5. Resolution 4194 - Woodland Court Preliminary PlatRESOLUTION NO. 4194
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE SUBDIVISION OF
LOTS 27, 28 AND 29 OF GREENACRES SUBDIVISION, FLATHEAD COUNTY,
MONTANA.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell, the owner of certain real
property described as Lots 27, 28 and 29 of Greenacres Subdivision,
Flathead County, Montana, has petitioned for approval of a
subdivision of said property, and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision is subject to the provisions
of Section 2.2, Subdivision Regulations of the City of Kalispell,
and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on November 16, 1994, on the
proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-94-04 issued by the
Flathead Regional Development Office, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of Lots
27, 28 and 29 of Greenacres Subdivision, Flathead County, Montana,
subject to certain conditions and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its
regular Council Meeting of January 17, 1995, held a public hearing,
after due and proper notice; reviewed the FRDO Report #KPP-94-04,
reviewed the recommendations of the Kalispell City -County Planning
Board and Zoning Commission, and found from the Preliminary Plat,
and evidence, that the subdivision is in the public interest, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has based its public interest
findings upon the following findings of fact:
A. DESIGN:
The developer proposes 24 lots ranging in size from 9,600
square feet to 10,000 square feet. All of the lots meet or
are over the minimum required by zone. In addition, a 0.13
acre landscape park is proposed toward the center of the
development. No indication of ownership or maintenance of
that park has been indicated. This should be done on the face
of the final plat and included in the covenants.
The residential project will generate up to 240 daily vehicle
trips. These trips will proceed either north or south on
South Woodland Drive. This road has adequate capacity to
handle this traffic load and is expected to. Increased
pedestrian traffic can also be expected, especially pertaining
to school children. The lack of sidewalks along South
Woodland Drive will increase vehicular/pedestrian hazards.
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The residential use is not likely to create a nuisance
relative to noise. Similar or more land -intensive uses are in
the same area.
The use is residential in character and will not create a
neighborhood problem relative to dust, glare, heat, smoke,
fumes, gas, or odors.
Access to each of the lots will be by public street. The
project would have two accesses from South Woodland Drive to
the proposed Woodland Court, a 50 foot right-of-way except
where it bulbs at the interior corners. These bulbs would
provide for additional frontage for the corner lots and
additional on -street parking. The street will be developed to
City standards and would include a 5 foot sidewalk and a
boulevard on both sides of the street. This road is proposed
to be developed with 28-foot of improved width from face of
curb to face of curb. The City's standards indicate a minimum
of 24 feet of roadway plus 2 feet on each side for curb and
gutter for two-way traffic; this would not include parking.
This design promotes a quieter court design as no through
traffic would occur. Each of the building envelopes has
adequate separation within the project, and are complemented
by the landscaping, sidewalk, and circulation plans.
The City will plant street trees along South Woodland Drive
and Woodland Court. The developer is also providing a tree
and proposing to plant grass seed in the front of each lot,
also would develop the homeowners park with play equipment and
landscaping.
B. RELATION TO MASTER PLAN:
The Master Plan designates this property as Public; as such
the City can develop this property with any use it deems
appropriate. The surrounding area north, east, and west is
Urban Residential; the area south is Suburban Residential.
Both the zoning and proposed use would be in conformance with
that designation. The Master Plan permits a maximum density
of 8 units per acre in the Urban Residential designation; the
proposed development would be developed at 3.4 units per acre,
well under the maximum permitted.
C. RELATION TO ZONING:
The proposed lot dimensions are in conformance with the R-2
zoning designation.
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D. COVENANTS
The applicant has submitted covenants with the preliminary
plat. This document describes homeowner's association
membership, use, and maintenance of the property, and
architectural standards. The covenants do not include a
statement covering the maintenance and ownership of the
homeowners landscape area. They should be amended to outline
those responsibilities. In addition, they should be amended
to include the City Council as the approving authority for any
amendments (as well as the homeowners association).
E. EFFECTS ON PUBLIC SERVICES/FACILITIES
1. Schools: The residential project is within the
jurisdiction of School District #5. Upwards of 25-
50 children might be associated with the project.
At complete buildout, this will have a significant
effect on the already crowded elementary schools of
this District, and will provide added impetus to
build an additional elementary school in the
District.
2. Parks and Recreation: A 0.13 acre homeowners
park/landscape area is proposed for the
development. It needs to be noted that this
homeowners park would not be dedicated to the City
and therefore would need to be indicated on the
final plat and in the covenants for maintenance and
ownership.
