C. Oretana Final PlatFlathead Regional Development Office
723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
July 9, 1997
Clarence Krepps, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Final Plat Approval for Oretana Subdivision
Dear Clarence:
Our office has received an application from Marquardt Surveying for final plat approval
for the above referenced subdivision. This is a two (2) lot commercial subdivision
located on the west side of Highway 93 South approximately 550 feet south of Kelly
Road in Kalispell. The property is zoned B-2, a General Commercial zoning district with
a minimum lot size requirement of 7,000 square feet. The property can be described as
Assessor's Tract 2L located in Section 20, 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 June 20, 1996 by the Flathead Regional
Development Office as provided under Section 2.06 of the Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations subject to three conditions of approval. The following is a list of the
conditions of approval and a discussion of how they have been met.
COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Condition No. 1. DEQ approval for water and sewer to the property.
• This condition has been met. Approval by the DEQ has been given and will require
appropriate plans and specifications to be submitted for approval by the Department
and the Public Works Department at the time of construction.
Condition No. 2. Approval from the Montana Department of Transportation for a
driveway approach onto US Highway 93.
• This condition has been met. An approach permit has been given by the MDOT with
a provision in the permit that at the time proposed Lot 1 is developed a
reassessment of the approach permit will be required.
Condition No. 3. This preliminary plat approval waiver is valid for a period of three (3)
years and shall expire on June 20, 1999.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
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July 9, 1997
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• This condition has been met. The final plat has been submitted prior to the
expiration of the preliminary plat approval waiver.
COMPLIANCE WITH APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLAT
The final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat which was review
and approved.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS:
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 B-2, General Commercial district.
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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-97-2 as findings of fact and approve the final plat
for the Oretana Subdivision.
Please schedule this matter for the regular meeting of the City Council on July 21,
1997. Contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Narda Wilson, AICP
Senior Planner
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Staff Report KWP-97-2
Final plat application 4/ 30 / 97
Letter from Marquardt Surveying dated 12 / 9 / 96
Letter from FRDO for pre plat waiver dated 6 / 20 / 96
DEQ approval #97-1489
MDOT letter and permit dated 12/6/96 -
Final Plat for Oretana Subdivision
July 9, 1997
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Title Report from Security Title 27-0040-47-000097
Consent to plat from Glacier Bank, FSB
Treasurers Certification dated 4/28/97
c: Marquardt Surveying, 285 1st Ave. E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901
Oretana General Partnership, 217 Ridge Trail, Bozeman, MT 59715
Debbie Gifford, Kalispell City Clerk
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ORETANA SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT
FRDO SUBDIVISION REPORT #KWP-97-2
REVIEW AND FINDINGS OF FACT
JULY 9, 1997
A report to the Kalispell City Council for Findings of Fact for the Oretana
Subdivision final plat. Preliminary plat approval for this minor subdivision was
waived on June 20, 1997, subject to three conditions and compliance with the
Kalispell City Subdivision Regulations.
A. Applicant: Oretana, A Montana General Partnership
217 Ridge Trail
Bozeman, MT 59715
Technical Assistance: Marquardt Surveying
285 lst Ave. E.N.
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406)755-6285
B. Location:
The subdivision is located on the west side of Highway 93 approximately
550 feet south of Kelly Road. The property can be described as
Assessor's Tract 2L located in of Section 20, Township 28 North, Range
21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County.
C. Size:
Total area: 9.322 acres
Lot 1: 4.308 acres
Lot 2: 5.014 acres
D. Existing and Adjacent Land Uses:
The property is bordered on the by commercial development, to the west
is the Kalispell Airport runway, to the east is commercially developed
property, and to the south is a commercially developed property. One
proposed Lot 2 is Big R Ranch Supply. Proposed Lot 1 has been used for
the display of merchandise for Big R Ranch Supply.
E. Zoning:
The property is located in a B-2, General Business zoning district which
allows a variety of commercial, retail and office uses. This subdivision is
in compliance with the zoning with regard to parcel size and use.
F. Relation to Master Plan Map:
The property is designated as Commercial 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
REVIEW AND FINDINGS OF FACT
This application is reviewed as a minor subdivision in accordance with
statutory criteria and the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations.
A. Effects on Health and Safety:
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.
Vegetation and topography: The site does not have significant native
vegetation. The property is relatively flat and has historically been
developed commercially.
Proximity to the Kalispell Airport: If the City moves to expand the
airport boundaries and initiates airport improvements, portions of this
property may extend into the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) depending
on whether a B-1 or B-2 airport design is implemented.
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 small animals.
C. Effects on the Natural Environment:
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.
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D. Effects on Local Services:
Sewer and Water: The City of Kalispell will provide water and sewer
service to the newly created lot. The existing business on Lot 2 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 site is provided directly from Highway 93. Once
proposed Lot 1 is developed an additional approach permit will be
required to address the additional traffic generated from the site.
Currently an approach permit from the Montana Department of
Transportation has been obtained for the existing uses and the proposed
commercial use with a joint access permit. The existing approach is
approximately 30 feet wide. With the upgrade of Highway 93 in this area
it is likely that this approach will be reconstructed.
Schools: This property is within the boundaries of School District #S,
Kalispell. This subdivision is anticipated to create no additional school -
age child for this district since this is a commercial subdivision.
Parks: Parkland dedication is not required for commercial subdivisions.
Police Protection: The property is served by the Kalispell Police
Department. It is not anticipated that this subdivision will significantly
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.
E. Effects on Agriculture:
The neighborhood has historically become more commercial over the
past 10 years particularly with the availability of water and sewer to the
area. This development will not have an impact on agriculture in the
Valley.
F. Compliance with Master Plan:
The property is designated as Commercial on the Kalispell City County
Master Plan map which anticipates a variety of retail, commercial, office,
professional services and businesses which require the outdoor display
of merchandise. This subdivision is in conformance with the Master
Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Council adopt Staff Report KWP 97-2
as findings -of -fact for the proposed subdivision and approve the final plat.
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