02-23-16 Growth Work Session AgendaCITY OF KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL GROWTH POLICY
SUB -COMMITTEE AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL, FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
201 FIRST AVENUE EAST
CALL TO ORDER
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Kalispell Growth Policy Update — Kalispell Plan -it 2030
Chapter 1: Growth Policy Administration
Chapter 2: Community Growth and Design
Chapter 3: Housing
Chapter 4: Business
Chapter 5: Industry
The City Council held a work session on November 23, 2015 to discuss the Growth
Policy 2030. At the work session it was determined that a small working group of the
Council members would be formed that could review the document. The work
sessions will occur until the Council working group feels the necessary modifications
have been made and the Growth Policy is ready for Council action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
FOR YOUR INFORMATION / UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Ward IV Town Hall Meeting — February 24, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Growth Policy Sub -Committee Session — March 1, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. — First Floor Conference
Room
Ward III Town Hall Meeting — March 2, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — March 7, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Work Session — March 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to attend this
meeting. Please notify the City Clerk at 758-7756.
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
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DRAFT - CITY OF KALISPELL
GROWTH POLICY
PLAN -IT 2035
Prepared by:
Kalispell City Planning Board
201 15Y Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-7940
Adopted by Kalispell City Council
Resolution #
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This document can be viewed, printed, or downloaded at http://www.kalispell.com/planning
VISION
KALISPELL IS:
the commercial and governmental center of the Flathead Valley with
a diverse economy, robust employment, and vibrant neighborhoods
offering a variety of housing options; where community history and
culture are celebrated, parks are abundant and well -maintained,
greenways and trails connect the community, and public services
provide for the needs of residents and visitors alike, while looking
forward to future growth.
Kalispell, Montana is moving towards the future. When the first settlers came upon the
forested landscape north of Flathead Lake, with majestic mountains draped with lush
timberlands on three sides, few could have imagined how this remote wilderness would change
over the coming century.
Founded in 1891, as a division point for the Great Northern Railroad on its route through the
Rocky Mountains, Kalispell's founders positioned it as the financial, governmental and cultural
center of the Flathead Valley. The railroad, in 1904, chose another route and served Kalispell
with a branch line, but their vision held true and Kalispell has flourished in the intervening
years.
As of 2016, Kalispell's population stands at just over 21,500 residents with a local and regional
economy that belies its modest size. Kalispell is the heart of the Flathead Valley and serves as
the economic, cultural, and governmental center of a region that includes the world class
recreational amenities of Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Ski Area and
thousands of square miles of National Forests.
Kalispell is prepared to grow. "Kalispell Growth Policy PLAN -IT 2035" lays out a framework to
guide growth in and around the City for the next 20 years. It was developed through a
comprehensive outreach effort with scores of community groups with a stake in Kalispell,
followed by an in-depth review by the Kalispell Planning Board and Kalispell City Council.
Following the adoption of the Growth Policy by the City Council, the next step is to begin
development of significant and relevant deliverables described in its recommendations. Of
them all, there are five key projects that will have a tangible, positive impact on the citizens of
Kalispell. They include:
1. The "Core Area Plan" that was adopted by the City Council in 2012. Its key components
are the establishment of a rail -served industrial park on Kalispell's eastern border, the
relocation of the rail -dependent uses out of the Core Area, the creation of a linear park
and pedestrian & bike trail across town, and the infusion of both private and public
resources back into the neighborhood.
2. "The Downtown Plan" that takes a careful and considerate look at Kalispell's historic
downtown and courthouse corridor and identify the area's key strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats; and then prioritizes and addresses the issues to energize and
reinforce the historic downtown's role as the heart of Kalispell.
3. The "South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan" will explore and evaluate future scenarios
facing the residential and commercial areas surrounding the Kalispell City Airport and
along the U.S. Highway 93 South Corridor, with the goal of establishing a land use vision
that can be fostered and built upon in the coming years.
4. The "Kalispell Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan" will use the completed sidewalk and
trail inventory to create a conceptual pedestrian and bicycle network, identify and
prioritize key missing links in the system, and establish strategies for improving and
increasing the community's non -motorized mobility throughout the city.
