03. Conditional Use Permit - Northwest Investments PartnershipREPORT TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
MEETING DATE:
Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street East — Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
tricity@centurytel.net
Kalispell Mayor and City Council
Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
Conditional Use Permit — Casino for Northwest Investments
Partnership
February 4, 2002
BACKGROUND: This is a request by Northwest Investments Partnership to allow the
conversion of space that is currently being used as a video rental store into a casino.
The proposed casino would be located at the east end of Westbrook Square, north of
the existing convenience store / gas station. The casino would occupy space in an
existing building and operate in accordance with the provisions of their gaming
license. The casino will have 20 gaming machines on -site as permitted under State
law. There would be no significant exterior modifications made to the space. The
casino will maintain the hours of operation which comply with State law, which are
generally from 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Some interior modifications will be made to
partition off the various areas within the building. Staff recommended approval of the
conditional use permit subject to conditions.
The Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing at their first regular meeting
of January 15, 2002. No one from the neighborhood spoke either in favor or in
opposition to the proposal. At the public hearing, Matt Waatti spoke in favor of the
proposal and stated they did not currently have a tenant for the space. A motion was
made and passed unanimously to forward a recommendation that the conditional use
permit for the conversion be approved subject to the conditions as amended.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve the conditional use permit subject to
conditions would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Minor positive impacts once developed.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Respectfully submitted,
Narda A. Wilson Chris A. Kukulski
Senior Planner City Manager
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Columbia Falls • City of Whitefish
Northwest Investment Partnership Casino Conditional Use Permit
January 25, 2002
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Report compiled: January 25, 2002
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Attachments: Transmittal letter and Exhibit A (conditions of approval)
Staff report KCU-01-10 and application materials
Draft minutes from 1/ 15/02 planning board meeting
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City of Kalispell
P. O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
GRANT OF CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICANT: Matthew J. Waatti
Northwest Investments Partnership, LLP
PO Box 1
Kalispell, MT 59903
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Conversion of existing business into a casino
in Westbrook Square, further described as Lot
1, Block 1, Lewis & Clark Addition in Section
12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
ZONE: B-2, General Business
Matthew J. Waatti and Northwest Investments Partnership, LLP
has applied to the City of Kalispell for a conditional use permit
to convert a video rental store and pizza shop into a casino in
Westbrook Square.
The Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission, after
due and proper notice, on January 15, 2002 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 Tri-City
Planning Office report, and after duly considering the matter, the
City Council of the City of Kalispell, pursuant to the Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance, hereby adopts Tri-City Planning Office,
Conditional Use Report #KCU-01-10 as the Council's findings of
fact, and issues and grants to the above -described real property a
conditional use permit to convert an existing business in Westbrook
Square into a casino in the B-2, General Business zoning district
subject to the following conditions:
SECTION I.
1. The proposal will be developed in substantial conformance
with the approved plan and the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance.
2. That the proposed use comply with all local, state, and
federal regulations which may apply to the construction
and operation of a gaming facility.
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3. That no neon signs, accents, embellishments or other
treatment shall be added to any portion of the building,
canopies or existing signs that could be seen from a
public right-of-way.
4. That an updated site plan be provided to the Kalispell
Building Department prior to any work being done on the
building.
5. That the conditional use permit is valid for a period of
18 months from the date of authorization.
Dated this day of February, 2002.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
STATE OF MONTANA )
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County of Flathead )
On this day of February, 2002, 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
Residing at Kalispell, Montana
My Commission Expires
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Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street East — Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
tricity@centurytel.net
January 25, 2002
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Conditional Use Permit - Casino for Northwest Investments Partnership
Dear Chris:
The Kalispell City Planning Board met on January 15, 2002, and held a public hearing
to consider a request by Northwest Investments Partnership to allow the conversion of
space that is currently being used as a video rental store into a casino. The proposed
casino would be located at the east end of Westbrook Square, north of the existing
convenience store / gas station. The casino would occupy space in an existing
building and operate in accordance with the provisions of their gaming license. The
casino will have 20 gaming machines on -site as permitted under State law. There
would be no significant exterior modifications made to the space. The casino will
maintain the hours of operation which comply with State law, which are generally
from 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Some interior modifications will be made to partition off the
various areas within the building.
Narda Wilson, of the Tri-City Planning Office, presented staff report KCU-01-10
evaluating the proposal. No comments from the public had been received. Staff noted
an amendment to the conditions requiring an updated site plan and recommended
approval of the conditional use permit subject to the recommended conditions as
amended.
