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REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: Narda. A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Chris A. Kukuls1d, City Manager
SUBJECT Annexation and Initial R-4 Zoning - Ashley Meadows Subdivision
MEETING DATE: May 19, 2003
BACKGROUND: This is a request for an initial zoning designation of R-4, Two Family
Residential, upon annexation to the city for property that lies near the northeast
comer of Bluestone and Denver Avenue. The property contains approximately 4.4
acres and is intended for development as Ashley Meadows Subdivision, a 13-lot
residential subdivision. City water and sewer would be extended to the site and the
subdivision would be developed to City standards. The R-4 zoning district is a that
allows single family dwellings and duplexes as permitted uses and has a minimum lot
size requirement of 6,000 square feet. The property owner has an existing single
family home on a portion of the original tract of record that has not been included in
the subdivision and is shown as a "remainder" parcel. The property is presently
zoned County R- 1, Suburban Residential, under the Flathead County Zoning
Regulations.
One of the recommended conditions of approval associated with the proposed
subdivision plat was that the property where the applicant's house is located be
annexed into the city prior to or concurrent with the filing of any final plat associated
with the subdivision. As it will currently exist, the property where the house is
located will be an island within the city of Kalispell. The property owner has no
objection to the annexation of the property where his house is located into the city
with the filing of the final plat for the subdivision.
The Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing regarding this matter at a
special meeting of April 29, 2003. A motion was made and passed unanimously to
forward a recommendation that initial zoning for this property should be R-4, Two
Family Residential, upon annexation to the city.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to adopt the first reading of the ordinance for R-4
zoning upon annexation would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Minor positive impacts once fully developed.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish • City of Columbia Falls
Ashley Meadows Subdivision Annexation and Initial Zoning
May 12,2003
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Respectfully submitted,
Narda A. Wb son
Senior Planner
Report compiled: May 12, 2003
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Chris A. Kukulski
City Manager
Attachments: Transmittal letter
Staff report KA-03-6 and application materials
Draft minutes from 4/29/03 planning board meeting
Cost of services analysis
TRANSMIT\KALISPEL\2003\KA03-6MEMO
RESOLUTION NO. 4787
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALTERATION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL BY INCLUDING THEREIN AS AN ANNEXATION CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A",
LOCATED IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M.,
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, TO BE KNOWN AS ASHLEY MEADOWS
ADDITION NO. 326; TO ZONE SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
KALISPELL INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, AND TO DECLARE AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has received a petition from Tim Knoll, the owner of property
located at the northeast corner of Bluestone and Denver Avenue, requesting that the
City of Kalispell annex the territory into the City, and
WHEREAS, the Tri-City Planning Office has made a report on Tim KnolI's Annexation Request,
#KA-03-6, dated April 22, 2003, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission recommended that the
territory be zoned City R-4, Two Family Residential, upon annexation into the City
of Kalispell, and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell desires to annex said property in accordance with Title 7,
Chapter 2, Part 46, Montana Code Annotated.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That all the real property as described on Exhibit "A" be annexed to
the City of Kalispell and the boundary of the City is altered to so
provide, and shall be known as Ashley Meadows Addition No. 326.
SECTION IL Upon the effective date of this Resolution, the City Clerk is directed
to make and certify under the seal of the City, a copy of the record of
these proceedings as are entered on the minutes of the City Council
and file said documents with the Flathead County Clerk and
Recorder.
From and after the date of filing of said documents as prepared by the
City Clerk, or on the effective date hereof, whichever shall occur
later, said annexed territory is part of the City of Kalispell and its
citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws and ordinances
and regulations in force in the City of Kalispell and shall be entitled
to the same privileges and benefits as are other parts of the City.
SECTION III. The territory annexed by this Resolution shall be zoned in accordance
with the Kalispell Interim Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the
City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY, 2003.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
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Theresa White
City Clerk
Exhibit A
A tract of land, situated, lying, and being in the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of
Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.,M,, Flathead County, Montana, and more
particularly described as follows to wit
Beginning at the Southeast comer of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section
19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana, which is a found
iron pin: Thence along the South boundary of said NW % NW'I S881,24'03"W 334.06 feet,
Thence NOO" 1 9'24W 200.85 feet to the southerly R/W of a 60 foot road and utility easement;
Thence along said R/W S88121'24W 167.33 feet to the Easterly R/W of a 60 foot city road
known as Denver Avenue; Thence along said R/W NOOOI 7'58"W 250.73 feet; Thence N880
09'33"E 54.99 feet; Thence N00016'17'W 221.23 feet to the approximate thread of Ashley
Creek; Thence along said thread the following six courses: S40037'34"E 188.58 feet S310
19'10'E 64.96 feet: S06"57'38'E 23.72 feet; S49012'59"E 63.20 feet; S42058'23"E 160.68 feet;
S33034'59"E 17.24 feet; Thence leaving said thread S00018'10"E 383.01 feet to the point of
beginning and containing 4.415 acres. Together with a 60 foot road and utility easement as
shown hereon: Subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record.
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May 12, 2003
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Ashley Meadows Annexation and Initial Zoning of R-4, Two Family Residential
Dear Chris:
The Kalispell City Planning Board met on April 29, 2003, and held a public hearing to
consider a request by Tim Knoll for an initial zoning designation of R-4, Two Family
Residential, upon annexation to the city. The property contains approximately 4.415
acres and is located on the northeast corner of Bluestone and Denver Avenue. The
applicants are proposing City R-4, a Two Family Residential zoning district. The
property is currently zoned County R-1, Residential. This request for annexation and
initial zoning has been filed in conjunction with a proposal for a 13 lot residential
subdivision.
Narda Wilson of the Tri-City Planning Office presented staff report KA-03-6, evaluating
the proposed zoning. Staff recommended initial zoning of City R-4, Two Family
Residential based on the surrounding zoning and the Kalispell Growth Policy.
At the public hearing there were two neighbors from Stratford Subdivision to the south
who spoke in opposition to the density allowed under the proposed R-4 zoning because
of issues related to additional traffic, lack of parks in the area and safety concerns.
After the public hearing the board discussed the proposal and the density allowed under
the R-4 zoning. The board agreed that the proposed zoning was consistent with the
growth policy and other development that has taken place in the area. A motion was
made and passed unanimously to forward a recommendation that initial zoning for this
property should be R-4, Two Family Residential, upon annexation.
Please schedule this matter for the May 19, 2003 regular city council meeting. You may
contact this board or Narda Wilson at the Tri-City Planning Office if you have any
questions regarding this matter.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
. r s„ of r-i,,mhia Fall, . rity of 1<511icnr11 • City of Whitefish •
Ashley Meadows Subdivision - Annexation and Initial Zoning
May 12, 2003
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Sincerely,
Kalispell City Planning Board
f,
Ron Van Natta
President
RVN/NW
Attachments: Petition to annex (original)
Exhibit A - legal description
Staff report KA-03-6 and application materials
Draft minutes 4/29/03 planning board meeting
c w/ Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c w/o Att: Tim Knoll, 880 Sunnny-side Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901
Sands Surveying, 2 Village Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901
Ashley Meadows Subdivision
Cost of Services Analysis
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.
Number of Dwelling Units within the Subdivision
13
Estimated Increase in Population: (based on US Census Figure of 2.2 per household)
IM
Cost of Services
Per capita costs
• Fire: $68.84 per person per year.
Additional costs to the fire department
• Police: $110 per resident per year.
Additional costs to the police department
• Administration: $39.48.
Additional cost to administration
• Solid Waste:
Additional cost to solid waste
Lineal Feet Costs: (Lineal feet 540)
• Roads: $1.14 per lineal foot
Additional cost in road maintenance
• Water: $3.44 per lineal foot
Additional cost in water line maintenance
• Sewer: $5.50 per lineal foot
Additional cost in sewer maintenance
Storm sewer maintenance costs:
Average Square foot per lot - 11,842
Number of units x square foot x 0.0029
Total Anticipated Cost of Services:
29 x 68.84 = $ 1,996
29 x 110.00 = $3,190
29 x 39.48 = $1,145
none for five years
540 x 1.14 = $616
540 x 3.44 = $1,858.
540 x 5.50 = $2,970
11,842 x 13 x 0.0029 = $446
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Anticipated Revenue Generated
Assessments based on square footage:
Average square foot per lot: 11,842
• Storm sewer assessment $0.0029 per square foot
Revenue from storm sewer assessments 13 x 11,842 x 0.0029 = $446
• Street maintenance assessment $0.0059 per square foot
Revenue from street maintenance assessments 13 x 11,842 x 0.0059 = $908
• Urban forestry assessment $0.00135 per square foot
Revenue from urban forestry assessments 13 x 11,842 x 0.00135= $208
Special Assessments: There are no special assessments.
General revenue:
• Assessed value per dwelling: $175,000
Total assessed value: 13 x 175,000 = $2,275,000
Total taxable: 10,325,000 x 0.03543 = $80,603
• Total additional general revenue based on 152.39 mill levy:
80,603 x .15239 = $12,283
Total Additional Annual Revenue:
$13,845
NOTE: This information is based upon assumptions regarding building valuations and
does not take into consideration the build -out time or changes in methods of assessment
and estimated costs associated with services. This information can only be used as a
general estimate of the anticipated cost of services and revenue.
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KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 29, 2003
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
A special meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and
CALL
Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Board
members present were: Ron Van Natta, Rick Hull, Jean
Johnson, George Taylor, Timothy Norton and Sue Ellen
Anderson. Jim Atkinson was absent. Narda Wilson
represented the Tri-City Planning Office. There were
approximately 12 people in the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Johnson moved and Taylor seconded the motion to approve
the minutes of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission regular meeting of April 8, 2003.
The motion passed unanimously.
ASHLEY MEADOWS INITIAL
A request for an initial zoning assignment of R-4, a Two
ZONING UPON
Family Residential district filed concurrently with a request
ANNEXATION
for a 13 lot residential subdivision on approximately 4.415
acres located at the NE corner of Blue Stone and Denver
Avenue.
ASHLEY MEADOWS
A request for preliminary plat approval of a 13 lot residential
SUBDIVISION
subdivision on approximately 4.415 acres located at the
PRELIMINARY PLAT
northeast corner of Blue Stone and Denver Avenue in
southwest Kalispell.
STAFF REPORT
Narda Wilson, with the Tri-City Planning Office, gave a
RA-03-6 AND F.PP 03-3
presentation of staff reports KA-03-6 and KPP-03-3
evaluating the appropriate zoning designation and the
preliminary plat. She noted area has had a substantial
amount of subdivision activity over the last several years and
this is an additional small area that has good development
potential- The property is located on the east side of Denver
Avenue, south of Sunnyside Drive and north of Stratford
Subdivision. The property contains approximately 4.4 acres
and the property owner is the applicant. They are proposing
to subdivide the property into 13 lots, extend a road into the
subdivision and extend water and sewer to service the
subdivision. The infrastructure would be built to City
standards which mean curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a
landscape boulevard.
In order to receive City services the owners are required to
annex to the City. They R-4 zoning has been proposed. This
will allow duplexes and single-family dwellings as permitted
uses. The minimum lot size for the district is 6,000 square
feet.
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the special meeting of April 29, 2003
Currently the property is listed in the County jurisdiction
and it is zoned R-1. In the immediate area there is City R-4
zoning to the south and to the east in South Meadows. To
the west is the City R-3 and the remaining area to west is
zoned R-1, a County zoning designation that requires a one
acreminimum lot size for newly created lots that are
generally not on public sewer.
The growth policy anticipates an urban density development
in this area when City utilities are available. The -urban land
use density is typically anticipated to be 4 to 12 dwelling
units per acre and under the R-4 zone this would be well
within that allowable density. This is consistent with the
land use pattern in the area, the anticipated development
under the growth policy and the type of single family and
duplex development that would be anticipated.
The staff is recommending that the planning board adopt the
staff report KA-03-6 and recommend to the Kalispell City
Council that the appropriate zoning would be R-4, Two
Family Residential, upon annexation to the city.
With regard to the subdivision, the applicant is proposing 13
lots on approximately e 4.4 with a remainder parcel where is
house is located. The lots would be between 6,700 square
feet and 32,000 square feet, well above the minimum lot size
for R-4. The Knolls house lies to the south of the proposed
internal access road and this property is not being included
in the subdivision but will be left as a remainder tract. He
would like to remain on his community well and on site
sewage treatment system. Those are issues that Will have to
be dealt with during the approval of the water and sewer
facilities to the site.
The general land use area is urban density to the south and
to the west and to the southeast within the South Meadows
subdivision where City utilities are available. The City will
provide full public services to the subdivision once annexed.
A hydrant will be brought and adequate turn around will be
created for the fire trucks. The fire department would like to
approve the fire access and suppression system prior to any
combustibles being brought onto the site. ,
One distinguishing feature is Ashley Creek that runs along
the north boundary of the property. The floodplain map
1815 that was revised in 1992 and establishes the floodplain
elevation at 2928. All of the lots where houses would be
constructed are well outside the 100-year floodplain area.
Another significant feature of the site is a fairly steep slope
along the north boundary going down to Ashley Creek. There
is an approximately 20-foot drop between the top of the hill
and the edge of floodplain. There is more concerned about
the development of this area on steep slopes than the
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the special meeting of April 29, 2003
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floodplain. Therefore a recommended conditional of approval
is that a 40 x 40 building pad be indicated on lots 4 and 5
that is outside of the steep slope area and within the R-4
zoning setbacks.
It appears that lots 3, 4 and 5 do not comply with the
minimum lot width of the R-4 zoning designation which is 50
feet. Those lots will have to slightly reconfigure to comply
with the minim -am lot width requirements. Lots 9 and 10 to
the south are on a cul-de-sac and are considered irregularly
shaped lots. The lot width is I measured from the building set
back lines that is 15 feet. They meet the 50-foot minimum
lot width. -
A new access road will be developed off of Denver Avenue to
serve this subdivision. This road does not bring a clean
alignment with the extension of Bismarck. The offset
between Bismarck and the new access road to the north is
100 feet. The subdivision regulations require a minimum
offset of 125 feet thereby requiring that the applicant obtain
a variance to the roadway alignment requirements. The
reason for the variance to those roadway alignment
requirements I is because Mr. Knoll's house is right in the
middle of where the roadway extension would be were it to be
extended in a straight line. This variance request went to the
site development review committee along with the
subdivision and it was a unanimous consensus that the City
supports a recommendation for a variance to avoid requiring
a relocation of Knoll's house. However, a reconsideration of
alignment of roadway would be warranted because it would
result in a better subdivision design and probably additional
lots.
The staff will continue to work with Mr. Knoll regarding this
issue, but essentially a reconfiguration would end up with a
new location for the cul-de-sac. Lots on the north and south
of the roadway thereby making fall use of the infrastructure
on both sides of the road. There are some practical reasons
for not relocating the house because it is a split entry and
would likely result in forsaking the entire structure which is
only around ten years old.
An additional variance is being south regarding the lot
design. The subdivision regulations require lots have no
greater depth than three times the width. The lots in the
area to the north exceed the length to width ratio because
they back up to the flood plain and steep slope area. There
is an evaluation of the variance requests based on the
evaluation criteria in the staff report. The subdivision
regulations address variances and the two are being asked
for dealing with the road alignment and the lot design. Both
of the variances are based on unique circumstances that
would result in a hardship to owner versus an
Kalispell City Planning Board
miniiteq ofthe sneci2l meetimy of Anril 29. 2003
inconvenience.
With a variance regarding the lot configuration, the special
circumstance in this situation, is the topography of the
property and the shape of the property. It is an oddly shaped
lot with a point to the north that is unusable. Essentially the
lots would comply with the three to one length to width ratio
of the steep slope and floodplain were removed.
The property is within school District 5 and it can be
estimated that this subdivision will generate and additional
five to seven students into District 5 at full build out. An
additional requirement for major subdivisions is parkland
dedication and open space of 11 percent or one ninth of the
area in lots. The environmental assessment notes that cash
in lieu of parkland is being proposed in the amount of
$3,8.87 which is based, on a- valuation of $10,000 per acre
and unimproved value of the area in lots.
The staff is making three recommendations to the planning
board: (1) a recommendation for R-4 zoning upon
annexation; (2) approval of the variance requests for the road
alignment and length to width variance on the lot design and
(3) approval of the subdivision subject to the conditions
outlined in the staff report.
A minor amendment to the conditions in the staff report is to
delete the reference to "Denver Court" in condition 5 to read
"the road within the subdivision shall be signed in
accordance with policies of the Kalispell Public Works
Department and the Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual
and be subject to review and approval of the Kalispell Fire
Department."
Denver Court is an issue for the applicant but will be
ultimately left up to the fire department and public works
department. The applicant can discuss the issue of the road
name with that department.
PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak
I on the issue.
APPLICANT/AGENCIES Erica Wirtala, Sands Surveying, 2 Village Loop representing
the applicant addressed the board asking that if additional
question come up after the public hearing they would
appreciate the opportunity to answer those questions. She
reiterated the point that due to the location of the house,
where the Knolls reside, it would create a considerable
devaluation to the home if not a total loss. The Knolls believe
that because of this it will be best to leave it in place and
design the subdivision around it. The property where the
house is located is not part of the subdivision. Ridgeview
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the special meeting of April 29, 2003
D- A
Court has been granted an easement across this property
but is not apart of the subdivision.
The variance to the design criteria for road alignment of 125
feet from center line to center line of Bismarck and Ridgeview
Court will have a minimal impact because it is a dead end
street with traffic coming in and out for a cul-de-sac and not
a through street. The road will only be used by the families
of the 13 lots which will limit the traffic flow. On the issue of
the second variance request of the 3 to 1 length to width
ratio, the homes on the designated lots will be building
homes to the front portions of the properties and the
remainder of those lots will remain in acreage. They will
comply with the design standards for the City.
The applicant has chosen "cash in lieu of parkland" because
there is a lot north of the project that the City is attempting
to purchase and Begg Park in the immediate area.
Tim Knolls, 880 Sunnyview Drive, stated he started two
years ago to building one house on 4.4 acres for one of his
children. He went through the County and thought he could
split the property into four one acre lots. But because of
state laws that are in place and after visiting with Dick
Amerman and Narda Wilson, he decided to look into
developing a small subdivision instead. In looking at
development in the area they are trying to make the area
appealing to neighbors. He stated that they have lived in
their home for ten years and have seen substantial growth
during that period.
Ron Van Natta indicated they have received two written
comments from Sue Paulson and from David Smirnow in
opposition to the subdivision and the board we will take time
to look at those letters at the conclusion of the hearing.'
PUBLIC COMMENT Luke Knoll, 880 Sunnyview Drive stated he would be
building in this area so he can raise family in a nice home
and area. The cul-de-sac will reduce traffic in the area and
he asked the board for their support on the project.
Paul Hustead, 3036 Trumble Creek Road stated that he
represents H & H Custom Carpentry and that they that
would be building houses in this area. He noted that he has
lived in this area and feels that this development would be a
good fit in with the other houses in the area. Because he
lived in the Flathead Valley area, he can understand the
growth issues and concerns. The houses that he will be
building will be single family and one or two stories which
will blend in with the other homes in this area.
Sue Polson, 1827 Bluestone stated that she wrote one of the
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minwets of the sm-.cial mectinp, of Anril 29. 2003
letters that the board received. She is not opposed to
development, but is interested in the city council addressing
some of her issues. The R-1 zoning currently assigned to
this property is single family and she moved to this area for
the zoning. She currently lives in an area with an R-4 zoning
and she does not want massive amounts townhouses, like
much of Ashley Park, abutting her property. She wants the
quiet family life style that is in the neighborhood now. She
questioned why if zoned R-4 it does not include the Knoll
home and why if it is in the City it would remain on septic
and well. If there is a subdivision then everyone needs to be
on City water and sewer. She knows it will add additional
cost but with subdividing, the cost can be made up. She is
concerned about the number of children in the subdivision.
In the current area there are 22 children and the area
attracts families because of the relatively cheaper cost of the
housing. There is a need to address the traffic and safety
concerns of children playing in the area. You can read other
concerns in regard to the zoning in the letter she wrote and
she will try to answer any questions.
Dave Smirnow, 1819 Bluestone stated that he is a new
residence from Ohio. Since he is from large cities, he has
seen unplanned growth of country space. The planning in
this case seems haphazard and piece meal. He would like to
see a more cogent approach to development. He is not
opposed to development but it needs to be done in a rational,
well thought out way including green space and parks near
to homes, without the risk of children being injured by cars
or other moving vehicles. He would like to have these close
to his home. The cost of housing in this area is reasonable
for the Valley and many young families and children are
moving in with. increased traffic: as a result. Without park
land and play areas, there is a significant risk of injury to the
children and pedestrians as well as disturbance to the
character of the neighborhood. He is glad to hear that the
Knolls are staying in area; because it is reassuring that the
quality of the housing and nature of the lots will be in tune
with the surrounding neighborhoods. However, from the
density of the houses in this section town, he is concerned
about what impact this mode of development will bring to the
area. Because he has seen urban sprawl take over
farmlands in other areas, he is worried about sprawl in these
areas and does not want it to happen here.
No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION Johnson moved and Anderson seconded a motion to accept
the requested initial zoning of R-4 upon annexation to the
city of Kalispell and adopt the staff report, KA-03-6 as
findings of fact.
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the special meeting of April 29, 2003
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BOARD DISCUSSION George Taylor said that this development is consistent with
the growth policy that the planning board recommended and
the city council adopted.
Ron Van Natta noted that it is consistent with the growth
policy for this area because it is designated as an area for
urban residential development in the growth policy. This
zoning certainly fits that criteria and is consistent with the
zoning of the area.
