Resolution 5789 - ROI - Growth Policy Amendment - Stillwater & 4 MileRESOLUTION NO.5789
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ADOPT, REVISE OR REJECT A
RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY 2020 TO
AMEND THE DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER, SOUTHWEST CORNER AND SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE
INTERSECTION OF STILLWATER ROAD AND FOUR MILE DRIVE IN FLATHEAD
COUNTY, MONTANA AND TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING.
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 was originally adopted by the Kalispell City
Council on February 18, 2003; and
WHEREAS, WWEE, LLC, Dwayne Druckenmiller and Debbie Street formally requested a growth
policy amendment on approximately 30 acres within at the intersection of Stillwater
Road and Four Mile Drive in Flathead County; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 currently designates this property as Suburban and
Urban Residential and the petitioners are requesting an amendment to change this
designation to Neighborhood Commercial and High Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined that it would be appropriate to amend the Growth
Policy by changing the land use designation on the 30 acre site from Suburban and
Urban Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and High Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, the area to be included is described generally as located at the northwest corner,
southwest corner and southeast corner of the intersection of Stillwater Road and Four
Mile Drive; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2016, the Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing, after
due and proper notice, received public comment upon, and reviewed Kalispell
Planning Department report #KGPA-16-01, which evaluated the proposal based upon
the goals and objectives of the Growth Policy, the purpose of zoning and current
circumstances in the planning jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing and after consideration of the proposed
amendment, the Kalispell City Planning Board adopted report #KGPA-16-01, as the
findings of fact and recommended approval of the proposed Growth Policy
amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell considers it advisable that they consider the
proposed Growth Policy Amendment and the recommendations of the Kalispell City
Planning Board, and adopt a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise or Reject a
Proposed Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 76-1-604, MCA, the City Council of the City of
Kalispell intends to consider a proposed amendment to the Kalispell Growth
Policy 2020, and a recommendation by the Kalispell City Planning Board to
grant said amendment, consisting of amending the designation of Suburban
Residential and Urban Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and High
Density Residential on that property located at the intersection of Stillwater
Road and Four Mile Drive, Flathead County.
SECTION 2. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed growth policy
amendment on November 21, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers located at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell.
SECTION 3. At the regular meeting of November 21, 2016, the City Council will consider
Resolutions to Adopt, Revise, or Reject said proposed amendment.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to give notice of said meeting in
accordance with Section 7-1-4127, MCA.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016.
Mark Joh n
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Judi Funk
Deputy City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Kalispell City Council is considering an amendment to the
Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 to change the land use designation from Suburban and Urban
Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and High Density Residential on 30 acres at the
intersection of Stillwater Road and Four Mile Drive.
The Kalispell City Planning Board has considered the amendment, held a public hearing on
October 11, 2016, and presented Resolution KGPA-16-01 to the Kalispell City Council
recommending adoption of the amendment. The Kalispell City Council, on November 7, 2016,
passed a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise, or Reject a Recommended Amendment to the
Kalispell Growth Policy 2020.
On November 21, 2016, at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue
East, Kalispell, the Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed
amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020. The proposed amendment can be viewed on the
city's website at www.kalispell.com/mayor/agenda.cfin or in the office of the City Clerk at 201 First
Avenue East, Kalispell.
Any person wishing to address the proposed amendment may appear at this hearing and make
oral statements or present same in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for council
consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT
59901, or by email to cityclerk@kalispell.com prior to the hearing.
For additional information please contact the City Clerk at (406) 758-7756.
Judi Funk
Deputy City Clerk
Publish: November 13, 2016
November 20, 2016