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Resolution 4335 - Preliminary Plat - Buffalo Hill Commons6 0 8 RESOLUTION NO, 4335% A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BUFFALO COMMONS PHASE I, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. WHEREAS, Northwest Healthcare Corporation, the owner of certain real property known as Buffalo Commons Phase I located east of Highway 93 North approximately 1,200 feet and Northeast of Heritage Way and Windward Way and more particularly described as all of Assessor's Tract SAE and a portion of Assessor's Tracts 5ABM and 7ETG located in Section 6, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana has petitioned for approval of the subdivision plat of said property, and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 13, 1997, on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-97-1 issued by the Flathead Regional Development Office, and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of Buffalo Commons Phase I, subject to certain conditions and recommendations, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of June 16, 1997, reviewed the FRDO Report #KPP-97-1, reviewed the recommendations of the Kalispell City - County Planning Board and Zoning Commission, and found from the Preliminary Plat, and evidence, that the subdivision is in the public interest, and WHEREAS, the City Council has based its findings upon the following findings of fact: A. EFFECTS ON HEALTH AND SAFETY: Fire: Fire access to the area will be by way of a paved road system which has been reviewed, approved and built to City of Kalispell Design standards. Access can be gained from the South by way of the extension of Windward Way and from the North by the Extension of Northridge Drive, which will connect to Grandview Drive. Risk of fire to the site is minimal. }1wplres\Buffa10 -1- 4 1:6 © 9 Flooding and •Topograohv: This area is at minimal risk of flooding because there is no surface water in close proximity to the site which might inundate the area. The topography of the site is characterized by gently rolling hills with slopes in the area of about five to eight percent. No apparent risks to health and safety are present which might be associated with the topography of the site. Roads: Primary access to the site will be gained through the extension of Windward Way to the North. Northridge Drive will be extended to the East to connect with Grandview Drive. There will be an internal loop road known as Windward Loop which connects to Windward Way and Northridge Drive. Access to the site will be good from both the North and South once the subdivision has been developed. There are no significant grades associated with the new roads or other factors which might compromise the health and safety of the public. B. EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT: The site is not mapped within any big game winter range and does not provide significant habitat to wildlife. This property is within an area of Kalispell that can be considered to be on the urban fringes. No significant impacts to wildlife or wildlife habitat can be,anticipated as a result of this subdivision. C. EFFECTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: There is no surface water in the area which might be affected by this development. There is no obvious high groundwater in the area which might be affected which might be impacted by this development. The terrain can be described as gently rolling hills. There are two areas within the subdivision at the Northeast end and the Southeast end of the property which will serve as drainage easements, common area and parkland. Some erosion might occur during development, erosion should not be significant, particularly if revegetation of the disturbed areas is done with a reasonable time after development. This revegetation is anticipated. D. EFFECTS ON LOCAL SERVICES: Rpwcmr and Water: City of Kalispell water and sewer and jlwplres\Buffalo -2- 11610 proposed to be extended to this subdivision to serve these lots. There is sufficient capacity within the Kalispell sewer treatment plant and within the water system to accommodate this development. The impacts to these services were assessed and anticipated with the review and approval of the planned unit development in 1995. gads: An entire road system is part of the Buffalo Commons PUD. A brief outline of that system may be in order as it relates to this subdivision. A copy of the plan for the PUD has been included in the packet. There will be an internal loop road system within the development which is anticipated to be constructed prior to the platting of other lots within the development. An extension of Northridge Drive is planned as a main entrance to the development. The developers have been working with the Montana Department of Transportation regarding the placement and timing of a traffic signal at that intersection. A signal is required. Northridge Drive will turn to the North and extend across the Northern portion of this subdivision. This roadway will be extended to connect with Grandview Drive to the East. Access to the lots within the subdivision will not be taken from this road section, but rather will be gained from Windward Way and Windward Loop. Heritage Way also provides access to the development off of Highway 93 North. The development agreement with the City provides an option for closing Heritage way or leaving it in place. This subdivision does not deal with that issue. Windward Way will be extended to the North and will serve as an internal subdivision road. Windward Loop will also serve as an internal subdivision road. Access to the lots within the subdivision will be taken from these new roads. It can be anticipated that approximately 310 vehicle trips per day may be generated from this subdivision onto roadways in the area once the subdivision has been full developed. With the road upgrades and required road extensions, the roads in the area will be adequate to accommodate the additional traffic generated from this subdivision. The new infrastructure will generally address the impacts the new development would create. jlwplres\Buffa]o - 3 - 1 [. X, Schools: This subdivision is within the boundaries of School District #5., Children from this subdivision would attend Edgerton School, Linderman School and Flathead High School. It can be anticipated that this subdivision may generate approximately 16 school age children once the subdivision is fully