06. Conditional Use Permit Amendment - Whitefish Stage DevelopmentREPORT TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
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 — Whitefish Stage Condominiums
MEETING DATE: February 4, 2002
BACKGROUND: This is a request by Whitefish Stage Condominiums LLC for a
conditional use permit. The developers of this project have resubmitted their
conditional use permit due to a substantial redesign of the condominium project. A
previous conditional use permit was issued for 304 units in conjunction with the
annexation of the property and initial zoning of RA-1, Low Density Residential
Apartment, zoning district. The previously approved project included a multi -family
condominium project comprised of duplex, six-plex and rune-plex units. As revised,
the number of units would be reduced from 304 to 214 and would consist of duplex
and four-plex units. Staff recommended approval of the conditional use permit
subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report which are the same as those
previously imposed by the Kalispell City Council.
At the public hearing, Jay Billmayer representing the applicants, spoke in favor of the
proposal and explained the redesign was in response to neighborhood concerns and
further market research. There was one person from the neighborhood who spoke in
opposition to the project citing concerns with the fencing and the bike path.
concept and the market the developer intents to attract.
The Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing at their regular meeting of
January 15, 2002. One property owner in the neighborhood spoke in opposition to
the project citing concerns with the appearance of the fencing and potential impacts
to the bike trail along Whitefish Stage Road. A motion was made and passed
unanimously to forward a recommendation that the conditional use permit plat for
Whitefish Stage Condominiums be approved subject to the recommended conditions.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve the conditional use permit for Whitefish
Stage Condominiums subject to conditions would be in order
FISCAL EFFECTS: Minor positive impacts once developed.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Columbia Falls • City of Whitefish
Whitefish Stage Condominiums Conditional Use Permit
January 25, 2002
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Respectfully submitted,
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Narda A. Wilson
Senior Planner
Report compiled: January 25, 2002
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Chris A. Kukulski
City Manager
Attachments: Transmittal letter and Exhibit A (conditions of approval)
Staff report KCU-01-7 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
AMENDED GRANT OF CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICANT: Jim Purdy, agent for
Whitefish Stage Development, LLC
236 Wisconsin Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Assessor's Tract 2 in the northeast quarter of
Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana
ZONE: Low Density Residential Apartment, RA-1
The applicant has resubmitted its application to the City of
Kalispell for a conditional use permit to allow for a 214-lot
residential condominium subdivision on approximately 38.4 acres. The
applicants are proposing a four phase, multi -family condominium
project which would include the construction of duplex and four-plex
units. The previous conditional use permit would have allowed 304
units in six phases in duplex, six-plex and nine-plex units.
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 conditions.
After reviewing the application, the record, the TCPO 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-01-7
as the Council's findings of fact, and issues and grants to the
above -described real property a conditional use permit to allow the
construction of a 214-lot residential subdivision in the RA-1 zoning
district subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of the subdivision shall be in substantial
compliance with the approved site plan and preliminary plat
which governs the number of dwellings within the subdivision,
common areas and roadways within the subdivision.
2. The location and number of multi -family units within the
development may be modified provided that the overall number
of units does not exceed 214 dwellings.
3. That the roadways serving the subdivision shall be constructed
in accordance with the adopted Design and Construction
Standards for the City of Kalispell for local roads and
include the pavement, curbs, gutters, storm drainage,
sidewalks and a minimum five foot landscape boulevard with
street trees placed in accordance with a plan approved by the
parks and recreation director. A letter from an engineer
licensed in the State of Montana certifying that the
improvements have been installed according to the required
specifications shall be submitted at the time of final plat
approval along with a letter from the Kalispell Public Works
Department stating that the required improvements have been
inspected and comply with the City standards.
4. That a Certificate of Subdivision Approval be obtained from
the Department of Environmental Quality and written approval
by the Kalispell Public Works Department approving the water
and sewage facilities for the subdivision.
5. A stormwater drainage plan which has been designed by an
engineer licensed in the State of Montana shall be prepared
which complies with the City's Design and Construction
Standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell
Public Works Department.
G. That the developer shall obtain written approval for the
proposed approaches onto Whitefish Stage Road by the Montana
Department of Transportation, Flathead County Road Department
and from the Kalispell Public Works Department for Granrud
Lane and any conditions or improvements associated with the
approvals be completed prior to final plat submittal.
7. The roads within the subdivision shall be named and signed in
accordance with the policies of the Kalispell Public Works
Department and the Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual.
8. That an overall landscape plan for the site that incorporates
perimeter landscaping as well as street trees and landscaping
within the common area be submitted to the Kalispell Parks and
Recreation Department for review and approval.
9. The developer shall provide a plan for mail service approved
by the U.S. Postal Service.
10. Street lighting shall be located within the subdivision and
shall be shielded so that it does not intrude unnecessarily
onto adjoining properties.
11. All utilities shall be installed underground.
12. That the fire access and suppression system comply with the
Uniform Fire Code and a letter from the Kalispell Fire
Department approving the access and number and placement of
fire hydrants within the subdivision shall be submitted with
the final plat. The fire access and suppression system shall
be installed and approved by the fire department prior to
final plat approval.
13. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure
for this subdivision shall be completed prior to final plat
submittal.
14. That a homeowners association be established for the
maintenance of the common area based upon a pro-rata share of
costs.
15. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision
shall be re -vegetated with a weed -free mix immediately after
development.
16. The developer shall upgrade Granrud Lane to City standards in
accordance with the City of Kalispell's Design and
Construction Standards for street width, curbs, gutters and
sidewalks within 24 months of final approval of Phase I, after
which time, if the developer is unable or unwilling to
complete the upgrades, a bond shall be posted in the amount of
125 percent of the remaining improvements which are then to be
completed within 12 months.
17. That the developer shall obtain written permission from the
Village County Sewer District for use of its sewage collection
system or for expansion of the district boundaries; provided,
however, that any connection to or expansion of the Village
County Sewer District does not result in the extension of the
payoff of any bonded indebtedness.
18. That a letter be obtained from the Evergreen Water and Sewer
District stating that they have reviewed and approved the
plans and specifications for the new water facilities serving
the subdivision.
19. That the proposed common recreational facilities be accepted
by the City of Kalispell as satisfying the parkland dedication
requirements and that they shall be completed in Phase I of
the development.
20. The developer shall demonstrate that a document has been filed
with the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder's Office
designating a ten foot right-of-way reserve along Whitefish
Stage Road for purposes for future acquisition prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
21. That the conditional use permit shall run concurrently with
the approved preliminary plat and the conditional use permit
shall not expire unless the preliminary plat approval also
expires.
