3. Ordinance 1383 - Text Amendment - Parking Standards for Supermarkets - 1st Reading.0,
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Kalispell Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Parking Standards
for Grocery Stores and Supermarkets - Smith's Food and Drug
MEETING DATE; May 21, 2001
BACKGROUND: This is an amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance that would
amend Section 27.26.050(21), Off Street Parking for Grocery and Supermarkets. The
applicants proposed that this section be amended as follows: "One space per 200
square feet of gross floor area for the first 5,000 square feet plus one space for each
300 square feet in excess of 5,000 square feet.
According to the applicant, several major grocery store chains have started building
gas stations on their sites that consist of an overhead canopy and a kiosk staffed by
one person. The current parking requirements of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
preclude additional development on the site because the required parking consumes
additional square footage. The property on the east side of Fourth Ave. East is used
to meet their required parking demand for the grocery store to the west. The
proposed gas station would be located on the property on the east side of Fourth Ave.
East now devoted to parking.
The proposed standard of one space per 200 square feet plus one space per 300
square feet in excess of 5,000 square feet is consistent with other retail standards of
the zoning ordinance. Subsection 35 of the parking requirements, "Other Retail"
requires one space per 200 square feet of gross floor area. If over 5,000 square feet
of floor area the rate is 25 plus one space per each 300 square feet in excess of
5,000 square feet. Subsection 18 requires one space per 600 square feet for
furniture, appliance, hardware, clothing and shoe stores; creating a large
discrepancy in retail requirements.
It appears that the current general retail standard was adopted based on typical
large retailer expectations. This generally translates into five parking spaces per
1,000 square feet. As an industry standard, the zoning was apparently adopted in
reflection of that standard. However, as the economics of development and
business evolve, retailers are experiencing the "real" cost of parking. From an
economic standpoint, excess parking consumes additional land unnecessarily
resulting in the under -utilization of an important business asset — land.
Additionally, it appears that many retailers have based their parking requirements
on the one busiest day or week of the year, usually the week before Christmas. At
most other times of the year, many parking lots for grocery and other large retail are
left half empty. From an aesthetic point of view, large empty asphalt lots are
unappealing.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish
Memo to Council on Text Amendment
May 15, 2001
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It may be noteworthy that the Flathead County Zoning Regulations and the Whitefish
Zoning Jurisdiction Regulations put all retail into one category, and the parking
requirement is based on a ratio of one parking space per 300 square feet. It may also
be helpful to point out that these are the minimum parking requirements for the use.
If a retailer wanted to establish higher parking standards based upon their perceived
market need, there would be nothing to preclude them from providing parking at a
higher ratio, for instance five spaces per 100 square feet.
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board held a public hearing at their regular
meeting of May 8, 2001 and have recommended on a vote of seven in favor and one
opposed that the city council approve the changes to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
that would calculate the parking requirements for grocery and supermarkets at a ratio
of one space per 300 square feet.
A motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading would be
appropriate.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Potentially minor positive effects by reducing excess
parking.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
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Narda A. Wilson Chris A. Kukulski
Senior Planner City Manager
Report compiled: May 15, 2001
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Attachments: Transmittal letter
FRDO report KZTA-01-2 and application materials
Draft minutes from 5/8/01 planning board meeting
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NO. 1383
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 27.26.050(21) OF THE KALISPELL
ZONING ORDINANCE, (ORDINANCE NO. 1175), BY AMENDING "OFF STREET
PARKING FOR GROCERY AND SUPERMARKETS" TO CHANGE THE REQUIRED NUMBER
OF PARKING SPACES, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The Flathead Regional Development Office has submitted a
written request to amend Section 27.26.050(21) of the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, by amending the "Off Street
Parking For Grocery and Supermarkets", and
WHEREAS, the request was forwarded to the Kalispell City -County
Planning Board and Zoning Commission by the Flathead
Regional Development Office after having been evaluated
under 27.14.030, Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission recommended that the text of the Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance be amended to reflect the change, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the FRDO Report and the
transmittal from the Kalispell City -County Planning Board
and Zoning Commission and hereby adopts the findings made
in Report #KZTA-01-2 as the Findings of Fact applicable
to this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 1175, is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 27.26.050 Minimum Standards by Use
(21) Grocery and Supermarkets: 1 space per 200
square feet of gross floor area for the first
5,000 square feet plus one space for each 300
souare feet in excess of 5,000 square feet.
SECTION II. All parts and portions of Ordinance No. 1175
not amended hereby remain unchanged.
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SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30)
days after its final passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS DAY OF JUNE, 2001.
Wm E. Boharski
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
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B:ALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 8, 2001 APT
CALL TO ORDER AND Greg Stevens called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00
ROLL CALL p.m. Members present were: Don Mann, Don Garberg, Dale
Pierce, Ron Van Natta, Rob Heinecke, Bill Rice, Brian Sipe, and
Greg Stevens. Don Hines had an excused absence. Narda
Wilson represented the Flathead Regional Development Office.
There were approximately 2 people in the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Heinecke and seconded by Sipe the minutes of
the meeting of February 13, 2001 were unanimously approved
as submitted.
GREAT BASIN An amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance proposed by
ENGINEERING/SMITH'S Great Basin Engineering on behalf of Smith's Food and Drug to
FOOD AND DRUG TEXT amend parking requirements for supermarkets and grocery
AMENDMENT stores.
STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson, of the Flathead Regional Development Office,
gave a presentation of staff report KZTA-01-2, an amendment
to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance proposed by the applicants
would amend Section 27.26.050(21), Off Street Parking for
Grocery and Supermarkets. This section would be amended as
follows, one space per 200 square feet of gross floor area for the
first 5,000 square feet plus one space for each 300 square feet
in excess of 5,000 square feet. Wilson reviewed the findings of
fact and statutory criteria, thus recommending that the
proposed amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance be
approved.
Mann asked and Wilson answered that the Smith store was
approximately 50,000 square feet. The parking ratios for
Whitefish and Columbia Falls were compared to Kalispell.
PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak
on the proposal.
PROPONENTS No one wished to speak.
No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION Rice moved and Van Natter seconded to adopt staff report KZTA-
01-2 as findings of fact and, based on those findings,
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the proposed
amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance be approved.
Kalispell City -County Planning Board
May 8, 2001 Meeting Minutes
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MOTION (AMENDMENT) Mann moved and Rice seconded to amend the motion to read,
"1 parking space per 300 square feet".
BOARD DISCUSSION Garberg asked and Wilson answered that she did not see a
downside to the amendment, that there was a lot of unused
parking at most supermarkets. She added that Home Depot
was told they could reduce their parking but they opted to keep
it. Garberg added that if a supermarket wanted to go to the
higher standard they could.
Garberg was in agreement with the amendment. He said he'd
seen a lot of empty spaces at Smith's and Rosauer's and he
thought they might be requiring too much parking.
There was a brief discussion about extra parking spaces for
smaller businesses and other retailers.
ROLL CALL The motion passed with 7 in favor and 1, Van Natta, opposed.
MOTION (AMENDMENT) Heinecke moved and Mann seconded to amend the motion to
include #47, "shopping centers", and #35, "other retail".
BOARD DISCUSSION Heinecke wondered if Kalispell wasn't being too restrictive if
other municipalities were 1 to 300.
Garberg thought they might be opening a can of worms, that
some developments would not accommodate parking.
Stevens agreed and said they were not experts and they had no
research to go on. Wilson said the general standards for retail
were 1 to 300.
P.J. Sorenson stated that, from a legal standpoint, the
amendment to include shopping centers and other retail was
not advertised for a public hearing. He advised the board direct
staff to look at the sections and recommend an action. He
added that shopping centers would require different parking
ratios. The board concluded that there should be public notice.
Van Natta said he saw at least 2 new gas stations, one at
Smith's and one at Rosauer's. He added that businesses in
Whitefish had pretty tight parking with the 1 to 300 ratios. He
preferred they stay with 1 to 300 for supermarkets only.
Wilson suggested she do some general research for parking and
bring it up under new business at the next meeting. They
could make a recommendation to the council to initiate
changes to the text.
Heinecke explained that people should not have to pay for the
change, that text should be changed so a customer would not
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May 8, 2001 Meeting Minutes
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have to request it.
ROLL CALL On a roll call vote the motion failed with 6 opposed and 2,
(AMENDMENT) Stevens and Heinecke, in favor.
ROLL CALL (MAIN On a roll call vote the motion passed with 7 in favor and 1, Van
MOTION) Natter, opposed.
TRISTAR An amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance proposed by
COMMUNICATIONS TriStar Communications that would amend the B-5, I-1, and I -
TEXT AMENDMENT 2 zoning districts to allow cellular communication towers as a
permitted use and establish performance standards.
STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson, of the Flathead Regional Development Office,
gave a presentation on staff report KZTA-01-03, a proposed text
amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance that would allow
for the installation of cellular towers to be allowed in the B-5,
Commercial/Industrial, I-1, Light Industrial, and I-2, Heavy
Industrial, as permitted uses, and subject to performance
standards. In addition to the current standards in the Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance dealing with transmission towers, the
applicant is proposing additional standards for the towers. An
amendment is proposed which would require a one mile
separation between cellular communication towers unless co -
location opportunities do not exist and to require that the
cellular communication tower has co -location and tower
strength to provide for four separate communication providers.
Staff reviewed the findings of fact, based on statutory criteria,
and recommended the board adopt the changes as outlined in
exhibit A, with two minor changes; that the regulations would
not apply to antennas for Kamm radios or for already existing
structures, such as water towers. Also, that they add language
regarding height restrictions to read, "not to exceed the
minimum required for transmission".
Stevens asked how they would screen a 150 foot tower and
Wilson said they would screen the base. She added that they
had ways to stealth towers and/or camouflage them.
APPLICANTS / J.R. Reger, Billings, Montana, said he works for TriStar
AGENCIES Communications, which is a Montana Limited Liability, and
builds wireless infrastructure networks around the state. He
said he builds communication towers capable of co -locating 4
to 6 licensed carriers antennas who lease space from him on
the tower. Reger stated the regulations were acceptable, except
for two things; Item E of Subsection 5, general requirements for
locating a transmission tower and Section J, stating all
transmission and cellular communication towers be located a
minimum of one mile apart Reger stated there was a problem
with that language because a 50 foot tower had no value for co -
location. He said height was the main factor because the
technology is line of sight The problem with Subsection F,
Kalispell City -County Planning Board
May 8, 2001 Meeting Minutes
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Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
May 15, 2001
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Kalispell Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Parking Standards for
Supermarkets and Grocery Stores - Smith's Food and Drug
Dear Chris
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday, May 8,
2001 and held a public hearing on a request by Great Basin Engineering on behalf of
Smith's Food and Drug for an amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance that
would amend parking requirements for supermarkets and grocery stores.
Narda Wilson representing the Flathead Regional Development Office presented staff
report KZTA-01-2 evaluating the proposal. She stated that staff supported the
proposal and recommended approval of the proposed text amendment.
During the public hearing no one spoke in favor of or opposition to the proposal.
The board discussed the proposal and adopted staff report KZTA-01-2 as findings of
fact and, based on those findings voted, with seven in favor and one opposed, to
forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council to approve the amendment to
the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance as amended by the board to calculate parking
requirements for grocery and supermarkets at a ratio of one space per 300 square
feet.
Please schedule this matter for the May 21, 2001 Kalispell City Council meeting. You
may contact this board or Narda Wilson at the Flathead Regional Development Office
if you have any questions regarding our recommendation.
Sincerely,
Kalispell City -County Planning Board
Presi ent
GS/NW/dw
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish
Zoning Text Amendment — Smith's Food and Drug
May 15, 2001
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Attachments: FRDO staff report KZTA-01-2 and application materials
Draft planning board minutes of 5/08/01
c w/Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c: Robert Schmidt, Great Basin Engineering South. P.O. Box 16747,
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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GREAT BASIN ENGINEERING / SMITH'S FOOD AND DRUG
REQUEST FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
STAFF REPORT #KZTA-01-2
MAY 1, 2001
A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council
regarding a request for an amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. A public
hearing has been scheduled before the Kalispell City -County Planning Board for
May 8, 2001 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The
planning board will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for final
action.
The applicants are proposing an amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance that
addresses parking requirements for grocery stores and supermarkets.
A. Petitioner and Owners: Robert Schmidt, Project Manager
Great Basin Engineering - South
P.O. Box 16747
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801)521-8529
B. Area Effected by the Proposed Changes: Any area, which allows grocery stores
and / or supermarkets as a permitted could potentially be effected by the
proposed change. This would include primarily commercial areas of the city.
C. Proposed Amendment: An amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
proposed by the applicants would amend Section 27.26.050(21), Off Street Parking
for Grocery and Supermarkets. This section would be amended as follows: "One
space per 200 square feet of gross floor area for the first 5,000 square. feet Plus one
space for each 300 st}nare feet in excess of 5.000 sg7,are feet.
D. Staff Discussion: According the to applicant, several major grocery store chains
have started building gas stations on their sites that consist of an overhead
canopy and a kiosk staffed by one person. The current parking requirements of
the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance preclude additional development on the site
because the required parking consumes additional square footage. The property
on the east side of Fourth Ave. East is used to meet their required parking demand
for the grocery store to the west. The proposed gas station would be located on the
property on the east side of Fourth Ave. East now devoted to parking.
The proposed standard of one space per 200 square feet plus one space per 300
square feet in excess of 5,000 square feet is consistent with other retail
standards of the zoning ordinance. Subsection 35 of the parking requirements,
"Other Retail" requires one space per 200 square feet of gross floor area. If over
5,000 square feet of floor area the rate is 25 plus one space per each 300 square
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feet in excess of 5,000 square feet.
It appears that this parking standard was adopted based on typical large retailer
expectations. This generally translates into five parking spaces per 1,000 square
feet. As an industry standards, the zoning was apparently adopted in reflection
of that standard. However, as the economics of development and business
evolve, retailers are experiencing the "real' cost of parking. From an economic
standpoint, excess parking consumes additional land unnecessarily resulting in
the under -utilization of an important business asset - land. Additionally, it
appears that many retailers have based their parking requirements on the one
busiest day or week of the year, usually the week before Christmas. At most
other times of the year, many parking lots for grocery and other large retail are
left half empty. From an aesthetic point of view, large empty asphalt lots are
unappealing.
It may be noteworthy that the Flathead County Zoning Regulations and the
Whitefish Zoning Jurisdiction Regulations put all retail into one category, and the
parking requirement is based on a ratio of one parking space per 300 square feet.
It may also be helpful to point out that these are the minimum parking
requirements for the use. If a retailer wanted to establish a higher parking
standards based upon their perceived market need, there would be nothing to
preclude them from providing parking at a higher ratio, for instance five spaces per
100 square feet.
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.
The Kalispell City -County Master Plan encourages commercial activity to be
directed to existing commercial as either expansion or infill. The use of
zoning for the implementation of the master plan goals and objectives is a
primary tool. This amendment to the zoning regulations furthers the goals
and objectives of the master plan by encouraging infill and development in
established areas Kalispell.
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The proposed amendments would not generally impact the types of uses
allowed in the district. The effect of the amendment to the parking standards
should not increase or decrease congestion. Traffic associated with the use
would not generally be effected.
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The amendments would not compromise the security and safety of the
community and are only intended to provide greater flexibility in establishing
minimum standards and to allow for reasonable development.
The general health and welfare of the public will be promoted by providing
additional lands to be developed in the established commercial areas, and to
provide greater flexibility in the parking provisions for this area.
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Greater density in development would be encouraged through this
amendment. However, light and air are provided through development
standards relating to setback requirements for structures and lot coverage.
The proposed changes do not compromise the development standards of the
district.
These amendments would only effect the commercial areas of Kalispell where
density is encouraged. Based upon an independent assessment of
development in the downtown area, it appears that parking is being
underutilized. Based on personal observations, it appears that parking
standards are typically in excess of demand. The amendments to the zoning
ordinance will encourage a more efficient use of land in the commercial areas
of the city where land it is at a premium. These changes should not result in
the overcrowding of land or the undue concentration of people.
Full public services and facilities would be available to the commercial areas
where these regulations would take effect. The proposed changes would not
impact the facilitation of public services and utilities.
This amendment gives adequate consideration to the suitability of these
parking standards to the commercial areas which are intended for a high
intensity use, infill and the development of underutilized property.
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11.
The proposed amendment gives reasonable consideration to the character of
the commercial areas which should have the highest concentration of uses
that can be reached through different methods including a reduced
requirement for parldng.
The value of buildings will be preserved by encouraging infill, redevelopment
and reinvestment in the commercial areas.
The most appropriate land use throughout the jurisdiction will be promoted
by providing reasonable standards appropriate to the type of development in
the commercial areas of the community.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board adopt FRDO staff
report #KZTA-01-2 as findings of fact and, based on these findings, recommend to
the Kalispell City Council that the proposed amendment to the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance be approved.
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GREAT BASIN ENGINEERING - South
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2010 North Redwood Road - P.O. Box 16747 - Salt Lake City, Utah 34116 CONSULTING ENGINEERS
(801) 521-8529 - (801) 394-7288 - Fax (801) 521-9551 AND LAND SURVEYORS
March 23, 2001
Narda A. Wilson
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Ave. E. Room 414
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Proposed Text Amendment — Grocery Parking
Dear Ms. Wilson,
Recently Smith's Food and Drug constructed a new grocery store in Kalispell. When the
store was built it was necessary to include the parking on a piece of ground, which
Smith's owns, across the street from the site in the parking counts for the store in order to
comply with the City ordinance. Since the store was built Smith's Food and Drug, along
with other major grocery store chains, has started building gas stations on their sites.
