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Staff Report/Final Plat, Phase 1
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Y + 4 N MT w� — i.�..i..i + t ✓ 1.1 t l �.s—� j� p [f lJ i+f IL— s 3'S E L .d 7 .. ,.,� -M `i s� & r e DAM. 3 V21�3 Try. -City Planning Office 17 Second Street East - Suite 211 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406) 751-1850 Fax: (406) 751-1858 trici 4rcentu el.x et www.t.ricityplanning-mt.com REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council FROM: Narda A. Nilson, Senior Planner Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT Final Plat for Empire Estates Subdivision Phase 1 MEETING DATE: Ji.zne 7, 2004 BACKGROUND: This is a request for final plat approval, of Empire Estates, Phase 1 that plats 16 single-family lots, 50 sublots and a 1.748 acre park on approximately 13.979 acres. This subdivision is located on the east side of Stillwater Road north of Three Mile Drive. As required a minimum of two thirds of the required infrastructure has been constructed in accordance with City standards with the remaining improvements being addressed with a subdivision improvements agreement in the amount of $192,564 and a letter of credit in the amount of 125 percent or $240,070. This property was annexed to the city and givers a zoning designation of R-4, Two Family Residential. A traffic impact study was performed by Robert Peccia & Associates which was submitted with the final plat application along with a letter from the MDOT dated 1/ 13/04. The staff study and letter from MDOT do not apply with the filing of the first phase of this subdivision. When the property was annexed into they city, the subdivision was given preliminary plat approval by the Kalispell City Council on July 7, 2003 subject to 18 conditions. The attached transmittal letter outlines the conditions of preliminary plat approval for this subdivision and a discussion of how they have been met or otherwise addressed. RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve the final plat for Empire Estates Subdivision Phase 1 would be in order. FISCAL EFFECTS: Potential positive impacts once developed. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Council. Respectfully submitted, Narda A. Wilson Chris A. K€.akulski Senior Planner City Manager Providing Community planning .-Issistance To: City of Columbia Palls ®ty of Kalispeil - CA7 Of 'Whitefish Final Plat for Sunnyside Subdivision Phase 2 April 28, 2004 Page 2 Report compiled: Jurie 1, 2004 Attachments: Letter of transmittal "vicinity map Final plat Preliminary plat Final plat application and supporting documents APPENDIX E SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 2004, by and between the CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, Party of the First Part and hereinafter referred to as the CITY, and Wayne E. Turner (Name of Developer) a Individual (Individual, Company or Corporation) located at 3300 Fh hwa 2 West Flathead County,Montana 59901 (Street Address/P. O_ Box) (City, County, State, Zip) Party of the Second Part and hereinafter referred to as DEVELOPER. WTTNESSETH: THAT WHEREAS, the Developer is the owner and developer of a new subdivision known as Em ire Estates - Phase 1 (Name of Subdivision) located at Section 1 Townshi 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M,M. flathead Count (Location of Subdivision) and, WHEREAS, the City has conditioned it's approval of the final plat of Empire Estates - Phase 1 _upon the conditions as set forth in the Preliminary Plat of the (Name of Subdivision) Subdivision being completed and all improvements, as cited in "Exhibit A" have not been completed at this time, and the Developer wishes to bond for the completion of those improvements set forth in "Exhibit A"; and WHEREAS, the City's Subdivision Regulations require that a subdivider shall provide a financial security of 125% of the estimated total cost of construction of said improvements as evidenced by an estimate prepared by a licensed public engineer included herewith as "Exhibit B"; and WHEREAS, the estimated total cost of construction of said improvements is the sum of $ 192,564 NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the approval of the final plat of said Subdivision by the City, the Developer hereby agrees as follows: 1. The Developer shall deposit as collateral with the City a Letter of Credit, or other acceptable collateral as determined by the City Council, in the amount of $ 240,070 Said Letter of Credit or other collateral shall have an expiration date of at least sixty (60) days following the date set for completion of the improvements, certifying the following: a. That the creditor guarantees funds in the sum of $ 240,070 the estimated cost of completing the required improvements in ,Empire Estates - Phase I (Name of Subdivision) b. That if the Developer fails to complete the specified improvements within the required period, the creditor will pay to the City immediately, and without further action, such funds as are necessary to finance the completion of those improvements up to the limited of credit stated in the letter; 2. That said required improvements shall be fully completed by Au ust 1 , 2004. 3. That upon completion of the required improvements, the Developer shall cause to be filed with the City a statement certifying that: a, All required improvements are complete; b. That the improvements are in compliance with the minimum standards specified by the City for their construction and that the Developer warrants said improvements against any and all defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance of the completion of those improvements by the City; c_ That the Developer knows of no defects in those improvements; d. That these improvements are free and clear of any encumbrances or liens; e. That a schedule of actual construction costs has been filed with the City, and, f. AJI applicable fees and surcharges have been paid. 4. The Developer shall cause to be filed with the City copies of final plans, profiles, grades and specifications of said improvements, with the certification of the registered professional engineer responsible for their preparation that all required improvements have been installed in conformance with said specifications. IT IS ALSO AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS, TO -WIT: That the Developer shall provide for inspection of all required improvements by a registered professional engineer before the Developer shall be released from the Subdivision Improvement Agreement. That if the City determines that any improvements are not constructed in compliance with the specifications, it shall furnish the Developer with a list of specific deficiencies and may withhold collateral sufficient to insure such compliance. If the City determines that the Developer will not construct any or all of the improvements in accordance with the specifications, or within the required time limits, it may withdraw the collateral and employ such funds as may be necessary to construct the improvement or improvements in accordance with the specifications. The unused portions of the collateral shall be returned to the Developer or the crediting institution, as is appropriate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year herein before written. Empire Estates - Phase 1 (Name of SubdivisiorvDeveloper/Firm) by Wayne E. Tume Developer e (Title) STATE OF MONTANA COUNTY OF FLATHEAD On this _T __]___ day of ` — 2004, before me, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally a eared _ J4,f known to me to be the _ of �; l , 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 Notarial Seal this day and year first above written. Notary T'ublic Co State o`f Montana Residing at My Commission Expires MAYOR, CITY OF KALISPELL ATTEST: MAYOR FINANCE DIRECTOR RESOLUTION NO.480b A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PREL'iY1LXARY PLAT OF lw:hIPIRE ESTATES SUBDIVISION,MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON F-X111BiT "lA", IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH5 RANGE 22 NVEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, WHEREAS, Wayne E. Turner, 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 Co=ission held a public hearing on June 10, 2003, on the proposal and revietived Subdivision Report-KPP-03-5 issued by the Tri-City Planning Office, a< -id WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Plarrirtg Board and Zoning Cornmission has reccrmnended approval of Ls e Frt ihlzrinary Plat of Empire Estates Subdivision, subject to certain conditions and recommeridatiuns, ar-id WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regplar Ccuncil Meeting cf July 7, 2003, re -viewed the Tri-City Plailing Of: -ice Retort *7KPP-0+-6, reviewed the recomrntndadcrs of the Kalispell City PixininaBoard a,:d Zcrzig Commission, and found frcrn, the Preliminary PIat, a..nd evidence, that the subdivisioa is in the pt�ciic interest. NOIX THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THF- CITY OF KAI.ISRELL, I4IONTAN A AS FOLLOWS: SECTIO I. That t o Findings of Fact contained i n Tri-City Plarr-n ng Ot'� ce RepoF: `KPz -03-f� are hereby adopted as the Findings cf Fact of the City C-'Unci?. SECTION 11. That the application ofWayr:: E. T,--tads for appr,,wa' of tie Frelimirary Plat of Empire Estates Suubdivisicn, Kalispell, Flatht! d County, 141aatana is hereby approved subject to the fallowing conditiais: Developrnent of the subdivision shall be platted. insubstantial ccnipliarce wit-`i the approved Preliminary plat WI':ich gcvems the Iocation of lots and road,�v ays wit_lun L�e Lubdivisicn. 