3. Ordinance 1438 - Zone Change - Deulfer - 1st ReadingTri-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: Duefler Zone Change from R-3 to R-5 - North Meridian Road /
Three Mile Drive
MEETING DATE: September 3, 2002
BACKGROUND: This is a zone change request by Roy, Amanda and Michaeli Deufler
on approximately 1.69 acres of property located on the northwest comer of Three Mile
Drive and Meridian Road. There is a single family residence currently on the
property. The applicants are proposing to amend the zoning on the property from R-
3, Residential, to B-2, General Business District, with an intent to better market the
property.
Thomas Jentz, of the Tri-City Planning Office, presented staff report KZC-02-2,
evaluating the proposed zone change. He explained that the rezoning was an attempt
to better market the property as it has been for sale for some time. However, the
North Meridian Neighborhood Plan designates this area as High Density Residential.
Additionally, there are concerns regarding access at this critical intersection and
impacts to North Meridian Road from a general commercial type zoning and the
potential uses. .Staff was recommending that the proposed B-2, General Commercial,
be denied and that a change to R-5, a Residential / Professional Office district be
recommended to the city council. The R-5 zoning would accommodate some office
type uses and was consistent with a zone change recently granted on the property to
the west.
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board held a public hearing at their regular
meeting of August 13, 2002 regarding the proposal. The applicants spoke in favor of
the commercial zoning stating that the traffic in the area and the other uses made it
unsuitable for the existing residential use and undesirable for other residential type
uses. A property owner in the area expressed concerns about the traffic that could be
generated with the uses allowed in the B-2 zoning district.
After the public hearing the planning board discussed the North Meridian Road
Neighborhood Plan, the upgrade of Meridian Road and the update of the growth policy.
A motion was made to accept the staff recommendation to deny the proposed B-2
zoning and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be rezoned to R-
5. This motion passed on a vote of four in favor, one opposed with Jean Johnson
abstaining from the voting since he was representing the applicant.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish • City of Columbia Falls
Deufler Zone Change R-3 to R-5
August 22, 2002
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RECOMMENDATION: A motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading to rezone the
property from R-3 to R-5 would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Potentially minor positive effects.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Respectfully submitted,
Narda A. Wilson Chris A. Kukulski
Senior Planner City Manager
Report compiled: August 22, 2002
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Attachments: Transmittal letter
Staff report KZC-02-2 and application materials
Draft minutes from 8/ 13/02 planning board meeting
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ORDINANCE NO.1438
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 27.02.010, OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, CITY OF
KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE, (ORDINANCE NO. 1175), BY ZONING REAL
PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 20, BLOCK 1, NORTHWEST TRACTS
LOCATED IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST P.M.M.,
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA (PREVIOUSLY ZONED CITY R-3, RESIDENTIAL)
TO CITY R-5 (RESIDENTIAL/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CITY -COUNTY MASTER PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Roy, Amanda and Michaeli Dueller, the owners of property described above,
petitioned the City of Kalispell that the zoning classification attached to the above
described tract of land be changed to B-2, General Business, and
WHEREAS, the property as described exists as property surrounded to the North by City P-1
Zoning (office/warehouse for CenturyTel), to the East by City I-1 and RA-1 Zoning
(UPS and a single family home), to the South by City B-1 Zoning (offices), and to
the West by City R-5 Zoning (residences and office), and
WHEREAS, the petition of Roy, Amanda and Michaeli Duefler was the subject of a report
compiled by the Tri-City Planning Office, #KZC-02-2, dated August 1, 2002, in
which the Tri-City Planning Office evaluated the petition and recommended denial
of the requested zone change, and that the property as described above instead be
zoned R-5, Residential/Professional Office, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopted the TCPO report
and recommended the property as described be zoned R-5, Residential/Professional
Office, and
WHEREAS, after considering all the evidence submitted on the proposal to zone the property as
described R-5, Residential/Professional Office, the City Council adopts, based upon
the criterion set forth in Section 76-3-608, M.C.A., and State. Etc. v. Board of
County Commissioners, Etc. 590 P2d 602, the findings of fact of TCPO as set forth
in Report No. KZC-02-2.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 27.02.010, of the Official Zoning Map of the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance, (Ordinance #1175) is hereby amended by designating the property
described above as R-5, Residential/Professional Office.
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SECTION H. The balance of Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance not amended hereby shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days from and after the
date of its final passage and approval by the Mayor.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AND
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR THIS DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2002.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
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Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street East — Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
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August 22, 2002
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Duefler Zone Change from R-3 to R-5 - North Meridian Road /
Three Mile Drive
Dear Chris:
The Kalispell City Planning Board met on August 13, 2002, and held a public hearing
to consider a request by the Dueflers to amend the Kalispell zoning map on
approximately 1.69 acres of property. The property is located on the northwest corner
of Three Mile Drive and North Meridian Road. There is a single family residence
currently on the property. The applicants are proposing to amend the zoning on the
property from R-3, Residential, to B-2, General Business District, with an intent to
better market the property.
Thomas Jentz, of the Tri-City Planning Office, presented staff report KZC-02-2,
evaluating the proposed zone change. He explained that the rezoning was an attempt
to better market the property as it has been for sale for some time. However, the
North Meridian Neighborhood Plan designates this area as High Density Residential.
Additionally, there are concerns regarding access at this critical intersection and
impacts to North Meridian Road from a general commercial type zoning and the
potential uses. Staff was recommending that the proposed B-2, General Commercial,
be denied and that a change to R-5, a Residential / Professional Office district be
recommended to the city council. The R-5 zoning would accommodate some office
type uses and was consistent with a zone change recently granted on the property to
the west.
A public hearing was held before the planning board and the applicants spoke in favor
of the commercial zoning stating that the traffic in the area and the other uses made
it unsuitable for the existing residential use and undesirable for other residential type
uses. A property owner in the area expressed concerns about the traffic that could be
generated with the uses allowed in the B-2 zoning district.
A motion was made to accept the staff recommendation to deny the proposed B-2
zoning and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be rezoned to R-
5. This motion passed on a vote of four in favor, one opposed with Jean Johnson
abstaining from the voting since he was representing the applicant.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish
Deufler Zone Change from RA- I to R-5
August 22, 2002
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Please schedule this matter for the September 3, 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.
Sincerely
Kalis ell
/City -County Planning Board
Ron Van Natta
President
BR/NW
Attachments: Staff report KZC-02-2 and application materials
Draft minutes 8/ 13/02 planning board meeting
c w/ Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c w/o Att: Roy, Amanda & Michaeli Duefler, 25 Three Mile Dr., Kalispell MT 59901
Stokes 8s Associates, 343 First Ave West, Kalispell MT 59901
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square footage of the church with the existing and new
addition would be approximately 20,226 square feet when
completed. The building height would vary in areas from 14
feet to 30 feet in the new part of the building. Jentz
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mentioned some minor issues regarding sidewalk and storm
water drainage. He noted a letter received stating concerns
about storm water drainage, landscaping, and lighting. Staff
recommended approval of the request with conditions.
