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6a. School District 5 - Russell School - Conditional Use PermitFlathead Regional Development Office 723 !AvenueRlt73 414 Kalispell, Montana 59901 May 22, 1996 Al Thelen, Interim City Manager City of Kalispell P.Q. Drawer 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Re: School District No. 5 (Kalispell) - Conditional Use Permit for Classroom Addition Dear Al: Phone: (405) 758-5980 Fax: (406) 758-578I The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at their regular meeting of May 14, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in Kalispell City Council Chambers on the following agenda item: A request by School District No. 5 (Kalispell) for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a new modular classroom containing approximately 1,000 square feet as an addition to Russell School. The school lies in an R-3, Residential, zoning district which allows schools as a conditionally permitted use. The new classroom will be located at 662 Second Avenue W.N. on the northwest comer of the property which is the block located between Third Avenue W.N. and Second Avenue W.N. and between W. Wyoming Street and W. Nevada Street and contains approximately 2.5 acres. A staff report was presented by Narda Wilson of the Flathead Regional Development Office who recommended approval of the proposal subject to three conditions. Narda noted that the classroom addition will be a modular structure, but that it has been designed to be architecturally compatible with the neighborhood, and the school is in urgent need of new space. This school takes the new students from the northwest part of Kalispell where there are a significant number of multi -family residences. Narda noted that the only significant issue associated with the school is the lack of on -street parking. She noted that a joint use parking agreement with the church to the northwest of the school could help to alleviate the problem. Gary Rose, school administrator, and Mike Anderson, Russell School principal, as well as parents from the area, spoke in favor of the school addition. They explained that the school addition was a neighborhood effort in bringing the classroom addition together. They asked the Board to approve the proposal. No testimony in opposition to the proposal was received. The Zoning Commission commended the neighborhood for being able to bring the project together in a grassroots way. They also discussed the problems with the staff and faculty on 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: School District No. 5 (Kalispell) - Conditional Use Permit for Classroom Addition May 22, 1996 Page 2 street parking, and asked the school principal to urge their staff to park in the church lot. They also discussed the need for the church to pave their parking lot, overcrowding in the school and the need for impact fees. The Zoning Commission adopted FRDO Report #KCU-96-02 as findings of fact and voted 8 to 0 to recommend to the Council that the conditional use permit be granted with the recommended conditions. Attachment A lists the conditions of approval as recommended by the Zoning Commission. This recommendation is forwarded to City Council for the May 28, 1996 work session and subsequent June 3, 1996 regular City Council meeting for final action on the conditional use permit. Please contact this Commission or Narda Wilson at the Flathead Regional Development Office if you have any questions. Respectfully submitted, KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION Therese Fox Hash President TFH/NW/dh Attachments: Attachment A FRDO Report #KCU-96-02 and packet Draft minutes from the 5/14/96 Planning Board meeting cw/Att. A: Gary Rose, School District 5, 233 1st Ave. E., Kalispell, 59901 Kalispell Building Dept., 348 Third Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 NNUOUMOW The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission forwards a recommendation for approval of the request for a conditional use permit for the School District No. 5 classroom addition located at 662 Second Avenue W.N. subject to the following conditions: 1. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan with regard to location of the building, fencing, landscaping and walkway as indicated on Exhibit 1. 2. Additional parking needs generated from the construction of this building shall be met on the church parking lot to the north as provided for in the school's joint use agreement with the church. 3. The conditional use permit shall terminate 18 months from date of issuance if commencement of the authorized activity has not begun. H: \...KCU96-02.TRM.NW Ja 4A r �'DpPtst era 1 301 WEST WYOMING • KAUSPSU— MONTANA 5M1 (4" 7ss-r.