Jean Johnson commented that the subject property is totally
surrounded by similar types of zoning and that the requested
zoning seems to be consistent with the area.
Van Natta noted that the R-4 does allow for townhouses or
duplexes and that there is the potential for that type of
development to occur.
Norton asked if there would be a need for a variance to the
zoning. Wilson responded that the zoning issue is addressed
by condition 9 of the preliminary plat that the lots within the
subdivision be reconfigured so that all lots meet the 50 foot
lot width requirement of the R-4 zoning district. So they do
have the ability to rearrange the lots just by a minor redesign
thereby getting them to comply with zoning. That would not
require a variance. When the subdivision comes in for final
plat approval there would be a redesign on that so those lots
would meet those 50 foot lot width and would also
designated a 40 x 40 foot building pad is off of the steep
slope to the north and as a result may end up loosing a lot.
Taylor asked about the statement of moving the house would
be a hardship but not an inconvenience and if that would
render condition 13 a moot point. Wilson responded that
condition 13 states that "consideration" be given to relocating
the house which would result in a better design. if ultimately
Mr. Knoll decides that he does not want to move the house,
then the proposed design would stay in place. By putting in
that reconsideration to relocate the house to allow for the
alignment and extension of Bismarck, it would allow the
redesign of the subdivision without further preliminary plat
review before the planning board and council. With that
condition it is recognized that the redesign is the preferred
alternative.
Mr. Hull asked if Mr. Knoll owns the lot to the north and it
was answered that he does not, but rather has a shared well
agreement with the property owners.
As a follow-up to some of the questions that arose at the
meeting, Wilson noted that in one of letters there was a
reference to multi -family development. The R-4 zoning does
not allow multi -family development as either a_permitted or
Kalispell City Planning Board
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conditionally permitted use but rat -her it anticipates single-
family and duplexes as the primary uses. It would be
essentially the same type and size of development that they
have in Stratford Subdivision immediately to the south.
Typically with the R-4 zones, you are not seeing any more 25
percent of the lots being developed in a duplex fashion.
Wilson noted that leaving the Knoll property where the house
sits as an island in the county could cause some confusion
with emergency service personnel. It was a -unanimous
recommendation from the site review committee to require
that the property be annexed and this was included as one of
the conditions of approval. It is recommended that the
property be annexed into the city concurrent with the first
phase of final plat, approval. This is from practical
stndpoimt and also for, emergency purposes. Logistically
this makes sense.
Van Natta said that Mr.. Smirnow mentioned parks which
has been a problem that we have dealt with before. There
has been talk of a park north of Sunnyside, but he is not
sure if anything has materialized. It is difficult with less
than one, acre to develop a park in every area.
Wilson noted that the City subdivision regulations have
criteria that the City will not accept anything under a one
acre site for parkland. A homeowner's association could
develop the 0.3 acres instead of the cash in lieu of parkland,
but it would be a private homeowners park that would be
owned and maintained by a homeowner's association. Small
parks do not generally provide adequate recreational space.
Taylor asked if the applicants had any issues with the
remainder portion being annexed. Wirtala responded that
they were did not object to being annexed and realized it was
a condition of approval.
ROLL CALL I The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION (MAIN) Johnson moved and Anderson seconded a motion to adopt
the findings in staff report KPP-03-3 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the subdivision
be approved subject to the 16 conditions outlined in the staff
report.
MOTION (VARIANCE ON Johnson moved and Anderson seconded a motion to adopt
THE LOT DESIGN) staff report KPP-03-3 . as findings of fact and grant the
variance to the requirement "that no lot shall have a greater
depth that 3 times its average width, unless the lot width is
greater that two hundred feet."
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the special meeting of April 29, 2003
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BOARD DISCUSSION
Hull said it seemed to be a typical hardship where there is
something unusual about the property that requires and
allows a variance. In this case because of the steep, slope, he
thinks a variance makes sense.
Van Natta agreed with the above, and it is situation where we
are coming up against a creek and there are some kinds of
odd boundaries that have to be dealt with. He is in
concurrence.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION (VARIANCE TO
Johnson moved and Anderson seconded a motion that staff
THE ROAD OFF -SET
report KPK-03-3 be adopted as findings of fact and that a
REQUIREMENTS)
variance be granted to the requirement that "two streets
meeting a third street from an opposite side shall meet at the
same point or there center lines shall be offset by at least
125 feet for local roads and 300 feet for arterials."
BOARD DISCUSSION
Jean Johnson would normally be opposed to the variance
but given the circumstances in this instant, he would be in
favor of it.
Norton agreed with Johnson, that under the circumstances
of the house being there, he does not think that 25 feet is
going to make a huge amount of difference on visibility or
safety.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
ROLL CALL (MAIN MOTION)
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 3,
A request for a preliminary plat approval of the Amended Plat
DALEY FIELD
of Lot 3 of Daley Field Subdivision, a four lot commercial
subdivision on approximately 7.41 located on the west side
of Highway 93 across from Kelly Road.
STAFF REPORT HPP-03-4
Wilson noted that this property is located on the west side of
Hwy 93 directly across from Kelly Road. Rosauers lies to the
north, the water resources board to the south along with
Penco and Big I R and the Kalispell City Airport adjoins this
property to the west. Lot 3 is part of a subdivision the City of
Kalispell did when Daley Field was subdivided into three lots
and sold. The ballfields were relocated to the Kalispell Youth
Athletic Complex in Section 36. The property is in the Airport
Urban Renewal District and this property was sold shortly
after the district was created that was intended to do some
improvements to the City airport. The current property
owner is now coming before the board and asking for
approval of a four lot commercial subdivision on the property
that was previously owned by the City and part of Daley Field
Kalispell City PIa ming Board
PETITION TO ANNEX.
AND
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM RURAL FIRE DISTRICT
The undersigned hereinafter referred to as Petitioner(s) respectfully petition the City Council of
the City of Kalispell for annexation of the real property described below into the City of
Kalispell.
The Petitioner(s) requesting City of Kalispell annexation of the property described herein and
further described in Exhibit A hereby mutually agree with the City of Kalispell that immediately
upon annexation of the land all City of Kalispell municipal services will be provided to the
property described herein on substantially the same basis and in the same manner as such services
are provided or made available to other properties within the rest of the municipality.
Petitioner(s) hereby state that there is no need to prepare a Municipal Annexation Service Plan for
this annexation pursuant to Section 7-2-4610, M.C.A. since the parties are in agreement as to the
provision of municipal services to the property requested to be annexed.
The Petitioner(s) further herein express an intent to have the property as herein described
withdrawn from theme IiQ l/2L! Rural Fire District under the provisions of Section
7-33-2127, Montana Code Annotated, amend that incorporated into this Petition to Annex is the
Notice requirement pursuant to said Section; and that upon proper adoption of an ordinance or
resolution of annexation by the City Council of the City of Kalispell, the property shall be
detracted from said district.
In the event the property is not immediately annexed, the Petitioner(s) further agree(s) that this
covenant shall run to, with, and be binding upon the title of the said real property, and shall be
binding upon our heirs, assigns, successors in interest, purchasers, and any and all subsequent
holders or owners of the above described property.
This City hereby agrees to allow Petitioner(s) to connect and receive the utilities from the City of
Kalispell.
etitioner/Owner
Petitioner/Owner
Please return this petition to:
Tri-City Planning Office
17 2n' St East, Suite 211
Kalispell MT 59901
NOTE: Attach Exhibit A
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the State of Montana, personally appeared og eA-&-z known
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and ackmowledged
to me that he/she executed the same.
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the State of Montana, personally appeared known
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged
to me that he/she executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notary Seal the day and
year in this certificate first above written.
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on behalf of said corporation, and acknowledged to me that such corporation executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notary Seal the day and
year in this certificate first above written.
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ASHLEY MEADOWS SUBDIVISION / TIM KNOLL
REQUEST FOR INITIAL ZONING OF R-4 UPON ANNEXATION
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
STAFF REPORT #KA-03-6
APRIL 22, 2003
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding the
initial zoning of R-4 upon annexation to the city on property in southwest Kalispell. A
public hearing has been scheduled before the planning board for April 29, 2003 beginning
at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The planning board will forward a
recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This report evaluates the appropriate assignment of a City zoning classification in
accordance with Section 27.03.010(4) of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. The developer
has petitioned annexation and initial zoning classification of R-4, a Two Family Residential
district. The property is in the County zoning jurisdiction and is zoned County R-1, a
Suburban Residential district. This property will be annexed under the provisions of
Sections 7-2-4601 through 7-2-4610, M.C.A., Annexation by Petition. The request for
annexation and initial zoning has been filed concurrently with a preliminary subdivision
plat, Ashley Meadows.
A. Petitioner and Owners:
Technical Assistance:
Tim Knoll
880 Sunnyside Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-8627
Sands Surveying, Inc.
2 Village Loop
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6481
B. Location and Legal Description of Property: The property proposed for annexation
lies east of Lone Pine View Estates, south of Sunnyside Drive and north of Stratford
Subdivision Phase 1. The property proposed for annexation and initial zoning can
be described as a portion of Assessor's Tract 7AACAA and Assessor's Tract 7ABA
located in Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana.
C. Existing zoning: The property is currently in the County zoning jurisdiction and is
zoned R-1, Suburban Residential. The suburban residential district is intended to
serve as an area where limited density would be encouraged such as in the 100-year
floodplain or on steep slopes or in areas where estate type development is anticipated.
D. Proposed Zoning: City R-4, Two -Family Residential, has been proposed for the
property. The R-4 zoning district allows duplexes and single-family dwellings as
permitted uses. The minimum lot size for the district is 6,000 square feet and a
minimum lot width of 50 feet with setbacks of 15 feet in the front, ten feet in the rear
and five feet on the sides.
E. Size: The area proposed for annexation and zoning contains approximately 4.4 acres.
F. Existing Land Use: Currently this property is being used for residential and there is
a single-family residence located on the property near the southwest comer of the site.
G. Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning: The immediate area is characterized by single-
family homes on urban sized lots in the area to the east and single-family homes on
the larger lots to the lots to the west and north.
North: Large lot subdivision with single-family homes, County R- 1 zoning
East: Single-family homes; City R-4 and County R- 1 zoning
South: Stratford Subdivision, City R-4 zoning.
West: Single family homes, City R- 1 zoning
H. General Land Use Character: The area can be described as a transitional area
between the urban areas of Kalispell to the east and the more rural undeveloped area
of the county to the west. The immediate area is characterized by single-family homes
on urban sized lots in the area with larger single-family homes on the larger lots to
the lots to the west and north. An urban density residential subdivision, Lone Pine
View Estates, lies immediately to the west of this property and the Stratford
Subdivision, an urban density subdivision is currently under development on
approximately 30 acres to the south of this property.
