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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-08 139 Bozeman, Montana October 8, 1980 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, October 8, 1980 at 1:15 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor MacNab, 1 Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, City Manager Gesko, City Attorney Planalp, and the Clerk. Commissioner Mathre opened the meeting with a prayer. Consideration of bids - Drilling 200-foot monitoring well Dri 11 i ng 60-foot monitoring well In reviewing the well drilling bids, the bids on the 200-foot well were within $30.00 of each other. On the 60-foot test well, the items for developing the well were not bid by VanDyken Drilling as a result of discussions in the office indicating that the 60-foot well probably woul d not be developed. Potts Drilling bid $5,695.00 on the 200-foot well, and $1,835.00 on the drilling of the 60-foot test well, and VanDyken Drilling Co. bid $7,620.20 on the 200-foot well. The Commission concurred in the recommendation of the City Engineer, also concurred in by the City Manager, and it was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the bid of Potts Drilling in the amount of $7,530.00 be accepted. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Decision- Conditional Use Permit - MPM Co., - sanction office with existing automotive and transmission repair business - 2203 Lea Avenue The request of MPM Co., for a Conditional Use Permit, was presented for a decision. The applicant seeks a conditional use permit which, if granted, would formally sanction the institution of an existing automotive and standard transmission repair business plus a 1 business office for the sale of steel buildings. The Commission concurred in the recommendation of the City Manager, and it was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: 1- Signing shall be limited to the existing flush-mounted building signs as designated on the applicant's site plan submitted for this hearing. Said signs shall not be externally illuminated nor blinking, flashing, or animated. No mobile, portable, or temporary signs shall be used on the site. No external lighting apparatus shall be attached to signs in con- junction with the proposed use. 2. Three (3) copies of a final site plan containing all conditions, corrections and modifications recommended and approved by the City Commission shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Staff prior to the issuance of a building permit for this project. The final site plan shall show, in addition to the data now contained on the site plan submitted, the following: A. All landscaped areas shall be enclosed by permanent concrete or asphaltic curbing at least six (6) inches in height to prevent vehicular traffic across landscaped areas. B. All parking spaces and ingress/egress areas thereto as paved. C. A six (6) foot minimum height for the proposed trash enclosure area. D. A different symbol change for either the Japanese Barberry or Alpine Current as used in the landscape schedule. I 3. All on-site improvements (i.e., paving, landscaping, etc.) shall be com- pleted within eighteen (18) months of approval of the Conditional Use Permit. 4. The Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for a periOd of only eighteen (18) months following approval of the conditional use permit and shall be sub- mitted to the City Commission for renewal as specified on the Conditional Use Permit. Failure of the applicant to satisfy all conditions within the designated time periOd may be grounds for terminating the Conditional Use Permit. If all required conditions have been satisfied, the permit shall be permanently renewed. 140 Decision - Conditional Use Permit - Michael ROdrique - construct 2,816 square foot carpenter shop - 1403 Gold Avenue The request of Michael Rodrique, for a Conditional Use Permit, was presented for a decision. The applicant seeks a conditional use permit which, if granted, would allow the con- struction of a 2,816 square foot carpenter's shop at 1403 Gold Avenue, in the Bomont Center I Subdivision. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission approve the conditional use permit which would allow the con- struction of a 2,816 square foot carpenter's shop with the following conditions: l. The conditional use review and approval is limited to the carpenter's shop. Due to zoning code limitations, review and approval of an unspecified use cannot occur as all uses in a 'T' di stri ct must be approved through the conditional use process. 2. Revision of landscape schedule per Planning Office's standard format. 3. Providing additional tam junipers or similar species to provide effective low screening of parking spaces. 4. Minor Revisions a. Provide dimensioned and scaled cross-section of pavement. b. Show percent building coverage of the site. c. Label curb location clearly on site plan. 5. Three (3) copies of a final site plan containing all conditions, corrections and modifications recommended and approved by the City Commission shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project. One (1) signed copy shall be retained by the Planning Director; one (1) signed copy retained by the Building Department; and one (1) signed copy retained by the applicant. 