2. 'f hai the roadways servin- the subdivision shall be constructed ir accordance with tha adopted Desiff-: and Construction Standards for the City of Kalispell for local street.. 3. That a letter be ob amed fron. the Kalispell Public Works L7upa: r:.e;tt approving the and specifications for water, sewer and drainage facilities for Cae subdivision. 4. A letter from an ervS sneer licensed in tie State of 1,4ortana certi-N:ing that the irrprovernents have beer installed acQording to the r.quired specifications sha!1 be subtuitted at the time of final plat approval 61—:75with a letter £torn the Kalispell Public Works Depanmm: nt stating that the required improver, c-ms have been inspecied and cornplywith tine City standards. ------ -. 5. Developrrent of the landscape boulevard with location of street trees sha I be placed in accordance with a plaa.approved by the Kalispell Par s and Recreatior; director, 6, A storm water drainage plant which has been designed by art engineer licensed in the State of Montana shall be prepared which complies with the City's Design and Construction Sumdards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Forks Department. 7. That a developer -funded traffic analysis be performed that assesses the impacts to all of the transportationsystems it the immediate area under multiple jurisdictions with a single study done under the Montana Department of Transportation's systems irnnact process through the 1leiena headquarters office. This would be a compreher:sive including but net necessarily limited to system Capacity, signal warrants and access issues for Three Mile Drive, Still Niter Road, the Bypass along with a review of it npacts on Meridian Read =d other loca routes, All City policies and ordinances shall be met throii4ah this process, 8. That the deve',oper obtain a letter from the Flathead Co =y Road Dep--=ent approving trhe new intersections w th Stillwater Road and the new interna! subdivision roads and Mh:11 include a pos: construction inspection that certi*ies any necessary improveme its have been made, 9. Th-at ,- minimum 20-feat buffer strip shalt be estabiished bevxee-- Thee Mile Dr'c a � S:iliwates Drive and the su division, that woLId include, a bike w-tc: pedt: raz rail and b,afft-fig in the form, of a landscape berm or other acctp taole 1?-nd scapir g. These impmverntnts arc to be Coordinated with the Kahspeti Pt:Uc- lVorks Depa..nrn� =, Parks a::d Retreat c�:� Deoa r :en: and Flathead County. 10. The road withir. tine subdivisicrt shall rc nan,.ed Lind sued in acco:da.iLe with cite po'.iciLs of the K,a ispell Public Woks Department and the Ur_iform Tra{tic Con*::cl Devees. Manual sad be subject to review and approval of the Kalispell Fire Department. 11. The dwvelope: shali provide a letter f:cm the L.S. Pos-.al Ser ic: the pla m for rail service. 12, That the peeklar d dedica:in}n regairernents shall be ore -ninth or 11 p ercen of [he area In lots o 14.516 acres. T1 e 1.74S parr area as indicated ou the plat will meet that require -neat in part. The rernaining 2,768 acn4s shall be addressed tl zough cash in lie.: of n; rkland in the amount of 515,000 per acre or S41,520 which shall be used for of t1 e park Drew coordinated through the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Dep nm- ent. 13. A maintenance agree -Me :t for the park and cornmon areas shall be included with the final plat. 14. Street lighting shall be located wit-hin the subdivision and shall be shielced so that it does trot irtruc'e unaecess. :ily auto adjoining properties. 15. That the lots within the subdivision be re -=En u:ed so that all loss meet the rnit.ia.rum, 50--0 t lot width requirerrents of the R-4 zoning district and the rninimurn lot size requireme its of 6,000 square feet exclusive of any Casements. ------ - -- - ---- - - - - }= 16. That a minimum of two-thirds of the, necessary infrastructure for each phase of the subdivision shall be completed prior to final plat submittal. With the filing of the final plat for en , phase, an additional three-year extension shall be automatically granted for subsequent phases. 17. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision shall be re -vegetated with a weed. free mix i=, ediately after development. 18. That preliminary approval shall: be valid for a period of►lure years from the date of approval. SECTION Ili. Upon proper review and filing of the Final flat of said subdivision in the office of the Flathead Co=ty Clerk and Recorder, said premises shall be a subdivision of the City of Kalispell. PASSED A:VD APPROVED BY THE CITY CQLNCIL AND SIGNED BY ThE NIAYOR OF THE CITY OF K.ALISPELL, THIS 7TH DAY 0 ATTEST: Theresa Whitt City Clerl- EXHIBIT "A'' Turner Arnexaticn Lgal Deseriotioa Property can be described as being the Nest Hall' of the 5outhwr st qua -ter of Sec.ion 1, Towpship 28 North, Rime 22 Wcst, P.M.M., Flathead Couz:ty, Montaziw. Subject to and toQethe: with a 60' County road known as Stzll•,nater Road. u: ----------- - - - - -- cam`- �i1--:`."i. -_.- "ROVEM NTS EXHIBIT B PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COSTS PAID FOR AND/OR TO BE COMPLETION COMPLETED COMPLETED DATE Sub -Grade Excavation S 19,600 Road Base $ 40,500 3/4 Crushed Gravel $ 12,125 CurbfGutter $ 38,200 Water/Sewer From Town $ 76,539 Water to Phase 1 S 38,000 Water in Phase 1 $ 62,000 Sewer in Phase 1 $ 63,900 Lift Station $ 43,650 Storm Drainage S 21,575 Telephone $ 20,301 Power $ 59,873 Gas $ 19,881 Materials (Pipe, catchbasins, $149,288 and appurtenances) Landscaping/Bike Path Paving Sidewalks Sewer Force Main Street Signs Lift Station Generator TOTAL $665,342 SUMMARY Completed To Date $ 665,342 To Be Completed $ 192,564 Total Project Cost $ 857,906 Percent Completed = 78% $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 2,000 $ 500 $ 500 $ 1,000 $ 8,000 $ 68,992 $ 64,400 $ 25,600 $ 400 S 19,172 $192, 564 Total Collateral Required = 125% of $192, 564 = $240,070 8/01 /04 <L Tri-City Punning Office 17 Second Street East — Suite 211 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406) 751-1850 Fax: (406) 751-1858 tricityCcenturytel.net June 1, 2004 Chris Kukulski, City Manager City of Kalispell P.O. Drawer 1997 Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Final Plat for Empire Estates, Phase 1 Dear Chris: Our office has received an application from Sands Surveying for final plat approval of Empire Estates, Phase 1 that plats 16 single-family lots, 50 sublots and a 1.748 acre park on approximately 13.979 acres. This subdivision is located on the east side of Stillwater Road north of Three Mile Drive. As required a r immum of two thirds of the required infrastructure has been constructed in accordance with City standards with the remaining improvements being addressed with a subdivision improvements agreement in the amount of $192,564 and a letter of credit in the amount of 125 percent or $240,070. This property was annexed to the city and given a zoning designation of R-4, Two Family Residential. When the property was annexed into the city, the subdivision was given preliminary plat approval by the Kalispell City Council on July 7, 2003 subject to 18 conditions. The following is a list of the conditions of preliminary plat approval for this subdivision and a discussion of how they have been met or otherwise addressed. COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITION'S OF APPROVAL Condition 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. This condition has been met. The subdivision is in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat. Condition 2. That the roadways serving the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance; with the adopted Design and Construction Standards for the City of Kalispell for local streets. This condition has been met. A certification from WMW Engineering dated May 26, 2004 has been submitted with the final plat. Providing Community Planning Assistance To: • City of Kalispell • City of Columbia Falls • City of Whitefish Final Plat for Empire Estates Phase t June 1.2004 Page 2 Condition 3. That a letter be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department approving the plans and specifications for water, sewer and drainage facilities for the subdivision. • This condition has been met. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department dated 9/23/03 approving the construction plans for the project has been submitted with the final plat. Condition 4. 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. This condition has been adequately addressed. A letter from WMW Engineering dated 5/26/04 certifying the improvements have been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications has been submitted with the final plat along with a subdivision improvements agreement to cover the remaining improvements. A letter from the Kalispell public Works Department dated 6 / 2 / 04 approving the improvements to date has been included with the final plat application. Condition 5. 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. • This condition has been adequately addressed. A letter dated 4/2/04 approving the landscape plan has been submitted with the final plat. The cost of the improvements has been included in the subdivision improvements agreement. Condition 6. A storm water drainage plan which has been designed by an engineer licensed in the State of Montana shall be prepared which complies with the City's Design and Construction Standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department. • This condition has been met. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department dated 9/26/03 has been submitted with the final plat. Condition 7. That a developer funded traffic analysis be performed that assesses the impacts to all of the transportation systems in the immediate area under multiple jurisdictions with a single study done under the Montana Department of Transportations systems impact process through the Helena headquarters office. This would be a comprehensive review including, but not necessarily limited to system capacity, signal warrants and access issues for Three Mile Drive, Stillwater Road, the Bypass along with a review of impacts on Meridian Road and other local routes. All City policies and ordinances shall be met through this process. Final Plat for Empire Estates Phase I June 1, 2©04 Page 3 This condition has been met. A traffic impact analysis performed by Peccia and Associates was submitted with the final plat along with a letter from. MDOT dated 1 / 13 / 04 addressed to Jinn Hansz, City of Kalispell Public Works Director. The letter from MDOT prohibits access to the Kalispell Bypass. However, the first phase of this subdivision is not impacted by this report. Condition S. That the developer obtain a letter from the Flathead County Road Department approving the new intersections with Stillwater Road and the new internal subdivision roads and shall include a post construction inspection that certifies any necessary improvements have been made. This condition has been adequately addressed. A letter from the Flathead County Road Department dated April 2, 2004 has been submitted with the final plat with the remaining work being included in the subdivision improvements agreement. Condition. 9. That a minimum 20-foot buffer strip shall be established between Three Mile Drive and Stillwater Drive and the subdivision that would include a bike and pedestrian trail and buffering in the form of a landscape berm or other acceptable landscaping. These improvements are to be coordinated with the Kalispell Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department and Flathead County. This condition has been adequately addressed. The required buffer has been indicated on the final plat and the required improvements have been included in the subdivision improvements agreement. Condition 10. The road within the subdivision shall be named 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. This condition has been adequately addressed. The road signs have been included in the subdivision improvements agreement. Condition 11. The developer shall provide a letter from the U.S. Postal Service approving the plan for mail service. This condition has been net. A letter from. the USPS has been, submitted with the final plat. Condition 12. That the parkland dedication requirements shall be one -ninth or I percent of the area in lots or 4.516 acres. The 1.748 park area as indicated on the plat will meet that requirement in part. The remaining 2.768 acres shall be addressed through cash in lieu of parkland in the amount of 815,000 per acre or $41,520 which shall be used for development of the park area coordinated through the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department. Final Plat for Empire Estates Phase 1 June 1, 2004 Page 4 • This condition has been met. A 1.748 acre park has been platted with the first phase of the subdivision. Condition 13. A maintenance agreement for the park and common areas shall be included with the final plat. • This condition has been met. Maintenance of the common areas has been included with the homeowners association's bylaws. Condition 14. Street lighting shall be located within the subdivision and shall be shielded so that it does not intrude unnecessarily onto adjoining properties. + This condition has been adequately addressed. Street lighting has been included in the subdivision improvements agreement. Condition 15. That the lots within the subdivision be reconfigured so that all lots meet the minimurn SO -foot lot width requirements of the R-4 zoning district and the minimum lot size requirements of 6,000 square feet exclusive of any easements. • This condition has been met. The lots in the subdivision comply with the R-4 zoning for the property. Condition 16. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure for each phase of the subdivision shall be completed prior to final plat submittal. With the filing of the final plat for each phase, an addition three-year extension shall be automatically granted for subsequent phases. • This condition has been met. Two thirds of the improvements have been completed with the remaining one third, primarily paving and sidewalks, has been included in the subdivision improvements agreement Condition 17. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision shall be re - vegetated with a weed -free mix immediately after development. • This condition has been adequately addressed. The revegetation of the disturbed areas has been included in the subdivision improvements agreement. Condition 18. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of approval. This condition has been met. The final plat for Phase 1 has been submitted prior to the expiration of the preliminary plat. COMPLIANCE WITH APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLAT The final plat is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat which was reviewed and approved by the City Council on June 7, 2003. Final Plat for Empire Estates Phase 1 June 1, 2004 Page 5 COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS: This subdivision plat has been found to be in compliance with the State and City Subdivision Regulations except as otherwise addressed by variance to the design standards for lots, Section 3.06 for through lots or reverse lots. COMPLIANCE WITH THE ZONING REGULATIONS This subdivision can be found to be in compliance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and the R-4, Two Family Residential, zoning designation for the property which governs the dimensional requirements of the lots within the subdivision as well as the uses. RECOMMENDATION: All of the conditions of preliminary plat approval have been met or otherwise adequately addressed. The staff would recommend that the Kalispell City Council approve the final plat for Empire Estates Subdivision, Phase 1. Please schedule this matter for the regular city council meeting of June 7, 2004, Sincerely, Narda A. Wilson Senior Planner NW/ Attachments: Vicinity map Reduced plat showing subdivision l opaque mylars of final plat 1 reproducible xnylar of final plat 1 copy of final plat Ltr from Sands Surveying dated 5/3/04 Final plat application no date Ltr from MDEQ dated 10/7/03 Ltr from Kalispell Public Works Dept dated 9/23/03 Ltr from Kalispell Public Works Dept dated 6 / 2 / 04 Ltr from WMW Engineering dated 4/2/04 Engineer's certification on remaining improvements dated 5/26/04 Subdivision improvements agreement 6/ l/04 Ltr from MDOT dated l/ 13/04 Final Plat for Empire Estates Phase 1 June 1, 2004 Page. 6 Ltr from Kalispell Fire Dept dated 6 / 2 / 04 Ltr from Kalispell Parks and Rec dated 4/2/04 Ltr from Co Road Dept dated 4//04 Ltr from LISPS no date Treasurer's certification dated 3/ 15/04 Title report dated 3/8/04 Consent to plat dated 3/ 10/04 Letter of credit for $250,000 from West One Bank dated 3/ 19/04 Traffic impact study from Robert Peccia 8s Associates c: Sands Surveying, Inc., 2 Village Loop, Kalispell MT 59901 Wayne E. Turner, 3300 Hwy 2 Nest, Kalispell, MT 59901 Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk 14: \... \KFP0407 EMPIRE ESTATES PHASE 1 SANS SURVEYING, INC. 2 Village Loop Kalispell, MT 59901 406-755-6481 Fax 406-755-6488 May 3, 2004 Narda Wilson, Senior Planner Tri-City Planning Office 17 Second Street East, Suite 211 Kalispell, MT 59901 RE: Empire Estates Phase i Dear Narda; Attached please find the materials required for the review of Empire Estates, Phase 1 final plat. This was granted preliminary plat approval on .duly 7, 2003 and will expire on July 7, 2006. The following is the list of Conditions of Subdivision Approval and how each Condition was met. 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. The final plat submitted for Phasel is in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat. 2. That the roadways serving the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with the adopted Design and construction Standards for the City of Kalispell for local streets. Please refer to the attached letters from WfW Engineering and the City of Kalispell, Department of Public Works. 3. That a letter be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department approving the plans and specifications for water, sewer and drainage facilities for the subdivision. Please refer to the attached letter from Kalispell Public Works Department. 4. 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. Please refer to the attached letters from WMW Engineering and Kalispell Public Works Department. 5. 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. Please refer to the attached letter from MBice Baker, Director of Kalispell Parks and Recreation. 0. A storm water drainage plan which has been designed by an engineer licensed in the State of Montana shall be prepared which complies with the City's Design and Construction Standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department. Refer to letters from the Kalispell Public Works Department and the Department of Environmental Quality. 7. That the developer -funded traffic analysis be performed that assesses the impacts to all of the transportation systems in the immediate area under multiple jurisdictions with a single study done under the Montana Department of Transportation's systems impact process through the Helena headquarters office. This would be a comprehensive review including but not necessarily limited to system capacity, signal warrants and access issues for Three Mile Drive, Stillwater Road, the Bypass along with a review of impacts on Meridian Road and other local routes. All City policies and ordinances shall be met through this process. Please see attached engineers report. 8. That the developer obtain a letter from the Flathead County Road Department approving the new intersections with Stillwater Road and the new internal subdivision roads and shall include a post construction inspection that certifies any necessary improvements have been made. See attached letter from Charlie Johnson, Supervisor of Flathead County Road and Bridge Department. 9. That a minimum 20-foot buffer strip shall be established between Three Mile Drive and Stillwater Drive and the subdivision that would include a bike and pedestrian trail and buffering in the form of a landscape bean or other acceptable landscaping. These improvements are to be coordinated with the Kalispell Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department and Flathead County. This land has been set aside, see face of final plat. Construction of bike trail is included within the landscaping monies of the SIA. 10, The road within the subdivision shall be named 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, 11. The developer shall provide a letter from the U.S. Postal Service approving the plan for mail service. Please see attached 12. That the parkland dedication requirements shall be one -ninth or 11 percent of the area in lots or 4.516 acres. The 1.748 park area as indicated on the plat will meet that requirement in part. The remaining 2.768 acres shall be addressed through cash -in -lieu of parkland in the amount of $15,000 per acre or $41,520 which shall be used for development of the park area coordinated through the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department. Parkland dedication has been met for this phase with the 1.T8 acre park. The remaining parkland dedication to be met through a cash -in -lieu will be contributed at a future phase. 11 A maintenance agreement for the park and common areas shall be included with the final plat. Refer to the attached Homeowner's Association documents. 14. Street lighting shall be located within the subdivision and shall be shielded so that it does not intrude unnecessarily onto adjoining properties. The street lights are so installed. 15. That the lots within the subdivision be reconfigured so that all lets meet the minimum 50 foot lot width requirements of the R-4 zoning district and the minimum lot size requirements of 6,000 square feet exclusive of any easements. This requirement has been met, please refer to the face of the final plat. 16. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure for each phase of the subdivision shall be completed prior to final plat submittal. With the filing of the final plat for each phase, an additional three-year extension shall be automatically granted for subsequent phases. The Subdivision Improvement Agreement addresses the remaining W of the installation of improvements. 17. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision shall be re -vegetated with a weed -free mix immediately after development. This is addressed within the landscaping portion of the SIA, 18. That preliminary plat approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of approval. Thank you for your kind attention to this final plat. Please feel free to call should you have questions, concerns or require additional information. Sincerely, r rrca Wartala Paul L. Wells, P.E. October 7, 2003 WMW Engineering, PC 50 West Second Street Whitefish, MT 59937 RE: Empire Estates Water & Sewer Extensions and Sewer Litt Station, EQ#04-1543 Dear Mr. Wells: Plans andspecifications for the above -referenced project have been reviewed by personnel with the Permitting & Compliance Division utilizing the certified checklist procedure for the water and sewer extensions and DEQ-2 for the sewer lift station. The plans and specifications are hereby approved with the condition as listed below. One set of plans and specifications bearing the approval stamp of the Department of Environmental Quality is enclosed. Condition: Provide a valve pit at the junction of the sewer force mains on Three Mile Drive. Install check valves up -stream of the junction on both lines with two shut-off valves for each check valve. Approval is based on plans and specifications received October 6, 2003 under the seal of: Paul L. Wells, P.E. # 7378E. Approval is also given with the understanding that any deviation from the approved plans and specifications will be submitted to the Department for reappraisal and approval. Within 90 days after the project has been completed the project engineer shall certify to the Department that the project