HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-16 City Commission MinutesTHE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Present Mayor -Carson Taylor: Present Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Present Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Present Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Present Monday, April 11, 2016 Staff present: City Manager, Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Manager, Chuck Winn, City Attorney, Greg Sullivan, and Deputy/Interim City Clerk Pearl Michalson A. 06:00:31 PM Call to Order-6:00 PM -Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM B. 06:00:39 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C. 06:01:42 PM Changes to the Agenda City Manager Chris Kukulski stated that H3 needed to be continued to next week. D. Consent 1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (La Meres) ~~ 2. Authorize City Manager to Sign Memoranda of Agreement with the Gallatin Local Water Quality District Montana Conservation Corps and MSU Extension Water Quality as well as PSA Amendment 7 with HDR Engineering in Connection with Project WW27 of the Approved FY 17 Wastewater Fund CIP (Heaston) ~~ 3. North Wallace Avenue Reconstruction Project Notice of Award (Murray) ~~ 4. Addendum to Professional Services Agreement for Irrigation Services in Public Right of Ways (Leoniak) ~~ 5. A License Agreement with Gallatin Valley Land Trust for Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Project (Poissant) ~~ 6. Approve Request for Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dedication for the Reach Group Home Site Plan 2752 Durston Road Application Z15098 (WerBell) ~~ Page 1 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes 7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between and Among Eckroth Plaza Montana LLC and the City of Bozeman for the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal District's Street Lighting and Sidewalk Project (Fine) ~~ 8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Public Access and Street Lighting Easements Procured for the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal District's Street Lighting and Sidewalk Project (Fine) ~~ 9. Authorize City Manager to Sign Reclamation And Development Grant Agreement RITP-16-0121 With The CAR DD Division Of MT DNRC Granting $50,000 to The City of Bozeman to Complete a Hydrogeologic Investigation and Groundwater Model and Authorize The City Manager to Sign Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement With Respec to Incorporate Grant Funding And Tasks into The Groundwater Investigation Project (Heaston) ~~ 10. Final Adoption of Ordinance 1927 Amending Chapter 2 Article 5 Division 6 Historic Preservation Advisory Board to Revise Membership Duties of the Board Staffing Powers and Duties and Meeting Provisions (Saunders) ~~ 11. Ordinance 1925 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a 12-Month Ground Lease with Bill Tatarka for the Lease of the North Park (Mandeville Farm) Property for the Purpose of Farming (Fontenot) ~~ 12. Resolution 4685 -Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application for the Northwest Bozeman Wayfinding Station at the Bozeman Sports Park (Poissant) ~ ~ 13. Approve a Beer and Wine License for Bisi Food of Bozeman Montana to Sell Beer and Wine at 33 W Main Street (Rosenberry) ~~ 06:04:30 PM The City Manager gave an overview of consent items 1-13. · 06:05:49 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened general public comment There was no public comment Public Comment was closed. 06:06:03 PM Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-13 as submitted. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Page 2 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve E. 06:06:20 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment. 06:07:39 PM John S., Public Comment John stated that there was a need for renewable energy, 1180 was discussed in order to provide re-training for coal workers, agriculture, tourism, etc. The intention is to get it on the ballot 25,000 signatures would be needed in June to decide if this should be on the ballot in November. John stated that he hoped the city would support this in a positive and constructive way. 06:10:48 PM John Howe/, Public Comment Talked about the text amendment on the North 7th Midtown Zoning Plan. He stated that a 60/ft height would be desired to be changed. Aspen street was discussed as well as code provisions and mixed use streets, specifically waiving store front structure .... Provisions currently in place with the landscape provision was discussed 06:13:40 PM Public Comment Closed F. 06:14:02 PM Mayoral Proclamation I. National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 10-16, 2016 (Taylor) 06:14:29 PM Mayor Taylor gave an address on the Mayoral Proclamation addressing National Crime Victims' Rights the week of April 10-16th 2016. G. Special Presentation 1. Bike Board Presentation (Van Delinder) *Moved to April 13th* H. 06:16:57 PM Action Items I. Continue the Public Hearing on the True Dragon Brewery Site Plan, Certificate of Appropriateness and Conditional Use Permit, Application 15554 (WerBell) ~~ 06:17:08 PM Staff Presentation Director of Community Development, Wendy Thomas asked the Commission if they could move this item. 06:17:39 PM Motion to hereby continue the public hearing on Application 15554, True Dragon Brewery Site Plan, Certificate of Appropriateness and Conditional Use Permit from April 11, 2016 to April 25, 2016. Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Motion Page 3 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd 06:17:55 PM Discussion There was no discussion. 06:18:19 PM Vote on the motion to hereby continue the public hearing on Application 15554, True Dragon Brewery Site Plan, Certificate of Appropriateness and Conditional Use Permit from April 11, 2016 to April 25, 2016. Motion passed 5-0. Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 2. 06:18:46 PM Public Hearing on Petition by Kenneth VanDeWalle to Discontinue a Portion of Pear Street adjacent to Blocks 97 and 99, Northern Pacific Addition and Adoption of Resolution 4666-a Resolution of Intent to Discontinue Said Street (Kerr) ~~ 06:18:54 PM Staff presentation Andy Kerr gave the public a brief overview of this application. 06:19:43 PM Question for Staff There were no questions for staff. 06:20:01 PM Applicant Applicant Kennith VanDeWalle discussed the possibility to exchange lot 27 with Pear Street as well as a formal appraisal. 06:21:10 PM Questions for Applicant There were no questions for the applicant. 06:21:32 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened Public Comment There was no public comment Public comment was closed. 06:21:43 PM Motion that having conducted a public hearing and considered public comment, I move Page 4 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes to adopt the findings provided in the staff memorandum and approve the petition by Kenneth Van De Walle to discontinue the portion of Pear Street adjacent to Blocks 97 and 99 of the Northern Pacific Addition as shown on Exhibit A of Resolution 4666 and adopt Resolution 4666, a Resolution of Intent to discontinue the street right-of-way and request staff bring back a final resolution to discontinue this right-of-way. Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 06:22:33 PM Discussion Cr. Pomeroy talked about the applicant and the communication between the board and the applicant. Cr. Krauss talked about ways in which the commission was going about this. The Urban Renewal board was satisfied with what was presented Cr. Mehl stated that city staff found that there was no harm to public interest; there were four findings that were looked at in the staff findings. He appreciated that applicant amending issues that were brought up by staff. Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that going forward she felt that we would see continued improvement in that area. She stated that she would support this resolution Mayor Taylor stated that he would be open to an inexpensive option. Appraisals, easements, and swaps were discussed briefly. 06:27:24 PM Vote on the motion that having conducted a public hearing and considered public comment, I move to adopt the findings provided in the staff memorandum and approve the petition by Kenneth Van De Walle to discontinue the portion of Pear Street adjacent to Blocks 97 and 99 of the Northern Pacific Addition as shown on Exhibit A of Resolution 4666 and adopt Resolution 4666, a Resolution of Intent to discontinue the street right-of-way and request staff bring back a final resolution to discontinue this right-of-way. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 3. 06:28:05 PM A Combined Commercial Certificate Of Appropriateness (CCOA} And Conditional Use Permit (CUP} Application was Submitted to The Planning Division of Bozeman Department of Community Development Requesting the Addition of an Exterior Patio Serving Area Located West of The Existing Building Addressed At 105 West Main Street Which is Within The B-3 (Central Business} Zoning District (Brekke} Page 5 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes 06:28:11 PM Staff Presentation Community Development Director Wendy Thomas, asked the commission to continue this item until April 181h. 06:28:42 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened Public Comment There was no public comment Public comment was closed. 06:29:08 PM Motion to continue this hearing until April 18th. Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner -Chris Mehl: 2nd 06:29:23 PM Vote to continue this item until April 18th. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner -Chris Mehl: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve CeRsider tl:ie rRetieR: HavlR§ revlev,•efi aRfi coRslfierefi t/:Je aµµ!lrntioR materials, µublic commeRt, aRfi at! t/:Je iRformatioR weseRtefi, .' /:Jereb;< afioµt t/:Je f!RfiiR§S weseRtefi iR t/:Je steff reµort for eµµ!icatloR 1S4 4 7 eRfi move to aµwove t/:Je BOJ<tcr Hate! Patio AfifiitioR OR Premises CoRsumµtioR CoRfiltioRe! Use Permit wit/:J coRfiitions aRfi sub}ect to at! aµµlicabtc code µrovisioRs 4. 06:30:17 PM A Text Amendment to Amend the Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) to Create New Zoning Districts to Implement the Midtown/North 7th Avenue Corridors plans Amend the City Zoning Map and Modify the Entryway Corridors (Rogers) ~¢i 06:30:32 PM Staff Presentation Tom Rogers, associate planner, gave a presentation on a text amendment the Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) to create new zoning districts to implement the Midtown/North 7th Avenue Corridors plans amend the city zoning map and modify the entry way corridors. Tom Rogers talked about Midtown zoning, the entryway corridor, and its boundaries. The time line, when this would go into effect immediately was discussed. There were many details that were discussed concerning Aspen street, the Page 6 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes urban design and feel as well as sidewalk, proximity to the street and mixed use development in detail. Text, parking location requirements, a reduction in bedrooms were discussed as well as building heights, residential mixed use and other midtown zoning restrictions were discussed in detail. 06:56:27 PM Questions for Staff Cr. Krauss asked staff to go back to the before and after current midtown zoning districts to the proposed midtown zoning districts Deputy Mayor Andrus asked about parking, specifically the three proposed changes to which staff responded in detail in regards to both commercial and residential properties. For example, one bedroom would equal 1.5 allowable parking spaces, commercially parking would be reduced and mixed use properties would be allowed more parking spaces. R4 to RS zoning changes as well as R3, and public comment was discussed in detail. The North 7th corridor plan was also discussed as well as noticing and any implications to areas affected to property owners. Cr. Pomeroy asked about the expansion and adoption ofthe urban renewal district and asked for clarification on if residence had been adequately informed about what would actually happen concerning the changes in their community. Cr. Mehl asked for clarification on parking for a new construction storefront, for example the fact that 3000ft would be exempt from parking requirements. Staff responded in detail about the proposed developments. Staff (Parking Manger Thomas Thorpe) responded to the question of whether we should give an exemption to developers or incentives in regards to parking as a development tool. Cr. Krauss asked for clarification on relaxing parking in the B-2M for development along Aspen. Cr. Mehl asked for clarification within the TIF boundary and asked staff to address traffic concerns and city and county jurisdiction was discussed as well it detail. Cr. Krauss asked about intersection changes in midtown and what evaluation/intersectional changes were made. Mayor Taylor asked about R4 zoning as well as when they were built. The height difference between R-4 and R-5, density difference, and lot coverage. Protest forms were discussed. 07:46:58 PM Break Mayor Taylor called for a break until five of 8. 07:55:25 PM Meeting back in session Mayor Taylor called the meeting back in session. 07:55:51 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened Public Comment. 07:55:58 PM Glen Monahan, Public Comment Page 7 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes Mr. Monahan stated that he understand Bozeman is growing but stated that his neighborhood would be negatively impacted by these changes. And he stated that he felt that there was a lack of community involvement or knowledge about what these changes and zone numbers entails. Concerns to the impacts to his neighborhood was a major concern and especially worrisome. The new high school, low income development and a feeling of rushed character was discussed. 08:01:38 PM Nancy Shultz, Public Comment Ms. Shultz stated that a buffering was needed and stated that her area is becoming a sacrifice area. Concerns about R-5 maximum lot coverage 08:03:19 PM Blake Maxwell, Public Comment Mr. Maxwell stated that he asked commissioners to consider the negative impacts that these changes would make to the neighborhood. A request to leave the current zoning in place was suggested 08:05:46 PM Diane O'Conner-McNair, Public Comment O'Conner-McNair stated that the over flow into their neighborhoods would be totally unacceptable and a lot of people use 101h to get to Durston as well as other issues. 08:07:36 PM Peter McNair, Public Comment Mr. McNair stated that the proposed development need not be changed in to non family units. 08:08:26 PM Erika Skinger, Public Comment Erika stated that where she was concerned about the people who would move into the proposed high density area. There were a lot of concerns that she talked about. Ms. Skinner talked about a low 12 point test that touched on Montana Department of Commerce and regulating of private lands. There seemed to be contradictions in the plan and stated that the commission should vote no on this project. 08:12:26 PM Luke Howard, Public Comment Mr. Howard stated that this proposed code encouraged parts of sustainable living in the city of Bozeman. Density was discussed, parkland dedication, parking and the UDC re-write. Increasing density would slow some of the sprawl and a lot of the land was underutilized especially given the demographics of Bozeman in the future. The positives to this zoning was discussed as well. 08:15:36 PM Meg CaseY, Public Comment Ms. Casey stated that the proposed zoning change would create a negative impact to those that live there. Traffic with young children and pets were discussed. Ms. Casey proposed that the public comment process needed to be more streamlined concerning more information about the proposed plan. 08:18:05 PM Chris Wazzie, Public Comment Mr. Wazzie stated that he was concerned about the changes to the neighborhood since those who bought homes did it with the current zoning in mind, it was suggested that buffering be considered as well as reconsidering areas that would benefit the lands proposed to change but consider the neighbors Page 8 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes surrounding the area. 08:21:13 PM Public Comment Closed Mayor Taylor closed public comment. 08:21:23 PM Questions for Staff David Fine, talked about the process of this zoning district. The TIF and zoning designations south and west was discussed. West of 9th street with south of Lamme and the West size of 7th was discussed. An explanation about the Ordinance that was passed in December was discussed and clarified as best as possible. 08:26:06 PM Discussion Cr. Pomeroy stated that she learned that despite the city steps, to educate the public, there was still concern that the public was not as informed as they could have been. Communication was a concern. An amended motion was proposed to postpone this application for a month. Cr. Mehl talked about R-5 in the future and wondered what this might mean later. The three proposed motions were discussed for the public benefit. Cr. Krauss stated that this project was discussed with staff and would leave the changes south of Bealle street through Lamme. Cr. Krauss would support a reduction in parking as well as what staff is trying to do with Midtown. HE would rather not see parking lots in place of buildings. Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that a letter with more implications about what the city is trying to do was a good idea. Data that explains what we require and what was being used currently would be beneficial as well. Mayor Taylor stated that the first two motions should be voted on and would support leaving R-4 instead of changing it to R-5. 08:40:56 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1942 to create the R-5 (Residential High Density Mixed District) and B-2M (Community Business Mixed District) text amendment. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 08:41:41 PM Discussion Cr. Mehl stated wondered if it would it make sense to make more development and then discuss it, for tax payers waiting a couple years seemed to make sense however he was satisfied with how things were currently. This process started in September 2015, and figuring out how to invest resources (density) while respecting current neighborhoods was important. Other issues and topics were discussed in detail throughout the commission discussion. Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that she felt that this could be held off for awhile. Actually having more data Page 9 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes would be beneficial. This motion however, is supported. Cr. Pomeroy stated that she understood what the city was trying to do, however more time would be more beneficial for everyone therefore she would not support this motion at this time and stated that residence need more time a month at least to research. Cr. Krauss stated that we would not want our incentives to stop dead due to parking and worried that parking would be an issue with discontinuing our current policies. Considering what we want to build needed to be considered however, the proposed project would be supported. Other issues were discussed in detail regarding zoning. Mayor Taylor stated that we were trying to do things that would not create sprawl as we built our city. North 7th was discussed in the fact that it needed to be revitalized. Innovation was key to improving the city by supporting innovating form based zoning. The Mayor stated that's he supported the motion. 09:04:25 PM Vote on the motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1942 to create the R-5 (Residential High Density Mixed District) and B-2M (Community Business Mixed District) text amendment. Motion passed 4-1. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove 09:04:32 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1946 modifying the N 7th Entryway Corridor classification. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 09:04:44 PM Discussion Cr. Mehl that he supported this motion and gave a brief reason why Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that she supported this motion and gave a brief reason why Cr. Krauss stated that he supported this motion and gave a brief reason why Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance Page 10 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes 1946 modifying the N 7th Entryway Corridor classification. Motion passed 4-1. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove 09:08:10 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1943 the Midtown zone map amendment. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 09:08:22 PM Discussion Cr. Mehl stated that he like the designation of the B-2 map. He agreed with the extension along Main Street and agreed with the B-3 node as well. All proposed midtown zoning districts were discussed in detail. 09:13:04 PM Friendly Amendment Cr. Krauss made a friendly amendment to not change the zone map amendment on R-4. South of Beall East of Lamme. Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 09:14:29 PM Friendly amendment Cr. Krauss made a friendly amendment to not change the zoning South of Lamme to halfway between Mendenhall and Lamme, extending between gth and 11th Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 09:16:11 PM Discussion Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that is did not make sense to change the zoning and to leave it at R-4. Cr. Mehl stated that he felt this might be a mistake because those areas would not be developable for some time. It was a great location for most people and would keep R-4 Mayor Taylor stated that he wanted to be protective of the single family dwellings. The difference Page 11 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes between R-4 and R-5 were not that significant. R-5 seemed to be more flexible as a zoning area right on the edge of the B-2M. Based on what was known, he would not support this amendment. Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that for clarification the north side of Lamme, Cr. Mehl stated that a lot of R-4 had single homes in it. The need for residences was discussed in the long run. Density was discussed as well as combining commercial changes. Mayor Taylor discussed lot changes and other issues in great detail along with the rest of the commissioners. 09:30:05 PM Vote on the Amendment* Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Disapprove Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove 09:31:33 PM Discussion on the main motion Cr. Krauss talked about traffic city wide and reducing that traffic city wide allowing people to live where they work. Public comment about R-1 was discussed. The issue of being surrounded by R-5 and B-2M was discussed as well. The different zones were discussed in detail with density and walk ability, growing in a smart way. Mayor Taylor addressed R-5 South of Durston and stated that the separation of Durston could make a difference. R-5 could create flexibility. 09:39:39 PM*Vote on the main motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1943 the Midtown zone map amendment. Motion passed with two friendly amendments to the main motion and the main motion 4-1. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove 5. 09:39:49 PM A Text Amendment to Amend The Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) to Page 12 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes Revise Provisions Relating to the Wetlands Review Board And Plan Review Procedures (Rogers) ~{::J 09:40:00 PM Staff presentation Tom Rogers, staff entered his staff report into the record and stated that there were no public comment received on this item. Two proposed draft changes to the development code were discussed. Specifically, Wetlands review board frequently struggled to have a quorum and as such, a request was made to disband this board. Article 19 was discussed the site plan and what went into them was discussed in detail as well. Proposed changes that were adopted and tested were found to work and requested that the DRC no longer recommend approval if a plan did not meet the city code standards. The zoning commission reviewed these amendments and recommended that the wetlands review board be disbanded and that plan review modifications be adopted. 