision in the state
statutes that gives them a specific "residential" status.
The Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission, after due and proper notice, on
June 10, 2008, 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 KPD report, and after duly considering the
matter, the City Council of the City of Kalispell, pursuant to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, hereby
adopts Kalispell Planning Department Conditional Use Report #KCU-08-2 as the Council's findings
of fact, and issues and grants to the above -described real property a conditional use permit to locate a
women's recovery facility serving eight or fewer women in an existing home in an Urban Single
Family Residential, R-3, zoning district subject to the following conditions:
1. That all required licensing, inspections and approvals are obtained from the State Department
of Public Health., the Kalispell Fire Marshal and City Building Department.
2. Prior to opening the recovery home, the clinic shall provide the planning department with a
scaled drawing showing the lot boundaries and how two off-street parking spaces can be
provided that meet the zoning ordinance.
Note: Required parking spaces must be paved.
3. Prior to vacating the property the owner shall remove the kitchen in the former garage of the
house. The owner shall submit a letter to the planning department stating the date the kitchen
was removed.
4. That commencement of the approved activity must begin within 18 months from the date of
authorization or that a continuous good faith effort is made to bring the project to completion.
5. on -site supervisory staffing shall be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dated this 7th day of July, 2008.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
STATE OF MONTANA )
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County of Flathead )
Can this day of , 2008 before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Pamela B. Kennedy, 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 she 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
Printed Name:
Residing at Kalispell, Montana
My Commission Expires
Manning Department
201 1" Avenue Fast
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
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June 30, 2008
James H. Patrick, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Conditional Use Permit for the Women's Recovery Home Facility
Dear Jim:
The Kalispell City Planning Board met on. June 10, 2008 and held a public hearing to
consider a request from the Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic to operate a
women's recovery home facility in an existing house located at 87 Northern Lights
Boulevard. The property is zoned R-3, Urban Single --Family Residential, which requires a
conditional use permit to operate a foster or group home within the district. The property
can be legally described as Lot 7 of Block 1 Olson Addition located in Section 12,
Township 28 North., Range 22 West.
Sean Conrad, with the Kalispell Planning Department, presented staff report KCU- 08-2
providing details of the proposal and the staff evaluation. He noted that state law
considers these type of group homes as residential uses and that cities are prohibited from
denying permits or adding conditions that wouldn't otherwise apply to residences in
general. He added the public hearing is a forum to provide information and allow for
comment. Staff recommended approval of the conditional use permit subject to four
conditions.
During the public hearing, Michael Cummins, Executive Director of the Flathead Valley
Chemical Dependency Clinic and Doc Harkins, a member of the Chemical Dependency
Board, spoke in favor of the proposal offering an overview of the program and highlighting
the importance and need for such a facility in the community.
Five individuals from the neighborhood area spoke against locating the recovery home at
this site. Their concerns about having this facility in their neighborhood included safety,
declining property values, and other impacts to the neighborhood. The public hearing was
closed following these comments.
During the planning board's discussion the board took issue with the fact that staff
members will only be present during the day and early evening hours. A 24 hour camera
surveillance system will be in place to monitor the home during night and early morning
hours. However, the planning board members did not feel comfortable with, a home of up
to 8 persons in drug recovery without a staff member present during the night to handle
any problems that may arise. Therefore, a motion to amend the conditions of approval to
include a requirement that supervisory staff be on -site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week was
unanimously approved. The motion to recommend approval of the use permit subject to
the five conditions as amended was approved by a vote of 3_0 with 2 abstentions.
After the planning board hearing Mr. Cummins met with the Chemical Dependency Board
to discuss the planning board's staffing recommendation.. The board opposes this condition
because it will not make the recovery home project financially feasible. The grant received
by the Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic has some flexibility for additional
staffing but not enough to cover the cost to provide staffing on a 24 hour basis 7 days a
creek.
