I. 07-11-17 PB MinutesKALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
July 11, 2017
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
CALL
Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present
were: Chad Graham, George Giavasis, Doug Kauffman, Ronalee Skees,
Rory Young and Christopher Yerekes. Steve Lorch was absent. Tom
Jentz, Jarod Nygren and PJ Sorensen represented the Kalispell Planning
Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Skees moved and Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the minutes
of the June 13, 2017 meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and
Zoning Commission.
VOTE BY ACCLAMATION
The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
BOARD MEMBER SEATED
Young recused himself from agenda items #1 and #2 because he is
representing the applicants.
LISA WADE APARTMENT
A request from Lisa Wade for a conditional use permit for a 14-unit
COMPLEX
apartment complex within the RA-1 Zoning District on two parcels of
land. The apartment complex would be comprised of one (1) six -unit
building and one (1) 8-unit building.
STAFF REPORT
Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KCU-17-07.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt staff report KCU-17-07 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit
be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
Rory Young — Jacokla Engineering — 2250 Hwy 93 South, Kalispell —
representative for the applicant — offered to answer any questions the
public and/or staff may have.
MOTION
Kauffman moved and Yerkes seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KCU-17-07
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
Conditional Use Permit be approved subject to the conditions listed in
the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Giavasis mentioned that he hoped that the developer would try and save
any mature trees and mentioned that as the city develops we should be
trying to save mature trees whenever feasible.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
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HUSKY STREET APARTMENTS
A request from Jackola Engineering and Architecture for a conditional
use permit for a 3-story, 24-unit apartment building within the B-2
Zoning District.
STAFF REPORT
Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KCU-17-06.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt staff report KCU-17-06 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit
be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Graham asked about the property line to the south and if it will be
fenced. Nygren advised it's not required to be fenced but that the
applicant could answer the questions to what their plans were with the
south property line.
PUBLIC HEARING
Greg Harris — 1050 Husky St — Owner of Grizzly Security — Is
concerned that the apartments will bring trouble to the neighborhood, to
his company and that apartments are not the right fit for this area. Would
like to see a fence for security around the entire perimeter of the
apartments.
Rory Young — Jacokla Engineering — 2250 Hwy 93 South, Kalispell —
representative for the applicant — confirmed that the plan is to put up a
fence on the south property line to separate the apartments from the
businesses.
MOTION
Skees moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KCU-17-06
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
Conditional Use Permit be approved subject to the conditions listed in
the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Kauffman inquired as to whether or not this location may be too
"industrial" for apartments. Jentz responded that the staff's goal is to
keep the segregation of residential and business to a minimum; this
location will be ideal for residents who work in or near the area making
it more convenient for them to get to work.
The Board also discussed the possibility of a fence, however, felt that it
was not appropriate considering there was already existing fencing.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
BOARD MEMBER SEATED
Young returned to his seat.
ANDROES ANNEXATION
A request from Herman and Sharon Androes to annex a .67 acre parcel
into the City and Zone the land City R-2 upon annexation.
STAFF REPORT
Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KA-17-03.
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Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt staff report KA-17-03 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the annexation be approved
subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Yerkes inquired about the bond for the rural fire district would be paid.
Nygren advised that the application didn't indicate there was a bond, but
at the time of annexation the city would be responsible for paying the
remainder due for this property, if there was a bond.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
MOTION
Skees moved and Graham seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KA-17-03
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
annexation be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff
report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
B-3 CORE AREA REZONE -
A request from the Kalispell City Planning Department to rezone a
PHASE 4
portion of the Core Area from B-2 (General Business), B-5 (Industrial
Business) and 1-1 (Light Industrial) to B-3 (Core Area Business).
STAFF REPORT
Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KZC-17-02.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt staff report KZC-17-02 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the areas zoned B-2
(Central Business), B-5 (Industrial Business) and 1-1 (Light Industrial) be
rezoned to B-3 (Core Area Business).
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
MOTION
Young moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KZC-17-02
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
areas zoned B-2 (Central Business), B-5 (Industrial Business) and I-1
(Light Industrial) be rezoned to B-3 (Core Area Business).
BOARD DISCUSSION
Graham and Skees both noted that they are excited to this project
progressing since it is a key component to the redevelopment of the Core
Area.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
TOWN PUMP #5 FUEL
Major Brand Distributing Company, INC. (Town Pump) has submitted a
EXPANSION
PUD application on a 6.9-acre parcel of land located within B-2/Siderius
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Commons PUD Placeholder Zoning District.
STAFF REPORT
Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KPUD-17-03.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt staff report KPUD-17-03 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Kalispell Town Pump
#5 PUD be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Young asked about the existing approach and if it would be removed
leaving only 1 entrance on Cemetery Road. Nygren advised that is the
case based on the site plan submitted.
PUBLIC HEARING
Joe Murphy — 1324 13 Ave SW, Great Falls — Big Sky Civil &
Environmental — Mentioned that he would like to clarify that the existing
approach is proposed to stay, as well as build a new approach. They are
working with Public Works Engineers currently to create the
improvements on the south side of Cemetery Road, the approaches and
extend water a sewer utilities up to the western boundary of the property.
MOTION
Young moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KPUD-17-
03 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that
the Kalispell Town Pump #5 PUD be approved subject to the conditions
listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Young asked staff if adding another approach would change the project.
Nygren mentioned that it would not, however, an approaches were
subject to Public Works and Site Review Committee approval.
Additionally, a traffic study is required and any recommendations from
the traffic impact study would be part of the site design.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MCCADDEN DANCE STUDIO
A request from Richard and Susan McCadden for a dance studio within
the R-5 Zoning District.
STAFF REPORT
Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KCU-17-08.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt staff report KCU-17-08 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Conditional Use Permit
be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
Su McCadden — 42 Valley View Place — owner of dance studio — offered
to answer any questions the board may have.
Gail Lee — 100 Buffalo Stage — neighbor to the north of the property.
Advised she has no problem with the dance studio being there. Her only
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concern is if the studio has dance recitals that it may cause parking issues
and/or noise issues.
MOTION
Young moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KCU-17-08
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
Conditional Use Permit be approved subject to the conditions listed in the
staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Young asked if the property would be subject to the city noise and/or
parking ordinances if it were to become an issue. Jentz advised if a
complaint was brought to the Planning Department it would be treated as
any other property in the city limits.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Jentz advised that the Growth Policy was approved by City Council.
NEW BUSINESS
Jentz reviewed next month's agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:45pm.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Kalispell Planning Board will be held on
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. and located in the Kalispell City
Council Chambers, 201 1"Ave East.
Chad Graham
President
APPROVED as submitted/amended:
Kari Hernandez
Recording Secretary
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