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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAmending Resolution 4323 NCOD 4°4 DO COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4323 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,UPDATING THE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT WHEREAS,the City of Bozeman adopted Ordinance No. 1180 in 1985,creating an historic preservation program and Historic Preservation Advisory Board; and WHEREAS,the City of Bozeman created the historic preservation program to integrate historic preservation into local planning and decision-making processes and educate the public about historic preservation; and WHEREAS,the City of Bozeman adopted Ordinance No. 1332 in 1991,incorporating into its zoning regulations by reference the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings as standards for historic preservation, and establishing the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District by adding Chapter 18.42, currently known as Chapter 38, Article 16 of the Bozeman Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman City Commission approved Resolution 3885 on January 7, 2006 adopting the Bozeman Guidelines for Historic Preservation & The Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District;and WHEREAS, the City Commission voted to adopt the Design Guidelines for Historic Preservation and the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay on January 6,2006; and WHEREAS,the City of Bozeman adopted a growth policy in June 2009 which contains policies to amend the adopted Historic Preservation Design Guidelines; and Page 1 of 3 Resolution 4323,Amending Design Guidelines for Historic Structures WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman adopted an Economic Development Plan in August 2009 which contains policies to amend the adopted Historic Preservation Design Guidelines; and WHEREAS,the City of Bozeman adopted The Downtown Plan in December 2009 which called for the update and revision of the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendments on May 18,2015 and adopted the new regulations on May 18,2015, and; WHEREAS, the City Commission directed staff to prepare an amendment to the adopted guidelines on May 18,2015, and; WHEREAS,the proposed amendment was noticed in a newspaper of general circulation on July 8 and 12,2015; and WHEREAS, the City Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendments on July 13, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana finding that the amended guidelines are necessary to support the orderly development of the Commercial Core, B-3 Commercial Zone District, and consistent with the following goals outlined in the adopted Bozeman Community Plan: C-4 Design Guidelines, C-3 Neighborhood Design, C-5, Public Landscaping and Architecture, ED-1 Promote and Encourage the Continued Development of Bozeman as a Vital Economic Center,therefore the City Commission of the City of Bozeman does hereby: Section 1 Update the Design Guidelines for Historic Preservation and the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District to exclude properties owned by the same owner from certain provisions as outlined in Exhibit A. Page 2 of 3 Resolution 4323,Amending Design Guidelines for Historic Structures PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 13th day of July 2015. k"I REV KRAUSS xm� or ATTEST: STAY' City cler Zo APPROVED AS TO FORM: 6RIW-9-ULLIVAN City Attorney Page 3 of 3 EXHIBIT A r i . Ili z 4. A. Mass and Scale Policy: The scale and character of the Main Street Historic District should be protected.The area covered under this subchapter, should be able to accommodate compatible contemporary development of greater height and density. Varied mass and scale along a streetscape and block is inevitable and can contribute to a more interesting urban pattern that continues to evolve over time. 1. Provide density to meet the goals and objectives of the Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan. . a. Floor area ratio for any new construction project shall be a minimum of 1.0 FAR. Lower FAR ratios are acceptable with renovation or remodeling of existing structures. b. Floor-to-floor heights for commercial and mixed use buildings shall be designed to accommodate a variety of current and future uses. The first floor level of new commercial and mixed use buildings shall maintain a minimum floor-to-floor height of 15 feet. c. Buildings with 100 percent residential uses are exempt from the 15 foot floor-to-floor height requirement but are encouraged to consider taller first floors to provide flexibility for a variety of uses overtime. 2. Innovative development and diversity of design is encouraged. a. Buildings and streetscapes should be of high quality and reflect a variety of architectural styles. b. Decorative architectural adornment or other architectural patterns that convey a false sense of historic period are discouraged. c. Buildings and additions should undergo a critical and rigorous design process by design professionals that includes an emphasis on best practice designs to address sustainable development. d. Innovative use of varied materials is encouraged. 3. A new building should exhibit clear order and comprehensive composition on all elevations. a. Entire facades of a single surface are discouraged. A combination of materials and articulation of building elements shall be expressed in the proposed architectural character. b. Layering of design elements is encouraged. c. A clear narrative of the design process and intent and compliance with these guidelines shall be included in the application. The narrative shall address these guidelines and may propose alternative method(s) of compliance that clearly meet the intent of these guidelines. Alternate proposals may be approved by the Director of Community Development. 4. Building interface with residential zone properties. a. Building facades along alleys shall incorporate a variety of materials and incorporate elements, including windows, to provide visual interest to minimize the massing and scale of the building. b. Building sites that abut a residential zone district shall be sensitive to the interface where the properties meet by meeting the required setback from the residentially zoned property and providing a transition zone. o Along the interior side or rear property line, commencing at a vertical height of 44 feet the building shall step back at an angle no greater than 45 degrees. o Commercial zoned properties that abut residential zoned properties shall be exempt from the step back and height transition zone requirements if: the commercial and residential zoned lots are under unified ownership and are being developed under a master site plan. c. Primary entries to buildings shall be clearly identifiable from the street. d. Large expanses of glass as a building fagade treatment is discouraged. The guidelines will be amended to add the underlined language shown below. 4. Building interface with residential zone properties. • Building facades along alleys shall incorporate a variety of materials and incorporate elements, including windows, to provide visual interest to minimize the massing and scale of the building. • Building sites that abut a residential zone district shall be sensitive to the interface where the properties meet by meeting the required setback from the residentially zoned property and providing a transition zone. o Along the interior side or rear property line, commencing at a vertical height of 44 feet the building shall step back at an angle no greater than 45 degrees. o Commercial zoned properties that abut residential zoned properties shall be exempt from the step back and height transition zone requirements if: both commercial and residential zoned properties are under unified ownership and are being developed under a master site plan. • Primary entries to buildings shall be clearly identifiable from the street. • Large expanses of glass as a building fagade treatment is discouraged. Attachments: Design Guideline Amendment Resolution 4323 Reportprepared July 1, 2015