1. Zoning Text Amendment - Planned Unit DevelopmentsCity of Kalispell
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REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and city council
FROM: "Tom Jentz, Director
James H. Patrick, City Manager
RE: Kalispell Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Revisions to
Chapter 27.21 Planned Unit Development districts (PUD).
MEETING DATE: Council Work Session -- November 5, 2007
BACKGROUND: The Kalispell City Planning Board met on October 9, 2007 to
consider a proposal to significantly edit and update the Planned Unit Development
(PUD) standards of the Kalispell Zoning ordinance. The revisions were prepared by
the planning staff as part of the overall staff review and update of the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance.
Tom Jentz of the Kalispell Planning Department, presented staff report #KZTA- 07-4
evaluating the revisions to the PUD regulations and recommended approval of the
proposal. A brief summary of the amendments are listed below:
• El��ninating the requirement that a PUD be limited to a single owner or that
it be under single ownership.
• Developing 3 levels or choices of application method; a full PUD application
as used now, a conceptual application process which would be used for
multi -phased or long term build out projects, and a PUD label application
where an applicant would commit to using the PUD process but not provide
any application materials at this time.
* Revising the application materials that should accompany the application to
better reflect the needs of the city.
• Revising the abandorn nen.t process to practically create a way to sunset PUD
projects that have been. abandoned.
• Reducing the density bonus in some residential districts to bring them
closer into alignment with the underlying residential zone density.
The Planning Board has been working on these standards since late spring and they
held three public work sessions. In September, a letter with the draft regulations was
sent to all of the surveyors, engineers, major developers, and landscape architects in
the valley asking for input and comments. Several positive verbal comments were
received from various professional offices. No written testimony was received prior to
the hearing.
At the hearing, Mayre Flowers representing Citizens For a Better Flathead did state
that they supported the changes but that they did not go far enough in meeting the
changing development pressures in the city.
A motion was made and passed unanimously to recommend to the Kalispell City
Council that the Kalispell zoning Ordinance be amended as proposed.
RECOMMENDATION. Take the revisions under advisement and forward any
questions or concerns you may have to the staff at the work session. staff is
recommending that the council take formal action on this item at the November 19
council meeting.
FISCAL► EFFECTS; Minor positive impacts as it will serve to improve the quality and
predictability of PUD development projects in the city of Kalispell.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City council.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas R. Jentz
Director
Report compiled October 30, 2007
ames H. Patrick
City Manager
Attachments: Staff report #KZTA-07-4
Draft Minutes 10 / 9 / 07 planning board meeting
Comments from citizens for a Better Flathead and the Pitkin
County PUD regulations.
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: K�LISPELL CITY PL A.NNING BOARD
FROM. CITIZENS FOR A BETTER FI. kTI-1EAD
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE PLC- NNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
BATE: 1 0/ 17/07
CC:
Note: This memo summarizes oral testimony given at the public hearing on this
matter on October 9", 2007
CBF has three main areas of concern with the proposed new Kalispell PUD regulations.
These include the new regulations failure to address:
0 Public Benefit-, Ensure that the density bonuses provided to the developer
under a PUD are justified by providing significant public benefits such as additional
open space, access to trams and water bodies, parkland far and above the standard
requirement, or permanent/long-term affordable housing.
■ Public Notice: Clarify and provide for a meaningful public notice and
process in all types of proposed PUD's including new wavier processes that are
proposed.
•justification for Si 'f cant Ch es: Provide justification for removing
numerous current provisions of the PUD regulations that protect the public and city
from unintended consequences of more vague standards.
Public Benefit: All city residents are stock holders in the City of Kalispell much like in a
corporation in the sense that they invest and pick up the cost over -runs of city government.
Density represents a significant public asset that should not be simply "given away" without
a reasonable public benefit or a return on the "stock" investment of city residents. This
principle is upheld in the criteria developed for administering fair PUD regulations in many
progressive communities across the west. We provided you an example from Pitkin County,
Colorado as one example of a HUD regulation that includes clear and comprehensive criteria
for PUD applications and their review. We offered (and still do) to provide you additional
examples, but_ the planning director discouraged us from doing so. We feel that the changes
to the PUD regulations strip the regulations of any real public benefit and mare increased
density an unjustified gave -away.
Public Notice: The new PUD regulations and particularly the waiver process should
ilicluu- e a public co��xmenL process and a public appeal proccs5. _i �e� tion ux the PUD
regulation should include a clarification of how the public process will be handled as the new
regulations sigrLificandy reduce public access to information that is vital to public input in a
zone change.