Atkinson asked and Jentz answered that the snow storage
area was an engineering design issue and their concern was
that it be looked at and not forgotten.
APPLICANT/AGENCIES
Alan Peterson, with Architects Northwest, said they were
amiable to the conditions and the only thing they would ask
was that they wait until the neighborhood has more of a
sidewalk before they have to put one in.
PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak
on the issue.
PROPONENTS
No one wished to speak.
OPPONENTS
No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION
Spooner moved and Atkinson seconded to adopt staff report
KCU-02-6 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell
City Council that the conditional use permit be granted
subject to conditions.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Rice commented on the letter received saying he hoped the
church would be good neighbors and address those
concerns.
Spooner suggested the sidewalks go in now since she didn't
know how soon the residential area would get sidewalks and
the church would benefit by having a safe walking area.
There was a brief discussion regarding the sidewalks. John
Peterson said it was not a big issue in the overall scheme. It
was concluded that sidewalks were an important element of
the project.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
ROY, MICHAELI AND
A zone change request by Roy, Michaeli and Amanda Deulfer
AMANDA DEULFER ZONE
from R-3, Residential, a Single -Family Residential zoning
CHANGE
district to B-2, General Business.
Jean Johnson stated his firm is involved in the project and
chose to step down.
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the meeting of August 13, 2002
Page 2
STAFF REPORT Thomas Jentz, of the Tri-City Planning Office, gave a
#KZC-02-2 presentation of staff report KZC-02-2. He explained the
existing zoning and nature of the request and that the
property owners are requesting the property be rezoned from
R-3, Single -Family Residential, to B-2, General Business.
Minimum lot size requirement for the both zones is 7,000
square feet. The property owner would like to sell the
property and feels that the zone change to B-2 would allow a
broader range of uses and would make the property more
marketable. Upon review of the findings of fact and
evaluation of the statutory criteria staff recommended the
requested zone change from R-3 to B-2 be denied and the
property be rezoned to R-5, Residential/Professional Office,
based on non-compliance with the High Density Residential
designation of the North Meridian Neighborhood Plan which
includes this property as well as issues related to the
upgrade of Meridian Road.
APPLICANT/AGENCIES Jean Johnson, with Paul Stokes and Associates, said he
provided technical assistance to the applicant. He said the
facts represented in the staff report were not portrayed
accurately and the only way to change that was to amend the
findings. He handed out a MDOT plan and said Meridian
and Three Mile Drive could be one of the busiest
intersections in Kalispell. He didn't think it was high density
residential in reality because you wouldn't let kids play in
the area. He explained the area was in transition and
showed a map representing current zoning. He said it would
be a commercially viable corner once the streetlight goes in
and thought the request for B-2 was a suitable classification
for now and in the future. He requested the board amend
the staff report and approve the application.
Atkinson asked a clarifying question about the surrounding
commercial zoning, as indicated on Johnson's colored map.
Johnson said the zoning was currently a hodgepodge.
Jentz agreed that the zoning was mixed. Johnson said that
if they were going to make reference to the North Meridian
Neighborhood Plan they had to talk about the whole thing.
He thought the plan should be amended.
Atkinson spoke about the differences between the R-5, B-1
and B-2 designations and said his concern was for traffic
ingress and egress.
Johnson pointed out that if his client sold the property with
a B-2 designation that the proposed business most likely
would have to come before the planning board with a CUP or
a subdivision. He thought they could address the issue of
ingress and egress at that time. He noted that it would also
go before site review.
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the meeting of August 13, 2002
Page 3
PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing was opened to those who wished to
speak.
PROPONENTS
Michaeli Deulfer, 25 Three Mile Drive, said she inherited the
property from her parents. She had concerns about the
current residential zoning designation saying the area is very
noisy with UPS starting at 4:00 a.m. and ambulances using
the route to get to the hospital. She didn't see it as a good
residential area because of the traffic and noise, especially in
the summer when the windows needed to stay open. She
said they were trying to sell the property and the sale was
contingent on the zoning.
Curt Lindeman, a small business owner across the street,
had concerns about the issue of safety. With the proposed
change of the intersection and the Junior High school down
the street he had concerns about a possible high traffic
business like fast food that would have 1,500 cars a day. He
wanted to make sure the safety factor was considered in the
zone change.
OPPONENTS
No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION
Rice moved and Atkinson seconded to adopt staff report
KZC-02-2 as findings of fact and recommended to the
Kalispell City Council that the requested zone change from
R-3 to B-2 be denied and that the property be rezoned to R-
5, Residential/Professional Office.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Van Natta wondered if the road were already in place if that
would change the recommendation. Jentz stated the greater
issue was the Master Plan, which indicated high density
residential. It was a matter of timing and once the new
growth policy were in place and the board had an
opportunity to look at the whole neighborhood they might be
here looking at it. He thought the appropriate thing to do
would be to change the Master Plan, but the bigger issue was
the Growth Policy. He thought the R-5 was in substantial
compliance and if it went to B-2 it would be hard to change
later if this did not fit the overall plan for the neighborhood.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed on a roll call vote with 4 in favor and 1,
Spooner, voting in opposition.
DEBBIE WILLIS INITIAL
A request by Debbie Willis for an initial zoning designation of
ZONING AND ANNEXATION
R-4, Two Family Residential, upon annexation on
approximately one acre that lies on the south side of
Sunnyside Drive.
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the meeting of August 13, 2002
Page 4
ROY, AMANDA AND MICHAELI DUEFLER
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FROM R-3 TO B-2
TRY -CITY PLANNING OFFICE
STAFF REPORT #KZC-02-2
AUGUST 1, 2002
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board the Kalispell City Council regarding a
zone change request from R-3 to B-2. A public hearing has been scheduled before the
Kalispell City Planning Board for August 13, 2002, at 7:00 PM in Kalispell City
Council Chambers. A recommendation from the planning board will be forwarded to
the Kalispell City Council for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION- The applicants are proposing to amend the Kalispell
Zoning Map by rezoning an approximately 1.69 acre site from an R-3, Residential
zoning district to B-2, a General Business zoning district.
A. Petitioner and Owners:
Technical Assistance:
Roy, Amanda and Michaeli Duefler
25 Three Mile Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-8684
Paul J. Stokes & Associates, Inc.
343 First Ave West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-8707
B. Location and Legal Description of Property: This property is located on the
northwest corner of Three Mile Drive and North Meridian Road, which is a
three-way intersection. The property can be described as a portion of Lot 20,
Block 1, Northwest Tracts located in Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22
West, P.M.M., Flathead County.
C. Existing Zoning: Currently this property is zoned R-3, a Residential zoning
district that is intended primarily for single-family homes and does not allow
duplexes, apartments or offices either as permitted or conditionally permitted
uses. The minimum lot size requirement for this zoning district is 7,000
square feet and a minimum lot width of 60 feet.