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
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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January 25, 2001
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Conditional Use Permit - Whitefish Stage Condominiums
Dear Chris:
The Kalispell City Planning Board met on January 15, 2002, and held a public hearing
to consider a request by Whitefish Stage Condominiums LLC for a conditional use
permit. The developers of this project have resubmitted their conditional use permit
due to a substantial redesign of the condominium project. A previous conditional use
permit was issued for 304 units in conjunction with the annexation of the property
and initial zoning of RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment, zoning district. The
previously approved project included a multi -family condominium project comprised of
duplex, six-plex and nine-plex units. As revised, the number of units would be
reduced from 304 to 214 and would consist of duplex and four-plex units.
Narda Wilson, of the Tri-City Planning Office, presented staff report KCU-01-7, noting
the density reduction and redesign of the internal roadways. Staff recommended
approval of the conditional use permit subject to the conditions outlined in the staff
report which are the same as those previously imposed by the Kalispell City Council.
At the public hearing, Jay Billmayer representing the applicants, spoke in favor of the
proposal and explained the redesign was in response to neighborhood concerns and
further market research. There was one person from the neighborhood who spoke in
opposition to the project citing concerns with the fencing and the bike path.
After the public hearing and board discussion, a motion was made and passed
unanimously to forward a recommendation to the city council that the conditional use
permit be granted subject to 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
Whitefish Stage Condominiums Conditional Use Permit
January 25, 2002
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Sincerely
Kalispell City Planning Board
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Attachments: Exhibit A (conditions of approval)
Staff report KCU-01-7 and application materials
Draft minutes 1/ 15/02 planning board meeting
c w/ Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c w/o Att: Jim Purdy, Whitefish Stage Development, LLC, 236 Wisconsin Ave.
Whitefish, MT 59937
Billmayer Engineering, 2191 Third Ave East, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Whitefish Stage Condominiums Conditional Use Permit
January 25, 2002
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR WHITEFISH STAGE CONDOMINIMUMS
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD
JANUARY 15, 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. Development of the subdivision shall be in substantial compliance with the
approved site plan and preliminary plat which governs the number of dwellings
within the subdivision, common areas and roadways within the subdivision.
2. The location and number of the dwelling units within the development may be
modified provided that the overall number of units does not exceed 214 dwellings.
3. That the roadways serving the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance
with the adopted Design and Construction Standards for the City of Kalispell for
local roads and include the pavement, curbs, gutters, storm drainage, sidewalks
and a minimum five foot landscape boulevard with street trees placed in
accordance with a plan approved by the parks and recreation director. A letter
from an engineer licensed in the State of Montana certifying that the
improvements have been installed according to the required specifications shall
be submitted at the time of final plat approval along with a letter from the
Kalispell Public Works Department stating that the required improvements have
been inspected and comply with the City standards.
4. That a Certificate of Subdivision Approval be obtained from the Department of
Environmental Quality and written approval by the Kalispell Public Works
Department approving the water and sewage facilities for the subdivision.
5. A stormwater drainage plan which has been designed by an engineer licensed in
the State of Montana shall be prepared which complies with the City's Design and
Construction Standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell
Public Works Department.
6. That the developer shall obtain written approval for the proposed approaches onto
Whitefish Stage Road by the Montana Department of Transportation, Flathead
County Road Department and from the Kalispell Public Works Department for
Granrud Lane and any conditions or improvements associated with the approvals
be completed prior to final plat submittal.
7. The roads within the subdivision shall be named and signed in accordance with
the policies of the Kalispell Public Works Department and the Uniform Traffic
Control Devices Manual.
Whitefish Stage Condominiums Conditional Use Pennit
January 25, 2002
Page 4
8. That an overall landscape plan for the site that incorporates perimeter
landscaping as well as street trees and landscaping within the common area be
submitted to the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department for review and
approval.
9. The developer shall provide a plan for mail service approved by the U.S. Postal
Service.
10. Street lighting shall be located within the subdivision and shall be shielded so
that it does not intrude unnecessarily onto adjoining properties.
11. All utilities shall be installed underground.
12. That the fire access and suppression system comply with the Uniform Fire Code
and a letter from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the access and number
and placement of fire hydrants within the subdivision shall be submitted with the
final plat. The fire access and suppression system shall be installed and
approved by the fire department prior to final plat approval.
13. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure for this subdivision
shall be completed prior to final plat submittal.
14. That a homeowners association be established for the maintenance of the
common area based upon a pro-rata share of costs.
15. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision shall be re -vegetated
with a weed -free mix immediately after development.
16. The developer shall upgrade Granrud Lane to City standards in accordance with
the City of Kalispell's Design and Construction Standards for street width, curbs,
gutters and sidewalks within 24 months of final approval of Phase I, after which
time, if the developer is unable or unwilling to complete the upgrades, a bond
shall be posted in the amount of 125 percent of the remaining improvements
which are then to be completed within 12 months.
17. That the developer shall obtain written permission from the Village County Sewer
District for use of its sewage collection system or for expansion of the district
boundaries; provided, however, that any connection to or expansion of the Village
County Sewer District does not result in the extension of the payoff of any bonded
indebtedness.
18. That a letter be obtained from the Evergreen Water and Sewer District stating
that they have reviewed and approved the plans and specifications for the new
water facilities serving the subdivision.
Whitefish Stage Condominiums Conditional Use Permit
January 25, 2002
Page 5
19. That the proposed common recreational facilities be accepted by the City of
Kalispell as satisfying the parkland dedication requirements and that they shall
be completed in Phase I of the development.
20. The developer shall demonstrate that a document has been filed with the
Flathead County Clerk and Recorder's Office designating a ten foot right-of-way
reserve along Whitefish Stage Road for purposes for future acquisition prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
21. That the conditional use permit shall run concurrently with the approved
preliminary plat and the conditional use permit shall not expire unless the
preliminary plat approval also expires.
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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 Gramud 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.
Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes
January 15, 2002
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Public Comment - Opponents
John Garfield, 2026 Mission Way South, said he was directly across from where the
main entrance to the development will be and he had concerns about the new plan
because it calls for a short concrete wall and fence. It still looks like it will be nine feet
tall, with three feet of berm, three feet of wall, and three feet of iron work and he still
considers it to look like a compound area. Garfield said one other concern was the
new bike path that ran in front of the project on Whitefish Stage Road and what the
impact would be on the path if a nine -foot wall and berm was built. Garfield asked
who would address the problem of snow building up on the berm and falling onto the
trail and the road. Garfield said these issues needed to be addressed tonight.
Atkinson moved that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
adopt staff report KCU-01-7 as findings of fact and forward a recommendation to
the Kalispell City Council to grant the conditional use permit for Whitefish Stage
Condominiums subject to the 21 conditions as listed. Rice seconded the
motion.
