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05-10-16 - Regular MeetingKALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 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, Rory Young, Steve Lorch, Doug Kauffman, Ronalee Skees and Christopher Yerkes. Chad Graham was absent. Tom Jentz, Jarod Nygren and PJ Sorensen represented the Kalispell Planning Department. INTRODUCTION OF NEW Vice President Pesola introduced Ronalee Skees and Christopher BOARD MEMBERS Yerkes and welcomed them to the board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Lorch moved and Young seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the April 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. EK CONDITIONAL USE A request from Jacob Ek for a conditional use permit to construct PERMIT — TOWNHOUSES — 4 townhomes within the R-3 (Residential) Zoning District. Three 117 NORTHWEST LANE or more townhomes are permitted within the R-3 Zoning District provided a conditional use permit is obtained. The subject property is located at 117 Northwest Lane. STAFF REPORT Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed the staff report for the board. Nygren said the R-3 zone is primarily a single-family detached zone but townhomes area allowed with a conditional use permit and if the use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. He added as a part of the development of the property is it will be subdivided into two lots through a preliminary plat waiver which is reviewed administratively, and will not require further review by the planning board or city council. Nygren said the property is located at 117 Northwest Lane. The surrounding land use consists of single-family, townhouses, the middle school and sports fields, and undeveloped lands and a dentist office to the east. Nygren reviewed the site plan for the proposed townhouses, the surrounding zoning, and the location of the utilities and photographs of the property. The growth policy designates this property as urban residential which includes townhomes. No public comment has been received. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of May 10, 20I6 Page11 Staff recommends that the Kalispell Planning & Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KCU-16-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be approved subject to the six conditions in staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Lorch asked if additional residents were added to the east would the driveway standard need to be higher and Nygren said yes and explained further. Kauffman asked if the water service on the south that goes to the dentist's office is a Main extension and adequate to provide service and Nygren said yes. PUBLIC HEARING Ardis Larsen, Larsen Engineering & Surveying stated that they are the consultants for this project. She noted they have reviewed the conditions and have no concerns. She is available if the board has any questions. MOTION Kauffman moved and Lorch seconded a motion to adopt Staff Report KCU-16-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be approved subject to the six conditions in staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Young noted that he and his firm have done work with Jake Ek in the past, however he is not working on this project and if any board member feels it would be appropriate for him to step down he would. No one felt that was necessary. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously, on a roll call vote. FLATHEAD VALLEY A request from Flathead Valley Community College for an agency COMMUNITY COLLEGE — exemption for construction of student housing on the northwest AGENCY EXEMPTION — corner of its property near Highway 93 South. The property is STUDENT HOUSING located at 777 Grandview Drive. The structure may or may not be contrary to the Kalispell Zoning Regulations in one or more regards, including, but not necessarily limited to, architectural review and site review processes. The board will serve as a public forum for comments. The board does not make any decision or recommendation and there is no further action taken or required at or after the meeting. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed the agency exemption for the board. Sorensen said there is a process under state law that provides for agency exemptions so any agency of the state can provide a notification that they are going to develop a property that may or may not be contrary to the local zoning ordinance. The city would then provide a forum to receive public comment. As noted the board does not make any recommendation or take any formal Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of May 10, 2016 Page 12 action. CONSULTANT OVERVIEW Fran Quiram, CTA Architects Engineers provided an overview of AND BOARD DISCUSSION the project to construct student housing on the Flathead Valley Community College Campus. The building will have 124 beds with double and single units with common spaces connecting the three sections of the housing structures. The materials used will blend very well with the existing campus. Jentz asked if the location of the housing along the Highway 93 North corridor was a concern due to the amount of noise generated from the highway. Quiram said they have done several studies on the campus property and due to the location of existing utilities this was the appropriate site for the student housing. Quiram added they also have an acoustical consultant on board who is providing feedback. PUBLIC COMMENT None. OLD BUSINESS Jentz provided the board with a review of the status of the zoning ordinance changes. City council has held work sessions and 14 of the 15 changes will go to the city council Monday, May 16"'. The Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO) amendments will be studied further. The next work session is on June 13, 2016. NEW BUSINESS: Nygren stated next month the board will review another CUP for townhouses located at 1221 6th Street West; and a PUD amendment at the Eastside Brick building to increase the number of units from 28 to 29. Planning board meetings will begin at S PM for June, July & AuguA. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING The next regular planning board meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2016 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and located in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, 201 1"Avenue East, Kalispell. WORK SESSION A work session was held immediate following the regular meeting to discuss the following: Courthouse Couplet �(p had Graham Ch i ei?svr� U President APPROVED as submitted/corrected: CO / f4i /16 Michelle Anderson Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of May 10, 2016 Page13