D. Nature of Request and Proposed Zoning: The property owner is requesting
that this property be rezoned from R-3, Residential, to B-2, General Business.
The minimum lot size requirement for the B-2 zone is 7,000 square feet. The
property owner would like to sell the property and feels that the zone change to
B-2 would allow a broader range of uses and would make the property more
marketable.
E. Size: There is one parcel that contains approximately 1.69 acres with
approximately 234 feet of frontage along Three Mile Drive and 315 feet of
frontage along North Meridian Road.
F. Existing Land Use: Currently this property is occupied by a single-family
dwelling located near the southeast portion of the site.
G. Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning: This property is in an area which has a mix
of uses in close proximity. There are single-family residences and multi -family
dwellings along North Meridian Road. Many of the established residences have
transitioned to a commercial use with several long established commercial uses
as well.
North: Office /warehouse for CenturyTel, P-1 Public zoning;
East: UPS, and single-family home, I-1 and RA-1 zoning
South: Offices, B-1 zoning
West: Residences and office, R-5 zoning.
H. General Land Use Character: The general land use character of this area is a
mix of offices, residential and commercial uses. It is an area in transition from
an historical residential area to a mixed -use office, residential and commercial
area along the Meridian Road corridor prompted by increased traffic and
development in the area.
I. Utilities and Public Services:
Sewer:
City of Kalispell
Water:
City of Kalispell
Refuse:
City of Kalispell
Electricity:
Flathead Electric Coop
Telephone:
CenturyTel
Schools:
School District #5
Fire:
Kalispell Fire Department
Police:
City of Kalispell
J. Relation to Zoning Requirements: This property consists of approximately
1.69 acres and has some subdivision potential under both the requested B-2
zoning and the current R-3 zoning density and lot size standards.
Reaction of Nearby Property Owners
A notice of public hearing was mailed to property owners within 150 feet of the
subject property approximately 15 days prior to the hearing. At the writing of the
staff report, no comments had been received from the public regarding this proposal.
The statutory basis for reviewing a change in zoning is set forth by 76-2-205, M.C.A.
Findings of fact for the zone change request are discussed relative to the itemized
criteria described by 76-2-203, M.C.A.
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This property is within the North Meridian Neighborhood Plan area which
designates this site as "high density residential' land on the plan map. This use
category generally anticipates a density of up to 40 units per acre. The high -
density zoning has allowed a mix of office and residential as part of transition
area to higher intensity uses. The proposed B-2, General Business zoning
district, allows the broadest range of commercial uses and is intended as a zone
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"whose operations are characterized by outdoor display, storage and or sale of
merchandise, by major repair of motor vehicles." The broad category of highly
intensive commercial uses does not comply with the high -density residential
designation of the neighborhood plan for the area.
lc the requested zone designed to lessen congestion in the streets?
Access to this site could potentially be obtained from either Three Mile Drive or
North Meridian Road. Meridian Road is listed as a "first priority project" in the
Kalispell Transportation Plan, an addendum to the Kalispell City -County
Master Plan. These first priority projects would result in the greatest benefit to
the existing traffic system performance. Meridian Road is listed first in the list.
Meridian Road between Idaho Street and US 93 North — "This narrow two-lane
segment of Meridian Road is recommended to be improved to include four lanes
from Idaho Street north to Three Mile Drive and three lanes north of Three Mile
Drive to Highway 93 as an urban minor arterial with curb and gutter and
pedestrian / bicycle accommodations, consistent with City plans to enhance
the quality of the North Meridian neighborhood's residential character."
Meridian Road upgrades have been designed, approved and funded through the
City's urban transportation system funds. This project has been designed for
several years and should have been underway this year except for problems
with the acquisition of right-of-way and utility relocation issues. Meridian
Road upgrade is scheduled to start in the Spring of 2003. Part of the upgrade
will include a signalized intersection at Three Mile Drive and North Meridian
Road. This intersection currently functions poorly because of the awkward
angles of the approaches, the narrow road and volume of traffic.
The Meridian Road and Three Mile Drive intersection has problems during peak
hours of use generally associated with the junior high school located to the
north with an entrance off of both Three Mile Drive and North Meridian Road.
Some local truck traffic also exacerbates traffic problems in the area with traffic
moving west to the West Valley area, north to Hwy 93 and south to Hwy 2.
Essentially, Meridian Road is a critical transportation corridor that is identified
as having the most critical need for improvement.
This intersection and how it functions will be an important link in the overall
performance of the intersection as a whole. Development of the site with
potentially highly intensive uses would only further add to the current traffic
problems at this critical location.
Potentially highly intensive uses associated with the proposed B-2, General
Business zoning district could potentially increase the traffic hazards in an
area which is already identified as having the greatest need for improvement
and is listed as a first priority project for roadway upgrade.
At some future time when the roadway upgrades for Meridian Road have been
completed, the rezoning of this property to a higher intensity use may seem
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appropriate considering that it has access to public facilities and utilities and
will be part of a high traffic signalized intersection. At the present time
however, it would appear that the premature conversion of this property to a
higher intensity use would not promote the general health and welfare of the
public because of the potential for the increase in traffic and traffic hazards at
a critical intersection within the community.
Adequate light and air would be provided both by the low density allowed in the
district, design standards and the setback requirements for new development.
concentration of penpleP
The minimum lot size for the proposed B-2 zoning on this property is 7,000
square feet. The potential development associated with this property would be
limited only by the development standards associated with the B-2 zoning
district that relate to lot coverage, the types of uses permitted under the zoning
and the environmental constraints which may be present associated with storm
drainage. Commercial development in this area would currently be
inappropriate because of its location at a critical intersection that could have
impacts on the functioning of the intersection. A lower intensity use such as
those associated with offices or lower traffic use would generally have less
impact on traffic volumes but would comply with the intent of the high -density
residential land use designation of the master plan.
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There is a full range of public services in the area including water, sewer, fire
and police protection. However, the current transportation network is not
functioning well and is scheduled for upgrading and improvement. North
Meridian Road and Three Mile Drive are both primarily roadways for the
community which are in critical need of upgrading. Rezoning this property to
allow for potentially high intensity and high traffic uses would create needs
that are beyond the capacity of the current system to provide.
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The master plan designates this property as high density residential on the
North Meridian Road Neighborhood Plan map. The property to the west was
recently rezoned from the R-3, Residential designation as is associated with
this property to R-5, a Residential / Professional Office district. This district
seems to meet the needs of the property owners to use and market their
property for a non-residential use while allowing fairly low impact uses as they
relate to parking, traffic and overall impacts to services. There are other non-
residential uses in the immediate area of this property with the office /
warehouse use to the north operated by CenturyTel, UPS delivery to the east
and a doctor's office to the south. These properties have a mix of zoning
generally reflecting a pre -zoning use associated with the business, i.e. I-1, Light
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Industrial for the UPS office, P-1, Public for the utility company and B-1,
Neighborhood Buffer District for the office use. This creates a hodgepodge of
uses and zoning which adds to the neighborhood. Many of the properties along
North Meridian Road are transitioning from single-family residential uses to
offices, clinics and other small businesses. As the roadway improvements for
Meridian Road occur and the transportation network is improved, it may
warrant the reevaluation of this area for higher intensity uses associated with
more retail and auto oriented uses.
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As previously noted the character of the area is an area is transition from
single-family residential uses to other non-residential uses. As a note, recent
changes to the B-2 zoning allow multi -family development as a permitted use
and would allow the development of high density residential. The orientation of
this property along either Meridian Road or Three Mile Drive does not make it
suitable property for low -density residential uses that currently exist in the
area. Three Mile Drive as well as other residential developments to the north
and south of this site demonstrate that this area is in transition to higher
intensity use. A zone more consistent with the zoning that has taken place to
the west of this property of R-5, Residential / Professional Office would be a
more reasonable zone considering the character of the immediate area.
The proposed commercial zoning would unlikely have any adverse impact on
the value of buildings or property values in the area since uses that are
existing would be generally, compatible with the commercial or multi -family
development in the area, thereby minimizing potential conflicts and conserving
the value of buildings in the area.
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Because this rezoning request does not comply with the land use designation of
the North Meridian Neighborhood Plan of high density residential, and because
the Meridian Road and Three Mile Drive area needs upgrades to the roadway
system and because of other zoning recently accomplished in the area of R-5,
Residential / Professional Office the proposed zoning does not encourage the
most appropriate use of land in the area or throughout the City's zoning
jurisdiction. A more appropriate zoning designation for this property that
would be consistent with the high density residential land use designation,
would not significantly exacerbate the traffic problem in the area and would be
consistent with other non-residential uses in the area would be the R-5,
Residential / Professional Office zone. It does not appears that the proposed B-
2, General Business rezoning would encourage the most appropriate use of this
property or the use of land in the City's zoning jurisdiction.
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It is understandable the that property owners may want to offer a greater variety of
uses than what is allowed under the current residential zoning because the busy
intersection does not lend itself well to low density housing and creates problems for
marketing and selling the property. A relatively low impact commercial use may be
appropriate for the property which would be consistent with the recent rezoning to the
west and still allow the property owners to market their property for limited
commercial uses. Once the Meridian Road upgrade is completed and the intersection
with Three Mile Drive is completed, this area may warrant reconsideration for high
intensity commercial uses as part of the growth policy update. However, currently
this area is comprised of office type uses which would be allowed under the R-5,
Residential / Professional Office zoning and would be the staff recommendation.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
adopt staff report #KZC-02-2 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City
Council that the requested zone change from R-3 to B-2 be denied and that the
property be rezoned to R-5, Residential / Professional Office.
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PAUL J. STOKES & AssOcmm, ING
Consulting Engineers
July 8, 2002
Narda Wilson, Senior Planner
Tri City Planning Office
17 Second Street East, Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana
RE: Duelfer Petition for Zoning Amendment
A Portion of Lot 20, Block 1, Northwest Tracts
Section 1, T.28N., R.22W. P.M.,M.,
Flathead County, Montana
Dear Narda,
343 First Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901
Telephone (406) 7554707
FAX (406) 755-2613
RECEIVED
JUL 0 8 2002
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
Please find enclosed our clients check # in the amount of $530.00 for a Zoning
Amendment for the above -mentioned property. The property is located northwest of the
intersection between Stillwater and Meridian Road. The property is currently zoned R-3,
and our client would like zoning designation of B-2. The site is identified commercial in
the City County Master Plan. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our
office.
Very Truly Yours,
PAUL J. STOKES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Lisa M. Wurster
Project Engineer
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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
PETITION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT
CITY OF KALISPELL
1. NAME OF APPLICANT: P. Michaeli, Rov T. & Amanda E. Duelfer
2. MAIL ADDRESS: 25 Three Mile Drive
3. CITY/STATE/ZIP:_ Kalispell, MT 59901 PHONE: 1-406-752-8684
4. INTEREST IN PROPERTY: Owner
5. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT: X ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT:
IF THE REQUEST PERTAINS TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE TEXT OF THE
ZONING REGULATIONS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
A. What is the proposed zoning text amendment?
IF THE REQUEST PERTAINS TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP,
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Address of the property: 25 Three Mile Drive, KalispellMT 39901
B. Legal Description: A Portion of Lot 20, Block 1, Northwest Tracts
(Lot and Block of Subdivision; Tract #)
Section 1, T.28N., R.22W. P.M. M. Flathead County Montana
(Section, Township, Range) (Attach sheet for metes and bounds)
C. The present zoning of the above property is: R-3
D. The proposed zoning of the above property is: B-2
E. State the changed or changing conditions that make the proposed
amendment necessary:
The owner is requesting a zone change to increase the potential uses with
his properly in the event of a future sale.
HOW WILL THE PROPOSED CHANGE ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF:
Promoting the Master Plan: The proposed zone change is in substantial compliance with
the intent of the City County Master Plan and will be consistent with future
development when the reconstruction of Meridian Road has been completed.
Lessening congestion in the streets and providing safe access: The area will be self-
contained and will not add significant congestion to the roads. The intersection of
Three Mile Drive and Meridian Road will not permit on -street parking.
Promoting safety from fire, panic and other dangers: The proposed zone change will be
designed to eliminate panic or other dangers. No significant negative impact is
anticipated.
Promoting the public interest, health, comfort, convenience, safety and general welfare:
The proposed zone change will lend itself to promoting the above -mentioned
components by minimizing density and providing safe access to Three Mile and/or
Meridian, which are minor arterial roads. No significant negative impact is
anticipated.
Preventing the overcrowding of land: The proposed zone change will prevent
overcrowding by complying with the spaces as required by the City of Kalispell
Zoning Regulations. No significant negative impact is anticipated.
Avoiding undue concentration of population: Concentration of population is a fixnction of
zoning and the Master Plan. The concentration of population in the subject area
will be consistent with the surrounding business and commercial areas. No
significant negative impact is anticipated.
Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and
other public facilities: The proposed zone change will require public utilities such
as water and sewer, garbage, natural gas, electricity, telephone and DSL lines. No
significant negative impact is anticipated.
Giving reasonable consideration to the character of the district The proposed site is in
an area that supports businesses and industries; therefore the proposed zone
change will be consistent with the character of the district. The subject tract
currently has a single-family residence that will be removed. The zone change will
not erode or degrade the uses currently found in the adjacent properties.' No
significant negative impact is anticipated.
Giving consideration to the peculiar suitability of the property for particular uses: The
proposed B-2 zoning designation will be consistent with surrounding development
in the area. There are several businesses along Meridian Road. Meridian Road
supports a large volume of traffic and is not suitable for residential or single
family dwellings. The subject property is on the corner of two heavily traveled
minor arterial roads, and would be better used as a business rather than a
residence.