6. All on-site improvements (i.e., paving, landscaping, etc.) shall be completed within eighteen (18) months of approval of the Conditional Use Permit. I 7. The Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for a period of only eighteen (18) months following institution of the use and shall be submitted to the City Commission for renewal as specified on the Conditional Use Permit. Failure of the applicant to satisfy all conditions within the designated time period may be grounds for terminating the Conditional Use Permit. If all required conditions have been satisfied, the permit shall be permanently renewed. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Decision - Zone Map Change - Tom Deibele - AS to RS-1, 10 acres located on Haggerty Lane The request of Tom Deibele for a Zone Map Change, was presented for a decision. The applicant seeks a change to the City's Official Zoning r4ap on approximately 10.0 acres located several hundred yards east of Haggerty Lane and south of and adjacent to Clover Meadows Subdivision. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the Commission approve the Zone Map Change from AS to RS-1 as recommended by the Zoning Commission. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Decision - Zone Map Change - Robert Pearson - A-S to R-O, 7.7 acres west of Haggerty Lane The request of Robert Pearson for a Zone Map Change from A-S to R-O, was presented for 1 a decision. The applicant seeks a change to the City's Official Zoning Map on approximately 7.7 acres located west of and adjacent to Haggerty Lane. It would change land presently zoned A-S to R-O. The Staff report recommended approval of this request provided the property is annexed to the City or other suitable measures are implemented to insure annexation prior to issuance of a City Building Permit and that the City and County Commissions formally approve the pending Master Plan Amendment. 141 It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the Commission approve the request for the Zone Map Change with the conditions as stated above. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. 1 *** See Below Continued hearing - Zone Map Change - Gary Schaefer & Vaughn Johnson A-S to R-MH This was the time and place set for the continued hearing on the request of Gary Schaefer and Vaughn for a Zone Map Change from A-S to R-MG. Applicant Gary Schaefer was present and advised the Commission that applicant Vaughn Johnson's land changed hands on October 7, 1980, and he would like to meet with the new owner before the continued hearing. Several property owners were present to object to the Zone Map Change. Their main concern was flooding of that area. One property owner said it would affect the aesthetic beauty of their area. Carl Isaacson submitted two (2) petitions which had been signed by property owners in that area who protested the Zone Map Change. Bud Blazier felt that a zone map change for a trailer park is not within the best interest of the residents of Bozeman. Carl Isaacson talked about the Rocky Creek flooding and high ground water. Ski:Shields talked about the water and sewer services and road accesses. John Dougherty showed pictures of flooding in that area. The hearing will be continued until a later date. Plans and specifications - Parking Lot Landscaping Plans and specifications for landscaping and sprinkling equipment for the parking lots on the corner of Tracy Avenue and Mendenhall Street, and Black Avenue and Mendenhall Street 1 as prepared by the office of the Architect, Cecilia R. Vaniman, 5020 Westlake Road, was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission approve the plans and specifications as presented and the Clerk of the Commission be authorized and directed to issue a "Call for Bids" for the landscaping and sprinkling equipment for the parking lots, with an opening date of October 29, 1980. The motion was carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Com- missioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Rental housing rehabilitation program for expansion The Loan/Grant Review Committee, at their meeting on September 25, 1980, expressed the accord of the committee to expand the program design of the HOUSing Rehabilitation Program to include rental properties. There was considerable discussion in regard to making this move and although the committee members expressed concern about the benefit to landlords, they felt that these reservations were overridden by the benefit to low and moderate renters and to the housing stock of the community. Following discussion, the Commission requested that the Planning staff investigate the information received from cities utilizing such loans and grants and report back to the Commission on Wednesday, October 15, 1980. Set interest rate for those connecting to Daum Sanitary Sewer 1 The Commission asked the City Manager to continue negotiations/discussions with Mr. Harry Daum and his Attorney, Mr. Bolinger and report back to the City. EPA Grant Amendment No. 1 - Federal Sewage Works - C 300208-13 (Step 3) The EPA Assistance Agreement/Amendment No.1 for the construction of rehabilitation measures as provided in plans and specifications prepared under EPA Grant No. C 300208-13, was presented. ***Continued hearing - Zone Map Change - Kirkwood Baptist Church - R-3 to B-2-T The request of Kirkwood Baptist Church for a Zone Map Change from R-3 to B-2-T is to be continued. 