Kalispell, City of - Public Works Dept.

This Land Use Plan, developed under the Montana Land Use Planning Act, outlines a comprehensive framework for guiding the City of Kalispell's growth and development through 2045. It addresses key areas such as existing conditions and population projections, community growth and design, housing, local services and facilities (including police, fire, healthcare, utilities, transportation, education, and parks), economic development, natural resources, environment, and hazards. The plan emphasizes ensuring sustainable urban planning, managing rapid population growth, and enhancing the community's quality of life by balancing development with infrastructure capacity, preserving the natural environment, and fostering a diverse economy.

This document, the Stormwater TMDL Action Plan, outlines the City of Kalispell's approach to meeting water quality control requirements for storm discharges to impaired waterbodies as mandated by its MS4 Permit. The long-term strategy involves prioritizing pollutant reduction through structural and non-structural best management practices (BMPs) and public water quality projects, while maintaining private development requirements. Key focus areas include pollution prevention and good housekeeping, education and outreach, construction site stormwater management, water quality treatment applications and capital improvement projects, low impact development, and stormwater TMDL and storm event monitoring. The plan aims to achieve incremental progress in preventing and removing stormwater pollutants to meet TMDL goals.

The commission reviewed multiple agenda items, including a public hearing for the rehabilitation of three low-income rental housing complexes and a major preliminary plat application for the South Town Plaza subdivision. In the previous meeting, the commission moved to annex property for Tumbleweed Offices, approved the inclusion of an area into the Westside Parking Management Zone, and discussed subdivision regulation text amendments aligned with state law. An update was provided on upcoming projects and recent city council actions.

The commission reviewed a petition for annexation and initial zoning for the Tumbleweed Offices project and recommended its approval. Additionally, the commission held a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Westside Parking Management Zone to include specific residential blocks. Proposed amendments to subdivision regulation text were discussed and recommended for adoption, incorporating recent state law changes and aligning with the Montana Land Use Planning Act. The meeting concluded with updates on previous city council actions and upcoming meeting schedules.

The commission reviewed staff report #KA-26-01 regarding a petition for annexation and initial zoning for the Tumbleweed Offices project and recommended approval to the City Council. They held a public hearing and recommended an amendment to the Westside Parking Management Zone. The commission also reviewed subdivision regulation text amendments aligning with state law and the Montana Land Use Planning Act, ultimately recommending approval. Additionally, the commission received updates on recent City Council actions and upcoming meeting schedules.