I. Availability of Public Services and Extension of Services: Public services,
including City water and sewer, can be provided to this site and will be done in
accordance with the City of Kalispell's Extension of Services Plan and in accordance
with Kalispell's Design and Construction Standards.
EVALUATION BASED ON STATUTORY CRITERIA
The statutory basis for reviewing a change in zoning is set forth by 76-2-205, M.C.A.
Findings of fact for the zone change request are discussed relative to the itemized criteria
described by 76-2-203, M.C.A.
1. Does the requested zone comply with the growth policy?
The property is designated by the Kalispell Growth Policy future land use map as
"Urban Residential" which anticipates residential development with a density of
between four to 12 dwelling units per acre. Because of the provision of public water
and sewer to the site, the proposed R-4 zoning designation is in compliance with the
future land use designation for the area. The R-4 zoning has a minimum lot size
requirement of 6,000 square feet with each lot allowing a duplex or a base density of
one dwelling per 3,000 square feet. This same development pattern is reflected in
the R-4 zoned subdivision to the east, South Meadows, where most of the lots are
single-family and townhouse units as well as the Stratford Subdivision to the south
and Sunnyside Subdivision to the west, which is currently under development. The
proposed zoning is in compliance with the anticipated land use for the area with
anticipates a mix of single-family and duplex dwellings in urban residential areas.
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2. Is the requested zone designed to lessen congestion in the streets?
Once the property is developed, all of the improvements and infrastructure will be
constructed to city standards. Traffic in the area will increase. The requested
zoning designation and subsequent development of the site will not lessen
congestion in the streets in the area, but is anticipated to occur as development of
the area continues.
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. New construction will be required to be in compliance with
the building safety codes of the City which relate to fire and building safety. All
municipal services including police and fire protection, water and sewer service is
available to the area and will be extended as part of the development of this
property at some point in the future.
4. Will the requested zone promote the health and general welfare?
The requested zoning classification will promote the health and general welfare by
restricting land uses to those that would be compatible with the adjoining
properties and providing a place for new housing in the community.
5. Will the requested zone provide for adequate light and air?
Setback, height, and coverage standards for development occurring on this site are
established in the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance to insure adequate light and air is
provided.
6. Will the requested zone prevent the overcrowding of land?
As previously noted this area has been anticipated for urban residential
development and now that public water and sewer are in close proximity an R-4
zoning designation is appropriate. The anticipated density falls within the proposed
R-4 zoning designation. All public services and facilities will be available to serve
this subdivision. An overcrowding of land would occur if infrastructure were
inadequate to accommodate the development in the area. This is unlikely to occur.
7. Will the requested zone avoid undue concentration of people?
Minimum lot standards and use standards as well as subdivision development
standards will avoid the undue concentration of people at the time the property is
developed.
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8. Will the requested zone facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water,
sewerage, schools, -parks, and other public requirements?
All public services and - facilities are currently available or can be provided to the
property. Development should be encouraged in areas where these services are
available.
9. Does the requested zone give consideration to the -particular suitability of the
property for particular uses?
The proposed R-4 zoning district is consistent with the surrounding zoning and
land uses in the area and gives due consideration of the suitability of this property
for the permitted uses in the district.
10. Does the _ requested zone give reasonable consideration to the character of the
district?
The general character of the area to the east is urban sized lots for residential
development. The same type of development can be anticipated to occur on this
property and will be consistent with the character of the district.
11. Will the proposed zone conserve the value of buildings?
Value of the buildings in the area will be conserved because the R-4 zoning will
promote compatible and like uses on this property as are found on other properties
in the area.
12, Will the requested zone encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout
the municipality?
Urban scale residential development should be encouraged in areas were services
and facilities are available such as is being proposed on this parcel. The proposed
zoning is consistent with the future land use designations for the area and
surrounding zoning in the area.
It is recommended that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt
Staff Report #KA-03-6 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that
the initial zoning for this property upon annexation be R-4, Two Family Residential.
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Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second St East, Suite 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850 Fax: (406) 751-1858
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING
CITY OF KALISPELL
NAME OF APPLICANT: 1 ' T� t D
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INTEREST IN PROPERTY: Owner
Other Parties of Interest to be Notified:
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PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Address of the property:
Legal Description: � e— aAuhe Lam! EW /! lg1 't- A
(Lot and Block of Subdivision; Tract #)
NE T2� P-2-1 W "raEcf -:I-48A
(Section, Township, Range) (Attach metes
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nbounds as Exhibit A)
The present zoning of the above property is: Coyn- IQ / n
The proposed zoning of the above property is: G� C)� W 15 L�°T__ f l _K' y
State the changed or changing conditions that make the proposed amendment necessary:
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The signing of this application signifies that the foregoing information is true and accurate based upon the
best information available and further grants approval for Tri-City Planning staff to be present on the
property for routine inspection during the annexation process.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICABLE TO ALL ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING APPLICATIONS
1. Pre -Application Meeting:
A discussion with the planning director or designated member of staff must precede filing of this
application. Among topics to be discussed are: compliance with the master plan, compatibility of
proposed zoning with surrounding zoning classifications and the application procedure.
2. Completed application form.
Completed Petition to Annex form including an Exhibit A, legal description of the property.
4. Annexation and Initial Zoning Fee made payable to the Tri-City Planning Office.
5. Fee Schedule None
6. A bona fide legal description of the property from a recent survey, title report or deed which accurately
describes the property to be annexed.
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Tri-City Planning, Office
17 Second Street East - Suite 211
Kalispell, ?Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 751-18550
Fax: (406) 7:51-1858
tricitv@centurvtel.net
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kalispell City Staff and Other Interested Parties
FROM: Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
April 29, 3003 - Kalispell City Planning Board Regular Meeting
DATE: April 9, 2003
Attached with this memo is information relating to items that will go before the
planning board on the above referenced date-
1. A request by Tim Knoll for an initial zoning designation of R-4, Two Family
residential upon annexation to the city of Kalispell on approximately 4.415 acres
of property located at the northeast corner of Bluestone and Denver Avenue. This
zoning designation anticipates single family and duplex or townhouse dwellings.
The property is currently in the County zoning jurisdiction and is zoned R-1,
Residential. A preliminary plat for 13 lots as described below is being filed
concurrently with the annexation and zoning request. The property proposed for
annexation and zoning can be described as a portion of Assessor's Tract 7AACAA
and Assessor's Tract 7ABA located in Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21
West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
2. A request by Tim Knoll for preliminary plat approval of Ashley Meadows, a 13 lot
subdivision located on the northeast corner of Bluestone and Denver Avenue.
This plat would create 13 lots intended for residential development on
approximately 4. 15 and a remainder parcel where an existing single family home
will remain. All of the lots in the subdivision would be served by public sewer and
water and would be developed in accordance with City of Kalispell standards. The
preliminary plat is being submitted in conjunction with the annexation of the
property and designation of initial zoning of R-4, Two Family Residential, The
property can be described as a portion of Assessor's Tract 7AACAA and Assessor's
Tract 7ABA located in Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
A reauest by Muron Develo-oment for prelir ='ai-v plat approval of the Amended
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01 Dalev Field Subdivision, a ;our lot commercial subdivision on
ar,r-roxiinaLeiv 7-41- acres located on :he -vest side of Hwr 93 across :1-rom
':lae -lots -vouid be served 'Dv an Inter cul-de-sa
c ac and ovpubac sewer
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and water in accordance with City of Kalispell standards. The property can be
described as Lot 3 of Daley Field 1 located in Section 20, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
4. A request by Dorthey Getz for an initial zoning designation of B-2, General
Business upon annexation to the city of Kalispell on approximately 3.2 acres of
property located on the south side of Appleway Drive and approximately 700 feet
west of Meridian Road. The property is currently in the County zoning
jurisdiction and is zoned R- 1, Residential. The B-2 zoning designation anticipates
commercial and multi -family development. No development proposal has been
presented at this time. The property proposed for annexation and zoning can. be
described as a portion of Assessor's Tract 15 in Section 13, Township 28 North,
Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
5. A request by Kalispell School District 5 for an initial zoning designation of P-1,
Public, on approximately 8.44 acres upon annexation to the city of Kalispell. The
property is currently in the County zoning jurisdiction is zoned RA- 1, Low Density
Residential Apartment. The property is the Edgerton School located at 1400
Whitefish Stage and can be described Assessor's Tracts 1A in Section 31, and
Assessor's Tract 5E in Section 32 of Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
These items will go before the Site Development Review Committee in the Kalispell
Building Department on the following dates:
April 10, 2003 - Initial comments
April 17, 2003 — Review Comments
ents;
Final Comments By:
0 April 21, 2003 so that they can be incorporated into the staff report.
These matters will go before the Kalispell City Planning Board on April 29, 2003 for
public hearing. Please bring your comments to the above referenced site review
committee meeting(s) or submit your comments in writing or by phone, prior to April
21, 2003 so that they can be incorporated into the staff report to the planning board.
You can reach me at 751-1852.
If you need additional information regarding any of these items, please call me. Thank
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you for taking the time to review and comment on these items.
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c: w/ attachments: Jim Stewart, Fire Dept.
Mike Baker, Parks and Rec
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
PJ. Sorenson, Zoning Administrator
Roger Kraus, Police Dept.
Dick Amerman, City Engineer
Frank Castle, Civil Engineer
Jim Hansz, Director Public Works
Sandy Wheeler, Community Redevelopment
Susan Moyer, Community Development Director
Craig Xerzman, Chief Building Inspector
Charles Harball, City Attorney
Steve Herzon, MDOT
Charlie Johnson, Co. Rd. Superintendent
Applicant / Owner
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SITE DEVELOPNT IENT REVIEW COMNUTTEE SU EVIARY
Thursday, April 10, 2003
Building Department Conference Room
ATTENDL lG:
Dick Amerman, Asst. City Engineer
Craig Kerzman, Building Official
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Sandy Wheeler, Comm. Dev. Mgr.
Kathy Kuhlin, Recording Secretary
Guests: Wayne and Hubert Turner, Developers
Erica Wirtala, Sands Surveying
Bill Dubeau, Jackola Engineering
OLD BUSINESS:
Mike Baker, Parks & Rec. Director
Roger Krauss, Assistant Police Chief
Jim Stewart, Fire Marshal
Narda Wilson, 3CP0 Planner
61h Avenue West Apartments — 5-plex — B-2 — Bill Dubeau checked fire flows and
they are adequate. The van accessible parking space has been addressed. Matt Waati
will be the contact person. Utilities will be installed by Russ Olsen. Drainage will be
to the road. There will be two storm sewer collections at the corners of the
intersection_ Solid waste pickup will be in the alley. Landscaping should be done
around the building. Building elevations and a landscaping plan will be need for the
Architectural Review Committee. Sidewalks are already existing. The general
contractor, Don Frownfelter, will control the roof drainage. Public Works is okay
with this project.