Justification for Significant Changes:
There was simply little to no justification provided for the following changes:
The new standards do not require the application, preliminary plan, or timeline showing
the building phases, as is required by the current PUD standards.
■ The new standards allow for a `Concept PUD Application' which does not require
developers to submit all relevant information with the application for a PUD. The
chapter does not say when this information will be obtained. As in our current
regulations, all. pertinent information should be obtained with the application to allow
for adequate public oversight.
■ It would allow the following information to be submitted at a .later, unknown date, and
consequently would not allow for adequate public oversight:
■ Submission of architectural renderings, building designs, parking lot layouts or
landscaping plans
■ Park and open space plans, plans for recreational facilities or
common/homeowners facilities
■ Multi -phase projects in which one or more early phases meet the fd PUD
application criteria.
■ where a subdivision is required to implement a portion or all of a PUD and the
subdivision application does not accompany the PUD application.
■ The new standards allow a project to fall out of compliance with its approved
completion schedule one or more times before it's considered abandoned and is
converted back to its previous zoning. The current plan states that the city may only
grant one extension before a PUD is considered abandoned. Furthermore, the section
outlining what constitutes abandonment was also removed, leaving it open to different
interpretations.
■ The new standards deleted the (3) Effect of _:-4pproval which states that no building permit
shall be issued for any structure within the district unless such structure conforms to the
provisions of the plan. This policy ensures that standards set forth in the PUD are
complied with.
# Standards for PUD, (1) Licatzon of PUD was deleted from die new standards. This policy
stated that a PUD shall be located in an area where public and private facilities and
services are available or are to become available by the time the development reaches the
stage where they will be required.
■ The new standards removed the requirement that a PUD shall be under single
ownership, in the (2) Land Area Requ rrment section. This is problematic because if the
PUD standards are not met it is much more difficult to address the situation with a
number of different owners as opposed to .just one. In addition, it also took out the rest
of the paragraph which outlines how to determine whether the miryi -num area
requirements for PUD have been met.
• Under (2) Establishment a� f`PUD Districts, section (2), of the current standards, the policy that
limits what commercial establishments are allowed in a residential PUD district was
deleted. This leaves the requirement that "such establishments shalll be so located,
designed and operated as to serve primarily the needs of persons within the district"
wide open to different interpretations.
• Under (2) Establishment of PUD Districts, section (4), of the current standards, the policy that
states "no building permit for any convenience commercial establishment shall be issued
no may any building be used for convenience commercial establishment before 60% of
the dwelling units contemplated have been built and ready for occupancy" was deleted.
This policy ensures that the residential portion of the PUD will be built and ensure that
the predominant land use character of the district will be residential.
+ The requirement that the maimurn Permissible budding height be limited to 35 feet was
deleted. This policy is important to protect our view, sheds and ensure buildings respect
the character and quality of existing communities.
In conclusion we recommend that the planning board take additional time to look at other
PUD models from other areas and strengthen the proposed PUD regulations with criteria
that provides a clear public benefit and standards for the quality of development that the city
wishes to encourage. Furthermore we would recommend that the conceptual. PUD option
be withdrawn as it fails to provide the public access to information essential to meaningful
public comment.
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CHAPTE 3; ZONING DISTRICTS
3-70. Special Purpose Districts
3-70-24: T (Tourist)
All proposed development, and all major amendments to previous development approvals, shall
be subject to the preparation and approval of a Public -Institutional Master Plan pursuant to Sec.
2-40-100. The Public -Institutional Master Plan shall cover the entirety of the property, and shall
address all permitted activities/uses on the property. only those uses, activities, and facilities
shown on the approved Public -institutional Master Plan shall be permitted. Minor amendments to
previous development approvals may be approved by staff pursuant to the Public -Institutional
Master Plan procedure in Sec. 2-40 -100.
(c) Transferable Development Rights (TDRs)
TDRs may not be severed and sold from lands located in the P-1 zone district. TDRs may not be
purchased and used in the Pwi zone district from other zone districts.
(d) Growth Management Quota System (GMQS)
Lands in the P-I zone district are subject to the GMQS (see Chapter 5).
3-70-20: T (TOURIST)
(a) Intent
The T (Tourist) district is intended to provide for the renovation of existing and construction of
new tourist accommodation facilities, including traditional lodges, and to permit small retail outlets
to serve persons residing on the site. The range of permitted facilities, and the scale, density,
and intensity of facilities permitted in Rural Areas will be lower than those permitted within the
urban growth boundaries.
