05. City of Kalispell Annexation and Zoning RequestFlathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
April 17, 1996
Al Thelen, Interim City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: City of Kalispell Request for Annexation and Zoning
Dear Al:
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at their regular
meeting of April 9, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in Kalispell City Council Chambers on the following agenda item:
A request by the City of Kalispell for annexation into the City of Kalispell and initial
zoning from County to City P-1, Public. The property proposed for annexation is
located south of Grandview Lane and contains approximately 13.5 acres. The property
is further described as Assessor's Tracts 5AC and 5D, and Road Abandonment #84,
located in Section 6, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County.
A staff report was presented by Narda Wilson of the FIathead Regional Development Office who
evaluated the proposal based upon the statutory criteria and recommended approval of the proposed
zoning. This property is within the Buffalo Hill Golf Course, is wholly surrounded by the city and is
owned by the City.
No one spoke at the public hearing either in favor or in opposition of the proposal. The Commission
considered the proposal and noted it is generally a housekeeping item. A motion was made to adopt
FRDO Report #KA-96-4 as findings of fact, and recommend the proposed P-1, Public zoning. The
motion passed unanimously.
This recommendation is forwarded to City Council for the April 22, 1996 work session and subsequent
May 6, 1996 regular City Council meeting for final action on the request for annexation and initial City
zoning.
Please contact this Commission or Narda Wilson at the Flathead Regional Development Office if you
have any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
SPELL CITY-C/OUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
V
(7amoella J. B. I nnedy
Vice President
PJBK/NW/eo
Attachments: FRDO Report #KA-96-4 & Application Materials
Minutes from the 4/9/96 Planning Board meeting
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls - City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish •
Al Thelen, Interim City Manager
City of Kalispell
Re: City of Kalispell Request for Annexation and Zoning
April 17, 1996
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ZONING AND ANNEXATION STAFF REPORT #KA-96-4
FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
APRIL 1996
The City of Kalispell has petitioned for annexation into the city limits of Kalispell and initial
zoning. This report evaluates the appropriate assignment of a City zoning classification in
accordance with Section 27.03.010(4) of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. A public hearing has
been scheduled before the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission for
April 9, 1996 beginning at 7:00 PM. The Planning Board and Zoning Commission will forward
a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for final action.
PROPOSED ZONING CLASSIFICATION
The applicant has proposed a zoning classification of P-1, a Public district. Currently the
property is in the County jurisdiction and appears to be unzoned. The Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance describes the intent of the P-1 district as follows:
"A public district to provide and reserve areas for public uses in order to preserve
and provide adequate land for a variety of community facilities which serve the
public health, safety and general welfare. Such public uses would include
schools, public buildings, parks and open spaces, etc."
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
It appears that this piece of property has never been brought into the City of Kalispell and
possibly never zoned although it is entirely surrounded by the Buffalo Hill Golf Course and
owned by the City. This annexation and zoning is basically a housekeeping item which requires
the appropriate steps in processing.
A. Petitioner and Owners: City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406)758-7700
B. Location and Legal Description of Property:
The property proposed for annexation is located south of Grandview Lane and contains
approximately 13.5 acres. The property is further described as Assessor's Tracts 5AC
and 51), and Road Abandonment #84, located in Section 6, Township 28 North, Range
21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
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B. Existing zoning:
it ir:, not ►, that r property has been zoned,and ben:'bence creates an unzoned
island of land in the middle of the Buffalo Hill Golf Course. A reasonable assumption
can be made that if this property were zoned it would be with a Public designadon.
C. Proposed Zoninr.
City P-1, Public, zoning has been proposed for this property for the obvious reason that
it is part of Buffalo Hill Golf Course.
D. Size: The area proposed for annexation and zoning contains approximately 13.5 acres
of land.
E. Existing Land Use: This property is used as part of Buffalo Hill Golf Course.
F. Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning:
This property is bordered along a portion of the north, along the east and south by P-1
zoning and the golf course. Some single family residences and townhouses are present
to the west and northwest.
North: Single family residences/townhomes and the Stillwater River; City R-3
zoning. Buffalo Hill Golf Course and P-1 zoning.
East: Buffalo Hill Golf Course; P-1 zoning.
South: Buffalo Hill Golf Course; P-1 zoning.
West: Single family residence/townhomes; City R-3 zoning.
G. General Land Use Character:
Most of this property is surrounded by the Buffalo Hill Golf Course and is in public use.
Some residences exist to the north and west.
AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES
Full public services can be provided to this site although none will be required. A separately
prepared "Extension of Services Plan" discusses the provision of public services to this property.
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G. Utilities and Public Services:
Sewer:
City of Kalispell
Water:
City of Kalispell
Refuse:
City of Kalispell or contract hauler available
Electricity:
Pacific Power
Telephone:
PTI service area
Schools:
School District #5
Fire:
Kalispell Fire Department
Police:
Kalispell Police Department
REACTION OF NEARBY PROPERTY OWNERS
A notice of public hearing was mailed to property owners within 150 feet of the subject property
approximately 15 days prior to the hearing. At the writing of the staff report, one inquiry was
received by the Flathead Regional Development Office from a property owner to the west in the
Buffalo Hills Townhouses.
EVALUATION BASED ON STATUTORY CRITERIA
The statutory basis for reviewing a change in zoning is set forth by 76-2-205, M.C.A. Findings
of fact for the zone change request are discussed relative to the itemized criteria described by
76-2-203, M.C.A.
1. Does the requested zone comply with the Master Plan?
The property is designated by the Kalispell City -County Master Plan as "Public." The
requested P-1 zoning classification is in conformance with that designation.
2. Is the requested zone designed to lessen congestion in the streets?
No development is likely to occur on this property, thus lessening congestion in the
streets.
3. Will the requested zone secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers?
No uses on this property other than recreational is anticipated. In the case of a medical
emergency, access to the site can be accomplished.
4. Will the requested zone promote the health and general welfare?
The general health and welfare of the community will be promoted by providing areas
for public recreation as proposed under this zoning.
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No development is likely to oar on this property and it will remain in use as part of
the golf course, thus providing adequate light and air.
No private development or other development will likely occur on this land which will
result in permanent open space and reduce the overcrowding of land.
No development can be anticipated to occur on this property which would result in the
undue concentration of people.
8. Will the requested zone facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water,
sewerage, schools. parks, and other public requirements?
This property will further the goals of providing adequate public recreational services to
the community.
9. Does the requested zone give consideration to the particular suitability of the i)ronerty
for particular uses?
Currently this property is used as part of the Buffalo Hill Golf Course and will continue
to be used as such. The P-1 zoning facilitates the continuance of the use of the property
for public recreation.
10. Does the requested zone give reasonable consideration to the character of the district?
Most of the area surrounding this property is designated as P-1, Public. This zoning is
consistent with the character and zoning in the area.
11. Will the proposed zone conserve the value of buildings?
Value of the buildings in the area will be conserved by keeping this property is public
use and open space because the residential property owners in the area consider this
property an amenity that adds value to their homes.
12, Will the requested zone encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout the
municipality?
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Continuing this property to be used as part of the Buffalo Hills Golf Course encourages
the continuation of the current use of the property which is the most appropriate use of
the land for the community and municipality.
SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION
This is primarily a housekeeping matter to bring this property into the city of Kalispell. The
proposed P-1, Public, zoning designation will continue the use of the property as part of the
municipal golf course furthering the goals of the Master Plan as well as benefitting the
community as a whole.
It is recommended that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt
Staff Report #KA-96-4 as findings of fact and forward a favorable recommendation to City
Council for initial zoning of P-1, a Public district, upon annexation into the City of Kalispell.
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EXHIBIT
EXTENSION OF SERVICES FOR
THE KALISPELL
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 November S, 1995
(Resolution #4241). This broad -based extension of services plan, tDgether with dds " ..-plan•
comprise the Extension of Services Plan for the City of Kalispell annexation.
EXISTING SERVICES:
Water: No water services will be required.
Sewer: No sewer services will be required.
Roads: No access to the property is required other than pedestrian access or access with a golf
cart.
Storm Drainage: No storm drainage impact will occur.
Other City Services: Police and fire protection can be provided to the site in the case of an
emergency.
Construction Standards: No construction will be occurring on the property.
EXTENSION AND FINANCE STRATEGIES:
No extension of services will be required to service this property.
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