developed. School District #5 will be able to accommodate the additional students which might be generated from this subdivision. Parks.: This subdivision is subject to the parkland dedication requirements as outlined in the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations and as required under State Statute. The parkland dedication requirement is 11 percent of the area devoted to lots or 11 percent of 8.2 acres in lots or 39,390 square feet (.90 acre) of parkland. The developer has proposed that the common area within the subdivision located at the Northeast' corner and the Southwest corner of the subdivision be used to fulfill the parkland dedication requirement. The Kalispell Subdivision Regulations provide for the use of common area within a planned unit development to fulfill the parkland dedication requirements. There is also a provision for boulevard landscaping in the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. The agreement calls for trees to be planted 40 to 50 feet on center which are at least 1% to 1% inches in diameter and at least eight to ten feet in height when planted. The City of Kalispell has agreed to a five year plan which would involve contributing 20 trees per year for the boulevard tree plantings. The plants will be of two inch caliber. Police Protection: This development will be served by the Kalispell Police Department. According to the Police Department, they will be able to adequately serve this area. Fire Protection: This development will be served by the Kalispell Fire Department. The location and placement of fire hydrants will be according to the specifications of the City of Kalispell. Fire flows in the area will be adequate to accommodate the hydrant network within the development and subdivision. Refuse Disposal: This subdivision will be served by the City of Kalispell for solid waste disposal. Adequate space at jlwplres\Buffalo -4- Sri �161z the County landfill is available for the solid waste which be generated by the subdivision. Medical She=Lc_eB: Kalispell Regional Hospital is approximately one mile from the site. Kalispell ambulance serves this area and access is good. E. EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL WATER USERS FACILITIES: The soils in this area have limited agricultural value. This property has been idle grasslands. This subdivision will have an insignificant impact on agriculture in the Valley and is more valuable for residential development because of its close proximity to Kalispell and associated services and the lack of obvious development constraints. F. COMPLIANCE WITH MASTER PLAN: The Kalispell City -County Master Plan Map designates this area as Medical/Professional. Buffalo Commons PUD has been approved with the overall goals and objectives of the master plan and has been found to further those goals. Phase I of the Buffalo Commons PUD under review is found to be in substantial compliance with the master plan. G. COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING REGULATIONS: The zoning for this property is a planned unit development, Buffalo Commons. Lots within the single family phase have been designated to be a minimum of 7,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 60 feet. Setbacks are 20 feet in the front and rear and 5 feet on the sides with a 20 foot side corner setback. All of the lots within the subdivision meet or exceed the minimum lot specifications of the approved plan. H. COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS: The Preliminary Plat appears to be in substantial compliance with the State and City Subdivision Regulations. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS: jlwplres\Buffalo -5- 1613 1 1 SECTION I. That the application of Northwest Healthcare Corporation for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Buffalo Commons Phase I, more particularly described as all of Assessor's Tract SAE and a portion of Assessor's Tracts SABM and 7ETG located in Section 6, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary plat which shall govern the general location of the lots and roadways. 2. That the roadways within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with the adopted Standards for Design and Construction which includes the pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and drainage system. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be required stating that the improvements have been installed according to the required specifications at the time of final plat approval. 3. That approach permits for the required road construction at Windward Way and Grandview Drive be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department. 4. The developer shall install a central mailbox location approved by the U.S. Postal Service and shall be indicated on the final plat. 5. That sidewalks shall be constructed on both sides of the street and there be a minimum five foot boulevard space between the sidewalk and roadway that is planted with street trees as specified in the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. 6. That the common area within the subdivision be accepted as fulfilling the parkland dedication requirement and that the area be landscaped according to the specifications outlined in the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. All utilities shall be installed underground. 7. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates the jlwplres\Buffalo -6- 1614 ..._:-_- drainage easements indicated on the Preliminary Plat shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Kalispell. 8. That all water and sewer service plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and the Kalispell Public Works Department. 9. That a letter from the Kalispell Fire Chief approving the location and placement of the fire hydrants within the subdivision shall be submitted with the final plat. SECTION 11. The classification of said premises under the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance shall not be changed by the action. S=TION III. That this preliminary plat should be effective for three (3) years following passage of this Resolution. An extension may be granted for an additional year. SECTION IV. That 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 BYTHE CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR OF THE CITY ,r6 OF KALISPELL, THIS r�A- DAY OF UAki 1997. ATTEST: Debbie Giffo Clerk of Council jlwplres\Buffalo -7- /I gal, 0 , . 011 i. elm be • _ ± D. Rauthe,