04. Frank's Place - Preliminary Plat Extension RequestPAUL J. STOKES & ASSOCIATES' INN.
Consulting Engineers
February 26, 1996
Mr. Bruce Williams, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
RE: Resolution No. 4183
Sunrise View Subdivision
Charles Keller
October 17, 1994
Dear Bruce:
Resolution No. 4175
Frank's Place Subdivision
Frank Taverrite
October 4, 1993
343 Fmt Avenue W.
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406)755.8707
FAX (406) 755.2613
The above mentioned resolutions were in favor of our clients for the approval of
their respective major subdivision. The preliminary plats were approved for one
year, a departure from state statue of three years with a one year right of
extension.
We have exceeded the one year period on both subdivisions and respectively request
that the Council grant a retroactive extension to enable our clients to complete
the specified improvements and file the final plat. State statute allows for this.
Sunrise• View Subdivision is approximately 80% complete with curbing, paving and
street lights to be installed when weather permits.
Frank's Place Subdivision has the lots pinned and natural gas has been extended to
each lot. Habitat for Humanity is currently negotiating to purchase one or mre of
the lots, which will necessitate the improvements to be completed and the final
plat filed.
Traditionally the City has not provided the developer or their agents with the
resolution or specific conditions found therein. We would find it extremely
beneficial if the City would adopt a policy of:
1). Granting preliminary plats to be effective for three years with a one
year extension right.
2). Provide the developer with the appropriate resolution in a timely manner.
3). Provide 30 day notice before expiration.
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We realize that the aforementioned request would place an additional burden on the
city; however, the Council would not be plagued with annual extension requests. It
is very difficult to complete a major subdivision in one year or more specifically
one construction season.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very Truly Yours,
PAUL J. STOKES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
can A./Jbhnson
nvironmental Specialist
PJS96/1