HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-05 Minutes, City CommissionMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
February 5, 2001
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room,
Municipal Building, on Monday, February 5, 2001, at 3:00 pm. Present were Mayor. Youngman,
Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner. Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, City Manager
Johnson, City Attorney Luwe, and Deputy Clerk of the Commission DeLathower.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
None of the Commissioners requested that any of the Consent Items be removed for discussion.
Minutes -January 18, January 24, January 31, February 7, February 14, and June 19, 2000, and
January 16, January 22, January 26, January 27, January 29 and January 30, 2001
It was moved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the minutes of
the meetings of February 14, 2000, and January 29, 2001, be approved as amended and that the
minutes of the meetings of June 29, 2000, and January 16 and January 22, 2001, be approved as
submitted. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Brown, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, arid Mayor Youngman;
those voting No, none.
Mayor Youngman deferred action on the minutes of the meetings of January 18, January 24,
January 31 and February 7, 2000, and January 26, January 27 and January 30, 2001, to a later date.
Presentation from Community Mediation Center
Ms. Kathryn Strickland, Executive Director, Community Mediation Center, announced the Center
was awarded a $4,500 NAFCM.grant to design a land-use mediation program. She thanked the
Commission for recognizing mediation as a constructive means of dispute resolution.
Ordinance No. 1531 - implementing comprehensive revisions to the zone code, as set forth in Title 18
of the Bozeman Municipal Code
Previously distributed in the Commissioners' packets was a copy of Ordinance No. 1531, as
approved .by the City Attorney, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1531
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,
PROVIDING THAT THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 1513, WHICH ORDINANCE IS NOT CURRENTLY CODIFIED IN THE BOZEMAN
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND FURTHER AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1514, WHICH
ORDINANCE IS NOT CURRENTLY CODIFIED IN THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
FURTHER AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1516, .WHICH ORDINANCE IS NOT
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CURRENTLY CODIFIED IN THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE, AND FURTHER AMENDED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 1524, WHICH ORDINANCE IS NOT CURRENTLY CODIFIED IN THE
BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE BE AMENDED BY REVISING TITLE 18 OF THE SAID CODE;
PROVIDING FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN THE R-l, R-2, AND R-2A
DISTRICTS; MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF "HOUSEHOLD"; MODIFYING THE
DEFINITION OF "ACCESSORY"; MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF "CASINO";
IMPLEMENTING THE NEW DEFINITION OF "HOUSEHOLD" IN SECTIONS 18.12.020,
18.14.020, 18.18.020, 18.20.020; INSERT SECTION 18.42.090.C TO PROVIDE
PROTECTION FOR CONTRIBUTING HISTORICAL PROPERTIES; ADD NURSERIES AND
TREE FARMS TO THE CONDITIONAL USES IN SECTION 18.12.020.B; ESTABLISH
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES IN CHAPTERS 18.20. 18.24, AND
18.26 TO CORRESPOND TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; ESTABLISH CONSISTENT REVIEW AUTHORITY FOR MINOR SITE PLANS AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS IN CHAPTERS 42, 43, 51, AND 52; CORRECT VARIOUS
ERRORS IN CITATIONS; AND TO MAKE ALL NOTICING REQUIREMENTS CONFORM TO
STATE LAW.
It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Smiley, that Ordinance No.
1531, implementing comprehensive revisions to the zone code, be finally adopted. 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.
Depository Bonds and Pledged Securities as of December 31, 2000
In compliance with the provisions of Sections 7-6-201 to 7-6-212, Montana Code Annotated,
Commissioner Brown and Commissioner Frost have examined the receipts of Depository Bonds and
Pledged Securities held by the Director of Finance as security for City funds deposited in Bozeman
banks.
Commissioner Brown reported that the inventory of Depository Bonds and Pledged Securities was
found to be in order.
It was moved by Commissioner Smiley, seconded by Commissioner Kirchhoff, that the
Commission approve the Pledged Securities as of December 31,2000, listed as follows:
DEPOSITORY BONDS AND SECURITIES
DECEMBER 31,2000
RATE MATURITY RECEIPT NO. TOTAL AMOUNT
AMERICAN BANK - Bozeman
Repurchase Agreement Account
Trusteed with American Bank, N.A.:
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.
