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Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
City Commission Chambers
May 14, 2019
3:00 PM
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order 3:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call- Board Introductions
Peter Fontana- Chair
Michael Wedekind- Vice Chair
Dave Bertelsen
Kelly Buschmeyer
Anthony Houtz
Tory Mills
Charles Pankratz
Samantha Shinaberger
Patrick VanWorth
3. Recognition of Staff
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes- March 26, 2019
BOARD ACTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
5. Lot Aggregation for Longfellow Elementary School Building Project
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Next Meeting Agenda- Tuesday, May 28, 2019
-None
7. Petitions & Applications Received
-Heisler/Calumet Non-Administrative Plat and Rezone
-Love's Travel Stop Annexation and Zoning Request
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GREAT FALLS PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD/ZONING COMMISSION March 26, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Great Falls Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission was called to order by Chair Pete Fontana at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Civic Center.
ROLL CALL & ATTENDANCE
Planning Board Members present: Pete Fontana, Chair Dave Bertelsen Kelly Buschmeyer Tory Mills Charles Pankratz Samantha Shinaberger Planning Board Members absent: Anthony Houtz Michael Wedekind, Vice Chair Patrick VanWorth Planning Staff Members present: Thomas Micuda, Deputy Director P&CD Erin Borland, Planner III Connie Tryon, Sr. Admin Assistant Other Staff present: Joseph Cik, Assistant City Attorney Dave Dobbs, City Engineer Jesse Patton, Sr. Engineer Lanni Klasner, Communications Specialist Mr. Micuda affirmed a quorum of the Board was present.
MINUTES Chair Pete Fontana asked if there were any comments or corrections to the minutes of the meeting held on March 12, 2019. Seeing none, Mr. Bertelsen moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Mills seconded, and all being in favor, the minutes were approved.
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Minutes of the March 26, 2019
Planning Advisory Board Meeting
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BOARD ACTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
Beehive Homes Assisted Living Facilities- Annexation, Establishment of Zoning, Non- Administrative Plat
Erin Borland, Planner III, explained the subject property is an unincorporated enclave surrounded to the north, east, south, and west by City Limits. The parcels are vacant and the applicant is requesting annexation, establishment of zoning, a non-administrative plat, and to vacate a portion of 15th Alley South in order to develop two 18-bed Beehive Homes assisted living facilities. Ms. Borland reviewed photos of the site and the Zoning Map. The applicant is requesting annexation of 14 lots and the adjoining right-of-way of 15th Alley South. The request is supported by the Growth Policy, specifically by promoting infill and redevelopment of an unincorporated enclave. Upon annexation of these parcels, the applicant will construct 14th Avenue South consistent with City standards, as well as installing sidewalks. The applicant is also responsible for the installation of all public utilities, including the extension of the water main and sanitary sewer main. Finally, the applicant is proposing to construct underground detention that will tie into the City’s existing storm drain system. The applicant has applied for an R-5 Multi-family medium density zoning designation based on the adjacent zoning district, and assisted living facilities are a permitted use in this zoning district. In conjunction with the annexation and zoning designation requests, the applicant is requesting review of an amended plat that will aggregate all 14 lots together, as well as requesting the alley be vacated to created one parcel. Ms. Borland said staff supports the application and recommends approval.
PETITIONER’S PRESENTATION
Jana Cooper, TD&H Engineering, thanked staff and offered to answer any questions from the Board. Mr. Bertelsen asked if a retaining wall along 15th Avenue South was being proposed, and Ms. Cooper said no.
PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION There was discussion on the zoning designation, specifically whether it was the best match for the proposed use and development requirements such as setbacks. Mr. Mills asked about parking requirements, and Mr. Micuda said with this particular use, parking requirements are based on bed count. Parking is essentially for staff and visitors, which results in a lower parking count than other uses. Ms. Cooper said the requirement was 15 spots and they are proposing 19.
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Minutes of the March 26, 2019
Planning Advisory Board Meeting
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Mr. Pankratz asked if the adjoining warehouse business property owner was contacted and if there were any concerns about the use. Michael Kingsley, 2320 15th Avenue South, said he has been in communication with him regarding the proposed development and he is very supportive. There was discussion on street paving and reimbursements for 14th Avenue South per the Improvement Agreement. Mr. Patton indicated that reimbursement to the developer would be needed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Brett Doney, Great Falls Development Authority, spoke in favor of the proposed development.
BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION
MOTION: That the Planning Advisory Board recommend the City Commission approve the annexation of the subject properties as legally described in the Staff Report, the Improvement Agreement, and the accompanying Findings of Fact/Basis of Decision, subject to the Conditions of Approval being fulfilled by the applicants. Made by: Mr. Pankratz Second: Mr. Bertelsen VOTE: All in favor, the motion carried. MOTION II: That the Zoning Commission recommend the City Commission approve the establishment of R-5 Multi-family Medium Density zoning for the subject properties as legally described in the Staff Report and the accompanying Findings of Fact/Basis of Decision, subject to the Conditions of Approval being fulfilled by the applicants. Made by: Mr. Mills Second: Ms. Buschmeyer VOTE: All in favor, the motion carried. MOTION III: That the Planning Advisory Board recommend the City Commission approve the amended plat aggregating the subject properties as legally described in the Staff Report and the accompanying Findings of Fact/Basis of Decision, subject to the Conditions of Approval being fulfilled by the applicants. Made by: Ms. Shinaberger Second: Ms. Buschmeyer VOTE: All in favor, the motion carried.
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Minutes of the March 26, 2019
Planning Advisory Board Meeting
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COMMUNICATIONS
Next Meeting Agenda – Tuesday, April 9, 2019
None
Petitions & Applications Received:
Heisler/Calumet Non-administrative Plat and Rezone
Love’s Travel Stop Annexation and Zoning Request
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Pete Fontana adjourned the meeting at 3:31 p.m. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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Agenda #:
Commission Meeting Date:
CITY OF GREAT FALLS PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD / ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
Item: Lot Aggregation for Longfellow Elementary School Building Project
Initiated By: Mike Kynet, Morrison Maierle Engineering (for Great Falls Public Schools)
Presented By: Brad Eatherly, Planner I, Planning and Community Development
Action Requested: Recommendation to the City Commission
Public Hearing:
The applicant’s request to aggregate parcels within an established subdivision does not require a public
hearing but does require Planning Advisory Board review.
Suggested Motion:
1. Board Member moves:
“I move that the Planning Advisory Board recommend the City Commission (approve/deny) the
proposed lot aggregation for the Longfellow Elementary building project and adopt the Findings of Fact
attached to the Agenda Report.”
2. Board Member calls for a second, discussion, and calls for the vote.
Background:
The original construction of Longfellow Elementary School was completed in 1950. The school
building, which has just been demolished, was constructed on property that encompasses two city
blocks. The individual lots on those blocks were not aggregated in 1950, resulting in 28 lots still
existing between Blocks 468 and 469. The City Commission did take previous action to vacate 7th
Alley
South, but has never taken action to aggregate the original lots or vacate 11th
Street South.
The applicant is proposing to construct a new elementary school buildings on the same 28 lots that
contained the former building. This development is one of the cornerstone projects being funded by the
approximately $100 million bond approved by Cascade County voters in 2017.
Aggregation Request:
Because construction of the new school building is proposed to cross over many existing parcel
boundaries and create a code compliance issue with City building setback requirements, staff directed
the applicant to submit a request to aggregate the 28 lots into a single development tract of 5.763 acres.
This will include the previously vacated 7th
Alley South right-of-way and the to-be-vacated 11th
Street
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South right-of-way. The process to vacate 11th
Street South is running concurrent with this aggregation
request, but is not subject to review by the Planning Advisory Board.
The aggregation is required to go through the amended plat process because Montana Code Annotated
(MCA) 76-3-207 (2) (a) states:
“within a platted subdivision filed with the county clerk and recorder, a division, redesign, or
rearrangement of lots that results in an increase in the number of lots or that redesigns or rearranges six
or more lots must be reviewed and approved by the governing body before an amended plat may be filed
with the county clerk and recorder.”
The amended plat has been reviewed by staff and complies with the requirements of the subdivision
regulations. The newly created parcel will encompass the entirety of Blocks 468 and 469.
Concurrences:
Representatives from the City’s Public Works Department have been involved throughout project
discussions with the applicant, and will continue throughout the permit approval process. In association
with the review of the amended plat, Planning staff will continue coordinating with Public Works staff
to ensure that all appropriate utility easements are granted.
Fiscal Impact:
The proposed lot aggregation request creates no fiscal impact for the City. The property is fully served
by city utilities and street infrastructure. Since the former school site is simply being replaced by a new
school building, impacts to City services will be similar.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the lot aggregation for the Longfellow Elementary building project, with
the following conditions:
Conditions of Approval:
1. Amended Plat. Provide a revised plat of the subject property which shall incorporate corrections
of any errors or omissions noted by Staff.
2. Easements. The submitted plat shall contain all easements required by the City of Great Falls.
The applicant shall provide all necessary information to the City to determine such easements
prior to recording of the submitted plat.
Alternatives:
The Planning Advisory Board could recommend denial of the amended plat to the City Commission.
For this action, the Planning Advisory Board must provide separate Findings of Fact.
Attachments/Exhibits:
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
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Amended Plat
Findings of Fact
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"MORRISON-MAIERLE INC. 9758LS"
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Cascade County, Montana
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NEW CITY OF GREAT FALLS
20' WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT
NEW CITY OF GREAT FALLS
20' WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT
LOTS 1-14, BLOCK 468
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ELEVENTH STREET SOUTH
VACATED BY RESOLUTION
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ALLEY VACATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 994.
AGGREGATED TO LOT 1A
SEE NOTE UTILITY EASEMENT NOTES ON
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CERTIFICATE OF SURVEYOR
I, Gunnar B. Getchell, a Montana licensed Professional Land
Surveyor, do hereby certify that this survey was performed
under my supervision in accordance with the provisions of
the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act (76-3-101 through
76-3-625, MCA) and the regulations adopted under that Act.
AMENDED PLAT OF BLOCK 468 AND BLOCK 469 OF THE PLAT OF GREAT FALLS WATERPOWER AND TOWN-SITE COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO GREAT FALLS TOWNSITE,
LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, PRINCIPALMERIDIAN, MONTANA, CITY OF GREAT FALLS, CASCADE COUNTY, MONTANA.
Purpose of Survey: Aggregation of Lots Survey Commissioned By: Great Falls Public Schools Dates of Survey: October, 2018 - March, 2019
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PLOTTED DATE: Mar/15/2019 PLOTTED BY: gunnar b.
getchell
DRAWING NAME: Q:\4458 LPW\GTF Longfellow\ACAD\Survey\Longfellow Amended Plat.dwg
1/4 SEC. SECTION TOWNSHIP RANGE
PROJ. #:
SHEET OF
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MONTANA
COUNTY, MONTANA
DATE:
SCALE:
CLIENT:
FIELD WORK:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
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CASCADE
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1"=50
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GBG
JJR
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3E20N
12SE
engineers surveyors planners scientists
Morrison
Maierle
1 Engineering Place
Helena, MT 59602
Phone: 406.442.3050
www.m-m.net
CERTIFICATE OF LANDOWNER
I, the undersigned representative for Great Falls Public Schools, do hereby certify that
the purpose of this survey is to aggregate lots and portions of vacated alley and street
rights-of-way into Lot 1A, and is therefore exempt from review as a subdivision under
the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act pursuant to Section 76-3-207(1)
(f), MCA: “aggregation of parcels or lots when a certificate of survey or subdivision plat
shows that the boundaries of the original parcels have been eliminated and the
boundaries of a larger aggregate parcel are established. A restriction or requirement on
the original platted lot or original unplatted parcel continues to apply to those areas”.
I further certify that Lot 1A is exempt from DEQ review pursuant to 17.36.605(3) ARM:
"Aggregations of parcels are not subdivisions subject to review, except that an
aggregation is subject to review under 76-4-130, MCA, if any parcel included in the
aggregation has a previous approval issued under Title 76, chapter 4, part 1, MCA."
Great Falls Public Schools by
the
STATE OF ______________)
) ss:
County of _______________)
On this _____ day of ___________________, 20___, before me, the undersigned, a
Notary Public for the State of _________________, personally appeared the above
named persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same.
Printed Name
Notary Public in and for the State of
Residing at
My Commission Expires:
PERIMETER BOUNDARY LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LOT 1A
Block 468 and Block 469 of the PLAT OF GREAT FALLS WATER POWER AND
TOWN-SITE COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO GREAT FALLS TOWNSITE, together
with the vacated portion of Eleventh Street South between Sixth Avenue South and
Seventh Avenue South, and the alleys in said Blocks, located in the southeast quarter
of Section 12, Township 20 North, Range 3 East, P.M.,M., City of Great Falls, Cascade
County, Montana, being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of said Block 469, monumented with a 5/8-inch by
24-inch rebar topped with a 2-inch aluminum cap, thence S89°37'22"E 391.48 feet
along the south right-of way line Sixth Avenue South; thence continuing along said
south right-of-way S89°34'05"E 390.92 feet to the northeast corner of said Block 468;
thence S0°21'34"W 320.81 feet along the west right-of-way line of Twelfth Street South
to the southeast corner of said Block 468; thence N89°35'17"W 390.90 feet along the
north right-of-way of Seventh Avenue South, thence continuing along said north
right-of-way N89°35'17"W 391.46 feet to the southwest corner of said Block 469; thence
N0°21'01"E 320.70 feet along the east right-of way of Tenth Street South to the Point of
Beginning, containing 5.763 acres, more or less, and subject to any easements of
record or apparent on the ground.
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
I, Jim Reardon, Public Works Director for the City of Great Falls, Montana, do
hereby certify that I have examined the accompanying plat and the survey it
represents, find that the same conforms to regulations governing the platting of
lands and presently platted adjacent land, as near as circumstances will permit,
do hereby approve the same.