�as Rev. Max A. Kaser, Pastor May 10, 1996 Mr. Michael Anderson Principal, -Russell School 662 - 2nd. Ave. WN Kalispell, MT 59901 Dear Mr. Anderson: This letter is to advise Russell School that First Baptist Church of Kalispell has agreed to your use of our parking lot, for the purpose of faculty/staff vehicle parking attendant to the expansion classroom to be constructed in the vicinity of our facilities. This is a joint -use agreement, intended to satisfy both the School's needs and those of the Church. While issuing this joint -use parking agreement, it must be understood that First Baptist Church cannot assume any liability for damage to any vehicle parked on Church grounds. Please so inform any member of faculty or staff who may need to use Church parking for their vehicles. We are pleased to cooperate with your School in this venture as we feel a sense of joint responsibility for the education of children in our community. We wish you success as you expand your facilities to meet the growing educational needs of this area! Very truly yours, Robert M. Putman aT.. Board of Trustees RMP/mk CC: Sandra L. Raker, Moderator File: RUSSSCHI ��na�iCin9 oE�xcu to Lam EL �ood cNcwi, cx�Ezicnac !goda l'ovE, and 9zow Eo9cE�et tn�cius ehRisE. DISTRICTCONDITIONAL USE STAFT REPORT #KCU-95-02 SCHOOL /: 5 s r 1996MAY 61 A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission and the Kalispell City Council regarding a request by the Kalispell School District for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new modular classroom for Russell School which is located in an R-3, Residential, zoning district. A public hearing before the Planning Board has been scheduled for May .14, 1996 at 7:00 PM, with a recommendation to be forwarded to the Kalispell City Council for final action. The hearing will be in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 213 First Avenue East, Kalispell. ; . w 10 ( i 0143 040i' A. Owner/ Applicant: School District No. 5 c/o Gary Rose, Administrative Assistant 233 First Avenue East Kalispell, 'MT 59901 (406)756-5015 B. Size and Location: The property is located at 662 Second Avenue W.N. on the northwest corner of the property which is the block located between Third Avenue W.N. and Second Avenue W.N. and between W. Wyoming Street and W. Nevada Street and contains approximately 2.5 acres. This property can be described as Assessor's Tracts 8AB and 8V located in Section 7, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. C. Nature of Request: This is a request to allow the construction of a detached, modular classroom approximately 1,000 square feet in size and less than 20 feet in height. The new classroom is needed to accommodate the increase in students at Russell School. The classroom will be located at the northwest corner of the property in an area which now serves as part of the school playground. D. Existing Zoning and Land Use: This school property is zoned R-3, Residential. This is a single family residential zoning district which allows schools as a conditional permitted use under Section E. Is G. H. 1. 27.06.030(13) of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. Russell School, an elementary school serving grades K through 6, is located on the property which occupies the entire block. A children's playground is located along the north of the property where the new classroom is proposed. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Directly to the north of this property is a vacant lot which is used as a playground for the children at Russell School. A church lies to the northwest and a small business to the northeast. The playground and church properties are zoned R-3 while the business property is zoned B-1. South: To the south are single family homes and the area is zoned R-3, Residential. East: There are single family homes to the east and one small business on the northeast corner of Second Avenue W.N. and Wyoming Street. This area is zoned R-3, Residential. West: Properties to the west are zoned R-3 and are single family residences. Master Plan Designation: The Master Plan designates this area as Urban Residential. An elementary school is an anticipated support service in residential areas and within easy walking distance for students. Utilities/Services: Sewer and sewer: Solid Waste: Gas: Electric: Phone: Police: Fire: Schools: Evaluation of the Request: Site Suitability: City of Kalispell City of Kalispell Montana Power Company Pacific Power (underground) PTI (underground) City of Kalispell City of Kalispell School District #5 a. Adequate Useable Space: This parcel contains approximately 2.5 acres. This new classroom building will occupy approximately 1,000 square feet of 2 the parcel. The building fits well on the northwest comer of the property and meets the 20 foot side comer setbacks where it is located as well as providing adequate spacing for a ramp, access and landscaping. The permitted lot coverage for the R-3 zone is 35 percent. With the existing school building and the addition, the lot coverage is well below the allowable maximum. b. Adequate Access: Access to the building can be obtained from all four sides of the property. The main entrance is along the south side of the street, bus loading areas are located along the east and west sides of the property with limited vehicular parking and drop off areas along the north boundary. There are sidewalks along all four sides of the property. C. Environmental Constraints: There are no apparent environmental constraints in the area. The school is in an urban area of Kalispell and the site is generally level. 2. Appropriate Design: a. Building Orientation: The new classroom will be oriented to the south toward the main school building. A walkway located north and south between the existing octagon building and the new classroom is indicated on the site plan. b. Parking Scheme: Section 27.26.050(44.) of the Kalispell Zoning ordinance requires one space per each employee and faculty, but not less than assembly facility area requirements of one space per four seats. Currently parking for the school is provided on the street and in the church parking lot to the northwest. It is estimated that one additional employee might be generated from the creation of this addition. The school has a joint use agreement with the church for employee parking. During a site inspection of the property during normal school hours, it did not appear there was a significant parking problem in the area due to employee parking. As is the case with most schools in Kalispell, problem parking times are in the morning and the afternoon when parents are dropping off or picking up their children. There is a drop off I pick up area along the eastern property boundary. No on -site parking exists for the school. The school building apparently predates established city parking standards for schools. To address the need for one additional parking space generated from this proposed classroom addition, staff would recommend the school designate an area in the church parking lot to the north. 3 C. Traffic Circulation: The school can be accessed from four sides of the property. Although there is likely some traffic congestion during morning and afternoon hours, this situation is only experienced for about a half an hour at each peak time and can be considered typical of areas where there are schools. This situation does not appear to create significant problems. Traffic circulation problems do exist at peak times, but there does not appear to be a reasonable way to address this issue. d. Qpen Space: The playground area along the north part of the property provides some open space in the area as does the large playground directly to the north. There are no specific open space requirements for schools in the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance other than the required setbacks and the maximum lot coverage requirements which have been met. e. Fencing/Screening/Landscaping: There is fencing along the northern boundary of the property and along portions of the east and west boundaries of the property. Some of the fencing along the western boundary will be removed to make way for the new classroom. There is mature landscaping throughout the site. No screening is necessary. f. Signage: One sign for the Russell School currently existing which identifies building. No additional signage is proposed. 3. Availability of Public Services/Facilities: a. Schools: This additional classroom is needed to alleviate overcrowding in the existing facility. This area serves the northwest part of Kalispell which contains an number of multi -family dwellings which generate more students to the school that might be found in other areas of the city. This classroom addition will improve the educational services the district can provide to the community. b. Parks and Recreation: The playground on the north side of the property will be reduced by an insignificant amount. There is also a play area to the north which will provide adequate room for the children to play. There is a potential problem with children crossing Wyoming unsupervised, but it was the staff s observation that there is a monitor on the playground and the area is well posted with traffic signs. No additional impacts on the need for parks and recreation in the area will be generated from the addition of this classroom. C. Police: The Kalispell Police Department can adequately respond to emergency situations at the complex. El d. Fire Protection: Fire protection will be provided by the Kalispell Fire Department who have reviewed this proposal and believe they could provide adequate service in the case of a fine. e. Water/Sewer: The school is currently served by City water and sewer. f. Solid Waste: The City of Kalispell provides solid waste pick-up for the school. g. Roads: Minimal additional traffic can be anticipated to be generated from the addition of this classroom, and the existing roads in the area are adequate to serve the potential increase in traffic. 4. Immediate Neighborhood Impact: Because the main school building has been located on this property for a number of years and is part of the neighborhood, there will be minimal impacts to the area with the addition of this 1,000 square foot classroom. 5. Immediate Neighborhood Integrity: No significant impacts on the neighborhood integrity can be anticipated as a result of this classroom. The parents and school administrators have attempted to create a building which is attractive and will be compatible with the existing school building and homes in the area. 6. Impact on Property Values: It does not appear there will be any negative impact on property values associated with this school addition. Easily accessible school facilities can be considered an amenity to people who have elementary school -age children because they can safely walk to and from school in a short period of time. 