was inspected and found to be installed in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the Department. This certification shall be accompanied by a set of "as -built" record drawings signed by the project engineer. It is further understood that construction will be completed within three years of this date. If more than three years elapse before completing construction, plans and specifications must be resubmitted and approved before construction begins. This three-year expiration period does not extend any compliance schedule requirements pursuant to a Department enforcement action against a public water or sewage system. C'ene r:aiizetl Services Division • Enforcement Division - Permitting a& Compliance Division ^ Planning, Prevention s& Assistance Division • Remediation Division RE: Empire Estates Water & Sewer Extensions and Sewer Lift Station, EQ#04-1543 Please be aware that this project may need a storm water general permit. Please contact the Water Protection Bureau at 406-444-3080 for more information. Sincerely alter . a er, Environmental Engineer Specialist PWS/ Permitting & Compliance Division cc: Wayne Turner City of Kalispell, Department of Public Works ,Flathead County Sanitarian File G y. Feast O fkce Box 1419'.Kalispell, Diana 59 3-I99 i - Teiephoi j7 -? 006)7$-7 31 soh 4 September 23, 2003 WMW Engineering, PC 50 West Second Street Whitefish, Montana 59932 Attention: Paul L. Wells, P.E. RE: Empire Estates Subdivision Kalispell, Montana Dear Paul: The construction plans and supporting documents for the referenced project are hereby approved based on the following requirement: Provide a valve pit at the sewage force main connection with a flange x flange check valve on the pump station side of the tee or wye connection for each force main. Provide a flange x flange gate valve on each side of the check valve. Provide adequate clearance for maintenance for each flange connection in the valve pit. Attached is your copy of the letter of approval sent to the Flathead City -County Health Department. We look forward to working with you on this project. Sincerely, 4J aA- Frank Castles, P.E. Assistant City Engineer Attachment: As Stated City of Kalispell Public Works Department Post Office Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7720, Fax (406)758-7831 June 1, 2004 Wayne E. Turner 3300 Highway 2 West Kalispell, Montana 59901 RE; Empire Estates, Phase 1 Kalispell, Montana Dear Mr. Turner: Based upon WMW Engineering's letter dated May 26, 2004, Exhibit B of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and today's on -site observation of the referenced project site, it is our opinion that the construction amount to be completed of the items listed for Phase I are reasonable. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Si rely, Frank Ca es, P.E. Assistant City Engineer Cc: WMW Engineering, PC Narda Wilson, Tri-City Planning ti City of Kalispell Public Works Department - Post Office Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758.7720, Fax (406)758-7831 June 1, 2O04 Tri-City Planning Office 17 Second Street East -- Suite 211 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Via fax: 751-1858 Attention: Narda Wilson, Senior Planner RE: Traffic Impact Study Empire Estates Subdivision Kalispell, Montana ©ear Narda, We have reviewed the referenced study and concur with the recommendations found on Rage 11 of the study. Attached is a copy of the recommendations found on Page 11. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincer ly, Frank Castles, P.E. Assistant City Engineer Cc: Wayne Turner Montana Department of7ransportation David A. Galt. Director ,v'AwNov 3ma•*b 2701 Prospect Avenue Judy Martz, Govemor PO Box 201001 Helena MT 596.20-1001 January 13, 2004 Jim Hansz City of Kalispell P.D. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903-1997 Subject: Comments Concerning Empire Estates Sub -Division Jim., the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has completed its initial review of the TIS and site plans concerning the Empire Estates subdivision. We have the following comments. 1. Future access for Trump Drive to the Kalispell Bypass will not be allowed. 2. MDT currently plans to allow future access to the Kalispell Bypass at Three Mile Drive and Pour Mile Drive, as well as one shared access at the northern end of the proposed development. The developer should design the layout in anticipation of the future access and the loss of access at Trump Drive 3. MDT does not dispute the proposed access locations to Three Mile Drive and Stillwater Road for the development at this time. These accesses do not require MDT permits. 4. MDT recommends designing the right turn deceleration lane at the intersection of Three Mile Drive and North Riding Road so as to reduce the moving sight distance problem encountered in standard right turn lanes. The right turn lane should be a slip ramp with a taper appropriate to the speed. See Attachment. If y havjan stions or need additional information, please contact Mike Tierney at 444-9416. Th k youe opportunity to review and comment on this proposal. m Skinner -Planner Supervisor, Program and Policy Analysis copies: Loran Fraizer, District Administrator — Missoula Sandra Straehl, Transportation Planning Division Administrator Steve Herzog, Maintenance Chief — Kalispell Area Don Dusek, P.E. Traffic Engineer Danielle Bolan, P.E. Traffic Engineer Ivan Ulberg, P.E. Access Management Engineer Ray Harbin, Right-of-way - Missoula Clay Colby, Maintenance - Kalispell Area Wayne Turner, Developer — 3300 Hwy 2 West, Kalispell, MT 59901 Charlie Johnson, Flathead County — 800 S. Main St., Kalispell, MT 59901 Program & Policy Analysis Bureau An Equal Opportunity Employer RaR, Transit and Planning Division Phone, (406) 444-3423 TTY (800) 335--7592 Fax (406)444--7671 Web Page: www.mdt.state.mt.us � • � / it � � Randv Brodel - Fire Chief Jinn Stewart - Assistant Chief/Prevention Dee 14McClaskey -- Assistant Chief/Operations June 3, 2004 Hubert Turner 3300 Highway 2 West Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Final plat approval — Empire Estates, Phase I Dear Mr. Turner, 312 First Avenue .East Kalispell, Montana 59901 (406) 758-7760 FAX. (406) 758-7952 In response to your request for approval of the above -reference project, our department approves final plat for Empire Estates Phase I, with the following information and conditions. • Fire hydrant locations and primary fire department access are approved by this department. • Due to water main chlorination and testing this week, fire hydrant operation/flow has not been verified by this department and will be scheduled for Friday, June 4, 2004. It should be noted that no combustible construction shall be permitted on any lots until all hydrants are in service. • It should also be noted that secondary emergency vehicle access to Phase I shall be provided when required by this department. • As we discussed, street name signs are also required to be installed prior to combustible construction. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, -..__ Jim Stewart Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Kalispell Fire Department cc, Narda Wilson, Tri-City Planning Office "Assisling our community in reducing preventing, and mitigating ernergerrciss. " 35 1 " Ave East — P 0 Box 1997 — Kalispell MT 59903-1997 Phone: (406) 758-7718 Fax: (406) 758-7719 Email: parknrecc@katispell.com April 2, 2004 Ms, Erica Wirtala Sands Surveying 2 Village Loop Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Empire Estates Landscaping Dear Erica: This letter is to serve as clarification on the landscaping requirements for Empire Estates subdivision. The development of the landscaping border with location of street trees shall be placed in accordance with the street tree ordinance; 2 1/" caliper trees spaced at 40' intervals and in the center of the 5' seeded or sodded boulevard and of a species on the enclosed list. In addition, per the stated plat conditions a minimum 20-Moot buffer strip shall be established between Three Mile Drive and Stillwater Drive and the subdivision that would include a bike and pedestrian trail and buffering in the form of a landscape berm or other acceptable landscaping. These improvements are to be coordinated with the Kalispell Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department and Flathead County . @ur--tartcfs�pirrg-ptiammar� It has been enjoyable working with you, if you have any concerns or questions please give me a call. Sincerely, V AN i �.m 41 Michael Baker, Director Encl: City Tree Planting List FLATHEAD COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMENTS 800 SOUTH MAIN KALISPELL. MT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-5790 Fax: (406) 759-5794 April 2, 2004 Ms. Erica Wirtala Sands Surveying 2 Village Loop Kalispell, MT 59901 RE: Empire Estates Subdivision Dear Erica: The Flathead County Road Department has approved the location of the intersection with Stillwater Road and the new internal subdivision roads. However these approaches need to be completed and paved with all vegetation on each side removed for a distance of 250 feet for a clear line of sight. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call. liik1�JV, �3 Charles E. Johnson Superintendent CEJ; pdv March 11, 2004 UNfFEDSTATES POSTALSEf7VICE - FLATHEAD STATION 248 FIRST AVENUE WEST KALISPELL MT. 59901-9998 To: Flathead County Planning Board Re: Empire Estates, Phase To Whom It May Concern: The above referenced project has been reviewed with Hubert Turner. A suitable location for mail delivery has been established. Central box units will be installed with a turnout for the carrier to service these boxes safely. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Elden Marvel or myself at this office. Sincerely, Barbara D. Wuertz Customer Service Supervisor /bw (406)-755-0187 FAX (406)-755-0376 WMW ENGINEERING, RC Paul Wells, P.E. Principal Engineer April 2, 2004 Mayor Pane Kennedy and City of Kalispell Council Members c/o Sands Surveying 2 Village Loop Kalispell, Montana 59901 Dear Mayor Kennedy and Council Members: Consulting Engineers 50 West Second Street Whitefish, Montana 59937 Prone (406) 862-7826 Fax (406) 862-7827 Re: Empire Estates - Phase 1 The work to date for Empire Estates Subdivision has been installed according to approved plans and specifications. Paul Wells, P.E. Principal Engineer May 26, 2004 Mayor Pam Kennedy and City of Kalispell Council Members 312 First Avenue East Kalispell, Montana 59901 Dear Mayor Kennedy and Council Members: Consulting Engineers 50 West Second Street Whitefish, Montana 59937 Prone (406) 862-7826 Fax (406) 862-7327 Re: Empire Estates - Phase 1 Please be advised that the items listed on Exhibit B of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement as having been either paid for and/or completed, have in fact been paid for or completed in substantial compliance with the approve plans. Sincerely, _Paul L,_ Wells .Y` �'h XEt March 19, 2004 Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 100 Wayne E. Turner Peggy B. Turner 3300 Hwy 2 West Kalispell, MT 59901 City of Kalispell 312 1" Ave E Kalispell, MT 59901 We hereby establish this irrevocable Letter of Credit in your favor for one or more drawings up to United States, $250,000.00. This Letter of Credit is payable at the West One Bank office at 222 W. Idaho, Kalispell, MT 59902, and expires with our close of business on March 19, 2005, Each draft so drawn must be marked "Drawn under West One Bank, 222 W. Idaho, Kalispell, MT 59901, Letter of Credit Number 4100 and accompanied by signed statements of the Flathead County Attorney that Wayne E. & Peggy B. Turner have failed to honor their contractual agreement with Flathead County. This letter of credit shall reduce proportionally with the water, sewer, utility and road improvements completed on the Empire Estates Subdivision. We hereby agree with you that all drafts drawn under and in compliance with the terms of this credit will be duly honored if drawn and presented for payment to our office, 'West One Bank, 222 W. Idaho, Kalispell, MT 59901. Sincerely, West One Bank BY: Print Name: Rod Leese Its: President 112t 222 W. IDAHO - P0. BOX 7758 � KL( P i-L, MT 59904-075 ember RXC R TEL, 406--755-97 1 ® FAX 406 7,95-9794 � , esto e € nk.com Eu t-OW Traffic Impart Study Empire Estates Subdivision Robert Peccia & Associates Kalispell, Montana _ � _ August, 3003 Traffic Impact Study Empire Estates Subdivision Kalispell, Montana I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION This study analyzes and documents the potential traffic impacts resulting from a proposed 67-acre residential development in northwestern Kalispell, Montana. The site is located just tolhe east of Stillwater Road and north of Three Mile Drive (FAS 424). The developers plan to subdivide this property into 173 single-family residential units and 87 duplex townhouses. II. EXISTING CONDITIONS The site of the proposed development currently consists of undeveloped farm and ranch land. See FIGURE I for a location map of the proposed development. TraMc Counts RPA collected turning movement count data in the summer of 2003 at the intersections around the proposed development. These intersections include Stillwater Road aAd Three Mile Drive, North Riding Road and Three Mile Drive, Three Mile Drive and Meridian Road, Stillwater and Reserve, Meridian Road and U.S. Hwy 93, and Meridian Road and Idaho (U.S. Hwy 2). RPA also conducted 24-hourhose counts on Stillwater Road, North Riding Road, Three Mile Drive, andFour.We Drive. Traffic volume data was collected from state and local agencies for roads around the proposed development. This data was used to produce base traffic volume information. The data is shown in Appendix I. Data from NIDT's permanent traffic data collection station on U.S. Highway 2,13 miles west of Kalispell (Station A-24) was used to produce a seasonal adjustment factor for the July 2003 data. The seasonal adjustment factor data was 85%. For data collected in June, the seasonal adjustment factor used was 90%. Existing Roadways The proposed development site can be accessed from several different directions. The .site would have two separate accesses from Stillwater Road, one on Three Mile Drive, and another access though the developments to the east of the project site. Stillwater Road connects to West Reserve Drive 3/4mile to the north. Three Mile Drive connects to Meridian Road 112 mile to the east. These two major roadways can be used to access all other locations in the Kalispell area. Figure 1 Proposed Development Site Traffic Impact Study Empire Estates subdivision Robert Pectin & Associates Kahj ell, .antana Au pest, 2003 Stillwater Road begins at an intersection with Three Mile Drive and proceeds north. The road has a 24-foot wide paved surface with I- to 2-foot gravel shoulders. There is no centerline or shoulder striping. Trucks use Stillwater Road as a way to bypass U.S. 93 and reach the western end of Kalispell and U.S. I-1•ighway 2. Truck volumes on Stillwater Road were estimated to be 15 io. Most of the traffic on Stillwater Road appeared to be cut -through traffic as there are few residences or other destinations along this road. There is no posted speed limit on Stillwater Road. Traffic counts collected by RPA in July of 2003 indicated that Stillwater Road has an average daily traffic volume of 1,400 vpd. North Riding Read begins at an intersection with Three Mile Drive just to the east of the proposed development site. The road is used to access several nearby residential areas. The road has a 24-foot wide paved surface. Traffic counts conducted by RPA in July of 2003 indicate that the road carries 350 vehicles per day. Three Mile Drive (FAS 424) has two 12-foot wide lanes with 2-3 foot shoulders. The road has a 50 MPH speed limit in the ;vicinity of the Stillwater Road intersection. The speed limit decreases to 3S .MPH as it nears Meridian Road. The ADT on Three Mile Drive at Stillwater Road is 3,900 VPD. West Reserve Drive, west of U.S. 93, consists of two 12-foot wide travel lanes with no paved shoulder area. The road has a rural cross section with open drainage ditches on both sides of the road and no curb, gutter, or sidewalks. Traffic count data from 2002 indicates that West Reserve Drive had an ADT of 4,100 vpd west of the U,S. 93 corridor. Four -Mile Drive connects to Stillwater road halfway between Three Mile Drive and West Reserve Drive. Four-N ile Drive is gravel and carries very little traffic. The ADT on Four -Mile Drive is 80 vehicles per day. In the future it is possible that this road will connect over to U.S. Hwy. 93, but at this time there are no plans to do so. Meridian Road currently has a two-lane cross-section for most of its length. However, there are plans to completely rebuild the roadway to improve the capacity. The new road will have fuming lanes, improved intersection layouts, and new traffic signals. Construction should begin sometime in 2005. As part of this project the intersection of Meridian Road and Three Mile Drive will be reconfigured, a new left -turn lane will be added for southbound traffic at Idaho, and signals will be added to the intersections with Liberty Street, Two Mile Drive, and Three Mile Drive. Additional improvements include the addition of a southbound through lane from Three Mile Drive to Idaho, left -turn lanes at all major intersection, and an additional left -turn lane at the Hwy 93 intersection. 