Please schedule this matter for the July 7, 2008 regular City Council meeting. You may
contact this board or Sean Conrad at the Kalispell Planning Department if you have any
questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Kali sp ell City Planning Board
Bryan H. Schutt
President
Attachments: Fetter of transmittal
Staff Report #KCU-08--02 and supporting documents
Draft minutes from. the 6 / 10 / 08 planning board meeting
c w/ Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c w/o Att: Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic
1312 N. Meridian Road
P.O. Box 7115
Kalispell, MT 59904
EXHIBIT A
FLATHEAD VALLEY CHEhUCAL DEPENDENCY CLINIC
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD
J UNE 10, 2008
The Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing on this matter at the regularly
scheduled planning board meeting on June 10, 2008. The following conditions are
recommended with approval of the conditional use permit:
1. That all required licensing, inspections and approvals are obtained from the State
Department of Public Health, the Kalispell Fire Marshal and city Building
Department.
2. Prior to opening the recovery home, the clinic shall provide the planning department
with a scaled drawing showing the lot boundaries and how two off-street parking
spaces can be provided that meet the zoning ordinance.
Note: Required parking spaces must be paved.
3. Prior to vacating the property the owner shall remove the kitchen in the former garage
of the house. The owner shall submit a letter to the planning department stating the
date the kitchen was removed.
4. That commencement of the approved activity must begin within. 18 months from the
date of authorization or that a continuous good faith effort is made to bring the project
to completion.
5. On -site supervisory staffing shall be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
"4f OMEN'S RECOVERY HOME FACILI'T`Y
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
I�ALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT #RCU-08-2
JUNE 39 2008
This is a report to the Kalispell city Planning Board and Kalispell city council regarding a
request for a conditional use permit to locate a women's recovery facility in an existing home
in an R 3, Urban Single -Family Residential, zoning district. A public hearing on this matter
has been scheduled before the Planning Board for June 10, 2008 be ' g at 7.-00 PM, in
the Kalispell city council chambers. The planning board will forward a recommendation to
the Kalispell city council for final action.
BACKGROUND IN'FORMA'T`ION: This facility will accommodate eight or fearer women and
help theme recover from drug addictions. The facility falls under a special provision in the
state statutes, Section 76-2-412, M. c.A., that give them a specific "residential" status.
Because of this special status no conditions may be placed on the conditional use permit
that would not otherwise apply to residences in general. Additionally, a conditional use
permit for this facility cannot be denied by the governing body and the public hearing is
intended as a forum for information and public comment.
Petitioner: Flathead Valley chemical Dependency clinic
1312 N. Meridian Road
P.O. Box 7115
Kalispell, MT 59904
(406) 759--6432
A, Sipe and Location: The property consists of one lot located at 87 Northern Lights
Boulevard, approximately 100 feet north of the intersection of Liberty Street and
Northern Lights Boulevard. The property can be legally described as Lot 7 of Block
1 Olson. Addition located in Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22 west.
Figure 1: View of the future womnen's recovery home from the street looking east towards
Hawthorn Park.
B, summary of Request. The Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic is
requesting a conditional use permit to allow a women's recovery home facility
serving eight or fewer women. The recovery facility will occupy the existing home at
87 Northern Lights Boulevard. Some interior remodeling to the house will be required
and will include adding a kitchen and several rooms to the garage. Parking needs will
be ' al as the women will not own cars.
The goal of the recovery home is to bring in women who need a helping hand to get a
fresh start on life. Women will learn life skills and attend group and individual
counseling sessions at Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic. Between the
hours of S a.m. and 9 p.m. there will be a recovery home coordinator and two half
time case managers on -site to assist the women. The house common areas and
entrances will be monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week via a computer
controlled system for security purposes.
C. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The property is zoned R-3 , Urban Single --Family
Residential, and is developed with a single family residence.
D. Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning: The immediate area is characterized by single-
family and apartment units on lots ranging from approximately 11,000 square
feet to just over three acres. A city park, Hawthorn Park, is located on the east
side of the home between the house and Hawthorn Avenue.
Z igure 2 : Aerial view of the recovery facility and adi acent land oronerties
E. Relation to the Growth Policy: The current Kalispell City Growth Policy Map
designates this area as urban residential, which provides the basis for the R--3, Urban
Single Family Residential., zoning designation. Chapter 3, Policy 10 of the Growth
Policy, states that single family homes are the primary housing types in the urban
residential land use category.