This amount of area is not considered to be
sufficient for park land dedication and therefore a
cash -in -lieu fee would be required. A market value
of $40,000 was indicated on the application. This
appears to be low and in conversations with the
City a figure of $100,000 was arrived at. The 0.13
acre homeowners park/landscape area accounts for
approximately 1.9% of the area necessary for park
dedication. Therefore, an additional 7.1% of
$100,000 would be required to be paid as a cash -in -
lieu fee park land dedication, which is $7,100.
3. Police: The Kalispell Police Department can
adequately respond to emergency situations at this
location.
4. Fire Protection: with the extension of the
municipal water line additional fire hydrants can
be installed. The Kalispell Fire Department can
adequately respond to this area.
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5. Water: City water would be extended down South
Woodland Drive to service this property.
Sufficient capacity exists.
6. Sewer: City sewer would be extended down South
Woodland Drive to service this development.
Sufficient capacity exists to service this
property.
7. Storm Water: A stormwater plan would need to be
approved by the City of Kalispell Public Works
Department that adequately meets the stormwater
flows of this development.
8. Solid Waste: The City would provide refuse
removal. The existing landfill can accommodate the
anticipated generation of solid waste from this
development.
9. Roads: Woodland Court would be built and
maintained as a City street. This road is being
proposed as a 50-foot right-of-way with 28 feet of
roadway improvement. As previously discussed,
since this street would not provide access to other
subdivisions it is felt that 28 feet of improvement
is adequate.
This project is adequately served by South Woodland
`. Drive, a 60 foot right-of-way collector street, to
the internal loop road. This design allows South
Woodland Drive to flow with minimum interruptions
and creates a quiet internal street system for the
development. No sidewalks have been proposed along
South Woodland but should be to set the pattern for
sidewalks in the area.
E. EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY:
The site is within the urbanizing area of Kalispell. The
site is not within a designated 100-year floodplain or
high fire area. No significant negative effect is
expected.
F. EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT:
The site lies within the urbanizing area of Kalispell.
It is not in an area designated as winter range and is
not considered prime habitat. There are no known rare or
endangered species onsite. No significant negative
effect is expected.
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G. EFFECTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT:
Topography does not pose a constraint on the property and
due to this development's connecting to City services no
groundwater contamination should occur. No significant
negative effect is expected.
H. EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE:
The area is within the urbanizing area of Kalispell. The
property had been used for agricultural/pasture types of
uses in the past but not recently. No significant
negative impact is expected.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF KALISPELL, MONTANA:
SECTION I. That the application of the City of Kalispell for
approval of the Subdivision Plat of Lots 27, 28 and 29 of
Greenacres Subdivision, Flathead County, Montana, is hereby
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of this property shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved Preliminary Plat.
2. The development shall comply with all subdivision and
zoning ordinance requirements.
3. The subdivision shall be approved by the State Department
of Health and Environmental Services.
4. The applicant shall install a mailbox location in
conformance to a plan approved by the U.S. Postal
Service.
5. The developer shall provide a minimum 50-foot right-of-
way for Woodland Court.
6. Sidewalks shall be installed along South Woodland Drive
in accordance with City standards.
7. The 10 foot future right-of-way expansion along South
Woodland Drive be eliminated and the area included in the
lots.
8. The developer shall install street trees and one (1)
additional tree per lot; and at a minimum, plant grass
seed in the front yards with a soil stabilizer to inhibit
erosion on each lot.
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9. The developer install landscaping in the homeowners park
as approved by the City's Park Department Director. In
addition, a park -in -lieu fee of $7,100 be paid.
10. The Covenants be amended to include information on
ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the
homeowners park. This includes percentage of ownership
per lot for tax purposes, and that the City Council shall
approve any proposed amendments to the Covenants.
11. On the face of the final plat indicate gross and net
acres for each lot. Net acreage to be the area of the
lot as outlined on the plat and gross acreage to include
1/24 the area contained in the homeowners park indicating
it as such for taxation purposes.
12. All utilities shall be installed underground.
13. A storm water drainage plan be submitted to and approved
by the City's Public Works Director.
14. Fire hydrants shall be placed in accordance with a plan
approved by the City's Fire Chief.
SECTION II. The classification of said premises under the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance shall not be changed by the action.
SECTION III. That this preliminary plat should be effective
for a period of one year following passage of this Resolution.
SECTION IV. That upon proper review and filing of the final
plat of said subdivision in the office of the Flathead County
Clerk and Recorder, said premises shall be a subdivision of
the City of Kalispell.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF KALISPELL THIS DAY OF , 1995.
ATTEST:
Debbie Gifford, CMC
Clerk of Council
C.
Douglas D. Rauthe, Mayor
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
November 28, 1994 Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5780
City
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispellq MT 59903
Manager
Re: Woodland Court - Preliminary Plat
Dear Bruce:
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission met in regular
session on November 16, 1994 to consider the following:
A request by the City of Kalispell for preliminary plat approval of
Woodland Court Subdivision, a 24-lot single family residential
subdivision on approximately 7 acres zoned R-2, located approximately
1300 feet south of Woodland Avenue on the east side of Souh
Woodland Drive; more specifically described as Lots 27, 289 and 29 of
Greenacres Subdivision.
John Parsons of the FRDO presented staff report #KPP-94-04 recommending
approval for the preliminary plat subject to fifteen (15) conditions.
Two representatives for the applicant spoke in favor of the project, emphasizing
that the density was less than the previous proposal for the affordable housing
project, with larger lot sizes. One person acknowledged that the design was more
attractive, but still had concerns regarding the overcrowding of the schools and
increased traffic on South Woodland.
After taking public comment, and discussion of the conditions of approval, the
Board adopted FRDO Staff Report #KPP-94-04 as findings of fact, and voted 7-0
to recommend approval of the requested Preliminary Plat with the conditions
unchanged, as set forth by staff. This recommendation is forwarded to the City
Council for final action. Please contact the Commission or FRDO if you have any
questions.
Respectfully submitted,
KALISPELL CIT,COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
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Therese Fox Hash
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Attachments: FRDO Report KPP-94-04 & Attachments
Site Plan
c: Susan Moyer, City of Kalispell Thomas, Dean & Hoskins
6 Sunset Plaza
Bruce Lutz, ASLA Kalispell, MT 59901
Sitescape Associates
Box 1417
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
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Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell 9 City of Whitefish .
ATTACHMENT A
WOODLAND COURT SUBDIVISION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
FRDO REPORT #KPP-94-04
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
AS RECOMMENDED BY
KALISPELL CITY --COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 16, 1994
1.
Development of this property shall be in substantial conformance with the
approved Preliminary Plat.
2.
The development shall comply with all subdivision and zoning ordinance
requirements.
3.
The subdivision shall be approved by the State Department of Health and
Environmental Services.
4.
The applicant shall install a mailbox location in conformance to a plan
approved by the U.S. Postal Service.
5.
The developer shall provide a minimum 50-foot right-of-way for Woodland
Court.
6.
Sidewalks shall be installed along South Woodland Drive in accordance with
City standards.
7.
The 10 foot future right-of-way expansion along South Woodland Drive be
eliminated and the area included in the lots.
8.
The developer shall install street trees and one (1) additional tree per lot;
and at a minimum, plant grass seed in the front yards with a soil stabilizer
to inhibit erosion on each lot.
9.
The developer install landscaping in the homeowners park as approved by
the City's Park Department Director. In addition, a park -in -lieu fee of
$7,100 be paid.
10.
The Covenants be amended to include information on ownership and
maintenance responsibilities for the homeowners park. This includes
percentage of ownership per lot for tax purposes, and that the City Council
shall approve any proposed amendments to the Covenants.
11.
On the face of the final plat indicate gross and net acres for each lot. Net
acreage to be the area of the lot as outlined on the plat and gross acreage
to include 1/24 the area contained in the homeowners park indicating it as
such for taxation purposes.
12.
All utilities shall be installed underground.
13.
A storm water drainage plan be submitted to and approved by the City's
Public Works Director.
14.
Fire hydrants shall be placed in accordance with a plan approved by the
City's Fire Chief.
15.
The preliminary plat shall expire one (1) year from date of Council
approval. Extensions may be granted by Council, any request for extension
must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to expiration of the
preliminary plat.
FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
PRELIM[INARY PLAT REPORT #KPP-94-04
WOODLAND COURT
REVISEDOCTOBER 28,1993
A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission regarding a
request for approval of a Preliminary Plat to `subdivide 7 acres into 24 single - family residential
lots. The Kalispell City -County Planning Board continued the public hearing from the meeting
of September 13, 1994 until their meeting of Wednesday, November 16, 1994; said meeting to
be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 312-1st Avenue East. A recommendation will be
forwarded to the Kalispell City Council for final action.
A. APPLICANT/OWNER
City of Kalispell
312 1st Avenue East
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
B. SIZE AND LOCATION
The subject properties are located approximately 1300 feet south of Woodland Avenue
on the east side of South Woodland Drive in Kalispell. The property is approximately
seven (7) acres and has access directly from South Woodland Drive. The legal
description of the property is Lots 27, 28, and 29 Greenacres.
