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Revised 04-20-2023 Page 1 File Date: Intake Staff: Check Amount: Acct 1000 101000 341063 Date Complete: **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. City of Whitefish Planning & Building Department PO Box 158 I 418 E 2nd Street Whitefish, MT 59937 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] GROWTH POLICY SUBAREA/NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN FEE ATTACHED $ INSTRUCTIONS: □ A pre-application meeting with planning staff is required. Date of pre-application 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 Planning Board meeting at which this application will be heard. □ The regularly scheduled meeting of the Whitefish City Planning Board is the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 418 E 2nd Street. □ After the Planning 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 (if applicable): Project Name: Project 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 (See current fee schedule) SIGN SIGN SIGN ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 04-20-2023 Page 2 APPLICATION CONTENTS: Attached ALL ITEMS MUST BE INCLUDED - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED One printed copy and one electronic copy of the application and supplemental materials Neighborhood Plan: Written description how the project meets the criteria in Section D Subarea Plan: Written description how the project meets the criteria in Section E Map showing the location and boundaries of the property. Vicinity Map Text consistent with MCA 76-1-601 Recommended actions and other tools needed for implementation Summaries from public workshops, neighborhood meetings with stakeholder groups (a minimum of one neighborhood meeting shall be conducted prior to submittal) Signature from property owners within the boundaries of the plan acknowledging they understand their property/properties are being included as part of a proposed neighborhood/subarea plan. Any other additional information requested during the pre-application process 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. B. OWNER/APPLICANT INFORMATION OWNER(S) OF RECORD: Name: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Email: APPLICANT (if different than above): Name: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Email: TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL: Name: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Email: ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 04-20-2023 Page 3 C. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD OR SUBAREA PLAN: E. REVIEW CRITERA: The following criteria form the basis for approval or denial of the Neighborhood Plan. 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. Provide the following information in a narrative format with supporting drawings and/or maps, as needed. In order to amend the Growth Policy with a neighborhood plan, it must be demonstrated: The subarea plan must substantially further the goals and vision of the Growth Policy. The subarea plan must provide of substantial community benefits such as affordable housing, open space, protection of air and water quality, protection and/or enhancement of critical areas, provide for essential public facilities including parks, pedestrian/bikeways, streets, and school sites as needed and as applicable to each individual subarea plan. All on and off site improvements must be provided for, including but not limited to streets, utilities, drainage, and bike/pedestrian facilities. Any and all environmental constraints and natural hazards on site shall be avoided or effectively mitigated. Any and all adverse impacts upon existing neighborhoods shall be avoided or effectively mitigated. These shall include but may not be limited to traffic, noise, and overburdening of public facilities and services. How the proposed change will promote the goals and objectives of the Growth Policy overall. How the proposed change is compatible with the existing neighborhood. Demonstrate the appropriateness of the proposed amendment location and a description of its proximity to other areas with a similar land use designation. If this request is associated with proposed project, please provide conceptual plans. How the current Growth Policy or zoning are inadequate necessitating the need for the subarea plan.