5.985 06/15/2001 2000-03-250 1,066,000.00
Sub-Total
$ 1,066,000.00
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All Other Accounts
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Trusteed with American Bank, N.A.:
Federal Home Loan Bank
Sub-Total
TOTAL - American Bank - Bozeman
100,000.00
5.33 02/04/2002 276006321 250,000.00
5.33 02/04/2002 276006322 250,000.00
5.33 02/04/2002 276006323 250,000.00
6.45 09/07/2001 341003004 500,000.00
5.33 02/04/2002 276006325 250,000.00
1,500,000.00
$ 2,666,000.00
This is to certify that we, the Commission of the City of Bozeman, in compliance with the provisions
of Section 7-6-207, M.C.A., have this day certified the receipts of the American Bank, N.A., for the
Depository Bonds held by the Director of Finance as security, for the deposit for the City of Bozeman
funds as of December 31, 2000, by the banks of Bozeman and approve and accept the same.
MARCIA B. YOUNGMAN, Mayor
JARVIS H. BROWN, Commissioner
JOE N. FROST, Commissioner
STEVEN R. KIRCHHOFF, Commissioner
SANDRA L. SMILEY, Commissioner
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.
Appointment to Downtown Bozeman Improvement District Board (IDB)
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a memo from Clerk of the Commission Sullivan,
dated February 1, 2001, forwarding the application for a vacancy on the Downtown Bozeman
Improvement District Board.
It was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that Chris Pope
be appointed to replace Ed Brandt as a non-voting member on the Downtown Bozeman Improvement
District Board, with a term to expire on June 20, 2004. 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.
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Continued work session - Budget direction for Fiscal Year 2001-2002
City Manager Johnson reminded the Commissioners that at last week's meeting they agreed the
new Library project needs to move forward, and staff and attorney time will be devoted to
accomplishing that. They also agreed to continue this discussion at this time, revisiting the items posted
on the board and prioritizing them.
Commitment to Iow-income housing availability - City Manager Johnson suggested if the City wants to
help make affordable housing a reality, it needs to form a partnership with developers. He offered the
Commission might want to consider changing the CIP to reprioritize funding dollars for projects that
would support Commission goals, such as affordable housing and in-fill. Following discussion, the
Commissioners agreed to use of a portion of the affordable housing fund monies to pursue grants for
Iow-income housing. It was also agreed an assessment of housing needs in the community should be
conducted. Commissioner Frost proposed partnering with the Human Resource Development Council
and the Gallatin Valley Land Trust to provide affordable single-family residences to provide a mix of
affordable rental units and houses.
Commitment to build and maintain neighborhood councils - City Manager Johnson noted if these councils
are going to work, they will need a lot of support; technical and otherwise. All the Commissioners
agreed to reapply for VISTAs for another year and to apply for grants to fund a neighborhood council
coordinator position. It was also unanimously agreed to allocate ~2,000 of Commission budget dollars
to pay for neighborhood councils' printing and distribution costs.
Commitment to town meeting; chanqed to Commitment to community outreach - City Manager Johnson
noted the charter will take at least 2 years to prepare and will require substantial public input. A lot of
drafting will be done before producing an end product which can be put on the ballot, which cannot
happen before July 1,2004. It will take someone with real expertise, like an attorney who understands
what can and cannot be included in a charter, to craft this document. All Commissioners concurred to
form a citizen group to draft the charter, with no staff attorney commitment, and to budget for minor
committee expenses. It was the unanimous decision of the Commissioners to convene the CIP review
committee biannually, rather than every year. The Commission decided the city newsletter will continue
to be published quarterly, and monies will be budgeted for postage for mail distribution. City Manager
Johnson noted he has budgeted funds for 2 years to host Commission/City Manager round table events,
but they haven't yet been held. It was agreed to continue to include those funds in the City Manager's
budget in anticipation of those round table meetings. After discussion on taking steps toward paperless
meetings, the Commission agreed to maintain the current procedures; although there could be increased
internal use of the City's electronic system.
Commitment to water conservation - It was unanimously agreed by the Commissioners to direct staff
to complete the consultant study; and then upon completion, make budgetary changes based on the
recommendations of that study.