1t is likely that construction will be completed by 2007. 3 Traffic Impact Study Empire Estates Subdivision Robert Peecia & Associates Kalil ell, Montana August, 2003 Additional Anticipated Developments The area around the proposed Development site is currently experiencing rapid growth. Two other developments have been proposed for the undeveloped land to the east and west of the site. The Northview Heights subdivision will have 68 lots and the Blue Heron Estates will have 54 single- family and five duplex lots. It is likely that the combination of these three separate developments will account for most of the new construction in the immediate vicinity over the next six years. However, the background traffic in the area will continue to grow at its present rate. The growth rate in traffic volumes in the Kalispell area over the last ten years has averaged 3%. This information was used to produce project traffic volume information for the area. Model Volumes are shown in Appendix II. Level of Service A level of service (LOS) analysis was conducted using existing traffic volumes for critical intersections around the proposed development. LOS levels are given letter designations from A to F, whereby LOS A represents the best operating conditions and LOS F the worst or saturated flow conditions. This analysis is intended to determine how well the intersection is currently functioning with respect to variables such as traffic flow and other prevailing conditions. Levels of service for intersections in this area should be LOS C or better. Intersections with a LOS below C should be considered for improvements. The LOS evaluation was conducted according to the procedures outlined in the Transportation Research Boards' Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) - Special Report 209 and the Highway Capacity ,software (HCS version 4.1 c) for intersection analysis. This data is shown in TABLE 1. The LOS calculations are provided in Appendix III. TABLE 1 —Existing and Future Level of Service Summary ntersection 2403 AM Peak 2003 PM Peak 266 AM Peak 2008 ' PM Peak J r & Three Mile B B B B in & Three Mile A B B 13 I & Reserve Deserve A/B A/B BIB A/B U.S. 93 B B C C le & Meridian C D B B & U.S. 93 B B B B& Idahfl B B B B *Northbound LOS/Southbound LOS The data shows that most of these intersections are currently functioning well under bath AIM and PM peak hour traffic conditions. The intersection of Three We Drive and Meridian Road is 4 Traffic Impact Study Empire Estates Subdivision Robert Peccia & Associates Kdtis eCl, hfontrcna Au u.st, ?nO3 currently experiencing some operational problems. However, these problems will be address when the road is reconstructed. When construction on Meridian load is completed in 2007, all of the intersections will function adequately. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT The proposed development includes a total bounded area of 67 acres. The proposed Kalispell ,Highway 93 By -Pass bisects the middle of the property. The development consists of several areas of residential homes and a park. The parks would occupy 3 acres, 21 acres have been dedicated for streets, 41 acres are allocated for residential development, and 2 acres would be used for a 20-foot landscaped buffer along Stillwater Road and Three Mile Drive. The developer plans to construct 173 single-family residential units and 87 duplex townhouses. The development would have two separate accesses onto Stillwater Road, and one onto Three Mile Drive. In the northeast comer of the property, there are 47 lots that would be accessed through the developments to the cast. FIGURE 2 shows a preliminary plat of the development. Proposed Roadway Layout The developer proposes to build the roads within the proposed development to an urban standard with curb and gutter, and parking on both sides. All streets would also include paved. sidewalks. Development Timaframe The development would be constructed in four phases. Construction would begin as soon as the developer receives approval from the Kalispell City/County Planning Board, Flathead County, and all permitting agencies. Phase one of the development would include 23 duplex lots and 12 single- family lots north of Duke Drive. Phase two would include 12 duplex lots and 29 single-family lots north of Trump drive. Phase three would include the rest of the area north of 3 Mile Drive (38 duplex lots and 99 single-family lots). The Northeast corner of the property would be developed in Phase four (14 duplex lots and 33 single-family lots). Each phase would likely take one year to complete with the development reaching full build -out by the year 2008. U,S, Highway 93 Bypass The U.S. Highway 93 bypass bisects the proposed development property from north to south. Construction of the bypass is currently in the planning phases. It is not likely that the bypass would be constructed until 2010 or later. According to the Kalispell Area Transportation flan the U.S. 5 BY.. S LD &IIRVEYA7G INC. KRLL9fF11TEO"�a'tANA f99h3 fi€,fap6;i5f,sfaE faex lmuu mxarur.vwcn roR. wxrlferrnal+ert DA' APRIl-8.tW3 I S—.9S"F t ..ss- PREIMNARY PLAT OF EMPIRE ESTATES IN THE WM OP THE SW IM OF SECTION 1, T.28N.,R.22W., p.M., W FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA GQaptm Scats rm paoa nluG'f i,tu,M niw iw,t:, nv�_v!pn M[rur +vrcxme SA8" —'f 699.55' ` Itg �x-L••___I I } �i ! A, ii6f.7a' e { k �}y ri r- `-"—.-J � to s 3 l � - _•_ , S I ----'�--�-�� � •°-�°\ .-red ��; � �� � PARK t i fi--E"-i?-Fi-"f'<z`'1�,�.f 'I pi• .mT^--ti � �' _ _,y_�-"_ � ' j8• .�` ^� j ��k � Sri THREE MILE DRIV ar., f PAR ii3"fs=a�sse,xrReur zca.:.ra.�chw.,ee,,...,.w., do-. 3x'�"vrwe ie9.ef m�a a,u�; tom.>:aaae:9e.aa L r:9'�•<:a >�ex� pr9��c,.^6be:wmawuw m GoVa am�� xave a�...�pn �.w..>d.nw3msw�M�-ue�e.,.nr•.ie��d�wgroa w..e€ mru> ..�.<ws±.n wu w=°a.r•uera w�.ma a+3es:sr vu9nx c• togwe.xa.oaa.M,am�se... 9u��.o- vrw� mz rcm ae.wnmra,c� zr°wc w-r wwv rwnR!a.+r++ �u.^.:aa9Pu• st i]bw w. 1�,�.m�M�rR+m�wY+Y�bw �u"a`scnip �5G°d a.rnw� a� TOTAL AREA; 67,0B4ACRE6 347 LOTS: 41,053AC. PARKARE4: ZA14AC. LANDSCAPE AREA: 1.66a RC, ROAD: 21.5D7 AC. Traffic Impact Study Empire Estates Subdivision Robert Peccia & Associates Kalispell Montana August, 2003 Highway 43 bypass will have limited access. Access to the bypass will be provided only at major east/west route intersections. Near the proposed development site access to the bypass will be provided through signalized intersections at Two Mile, Three ?Mile, and Four Mile Drive. Due to the access constraints created by the bypass, it is not likely that any access will be available across this road at the development site. Any access provided to the northeastern corner of the property will need to be provided through the existing developments to the east. IV. TRIP GENERATION AND ASSIGNMENT A trip generation analysis was performed to determine future traffic volumes for the proposed development. RPA used the nationally accepted trip generation rates contained in Trip generation (Institute of Transportation Engineers, Sixth Edition). The analysis establishes the number of trips generated by the proposed development. For the purposes of this analysis, a vehicle trip is defined as any trip that either begins or ends at the development site. It was determined that the critical traffic impacts on the intersections and roadways would.occur during the weekday morning and evening peak hours. The trip generation rates for the various forms of land uses proposed for this development were obtained from Trip Generation (Institute of Transportation Engineers, Sixth Edition). At full buildout the proposed development would produce 2,675 trips each day. Table 2 shows the trip generation rates and totals by land use. TABLE 2 - Trip Generation Rates T AM Peak AM Peak PM peak [ PM Peak Hour - Hour — Trip Hour - 1 Hour — Trip ; Weekday_ Avg. Trip Ends ( Avg. Trip Ends Avg. "Grip II Ends per (°lo Entering i Ends per (%Entering Ends per Weekday Land Use units Unit % Exiting) ; Unit % Exiting) ! Unit ; Trip Ends 173 0.75 130 1.01 175 9.57 1, i56 (25%/75%) (64%36%) fflResidentEial 174 0.44 77 0.54 94 6.86 1,020 1 (480/-/520/6) (65%/35%) Total1 347 206 269 2,675 V. TRIP DISTRIBUTION Traffic from the proposed development site will utilize Three Mile Drive and Reserve Street tc access the areas in and around Kalispell. With the developments location in the northwestern portion of the City, most of the traffic from the development will go south and east. A review of the traffic patterns in the area indicated that a distribution of20% north and 80% south would be appropriate. 