At the public hearing, Matt Waatti spoke in favor of the proposal and stated they did
not currently have a tenant for the space. There was not other public testimony.
After the public hearing the board discussed the proposal. A motion was made and
passed unanimously to forward a recommendation to the city council that the
conditional use permit for the casino be granted subject to the amended conditions
outlined on attached Exhibit A.
Please schedule this matter for the February 4, 2002 regular city council meeting.
You may contact this board or Narda Wilson at the Tri-City Planning Office if you have
any questions regarding this matter.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Columbia Falls • City of Whitefish
Northwest Investments Partnership Casino Conditional Use Permit
January 25, 2002
Page 2
Sincerely
Kalispell City Planning Board
FV,J" // Natta
President
RVN/NW
Attachments: Exhibit A (conditions of approval)
Staff report KCU-01-10 and application materials
Draft minutes 1/ 15/02 planning board meeting
c w/ Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c w/o Att: Matt Waatti, NW Investments Partnership, Box 1, Kalispell MT 59903
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Northwest Investments Partnership Casino Conditional Use Permit
January 25, 2002
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR NORTHWEST INVESTMENTS PARTNERHSIP
AMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD
JANUARY 25, 2002
The Kalispell City Planning Board is recommending the following conditions to the
Kalispell City Council for the above referenced conditional use permit request. A public
hearing was held on this matter at the January 15, 2002 planning board meeting:
1. That the proposal will be developed in substantial conformance with the
approved plan and the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the proposed use comply with all local, state and federal regulations which
may apply to the construction and operation of a gaming facility.
3. That no new neon signs, accents, embellishments or other treatment shall be
added to any portion of the building, canopies or existing signs that could be
seen from a public right-of-way.
4. That an undated site plan be provided to the Kalispell Building Department
Prior to any work being done on the building.
S. That the conditional use permit is valid for a period of 18 months from the date
of authorization.
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Van Natta said he still wanted to see some sidewalks even if only on one side
Wilson suggested amending the first and second sentences of Condition 2 to include
language that read "with the exception of the north 230 feet where a 40-foot right-of-
way would be allowed."
After discussion the board decided leave the first sentence as it was.
Atkinson moved to amend Condition 2 "The infrastructure for the subdivision
shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the City Of Kalispell's
Design and Construction Standards for local streets which shall include a
minimum 24-foot wide paved roadway, curb, gutter, sidewalk and a landscape
boulevard. This would include the full length of Financial Drive with the
exception of the north 230 feet where a 40-foot right-of-way would be allowed."
Brechel seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously upon vote.
The main motion passed unanimously upon vote.
Northwest Investments Partnership Conditional Use Permit for Casino
Narda Wilson of the Tri-City Planning Office gave a presentation of staff report KCU-
01-10 saying this was a request for a conditional use permit by Northwest Investments
Partnership, LLP to allow the operation of a casino in a B-2, General Business, zoning
district located at the northwest corner of North Meridian Road and Hwy 2 West north
of the existing convenience store / gas station, Michaels. Wilson said staff was
recommending approval of the conditional use permit subject to the four conditions as
listed, and adding Condition 5 that would require an updated site plan be provided to
the Kalispell Building Department prior to construction.
Public Comment - Proponents
Matt Waatti, with Northwest Investments, spoke in favor saying they had submitted an
application a year ago, but at that time there had been a church that was too close,
but the church had now moved so they were applying again. He said they did not
have a license for locating the casino, but were making the space available for a
potential tenant.
Public Comment - Opponents
There was no one to speak in opposition to the proposal.
Brechel moved to adopt the staff report KCU-01-10 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be
granted subject to the conditions as listed. Atkinson seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously upon vote.
Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes
January 15, 2002
Page 8
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Pam Kennedy welcomed the new and returning planning board members and
thanked them for dedicating their time to community service. Kennedy said she
hoped they would go ahead with scheduling a workshop on parliamentary procedures.
DISCUSSION OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES WORKSHOP
Wilson said Theresa White was willing to assist in a parliamentary procedure
workshop and asked the board when they would like to meet.
