Resolution 4843 - Preliminary Plat - Three Mile Drive SubdivisionRESOLUTION NO.4843
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
THREE MILE SUBDIVISION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT I OF
COS NO. 9693 AND THE IMMEDIATELY ABUTTING PORTION OF THREE MILE
DRIVE LOCATED IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M.,
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Tim Birk, on behalf of Thomas and Shirley .cones, the owners 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
October 14, 2003, on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-03-12
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 Three Mile Subdivision, subject to certain
conditions and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of November
3, 2003, reviewed the Tri-City Planning Office Report #KPP-03-12, 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-03-12 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council.
SECTION IL That the application of Tim Birk for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Three
Mile 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 and roadways within the subdivision except
as modified by the conditions listed herein. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Appendix C — Final Plat I(A)
Contents of Final Plat).
2. Because the Raven Rock subdivision lying on the west side of this subdivision has only been
granted preliminary plat approval and this subdivision depends on the access road through
Raven Rock to North Riding Road for westerly access out of the Three Mile Subdivision, if
Three Mile Subdivision is developed before Raven Rock, the internal road for Three Mile shall
be extended all the way over to access North Riding Road. (Fire Marshall — Site Review).
3. 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. Note that a
hammer -head turn around is allowed in the cul-de-sac location as an interim measure until Lot
17 is developed. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.01 & 3.09A).
4. 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. (Kalispell Sub. Regs.
Section 3.12 — 3.15).
5. 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. (Kalispell
Sub Regs. Sections 3.09, 3.11 — 3.15).
6. 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. (Site Review).
7. The applicant shall acquire an easement from the City of Kalispell to extend a portion of the
access road from Sunset Court south across Sunset Park so that the applicant can develop a
reasonable road alignment for his internal subdivision road. (Note, it is recommended that the
applicant negotiate with the owner of Lot 6, Block 7 of Sunset Addition to improve the road
alignment off of Sunset Court cul-de-sac and reduce the need to encroach into Sunset Park.)
(Recommendation of the Parks Director and Site Review Committee).
8. 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. (Kalispell Sub.
Regs. Section 3.12 A).
9. The fire access and suppression system shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code and a letter
from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the access and placement of fire hydrants and
fire flows within the subdivision 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. (Uniform Fire Code).
10. That a minimum 20-foot buffer strip shall be established between Three Mile Drive and the
subdivision that would include a bike and pedestrian trail and buffering in the form of berming
or landscaping or both to coordinate and connect with the plan for Raven Rock. These
improvements are to be coordinated with the Kalispell Public Works Department, Parks and
Recreation Department and Montana Department of Transportation. (Kalispell Sub. Regs.
Section 3.06J, 3.09E, 3.11).
11. A pedestrian easement and trail shall be provided from the end of the proposed cul-de-sac
extending southerly intersecting the proposed trail described in Condition #10 above.
(Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.09E, 3.11).
12, 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. (Kalispell Sub Regs.
Sections 3.09 K(7) & M).
13. The developer shall provide a letter from the U.S. Postal Service approving the plan for mail
service. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.22).
14. That the parkland dedication requirements shall be met by paying cash -in -lieu of parkland
dedication in the amount one -ninth or l I percent of the area in lots or approximately 7.23 acres.
This calculates to $14,310 for cash -in -lieu of parkland dedication based on a purchase price of
$18,000/acre. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.19 (A)),
15. Street lighting shall be located within the subdivision and shall be shielded so that it sloes not
intrude unnecessarily onto adjoining properties. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.09 (L)).
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. (Site
review).
17. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision shall be re -vegetated with a weed -
free mix immediately after development. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.13).
18. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of approval.
(Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 2.04 (E)(7)).
SECTION III. Upon proper review and filing of the Final Plat of said subdivision in the
office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, said premises shall be a
subdivision of the City of Kalispell.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2003.
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk