County Planning Board looks at subdivision near McGregor Lake

The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will consider a request for a subdivision near McGregor Lake west of Marion.

The proposal looks to create 13 residential lots and common areas on about 75 acres accessed off of Lost Prairie Road. Tri-Ventures LLC is requesting approval of the subdivision, known as McGregor Ridge, for the unzoned and undeveloped property.

The county Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell. Recommendations from the board regarding the requests are forwarded to the Flathead County commissioners for final consideration.

For the McGregor Ridge subdivision, the developer is proposing lots ranging from 3.44 acres to 5.48 acres in size. The lots would be served by individual water and septic systems.

The development would be served by a new internal subdivision road and from Liberty Lane, a private road, via Lost Prairie Road. The subdivision would include 10 acres of open space.

FIVE OTHER public hearings are also on the agenda.

Connor and Stephanie Watson are requesting a zone change for 1411 Prairie View Road near Whitefish from SAG-10 to SAG-5. The total acreage involved is about 10 acres.

A major lakeshore variance is being requested under the county Lake and Lakeshore Protection Regulations to place about 336 cubic yards of gravel fill to create a dynamic gravel beach within the lakeshore protection zone of Flathead Lake. Mark Lorang, on behalf of the Gary W. Cockrell Revocable Trust, is making the request for property located at 664 Lutheran Camp Road, Lakeside.

Richard Plumb Jr. and Kathleen Ament are seeking a zone change for three parcels located along Helena Flats Road and Solberg Drive in Kalispell from R-2 to R-5. The total acreage involved is just over 2 acres.

Victor Workman is seeking a zone change for 1200 S. Wintercrest Drive in Kalispell from SAG-1- to R-2.5. The total acreage involved is about 5 acres.

A preliminary plat is being requested by 5150 Hwy 93 S, LLC, for Eagle Run Subdivision, a proposal to create six residential lots on 36.5 acres. The property is located at 5150 U.S. 93 S., near Whitefish.

Following the regular meeting, the board will hold a work session regarding the West Valley Neighborhood Plan.

Features Editor Heidi Desch may be reached at 758-4421 or hdesch@dailyinterlake.com.