HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-19 Minutes, City CommissionMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
March 19, 2001
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room,
Municipal Building, on Monday, March 19, 2001, at 6:00 pm. Present were Mayor Youngman,
Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, City
Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Brey, Staff Attorney Day-Moore, and Deputy Clerk of the
Commission DeLathower.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
City Manager Johnson requested item 4e, contract agreement with Terra Incognita GPS
Mapping, Inc., be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Minutes - January 18, January 24, January 31, February 7, 2000, and January 30, March 5 and
March 12, 2001
it was moved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the minutes of
the meetings of January 24 and January 31, 2000 and March 12 2001, be approved as submitted;
and the minutes of March 5, 2001 be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following Aye
and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner
Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, and Mayor Youngman; those voting No, none.
Mayor Youngman deferred action on the minutes of the meetings of January 18 and February
7, 2000 and January 30, 2001, to a later date.
Consent Items
City Manager Johnson presented to the Commission the following Consent Items.
Proclamation - "National Library Week" - April 1-7, 2001
Commission ResolutiOn No. 3430 - intent to vacate 150-foot-long section of alley
extending west from North Church Avenue, lyin.cl between Lots 7-12 and Lots
13-18, Block 117, Northern Pacific Addition; set public hearing for April 2,
2001
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3430
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, DECLARING IT TO BE THE INTENTION OF SAID COMMISSION TO
VACATE AND ABANDON A 1 §0-FOOT-LONG SECTION OF THE EAST/WEST ALLEY
EXTENDING WESTWARD FROM THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE NORTH
CHURCH AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN LOTS 7 THROUGH 12 AND LOTS 13
THROUGH 18, BLOCK 117, NORTHERN PACIFIC ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF
BOZEMAN, MONTANA.
Commission Resolution No. 3431 intent to change names of various streets in
Harvest Creek Subdivision and Durston Meadows Subdivision; old Highland
Boulevard and portions of East Birch Street and North Montana Avenue; set
public hearing for April 2, 2001
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3431
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,
DECLARING IT TO BE THE INTENTION OF SAID COMMISSION TO CHANGE THE
NAMES OF VARIOUS STREETS, INCLUDING STREETS WITHIN THE DURSTON
MEADOWS SUBDIVISION AND HARVEST CREEK SUBDIVISION, THE OLD HIGHLAND
BOULEVARD AND THE NEW OAK STREET IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA.
Authorize City Manager to sign - Professional Services Agreement with Morrison-
Maierle, Inc. - engineering services for Baxter Meadows fast track review
Award bid - cab and chassis with aerial platform and boom for Forestry Division -
Pacific Utility Eouir)ment Company, Spokane, Washington - in the bid amount
of $89,900.00
Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Smiley, that the Commission
approve the Consent Items as listed and authorize and direct the appropriate persons to complete the
necessary actions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner Brown, and Mayor
Youngman; those voting No, none.
Announcement/introduction of new Director of Public Safety
City Manager Johnson announced the appointment of Mark Tymrak, current Bozeman Police
Chief and staff member for 26.5 years, as the new Director of Public Safety, to become effective
June 30, 2001. It was moved by Commissioner Smiley, seconded by Commissioner Kirchhoff, to
ratify the City Manager's appointment of Mark Tymrak as the Director of Public Safety. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Smiley,
Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Frost, and Mayor Youngman; those
voting No, none.
Authorize City Manager to sign - GPS Collection of Sewer Manholes, Water Valves, and Storm Drains
- Terra Inco.qnita GPS Mapping, Inc.
City Manager Johnson asked to have this item removed from the Consent Agenda to allow
public testimony and discussion.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing.
Tom Henesch, 939 Harper Puckett Road, representing the Montana Association of Land
Surveyors, expressed their concerns about this contract, noting this individual is not licensed as a
surveyor or an engineer. This Association believes state law clearly states an individual must be
licensed to practice surveying or engineering; and, therefore, this contract should not be awarded.
Mr. Henesch also expressed concern over how this information would be used in the future, believing
the data provided will not be accurate enough and could be used in the wrong way, thus creating
public health, safety, and welfare concerns.
Ron Allen, 2504 West Main, Suite F, representing the Board of Surveyors and Engineers, said
he feels this is surveying since it appears this information could be used for engineering design; and,
therefore, must be done under the supervision of engineers and surveyors. He asked this contract
be tabled until the Board of Registration has reviewed this matter.
