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Lofts at Ashley Public CommentRECEIVED OCT z' to 2016 KALISPELL PI.AWNG DEPARTMENT Neighborhood Recommendations -Ashley Park Subdivision RE; "Lofts At Ashley" Development Plan November 9, 2016 Observations The residents of the Ashley Park Subdivision recognize that the City of Kalispell is one of the most rapidly growing cities in Montana. There is a great need for affordable, good quality, rental housing. The proposed building site for the "Lofts At Ashley" would be an excellent location for a low density, multi -family building zone ■ The proposed 82 unit, three story apartment complex with accompanying 159 automobile parking lots would detrimentally impact the neighborhood integrity of the Ashley Park Subdivision >12ecommendationa o Incorporation and zoning the 3.79 acre property RA-1: low density, multi family units, maximum 55 units. o Create a plan for a two story, 55 unit apartment complex 9 8 foot high, maintainable bean (landscaped with appropriate trees) on the entire western side of the property will provide an adequate buffer between the existing neighborhood residences and the new apartment buildings as well as car parking lots. Such a buffer will decrease the impact of vehicle and resident noise, apartment and car lighting. 4 foot chain link fence on the western property border will prohibit access to existing neighborhood property. Also a drainage ditch along the west border to prevent flooding of existing properties. To decrease the impact to existing property on the north border of the complex of Teal Drive and Airport Road the addition of conifer trees to maintain the privacy of those home owners. 9 To fit in with the integrity of the existing subdivision it is recommended to use stone for the exterior instead of the corrugated metal. As the stone will retain its tasteful appearance ror demades. 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G'` 'LC�3 G(..� l [`L � •+� �I I I � 1 JG' f � � �V� Coil ` 'i! �� Y�j1 +y G� �f4 �JIGrJ��yGL'{ 1 Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 9:08 AM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: From: Connie Gomez [mailto: ets luskalis II maii.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 5:13 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Mr. Nygren: I want our neighborhood Integrity preserved! We want R-4 Zoning, the current zoning, to remain intact! ! 'Though we live a few streets down off Teal, we do NOT want a large complex down the street. Teal is the main access road for us, and we do not want congestion!! Turning onto Airport Road can be a challenge now. We hope you appreciate the fact that we want neighborhood integrity preserved! ! Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely, Dennis & Constance Gomez 2116 Merganser Drive Kalispell Pets Plus Pet & Home Sittin Serving the Flathead Valley 406.257.7155 "We stay when you're away!" Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 4:57 PM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: Ashley Lofts From: James Reid [mailto:iimreid0centuryteI.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 4:54 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Ashley Lofts October 11, 2016 COMMENTS REGARDING THE LOFTS ATASHLEY LLC Jared, We will be at the planning work session tonight but I wanted to make comments that would take too much time at the meeting. We are two of the few property owners within 150 feet of the project who were first notified by your letter dated (I just noticed that there was no date on that letter). Our property at 2256 Canvasback Court is on the corner with Teal Drive that backs up against the proposed project. Our house is a rental, with the same lady living there for the past 13 years. We were gravely disappointed that the dentist who purchased the property gave no thought to the impact on the adjacent subdivision when he decided to plant his second high-rise complex on the lot we all know as "Ashley Park". I began talking to the other residents who were notified and found that they all were as alarmed as I was. They went to the media and articles appeared in the Daily Inter Lake and Beacon last week. One of the residents on Canvasback shared a flier that she had made up and distributed to some of her neighbors. I called Tim Gard who owns the house between ours and Glenn Wills and he was ready to fly in for tonight's meeting until he talked to Tom Jentz who told him it had been cancelled. I talked to Tim again yesterday and he said he would have flown in for this meeting but for the fact that Tom told him it was cancelled. Tim is not very happy about that. Last Sunday I made copies of the last letter we received from your office Dated October 41h, and the map of the project showing the 150 ft. area of notification, and started going door to door in the Ashley Park Subdivision. I started at the end of Teal Drive and worked my way toward Airport Rd. In 5 hours on Sunday and another 3 yesterday, I met a lot of very nice people. I told them that I was canvassing the neighborhood because i was a fellow homeowner and I was concerned that the majority of the residents had no information of what was going on. That turned out to be correct. They all expressed how much they loved their neighborhood and how dismayed they were to hear about the proposed project. A majority of them said they planned to send an e-mail to the planning office to voice their concerns about the negative impact this project will make on the place they call "home". I had time to visit only about a third of the residents and feel it is wrong for the city not to have notified all residents of the subdivision regarding a proposal of this size that would affect every one of them. Jim and i feel that the loss of view, privacy, property value, ability to sell, increase in noise level, not to mention vehicle congestion in the last block of Teal Drive where it intersects with Airport road will negatively change the integrity of the adjacent neighborhood irreversibly. Sincerely, Lorraine & Jim Reid Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 3:08 PM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: lofts at ashley From: lance robson[mailto:lanceeikrobson(ayahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:27 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: lofts at ashley My name is Lance Robson and I live in Ashley Park subdivision as a home owner. I strongly oppose any change in zoning for this neighborhood 1 would like to keep it R4 zoning. Do not ruin my neighborhood Lance Robson 2148 Harlequin ct Kalispell Mt 5o901 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 3:37 PM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: I oppose The Lofts of Ashley rezoning and building project on airport road. From: Tim Gard [maiIto: comicvisions@gmall.corn Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 3:15 PM To: Jarod Nygren Cc: jimreid@centurytel.net Subject: I oppose The Lofts of Ashley rezoning and building project on airport road. I oppose rezoning this area to allow this apartment complex. I would have attending the meeting today in person had I not been advised the meeting had been rescheduled to November. Approving a new zone rating would grossly negatively impact on the neighborhood. RA2 also allows office commercial space in a residential community. This property was purchased for development a year ago. However the notice to interested parties was only sent to adjoining properties a short time before the public hearing. As such I have not yet had adequate time to fully research all the hardships this training will cause. I'm unsure if the freedom of information laws apply to city, county, state but I would like to formally request copies of any correspondence between your office and the developers including telephone logs, email, faxes, texts and hard copy letters so that all interested parties can be fully aware of any existing discussions pro or con on this proposed project. 1. Any new structure this near to the airspace of an active existing small airport would have building height restrictions. Has the FAA been consulted and approved this proposal? 2. I'm requesting the results of your study that verifies that green space requirements for this entire area have been met prior to and if any structure are allowed with occupancy beyond a single family dwelling. 3. I read recently that a new school is going in just south of this proposed project. This area is already under traffic stress prior to the schools construction and this project would endanger public safety by adding so much residential density in such a small area. 4. This is an established single family dwelling community. This project unnecessarily will reduce the value of every property within 1 mile. Although it may appear superficially that this project would increase city coffers with new tax revenue, any such predicted profits will be offset as existing properties in the area are devalued due to this project. 5. Im in the process of finding out if airport road may meet or currently be a part of a scenic highway corridor and as such any apartment facility would diminish not enhance this status. Please deny this request and only approve single family dwellings, if anything at all, on this property Respectfully Tim Gard 2252 Canvasback court Kalispell, MT. 59901 Tim(tz�,timgard.com Www.timgard.com Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:06 PM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: From: Jan Tow [ma i Ito. ibt76(d outlook. corn I Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 12:59 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: I was concerned to hear of the request for a 96 apartment development to be built against my subdivision. i just turned 90 and as an active driver(yes, and still a good one), the idea of the traffic congestion is a basic concern to me. Thank you, Jan Tow Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 10:46 AM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: Lofts at Ashley From: ctmanning@charter.net [maiIto: ctmanningacharter.