02-09-16 - Regular MeetingKALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and
CALL
Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Board
members present were: Chad Graham, Charles Pesola, Matt
Regier, Steve Lorch, Doug Kauffman and Rory Young. Karlene
Osorio-Khor was absent. Tom Jentz, Jarod Nygren and PJ
Sorensen represented the Kalispell Planning Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regier moved and Young seconded a motion to approve the
minutes of the January 12, 2016 meeting of the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission.
VOTE BY ACCLAMATION
The motion passed unanimously on a vote by acclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
B-3 ZONE ADDITION (CORE
A request by the City of Kalispell Planning Department for text
AREA -BUSINESS)
amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance for the addition of a
B-3 (Core Area — Business) Zoning District. In an effort to begin
the implementation of the Core Area Plan, staff has created a new
B-3 Zoning District. This zone is based primarily on the Core Area
Plan and is intended to further the goals and policies in the plan.
The B-3 zone is a mixture of the B-2, B-4 and B-5 zones and
includes uses and standards that are intended to implement the
Core Area Plan's vision. In summary, the B-3 zone includes the
following: 1) Allows multi -family; 2) Allows retail, office and
light industrial; 3) Prohibits heavy industrial uses; 4) Reduces
setback requirements; and 5) Provides for increased height.
STAFF REPORT — KZTA-16-01
Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department
reviewed Staff Report KZTA-16-01 for the board.
Nygren noted this item was discussed in detail at the work session
held last month. He reviewed the Core Area Plan boundary, the
current zoning map and he noted the rezoning will be implemented
incrementally throughout a public outreach process, on properties
within the core area.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and
Zoning Commission adopt staff report KZTA-16-01 as findings of
fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
proposed amendment be adopted as provided in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION
Kauffman moved and Pesola seconded a motion to adopt staff
report KZTA-16-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the
Kalispell City Council that the proposed amendment be adopted as
provided in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously, on a roll call vote.
ZONE CHANGE — BLOCK 16,
The request by the City of Kalispell Planning Department to
LOTS 13-24 — KALISPELL
amend the zoning map from B-2 (General Business) to B-3 (Core
ORIGINAL TOWNSHIP
Area — Business) on a rectangular area at the southeast intersection
(MOOSES)
of U.S. Hwy 931Main Street and U.S. 2/Idaho. The rezoning of
these properties to the B-3 zone would provide for the
redevelopment of structures with a 0' setback. The properties are
bounded by U.S. 2 to the north, U.S. 93 to the west, Montana
Street to the south and the alleyway to the east. The proposed zone
change can be more specifically described as the west half of
Block 16, Lots 13-24 and the adjacent public right-of-ways to the
centerline of Kalispell Original Townsite, located in Section 8,
Township 28N, Range 21 W, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
STAFF REPORT KZC-16-01
Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department
reviewed staff report KZC-16-01 for the board.
Nygren reviewed the location of the property and noted the
approximate size of the area to be rezoned is approximately
71,000 square feet. Nygren reviewed the surrounding zoning and
uses. The growth policy designation is commercial and putting the
B-3 zoning in place would allow zero setbacks for additions to
existing structures on the property and any additional structures in
the future.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and
Zoning Commission adopt staff report KZC-16-01 as findings of
fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the area
zoned B-2 (General Business) be rezoned to B-3 (Core Area
Business).
BOARD DISCUSSION
Regier asked why staff decided to start with this block and Nygren
said since the adoption of the core area plan, and with the
awarding of the TIGER grant, there has been a lot of interest in
development and redevelopment of properties in this area. In this
case there are some potential development opportunities that
would require some of the B-3 standards and at the request of the
owner staff and their future development plans staff felt it would
be a good pilot area. As we proceed with the B-3 zoning there
will be quite a bit of public outreach and education on what the B-
3 zone provides.
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Lorch asked why is the city forwarding the request and not the
owners, and is this the process that will be used for other
properties? Jentz said because a zone change takes 90 to 120 days
and the owner is ready to implement their development plan the
city is attempting to be proactive in this situation, which the
council supports. Having 15 foot setbacks in the downtown area is
counterproductive to what we are trying to accomplish. Staff is
committed to assisting redevelopment in this part of our
community.
Graham asked if there will be other areas that would have the
common goal of moving to a B-3 zone and Jentz said yes, we do
not intent to rezone one parcel at a time but several blocks in at a
time.
Nygren clarified the ownership of the lots and the letters of
support provided.
PUBLIC HEARING
Craig Edwards, 190 Grand Avenue in Bigfork stated he is in favor
of the zone change because he is hoping to put his business next to
Moose's. It is an ideal location and the current setbacks keeping
the plan from coming together. He hopes the board recommends
approval.
MOTION
Regier moved and Pesola seconded a motion to adopt staff report
KZC-16-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell
City Council that the area zoned B-2 (General Business) be
rezoned to B-3 (Core Area Business).
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
OLD BUSINESS:
Young said he took a drive through the high school parking
district and asked if there has been any immediate feedback. Jentz
said tickets have been written but by -in -large staff has not received
any negative feedback and it appears to be working.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nygren said a conditional use permit for a group home may be
submitted for the next meeting, the Sparrow's Nest located on 7th
Avenue and 2nd Street West.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m.
WORK SESSION:
Following the regular meeting a work session was held on the
following:
• Glacier Rail Park TEDD (Targeted Economic
Development District
• South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan Update
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NEXT MEETING
The next regular planning board meeting is scheduled for March 8,
2016 beginning at 7:00 p.m. and located in the Kalispell City
Council Chambers, 201 1"Avenue East, Kalispell.
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Chad Grahat
President
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ichelle Anderson
Recording Secretary
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