Mark Chandler, 2415 West Main, C & H Engineering and Surveying, reiterated previous
remarks and asked the Commission to delay action on this contract.
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Jonathan Roen, 409 North Grand, Morrison-Maierle, Inc., stated his biggest concern is that
data gathered by unlicensed professionals has a way of "ripening into fact". He urged further
examination of the contract and the qualifications of GPS.
Paul Cook, 1011 East Missoula Avenue, Belgrade, Fluidyne, read from a copy of a portion of
state statute, 37-67-101, Section 6, which was distributed to the Commission, highlighting the
definition of what surveying is. Surveyors believe, according to Mr. Cook, that this new GPS
technology overlaps what they do as licensed surveyors.
Andy Stensrud, 1114 Woodland Drive, agreed with previous testimony, asking the Commission
to defer awarding this contract.
Adam Pedone, President of Terra Incognita GPS Mapping, Inc., responded it would, indeed,
be very dangerous for him if the City were using this data for city planning; then they would need to
hire a surveyor. However, this data is for use by the Water Department and other City departments
to assist them in locating valves, manhole covers, storm drains, etc. He noted Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
currently uses GPS technology. GPS is not governed by the statutes cited because they don't do any
of the things defined as surveying.
Jon Henderson, City GIS Manager, reiterated that under no circumstances will this data be
survey or legal accurate. This information will be used for GIS purposes only; to provide efficient,
cost-effective information to the City and the public. This will not be a permanent record and exact
accuracy is not necessary for the data layers he is constructing.
There being no Commissioner objections, Mayor Youngman closed the public hearing.
In respons.e to a question from Commissioner Kirchhoff, Mr. Henderson stated he has two
policies in place for the transference of data, releasing the City of all liability in its use. The City
Attorney's office helped him draft a release of liability, which has a disclaimer that says this is GIS
data only, this is not an official record; and if exact data is needed, they must hire a surveyor.
Commissioner Brown said he feels surveyors shouldn't prevent the City from collecting GIS
data because the City understands the limitations of the information gathered and doesn't plan to use
that information beyond its limitations.
It was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that the
Commission authorize the City Manager to sign the contract agreement with Terra Incognita GPS
Mapping, Inc. for the GPS collection of the location of sewer manholes, water valves, and storm
drains. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Commissioner
Kirchhoff, Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Smiley, and Mayor Youngman.
Those voting No, none.
Decision - Master Plan Amendment to change land use designation from "Agriculture Suburban" to
"Public Lands/Open Space" and "Commercial" - Bozeman School District No. 7 - 27.730 acres
described as Lot 4A, Minor Subdivision No. 221A (1,000 feet south of intersection of North 27th
Avenue and East Valley Center Drive) (P-0020)
This was the time and place set for the decision on the Master Plan Amendment, as requested
by Bozeman School District No. 7 under Application No. P-0020, to establish an initial land use
designation of "Public Lands/Open Space" and "Commercial" on 27.730 acres described as Lot 4A,
Minor Subdivision No. 221A. The subject property is located approximately 1,000 feet south of the
intersection of North 27th Avenue and East Valley Center Drive.
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a letter from the School District, dated March 15,
requesting that the decisions on this agenda item and the next item be deferred to March 26, due to
a conflict with the School Board meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the decision
on the Mas'~er Plan Amendment, as requested by Bozeman School District No. 7 under Application
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No. P-O020, be tabled to March 26, per the applicant's request. The motion carried by the following
Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner
Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, and Mayor Youngman; those voting No, none.
Decision - Zone Map Amendment - Bozeman School District No. 7 - establish initial urban zonin~o
designations on 27.730 acres described as Lot 4A, Minor Subdivision No. 221A (1,000 feet south
of intersection of North 27th Avenue and East Valley Center Drive) as follows: "M-l", Light
Manufacturing, on the east 8.821 acres and "PLI", Public Lands and Institutions, on the west 18.908
acres (Z-0044)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Zone Map Amendment, as
requested by Bozeman School District No. 7 under Application No. Z-0044, to establish initial zoning
designations of "PLI", Public Lands and Institutions" and "M-1 ", Light Manufacturing on 27.730 acres
described as Lot 4A, Minor Subdivision No. 221A. The subject property is located approximately
1,000 feet south of the intersection of North 27th Avenue and East Valley Center Drive.
It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Smiley, that the decision
on the Zone Map Amendment, as requested by Bozeman School District No. 7 under Application No.
