Resolution 4872 - Preliminary Plat - Northland SubdivisionRESOLUTION NO.4872
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
NORTHLAND SUBDIVISION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A 30.39 ACRE
PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S TRACT ICA LOCATED IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 28
NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Highland Development, LLC, the owner of the 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
March 9, 2004, on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-04-2 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 Northland Subdivision, subject to certain
conditions and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of April 5,
2004, reviewed the Tri-City Planning Office Report #KPP-04-2, 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-04-2 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council.
SECTION II. That the application of Highland Development, LLC for approval of the
Preliminary Plat of Northland 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 plans and specifications for all public infrastructure be designed and installed in
accordance with the Kalispell Design and Construction Standards and a letter shall be obtained
stating that they have been reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department.
(Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 3, Design Standards, Section 3.01).
3. The following requirements shall be met per the Kalispell Fire Department. (Kalispell
Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.20).
a. Water mains designed to provide minimum fire flows shall be installed per City
specifications at approved locations. Minimum fire flows shall be in accordance with
Uniform Fire Code (1997) Appendix III -A.
b. Fire hydrants shall be provided per City specifications at locations approved by this
department, prior to combustible construction.
C. Fire Department access shall be provided in accordance with Uniform Fire Code
(1997) Article 9.
d. Regarding proposed street names; Ashley Drive exists in the south area of town. An
alternate street name shall be provided.
e. Due to project phasing it should be noted that hazardous weed abatement shall be
provided in accordance with City of Kalispell Ordinance 10-8.
4. That a letter be obtained from the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Director approving a
landscape plan for the placement of trees and landscaping materials within the five foot
landscape boulevard developed between the curb and the sidewalk. (Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations, Section 3.11).
5. That the area designated on the plan as "park" shall be developed in accordance with a plan
approved by the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Director that provides recreational amenities
including but not limited to irrigation, landscaping and play equipment so as to provide a
recreational component within the development and not simply left as passive open space. The
park development may be used as all or in part as satisfying the one -ninth parkland dedication
requirements for the entire development depending on the ultimate total area in lots and the
investment made in park improvements. (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.19).
6. That a provision be made for the extension of the proposed roadway through proposed Lot 52
to provide access to the adjoining subdivision to the southwest, Empire Estates. (Kalispell
Subdivision Regulations, Section. 3.04).
7. A traffic analysis shall be performed under the Montana Department of Transportation systems
impact process that assesses this development's impacts to the transportation systems in the
immediate area. This would be a single comprehensive study covering the multiple
jurisdictions of the City, County and State road systems and would identify needed
improvements to roadways impacted by this development. (MDOT)
8. The roads 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 Subdivision
Regulations, Section 3.09).
9. The developer shall provide a letter from the U.S. Postal Service approving the plan for mail
service. (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.22).
10. Street lighting shall be located within the subdivision and shall be shielded so that it does not
intrude unnecessarily onto adjoining properties. (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations Section
3.09(L)).
11. All utilities shall be installed underground. (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.17).
12. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure for this subdivision shall be
completed prior to final plat submittal.
13. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision shall be re -vegetated with a weed -
free mix immediately after development.
13. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision shall be re -vegetated with a weed -
free mix immediately after development.
14. That a development agreement be drafted by the Kalispell City Attorney between the City of
Kalispell and the Developer outlining and formalizing the terms, conditions and provisions of
approval. The final plan as approved, together with the conditions and restrictions imposed,
shall constitute the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning for the site.
15. That preliminary plat approval for the first phase of the planned unit development shall be valid
for a period of three years from the date of approval with an automatic three-year extension as
each phase of the subdivision plat has been completed and filed. (Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations, Section 2.04).
16. That trucks and other heavy equipment shall access the site from Stillwater Road that shall be
developed during the first phase of the subdivision, and not through any existing residential
areas. Other construction travel shall be kept to a minimum through residential areas.
17. That a sixty foot easement for the extension of a future road and utilities shall be granted to the
north on Northland Drive to allow for fixture access to Four Mile Drive.
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 5TH DAY OF APRIL, 2004.
Pamela B. kenriedy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk