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Revised 03-28-2023 Page 1 of 6 **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 Dept 418 E 2nd St │PO Box 158 Whitefish, MT 59937 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 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 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 6:00PM in the 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: 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 341063 Date Complete: (see current fee schedule) SIGN SIGN SIGN ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 03-28-2023 Page 2 of 6 B. 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 Written description of how the project meets the criteria in Section E Site Plan – drawn to scale, which shows in detail the proposed use, property lines and setback lines, existing and proposed buildings, traffic circulation, driveways, parking, landscaping, fencing, signage, and any unusual topographic features such as slopes, drainage, ridges, etc. Will this project provide affordable housing: Yes No If yes, complete a Housing Mitigation Plan Where new buildings or additions are proposed, building sketches and elevations must be submitted Tree Preservation Plan – show a site plan with trees 6-inch DBH or greater to be preserved with project If the project is a multi-family development, complete the Multi-Family Development Standards Supplemental If the project is a mixed-use or non-residential development, complete the Mixed- Use and Non-Residential Building Development Standards Supplemental $100 deposit for sign to be posted on-site for the duration of the review process. (submit a separate check which will be returned to you after you return the sign to the Planning Office.) Any 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. I understand I am responsible for maintaining the public notice sign on the subject property during the entire public process. I understand I will forfeit my $100.00 deposit, if I do not return the public notice sign to the Planning & Building Department in good condition after the public review. Applicant Signature Date SIGN ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 03-28-2023 Page 3 of 6 C. 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: D. DESCRIBE PROPOSED USE: ZONING DISTRICT: ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 03-28-2023 Page 4 of 6 E. REVIEW CRITERIA: The following criteria form the basis for approval or denial of the Conditional Use Permit. 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. 1. Describe how the proposal conforms to the applicable goals and policies of the Whitefish City- County Growth Policy. 2. Describe how the proposal is consistent with the purpose, intent and applicable provisions of the regulations. 3. How is the property location suitable for the proposed use? Is there adequate usable land area? Does the access, including emergency vehicle access, meet the current standards? Are environmentally sensitive areas present on the property that would render the site inappropriate for the proposed use? ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 03-28-2023 Page 5 of 6 4. How are the following design issues addressed on the site plan? a. Parking locations and layout b. Traffic circulation c. Open space d. Fencing/screening e. Landscaping f. Signage g. Undergrounding of new utilities h. Undergrounding of existing utilities 5. Are all necessary public services and facilities available and adequate? If not, how will public services and facilities be upgraded? a. Sewer b. Water c. Stormwater d. Fire Protection e. Police Protection f. Street (public or private) g. Parks (residential only) h. Sidewalks i. Bike/pedestrian ways – including connectivity to existing and proposed developments 6. How will your project impact on adjacent properties, the nearby neighborhoods and the community in general? Describe any adverse impacts under the following categories. a. Excessive traffic generation and/or infiltration of traffic into neighborhoods b. Noise, vibration, dust, glare, heat, smoke, fumes, odors ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 03-28-2023 Page 6 of 6 7. What are the proposed hours of operation? 8. How is the proposal compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and community in general in terms of the following: a. Structural bulk and massing b. Scale c. Context of existing neighborhood d. Density e. Community Character 9. Please address how this proposal meets the specific development criteria found in 11-3 special provisions for the use requested.