Z-0044, be tabled to March 26, per the applicant's request. The motion carried by the following Aye
and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner
Kirchhoff, Commissioner Brown, and Mayor Youngman. Those voting No, none.
Break 7:05 pm
In accordance with Commission policy, Mayor Youngman declared a break from 7:05 pm until
7:12 pm.
Discussion re Historic Mixed Use (HMU) zoning district
Planning Director Epple provided a brief history of the Historic Mixed Use zoning district and
circumstances under which it might be utilized. He noted there were a couple of unsuccessful efforts
made in the past to change zoning designations to HMU; failing because the key ingredient was
missing - the buy-in and agreement of all affected parties. Mr. Epple stated the criteria for such a
zoning designation is clearly laid out in Chapter 18.40 of the Bozeman Municipal Code; a special study
must be completed, it needs to be an area of multiple owners, with 50 percent build-out with a mix
of uses.
Mr. Epple recognized there is new energy in the northeast neighborhood that may be interested
in pursuing this zoning designation; adding in order for the effort to be successful, it must be
neighborhood driven. It cannot be a forum to bring conflict before the Commission; it must be a
partnership, established after the neighborhood has done the grass root work.
Jon Gerster, 719 North Wallace Avenue, said the northeast corner of town is a mixed
use/historic neighborhood; and they would like to identify themselves as such. This is an attempt to
simplify and clarify the future of the northeast neighborhood and how to deal with that future.
Commissioner Kirchhoff asked Mr. Gerster what he perceived as the role of the neighborhood.
Mr..Gerster replied they are organized and are conducting a general surveying of the neighborhood
now. They need direction from City staff as to how much information, and what type of information,
they need to gather.
Chandler Dayton, 716 East Peach Street, said there are a number of different interests,
including preserving property values for both industrial and residential properties. Both groups want
to see protection for their properties. This will entail lots of work and persuasive discussions.
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Mayor Youngman suggested this effort could be the pilot project for the mediated land use
grant awarded to the Community Mediation Center. Ms. Dayton agreed, saying the polarization now
is such that the neighborhood will not be able to handle this without mediation services.
Assistant City Manager Brey added the HMU district pulls back the regulations and allows the
people of the neighborhood to write their own standards, while giving the City the role of checking
the final standards product. He, too, believes land-use mediation services would be perfect for this
effort.
The Commissioners concurred, and it was unanimously agreed to contact the Community
Mediation Center to provide mediation services for the northeast neighborhood.
Discussion - FYI Items
City Manager Johnson presented to the Commission the following "For Your Information"
items.
(1) Copy of an article entitled The Anti-'Sprawl' Crusade Is Inflating Housing Prices, as
submitted by Andy Jackson, Presidential Construction.
(2)
League of
(3)
Copy of an update on the legislative session, dated March 12, from the Montana
Cities and Towns.
Copy of the Spring SesSion 2001 class schedule for Career Transitions.
(4)
2001.
Draft minutes for the Senior Citizens' Advisory Board meeting held on January 26,
(5) Minutes for the Gallatin Local Water Quality District meetings held on December 7,
2000, January 4, 2001 and February 1, 2001.
(6) Agenda for the School Board meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19,
at the Willson School.
(7) Agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, March 20, at the Professional Building.
(8) Agenda for the City Planning Board meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March
20, in the Commission Room.
(9) Agenda for the County Commission meeting to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March
20, at the Courthouse.
(10) Agenda for the Cemetery Board meeting to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March
27, in the Commission Room.
(11)
March 29.
Agenda for the Montana Transportation Commission meeting to be held in Helena on
During his FYI, City Manager Johnson presented the following: 1) He did not testify on HB
124. 2) The local option tax bill is now written and has been assigned a Bill number. 3) He will be
in Helena twice this week.
Staff Attorney Day-Moore stated, during FYI, that she has spoken to Project Engineer Koltz
regarding the fireline contracts, and he reports the non-compliant basements are at 100 percent
participation. Of the 35 contracts, 25 have been signed and returned. There is only one party with
a compliant basement interested, and one owner wishes to install two firelines. Currently their
basement is non-compliant, so they will receive City assistance for one fireline, which will then put
them into the compliant group; and compliant basements are not guaranteed assistance.
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Mayor Youngman offered the following FYI item: 1) The Interneighborhood Council meeting
will be held Tuesday evening. Commissioner Brown agreed to represent the Commission at that
meeting.