Mountain View Plaza — plans for Borders/Ross/TJ Maxx on large rear pad; Pier 1
on outparcel close to highway (first outparcel to develop) — Public Works has
concerns regarding the infrastructure, retention facility isn't fenced and the fire
hydrant is not accessible. There is no landscaping plan. Mike met with the
consultant and contractor. Blair told P. J. the fire hydrant issue would be taken care
of. The irrigation isn't complete, but the contractor is scheduled to get back in there.
They could bond for the landscaping. Mike is okay with the list, but he needs the
landscaping plan. The fire pad issues is still pending.
Rawson Field — They have opted out of the zoning process by claiming the agency
exemption.
NE`sV BUSINESS:
Lot 4. Ridaeview — tabled until next Thursday.
Plannin6 Board Agenda
Turner's Subdivision in the Northeast corner of Three Mile Drive and
Stillwater Road — between the Blue Heron Subdivision and the North View
Subdivision. Water and sewer are coming from Sunset Court. The bypass
goes through a corner of the lot, but is not part of the subdivision. This is not
two subdivision development areas. There will be one access. The
landowner to the north has access to the bypass. Have 1.78 acres ofpark land
. Buffer zone all around and walkway/bike path. If both sides of the
subdivision can't have access to the bypass, then the second part of the
subdivision may not be built. They will contact Loren Fraser regarding the
bypass. There are connections between this land and to the land to the North
and to Northridge also. Ask for letter from DOT approving their access
through there. Pushing for annexation and zoning to be part of the City
sewer. Fire flows need to be determined and comply. Public Works and the
engineer need to meet about the water issue. Discussion was held. An
agreement would be made between the City and the parties on the water
situation. Impacts to Three Mile and Stillwater would be based on a traffic
study. The park in the front is less than an acre. The other park could be
private or public. The subdivision will have duplexes around the outside and
the rest would be single family homes. If the density is in agreement with the
growth policy, there should not be a problem with the density. Concerns
about the right-of-way for further road development was discussed. Mike
will look at the Alternate Transportation Plan for Stillwater. This project will
phase in with about 6 to 8 phases.
Ashlev Meadows Subdivision — Knoll wants to leave house out, call it a
remainder, and leave it on a septic. He wants a variance to subdivisions
standards that require the roads to line up. If the house was moved, there
could be two additional lots added to his project. A condition of the
subdivision is that this is a whole project, including the one house on one
acre, and all must be annexed. We recommend approval of the variance for
the offset. There will be cash in lieu of the park land.
Resubdividing Daley Field — There is no frontage road. Public Works,
Planning, and the City Attorney need to talk about the state collectors and
arterials. Chris thinks we should take the right-of-way or make it a condition
of approval but clarify who should take care of that area. Who carries the
liability in this area.
4'h Avenue West — want to annex a corner and leave house as a remainder
and create three lots. Extension of 4th Avenue West. The easement needs to
go. There will be a duplex and two townhouses with a cul-de-sac. They
could :Hove the cul-de-sac down. This was submitted for annexation and
zoning.
Dorothy Getz — Request for annexation and zoning of three acres on the
south side of Appleway.
Lee's Meridian Business Park — Property owners have cooperated to
produce a proposal that would build a street from the cul-de-sac on Meridian
Court across Meridian Tracts and connect to Second Street West.
OTHER DISCUSSION:
New office building site plans near Meridian Road. Plans were distributed.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
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VICINITY MAP
TIM KNOLL
INITIAL
ZONING UPON ANNEXATION
TO
R-4, TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
CITY OF KALISPELL
FROM R-1,
RESIDENTIAL, FLATHEAD COUNTY
ZONING
= 100 YEAR FLOODPLAJN
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ORDINANCE NO. 1457
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 27.02.010, OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, CITY OF
KALISPELL INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, (ORDINANCE NO. 1439), BY ZONING
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS ASHLEY MEADOWS ADDITION NO.326
AND FURTHER DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A" LOCATED IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP
28 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA
(PREVIOUSLY ZONED COUNTY R-1, RESIDENTIAL) TO CITY R-4 (TWO FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY 2020,
AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Tim Knoll, the owner of the property described on Exhibit "A", petitioned the City of
Kalispell that the zoning classification attached to the above described tract of land
be zoned R-4, Two Family Residential, upon annexation, and
WHEREAS, the property is located on the northeast corner of Bluestone and Denver Avenue, and
WHEREAS, the petition of Tim Knoll was the subject of a report compiled by the Tri-City
Planning Office, #KA-03-6, dated April 22, 2003, in which the Tri-City Planning
Office evaluated the petition and recommended that the property as described above
be zoned R-4, Two Family Residential, as requested by the petition, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopted the TCPO report
and recommended the property as described be zoned R-4, Two Family Residential,
and
WHEREAS, after considering all the evidence submitted on the proposal to zone the property as
described R-4, Two Family Residential, the City Council finds such initial 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 TCPO as set forth in Report
No. KA-03-6.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 27.02.010, of the Official Zoning Map of the Kalispell
Interim Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1439) is hereby amended
by designating the property described on Exhibit "A" as R-4, Two
Family Residential, upon annexation.
SECTION 11. The balance of Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of
Kalispell Interim Zoning Ordinance not amended hereby shall remain
in full force and effect.
SECTION 111. This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days from and after the
date of its final passage and approval by the Mayor.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AND
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR THIS 2ND DAY OF JUKE, 2003.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
EVIMIN
Theresa White
City Clerk
Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street East — Suite 211
Kalispell, MOWOD2 59901
Phone: (406) 758-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
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REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT Ashley Meadows Subdivision Preliminary Plat
MEETING DATE: May 19, 2003
BACKGROUND: This is a request by Tim Knoll for preliminary plat approval of a 13-
lot residential subdivision on approximately 4.4 acres located near the northeast
comer of Bluestone and Denver Avenue in southwest Kalispell. A petition for
annexation and an initial zoning assignment of R-4, Two Family Residential, has been
filed concurrently with the preliminary plat application.
The Kalispell Planning Board held a public hearing on April 29, 2003 at a special
meeting and considered this proposal. Two variances are being sought in conjunction
with this subdivision: one that would allow a variance to the required 125 foot
roadway offset for the extension of Bismark Street and another that would allow a
variance to the three to one length to width lot ratio. The applicant's house lies in the
path of the roadway that would potentially be extended and would result in a loss if
the house were to be attempted to be relocated. The proposed offset is approximately
1-00 feet rather than 125 feet. The other variance was based on the topography of the
property and the shape of the parcel. The staff recommended approval of the
variances and the preliminary plat for the subject to the conditions outlined in the
staff report.
At the public hearing the applicants spoke in favor of the proposal and explained that
they intended to continue to live on the property and make some lots available to
other family members. The said they agreed with the conditions recommended by the
staff. Two property owners from Stratford Subdivision to the south opposed the
subdivision stating that they were concerned about traffic, density and safety if the
subdivision were to be approved.
After the public hearing the board discussed the proposal, and talked about other
similar development that had taken place in the area recently. They noted that this
project complies with the Kalispell Growth Policy recently drafted by the planning
board and adopted by the Kalispell City Council. They also agreed that there were
legitimate reasons for the variances being requested.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish • City of Columbia Falls
RESOLUTION NO.4788
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
ASHLEY MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
EXHIBIT "A", IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M.,
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Tim Knoll, the owner of certain real property described above, has petitioned for
approval of the Subdivision Plat of said property, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on
April 29, 2003, on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-03-3 issued
by the Tri-City Planning Office, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission has recommended
approval of the Preliminary Plat of Ashley Meadows Subdivision, subject to certain
conditions and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of May 19,
2003, reviewed the Tri-City Planning Office Report #KPP-03-3, reviewed the
recommendations of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission, and
found from the Preliminary Plat, and evidence, that the subdivision is in the public
interest.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the Findings of Fact contained in Tri-City Planning Office Report
#KPP-03-3 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council.
SECTION II. That the application of Tim Knoll for approval of the Preliminary Plat of
Ashley Meadows Subdivision, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana is hereby
approved subject to the following conditions:
Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial compliance with the approved
preliminary plat which governs the location of lots and roadways within the subdivision.
2. That all of the necessary infrastructure for this subdivision shall be reviewed and approved by
the Kalispell Public Works Department for compliance with the Kalispell Design and
Construction Standards and a letter Kalispell Public Works Department approving the plans
and specifications for water, sewer and drainage facilities for the subdivision shall be submitted
with the final plat.
3. A letter from an engineer licensed in the State of Montana certifying that the improvements
have been installed according to the required specifications shall be submitted at the time of
SECTION III. Upon proper review and filing of the Final Plat of said subdivision in the
office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, said premises shall be a
subdivision of the City of Kalispell.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY, 2003.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street East - Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901
May 12, 2003
Phone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
tricity@centurytel.net
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Ashley Meadows Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Dear Chris:
The Kalispell City Planning Board met on April 29, 2003 and held a public hearing to
consider a request by Tim Knoll for preliminary plat approval of a 13-lot residential
subdivision on approximately 4.4 acres located near the northeast comer of Bluestone
and Denver Avenue in southwest Kalispell. A petition for annexation and an initial
zoning assignment of R-4, Two Family Residential, has been filed concurrently with
the preliminary plat application.
Narda Wilson, of the Tri-City Planning Office, presented staff report KPP-03-3
evaluating the proposal. She noted that two variances were being sought with this
subdivision; one that would allow a variance to the required roadway offset of 125 feet
to 100 feet for the extension of Bismark Street and one to the three to one length to
width lot ratio. Wilson explained that the applicants house lies in the path of the
roadway that would potentially be extended and would result in a loss if it were to be
attempted to be relocated. The other variance was based on the topography of the
property and the shape of the parcel. The staff recommended approval of the
variances and the preliminary plat for the subject to the conditions outlined in the
staff report.
At the public hearing the applicants spoke in favor of the proposal and explained that
they intended to continue to Eve on the property and make some lots available to other
family members. The said they agreed with the conditions recommended by the staff.
Two property owners from Stratford Subdivision to the south opposed the subdivision
stating that they were concerned about traffic, density and safety.
After the public hearing the board discussed the proposal, and recognized other
similar development that had taken place in the area recently. They also noted that
this project complies with the Kalispell Growth Policy recently drafted by the planning
board and adopted by the Kalispell City Council. They agreed that there were
legitimate reasons for the variances being requested.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Columbia Falls • City of Whitefish •
Ashley Meadows Subdivision Preliminary Plat
May 12, 2003
Page 3
ATTACHMENT A
ASHLEY MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD
APRIL 29, 2003
The Kalispell City Planning Board is recommending the following conditions to the
Kalispell City Council for the above referenced preliminary plat. A public hearing was
held on this matter at the April 29, 2003 planning board meeting:
Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial compliance with
the approved preliminary plat which governs the location of lots and roadways
within the subdivision.
2. That all of the necessary infrastructure for this subdivision shall be reviewed and
approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department for compliance with the
Kalispell Design and Construction Standards and a letter Kalispell Public Works
Department approving the plans and specifications for water, sewer and drainage
facilities for the subdivision shall be submitted with the final plat.
