E3. Ord 1776 - 2nd Reading - Eisinger PropertiesPLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
REPORT TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE:
MONT"A
Doug Russell, City Manager ,9-
Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner
Planning Department
201 1't Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com/planning
Ordinance 1776 — Initial Zoning of B-2 (General Business) for Eisinger
Properties, LLC
October 3, 2016
BACKGROUND: This is the second reading of ordinance 1776, an ordinance to amend the Kalispell
Zoning Map, and establish an initial zoning classification of B-2. The parcel is located at 837 West
Reserve Drive, approximately 'Amile east of U.S. 93. The property can be legally described as Tract
2 of Certificate of Survey #19815, of Section 30, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.,M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
The Kalispell City Council, at their meeting on September 19, 2016, approved the first reading of
Ordinance 1776, on a roll call vote unanimously in favor.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the second reading of
ordinance 1776.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Positive impacts once implemented.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request.
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 1776
Staff Report KA-16-02
Minutes of the July 12, 2016, Kalispell Planning Board
Application Materials
Report compiled: September 29, 2016
c: Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1776
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 27.02.010, OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, CITY OF
KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE, (ORDINANCE NO. 1677), BY ZONING CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY 19815 OF
SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, FLATHEAD COUNTY,
MONTANA, (CURRENTLY ZONED COUNTY R-1 (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) TO
CITY B-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS)) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KALISPELL
GROWTH POLICY 2020, AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Eisinger Properties, LLC, the owner of the property described above, petitioned the
City of Kalispell that the zoning classification attached to the above described tract of
land, currently zoned County R-1, Suburban Residential, be zoned B-2, General
Business, on approximately 4.45 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the property is located at 837 West Reserve Drive, approximately 1/4 mile east of
U.S. 93 North; and
WHEREAS, Eisinger Properties, LLC's petition was the subject of a report compiled by the
Kalispell Planning Department, Staff Report #KA-16-02, in which the Kalispell
Planning Department evaluated the petition and recommended that the property as
described above be zoned B-2, General Business, pursuant to Kalispell City Code
27.29.020; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board held a Public Hearing on the matter on July 12,
2016, and recommended that the zoning be City B-2, General Business, pursuant to
Kalispell City Code 27.29.030; and
WHEREAS, after considering all the evidence submitted on the proposal to zone the property as
described B-2, General Business, the City Council finds such zoning to be consistent
with the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 and adopts, based upon the criterion set forth
in Section 76-3-608, M.C.A., and State, Etc. v. Board of County Commissioners Etc.
590 P2d 602, the findings of fact of KPD as set forth in Staff Report No. KA-16-02.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 27.02.010, of the Official Zoning Map of the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1677) is hereby amended by designating the
property described above as B-2, General Business, on approximately 4.45
acres of land.
SECTION 2. The balance of Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance not amended hereby shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after 30 days of its passage by the
City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, THIS DAY OF , 2016.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
MANN MORTGAGE, LLC
REQUEST FOR INITIAL ZONING OF B-2, UPON ANNEXATION
STAFF REPORT #KA-16-02
KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
June 30, 2016
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding a
request from Mann Mortgage, LLC to annex into the city limits with an initial zoning
designation of B-2 upon annexation. A public hearing has been scheduled before the
planning board for July 12, 2016, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council
Chambers. The planning board will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City
Council for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A request from Mann Mortgage, LLC, to annex a 4.45 acre parcel into the city and
zone the land B-2 (General Business), upon annexation. The parcel is located at 837
West Reserve Drive, approximately 1/4 mile east of U.S. Hwy 93 N. The property is
currently undeveloped, however, upon annexation the applicant is proposing to build
a 24,000 square foot office building. Water and sanitary sewer service are in the
vicinity of the property and upon annexation extension will be constructed to serve the
property.
This report evaluates the application in accordance with state and local regulations.
The annexation request and initial city zoning classification will be reviewed in
accordance with Section 27.03.010(4) of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. This property
will be annexed under the provisions of Sections 7-2-4601 through 7-2-4610, M.C.A.,
Annexation by Petition.