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 10:43 AM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Lofts at Ashley Hello - I'm writing to you in regards to the new apartment complex that is planned to be built at the corner of Airport Road and Teal Drive. I read about this in the paper just last week and have to say I was quite surprised and a bit upset over it. My family lives on Ruddy Duck Drive, I realize that it's a few blocks away from the proposed apartments but it will still have impact on our neighborhood. The Ashley subdivision is a mostly peaceful area with just duplexes and single family homes. A giant apartment complex will take away the small subdivision feeling. My husband and I would ask that it be R-4 zoning to preserve the neighborhood integrity. Thank you for your time, Trey & Christy Manning Michelle Anderson From: Scott Smith [scotttexsmith@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 8:18 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Lofts of Ashley To whom it may concern, I am sending this email in regards to the proposed building of apartments on Airport Road and Teal Drive, Lofts of Ashley. I and my family are completely against the building of these apartments for many reasons. I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia and I have seen first hand the problems that this type of housing brings in. The first problem is the traffic. With the school bond passing and the proposed building sight of a new school on Airport Road this would increase the amount of traffic on Airport Road significantly. Secondly with the increase of traffic comes the possibility of the increase of crime. I have seen it time and time again with apartments. The City of Kalispell already has issues with the number of police officers that are on duty and to add more to their plate would be reckless on the city's behalf. I have proudly called Kalispell home for the last twenty years but lately it is turning into another Missoula. I know you can't stop progress but you can build these types of buildings in an area that is more suitable. The families that live in the proposed being area are perfectly happy with the way things are and by allowing these apartments to be built would only add undue stress to those families. Kalispell is growing but at some point we have to say enough is enough. Also these apartments would take away the view of The Rockies that many of the families bought their house for. Now they will be forced to look at apartments instead of the mountains. The Flathead Valley was known for it's beauty and slow going pace but all of this being ruined by these kinds of buildings. If the builder had wanted to build homes, such as the existing ones in the area, that would be one thing but adding another grotesque apartment building is another story altogether. The area is currently zoned R-4 and it needs to stay that way. These apartments would significantly drop the property value in the area, as most people don't want to live near these types of buildings. For these reasons we are against the building of The Lofts of Ashley. Keep the Zoning R-4 and keep the property owners, who pay property tax, happy. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Scott Smith Michelle Anderson From., Theodore Witzel [tpwitzel@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 9:27 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Lofts at Ashley Park Sub Division We request the R-4 Zoning to remain to preserve neighborhood integrity. We are residents at 2232 Pintail Ct. Theodore and Patricia Witzel Michelle Anderson From: Kayla Fender [corasmom2212@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 5:22 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Comments/concerns re: Lofts at Ashley J MJ Dear Jarod Nygren, It has recently come to our attention that a developer has purchased the Ashley Park property at the intersection of Airport Rd. and Teal Dr., and that said developer is proposing to build a 96-unit apartment complex with corresponding parking areas on that property. Our opinion regarding this venture is as follows: 1) Our primary preference is that the property be developed into a recreational area. As large as our development is, Begg Park (baseball fields and adjoining playground and basketball court) answers only partially for the needs of so many residents, and we have long felt the need for more space to be devoted to common use for leisure activities. 2) Our primary concern is that the apartment complex would be or become a low-income housing development, lowering the property values of current residents, and potentially the quality of the neighborhood as well. Even if the Lofts at Ashley is not intended by the developer to be low-income housing, the prospects of so many apartment units concentrated in such a limited area and the un- prestigious view of the waste water treatment plant across the street may alter expectations and, consequently, reality. 