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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-17 - Public Comment - C. Robertson - UDC UpdateFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Tom Rogers Subject:UDC Code Update Comment Form Date:Wednesday, June 28, 2017 8:49:58 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:UDC Code Update Comment Form Date & Time:06/28/2017 8:49 PM Response #:2 Submitter ID:1309 IP address:174.45.65.30 Time to complete:48 min. , 45 sec. Survey Details Page 1 We want to hear from you! First Name Cole Last Name Robertson Phone (406) 671-4796 Email cole@plumdl.com Questions or Comments Proposed Design Regulations. Let us be designers please. It is clear from the significant statements regarding minutia type restrictive language that the proposed Design Regulation amendment misses the intent of the adopted intuitive to create "direction in design and review of residential and non-residential neighborhoods without unduly constraining architectural style innovation." The list of demanding detailed oriented description on article 5 are in clear juxtaposition to the outward goal of the community. As an example, the lack of definition in the vague comments like banding, and 2" window detailing, go against industry standard waterproofing and envelope requirements. It leaves Design aesthetic interpretation to planning staff only, disregarding Architectural and construction conventional practice and knowledge. This one statememt illustrates a simple flawed example of many other similar issues article 5 contains, the language clearly illustrates the irresponsible nature of the regulations. The city planning office should not be expected , nor are they equipped with the background experience and knowledge in the art of detailed design and Architecture. More so, when it comes to innovation and creativity. This is the Architects role in the community, and should be continued to be supported by the staff at the city of Bozeman. The design language proposed will further drive a wedge between designer and city staff as opposed to bringing them together to create a vibrant environment. Further in the article, statements continue restrictive language speaking about base detailing of masonry type materials. This demonstrative language demotes the creative development of vision in design. Handcuffing Architects in this way is not an appropriate use of staff time. They are best at guiding the process, and developing implementation of city wide goals. Let them see big picture visions of the future community planning pocesses, and let Architects design the environment we all interact with daily. Continued disregard to the professionals practicing design will result in monotonous boring growth. Bozeman is loved by many because of it's vibrant nature, created with Artful theories and creativity. Stepping in the way of Article 5 regulations will result in a very unwelcome outcome the city will suffer from. This proposed article does, and will adversely affect abutting neighborhoods and property. I urge the developers of the amendment to re-review the language, and remove all overly detailed requirements that impose restrictive demands on the parameters of each designed building. Stay open-source Bozeman, it has served this community well. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email.