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Avenue 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
May 22, 1996
Al Thelen, Interim City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Fax: (406) 758-5781
Re: Planning Board Consideration of the Airport Urban Renewal Plan -
Tax Increment Finance District and Improvement Bonding
Dear Al:
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission held their regular meeting
of May 14, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in Kalispell City Council Chambers to consider the Kalispell
Airport Urban Renewal Plan in accordance with, Section 7-15-4213(1) M.C.A. states that "Prior
to the approval of an urban renewal project, the local governing body shall submit the urban
renewal project to the planning commission of the municipality for review and recommendations
as to its conformity with the comprehensive plan or parts thereof for the development of the
municipality as a whole. "
A staff report was presented by Narda Wilson of the Flathead Regional Development Office
describing the Airport Plan boundaries, the Tax Increment Finance District boundaries and how
the financing mechanisms facilitate the anticipated improvements.
Larry Gallagher with the Department of Community Department elaborated on the goals of the
plan and the financing methods. Gib Bissell, chairman of the Airport Advisory Board, also
spoke in favor the Plan stating that the upgrades to the airport would serve many diverse
interests,
The Board discussed the Airport Urban Renewal and agreed that it is a valuable project for the
City as well as the community. They noted that the Airport Urban Renewal Plan will implement
the goals of the Kalispell Airport Neighborhood Plan, improve infrastructure and investment
opportunities in the area as well as increase the tax base.
The Planning Board recommends that the City Council move ahead with the creation of the tax
increment finance district and the implementation of the Airport Urban Renewal Plan. This
matter has been scheduled for public hearing at the regular meeting of the City Council on June
17, 1996.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell - City of Whitefish •
Al Thelen, Interim City Manager
Airport Urban Renewal Plan
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Please contact this Board or Narda Wilson at the Flathead Regional Development Office if you
have any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING CONBUSSION
Therese Fox Hash
President
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Attachments: FRDO Report #KRD-96-01 and packet
Draft minutes from the 5/14/96 Planning Board meeting
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AIRPORT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
STAFF REPORT #KRD-96-1
MAY 3, 1996
A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding
the Kalispell Airport Urban Renewal Plan. A meeting on this matter has been scheduled before
the Kalispell City -County Planning Board for May 14, 1996 and a public hearing has been
scheduled before the City Council for June 17, 1996.
BACKGROUND
In 1994, the Kalispell City Council and the Flathead County Board of Commissioners adopted
the Kalispell City Airport Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the Kalispell City County
Master Plan. This Plan outlines improvements for the Kalispell Airport and recommendations
for implementation. Elements of the Plan include relocating the existing bailfields and
redevelopment of the site for commercial / industrial uses; upgrading the airport to FAA
standards; improving the existing infrastructure; and creating opportunities for private
investment.
The City of Kalispell hopes to accomplish these goals, in part, by creating a tax increment
finance district so that bonds may be issued to finance the necessary improvements.
The City of Kalispell Department of Planning, Economic and Community Development has
prepared a document titled the "Kalispell City Airport / Athletic Complex Redevelopment Plan
Analysis." This document is approximately 40 pages in length and provides a detailed
documentation of the properties included within the neighborhood plan, identifying publicly
owned property, leasehold interests and privately owned properties. It also provides a detailed
analysis of relocation costs for the recreational facilities and associated costs and discusses the
financing alternatives for the redevelopment of the area and airport improvements.
The report concludes by stating that the goals of the Airport Urban Renewal Plan are to
eliminate blight in the area, upgrade the existing facilities and provide profitable, private
investment opportunities. This is recommended to be accomplished through the sale of surplus
land or through a tax increment financed urban renewal project; or through a combination of
both.
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The Airport Neighborhood Plan boundaries are shown the map included with this staff report
as Attachment A which indicates that it is bordered on the north by 18th Street East, south along
Airport Road to the soccer fields and then turns east and jogs south for a quarter mile, jogs east
for a quarter mile, jogs south approximately a third of a mile to Cemetery Road, runs east for
a quarter mile and then jogs north for approximately one third of a mile to Highway 93 South.
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The Plan's western boundary follows US Highway 93 South back to 18th Street East. The Plan
area contains approximately 122 acres of private property and approximately 135 acres of City -
owned property. Tit
The Tax Increment Finance (T.I.F.) District boundarie vary from the Neighborhood Plan
boundaries in that they extend beyond the Plan boundaries to the west and follow Ashley Creek.
Additionally the T.I.F. District boundaries follow the city limits along the south and include the
Haven Ballfields along the east. The T.I.F. District boundaries follow the city limits because
of certain bond issuance limitations and restrictions for areas outside the city limits. The area
included within the Plan boundaries, but outside the T.I.F. District may be considered for
annexation into the future and subsequent inclusion into the T.I.F. District.
The area within the Tax Increment Finance District would be eligible for low interest loans for
urban renewal, rehabilitation and construction of new building, thereby increasing the City's tax
base. The increased revenue will be used to pay off the bonding obligations within a relatively
short period of time, and will ultimately generate more tax revenue for the City. A more
detailed explanation and analysis of the financing options, enabling state statues and long term
benefits can be found in the "Kalispell Airport / Athletic Complex Redevelopment Plan
Analysis."
KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLAVNING BOARD REVIEW
Parts 42 and 43 of the Montana Code Annotated are cited as the "Urban Renewal Law." Part
42 provides a statement of policy in blighted areas, the need for redevelopment and rehabilitation
of blighted areas as well as the preparation of an urban renewal plan. Section 7-15-4213 through
Section 7-15-4215 outlines the responsibilities of the Planning Commission and hearing
requirements on the urban renewal plan. Part 43 provides for the authorization to issue urban
renewal bonds, infrastructure development bonds, obligations for the repayment of bonds and
other financing elements.
With regard the Planning Commission, Section 7-15-4213(1) states that "Prior to the approval
of an urban renewal project, the local governing body shall submit the urban renewal project to
the planning commission of the municipality for review and recommendations as to its
conformity with the comprehensive plan or parts thereof for the development of the municipality
as a whole."
Further, Section 7-I5-4213(2) states, "The planning commission shall submit its written
recommendations with respect to the proposed urban renewal plan to the local governing body
within 60 after receipt of it."
Subsequent to the recommendation of the Planning Commission the City Council will hold a
public hearing. This public hearing has been scheduled for June 17, 1996. All of the property
owners within die proposed Tax Increment Finance District will be notified by mail. This notice
will include the date and time of hearing, area proposed for the urban renewal and a general
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff would recommend the Planning Board provide the City Council with a recommendation
for approval of the proposed Kalispell Airport Urban Renewal Plan as presented for the
following reasons:
1. The Airport Urban Renewal Plan will implement the goals of the Kalispell Airport
Neighborhood Plan, an addendum the Kalispell City -County Master Plan.
2. The Airport Urban Renewal Plan will eliminate existing blight conditions; provide
rehabilitation, redevelopment and development opportunities.
3. The Airport Urban Renewal Plan will improve the existing infrastructure and airport
operations.
4. The Airport Urban Renewal Plan will provide for profitable, private investment
opportunities.
5. The Airport Urban Renewal Plan will provide the opportunity to improve the existing
recreational facilities which may be relocated to the State Lands property on Highway
93 North and Four Mile Drive.
6. The Airport Urban Renewal Plan will benefit the community and municipality by
increasing the tax base for the City of Kalispell.
Staff would further recommend that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission formulate a recommendation to be presented to the City Council prior to the public
hearing scheduled for June 17, 1996.
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723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
May 2, 1996 Phone: (406) 758-5980
Contacts Narda Wilson Fax: (406) 758-5781
758-5980
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AIRPORT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission will hold their regular meeting on
Tuesday, May 14, 1996, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 213 First
Avenue East, Kalispell.
During this meeting, the Planning Board will consider the implementation of the Airport Urban Renewal
Plan and will formulate a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council as required by Montana Code,
Section 7-15-4215. The following is a brief description of the proposal:
The City of Kalispell wishes to implement the Kalispell City Airport Neighborhood Plan
which was adopted as an amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan by the
Kalispell City Council and the Flathead County Board of Commissioners. This Plan
includes a strategy to improve the airport safety and operation as well as enhancing the
opportunities for private investment and economic development in the area.
