05. Conditional Use Permit - Steven MawTri-City Planning Office
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Kalispell, Montana 59901
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REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT Conditional Use Permit - Steven Maw for Four-Plex Apartment
An RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment District
MEETING DATE: February 4, 2002
BACKGROUND: This is a request for a conditional use permit to allow the
construction of a four-plex apartment unit on an undeveloped parcel on the north
side of California Street at the north end of Eighth Ave. E.N. The footprint of the
building is approximately 30 feet by 60 feet and will be two-story of approximately 25
feet in height. One access will be developed off of California Street to the site that will
enter a parking lot that will have parking on the south and west ends of the property.
No garages, outbuildings or other structures are proposed at this time. The parcel
contains approximately 12,197 square feet. The property is zoned RA-1, Low Density
Residential Apartment. Density allowed under this zone is 6,000 square feet for the
first duplex and 3,000 square feet for each additional unit. The maximum density
allowed under the zoning on this 12,197 square foot lot would be four dwelling units.
The building would be under the 35-foot height limit and the setback requirements
have generally been met. Some minor modifications to the site plan will need to be
made to the parking layout so that it is out of the setback area and there is adequate
maneuvering space within the site.
An issue that arose during the planning board meeting was the lack of sidewalks
along California Street and Eighth Ave EN. The planning board recommended placing
sidewalks along California in conjunction with this project, however consideration
should be given to the city council's consistency with this requirement. For example,
Shining Mountain Church who occupy a full city block to the east, recently obtained a
conditional use permit for a doubling of the size of their building. No sidewalks were
required along Eighth Ave. E.N. for that project. Perhaps this was an opportunity lost,
but in that particular case installing over a city block of sidewalks (the east side of
Eight Ave EN and the north side of Oregon Street) seemed an unreasonable condition
considering the size of the addition, i.e. approximately 1,650 square feet. A policy
requiring incremental sidewalk construction may prove useful in this area and others,
but no consistent policy has been developed in this regard.
Another issue that surfaced during the public testimony portion of the planning board
meeting is the water pressure in the area and if an additional user would compromise
the system. In discussions with the public works department and fire department,
there is no lack of water pressure in the area that is evidenced by the adequate
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testing of hydrants in the immediate area. Lack of water pressure or water flow in a
particular residence as was stated at the planning board meeting is likely more a
result of the plumbing system for the house rather than being indicative of problems
with the water system in the neighborhood.
As with all projects constructed within the city limits of Kalispell, the project will have
to comply with the applicable building codes and the uniform fire code. This may
involve the placement of an additional hydrant in close proximity to the building that
can provide needed fire flows. The applicant is aware of this and is willing to
undertake whatever necessary requirements may be placed on the project.
The Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing at their first regular meeting
of January 15, 2002. There was one person from the neighborhood who spoke in
opposition and one letter of opposition received. They both expressed concerns about
excessive traffic in the area, parking problems, water pressure and the general
character of the neighborhood when there are renters rather than property owners. A
motion was made and passed unanimously to forward a recommendation that the
conditional use permit for the apartments 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,
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Narda A. Wilgon Chris A. Kukulski
Senior Planner City Manager
Report compiled: January 25, 2002
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Attachments: Transmittal letter and Exhibit A (conditions of approval)
Staff report KCU-01-8 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: Steven C. Maw
PO Box 7394
Kalispell, MT 59904
Callen D. McDonald
29656 Coffman Beach Road
Rocky Mount, CO 65072
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Construction of a four -unit apartment
building, further described as Parcel A of COS
14785 (Assessor's Tract 23KB) in Section 8,
Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
ZONE: RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment
Steven C. Maw and Callen D. McDonald have applied to the City
of Kalispell for a conditional use permit to construct a four -unit
apartment building in the RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment
zone.
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 seven 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-01-8 as the Council's findings of fact,
and issues and grants to the above -described real property a
conditional use permit to construct a four -unit apartment building
in the RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment zoning district
subject to the following conditions:
SECTION I.
1. The proposal will be developed in substantial conformance
with the approved site plan and other application
materials. The conditions associated with this permit
shall be met prior to occupancy of the apartment
building.
2. That the parking lot be redesigned to meet the required
setback requirements with suitable ingress and egress not
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to exceed 24 feet and that landscaping of the lot be
coordinated with the City Parks and Recreation
Department.
3. The proposal shall comply with the Kalispell Design and
Construction Standards for water, storm drainage and
other applicable facilities which shall be approved by
the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
4. The fire access and suppression system with regard to the
location of the buildings, number and placement of fire
hydrants as well as related construction be reviewed and
approved by the Kalispell Fire Department.
5. To accommodate pick-up of residents by Eagle Transit
service, locate the bus stop and access areas in
accordance with their recommendations.
6. That sidewalks shall be installed within the right-of-wav
along California Street with a landscape buffer that
separates the sidewalk from the street.
7. The conditional use permit is valid for a period of 18
months from the date of authorization after which time if
the commencement of authorized activity has not occurred
the permit shall be void. A continuous good faith effort
to design the building, obtain financing and other
activities shall be considered a commencement.
Dated this day of February, 2002.
STATE OF MONTANA
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County of Flathead )
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
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 59"1
Phone: (406) 751-1850
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January 25, 2002
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Conditional Use Permit - Steven Maw for Four-Plex on California Street
Dear Chris:
The Kalispell City Planning Board met on January 15, 2002, and held a public hearing
to consider a request by Steven Maw for a conditional use permit to allow the
construction of a four-plex apartment building in an RA-1, Low Density Residential
Apartment, zoning district. This parcel contains approximately 12,197 square feet
and is located on the north end of Eighth Avenue E.N. and the east end of California
Street. The footprint of the building is approximately 30 feet by 60 feet and will be
two-story of approximately 25 feet in height. One access will be developed off of
California Street. This property is currently undeveloped and is zoned RA-1, Low
Density Residential Apartment. Density allowed under this zone is 6,000 square feet
for the first duplex and 3,000 square feet for each additional unit. The maximum
density permitted on this site would be four dwelling units.
Narda Wilson, of the Tri-City Planning Office, presented staff report KCU-01-8
evaluating the proposal. One phone call had been received from a neighbor in the
area who cited problems with excessive traffic in the area and problems they had had
with renters. Staff recommended the conditional use permit be approved subject to
the conditions outlined in the staff report.
At the public hearing the applicant spoke in favor of the proposal. There was one
resident from the area representing the neighborhood who spoke in opposition to the
proposal citing concerns with excess traffic, parking problems and water pressure.
One letter in opposition was also received at the meeting.
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 four-plex be granted subject to the 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.
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Sincerely
Kalispell City Planning Board
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Ron Van Natta
President
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Attachments: Exhibit A (conditions of approval)
Staff report KCU-01-8 and application materials
Draft minutes l/ 15/02 planning board meeting
c w/ Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c w/o Att: Steven C. Maw, P.O. Box 7394, Kalispell, MT 59904
Cal McDonald, 29656 Coffman Beach Rd., Rocky Mount, MO 65072
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR STEVEN C. MAW
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. The proposal will be developed in substantial conformance with the approved
site plan and other application materials. That the conditions associated with
this permit shall be met prior to occupancy of the apartment building.
2. That the parking lot be redesigned to meet the required setback requirements
with suitable ingress and egress not to exceed 24 feet and that landscaping of
the lot be coordinated with the City Parks and Recreation Department.
3. The proposal shall comply with the Kalispell Design and Construction
Standards for water, water, storm drainage, and other applicable facilities
which shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
4. The fire access and suppression system with regard to the location of the
buildings, number and placement of fire hydrants as well as related
construction be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Fire Department.
5. To accommodate pick-up of residents by Eagle Transit service, locate the bus
stop and access area in accordance with their recommendations.
6. That sidewalks shall be installed within the right-of-way alone California Street
with a landscape buffer that separates the sidewalk from the street.
7. The conditional use permit is valid for a period of 18 months from the date of
authorization after which time if the commencement of activities has not
occurred the permit shall be void. A continuous, good faith effort to design the
building, obtain financing and other activities shall be considered a
commencement.
