08. Resolution 4161 - Keller Addn Annexation723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
July 15, 1994
Phone: (406) 758-5780
Bruce Williams, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Recommendation of Zoning for Keller Addition No. 259
Dear Bruce:
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission met on July 12,
1994, and held a public hearing on the following agenda item:
Request by Charles Keller for annexation to the City of Kalispell with an
initial zoning classification of R-4 (Two Family Residential). The parcel
contains approximately 6 acres located on the west side of US Highway 93
nearly 400 feet south of 4 Mile Drive, with access approximately 1000 feet
west of US Highway 93 on the south side of 4 Mile Drive. The property is
further described as Parcel 2X, NE4NE4 Section 1, Township 28 North, Range
22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
During the public hearing, the representative for the applicant spoke in favor of
the requested zoning as a natural progression of the City. No one spoke in
opposition. By unanimous vote, the Commission adopted FRDO Report #KA-94-2 as
findings of fact, and recommend to the City Council that the subject property be
zoned R-4 upon annexation into the City of Kalispell.
This recommendation for zoning is forwarded to the City Council for a subsequent
public hearing and final action. Please contact the Commission or the FRDO if you
have any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
A SPELL CPLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
amela B. Ken9ITY-COUVY
Vice-President
PBK/JPP/eo
Attachments: FRDO Report #KA-94-2 & Packet
c: Mayor Doug Rauthe c w/o Att: Charles Keller
2431 Highway 2 East
Kalispell, MT 59901
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KELLER ADDITION 1 259 - CITY ZONE REQUEST
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1994
Charles Keller has petitioned the City of Kalispell for annexation of a tract of land
into the city limits of Kalispell. This report evaluates the annexation relative to the
assignment of a City zoning classification in accordance with Section 27.03.010(4)
of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
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The applicant has petitioned for a zoning classification of City of Kalispell R-4 (Two
Family Residential). Presently, the property is zoned Suburban Agricultural SAG-10
under the Flathead County Zoning Regulations. The Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
defines the intent of the R-4 Classification as follows:
A residential district with minimum lot areas. Development within this
district will require all public utilities, and all community facilities. Two
family dwellings are permitted in this district.
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PETITIONER:
Charles Keller
2431 Highway 2 East
Kalispell, MT 59901
SIZE AND LOCATION:
The property is approximately 6 acres, a flag shape parcel, located on the west side
of Highway 93 approximately 400 feet south of 4 Mile Drive. Generally south and
west behind the nursery. Please see Exhibit "A" (map) and Exhibit "B" (legal
description).
GENERAL LAND USE CHARACTER:
The property consists of a single parcel of land which is vacant. North, zoned
County SAG-10, is the nursery, and AG-80 agriculture; east, zoned City R-3, is
developed with residences; to the south is zoned City R-3 and is a church; and to
the west is zoned City R-3 and is pasture.
AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES:
City water and sewer services are available in the area. A separately prepared
"Extension of Services Plan" discusses the provision of public services to this
property.
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The statutory procedure for evaluating zone changes is set forth by 76-2-303, M.C.A.
Findings of Fact for the zone change request are discussed relative to the criteria
described by 76-2-304, M.C.A.
Does The Requested Zone Comply With The Master Plan?
The subject property is within the jurisdiction of the Kalispell City -County Master
Plan. According to the map of the master plan, the property is currently
designated "High Density Residential", with a maximum density of 40 dwelling units
per acre. The requested zoning is in compliance with that designation.
Does the Request lessen Congestion in the Streets?
The impacts due to this zone change would not effect the street system since only
one (1) residence or duplex per lot is permitted by this zone. Any impact due to
the subdividing of the land would be analyzed at the time of processing the plat.
No significant negative impact is expected.
Will The Requested Zone Secure Safety From Fire, Panic And Other Dangers?
Development within this zone is subject to development standards including: lot
coverage, maximum building height; and the provision of off-street parking.
Further, any development of the property is subject to review by the City's Site
Plan Review Committee, and requires the issuance of building, plumbing,
mechanical and electrical permits. These requirements and review processes help
ensure that development of the property subsequent to the zone change is done
in a safe manner. No significant negative impact is expected.
Will The Requested Change Promote The Health And General Welfare?
The general purpose of the City's zoning ordinance is to promote the general
health and welfare and does so by implementing the City -County Master Plan. The
Master Plan would support the requested zone change. Designation of this area as
R-4 would serve the Flathead region with additional residential development. Any
traffic generation that the proposed change allows would be mitigated at the time
of development. In addition, this area has direct access to an existing major
arterial and may have access to US Highway 93. Any impact to stormwater runoff,
sewers, and water would be addressed at the time of subdivision approval or
development proposals.
The zoning ordinance provides a mechanism for public input and review for all
zone change requests. This process offers an opportunity to ensure that any
changes to the official Zoning Map are done in the general public interest.
Additionally, other review mechanisms are in place to ensure that development is
in compliance with all applicable safety codes. No significant negative impact is
expected.
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Will The Reauested Zone Provide For Adeauate Light And Air?
The development standards of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations
ti.e.: parking, landscaping, clear vision setback, roadway improvements) would
ensure that light and air are adequately provided. No significant negative impact
is expected.
Will The Requested Zone Change Prevent The Overcrowding of Land?
Overcrowding of land occurs when development out -paces or exceeds the
environmental or service limitations of the property. The Subdivision and Zoning
Regulations controls the intensity requirements that a property can be developed
with. Adequate infrastructure is in place or can be provided at the time of
development to accommodate the land uses allowed in the requested zone. No
significant negative impact is expected.
Will The Requested Zone Avoid Undue Concentration Of People?
Concentration of people relates to the land use permitted by a particular zone.
The proposed zone change would increase residential density in the area. Infra-
structure exists or can be provided which supports the proposed change. The
zoning ordinance covers the intensity of use that would be permitted in this zone.
An undue concentration of people would result if the property is developed at a
level which exceeds the environmental or service carrying capacity of the land.
This would not happen as the proposed zoning will insure that the site is properly
developed. No significant negative impact is expected.
Will The Requested Zone Facilitate The Adequate Provision Of Transportation,
Water, Sewer, Schools, Parks And Other Public Reauirements?
The additional demands for transportation, water, and sewer will be evaluated
pursuant to individual development proposals. The types of uses permitted in the
zone would impact the schools and parks however, this impact would be analyzed
at the time of subdivision approval. The need of public facilities for the SAG-10
zone may differ from those required in the R-4 zone, however, adequate facilities
are available. No significant negative impact is expected.
Does The Requested Zone Give Consideration To The Particular Suitability Of The
Property For Particular Uses?
The subject property is well suited for uses permitted within the R-4 zone. The
property is of adequate size and has adequate access to facilities for the type of
uses permitted in the proposed zone. No significant negative impact is expected.
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Does The Requested Zoning Give Reasonable Consideration To The Character Of This
District?
The properties in question are well suited for the type development anticipated
under the requested zone because of the topography, access, regional location,
and size of the proposal. No significant negative impact is expected.
Would The Proposed Zoning Conserve The value Of The Buildings?
The subject request would not impact buildings. If legally constructed buildings
exist that don't meet the requirements of the new zone those buildings would be
considered non -conforming. This non -conforming status would permit those
buildings to continue as before. There are no known uses that would be affected
by this zone. A change to the R-4 zone will not significantly impact, erode or
devalue the neighborhood beyond the type of uses that are currently allowed. No
significant negative impact is expected.
Will The Requested Zone Change Encourage The Most Appropriate Use Of The Land
Throughout The Jurisdiction?
The requested zoning classification would be consistent with the Kalispell City -
County Master Plan. The Plan and the existing permitted uses under the zoning
ordinance generally identifies this area for residential. The change would
encourage the most appropriate use of the land. No significant negative impact
is expected.
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The property is located in an area that is in a stage of transition; existing and
proposed residential development are planned for the area. This zone change
would facilitate an orderly development of related uses. It is staffs' opinion that
the proposed R-4 zone would serve the needs of the community by allowing
residential development to occur in a manner that is commensurate with the
services available to the area.
It is recommended that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt this FRDO staff report as findings of fact and forward a favorable
recommendation to City Council for the requested zone change upon annexation.