Public hearing - Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness for removal of existino
_~araee, construction of a new 26-fo0t by 38-f0ot garage/office/accessory dwelling attached to main
,residence through breezeway and patio addition, and significant modifications and addition to existin~o
residence on Lots 21-24, Block 10, Butte Addition; with deviations from Section 18.16.050,
18.50.060.C., 18.50.050.G., and 18.50.110, Bozeman Municipal Code, to allow proposed
garaee/office/accessory dwelling unit to encroach 14 feet into required 20-foot rear yard setback,
additions to encroach 11 inches into required 15-foot corner side yard setback, new unit to occupy
more than 25 percent of required 20-foot rear yard setback, and allow reduction of on-site parking
spaces from four to two - Thomas Bitnar for Brent and Lindsey Wilson, 1002 South Grand Avenue
(Z-01008)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit and
Certificate of Appropriateness requested by Thomas Bitnar for Brent and Lindsey Wilson, under
Application No. Z-01008, for removal of existing garage, construction of a new 26-foot by 38-foot
garage/office/accessory dwelling attached to main residence through breezeway and patio addition,
and significant modifications and addition to existing residence on Lots 21 through 24, Block 10,
Butte Addition; with deviations from Section 18.16.050, 18.50.060.C., 18.50.050.G., and
18.50.110 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, to allow the proposed garage/office/accessory dwelling
unit to encroach 14 feet into required 20-foot rear yard setback, additions to encroach 11 inches into
required 15-foot corner side yard setback, new unit to occupy more than 25 percent of required 20-
foot rear yard setback, and allow reduction of on-site parking spaces from four to two spaces.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing. Since there were no Commissioner objections,
the public hearing was then closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Smiley, seconded by Commissioner Kirchhoff, that the public
hearing be continued to April 2 to give the Design Review Board an opportunity to review this
application and forward its recommendation. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner Brown,
Commissioner Frost, and Mayor Youngman. Those voting No, none.
Public hearing - Variance from Section 18.30.050, Bozeman Municipal Code, to allow relocation of
curbin~ to allow drive access to encroach 5 feet into required 8-foot side yard setback on Lots 8 and
9, Block 1, North 7th Addition - Springer Group Architects for James Miller & Associates (Big 0 Tires,
620 North 7th Avenue) (C-0101)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the variance, as requested by
Springer Group Architects for James Miller & Associates under Application No. C-0101, from Section
18.30.050 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, to allow relocation of curbing to allow the drive access
to encroach 5 feet into the required 8-foot side yard setback on Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, North 7th
Addition. The subject property is more commonly located at 620 North 7th Avenue and houses Big
0 Tires.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing.
Assistant Planner Caroline presented the staff report, noting both Planning staff and the
Development Review Committee found the application, with the granting of the variance, would be
in compliance with the Bozeman Zoning Ordinance and the Bozeman Area Master Plan Update. No
conditions were placed on this variance request.
Commissioner Frost asked if just a small portion of the landscaping would be lost. Ms.
Caroline replied some small shrubs and a small portion of the lawn.
There was no public testimony received.
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Since there were on Commissioner objections, Mayor Youngman closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Frost stated he will support this application since it meets all the criteria
established for the granting of variances.
It was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that Zoning
Variance Application C-0101, to allow parking lot curbing to encroach 5 feet into the required 8-foot
sideyard setback on Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, North 7th Addition, be approved. The motion carried by
the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner
Brown, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Smiley, and Mayor Youngman; those voting No, none.
Public hearinq - Preliminary plat for Northern Rockies Subdivision Planned Unit Development - C&H
Engineering and Surveying for Campbell/Lusin, LLC - to subdivide 7.7 acres described as Tract C, COS
No. 1177C, into a seven-lot planned unit development (southeast corner of Hiqhland Boulevard and
Ellis Street) (P-0047)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the preliminary plat for the Northern
Rockies Subdivision Planned Unit Development, as requested by C&H Engineering and Surveying for
Campbell/Lusin, L.L.C., under Application No. P-0047, to subdivide 7.7 acres described as Tract C,
Certificate of Survey No. 1177C, into a seven-lot planned unit development. The subject property
is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Ellis Street.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing.
