Council approves 36‑unit Village Loop multifamily project with geotech and pedestrian conditions
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Summary
Kalispell city council approved a conditional use permit for Tetra Holdings to build two multifamily buildings (36 units) at 95 Village Loop, subject to 15 conditions including geotechnical setbacks from a 40–50 foot bluff, stormwater controls, parking verification and possible crosswalk installation based on pedestrian warrants.
The Kalispell City Council approved a conditional use permit on Jan. 5 for a 36‑unit multifamily development at 95 Village Loop submitted by Tetra Holdings LLC.
Planner Donny Macbeth said the proposal includes one 12‑unit building and one 24‑unit building on about 2.04 acres, with planned parking at 1.5 spaces per unit (a minimum of 54 spaces). A geotechnical investigation identified a nearby bluff 40–50 feet high that is stable under normal loading but requires a 40‑foot separation for structural loading and at least 150 feet of separation between the bluff crest and any stormwater detention or infiltration facilities. Staff recommended approval with conditions addressing engineering, stormwater design, lot aggregation before permitting, and coordination on a potential crosswalk to improve pedestrian safety near a nearby school.
Public commenters raised concerns about potential bluff instability tied to irrigation and nearby school pedestrian activity. Project engineer Tyler Tundra and staff said geotechnical recommendations and landscaping constraints are incorporated into design and that public works would evaluate crosswalk options, warrants and ADA improvements. After a brief discussion and a friendly correction to the lot description (Lot 1B), the council approved the CUP (KCU‑25‑07) by roll call.