142 The total grant earned is $3,417.00 less than the present grant. The grant offer of $280,500.00 is, therefore, decreased by $3,417.00 or a total of $277,083.00. This is 75 percent of the final value of the work in place. It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Mayor be instructed to sign and date the forms, and return them to the Montana Department of Health and Environmental Sciences for final payment. The motion was carried by the following Aye I and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Proposed resolution - establishing policy for acquisition of water rights for owners of real property. The Water Users Association & Agricultural Preservations Association asked that they be allowed to look at the proposed policy and have an opportunity to comment on it before it is adopted. Repurchase Agreement as procedure for investment of City funds Commissioner Stiff advised the Commission that he and John Evans are to meet with the Gallatin County Auditor, Ken Mosby and his assistant Doug Kosty along with Janet Lakey, BOOkkeeper/accountant for the Clerk and Recorder, and Loy Carroll, Chief Deputy to the County Treasurer, on Tuesday, October 14, 1980 to study the desirability of a Repurchase Agreement with local banks to enhance the investment of City money. Commissioner Stiff - concern over personnel in the finance department Commissioner Stiff expressed his concern over the finance department personnel. Commissioner Stiff feels the Commission should have been advised of the loan of an accountant. The City Manager apologized for not letting the Commission know about the loan of Amy Swan. Proclamation - National Cosmetology Week - October 5-11, 1980 I Mayor MacNab proclaimed the week of October 5-11, 1980 as National Cosmetology Week in the City of Bozeman and commended it and its theme, "Cosmetology Makes Life More Beautiful", to the attention of the Citizens in order to recognize cosmetologists for their dedicated services to the grooming of men and women for a greater quality of life. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission endorse the Mayor's proclamation. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Revision of lesson fees - Bozeman Swim Center The City Manager recommended consideration by the Commission of two aspects of Bozeman Swim Center operation. They were: 1. That persons be authorized to purchase six-month passes for exactly one-half the season ticket price; 2. That those possessing six-month season passes be charged one-half the regular fee for swim lessons. After discussion, the Commission approved both proposals and requested them to be put into effect. Camp Fire Girls - Candy Sale - 15-26 October, 1980 A letter received from Vicki Frazier, Executive Director of the Headwaters Council of Camp Fire requesting permiSSion to hold its annual Candy Sale on October 15-26, 1980 was presented. 1 It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that permission be granted the Headwaters Council of Camp Fire to hold its annual Candy Sale. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commi ss i oner Vo 11 mer, Commiss i oner Stiff, Commi ss i oner Swanson, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. 143 Building Inspectors Conference - Great Falls, October 17, 1980 A Building Inspectors Conference has been scheduled to be held in Great Falls on October 17, 1980, and Don Barrick asked permission to attend the conference. It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that Building 1 Inspector Don Barrick be granted permission to attend the conference and, it being in the public interest his expenses be paid out of the appropriate fund. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. National Fire Academy - Emmitsburg, MD - October 27-31, 1980 - Dewey Johnson Dewey Johnson has been accepted to attend the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD and requested permission to attend the course on Arson Detection to be held from October 27-31, 1980. It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that Dewey Johnson be granted permission to attend the academy and, it being in the public interest his expenses be paid out of the appropriate funds. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Report - Building Inspector for September The report of the Building Inspector was presented for comment on October 15, 1980. Letter of condolence to family of Joe May The Mayor directed the Clerk of the Commission to address a letter of condolence to the family of Joe May on behalf of the City Commission. Adjournment With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by I Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. #~u~~ DUNCAN S. MACNAB, Mayor ATTEST: ~,v ~ q( U.fJtJ~/) ERNA V. HARDING, Clerk of the City Commission 1