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Council approves zoning, PUD for 96-unit Vista Ridge Cottages on Mile Drive
Summary
Kalispell City Council approved Ordinance 1934 on second reading to rezone 15.78 acres at 4892 Mile Drive to RA-1 with a planned unit development overlay for 96 residential units. Councilor Hunter was the lone no vote, citing floodplain concerns.
Kalispell City Council on second reading approved Ordinance 1934 to rezone 15.78 acres at 4892 Mile Drive to RA-1 residential with a planned unit development (PUD) overlay for 96 units.
The zoning ordinance, described in the motion as applying to Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 20690 in Section 12, Township 28 North Range 22 West, PMM, Flathead County, passed on a roll-call vote of 8-1. Councilor Hunter voted no; all other members present voted in favor.
The measure was presented as a routine second reading after an 8-1 vote at first reading. Councilors heard one public question about unit use patterns; a member of the public asked whether the 96 units are expected to be long-term housing or short-term rentals. Staff did not provide a specific breakdown, and the transcript does not specify an estimate for how many units would be used as short-term rentals versus year-round residences.
Council discussion centered on floodplain and site-fill concerns. Councilor Hunter said, “My concern here is that the development is, a lot of it is occurring within the hundred year flood plain, and my concern is to get out of that restriction. They put fill on the flood plain, and that could have potential risks of others living within the watershed in instance of a flood occurring.” Hunter said he would not support the ordinance for that reason.
Councilor Gabriel moved the ordinance for second reading and adoption; the motion was seconded (second not named in the record). The roll call recorded: Councilor Dahlmann — Aye; Councilor Fisher — Aye; Councilor Hunter — No; Councilor Nunnally — Aye; Councilor Carlson — Aye; Councilor Gabriel — Aye; Councilor Dowd — Aye; Council President Graham — Aye. The motion carried.
The ordinance text in the motion describes the property by legal subdivision and indicates the zoning change is “subject to and together with any easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, or agreements of record.” The staff presentation recommended passage and offered to answer questions; none were recorded beyond the public comment noted above.
The ordinance’s effective date was stated as part of the motion language but a specific effective date is not specified in the meeting transcript.