7 Traffic Impact Study Empire Estates Subdivision Robert Peccia & Associates Kaalfs ell, Montana Au ust, 2003 It is likely that a small percentage of the traffic would go west. As traffic nears the northern end of Kalispell, vehicles can turn north on Meridian Road to access destinations along U.S. Hwy 93 or they can tum towards the south and access U.S. Hwy 2 and the rest of Kalispell. It is likely that traffic from the development will use the intersections in the same proportions as those that are currently observed. FIGURE 3 shows the anticipated trip distribution by direction from the site. This information was used to model the projected traffic volumes within the area. The model volumes are shown in Appendix IV, 1% N 2% FIGURE 3- Development Trip Distribution 0% 60% t N Traffic Impact Study Empire fstates Subdivision Robert Pecciu & Associates Kalil ell, Montana August, 2003 W. TRAFFIC IMPACTS OUTSIDE OF THE DEVELOPMENT Using the trip generation and trip distribution numbers it was possible to determine the Level of Service (LOS) for all intersections in and around the development. TABLE 3 shows the current and anticipated LOS for the intersections that would be directly affected by the proposed development for current and 2008 traffic conditions. The LOS cAulations are provided in Appendix Ills. TABLE 3_-Level of Service Summary with -Development Without Develo meat With Development Intersection 2008 AM Peak 2008 PM Peak 2008 AM Peak 1 2008 PM Peak Stillwater & Three Mile B B B B North Ridin & Three We B B B B Stillwater & Reserve* BIB A/B B/B A/B Reserve & U.S. 93 C C C C Three Mile & Meridian*; B B B B Meridian & U.S. 93** B B B B Meridian & Idaho** B B B B Hill Drive & Stillwater -- -- A A Trum Drive & Stillwater _ __ A A Em ire Drive &Three Mile -- -- B B *Northbound LOS/Southbound LOS **LOS with anticipated improvements to Meridian Road The table shows that there were be no appreciable difference in the LOS at any of the nearby intersections with the addition of the traffic from the proposed development. All intersection will continue to operate at an acceptable level of service without any modifications. The table also shows that the three new accesses will function well and will not need additional turn lanes to improve capacity at any of the intersections. RPA also reviewed the traffic patterns at all of the accesses to the proposed development to determine if any of the intersections would need left- or right -turn lanes to improve safety, The traffic patterns were reviewed in accordance with MDT standards for turn -lane warrants. The study indicated that none of the intersections had traffic volumes in a range that would indicate a need for designated left -tarn lanes. A right -turn lane may be warranted at the intersection of StillwaterRoad and North Riding Road. This analysis is shown in Appendix IV of this report. Access to the northeast corner of the property will need to be provided through the developments to the east of the property. A review of the roads in this area indicated that Fox Hill Drive and North 9 Traffic Impact Study Empire Estates Subdivision Robert Peccia & Associates Kalispell, Montana Au uxt, 2003 Riding Road could be used to provide access to the development. However, Fox Hill Drive has a narrow cross-section of -only 20 feet. This road would need to be widened if it were to be used as a primary access point. It would be more desirable to make the major access connection directly to North Riding Road. VIi. TRAFFIC IMPACTS WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT Traffic volumes within the development were analyzed to determine traffic impacts within the development. Traffic volumes on these roads would vary from 100 to 1000 vehicles per day. A review of the traffic volumes showed that all intersections should function at LOS A under peak conditions at full buildout. Within the development Empire Drive, Hill Drive, and Trump Drive will function as a collector routes. Viii. DOWNSTREAM TRAFFIC IMPACTS RPA calculated the percent of the entering volume that would be directly attributed to the proposed development at inter -sections downstream of the proposed development. The percent of entering volumes gives a good indication of how much traffic volume can be directly attributed to the development. This information is shown in Table 4. TABLE 4 --percent of Entering Volume from Development Intersection Percent of traffic entering the intersection I directiv attributed to the development Still water & Three .Mile 15% North Ridin & Three Mile CIS%n Stillwater & Reserve 14% Reserve & U.S. 93 2°l0 Three Mile &Meridian 15% Meridian & U.S. 93 2% Meridian & Idaho 6% The table shows that the development would account for 15% of the traffic adjacent to the development and between 2% and 6% of the tonal traffic at the major intersections downstream from the development. Traffic from the development would account for less than 1% of vehicles at all other major intersections in Kalispell and should not effect the LOS at any other intersection. IX, IMPACT SUMMARY The proposed development would have a negligible impact on the traffic conditions around the development site. Most of the intersections are currently operating well under capacity. The only 10 Traffic Impact Study Empire Estates Subdivision Robert Peccia & Associates Kalil ell, Montana August, 2003 existing problems are occurring along Meridian Road. These problems will be corrected once the road is reconstructed in 2006-7. Traffic from the proposed subdivision will not significantly effect the delay at any intersection within the area. None of the accesses to the development will require additional left -turn lanes to improve capacity or safety Once the northeast corner of the property is constructed (Phase 4), a right -turn deceleration lane may be needed at the intersection of Three We Drive and North Riding Road. X. RECOMMENDATIONS The following recommendations are provided to help ensure that the proposed development functions with minimal impacts within, as well as around, the area • Within the development Empire Drive, Hill Drive, and Trump Drive will function as a collector routes. For this reason all intersection approaches to these two streets should be controlled by STOP signs on the minor legs. • At the three access roads, vehicles entering the development should have unrestricted movement. At these locations STOP signs should be erected along Empire Drive. • Access to the northeast corner of the property should be provided though a "yet to be determined" road that connects to North Riding Road. • At all locations where the pedestrian path crosses a roadway, the crosswalk should be signed and marked with pedestrian crosswalks on the pavement. • Stillwater Road should he improved to include centerline and shoulder striping. Speed limit signs should be erected at both ends and near the southbound approach to the development • Construct a right -turn deceleration lane at the intersection of Three Mile Drive and North Riding Road after Phase 4 reaches full build -out. I f FCR T z SAS i UD j 1 PUi�A i RA-1 O1 Lot 3 E:czp � !p IGi+ ¢ - �1 '. W+ e f sr s 1 i E�fu T, a J ! i IPA+ eJ 1t S ,-A68\i[f�) '� iiAr 1 ray Ic SG-1 Pro m a, 1 a _ a -_-_ M T c-_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ 4 a • i`ri 14 14 - _ --- gz s r xS6 1 SUB __ __ 1 ■ Aj4 • E i �'1JiQiT . _ 2 xa� I T y x R SA 10 - - _ _ '~ __L FA is 4 TfyKKIE€AKE DR I � , 42 VICINITYMAP AYNE TURNER MAJOR PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR "EMPIRE ESTATES3T .A 67.094 ACRE, 347 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ;;ONOUIR E `I` WITH INITIAL ZONING- UPON ANNEXATION Off` --4, TWO FAMILY RESI ENTIAL, CITY DE KALISPELL WIiE3'S DATE- 15/21/03 FILE # KPP-03-6 SCE 1 " — 80 C' 9:\os\xA*\1cpp03_6.