Protecting and conserving the value of buildings: The subject site currently has a single
family residence that would be removed to accommodate for future expansion. No
significant negative impact is anticipated.
Encouraging the most appropriate use of land by assuring orderly growth: The
surrounding area has and supports several businesses. By and large, the development
has been for the above -mentioned uses. The area will become more suitable for a
business, rather than a residence.
The signing of this application signifies approval for Tri-City Planning staff to be present
on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during approval process.
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VICINITY MAP
DUELFER ZONE CHANGE
A PORTION OF LOT 20, BLOCK 1, NORTHWEST TRACTS
SECTION 1, T.28., R.22W., P.M.,M.,
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
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on the southeast corner
conditional use permit to
allow a temporary use
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as a conditionally per-
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property contains ape
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proximately 37 acres
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City Hall, 312 First Ave-
and is zoned B-2/PUD,
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a Commercial zoning
height located on a trial -
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district with a Planned
or type of Items that
scheduled meeting of
Unit Development over-
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the planning boaN, the
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board will hold a public
subdivision would be
the ground. The appli-
hearing and take public
served by public sewer
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comments on the follow-
and water and would be
Me cell on wheals be al-
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developed in accord-
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approved planned unit
Fadlity can be secured
pispelPCily CounclF'aitlo
development (PUD) and
with Me construction of
i will take final action.
development agreement
the tower proposed on
1. Postponed from the
executed with the City
the adjoining site by
( July meeting, a request
of Kalispell. The proper.
TnSlar Communication.
by Mark Owens, dba
ty can be described as
The tower would be to -
LBO Limited Partner-
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catetl on property at fib
chip for am initial zoning
catetl in Section 31,
Third Ave W.N. in Kells-
designation upon an-
Township 29 North,
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nexation to the city of
Range 21 West,
be described as LOS 7
Kalispell on approxi-
P.M.M., Flathead Cow-
and 8. Block 28, Kalis-
mately 58 acres of prop-
ty, Montana.
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A request by North-
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ridge Lutheran Church
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For a conditional use
Range 21 West P.M.M.,
aerve Drive. The pro-
permit to allow the ex-
Flathead County Moraa-
posal would designate
pension of their existing
na.
t approximately 42 acres
church on propperty to-
7. A request by Deb -
as R-3, Residential, a
called in an R-3, Single
bie Willis for an initial
single family residential
Family Residential zon-
zoning designation of R-
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4, Two Family Resident -
acres as RA-3, a Resi-
churches as a condition-
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existing 9,263 square
approximately one acre
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foot church would be
that lies on the South
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expanded by and adi-
side of Sunnysider Drive
' commercial district in-
clonal approximately
and the west side of
tended to serve Me im-
11,361 square feet for a
Denver Avenue. The
mediate surrounding
total area of 20,624
property address is 940
• area. A preliminary plat
square feet. The height
Sunnyside Drive and is
for 121 lots as descri-
of the church within the
developed with a single
bed below is being filed
expansion area would
family dwelling. Current -
concurrently with the
be between 14 feet and
ly his property is in Me
-, annexation and zoning
30 feet and would
County zoning junsdic-
request. The property
match the existing build-
Lion and is zoned R-1,
proposed tar wnexation
ing. The property where
Suburban Residential.
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the church is locatetl
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scribed as a portion of
contains approximately
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Assessor's Tract 5+ lo-
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calve City utilities and
mated in Section 25,
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create one additional
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lot. The property pro-
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5. A zone change re-
Documents pertaining
West View Estates, a
quest by Roy. Michaeli
to this agenda aem are
121-lot subdivision lo-
and Amanda Deulfer
on file for public inspac.
catetl on the northeast
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corner of Stillwater
single family residential
ning Office, 17 Second
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zoning district to B-2,
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General Business, a
Kalispell, MT 59901.
would create 119 lots in-
commercial district Mat
and are available for
tended for single family
allows a broad mix of
public review during
residential development
commercial uses. The
regular office hours.
on approximately 42
property lies at the
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acres, one lot intended
northwest corner of
encouraged to attend
for neighborhood com-
Three Mile Drive and
the hearing and make
mercial on approximate-
North Meridian Road in
their views and con-
ly 7 acres and one lot
Kalispell and contains
tarns known to the
intended for high densi-
ty residential office uses
approximately 1.69
acres and is currently
Board. Written com-
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ROY, MICHAELI & AMANDA DEULFER
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST
FROM R-3, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
TO B-2, GENERAL BUSINESS
CITY OF KALISPELL ZONING JURISDICTION
PLAT DATE. July 17 2002
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 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 a public
hearing 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. Postponed from the July meeting, a request by Mark Owens, dba LBO Limited
Partnership for an initial zoning designation upon annexation to the city of
Kalispell on approximately 58 acres of property located at the northeast comer of
Stillwater Road and West Reserve Drive. The proposal would designate
approximately 42 acres as R-3, Residential, a single family residential district;
approximately 9 acres as RA-3, a Residential Apartment / Office district and 7
acres as B-1, Neighborhood Buffer District, a limited commercial district intended
to serve the immediate surrounding area. A preliminary plat for 121 lots as
described below is being filed concurrently with the annexation and zoning
request. The property proposed for annexation and zoning can be described as a
portion of Assessor's Tract 5+ located in Section 25, Township 29 North, Range
22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
2. Postponed from the July meeting, a request by Mark Owens dba Owl Corporation
for preliminary plat approval of West View Estates, a 121-lot subdivision located
on the northeast comer of Stillwater Road and West Reserve Drive. This plat
would create 119 lots intended for single family residential development on
approximately 42 acres, one lot intended for neighborhood commercial on
approximately 7 acres and one lot intended for high density residential office uses
on approximately 9 acres. All of the lots in the subdivision would be served by
public sewer and water and would be developed in accordance with City of
Kalispell standards. The preliminary plat is being submitted in conjunction with
the annexation of the property and designation of initial zoning. The property can
be described as a portion of Assessor's Tract 5+ located in Section 25, Township
29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
3. A request by Mountain View Plaza LP for preliminary plat approval of a 13 lot
commercial subdivision located on the southeast corner of Hwy 93 and West
Reserve Drive. This plat would create 13 commercial lots intended for
development as part of the Mountain View Plaza / Home Depot commercial
center. The property contains approximately 37 acres and is zoned B-2 / PUD, a
Commercial zoning district with a Planned Unit Development overlay. All of the
lots in the subdivision would be served by public sewer and water and would be
developed in accordance with the previously approved planned unit development
(PUD) and development agreement executed with the City of Kalispell. The
property can be described as Assessor's Tract 3E located in Section 31, Township
29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
4. A request by Northridge Lutheran Church for a conditional use permit to allow
the expansion of their existing church on property located in an R-3, Single
Family Residential zoning district which lists churches as a conditionally
permitted use. The existing 9,263 square foot church would be expanded by and
additional approximately 11,361 square feet for a total area of 20,624 square feet.