A. Petitioner / Owner: Mann Mortgage, LLC
1230 Whitefish Stage Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
B. Location and Legal Description of Properties:
The property under consideration is located at 837 West Reserve Drive,
approximately 1/4 mile east of the Highway 93 North and West Reserve Drive
intersection.
The property proposed for annexation can be legally described as Tract 2 of
Certificate of Survey # 19815, of Section 30, Township 29 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana.
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Figure 1: Property Location
C. Existing Land Use and Zoning:
The property is currently within the county zoning jurisdiction and is zoned R-1
(Suburban Residential). The R-1 Zoning District is intended to allow for estate -
type development. These areas would normally be located in rural areas away
from concentrated urban development, typically not served by water or sewer
services, or in areas where it is desirable to permit only low -density development
(e.g., extreme topography, areas adjacent to floodplains, and airport runway
alignment extensions).
The 4.45 acre property is currently undeveloped grasslands, however, upon
annexation the applicant is proposing to build a 24,000 square foot office
building.
D. Proposed Zoning:
The City of Kalispell zoning proposed for the site is B-2 (General Business) zone.
The Kalispell Zoning Regulations state that the B-2 zone is intended to "provide
for a variety of sales and service establishments to serve both residents of the
area and the traveling public. The district depends on the proximity to major
streets and arterials and should be located in business corridors or in islands.
This zoning district would typically be found in areas designated as commercial
and urban mixed use on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map". The
subject property is located on West Reserve Drive, which is a major
transportation corridor. Additionally, the neighboring properties to the west are
located within the B-2 zone, so designation of a B-2 zone on this property would
be a continuation of neighboring development. The growth policy designation of
the property is commercial.
E. Size: The subject property is 4.45 acres.
F. Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning:
North: Vacant land/Stillwater River, city B-2/PUD zoning.
East: Vacant land/Stillwater River, county R-1 zoning.
West: Eisinger auto dealership and Town Pump, city B-2 zoning.
South: Home Depot and vacant land, city B-2/PUD zoning and county
SAG-10 zoning.
G. General Land Use Character:
The land use character of the area can be described as retail commercial and
undeveloped grasslands. The active commercial land uses in the area consist of
an auto dealership and convenience store to the west and Home Depot to the
south. Vacant undeveloped grasslands and the Stillwater River are to the east.
H. Utilities and Public Services:
City water and sewer mains both terminate within the vicinity of the property to
the south and west. Both utilities will need to be extended to the property.
When annexed, the developer will be required to pay the cost for the utility
extension. The design and sizing of these utilities will be reviewed and approved
by the Kalispell Public Works Department.
Sewer:
City of Kalispell if annexed
Water:
City of Kalispell if annexed
Refuse:
Private Refuse
Electricity:
Flathead Electric Cooperative
Natural Gas:
Northwestern Energy
Telephone:
CenturyLink
Schools:
School District 5
Fire:
City of Kalispell if annexed
Police:
City of Kalispell if annexed
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1. Compliance with the growth policy_:
Two primary mechanisms for managing growth in the City of Kalispell exist
which are to rely on redevelopment and infill within the current city limits or
annexation of outlying areas. A goal of the growth policy is to provide a
comprehensive, effective growth management plan that provides for all the
needs of the community, is adaptable to changing trends and is attuned to the
overall public welfare. Chapter 2, Growth Management, contains the following
goals that are relevant to this particular annexation request:
1. Implement a comprehensive, effective growth management program that
recognizes and upholds the general welfare of the community as well as
individual rights.
2. New urban and suburban development occurs in areas where public
water and sewer are available.
The land use designation of the property in the City Growth Policy 2020 is
"commercial". The commercial land use designation acknowledges that Kalispell
is the retail, commercial and government center of Flathead Valley. Chapter 4,
Land Use: Business and Industry, contains the following policies which support
the proposed development within the commercial land use category:
General Commercial:
a. Expansion of commercial districts is anticipated to occur as infill and a
continuation of existing commercial areas to avoid the creation of a new
commercial district and leapfrog development.
