Resolution 4917 - Preliminary Plat - Sinopah SubdivisionRESOLUTION NO.4917
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
SINOPAH SUBDIVISION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 13,14,15, 27,
28, AND 29, BLOCK 1 NORTHWEST TRACTS, A PLATTED SUBDIVISION IN SECTION
1, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY,
MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Jeff and Karen Thiesen, the owners of the certain real property described above have
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
July 13, 2004, on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-04-9 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 Sinopah Subdivision, subject to certain conditions
and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of August2,
2004, reviewed the Tri-City Planning Office Report #KPP-04-9, 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-04-9 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council.
SECTION II. That the application of the Thiesens for approval of the Preliminary Plat of
Sinopah 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.
(Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, Appendix C — Final Plat)
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. That an easement shall be obtained and recorded from the property owner to the west granting
access across the property for utility extension purposes. (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations,
Section 3.08(A)).
4. That a minimum 50-foot buffer strip shall be established between North Meridian Road and the
subdivision as indicated on the plat and buffering in the form of berming or landscaping or both
shall be established.
5. 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. Additional design information shall be
submitted for approval by this department.
C. Fire Department access shall be provided in accordance with Uniform Fire Code
(1997) Article 9.
d. Secondary emergency access shall be addressed during project phasing as required by
this department.
C. Emergency vehicle access to the existing 3 structures is indicated via an existing
wooden bridge. More information is required related to the adequacy of the bridge
structure to support fire apparatus.
f. Due to project phasing, it should be noted that hazardous weed abatement shall be
provided in accordance with City of Kalispell Ordinance 10-8.
6. 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)
7. That cash in lieu of parkland shall be accepted in the amount of $7,880 to meet the parkland
dedication requirement based on 11 percent of the area in lots or .47 acres at a value of $17,000
per acre. An attempt shall be made to coordinate a plan reviewed and approved by the City of
Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department and School District 5 that provides improvements
to the ball field that lies directly to the west of this property. (Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations, Section 3.19).
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 Subdivisions 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.
14. Lots! A and 22 lines shall be shifted east a minimum of 10 feet to accommodate the required
15 foot side corner setback or else replaced with single family lots.
15. A note shall be placed on the face of the plat waiving protest to the creation of a special
improvement district for the future upgrade of Northwest Lane to City standards.
16. A note shall be placed on the face of the plat designating the lots within the subdivision as
being intended for single family dwellings other than those identified on the preliminary plat as
being intended for two unit townhouse development.
17. That preliminary plat approval shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of
approval. (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, Section 2.04).
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 2ND DAY OF
ATTEST:
T eresa White
City Clerk