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Joint City Planning Board and
Zoning Commission
Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 6:30 PM
City Commission Chamber – 121 N. Rouse Avenue
A. 07:04:36 PM (00:00:03) Call meeting to order
Present Were:
Jerry Pape (PB)
Julien Morice (ZC)
Paul Spitler (PB)
Commissioner Chris Mehl (PB/ZC)
George Thompson (PB/ZC)
Paul Neubauer (PB)
Brianne Dugan (PB)
Lauren Waterton (PB)
Tom Rogers (Planner)
Chris Saunders (Planner)
B. Changes to the Agenda
C. Approve Joint Meeting Minutes:
none
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. 07:05:19 PM (00:00:46) Action Items
1. UDC Update & Workshop Memo (Rogers)
07:09:25 PM (00:04:52) Planner Tom Rogers provided an overview of what he’ll cover during
this meeting and updated the board on when the current UDC draft would be updated with
recent comments.
07:11:33 PM (00:07:00) Rogers reviewed Article 3 – Zoning Districts & Dimensions. He
highlighted the main proposed changes in Article 3, which include: reduced lot size in R‐3 & R‐4
zoning, reduced lot width in R‐3 & R‐4 districts, added floor area ratio to address massing and
compatibility, reduced setbacks for arterial and collector streets and simplifying yards vs.
setbacks by eliminating yards and only having setbacks.
07:17:01 PM (00:12:28) Rogers reviewed zone edge transition, which is meant to relieve
dramatic differences where two zones meet. This only applies where there is a District
boundary.
07:27:14 PM (00:22:41) Board member Morice asked how transition zoning may affect the
rooflines as districts and zoning changes as Bozeman expands. Rogers responded by pointing out
that there are very few existing areas where this would have an impact.
07:32:31 PM (00:27:58) Planners Rogers and Saunders provided some clarification on where
transition zoning apply. Rogers stated that this largely applies in R5, B3 and B2M zoning.
07:40:50 PM (00:36:17) Rogers touched on Ordinance #1920 which revises the requirements
and process involved with maintaining historic properties, structures and demolition within the
conservation overlay district and historically designated buildings.
07:41:27 PM (00:36:54) Rogers reviewed the form and intensity with zoning districts and the
related changes in the updated code.
07:43:03 PM (00:38:30) Rogers introduced Special Use Permits (SUP) as a new category in the
updated UDC. The SUP follows the same review criteria as the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
without going before the Commission. It requires the Community Development Director’s
approval instead. Accessory Dwelling units are being proposed to fall under the SUP category as
opposed to the CUP process.
He continued to run through examples of other UDC changes as they pertain to a single family
residence.
07:53:43 PM (00:49:10) Rogers reviewed the main proposed changes to Accessory Dwelling
Units including the allowance of ground level ADUs. Planner Saunders pointed out that there is a
difference between duplexes and ADUs to clarify the reasons behind size restrictions for ADUs.
07:57:45 PM (00:53:12) Rogers reviewed general attached residential units including four or
more attached units, townhomes vs. row houses, garage design, drive access and parking, block
frontage eliminating the entryway corridor, arterial setbacks and usable private open space.
08:07:38 PM (01:03:05) The board members deliberated with Rogers on an example which
points out that the updated code would affect front entry parking and garage size on lots that
are under a specific width. The new code encourages double garages in the rear on certain
structures.
08:19:39 PM (01:15:06) Planner Chris Saunders spoke about maximizing the use of a property
through different layouts in response to the proposed changes to garage frontages.
08:21:18 PM (01:16:45) Rogers concluded and summarized changes proposed in Article 3 of the
UDC and introduced what he would touch on in Article 4 for building design and elements.
08:24:35 PM (01:20:02) Rogers explained how the advisory board’s feedback will go back to the
Commission prior to the adoption of the UDC. Saunders added that there is an opportunity for
the board to motion and vote on a specific recommendation to the City Commission. There is
also the option to submit public comment to the Commission or to staff.
The board members continued the discussion on how comments and changes will be executed
through the review process of the UDC draft.
08:45:13 PM (01:40:40) Board member Spitler asked miscellaneous questions from Article 3
and Article 2 regarding changes to the code. The changes were typically due to relocation of
text to consolidate sections of the code.
08:53:21 PM (01:48:48) Spitler asked a question regarding transportation facilities and access
and noted that there was no content regarding climate. He asked if it would be appropriate to
include that here. Saunders answered that in order to add that as a review criteria, there would
need to be a specific metric of measurement. At this time, they do not have the resources in
place to measure this. Spitler suggested adding something to align with the city’s climate action
plan. Saunders pointed out that some of these items may be considered elsewhere, such as the
transportation plan.
09:02:33 PM (01:58:00) The Planning Board and Zoning Commission members discuss what they
will cover during their next meeting. They plan to focus on Article 4 & 5 of the UDC.
F. 09:09:46 PM (02:05:13) FYI/Discussion
G. 09:11:45 PM (02:07:16) Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
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