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F. Utilities/services:
Sewer service: City of Kalispell
Water service: City of Kalispell
Solid waste:
City of Kalispell
Gas:
Northwestern Energy
Electric:
Flathead Electric Cooperative
Phone:
CenturyTel
Police:
City of Kalispell
Fire:
Kalispell Fire Department
Schools:
School District #5, Kalispell
EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST
This application has been reviewed in accordance with the conditional use review criteria in
the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
11 site suitability.
a. Adequate w Useable Space: The property is 10,980 square feet in size and
contains an existing house with an attached two car garage. 'There is adequate
space on the site for the proposed structure, access and ' um parking
requirements.
b. Adequate Access: The property is accessed off of Northern Lights Boulevard, a
35 foot wide street. The existing access is adequate to serve the recovery home
and its occupants.
C. Environmental Constraints: There are no obvious environmental constraints
apparent on the property. The site has a gentle slope to the south but would
not hinder the proposed use of the property.
2. Appropriate Design.
a. Parldng Scheme. As stated previously, the recovery home is considered a
single family residential use per state law. The Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
Section 27.26.050(27) requires two off-street parking spaces per single family
residential home. The spaces must each be 9 feet by 20 feet in size.
The Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic will be operating the recovery
home and has informed the planning department that they will be converting
the garage into living space. This will. remove the existing two off-street
parking spaces.
The distance between the garage doors and the street is approximately 42 feet,
long enough to easily accommodate two off-street parking spaces. However, it
is unclear where the property boundaries are located for the lot as no property
pins were evident during a site inspection. The problem that arises is the
zoning ordinance permits only one of the two required off-street parking spaces
to count within the front setback. The front setback 'n the R 3 zoning district
is 20 feet. Even with a distance of 42 feet from the garage door to the street,
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depending on the location of the property boundary only one 9 foot by 20 foot
space may count towards the off-street parking requirement. Fortunately,
there seems to be a suitable area on the south side of the house, between the
house and south property boundary, to locate a paved parking space to meet
the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
While it appears that there is adequate room for two off-street parking spaces
in compliance with the above mentioned standards, there is not enough
information to make that determination. To ensure compliance, the clinic will
need to provide the planning department with a scaled drawing showing the lot
boundaries and hour two off-street parking spaces would be provided that meet
the zoning ordinance.
Figure 3: View of the existing driveway. The driveway can accommodate two vehicles
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b. Traffic Circulation: One to two staff vehicles will be present during the hours
of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. As stated previously, staff parking will be provided by the
existing paved driveway. The use of the house as a recovery home is not
expected to significantly alter current traffic circulation within the site and the
neighborhood.
C. Open Space: No specific open space requirements are required under the R--3
zoning district other than the required setbacks.
d. Fencing/Screening/Landscaping: The
around the rear yard. The front of t
residential neighborhood. No changes
existing house has chain link fencing
.e house has landscaping typical of a
are proposed from the current fencing
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and landscaping on the site.
e. Siggag_e: No signs have been proposed as part of the application.
3. Availability of Public Services/ Facilities:
a. Schools: This site is within the boundaries of School District #5. No impact is
anticipated with the proposed use.
b. Parks and Recreation: Hawthorn Parr is located immediately east of the
recovery home. There should be no significant impact on the parks and
recreation programs and facilities as a result of this use.
C. Police: Police protection will be provided by the Kalispell Police Department.
No unusual impacts or needs are anticipated from the proposed use.
d. Fire Protection: Fire protection will be provided by the Kalispell Fire
Department. No unusual impacts or needs are anticipated from the proposed
use.
e. water: City water currently serves the existing home. No significant impact on
water services can be anticipated as a result of this facility.
f. Sewer: Sewer service is currently provided by the City of Kalispell. No
significant imp acts on pity sewer services can be anticipated as a result of the
proposed use.
g. Storm Water Drainage: There are currently no storm water drainage facilities
in the area.
h. Solid waste: Solid waste pick --up is provided by the City. This project will
have no impact on current services.
i. Roads: Northern Lights Boulevard serves as the access road to the recovery
home. The street is in good condition..
