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Board
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 8:00 am
Madison Room, 121 N. Rouse Ave.
Call meeting to order. Brian LaMeres called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Present were:
Brian LaMeres
Brian Guyer
Sharon Southard
Anders Lewendal
Dave Magistrelli
Mel Howe
Kevin Thane
Mitch WerBell
Mayana Rice
Marty Matson
Changes to the Agenda. No changes were made to the agenda.
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.
No comment was received under this agenda item.
08:04:48 AM (00:00:25) Minutes – October 12, 2016. Dave Magistrelli stated his name was
incorrectly spelled throughout the minutes.
It was moved by Brian Guyer that the minutes be approved as amended to correct the spelling of Dave
Magistrelli’s name.
08:04:55 AM (00:00:32) Seconded by Kevin Thane.
08:04:59 AM (00:00:36) The motion carried unanimously.
08:05:40 AM (00:01:17) Special Presentation – Infill Development and Accessory
Dwelling Units.
08:06:14 AM (00:01:51) Marty Matson, Community Development Director, introduced himself to the
Board, providing his background in affordable housing efforts.
08:08:59 AM (00:04:36) Mayana Rice and Mitch WerBell gave a presentation. She stated they are in the
process of updating the entire UDC, and they are working on the infill development section of the code.
She noted they are meeting with various groups to get input, including this board, various neighborhood
groups, the InterNeighborhood Council, and various advisory boards.
Mayana Rice identified suggested changes to the provisions for accessory dwelling units, noting the
intent is to encourage more of them throughout the community. Possible changes include allowing an
accessory dwelling unit at ground level in a detached building, increasing the allowable size of the ADU,
and allowing an ADU on the ground level, in the basement or on the second level of the principal
structure.
Mayana Rice gave an overview of the UDC update process, noting the process began earlier this year
and will be going into the spring of next year. She noted they have a working definition of infill
development, noting the intent is to intensify development in areas of the community.
08:18:10 AM (00:13:47) Mayana Rice distributed a questionnaire to the Board members, asking them to
respond to the questions as she and Mitch WerBell went through a power point presentation.
08:23:26 AM (00:19:03) Mitch WerBell asked if the Board would be supportive of a ground floor ADU.
Responding to questions, he confirmed that parking requirements must be met for those units. He
indicated the ADU is limited to one bedroom and 600 square feet above a garage under the current
code.
08:26:23 AM (00:22:00) Kevin Thane expressed concern about including a minimum lot size in the
regulations, noting that ADUs should be encouraged where the zoning regulations can be met,
particularly those pertaining to lot coverage and parking.
08:27:19 AM (00:22:56) Mitch WerBell turned to lot size requirements, noting staff is looking for
community input on this issue. He acknowledged that existing infrastructure may dictate whether an
ADU can be supported on a lot.
08:29:15 AM (00:24:52) Mitch WerBell stated questions have been raised about what is truly accessory
to existing development. He noted the current code requires a subordinate building to be no taller than
the principal structure and asked whether it would be preferable to allow design flexibility. He asked
the Board to respond to the questionnaire and encouraged additional input on the back of the sheet.
08:31:43 AM (00:27:20) Brian LaMeres asked if there is an opportunity for Board input in addition to
individual member input.
Mayana Rice responded it is the intent to include this advisory board in review of the proposed revisions
to the code.
08:32:06 AM (00:27:43) Kevin Thane encouraged the staff to look at different types of development
standards relative to ADUs for infill development and new development. He noted that infill
development may have impacts on existing development while new development can be planned
specifically to include ADUs. He noted ADUs add to the supply of housing on the market and benefit the
community from a number of perspectives. He characterized them as a more affordable housing option
since they are accessory to an existing dwelling. He asked why the number of occupants in an ADU to
two and why the size is limited to 600 square feet. He acknowledged the subordinate situation but
noted there are situations where the property owner may choose to live in the ADU and rent out the
principal residence.
08:38:02 AM (00:33:39) Marty Matson stated it is important to not push too far in opening the zoning
regulations to allow ADUs because doing so could result in significant push back from the community
and the inability to get the revisions approved.
08:38:57 AM (00:34:34) Kevin Thane acknowledged the importance of implementing regulations that
work for the entire community. He stressed the importance of looking at the entire UDC rather than
tweaking little sections of the code.
08:39:51 AM (00:35:28) Marty Matson stressed the importance of looking at those sections that are
designed to protect the neighborhoods, such as parking requirements, the wall height and the lot size.
He noted those provisions resulted from prior public input.
08:41:16 AM (00:36:53) Kevin Thane stated that is why he had proposed development standards for
ADUs in existing areas as well as new developments.
Action Items
08:43:55 AM (00:39:32) Selection of CAHAB member(s) to serve on a
subcommittee to study the possibility of using some City of
Bozeman Cemetery land for affordable housing. (Thane)
08:44:13 AM (00:39:50) Kevin Thane noted there have been discussions about using City‐owned
cemetery land for affordable housing. He went before the Cemetery Board and they agreed to form a
subcommittee to study this further. They have chosen two members from their Board to work with a
subcommittee from this Board. He volunteered to be one of the members of the subcommittee.