These gas stations consist of overhead canopies and a kiosk, manned by a single person.
Smith's feels that the parcel of ground across the street from their site would be an ideal
spot for one of these facilities. The parking ordinance as it stands now would prohibit the
gas station from being built, however, we feel that the parking ordinance is excessive.
We propose amending the ordinance to be the same for other types of retail in the
Kalispell area. We feel this still provides adequate parking and circulation.
Enclosed you will find the completed application and the application fee. Please review
this information and let me know if you need anything else. As we discussed on the
phone we will plan on having this matter presented before the planning commission in
their May meeting.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, A
Robert Schmidt
Project Manager
Cc: Brian Baxter — Smith's Food & Drug
Roger Gough — Smith's Food & Drug
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5tb Ave. East Room 414
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406)758-5980 Fax: (406)758-5781
PETITION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT
CITY OF KALISPELL
1. NAME OF APPLICANT: Smith's Food & Drug Stores, Inc. - Robert Schmidt -Agent
2. MAIL ADDRESS: 2010 North Redwood Road,
3. CITY/STATE/ZIP: Salt Lake City, UT 84116 PHONE: 801-521-8529
4. INTEREST IN PROPERTY: Smith's Food & Drug @ Idaho Street & 4th Avenue East
5. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT: XXX
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?
27,26.Q50 (21) Grocery & Supermarkets: 25+1 per each 300 square feet
in excess of 5,000 square feet.
IF THE REQUEST PERTAINS TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP,
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
FA
Address of the property:
B. Legal Description:
(Lot and Block of Subdivision; Tract #)
(Section, Township, Range) (Attach sheet for metes and bounds)
C. The present zoning of the above property is:
D. The proposed zoning of the above property is:
E. State the changed or changing conditions that make the proposed
amendment necessary:
HOW WILL THE PROPOSED CHANGE ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF:
A. Promoting the Master
The proposed change will not change the Master Plan
B. Lessening congestion in the streets and providing safe access
C. Promoting safety from fire, panic and other dangers
D. Promoting the public interest, health, comfort, convenience, safety and general
welfare
E. Preventing the overcrowding of land
Provides sufficient controls o prevent the overcrowding of land.
F. Avoiding undue concentration of population
G. Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools,
parks and other public facilities
H. Giving reasonable consideration to the character of the district
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONING APPLICATIONS:
A. Pre -Application Meeting:
A discussion with the Planning Director or designated member of staff must
precede filing of this application. Among topics to be discussed are: Master Plan
compatibility with the application, compatibility of proposed zone change with
surrounding zoning classifications, and the application procedure.
B. Completed application form.
C. Application fee per schedule, made payable to the Flathead Regional Development
Office.
Fee Schedule
Zone Change:
Base fee $500.00
For first 80 acres of area of the request add $10/acre
For next 81 + $5/acre
- Amendment to Zoning Text $400.00
PUD Zoning Review:
Residential $400.00 + $10/acre
Commercial $600.00 + $10/acre
Mixed Use $650.00 + $10/acre
D. The application must be accented as complete by the FRDO staff thirty I301 days
prior to the date of the planning board meeting at which it will be heard in order
that requirements of state statutes and the zoning regulations may be fulfilled.
APPLICABLE TO APPLICATIONS FOR ZONE CHANGE:
A. Application Contents:
1. Petition for zone change signed by at least 50% of the property owners in
the area for which the change in zoning classification is sought.
2. A map showing the location and boundaries of the property.
3. A list of the names and mail addresses of all property owners within 150
feet of the subject property as shown on the Assessor's roll.
Example
Assessor's S-T-R Lot/Tract Property Owner
No. No. and Mail Address
4. A title report of the subject property.
As approved by the CAC! on 4/5/00
Effective 5/ 1 /00
I. Giving consideration to the peculiar suitability of the property for particular uses
J. Protecting and conserving the value of buildings
K. Encouraging the most appropriate use of land by assuring orderly growth
Encourages efficient use of land for grocery store use while providing
adequate parking & citculation to satisfy the demand for convience & sa_ety.
The signing of this application signifies approval for F.R.D.O. staff to be present on the
property for routine monitoring and inspection during approval process.
d.
(Applicant)
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