Elements of the Plan include the relocation of the existing ballfields, upgrading the City
Airport to FAA standards and improving the existing infrastructure which will afford
opportunities for private investment in the area. These improvements will be
accomplished, in part, through the creation of a tax increment finance district.
The City of Kalispell Department of Planning, Economic and Community Development
has prepared a document known as the "Kalispell City Airport 1 Athletic Complex
Redevelopment Plan Analysis" which defines an area for redevelopment which contains
approximately 122 acres of private property and 135 acres of City property.
The Planning Beard will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council. The
City Council has scheduled a public hearing on this matter for June 17, 1996.
Documents pertaining to the proposed Airpert Urban Renewal Plan are on file in the Department of
Planning, Economic and Community Development located at Third Avenue East and Third Street East
or at 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 meeting and make their views and concerns known to
the Board. Comments in writing may be submitted to the Planning, Economic and Community
Development Office or the Flathead Regional Development Office at the above addresses prior to the
date of the meeting.
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• Flathead County - City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell - City of Whitefish -
RESOLUTION NO. 4256
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT AN AREA OF BLIGHT EXISTS WITHIN THE AREA
OF THE KALISPELL CITY AIRPORVATHLETIC COMPLEX REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
ANALYSIS (EXHIBIT "A") AND THAT REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF, WITHIN SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST
OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL-
WHEREAS, on the 19th day of September, 1994, the City Council of
the City of Kalispell adopted the Kalispell City Airport
Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the Kalispell City
County Master Plan, and
WHEREAS, said Kalispell City Airport Neighborhood Plan
(hereinafter Plan) adopted a strategy to improve the
airport operation and safety while enhancing
opportunities for increased private investment in the
area, and
WHEREAS, the Plan contained the following goals necessary for the
implementation of the strategy:
1)
to minimize hazards to navigation;
2)
to develop the airport in accordance to any
airport layout plan;
3)
to increase development opportunities on
nearby properties;
4)
to promote compatible land use in and around
the airport;
5)
to establish a funding mechanism for airport
operations; and
6)
to establish a priority schedule for plan
implementation.
WHEREAS, the Airport Advisory Board, established by Resolution No.
4210 and the Planning, Economic and Community
Development Department of the City have evaluated the
social, fiscal and physical aspects of the area within
the Plan and adjacent areas, and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Economic and Community Development
Department authored a document known as the Kalispell
City Airport/Athletic Complex Redevelopment Plan Analysis
(hereinafter Analysis) which includes a study of land
uses, ownership, building conditions and demographics
within the area, and
WHEREAS, the Analysis identifies the following blighting
conditions within the area:
1) existence of abandoned City landfill 8.3 acres
within the area which has been encroached upon
2)
3)
by adjacent property owner and used for junk
vehicle storage;
under utilization of property within the area
with uses ranging from light industrial,
residential, vacant, and commercial;
lack of dedicated public right-of-way in
appropriate places and the existence of
unimproved private access at inappropriate
locations, especially in area of Waste Water
Treatment Plant and South end of Airport
runway;
4) uncontrolled
at U.S. #93
Lion Park at
5) lot lay -out
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
access points at Daley Ballfields
and Third Avenue at U.S. #93 and
U.S. #93;
on West side of Airport runway
does not promote utility or accessibility
either to Airport or existing lots;
although some of the area has adequate public
sewer and water services, a significant
portion of area does not have access to sewer
and water facilities;
existence of 44 private in -holdings totaling
122 acres as well as City ownership of
approximately 135 acres within area;
location of Daley Ballfields and Soccer Fields
adjacent to Airport runway creates a potential
for an accident occurring on the Airport to
affect children and adults occupying Fields;
virtually unlimited and uncontrolled access to
Airport runway by automobile or pedestrian
traffic creates situation which is dangerous
to aircraft and encroaching traffic;
location of threshold at North end of Airport
runway causes aircraft approaching on runway
13 to f ly at a low elevation over Flathead
High School and the Fcotball Field;
location of privately owned property within
Airport Protection Zone both to North and
South of Airport runway causes the Airport not
to meet Federal Aviation Administration
standards and creates significant potential
aircraft obstacles;
lighting system on airport runway does not
consistently work and is subject to repeated
outages.