5. The "Kalispell Transportation Plan Update" will ensure Kalispell's road network keeps
pace with growth and continues to serve the needs of its residents, businesses, and
visitors. Kalispell's Transportation Plan was last updated in 2008. At that time, the
Highway 93 Alternate Route, connecting Highway 93 South with Highway 93 North, was
still in the conceptual design phase, and was not certain enough to be included in the
transportation models for the community. Now imminent, this project, and many other
factors, will be incorporated into traffic demand models and future capital improvement
plans.
Throughout its history, the development of the City of Kalispell has been a cooperative effort
between its citizens, its businesses, and various government entities; and so has it been with
the creation of "Kalispell Growth Policy PLAN -IT 2035." A vision for the future of Kalispell is
spelled out in the following pages, but that vision can only be realized through the actions of
many people and organizations working for a variety of interests. "PLAN -IT 2035" serves to
weave these actions into a cohesive fabric that will ensure Kalispell is a unique and vibrant
place for people to live, work, and play — now and into the future.
City of Kalispell Council Members
Mayor — Mark Johnson
Ward 1— Kari Gabriel and Sandy Carlson
Ward 2 — Wayne Saverud and Chad Graham
Ward 3 —Jim Atkinson and Rod Kuntz
Ward 4—Tim Kluesner and Phil Guiffrida
City of Kalispell Planning Board Members
Chad Graham, City Member— President
Charles Pesola, City Member —Vice President
Doug Kauffman, City Member
Steve Lorch, City Member
Karlene Osorio-Khor, City Member
Matt Regier, City Member
Rory Young, County Member
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Contents
Introduction:
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Chapter 1:
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APPENDIX A
Neighborhood and Area Plans & Growth Policy Amendments
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List of Figures:
1. Kalispell Growth Policy Planning Area Map (Introduction chapter) (11x17)
2. Residential Subdivision Map (Housing chapter)
3. Environmentally Sensitive Resources Map (Natural Environment chapter)(11x17)
4. Downtown and Core Area Map (Downtown and Core Area chapter)(8.5x11)
5. Historic Districts and Properties Map (Historic and Cultural Conservation chapter)(8.5x11)
6. Parks and Recreation Facilities Map (Parks and Recreation chapter)(11x17)
7. Transportation System Map (Transportation chapter)(11x17)
8. Public Infrastructure Map (Public Infrastructure & Services chapter) (11x17)
a. Water mains
b. Groundwater wells and storage tanks
c. Sewer mains and lift stations
d. Waste Water Treatment Plan
e. Fire stations
f. Police stations
g. Kalispell Regional Medical Center
9. Annexation Policy Map (Annexation chapter)(8.5x11)
10. Urban Renewal Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts Map (Implementation Strategies
chapter)(8.5x 11)
11. Highway 93 North Area Map (8.5x 11)
12. Highway 93 South Corridor Map (8.5x 11)
13. Kalispell West Neighborhood Map (8.5x 11)
14. Core Area Plan Boundary (8.5x 11)
Introduction: PLAN -IT 2035
The Kalispell Growth Policy is an official public document created and adopted by the City of
Kalispell as a vision for future growth in and around the City. The growth policy is not a law or
regulation, but rather a community guide for making land use decisions. The term "growth
policy' is synonymous with "master plan," "comprehensive plan" or "community plan."
Montana statutes require that a growth policy be adopted and that the City Council give
consideration to the policies and pattern of development set out in the growth policy. The
growth policy is implemented through different methods, including the adoption of zoning and
subdivision regulations and the making public resource investments. When considering zoning,
subdivisions, and other development issues; the growth policy should be consulted to ensure
future development is in substantial compliance with its goals and policies. The plan is
intended to reflect the economic, social, and environmental visions of the City of Kalispell, its
residents and various stakeholders. It is, at is most fundamental level, a blueprint for the
physical development of the community.
The growth policy area boundaries shown in Figure 1 above, "Kalispell Growth Policy Future
Land Use Map", illustrate three distinct planning areas covered by the Kalispell Growth Policy.
• The first is the Kalispell City limits, covering approximately 11.91 square miles. This is
the only area the City can implement the growth policy and enforce its separately
adopted rules and regulations.
• The second is the annexation boundary and includes land beyond the city limits where
City services area generally available or could be reasonably extended if the property
were to be annexed into the City in the next ten years. The future land use designations
in this area provide guidance for the City when it considers initial zoning for properties
proposed for annexation. The future land use designations also serve as a guide to the
County when it considers rezoning land around the City.