(b) Locational Criteria
Lands appropriate for the T zone district include those existing tourist -related non-residential
facilities located outside or within urban growth boundaries that existed before the 5th of .duly,
2006. Additional lands outside the urban growth boundaries may be rezoned to the T zone
district if (i) the principal structures supporting such facility will be grouped into a land area not
exceeding one (1) acre in size (although the supporting lands used by patrons of the facility may
be much larger), or (ii) the Community Development Director determines that a larger area of
principal supporting structures will not significantly impact the rural character of the surrounding
area. Additional lands within the urban growth boundaries may be rezoned to the T zone district
if they are adjacent to non-residential zone districts.
(c) Transferable Development Rights (TDRS)
TDRs may not be severed and sold from lands located in the T zone district. TDRs may not be
purchased and used in the T zone district from other zone districts.
(d) Growth Management Quota System (GMQS)
Lands in the T zone district are subject to the GMQS (see Chapter 6).
3-70-30: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DESIGNATION
(a) General
A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a designation attached to a zone district that authorizes
flexibility in the manner in which the County may apply certain standards of the underlying zone
district to a proposed development. A PUD is approved through a rezoning of the property, and
acts as an overlay designation that supplements, but does not replace, the terms of the
underlying zone district (i.e., unless modified by the terms of the PIED, all provisions of the base
zone district still apply). A PUD may only be approved if the Board of County Commissioners
determines that it complies with all those standards applicable to a rezoning in Sec. 2-40-10(c),
as well as those additional criteria for approval of a PUD rezoning in Sec. 2-40-50(i). In the event
of a conflict between the provisions of an approved PUD and those of the base zone district, the
provisions of the PUD govern.
Land Use Code Pitkin County Colorado
Juiy 2006 Page 27
CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS
3-70: Special Purpose Districts
3-70-30 Panned Unit Development (PUD) Designation
(h) Variations in Standards
This section establishes criteria for varying dimensional standards, off-street parking standards,
and street standards within a PUD. Standards in Chapter 7 related to Constrained Areas may not
be varied.
(1) DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
(a) Standards that May be Varied
Variations to the following dimensional standards, as set forth in Table 5-1, may be
approved if the County determines that the criteria in subsection (c) below have been
met.
�. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit;
2. Minimum front, side, and rear yard and road setbacks;
3. Minimum lot width;
4. Maximum height of buildings;
5. Maximum permitted floor area of an individual house, provided that the total
permitted floor area in all dwellings does not increase; and
6. Minimum usable open space.
(b) Overall Densityllntensity of Development
Notwithstanding the flexibility provided by subsection (a) above, the overall density or
intensity of the development shall not exceed the maximum allowable density or
intensity permitted for the property pursuant to Table 5-1.
(c) Criteria for Approval
The standards listed in subsection (a) above may be varied only if the County
determines that the proposed dimensions result in a development that:
I. is generally consistent with the scale of surrounding development;
2. Does not significantly reduce sunlight or create significantly increased shadowing
of roads, pedestrian paths, or developed residential properties;
3. For any increase in height, is accompanied by increased setbacks along any
property line adjacent to single or multi -family uses;
4. Provides protection for the water quality and wildlife habitat in rivers and streams
at least equal to that if the dimensions had not been varied; and
5. Provides areas within the PUD allocated for common usable open space. The
common open space shall be used and be suitable, for scenic, landscaping or
recreation purposes. The common open space shall be protected from future
development, and shall be guaranteed to be available for use by residents of the
entire property, through a deed restriction or other legal document, acceptable to
the County, and recorded with the clerk and recorder of Pitkin County.
(2) OFF- S TREE T PARKING STANDARDS 1N URBAN N AREA
(a) Standards That May be Marred
Within the Urban Area, the off-street parking regulations in Sec. 7-30-20 may be varied
if the County determines that the criteria in subsection (b) below have been met.
(b) Criteria for Approval
The off-street parking standards may be varied only if the County determines that the
proposed development:
1. Accommodates the estimated number of cars that will be owned by future
occupants and guests of dwellings in a PUD;
Land Use Code Pitkin County Colorado
Juiy 2006 Page 29
CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS
3-70: Special Purpose Districts
3-70-30: Planned Unit Development (PUD) Designation
amenities, agricultural use, or wildlife habitat value, or water quality protection on the
land included in the PUD.
(d) The proposed development does not include non-residential uses not permitted in the
underlying zone district, and does not permit houses larger than the largest size
permitted in the underlying zone district as shown in Table 5-1 .
(e) The proposed development conserves the rural character and appearance of the land
to the maximum extent practicable when viewed from County rights -of -way and Mate
Highways.
(f) The proposed development locates any new homes or accessory structures exceeding
5,750 square feet in size (excluding barns) where they are not visible from County
rights -of -ways and State Highways, if a practicable alternative site exists.
(g) The proposed development minimizes disruption of the land from its natural state.
(h) The proposed development minimizes interference with off - site agricultural activities or
neighboring uses that support agricultural activities.
(1) The proposed development locates access roads and driveways to minimize visibility
from County rights -of -way and State Highways.
6f) The advantages to the County of the additional protection of rural lands from
development provided by the proposed development significantly outweigh any
disadvantages to the County created by any variations in standards that would
otherwise apply to the property.
(2) PROTECTION OF OPEN SPACE IN THE URBAN AREA
A PUD designed to protect desirable open space in the Urban Area shall only be approved if
the County finds that all of the following criteria have been met:
(a) The proposed development (i) preserves and if possible enhances unique site features,
and (ii) preserves and protects more open lands in their natural state than would be
required by the underlying zone district.
(b) The proposed development includes adequate open space for the mutual benefit of all
residents and tenants of the proposed development, including residents of on -site
affordable housing.
(c) The proposed development includes adequate provisions for maintenance of common
open space, and such provisions shall be included in a signed agreement between the
owner and the County.
(d) The advantages to the County of the additional protection of desirable open space
provided by the proposed development significantly outweigh any disadvantages to the
County created by any variations in standards that would otherwise apply to the
property.
(3) AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE URBAN AREA
A PUD designed to provide affordable housing in the Urban Area shall be approved through
the adoption of an AHIPUD zone district designation. The AHIPUD zone district provides a
tool for negotiation of affordable housing and mixed --income developments in a way that
achieves significant progress towards the housing goals established by the Board of County
Commissioners' housing designee. Lands zoned AH2IPUD, AH3/PUD, or AHPIPU❑ before
the 5th of July, 2005 shall be governed by the terms of the PUDs approved for such parcels.
Applications for lands to be zoned AHIPUD after the 5th of July, 2006 shall be governed by
the provisions of this Sec. 3-70-30. A PUD designed to provide affordable housing in the
Urban Area shall only be approved if the County finds that all of the following criteria have
been met:
(a) The proposed development meets all standards required by Sec. 3-50-80.
Land Use Code Pitkin County Colorado
Juiy 2006 Page 31
CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS
3-70: Special Purpose Districts
3-70-40 CD-PUD (Conservation Development PUD)
(c) Use Restrictions
(1) PERMITTED USES
The approval of a CD -PLED shall restrict the lands within its boundaries to the following
permitted uses.
(a) Single family dwelling unit(s), together with associated accessory structures.
(b) Farming or ranching, which must be conducted for the primary purpose of obtaining a
monetary profit.
(o) Agricultural buildings.
(d) Agricultural stands.
(e) Bed and breakfast.
(0 Caretaker dwelling units.
(g) Home occupations.
(h) Public utilities, minor, which may be accessory to uses on other properties.
(i) Satellite reception device.
(I) Solar energy collector.
(k) Trail.
(2) SPECIAL REVIEW USES FOR COMMERCIAL A ORICUL TURAL DEVELOPMENT
OPTION ONLY
The approval of a CD-PUD shall restrict the lands within its boundaries to the following
special review uses.
(a) Agricultural housing.
(b) Arts and crafts studio.
(c) Blacksmithing.
(a) Building materials and landscaping.
(e) Cellular telephone facility or building -mounted cellular telephone antennae.
(0 Cemetery.
(g) Club house or recreational building,
(h) Country inn, guest ranch and resort cabins.
(i) Day care center or home.
Y) Firewood splitting, commercial.
(k) Horse boarding.
(1) Institute.
(m) Junk yard.
(n) Logging.
(o) Meeting hall or conference center.
(P) Mineral and gravel extraction.
(q) Nordic ski area & support.
(r) Outdoor recreational, other.
(s) Park, playground or playfield.
Land Use Code Pitkin County Colorado
Julv 2006 Page 33
CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS
3-70: Special Purpose Districts
3-70-40 CD-PUD (Conservation Development PUD)
containing at least one hundred sixty (160) acres, and to use Development option 2 on a
second portion of the parcel containing at least one hundred sixty (160) acres.
(3) An applicant who chooses to use Development option 2 on all or a portion of the parcel may
later choose to instead apply for an approval under Development option 1. As part of the
application for approval under Development option 1, the applicant shall relinquish all rights
to conduct any uses by special review available only under option 2. if the size of either
single-family dwelling is to be increased, the applicant shall be required to prepare a revised
Site Plan reflecting the increase in size.
(g) Development option 1: Residential Development
(1) MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
There shall be no more than two (2) principal single-family dwelling units per one hundred
.sixty (160) acres or part thereof.