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. No comments have been received by the staff at the time of writing this report. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 1. The proposed school addition will meet a need in the community and for the school administrators by accommodating the increase in students at Russell School and alleviate or prevent overcrowding of classrooms. The proposed classroom meets the building setbacks and is within the maximum lot coverage requirements for the R-3 zoning district. 2. Some parking and traffic circulation problems associated with staff and parent parking do exist. The school has attempted to address this issue by negotiating a joint use parking agreement with the church to the northwest. Parking is available on this lot and should be used. 5 3. No negative impacts to the neighborhood appear to be associated with this school addition. The extended availability of education services will benefit the neighborhood as well as the community as a whole. The staff and parents have attempted to create an aesthetically pleasing building that will suit the neighborhood. rt a It is recommended that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KCU-96-2 as findings of fact and recommend that the City Council grant the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan with regard to location of the building, fencing, landscaping and walkway. 2. Additional parking needs generated from the construction of this building shall be met on the church parking lot to the north as provided for in the school's joint use agreement with the church. 3. The conditional use permit shall terminate 18 months from date of issuance if commencement of the authorized activity has not begun. H : \ ... KC U\96\KC U96-02 . RPT C I Ty Oi= KAI_ I SPELL APPU I CAT I Ohl t* OR A CONDITIONAL- USE PERMIT This Application shall be submitted, along with all required information contained herein and the appropriate fee tos Flathead Regional Development Office, 723 Fifth Avenue East, Room 414 Kalispell, Montana 59991 - (406) 758-5780 PROPOSED USE: New Modular Classroom OYfERIS) OF RECORD: Names School District No. 5 Phones 756 - 5015 Nailing Address: 233 lst Ave. East city, & Zip Stat�4 Ka ispell# MT. 59901 PERSONtS) AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE ONNERiS) AND TO WHOM ALL CORRESPONDENCE IS TO BE SENT: Names Gary Bose, Admin. Asst. Phones 756 - 5015 Nailing city, State Addre1233 1st Ave. East 6 Zips Kalispell, MT. 59901 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Refer to Property Records): Street Sec. Town- Range Address: 662 2nd Ave. WN No. 7 snip 28 No. 21 Subdivision Tract Lot alock Name: Kalispell Addition # 6 No(s). 8V&.8AIWo(s) No. 1. Zoning District and Zoning Classification in which use is proposeds City of Kalispell - R-3 Residential 2. Attach a plan of the affected lot which identifies the following items:, a. Surrounding land uses. b. Dimensions and shape of lot. c. Topographic features of lot. d. Sizets) and location(s) of existing buildingts). e. Size(s) and locationts) of proposed building(s). f. Existing use(s) of structures and open areas. g. Proposed usets) of structures and open areas. 3. On a separate sheet of paper, discuss the following topics relative to the proposed uses a. Traffic flow and control. b. Access to and circulation within the property. e. Off-street parking and loading. d. Refuse and service areas. e. Utilities. f. Screening and buffering. g. Signs, yards and other open spaces. h. Height, bulk and Location of structures. I. Location of proposed open space uses. J. Hours and manner of operation. k. Noise, light, dust, odors, fuses, and vibration. 5. Attach supplemental information for proposed uses that have additional requirements (consult Planner). I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and the laws of the State of Montana that the information submitted herein, on all other submitted forms, documents, plans or any other information submitted as part of this application, to be true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information or representation submitted in connection with this application be incorrect or untrue, I understand that any approval based thereon may be rescinded, or other appropriate action taken. The signing of this application signifies approval for F.R.D.O. staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and development process. Signed: Date: 1nl Sapp cant)'�— A 1. Answer all Questions. Answers should be clear and contain all the necessary information. 2. In answering question 1, refer to the classification system in the Zoning Regulations. 3. In answering questions 2 and 31 be specific and complete. If additional space is needed, please use a separate sheet of paper to discuss the appropriate topics. 4. A plot plan or site plan must be submitted with each application, Kith all existing or proposed structures shown, and distances from each other and from the property lines. 