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THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING
COMMISSION WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2002 IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, KALISPELL, MONTANA. MEMBERS PRESENT
WERE RON VAN NATTA, MARK RECHEL, JIM ATKINSON, BONNIE SPOONER, BILL
RICE AND SUE ELLYN ANDERSON.
Narda Wilson of the Tri-City Planning Office called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
SEATING OF NEW MEMBERS
Jim Atkinson, Bonnie Spooner, March Brechel, Bill Rice, Ron Van Natta and Sue Ellyn
Anderson were welcomed to the board.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Atkinson made a motion to nominate Ron Van Natta as president. Rice
seconded the motion.
On a vote of acclamation the motion passed unanimously.
Spooner made a motion to nominate Bill Rice as vice president. Atkinson
seconded the motion.
On a vote of acclamation the motion passed unanimously.
ADOPTION OF RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
Rice moved to adopt the rules of procedures governing the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission as presented. Anderson seconded the
motion.
On a vote of acclamation the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Steven Maw Conditional Use Permit - Four Plex on California Street
Anderson excused herself from the Board due to conflict of interest.
Narda Wilson of the Tri-City Planning Office presented staff report KCU-01-8 saying
this was a request for a conditional use permit by Steven Maw to allow the
construction of a four-plex apartment unit on property located at the east end of
California Street and the north end of Eight Ave. E.N. that contains approximately
12,197 square feet and is zoned RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment. Multi-
family dwellings are listed as a conditionally permitted use.
Wilson noted that there was an additional condition she would like the board to
consider regarding the access onto California Street. As proposed no specific accesses
was defined, and she felt there should be some delineation, whether it was with
landscaping or a rolled curb. She recommended to define a 24-foot wide
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ingress/egress rather than having it the entire length of the property, which was
approximately 50 to 70 feet wide.
Wilson said staff was recommending approval of the conditional use permit subject to
the six conditions listed in the staff report and as amended.
Public Comment - Proponents
Steven Maw, applicant, spoke in favor of the project.
Scott Santa, Remax, said he was representing the current owner of the property,
saying the seller had gone to great expense to bring in water and sewer to the property
and their intent had been to have a four-plex constructed on the property.
Public Comment - Opponents
Sue Ellyn Anderson, 484 Eight Avenue EN, said she lived two houses down from the
proposed site. Anderson said she was speaking on behalf of her neighborhood, and
they had three concerns, one being the water pressure problem in the neighborhood.
Anderson said you couldn't have a sprinkler going in the yard if there was any water
running in the house, and a four-plex would add to the existing problem.
Anderson said the neighborhood's second concern was the increase in traffic on an
already crowded street. Anderson said the Shining Mountain Church was across the
street from her home and often her family and friends don't have any place to park on
the street.
Anderson said the neighborhood's third concern was fire hydrant coverage; she said
one was located at the corner of Eighth Avenue EN and Oregon Street, and the other
was on Seventh Avenue EN, both within one block of the proposed site. Anderson
asked if the existing water pressure would be sufficient if a fire should start in the
neighborhood, and asked whether an additional fire hydrant would be required to
cover the additional density of the four-plex.
Rice made a motion to adopt staff report KCU-01-8 as findings of fact and
recommend to the city council that the conditional use permit be approved
subject to the conditions as listed and to amend Condition 2 to read "That the
parking lot be redesigned to meet the required setback and add suitable ingress
and egress requirements and that landscaping of the lot be coordinated with the
City Parks and Recreation Department." Atkinson seconded the motion as
amended.
Atkinson suggested that the condition should also include language that would limit
the driveway access to a 24-foot wide ingress and egress.
Wilson said that would help clarify it and that a friendly amendment could be made.
Rice said he would accept the friendly amendment.
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Atkinson said in the staff report, under the site suitability criteria, consideration
should be given to sidewalks being installed within the right-of-way along California
Street with a landscape buffer that separated the sidewalks from the street, but it was
not listed as a condition.
Wilson responded saying that she had not included that as a condition because it was
not a clear policy with the council or projects that staff would review when to
construct partial sidewalks.
Atkinson made a motion to add Condition 7 to read "That sidewalks be installed
within the right-of-way along California Street with a landscape buffer that
separates the sidewalk from the street." Spooner seconded the motion.