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ADDITIONKELLER A •
ADDENDUMEXTENSION OF SERVICES PLAN
PREPARED
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The subject property is within the Service Area Boundary of the City of Kalispell as
described by the Extension of Services Plan adopted by the City of Kalispell on April
3, 1989 (Resolution #3838). This broad -based extension of services plan, together
with this "mini -plan" comprise the Extension of Services Plan for the Keller
annexation.
EXISTING SERVICES:
Water: A municipal water line will need to be extended to serve this property.
Sewer: Sanitary sewer will need to be extended to service this property. A lift
station exists near the southeast corner of Highway 93 and 4 Mile Drive.
Storm Drainage: No storm drainage system exists in the area.
Streets: 4 Mile Drive is a two lane paved collector. US Highway 93 is a major
highway improved to 4 lanes and a turn lane with a signal at its intersection with
4 Mile Drive.
Garbage Collection: Available by contract from private companies.
Police Protection: The Flathead County Sheriff's Department.
Fire Protection: West Valley Volunteer Fire Department.
ANTICIPATED SERVICE NEEDS:
Water: Water supply should be able to be extended to the property from the
water lines to the south. If not, a water main must be extended to connect with
a main of sufficient capacity to serve this property. Capacity and any extensions
would be evaluated at the review stage of any development permit and the
responsibility of the developer.
Sewer: Sewer would be collected in a conventional gravity flow system which
would feed into the lift station northeast of the site. This disposal system would
be evaluated during the review phase of any development permit.
Storm Drainage: On -site retention and/or disposal of storm water will be evaluated
during the review phase of any proposed development.
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Streets: 4 Mile Drive is a two lane paved collector. US Highway 93 is a major
highway improved to 4 lanes and a turn lane with a signal at its intersection with
4 Mile Drive. Both should have sufficient capacity to serve this site. In addition,
street tree planting would be necessary at the time of development.
Garbage Collection: The City of Kalispell will not provide solid waste disposal service
to the annexed territory for a period of at least 5 years, consistent with the
provision of 7-2-4736, M.C.A. The City does have the capacity and equipment to
handle the needs of this site at the time it becomes eligible for municipal service.
Police/Fire: Cityof Kalispell Police Department and Fire Department will be available
to serve the tract upon annexation. They will be able to provide "service" to this
property on the substantially same basis and in the same manner in which this
service is currently provided to the rest of the municipality.
EXTENSION AND FINANCE STRATEGIES:
The cost of extending such public services as police and fire protection are
expected to be negligible until such time as the property is developed. The
general source of money to extend these types of services is from the general tax
revenues received from this property and other properties inside the City limits.
individual improvements to the property, including the paving of streets, the
extension of the water line, sewer line, and stormwater management
improvements will be the responsibility of the landowner. Any area -wide
improvements relative to a comprehensive storm drainage system will be financed
in part by the residents of the entire municipality and in part by special
assessments for that purpose.
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EXHIBIT
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EXHIBIT B
A tract of land in Government Lot I of Section 1, Township 28
North, Range 22 West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana,
described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the Southerly line of a County
Road and the Westerly line of U.S. Highway No. 93; thence
along the Southerly line of the County Road
North 8903713011 West a distance of 219.76 feet to a point;
thence
North 005912211 West a distance of 8.88 feet to a point; thence
North 8905114411 West a distance of 187.45 feet to a point;
thence
North 8905214211 West a distance of 403.47 feet to the Northwest
corner of that parcel shown on Certificate of Survey No.
6761, which point is on the Southerly line of a County Road,
and which point is the True Point of Beginning; thence along
the Southerly line of the County Road
South 8905214211 East a distance of 60.00 feet to a point; thence
leaving the Southerly line of the road
South 002013011 West a distance of 231.00 feet to a point; thence
South 8904813411 East a distance of 750.84 feet to the Westerly
line of U.S. Highway No. 93; thence along the Westerly line
of the Highway
South 002111211 West a distance of 307.32 feet to a point; thence
North 8905714011 West a distance of 407.33 feet to a point;
thence
North 8905114811 West a distance of 403.45 feet to a point;
thence
North 002012911 East a distance of 539.71 feet to the point of
beginning.
Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 7966.