WHEREAS, the above factors involving land use, ownership,
transportation and safety indicate a relationship of
factors contributing to the blighting conditions which
exist in the area under S 7-15-4206, MCA, and
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WHEREAS, both the Plan and Analysis, together with related
documents, are available for public review at the offices
of the City of Kalispell; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Kalispell to exercise the
powers conferred by the Montana Urban Renewal Law; and
WHEREAS, the Montana Urban Renewal Law states that no municipality
may exercise any of the powers conferred therein until
after its local governing body shall have adopted a
Resolution of Necessity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA:
SECTION I. That one or more blighted areas exist in the
City of Kalispell, specifically the area
encompassing Kalispell City Airport/Athletic
Complex Redevelopment Plan Analysis.
SECTION II. That the rehabilitation, redevelopment, or
combination thereof, of such area or areas is
necessary in the interest of the public
health, safety, morals, and welfare of the
residents of the City of Kalispell.
SECTION III. That a public hearing be scheduled to be held
on the 17th day of June, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. on
a Redevelopment Plan for the City
Airport/Athletic Complex.
SECTION IV. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately upon passage by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL
THIS 1st DAY OF APRIL, 1996.
Attest:
Debbie Gifford, CMC
Clerk of Council
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Douglas D. Rauthe-Mayor
PROJECT AREA:
The Project area is bounded generally by starting at the
intersection of Twelfth Street West and U. S. Highway 93
South, then south along U. S. Highway 93 South to 18th Street
West, then east to Third Avenue East, then south to the City
limits boundary, then west following the southern city limits
boundary to Ashley Creek, then north following Ashley Creek to
the west edge of the city shop property and Rawson Field, then
north to Twelfth Street West, then east to the point of
beginning. For purposes of this Redevelopment Plan, City
owned land lying adjacent to U. S. Highway 93 and occupied by
the Haven Hallfields and Lion's Park is considered to be a
part of the Airport property.
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KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
MAY 14, 1996
CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting of the Kalispell City -County
AND ROLL CALL Planning Board and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. Board members present were Walter Bahr, Milt Carlson, Mike
Conner, Fred Hodgeboom, Pam Kennedy, Robert Sanders, Jean
Johnson, and Therese Hash. Joe Brenneman was absent. The
Flathead Regional Development Office was represepted by Narda
Wilson, Planner II. The City of Kalispell was representead by Diana
Roche, Zoning Administrator. There were approximately 20 people
in the audience.
APPROVAL OF The minutes of the meeting of April 9, 1996 were approved as
MINUTES submitted on a motion by Kennedy, second by Bahr. All members
voted aye.
President Hash announced a slight change in the agenda, and
introduced Dennis Hester, representing the County Attorney's
Office, whose presentation was scheduled under new business.
Housing Dennis Hester delivered a presentation pursuant to a recent
Discrimination housing discrimination suit, involving several subdivisions
approved by Flathead County. As part of the settlement of that
suit, the County has agreed to speak with each Planning Board on
the Fair Housing Act.
He gave an educational presentation on the Fair Housing Act and
how this might impact the duties of the Planning Board. Section
49-2-305 MCA, entitled Discrimination in Housing was distributed
to each member for their own information.
SCHOOL President Hash introduced the first public hearing on a request
DISTRICT NO. 5 by School District No. 5 (Kalispell) for a Conditional use permit to
CONDITIONAL allow the construction of a new modular classroom containing
USE PERMIT / approximately 1,000 square feet as an addition to Russell School.
NEW CLASSROOM This property is located in an R-3, Residential, zoning district
RUSSELL which allows schools as a conditionally permitted use. This new
SCHOOL classroom will be located at 662 Second Avenue WN on the
northwest corner of the property which is the block located
between Third Avenue WN and Second Avenue WN 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.
Staff Report Wilson gave a presentation on report #KCU-96-02. The application
was reviewed in accordance with the necessary criteria for
evaluation of a conditional use, and based on the findings staff
recommended three (3) conditions of approval upon granting the
conditional use permit.
Kennedy confirmed that the church parking lot to be used jointly
by the school personnel and faculty, was not paved. She asked
how the parking could be enforced.