08:46:13 AM (00:41:50) Brian LaMeres opened the public comment period. Since there were no
comments, Brian LaMeres closed the public comment period.
08:46:33 AM (00:42:10) It was moved by Sharon Southard that Kevin Thane be appointed to the
subcommittee.
08:46:39 AM (00:42:16) Seconded by Brian Guyer.
08:47:12 AM (00:42:49) David Magistrelli volunteered to serve as the second member of the
subcommittee.
08:47:21 AM (00:42:58) The original motion was amended as follows: It was moved by Sharon
Southard that Kevin Thane and David Magistrelli be appointed to the subcommittee.
08:47:52 AM (00:43:29) The amended motion carried unanimously.
FYI/Discussion
HRDC Monthly update (Grenier).
08:48:22 AM (00:43:59) Heather Grenier gave updates on the following:
Reported that affordable housing units will not be allowed on the Story Mill Park site, so City‐owned
land now appears to be the only option.
Reported that 25 townhomes are proposed off Baxter and Thomas, and they have been through several
revisions to the site plan in response to City requirements.
She has submitted input on some of the UDC amendments, with the main one being an opportunity to
average the lot sizes for a townhome development.
Reported that she is still trying to find a way to fit two smaller townhomes on a land trust lot as a pilot
project for future development of affordable housing.
08:52:34 AM (00:48:11) Kevin Thane noted the initial plan was to fit the townhomes under the cottage
home provisions and asked what issues were encountered.
Heather Grenier responded that the buy/sell was signed; however, issues arose with easements and a
ditch running through the property, making the proposed development not feasible.
Kevin Thane asked for a summary of the projects that HRDC has done, making this Board aware of what
is available at this time.
Heather Grenier responded she can prepare that information.
Heather Grenier responded to several questions and comments from Board members regarding
affordable housing options and the changes that would be needed to the UDC to allow for development
of additional housing.
Discussion revolved around financing for affordable housing projects and the restrictions on obtaining
such financing, particularly if public monies are being used.
09:06:58 AM (01:02:35) City‐owned land at Oak and Laurel Parkway for
affordable housing on the agenda for the Commission meeting on
November 28th. (Thane).
09:07:12 AM (01:02:49) Kevin Thane stated he talked to Mayor Taylor about this issue; and the Mayor is
receptive to placing it on the agenda for an upcoming meeting. As of this date, however, he does not
believe it has been scheduled for a specific date.
09:12:17 AM (01:07:54) Anders Lewendal asked if the Board is interested in asking the Commission to
consider requiring construction of affordable housing on a certain percentage of any City‐owned land
sold. He noted that the Board has addressed that issue with the potential sale of the property at Rouse
and Tamarack but not any of the other City‐owned property.
09:14:49 AM (01:10:26) Kevin Thane asked about what happened to the Board’s recommendation to
the Commission about the property at the corner of Rouse and Tamarack.
Mayana Rice responded that the property had already been allocated to be sold, so the
recommendation was not accepted.
Action Plan for input at UDC Update Advisory Committee Meetings and
City Commission
Meeting. http://www.bozeman.net/Pro
jects/UDCCodeUpdate/Home
09:16:17 AM (01:11:54) Brian LaMeres asked that the Board determine how it wishes to provide input
on changes to the UDC.
09:16:59 AM (01:12:36) Kevin Thane stated he attended the last meeting of the update advisory
committee and was frustrated because it was a pretty limited discussion with little opportunity for
input. He suggested that the Board request a seat at the table since so many issues are interlaced
through the code. He encouraged Board members to attend meetings and stress the importance of
addressing affordable housing throughout the UDC. He noted the cottage housing ordinance was
adopted prior to the UDC update process began; and he feels there are issues in that ordinance that
need to be addressed but the committee does not intend to so do.
09:20:25 AM (01:16:02) Anders Lewendal noted that 24.3 percent of the cost of a house is directly
attributed to regulation. He cautioned that every word in the UDC costs money and encouraged
everyone to consider that as they proceed through the UDC revisions. He acknowledged that rules need
to be in place, but it should be streamlined to shorten the time it takes for approval of a project.
09:22:27 AM (01:18:04) Kevin Thane asked how the Board can most effectively get input to the staff.
Mayana Rice stated Tom Rogers would need to address how the committee was comprised. She noted
that providing input to staff and to the Commission is the best option.
09:26:49 AM (01:22:26) Anders Lewendal suggested having Tom Rogers attend the next meeting of this
Board to provide a brief presentation and listen to this Board’s concern.
09:27:19 AM (01:22:56) Responding to Brian LaMeres, Mitch WerBell stated that recommendations
from advisory boards will be forwarded to the Zoning Commission, the Planning Board and the City
Commission for their consideration.
Mayana Rice stated that written recommendations are good; however, she noted that attending the
meetings and providing verbal input is very helpful.
CAHAB Member updates and future agenda item requests.
09:31:35 AM (01:27:12) Brian LaMeres stated that formal input on UDC revisions will be included on the
agenda for the next meeting.
09:31:53 AM (01:27:30) Adjournment. Brian LaMeres adjourned the meeting.