The height of the church within the expansion area would be between 14 feet and
30 feet and would match the existing building. The property where the church is
located contains approximately 2.82 acres and is at 323 Northridge Drive in
Kalispell. The property can be described as Lot 2, Block 12 Northridge Heights #
4 located in Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County Montana.
5. A zone change request by Roy, Michaeli and Amanda Deulfer from R-3,
Residential, a single family residential zoning district to B-2, General Business, a
commercial district that allows a broad mix of commercial uses. The property lies
at the northwest corner of Three Mile Drive and North Meridian Road in Kalispell
and contains approximately 1.69 acres and is currently developed with a single
family home. The property proposed for rezoning is located at 25 Three Mile Drive
and can be described as a portion of Lot 20, Block 1, Northwest Tracts in Section
1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
6. A request by ProLand LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless and Flathead Industries
for a conditional use permit to allow a temporary use for a cell on wheels (COW)
on property located in a B-5, Commercial / Industrial zoning district, which lists
temporary uses and cellular communication towers as a conditionally permitted
use. The tower would be a approximately 100 feet in height located on a trailer
type of frame that would not require a permanent attachment to the ground. The
applicants are proposing that the cell on wheels be allowed to be used until a
permanent co -location facility can be secured with the construction of the tower
proposed on the adjoining site by TriStar Communication. The tower would be
located on property at 68 Third Ave W.N. in Kalispell. The property can be
described as Lots 7 and 8, Block 28, Kalispell Original Townsite located in Section
7 Township 28 North Range 21 West P.M.M., Flathead County Montana.
7. A request by Debbie Willis for an initial zoning designation of R-4, Two Family
Residential, upon annexation into the city of Kalispell on approximately one acre
that lies on the south side of Sunnyside Drive and the west side of Denver
Avenue. The property address is 940 Sunnyside Drive and is developed with a
single family dwelling. Currently this property is in the County zoning
jurisdiction and is zoned R-1, Suburban Residential. The property is being
annexed in order to receive City utilities and create one additional lot. The
property proposed for annexation can be described as Assessor's Tract 7B located
in Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana.
Documents pertaining to this agenda item 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 hearing 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.
n
Thomas R. Jentz
Planning Director
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: July 22, 2002
RE: August 13, 2002 - Kalispell City Planning Board — Regular Meeting
Attached with this memo is a copy of the public hearing notice, vicinity map and site
plan or plat and application for items that will go before the planning board on the
above referenced date:
1. Continued from the July meeting - Mark Owens, dba LBO Limited Partnership for
an initial zoning designation upon annexation to the city of Kalispell on
approximately 58 acres of property located at the northeast corner of Stillwater
Road and West Reserve Drive.
2. Continued from the July meeting - Mark Owens dba. Owl Corporation for
preliminary plat approval of West View Estates, a 121-lot subdivision located on
the northeast comer of Stillwater Road and West Reserve Drive.
3. Mountain View Plaza LP preliminary plat for a 13 lot commercial subdivision
located on the southeast corner of Hwy 93 and West Reserve Drive. This plat
would create 13 commercial lots intended for development as part of the
Mountain View Plaza / Home Depot commercial center on approximately 37
acres.
4. Northridge Lutheran Church conditional use permit to allow the expansion of
their existing church on property located in an R-3, Single Family Residential
zoning district. The existing 9,263 square foot church would be expanded by and
additional approximately 11,361 square feet for a total area of 20,624 square feet.
5. A zone change by Roy, Michaeli and Amanda Deuifer from R-3, Residential, a
single family residential zoning district to B-2, General Business, a commercial
district at the northwest corner of Three Mile Drive and North Meridian Road on
approximately 1.69 acres.
6. ProLand LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless and Flathead Industries for a
conditional use permit to allow a temporary use for a cell on wheels (COW) on
property located in a B-5, Commercial / Industrial zoning.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Columbia Falls • City of Whitefish
Referrals KPB 08/13/02
Julv 22, 2002
Page 2
7. A request by Debbie Willis for an initial zoning designation of R-4, Two Family
Residential, upon annexation into the city of Kalispell on approximately one acre
that lies on the south side of Sunnyside Drive and the west side of Denver
Avenue.
These items will go before the Site Development Review Committee in the Conference
Roam of the Kalispell Building Dept. at the northwest corner of Third Avenue East and
Third Street East on:
July 25, 2002 - Initial comments
August 1, 2002 - Comments
Comments By:
• August 2, 2002 so that they can be incorporated into the staff report
These matters will go before the Kalispell City Planning Board on August 13, 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 August
2, 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.
c: w/attachments: Jim Stewart / John Sturzen, 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, City Attorney
Steve Herzog / Clay Colby — MDOT
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SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Thursday, July 25, 2002
City Hall Conference Room
ATTENDING:
Dick Amerman, Asst. City Engineer
Jim Brown, Assistant Police Chief
Craig Kerzman, Building Official
Narda Wilson, City Planner
Kathy Kublin, Recording Secretary
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mike Baker, Parks & Rec. Director
Jeff Clawson, Plans Examiner
Jim Stewart, Fire Marshal
P. J. Sorensen, Zoning Administrator, Chair
Shining Mountain - Went through Site Review for CUP severalmonths ago and was
approved. The Site Plan was handed out and reviewed. They have new parking to
the east of both existing lots. They need to revise their parking, but that can be fixed
with little trouble. P. J. will discuss this with them. Narda suggested he ask them if
they would be willing to put in a sidewalk which is the current Council's general
policy —it would be a benefit to the community. Leave on agenda.
Planning Board Agenda:
-- West View Estates - Zoning/Preliminary Plat of 121 lot subdivision at West
Reserve/Stillwater Road - Council had them put a 100 foot wide buffer by the West
Reserve Drive and parcels 1 and 2 but they didn't hlce that so will take back to
Council.
-- Mountain View Plaza - Preliminary Plat - Came in with their plat. Target was
created with a COS and Home Depot was created with a COS. Long narrow lots
with anticipation of four tenants coming in. Lots 12 and 13 as separate lots but
should be shown as common area. The plan needs to be consistent with the PUD.
Lot 8 shows a small buildable area given the large area dedicated to a common entry.
Conditions of plat to reflect conditions of PUD.
-- Northridge Lutheran - CUP; expansion of existing church - Almost doubling in
size, they are putting in new parking lot; needs to be approved by fire. We want
sidewalks. Will not ask them to close existing parking accesses. Parking area not
required. Buffering within the five feet to the west.
-- Deulfer - Three Mile/Meridian zone change from R-3 to B-2 - Neighborhood plan
designates high -density residential, not general commercial. After Meridian Road gets
upgraded, then maybe do B-2. Right now the recommendation will be to deny the
request and adopt R-5, which is Residential/Office. Discussion was held. Perhaps
review in Growth Policy when it comes up.
