1. Conditional Use Permit - Ray of HopePLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
REPORT TO:
SUBJECT:
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Doug Russell, City Manager
Kevin LeClair, Senior Planner
Planning Department
201 1" Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kafispell.com/planning
KCU-14-01 — Conditional Use Permit for a Homeless Shelter
MEETING DATE: April 21, 2014
BACKGROUND: The Kalispell City Planning Board met on April 8, 2014, and held
a public hearing to consider a request from A Ray of Hope, a 501 c(3) non-profit, for a
Conditional Use Permit for the construction and operation of a Homeless Shelter for
women and children.
The property is located at 106 51h Ave W, at the southwest corner of 5th Ave W and 1 st
Street W, and within the RA-2 (Residential Apartment/Office) zoning district. In
accordance with the City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, a Conditional Use Permit is
required to operate a Homeless Shelter within the RA-2 zone. The property contains a
dilapidated single-family structure that the owner plans to demolish in order to
construct the new shelter. The new shelter will provide temporary housing for up to
fifteen (15) residents for several weeks to as long as a year. The shelter will have two
to three staff persons, with at least one person on -duty at all times.
Staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to seven (7)
conditions. A neighbor to the subject property spoke to the planning board and
expressed some reservations about the proposal and the operation of an adjacent thrift
store that is operated by the applicant, A Ray of Hope. Two Ray of Hope board
members also addressed the Planning Board to explain some details about the shelter
operation and to respond to some of the neighbor's comments. The Planning Board
voted unanimously (6-0) to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council,
with a single amendment to the conditions.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit, along with
the amended conditions of approval
FISCAL EFFECTS: Approval of the request would have minimal fiscal impact to the
City.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin LeClair
Senior Planner
Report compiled: March 27, 2014
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
A Ray of Hope, PO Box 5407, Kalispell, MT 59903
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
As Amended by Kalispell Planning Board on April 8, 2014
General conditions
1. Due to the traffic volumes on 5th Avenue West, a minor arterial, no vehicle access on the property
from 5th Avenue West will be allowed. The property should be accessed either from the alley on the
west side of the property, or from 1st Street West, at a location approved by Kalispell Public Works.
(Findings of Fact, Section B)
2. If a sign is installed on the property to identify it as a Ray of Hope facility, the property owner shall
apply for and receive a sign permit that is in compliance with Chapter 27.22 of the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance. (Findings of Fact, Section B.2)
Prior to issuance of the Building Permit
3. To ensure the proposed structure is compatible with the architecture and character of the surrounding
neighborhood, the building permit shall receive Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval
prior to issuance of the building permit. (Findings of Fact, Section B.1)
4. To ensure the traffic flow and access comply with Kalispell Design and Construction Standards, the
building permit shall receive Site Review Committee approval prior to issuance of the building
permit. (Findings of Fact, Section B.1)
5. To ensure the property is fully landscaped and is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, a
landscape plan shall be submitted along with the building permit. The landscape plan shall be
approved by the Parks Department prior to issuance of the building permit. (Findings of Fact, Section
B.2)
Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy
6. If the applicant chooses to provide all vehicular access to the property via the public alley on the rear
of the property, the existing curb cut on 1st Street West, that serves the existing garage, should be
removed and new curbing installed that is consistent with the curbing to the east of the curb cut.
(Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction)
7. To ensure the continual improvement of pedestrian access for the community, a sidewalk shall be
installed in the public right of way along 1st Street West and the curb ramp at the southwest corner of
5th Avenue West and 1st Street West upgraded to ADA standards. The design and location of the
sidewalk and curb ramp shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department. After
installation, the sidewalk and curb ramp shall be inspected and approved by the Public Works
Department. (Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction and Findings of Fact, Section B.1)
8. To provide privacy and security to the neighboring property to the south, a privacy fence of at
least six (6) feet tall shall be constructed along the entire southern property boundary, except for
the portion of the southern property boundary where the fence shall be no taller than four (4) feet
tall. (Kalispell Planning Board, Public Hearing, April 8, 2014)
Return to:
Kalispell City Clerk
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
City of Kalispell
P. O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
GRANT OF CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICANT: A Ray of Hope
PO Box 5407
Kalispell, MT 59903
(406) 755-4673
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Block 160, Kalispell Townsite Addition 41
ZONE: RA-2, Residential Apartment/Office
The applicant has applied to the City of Kalispell for a conditional use permit to allow the
construction of a homeless shelter to accommodate up to approximately 15 women and children.
The Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission, after due and proper notice, on
April 8, 2014, held a public hearing on the application, took public comment and recommended that
the application be approved subject to eight conditions.
After reviewing the application, the record, the Kalispell Planning Department report, and
after duly considering the matter, the City Council of the City of Kalispell, pursuant to the Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance, hereby adopts Kalispell Planning Department Conditional Use Report 4KCU-14-
01 as the Council's findings of fact, and issues and grants to the above -described real property a
conditional use permit to allow the construction of a homeless shelter to accommodate up to 15
women and children in the RA-2, Residential Apartment/Office zoning district, subject to the
following conditions:
General Conditions
Due to the traffic volumes on 5th Avenue West, a minor arterial, no vehicle access on the
property from 5th Avenue West will be allowed. The property should be accessed either from
the alley on the west side of the property, or from 1 st Street West, at a location approved by
Kalispell Public Works. (Findings of Fact, Section B)
2. If a sign is installed on the property to identify it as a Ray of Hope facility, the property owner
shall apply for and receive a sign permit that is in compliance with Chapter 27.22 of the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. (Findings of Fact, Section 13.2)
Prior to issuance of the Building Permit
3. To ensure the proposed structure is compatible with the architecture and character of the
surrounding neighborhood, the building permit shall receive Architectural Review Committee
(ARC) approval prior to issuance of the building permit. (Findings of Fact, Section B.1)
4. To ensure the traffic flow and access comply with the Kalispell Design and Construction
Standards, the building permit shall receive Site Review Committee approval prior to issuance
of the building permit. (Findings of Fact, Section B.1)
5. To ensure the property is fully landscaped and is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood, a landscape plan shall be submitted along with the building permit. The
landscape plan shall be approved by the Parks Department prior to issuance of the building
permit. (Findings of Fact, Section 13.2)
Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy
6. If the applicant chooses to provide all vehicular access to the property via the public alley on
the rear of the property, the existing curb cut on 1 st Street West, that serves the existing
garage, should be removed and new curbing installed that is consistent with the curbing to the
east of the curb cut. (Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction)
7. To ensure the continual improvement of pedestrian access for the community, a sidewalk shall
be installed in the public right of way along 1st Street West and the curb ramp at the
southwest corner of 5th Avenue West and 1 st Street West upgraded to ADA standards. The
design and location of the sidewalk and curb ramp shall be reviewed and approved by the
Public Works Department. After installation, the sidewalk and curb ramp shall be inspected
and approved by the Public Works Department. (Kalispell Standards for Design and
Construction and Findings of Fact, Section B.1)
8. To provide privacy and security to the neighboring property to the south, a privacy fence of at
least six (6) feet tall shall be constructed along the entire southern property boundary, except
for the portion of the southern property boundary where the fence shall be no taller than four
(4) feet tall. (Kalispell Planning Board, Public Hearing, April 8, 2014)
Dated this 21 st day of April, 2014.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
STATE OF MONTANA
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County of Flathead
On this day of , 2014 before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Mark Johnson, Mayor of the City of Kalispell, known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same on behalf of
the City of Kalispell.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, the day
and year first above written.
Notary Public, State of Montana
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT #KCU-14-01
MARCH 27, 2014
This is a report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and Kalispell City Council regarding a request for a
Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a homeless shelter at 106 5m Avenue West. A public hearing
on this matter has been scheduled before the Planning Board for April 8, 2014, 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.
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Owner/Applicant: A Ray of Hope
P.O. Box 5407
Kalispell, MT 59903
(406) 755-4673
Size and Location: The property is located at 106 5th Avenue West, at the southwest corner of 5th Avenue
West and 1 st Street West. The property can be legally described as Lot 1 of Block 160 of Kalispell
Townsite Addition #1. The property is 50 feet wide and 142 feet deep, with an area of 7,100 square feet.
Summary of Request: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit in order to construct a
homeless shelter to accommodate up to approximately 15 women and children at any time. The
occupants would generally reside at the property between two weeks and a year depending on their
situation. The shelter would have two to three staff persons, with at least one person on -duty at all times.
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The property is located within the RA-2 (Residential Apartment/Office) land use zoning district. The
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance describes the intent of this district:
"A district to provide areas for residential development including multi -family housing and
compatible nonresidential uses of high land use intensity. This district would typically serve as a
buffer zone between other commercial districts and adjacent residential areas. The location of this
district depends on proximity to major streets, arterials, and business districts. This district shall be
located within or adjacent to business corridors, shopping islands or the Central Business District.
This zoning district would typically be found in areas designated as urban mixed use, high density
residential and commercial on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map."
Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning: The existing zoning and land uses of the land surrounding the subject
property are as follows:
West: RA-1, Hope Thrift Store operated by A Ray of Hope
North: B-2, Ray of Hope Homeless Shelter
East: RA-2, Single and multi -family residences
South: RA-2, Single and multi -family residences
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Figure 4: Hope Thrift west of property
Figure 5: Ray of Hope homeless shelter north of property
Relation to the Growth Policy: The Kalispell City Growth Policy Map designates the project site as Urban
Mixed Use, which provides the basis for the RA-2 zoning designation. The growth policy anticipates a
variety of uses under the Urban Mixed Use designation including, but not limited to, "multi -family, offices
and other compatible uses as a transition tool with sensitivity to compatible design."
Utilities/Services: Sewer service:
City of Kalispell
Water service:
City of Kalispell
Solid Waste:
City of Kalispell
Gas:
Northwestern Energy
Electric:
Flathead Electric Cooperative
Phone:
CenturyLink
Police:
City of Kalispell
Fire:
Kalispell Fire Department
Schools:
School District #5, Kalispell
B. EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST
This application has been reviewed in accordance with the conditional use review criteria in the Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance. A Conditional Use Permit may be granted only if the proposal, as submitted, conforms to
all of the following general Conditional Use Permit Criteria, as well as to all other applicable criteria that may
be requested:
1. Site Suitability:
a. Adequate Useable Space: The property is level and measures 50 feet across and 142 feet
deep, for a total area of 7,100 square feet. The property has adequate space for the
construction of a homeless shelter that can meet the applicable zoning standards for building
setbacks, building height, and lot coverage.
b. Heiaht, bulk and location of the building: The existing building on the property is planned to
be demolished. The proposed shelter will measure approximately 54 feet deep and 30 feet
wide, at its longest dimensions. Approximate building heights have not been calculated, but
the proposed structure is intended to be two stories above grade with a full basement. The
structure will be required to receive Architectural Review Committee approval prior to review
and issuance of the required building permit
C. Adequate Access: The building will have its front on 5th Avenue West, with vehicular access
to the property off ofthe paved alley. The paved alley connects with I" Street West and 2°d
Street West. There is a sidewalk along the 5th Avenue West frontage, but no sidewalk along
the 1st Street West frontage.
d. Environmental Constraints: There are no known environmental constraints, such as steep
slopes, streams, floodplains, or wetlands, on the property which could affect the proposed use.
2. Appropriate Design:
a. Parking Scheme/Loading: The applicant is proposing the development of 5 parking
spaces within a paved parking area in the rear of the proposed structure. There is additional
parking at the Hope Thrift store located west of the property, across the alley, in the event the
provided parking spaces are full.
b. Lighting_ Section 27.26.030 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance sets standards for all outdoor
lighting on commercial or residential structures. Exterior lighting installed in conjunction
with the proposed use will be reviewed for compliance with the zoning ordinance.