(2) MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA
The total final maximum floor area of all principal structures within the CD-PUD designation
area shall be limited to fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
Where codified Caucus limitations to final maximum floor area exist, said limitation shall
apply as the maximum, with no individual, or combination of two principal structures
exceeding that limitation.
Within the Frying Pan Caucus, the final maximum floor area for principal structures shall be
limited to eight thousand (8,000) square feet, with no more than four thousand (4,000)
square feet contained within one principal structure.
Up to two thousand, five hundred (2,500) square feet of floor area for accessory structures
(including barns and other agricultural buildings), and up to one thousand (1,000) square feet
of Boor area for each caretaker dwelling unit is allowed in addition to the final maximum floor
area for principal structures. All agricultural floor area, including hams, shall be considered
to be "accessory" and shall count towards the limitation of two thousand, five hundred
(2,500) square feet of accessory floor area in Development option 1. Floor area for
accessory structures and the caretaker dwelling unit(s) may not be combined. (CodeAdopted
July, 2006 by Ord. 014-D-2006 - § 3-70-40 Amended by Ord. 030-2006)
(3) GROWTH MANAGEMENT QUOTA SYSTEM (GMQS)
Approval of a CD-PUD designation under Development option I shall result in the creation
of the following development rights on the property and the following exemptions from the
requirements of GMQS (see chapter 6), provided that all structures are constructed in
compliance with all applicable requirements of this Land Use code:
(a) Eight thousand two hundred fifty (8,250) square feet of residential floor area for
principal structures, except where final maximum floor area limitations have been
codified for specific Caucus areas, said maximums shall be the maximum GMQS
exemption for residential floor area for principal structures. Floor area may be divided
between two (2) residential structures or used exclusively for one (1) residential
structure.
(b) Within the Frying Pan caucus area specifically, eight thousand two hundred fifty (8,250)
square feet of residential floor area for principal structures shall be exempt from GMQS,
though no one principal structure (of up to two allowed) may contain more than four
thousand square feet of floor area. Growth management exempt floor area that is not
built as part of a principal structure(s), may be redeemed as a TDR(s), at a rate of one
(1) TDR per twenty five hundred (2,500) square feet of floor area.
Land Use Code Pitkin county Colorado
July 2006 Page 35
r�CHAPTER 27.21
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PUD)
Sections;
27.21.010 Intent
27.21.020 General
27.21.030 Standards for Planned Unit Development District (PUD).
27.21.0100 Intent. A planned unit development district shall serve:. as an overlay zoning district. It shall
function in concert with one or more of the underlying zones to provide a comprehensive,
integrated development plan which will serve: to modify the underlying:. zone and where
appropriate subdivision standards with the intent of providing flexibility of architectural design
and density as well as providing the option:: to *x land uses: and densities while preserving and
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enhancing the integrity and environmental values` '` area:
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27.21.020: General. The following application and review procedures shall apply to designation and
approval of all planned unit developments in the city.
(1). Initiation of Application: The land owner(s) or land' owner(s') designee shall schedule
a pre -application meeting with the planning.department prior to official submission of a
PUD application. .The PUD application shall: be submitted on a form provided by the
city.
(2). PUD :Application Thr'esholds-. It is anticipated that PUD applications will be
submitted:. and reviewed in various stages to accommodate the level of planning and detail
avallabl 'Three broad categories of PUD processes are provided for. within any PUD
application it is possible to incorporate one or more of the categories listed below:
(a). Full. PUD ApPllcation - This type of PUD will be processed in accordance with the
full provision df this chapter and will require the submission of all application
materials required in Section (3) PUD Application Materials below.
(b). Concept PUD Application
1. This type of PUD will be processed in accordance with the full provision of this
chapter. However, at the time of the pre -application meeting, the Planning
Director, upon request by the applicant. may delay submittal of certain required
elements of the application or may waive the level or degree of information
associated with meeting a certain required element of an application. This would
normally be limited to:
i. waiving to a later application date the submission of architectural
renderings, building designs, parking lot layouts or landscaping plans for
structures or uses not intended to be built or used for several gears;
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ii. Waiving to a latter application date detailed park and open space plans,
plans for recreational facilities or common/homeowners facilities not
intended to be built or used for several years;
iii. Multi -phase project in which one or more early phases meet the full PUD
application criteria and are reviewed accordingly but where latter phases
may not be as fully developed and are submitted as a concept PUD
application which show conceptual street designs, proposed park and open
space areas, trail concepts, proposed residential. density and housing types
(single family, townhouse, apartment, etc)commercial areas, etc. versus
detailed lot, block, street and park develpmnt and building designs;
iv. where a subdivision is required to mplem.ent a portion or all of a PUD
and the subdivision application does not accompany the PUD application.