There was discussion regarding the placement of a sidewalk and the location of the
property boundaries in the area in relation to the right-of-way.
The motion to add an additional condition passed on a three in favor and two
opposed, with Van Natta, Atkinson and Brechel voting in favor, and Spooner and
Rice voting in opposition.
There was some discussion among the board regarding hydrants in the area and
Wilson stated that the applicant would need to comply with the uniform fire code,
which may mean installing an additional hydrant. She would discuss potential
problems with water pressure with the public works department and the fire
department.
The main motion passed unanimously upon a roll call vote.
Whitefish Staee Condominiums Conditional Use Permit
Narda Wilson presented staff report KCU-01-7 saying this was a request by Whitefish
Stage Development, LLC, for a revised conditional use permit for the condominium
development, Whitefish Stage Condominiums to allow 214 duplex and four-plex units
rather than 304 units on approximately 38.4 acres on property located on the
northwest corner of Granrud Lane and Whitefish Stage Road and is zoned RA-1, Low
Density Residential Apartment.
Wilson said staff was recommending approval of the conditional use permit subject to
the 21 conditions as listed which were the same as the conditions previously placed on
the project by the Kalispell City Council.
Public Comment - Proponents
Jay Billmayer, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the project saying at the
last planning board and city council meetings there were many people from the
neighborhood who had expressed concerns with the project and the new design had
tried to address those by reducing the density and the overall size of the buildings.
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STEVEN C. MAW
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REPORT #KCU-01-8
JANUARY 8, 2002
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and Kalispell City Council regarding a
request for a conditional use permit to construct a four -unit apartment complex in an
RA-1 zone. A public hearing to review this request has been scheduled before the
planning board on January 15, 2002, in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The
planning board will forward a recommendation to the city council for final action.
INFORMATION
A. Petitioner/ Owner: Steven C. Maw
P.O. Box 7394
Kalispell, MT 59901
406) 755-6263
Callen D. McDonald
29656 Coffman Beach Rd.
Rocky Mount, MO 65072
B. Summary of Request: This is a request for a conditional use permit to
construct a four -unit apartment complex in an RA-1, Low Density Residential
Apartment, zoning district. The footprint of the building is approximately 30
feet by 60 feet and will be two-story of approximately 25 feet in height. One
access will be developed off of California Street to the site which will enter a
parking lot that will have parking on the south and west ends of the property.
No garages outbuildings or other structures are proposed at this time.
C. Size and Location: This parcel contains approximately 12,197 square feet and
is located on the north end of Eighth Avenue E.N. and the east end of
California Street. The property can be described as Parcel A of COS 14785
(Assessor's Tract 23KB) located in Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 21
West, P.M.,M, Flathead County, Montana.
D. Existing Land Use and Zoning: This property is currently undeveloped and is
zoned RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment. Density allowed under this
zone is 6,000 square feet for the first duplex and 3,000 square feet for each
additional unit. The maximum density permitted on this 12.197 square foot
site would be four units. All of the buildings would be under the 35 foot height
limit and all of the setbacks have been met.
E. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses Zoning: This area is generally residential
in character with the exception of Shining Mountain Church that lies to the
southeast of this property.
North:
Undeveloped land and single family homes, County R-4 zoning
South:
Single family homes, City RA-1 and R-3 zoning
East:
Residence and mobile home park, RA-1 zoning
West:
Residence and undeveloped; County R-4 zoning
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F. Master Plan Designation: The Kalispell City -County Master Plan Map
designates this area as Urban Residential and anticipates two to eight dwelling
units per acres. The proposed project is in general compliance with the land
use designation of the master plan map and furthers the goals of the master
plan by providing for a diversity of housing needs in 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
EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST
The application is reviewed in accordance with the conditional use review criteria in
the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
1. Site Suitability:
a. Adequate Useable Space: The site has adequate space to meet the
zoning density, setback and parking requirements as well as to provide
for adequate circulation within the site.
b. Adequate. Access: Access to the site is by way of an existing City street,
California Street, a paved street but with no curb and gutter and no
sidewalks. Staff would recommend that consideration be given to
sidewalks being installed within the right-of-way along California Street
with a landscape buffer that separate the sidewalks from the street.
