1. Growth Policy IssuesFlathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
REPORT TO:
SUBJECT
MEETING DATE:
Kalispell Mayor and City Council
Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Kalispell Growth Policy Issues
August 28, 2000 Work Session
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
BACKGROUND: At a work session on July 31, 2000, the Kalispell City Council
reviewed a list of issues relating to the growth policy plan. It was agreed at that time
that the council members would assign a ranking to each of the issues in order to
establish some priorities. Attached to this memo is a table that has a breakdown of
the responses to the issues and the individual numbers assigned to each along with a
total score.
The list below reflects how each of the issues scored and listed based on the
cumulative numbers assigned by the council members. Although the priority issues
would have been clearer if there was a clear break in the points, however, that has not
turned out to be the case. The point spread rather consistently dwindles, making the
breaks or thresholds rather difficult. In reviewing the rankings, the council may want
to consider some of the issues that scored lower, but are of significant importance.
It is obvious from the ratings that were assigned, that the 1999 plan document and
map recommended by the planning board would be used as the primary source
document. Using the 1998 plan document got some of the lowest scores. The
extension of services and development around and near the city limits ranked as some
of the most important issues to the council. According to the ratings it received, it
appears that the council does not want to wait for updated information from the 2000
Census, but that the establishment of baseline data on land uses and to include
additional mapping was important. It also appears from the scores, that reviewing
and updating the neighborhood plans was not high priority. A bike plan was also not
a high priority based on the scores.
After reviewing how some of the issues were ranked, the council may want to review
the scores to see if they truly reflect the overall priority issues. Possibly some should
be given a greater or less priority than what appears in the list.
75 A memorandum of understanding between the governing bodies could be
considered as a tool for intergovernmental cooperation.
72 A strategy for the development, maintenance and replacement of public
infrastructure should be developed.
69 Development in areas immediately adjacent to the city, but without City
services has not been addressed.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish •
Kalispell City County Growth Policy Plan Memo
August 24, 2000
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68 There should be discussion whether or not to include an urban growth
boundary on the map.
65 That the city and county consider the adoption of extra -territorial zoning to
provide greater consistency in development standards and to streamline the
annexation process.
65 There is no policy for when annexation would (or should) occur.
63 That the 1999 draft plan be used as a beginning point for revisions.
63 There is no extension of services policy.
58 Additional mapping of the fire districts, school districts and existing land
uses could be done which are missing from the resource and analysis
document.
58 That the 1999 map be used. It is easier to understand.
57 Narration in the overall format of the document would make it easier to read
and to understand as well has to provide a better overall understanding the
community.
57 Baseline data which includes an inventory of land uses should be
established in order to monitor and gauge the amount and type of growth
within the planning jurisdiction.
57 The issue of where to provide for large scale and big box commercial has not
been addressed.
56 The missing aspects of replacement of public infrastructure are quite
striking with an entire section having been eliminated.
55 The plan lacks a pedestrian and bicycle component of the transportation
section which has been prepared in a draft form, but has not been reviewed
or integrated into the plan.
55 A more thorough treatment of how capital improvements will be addressed
in the city and the county should be provided.
54 The growth policy must fully comply with the requirements of the Sections
76-01-601 through 76-01-606, Growth Policy of the Montana Code and
assurances made that all of the required elements are present.
Kalispell City County Growth Policy Plan Memo
August 24, 2000
Page 3
53 That the existing neighborhood plans should be reviewed for relevancy and
consistency with the adopted growth policy plan, especially those which are
over five years old. Some may be outdated.
52 The sections dealing with open space, watersheds, wildlife habitat and other
elements of the natural environment have been generally eliminated.
52 Public services and infrastructure should be developed in existing
commercial areas rather than expanding additional commercial areas that
do not have public services readily available.
52 There is no capital improvement program.
52 Developing a policy regarding when productive agricultural land should be
converted to a higher intensity residential or commercial uses.
51 It appears that some of the housing issues are muddled and should be
clarified.
50 The 1999 draft eliminates nearly all references to natural resources, location
of future developments and preservation of community values.
50 A provision in the plan that requires (new) zoning to comply with the
adopted growth policy plan which currently it does not.
50 Parks and recreation have been generally eliminated.
50 That the proposed map should be reviewed section by section and
consideration given to reconciling the 1998 and 1999 map land use
designations such as urban / suburban residential, commercial and the
concept of "priority growth centers" and "urban expansion areas."
Consideration whether the future urban expansion areas into the suburban
residential areas.
49 The concept of "mixed use areas" has not been well developed and how they
would function in neighborhoods.
49 There is no policy on how and when substandard roads would be upgraded
when annexed from the County to the City.
49 That the 1999 plan grossly overstates the property rights issues and lacks
the balance a document of this type should reflect.
46 An explanation of how costs associated with new development would be
assessed.
44 That a fiscal impact statement is lacking.
Kalispell City County Growth Policy Plan Memo
August 24, 2000
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44 The cost of new development is missing.
44 That the 1997 information found in the Resource and Analysis Section is
becoming dated and that there should be some discussion whether there is
merit in waiting until some of the 2000 census data is available.
43 If the council gets into references regarding "dispersed development," we
should try to get a copy of the information presented from Eastern Montana
economics professor and from the Bozeman study because they appear to
contradict each other. The council may want to incorporate some reference
to impact fees or incorporate some fee recommendations into the document.
43 Policies for design standards within certain areas of the planning
jurisdiction could be developed.
38 There is no timetable for implementation of the plan or a statement for
coordination with other jurisdictions.
38 Agricultural issues are missing.
37 That the 1998 map be used. The idea that it is too complicated is sad.
31 That the 1998 draft be used as a beginning point for revisions.
23 The Fairgrounds is nearly a viable issue.
RECOMMENDATION: Review and refine some of the priority issues that have been
identified and give the staff some direction in fleshing out the various issues. A
timeframe preparation and review should also be established. The staff can begin to
address those issues individually and report back to the council on a monthly (or
other) basis.
EFFECTS: Hopefully, there will be positive effects for the planning
jurisdiction as result of implementation of the plan.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Narda A. Wilson Chris A. Kukulski
Senior Planner City Manager
Report compiled: August 24, 2000
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