3) Finally, the concept of five 3-story apartment buildings and 177 parking spaces confined within the spacial limits of the Ashley Park property seems excessive, to say the least; literally overshadowing the adjoining neighborhood and with no provision made within the complex for the recreational needs of the apartment residents. All this being said, and in the event that a recreational park is out of the question, we respectfully but strongly urge that the City of Kalispell elect to uphold R-4 zoning with regard to the Ashley Park property, for the sake of preserving neighborhood integrity, as well as respecting the wishes and concerns of the community immediately affected by any development within their environs. Thank you for your time and attention. Yours respectfully, Bruce & Kayla Fender 2212 Ruddy Duck Dr. Kalispell Michelle Anderson From: Heather Snedigar [hsnedigar@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 9:22 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Lofts at Ashley Dear Jarod Nygren, I am writing to voice my concerns about the construction plans for the Lofts at Ashley off Airport Road. I am concerned about preserving the integrity of our neighborhood. I have lived in this neighborhood for three and a half years and feel that building five three story apartment buildings will degrade the neighborhood. I am very concerned that traffic will be greatly affected by adding the planned 96 apartments. These added apartments will considerably increase traffic on an already busy Airport Road. The zoning of the proposed property does not support a project of this magnitude. I agree that affordable housing is needed in the valley, but this is the wrong location. Thank you for listening. Sincerely, Heather Snedigar Resident of Ashley Park Subdivision Sept via the Sammib Galaxy S�3 6. an AT&T 4G f IT smartplione Michelle Anderson From: BARBARA SLAGHT [jb65slaght@msn.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 6:57 PM To: Jarod Nygren Please zone the Ashley lots R-4 to preserve neighborhood integriy. Michelle Anderson From: Britney Wheeler [bcdewheeler@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 9:19 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Tuesday work session Hi Jarod! Please forward this email or bring it to work session as I am unable to be at the meeting in person. My name is Britney Wheeler and I live at 2138 Merganser Drive. I was just informed of the proposed apprtments and parking spaces that a developer wants to put at the entrace of our neighborhood off of Airport Road. While I understand that growth is inevitable, it makes me sad to think that someone wants to put 3 story complexes on this end of town. We have owned the house we live in for 9 years and have always enjoyed this more quiet part of town. It's actually kind of ironic that I just found out about this because on Monday I had to tell our realtor that we reconsidered putting our house on the market because you just can't beat this location right now. I am begging you all to consider keeping the zone R-4 so that such a huge monstrosity wouldn't be put right at the front of our dear little neighborhood. If apartments have to go in, then it would be amazing if they would be less in number and therefore less parking spaces. I hate to think of all those trees being leveled just for almost two parking spaces per unit. Besides the property, though, is all the children we have in our neighborhood. Our kids play outside with the neighbors all the time, and 96 homes being put right at the end of our street would up the traffic in a substantial way and that makes me nervous just thinking about it. Like I said, I understand that change happens but if if could be on the smaller scale, I believe we could continue to keep that friendly neighborhood vibe that we have all come to appreciate. Thank you for your time and good luck Britney Wheeler Michelle Anderson From: Laura Hawkins [theladyhawk@live.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 6:55 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Lofts of Ashley, LLC Dear Mr. Nygren, We were very disappointed to hear that a large apartment complex may soon be under construction in our cozy little neighborhood. We chose this area, because it has a beautiful view of Lone Pine, and the Swan Mountain Range, while being close to town. While there seems to be more crime on the west side of town, because of the low income housing and apartments, we are thankful that our quiet little neighborhood has not been affected so far. It is comprised of single-family homes and duplexes, who value the appearance of their homes and safety of their surroundings, and even watch out for each other when out of town, etc. We are very concerned that a huge apartment complex will not only bring crime and heavy traffic, but also will lower the value of our home. Please do your very best to preserve the R-4 zoning in our Ashley Park Subdivision and neighborhood. Thank you for you kind consideration. Sincerely, Jeremy & Laura Hawkins 2220 Pintail Court Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Michelle Anderson From: Mary Ryckman [maryryckman70@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 8:43 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Lofts at Ashley Lcc Hello Mr. Nygren, I was totaly upset when I read the Daily Interlake and found out that what I always thought was a Park, is now going to have 5 apartment building, 3 stories tall. I can not believer that there is room for all that, and can not for the life of me believe what the traffic will be like on Airport road. If you can not keep it as a park Please consider an R-4 Zoning. This is the only way we will be able to "sort of keep the intrgity of our neighborhood. Please reconsider this plan. Mary Mary Ryckman 2207 Pintail Ct Kalispell, MT 59901 406-371-3030 Michelle Anderson From: Lynne Lippy [allredlynne39@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 6:40 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Planning board mtg. Lofts at Ashley, LLC application We are residents of the Ashley Park area. We just heard about the purposed building of 96 apartments by Airport RD. We oppose this being done for these reasons. 