Assistant Planner Morris presented the staff report. She noted this application would allow
the .relaxation of the subdivision regulations to allow the construction of a non-standard private street
and to allow the secondary access on Ellis Street from Haggerty Lane to remain unpaved until further
development. Upon review, the Development Review Committee found the application is in general
compliance with the established criteria and made its recommendation for conditional approval.
Planning Board recommended approval with the conditions listed, including clarification of the
southbound left-hand turning lane from Highland Boulevard onto Ellis Street.
Ms. Morris called attention to the changes made to the wording of conditions 6, 9, and 17,
as outlined in her staff report dated March 19, 2001.
Bayliss Ward, Bayliss Architects, was present to answer questions. Commissioner Kirchhoff
asked what has been done to accommodate Planning Board's comments on parking. Mr. Ward
responded it had been suggested to allow on-street parking, which would require a variance; but that
is not practical, nor their intent, for medical offices. Their parking estimates are not on the
conservative side because they don't want to be short on available parking spaces, and they have
looked at the parking requirements of other medical offices. Mr. Ward noted a natural berm is
provided by the topography of the land, and they are trying to work with that topography to provide
an attractive site.
Mark Chandler, C & H Engineering and Surveying, Inc., said the applicants would like a
timeframe for the payback for the installation of the 10-inch water main. Planning Director Epple
answered the City Standard is 10 years. City Manager Johnson added there is no guarantee of a
payback. If no one else comes onto the system in 10 years, there will be no payback.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Youngman closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the preliminary
plat for the Northern Rockies Subdivision Planned Unit Development, as requested by C&H Engineering
and Surveying for Campbell/Lusin, L.L.C., under Application No. P-0047, to subdivide 7.7 acres
described as Tract C, Certificate of Survey No. 1177C, into a seven-lot planned unit development be
approved, subject to the folloWing conditions:
As recommended by the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO), a
professional cultural resource inventory of the site shall be conducted by a
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qualified archeologist. The results of said survey must be provided to the
Planning Department prior to the submittal of any infrastructure plans and
spe~cifications.
The final plat and the bylaws shall contain a note stating that the streets within
the subdivision are private and the lot owners are responsible for all
maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
Prior to final plat approval, a Memorandum of Understanding shall be entered
into by the Weed Control District and the subdivider for the control of county
declared noxious weeds and a copy provided to the Planning Department.
(~orrections and/or explanations shall be provided for the following sections of
text within the Architectural Guidelines: a) the architectural guidelines refer to
lot coverage not exceeding 60% and the site plan clearly depicts the building
envelope of each site exceeding 60%, page 17; b) the architectural guidelines
shall note that all signs are subject to the Bozeman zone code, page 17; c) total
signage permitted per building and the maximum size of each sign shall be in
compliance with Section 16.65 of the City of Bozeman zone code, page 18;
and d) the only uses identified 'under the PUD have been general offices,
medical offices, and daycare'facilities; any other uses shall be identified prior
to final plat approval (page 25 addresses overnight parking for residential uses).
The City of Bozeman shall be third party to any changes or modifications made
to the restrictive covenants and architectural guidelines as they relate to any
zoning and/or planning bylaws.
The covenants shall be recorded with the final plat which specifically includes
the provisions from Section 16.34.030, as well as provisions for property
owner's association maintenance, upkeep and repair of all applicable open
space, landscaping within the required yard setbacks, interior street lighting,
park areas, park area landscaping, pedestrian facilities, snow removal and storm
water facilities.
The final plat shall conform to all requirements of the Bozeman Area Subdivision
Regulations and the Uniform Standards for Final Subdivision Plats and shall be
accompanied by all required documents, including certification from the City
Engineer that as-built drawings for public improvements were received, a
platting certificate, and all required and corrected certificates. The final plat
application shall include two (2) signed reproducible copies on a stable base
polyester film (or equivalent); two (2) digital copies on a double-sided, high
density 3%-inch floppy disk; and five (5) paper prints.
The developer shall have three (3) years from the date of preliminary plat
approval to complete the conditions of preliminary plat approval and apply for
fina! plat approval. At the end of this period the governing body may, at the
written request of the subdivider, extend its approval for no more than one (1)
calendar year, as outlined in Section 16.10.050.J of the Subdivision
Regulations.
If it is the developer's intent to file the plat prior to the completion of all
required improvements, an Improvements Agreement shall be entered into with
the City of Bozeman guaranteeing the completion of all improvements in
accordance with the preliminary plat submittal information and conditions of
approval. If the final plat is filed prior to the installation of all improvements,
the developer shall supply the City of Bozeman with an acceptable method of
security equal to 150% of .the cost of the remaining improvements.