4. Neighborhood impacts: The recovery home will be located in a well -established
urban residential area. Impacts to the neighborhood should be relatively insignificant
as the women will be working and / or at counseling sessions during their stay at the
recovery home. Traffic will be limited to the staff as most of the women will most
likely not have access to a personal vehicle.
To accommodate the women who will. stay M the home, the clinic will be remodeling
the garage and turning it into living space. As part of their funding the clinic needs to
provide kitchen facilities in the remodeled garage to comply with handicap
accessibility requirements. The current kitchen located in the main part of the house
is up a flight of stairs making access problematic for disabled women.
Placing a second kitchen in the home creates the potential of a future home owner to
convert the house into a duplex. However, the current zoning on the property is R-3,
a single family residential district that prohibits duplexes as a permitted use. The
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planning department recognizes the clinic's .need to provide equal access to kitchens
for all clients of the recovery home. The planning department therefore recommends
that if the recovery home is relocated in the future, the clinic or current operating
agency remove the kitchen located in the garage. This will insure the continued
single-family residential use of the house after the recovery home is gorse.
5. Consideration of historical use patterns and recent changes: This area has
historically included residential and apartment housing with little change over the
years.
6. Effects on property values: No significant negative impacts on property values
are anticipated. As previously mentioned, the proposal is compatible with the
neighborhood, will not create any adverse impacts with regard to noise or traffic
and the use of a house as a recovery home will have little impact to surrounding
neighbors.
CO DIENTS FROM ADJACENT PROPERTY OWMRS
The planning department has received two letters from adjacent property owners against the
proposed recovery home. The adjacent property owners cite neighborhood safety, , staff not
present 24 hours a day, and the recovery home being inappropriate in this community as
reasons for the use permit to be denied. The letters are attached. The planning board and
council cannot however deny the use permit based on Section 76--2--412, M.C.A. that gives
there a specific "residential" status.
RECOhOWNDATICN
The staff recommends that the planning board adopt the staff report #KCU-08-02 as
findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Conditional Use Permit
be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That all required licensing, inspections and approvals are obtained from the State
Department of Public Health, the Kalispell Fire Marshal and City Building
Department.
2. Prior to opening the recovery home, the clinic shall provide the planning department
with a scaled drawing showing the lot boundaries and how two off-street parking
spaces can be provided that meet the zoning ordinance.
Note: Required parking spaces must be paved.
3. Prior to vacating the property the owner shall remove the kitchen in the former garage
of the house. The owner shall submit a letter to the planning department stating the
date the kitchen was removed.
4. That commencement of the approved activity must begin within 18 months from the
date of authorization or that a continuous good faith effort is made to bring the
project to completion.
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Planning Department
201 1" Ave. Bast
Kalispell, Mt 59901
May 28, 2008
To whom. It May Concern:
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I am writing to you in regards to the request to locate a women's recovery facility
at 87 Northern Lights Boulevard. I am a co-owner of 85 Northern Lights
Boulevard, next to the proposed site. I don't feel that a facility of this kind should
be put in a residential neighborhood.
Currently I have three families, and three children living at this site. It is
imperative that I provide my tenants, the opportunity to have a safe, peaceful,
secure, and healthy environment.
The planned facility would be located next to a park, where families Lorne, or
send their children alone to play. How can any parent feel that their children are
safe, next to a home where someone has to be monitored, or be watched by a
security system?
Another concern is that the facility would not have a staff member present 9-1 2
hours each day. None of us should have to have concerns for our safety, the
safety of our children, our neighbors, or weather or not someone living within 150
feet is being monitored properly on a security system. Hover fast would the
response be, when there is a problem?
I am against the request, and I would be very grateful if you would tale nay
concerns into consideration.