The proposed development is a continuation of existing commercial
developments to the west and south. It would not create a new
commercial district, or be considered leapfrog development since it's in
the vicinity of existing commercial developments. Therefore, since the
proposed development is within an existing commercial corridor it would
be considered a continuation of existing commercial areas and would not
be considered leapfrog development
b. Expansion of commercial areas should be continent upon the provision
of public services and adequate infrastructure with consideration given
to anticipated impacts on the neighborhood and natural environment.
Public infrastructure and services such as; street, water, sewer,
sidewalks, fire, police and ambulance are adequate to accommodate
potential impacts associated with the development of this site. The
applicant will be required to pay all applicable impact fees to mitigate
any potential impacts. Additionally, public utilities are in the vicinity of
the property and extensions will be developed to serve the property. A
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storm water management plan will be required prior to development of
the site to mitigate any potential impacts due to increased impervious
surfaces. Site design will be reviewed by the Site Review Committee in
order to adequately address any site issues such as; pedestrian access,
traffic flow, fire safety, landscaping, etc. prior to permit issuance.
Therefore, the public services and infrastructure have been given
consideration and are adequate for the neighborhood and natural
environment.
Municipal Services:
Municipal services, such as sewer mains and water mains, are located within
the vicinity of the property to the south and west. These utilities will need to be
extended to the property at the time the property undergoes development.
The site is currently protected by the West Valley Fire District and the Flathead
County Sheriff's office. The applicant has submitted a Notice of Withdrawal
from Rural Fire District. At the time of annexation, the property will be served
by the Kalispell Fire Department. Similarly, the property will be served by the
Kalispell Police Department upon annexation.
Distance from current city limits:
The project site is bordering city limits on its west property boundary (Town
Pump) .
Cost of services:
Once annexed to the city, full city services will be made available to the property
owner. Any necessary infrastructure associated with this development will be
required to be constructed in accordance with the City of Kalispell's Design and
Construction standards and any other development policies, regulations or
ordinances that may apply. If annexed, the property owner will be extending
and connecting to city sewer and water at the time of development.
The attached cost of services analysis prepared for this property is for
commercial annexations. The analysis is only an estimate based on a variety of
assumptions. The analysis does not take into consideration changes in
methods of assessment and estimated costs associated with services. The
information can only be used as a general estimate of the anticipated cost of
services and revenue.
The cost to serve the land proposed for annexation is shown in the attached
cost of service analysis - built out scenario. The total cost of services is
estimated to be $6,367.47. Almost all of the cost is related to the protection of
the property by Kalispell Police and Fire. Based on the city's taxation and
assessment policies, the property will generate approximately $27,915.79 in
total annual revenue to the city ($23,438.40 in taxes and $4,477.39 in
assessments). Based on this analysis, the annexation will be net revenue to the
city of approximately $21, 548.32.
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II. INITIAL ZONING EVALUATION BASED ON STATUTORY CRITERIA
The statutory basis for reviewing a change in zoning is set forth by 76-2-303,
M.C.A. Findings of fact for the zone change request are discussed relative to the
itemized criteria described by 76-2-304, M.C.A. and Section 27.29.020, Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance. The site is currently zoned county R-1. The applicants are
requesting city B-2 (General Business) to accommodate the proposed office use
for the entire 4.45 acres. The Kalispell Zoning Regulations state that the B-2
zone is intended to "provide for a variety of sales and service establishments to
serve both residents of the area and the traveling public. The district depends
on the proximity to major streets and arterials and should be located in
business corridors or in islands". The uses permitted within B-2 are in keeping
with the existing commercial developments to the south, west and north.
Does the requested zone comply with the growth policy?
The property is designated by the Kalispell Growth Policy future land use map as
"commercial" which anticipates a B-2 Zoning District. The requested initial
zoning of B-2 is consistent with the commercial designation in the growth policy.
2. Will the requested zone have an effect on motorized and nonmotorized
transportation systems?
It can be anticipated that the proposed zone change of the property will increase
traffic impacts in the area due to the relatively low density of the area currently
and the relatively higher density that will come with the commercial development.
Prior to development of the project site a traffic impact study will be required. The
traffic impact study will identify any mitigation measures that need to be
implemented in order to mitigate level of service issues that may be caused by the
project.
3. Will the requested zone secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers?
Adequate access and public facilities are available to the site in the case of an
emergency. There are no features related to the property which would
compromise the safety of the public. All municipal services including police and
fire protection, water, and sewer service will be made available to the area. The
site is one mile from Kalispell Fire Station #62, with excellent response time.
4. Will the requested zone promote the public health, safety and general welfare?
The requested zoning classification of B-2 will promote the health and general
welfare by restricting land uses to those that would be compatible with the
adjoining properties.
5. Will the requested zone provide for adequate light and air?
The proposed zoning designation of B-2 and the required landscaping and
parking requirements, stipulated within the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, give due
consideration for adequate light and air.
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6. Will the requested zone promote compatible urban Growth?
The requested B-2 Zoning District allows the property to be developed as an
office. The B-2 Zoning District is compatible with the established land use
pattern in this area, which is a mixture of commercial uses along the
transportation corridor.
7. Will the requested zone facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water,
sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements?
Public services and facilities are available or will need to be extended to the
property. Since the request is a commercial use it will not have an impact on
park or school facilities. The site has direct access to West Reserve Drive which is
designated and designed to arterial standards. A traffic impact study will identify
any mitigation measures that need to be implemented in order to mitigate level of
service issues that may be caused by the project.
8. Does the requested zone give consideration to the particular suitability of the
property for particular uses?
The proposed B-2 Zoning District is consistent with the surrounding commercial
character of the area and its location along West Reserve Drive. The requested B-
2 Zoning District gives due consideration of the suitability of this property for the
permitted uses in the zoning district.
9. Does the requested zone give reasonable consideration to the character of the
district?
The general character of the area is commercial. By assigning the property with
the B-2 Zoning District the development of this property will be consistent with
the commercial character of the area. The proposed zoning is also consistent
with City B-2 zoning designations of the properties to the north, south and west.
10. Will the requested zone avoid undue concentration of people?
An increase in the number and concentration of people in the area will likely
result after this land has been converted from vacant land into to a more intensive
commercial city zoning. However, the intensity of the uses of the property would
be in direct relationship to the availability of public services, utilities and facilities
as well as compliance with established design standards. The design standards
and availability of utilities would provide the infrastructure needed to insure that
there will not be an overcrowding of the land or undue concentration of people.
11. Will the proposed zone conserve the value of buildings?
It can be suspected that development of the vacant lot with a commercial office
building will increase the values of properties in the area. The zoning
requirements stipulated within the B-2 Zoning District outline uses and
standards that will protect the investment of the subject property, as well as
neighboring properties which are also subject to the B-2 Zoning District.
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12. Will the requested zone encourage the most appropriate use of the land
throughout the municipality?
Commercial development should be encouraged in areas where services and
facilities are reasonably available. In this case water and sewer lines are located
within a short distance of the property. The proposed zoning is consistent with
the city growth policy future land use designation and is compatible with
surrounding development.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt
Staff Report #KA- 16-02 as -findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council
that the property be annexed and the initial zoning for this property upon annexation be
B-2 (General Business).
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
July 12, 2016
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and
CALL
Zoning Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board
members present were: Chad Graham, Charles Pesola, Ronalee
Skees, Doug Kauffman, Rory Young, and Chris Yerkes. Steve
Larch was absent. Tom Jentz, Jarod Nygren & PJ Sorensen
represented the Kalispell Planning Department.
CHAIRMAN WELCOMED
President Graham noted that he was not able to attend the last 2
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
meetings due to the council's budget review and vacation but he
wanted to officially welcome Ronalee Skees and Chris Yerkes to
the board.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Pesola made a motion to nominate Chad Graham for President of
PRESIDENT & VOTE BY
the board.
ACCLAMATION
The motion passed unanimously on a vote by acclamation.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Graham made a motion to nominate Charles Pesola for Vice
VICE PRESIDENT & VOTE
President of the board.
BY ACCLAMATION
The motion passed unanimously on a vote by acclamation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Pesola moved and Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
minutes of the June 14, 2016, Kalispell Planning Board.
VOTE BY ACCLAMATION
The motion passed unanimously on a vote by acclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present wished to comment.
DENGAR PROPERTIES
A request from Dengar Properties for a conditional use permit for
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
an accessory casino within the within the B-2 (General Business)
Zoning District. The property is located at 1250 Highway 2 West
(Tree Frog Tavern).