2. During the concept PUD review process; the planning board'::: rcity council may
determine that specific information temporarily waived at the.... �.pre application
meeting and not part of the concept PUD application is significant` and the review
process may be temporarily suspended until: such information is presented.
3 . With concept PUD applications, no . proj ect or activity may proceed to full
development until, :..;it has satisfied all conditions and submitted all required
elements of a fultPUD - .application as provided for herein. This is not meant to
limit development of'%"'ar `: portion of the PUI] ; which has received full PUD
approval.
4. Concept: PUD approval: `does not guarantee that projects will receive full approval
until all conditions of the: concept approval are met and full approvals are granted.
Based on a finding and associated conditions placed on a concept PUD at time of
approval, a concept PUD nlay obtain full PUD approval using one or more of the
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following ..processes.
i. A finding that the outstanding items are significant and therefore should
follow the full PUD application process;
ii. A finding :that the outstanding items are generally minor or less significant
and should be reviewed under the conditional use permit process; or
iii4 A finding that the outstanding issues are minor or insignificant and subject
to administrative review by the Kalispell Site Review Committee.
(c). PUD Label Application - This submittal typically is involved with annexation
and initial zoning or a rezoning in which the applicant requests a PUD designation
noting the applicant's intent to develop a PUD and enter into a development
agreement with the city, binding the property to a future PUD application but not
providing any application materials or development plan nor receiving any
entitlements other than a commitment between the city anal the applicant that if
development is to proceed it will be done via the PUD process. Prior to
development of the PUD the applicant would proceed using either the full or
concept PUD application process.
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(3 }. PUD Application Materials. The full PUD application submittal shall contain the
following information in the form of an overall PUD development plan and supporting
text:
(a}. A listing of each deviation or class of deviation from the underlying zoning
district and a justification of the appropriateness for the deviation;
(b). A listing of each deviation or class of deviation from the city subdivision
regulations design standards and a justification. of the appropriateness for the
deviation;
(c}. Existing and proposed topo map using one to five foot intervals drawn to a scale
not less than one inch equals Zoo feet.Showin all proposed streets, lots, buildings,
open space, wetlands, floodplain . environmental hazards, and: other elements
basic to the development;
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(d). Proposed locations, areas, densities :and types of residential and nonresidential
uses and structures within the area proposed to be developed and maximum height
of buildings or structure;
(e). Proposed piano for handling. vehicular traffic;; sewage disposal; drainage; water
supply; parks and open space; and where appropriate commercial, directional and
entrance signage; lighting; parking; prominent landscaping, buffering, site
perimeter .and entrance treatment features; retaining wall work in excess of 3) feet
in height, common fencing designs and Locations where proposed, and other
.:..pertinent site development . features;
(f) . ` Elevation . drawings which demonstrate visually the general architectural features
of each proposed: building or architecturally distinct group or type of buildings
and the::. site perimeter treatment. Note -- This may be waived by the zoning
administrator on a case specific situation for uses listed below which may include
but not united to.:.
L Single family detached housing when the lots equal or exceed the minimum
lot size of the underlying zone;
? . Two unit townhouse or duplex development which is alley loaded and the lots
equal or exceed the minimum lot size of the underlying zone.
(g}. The plan shall show the boundary lines of adjacent subdivided or unsubdivided
land and the existing zoning of the area proposed for the PUD overlay,
(h}. A timeline expressing the order in which the development shall occur and
estimated time for completing key components or phases;
Adequate provision for a homeowners association or other public or private
management organization to provide for the operation and maintenance of all
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private (non-orovernmental) common facilities including any private streets or
alley ways, homeowners parks, club houses, open space, trails, recreational
facilities and amenities, shared parking facilities, private lighting systems,
subdivision entrance signage and common mail receptacles;
(��• Adequate provisions shall be made for maintenance of all public common
facilities which are not intended to be maintained by the public, i.e. a trail or park
developed on public land but intended to be maintained by a private organization
or homeowners association}
(k). where a PUD also involves a subdivision of land, it shall also meet the
application requirements of the Kalispell: Subdivision Regulations and the
Montana Subdivision. and Platting Act;: ....