Sincerely,
Doris Rost
126 Old Morris Frail
Whitefish, Mt 59937
406.862.6816
Planning Department
201 1 st .Avenue Bast
Kalispell, MT
June 271., 2008
To whom It May Concern:
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KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
I am writing this letter in response to the proposed plan to open a women's recovery
center at 87 Northern Lights Boulevard. As co-owner of one of the adjacent properties to
the planned site, I have deep seated concerns regarding this project.
I am a current medical professional, and in that capacity I have seen the ill effects of drug
use on individuals as well as the communities that are infected. I have seen the inability
of addicts to continue on the path to recovery, and what desperation leads to in these
individuals; thus I am distressed. I believe that this facility will not be able to provide the
necessary security to ensure that no negative impact will be felt in the neighborhood.
Even if security is in place it is unlikely that the response would be quick enough to keep
unfortunate events from. occurring.
I feel that the proposal to place this facility in this quiet family based community is a
poor idea. There are children who play frequently on the area playgrounds and I worry
about the negative interactions that might take place.
I have worked extremely hard to maintain a property that allows my tenants to live
quietly and to feel safe in their homes. I want to continue to offer a quality property
where my tenants can live peacefully and without fear for their children and what might
happen in the neighborhood.
I urge you to take these concerns into consideration and reject this proposal.
Sincerely,
Jay D. Rost MT (ASCP)
P.O. Box 1612
Bothell, WA 98041
425-876-3219
City of Kalispell
Planning Department
17 - 2nd Street EaSt, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901
Telephone: 406) 751-1850
Fax: (405) 75 I - 1 S,58
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMT
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I . Zon ng iJistri.ct �and coning Cla:ssification in which use is proposed:
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 locations of a dsting buildings
e. Si-ze,$) and locations) of proposed buildings.
f. misting use(s) of structures and open areas.
g. Proposed use(s) of structures and open areas.
h.. Fisting and proposed landscaping and fencing.
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MPP AISAL OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT:
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Kalispell, MT 59901-3027
3. on a separate sheet of paper, discuss the following topics relate 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. Scree=g and buffering.
g. Signs, yards And. of her open spaces.
h. weight, bulb and location of structures. - -
i. Location: of proposed open space uses.
�. Hours and manner of operation.
k. Norse, light, dust, ' floors, fumes and vibration.
4__ Attach supplemental infoarination for proposed uses that have additional
requirements (consult Planner).
I hereby certify- under penalty of perjury and the lags 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. this application, to be true, complete, and
accurate to the best of may knowledge. Should any information or represeniatior�
submitted in connection with this application be incorrect or untrue, 1 understand that
any approval. based theredn may be rescinded, and other appropriate action The
signmg of this application sides approval for the spell PLanning staff to be present
on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and
development process.
Ap cant Signature Date
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
FOR A
wONIEN'S RECOVERY HOME FACILITY
The Boyd Andrew Community Services out of Helena, Montana is opening six (6) ASAM 3.1
single sexes "Recovery Support Homes" across the state of Montana. The locations for these
facilities must meet certain criteria. As ASAM 3.1 requires access to intensive treatment
services for all, sites must have access to intensive outpatient treatment. In addition in order
to adequately teach and practice like skills, all sites must have adequate employment
opportunities for residents. The specific location of Kalispell has been identified as ASAM
3.1 for women.
A specific location within the city limits of Kalispell has been identified as 87 Northern Lights
Boulevard, Kalispell, Montana 59901. As of this preliminary application submittal a buy -sell
has been agreed upon between the sellers and the Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency
Center contingent upon approval of Community Facilities funding through Rural Development
as well as the building inspection by both a Home Inspection Firm and a potential General
Contractor that the home can be made handicapped accessible for the common living areas of
the first level. Both of these inspections have been made and the home can be made
handicapped accessible. The bids have been let and a contractor selected to do the
remodeling. Arrangements have been made with Area on Aging's Eagle Transit System to
have a permanent bus stop on Liberty Street which is just two lots away. FVCDC will also be
purchasing transportation for the women to use in receiving treatment at the clinic (1/2 mile
away) as well as reaching their employment sites when they progress to that level. The home
is actually within walking distance of a food/drug market, the U.S. Post office, a hardware
store and numerous restaurants during nice weather.