5. A list of property owners twithin 150 feet, but excluding any surrounding right-of-way) and their mailing address must be submitted with each application. Examples Tract tl Owner of Record Mailing Address 6. A fee, as determined by the F.R.D.(), fee schedule, for a Conditional Use Permit must be submitted with this application to cover the cost of necessary investigation, publication, mailing and processing procedures. Make check payable to Flathead Regional Development Office. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Applicatio No. s 1Cr.'(,'- �(G� "�C Application Received: Fee Paidt`�'cy Dates Ll i15'9Receipt No.: Kalispell City -County Planning Board Public Hearing Dates City Council Public Hearing Dates City Council Decision Datet Application Approved? Approved with Modifications? Denied? If Approved, Conditions Attached: MAYOR, CITY OF KALISPELL Date: Revised 7l21303 dh •fE et• Ing a tt- 02U MMOMEM&I •t* , rl- - �" ttl _fi .' •t • i_ ta• nJea r rtt The Russell School property is used as a public elementary school and the building is contained on the entire city block with additional playground located to the north across Wyoming Street. The proposed new modular classroom will be placed on the north-west corner of this block as shown on the accompanying site plan drawing. Students arrive and depart on all four sides of the block by private car and carpool. School busses drop off and pickup on Third Ave. WN and on Wyoming Street. Previous zoning regulations did not require off street parking for schools; therefore, the teachers, staff and visitors use the adjacent on street parking. The maintenance and service for the building is provided primarily from Wyoming Street on the north or through the main entry on the south from Nevada Street. Utilities are provided both overhead and underground and appear to have no negative impacts on the proposed location of the new modular classroom (refer to Site Plan ). The existing school building is well setback from the public rights -of way and does not adjoin other uses on this block. Therefore; it does not require screening and buffering from adjacent residential uses. The height, bulk and dimensional aspects of the existing building will not change with this project and the proposed new classroom will comply with all the requirements of the zoning. The hours and manner of operation will remain the same as it has been since the school was built (8:00 AM to 5:OO PM plus special activities) . There will be no negative impacts to the neighborhood from noise, light, dust, odors, fumes or vibration. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 1996, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Kalispell, City Hall, 213 First Avenue East, Kalispell. During this regularly scheduled meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the following agenda item and make a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council: I. A request by School District No. 5 (Kalispell) for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a new modular classroom containing approximately 1,000 square feet as an addition to Russell School. This property is located in an R-3, Residential, zoning district which allows schools as a conditionally permitted use. This new classroom will be located at 662 Second Avenue W.N. on the northwest corner of the property which is the block located between Third Avenue W.N. and Second Avenue W.N. and between W. Wyoming Street and W. Nevada Street and contains approximately 2.5 acres. This property can be described as Assessor's Tracts 8AB and 8V located in Section 7, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 2. A request by Peggy and Doug Keyser on behalf of Rebecca C. Bauder for a conditional use permit to allow bed and breakfast. This property is located in an R-3, Residential, zoning district which allows bed and breakfasts as a conditionally permitted use. The bed and breakfast will be located at 538 Fifth Avenue East, the "Keith House." The property can be further described as Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 81, Kalispell Original located in Section 17, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 3. A request by Ron and Claudia Cattron on behalf of Jack and Viola Markley for a conditional use permit to allow a ten room personal care facility. This property is located in an RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment zoning district which allows personal care facilities as a conditionally permitted use. The property is located on the north side of Liberty Street and contains approximately .488 of an acre. The property can be further described as Lot 4 of Liberty Village located in Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Documents pertaining to the above agenda items are on file in the Flathead Regional Development Office, 723 Fifth Avenue East, Room 414, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public review during regular office hours. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearings and make their views and concerns know to the Board. Comments in writing may be submitted to Narda `Nilson of the Flathead Regional Development Office at the above address prior to the date of the hearing. 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