3. A letter from an engineer licensed in the State of Montana certifying that the
improvements have been installed according to the required specifications shall
be submitted at the time of final plat approval along with a letter from the
Kalispell Public Works Department stating that the required improvements have
been inspected and comply with the City standards.
4. Development of the landscape boulevard with location of street trees shall be
placed in accordance with a plan approved by the Kalispell Parks and Recreation
director.
5. The road within the subdivision shall be named "Denver- Go and signed in
accordance with the policies of the Kalispell Public Works Department and the
Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual and be subject to review and approval of
the Kalispell Fire Department.
6. The developer shall provide a letter from the U.S. Postal Service approving the
plan for mail service.
7. That the parkland dedication requirements shall be met by paying cash -in -lieu of
parkland dedication in the amount of one ninth of the area devoted to lots or 0.38
acres, based on a value of $ 10,000 per acre in the amount of $3,887.
8. Street lighting shall be located within the subdivision and shall be shielded so
that it does not intrude unnecessarily onto adjoining properties.
9. That the lots within the subdivision be reconfigured so that all lots meet the
minimum 50-foot lot width requirements of the R-4 zoning district.
VED 1827 Bluestone
Kalispell MT 59901
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April 28, 2003
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Tri-City Planning Board
Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning commission
Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
17 2nd Street East Suite 211
Kalispell MT 59901
Re: Ashley Meadows Hearing, Tuesday, April 29, 2003
FIAT
This letter identifies my strong objections to the proposed preliminary plat of Ashley
Meadows. I am a homeowner on the southern boundary of the Ashley Meadows
preliminary plat. There are two reasons for writing this letter.
(1) I strongly object to the rezoning of the land from R1 (single residential) to R4
(multifamily unit). I used to live in the Greatview area of Ashley Park and moved
out of the multifamily unit area for peace and quiet and a true "neighborhood" of
families invested in their homes.
a. If this area is rezoned as proposed, according to the preliminary plat
provided by the Notice of Hearing on this matter, lots 9-13 could be
developed as multi -family units. This means that apartment houses and
duplexes would be built next to my property, creating a situation very
similar to the one from which I moved just one year ago.
b. According to the implementation strategy of the City Growth Policy,
pages 60-61 section 13.1(g), inside the city of Kalispell, zoning should be
based upon the land use designation of the growth policy map. It is my
understanding that this map indicates that the zoning for this area is
currently R1. I believe that the planning commission should honor their
own guidelines. Nothing compels the city to change the RI property to R4
except proximity to property already classified as R4. I recognize that the
area in which I live is zoned R4. However, I have objections to the high
density being created in the Ashley Park and surrounding subdivisions. I
moved to my house because it was sold to me as single-family housing.
The entire block is single-family housing. The land next to my property
should remain zoned for single-family housing.
(2) I strongly urge the planning council to reconsider the design of the proposed
preliminary plat for Ashley Meadows for the following reasons:
a. According to section 13.2 (e)(c) of the Kalispell Growth Policy, the
subdivision road designs should be based primarily on a grid street system
Tri-City Planning Board
Kalispell City Planning Boards and Zoning Commission
Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
17 2nd Street East, Suite 201
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Ashley Meadows Subdivision and Hearing
Dear Narda and Board Members,
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My wife and I strenuously and violently object to the proposed "Ashley
Meadows" subdivision. We are homeowners on the southern border of this development
(Stratford Village Lot #9) People are moving in droves into Kalispell and the Flathead
Valley and will continue to do so for years. Additional well -planned and thought-out
development is necessary in order to accommodate these people and preserve and
improve the character of this city and valley. "Ashley Meadows" fails to meet these
requirements.
General Objections:
Development of the City of Kalispell should be well thought-out ahead of time.
This requires incorporation and development of new areas as blends of green space,
neighborhood parks, and single family as well as multifamily housing units fitting into a
pre-existing city plan. "Ashley Meadows" has only the housing units. It partly extends
on to Ashley creek and its' 100-year-flood-plain. Lots 2-6 seriously risk damaging the
southern bank of the creek and its' stream bed. Developing these lots will undoubtedly
damage, degrade, and diminish the "green" space that exists about the creek and within
view of our neighborhood. There is no plan for a neighborhood park. This exacerbates
the existing problem in our burgeoning community. This can only worsen as the last
phases of Stratford Village are completed along with the housing uniuvw be built west
and north of "Lonepine View Estates." The alleged "park" in the Ashley creek flood
plain along Begg Park Road is simply too far, too undeveloped, and too dangerous for
young children in our community to use. The baseball fields are always locked (except
for league games) and unavailable for community use. My children and our neighbors'
children currently play in the street (when outside). Although the speed limit is 25MPH,
vehicles routinely go by much faster even when children are easily observed playing in
and next to the roadway. This potential danger will increase as the number of cars in and
passing through the neighborhood streets increases. A truly local community
park/playground would solve much of these problems (this will be much cheaper than a
trip to the Emergency Room or a Forensic Autopsy). There is no attempt to incorporate
this crowded aggregate of units into the city grid system or blend it into the community
comprised of the existing homes which border it and the planned homes which will be
built in the already approved subdivisions nearby. It is a cul-de-sac and accessible only
from Denver Avenue. It will be impossible (as currently configured) to ever link these
drivers directly to the proposed South Meadows Drive extension on its east side.
ASHLEY MEADOWS SUBDIVISION
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
STAFF REPORT #KPP-03-3
APRIL 22, 2003
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding a
request for preliminary plat approval of a 13-lot residential subdivision. A public
hearing on this proposal has been scheduled before the planning board for April 29,
2003 in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The planning board will forward a
recommendation to the city council for final action.
BACKGROUND: A request for annexation and an initial zoning designation of City R-4,
Two Family Residential, has been filed concurrently with the preliminary plat
application.
Petitioner and Owners: Tim Knoll
880 Surmyside Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-8627
Technical Assistance: Sands Surveying, Inc.
2 Village Loop
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6481
1. Location and Legal Description of Property: The property proposed for annexation
lies east of Lone Pine View Estates, south of Sunnyside Drive and north of Stratford
Subdivision Phase 1. The property proposed for annexation and initial zoning can be
described as a portion of Assessor's Tract 7AACAA and Assessor's Tract 7ABA located
in Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana.
2. Nature of Application: This is a request for preliminary plat approval of a 13-lot
residential subdivision on approximately 4.415 acres in the southwest part of
Kalispell. A request for annexation into the city and assignment of an initial zoning
designation of R-4, a Two -Family Residential zone that is intended primarily for
single-family and duplex homes has been filed concurrently with the application for
preliminary plat approval. A remainder parcel of approximately one acre where the
property owner has his home is not part of this subdivision and is not proposed for
annexation to the city. This property where is house is located is zoned County R- 1,
Suburban Residential which requires a minimum of a one acre lot. A new internal
subdivision road will be constructed off of Denver Avenue to the east that will
provide access to the newly created lots. This road will be constructed to City
standards. City water and sewer are located in the Denver Avenue right of way and
will be extended to the east within the new internal roadway. Because of the
relatively small size of the subdivision the developer is proposing to pay cash in lieu
of parkland dedication.
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This matter came before the site development review committee and there was support
for the subdivision. However, the committee agreed that the developer should be
encouraged to reconsider the relocation of the house so that the roadways align thereby
resulting in a better subdivision design, additional lots and no requirement for the
variance. The committee also agreed that this would be a recommendation to the
developer and not a requirement. Additionally the committee agreed that the developer
should be required to annex the remainder parcel of property rather than keep a wholly
surrounded piece of property within the city limits. Another issue that relates to the
creation of the remainder tract and leaving it in the County with an R-1 designation it
that it does not appear to meet the minimum lot size requirement of the R-1 zoning
district of one acre. There may also be some health department issues relating to the
use of an on -site sewage treatment system on a newly created parcel with a lot size of
less than one acre.
This application is reviewed as a major subdivision in accordance with statutory criteria
and the Kalispell City Subdivision Regulations.
A. Effects on Health and Safety:
Eir&: This subdivision would be in the service area of the Kalispell Fire
Department. The property can be considered to be a low risk of fire because the
subdivision and homes within the subdivision would be constructed in
accordance with the Uniform Fire Code and have access which meets City
standards. All of the lots will abut a street that has been constructed to City
standards. The property does not have steep slopes or woody fuels. Hydrants will
be required to be placed in compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Fire
Code and the approved by the fire chief. The fire access and suppression system
should be installed and approved by the fire department prior to final plat
approval because of potential problems with combustible construction taking
place prior to adequate fire access to the site being developed.
Flooding: According to FIRM Panel # 1815 dated 9 / 30 / 92 the site has a floodplain
area that lies along the northern boundary of Ashley Creek. The lots have been
designed in such a way as to avoid any filling or development within the 100-year
floodplain. Ashley Creek provides an amenity to this subdivision and does not
pose any significant development constraints or pose any threat of flooding to the
newly developed lots.
Access: Access to the subdivision would be from a new internal roadway that will
be developed off of Denver Avenue to the east that will provide access to all of the
newly created lots. As previously mentioned the property owner's house lies
directly in the line of the extension of Bismark Street and would have to be
relocated in order to align the roadways. The Kalispell Subdivision Regulations,
Section 3.09(K)(3) requires that roadways be offset a minimum of 125 feet from
the center line for local roads. The newly developed subdivision road will be offset
from centerline to centerline from Bismark Street approximately 100 feet. The
roadway offset will require a variance to the subdivision regulations which will be
evaluated later in this report. The new internal subdivision road would be
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Sewer: Sewer service will be provided by the City of Kalispell with the extension
of existing sewer mains from the west at the developer's expense. The sewer is
currently located in the Denver Avenue right-of-way and will be extended to the
east within the new right-of-way. Design and construction of the main will be
reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department and will be
required to be constructed in accordance with the City of Kalispell's Design and
Construction Standards.
Roads: Traffic projections for this subdivision are estimated to be approximately
130 additional vehicle trips per day based on the estimate of 10 vehicle trips per
residence per day in the area. The subdivision roads will be constructed to City
standards and would include curb, gutter, sidewalks and landscape boulevards
within the subdivision. The internal subdivision road will access onto Denver
Avenue. The grid system established in the area and existing network of roads
will be insignificantly impacted by this development, and the impacts would not
be beyond the capacity of the roads in the area nor would they be beyond that
which would be anticipated as a result of continued growth and urban expansion
in the area. Once the roads have been constructed and accepted by the City of
Kalispell, they will be dedicated to the City and maintained. Once constructed the
roadway would be turned over to the City of Kalispell for ownership and
maintenance.
Schools: This development is within the boundaries of School District 5,
Kalispell. The school district superintendent has consistently responded to these
new subdivisions by stating that the district has no objections to the subdivision
and will accommodate any new students into the district. It can be anticipated
that approximately five to seven additional school age children may be generated
from this subdivision at full build out. This would have an insignificant impact on
the district.