(1). Any other information, plans and' details which the city staff";., planning board
and/or city council may requestto. . fully evaluate the development proposal and its
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(4). Review of Application: Upon submission:... ;.the application the zoning commission
shall review such application based on the following. -
(a). The compliance of the proposed PUD with'the city growth policy and in
particular the density and use policies of the plan;
The extent to which the: PUD departs from. the underlying zoning and the reasons
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why 'such departures are or are not deemed to be in the public interest, and the
mitigating conditions that the PUD provides to address the deviations;
(C). The extent to which the PUTS departs from the subdivision regulations (if
subdivision is 'anticipated) : and the public works standards for design and
construction applicable to the subject property, the reasons why such departures
are deemed to be in the public interest, and the mitigating conditions that the PUD
provides to address the deviations;
(d). The nature and extent of the public park and common open space in the PUD, the
reliability of the proposal for maintenance and conservation of these areas and the
adequacy or inadequacy of the amount and function of the pans and open space
in terms of the land use, densities and dwelling types proposed in the PUD;
(e). The manner in which the PUD plan makes adequate prevision for public services,
provides adequate control over vehicular traffic and furthers the amenities of
recreation and visual enjoyment;
�f. The relationship, beneficial or adverse. of the PUD plan upon the neighborhood in
which it is proposed to be established in concert with the underlying zone:
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(g). In the case of a plan which proposes development over a period of years, the
sufficiency of the terms and conditions proposed to protect and maintain the
integrity of the PUD;
(h). Conformity with all applicable provisions of this chapter.
(5) Action by the Zoning Commission. The zoning commission shall review the PUD,
application material, agency & staff comments and public... comments to date and shall
hold a public hearing on the application pursuant to Section '-?.7:30.030. The zoning
commission shall submit its recommendations to the . city council. The zoning
commission may recommend approval in whole or .in. part, may recommend modification
and can impose conditions which will clarify facets of the:.PUD, implement city
standards, regulations or policy, or serve to m.itigate:: potential negative impacts, or the
cone-nission may recommend disapproval.
(6). Action by the City C onneid. The city council shall consider the reconunendation of the
zoning commission and may affirm, modify or deny the PUD. If the PUD is approved,
the applicant shall submit a final PUD ire accordance with the conditions of approval as
adopted by city council. When the city council approves the PUD, the area of land
involved shall be re -designated as a PUD district by ordinance which shall incorporate
the final PUD including -any Zon.ditions or restrictions that may be imposed by the city
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council and shall constitute tie zones g..for the district.
(7). Preparation and Filing of Final : PUD. Upon approval of the preliminary PUD by the
city council, the property owners) shall proceed with the preparation of the final PUD
plan which shall: .
(a.):. The final PUD plan shall incorporate all the conditions imposed by the city
council at the:. time of approval of the preliminary plan;
(b) The final PUD plan shall have the following certification on the face of the final
PUD plan:.
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owner and developer of the property set forth above, do hereby agree that I will
develop the above property as a Planned Unit Development in accordance to the
submitted PUD plan.
Signature of Property 0 wnerllDeve toper
Approved this day of
City Council.
Attest:
City Zoning Administrator
by the Kalispell
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(c. The applicant shall submit four signed copies of the PUD, final plan and related
documents to the city planning department. Upon approval by the Zoning
Administrator, one signed copy of the plan shall be returned to the applicant, a
signed copy shall be retained on file in the City Finance Director's Office and one
signed copy each shall be forwarded to the city planning department and the city
building official;
(d). The final PUD shall be submitted to the planning office in a timely fashion
following approval by the city council but in no case shall a final plat or building
permit be issued until the final PUD plan has been. submitted and approved;
(e. where there is a question concerning compliance with a. condition of the PUD, by
either the applicant or planning staffx :: the issue will be forwarded to the next
available Kalispell Site review Committee meeting. If the: issue cannot be
satisfactorily resolved it shall be forwarded to city council;
(f). Prior to the approval of a final pld or where :a subdivision is not involved prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy; or conunencement of a use approved by a
PUD, when specific aspects of the PUD` are not yet completed that are pertinent to
the phase or use, the city council shall require bonding or any other appropriate
collateral to ensure.that all required improvements shall be satisfactorily
completed in accordance t the approved plans specifications and time schedule.
Limitation on rezoning. The zorung commission shall not initiate any amendment to
the Plann.ed.Unit . Development before the completion of the development as long as
development is in. conformity with the approved detailed Planned Unit Development and
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proceeding in accordance with the. time requirements unposed therein by the completion
schedule.
Amending an Apr'vdnal FIND. once approved a PUD may be amended.
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Proposed amendments shalt.. be submitted to the Kalispell Site Review Committee. The
committee shall.determine one of the two following ways.
(a). The change(s)is deemed minor in scope and may be granted or denied with or
without conditions by the Kalispell Site Review Committee or;
(b). The change(s) is deemed major, in which case the amendment(s) is forwarded to
the city council for consideration and final action.