The proposal submitted by Boyd Andrew Community Services for the proposed group home
in Kalispell is based on the treatment model utilized at the Elkhorn Treatment Center in
Boulder, as it is a 100 % match to the requirements of the RFP; all other facilities will offer a
subset of the Elkhorn model. Elkhorn offers programming ten (10) hours per day 6 days a
week for 9 months in a secure setting. It is not realistic to expect lower intensity setting to
match the quantity of service. A presentation can be made, if requested, to discuss how
Recovery Support Homes will differ when appropriate. BAGS will expect each Recovery
Support Home subcontractor to follow the treatment model defined in this proposal.
Each Recovery Support Home will be provided the same date rate. These day rates are based
upon a uniform staffing at each facility of 1.5 case managers and .5 FTE Rehabilitation Aides,
$2,000 per month housing costs, resident supplied food, 80 % recovery of the $12.00 per day
rent charge and realistic census projections. BAC S will in essence provide a turnkey operation
to subcontractors, which includes prograning, therapeutic materials and consultation, and
all furniture and electronics. The day rates for the ASAM 3.5 services offered by Rim rock
and Elkhorn ($208 and $125) are already established from pre-existing contracts with the State
of Montana are not, therefore, presented in a justification in this process.
2 . Plan of the affected lot which identifies the following items:
a. Surrounding land uses: The land surrounding the subject has multiple land uses.
There is a park to the east, the lot to the south, lot to the west and lots to the
north are single family residential. East of Hawthorn Ave is single family
residential. To the southwest of the subject is a church parking lot and south of
Liberty Street is low income housing.
b. The site is relatively square. The west boundary (street) is 100 feet, the north
boundary is 109.84 feet, the east boundary is 100 feet and the south boundary is
109.75 feet.
c. The site is level to gently sloping to the south.
d. The existing house is 1,262 square feet on the upper level and 624 square feet
on the lower level with a 552 square foot built-in garage. The house sits 41 feet
east of Northern Lights Boulevard.
e . There is proposed interior remodeling that will not change the foot print of the
house on the site.
f. The current use of the house is a single family residential dwelling with a fenced
back yard.
g. The proposed use of the house is for a Women's Recovery Home Facility. The
remodeling will not change the foot print of the house.
h. The exterior landscape and fencing will not change. The backyard is currently
fenced with cyclone fencing. The only addition will be an addition to the
driveway on the south. An asphalt driveway will be installed for additional
parking should it be needed.
3. Miscellaneous topics relative to the proposed use;
a. Traffic flow and control; it is estimated that there will be limited traffic to the
Recovery Horne since the majority of the women will not have a car. Traffic
will be limited to the staff members Z to 3 trips a day.
b. Access to and circulation within the property; access to the property will be off
of Northern Lights Boulevard onto the driveway with no access to the rear of the
site.
c. off-street parking and loading; off-street parking will be the driveway in front
of the house.
d. Refuse and service areas; the refuse and service areas will remain the same as
they are with single family residential.
e. Utilities; the utilities will remain the same as they are with single family
residential.
f. Screening and buffering; there will be no additional screening or buffering
added to the existing landscaping.
g. Signs, yards and other open spaces; there will be no signs posted on the
property and the yard will remain as it currently exists.
h. Height, bulk and location of structures; the height, bulk and location of the
house will not change.
i. Location of proposed open space uses; these uses will be similar to single
family residential.
j . Hours and manner of operation; the Recovery House will be operated seven (7)
days a week twenty-four hours a day. There will be staff on site 12 to 15 hours
a day with the remaining hours monitored on a closed security system accessed
by computer for monitoring purposes.
k. Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes and vibration; there should be no more activity
from the recovery house than a single family resident maybe even less activity.
4. The women that will be residing in the recovery house will be monitored 24/7
with a computer controlled monitoring system that can be picked up by computer
at any time and any place to check on the activity in the house. The camera's will
be in common areas only and not in bedrooms or bathrooms. They will be at
exterior doorways to monitor who is corning and going and at what time as well
as if an unwanted guest- comes . The women will be free to come and go at any
time and some may end up with jobs during evening hours .