C. Environmental Cons rain s- The site is generally level, and no floodplain,
surface water, wetland, or hydric soils are mapped on the site. A
drainage plan will need to be prepared and submitted to the Kalispell
Public Works Department which addresses the on -site retention of
stormwater as well as the extension of water and sewer to the site. No
significant environmental constraints are apparent on the property.
2. Appropriateness of design:
a. Parking and site circulation: The site plan shows ten spaces within the
parking lot, most of which meet the zoning requirements. There are
some minor setback issues that are easily resolved relating to the
parking by moving the parking spaces on the west outside the ten foot
setback area and the parking in the front moved out of 20 foot front yard
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setback and ten foot side yard setback. The lot is accessed from
California Street. Circulation within the parking lot and in the area is
generally good.
b. nn�n Spate: No specific open space requirements exist in the zoning
regulations for a development of this type. The zoning requirements for
setbacks and lot coverage have been met. There may be adequate space
on the site to create a small common area as a picnic and barbecue area.
There is adequate open space within the site to accommodate
landscaping and the proposed parking areas.
C. Fencing 4Scr ..ningMandscaning: The site plan proposes landscaping
around the buildings, the perimeter and within the site. The site plan
meets the zoning requirement for landscaping at least five percent of the
total parking lot area.
d. Si=: No specific dimensions or drawing of a sign was included with
the application. The zoning allows one sign 24 square feet in size and a
height not exceed six feet. A permit for the sign would be required.
Availability of Public Services/Facilities:
a. Schools: This site is within School District #5. Limited impact is
anticipated from the proposed apartment complex.
b. Parks and Recreation: No City parks are within close walking distance of
the site with the nearest park being Woodland Park to the south across
Hwy 2 East. Impacts to the City are anticipated to be minimal.
C. Police: Police protection will be provided by the Kalispell Police
Department. No unusual impacts or needs are anticipated from the
proposed residential facility.
d. Fire Protection: Fire protection will be provided by the Kalispell Fire
Department. No unusual impacts or needs are anticipated from the
proposed apartments. Building access as well as the number and
placement of fire hydrants will need to meet Uniform Fire Code
requirements and be reviewed and approved by the fire marshal.
e. Water and sewer: Water and sewer will be provided by the City and the
connections would need to comply with the requirements of the Public
Works Department for the necessary extensions and for fire hydrants.
f. Solid Waste: Solid waste pick-up will be provided by the City.
Enclosures will be placed and installed in accordance with City
requirement. Space exists to meet any necessary requirements for this
use.
g. Bests: Traffic generation from the development is estimated at 40
average daily trips, based on estimates for housing in the Institute of
Transportation Engineers trip generation manual. Eagle Transit would
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provide bus service to the residents of the building. A location which
will allow Eagle Transit to provide optimum service should be
coordinated with that agency.
4. Neighborhood Impacts:
Development and land use impacts of the proposal are anticipated to be typical
of other properties in the immediate neighborhood. Traffic generation for a
small apartment complex would be minimal. Except during construction, no
significant impacts are anticipated from noise, vibration, or dust. Some
outdoor lighting is proposed on the parking lot. Staff recommends that the
lights be directed downward and shielded to prevent glare onto the neighboring
property. No impact from smoke, fumes, gas, odors, or inappropriate hours of
operation are anticipated beyond the norm of an urban density neighborhood.
A notice of public hearing was mailed to property owners within 150 feet of the
site approximately 15 days prior to the hearing. As of this writing, staff has
received no comments from neighbors on the proposal.
5. Consideration of historical use patterns and recent changes:
The proposal is compatible with the immediate area, where a mix of house
types is anticipated and encouraged. This is in an area at the edge of the city
limits which is beginning to develop as a mix of residential uses. The zoning is
RA-1 Low Density Residential Apartment and the master plan anticipates this
kind of development in the area. The proximity of this site to commercial
services which are within walling distance make this an ideal location of this
type of development with the exception of the lack of good pedestrian access in
the area.
6. Effects on property values:
No significant negative impacts on
previously mentioned, the proposal is
the development and land use impact
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Staff recommends that the planning board adopt the staff report #KCU-01-8 as
findings of fact and recommend to the city council that the conditional use permit be
approved subject to the following conditions:
The proposal will be developed in substantial conformance with the approved
site plan and other application materials. That the conditions associated with
this permit shall be met prior to occupancy of the apartment building.
2. That the parking lot be redesigned to meet the required setback requirements
and that landscaping of the lot be coordinated with the City Parks and
Recreation Department.
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3. The proposal shall comply with the Kalispell Design and Construction
Standards for water, water, storm drainage, and other applicable facilities
which shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
4. The fire access and suppression system with regard to the location of the
buildings, number and placement of fire hydrants as well as related
construction be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Fire Department.
5. To accommodate pick-up of residents by Eagle Transit service, locate the bus
stop and access area in accordance with their recommendations.
6. The conditional use permit is valid for a period of 18 months from the date of
authorization after which time if the commencement of activities has not
occurred the permit shall be void. A continuous, good faith effort to design the
building, obtain fmancing and other activities shall be considered a
commencement.
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January15, 2002
To: Narda Wilson and the Kalispell City Planning Board
Agenda: Conditional use permit by Steven C. Maw for construction of a four-plex apartment building at the east end of
California Streetand the north end of Eighth Avenue East North
My name is Clara Ellen Anderson. I live at484 8th Avenue East North, a resident in this neighborhood since 1964, first
in atrailerinthis same trailercourt We moved into our present home in February1966. This neighborhood, outside ofthe trailer
residents, was all owner -occupied. Itwasquiet and extremelystable. Properties were neat and well kept Iamhere tonight to
speak upaboutsomeconcerns that Ihave regarding issuance ofthis permit Ifirmly believe thatanydecisionmadeshouldhave
the existing neighborhoods inteestatheart IciheproblemsthatIseeandhowtheseproblemsaffectusandourproperlyvalues.
In the last few years as owner -occupied homes became rental income properties, there has been a major change in this
neighborhood. Forexample,off-street parking was eliminated atthetrailercourt Suspecteddruguse placed the neighborhood
undersunreillance. Ex -convicts moved into the neighborhood. Yana maintenance dwindled. Tall growth of weeds creates fire
hazards while inhibiting weed control in the yards of those who care abouttheirproperty. Will renters be allowed to do their own
thing or will there be covenants to protectthe neighborhood?
The following are important concerns. Will these be addressed?
If not, I urge that the planning board deny this conditional use permit.
(1) WaterPressure: Waterpressureinthis neighborhood isvery low. Anewwaterline put inwithin the lasttenyears
slightly improved the pressure, butitdid notsupplytheamountofpressure thatexisls in otherareas in the EastNorthpartoflown.
Only one water use can be used atthe same time. Use of washing machine ordishwashercannot be done if outside sprinklers
areon. If you use the dishwasher, you do notwash clothes orshower. If you wash clothes you do notusethedishwasherorshower.
I believe adding fourmore apartments will furtherdecrease the alreadyexisting lowwaterpressure.
(2) Traffic: Onetrip to the site is note true picture. The traffic flow varies from time ofday and day oftheweek. Traffic
on California Streetis already nearly maxed out Wone looks afthe number of cars that are parked on both sides ofthe west half
ofthestreet, mostare from the trailers. On the east half of the street, the house atthe comerhas anywhere from six to tan cars
consistently. California is narrow, and when parking is on both sides, single lane traffic is all thatcan getthrough. Emergency
vehicles could notgatthrough Wwe had heawysnowbennedon thesides. Itisverydl6cultio access 7thAvenue(Whitefish Stage)
from California because of the heavytratficon7th. A righttum north is easier and saferthan turning lefttD go southon7thwhich
is almost a blind entry. We never use California forexitingunlessweare going north. Many cars take ashorlciA speeding down
ouralley. There have been nearaccidents as residents have backed out of theirgarages. Traffic on8th has greatly increased.