STAFF REPORT
Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department
reviewed Staff Report, KCU-16-04 for the board.
Nygren noted this is a request for a conditional use permit for an
accessory casino at what is currently the Tree Frog Tavern which
soon will be a Rival's Restaurant/Bar. The property is zoned B-2
(General Business) and is located at 1250 Hwy 2 West. Nygren
noted that the surrounding zoning is also B-2 and the land use
category of the property is commercial.
Nygren reviewed the surrounding land uses, site plan and floor
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plan of the property. The casino will be located in 666 square feet
of the 5,174 square foot building. Accessory casinos are permitted
if they are 20% or less of the primary use. Another requirement of
the accessory casino is that it is generally shielded from the
primary use. Nygren noted that the owners of the Tree Frog
Tavern also applied for an accessory casino, which was approved
by city council. There are no changes to the conditions but they
chose not to operate the casino and their conditional use permit
expired.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell Planning Board adopt staff
report #KCU-16-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the
Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be approved
subject the 6 conditions in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Pesola asked in order to deny the conditional use permit the board
would need to state findings of fact that would show that a casino
was not suitable for the area, and Nygren said yes.
Kauffman asked if they would be required to reconstruct curb,
gutter and sidewalk and Nygren said that is correct, along the
north side, which is the same condition that was placed on the last
conditional use permit for this property.
PUBLIC BEARING
Kim Larson, APEC Engineering noted they are representing the
applicant and do not have issues with most of the attached
conditions, except Condition 5.c. that relates to casino signage.
Larson said that under additional requirements for casinos certain
types of external signage may be limited or prohibited. Yet the
condition that is being imposed implies no casino related signage
can be used. Larson provided the board with photographs of Fatt
Boys Bar & Restaurant and the Flathead Liquor Store that both
contain casinos, and both have the word casino on the side of the
building. The owner would ask to be allowed to have a modest
amount of signage related to a casino and, he added, to prohibit
him from having the signage would be hurting his business due to
the fact that competitors both have casino related signage.
MOTION
Pesola moved and Young seconded a motion to adopt staff report
#KCU-16-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell
City Council that the conditional use permit be approved subject
the 6 conditions in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Pesola said the board had already hashed out this particular CUP a
few years ago when the original CUP was discussed and the area
hasn't changed. He sees no reason not to approve the CUP. In
regards to the signage request Pesola suggested that the
prohibition of casino signage has been a condition over the last
several years.
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Nygren said a few years ago there was a small casino related sign
approved with the Loading DockBrannigan's. Since that time
amendments approved by City Council limited signage on
accessory casinos and he added the same condition was placed on
the new Town Pump located at the north end of Kalispell. Pesola
asked if the applicant had a proposal for signage and Mr. Larson
said they did not prepare one but if the board would be open to a
minimal amount of signage they would submit a proposal to the
Architectural Review Committee for approval.
Graham asked what signage is used on the new Town Pump that
relates to a casino and Nygren said it simply states Lucky Li1's.
Jentz noted if this was a full -standing casino they could have
signage but for an accessory casino the restrictions apply because
they were not intended to compete with full -standing casinos. In
this area however a full -standing casino would not be able to come
in because of the distance restrictions between existing casinos
and the new restrictions approved by the city council last year.
ROLL CALL I The motion was approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
MANN MORTGAGE A request from Mann Mortgage, LLC to annex a 4.45 acre parcel
ANNEXATION into the city and zone the land B-2 (General Business) upon
annexation. The parcel is located at 837 West Reserve Drive,
approximately'/a mile east of U.S. 93.
BOARD MEMBER RECUSED Young noted he has a conflict of interest because he is the project
HIMSELF manager for Jackola Engineering, the firm assisting Mann
Mortgage with this request. He will be stepping down.
STAFF REPORT Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department
reviewed Staff Report, KA-16-02 for the board.
Nygren noted this property is located just east of the new Town
Pump gas station & casino. The property is currently undeveloped,
however upon annexation the applicant is proposing to build a
24,000 square foot office building. Water and sewer services are
in the vicinity of the property and upon annexation extensions will
be constructed to serve the property.
