Resolution 4786 - Preliminary Plat - West View EstatesA RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WEST
VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT
"A", IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD
COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Owl Corporation, 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 8, 2003, on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-03-5 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 West View Estates Subdivision, subject to certain
conditions and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of May 5,
2003, reviewed the Tri-City Planning Office Report #KPP-03-5, 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-03-5 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council.
SECTION II. That the application of Owl Corporation for approval of the Preliminary Plat
of West View Estates 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7. That the developer obtain a letter from the Montana Department of Transportation approving the
intersection of the new internal roadway and West Reserve Drive and certifying that any
necessary improvements have been made.
8. Obtain a permit from the Flathead County Road Department for the new road access onto
Stillwater Road and any needed improvements be made prior to final plat approval having been
reviewed and approved by the road department superintendent.
9. 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.
10. The developer shall provide a letter from the U.S. Postal Service approving the plan for mail
service.
11. Street lighting shall be located within the subdivision and shall be shielded so that it does not
intrude unnecessarily onto adjoining properties.
12. That the parkland dedication requirements shall be one -ninth or 11 percent of the area in lots or
3.69 acres. The 2.20 acre as indicated on the plat will meet a portion of that requirement and the
remaining approximately one acre required can be met by investing an equivalent cash value
into the park. The cash -in -lieu of parkland values is based on a value of $10,000 per acre or
other value demonstrated by the developer as the purchase price per acre.
13. That a road access be provided from Taylor Road connecting Parcel A to the subdivision.
14. That a minimum 20 2-5-foot buffer strip shall be established between West Reserve Drive and
the subdivision.
15. In addition to the 20 2-5-foot buffer strip, a 10-foot right-of-way reservation along West Reserve
Drive be indicated on the final plat for the future expansion of that road.
16. All utilities shall be installed underground.
17. That the fire access and suppression system comply with the Uniform Fire Code and a letter
from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the access and number and placement of fire
hydrants within the subdivision as well as fire flows and access shall be submitted with the
final plat. The fire access and suppression system shall be installed and approved by the Fire
Department prior to final plat approval.
18. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure for this subdivision shall be
completed prior to final plat submittal.
19. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision shall be re -vegetated with a weed -
free mix immediately after development.
20. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of approval.
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.
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ATTEST:
M
Theresa White
City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
A tract of land, situated, lying and being in the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly
described as follows to wit:
Beginning at the southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 29 North,
Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, which is a found iron pin on the centerline of a
60 foot county road known as Stillwater Road; thence along the west boundary of said SW 1/4 and
along said centerline N 00°06'40" W 1982.69 feet; thence leaving said west boundary and said
centerline N 89'59' 11" E 1327.96 feet to a set iron pin on the east boundary of the West Half of the
Southwest Quarter of said Section 25; thence along said east boundary S 00°00'23" W 1985.86 feet
to the southeast corner thereof and the centerline of a 60 foot county road known as West Reserve
Drive; thence along said centerline and along the south boundary of said SW 1/4 N 89°53'02" W
1323.89 feet to the point of beginning and containing 60.396 acres. Subject to and together with all
appurtenant easements of record.