C. Traffic Circulation: The existing access is sufficient vehicular access to and from the
property.
d. Open Space: Specific open space is not required for this use in this zone, but the majority of
the lot excluding the building is occupied with landscaping.
e. Fencing/Screening/Landscaping: With the exception of the structure and the parking, the
balance of the property will be landscaped with grass and shrubs. The landscape plan will be
reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of the building permit. The landscaping will be
installed prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the building.
f. Signaae: Chapter 27.22 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance sets standards for the installation
of signage in the city. The applicant is planning to place one sign in the front of the structure
to identify it as a "Ray of Hope" shelter. The specific placement and size of the signage will
be reviewed for conformance with these regulations.
3. Availability of Public Services/Facilities:
a. Schools: This site is within the boundaries of School District #5. No impact is anticipated
with the proposed use, as many of the residents of the shelter will already be from within the
Kalispell School District.
b. Parks and Recreation: There should be no significant increase in demand on the parks and
recreation programs and facilities as a result of this use.
C. Police: Police protection will be provided by the Kalispell Police Department. No unusual
impacts or needs are anticipated from the proposed use.
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d. Fire Protection: Fire protection will continue to be provided by the Kalispell Fire
Department. The impact of the proposed change in this regard is minimal.
e. Water: City water currently serves the property. No change in the impact on water services
can be anticipated as a result of this use.
f. Sewer: Sewer service is currently provided by the city. No change in the impact on water
services can be anticipated as a result of this use.
g. Storm Water Drainage: The site has an existing building and its parking lot is located on an
adjacent property. No change is anticipated related to the proposed change.
h. Solid Waste: Solid waste pick-up is provided by the city. The project will generate additional
solid waste as compared to the vacant residential house on the property. Public Works has
stated that the increased usage will have no impact on the provision of services. If necessary
a larger waste receptacle will be placed in the alley for the increased usage.
i. Streets: The primary street frontages are 5th Avenue West and 1st Street West. Access onto
the property is off of the paved alley on the west side of the property. The alley is in good
condition and will be unaffected by the proposed use.
j. Sidewalks: There is a sidewalk along the 5th Avenue West frontage, but no sidewalk along
the 1st Street West frontage.
4. Neighborhood impacts: The site is located just south of the boundary of a general business zoning
district that contains a large variety of business types. It is not anticipated to have any impact on the
neighborhood to the north.
There are a number of mitigating factors that will ensure the proposed homeless shelter does not
impact the neighborhood to the south. The first is that the proposed shelter is designed to look like a
single-family home in the neighborhood, which will be an improvement over the dilapidated structure
currently on the property. The next is that the applicant intends to install a sidewalk and landscaped
planter strip along 1st Street West, which will complement streetscape environment and improve
pedestrian access in the neighborhood. The next is that 5th Avenue West is a minor arterial, which
sees nearly 4,000 average annual daily trips. Provided there is no vehicular access onto the property
from 5th Avenue West, the use of the property for the requested conditional use should have
negligible impact on the roadway and the neighborhood it serves. Finally, the neighborhood has
become accustomed to the use based on the long-standing existence of the Ray of Hope shelter and
thrift store in close proximity to the property. The addition of the new use on this property will
augment these uses and keep them contained to the area on both sides of 1st Street West, west of 5th
Avenue West.
5. Consideration of historical use patterns and recent changes: This area has historically
included multi -family and single-family residences to the south and commercial business to the
north. The recent history has seen the conversion of owner -occupied single-family homes into
rental homes, as well as the conversion of single-family homes into multi -family dwellings.
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6. Effects on property values: No significant negative impacts on property values are anticipated as
a result of the requested conditional use of the property.
C. RECOMMENDATION
The staff recommends that the planning board adopt staff report #KCU-14-01 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Conditional Use Permit be approved subject to the
following conditions:
D. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
General conditions
1. Due to the traffic volumes on 5th Avenue West, a minor arterial, no vehicle access on the property
from 5th Avenue West will be allowed. The property should be accessed either from the alley on the
west side of the property, or from 1 st Street West, at a location approved by Kalispell Public Works.
(Findings of Fact, Section B)
2. If a sign is installed on the property to identify it as a Ray of Hope facility, the property owner shall
apply for and receive a sign permit that is in compliance with Chapter 27.22 of the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance. (Findings of Fact, Section B.2)
Prior to issuance of the Building Permit
3. To ensure the proposed structure is compatible with the architecture and character of the surrounding
neighborhood, the building permit shall receive Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval
prior to issuance of the building permit. (Findings of Fact, Section B.1)
4. To ensure the traffic flow and access comply with Kalispell Design and Construction Standards, the
building permit shall receive Site Review Committee approval prior to issuance of the building
permit. (Findings of Fact, Section B.1)
5. To ensure the property is fully landscaped and is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, a
landscape plan shall be submitted along with the building permit. The landscape plan shall be
approved by the Parks Department prior to issuance of the building permit. (Findings of Fact, Section
B.2)
Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy
6. If the applicant chooses to provide all vehicular access to the property via the public alley on the rear
of the property, the existing curb cut on 1" Street West, that serves the existing garage, should be
removed and new curbing installed that is consistent with the curbing to the east of the curb cut.
(Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction)
7. To ensure the continual improvement of pedestrian access for the community, a sidewalk shall be
installed in the public right of way along 1st Street West and the curb ramp at the southwest corner of
5th Avenue West and I" Street West upgraded to ADA standards. The design and location of the
sidewalk and curb ramp shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department. After
installation, the sidewalk and curb ramp shall be inspected and approved by the Public Works
Department. (Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction and Findings of Fact, Section B.1)
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A RAY OF HOPE
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A HOMELESS
SHELTER LOCATED AT 106 5TH AVENUE WEST. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED
RA-2 (RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT/OFFICE)
P1AT DATE
FILE # KCU -14 - 01 4
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Michelle Anderson
From: Richard Hull [richardahull@centurytel.net]
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 8:42 PM
To: Michelle Anderson
Subject: Ray of Hope Conditional Use Permit - April 8 meeting
Dear Planning Board Members:
My wife and I own the property at 112 Fifth Avenue West, next to the proposed Ray of Hope homeless shelter. We
have no real objections to the permit. My tenants tell me that the proximity to the presnt Ray of Hope shelter and thrift
store has not been a problem. They did ask for a privacy fence, because of the increased activity next door and the
number of childern. Presently there is only a four -foot -high wire fence between the properties.
I would like to point out that the current building at 106 Fifth Avenue West, the Busey House, is on the National Register
of Historic Places. http://mhs.mt.gov/shpo/register/NRmap/NRbyCo/FH.xls It is the twin of our house, the Alexander
House.
The Busey House has foundation issues, and I understand why it is not usable in its present condition. But rather than
tear it down, the new owners might offer it to someone who would move it.
Thank you for your time.
Richard Hull
436 Fifth Ave. West
Kalispell, MT
Home Ph: 257-5570
Work Ph: 257-8921
Planning Department
201 1st Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 759-7739_
www.kalispell.com/planning .
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PROPOSED USE:
OWNER(S) OF RECORD:
Name: RAT CIE- 9r-,Pt-
Mailing Address:
City/State/Zip: KALIS�LL. . NH. �0 Phone: 755- ge13
PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE OWNER(S) AND TO WHOM ALL
CORRESPONDENCE IS TO BE SENT:
Name:
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City/ State/Zip: 1�4L I SP�J—L- M7; -6-c tU ( Phone: 75-2- 7L 65-
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Refer to Property Records):
Street Sec. Town- Range
Address: No. ship �Zgf) No. 2(UL)
Subdivision Tract Lot Block
Name: V,,A L /1,0 No(s). U h No(s).%v No. 160
Zoning District and Zoning Classification in which use is proposed:
V-A — 2,
2. Attach a plan of the affected lot which identifies the following items:
a.
Surrounding land uses.
b.
Dimensions and shape of lot.
C.
Topographic features of lot.
d.
Size(s) and location(s) of existing buildings
e.
Size(s) and location(s) of proposed buildings.
f.
Existing use(s) of structures and open areas.
g.
Proposed use(s) of structures and open areas.
h. Existing and proposed landscaping and fencing.
3. On a separate sheet of paper, discuss thefollowing topics relative to the proposed
use:
a. Traffic flow and control.
b. Access to and circulation within the property.
C. Off-street parking and loading.
d. Refuse and service areas.
e. Utilities.
f. Screening and buffering.
g. Signs, yards and other open spaces.
h. Height, bulk and location of structures.
i. Location of proposed open space uses.
j. Hours and manner of operation.
k. Noise, light, dust, odors, fumes and vibration.
4. Attach supplemental information for proposed uses that have additional
requirements (consult Planner).
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and the laws of the State of Montana that the
information submitted herein, on all other submitted forms, documents, plans or any
other information submitted as a part of this application, to be true, complete, and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information or representation
submitted in connection with this application be incorrect or untrue, I understand that
any approval based thereon may be rescinded, and other appropriate action taken. The
signing of this application signifies approval for the Kalispell Planning staff to be present
on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and
develop e t process.
Applicant Signatu e bate
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ENGINEERING INC.
M SEGIAH WAY, KALISPELL, MT 6MI
November 23, 2014
City of Kalispell Planning Department
201 l ". Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: A Ray of Hope proposed shelter, Kalispell, Montana
Dear Sirs:
Below are the responses to questions 3. and 4. on the Conditional Use Permit
Application.
a. The former use of the proposed property was a single family residence.. The proposed
use is a homeless shelter designed for 15 or so occupants and 2 -3 staff. The homeless:
people stay for 2 weeks to..a year to .get back on there feet stopping them from going from
shelter to shelter and seeking and using Tax based -help. During that time they are
encouraged to look for work or they work at the A Ray of Hope thrift store located just
behind the proposed shelter site. There may be more vehicle traffic than for a single
family resident. We have designed off street parking that is accessed from the alley. We
are told most homeless people do not have vehicles, so probably most of the traffic will
be pedestrian. We have not proposed any traffic control beyond having the parking lot.
b. The access to the property is from the alley on the west side, and from 5t' Avenue
West on the east side, and from I" Street on the north side. There are 5 parking spaces
on the proposed site. Residents can circulate around the property either on the lawn or on
the sidewalks.
c. There are 5 off street parking spaces including 1 van accessible space.
d. There is an area adjacent to the parking spaces for dumpsters.
e. The utilities are already in place due to the former single family residence being there.
The power may have to be updated for increased load.
f. There are trees and maybe a hedge in place from the former residence. If not a hedge
is planned between on the south side of the property.
g. One sign will be placed in the front yard. The remaining yard not used by parking
spaces will be planted in grass and landscaping.
h. The structure is 2 stories. The footprint area of the structure is about 1344 square feet.
The lot is 50' x 142' which is 7100 square feet. The house covers 19% of the lot. We
have tried to make the design of the structure be similar in style to the other houses in the
immediate area.
i. The open spaces are on all sides of the structure. What is not used for parking spaces.
and walks will be planted in grass and other landscaping.
j . The shelter is open 24 hours, 7 days per week. At least one staff member is there full
time. Other staff have day -time hours.
k. Nothing is being produced on the proposed site other than meals for the residents.
There should not be any noise, dust, fumes or vibrations from the shelter activities. There
may be odors emanating from the kitchen from food being prepared. The only out -door
lighting will be at entrances and in the parking lot. We intend to use dark sky lighting.
4. Being a shelter, there will be various people outside in the yard.
Regards,
ABEL ENGINEERING INC.
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Tom Abel, PE, CPO -I, President
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A RAY OF HOPE
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A RAY OF HOPE
106 STH. AVENUE WEST
KALISPELL. MT.
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APPLICANT: Ray of Hope - Conditional Use Permit
FILE NO: KCU-14-01
I, the undersigned certify that I did this date mail via First Class Mail a copy
of the attached notice to the following list . of landowners adjoining the
property lines of the property where a conditional use permit has been
requested.
