Resolution 5241 - Resolution of Intent & Call for Public Hearing - Growth Policy Amendment - Foys Lake Road1�SOLUTION NO.5241
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ADOPT, REVISE OR REJECT AN AMENDMENT
TO THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY 2020 TO AMEND THE DESIGNATION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN SECTION 0, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 22
WEST, FLATHEAD COUNTY, AND TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING,
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 was originally adopted by the Kalispell City
Council on February 18, 2003 by Resolution No. 4773; and
WHEREAS, The City of Kalispell has requested a growth policy amendment on 116 acres within
Section 13, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, Flathead County, more particularly
described as Assessor's Tracts I l I, 7AB, I 1 H, I I IA, I FB, I BB and I I A, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 currently designates this property as Industrial and
the petitioners are requesting an amendment to change this designation to Suburban
Residential, Urban Mixed Use and high Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, urban scale residential densities continue to expand westerly of the current Kalispell
city limits; and
WHEREAS, residential development pressures have far outpaced the needs or demand for
industrial land in the Foys Lake area; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2007, the Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing, after
due and proper notice, received public comment upon, and reviewed Kalispell
Planning Department report #KGPA-07-4, which evaluated the proposal based upon
the goals and objectives of the Growth Policy, the purpose of zoning and current
circumstances in the planning jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing and after consideration of the proposed
amendment, the Kalispell City Planning Board, adopted report #KGPA.-07-4 as the
findings of fact and recommended approval of the proposed Growth Policy
amendment, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell considers it advisable that they consider the
proposed Growth Policy Amendment and the recommendations of the Kalispell City
Planning Board, and adopt a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise or Reject the
Proposed Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That pursuant to Section 76-1-604, MCA, the City Council of the City of
Kalispell intends to consider a proposed amendment to the Kalispell Growth
Policy 2020, and the evidence considered by the Kalispell City Planning
Board, said amendment consisting of amending the designation of Industrial
to Suburban Residential, Urban Mixed Use and High Density Residential on
that property located within Section 13, Township 28 North, Range 22 West,
Flathead County.
SECTION II. At the next regular meeting of October 15, 2007, the City Council will
consider Resolutions to Adopt, Revise, or Reject said proposed amendment.
SECTION III. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to give notice of said meeting in
accordance with Section 7-1 -4127, MCA.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 1ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2007.
amela B. Kenn y
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk