09. Amended Plat of Lot 1, Insteness (Wallace) - Final PlatAgenda -March 17,1997
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The final plat for the Amended Plat of Lot 1, Insteness
has been submitted. The subdivision located on Sunnyside
Drive at the terminus of 6tn Avenue West. No preliminary
plat was filed on the subdivision 'because as a minor
subdivision it was subject to an abbreviated review
procedure. The Council should by motion approve the
final plat.
Flathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
March 4, 1997
Clarence Krepps, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Final Plat Approval for Chris and Libby Wallace -
Amended Plat of Lot 1 of Insteness Subdivision
Dear Clarence:
Our office has received an application from Chris and Libby Wallace for final plat
approval for the above referenced subdivision. This is a two (2) lot residential
subdivision located on the south side of Sunnyside Drive at the end of Sixth
Avenue West in Kalispell. The property is zoned R-4, a two family residential
zoning district with a minimum lot size requirement of 6,000 square feet. The
property can be described as Lot 1, Insteness Subdivision located in Section 19,
Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M., M., Flathead County, Montana.
Because of the relative minor impacts that this subdivision poses, preliminary
plat approval for this subdivision was waived on September 9, 1996 by the
Flathead Regional Development Office as provided under Section 2.06 of the
Kalispell Subdivision Regulations subject to four conditions of approval. The
following is a list of the conditions of approval and a discussion of how they have
been met.
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Condition No. 1. A shared access between proposed Lots 1 and 2 with a
minimum width of 20 feet which can be shown as an easement on the final plat.
• This condition has been met. The shared access is shown on the final plat by
way of an existingdriveway.
Condition No. 2. Relocation of the existing garage so that it complies with the
zoning setbacks for the R-4 district of five feet from the side property boundary
as measured from the eave of the roof.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish •
Final Plat for Amended Plat of Lot I Insteness Subdivision
March 4, 1997
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• This condition has been met. The garage has been removed from the site.
Condition No. 3. Certificate of Subdivision Approval from the Montana
Department of Environmental Quality for water and sewer facilities for the lots.
• This condition has been met. A letter from the Department of Environmental
Quality has been submitted dated 9/24/96, E.Q. No. 97-1514 approving the
subdivision.
Condition No. 4. This preliminary, plat approval waiver is valid for a period of
three (3) years and shall expire on September 9, 1999.
• This condition has been met. The final plat has been submitted prior to the
expiration of the preliminary plat approval waiver.
COMPLIANCE WITH "PROVED PRELIMINARY PLAT
The final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat which was
review and approved.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUBDIVISIONREGULATIONS:
This subdivision plat has been found to be in substantial compliance with the
State and City Subdivision Regulations.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE ZONING REGULATIONS
This subdivision has been found to -be in compliance with the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance for the R-4, Two Family Residential district. .
RECOMMENDATION:
All of the conditions of preliminary plat approval have been adequately met.
The Flathead Regional Development Office recommends that the Kalispell City
County adopt the attached staff report KWP-97-1 as findings of fact and
approve the final plat for the Amended Plat of Lot 1 of Insteness Subdivision.
Final Plat for Amended Plat of Lot I Insteness Subdivision
March 4, 1997
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Please schedule this matter for the City Council work session scheduled on
March 10, 1997 and subsequent regular meeting of March 17, 1997.
Sincerely,
Narda Wilson, AICP
Senior Planner
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Staff Report KWP-97-1
Final plat application 12 / 6/ 96
Letter from F&H Survey dated 12 / 6 / 96
Letter from FRDO for pre plat waiver dated 9 / 9 / 97
DEQ approval #97-1514
Title Report from Citizens Title J-156642 dated 10/ 10/96
Consent to plat from Norwest Mortgage Inc. (missing)
Treasurers Certification dated 1/27/97
c: F & H Land Surveying Co., Box 114, Whitefish, MT 59937
Chris and Libby Wallace, 602 Sunnyside Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901
Debbie Gifford, Kalispell City Clerk
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AMENDED PLAT OF LOTBD •
REPORTFRDO SUBDIVISION w ,
REVIEW l FINDINGS OF FACT
MARCH 3, 1997
A report to the Kalispell City Council for Findings of Fact for the
Amended Plat of Lot 1 Insteness Subdivision. Preliminary plat approval
for this minor subdivision was waived on September 9, 1996, subject to
three conditions and compliance with the Kalispell City Subdivision
Regulations.