09:48:18 PM Discussion Continued Deputy Mayor Andrus asked staff about the difference between a Concept review and informal review to which staff responded in detail. It was also asked if anything triggered a wetland review since it was last brought before the commission Mayor Taylor stated within the last year there was never a quorum. Cr. Pomeroy asked if the remaining members were informed to which staff responded that they had. Cr. Krauss asked about the development communities' feedback on these changes. Questions concerning informal advice and direction changes was asked. Staff responded in detail to Cr. Krauss's concerns with the possibility of no longer providing informal consultations. Staff responded with adaption's made to accommodate this change. Community Development Director Wendy Thomas also provided more background on this subject and how the process changes have been more streamlined and 10:00:27 PM Meeting extended to 10:15. Mayor Taylor Extended the meeting to 10:15PM 10:00:37 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened general public comment There was no public comment Public Comment was closed. 10:00:42 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1945 the WRB text amendment. Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Page 13 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes 10:01:16 PM Discussion Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that it was hard to get a quorum on this board, to eliminate it there was still a process to review wetlands should they need to. Cr. Pomeroy stated that she supported the motion and gave a brief reason why Cr. Mehl stated that because of the constraints with getting on the board, it made sense to disband it. Mayor Taylor stated that this was a pretty good system and he supported the motion. 10:03:29 PM Vote on the motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1945 the WRB text amendment. Motion passed 5-0. Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 10:03:44 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report/or application 15320 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1944 the Plan Review text amendment. Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd 10:04:01 PM Discussion Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that she supported this and gave efficiency as one ofthe reasons why. Cr. Pomeroy stated that the supported this motion Cr. Mehl stated that the board voted unanimously to disband this board as well. 10:06:08 PM Vote on the motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1944 the Plan Review text amendment. Motion passed 4-1. Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Disapprove Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Page 14 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 6. 10:06:28 PM City Commission 2016-2017 Goals and Timelines Update (Kukulski) ~ ~ 10:06:55 PM Staff presentation The City Manager stated that staff would be proceeding as the information it was provided to the commission. 10:07:29 PM Discussion Mayor Taylor asked if these items could move forward with the staff and timeline to which the city manager responded this was the case. Cr. Mehl stated that nothing had changed from the previous review and suggested that a motion may not be needed. 10:09:14 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment There was no public comment Public Comment was closed. 10:09:26 PM Discussion Mayor Taylor opened commission discussion There was no commission discussion Commission Discussion was closed. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 10:09:37 PM (04:10:05) Motion that having reviewed written materials, listen to the presentation by the City Manager, and provide feedback regarding the anticipated timeline for accomplishing the 2016-2017 adopted goals. 7. 10:09:38 PM {Re) Appoint Applicant to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board {Michalson) ~~ 10:09:45 PM Mayor Appointed Don Funke with a term expiring on December 31, 2018. 10:10:02 PM Vote to appoint Don Funke to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board with a term expiring on December 31st, 2018. Motion passed 5-0. Page 15 of 16
April 11, 2016 City Commission Minutes Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve I. 10:10:15 PM (04:10:43) FYI/Discussion There was no FYI. J. 10:10:29 PM Adjournment Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 10:10PM. Approved on: J~ \ \ ) Jf>\\,p Carson Taylor Mayor .,.,,··u'az·-,_. ,' 01 ..... e./J~-, .. • • ;'7 .. -' A-• • ,· :. ( • ~ .-0 ,_ : l:. 4 ,, -;;,\ . -~·: • ,(~ '. • <"¥ "-' ·-· --,· '· • ·µ ATIEST· • 1-.,t • , . C,' .-.--: . . , r \ • ~-/-1-,--·-,: __ ·· -• * . ~ ~-)-:~~ )':\-:::::--.=~; _-· --•• C'· • -\ (; ••. :..' : .-, • l., ·-...... · ... ··<,: 1• ~ •••• • ~~Rb bin Crough ·. :. 11.V CO·,',,·. . . ., ~ . . , . City Clerk PREPARED BY: Pearl Michalson Deputy City Clerk Page 16 of 16