Dated this _____ day of ________, 2019
_____________________________________________
Jim Rearden, Public Works Director
City of Great Falls, Montana
CERTIFICATE OF CITY COMMISSION
I, Gregory T. Doyon, City Manager of the City of Great Falls, Montana, do
hereby certify that the accompanying plat, was duly examined and approved by
the city commission of the City of Great Falls, Montana, at its regular meeting
held on the _________day of _____________________, ___________.
_____________________________________________
Gregory T. Doyon. City Manager
City of Great Falls, Montana
CERTIFICATE OF GREAT FALLS PLANNING BOARD
We, the undersigned, Peter Fontana, President of the Great Falls Planning
Board, City of Great Falls, Montana, and Craig Raymond, Secretary of said
Great Falls Planning Board, do hereby certify that the accompanying plat has
been submitted to the said Great Falls Planning Board, for the examination by
them and was approved at its regular meeting held on the_______ day of
_____________________, ___________.
___________________________________________
Peter Fontana, President
Great Falls Planning Board
___________________________________________
Craig Raymond, Secretary
Great Falls Planning Board
CERTIFICATE OF TREASURER
I, Jamie Bailey, Cascasde County Treasurer, do hereby certify pursuant to
Section 76-3-207(3) M.C.A., that all real property taxes and special
assessments assessed and levied on the land have been paid.
Dated this __________ day of __________________, 2019
______________________________________
Cascade County Treasurer
UTILITY EASEMENT NOTES
1) The alley through Block 468 and Block 469 was vacated by Ordinance
No. 994 December 27, 1948. The "right of any public utility to construct and
continue to maintain its plant and equipment in and upon the alley" was
retained in Resolution No. 994. That right is released by the City
Commission's approval and the filing of this amended plat.
2) The new utility easements labeled "NEW CITY OF GREAT FALLS 20'
WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT" are hereby created and accepted with the
City Commission's approval and the filing of this amended plat.
AMENDED PLAT OF BLOCK 468 AND BLOCK 469 OF THE PLAT OF GREAT FALLS WATERPOWER AND TOWN-SITE COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO GREAT FALLS TOWNSITE,
LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, PRINCIPALMERIDIAN, MONTANA, CITY OF GREAT FALLS, CASCADE COUNTY, MONTANA.
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FINDINGS OF FACT/BASIS OF DECISION – MONTANA SUBDIVISION AND PLATTING ACT Amended plat of Block 468 and Block 469 of the Plat of the Great Falls Water Power and Town-Site Company’s First Addition to Great Falls Townsite, located in the SE1/4 of Section 12, Township 20 North, Range 3 East, PM, City of Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana and the right-of-way of 11th Street South. (PREPARED IN RESPONSE TO 76-3-608(3) MCA) PRIMARY REVIEW CRITERIA: Effect on Agriculture and Agricultural Water User Facilities: The property has been utilized as an elementary school since 1950, thus the proposed project site will not interfere with any agricultural irrigation system or present any interference with agricultural operations in the vicinity.
Effect on Local Services: Existing City water and sewer mains are located nearby the subject property and can be accessed by the owner. The owner will provide the required submittals to the Public Works Department for review of all public infrastructure as well as all onsite utilities and stormwater facilities. The subject property is currently within the City limits and is therefore receiving law enforcement and fire protection service from the City of Great Falls.
Effect on the Natural Environment: Development of the proposed site is not expected to adversely affect soils or the water quality or quantity of surface or ground waters. Surface drainage from the development will need to be detained in the northwest portion of the property before entering the City’s existing storm system. The design of on-site utilities will be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department.
Effect on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat: Existing development surrounds the subject property. This is not in an area of significant wildlife habitat beyond occasional migrating fowl. Effect on Public Health and Safety: Based on available information, the proposed lots to be aggregated are not subject to abnormal natural hazards nor potential man-made hazards. Staff has already discussed sidewalk, bus pick-up/drop-off, and crosswalk improvements with the applicant’s design team. As a result, development of the proposed site will not have a negative effect on Public Health and Safety. REQUIREMENTS OF MONTANA SUBDIVISION AND PLATTING ACT, UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR MONUMENTATION, AND LOCAL SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS The parcel that will be created by the applicant’s proposed aggregated request meets the requirements of the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act and the surveying requirements specified in the Uniform Standards for Monumentation and conforms to the design standards specified in the local subdivision regulations. The local government has complied with the subdivision review and approval procedures set forth in the local subdivision regulations.
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EASEMENT FOR UTILITIES The developer shall provide necessary utility easements to accommodate water mains, sanitary sewer mains, stormwater facilities, and private utilities to serve the proposed lots. LEGAL AND PHYSICAL ACCESS Legal and physical access to the proposed development will be from 10th Street South, 12th Street South, 6th Avenue South, and 7th Avenue South. These are all existing streets that are currently in City limits and are maintained by the City of Great Falls.
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