After discussion, because the February 120, meeting would only have one agenda item,
the board decided to have the workshop after the meeting and keep it to approximately
an hour.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Ron Van Natta, President
APPROVED as presented corrected
Sandie Mueller, Recording Secretary
Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes
January 15, 2002
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NORTHWEST INVESTMENTS PARTNERSHIP, LLP
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STAFF REPORT #KCU-01-10
JANUARY 8, 2002
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and Kalispell City Council regarding a
request for a conditional use permit to allow a casino in the B-2, General Business,
zoning district. A public hearing on this matter has been scheduled before the
planning board for January 15, 2002, beginning 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.
The applicant is submitting a request to allow the conversion of an existing business
in Westbrook Square to a casino. A casino requires a conditional use permit in this
zone, the B-2, General Business District, and all districts.
A. Petitioner: Matthew J. Waatti
Northwest Investments Partnership, LLP
P.O. Box 1
Kalispell, MT 59903
(406) 756-7325
B. Size and Location: The property proposed for the casino is located at the
northwest corner of North Meridian Road and Hwy 2 West in the east end of
Westbrook Square. The property address is 1011 Hwy 2 West and can be
described as Lot 1, Block 1, Lewis & Clark Addition in Section 12, Township 28
North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
C. Nature of Request: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow
the conversion of space that is currently being used as a video rental store into a
casino. The proposed casino would be located at the east end of Westbrook
Square, north of the existing convenience store / gas station. The casino would
occupy space in an existing building and operate in accordance with the
provisions of their gaming license. The casino will have 20 gaming machines on -
site as permitted under State law. There would be no significant exterior
modifications made to the space. The casino will maintain the hours of operation
which comply with State law, which are generally from 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Some
interior modifications will be made to partition off the various areas within the
building.
D. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The area proposed for the casino is currently
occupied by a video rental store and pizza shop. The space contains approximately
2,200 square feet, which will not be substantially altered. The zoning for this
property is B-2, a General Business District. This zoning district lists bars and
taverns as a permitted use, but lists casino as a conditionally permitted use.
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E. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses Zoning: There are a variety of commercial
and retail uses in this immediate area. This area is the commercial core of the
west part of Kalispell and is characterized by a full spectrum of commercial uses.
North: USPS and retail uses, B-3 zoning
South: Auto sales, McDonalds, hotel, other commercial uses, B-2 zoning
East: Fairgrounds, P-1 zoning
West: Stream, retail uses, theater, B-2 zoning
F. Master Plan Designation: The Kalispell City County Master Plan Map
designates this area as commercial. This is part of the core commercial area of
west Kalispell and which should provide a full spectrum of commercial, office,
retail, restaurant and banking facilities. The general district seems to be a
reasonable place to anticipate casinos within the community.
G. Utilities/Services:
Sewer service:
City of Kalispell
Water service:
City of Kalispell
Solid Waste:
City of Kalispell
Gas:
Montana Power Company
Electric:
Flathead Electric Cooperative
Phone:
CenturyTel
Police:
City of Kalispell
Fire:
Kalispell Fire Department
Schools:
School District #5, Kalispell
H. Evaluation of the Request:
a. Adequate Useable Spare: The casino conversion will not occupy any new
space m the building. A casino is required to have a liquor license which
allows the owner to have 20 gaming machines. According to the site plan
there appears to be adequate space within the facility to accommodate the
plans. No significant exterior modifications will be made to the existing
space in the area proposed for the casino. No new structures are involved
in this request. It appears there is adequate space to accommodate the
proposed use.
b. Adequate Access: Primary access to the casino is provided by way of the
existing accesses either from North Meridian Road or Hwy 2 West which
serves as access to the convenience store / gas station. Kalispell Center
Mall's main access from Center Street and First Avenue West. Access to
the site is adequate.
C. Environmental Constraints* There are no significant environmental
constraints apparent on the property. It is generally level and has been
fully developed in the past.
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a. Parking Scheme: Parking for the entire shopping center facility was
calculated on a mixed -se basis with apparent consideration of the
special needs of the various uses. According to the site plan, the
entire site has approximately 190 parking developed parking spaces.
Without doing a highly specific parking analysis, parking for site
based on the all of the current uses, the site can be broken down into
several specific use categories. There is a vacant storage building
near the north end of the site that also has to be included in the
parking calculation. Another alternative is using a basic calculation
of one space per 200 square feet which can be used for shopping
centers. That would appear to generate a need for approximately 198
spaces. In any event the site plan submitted with the application is
not entirely accurate as far as available parking spaces and an
updated site plan should be submitted prior to the issuance of a
building permit. Parking for the restaurant use is one space per 100,
for retail uses is one space per 200 square feet, for office on per 400
and other similar parking standards. It appears that the total
combined parking needs calculated for the mixed uses are
approximately 175 parking spaces which includes the vacant 4,400
square foot storage building at one space per 200 square feet.
Parking appears to be adequate, however, an updated site plan for
the entire site should be on file with the building department.
b. Traffic Circulation: Persons visiting this casino would typically enter
the premises from the Meridian Road entrance near the convenience
store. Traffic circulation within the parking lot is generally good. The
parking lot also provides good traffic circulation with an entrance off
of Hwy 2 West at the western parking lot. Traffic circulation in the
area is generally good.
C. Open Spa,: No specific open space requirements are required under
the zoning regulations. Open space areas would not be an
appropriate or reasonable element of consideration in this particular
request.
d. Fencing/ Screening /Tandsrainn : As mentioned above, this use is
inside of an existing building and no exterior modifications to the
building or to the space would occur as a result of the proposed
casino conversion. No landscaping, screening or fencing is necessary
or appropriate with this particular request.
e. Sim: Some modifications to the existing sign(s) inside the
building would be anticipated as a result of this conversion. The
Kalispell sign regulations only relate to signs which are intended to
be seen from a public right-of-way and would not be extended to
interior signs. No signage on the exterior of the building has been
included in the application. Additionally, the sign provisions require
any sign would require a permit
a. Schools: This site is within the boundaries of School District #5,
however, this proposal should have virtually no impact on the
school district.
b. Parks and Recreation: The closest City park to this property is
several blocks from this site. No significant impacts to the park
system can be anticipated as a result of this use.
C. Police: There may be some minor impacts to the police
department which can be anticipated as a result of the use
primarily because of its nature.
d. Fire Protection: Fire protection will be provided by the Kalispell
Fire Department. Modifications to the building will be required to
comply with the Uniform Fire Code. Additionally, there are fire
hydrants in the area as well as good access to the site in the case
of a fire.
e. Watts: City water will be used to serve the facility. No significant
impact on water services can be anticipated as a result of this
facility.
f. Sewer: Sewer service will be provided by the City of Kalispell. No
significant impacts on City sewer services can be anticipated as a
result of the proposed use.
g. Solid Waste: Solid waste pick-up will be provided by the City, and
no significant increased impacts can be anticipated as a result of
the proposed use.
h. Roads: Some additional traffic may be anticipated to be generated
as a result of this use. Access will generally be onto North
Meridian Road or Hwy 2 West. These streets are paved streets in
generally good condition and well maintained. Roads in the area
are adequate to accommodate the proposed use.
i. Immediate Neivhborbood imn2ct: The general character of this
area is commercial which provides a full range of consumer,
retail, office and downtown uses. The conversion of this use
would be anticipated to have minimal or no impact on the
established neighborhood character and the character of the
shopping center itself.
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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 objection to the casino conversion was received.
1. The size and location of the site is adequate to accommodate to the proposed
use.
2. The site is adequate with regard to access; parking complies with the zoning for
the B-2 district.
3. Existing public services and facilities are available and adequate to serve the
proposed use.
4. There will no significant negative impacts to the neighborhood as a result of the
proposed use.
It is recommended that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board adopt staff report
#KCU-01-10 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
Conditional Use Permit be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. That the proposal will be developed in substantial conformance with the
approved plan and the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the proposed use comply with all local, state and federal regulations
which may apply to the construction and operation of a gaming facility.
3. That no new neon signs, accents, embellishments or other treatment shall be
added to any portion of the building, canopies or existing signs that could be
seen from a public right-of-way.
4. That the conditional use permit is valid for a period of 18 months from the date
of authorization.
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December 17, 2001
Narda Wilson
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 — 5a' Ave. East, Room 414
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Narda:
RECEIVED
DEC 17 2001
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
Enclosed is our follow-up application for a Conditional Use Permit that would allow a
casino in our Westbrook Square property at Hwy 2 West and Meridian Road in Kalispell.
As you recall, you could not accept the application a year ago because the River of Life
Pentecostal Holiness Church was located in a building adjacent to the Westbrook Square
property.
This church has now moved out of the building which has been purchased by the State of
Montana as part of the Meridian Road widening project. The following items are
included as part of this re -submitted application:
• A completed application including a site plan and answers to Question #3.
• An updated and approved list of property owners within 150 ft. of our site and their
mailing addresses.
• A check in the amount of $400 made out to your office.
Please advise us of any additional information you may require. We always appreciate
the help you provide in guiding us through the permit process.
Sincerely,
AaRtItt.
"Iti " t"Waatti
Vice President - Properties
Office (4o6) 756-PEAK(7325)
Toll -Free r888-9oi-PEAK(7325)
Fax (4o6) 257-6o12
Southfield Tower
PO Box 1, 1830 3rd Ave. E., Suite 301
Kalispell, MT 59903
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Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5eh Ave. East Room 414
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406)758-5980 Fax: (406)758-5781
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CITY OF KALISPELL
PROPOSED USE: UA-gino
OWNER(S) OF RECORD: I_ /
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PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE OWNER(S) AND TO WHOM ALL
CORRESPONDENCE IS TO BE SENT:
Name:_
Mailing Address:
City/State/Zip: i cna-11 M% -?90 Phone: A - 7S-Z
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Refer to Property Records):
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Zoning District and Zoning Classification 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 location(s) of existing buildings
e. Size(s) and location(s) of proposed buildings. AIA
f. Existing use(s) of structures and open areas. t/
g. Proposed use(s) of structures and open areas. .UR
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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 vibration.
Attach supplemental 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 this application, to be true, complete, and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information or representation
submitted in connection with this application be incorrect or untrue, I understand that
any approval based thereon may be rescinded, and other appropriate action taken. The
signing of this application signifies approval for the F.R.D.O. staff to be present on the
property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and development
process.
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pA plicant Signature Date
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Application No.: Application Recei
Fee Paid: Date: Receipt No.:
Kalispell City -County Planning Board Public Hearing Date:
City Council Public Hearing Date:
City Council Decision
Application Approved? Approved with Modifications? Denied?
If Approved, Conditions Attached:
Mayor, City of Kalispell
As approved by the CAB on 4/5/00
Effective 6/ 1 / 00
3. Discussion of topics relative to proposed use:
a) Traffic flow and control: The addition of a casino to this property should not
make a significant impact on traffic flow surrounding this site. Existing traffic is
already heavy because of the high volume fuel/c-store facility and other existing
retail businesses. Traffic is effectively controlled with a stop light and turn lanes
at the intersection of Hwy 2 West and Meridian Road. Plans for the upcoming
Meridian Road widening project also address traffic control issues at this site.
b) Access to and circulation within the property: Traffic flow within and around
this property currently meets the needs of both retailers and customers. Access
off of Hwy 2 West is good and current access off of Meridian Road meets the
needs of the project.
c) Off-street parking and loading: Westbrook Square includes sufficient off-street
parking to meet the needs of tenants and their customers. In addition, a parking
lot at the rear of the center provides more parking for employees and customers.
Loading and unloading access is provided at the back of tenant businesses. A
casino would fit into the existing parking and loading system already in existence
at this site.
d) Refuse and service areas: Existing refuse and service areas will accommodate
the needs of a casino.
e) Utilities: Utilities will not be affected by the addition of a casino to Westbrook
Square. Facilities are already in place to provide tenants with their own electric,
gas, and water services. In addition, common area needs for parking lot lights,
landscaping water, and gas are adequately supplied. We do not anticipate any
additional requirements because of a casino.
f) Screening and buffering: A casino would fit into the overall layout of the
existing property and should not generate any needs for screening and/or
buffering the site for noise control or visibility.
g) Signs, yards, and other open spaces: A casino would not require any additional
needs for signs, yards, or open spaces not required by any other retailer in the
center.
h) Height, bulk, and location of structures: A casino would fit into the existing
Westbrook Square complex and would not require any anticipated additional
needs for higher or bulkier structures.
i) Location of proposed open space uses: Westbrook Square already includes
open spaces required for parking, landscaping, and traffic. A casino would not
change the location or use of any of these open spaces.
j) Hours and manner of operation: Open hours of existing tenants range from
normal retail hours to 24 hours. Therefore any proposed tenant would fit into
existing hours. A casino operation should not deviate from existing manners of
operation in Westbrook Square.
k) Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes, and vibration: We know of no adverse noise,
light, dust, odors, fumes, or vibration problems that would be associated with the
proposed use.
TCPO - 2001
Zone Change, Variance, Conditional Use, PUD
CERTIFICATION
APPLICANT: NORTHWEST INVESTMENTS PARTNERSHIP LLC
TCPO FILE NO: #KCU-01-10
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 ap lication.
Date:_ 12 - A7- 0/
MATHEW WAATI
NORTHWEST INVESTMENTS PARTNERSHIP LLP
P0BOX I
KALISPELL MT 59903
AND ATTACHED LIST
NOTICE OF PUBLIC REARING
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
Preliminary Plat Gateway West Addn #34 Eight Lot Commercial Subdivision
Revised Whitefish Stage Condos 214 Units Conditional Use Permit
Flathead Credit Union Expansion Conditional Use Permit
Four -Plea at East California St. and Eight Ave. E.N.
Initial R-4 Zoning Upon Annexation 11 Acres South of Sunnyside Drive
Westbrook Square Casino Conditional Use Permit
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2002 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell
City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 312 First Avenue East, Kalispell. During
the regularly scheduled meeting of the planning board, the board will hold public
hearings and take public comments on the following agenda items. The board will
make a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council who will take final action.
1. Continued from the last meeting, a request by Cameron Calder for preliminary
plat approval of an eight lot commercial subdivision on property located south of
Two Mile Drive and west of the Gateway West Mall north of the existing Crop Hail
building in the west part of Kalispell. The property contains approximately 11.312
acres and the lots range in size from 0.42 of an acre to 3.32 acres. The property is
zoned B-3, a Community Business District. The property can be described as the
Amended Plat of Gateway West Addition #34 located in Section 12, Township 28
North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
2. A request by Whitefish Stage Development, LLC, for a revised conditional use
permit to the proposed condominium multi -family development, Whitefish Stage
Condominiums. The applicants are proposing a redesign of the previously
approved project by proposing 214 duplex and four-plex units on approximately
38.4 acres rather than the previously approved 304 units consisting of duplex,
six-plex and nine-plex units. Tbis property has been annexed to the city of
Kalispell and zoned RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment, which lists multi-
family dwellings as a conditionally permitted use. The condominiums would be
done in six phases. Primary access to the development would be from Whitefish
Stage Road and Granrud Lane. The property can be described as Assessor's
Tract 2 in the northeast quarter of Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 21
West, PM.M., Flathead County, Montana.
3. A request for a conditional use permit by Steven C. Maw to allow the
construction of a four-plex apartment unit on property zoned RA-1, Low Density
Residential Apartment, which lists multi -family dwellings as a conditionally
permitted use and would require a minimum of 3,000 square feet per dwelling.
The property where the four-plex would be located is at the east end of California
Street and the north end of Eight Ave. E.N. and contains approximately 12,197
square feet. The property can be described as Parcel A of COS 14785 (Assessor's
Tract 231C3) located in Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
4. A request for a conditional use permit by Flathead Government Employees Credit
Union to allow the expansion of a non -conforming use. The applicants are
proposing the expansion of the existing bank facility on property zoned B-1,
Neighborhood Buffer District. Banks are not allowed either as a permitted or
conditionally permitted use in the B-1 zoning district, but any existing bank
would be considered a non -conforming uses. Non -conforming uses may be
allowed expansion up to a maximum of 50 percent subject to a conditional use
permit. The existing 3,042 square foot bank would be expanded by adding an
additional 655 square feet and expanding the drive -through facility. The banking
facility is located at 660 Sunset Boulevard. The property can be described as
Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 235 Addition #6 to Kalispell in Section 7, Township 28
North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana
5. A request by Gaylon Owens for an initial zoning designation of R-4, a Two Family
Residential district upon annexation into the city of Kalispell. The proposed R-4
zoning has a 6,000 square foot minimum lot size requirement and allows
duplexes and single-family residences as permitted uses. The property proposed
for annexation contains approximately 10.736 acres and lies on the south side of
Sunnyside Drive, west of Ashley Creek in the southwest part Kalispell. The
property is currently in the County zoning jurisdiction and is zoned R-1, a
Suburban Residential zoning district which has a minimum lot size requirement
of one acre and is intended as a single-family residential district. The purpose of
the annexation and zoning is to accommodate future development which has not
yet been proposed. The property proposed for annexation can be described as
Assessor's Tracts 8 located in Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
6. A request for a conditional use permit by Northwest Investments Partnership,
LLP to allow the operation of a casino in a B-2, General Business, zoning district.