C. REQUEST
The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat to allow the construction of a
24-unit single-family subdivision for detached units on 7 acres. The individual lots range
in size from 9,600 square feet to 10,000 square feet with a 0.13 acre landscape area.
The design of the development incorporates a looped 50-foot right-of-way for
improvement purposes. The proposed improvements include a loop road of 28 feet,
curb, sidewalks, a boulevard, and street trees.
D. LAND USE AND ZONING
The subject property is currently zoned R-2 and is vacant. To the north is zoned City
R-2 with residences, to the west is zoned City and County R-2 with residences, to the
south is zoned County R-2 with a residence, and to the east is zoned County R-2 with
residences.
E. PREVIOUS ACTION
On September 13, 1994 the Kalispell City -County Planning bard and Zoning
Commission recommended denial to City Council of a zone change from R-2 to R-4.
At that hearing the applicant requested, and was granted a continuance of the Conditional
Use Permit for Cluster Housing and this Preliminary Plat to the November 16, 1994
Board hearing. This was done so that the Conditional Use Permit and preliminary plat
could be redesigned if the rezone was denied by Council.
The request for a rezone from the existing R-2 to R-4 was denied by City Council in
October 1994. This denial necessitated the redesign of the subdivision. That denial also
negated the need for a Conditional Use Permit because attached single family
development is not permitted in the R-2 zone. The Conditional Use Permit has been
withdrawn leaving the preliminary plat for the Board and Council's consideration.
A. DESIGN
The developer proposes 24 lots ranging in size from 9,600 square feet to 10,000 square
feet. All of the lots meet or are over the minimum required by zone. In addition, a 0.13
acre landscape park is proposed toward to center of the development. No indication of
ownership or maintenance of that park has been indicated. This should be done on the
face of the final plat and included in the covenants.
The residential project will generate up to 240 daily vehicle trips. These trips will
proceed either north or south on South Woodland Drive. This road has adequate
capacity to handle this traffic load and is expected to. Increased pedestrian traffic can
also be expected, especially pertaining to school children. The lack of sidewalks along
South Woodland Drive will increase vehicular/pedestrian hazards.
The residential use is not likely to create a nuisance relative to noise. Similar or more
land -intensive uses are in the same area.
The use is residential in character and will not create a neighborhood problem relative
to dust, glare, heat, smoke, fumes, gas, or odors.
Access to each of the lots will be by public street. The project would have two accesses
from South Woodland Drive to the proposed Woodland Court, a 50 foot right-of-way
except where it bulbs at the interior corners. These bulbs would provide for additional
frontage for the corner lots and additional on -street parking. The street will be
developed to City standards and would include a 5 foot sidewalk and a boulevard on both
sides of the street. This road is proposed to be developed with 28-foot of improved
width from face of curb to face of curb. The City's standards indicate a minimum of 24
feet of roadway plus 2 feet on each side for curb and gutter for two-way traffic; this
would not include parking.
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This design promotes a quieter court design as no through traffic would occur. Each of
the building envelopes has adequate separation within the project, and are complemented
by the landscaping, sidewalk, and circulation plans.
The City will plant street trees along South Woodland Drive and Woodland Court. The
developer is also providing a tree and proposing to plant grass seed in the front of each
lot, also would develop the homeowners park with play equipment and landscaping.
B. RELATION TO MASTER PLAN
The Master Plan designates this property as Public; as such the City can develop this
property with any use it deems appropriate. The surrounding area north, east, and west
is Urban Residential; the area south is Suburban Residential. Both the zoning and
proposed use would be in conformance with that designation. The Master Plan permits
a maximum density of 8 units per acre in the Urban Residential designation; the proposed
development would be developed at 3.4 units per acre, well under the maximum
permitted.
C. RELATION TO ZONING
The proposed lot dimensions are in conformance with the R-2 zoning designation.
D. COVENANTS
The applicant has submitted covenants with the preliminary plat. This document
describes homeowner's association membership, use, and maintenance of the property,
and architectural standards. The covenants do not include a statement covering the
maintenance and ownership of the homeowners landscape area. They should be amended
to outline those responsibilities. In addition, they should be amended to include the City
Council as the approving authority for any amendments (as well as the homeowners
association).
E. EFFECTS ON PUBLIC SERVICES/FACILITIES
1. Schools: The residential project is within the jurisdiction of School District #5.
Upwards of 25-50 children might be associated with the project. At complete
buildout, this will have a significant affect on the already crowded elementary
schools of this District, and will provide added impetus to build an additional
elementary school in the District.
2. Parks and Recreation: A 0.13 acre homeowners park/landscape area is proposed
for the development. It needs to be noted that this homeowners park would not
be dedicated to the City and therefore would need to be indicated on the final plat
and in the covenants for maintenance and ownership.
