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04-10-18 Planning Board MinutesKALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING April 10, 2018 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission was called to order at 6:04 p.m. Board members present were: Chad Graham, George Giavasis, Doug Kauffman, Rory Young, Kurt Vomfell, Ronalee Skees and Christopher Yerkes. Tom Jentz, Jarod Nygren and PJ Sorensen represented the Kalispell Planning Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Giavasis moved and Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2018 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 Fenn Way because he is representing the applicant. FENN WAY A request from Marty Crevier for annexation of 10.5-acres of land into the city with an initial zoning designation of B-1 (Neighborhood Business) upon annexation. The property is currently in the county and zoned county I-2 (Heavy Industrial). The property is generaly located at the southern terminus of Fenn Way and western terminus of 2° Street West. STAFF REPORT Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KA-18-03. Nygren went over the project including location, land uses, zoning and potential uses within the proposed zone. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt staff report #KA-18-03 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the entire property be B-1 (Neighborhood Business). BOARD DISCUSSION None. PUBLIC HEARING Rory Young — Jackola Engineering, 2250 Hwy 93 S - representing applicant; offered to answer any questions the board may have. MOTION Kauffman moved and Giavasis seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-18-03 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the entire property be B-1 (Neighborhood Business). BOARD DISCUSSION None. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. BOARD MEMBER SEATED Young returned to his seat. GLACIER RAIL PARK KJ-J, on behalf of Flathead County Economic Development Authority ANNEXATION, BOUNDARY (FCEDA) has submitted three applications associated with the continued AMENDMENT, PRELIMINARY development of the Glacier Rail Park. The Glacier Rail Park is generally PLAT bound by Whitefish Stage Road to the West, Stillwater River to the north, BNSF tracks to the east and Oregon Street to the south. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of April 10, 2018 Page I 1 STAFF REPORT Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KA-18-01, KRD-18-01 and KPP-18-04. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt staff report #KA-18-01, KRD-18-01 and KPP-18-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the annexation, TEDD boundary amendment and preliminary plat be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Young asked about condition #22 and why that particular area is being singled out. Nygren advised it's a carryover condition from the previous plat and that area is to remain undeveloped as a requirement for the Tiger Grant, as the area is wetland. Young asked if all of the upgrades to the streets, sidewalks and boulevards had to be completed before final plat. Nygren advised that they will have to be complete. Kauffman inquired as to why lots 6 & 7 have not been aggregated into one lot. Jentz explained that the lots have different owners at this time but it is in the process of being aggregated into one lot with one owner. PUBLIC HEARING Dawn Marquardt — 935 E Oregon St — Commented on condition #4 & 5, she is concerned about the commercial truck traffic and that there should be additional signage put up to ensure that they stay off of the roads indicated in these conditions. MOTION — ANNEXATION Vomfell moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City (KA-18-01) Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-18-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the 3.38 acre _property be annexed and the zoning for the property be I-2/PUD. BOARD DISCUSSION None. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. MOTION — BOUNDARY Vomfell moved and Giavasis seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning AMENDMENT (KRD-18-01) Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KRD-18-01 as findings of fact and forward the proposed amendment to the Glacier Rail Park Targeted Economic Development District boundary to the Kalispell City Council for review and approval. BOARD DISCUSSION None. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. MOTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT Skees moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning (KPP-18-04) Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPP-18-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for the Glacier Rail Park be approved, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Kauffman inquired about the signage concern that was mentioned during the public hearing. Nygren explained the current signage plan and Jentz advised that the city streets and sign department will reevaluate as the project progresses. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of April 10, 2018 Page12 PETERSON ZONE CHANGE A request from Jeremy Peterson to amend the city zoning map from R-3 (Residential) to RA-1 (Residential Apartment). The zoning map amendment would allow for the development of two-family residential housing which is consistent with the zoning and existing residential developments adjacent to the subject property to the north. The property is located at 435 College Avenue. STAFF REPORT Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KZC-18-01. Nygren went over the project including the existing zoning, proposed zoning, and existing land uses. Nygren informed the Board that there had been a number of public comment letters received in opposition to the proposed zone change. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt staff report #KZC-18-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the subject property be zoned R-3 (Residential) be zoned to RA-1 (Residential Apartment). BOARD DISCUSSION Graham inquired about the reason for the zone change. Nygren advised because of the density requirements. The R-3 Zone has half the density than the RA-1, which would allow for the construction of two-family housing. Graham then asked about going with an R-4 zone and the density requirements. Nygren advised that R-4 is very similar to RA-1 in regards to density requirements, building heights, setbacks, etc. The permitted uses are the same as well, however, the R-4 zone does not allow for multi -family development like the RA-1 does., which has been a neighborhood concern. He went on to say that the reason the applicant did not consider R-4 originally is because there are no other R-4 zones around the property and was simply extending the existing RA-1 Zone abutting the property to the north. PUBLIC HEARING Tim Norton — 420 Sylvan Dr. — concerned with character and density of the surrounding area and compatibility with the existing neighborhood. He feels that an R-4 zone would be more compatible. Thomas Marx — 401 Sylvan Dr. — opposed to zone change proposal, feels it should stay single family residence, he is concerned with the additional traffic more density will bring. Edna Green — 441 College Ave. — opposed to additional density and concerned with flooding that may occur once the subject property is developed because the street has sunk. Dennis Schwenk — 501 Sylvan Dr. — opposed to zone change and additional density that would be allowed with the RA -I Zone and multi -family. Jeremy Peterson — applicant — 435 College Ave — advised that the intention is to build townhomes and/or duplexes not multi -family. MOTION — ORIGINAL Skees moved and Giavasis seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning (R-3 TO RA-1 ZONE) Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KZC-18-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the subject property be zoned R-3 (Residential) be zoned to RA-1 (Residential Apartment). BOARD DISCUSSION Kauffman inquired about the current conditions of the streets and if they were up to standard. Nygren advised they are not and that upon development of the subject property the street directly in front of it would have to be brought up to current standards but not he surrounding streets. Graham advised he does not Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of April 10, 2018 Page 13 agree with the proposed RA-1 zoning. He feels townhomes would be appropriate for the area not multi -family. Jentz explained that the applicant does not intend on putting in multi -family, he intends on putting in townhomes and/or duplexes so he would not be opposed to an R-4 zone. Staff also clarified that although there is no other R-4 Zoning in the area it would not be considered a spot zone due to the fact that the zone is similar to the neighboring RA-1 Zone in regards to allowable uses, heights, setbacks, etc. and it would be in compliance with the growth policy. MOTION — AMENDED Graham moved and Skees seconded a motion to amend Staff Report (R-3 TO R-4) #KZC-18-01 to state that the zoning be changed from R-3 (Residential) to R-4 (Residential) instead of RA-1 (Residential Apartment). BOARD DISCUSSION None. ROLL CALL — AMENDED The amended motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. ROLL CALL - ORIGINAL The original motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. ROCKWOOD RANCH R. Ranch Developments, LLC is requesting permission to annex a 90-acre ANNEXATION, PUD AND property into the city. Upon annexation the applicant is requesting an R-3 PRELIMINARY PLAT Zone with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning overlay and major subdivision approval for a residential subdivision. The development will consist of 209 residential lots, 3.2-acres of neighborhood commercial, parkland and storage facilities. The property is undeveloped tract land located at the southeast intersection of Three Mile Drive and W. Springcreek, north of Two Mile Drive and southwest of the Springcreek Estates Subdivision. STAFF REPORT Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KA-18-02, KPUD-18-01 and KPP-18-02. Nygren presented the proposed project including the zoning, growth policy, conditions and layout. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt staff report #KA-18-01, KPUD-18-01 and KPP-18-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the annexation, planned unit development and preliminary plat be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Graham asked staff for clarification on the temporary construction road and what guarantee there is that construction crews will only use this road. Nygren advised there is not guarantee but this will help minimize the use of the public roads through Spring Creek Estates. The developer should be sure to coordinate those efforts. Young inquired about the existing traffic studies already in place for the existing subdivisions and if those will be taken into account for this subdivision. Nygren advised Public Works will take into account all of them. PUBLIC HEARING Bruce Lutz — WGM Group — 431 151 Ave W — representative for applicant; clarified for the board the changes that were made since the last meeting and that the RV parking may be removed entirely but they have not decided at this time. MOTION Giavasis moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City ANNEXATION (KA-18-01) Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-18-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the initial Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of April 10, 2018 Page14 zoning for this property upon annexation be R-3 and B-1. BOARD DISCUSSION None. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. MOTION Kauffman moved and Skees seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning PUD (KPUD-18-01) Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-18-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the planned unit development for Rockwood Ranch 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. MOTION Vomfell moved and Skees seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning PRELIMINARY PLAT (KPP-18-02) Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPP-18-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for Rockwood Ranch be approved, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Young asked if on condition #23 the wording should be changed to state that two-thirds of each phase must be completed. Nygren clarified that as long as the board understands that the condition is for each phase and not the whole subdivision then staff is comfortable with the way it is written. All board members agreed with the condition written as is. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. OLD BUSINESS Graham re -introduced new board member Kurt Vomfell. NEW BUSINESS Graham announced the resignation of board member Christopher Yerkes and presented him with a certificate of appreciation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:26pm. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Kalispell Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. and located in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, 201 1" Ave East. Chad Graham President APPROVED as submitted/amended: Karl Hernandez Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of April 10, 2018 Page15