Casinos are listed as a conditionally permitted use in the B-2 zoning district. The
property is located at the northwest comer of North Meridian Road and Hwy 2
West (Idaho Street). The proposed casino would be located at the east end of
Westbrook Square, north of the existing convenience store / gas station. The
casino would occupy space in an existing building and operate in accordance
with the provisions of their gaming license. The property address is 1011 Hwy 2
West and can be described as Lot 1, Block 1, Lewis & Clark Addition in Section
12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana
Documents pertaining to these agenda items are on file for public inspection at the
Tri-City Planning Office, 17 Second Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, MT 59901, and
are available for public review during regular office hours.
Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearings and make their views and
concerns known to the Board. Written comments may be submitted to the Tri-City
Planning Office at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing, or contact Narda
Wilson, Senior Planner, at (406) 751-1850 for additional information.
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SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Thursday, December 27,2001
Building Department Conference Room
ATTENDING:
Dick Amerman,_ Asst. City Engineer Mike Baker, Parks & Rec. Director
Jim Brown, Assistant Police Chief Craig Kerman, Building Official
Chris Kukulski, City Manager Dick Seddon, Fire Marshall
P. J. Sorensen, Zoning Administrator, Chair Kathy Kuhhn, Recording Secretary
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Planning Board Items:
Preliminary Plat, Gateway West - Dick A- asked if anyone had spoken with Jim
Thompson yet about giving the City 20 feet. Narda indicated last week that it looks
promising. Dick feels the success of the project is contingent upon the 20 feet in
question.
Revised Whitefish Stage Condos CUP - Nothing new.
Flathead Credit Union expansion - Dick A said two-way traffic in alley won't
work. Not enough room Cars on Hwy. 93 can't be waiting to get in. Also, the
plans will need to be further refined and developed. Dick will write a memo to Narda
regarding these points.
Four -Plea at East California and S'h Avenue E. 1V. - No major concerns at this
point; will need to adjust parking.
Initial zoning upon annexation of area south of Sunnvside - Will develop in the
future but doesn't have a plat yet. A developers extension agreement exists in the
area and expires in 2006.
Westbrook Square Casino CUP - P.J. is concerned about the parking issue. Need
a current plan for their parking. May be short on spaces.
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Chris said the County Commissioners' approved Phase 11 of the Stillwater Estates
final plat, scratching the language requiring sewer. Contiguous to the City - we need
Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street East — Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
tricity@centurytel.net
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kalispell City Staff and Other Interested Parties
FROM: Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
DATE: December 18, 2001
RE: January 15, 2002 Kalispell City Planning Board Meeting
Attached with this memo is a copy of the legal ad, vicinity map, site plan or plat and
application for items that will go before the planning board on the above referenced
date for your information, review and comment.
• Preliminary Plat Gateway West Addn #34 Eight Lot Commercial Subdivision
• Revised Whitefish Stage Condos 214 Units Conditional Use Permit
• Flathead Credit Union Expansion Conditional Use Permit
• Four-Plex at East California St. and Eight Ave. E.N.
• Initial R-4 Zoning Upon Annexation South of Sunnyside Drive
• Westbrook Square Casino Conditional Use Permit
These items will go before the Site Development Review Committee in the Conference
Room of the Kalispell Building Dept. on:
December 27, 2001
January 3, 2002
Comments By:
• January 7, 2002 so that they can be incorporated into the staff report
These matters will go before the Kalispell City Planning Board on January 15, 2002 for
public heating. Please bring your comments to the above referenced site review
committee meeting(s) or submit your comments in writing or by phone, prior to
January 7, 2002 so that they can be incorporated into the staff report to the planning
board. You can reach me at 751-1852.
If you need additional information regarding any of these items, please call me. Thank
you for tatting the time to review and comment on these items.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Columbia Falls • City of Whitefish
Referrals KPB 01/ IS/02
December 18, 2001
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c: w/attachments: Dick Seddon / Randy Brodehl, Fire Dept.
Mike Baker, Parks and Rec
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
PJ. Sorenson, Zoning Administrator
Jim Brown, Police Dept.
Dick Amerman, City Engineer
Jim Hansz, Director Public Works
Susan Moyer, Community Development Director
Craig Kerzman, Chief Building Inspector
Charles Harball, Interim City Attorney
Steve Herzog, MDOT
Roberta Struck, Evergreen Water District
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