-- ProLand - CUP for temporary cell tower at 68 Third Avenue W. N. - May have
to pull CUP. Screening and fencing requirements for a temporary tower; remains to
be decided, although fencing to prevent kids from climbing it would be appropriate.
They will need to go through the FAA process also.
-- Willis - Annex/Zone (4-4) near Sunnyside/Denver - Debbie Willis wants to split the
lot and needs to get on services.
OTHER DISCUSSION:
Smith's -Entrance - MDOT cut a development deal with them. Turn in only and the
alley will be aright turn only exit. They may widen the alley. Need to check with
Public Works.
Land and Water Letter - P. J. received the a copy ofthe letter from Land and Water
to Public Works regarding the environmental situation at Mountain View Plaza. They
conclude that the study is complete and should be approved. Dick Amerman
disagrees and is writing a memo to Chris with a copy to the Building Department.
Ashley Park Phase IV - They need an "all weather" road for combustibles in place
before the permit will be issued. The Fire Department is working with Carver
Engineering - some areas need improvement. Need to compact the roads, maintain
a 20 foot width and looped access. Anything off the easterly part off of 18 and end
of Merganser are not okay. Need some street signage before getting permit.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
cc: Chris
Police
Craig
Fire
3CPO
Parks
Pi
Public Works
Comm. Dev.
Page 16 - Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
CHAPTER 27.08
R-5 RESIDENTIAL/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
Sections:
27.08.010
Intent
27.08.020
Permitted Uses
27.08.030
Uses Which May Be Permitted By Conditional Use Permit
27.08.040
Property Development Standards
27.08.010: Intent. A district intended to accommodate professional offices where it is
not deemed desirable to permit a more intensive business activity of a retail
nature. These office structures need not be commercial in appearance; they
shall be architecturally harmonious with the adjacent residential structures.
Such a district should serve as a buffer between residential areas and other
commercial districts and should be associated with arterial or minor arterial
streets.
27.08.020: Permitted Uses.
(1). Artist studio with incidental sales.
(2). Boarding house, incidental (see definition).
(3). Church/worship/parish/Sunday school buildings.
(4). Clinics, medical and dental.
(5). Counseling center for the physically or mentally disabled.
(6). Day care (family or group day-care homes).
(7). Dwelling, duplex.
(8). Dwelling, single family.
(9). Insurance Sales Office (No Claims).
(10). Office, professional/governmental.
(11). Parks.
(12). Pharmacy.
(13). Photographic studios.
(14). Real estate sales offices.
(15). Title company.
(16). Travel agency.
(17). Undertaking/mortuaries/funeral homes/parlors.
27.08.030: Uses Which May Be Permitted By Conditional Use Permit.
(1). Bed and breakfast.
(2). Community residential facility for eight (8) or fewer persons.
R-5 - Residential/Professional Office- Page 17
(3). Day care center.
(4). Dwellings, cluster development.
(5). Electrical distribution station.
(6). Foster or group homes serving eight (8) or fewer persons.
(7). Schools, public/private, grades 1-12.
(8). Temporary building/structure.
27.08.040: Property Development Standards.
(1). Minimum Lot Area: 7000 square feet
(2). Minimum Lot Width (FT): 70
(3). Minimum Yards (FT):
Front Yard - 15
Side Yard - 5
Rear Yard - 10
Side Comer - 15
(4). Maximum Building Height (FT): 35
(5). Permitted Lot Coverage (%): 50
(6). Off -Street Parking: Refer to Sections 27.26 and 27.27
(7). Maximum Fence Heights (FT):
Front - 0
Side - 3.5
Rear - 6.5
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Sections:
27.14.010
27.14.020
27.14.030
27.14.040
27.14.010:
CHAPTER 27.14
B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS
Intent
Permitted Uses
Uses Which May Be Permitted By Conditional Use Permit
Property Development Standards
Intent. A business district to provide areas for those retail sales and service
functions and businesses whose operations are typically characterized by
outdoor display, storage and/or sale of merchandise, by major repair of motor
vehicles, and by outdoor commercial amusement and recreational activities.
This district would also serve the general needs of the tourist and traveler.
This district depends on the proximity to major streets and arterials. This
district should be located in business corridors or in islands.
27.14.020: Permitted Uses.
(1). Appliance distributors, wholesale/repair.
(2). Athletic club.
(3). Automobile parking, commercial or public.
(4). Automobile sales.
(5). Automobile rental agency.
(6). Automobile repair garages, excluding body shops.
(7). Automobile service station (see definition).
(8). Bakery/deli, wholesale and retail, less than 1,500 square feet
manufacturing area.
(9). Banks, savings and loans, finance companies.
(10). Barber and beauty services.
(11). Boat sales, new and used.
(12). Building materials, storage/sale including lumber yards.
(13). Bus passenger terminal buildings, transit terminals.
(14). Car wash, automobile detailing shop.
(15). Catering establishments.
(16). Church/worship/parish/Sunday school buildings.
(17). Dairy bar/ice cream manufacturing, retail on premise.
(18). Electrical sales and contracting companies.
(19). Food processing/retail on premises -no killing or dressing of flesh or
fowl.
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(20). Food store/supermarket, etc. - no slaughtering of flesh/fowl.
(21). Food stores, retail/under 3,000 square feet.
(22). Garden supplies, retail sales.
(23). Glazier.
(24). Heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC)/sheet metal shop,
sales/service.
(25). Hotel, motel.
(26). Janitor supplies/services/contracting.
(27). Launderette/dry cleaning, customer self-service.
(28). Laundries/dry cleaning plants.
(29). Liquor store.
(30). Locksmiths or gunsmiths.
(31). Lube station.
(32). Manufactured home sales lot.
(33). Massage parlor.
(34). Motorcycle sales/repair.
(35). Music education with related performance and limited sales.
(36). Newspaper office.
(37). Nursery, landscape materials.
(38). Office, professional/governmental.
(39). Parks.
(40). Pawn shops (no outside storage/display).
(41). Plumbing/heating materials, retail/service only.
(42). Plumbing shop and yard.
(43). Post office - main distribution center.
(44). Post office - satellite or neighborhood.
(45). Prepared food delivery facilities.
(46). Printing/pub/reproduction/blueprinting/photostating establishment.
(47). Produce stand.
(48). Radiator repair.
(49). Real estate sales offices.
(50). Recreational area, commercial and non-commercial (see definition).
(51). Rental service stores and yards.
(52). Repair/service-office/household equipment.
(53). Restaurants.
(54). Retail business (see definition).
(55). Riding academy and stables.
(56). RV sales.
(57). Second hand stores (see definition).
(58). Shoe repair.
(59). Ski rental shop.
(60). Small engine sales, service and repair (lawn mowers, saws).
(61). Take and bake prepared food facility.
(62). Taxidermist.
(63). Telecommunication companies and/or radio common carriers.
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(64). Theaters in permanent indoor structure.
