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06-29-82 Annexation CommitteeANNEXATION COMMITTEE 5:15 P. M. June 29, 1982 CONFERENCE ROOM Councilman Palmer presided. Present were Mayor McDowell, Councilmen Saverud, Vidal, O'Boyle and Grainger. HELLER ZONE CHANGE REQUEST Councilman Palmer opened the Heller zone change request for discussion. City Attorney Neier stated he felt the Minutes were good and no problem with the public hearing. If the Council wishes to rescind its decision, one who voted nay must bring it to the floor. No one present was willing to do so. Councilman Vidal stated that the sheet from Heller presenting his circumstances did not help because she understood at the public hearing what his position is and there was nothing new. Councilman Saverud stated he has inspected the lot and believes either a residence or business is bad for that location. Councilman Palmer stated that the FRDO and Zoning Commission had recommended the zone change be made to commercial and he did not know there would be opposition. He feels the traffic and safety problems will be less if zoned commercial. Councilman Vidal stated that the business Mr. Heller expects to operate (tax management) may be better than residential now, if the property is zoned B-2 who knows what business could go in if he sold. Councilman Palmer stated that we are ignoring the recommendation of FRDO and the Zoning Commission. The lot does not even have the required square footage for a residence. Councilman Grainger moved that the committee recommend that the request not be brought up for reconsideration. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Carried. City Attorney Neier stated he would send a written statement to Mr. Heller of why the Council refuses to reconsider or rescind. TREASURE STATE PLAZA Councilman Palmer stated that he does not have the routing procedure on Treasure State Plaza Annexation and does not know what has been done so far. City Attorney Neier stated that he has reviewed the petition and sees two problems - may require a change in the Comprehensive Plan and the plat shows a real problem with the subdivision - does not state if it is a final plat - certificate of surveyor not signed. Committee recommended no action until more information is received. Page 2 ERICKSON ADDITION #149 Letter from FRDO asking for council approval of preliminary plat for Block 218, Lot 2, Kalispell Townsite Addition #3. Property is two tracts located at 3rd Avenue West and 12th Street. Owned by Katherine M. Erickson. Letter from Director of Public Works Hafferman to FRDO recommending that a Waiver of Right to Protest future S.I.D's for curbs, sidewalks and storm drainage improvement be a condition of approval for the plat, and separate water and sewer services will be required for each lot by the Kalispell Water and Sewer Departments. No Committee action taken. IDAHO FOREST ADDITION #137 Letter to Chairman Palmer from FRDO with attached petition from James M. English, Corporate Counsel for Idaho Forest Industries, Inc. asking to annex 17.672 acres of land into the City with R-4 zoning classification. This tract is located West of Hwy #93 North and north of Summit Ridge Drive. The area is designated as "Urban Residential" in the Comprehensive Plan and therefore will be in conformance. No Committee action taken. KALISPELL REGIONAL HOSPITAL - Amend zoning ordinance on required parking On request of Mr. Hyslip, Administration Assistant for Kalispell Regional Hospital, to amend the zoning ordinance on required parking for medical buildings from 1 space for every 150 sq ft to 200 sq ft, the Committee agreed with the recommendation of the zoning commission that it would be feasible. Public Hearing date will be set and Mr. Hyslip informed to present his request to the Council. City Clerk to so inform him. (Clerk informed Planning Director Verma of decision. Public Hearing is set for July 19th and Mr. Hyslip is being informed HUTTON ADDITION #148 (FVCC Campus) City Attorney Neier has been in contact with College President Gatzke, on suggestion from last committee meeting that we not annex this area, but extend sewer and water service to them as a district. President Gatzke would rather go ahead with the public hearing and continue the hearing until after the September 14th election. If the vote is for a campus, then proceed with annexation and if defeated drop it. Councilman Saverud spoke against the annexation. The City would be increasing fire and police protection and receiving no taxes. He said he would be in favor of an agreement to extend sewer and water services if they formed a district. The public hearing is set for July 19th. DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED Letter to Councilman Palmer from FRIG with attached request by Developers Diversified to annex approximately 42 acres of land into the City provided it is zoned B-4. The application could not be processed as the requested zone was not in conformance to the Comprehensive Plan. The letter continued "However, at this time our office in conjunction with the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, is in the process of Page 3 re-evaluating and amending the Comprehensive Plan for various locations including this site. The annexation request would be inititated only if the Plan is amended to designate "Commercial" classifiecation for this site. The subject property is presently designated as partly "Urban Residential" and partly "High Density Resid- ential". Please contact me if you have any questions or need further information." Councilman Saverud spoke against constructing a mall at this site, but would be favorable to the idea if another site is selected. A huge area in the vicinity of BNRR would be available in the future and make a better site. Committee recommended to table until the full council can discuss. City Clerk to so inform Mr. Verma. Committee reviewed the map showing proposed changes in the Comprehensive Plan, and recommended they be accepted. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 P. M.