Parks and Open S!pae: The state and local subdivision regulations have parkland
/ open space requirements for major subdivisions in the amount of 11 percent or
one -ninth of the area proposed for the development. The environmental
assessment states that cash -in -lieu of parkland is being proposed. With 3.534
acres in lots the parkland requirement would be the unimproved value of 0.39
acres of land. The environmental assessment values the land at $10,000 per acre
which seems plausible considering the location of the property and the value
recently assigned to property that lies to the west in Sunnyside Subdivision and
property that lies to the south in Stratford Subdivision. For the purposes of
calculating parkland dedication, the fair market value is the value of the
undivided, unimproved land. Based on this formula the developer would be
required to pay $3,887 for cash in lieu of parkland dedication.
Police: This subdivision would be in the jurisdiction of the City of Kalispell Police
Department. The department can adequately provide service to this subdivision,
however the cumulative impacts of growth within the city further strains the
department's ability to continue to provide the high level of service the
department is committed to.
Fire Protection: Fire protection services will be provided by the Kalispell Fire
Department, and the subdivision will need to meet the requirements of the
Variance 2- Section 3.09(K)(3), Streets and Road Design Standards "Two streets
meeting a third street from opposite sides shall meet at the same point, or their
centerlines shall be offset at least 125 feet for local roads and 300 feet for arterials
or collectors.
2. The developer is requesting a variance to this requirement to allow the offset of
the new internal subdivision road with Bismark Street to be 100 feet rather than
125 feet.
Evallintion of the Variance Requests The Kalispell Subdivision Regulations
provide for the granting of variances subject to the adoption of findings outlined
under Section 7.01 (A) and findings made that the following criteria are met, each of
which is discussed below.
Variance 1! Section 3.06(CT), Lots "No lot shall have a depth greater than three
times its average width unless the average lot width is greater than 200 feet.". The
developer is requesting a variance to this requirement for lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 which
exceed the three to one length to width ratio.
The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
general welfare or injurious to other adjoining properties.
A portion of the area included within these lots is part of the slope down to Ashley
Creek, the floodplain area and Ashley Creek. This would not pose a detriment to
the property owners or the public.
2. The conditions on which the variance is based are unique to the property on
which the variance is sought and are not applicable generally to other
property.
The configuration of this lots is necessitated by the configuration of the parent
tract and it odd shape. There are no satisfactory alternative designs that could be
used to comply with the length to width ratio for this property.
3. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical
conditions of the specific property, a particular hardship would result as
distinguished by a mere inconvenience if the strict letter of the regulations
were enforced.
There are constraints associated with the physical, topographical and shape of
this property that tend to dictate a configuration of the lots so they are not evenly
and lineally platted. It would be nearly impossible to redesign the subdivision to
comply with this standard since a portion of the lots would be on a slope area or
within the 100-yea-r floodplain.
4. The variance will not cause a substantial increase in public costs.
There can be no foreseen costs that would be passed on to the public as a result
of granting this variance.
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5. The variance will not, in any manner, vary the provisions of any adopted
zoning regulations or growth policy.
This variance request does not vary the provisions of the zoning ordinance nor
does it compromise the goals and policies of the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020.
RECOMMENDATION FOR VARIANCES TO THE KALISEPLL SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS: Based on the above findings the staff would make the following
recommendations:
Variance 1: Section 3,06(G), Lot"; "No lot shall have a depth greater than three
times its average width unless the average lot width is greater than 200 feet.".
❖ This variance be granted.
Variance 2: Section 3.09(K)(3), Streets and Road Desi= StaadardB 'Two streets
meeting a third street from opposite sides shall meet at the same point, or their
centerlines shall be offset at least 125 feet for local roads and 300 feet for arterials
or collectors.
❖ This variance be granted.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt staff report #KPP-03-36
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat
be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial compliance with the
approved preliminary plat which governs the location of lots and roadways within
the subdivision.
2. That all of the necessary infrastructure for this subdivision shall be reviewed and
approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department for compliance with the
Kalispell Design and Construction Standards and a letter Kalispell Public Works
Department approving the plans and specifications for water, sewer and drainage
facilities for the subdivision shall be submitted with the final plat.
3. A letter from an engineer licensed in the State of Montana certifying that the
improvements have been installed according to the required specifications shall be
submitted at the time of final plat approval along with a letter from the Kalispell
Public Works Department stating that the required improvements have been
inspected and comply with the City standards.
4. Development of the landscape boulevard with location of street trees shall be placed
in accordance with a plan approved by the Kalispell Parks and Recreation director.
5. The road within the subdivision shall be named "Denver Court" and signed in
accordance with the policies of the Kalispell Public Works Department and the
Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual and be subject to review and approval of
the Kalispell Fire Department.
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ASHLEY MEADOWS
ENNMONNVIENTAL ASSESSMENT
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Environmental Assessment format shall be used by the applicant as a guide in compiling a
thorough description of the potential impacts for the proposed subdivision. Each question pertinent
to the proposal must be addressed in full (both maps and text); those questions not applicable shall be
so stated. Incomplete Environmental Assessments will not be accepted.
The sources of information for each section of the Assessment shall be identified. All Environmental
Assessments shall contain the signature, date of signature and mailing address of the owner of the
property and the person, or persons, preparing the report.
GEOLOGY
Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat:
Any known hazards affecting the development which could result in property
damage or personal injury due to:
Falls, slides or slumps - soil, rock, mud, snow NONE KNOWN
2. Any rock outcropping NONE
2. Describe any proposed measures to prevent or reduce the danger of property damage
or personal injury from any of these hazards. N/A
II. SURFACE WATER
Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat:
Any natural water systems such as streams, rivers, intermittent streams, lakes or
marshes (also indicate the name and sizes of each). ASHLEY CREEK RUNS
THRU THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE PROPERTY. REFER TO
PRELIlVIINARY PLAT FOR CENTERLINE OFT CREEK.
2. Any artificial water systems such as canals, ditches, aqueducts, reservoirs and
irrigation systems (also indicate the names, sizes and present uses of each). NONE
2. Any Areas subject to flood hazard, or if available, 100-year flood plain maps (using
best available information). AS PER FIRM MAP 300231815 D, ONLY THE
5. If the site is timbered, state any timber management recommendations which may
have been suggested or implemented by the U. S.D.A. Division of Forestry in the area
of this proposal. N/A
VI. HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR CULTURAL FEATURES
Locate on a copy of the preliminary plat any known or possible historic,
archaeological or cultured sites which exist on or near the site. NONE KNOWN
2. Describe any known or possible sites delineated on the preliminary plat. NIA
Describe any measures that will be taken to protect such sites or properties. N/A
VII. SEWAGE TREATMENT This information will be submitted to the Department of
Environmental Quality at a later date.
1. Where individual sewage treatment systems are proposed for each parcel:
1. Indicate the distance to the nearest public or community sewage treatment
system.
2. Provide as attachments:
I . Two (2) copies of the plat which show the proposed suitable location
on each lot for a subsurface treatment system and a 100% replacement
area for the subsurface treatment system. Show the location of
neighboring wells and subsurface treatment systems and the distances
to each.
2. The results of percolation tests performed in representative areas for
drainfields in accordance with the most recent Department of
Environmental Quality Bulletin. Each percolation test shall be keyed
by a number on a copy of the plat with the information and results
provided in the report. The number of preliminary percolation tests
required shall be one-fourth (1/4) ofthe total number of proposed lots
and these tests shall be performed in the different soil types, or evenly
spaced throughout the subdivision in the absence of soil variability.
A detailed soils description for the area shall be obtained from test
holes at least seven (7) feet in depth. The number of test holes will
depend upon the variability of the soils. The U.S. Department of
Agriculture's "Soils Classification System" shall be sued in the
descriptions. Information on the internal and surface drainage
characteristics shall be included. Each test hole shall be keyed by a
number on a copy of the plat with the information provided for in the
report.
was obtained.
(2) Nfinimum depth to bedrock or other impervious
material and how this information was obtained.
4. Indicate who will bear the costs of installation and who will
own, operate and maintain the system. Also, indicate the
anticipated date of completion.
VIII. WATER SUPPLY —
1. Where an individual water supply system is proposed for each parcel: NIA
1. If individually drilled wells are to be used, provide evidence as to adequate
quantity and quality of the water supply.
2. If any other method of individual water supply is to be used:
l . Explain why the alternate form of water supply is proposed instead of
drilled wells.
2. Identify the source of water supply and provide evidence that it is of
sufficient quantity and quality to serve the development.
3. Attach two (2) copies of the plat showing the proposed location of
each spring, well, cistern, or other water source and indicate the
distance to existing or proposed sewage treatment systems.
A. Where a public or community water system is proposed:
(I) Estimate the number of gallons per day required by the
development (including irrigation, if applicable).
POTABLE DEMAND IS 350 GALLONS PER
DAY PER LOT X 13 LOTS = 4,550 GPD.
(2) Where an existing system is to be used: NIA
1. Identify the system and the person, firm or
agency responsible for its operation and
maintenance.
2. Indicate the systems capacity to handle
additional use and its distance from the
development.
3. Describe any proposed facilities for stream or drainage crossing (i.e., culverts,
bridges). NONE NECESSARY
2. Other areas:
1. Describe how surface run-off will be drained or channeled from lots or
common areas. FRONT OF LOTS TO ROAD; BACK YARDS AWAY
FROM HOUSES.
2. Indicate if storm run-off will be drained or channeled from lots or common
areas. STORM RUN-OFF WILL BE CHANNELED FROM LOTS AND
DRAINED TO AREAS APPROVED BY THE DRAINAGE PLAN.
3. Describe any proposed sedimentation and erosion controls to be utilized both
during, and after, construction. RESEEDING, VEGETATION FOR
RESTORATION AS WELL AS STANDARD APPROVED
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES WILL BE OVERSEEN BY THE
ENGINEER.
4. Attach a copy of the plat showing how drainage on lots, road and other areas
will be handled (include sizes and dimension of ditches, culverts, etc.) A
DRAINAGE PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO DEQ.
l . Estimate how much daily traffic the development, when fully developed, will generate
on existing or proposed roads providing access to the development. 130 VEHICLE
TRIPS PER DAY ARE EXPECTED AT FULL BUILDOUT.
1. Discuss the capability of existing and proposed roads to safely accommodate
this increased traffic (e.g., conditions of the road, surface and right-of-way
widths, current traffic flows, etc.). THE INTERNAL SUBDIVISION
ROADWAY, WHICH WILL BE PAVED, ACCESSES COUNTY AND
CITY ROADWAYS, WHICH CAN EASILY ACCOMMODATE THE
INCREASE IN THE TRAFFIC VOLUMES.