Date:
S-T-R: X ;W-21
Tract/Lot: Lot 1, Block 160 - Kalispell
Property Owners/Owner Representative:
A Ray of Hope
P.O. Box 5407
Kalispell, MT 59903
AND ATTACHED LIST
Ray of Hope Tom Abel
P.O. Box 5407 212 Segiah Way
Kalispell, MT 59903, Kalispell, MT 59901
T 8v L Properties Gary & Virginia Zorn
1208 Mountain View Drive 280 Bighorn Drive
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Chantel 8v Lee Abel Amy Kelly
Geraldine Young 117 Sandhill Court
P.O. Box 1021 Kalispell, MT 59901
Kalispell, MT 59903
Blackwood, LLC Norma & Marlowe Allers
119 5th Avenue West 40 Steelhead Road
Kalispell, MT 59901 Fairbanks, AK 99709
Roger Charbonneau
John & Laura Peschel,
19 5th Avenue West Joint Living Trust
Kalispell, MT 59901 107 Autumn Court
Whitefish, MT 59937
Keith & Amanda Guier Steven & Karlene Waltman
45 6th Avenue West 105 5th Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901 Kalispell, MT 59901
Mai N. Natividad Richard 8s Jennifer Hull
120 5th Avenue West 436 5th Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901 Kalispell, MT 59901
-ameron Gillette Randolph 8s Linda Torgerson
135 6th Avenue West 669 South Foys Lake Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901 Kalispell, MT 59901
D & T, LLC
AD%Tracy & Devon Anderson
225 Newson Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
Kevin Jacks
268 Haskill Crossing Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
Cynthia Dickens
133 6th Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dustin Phillips
Elisa Venezia
3110 North 27th Place
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Christopher & Windy Vernon
441 2nd Street West
Kalispell, MT 59901
Daniel 8v Karen White
130 5th Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901
JP Morgan Chase Bank
800 Brooksedge Boulevard
Westerville, OH 43081
Edward, Everett 8s Patricia Lewis
575 Hollow Lane
Bigfork, MT 59911
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
Planning Department
201 1" Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com/planning;
You are being sent this notice because you are a property owner within 150 feet of the proposed
project noted below and will be most directly affected by its development. You have an opportunity
to present your comments and concerns to the Kalispell Planning Department. You may come into
the office in person at the above address or you may contact the office at (406) 758-7940 for
additional information. Written comments may be submitted to the Kalispell Planning Department
prior to the submission date, or emailed to us at planning_@kalispell. cozn.
A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, April 8, 2014, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers,
Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. The planning board will hold a public
hearing and take public comments on the following agenda items. The Board will make
recommendations to the Kalispell City Council who will take final action.
1. A request from "A Ray of Hope," a not -for -profit organization, for a Conditional Use Permit
in order to construct a homeless shelter to accommodate up to approximately 15 women and
children at any time. The occupants would generally reside at the property between two
weeks and a year. The shelter would have two to three staff persons, with at least one person
on duty at all times. The property's address is 106 5th Ave W, which is located at the
southwest corner of 5th Ave W and 1st Street W. The existing single-family residence on the
property is planned to be demolished to make way for the new structure. The lot can be
described as Lot 1 of Block 160 of Kalispell Townsite Addition #1, located in Section 18,
Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana.
2. A request from Flathead County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) for annexation
and initial zoning of 40.032 acres, from county (industrial) to city I-2 (Industrial). The
applicant intends to develop the site as a rail industrial park and utilize city services. The
properties are located east of Whitefish Stage Road and west of East Oregon Street, northeast
of the city limits of Kalispell. The site was previously owned by Knife River and operated as
gravel pit. The properties proposed for annexation and initial zoning can be described as
Tracts 4, 5BA, 5B, 301CA, 30IB, and 30S, located in the north 'h of Section 8, Township 28
North, Range 21 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana.
Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell
Planning Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public
review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda items is posted on our
website at www.kalispell.com/plapWng under "Planning Board Agenda & Staff Reports".
Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and make their views and concerns
known to the Board.
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