HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2017 - Joint ZC&PB MinutesJoint City Planning Board (PB) and
Zoning Commission (ZC)
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 6:00 PM
City Commission Chamber – 121 N. Rouse Avenue
06:40:19 PM (00:39:33) Call meeting to order
A. Dan Stevenson (ZC)
B. Jerry Pape (PB)
C. Julien Morris (ZC)
D. Jordan Zignego (PB/ZC)
E. Dan Stevenson (ZC)
F. Commissioner Chris Mehl (PB/ZC)
G. Paul Neubauer (PB)
H. Lauren Waterton (PB)
I. Breanne Dugan (PB)
J. Paul Spitler (PB)
K. Henry Happel (PB)
06:41:00 PM (00:40:14) Changes to the Agenda (None)
06:41:38 PM (00:40:52) Minutes for Approval:
11.15.16
2.7.17
-- Motion by Zignego to approve minutes
-- Seconded by Commissioner Mehl
-- Motion Passed
D. Public Comment – Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for
the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of
the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for
comments pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
E. Action Items
06:43:10 PM (00:42:24)
Continue Review & Consideration of Draft Article 5 UDC update
Presentation and work session to review the draft Article 5 – Project Design. Site design
includes block frontage standards, site planning and design elements, and building design.
Public hearing on Article 5 is tentatively scheduled for March 14, 2017. (Rogers)
06:44:05 PM (00:43:19) Planner Tom Rogers explained that Article 5 includes the Development Review
Zoning requirements integrated with the Design Objectives Plan.
06:45:24 PM (00:44:38) Rogers stated that the city proposing being more permissive for minor
improvements to sites without bringing them into full compliance.
06:46:10 PM (00:45:24) Rogers reviewed project design including site planning, design elements and
building design.
06:49:05 PM (00:48:19) Rogers emphasized the importance of designs functioning for non-motorized
circulation – that pedestrians have easy access to sidewalks, pathways and bicycle facilities.
06:52:52 PM (00:52:06) Rogers reviewed parkland and usable residential open space including common
open space, private yards, balconies, and indoor recreation areas. Parkland and open space are separate
entities.
06:59:42 PM (00:58:56) Connection between new Urban Design Manual and Article 5 is discussed.
Rogers explained that the design manual is a resource and is not regulatory, but a suggestion for
improved design.
07:07:08 PM (01:06:22) Rogers reviewed Service Support considerations including screening and
mechanical equipment.
07:08:51 PM (01:08:05) Building design including character, building details and materials.
07:10:43 PM (01:09:57) Presentation is paused while board members ask questions and comment on
certain areas of Article 5 thus far. Board members Happel, Pape and Morris commented.
07:22:54 PM (01:22:08) Rogers responded to their comments and summarized the departure process
and when it is considered. Rogers clarified that departures, when addressed in project submittal, do not
add any time or cost to review process.
07:32:30 PM (01:31:44) Board Member Pape commented that there should be a trial period where the
new code changes are tested on a number of projects to ensure they can be successfully implemented.
Rogers responded that they have been testing the new code on B2-M zoning (Midtown).
Rogers continued that they may be able to further testing and that there is still time before the updated
code is implemented.
Board Members and Rogers continue with discussion on balance between specific requirements and
relaxed requirements and the effect that can have on architectural design and the risk of repetition.
07:47:08 PM (01:46:22) Rogers continued with building design portion of presentation for non-
residential and mixed use buildings, touching on window design, roofline, entrances and blank wall
treatment.
08:03:52 PM (02:03:06) In response to Board Member Neubauer’s request to include acoustic standards
in the code, Planner Chris Saunders clarified that they tried to regulate this at one time, but that it was
not enforceable and difficult to measure.
08:07:09 PM (02:06:23) Board Member Waterton asked about required building materials for non-
residential structures. This prompted a discussion on whether a deviation is possible
08:11:20 PM (02:10:34) Rogers resumed the presentation with the topic of the Design Review Board
(DRB) and the projects they participate with. The city is proposing that the DRB be involved in any
project that has 20 or more dwelling units, 30K sq. ft. of commercial, parking, large scale PUDs and any
structure with more than 4 stories.
F. FYI/Discussion
08:18:49 PM (02:18:03) Rogers explained that the Unified Development Code (UDC) will be available in
its entirety in the near future.
08:20:38 PM (02:19:52) Adjournment (Commissioner Mehl)
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
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