Public Hearing The public hearing was opened to those in favor of the conditional
use permit to construct a modular classroom. y
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In Favor Gary Rose, spoke on behalf of School District 5, in favor of the
proposed modular classroom for Russell School. The project is
well defined, is needed and has received a favorable
recommendation from staff.
Mike Anderson, principal of Russell School, 223 W Nevada,
submitted a copy of the joint -use parking agreement with the
First Baptist Church for the record. We are located in a
residential area that is growing, we have to take the children and
we are running out of space. What is unique on this project, is
that given the financial situation of the school district, we do not
have the funds to construct, so the Russell School PTA and myself
have taken this on. We have had great support from businesses
and community members around the Russell School area, and have
received many donations. We will proceed as soon as school is
out. We want the building to be attractive and blend in with the
character of the neighborhood. We are experiencing a lot of
growth, and have no place to put another classroom. The parents
were not happy with shipping the students somewhere else. We
came up with this plan and have the backing of the school
district. The parking issue, I don't know how to force my staff
to park in the church lot.
Joy Javorka, 583 2nd Ave WN, representing the neighborhood, said
that they feel very positive about wh4t is happening at the
school. It is a creative idea to get the community involved, and
working together with the PTA, instead of having the taxpayers
pay.
There being no other speakers either in favor or in opposition to
the proposal, the public hearing was closed and opened to Board
deliberation.
Discussion The Board favored the proposal and lauded the Russell School
approach for keeping neighborhood schools a reality.
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Motion Bahr moved to adopt report #KCU-96-02 as findings of fact and
forward a favorable recommendation to City Council granting the
conditional use permit subject to the three (3) conditions set
forth. Sanders seconded.
Discussion Kennedy commented that in light of the costs, she would not add
Motion on a requirement to pave the church parking lot, however, urged the
principal to encourage the teachers to park in the church lot.
Carlson commented that we are reaping the ill benefits of our
actions, by approving more and more developments on Liberty
Street and other high density areas, perhaps we can try to obtain
some funds from those developments that have the , mpact on the
schools. We face this with every subdivision. I recommend that
the principal try to obtain some money from those parents. A
neighborhood concept is ideal.
Conner agreed and felt that money should be obtained from the
contractors, as well, and the need to change the legislative
authority for assessing impact fees is important.
Roll Call Vote On a roll call vote Sanders, Bahr, Carlson, Kennedy, Hodgeboom,
Conner, Johnson and Hash voted unanimously in favor of the
motion.
BAUDER/KEYSER Hash introduced the next public hearing on a request by Peggy
CONDITIONAL and Doug Keyser on behalf of Rebecca C. Bauder for a conditional
USE PERMIT / use permit to allow a bed and breakfast. This property is located
BED & in an R-3, Residential, zoning district which allows bed and
BREAKFAST breakfasts as a conditionally permitted use. The bed and
breakfast will be located at 538 Fifth Avenue East, and is known
as 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.
Staff Report Wilson gave an extensive presentation one the background of the
site, and reviewed the request in accordance with the required
criteria for evaluation of a conditional use permit. Staff
enthusiastically recommended granting the permit subject to 18
conditions of approval. The applicant has been made aware of
those conditions, and expressed a desire to use the home for
wedding parties, or family reunions, etc. Staff had no problem
with the request.
Public Hearing The public hearing was opened to proponents of the project.
In Favor Don Bauder, one of the applicants/property owners, was in favor
of the bed and breakfast conditional use permit. He had lived in
Montana in the late '70's and described how he and his wife came
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to be part owners of the Keith House. About four years ago, on
a visit to Kalispell, they stayed in this Bed do Breakfast, and got
to know Dan and Sheryl Getman, the previous owners.
Subsequently, they became aware that it was for sale and
purchased it. They are now in the process of restoring the Keith
House to its previous grandeur, and feel that the community will
be as proud of the house as they are.
There being no other speakers either in favor or in opposition to
the requested conditional use permit, the public hearing was
closed and it was opened to Board discussion.
Discussion The Board members were as excited about the res4rQJion of the
Keith House as the owners are, and complimented them on the
hard work, effort and money expended on the property.
Condition #16 was questioned, and was determined to be a
standard condition from the Zoning Ordinance.
