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Revised 3-12-2024 Page 1 of 8 City of Whitefish Planning & Building Dept 418 E 2nd St │PO Box 158 Whitefish, MT 59937 Phone: (406) 863-2410 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FEE ATTACHED $ INSTRUCTIONS: A Site Review Meeting with city staff is required. Date of Site Review Meeting: Submit the application fee, completed application, and appropriate attachments to the Whitefish Planning & Building Department a minimum of forty-five (45) days prior to the Whitefish Community Development Board meeting at which this application will be heard. The regularly scheduled meeting of the Community Development Board is the third Thursday of each month at 6:00PM in the Council Chambers at 418 E 2nd Street. After the Community Development Board hearing, the application is forwarded with the Board’s recommendation to the next available City Council meeting for hearing and final action. A. PROJECT INFORMATION: Project Name: Street Address: Assessor’s Tract No.(s) Lot No(s) Block # Subdivision Name Section Township I hereby certify that the information contained or accompanied in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. The signing of this application signifies approval for the Whitefish Staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and development process. Owner’s Signature** Date Print Name Applicant’s Signature Date Print Name Representative’s Signature Date Print Name File Date: Intake Staff: Check Amount: Acct 1000 101000 341070 Date Complete: (see current fee schedule) **May be signed by the applicant or representative, authorization letter from owner must be attached. If there are multiple owners, a letter authorizing one owner to be the authorized representative for all must be included. ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 3-12-2024 Page 2 of 8 B. APPLICATION CONTENTS: Attached ALL ITEMS MUST BE INCLUDED - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED One printed copy and one electronic copy of application and supplemental materials. Site Plan – drawn to scale, which shows in detail the proposed use; property lines and setback lines; topography; public trees within 5-feet of the project; density of dwelling units per gross acre; and other pertinent information. A narrative may also be submitted to supplement the site plan requirements. For full list of required items see §11-2S-7B Written report of any adjacent neighborhood citizen outreach completed, and any concerns raised. Full requirements can be found in §11-2S-7A(1) Written statement of the extent to which the plan deviates from zoning and/or “Standards for Design and Construction” (public works standards). For full description of written statement requirements, see §11-2S-7A(9) Ownership designation and management plan for all open space and common areas, including maintenance and weed control responsibilities. §11-2S-7A(4) Will this project provide affordable housing: Yes No If yes, complete a Housing Mitigation Plan Public Trees – show all public trees to be saved or removed. Any public trees proposed to be removed must be approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation. What deviations from standards are being requested? §11-2S-5 What community benefit will be provided? §11-2S-6 Proposed schedule of completion and phasing of the development, if applicable. Proposed covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) Written description of how the project meets the criteria in Section G Where new buildings or additions are proposed, building sketches and elevations shall be submitted Any other information that may be deemed relevant and appropriate to allow for adequate review including: • The manner in which services will be provided such as water, sewer, storm water management, schools, traffic management, recreational facilities and/or other applicable services and utilities that may not be already included on the submitted site plan. • Any special design standards, materials and/or colors Any additional information requested during the pre-application process If the project accompanies a Subdivision request, a preliminary plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations (see applicable form). When all application materials are submitted to the Planning & Building Department, the application will be scheduled for public hearing before the Planning Board and City Council. C. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Total Area of Zoning District: PUD Type: Residential Mixed-Use Commercial Light Industrial or Industrial Planned Unit Development Amendment to an Approved/Existing Planned Unit Development ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 3-12-2024 Page 3 of 8 D. OWNER/APPLICANT INFORMATION OWNER(S) OF RECORD: Name: Phone: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Email: APPLICANT (if different than above): Name: Phone: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Email: OTHER TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL: Name: Phone: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Email: E. DESCRIBE PROPOSED USE: Include an overall description of the goals and objectives for the development of the project. a. Proposed Residential Density per acre: b. Percentage of common open space provided per §11-2S-3C: ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 3-12-2024 Page 4 of 8 F. IF REQUESTING A DEVIATION FROM STANDARDS (§11-2S-5) a. What is being requested: b. What community benefit is being provided? If checked, please explain. Environmentally Sensitive Areas: Protection Natural Features: rehabilitates natural features such as woodlands, native vegetations, topography, etc. Public Access: trail, trailhead, bike path, waterbody, parks, schools, etc. Streetscapes: improvements such as pedestrian signals, ADA compliance, public art, etc. Public Facilities: fire stations, utility facilities, playgrounds, public parking, etc. Use of Sustainable Development Techniques: design which results in sustainable development. Rights-Of-Way: extending public streets, bike paths, trails, and/or sidewalks Affordable Housing: employee housing and/or deed restricted housing, etc. Affordable Housing Type: mix of affordable housing types Overall Design: superior design elements such as open functional spaces, attractive common areas, architectural design, etc. Other ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 3-12-2024 Page 5 of 8 G. REVIEW CRITERIA: The following criteria form the basis for approval or denial of the Planned Unit Development (§11-2S-8). The burden of satisfactorily addressing these criteria lies with the applicant. Review the criteria below and discuss how the proposal conforms to the criteria. If the proposal does not conform to the criteria, describe how it will be mitigated. Each criterion below shall be addressed with an eye toward community benefit and how the project goes above and beyond the standard requirements. 1. Explain how the project substantially achieves the applicable Purpose and Intent items found in §11-2S-1: 2. Explain how the project provides a clear community benefit and why there is proper justification for any proposed deviations from standards: 3. Explain how environmentally sensitive areas of the site are being preserved and protected by the proposed development. A full description of environmentally sensitive areas can be found in §11- 2S-8B(1). ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 3-12-2024 Page 6 of 8 4. Explain how the development is being sensitive to and respectful of wildlife habitat and/or seasonal migration corridors as identified by a competent wildlife assessment or verified by empirical evidence. 5. Explain how the open spaces, either planned for persons expected to reside in the completed development (children, young adults, seniors, etc.) or available to the public in general, are bring provided by the development. 6. Explain how the character and qualities of existing neighborhoods are bring preserved and protected. Proposed PUDs are to be integrated into the existing neighborhood in terms of scale, quality, character, and street continuity. When, in the judgement of the City Council, such integration is not possible, practical, or will otherwise not produce desired outcomes for the existing neighborhood, effective buffering and transitions must be provided by the proposed development. ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 3-12-2024 Page 7 of 8 7. Explain how street continuity is being maintained by extending the Whitefish street grid and other established street systems consistent with adopted transportation plans. 8. Explain how the new development is providing attractive, high-quality streetscapes through the use of landscaping, sidewalks/bikeways, street trees, and quality street lighting fixtures, including design consideration for and integration with adjacent structures. 9. Explain how the proposed development is, to the extent possible, providing pedestrian, transit, and bicycle facilities, and encourage transportation alternatives consistent with the Whitefish Growth Policy, adopted transportation plans, and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. 10. If the proposed development taking advantage of the density bonus pursuant to §11-2S-3, explain how the development is providing affordable/workforce housing of the unit type(s) and quantity set forth in the Whitefish Growth Policy, Housing Needs Assessment, and/or the Whitefish Housing Strategic Plan. ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 3-12-2024 Page 8 of 8 11. Explain how the project is avoiding a monotonous and/or institutional appearance through varied architecture and orientation of buildings, and where appropriate, varying the type of residential unit within the project. 12. Explain how the project is avoiding or effectively mitigating adverse impacts identified through the development review process. 13. Explain how the new development is demonstrating substantial compliance with and/or implementation of the growth policy, including adopted neighborhood plans and corridor plans.