Commitment to "no surprise" expedited/community values development - All Commissioners agreed it
is important to support the bottom line, increasing revenues, through engineering review fees, increase
in planning fees, charging by the hour for review, and the like. City Manager Johnson stated that for
the long term, there needs to be additional full-time staff added to move projects along at the pace the
developers want. Commissioner Kirchhoff said his perception was this fast-track process was being
investigated to help those who were promoting community values - in-fill projects, affordable housing,
traditional neighborhood developments, and for high-tech industries who must move quickly to remain
competitive. It was agreed to set another session to discuss this item further with staff.
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Enhance downtown - Commissioner Frost advised the Commission that the Fire Marshal has inspected
the buildings downtown and notified 44 businesses that they need to hook up to the main water line
for installation of sprinkler systems. These lines need to be installed simultaneously with the installation
of the new sidewalks; or if installed later, the sidewalks will need to be torn out. In order to protect the
health, safety, and welfare of the public and to protect the buildings downtown from devastating fire,
Commissioner Frost proposed the City allocate the necessary funds to pay half the cost of the water
line installations. It was unanimously agreed to borrow the monies from the special projects fund to pay
half the cost of water line installations for the downtown businesses doing so at the time of the
sidewalk improvement project.
Further discussion on the budget will be continued until Monday, February 12, at 3:00 pm.
Recess - 5:43 pm
Mayor Youngman declared a recess at 5:43 pm, to reconvene at 7:00 pm, for the purpose of
conducting the scheduled public hearings.
Reconvene - 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Youngman reconvened the meeting at 7:00 pm, for the purpose of conducting the
scheduled public hearings.
Consent Items
City Manager Johnson presented to the Commission the following Consent Items.
Acknowledge receipt of application for tax abatement for "new or expanding industry"
from Color World Printers; refer to staff
Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Frost, 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 Brown, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, and Mayor
Youngman; those voting No, none.
Public hearing - proposed use of $10,033 in grant funds from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants
{LLEBG) Program
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the proposed use of $10,033 in grant
funds from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG) Program.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing.
Assistant Police Chief Kayser recounted the Bozeman Police Department had applied for, and
was awarded, a Federal Local Law Enforcement Block Grant of $10,033 to purchase three additional
in-car video cameras to aid in the apprehension and conviction of drunk drivers. One requirement of the
grant was that an advisory board be formed to review and make recommendations on the use of the
funds. Assistant Chief Kayser stated Captain Marty Kent, Susan Wordal, Patricia Carlson, Godfrey
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Saunders, and Linda Hill served on this board, and they were unanimous in their decision to spend these
funds for the purchase of the video cameras.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Youngman closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Smiley, that the Commission
concur in the advisory board's recommendation to utilize the $10,033 received from the Federal Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant to purchase three additional in-car video cameras. 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.
Public hearing - Ordinance No. 1532 - Zone Code Amendment - allow the concurrent installation of
infrastructure improvements and construction of a specific proiect under specified circumstances, and
setting the parameters therefor {Z-01006)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Zone Code Amendment requested
by the Zoning Commission under Application No. Z-01006, to allow for the concurrent installation of
infrastructure improvements and construction of a specific project under specified circumstances.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing.
Planning Director Epple presented the staff report, noting staff finds the proposed' amendments
to the zoning ordinance meet all of the relevant criteria established by state statute. He also distributed
a memo forwarding the Zoning Commission's recommendation of approval, with two modifications, as
well as preliminary minutes from the Zoning Commission's special meeting of February 5, 2001.
Mr. Epple noted the reason the City has the policies and regulations it has is because typically
one individual develops the land and installs the infrastructure, then sells the land to multiple building
contractors. It is not possible to have the installation of infrastructure occurring when several building
contractors are having deliveries made. The specified circumstances under which concurrent installation
of infrastructure and construction of a project would be allowed would be one developer, who is both
installing the infrastructure and coordinating the construction projects. Mr. Epple identified the hallmark
of situations under which concurrent installations can occur as the Planned Unit Development process
or the soon-to-be Traditional Neighborhood Development process, which should be an incentive for
developers to use these two processes and should result in higher-quality developments. Also these
changes would provide an avenue for timely development for industries that need to develop rapidly to
keep up with the economic demands. He added developers seem accepting of this ordinance.
To address the Zoning Commission's concerns, Assistant City Manager Brey clarified that
Section 18.50.030 only refers to sewer and water systems, while Section 18.50.100 only refers to
streets. Section 18.62.090.A.1. should be streets or utilities. He noted this is for post-project
approvals only; it doesn't have anything to do with the approval process regarding land use issues or
types of development.