Jay Billmayer explained that the fencing would comply with the zoning requirements
and was just under six feet tall. The fence would not be located next to the property
boundary but rather setback substantially from the property boundary and that it
should not pose a problem for access to the trail.
The board discussed the redesign of the project and the zoning requirements for
fencing, fence height and the location of the fence near the corners of the property.
The motion to approve the project subject to conditions passed unanimously
upon a roll call vote.
Gavlon Owens Annexation and Initial R-4 Zonine
Narda Wilson of the Tri-City Planning Office presented staff report KA-01-8 saying
staff was recommending an initial zoning classification of R-4, a Two Family
Residential district with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet, upon annexation to
the city limits. Currently the developer does not have specific plans for subdividing the
property but intends to do so in the near future.
Public Comment - Proponent
No one spoke in favor of the proposal.
Public Comment - Opponents
Lila Crookenburg, 1204 Sunnyside Drive, said she was neither for nor against the
request, but did express concern regarding the additional traffic that would be
generated from the development. Crookenburg said they sold had some of their
property to the State for the future by-pass which would result in a lot more traffic on
Sunnyside Drive because it would be a feeder road into Kalispell. Crookenburg said
most of the surrounding area was five and ten -acre tracts and this zoning
classification wouldn't enhance their property or life style any.
Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes
January 15, 2002
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WHITEFISH STAGE CONDOMINIUMS
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
STAFF REPORT #KCU-01-7
JANUARY 8, 2002
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City County regarding
a conditional use permit to allow a 214 unit multi -family condominium development
in an RA-1 zoning district. A public hearing has been scheduled before the planning
board for January 15, 2002 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council
Chambers in Kalispell.
BACKcaRo[7Nn rxFnRnRaTToh The developers of this project have resubmitted
their conditional use permit due to a substantial redesign of the condominium
project. A previous conditional use permit was issued for 304 units in conjunction
with the annexation of the property and initial zoning of RA-1, Low Density
Residential Apartment, zoning district. The property has been annexed
A. Applicant: Jim Purdy, Agent for
Whitefish Stage Development, LLC
236 Wisconsin Ave.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2311
Technical Assistance: Billmayer Engineering
2191 Third Ave East
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-8708
B. Location and Size: The property is located on the west side of Whitefish Stage
Road and north of Granrud Lane in the northeast part of Kalispell. The parcel
contains approximately 38.4 acres and 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.
Nature of Request: The applicants have made substantial changes to the
previously approved conditional use permit that would have allowed the
construction of 304 condominium units on approximately 38.4 acres. The
previously approved project included a multi -family condominium project
comprised of duplex, six-plex and nine-plex units. As revised, the number of
units would be reduced from 304 to 214 and would consist of duplex and four-
plex unit. All of the units would be individually owned and the homeowners
would pay into an association for the maintenance of the common elements
including, but not limited to, the landscaping, clubhouse and fencing. The
development would be built with four phases rather than six, as previously
proposed. Accesses to the development would not be changed with primary
access to the development from Whitefish Stage Road and secondary access
from Granrud Lane.
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Phase I would be located in the northeast corner of the development with
access from Whitefish Stage Road. This phase would include 13 duplex units
and four four-plex units for a total of 46 units. This phase would include the
construction of the clubhouse and the main entrance onto Whitefish Stage
Road. Phase II would generally be located in the southwest portion of the
development with 11 duplex and nine four-plex units for a total of 58 dwellings.
Phase III would be located in the northwest portion of the site and would
include ten duplex units and eight four-plex units for a total of 58 units in
Phase III. Phase four would be located in the southwest corner of the site and
would include 11 duplex units and nine four-plex units for a total of 58 units.
As indicated on the site plan, the roadway system forms an octagon loop within
the site, with "driveways" serving the interior units. Within the center of the
site is an open space common area. All of the infrastructure within the
development would be constructed to City standards.
C. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The property has been used for agricultural
production in the past and is otherwise undeveloped. With the previous review
of the proposal, the property was annexed into the city of Kalispell and has City
zoning designation of RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment. The
apartment zoning allows multi -family dwellings with a conditional use permit.
D. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses Zoning: The area is characterized by
duplex residential development on lots in the area to the south with all of the
other surrounding area being single family. This area can be described as a
transition area between the higher density urban residential development to
the south that has public water and sewer and the lower density suburban
residential developments to the north that do not have public water and/or
sewer, but rather on -site sewage treatment system and wells or community
water systems.
North: Single family homes in Country Village No. 2, County R-1 zoning
East: Single family homes in Mission Village #4, County R-1 zoning
South: Duplex and single family homes in Buffalo Stage Phase V,
City RA-1 zoning
West: Single family homes on large tracts, County R-1 zoning.
E. Master Plan Designation: This property is in the Kalispell City -County
planning jurisdiction and the master plan map for this property is designated
as Suburban Residential. This designation anticipates up to two dwelling units
per gross acre because these areas are not typically served by community water
and sewer. In the event that public water and sewer become available in these
areas, the plan encourages reconsideration for a higher density. The next
highest density is Urban Residential which anticipates a density of two to eight
dwelling units per gross acre. The Urban Residential areas would have public
water and sewer available as well as access to services and public facilities.
The revisions to the development reduce the density to approximately 5.5
dwelling units per acre rather than the previously proposed design which had
gross density of eight dwellings per acres. The revised development would fall
somewhere in the middle of what the Urban Residential density would
anticipate. The proposed development is in substantial compliance with the
master plan.
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F.
G.
Utilities/Services:
Water:
Evergreen Water District
Sewer:
City of Kalispell
Solid Waste:
City of Kalispell or private hauler
Gas:
Montana Power Company
Electricity:
Flathead Electric Coop (underground)
Telephone:
CenturyTel (underground)
Fire:
City of Kalispell
Schools:
School District #5, Kalispell, Edgerton School
Police:
City of Kalispell
Evaluation of the Request:
a. Adequate Useable Space: The entire site of the development contains
approximately 38.4 acres that will ultimately contain 214 dwelling
units based on a four-plex and duplex design. The overall density of
the development will be approximately 5.5 dwelling units per acre or a
density of one dwelling per 7,918 square feet. As indicated on the site
plan, all of the dwellings have adequate access and comply with
setback requirements and parking standards.
b. Adequate Access: Primary access to the development will be from
Whitefish Stage Road which will be developed during the first phase.