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The plans and specifications for the project infrastructure must be adequately
dimensioned and clearly indicate the extent of all improvements proposed for
each phase. The plans must clearly show the location of and distinction
between existing and proposed sewer/water mains and easements, as well as
nearby and proposed fire hydrants. All infrastructure improvements required for
the development including water and sewer main extensions, public streets,
curb and gutter, sidewalks and related storm drainage infrastructure
improvements shall be constructed or financially guaranteed prior to final plat
approval. No building permits within any phase of development will be issued
prior to completion and City of Bozeman acceptance of said infrastructure
improvements for that phase.
All submittals must be adequately dimensioned. A legend of all pertinent line
types and symbols used shall also be provided.
The applicant shall be required to provide and file with the County Clerk and
Recorder's office executed Waivers of Right to Protest Creation of Special
Improvement Districts (SlDs) for the following:
Signalization improvements to the intersection of Ellis Street and
Highland Boulevard.
b. Highland Boulevard improvements.
c. A city-wide Parks Maintenance District.
The document filed shall specify that in the event an SID is not utilized for the
completion of these improvements, the developer agrees to participate in an
alternate financing method for the completion of said improvements on a fair
share, proportionate basis as determined by square footage of property, taxable
valuation of the property, traffic contribution from the development or a
combination thereof.
A Stormwater Master Plan for the subdivision for a system designed to remove
solids, silt, oils, grease, and other pollutants from the runoff from the private
and public streets and all lots must be provided to and approved by the City
Engineer.
The master plan must depict the maximum sized retention/detention basin
location(s) and show location of and provide easements for adequate drainage
ways within the subdivision to transport runoff to the stormwater receiving
channel(s). The plan shall include sufficient site grading and elevation
information (particularly for the basin site(s), drainage ways, and finished lot
grades), typical stormwater retention/detention basin and discharge structure
details, basin sizing calculations, and a stormwater maintenance plan.
Any stormwater ponds located within a park or open space shall be designed
and constructed to be conducive to the normal use and maintenance of the
park 'or open space. Stormwater ponds for runoff from subdivision
improvements (i.e., public or private streets, common open space, parks, etc.)
shall not be located on easements upon privately owned lots, unless approved
by the governing body under the project review and approval process.
While the runoff from the individual lots will be dependent on the intensity of
use on each lot, the maximum sizing of the storm retention/detention facilities
for each lot will be established based on maximum site development. Final
facility sizing may be reviewed and reduced during design review of the final
site plan for each lot.
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The following specific items should be taken into account in development of a
stormwater master plan:
A significant grade differential should be avoided between the
proposed structures, stormwater retention/detention ponds, and
sidewalk adjacent to Ellis Street.
If retention facilities.are not a viable option, detention facilities
should be considered as an alternative.
Ellis Street gutter capacities and ultimate stormwater drainage
destinations should be included in development of the mas. ter
plan.
Stormwater drainage facility locations should be coordinated
with landscape planning so that trees and shrubs which do not
proliferate in standing water are located outside of designated
retention ponds.
To avoid future street cuts, a 12-inch diameter (minimum) RCP stub shall be
provided across Ellis Street (approximately Station 3 +00) from the proposed
catch basin inlet for connection to a future catch basin inlet.
Stormwater retention and detention improvements shall be included on the
landscaping plan. .
Easements for the water, storm sewer, and 'sanitary sewer main extensions
shall be a minimum of 30 feet in width, with the utility located in the center 'of
the easement. In no case shall the utility be less than 10 feet from edge of
easement.
Based on the City of Bozeman Water Facilities Master Plan, proposed water line
extensions along Ellis Street shall be a minimum diameter of 10-inch. PropOsed
water line extensions within the development shall be a minimum diameter of
8-inch.
The developer's engineer shall be required to prepare a comprehensive design
report addressing existing capacity of sewer and water utilities and the
demands of the prol~osed development. The report must include hydraulic
evaluations of each utility for both existing and post-development demands.
The report findings must demonstrate adequate capacity to serve the full
development. If adequate water and/or sewer capacity is not available for
development, the report ~nust identify necessary water system and/or sewer
system improvements required for full development.
Capacity limitations exist in sewer mains downstream from the proposed
development. The design report must specifically address the hydraulic
capacity of the existing downstream City sewer mains with respect to the
anticipated loading from the proposed development.