Lee Johnson, 425 North Wallace, pointed out there is historical context for this type of
development failing, citing a now uninhabitable school built on top of toxic chemicals in the City of Los
Angeles as the most recent and stunning example. He urged the Commission to move with caution to
be sure development is done in a highly sustainable manner.
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Bill Mitchell, 122 South Church Avenue, urged the Commission to treat this like the North19th
Avenue area, making sure all the desired amenities are included. His long-term concern is the loss of
revenue and tax base, saying the City can't afford too many Zoots leaving. The Commission would be
doing a service to the community to make sure tax dollars stay in Bozeman.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Youngman closed the public hearing.
Following discussion, it was agreed to add the phrase "and/or utilities" to Section
18.62.090.A.1. following the word "streets" in the first line. It was further agreed to add the phrase
"based upon the ability and/or capacity of the City to process projects" to the end of Section
18.50.030.D.4., following the word "consideration".
City Manager Johnson noted that, previously distributed to the Commission, was a copy of
Ordinance No. 1532, as approved by the City Attorney, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1532
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
PROVIDING THAT THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCES
1513, 1514, 1516, 1524 AND 1531, WHICH ORDINANCES ARE NOT CURRENTLY
CODIFIED IN THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE, BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTIONS
18.50.030.D, 18.50.100.A, AND 18.62.090.A; PROVIDING FOR THE CONCURRENT
INSTALLATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
SPECIFIC PROJECT UNDER SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES, AND SETTING THE
PARAMETERS THEREFOR.
The City Manager recommended that, in light of the public hearing just completed, the
Commission finally adopt Ordinance No. 1532, with the changes made to Section 18.50.030.D.4. and
Section 18.62.090.A. 1.
It was moved by Commissioner Smiley, seconded by Commissioner Kirchhoff, that Ordinance
No. 1532, to allow the concurrent installation of infrastructure improvements and construction of a
specific project under specified circumstances and setting the parameters therefor, be finally adopted
as amended. 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 - Ordinance No. 1533 - Subdivision Regulations Amendment - allow the concurrent
installation of infrastructure improvements and construction of a specific project under specified
circumstances, and setting the parameters therefor {P-0101)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Subdivision Regulations
Amendment, as requested by the Bozeman City Commission under Application No. P-0101, to allow for
the concurrent installation of infrastructure improvements and construction of a specific project under
specified circumstances.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing.
Planning Director Epple presented the staff report. He noted this ordinance pertains to
subdivision regulations and provides for the same kind of allowance for Planned Unit Development or
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Traditional Neighborhood Development review to allow concurrent construction. He distributed copies
of Planning Board Resolution No. P-0101, unanimously recommending Ordinance No. 1533 be approved,
and preliminary minutes of the Planning Board meeting held February 1, 2001. Mr. Epple suggested,
and the Commissioners concurred, to add the. phrase "based upon ability and/or capacity of the City to
process projects" to the end of Section 16.22.030.B.2., following the word "consideration".
Assistant City Manager Brey noted one phrase needed to be added to Section 16.22.040.A.,
following the word "accepted" on the 7th line of page 5. The phase to be added should state "unless
otherwise provided for in development proposals occurring under the provisions of Chapter 16.24
Planned Unit Development (PUD), or under provisions established for Traditional Neighborhood
Development and pursuant to the criteria established in Section 16.22.030.B.1 and 2."
No public comment was received.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Youngman closed the public hearing.
City Manager Johnson noted that, previously distributed to the Commission, was a copy of
Ordinance No. 1533, as approved by the City Attorney, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1533
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,
PROVIDING THAT THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE BE AMENDED BY REVISING
SECTIONS 16.16.070.A, 16.22.030.B, AND 16.22.040.A, PROVIDING THAT THE
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ALLOW THE CONCURRENT INSTALLATION OF
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SPECIFIC PROJECT
UNDER SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES, AND SETTING THE PARAMETERS THEREFOR.
The City Manager recommended .that, in light of the public hearing just completed, the
Commission finally adopt Ordinance No. 1533, to allow the concurrent installation of infrastructure
improvements and construction of a specific project under specified circumstances and setting the
parameters therefor, including the additional wording.