(65). Tire dealer, alignment center.
(66). Trailer sales areas.
(67). Travel agency.
(68). Truck rentals, single axle, less than 20,100 pounds gvw.
(69). Upholstery shop.
(70). Veterinary clinic, small animals.
27.14.030: Uses Which May Be Permitted By Conditional Use Permit.
(1). Amusement park or zoo and similar out-of-doors activities.
(2). Apartments, Accessory.
(3). Assembly halls/coliseums/stadiums/convention hall facilities.
(4). Bars, taverns, cocktail lounges, and clubs. (Administrative CUP)
(5). Campground/RV Park.
(6). Casino if 300 feet or more from churches, schools, parks, residential
zones, and other casinos, measured from property line to property line.
(7). Community residential facilities for eight or fewer persons.
(8). Drive-in theaters.
(9). Electrical distribution station.
(10). Fish sales stand, temporary.
(11). Golf courses.
(12). Golf driving range/putting course.
(13). Hangars (aircraft) when abutting/contiguous to an airport.
(14). Heliports.
(15). Hostel, youth.
(16). Law enforcement/fire stations.
(17). Libraries, museums, and similar cultural facilities.
(18). Mini -storage / recreational vehicle storage.
(19). Mobile restaurant/vendor facilities.
(20). Quasi -public buildings, non-profit in character.
(21). Railroad rights -of -way.
(22). Recycling center.
(23). Restaurants, as an incidental use.
(24). Rifle range, indoor.
(25). Schools, commercial (see definition).
(26). Shelter, public or private.
(27). Temporary building/structure.
(28). Transmission towers and accessory facilities.
(29). Water storage facilities.
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27.14.040; Property Development Standards.
(1). Minimum Lot Area: 7000 square feet
(2). Minimum Lot Width (FT): 70
(3). Minimum Yards (FT):
Front Yard - 20
Side Yard - 5
Rear Yard - 10
Side Corner - 15
(4). Maximum Building Height (FT): 40
(5). Permitted Lot Coverage (%): N/A
(6). Off -Street Parking: Refer to Sections 27.26 and 27.27
(7). Maximum Fence Heights (FT):
Front - 0
Side - 6.5
Rear - 6.5
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CHAPTER 27.15
B-3 COMMUNITY BUSINESS
Sections:
27.15.010
Intent
27.15.020
Permitted Uses
27.15.030
Uses Which May Be Permitted By Conditional Use Permit
27.15.040
Property Development Standards
27.15.010: Intent. A business district to provide areas for the development of
community shopping areas and other retail service centers. This district shall
be a business island of not less than five acres and not a strip development.
This district is not intended to provide areas for outside sales of such items as
automobiles, manufactured housing and boats.
27.15.020: Permitted Uses.
(1). Artist studio with incidental sales.
(2). Athletic club.
(3). Automobile parking, commercial or public.
(4). Automobile repair garages, excluding body shops.
(5). Automobile service station (see definition).
(6). Bakery, deli, wholesale/retail, greater than 1,500 square feet
manufacturing area.
(7). Banks/savings and loan/finance and loan companies.
(8). Barber and beauty services.
(9). Candy products manufacture, retail on premise.
(10). Car wash, automobile detailing shop.
(11). Catering establishments.
(12). Chemical dependency/substance abuse clinic (outpatient only).
(13). Chiropractic clinic.
(14). Church/worship/parish/Sunday school buildings.
(15). Clinics, medical and dental.
(16). Coin and/or stamp dealers, lapidaries.
(17). College/business/trade/music/dance schools - no student reside.
(18). Counseling center for the physically or mentally disabled.
(19). Dairy bar/ice cream manufacturing, retail on premises.
(20). Day care center (see definition).
(21). Department stores.
(22). Food processing/retail on premises - no kill/dress of flesh/fowl.
(23). Food store/supermarket, etc. - no slaughtering of flesh/fowl.
(24). Food stores, retail under 3,000 square feet.
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CHAPTER 27.06
R-3 RESIDENTIAL
Sections:
27.06.010
Intent
27.06.020
Permitted Uses
27.06.030
Uses Which May Be Permitted By Conditional Use Permit
27.06.040
Property Development Standards
27.06.010: Intent. A residential district to provide lot areas for urban development. This
development must be served by all public utilities.
27.06.020: Permitted Uses.
(1). Boarding house, incidental (see definition).
(2). Day care (family or group day-care homes).
(3). Dwelling, single family.
(4). Parks.
27.06.030: Uses Which May Be Permitted By Conditional Use Permit.
(1). Bed and breakfast.
(2). Church/worship/parish/Sunday school buildings.
(3). Community center/gym/swim pools -operated by public/quasi-public.
(4). Community residential facility for eight (8) or fewer persons.
(5). Day care center.
(6). Dwellings, cluster development.
(7). Electrical distribution station.
(8). Foster or group homes serving eight (8) or fewer persons.
(9). Golf courses.
(10). Law enforcement/fire stations.
(11). Railroad rights -of -way.
(12). Recreational area, non-commercial.
(13). Schools, public/private, grades 1-12.
(14). Temporary building/structure.
(15). Water storage facilities.
R- 3 Residential- Page 13
27.06.040: Property Development Standards.
(1).
Minimum Lot Area: 7000 square feet
(2).
Minimum Lot Width (FT): 60
(3).
Minimum Yards (FT):
Front Yard - 20
Side Yard - 5
Rear Yard - 20
Side Corner - 20
(4). Maximum Building Height (FT): 30
(5). Permitted Lot Coverage (%): 35
(6). Off -Street Parking: Refer to Section 27.26.
(7). Maximum Fence Heights (FT):
As per 27.22.090.
North Meridian Neighborhood -Plan - Page 13
POLICY SECTION
The following are the Goal statements and Policies that are incorporated into the Kalispell
City/County Master Plan amendment, as part of the North Meridian Neighborhood Plan.
ISSUE 1:
The present urbanized land use pattern incorporates a haphazard and incompatible mix of
uses.
GOAL 1:
To set a pattern of land use that incorporates sensitivity to neighboring uses.
POLICIES:
1. Create and maintain a land use pattern that is consistent with the North Meridian
Neighborhood Plan and Plan maps.
2. The areas identified on the Plan Map as Multi -family Residential category along
Meridian Road should encourage a mix of professional office and high density
residential development.
3. Where proposed non-residential, multi -family, and single family uses abut each
other, encourage the use of extensive landscape buffers.
4. Single family homes be developed along Colorado Street.
5. Within the Neighborhood/Buffer Commercial designation allow uses that are
compatible with the neighboring residential areas.
6. Within the Plan area encourage inside storage of materials and conversion of non-
conforming uses to permitted uses.
7. Encourage the City's Community Development Department to develop and adopt
a Redevelopment Plan for the area to facilitate the relocation of uses not
compatible or of high impacts to areas of the City that are more appropriate for
high impact uses.
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expansion/modification to the facility-
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