04. Ron Kellye - Western Pines Townhouses Preliminary PlatWESTERN PINES TOWNHOUSES
AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2 OF WESTERN PINES,
AN AMENDMENT TO LOT 5 OF WESTERN ACRES
SUBDIVISION REPORT #KSR-95-2
FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
MAY 3, 1995
This is a request by Ron Kelley for preliminary plat approval of a four (4) lot townhouse
subdivision located at 1430 7th Avenue West. Subject properties are Lots 1 and 2 of Western
Pines, an amendment to lot 5 of Western Acres Subdivision, approximately 300 feet north of
Sunnyside Drive on the west side of 7th Avenue West. This is a minor subdivision which is
forwarded directly to the City Council for review and final action.
APPLICANT
Owner of Record: Ronald Kelley
1475 Western Avenue
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-5765
Technical Assistance: Smith Surveying
1131 South Main
P.O. Box 7323
Kalispell, MT 59903
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Location:
The proposed subdivision is located between 7th Avenue West and Western Drive
approximately 300 feet north of Sunnyside Drive. The address is 1430 7th Avenue West.
Each parent lot contains approximately 6300 square feet with 65 feet of frontage on both 7th
Avenue West and Western Drive. The site is more formally described as the Resubdivision
of Lots 1 and 2 of Western Pines, a Resubdivision of Lot 5 of Western Acres, in part of the
SE4, of the SW4, of Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County.
Existing Land Use/Zoning:
The subject properties are vacant. The site is zoned R-4, Two Family Residential.
Proposed Land Use:
The applicant has indicated he is going to construct townhouse units on the lots after
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subdivision. The proposed sublots are required to contain a minimum of 2,000 square feet
each and could accommodate the proposed unit. The applicant has not specifically applied for
development permits.
Adjoining Land Use:
The site is immediately surrounded by single-family and mobile home development. To the
north and south is County R-5 zoning, east (across 7th Avenue West) City R-4 zoning, and
west across Western Drive is County R-1 zoning.
Covenants:
Covenants from Western Acres were ammended to allow duplexes.
Utilities:
Water: Kalispell, 8" water main in 7th Avenue West.
Sewer: Kalispell, 8" sewer main in 7th Avenue West.
Garbage: Kalispell Municipal Service
Telephone: P.T.I.
Electricity: Pacific Power
REVIEW AND COMMENTS
This preliminary plat is reviewed as a minor subdivision in accordance to Section 2.7 of the
Kalispell Subdivision Regulations.
EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY:
The effects and/or impacts of four (4) townhouse units of residential development is expected
to be minimal relative to public health and safety and is no more than can be constructed as
duplexes. This subdivision is within the jurisdiction of the Kalispell police and fire
departments. Emergency medical support is located nearby at Kalispell Regional Hospital.
The property does not exhibit any natural hazards. The terrain is relatively flat and the property
is not within a designated floodplain. Access is available via 7th Avenue West and Western
Drive.
EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT:
The subject lot and subdivision is within the city limits of Kalispell. The property is zoned
for residential development and has been developed accordingly. There is no residual wildlife
habitat of significant value.
EFFECTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT:
The property exhibits no unique natural features. The lot is relatively flat and there are no
unusual or significant plant communities associated with the property. This lot has already
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been committed to residential development by previous subdivision approval. There will be
no additional impact on the natural environment.
EFFECTS ON LOCAL SERVICES:
Schools: Development of a maximum of 4 additional housing units will
have minimal impacts with 2 - 4 additional children of grade
school age generated.
Parks and Recreation: Impacts will be minimal. This project is exempt from parkland
dedication.
Fire Protection: The subdivision will be served by the Kalispell Fire Department.
The department notes no particular concerns with the ability to
adequately serve the proposed subdivision.
Police Protection: The Kalispell Police Department can adequately serve the
additional development.
Roads: The site is served by 7th Avenue West, a City street, and Western
Drive, a private road. The street presently does not have curb,
gutter, or sidewalk. Note that the adjoining properties do not
either.
Water: The subdivision is served by an 8" water main that has adequate
capacity.
Sewer: An 8" sanitary sewer main serves the site and has adequate
capacity.
Public Health Services: Existing medical facilities in Kalispell will be able to
accommodate the medical needs and emergencies of the residents
of this subdivision.
EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE:
The proposed subdivision is located within the confines of the developed area of Kalispell and
will have no direct or indirect impacts on agricultural activities.
DISCUSSION
The property is adequately served by all necessary public facilities and utilities. It is
appropriately zoned and each proposed lot has adequate building area. Note that the proposed
lot lines do not coincide with the location of the common wall of the townhomes. The site is
generally surrounded on three sides by duplex zoning. This proposal is considered to be in
conformance with the type of development permitted by the zones in the area.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Preliminary Plat of Western Pines be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. As part of this subdivision approval the requirement for sidewalks is waived.
2. A 30-foot utility easement be established along the common property lines (15 foot
either side), of the parent Lots 1 and 2.
3. The plat shall be approved by the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences.
4. Adjust the property lines or the structures so that the common building wall is located
in the same spot as the property line.
5. Each sublot is required to have a minimum of 2,000 square feet.
6. This preliminary plat is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval, an extension
may be granted for an additional year.
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