During peak traffic times (to and from schools and work) getting on to Oregon is quite a *A Then there is the increased traffic
to and from Shining Mountains that also impacts this neighborhood. (Incidentally, I did not protestthe addition to Shining
Mountains. They have been good neighbors.) However, morethan once we have hadto place"no parking" signs in orderto have
places for out-of-town company to parkas attendees park in front of our house instead of in their own parking lots. Upon
completion of this addition, there will be increased traffic, more needed parking spaces, and increased water usage as well.
ActivilyisnotkimitedtoSundays. Then: are many regularweeldyadvidw, too, aswell as funerals and weddings. 8thAvenueEast
North will definitely be impacted bythis increase in traffic as well as the increased traffic to and from the aparbnentcompkex.
Fourmoreapartrnenis on these two already heavily populated streets will impactihewaterandtrafficsiivations. Please
considertheselwoconcernsca ddy. You have an awesome responsibility. Iwish you could spendjustoneweekobservingwhat
goes on in this pleasant neighborhood. Unless you live hen:, or in any neighborhood forthatmatter,you donot have any idea as
tohowachange can affectaneighborhood. Uisitwiththe people who fivethere. Ustentotheirconcems. Yourvotewon'taffect
you,butitwillaifectus. If the neighbors are lbrthe change andthatchangewill enhance the neighborhood, vote fdrit If,however,
it has questionable concerns, please vote againstit Thank you.
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Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second St East, Suite 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850 Fax: (406) 751-1858
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CITY OF KALISPELL
PROPOSED
OWNER(S) OF RECORD:
Name: C,:Z1kn D. N'I r Donal d
Mailing Address: c? 9 656 Co'i& an S eac h ni of
city/ State/zip:AockyMmAf /10 r5-07a Phone:
PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE OWNER(S) AND TO WHOM ALL
CORRESPONDENCE IS TO BE SENT:
Name: fr_I./Gy1 (", MAflT
Mailing Address: -PA l n+ 7.39-1
City/State/Zip:k,f 1,11ra C4 nT 5-570el Phone:�/o6-7sS-6a6
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Refer to Property Records):
Street r+ CC Sec. Town- Range
Address: 7.3 7 3 EOS f �AI�'7 0�/11'R�T No. ship _Zf_No.-'
Subdivision
Tract
Lot
Block
Name:
No(s).
No(s).
No.
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.
f. Existing 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 vibration.
4. 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 Tri-City planning staff to be present
on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and
development process.
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Applicant Signature a Date
2
ATTACHED SHEET FOR THE APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CITY OF KALISPELL.
Question 3:
Access to the property is directly off of E. California Street, which is a side street off of
Whitefish Stage Road -
Access to utility Iines already exists in the street lines.
The address will be located on the street side of the building. Yards and open spaces are
located on the site plan.
The proposed building is a 2-story 4-plex apartment building approximately 25' high -
Refer to site plan for traffic flow, off-street parking, & open space uses.
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Thursday,. December 27,2001
Building Department Conference Room
ATTENDING:
Dick Amerman, Asst. City Engineer Mike Baker, Parks & Rec. Director
Jun Brown, Assistant Police Chief Craig Kerman, Building Official
Chris Kukulski, City Manager Dick Seddon, Fire Marshall
P. J. Sorensen, Zoning Administrator, Chair Kathy Kuhlin, Recording Secretary
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
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Preliminary Plat, Gateway West - Dick A. asked if anyone had spoken,.with Tim
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 81 Avenue E. N. - No major concerns at this
point; will need to adjust parking.
Initial Zoning upon annexation of area south of Sunnyside - 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.
OTHER DISCUSSION:
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
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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 -Plea 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 hearing. 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/ 15/02
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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TCPO - 2001
Zone Change, Variance, Conditional Use, PUD
CERTIFICATION
APPLICANT: STEVEN MAW
TCPO FILE NO: #KCU-01-8
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.
Date: %9 - ; / - Q
Steven Maw
P O Box 7394
Kalispell MT 59904
Callen McDonald
29656 Coffman Beach Road
Rocky Mount MO 65072
AND ATTACHED LIST
NOTICE OF PUBLIC IM RING
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING
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 -plea units on approximately
38.4 acres rather than the previously approved 304 units consisting of duplex,
six -plea and nine -plea units. This 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 -plea 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 23KB) 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 ♦ninimum 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 corner 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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