Bloomstone developer asks for approval of final phases

The developer of the Bloomstone housing development in north Kalispell is asking for subdivision approval to build out the remaining five phases of the project.

Kalispell National Investment Co., LLC, wants a green light from the city of Kalispell to subdivide the remaining 42 acres at the site and develop 96 lots.

The Kalispell Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the request at its Sept. 12 meeting.

Located on Treeline Road off Old Reserve Drive, near the U.S. 93 bypass, Bloomstone was approved in 2008 for 569 dwelling units on 85 acres. That approval expired during the ensuing years as the Flathead Valley experienced an economic downturn, so an updated application requires approval.

The first phase of Bloomstone was completed about two years ago and included 96 apartments — eight 12-plexes — and 25 single-family homes.

Also on the board’s agenda is the city’s proposal to amend the Kalispell growth policy to include the downtown plan that zeros in on Kalispell’s historic downtown and courthouse corridor.

The Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. in Kalispell.

For more information, visit http://www.kalispell.com/planning/board.php.