3. Starling Development - Aspen GroupREPORT TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MEETING BATE:
City of Kalispell
Planning Department
1.7 - 2nd Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901
Telephone: (406) 751-1.850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
Website: kalispellplanning.com
Kalispell Mayor and City Council
Thomas R Jentz, Director
James H. Patrick, City Manager
Starling -- Annexation, Growth Policy Amendment, PUD and
Phase 1 Preliminary Plat for section 35 (Grossweiler's)
May 14, 2007 council work session
BACKGROUND: The Aspen Group has submitted a request for annexation, a growth
policy amendment, initial zoning of R-3, a PUD overlay zone, and Phase 1 preliminary
plat approval for the proposed development called starling. This 640 acre project
encompasses all of Section 35 and is bounded by Stillwater Road on the east, west
Reserve Drive on the north, west Spring Creek on the west, and Four Mile Drive on
the south. The applicants propose a mixed use development with upwards of 3,000
single family, attached and multi --family housing units and up to 70 acres of various
public, semi-public and neighborhood oriented commercial uses including a possible
school site for west Valley. Approximately 20% of the site will be in open space and
parkland. A ring and internal trail system is proposed. Parks will be open to the public
but privately maintained. A phased build out of up to 20 years is anticipated. The site
is in agricultural production today. The applicants are scheduled for a public hearing
before the planning board on May 22. If all goes well, this project will be presented to
the city council for final action on June 18. Because of scheduling conflicts and the
budget process, the project is being presented for work session at this time to allow
the council an opportunity to become more familiar with the project. Representatives
from the Aspen Group will be present at the work session to make the initial
presentation to the council and answer specific questions along with staff.
RECOMMENDATION: Raise any issues that the council feels should be addressed in
the process. Receive the information as presented and direct the applicant to continue
through the process.
FISCAL EFFECTS: This is an information gathering meeting at this time.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas R. LJentz
Director
Report compiled: May 7, 2007
ames H. Patrick
City Manager
Attachments: Starling application materials (two 3-ring binders)
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
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