1. need to keep the area a R-4 Zone. 2. build one level duplexes or one level condos for seniors. 3. building 96 apartments will only cause more traffic and danger on that area. Airport road can't handle that many cars going to and from work. Causing troubles on getting on the road. With the school being built out here is already causing more traffic than the road can handle. That is why we don't need more. Seniors need a nice place to live and they don't travel out as much as other citizens would if there was an apartment bldg. like being purposed. 4. if this person wants to build apartments purpose they be built on the land on Cemetery Rd. behind the gas station. 5. We are against the purposed plan. From: Lynne and John Lippy Ashley Park Residents Michelle Anderson From: Barb Montana [montana.babs@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 8:30 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Proposed apartment buildings at Lofts at Ashley Good morning Mr. Nygren, I would like to see the land that has been purchased for the purpose of building 96 apartments and a very large parking area (Lofts at Ashley) be zoned as an R-4 Zone, the same as the rest of the Ashley Park Division. I live on Pintail Court. I love this area of town and I treasure it's quiet, safe community. I think it is fine to build more homes/condos/single family houses and smaller apartment buildings but to bring in such large buildings will not only spoil many people's views of the beautiful mountains but bring in the after-effects of such large apartment building complexes, i.e. congested roads, noise, and crime. We need to preserve the integrity of this neighborhood. Please consider my request when you sit down with the planning board. Thank you. Sincerely, Barbara Hart 2211 Pintail Court Kalispell, MT 59901 Michelle Anderson From: mont1120@bullittmail.com Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 6:13 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Lofts at Ashley Objection lack and Leslie Spillman 2159 Ruddy Duck Ave Kalispell, MT59901 October 10, 2016 Re: Lofts at Ashley Planning Board Application It would appear the meeting set for October 11th, 2016 has been cancelled in lieu of a proposed "work session" in order for the LLC to "informally" propose the disastrous apartment building proposal located at Teal and Airport Road in the Ashley Subdivision. I am certainly unsure why this tactic is being employed, nonetheless, myself and my wife Leslie place our most strenuous objections to the City of Kalispell's Planning Board allowing any variance permitting a 96 unit apartment complex on this property. I have talked to several homeowners in the Ashley Subdivision, and I have found ZERO support for this project. Every single person I have spoken to does not want this project to receive the variance needed to proceed. The construction of this project will destroy the nature and integrity of this quiet and well maintained area that has flourished in the city of many years. This subdivision is home to working class citizens such as firefighters, construction workers, Sheriff Deputies, plumbers, woodworkers, roofers, 911 dispatchers, and a host of other tax payers who have worked incredibly hard to preserve their small piece of the American dream, owning a home. Now, a year old LLC has decided to buy a small parcel of property and build a monstrous apartment complex which will destroy the value and nature of the neighborhood. Allowing this zoning variance of a conditional use permit would be a slap in the face of voters who passed a tax to build a new school in the Airport Road area. Voters rose to meet the need in the County to do so, and to now add a tax, while at the same time drastically lowering home values would be incredibly damaging to the City for any future requests from its citizens. We are requesting the City enforce the R-4 zoning regulations as is in place now. Let the Lofts of Ashley LLC build duplexes or houses that are affordable to the working woman and man of this area, thus keeping the neighborhood intact. The cities map of Airport Road reveals huge tracts of open land that could be used for multi family dwellings. That the proposed builders want to shoe horn in a massive 3 story human warehouse is a poor use of a tiny tract of land located in an R-4 zone. If zoning is subject to change anytime a builders wants it done, why bother with zoning at all? Respectfully; Jack and Leslie Spillman i Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 3:22 PM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: October 11, 2016 Planning Board - Lofts at Ashley, LLC application requests From: Gordon Parsons[maiIto: urgent. parsons(agmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 2:16 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: October 11, 2016 Planning Board - Lofts at Ashley, LLC application requests I currently own a house that backs up to the proposed development. This high density housing project is incompatible with all the houses and duplex townhouses that currently exist in Ashley Park development. It should not be approved! A development of this nature will result in a total lack of privacy, cause a serious devaluation of the homes backing up to this proposed development, and probably render them unsaleable in the future. To propose such a development at this time when Ashley Park is probably 99 percent built out is unconscionable and a disservice to all who own homes in Ashley Park. When the Ashley Park residents purchased their homes, we were told this area would remain a park by the developer and builder. I would never have purchased a home in this area had a large apartment development been disclosed or proposed. I realize the owner's circumstances may have necessitated his selling of the property, but how many Planning Board members would want this type of development at the entrance to their subdivision? I urge you to do what is right for 99 percent of the homeowners who have invested in their futures by purchasing their homes in a normal R-4 residential development and disapprove this application request. Gordon Parsons 756-1265 P0BOX 2510 KALISPELL MT 59903-2510 Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 11:21 AM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: Lofts at Ashley Creek From: Tim Carter[mailto:tim@chuckolsonrealestate _com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 11:02 AM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Lofts at Ashley Creek The proposed development will have an adverse affect on property values and the integrity of the surrounding neighborhood. I would urge the zoning for this property if annexed to be the same as Ashley Park Subdivision R-4 Warmest Regards Tim Carter 2124 Harlequin Ct Kalispell, MT. 59901 Cell: 406-253-9164 Fax: 406-752-8894 Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 11:22 AM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: Proposed apartment development at Airport Rd. and Teal Dr. From: Tim Bochman [mailto�timbochmanCdgmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 11:03 AM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Proposed apartment development at Airport Rd. and Teal Dr. Dear Mr Nygren, I am writing you to express my concern about the proposed 100 unit apartment development being considered for the plot of land at the corner of Airport Rd. and Teal Dr. As a member of the neighborhood affected by this proposed development (My family and I live at 1974 Teal Dr) I do not feel that such a high density development is in the best interest of our neighborhood. Please direct the developer to pursue an alternate project for this parcel of land that conforms with the same zoning as the rest of the neighborhood and preserves the family friendly atmosphere of our neighborhood. Thanks for your consideration and support. -Tim Tim. Bochman 1974 Teal Dr. Kalispell, MT Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 1:09 PM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: apartment complex From: Marie[mailto:cmwbellavitaC@montanasky.netl Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 12:28 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: apartment complex I am not able to attend meeting about the plans to build a large apartment building and parking on corner of Teal Dr.and Airport Rd. I am extremely concerned about the plans as I live a few blocks back from the area on Eider Dr. Teal Drive is already used as a freeway as cars speed through it for a short cut to wherever they are going. It gets lots of fast traffic and we would be subject to more if a large apt building goes in on that corner. An apt complex that size does not belong in a neighborhood that is mostly single family homes. Also I feel that all the area should be notified when this is happening as it affects all of us. Piease have consideration for us as home owners. Mrs. Marie G. Williams 2100 Eider Dr. Kalispell, Mt. 59901 4aunsti, This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 7 fe rf*g www.avast.com Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 1:10 PM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: Lofts at Ashley From: Keith Valentine[maiIto: keith.valentine@mannmortga eg coml Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 12:12 PM To: ]arod Nygren Subject: Lofts at Ashley Good afternoon, I am unable to attend the work session, but wish to voice my concern. I am a home owner on Harlequin Court and wish to preserve the integrity of the neighborhood with ONLY R4 zoning. I do not wish to have a large apartment complex within our neighborhood, especially on land that was supposed to be a park for all to enjoy, as I understand it, as a part of such a large subdivision being approved originally. Keith Valentine Loan Officer NMLS #405843 Mann Mortgage #2550 Cell: 406-253-0464 Office: 406-204-3653 Fax: 406-751-6282 AA& Mann Mortgage Apply online at: httpsl_/_keithvalentine.mannmortgage.com/ 1-h;_s e-ncill is ar31e1itvJ LI I';r Eia,'trornc C mn'=_:ni rt; ` 5 F'r : a=.y Act 16 L.I S (- Sec 2510-":'1, anti may r;c!�tz in r]ata that , ronf;de.nti�l, pr m' e:-, y 'I n3rn- F: th'ic persc! tial r;#tu!r;:+tion. as tl!ril tr:rn: ! dru,r;=� i! if Et !drr;r;-I ea: } _F_,;fey Act !crii«:',Ii,'t l f, �nfi_ entia[ fnfr,rrz2,+,iari. 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By ar of l:ng and a.'v!eVVln tl'e Co;rfider;:al inf,rnat crt Yc:u :gran k indemnify us aca!r;sE antr hisses Or expans:ns i,ic?-od[! d "era t118i y��a [:lily it"'�i' +S a re51!IL Gf -illy n!','a !h 0!';'C-,! us ; or di�!,'iG; .+1"? ._,+;I'E�,". �.;2w3 due tO YGLF 3G15 nr ;JiiliSsl6!;3 1. a. p f-. ,ther Ilion; Lho r- [pi-- ,&;dves this e--mad he. or She f3 - qunstMd Ll.-, I,mFIT II•y nottf , us of the delivery and ; eiuro !G r;ti all do+a ryo dgli�-erF<d Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 10:16 AM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: Ashley Neighborhood Concern From: deputygriz [maiIto: deputygriz(ftahoo.corn Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 9:30 AM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Ashley Neighborhood Concern Jarod, My family and I are residents who live at 2132 Harlequin Court in the Ashley Park subdivision. I also previously lived on Salem Street for over 3 years, so I am very familiar with this neighborhood. One of the many draws to living in this neighborhood is the "family neighborhood" feel. We wanted a neighborhood where our family felt safe for our kids to ride their bikes and hang out with other neighborhood kids. We have greatly enjoyed this area. I recently heard that someone had purchased the large lot on the corner of Airport Road & Teal Drive, and I was hoping someone was going to put in a park, similar to the one across from the Lakers field. When I heard that there were plans being drawn up for a large apartment complex, my heart sank. One big reason we chose this neighborhood for our children was that all of the homes were single-family or townhomes. To hear that someone wants to change that neighborhood landscape with an apartment complex is very disheartening. I was born and raised in the Flathead Valley, and I love to call this place home. I always wanted to raise my children in the valley, and wanted a nice family neighborhood for my children to grow up in. I feel that building a large apartment complex would greatly take away from the neighborhood that has taken years to build. I fully understand that population is ever-increasing in the valley, and housing is at a shortage. With that being said, I don't believe building a bunch of apartments, especially a three-story multi -unit building in a single- family neighborhood, is the answer. I love that the City Council has begun building apartments up near the bypass by Glacier HS, and in undeveloped areas it makes sense. But to build an apartment complex in a single- family neighborhood makes no sense and ruins the years of development to make this neighborhood what it has become. I am asking the Planning Board to reconsider changing the zoning in this neighborhood to allow someone to build something that doesn't belong in this neighborhood. If they want to develop homes and townhouses, I am all for it. Just please don't allow them to change the entire landscape of this great family neighborhood. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Josh Buls & Family 2132 Harlequin Court 406-459-0337 Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 10:17 AM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: Housing From: Ellie Bissell [rmailto:thebiss5@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 9:36 AM To: Jarod Nygren Subject; Housing I am Ellie Bissell , and very concerned about the building plan for Airport Road. With the amount of traffic the school will have,buses and parents taking and picking up there students and expected traffic from the plan building, and many people using the Teal road, where in the world are the new lights for traffic control going to be, and I would like to know if this is a listed LOW COST housing units, many things, also no need for 3 story units. please have the R-4 zone rule come into effect, I drive past the area every day and know it was not kept up as a park but this many house units is not good for the road area, and speed on the road. Thank you for bringing this to attention. Mrs. James Bissell' Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 8:19 AM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: Lofts at Ashley, LLC application request For PB From: Greg Griffin [mailto: riffin,mbi mail.com] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 6:51 AM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Re: Lofts at Ashley, LLC application request Jarod, As a current resident and previous developer and builder, I would like to add my comments to the consideration for the zoning change of Lofts at Ashley. In the past, and in another state, I was a home builder working in partnership with my friend who developed land. I'm familiar with the rezoning processes and the right of people to pursue the rezoning of land for their profit. For the land that I developed in the past, in a different state, we choose a piece of land that was zoned for farming, adjacent to an R-4 on two sides, a main road on the third and farm on the 4th. We then sought R-4 zoning to keep the area, neighborhood and streets in a common theme. There were no objections and we added to the city's plan, the neighboring property values, and the neighbors' desire. In the case of the Lofts at Ashley, I realize the difficulty in splitting the difference between the appearance of Airport Rd being commercial or other zoning and the Ashley Park neighborhood. I also realize that in the back of the mind of the Planning Board is that someone has paid money to purchase land with the intent of making profit. They have already invested more money in developing plans. I would propose, that their investment in the land was a known risk. They had no guarantee and hoped to make a lot of money, but they do this over and over. Some they win and some they lose_ For this particular case, I do believe that the board should STRONGLY consider the recent developments of the school that will be built on Airport Rd. with the recent passing of the bond. This will eventually reduce the speed limit of Airport Rd as an abundance of children from Ashley Park will be walking across the road to school and the speed limit only I/4 of a mile away is 25mph. If the road were to continue at a residential speed, this property in question becomes more desirable for R-4. The speed limit will change the perceived enviromnent of the road as well. You will be setting precedence with your decision that the school will be surrounded by apartments or homes. A mix use zoning in this area sets up for more apartment to be built, because of their strong profitability as opposed to the environment that people move to this area to enjoy --residential. Adjacent to Ashley Park to the south is more property that will be well suited for R-4 and most likely be developed sooner with the passing of the school. Once again, does this area of Kalispell become known for the abundance of apartments. The context of the school and the adjoining R-4 properties makes this property in question prime for additional R-4 zoning and not bring down the property values of homes in the Ashley Park development. I do believe that not only adjacent properties will be negatively affected, but all properties will negatively affected as the entrance to our neighborhood will take an inner-city, low-income feel. Imagine all of the other newer residential developments throughout Kalispell and the valley. How many of them have apartments spanning their entrance? Adding to the congestion of their entrances. Adding non -residence foot -traffic with dogs eliminating on our lawns. It is your job to plan into the future for what this area will look like, not just this property. I would strongly request the Planning Board to close their eyes and imagine this area growing with more and more home surrounding the school and not filled with apartments. Which would you like surrounding your schools. There is a place for apartments to be expanded. I realize the need for balance in housing. I would propose that plan for Kalispell not be to mix zoning in this area but increase the already established R-4 that is growing here. I do believe that an approval of this rezoning would not show good future vision or planning. Please reject this request. If had the money today, I would invest and develop for R-4 in that property right now. Respectfully Submitted Greg Griffin 2216 Ruddy Duck Dr. 406-260-5190 Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 8:19 AM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: Lofts at Ashley For PB From: Deborah Daub [mailto:deb.daub@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2016 11:11 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Lofts at Ashley To Jared Nygren: As a home owner/resident of Ashley Park I am requesting that the R-4 Zoning be maintained to preserve neighborhood integrity. Thank you, Deborah Daub 2134 Teal Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 Michelle Anderson From: Jarod Nygren Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 8:20 AM To: Michelle Anderson Subject: FW: Ashley Creek Apartment Complex For PB From: Rory Brown[maiIto: gozaraozarian@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2016 8:26 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: Ashley Creek Apartment Complex Hello, This weekend I was made aware of a plan to develop an apartment complex in the Ashley Creek subdivision. I believe this is something the whole subdivision should be able to weigh in on, but only a few residents were made aware. This complex is too large for this area. The zoning for this should be reduced in order to force a smaller complex, or perhaps block it all together. The effect on the neighborhood would have a negative i npact due to the number of residents in such a small area, including traffic, and statistically would bring higher crime rates. I feel that I would need to sell my house in order to keep the same quality of neighborhood if this is built. If this area was maintained and had park equipment in it, it would be used by the kids in this subdivision. Please keep this in mind as this goes forward and thank you for your time.