Kennedy questioned staff as to why she had listed conditions for
the conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast that are
required in the zoning ordinance. It is redundant.
Wilson replied that the majority of the conditions are specific to
bed and breakfasts, as required in the zoning ordinance, and that
it was possible to combine them all into one condition, stating that
they comply with the Zoning Ordinance. However, since the permit
it issued to the applicant, it clearly sets forth the conditions of
the conditional use, to eliminate confusion, and the need for the
applicant to come back into our office and find out what the
conditions of their permit are.
Conner asked how the signage would be effected, in light of the
discussion on the sign ordinance of last month.
Staff explained that the proposed text amendment pertained to
home occupations, and bed and breakfasts are considered under
a different section of the zoning ordinance.
Motion Carlson moved to adopt staff report #KCU-96-3 as findings of fact
and recommend that the City Council issue the conditional use
permit, subject to the 18 conditions as contained in the report,
with the change in wording for condition #6, to read "consecutive
days". Kennedy seconded. On a roll call vote all members
present voted in favor. The motion carried unanimously.
CATTRON / President Hash introduced the next public hearing on a request
MARKLEY by Ron and Claudia Cattron on behalf of Jack , and Viola Markley
CONDITIONAL for a conditional use permit to allow a ten -room personal care
USE PERMIT / facility. This property is located in an RA-1, Low Density
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PERSONAL CARE Residential Apartment zoning district which allows personal care
FACILITY facilities as a conditionally permitted use. The property is located
on the north side of Liberty Street and contains approximately
0.488 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.
Staff Report Wilson gave a detailed overview of report #KCU-96-4. The
application was evaluated in accordance with the necessary
criteria, and based on the findings, staff recommended the
conditional use permit be granted subject to eight (8) conditions.
Public Hearing The public hearing was opened to proponents of tike ,.project.
In Favor Claudia Cattron, testified that she and her husband have searched
a long time to find the right property for this facility, and are in
the process of purchasing the site under consideration. She
explained the Beehive Homes assisted living concept, which has
been established in other communities. There is a need for this
type of service in the Flathead area, and we will not be competing
with the surrounding apartments in the neighborhood.
Daryl Maxfield, representative for Beehive Homes of Boise, has
been working with the Cattrons on this home. We have a number
of these Beehive Homes throughout the region. There is a
tremendous need for this type of transitional living, where elderly
people are no longer able to live on their own, but not ready for
a nursing home. Most of our facilities are in single family
residential districts, so this is a very compatible with the RA-1
zone. The facilities fit in very well, as they look like a single
family residence.
Ron Cattron, feels strongly that there is a definite need for this
type of service. We may all need these services some day. In
observing my grandparents going through the older stages of life,
went through many things in the nursing home that could have
been taken care of better if it were on a more personal basis. My
belief in this is based on speaking with residents of these homes.
They enjoyed being there and had a sense of pride in being in
these homes, because they felt that people cared. There will be
a vested interest in the personnel and the occupants of the home.
The waiting list is long, and so there is a large demand. There
is a growing opportunity to benefit the community.
Barbara Klukan,
Century 21
of Kalispell, the
realtor who helped
the Cattrons to
select this
site. They have
been involved with
this project for
several years, and looked for
1 1/2 year to find
the right property.
One of
the main focuses
when they selected
this site was the availability of services, it
was compatible with
the surrounding
land uses.
The apartments
across the street is
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a HUD senior citizen complex. The structure will resemble a single
level traditional family home, with a large yard and landscaped
area, which was designed to address the drainage problem. This
differs from a skilled nursing care facility. The residents in this
home will not require extra care, and would not need the ongoing
services of emergency vehicles. There will be a central vehicle
for the residents, so there won't be extra parking or traffic. The
property values of the surrounding properties support the value
of this project.
There were no other speakers either in favor or in opposition to
the request. The public hearing was closed and oVened to Board
deliberation.
Discussion The Board members agreed that there was a need for this type of
facility in the community and that this was an appropriate
location.
Johnson commented that drainage is a severe problem in this area,
and requires an overall drainage plan. It is fragmented, at
present.
Staff informed the Board that the Public Works Department has
budgeted for a consultant to come up with � plan for the area.