The goal of the Recovery House is to bring in women who need a helping hand to
get fresh start at life. Not only will the women be attending group meetings and
individual counseling at Flathead Valley Chemical Dependence Clinic but will be
assisted in doing many other aspects of everyday living that they never learn
because of their addictions. There will be a woman or women on site from
roughly eight (8) a.m. to nine (9) p.m. to assist with such items as; finding jobs,
writing resumes, working with court and parole officers in some cases, grocery
shopping and bill paying.
There is to be a full time Recovery Home Coordination who will be on site and
over see the full operations of the program. This will include any and everything
that has to do with the running of the Recovery Home. There will be a half time
Case Manager that will work with the women on their recovery and connect them
with community services, such as; literacy, parenting classes and the like. There
will be a half time Case Manager/Technician that will be an assistant to the Case
Manager. These women will work staggered hours to give the Recovery Home
the maximum assistance to the women in the home.
City of Kalispell
Planning &Building Department
201 Is'Ave. East, Kalispell, Montana 59901
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kalispell City Staff
Other Interested Parties
Planning Telephone: (406) 758-7440
Building Telephone: (406) 75807730
Fax: (406) 758-7739
Website: www.kalispell.com
FROM: Sean Conrad, Senior Planner
RE: May 1st Site Review Committee meeting
DATE: April 24, 2005
The Planning Department has received the following applications for review:
A request by Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic for a Conditional Use Permit
to locate a women's recovery facility within an existing single family home. The house is
located at 87 Northern Lights Boulevard and the property is zoned R-3, Urban Single --
Family Residential, which requires a conditional use permit for the proposed use within
the district. The property can be legally described as Lot 7 of Block 1 of the Olson
Addition, located in Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West.
If you need additional information regarding the above proposal please call me. Any comments
on the above projects should be in to the Planning Department by May 16th. The Site Review
Committee meeting is held at 10: 00 a.m. on Thursdays at the Planning and Building
Department in the lower level conference room located at 201 - 1st Avenue East in Kalispell.
Thank you for taking the time to review and comment.
c: w/attachments: Jaynes Patrick, city Manager
F. Ray Ruffatto, Deputy Fire Marshall
Mike Baker, Parks and Recreation Director
Chad Fincher, Parks Superintendent
P.J. Sorensen, zoning Administrator
Roger �-auss, Police Dept.
Frank Castles, Deputy Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer
Susie Turner, Storniwater Engineer
Paul, Burnham, Assistant City Engineer
Kellie Danielson, Community Development Director
Jeff Clawson, Chief Building official
Charles Harball, city Attorney
Jim Atkinson, Eagle Transit
School District 5
c: w/o attachments: Applicants
CERTIFICATION
APPLICANT: Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic
Women's Recovery Home Facility
FILE No: KCU-08-02
I, the undersigned certify that I did this date mail via First Class Mail a copy
of the attached notice to the following list of landowners ad'oinin the
property lines of the property where a Conditional Use Permit has been
requested.
Date:
S-T-R: 12-28-22
Tract J Lot: Lot 7, Block 1, Olson Addition
Property owners:
Grant Kerley
P.C. Box 8872
Kalispell, MT 59904
Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic
P.O. Box 7115
Kalispell, MT 59904
AND ATTACHED LIST
Grant Kerley Flathead Valley CDC Doris & Jay Rost
P.D. Box 8872 P.D. Box 7 115 126 Old Morris Trail
Kalispell, MT 59904 Kalispell, MT 59901 Whitefish, MT 59937
Steven. Moss
86 Northern. Lights Boulevard
Kalispell, MT 59901
Steven. & Michiko Minette
91 Northern Lights Boulevard
Kalispell, MT 59901
Robyn Fisher
333 Liberty Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
Valley View HP NWMHRI
1915 Morena Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92110
Raymond 8. Sharon Biehl
90 Northern Lights Boulevard
Kalispell, MT 59901
Robert 8& Anna Elwood
215 Hawthorne Avenue
Kalispell, MT 59901
Leo & Marlene Stoltze
221 Hawthorne Avenue
Kalispell, MT 59901
Emma Lou Fredrickson.