Segments of this roadway are in marginal conditional, particularly to
the south of this property. However, the roadway segment fronting this
property appears to be in fair condition. Whitefish Stage Road is
scheduled for upgrading in the spring of 2002 which would include
some widening of the shoulders, ditching and an asphalt overlay. It
will not remove the curve near the Stillwater River Bridge nor will it
significantly widen the roadway. A bike and pedestrian path was
recently completed along Whitefish Stage Road which runs from West
Reserve Drive to a bridge that will cross the Stillwater River to the west.
The bike and pedestrian path runs along the east side of this property.
As part of the review for the new access onto Whitefish Stage Road, it is
likely that a turn land would be needed from Whitefish Stage Road to
access the development. Additional traffic onto Whitefish Stage Road
could exacerbate existing problems because of the potential traffic
volumes and current traffic levels. The segment of Whitefish Stage
Road between West Reserve Drive and the Stillwater Bridge is the third
busiest County road. Additional traffic entering and leaving Whitefish
Stage Road from this development will create additional impacts to the
roadway and traffic in the area.
Another access, which will serve as a secondary access, will be
developed from the southwest portion of the site onto Granrud Lane.
This new access will create and intersection with Granrud Lane and
Buffalo Stage. Granrud Lane was upgraded to County standards and
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paved to within the last several years in conjunction with the
development of the Buffalo Stage development to the south. However,
this upgrade did not include curb, gutter and sidewalks. As part of the
previous proposal, the developers agreed to upgrade Granrud Lane to
include curb, gutter and sidewalks within 24 months of final approval
of Phase I, after which time if the improvements have not been
completed, the developer will post a bond for the remaining
improvements that insures the improvements will be completed within
12 months. The cost of the improvements will be bome entirely by the
developer.
There will be one primary internal roadway that forms an octagon loop
through the development with shorter private driveways that will
provide access to some of the units. The internal loop roadway for the
development will be constructed roads to City standards and would
include curb, gutter, sidewalks and a landscape boulevard.
C. F.nvirnnmental Qonstraints: There are no obvious environmental
constraints associated with this property. The site can be described as
generally level with very little slope overall. There is no surface water
in the immediate area. No impacts to the groundwater can be
anticipated because this property is served by community water and
sewer systems. The property is designated as being located entirely in
flood zone C, according to FIRM Panel #1810 dated 10/16/96. An
engineered drainage plan using on -site retention methods will be
required as part of the overall infrastructure development plan.
a. Parking Scheme: Each of the individual units would be required to
have two parking spaces per dwelling plus a half a unit per dwelling for
overflow parking or 428 parking spaces for the dwellings and 107
additional parking spaces for a total of 535 parking spaces. As
designed, each of the dwelling units has a two -car garage and most of
the units have enough space in front of the garage for two additional
vehicles. Additional parking has been provided within the project,
most notably near the clubhouse and at the end of each of the internal
driveways. As currently designed it would appear that the proposed
parking plan complies with the requirements of the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance.
b. Traffic Circulation: Traffic enters this site from either of two proposed
accesses, one from Whitefish Stage Road and one from Granrud Lane.
The Whitefish Stage access will be developed as part of Phase I and will
function as the main access for the development. The Granrud Lane
will function as a secondary access and will be developed within 24
months of the final approval of Phase I.
Internal traffic circulation will be accomplished by way of an octagon
shaped internal roadway that will serve as the backbone for the
development. From this primary internal roadway, smaller driveways
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have been proposed that will serve some of the interior units. At the
end of the driveways a modified "T" turnaround has been proposed that
will allow removal of snow into the common area at the center of the
site and will provide for fire truck turnaround. Internal traffic
circulation is good with regard to the residents within the development
and emergency access. Access from Granrud Lane to the south of the
development will provide an extension of Buffalo Stage, creating a new
four-way intersection, and good secondary access to the development.
The accesses from Whitefish Stage Road and Granrud Lane provides
good through traffic and good circulation overall.
C. Open Space: There are no specific open space requirements for this
type of use other than the standard requirements for the RA-1 zoning
district of 20 feet in the front and rear and ten feet on the sides. As
indicated on the site plan, all of the units comply with the RA-1
setback requirements. Additional setbacks have been placed around
the perimeter of the site in some areas particularly to the east along
Whitefish Stage Road. At the east end of the site, the closest building
is indicated to be 40 feet from the property boundary with the other
units being located at least 20 feet from the property boundary. There
is a primary open space area near the center of the site that will be
developed later with a recreational or landscape feature.
d. Pen cing-/Screening4l andsc in : Perimeter fencing is proposed
around the development that will consist of a combination of berming
and fencing. As proposed there will be an approximately two to three
foot landscaped berm and fencing placed on top of the berm. The
fencing cannot exceed six feet in height if it is located within the
required 20-foot setback area. The berming and fencing is intended to
provide some landscaping and privacy for the homeowners as well as
buffering and screening between the development and adjoining
properties. Decorative deciduous trees are planned for the perimeter of
the site as well as being placed within the landscape boulevard along
the internal roadway. Additional internal landscaping will be done as
part of the development and will be maintained by the homeowners
association as a common amenity. An overall landscape plan should
be developed for the project and submitted to the Kalispell Parks and
Recreation Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
e. Sim: Limited signage has been proposed at both entrances to the
development and have been indicated on the site plan. The sign will be
integrated into the landscaping and entryways for the development.
The Kalispell Zoning Ordinance allows one sign not to exceed 24
square feet for multi -family dwellings and one development sign not to
exceed 20 square feet. At the time the sign is placed the developers will
be required to obtain a sign permit and to comply with the zoning
ordinance.
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a. Schools: School District #5 would provide educational services for the
developed. Edgerton Elementary School lies to the south of the site
and is within easy walking distance from the development. The school
district explained that Edgerton School has a capacity to accommodate
568 children. In the fall of 2001 the school capacity was 548 students.
The new residences in the area have the potential to generate an
additional approximately 107 school -aged children into the district that
would attend either the elementary or secondary schools. It is possible
that not all of the additional children who live in the area would be able
to attend the Edgerton School based on current enrollment rates.
However, the school district has stated that they will be able to
accommodate all of the additional children who might need public
education services whether by placing them in the local elementary
school or by busing to under utilized elementary schools in the district.
The proposed development could have a substantial impact on the
elementary school in the area, but all needed educational services will
be provided by the district.
b. Parks and Recreation: There is a public park and playground in close
proximity to the development at the Edgerton School playground that
lies to the south of this development and a County park that lies on the
east side of Whitefish Stage Road. Within the development itself there
will a clubhouse that will be developed as part of Phase I that will be
available for all of the residents of the development. Common areas
within the development will serve as a passive recreational amenity
with the development. Impacts to the existing parks and recreation
programs would be minimal.