It was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that Ordinance
No. 1533, allowing the concurrent installation of infrastructure impro~;ements and construction of a
specific project under specified circumstances and setting the parameters therefor, be finally adopted
as amended. 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 hearin.q - intent to annex 38.67 acres described as Tracts A-1 and A-2, COS No....1827, Iyin.q in
the E¼, SW~, Section 26, TlS, R5E, MPM'{west side of intersection of North 19th Avenue and Valley
Center Road) (A-0007)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the intent to annex 38.67 acres, as
requested by Michael Lilly on behalf of Cape-France Enterprise under Application No. A-0007, located
along the west side of the intersection of North 19th Avenue and Valley Center Road.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing.
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Manager Johnson forwarded the request that this public hearing be opened and continued
20, to give the Zoning Commission an oPportunity to consider .the attendant, zone map
and forward its recommendation.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Youngman closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that this public hearing
be continued to February 20, to give the Zoning Commission an opportunity to consider the attendant
zone map amendment and forward its recommendation. 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 - Zone Map Amendment - Cape-France Enterprise - establish an initial zoning designation
of "B-2" on 38.67 acres described as Tracts A-1 and A-2, COS No. 1827, lying in the E%, SW¼,
Section 26, TlS, R5E, MPM (west side of intersection of North 19th Avenue and Valley Center Road)
(Z-0158)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Zone Map Amendment to establish
an initial zoning designation of "B-2", Community Business, as requested by Cape-France Enterprise
under Application No. Z-0158, on 38.67 acres located along the west side of the intersection of North
19th Avenue and Valley Center Road.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing.
City Manager Johnson forwarded the request that this public hearing be opened and continued
to February 20, to give the Zoning Commission an opportunity to consider the zone map amendment
and forward its recommendation.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Youngman closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Smiley, that this public hearing
be continued to February 20, to give the Zoning Commission an opportunity to consider the zone map
amendment and forward its recommendation. 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.
Public hearing - Preliminary plat - C&H Engineering and Surveying for Lonny Walker - minor subdivision
to subdivide 1.25-acre tract known as Tract 29, Northeast Annexation, into three lots, with variances
from Section 16.16.080 to allow North Rouse Avenue to be constructed to 32-foot width rather than
the 37-foot standard, from Section 16.14.130.A.2, to reduce the required 100-foot setback along the
East Gallatin River to the standard 35-foot streambank setback, and from Section 16.14.120.E., to
allow street cut on North Rouse Avenue for water main extension (northeast corner of intersection of
North Rouse Avenue and Griffin Drive) (P-0045)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the preliminary plat requested by C&H
Engineering and Surveying for Lonny Walker under Application No. P-0045, to subdivide a 1.25-acre
tract located at the northeast corner of the intersection of North Rouse Avenue and Griffin Drive into
three lots. Accompanying the preliminary plat application is a request for three variances, as follows:
(1) From Section 16.16.080 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, to allow North Rouse Avenue to be
constructed to a 32-foot wide standard, back-of-curb to back-of-curb, rather than the required 37-foot
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standard; (2) from Section 16.14.130.A.2., to reduce the required 100-foot setback along the East
Gallatin River to the standard 35-foot streambank setback; and (3) from Section 16.14.120.E., to allow
a street cut on North Rouse Avenue for a water main extension.
Mayor Youngman opened the public hearing.
Assistant Planner Caroline presented the staff report, highlighting the requested variances. She
noted both the Planning Board and the Development Review Committee find this application is in
compliance with the established criteria and forward their recommendations for approval, subject to the
conditions outlined in the staff report.
Lonny Walker, 2104 North Rouse Avenue and applicant, told the Commissioners his immediate
plans call for expansion of the existing building and possible construction of a new building on the
northern-most lot.
Mayor Youngman expressed her concerns about the requested variance from the 100-foot
setback, noting at this point she is not able to concur that it wouldn't be potentially dangerous to the
public health, safety, and welfare. The Gallatin River has a history of flooding slightly downstream,
making the adjoining mobile home properties very vulnerable, particularly since more impervious surfaces
will increase the risk of flooding. Commissioners Brown and Frost expressed their reservations as well.