Nygren reviewed the surrounding zoning, land uses and a vicinity
map of the property.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-16-02 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be
annexed and the initial zoning for this property upon annexation
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be B-2 (General Business).
BOARD DISCUSSION
Graham noted when there were discussions regarding the Town
Pump project there were concerns about the site stability, along
the back side of the property, and he asked if the same concerns
are along this property as well. Nygren said no that has not been a
concern.
PUBLIC NEARING
Rory Young, Jackola Engineering, 2250 Hwy 93 South stated they
are project managing and designing the site and the building on
behalf of Mann Mortgage. Young or Chris Clark of Mann
Mortgage would be happy to answer any questions.
MOTION
Kauffman moved and Pesola seconded a motion to adopt Staff
Report #KA-16-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the
Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the initial
zoning for this property upon annexation be B-2 (General
Business).
BOARD DISCCSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Board member Young returned to his seat.
MONTANA CHIPIKRAIG
A request from Montana Chip Partners and Kraig Trippel for
TRIPPEL ANNEXATION
annexation and initial zoning of I-1 (Light Industrial). The
property to be annexed contains approximately 15,472 square feet
of land currently owned by Kraig Trippel and will be added to an
adjoining property owned by Montana Chip Partners that is being
used as a mini -storage facility. The property is located directly
east of 51 N Meridian Road.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen, representing the Kalispell Planning Department
reviewed Staff Report, KA-16-01 for the board.
Sorensen noted the board is reviewing an annexation and initial
zoning but there will also be a de -annexation involved. He
described the location of the property which is near the
intersection of 81h Avenue WN and West Montana Street. This
property is a wholly surrounded island that is currently in the
county. Wholly surrounded areas cannot be annexed without a
petition by council if the land that is being used for industrial
purposes. Montana Chip, LLC, owns and operates the mini -
storage directly west of this property and they need extra property
to accommodate storm drainage as they are expanding their
business. This property is a natural trade to meet this requirement.
Sorensen reviewed a map of the property.
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Sorensen provided additional information on the trade and noted
the de -annexation is reviewed through city council and both the
annexation and de -annexation will be considered together.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-16-01 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be
annexed and the initial zoning for this property upon annexation
be I -I (Light Industrial).
The action to de -annex the second portion of land will be
submitted to the City Council. After a Resolution of Intent and
comment period as detailed in state statutes, the City Council will
consider both the annexation and the de -annexation at the same
meeting.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Pesola asked how is the de -annexation addressed in the
recommendation and Sorensen stated it is separate and further
explained the process. The board is only dealing with the
annexation and initial zoning of the property to be annexed.
Young noted that the letter from Montana Chip states at the time
the main rail is removed and service is suspended the private rail
line will be abandoned. He asked if the easement area is BNSF
R/W and Sorensen said no, it is privately held. He explained
further.
Jentz said in railroad language it is called an industrial spur which
is privately owned, privately built, and privately managed and
maintained. Young asked is someone has confirmation that the rail
line is coming out and Jentz said if it doesn't come out with the
TIGER grant to develop the CORE area it will at some point in the
future due to lack of users. The purpose of that condition is to
clarify the ownership and responsibility of the line and clean up
the property.
Graham asked if there are any buildings in the area and Jentz
noted there may be a small corder of a building on the property
however, the annexation/de-annexation will clean up that situation
as well.
PUBLIC HEARING
No one wished to speak and the hearing was closed.
MOTION
Young moved and Kauffman seconded a motion adopt Staff
Report #KA-16-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the
Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the initial
zoning for this property upon annexation be I-1 (Light Industrial).
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
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ROLL CALL
To motion was approved on a roll call vote.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Nygren noted a 2 lot minor preliminary plat application will be
reviewed next month, located on the far south end of Woodland
Drive. The subdivision would allow for townhomes on the
property.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:40 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Kalispell Planning Board will be held on
August 9, 2016, located in the Kalispell City Council Chamber,
201 1" Avenue East, Kalispell, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
/s/Chad Graham
Chad Graham
President
APPROVED as submitted 08/9/2016.
/s/Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson
Recording Secretary
Kalispell City Planning Board
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