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A. Applicant: Chris and Libby Wallace
602 Sunnyside Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Technical Assistance: F & H Land Surveying, Inc.
P.O. Box 114
Whitefish, MT 59937
B. Location:
The subdivision is located on the south side of Sunnyside Drive at
the end of Sixth Avenue West. The property can be described as
Lot 1 of Insteness Subdivision located in of Section 19, Township
28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County.
C. Size:
Total area: 0.657 acre
Lot 1: 0.196 acre (7,760 square feet)
Lot 2: 0.461 acre (14,746 square feet)
D. Existing and Adjacent Land Uses:
The property is bordered on the north, east and west with single
family residences... To the south, it has remained relatively
undeveloped because most of this property lies in the flood zone A,
the 100 year floodplain.f There is a house on proposed lot 1 which
the property owners intend to keep as their residence.
E. Zoning:
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The property is located in an R-4, Two Family Residential zoning
district which allows duplexes as a permitted use. This
subdivision is in compliance with the zoning.
F. Relation to Master Plan MapF,
The property is designated as Urban Residential on the Kalispell
City -County Master Plan Map. These lots are in compliance with
that master plan designation.
G. Utilities:
Water and Sewer:
Electricity:
Telephone:
School:
Police:
Fire Protection:
City of Kalispell
Pacific Power and Light
PTI Communications
School District #5, Kalispell
City of Kalispell
City of Kalispell
This application is reviewed as a minor subdivision in accordance with
statutory criteria and the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations.
A. Effect's on Health n.
Fire: The area is anticipated to be at low risk from wildfire due to
the urban location, lack of woody fuel and good access to the site.
The proposed subdivision is not expected the significantly impact
the service provided by the district.
Flooding, topography: The site is not within a 100-year floodplain
according to FIRM Panel # 1815. The property is relatively flat and
has historically been used for low density residential.
B. Effects on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat:
The proposed subdivision is not mapped big game habitat winter
range and does not appear to provide habitat to significant wildlife
other than some birds and possibly waterfowl
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The subdivision will be served by City of Kalispell water and sewer
Ashley Creek is in the vicinity, but is far enough from the site to be
free from potential impacts. It does not appear that this
subdivision will have a significant impact on surface water,
groundwater or present significant problems with erosion.
Sewer and Water: The City of Kalispell will provide water and sewer
service to the newly created lot. The existing residence on Lot 1 is
currently served by City water and sewer. No significant impact on
the water and sewer service provided by the City will occur as a
result of the creation of one additional lot.
Roads: Access to the side is provided directly from Sunnyside
Drive, a City roadway with a 40 foot right-of-way and
approximately 24 foot wide paved travel surface. This creation of
this additional lot will generate approximately 10 additional vehicle
trips per day which can easily be accommodated on the existing
roadway.
Schools: This property is within the boundaries of School District
#5, Kalispel. This subdivision is anticipated to create 1 additional
school -age child for this district. This subdivision alone will have
an insignificant impact the service provided by the schools.
Parks: Parkland dedication is not required for minor subdivisions.
Police Protection: The property is served by the Kalispell Police
Department. It is not anticipated that this subdivision will
significant impact the service provided by the police department.
Fire Protection: The property is within the service district of the
Kalispell Fire Department. The subdivision is not expected to
significant impact fire service.
Refuse Disposal: Refuse disposal will be provided by the City of
Kalispell. The proposed subdivision is not expected to impact the
landfill.
Medical Services: Emergency medical service is provided by the
Kalispell Regional Hospital; Ambulance and Life Flight services are
also available.
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E. Effects on Agriculture:
The neighborhood has historically become more urban over the
past 10 years particularly with the available of water and sewer to
the area. This development will not have an impact on agriculture
in the Valley.
F. Co=pHance with Master Plan:
The property is designated as Urban Residential on the Kalispell
City County Master Plan map which anticipates a density of two to
eight dwelling per acre. This subdivision is in general conformance
with the Master Plan.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Council adopt Staff Report KWP
97-1 as findings -of -fact for the proposed subdivision and approve the
final plat.
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