C. Police: This property is within the jurisdiction of the Kalispell Police
Department and the department would be able to adequately
accommodate any additional impacts to the department as a result of
this development.
d. Ei= Prnt=tinn: Fire protection is to be provided by the City of Kalispell.
Fire risk appears to be low because of the topography and relatively
good access to the area. The Kalispell Fire Marshal has reviewed the
proposed design for the development specifically the modified "T"
turnaround at the end of each driveway. The design of the turnaround
areas, length of the driveways and overall fire access for the
development has been preliminarily reviewed and approved by the fire
marshal. The Kalispell Building Department will review the all of the
structures for building code compliance at the time of construction.
C. Water: The property is in the district boundaries of the Evergreen Water
District and they will provide water service to the development. They
have existing mains within immediate proximity of the site. Currently
an 8" water main lies to the south of the site in Buffalo Stage Phase V
from Buffalo Stage and another 12" main lies further to the east. Water
mains will be extended from their existing location to the furthest
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property boundary of the development to provide for the logical
extension of the lines in the future. The extension of the new water
mains will provide the Evergreen Water District with an opportunity to
loop their water system in the area and to provide for necessary fire
flows. Looping the system will apparently be needed to provide
adequate flows to the fire hydrant system. Fire hydrants will be
required to be located in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code and as
approved by the Kalispell Fire Department. The water system for the
development will be reviewed and approved by the Evergreen Water
District and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality for
compliance with their design standards and specifications. Impacts to
the system will be minimal as a result of this use.
f. Sewer: Sewer service will be provided by the City of Kalispell via the
North Village Sewer District. Sewer mains are located to the south of
this site in Buffalo Stage Phase V and will be extended to the north to
accommodate this development. The North Village Sewer District has
an agreement with the City of Kalispell which allows the District to treat
the effluent from their district in the Kalispell sewer treatment plant.
The City has agreed to allow the District to maintain ownership of the
sewer mains until such time as the construction bonds have been paid
off. After the bonds are paid in full, the City will take ownership of the
mains. In the interim, the District collects the connection fees received
as the area develops. The Kalispell Public Works Department maintains
and operates the sewer system within the North Village Sewer District
and would like to take over the system in its entirety and be allowed to
collect the connection fees.
Any expansion of the North Village Sewer District boundaries that would
result in the postponement of the City's ownership of the system should
be discouraged. According to the agreement between the City and the
District the bonds would be paid off within ten years or in August of
2002. It is anticipated that the bonds will be paid off at that time and
the City will take over the ownership of the sewer system currently
owned by the North Village Sewer District.
g. Solid Waste: Solid waste will be collected by the City of Kalispell and
taken to the Flathead County Landfill. There is sufficient capacity
within the landfill to accommodate this additional solid waste generated
from the development.
h. Roads- Traffic projections for this development are estimated to be
approximately 800 additional vehicle trips per day at full build out
based on the Tdp Ceneration Manual published by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers. This is based on the residential
condominium / townhouse modes. The roads within the development
will be constructed City standards and would include curb, gutter,
sidewalks and landscape boulevards within the development. As
previously mentioned, the primary access to the development will be
from Whitefish Stage Road and will be developed as part of Phase I. The
segment of Whitefish Stage Road between West Reserve Drive and the
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Stillwater River Bridge is the third busiest County road and in 1997 had a
daily average of 4,284 vehicle trips. Granrud Lane will provide access to
the development from the south and would be developed as part of this
proposal. The Granrud Lane access would be developed within 24 months
of the final approval of Phase I and if the roadway has not been completed
at that time a bond would be posted for the remaining improvements to be
completed within an additional 12 months. Essentially Granrud would be
completed within 36 months of the final approval for Phase I. This upgrade
would include curb, gutter and sidewalks on both side of Granrud Lane. A
traffic study assessing the impacts to Whitefish Stage Road from the
development and Granrud Lane and the identification of mitigation
measures would be required by the City of Kalispell Public Works
Department as part of their review process for the infrastructure for the
development.
The roadways serving the development are currently in the County and
are constructed to County standards. The entire length of Granrud Lane
is contiguous to the City to the south and after this property is annexed
with be contiguous to the City to the north as well. The City has been
working with the County on annexation of several roadways and
Granrud Lane is one of the roads proposed to be annexed. Roads in the
area appear to be generally adequate to accommodate the additional
traffic generated by this development. Some improvements to the
roadways may be needed in order to mitigate potential impacts.
i. ImmediateNeighborhood Impact: The general character of this
neighborhood is single family residential with some businesses in the
area to the north and south along Whitefish Stage Road. Potential
additional traffic generated from the development would be significant
because of the density proposed. The redesign of the development has
resulted in a significantly reduced density and hence a reduction of the
impacts related to traffic. The redesign has also eliminated the six-plex
and nine-plex units and replaced them with four plex units. Essentially
all of the dwellings within the development will be of a duplex or four-
plex design. This was done in an attempt to create a better design
within the development and to create a development that is more
compatible with the other residences in the immediate area
The overall density is generally consistent with other development in the
area that has access to public water and sewer. The larger homes to the
north, east and west have been developed without public water and
sewer and are necessarily located on larger parcels to accommodate on -
site sewage treatment systems and in some cases the development of
private wells.
This project provides needed housing options to single family and
traditional duplex town -homes in that they offer less maintenance and
communal amenities. And although the multi -family condominiums are
somewhat "different" than the traditional single-family homes in the
area, the development overall should prove to be generally compatible
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with other development in the area and provide needed density and
housing n the residential marketplace.
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 inquiries have been received by staff from property owners in the area
or from others.
The Kalispell Site Development Review Committee reviewed this proposal on
December 27, 2001 and January 3, 2002. The minutes from those meetings have
been included with the staff report. There was general consensus among the
Committee that the redesign of the overall development was more compatible with the
surrounding properties.
The site has adequate usable space for access and parking, and there are no
significant environmental constraints which would limit development
2. The overall design of the site is in substantial compliance with the development
standards and requirements of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance for the RA-1 zone
and multi -family dwellings.
Public services such as community water and sewer, schools, fire protection and
roadways in the area are generally adequate to accommodate the development.
4. The development will not pose significant adverse impacts to the character of the
area.
It is recommended that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
adopt staff report #KCU-01-7 as findings of fact and forward a recommendation to the
Kalispell City Council to grant the conditional use permit for Whitefish Stage
Condominiums subject to the following conditions:
Development of the development shall be in substantial compliance with the
approved site plan and preliminary plat which governs the number of dwellings
within the development, common areas and roadways within the development.
2. The location and number of multi -family units within the development may
be modified provided that the overall number of units does not exceed 214
dwellings.
