# 10/13/26 City of Kalispell Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Kalispell Planning Commission meeting on October 13, 2026, lacked a quorum, so commissioners skipped approval of the minutes and took no formal action. In a work session, staff reviewed a proposed zone change and PUD amendment for about 10.969 acres comprising 12 lots in phases two and three of Eagle Valley Ranch. The proposal would change the lots from RA2 to B1 neighborhood business zoning, expand allowable commercial uses, and increase establishment size limits; staff recommended a 14,000-square-foot maximum for both retail and restaurants. Commissioners generally supported the concept and its neighborhood-commercial role, with no vote taken. A public hearing was anticipated for the following month; no specific building plans or tenants were before the commission.

The commission also discussed possible design considerations for development along the Parkline Trail, including building orientation, trail connections, parking placement, landscaping, and maintaining an open feel. Staff proposed further research and another discussion, but no new standards were recommended or adopted. A final work session considered whether forplex design or zoning standards should change, with concerns raised about parking and compatibility in established neighborhoods; staff will report the feedback and explore options. No procurement, contract awards, purchasing decisions, or spending actions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [10/13/26 City of Kalispell Planning Commission Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=554b_raWPFo) - City of Kalispell, Montana