This amount of area is not considered to be sufficient for park land dedication and
therefore a cash -in -lieu fee would be required. A market value of $40,000 was
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indicated on the application. This appears to be low and in conversations with
the City a figure of $100,000 was arrived at. The 0.13 acre homeowners
park/landscape area accounts for approximately 1.9 % of the area necessary for
park dedication. Therefore, an additional 7.1 % of $100,000 would be required
to be paid as a cash -in -lieu fee park land dedication, which is $7,100.
3. Police: The Kalispell Police Department can adequately respond to emergency
situations at this location.
4. Fire Protection: With the extension of the municipal water line additional fire
hydrants can be installed. The Kalispell Fire Department can adequately respond
to this area.
5. Water: City water would be extended down South Woodland Drive to service
this property. Sufficient capacity exists.
6. Sewer: City sewer would be extended down South Woodland Drive to service
this development. Sufficient capacity exists to serve this property.
7. Storm Water: A stormwater plan would need to be approved by the City of
Kalispell Public Works Department that adequately meets the stormwater flows
of this development.
8. Solid Waste: The City would provide refuse removal. The existing landfill can
accommodate the anticipated generation of solid waste from this development.
9. Roads: Woodland Court would be built and maintained as a City street. This
road is being proposed as a 50-foot right-of-way with 28 feet of roadway
improvement. As previously discussed, since this street would not provide access
to other subdivisions it is felt that 28 feet of improvement is adequate.
This project is adequately served by South Woodland Drive, a 60 foot right-of-
way collector street, to the internal loop road. This design allows South
Woodland Drive to flow with minimum interruptions and creates a quiet internal
street system for the development. No sidewalks have been proposed along South
Woodland but should be to set the pattern for sidewalks in the area.
E. EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
The site is within the urbanizing area of Kalispell. The site is not within a designated
100-year floodplain or high fire area. The site is within the Kalispell service area for
police, fire, and ambulance. No significant negative effect is expected.
F. EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT
The site lies within the urbanizing area of Kalispell. It is not in an area designated as
winter range and is not considered prime habitat. There are no known rare or
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endangered species onsite. No significant negative effect is expected.
G. EFFECTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Topography does not pose a constraint on the property and due to this developments
connecting to City services no groundwater contamination should occur. No significant
negative effect is expected.
H. EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE
The area is within the urbanizing area of Kalispell. The property had been used for
agricultural/pasture types of uses in the past but not recently. No significant negative
impact is expected.
I. SUMMARY
The proposed 24 lot project would be located in a R-2 zoning district which allows this
type of use. Landscaping will be incorporated throughout. Internal pedestrian and
vehicular circulation are adequate. Overflow parking issues may arise as a result of the
minimal roadway improvements, however it is felt to be adequate.
Traffic congestion will increase in the area, and pedestrian hazards are likely to increase
due to the absence of sidewalks along South Woodland Drive. The additional children
will have an affect on school enrollment. Adequate landscaping has been proposed for
the development. The project is neighborhood compatible with regard to such aspects
as use, noise, glare, dust, etc.
It is recommended that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt this report as Findings of Fact and recommend that the City Council
approve this Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions of approval:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Development of this property shall be in substantial conformance with the approved
Preliminary Plat.
2. The development shall comply with all subdivision and zoning ordinance requirements.
3. The subdivision shall be approved by the State Department of Health and Environmental
Services.
4. The applicant shall install a mailbox location in conformance to a plan approved by the
U.S. Postal Service.
5. The developer shall provide a minimum 50-foot right-of-way for Woodland Court.
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6. Sidewalks shall be installed along South Woodland Drive in accordance with City
standards.
7. The 10 foot future right-of-way expansion along South Woodland Drive be eliminated
and the area included in the lots.
8. The developer shall install street trees and one (1) additional tree per lot; and at a
minimum, plant grass seed in the front yards with a soil stabilizer to inhibit erosion on
each lot.
9. The developer install landscaping in the homeowners park as approved by the City's Park
Department Director. In addition, a park -in -lieu fee of $7,100 be paid.
10. The Covenants be amended to include information on ownership and maintenance
responsibilities for the homeowners park. This includes percentage of ownership per lot
for tax purposes, and that the City Council shall approve any proposed amendments to
the Covenants.
11. 4n the face of the final plat indicate gross and net acres for each lot. Net acreage to be
the area of the lot as outlined on the plat and gross acreage to include 1/24 the area
contained in the homeowners park indicating it as such for taxation purposes.
12. All utilities shall be installed underground.
13. A storm water drainage plan be submitted to and approved by the City's Public Works
Director.
14. Fire hydrants shall be placed in accordance with a plan approved by the City's Fire
Chief.
15. The preliminary plat shall expire one (1) year from date of Council approval. Extensions
may be granted by Council, any request for extension must be submitted a minimum of
30 days prior to expiration of the preliminary plat.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Woodland Court Subdivision, Kalispell, Montana
Prepared by: Sitescape Associates, Columbia Fails, Montana
FART 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION
1. Name, address and telephone number of landowner, and representatives:
Owner. City of Kalispell
Attn. Susan Moyer
Community and Economic Development Department
F.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903
Consultants:
Engineer - Thomas Dean and Hoskins
Mike Fraser
No. 6 Sunset Plaza
Kalispell, MT
Land Planner - Sitescape Associates
Bruce Lutz, ASLA
Box 1417
Columbia Falls, MT
Surveyor - Thomas Dean and Hoskins
Mike Fraser
No. 6 Sunset Plaza
Kalispell, MT
2. Name of proposed development: Woodland Court
3. Location (City and/or County): Kalispell, Montana, Flathead County
4. Is concurrent review by the local governing body and DBES requested? No
5. Descriptive data:
a. Number of lots or rental spaces: 28 Lots
b. Total acreage in Iots: 4.58 Acres
c. Total acreage in streets and roads & R.o.W.: 1.69 Acres
d. Total acreage in parks, open space, and/or common facilities: .76 Acres
e. Total gross acreage of subdivision: 7.03 Acres
f. Minimum size of lots or spaces: 6000 square feet
g. Maximum size of lots or spaces: 9836.98 square feet
Indicate the proposed use(s) and number of lots and spaces in each:
_X_Residential, single family
_X_ Residential, multiple family
X _Types of multiple family structures and numbers of each:
32 attached single-family and 12 detached single-family units
Provide the following information regarding the development:
a. Current Land Use: Pasture J Grassland
b. Existing Zoning or other regulations: City of Kalispell, R-2 Zone
C. Depth to groundwater at the time of the year when water table is nearest to the natural ground
surface within the drainfield area Greater than 10 &
d. Depth to bedrock and other impervious material in the area: Greater than 50 &
e. A general description of the type of systems for water supply, sewage treatment and solid
waste disposal: City of Kalispell Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Disposal
f An overall development plan indicating the intent for the development of the remainder of the
tract, if a tract of land is to be subdivided in phases: NA
g. Drafts of any covenants and restrictions to be included in deeds or contracts for sale:
See Attached
h. Drafts of homeowners' association bylaws and articles of incorporation if applicable:
See Attached
PART H REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR APPROVAL OF SANITARY FACILITIES UNDER
SANITATION AND SUBDMSION LAW
A. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
Provide the following attachments:
1. A vicinity map showing the location of the proposal relative to the nearest town,
highway or street system. See attached Prelirninary Plat
2 Map of soils type or soils survey, and if available, interpretation of soil suitability
for the proposed land uses.
Kalispell -Demers silt loam
3. Topographic map of the development with contour intervals meeting the preliminary
plat requirements of the local subdivision regulations. See plat.
4. On one or more copies of the preliminary plat* (aminor subdivision plat if
applicable), prepared in accordance with local subdivision regulations, or final plat,
show the location of.
a. any rock outcroppings NA
b. any areas subject to flood hazard, or if available, 100 year floodplain
studies. (The Floodplain Managment Section of the Water Resources
Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation may be
contacted for assistance in determining flood hazard locations). NA
C. any natural water systems such as streams, rivers, intermittent streams,
lakes or marshes (also indicate the names, sizes of each). NA
d. any man made water systems such as canals, ditches, aqueducs, reservoirs
and irrigation systems (also indicate th enames, sizes and present use of
each). NA
e. any existing or proposed utilities located within or adjacent to the
subdivision, including: electrical power, natural gas, telephone service.
See attached preliminary engineering plan.
SEE PRELM NARY PLAT
B. WATER SUPPLY
2. Where a public or multiple family system is proposed:
a. Estimate the number of gallons per day required by the development when
fully developed (include required volume for domestic, fire protection and
irrigation use if applicable). 150 gallons per day per capita
b. Where an existing system is to be used:
1) identify the system and the person, firm or agency responsible for its
operation and maintenance. Kalispell Water Department
2) indicate the systems capacity to handle additional use and its
distance from the development. Adequate.
3) provide evidence that permission to connect has been granted.