Plans and specifications for the sewer and water main extensions, prepared by
a professional engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Montana, shall be provided
to and approved by the City Engineer. Sewer and water main plans shall also
be approved by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ).
The applicant shall also provide professional engineering services for
construction inspection, post-construction certification, and preparation of mylar
record drawings. Construction shall not be initiated on the public infrastructure
improvements until the plans, specifications, and shop drawings have been
approved by the City and a pre-construction conference has been conducted.
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Sewer and water services shall be approved by the Water/Sewer
Superintendent. City of Bozeman applications for service shall be completed
by the Applicant. Where services cross under retention ponds and/or culverts,
adequate cover shall be maintained.
Plans and specifications for any required fire service lines must be prepared in
accordance with.the City's Fire Service Line Policy by a PE and be provided to
and approved by the City Engineer prior to initiation of construction of the fire
service or fire protection system. The applicant shall also provide professional
engineering services for construction inspection, post-construction certification,
and preparation of mylar record drawings.
Prior to issuance of building permits for each lot, Pretreatment Program Sanitary
Sewer Surveys shall be submitted to the Engineering Department; and, if
required under the CitY's Pretreatment Program, the developer shall install
individual sewer service sampling manholes.
Plans and specifications for the Ellis Street improvements, prepared by a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Montana, shall be provided to and
approved by the City Engineer.
The developer will be required to dedicate to the City of Bozeman one-half of
a 60-foot right-of-way (30-feet) for Ellis Street. At a minimum, Ellis Street shall
be designed to a full local street standard and constructed to a 32-feet width
with curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the south side extending from the
intersection with Highland Boulevard to the east property line of the proposed
development.
The drive approaches shall be constructed in accordance with the City's
standard non-residential driveWay approach (City of Bozeman Standard Drawing
No. 02529-11).
The developer's engineer shall submit plans and specifications to the City
Engineering office outlining the improvements necessary on Highland Boulevard
to accommodate southbound left-hand turning movements from Highland
Boulevard onto Ellis Street. The design shall account for existing improvements
and right-of-way and meet the minimum American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) geometric design requirements.
The plans and specifications will be subject to review and approval by the City
Engineering office, and they must be approved prior to construction of the
im'provements. The required improvements shall be completed or financially
guaranteed prior to final plat approval. No building permits will be issued prior
to City of Bozeman acceptance' of said infrastructure improvements.
Stop signs shall be provided at the intersections of the private drives with Ellis
Street.
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Soil Conservation Service,
MDEQ, and Army Corps of Engineers shall be contacted regarding the proposed
project and any required permits (i.e., 310, 404, Turbidity exemption, etc.) shall
be obtained by the applicant and copies provided to the City Engineering
Department prior to approval of the related plans and specifications or
construction of the intended work.
Street lights shall be provided along Ellis Street and shall comply with the City
of Rozeman zone code.
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The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being COmmissioner Brown,
Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, and Mayor Youngman. Those
voting No, none.
Public hearing - Conditional Use Permit for Northern Rockies Planned Unit Development - C&H
Engineering and Survevina for Campbell/Lusin, LLC - allow a seven-lot office/medical office complex
on approximately 7.7 acres described as Tract C, COS No. 1177C, with relaxation of code
requirements to allow primary building to exceed 60 percent lot coverage, reduce yard setbacks for
each buildin.cl, and allow roofs to exceed height limitations (southeast corner of Highland Boulevard
and Ellis Street) (Z-00171)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit requested
by C&H Engineering and Surveying for Campbell/Lusin, L.L.C., under Application No. Z-00171, to
allow a seven-lot office/medical office complex on approximately 7.7 acres described as Tract C,
Certificate of Survey No. 1177C, with relaxation of code requirements to allow primary building to
exceed 60 percent lot coverage, reduced yard setbacks for each building, and allow roofs to exceed
height limitations. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of
Highland Boulevard and Ellis Street.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing.
Assistant Planner Morris presented the staff report, calling attention to her March 19th memo,
adding conditions 9 through 11, which are standard boilerplate conditions.
Bayliss Ward, Bayliss Architects, asked if the infrastructure is not currently in place, can the
applicant get a building permit before the infrastructure is accepted by the City Of Bozeman? Planning
Director Epple responded they would need to request a variance from the subdivision regulations.
