12. School District #5 - Russell School - Conditional Use PermitCity of Kalispell
P. O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
GRANT OF CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICANT: School District #5
ADDRESS: 233 1st Ave. East
Kalispell, MT 59901
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Assessor's Tracts 8AB and 8V located in
Section 7, Township 28 North, Range 22 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana
OWNER: School District #5
ZONE: Residential, R-3
School District #5, applicant, applied to the City of
Kalispell for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of
a new modular classroom containing approximately 1,000 square feet
on the property described above.
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and. Zoning
Commission, after due and proper notice, on May 14, 1996 held a
public hearing on the application, took public comment and
recommended that the application be approved subject to three
conditions.
After reviewing the application, the record, the FRDO report,
and after duly considering the matter, the City Council of the City
of Kalispell, pursuant to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, hereby
adopts Flathead Regional Development Office, Conditional Use Report
#KCU-96-2 as the Council's findings of fact, and issues and grants
to the above -described real property a conditional use permit to
allow the construction of a new modular classroom containing
approximately 1,000 square feet subject to the following
conditions:
SECTION I.
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.
SECTION II.
The conditional use permit, herein granted, shall terminate 18
months from the date of issuance if commencement of the
authorized activity has not begun.
Dated this day of , 1996.
Douglas D. Rauthe, Mayor
STATE OF MONTANA )
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County of Flathead )
On this day of , 1996, before me, a
Notary Public, personally appeared Douglas D. Rauthe, Mayor of the
City of Kalispell, known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he
executed the same on behalf of the City of Kalispell.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
Notarial Seal, the day and year first above written.
Notary Public, State of Montana
Residing at Kalispell, Montana
My Commission Expires
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Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
May 22, 1996
Al Thelen, Interim City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: School District No. 5 (Kalispell) -
Conditional Use Permit for Classroom Addition
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 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
f' 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
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.
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 off-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.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
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City of Kalispell
Re: School District No. 5 (Kalispell) -
Conditional Use Permit for Classroom Addition
May 22, 1996
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The Board 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 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 Planning Board 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 Planning Board. 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 Board or Narda Wilson at the Flathead Regional Development Office if you
have any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
KALI PELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
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Therese Fox Hash
President
Attachments: Attachment A
FRDO Report #KCU-96-02 and packet
Draft minutes from the 5/14/96 Planning Board meeting
c:w/Att. A: Gary Rose, School District 5, 233 1st Ave. E., Kalispell, 59901
Kalispell Building Dept., 248 Third Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901
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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.
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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
Board of Trustees
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FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SCHOOLCONDITIONAL USE STAFF REPORT #KCU-95-02
DISTRICT NO.#
1996MAY 6t
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.
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 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. 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 comer 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
the parcel. The building fits well on the northwest comer of the property
and meets the 20 foot side corner 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. Parkine Scheme: Section 27.25.050(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 / 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.
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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 fire.
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.
SUNfi IARY OF FINDINGS
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.
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KALISPELL SCHOOL DISTRICT #5
KCU-96-2
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SCHOOL ADDITION
SECTION 7, T28Nq R21W
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