Motion Kennedy moved to adopt staff report #KCU-96-4 as findings of
fact and recommend City Council grant the conditional use permit
subject to the eight (8) conditions attached. Carlson seconded.
On a roll call vote Carlson, Bahr, Hodoeboom, Sanders, Kennedy,
Conner, Johnson and Hash voted aye. The motion carried 8-0 in
favor of granting the conditional use permit.
OLD BUSINESS Wilson informed the Board that the Planning Board recommendation
to City Council regarding the signage for home occupations was
tabled for further discussion after the budget hearings.
NEW BUSINESS Hash announced under new business the Planning Board
consideration of the Airport Urban Renewal Plan.
Staff Report Wilson gave an overview of #KRD-96-1, which includes the
"Kalispell City" Airport/Athletic Complex Redevelopment Plan
Analysis report. A map was displayed to show the boundaries
under discussion.
Larry Gallagher, Director of Planning, Economic & Community
Development for the City of Kalispell, addressed the Airport Urban
Renewal Plan. It is a rare opportunity to implement a
neighborhood plan, to come up with the tools and mechanisms, for
benefits to accrue to the City of Kalispell. The area clearly meets
the definition of blight. It is a hazard, and has many problems
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that can be corrected. The public hearing on this is scheduled
for June 17. If the City Council proceeds with this plan, it is the
intention of the City to move forward with the sale and disposition
of land this year, and relocate the ball fields, as well as
improving and enhancing the busiest general aviation field in
Montana. I think it is a very important project for the
community, and I would ask that you not take the full 60 days
allowed, but forward your recommendation to City Council, so they
can go forward with their action on the 17th of June.
Questions Conner asked if the State had been approached regarding
relocation of the ball fields.
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Gallagher replied that they are presently in negotiafioils with the
State, and the Grosswielers.
Public Comment President Hash opened it to public comment on the proposal.
Gilbert Bissell stated that he is owner/manager of the Aero Inn,
Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board, and has kids in baseball
and soccer, so I'm approaching this from many angles. I am
definitely in favor of the tax increment district for that end of
town. I think it is an excellent opportunity for the City to
improve the southern end of Kalispell, and if the State Lands
project comes through, that enhances the northern end of town,
as well. It is dealing with land that isn't generating one penny
of tax revenue, and it is a badly needed. development for the
southern end of town.
The Board discussed the plan and were in favor.
Mike Baker, Director for Parks and Recreation for the City of
Kalispell, reiterated what Larry and Gib said. I think it is an
excellent opportunity to provide a two -fold operation. One, to be
able to upgrade an airport to a B-2 standard and satisfy some
safety concerns, and pursue the idea that aviation is a definite
part of the community. It also gives us an opportunity to provide
a unique complex for youth athletics ink` the northwest. There
would not be a complex like this anywhere in the northwest. The
new complex is designed as a multi -purpose facility.
Motion Bahr made the motion that the Planning Board recommend that
City Council proceed with the proposed Kalispell City Airport
Urban Renewal Plan as presented in staff report #KRD-96-1.
Kennedy seconded. On a roll call vote Johnson, Conner, Kennedy,
Hodgeboom, Bahr, Sanders, Carlson and Hash voted aye.
South Woodland The next item under new business was discussion on establishing
/ Greenacres boundaries for the South Woodland / Greenacres Neighborhood
Neighborhood Plan.
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Wilson presented a tentative outline for the neighborhood planning
process, which is attempting to mesh with the South Woodland
facilities plan prepared by Thomas, Dean & Hoskins.
The Board discussed the establishment of the boundaries for that
area and directed staff to exclude the extension of the R-3 zone
on the east side of Willow Glen. Willow Glen Dave seems the
logical boundary, as it divides the different characters -of the
adjacent neighborhoods. The Board expressed considerable
concern about protecting the water quality of the river, and felt
that the west side of Willow Glen be dealt with separately-.
Wilson informed the Board that the FRDO Work Program went to
Council and they supported the Master Plan Update. After the
budget hearings, staff will set up some work sessions on this.
Kennedy updated the Planning Board on the budget hearings.
She urged members to express their concerns at the Council
meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Therese Fox Hash, President Elizabeth Ontko, Recording Secretary
APPROVED:
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