Mr. Walker responded the natural flow of the water has been to the northeast; and the natural
drainage of the property is away from the river, toward the street. Mr. Walker reminded the
Commissioners both .City Engineer Brawner and Staff Engineer Murray have reviewed this application
and specifically commented the detention ponds could be located in the 100-year flood plain, which
they did 'not view as problematic. He noted there is a flood map in place for this property, showing a
defined flood path and flood way. Mr. Walker then presented the Commissioners with that flood map
for their examination.
Commissioner Frost announced that, after seeing the location of the flood way, he now feels able
to support the requested variance from the 100-foot setback.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Youngman closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Smiley, seconded by Commissioner Kirchhoff, to approve
variance 2, from Section 16.14.130.A.2. to reduce the required 100-foot setback along the East Gallatin
River to the standard 35-foot watercourse setback, as requested in Planning Application P'0045. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Smiley,
Commissioner Kirchhoff, and Commissioner Frost; those voting No being Commissioner Brown and
Mayor Youngman.
It was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff, seconded by Commissioner Brown, to approve
Preliminary Plat Application P-0045, a minor subdivision to subdivide 1.25-acre tract into three lots, with
variances from Section 16.16.080 to allow North Rouse Avenue to b~ constructed to 32-foot width
rather than the 37-foot standard, from Section 16.14.130.A.2. to reduce the required 100-foot setback
along the East Gallatin River to the standard 35-foot streambank setback, and from Section 16.14.120.E
to allow street cut on North Rouse Avenue for water main extension, subject to the following conditions:
The final plat shall conform to all requirements of the Bozeman Subdivision
Regulations and the Uniform Standards for Final Subdivision Plats and shall be
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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 signed clothback (or equivalent) copies, two signed reproducible
copies on a stable base polyester film (or equivalent), two digital' copies on a
double-sided, high density 3-1/2" floppy disk, and five paper prints.
Conditional approval of the preliminary plat shall be in force for not more than
three calendar years, as provided by State statute. Prior to that expiration date,
the developer may submit a letter of request for the extension of the I~eriod to the
Planning Director for the City Commission's consideration.
Final plat must show correctly all adjoining property owners in the proper
locations.
Final plat must show an easement for shared access/parking between Lots 1 and
2.
Applicant mUst provide a certified drawing from a licensed surveyor in the state
of Montana, where the driveway location is proposed between Lots 1 and 2.
This drawing shall be submitted at time of final plat submittal.
The existing shed on Lot 3 appears to cross the proposed lot line between Lots
2 and 3. The shed shall be removed prior to final plat approval or the lot line be
adjusted so that the shed is situated on only one lot and not located in the
required 3-foot side yard setback.
The existing driveway for .Lot 3 shall be shown on the final plat and may not be
located closer than 5 feet to any side property line, unless shared access with the
adjoining property is approved.
Lot 3 must have a domestic water service installed from the city main in North
Rouse Avenue, similar to Lots 1 and 2.
The water main extension will require engineered plans provided to the City for
review and approval. These plans shall be reviewed and approved by Department
of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and both DEQ and the City approvals must be
obtained prior to installation of infrastructure. DEQ approval must be submitted
to the Planning Department prior to final plat approval.
The proposed 6-inch water main should be sized to 8 inches per City of Bozeman
standards.
Applicant shall provide an additional fire hydrant at the northwest corner of Griffin
Drive and North Rouse Avenue. The location of the hydrant shall be shown on
the plans and specifications, with the location approved by the Fire Marshal,
Water Superintendent, and City Engineer prior to installation.
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
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public streets and all lots must be provided to and approved by the City Engineer.
The master plan must depict the maximum sized retention basin location, show
location of and provide easements for adequate drainage ways within the
subdivision to transport runoff to the stormwater receiving channel. The plan
shall include sufficient site grading and elevation information (particularly for the
basin site, drainage ways and finished lot grades), typical stormwater
detention/retention 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 open
space. Stormwater ponds for runoff generated by the subdivision (e.g. general
lot runoff, public or private streets, common open space, parks, etc.) shall not be
located on easements within privately owned lots.
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 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.
Plans and specifications and a detailed design report for water and sewer main
extensions, storm sewer, and the public street, prepared by a professional
engineer, shall be provided to and approved by the City Engineer and the Montana
Department of Environmental Quality. 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 and
specifications have been approved and a pre-construction conference has been
conducted.