B enj amin & Mary Umb riac o
209 Hawthorn Avenue
Kalispell, MT 59901
Randy & Janae Moore
65 Commons Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
Faith Free Lutheran Church
405 Liberty Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
KALISPELL CITY
.PLANNING BOARD
AND ZONING COM-
MISSION
June 10, 2008
The regular meeting of
the Kalispell City Plan-
ning Board and Zoning
Commission is sched-
uled for Tuesday, June
10, 2008 beginning at
7:00 PM in the "NEW"
Kalispell City Council
Chambers, Kalispell
City Hall, 201 First A �e-
nue East, Kalispell. '71he
planning board will old
public hearings and eke
public comments on the
following agenda itl;�-'ns.
The Board will ma= 3 a
recommendation to `he
Kalispell City CoL:.�cil
who will take final ac-
tion.
1 . A request from the
Flathead Valley Chemi-
cal Dependency Clinic
for a Conditional Use
Permit to locate a wom-
en's recovery facility
within an existing single
family home. The clinic
will house a maximum
of 8 women with one to
two staff members pres-
ent 12 to 15 hours of
each day, seven days a
week. When staff is not
present the house will
be monitored on a
closed security system
accessed by computer.
The house is located at
87 Northern Lights Bou-
levard and the property
is zoned R-3 (Urban
Single -Family Residen-
tial), which requires a
conditional use permit
for the proposed use
within the district. The
property can be legally
described as Lot 7 of
Block 1 of the Olson Ad-
dition, located in Section
12, Township 28 North,
Range 22 West.
2. A request from
Randal Davis for annex-
ation and initial zoning
of R-3 (Urban Single
Family Residential) for
one lot located on the
north side of Shady
Glen Drive approximate-
ly 300 feet east of the
intersection of Shady
Glen Drive and Wood-
land Park Drive. The
property is approximate-
ly 11,000 square feet in
size and is zoned in
Flathead County as R-5
(Two -Family Residen-
tial). The property ad-
dress is 529 Shady
Glen Drive and can be
legally described as lot
6 of block 1 of Phillips
Additiory to Kalispell lo-
'�Oated within Section 8,
Township 28 North,
Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead Coun-
ty, Montana.
Documents pertaining
to the agenda itema ake
on file for public inspec-
tion at the Kalispell
Planning Dei trnent;
2D , l <rst Avenue Eastr
-MT., 59301,
and are. a►railable: far
pubtic;::.reVi`S r•, _ during
regu :ofi'im hours.
Intia persons are
encou raged to atte n d
the= hearing and make
their views and cony
cerns- known to the
'Board.: Written. com-
ments, may =be submit-
ted to, the Kalispell Plan.
nine. Department at the
above address; prior to
the. date •of ' the heanng,
or you may. call;, us- at
(40%1758-7940;. ore-
mail- us- at- planning @ k
lispell.corn for additional
information.
1 : Thomas.' R.: J entz
Thomas,R•- Jentz
Planning; & Buildinc
Director
May 25 Ms,
STATE OF MONTANA
FLATHEAD COUNTY
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LEGAL CLERK. OF THE DAILY INTER L.AIKE A.
DAILY NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION,
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED IN THE CITY OF
K ALISPELL, IN THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD,
STATE OF MONTANA, AND THAT NO.13107
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OF SAID PAPER, AND IN EACH AND EVERY COPY
THEREOF ON TIME DATES Of May 25, 2048.
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PRINTING DOES NOT EXCEED THE MINIMUM
GOING RATE CHARGED TO ANY OTHER
ADVERTISER FOR THE SAME PUBLICATION,
SET IN THE SAME SIZE TYPE AND PUBLISHED
FOR THE SAME NUMBER OF INSERTIONS.
Subsonbed and sworn to
Before nee this May 27, 70*08
`
Dorothy Glen s s
Notary Public for the State of Montana
Residing M Kalispell
My commission expires 4111/09