• The third is the Growth Policy Planning Area, which generally extends out three miles
from the City limits. It is primarily taken from the transportation system and public
works facilities plans, adopted by the City Council between 2006 and 2008. This is the
area anticipated to be served by City of Kalispell water and/or sewer over the next 30 to
50 years. It has been used in this document to provide a vision for the future.
The essential characteristics of the growth policy are that it is comprehensive, general, and long
range. Comprehensive means that the document applies geographically to the entire
community in order to coordinate its overall pattern of growth. Comprehensive also means
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that consideration is given to all of the basic functions that make a community work such as
housing, the economy, land use, the environment, transportation, public facilities, and public
services.
General means that the policy is broad in scope, focusing more on general principles and
philosophy than detailed standards. Accordingly, the format of the document is an outline of
issues, goals, policies, and recommendations, rather than legally described locations,
engineered solutions, or detailed regulations on specific property.
Long range means that the growth policy looks beyond the present to anticipate future issues
and opportunities. The period addressed by this policy is through the year 2035, with a
scheduled annual review by the planning board. The growth policy should be updated every
five years or sooner as needed. The update may result in a partial or full revision of the
document as deemed necessary by the Kalispell City Council.
Legal foundations of the growth policy are found in Montana's Local Planning and Enabling Act
(Sections 76-1-101 through 76-1-606, MCA) which outlines the contents and process for the
preparation and use of the growth policy. These provisions state that the planning board shall
prepare and propose a growth policy for review and approval by the governing body, in this
case the Kalispell City Council.
The state statute prescribes the following specific elements be included in the growth policy
document:
A. Community goals and objectives;
B. Maps and text describing the jurisdictional area;
C. Projected trends for the duration of the growth policy;
D. Policies, regulations, and other measures to be implemented in order to achieve the
goals and objectives established above;
E. Development, maintenance, and replacement strategies for public infrastructure;
F. An implementation strategy that includes:
a. a timetable for implementing the growth policy;
b. a list of conditions that will lead to a revision of the growth policy; and
c. a timetable for reviewing the growth policy at least once every 5 years and revising
the policy if necessary;
G. A statement of how the governing bodies will coordinate and cooperate with other
jurisdictions and the county in which the City or town is located on matters related to
the growth policy;
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H. A statement explaining how the governing bodies will define, evaluate and make
decisions regarding subdivisions and their impacts;
I. An explanation of how public hearings regarding subdivisions will be conducted;
J. An evaluation of the potential for fire and wildland fire in the jurisdictional area,
including whether or not there is a need to delineate the wildland-urban interface.
Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan -it 2035
The City of Kalispell adopted its first master plan in 1962. In 1974, the Kalispell City -County
Planning Board updated the plan to reflect the changing conditions in the community. In 2012,
an outreach effort consisting of community presentations and workshops with various school
boards, fire districts, community interest groups, and individuals was conducted. The feedback
gathered during this effort was incorporated into the current draft.
The growth policy document is composed of the growth policy text and the future land use
map, while the resource and analysis section provides support data dealing with social,
environmental, and economic factors.
The policy document includes the following chapters:
A. Growth Policy Administration
B. Community Growth & Design
C. Housing
D.
Business
E.
Industry
F.
Agriculture
G.
The Economy
H.
Natural Environment
I. Downtown
J. Historic and Cultural Conservation
K. Parks and Recreation
L. Transportation
M. Sand and Gravel Resources
N. Kalispell Annexation Policy
O. Public Infrastructure
P. Neighborhood Plans
Each chapter is organized into a format of interrelated issues, goals, policies, and
recommendations. The "issues" are statements of important trends, problems, opportunities,
and community values. The "goals" are basic statements of the community's aims and
priorities. The "policies" are the principles of action that guide the City in making decisions.
The "recommendations" are specific actions to be considered by the City as part of an overall
implementation strategy.
The future land use map found on the next page is a geographic illustration of the plan's goals
and policies applied to the growth policy area. The map indicates the types of land uses
recommended in various locations, representing the recommendation of an orderly growth
pattern. The text includes explanations of these map designations within related chapters. Like
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the text, the color map designation is part of the growth policy and it is intended to indicate
generalized rather than exact locations for anticipated future land uses.
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