That the roadways serving the development shall be constructed in accordance
with the adopted Design and Construction Standards for the City of Kalispell
for local roads and include the pavement, curbs, gutters, storm drainage,
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sidewalks and a minimum five foot landscape boulevard with street trees
placed in accordance with a plan approved by the parks and recreation
director. A letter from an engineer licensed in the State of Montana certifying
that the improvements have been installed according to the required
specifications shall be submitted at the time of final plat approval along with a
letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department stating that the required
improvements have been inspected and comply with the City standards.
4. That a Certificate of Development Approval be obtained from the Department of
Environmental Quality and written approval by the Kalispell Public Works
Department approving the water and sewage facilities for the development.
5. A stormwater drainage plan which has been designed by an engineer licensed
in the State of Montana shall be prepared which complies with the City's
Design and Construction Standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the
Kalispell Public Works Department.
6. That the developer shall obtain written approval for the proposed approaches
onto Whitefish Stage Road by the Montana Department of Transportation,
Flathead County Road Department and from the Kalispell Public Works
Department for Granrud Lane and any conditions or improvements associated
with the approvals be completed prior to final plat submittal.
7. The roads within the development shall be named and signed in accordance
with the policies of the Kalispell Public Works Department and the Uniform
Traffic Control Devices Manual.
8. That an overall landscape plan for the site that incorporates perimeter
landscaping as well as street trees and landscaping within the common area be
submitted to the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department for review and
approval.
9. The developer shall provide a plan for mail service approved by the U.S. Postal
Service.
10. Street lighting shall be located within the development and shall be shielded so
that it does not intrude unnecessarily onto adjoining properties.
11. All utilities shall be installed underground.
12. That the fire access and suppression system comply with the Uniform Fire
Code and a letter from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the access and
number and placement of fire hydrants within the development shall be
submitted with the final plat. The fire access and suppression system shall be
installed and approved by the fire department prior to final plat approval.
13. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure for each phase of
the development shall be completed prior to final plat submittal.
14. That a homeowners association be established for the maintenance of the
common area based upon a pro-rata share of costs.
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15. All areas disturbed during development of the development shall be re -
vegetated with a weed -free mix immediately after development.
16. The developer shall upgrade Granrud Lane to City standards in accordance
with the City of Kalispell's Design and Construction Standards for street width,
curbs, gutters and sidewalks within 24 months of final approval of Phase I,
after which time, if the developer is unable or unwilling to complete the
upgrades, a bond shall be posted in the amount of 125 percent of the
remaining improvements which are then to be completed within 12 months.
17. That the developer shall obtain written permission from the North Village Sewer
District for use of its sewage collection system or for expansion of the district
boundaries; provided, however, that any connection to or expansion of the
District does not result in the extension of the payoff of any bonded
indebtedness.
18. That a letter be obtained from the Evergreen Water and Sewer District stating
that they have reviewed and approved the plans and specifications for the new
water facilities serving the development.
19. That the proposed common recreational facilities be accepted by the City of
Kalispell as satisfying the parkland dedication requirements and that they shall
be completed in Phase I of the development.
20. The developer shall demonstrate that a document has been filed with the
Flathead County Clerk and Recorder's Office designating a ten -foot right-of-way
reserve along Whitefish Stage Road for purposes for future acquisition prior to
the issuance of a building permit.
21. That the conditional use permit shall run concurrently with the approved
preliminary plat and the conditional use permit shall not expire unless the
preliminary plat approval also expires.
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BILLMAYER ENGINES
December 11, 2001
Mr. Tom Jentz
Tri-City. Planning Office
17 Second St. East, Suite 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Whitefish Stage Condominium Subdivision, Revised Conditional Use Permit
Dear Mr. Jentz,
The following are submitted for your review and presentation to the Planning Board and the City of Kalispell.
1. Application for Conditional Use Permit, City of Kalispell
2. Review Fees
A. Ck# 2120 - $1,370.00 — Conditional Use Permit
3. List of Adjoining Land Owners (3 Copies)
4. Title Report (Commitment for Title Insurance Three Copies)
This information is submitted with the intention of being presented at the January 2002 Planning Board Meeting.
Any additional information you may require will receive our prompt attention.
Respectfully Submitted,
BILLMAYER ENGINEER]
J Jay
RECEIVED
DEC 11 2001
TRI-CRY PLANNING OFFICE
2191 Third Avenue East • Kalispell, Montana 59901 • (406) 257-8708 • FAX (406) 257-8710
Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second St East, Suite 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850 Fax: (4061 751-1858
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CITY OF KALISPELL
PROPOSED
OWNER(S) OF RECORD:
Residential Condominiums
Jim Purdy, Agent for
Name:_ Whitefish Stage Development LLC
Mailing Address: 236 Wisconsin Avenue
City/State/Zip: Whitefish, MT 59937 Phone: 406-862-2311
PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE OWNER(S) AND TO WHOM ALL
CORRESPONDENCE IS TO BE SENT:
Billmayer Engineering
Mailing Address: 2191 Third Avenue East
City/State/Zip: Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: 406-257-8708
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Refer to Property Records):
Street Pending Sec. Town- Range
Address: Whitefish Stage SE14, NE'; No. 31 ship 2 9 N No. 21W
To Be:
Subdivision Tract Lot Block
Name: Whitefish Stage Condominiums No(s). No(s). No.
1. Zoning District and Zoning Classification in which use is proposed
RA-1 - Kalispell
2. Attach a plan of the affected lot which identifies the following items:
See Preliminary Plat
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.
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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
sub i ection with this application be incorrect or untrue, I understand that
any proval base reon may be rescinded, and other appropriate action taken. The
sign' of this applicati signifies approval for the Tri-City Planning staff to be present
on the perty for rou ' e monitoring and inspection during the approval and
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Applicant Signat
Date
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200123210270
EXHIBIT A
A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING, AND BEING IN THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION
31, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M., M., FLATHEAD
COUNTY, MONTNAN, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS TO WIT:
BEGINNING at the northwest comer of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M., M., Flathead
County, Montana; Thence along the north boundary of said SE '/4 NE %4, N89° 48'
03" E1300.85 feet to a set iron pin on the westerly R/W of a 60 foot deeded
county road known as Whitefish Stage; Thence along said westerly R/W S00° 30'
39" E1281.24 feet to a set iron pin on the northerly R/W of a 40 foot deeded
county road known as Granrud Lane; Thence along said northerly R/W S89° 43'
08" W 1308.41 feet to a set iron pin on the west boundary of said SE %4 NE ! � :
Thence leaving said R/W and along said west boundary N00° 10' 22" W 1283.09
feet to the point of beginning and containing 38.401 ACRES: Subject to and
together with all appurtenant easement of record. Also known as TR1, CS 14771
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
For
WHITEFISH STAGE CONDOMINIUMS
3. TOPIC DISCUSSION
a. Traffic Flow and Control
The subdivision, when fully developed, will generate approximately 800 vehicle trips per
day onto Whitefish Stage Road. Traffic from Whitefish Stage Condominiums will exit
onto Whitefish Stage Road. The existing road system will safely accommodate the
additional traffic. The existing road system serves surrounding residential
developments and this additional traffic will not significantly impact their capacity. The
existing right of way width is standard 60 feet. Traffic control for vehicles leaving the
subdivision and entering Whitefish Stage Road will be via a stop sign at the
intersection.