Project is within Kalispell City Limits
4) provide a copy of the following attachments:
a) map or plat showing locations and sizes of any existing
water supply lines and facilities which may directly serve
parcels within the proposed development. See Attached
b) engineering plans and specifications for all proposed
extensions and additional lines and facilities. (In applying
for DHES review, plans must be in sufficient detail to
indicate sizes of lines and facilities and the capacity of the
system. Complete plans and specifications must be
submitted for final approval by DHES). See Engineering
Plan, attached
C. SEWAGE TREAD
2. For a proposed public or multiple family sewage treatment system:
a. Estimate the average number of gallons of sewage generated per day by the
development when fully developed. 100 gallons per day per capita
b. Where an existing system is to be used:
1) identify the system and the person, firm or agency responsible for
its operation and maintenance.
Kalispell Department of Publk Works
2) indicate the sytems capacity to handle additional use and its
distance from the development.
1100' to nearest manhole. Collector system and
lift station will be adequate.
3) provide evidence that permission to connect has been granted.
Property is within the Kalispell City Limits
4) provide a copy of the following attachments:
a) a map or plat showing the location, sizes and depth of any
existing sewerlines and facilities which will directly serve
parcels within the proposed development.
See Engineering Plans, attached.
b) engineering plans and specifications for all proposed
extensions and additional lines and facilities. (In applying
for DHES review, plans must be in sufficient detail to
indicate sizes of lines and facilities and the capacity of the
system. Complete plans and specifications must be
submitted for final approval by DHES).
See Engineering Plan, attached.
D. SOLID WASTE
1. Describe the proposed method of collection and disposing of solid waste from the
development. City of Kalispell Garbage Collection
2 If use of an existing collection system or disposal facility is proposed, indicate the
name and location of the new facility. NA
3. If on sight disposal of solid waste is proposed: NA
E DRAINAGE
1. Streets and Roads:
a. Describe measures for disposing of the storm run off from the streets and
roads within the subdivision or onto adjacent property: See Engineers
Drainage Report and Plan.
b. Indicate type of road surface proposed: Asphalt, 28 ft width curb face to
curb face.
C. Describe facilities for stream or drainage crossing (e.g.: culverts, bridges):
NA
2 Other problems:
a. Describe how surface water will be drained or channeled from parcels.
See Engineering Plan
b. Indicate if storm run off will enter State waters and describe any proposed
treatment measures: Will not enter State waters.
C. Describe any existing or proposed construction or modification of lake beds
or stream channels: None proposed.
PART III INFORMATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT UNDER THE SUBDIVISION
AND PLATTING ACT
Information specified in this Part must be provided in addition to that required in Farts I and II of this
application form, when the local subdivision regulations require that an environmental assessment be
prepared for a subdivision.
A GEOLOGY
1. Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat or on a plat overlay any known hazards
affecting the development which could result in property damage or personal injury
due to:
a. Falls, slides or slumps = soil, rock, mud and snow. NA
b. Seismic activity. NA
Describe any proposed measures to prevent or reduce the danger of property damage or personal injury
from any of these hazards.
B. VEGETATION
1. Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat or on a plat overlay the location of the
major vegetation types such as: marsh, grassland, shrub, forest.
Grass and scattered trees
2. Describe measures to be taken to protect trees and vegetation cover (e.g.: design and
location of lots, roads, and open spaces).
Lots will be fully landscaped following housing construction.
Grass cover will be maintained on lots not yet sold or
developed for homes.
C. WILDLIFE
1. What major species of fish and wildlife use the area to be affected by the proposed
subdivision? NA
2 Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat or on a plat overlay any known Lmpo=t
wildlife areas, such as big game winter range, waterfowl nesting areas, habitat for
rare or endangered species, and wetlands. NA
I Describe any proposed measures to protect wildlife habitat or to minimize
degradation (e.g.: keeping buildings and roads away from shorelines or setting aside
marshlands as undeveloped open space). NA
D. HISTORICAL FEATURES
1. Describe and locate on a copy of the preliminary plat or on a plat overlay, any
known or possible historic, archeological or cultural sites which may be affected by
the proposed subdivision. None Known
2 Describe any plans to protect such properties. NA
E ROADS
1. Describe any required construction of new public or private access roads or
substantial improvements to existing public or private access roads. S e e
Preliminary Plat.