2. Describe any increased maintenance problems and costs that will be caused by
this increase in volume. THESE ROADS ARE CAPABLE OF
HANDLING THIS VOLUME OF TRAFFIC, NO ADDITIONAL
MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS ARE ANTICIPATED BY THEIR USE
BY THIS DEVELOPMENT.
2. Indicate who will pay the cost of installing and maintaining dedicated and/or private
2. Police Protection. KA.LISPELL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
3. Ambulance Service. KALISPELL AMBULANCE
4. Medical Services. KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
2. Can the needs of the proposed subdivision for each of the above services be met by
present personnel and facilities? YES
1. If not, what additional expense would be necessary to make these services
adequate? N/A
2. At whose expense would the necessary improvements be made? N/A
L4 ! •
l . Describe the educational facilities which would serve the subdivision (school facilities,
school personnel, bus routes and capabilities, etc.). SCHOOL DISTRICT#5
(KALISPELL) — GRADES 1-8, KALISPELL HIGH SCHOOL — GRADES 9-
12, FVCC — GRADES 13,14
2. Estimate the number of school children that will be added by the proposed
subdivision, and how they will affect existing facilities. APPROXIMATELY 19.5
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ARE EXPECTED TO RESIDE WITHIN THIS
DEVELOPMENT.
XIV. ECONOMIC BENEFITS
1. Provide the present assessment classifications and range of the total assessed
valuation of all land and structures. THE ESTIMATE OF THE MARKET
VALUE OF THE ACERAGE BEFORE IMPROVEMENTS IS $10,000/ACRE.
2. Provide the anticipated assessment classification and range of the total assessed
valuation of all structures (at 25% and 90% occupancy - also give estimated year of
said occupancy). A SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION WILL BE
VALUED FOR TAX PURPOSES AT APPROXIMATELY $150-190,000 WITH
A HOME AND LOT. 25% - $617,500 AND AT 90% - $2,223,000 IN 2006.
Provide anticipated revenue increases, per unit, from water, sewer and solid waste
fees. WATER AND SEWER SERVICES WILL BE APPROXIMATELY $45
PER MONTH/PER HOUSEHOLD. THIS SUBDIVISION HAS THE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT.
2. List other parks and recreation facilities or sites in the area and their approximate
distance from the site. BEGG FIELD IS NEARBY.
3. If cash -in -lieu of parkland is proposed, state the purchase price per acre or current
market value (values stated must be no more than 12 months old). PROPERTY
WAS PURCHASED AT "PROXIMATELY 10K PER ACRE.
1. Indicate the utility companies involved in providing electrical power, natural gas, or
telephone service. To what extent will these utilities be placed underground?
CENTURYTEL TELEPHONE, NORTHWESTERN ENERGY AND
FLATHEAD ELECTRIC CO-OP. ALL NEW UTILITIES WILL BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND.
2. Has the preliminary plat been submitted to affected utilities for review? NO
3. Estimate the completion date of each utility installation. SUMAMR, 2003
Total Acreage in Streets or Roads 0.881 Maximum Size of Lots or Spaces 0.746
Total Acreage in Parks, Open Spaces and/or Common Areas N/A
PROPOSED USES) AND NUMBER OF ASSOCIATED LOTS/SPACES:
Single Family _XX Townhouse — Mobile Home Park
Duplex Apartment _ Recreational Vehicle Park
Commercial Industrial
Condominium Multi -Family
Planned Unit Development__
Other
APPLICABLE ZONING DESIGNATION & DISTRICT Currently this is County R-1
(Lower Side). We are petitioning to change to Kalispell
ESTIMATE OF MARKET VALUE BEFORE IMPROVEMENTS—$45K—
IMPROVEMENTS TO BE PROVIDED:
Roads: Gravel jo_Paved
jMCurb TDX
Gutter _jXX_Sidewalks ------,Ueys
Water System:
Individual ----
Multiple User _--Neighborhood
Sewer System:
Individual —Multiple
User —Neighborhood
- XX—Pubhc
Other Utilities:
TV
__XR Telephone
--RX_.Electric JDX Gas
Solid Waste: _Horne
Pick Up
_Central Storage
JXX_Contract Hauler _Owner Haul
Mail Delivery:
Central XX
Individual —School
District: KALISPELL
Fire Protection:
—XX Hydrants
----Tanker Recharge Fire District: KALISPELL
Drainage System: CURB INLETS, PIPE TO FLAT AREA ALONG ASHLEY CREEK, GROUND
SEDIMENTATION POND FOR TREATMENT.
OR DISCHAGE TO CREEK.
PROPOSED EROSION/ SEDIMENTATION CONTROL: AS NEEDED.
VARIANCES: ARE ANY VARIANCES REQUESTED? YES —TWO
VARIANCES (yes/no) If yes, please complete the
information below:
SECTION /REGULATION OF REGULATIONS CREATING HARDSHIP:
SECTION 3.06(G) OF CITY OF KALISPELL'S SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS DO NOT
ALLOW FOR A LOT TO HAVE AN AVERAGE DEPTH GREATER THAN THREE TIMES
ITS AVERAGE WIDTH UNLESS THE AVERAGE LOT WIDTH IS GREATER THAN 200
FEET. (AFFECTED LOTS 1,2 AND 3)
SECTION 3.09(K)3 TWO STREETS MEETING A THIRD STREET FROM OPPOSITE
SIDES SHALL MEET AT THE SAME POINT, OR THEIR CENTERLINES SHALL BE
X
3. Will the variance affect, in any manner, the provisions of any adopted
zoning regulations or Master Plan?
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4. Are there special circumstances related to the physical characteristics of the
site (topography, shape, etc.) that create the hardship?
The shape of the parcel dictates the layout of both the roadway and the
lot design. An existing home on the adjoining parcel is also a significant
contributor to the uniqueness of the lot.
5. What other conditions are unique to this property that create the need for a
variance?
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APPLICATION CONTENTS:
The subdivider shall submit a complete application addressing items below to the Tri-
City Planning Office at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the meeting at which
it will be heard.
1. Preliminary plat application.
2. 16 copies of the preliminary plat.
3. One reproducible set of supplemental information. (See Appendix A of
Subdivision Regulations for the city where the subdivision is proposed.
4. One reduced copy of the preliminary plat not to exceed 11" x 17" in size.
5. Application fee
6. Adjoining Property Owners List (see example below):
Assessor# Sec-Twn-Rn Lot/Tract No Property Owner & Mailing Address
W.
Tri-City Pla'!Dinutn Offl"
17 Second Street East -Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
tricitv@centurytel. net
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kalispell City Staff and Other Interested Parties
FROM: Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
RE: April 29, 3003 - Kalispell City Planning Board Regular Meeting
DATE: April 9, 2003
Attached with this memo is information relating to
planning board on the above referenced date.
A request by Tim Knoll for an initial zoning designation of R-4, Two Family
residential upon annexation to the city of Kalispell on approximately 4.415 acres
of property located at the northeast corner of Bluestone and Denver Avenue. This
zoning designation anticipates single family and duplex or townhouse dwellings.
The property is currently in the County zoning jurisdiction and is zoned R-1,
Residential. A preliminary plat for 13 lots as described below is being filed
concurrently with the annexation and zoning request. The property proposed for
annexation and zoning can be described as a portion of Assessor's Tract 7AACAA
and Assessor's Tract 7ABA located in Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21
Nest, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
A request by Tim Knoll for preliminary plat approval of Ashley Meadows, a 13 lot
subdivision located on the northeast corner of Bluestone and Denver Avenue.
This plat would create 13 lots intended for residential development on
approximately 4. 15 and a remainder parcel where an existing single family home
Will remain. All of the lots in the subdivision would be served by public sewer and
water and would be developed in accordance with City of Kalispell standards. The
preliminary plat is being submitted in conjunction with the annexation of the
property and designation of initial zoning of R-4, Two Family Residential. The
property can be described as a portion of Assessor's Tract 7AACAA and Assessor's
Tract7ABA located in Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
A reauest by Muron Development for -preliminary plat approval of the Amended
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c: w/ attachments: Jim Stewart, Fire Dept.
Mike Baker, Parks and Rec
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
PJ. Sorenson, Zoning Administrator
Roger Kraus, Police Dept.
Dick Amerman, City Engineer
Frank Castle, Civil Engineer
Jim Hansz, Director Public Works
Sandy Wheeler, Community Redevelopment
Susan Moyer, Community Development Director
Craig Kerzman, Chief Building Inspector
Charles Harball, City Attorney
Steve Herzon, MDOT
Charlie Johnson, Co. Rd. Superintendent
Applicant / Owner
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Planning Board Agenda
Turner's Subdivision in the Northeast corner of Three Mile Drive and
Stillwater Road — between the Blue Heron Subdivision and the North View
Subdivision. Water and sewer are coming from Sunset Court. The bypass
_aoes through a corner of the lot, but is not part of the subdivision. This is not
two subdivision development areas. There will be one access. The
landowner to the north has access to the bypass. Have 1.78 acres of park land
. Buffer zone all around and walkway/bike path. If both sides of the
subdivision can't have access to the bypass, then the second part of the
subdivision may not be built. They will contact Loren Fraser regarding the
bypass. There are connections between this land and to the land to the North
and to Northridge also. Ask for letter from DOT approving their access
through there. Pushing for annexation and zoning to be part of the City
sewer. Fire flows need to be determined and comply. Public Works and the
engineer need to meet about the water issue. Discussion was held. An
agreement would be made between the City and the parties on the water
situation. Impacts to Three Mile and Stillwater would be based on a traffic
study. The park in the front is less than an acre. The other park could be
private or public. The subdivision will have duplexes around the outside and
the rest would be single family homes. If the density is in agreement with the
growth policy, there should not be a problem with the density. Concerns
about the right-of-way for further road development was discussed. Mike
will look at the Alternate Transportation Plan for Stillwater. This project will
phase in with about 6 to 8 phases.
Asblev Meadows Subdivision — Knoll wants to leave house out, call it a
remainder, and leave it on a septic. He wants a variance to subdivisions
standards that require the roads to line up. If the house was moved, there
could be two additional lots added to his project. A condition of the
subdivision is that this is a whole project, including the one house on one
acre, and all must be annexed. We recommend approval of the variance for
the offset. There will be cash in lieu of the park land.
Resubdividing Daley Field — There is no frontage road. Public Works,
Planning, and the City Attorney need to talk about the state collectors and
arterials. Chris thinks we should take the right-of-way or make it a condition
of approval but clarify who should take care of that area. Who carries the
liability in this area.
0' avenue West — want to annex a corner and leave house as a remainder
and create three lots. Extension of 4`h Avenue West. The easement needs to
go. There will be a duplex and two townhouses with a cul-de-sac. They
could move the cul-de-sac down. This was submitted for annexation and
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VICINITY MAP
TIM KNOLL
PRELIMINARY PLAT ASHLEY MEADOWS
A 13 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ON 4.413 ACRES
IN CONJUNCTION WITH INITIAL ZONING UPON ANNEXATION
[F—M 100 YEAR FLOODPL41N
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