b. Access To and Circulation Within the Property
Primary access to the subdivision will consist of a left or right turn off Whitefish Stage
Road. A secondary access point will be constructed in the southwest portion of the
subdivision as a branch off the main roadway within the subdivision, which will connect
to and form an intersection with Granrud Lane and Buffalo Stage Road.
C. Off Street Parking and Loading
A total of 518 off-street parking spaces have been designed into the subdivision.
These parking spaces include a garage and driveway parking space for each of the
condominium units and an additional 90 separate off-street parking spaces, scattered
throughout the development.
d. Refuse and Service Areas
The City of Kalispell provides refuse collection at individual residences. The service
includes recycling. The non -recyclable waste is disposed at the Flathead County
Landfill.
e. Utilities
The electrical power utility serving this area is Flathead Electric Cooperative. Century
Tel will provide telephone service to the development. Montana Power is the natural
gas provider for this area. Water service will be through the Evergreen Water District
while the development's Sanitary Sewer facilities will connect to North Village Sewer
District, which in turn connects to the City of Kalispell's sanitary sewer system. All
utilities are proposed to be constructed underground.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE WHITEFISH STAGE CONDOMINIUMS Page 1
f. Screening and Buffering
Decorative deciduous trees are planned for the perimeter of the development. In
addition, a 3.5-foot high, stucco -faced concrete masonry wall is also planned for the
perimeter of the subdivision (see Details included on Site Plan).
g. Signs. Yards and Other Open Spaces
The only signs on the property will be located on the perimeter wall, on each side of the
entrance to the development, identifying it as "Whitefish Stage Condominiums". All
non -building and non -road property within the development will be landscaped
"common area", owned and maintained by the homeowners association.
h. Height. Bulk and Location of Structures
All residential condominiums within the development will be two stories in height. The
only other building will be a "Clubhouse' facility open to property owners for communal
gatherings, meetings, etc. I will be a single story building occupying the island near the
main entrance to the subdivision off Whitefish Stage. Each condominium unit (duplex,
or 4-plex) will front one of the interior streets and will conform to all setback
requirements.
i. Location of Proposed Open Space Uses
Near the east entrance will be the location of the "Clubhouse" facility discussed earlier.
The center island will contain a decorative fountain or other prominent landscape
feature, which will be the centerpiece of the development. All other open space
surrounding the condominium units will be landscaped lawn areas with trees, shrubs
and flower garden areas.
j. Hours and Manner of Operation
As a residential area, it will be accessible to the property owners and their guests on a
24-hour a day basis. A homeowners' association will be responsible for enforcing the
covenants and other rules established for the development.
k. Noise, Light, Dust, Odors, Fumes and Vibration
The subdivision covenants will address each of these issues in a proactive manner.
Other than at times of construction, during which some minor episodes of each may
occur, no adverse effects from any of these annoyances will be allowed.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE WHITEFISH STAGE CONDOMINIUMS Page 2
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 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 taking 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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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. Ker®an, Budding Official
Chris Kukulski, City Manager Dick Seddon, Fire Marshall
P. J. Sorensen, Zoning Administrator, Chair Kathy Kublin, Recording Secretary
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Planning Board Items:
Preliminary Plat, Gateway West - Dick A. asked if anyondhad spokenwith 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 8' 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
TCPO - 2001
Zone Change, Variance, Conditional Use, PUD
CERTIFICATION
APPLICANT: WHITEFISH STAGE DEVELOPMENT
TCPO FILE NO: #KCU-01-7 (WHITEFISH STAGE CONDOS)
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: /9 - ' 2- 0
JIM PURDY
WHITEFISH STAGE DEVELOPMENT LLD
236 WISCONSIN AVE
WHITEFISH MT 59937
JAY BILLMAYER
BILLMAYER ENGINEERING
2191 THIRD AVE EAST
KALISPELL MT 59901
AND ATTACHED LIST
FILE NO.: C^_-66365A
CLTA Guarantee (6/6/92)
SCHEDULE A
PROPERTY OWNERS NOTICE GUARANTEE
Liability: $150.00
Fee: $150.00
NAME OF ASSURED: Jay Billmayer
DATE OF GUARANTEE: September 4, 2001 at 8:00 A.M_
THE ASSURANCES REFERRED TO ON THE FACE PAGE HEREOF ARE:
Order No. CT-6636E
Guarantee VC. H 329365
1. That according to the last equalized real property assessment rci in the
Office of Flathead County, Montana.
a. The persons listed below as "assessed owner" are shown on the assessment
roll as owning real property within 150 feet of the land identified = to
assessment roll as Assessor's Parcel Number(s):
APN OS 0977173, Assessors Tract No_ 2 in SE1/4NE1/4 Section 31-29-21.
b_ The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) and any addresses shown te_zw a
re as
shown on the assessment roll.
2. Ttat according to the Company's property records (but wit`,euc examinar-ion
of those company records maintained or indexed by name), there have been no
documents recorded subsequent to January 2001 purporting to transfer tit'e to
any of the properties listed below, except as indicated_ (See 'cxCep-ions)
APN-ASSESSOR'S TAX PROPERTY
PARCEL NUMBER
05 OOE5791 L 34, Country V___aae ?2
ASSESSED OPlNER AN: ADDRESS
Cindy Jensen
915 Country
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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. 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-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 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 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.
- 26.,-
Thomas R. Jentz
Planning Director
FILE NO.: CT-66365A
Page 2
APN-ASSESSOR'S TAX
PARCEL NUMBER
05 0065790
05 0978391
05 0979709
05 0113025
05 0979532
05 0362490
05 0071110
05 0977919
PROPERTY
ASSESSED OWNER AND ADDRESS
L 35, Country Village #2 Robert J. Petersen Trust
523 Country Way East
Kalispell, MT 59901
L 36, Country Village #2 Ralph F. Hart
Patricia A. Hart
530 Country Way East
Kalispell, MT 59901
L 41, Country Village #2 Jerome J. Krier, Jr.