No building permits shall be issued prior to substantial completion and City
acceptance of the required infrastructure improvements. Building permits may
be issued prior to paving the street if approved by the City Engineer.
All infrastructure improvements including 1) water and sewer main extensions
and all service stubs, and 2) public streets, curb/gutter, sidewalks, and related
storm drainage infrastructure improvements shall be financially guaranteed or
constructed prior to final plat approval.
City standard residential sidewalks shall be constructed on all public street
frontages of a property at the time the street is constructed unless a variance is
requested and granted by the City Commission. If the requested variance is
granted, the street width shall be 32 foot from back of curb to edge of asphalt.
The curb, gutter, and sidewalk will only be required to be installed on the east
side by this developer.
The location of existing water and sewer mains shall be properly depicted.
Proposed main extensions shall be noted as proposed.
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A Flood Plain Development Permit must be obtained from the City Engineer for
any construction activity with the 100-year flood plain.
The flood way and Zone AE flood plain shall be clearly depicted on the final plat.
The storm drainage ponds shall not be allowed in the flood way.
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The Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, SCS, Montana Department of
Environmental Quality 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 prior to final site plan approval.
18.
The right-of-way dedication on ~ri'ffin Drive shall be 45 foot rather than 30 foot
as shown and shown as such on the final plat.
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.
Discussion - FYI Items
City Manager Johnson presented to the Commission the following "For Your Information" items.
(1) Copy of a memo from Director of Public Service Arkell to Engineering Assistant Kerr,
dated January 30, regarding posting of "No Parking Here to Corner" signs on Carol Place/South Black
Avenue.
(2) Letter from the Gallatin Community Clinic, dated January 26, seeking a letter of support
for expanded primary health care services to Iow-income residents of Gallatin County.
(3) Agenda for the Cemetery Board meeting to be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 6,
in the Commission Room.
(4) Agenda for the County Commission meeting to be held at 9:00 ,am on Tuesday, February
6, at the Courthouse.
(5) Agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10:00 am on
Tuesday, February 6, at the Professional Building.
(6) Agendas for the Zoning Commission meeting to be held at 7:00 pm and the City Planning
Board meeting to be held at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 6, in the Commission Room.
(7) Agenda for the special Zoning Commission meeting which was held at 12:00 noon today
in the Commission Room.
During his FYI, City Manager Johnson 1) distributed copies of Bay Area Economics' Economic
Impacts Analysis of Wal-Mart Expansion, dated February 1,2001. 2) He will be attending the 3:00 pm
hearing on full-cost accounting to be held in Helena on Thursday, February 8. 3) He does not expect
to see Bill LC 1670, the impact fees bill, come forward until the very last minute. 4) He distributed the
Bozeman Weekly Legislative Report for the week of January 29 to February 2, 2001. 5) The northeast
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inter-neighborhood council requested to use the meeting room at Hawthorne school, but the School
District requires they be named as additional insured on the group's insurance policy. The neighborhood
council doesn't have an insurance policy, and MMIA won't allow the City to insure such groups. Under
self-governing powers, formal neighborhood groups will be insured under the City's policy.
Mayor Youngman offered the following as FYI items: 1) HB 382 was amended in a way that is
supported by the Montana League of Cities and Towns but is totally unacceptable to the City of
Bozeman; so City Attorney Luwe has sent substitute language, which, hopefully, can be included before
the final vote. 2) Thursday, February 8, from 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm there will be a planning charette
for the new library. Commissioners Frost and Kirchhoff indicated they plan to attend.
Commissioner Brown volunteered to draft the letter of support for the Gallatin Community Clinic.
Commissioner Smiley, during her FYI, 1 ) informed the Commission she had ordered copies of the
How to Market Your City publication, the Outlook publibation from the 26th Annual Montana Economic
Outlook Seminar, and the publication entitled An Economic Review of the Travel Industry in Montana,
2000 Edition for distribution. 2) She distributed copies of the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce's
Business Review and Forecast, dated January 31, 2001.
Adjournment - 9:21 pm
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by
Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost, Commissioner
Brown, Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner Smiley, and Mayor Youngman; those voting No, none.
ATTEST:
MARCIA B. YOU~yor
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
PREPARED BY:
KAREN L. De-L~A 'HOWER
Deputy Clerk of the Commission
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