2 Described the proposed closure or modification of any existing road. NA
3. Explain why access was not provided by means of a road within the subdivision, if
access to any of the individual lots is directly from arterial streets or roads. NA
4. Indicate who will pay the cost of installing and maintaining dedicated and/or private
roadway. The City of Kalispell
5. Estimate bow much daily traffic the development, when fully developed, will
generate on existing streets and arterials. Approximately 300 to 350 vehicle trips
per day.
a. Discuss the capability of existing and proposed roads to safely accommodate
this increased traffic. The City of Kalispell is committed to facility planning and
accomodation for the South Woodland neighborhood.
b. Describe any increased maintenance problems and costs that will be caused
by this increase in volume. The increased tax base resulting from the
development should more than offset the increased maintenance costs to the
Kalispell Community.
6. Is year-round access by conventional automobile over legal rights -of -way available to
the subdivision and all lots and common facilities within the subdivision? Yes
7. Identify the owners of any private property over which access to the subdivision will
be provided. NA
F. UTILITIES
1.
Indicate the utility companies involved in providing electrical power, natural gas, or
telephone service. To what extent will these utilities be placed under ground?
Electrical: Pacific Power
Gas: Montana Power
Telephone: PTI
Cable TV: TC1
2.
Has the preliminary plat been submitted to affected utilities for review? No
3.
Estimate the completion date of each utility installation? 1995
G. EMERGENCY SERVICES
1.
Describe the emergency services available to the residents of the proposed
subdivision, including number of personnel and number of vehicles or type of
facilities, and road distance to facilities for.
a. Fire protection: Is the proposed subdivision in an urban or rural fire district?
Urban, City of Kalispell Fire Department
b. Police protection. City of Kalispell Police Department
C. Ambulance service. City of Kalispell QRU
d. Medical service. Kalispell Regional Hospital
2.
Can the needs of of the proposed subdivision for each of the above services be met
by present personnel and facilties? Yes
I-L SCHOOLS
1.
Describe the available public educational facilities which would serve this
subdivision, and the road distance to each.
School District 5 Elementary and High Schools
2.
Estimate the number of school children that will be added by the proposed
subdivision.
50 to 60 children
L LAND USE
1. Describe land uses on lands adjacent to the subdivision. Suburban and Urban
Residential
Z. Describe any comprehensive plan or other Iand use regulations covering the area
proposed for subdivision or adjacent land. If located near an incorporated city or
town, is annexation proposed? The preliminary plat is consistent with
development trends around the site.
3. Where public lands are adjacent to or near the proposed development, describe the
present and anticipated uses of those lands, e.g., grazing, logging, recreation.
Describe how the subdivision will affect access to any public lands. NA
4. Describe any health or safety hazards on or near the subdivision, such as: mining
activity, high pressure gas lines, dilapidated structures, high voltage power lines or
irrigation ditches. Any such conditions should be accurately described and their
origin and location identified. NA
J. PARKS AND FACII.I'M
1. Describe park and recreation facilities to be provided within the proposed subdivision
and other recreational facilities which will serve the subdivision.
a_.. See 3/4 acre recreation area within the subdivision. Woodland Park, Dry
Bridge Park and other smaller park facilities are within walking distance of the
project.
Fax i ransmittai memo #
1420 East sixt.Ii avenue D'�» 115 ` Co.: EV '
Helena, Montana 59621%'1 Dept: pAfgKS Phone# y4(4- 37S0
3anuary e2 , 1995 Pax* Fax �
Mike Baker, C.I.P. Rcfxza
re:: tor, parks and Recreation-
-i.ty o!' Kalispell
P. d. Box 1397
Kali4'pelt, MT 59903-=997
Re: LRCF project #30-00202
<aliszell - 5 Park Addit::on
Lear Mike:
At the time. the City transferred property which was part of
Meri ian Park to SD #5 , .t was considered a Section 6 (f) Conversion
,.- of Use ex:.sted which.requi_ss replacement property be provided tc
assume the LWCF obligation.
i t was later determined that --at-her than i=1emert_r_g the. Section
6 (f! Conversion process, we cc ld Change the sponsor of the park
property to SD #5. Therefore, the 7 acres identified to be used
as replacement for the park property has not been obligated with
LWCF.
n order to accomplia'.'a the transfer of sponsor to the School
Distr'_ct and to put the LWCF matter to rest, please review the
enclosed draft agreement needed to charge the sponsor from the City
of Kalespell to School District ##5. During our first attempt to
initiate this agreement, you discovered a problem with the property
description and/or map, which is .identified as Exhibit B of the
agreement. Please review and revise the agreement, maps, etc. and
r;turn it to me for fina3_ng. _111 return the original to you for
obtaining signatures.
call if you have Further questions. Thanks for again taking the
initiative on this.
Sincerely,
:NARY ELLEN MWONAL.D
Program Officer
Resource & Recreation Bureau
Parks Division
Attachment
cc: Bill Cooper
Superintendent
school District 43
233 - yst Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901