.Note: Any action of the Kalispell Site Review Committee is appealable to the
city council.
J 0). Abandonment or Expiration.
The zoning administrator shall monitor the PUD for compliance with the completion
schedule set forth in the approved development plan and to assure that all immovernents
have been made in accordance with the approved development plan. The following
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procedures are to be followed when the PUD fails to comply with the completion
schedule:
(a). PUD's or portions thereof which do not involve or require a subdivision
application to be implemented:
l . If a PUD project falls out of compliance with its approved completion
schedule, notice of noncompliance with the completion schedule shall be
delivered in writing to the landowner and/or developer,
Within 90 days of the notice (or anytime prior to the actual expiration of
the approved completion schedule) the landowner and/or developer may
request from the city council an extension of time. Said request shall set
forth a proposed completion schedule :and/or new timetable for installation
of the improvements. The: city council may grant one ormore extension
but each extension is a; matter of grace which, if approved. may be subject
to additional conditions `t'm.posed b t.. .... .. ......he council which may be deemed
necessary to address issues'tha. ...
t ..have- arisen due to the lapse in time;
D . Abandonment shall be deemed b the city council to have occurred when
the landowner/developer is deemed:'. to be. out of compliance with the
approved completion schedule and had failed to secure an extension as
provided for in (2) above;.:
4. ...:Upon the abandonment of a development authorized under this section,
the city council shall direct the zoning Administrator to remove the PUD
designation and allow the land to revert back to the underlying zoning
classification it held`before application of the PUD overlay. If a portion of
the.-PUD site was developed in accordance with the PUD, the PUD shall
sta::..m force for that portion already developed.
(b).01.:.. PUD s which are implemented by or subject to a subdivision application:
L. If the underlying preliminary plat lapses, the PUD overlay for that area
shall: lapse.
In such case the city shall notify the property owner of the
preliminary plat and associated PUD lapse;
(b). The zoning Administrator shall remove the PUD designation from
the official zoning map and the underlying zoning classification
shall remain in tact.
27.21.030: Standards for Planned Unit Development District (PUD)I.
(1). General Standards.
(a). The minimum land area required for a designation as a PUD shall be:
1. Two acres including land in streets, open space and developable area.
2. For sites of less than 2 acres a PUD aaplication nay be submitted however it
will not be eligible to receive a residential density bonus as provided in
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(b). Both the permitted and conditionally permitted uses f the underlying zone shall
be deemed to be eligible for inclusion: in a PUD however not all such uses may
be deemed appropriate within the overall design of a particular- UD.
(2). Establishment of PUD Districts.
(a). Residential PUD District.
1. A residential PUD district may be established in areas zoned R-1 through
R-5, RA- l through RA-3 and the H-1
2. Housing types within a residential PUD may include single family, duplex
.. .and multi family housing 'arranged in attached, detached, townhouse,
apartment or condominium conf gurations.
3 Residential dwelling unit densities within a proposed residential PUD
district shall be as follows:
Residential PUD Maximum Permissible
District Created
Density/gross acre
R-1 District
dwelling units/acre
R-? District
4 dwelling units/acre
R-3 District
6 dwelling units/acre
R-4 District
12 dwelling units/acre
R-S District
1 dwelling units/acre
RA- 1 District
20 dwelling unitslacr e
RA-2 District
30 dwelling units/acre
RA-3 District
30 dwelling units/acre
H-1 District
30 dwelling units/'acre
4. Commercial uses may be allowed in a residential PUD district, provided:
(a). Lots devoted to commercial uses shall not occupy more than 10% of
the land area of the PUD district;
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(b). Commercial uses shall be so located, designed and operated as to serve
primarily the needs of persons within the district and secondarily
persons residing elsewhere;
(c). The acreage proposed for commercial use and its parting shall be
excluded from the gross acreage when computing total allowable
dwelling units.
I Theminimum PUD` land area is 5 acres including land in streets, open spaces
and developable area; .
3. The pred6mmant land usecharacter of the PUD must be residential;
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The.resdentla uses appropriate to a Mixed Use PUD are the same as those
permitted in a Residential PUD;
..5. Commercial. uses appropriate to a Mixed Use PUD are the same as those
permitted. in a Commercial PUD;
6. Incompatible industrial and commercial uses are not permitted;
7. The combined area of all commercial/industrial lots cannot exceed 3 5 %.
e}. Non -Residential Mixed Use PUD.
1. A non-residential mixed use PUD may be established in any zoning district
which would ailow a commercial or industrial PUD.
Uses allowed under either a Commercial or industrial PUD are allowed.