Mr. Ward then stated the buildings will all be main structures, and they would like to have
some design flexibility but are limited by the roof pitch requirements. Ms. Morris replied that has been
addressed by revising condition 5.
Commissioner Frost questioned the' screening of the parking and the proposed light fixtures.
Mr. Ward assured him they will be addressed and will be acceptable.
Dr. John Campbell, co-owner, stated all scenarios are for maximum square footage; there
could be smaller buildings built. They just want to work collaboratively with the City first, then they
will work from that point forward on this project.
Since there were on Commissioner objections, Mayor Youngman closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Frost, SecOnded by Commissioner Smiley, that the Conditional
Use Permit requested by C&H Engineering and Surveying for Campbell/Lusin, L.L.C., under Application
No. Z-00171, to allow a seven-lot office/medical office complex on approximately 7.7 acres described
as Tract C, Certificate of'Survey No. 1'177C, with relaxation of code requirements to allow primary
building to exceed 60 percent lot coverage, reduced yard setbacks for each building, and allow roofs
to exceed height limitations, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
The subdivision shall provide "people spaces" within the designated common
open space with features such as a clock tower and/or picnic pavilion. These
features shall be identified on the final plan to be submitted and approved by
the Planning Department.
2. Only one Iow-profile sign per ingress/egress shall be permitted for the complex.
The applicant shall provide a bound copy of the architectural guidelines with a
table of contents that identifies each chapter and page numbers. The modified
guidelines shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and
approval prior to PUD final plan approval.
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The architectural guidelines and the final site plan shall contain a typical light
detail and specifications outlining the style of light, the height, the type and
wattage of the bulb and a polar distribution chart for the parking, pedestrian
circulation area and wall mounted light fixtures.
The roof pitch of any building within the PUD shall maintain a roof pitch no less
than 6:12 for principal buildings and 4:12 for accessory buildings or other
alternatives that are appropriate to the area, subject to review and approval by
the Planning Department.
No trash enclosures are permitted in front of parking stalls. Furthermore, the
location and size shall be approved by the City's Sanitation Foreman
(Department) and Pl~inning Department prior to final site plan approval. If a
private garbage service will be utilized instead of City garbage service, a copy
of the proposed final site plan showing the location for the enclosure shall be
submitted to the private company for their review and approval.
Any phasing, proposed by the developer, shall be depicted on the final site
plan.
The amount of stormwater detention/retention ponds within the required front
yard setback shall be limited to not more than one-third of the lineal frontage
of the subdivision and shall not exceed a depth of 1-1/2 feet and a slope of
1:4.
The right to a Conditional Use Permit shall be contingent upon the fulfillment
of all general and special conditions imposed by the Conditional Use Permit
procedure. All of the special conditions shall constitute restrictions running
with the land, shall be binding upon the owner of the land, his successors or
assigns, and shall be recorded as such with the Gallatin County Clerk and
Recorder's Office by the property owner prior to the commencement of use.
The applicant shall enter into an Improvements Agreement with the City to
guarantee the installation of required on-site improvements. The Improvements
Agreement must be secured by a method of security equal to one and one-half
times the amount of the estimated cost of the scheduled improvements not
installed at the time of' occupancy. Said method of security shall be valid for
a period of not less than 12 months; however, all on-site improvements shall
be completed by the applicant within 9 months of Planning Department
approval.
Seven (7) copies of the final site plan containing all of the conditions,
corrections, and modifications approved by the City Commission shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director within 6 months of
the date of approval.
Per Section 18.65.070.B "Business and Office Zones (B-l, R-O)," the maximum
allowable total signage for a lot shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in
the R-O district and shall have a minimum setback of 5 feet from the right-of-
way line. Wall signs in the R-O district are not to exceed a total signage
allowance of half of a square foot per linear foot of building frontage minus any
area devoted to freestanding and/or projecting signs.
Additional landscaping shall be provided within the rear setback of the complex
in order to provide screening for the future residential development to the
south, per Section 18.49.060.B.3 "Additional Screening Requirements."
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The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost,
Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner Brown, and Mayor Youngman. Those
voting No, none.
Adjournment - 8:23 om
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved
by Commissioner'Smiley, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Smiley,
Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Kirchhoff, and Mayor Youngman; those
voting No, none.
ATTEST:
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
MARCIA B. YOUN~~N, Mayor
PREPARED BY:
KAMEN L. DeLATH~R ~
Deputy Clerk of the Commission
03-19-2001