Resolution 4026 - Preliminary Plat - Buffalo Head Addition #92, Lot 21250
RESOLUTION NO. 4026
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE
AMENDED SUBDIVISION OF LOT 21, BUFFALO HEAD ADDITION NO. 92,
SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD
COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Ernestine B. Anderson, the owner of Lot 21, Buffalo
Head Addition No. 92, Flathead County, Montana, has petitioned
for approval of the Amended Subdivision Plat of Lot 21, Buffalo
Head Addition No. 92, and
.� WHEREAS, the proposed Amended Subdivision Plat of Lot 21,
Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 is subject to the provisions of
Section 2.7 (Summary Subdivision Review), Subdivision Regulations
of the City of Kalispell, and
WHEREAS, the Flathead Regional Development Office has
reviewed the proposed subdivision and made a report to the City
Council of the City of Kalispell, said report considering and
weighing all public interest criterion set forth in' Section
2.2(F)(3), Subdivision Regulations of the City of Kalispell, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell has
reviewed the report of the Flathead Regional Development Office
and has found from the preliminary plat, and evidence, that the
subdivision is in the public interest, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has based its public interest
findings upon the following findings of fact:
A. EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY:
The effects and/or impacts of four townhouse lots in
the area of the Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 is
expected to be minimal relative to public health and
safety. This subdivision is within the jurisdiction of
the Kalispell city police and fire departments.
Emergency medical support is located nearby at
Kalispell Regional Hospital. The property does not
exhibit any natural hazards. The terrain is
relatively flat and the property is not within a
designated floodplain. Access is available via the
platted road system of Buffalo Head Addition No. 92.
All roads have been paved and have been found to be
"acceptable" by previous subdivision approvals in this
area.
B. EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT:
The subject lot and subdivision is within the city
limits of Kalispell. The property is zoned for
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residential development and has been developed
accordingly. There is no residual wildlife habitat of
significant value.
C. EFFECTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT:
The property exhibits no unique natural features. The
lot is relatively flat and there are no unusual or
significant plant communities associated with the
property. This lot has already been committed to
residential development by previous subdivision
approvals. There will be no additional impact on the
natural environment.
D. EFFECTS ON TAXATION:
For taxation purposes,
approximately $12,000. This
tax of approximately $200.
townhouse unit on each of f(
will likely approach $1,100
assumes a value of $60,000
unit.
E. EFFECTS ON LOCAL SERVICES:
1. Schools•
Lot 21 is valued at
translates to an annual
With development of a
,ur sublots, annual taxes
)er year per unit. This
to $65,000 per townhouse
Development of four townhouses is likely to contribute
no more than two school aged children to the Kalispell
School District. It is possible that children from
this subdivision may have to be bussed to various
elementary schools for the purpose of equitably
distributing children throughout all the elementary
schools. School District No. 5 is anticipating the
addition of another elementary school to help alleviate
anticipated problems with school enrollment in the
jurisdiction.
2. Parks and Recreation:
The subdivision is within the platted subdivision of
Buffalo Head Addition No. 92. When this subdivision
was platted, it dedicated a large area for parkland and
for common area. This previous dedication exempts this
subdivision from additional parkland dedication
requirements. In addition to these onsite and
adjoining parkland areas, a developed playground area
is also available in the area of Parkview Terrace. No
additional recreational facilities are expected to be
necessary with the addition of four families in this
area of Kalispell.
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3. Fire Protection:
The subdivision will be served by the Kalispell Fire
Department. The department notes no particular
concerns with the ability to adequately serve the
proposed subdivision.
4. Police Protection:
The Kalispell Police Department can adequately serve
the additional four townhouse units. No additional
t manpower or equipment will be necessary.
5. Roads:
The roads of Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 have already
been built and no additional roads will be necessary to
serve the demands of the additional four residential
units. The private drive that provides access to Lot
21 loops to Ponderosa Street which has primary and
secondary accesses onto Grandview Drive.
6. Water•
The subdivision will have four individual service lines
connected to a 6" water main that follows along the
private drive. The associated infrastructure is
adequate to serve the needs of the individual units.
7. Sewer:
An 8" sanitary sewer main follows along the private
drive. A service line has been extended to an area
outside of the paved portion of the roadway. Service
lines will extend from this existing sewer stub in a
manifold type fashion. This design has been approved
by the Public Works Department.
8. Public Health Services:
Existing medical facilities in Kalispell will be able
to accommodate the medical needs and emergencies of the
residents of this subdivision.
F. EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE:
The townhouse development is located within an approved
residential subdivision and will have no direct or
indirect impacts on agricultural activities.
G. EXPRESSED PUBLIC OPINION:
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The proposed four lot townhouse subdivision is reviewed
as a manor plat and, therefore, public noticing
requirements are not necessary. To date, no one has
expressed a comment on the proposed subdivision.
H. NEED FOR SUBDIVISION:
The Flathead economy, in general, appears to be on the
upturn and there appears to be a general lack of low to
moderate priced housing in and around the Kalispell
area. The proposed townhouse development will likely
satisfy an unmet demand for this type of housing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF KALISPELL, MONTANA:
SECTION I. That the application of Ernestine B.
Anderson for approval of the Amended Subdivision of Lot
21, Buffalo Head Addition No. 92, a proposal to create
four (4) sublots on Lot 21, Buffalo Head Addition No.
92, located in Section 6, T28N, R21W, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana, is hereby approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. That all sanitary and water service lines to each
of the townhouse units comply with the City of
Kalispell standards.
2. That building setbacks of RA-1 zoning
classification be adhered to. All buildings, including
roof overhangs and other extensions, shall be set back
from the exterior lot lines of Lot 21 as per the bulk
and dimensional requirements of that zoning
classification.
3. That the common area of Lot 21 be proportionately
distributed to each townhouse lot for taxing purposes.
4. That two off-street parking spaces be provided
onsite for each townhouse lot.
SECTION II. That this preliminary plat should be
effective for a period of one year following passage of
this Resolution.
SECTION III. That upon proper review and filing of the
final plat of said subdivision in the office of the
Flathead County Clerk & Recorder, said premises shall
be a subdivision of the City of Kalispell.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL THIS 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1991.
ATTEST:
Amy HA.Robertson
Finance Director
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