Theresa A. Krier
572 Country Way
Kalispell, 14T 59901
L 42, Country Village #2 Sheryl A. Border
Robert M. Border
588 Country Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
L 43, Country Village #2 Paul D. Hahn
Ann M. Hahn
195 Zimmerman Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
TR 5H in W2NE4
Sec. 31-29-21
L 1, Ccuntry Way South
L 2, Country Way South
Sandy Heusc her
545 Country Way South
Kalispell, MT 59901
Brian J. Gardner
La Vonr_e C. Gardner
525 Cour.:r-_ Way South
Kalispell, vT 59901
Brian J. Gardner
La Vonne C. Gardner
525 Cou-:r_, :aav South
-Kalispell, .._ °�901
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FILE NO.: CT-66365A
Page 3
AFN-ASSESSOR'S TAX
PARCEL NUMBER
05 0973005
05 0300671
05 0300670
05 0299516
05 0299400
75 00001-0
75 0000171
,5 0000172
75 CC00_,_
PROPERTY
TR 5L in SW4NE4
31-29-21
L 9, Stillwater Terrace
#2
L 8, Stillwater Terrace
#2
L 7, Stillwater Terrace
ASSESSED OWNER AND ADz3ESS
Bruce May
Elaine Synder
540 Country Way_
Kalispell, MT 5990:
Shirley M. Scherpecseel
a
505 Country wav SOL.
Kalispell, MT 5990:
Robert Charles Eicker-
Theresa Faye Eicker�
501 Country wav Sout-.
Kalispell, MT 59901
Charles H. Ashley Sr,
Janice L. Ashley
214 Grandale Avenue
Kalispell, MT 599C:
TR 5E SW4NE4 31-29-21 Niles M Granrud
Guardian/Conservator
Edgar C. Granrud Esta
237 Granrud Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
L 60, Buffalo Stace 42
L 61, Buffaic St-ae "2
L 62, Buffalo St=ce #2
6_A, Bu_fa_c S a^e '2
Amc :, 63
Kristcffer M. Weller
Deborah L. Wel_er
34 Chip -our
Kalispell, MT 5990_
Mary 3. Harker
38 Chip _.
Kalispe:_, y.,,. t990:
Jason O
Scn=u
Pamela 7. Scr n
2902 US
.. - :way ?_ .,
=e g- 3_. ne
206 =u-tal -'t=ve
Kali�p21:, MT -0�0'
FILE NO.: CT-66365A
Paae 4
APN-ASSESSOR'S TAX
PARCEL NUMBER
75 0000178
75 0004007
75 0004006
75 0004005
75 0004004
75 0004003
75 0004002
75 0004001
75 0004000
PROPERTY
L 68A, Buffalo Stage #2
Amd L 68
L 139A Buffalo Stage #5
Corrected
ASSESSED OWNER AND ADDRESS
Reginald S. Forshner
Frieda Forshner
205 Buffalo Stage
Kalispell, MT 59901
Carlos E. Garcia
Tara Smith -Garcia
808 N Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
L 138 A Buffalo Stage #5 Daniel T. Armeni
Corrected Sharon L. Armeni
4619 N Gore St
Tacoma, ;JA 98407
L 137B Buffalo Stage #5
Corrected
L 136B Buffalo Stage #5
Corrected
L 135C Buffalo Stage 45
Corrected
L 134C Buffalo Stage #5
Carrected
L 133D Buffalo Stage #5
Carrected
L 1323 Buffalo Stage #5
Corrected
Todd A Hammer
Nancy H. Hammer
21 Bruyer Way Loop
Kalispell, MT 59901
Gloria Dailey
183 Old Highway 93 S
Somers, MT 59932
Robert A. Modie
Sally A. Modie
29 Bruyer ;Jay Loon
Kalispell, MT 59901
Hilzac Corporation
P.O. Box 822E
Kali_pei', }fr 59901
Hilzac Ccrperaticr.
P.O. Box 8226
Kalispell, Sf_" 59901
Hi_zac Corpora r_ c
P.O. Box 522.,
Kalispell, M, 555C1
Coc„_nued-..
FILE NO.: CT-66365A
Page 5
APN-ASSESSOR'S TAX
PROPERTY
ASSESSED OWNER AND ADDRESS
PARCEL MMBER
75 0003999
L 131E Buffalo Stage #5 Mark Gillette
P.O. Box 342
Kalispell, MT 59903
75 0003998
L 130E Buffalo Stage #5
Mark Gillette
P.O. Box 342
Kalispell, MT 59903
05 E000318
RDWY Reserve "B„
Flathead County
and Granrud Lane
800 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901_
75 E000323
RDWY Reserve "A"
Flathead County
800 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
05 0428717
L 18, Mission Village #4
Glenn A. Burfeind
Debora S. Burfeind
1992 Mission Way South
Kalispell, MT 59901
05 0428718
L 19, Mission Village #4
Ruth J. Dolan
Kathleen M. Koelzer
2010 Mission Way S
Kalispell, MT 59901
05 0428719
L 20, Mission Village #4
Eddie E. Pauline
Theresa R. Pauline
2028 Mission Way S
Kalispell, MT 59901
05 0428720
L 21. Mission Village #4
John W. Garfield
Set"y M. Garfield
2046 Mission Way S
Kalispell, MT 59901
05 0071025
L 22, Mission Village =-
R. Walzer RCcliis cn
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FILE NO.: CT-66365A
Page 6
APN-ASSESSOR'S TAX
PARCEL NUMBER
05 0428722
05 0428723
05 0428724
05 0428725
05 0960995
05 0428727
05 0428719
PROPERTY
L 23, Mission Village #4
L 24, Mission Village #4
L 25, Mission Village #4
L 26, Mission Village #4
L 27, Mission Village #4
ASSESSED OWNER AND ADDRESS
Ben L. Koffler
Joyce M. Roffler
2082 Mission Way S
Kalispell, MT 59901
Gregory Trunkle
Devera Trunkle
Walter Jensen Sr.
Dorothy Jensen
2100 Mission Way S
Kalispell, MT 59901
Jay Jefferson Oxford
Michelle L. Oxford
P.O. Box 7686
Kalispell, MT 59904-0686
Clifford L. Willis
Barbara N. Willis
2136 Mission Way S
Kalispell, MT 59901
Norman L. Johnson
Vickie A. Johnson
2154 Mission way S
Kalispell, MT 59901
L 28, Mission Village #4 Thomas Paul Giacomo
2172 Mission Way S
Kalispell, MT 59901
L 20, Mission Village #4
Eddie B. Paulino
Theresa R. Paulino
2028 Mission Way S
Kalispell, MT 59901
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