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Commissioners rezone 111 West Reserve Drive from SAG-10 to R-1 to allow additional lot for family needs
Summary
After a public hearing and planning-board recommendation, commissioners voted to rezone the Steadman Revocable Trust property in the Evergreen zoning district from SAG-10 (suburban agricultural) to R-1 (suburban residential). Planning staff said the change aligns with neighborhood density and utilities considerations.
Flathead County commissioners on April 15 approved a zoning map amendment to change the Steadman Revocable Trust property at 111 West Reserve Drive from SAG-10 (suburban agricultural) to R-1 (suburban residential).
Erin Acker of Planning and Zoning described the proposal and agency comments. The property is developed with a single-family dwelling and accessory structures; the applicant explained the request is to enable creation of an additional lot to support a family member with special needs. Agency comments noted the property lies within the Evergreen Water and Sewer District boundaries but would require engineered main extensions for service. Environmental Health flagged an existing DEQ CONSAT condition that will require review for additional dwellings. The planning board held a public hearing on March 12 and voted 7–0 to adopt the staff report and recommend approval.
At the county hearing, applicant representatives Buck Breckenridge and property owners June and Jim Stedman spoke briefly in support. Commissioners discussed access (West Reserve Drive is a paved, state‑maintained arterial with a 60‑foot right of way) and confirmed the property is outside the City of Kalispell annexation boundary. Staff noted the potential to generate roughly two school‑aged children if the property subdivides and identified required reviews prior to a final plat (Evergreen Water and Sewer District, Flathead City‑County Health Department, DEQ as applicable).
Nut graf: Planning staff concluded the R-1 designation is consistent with the surrounding pattern of residential density, would allow similar uses to current zoning while enabling an additional lot, and conforms with the county growth policy and 2 Rivers neighborhood plan; the board adopted the findings and rezoned the parcel accordingly.
Ending: The board’s vote was unanimous; future subdivision will require engineered utility extensions and health department/DEQ approvals before a final plat may be recorded.
