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Home My WebLink About08-17-17 City Commission Minutes 80 qx I< CO. THE CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Thursday,August 17,2017 Manor-Carson Taylor: Present Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Present Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Present Staff Present at the Dais:Assistant City Manager(ACM)Chuck Winn, City Attorney(CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk Robin Crough A. 06:03:40 PM (00:04:28)Call to Order—6:00 PM-Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM. B. 06:03:49 PM (00:04:37) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C. 06:04:45 PM (00:05:33)Changes to the Agenda Mayor Taylor clarified that this is a work session and described the public comment process for the evening. D. 06:06:05 PM (00:06:53) Public Comment There was no public comment. E. 06:06:31 PM (00:07:19)Action Items 1. 06:06:35 PM (00:07:23) Work Session of the Bozeman City Commission Regarding Proposed Changes to the City's Zoning, Subdivision, and Other Land Use Regulations (Chapter 38, Bozeman Municipal Code) (known as the "UDC Update") (Rogers) �a a 06:07:01 PM (00:07:49)Staff Presentation Planner Tom Rogers clarified that this is a work session to initiate the review of the UDC Update. He introduced Bob Bankford from Makers Architecture as the consultant working on the project. Policy and Planning Manager Chris Saunders and Community Development Director Marty Matsen were also Page 1 of 4 Bozeman City Commission Special Meeting Minutes,August 17,2017 present to discuss the item. He discussed the upcoming schedule of hearings, how public comments have been compiled,the public process, and what will not be discussed. 06:14:20 PM (00:15:08)City Attorney CA Sullivan asked for clarification on previously formally reviewed and adopted changes of the last years. 06:18:17 PM (00:19:05) Presentation Continued Mr. Rogers discussed where the updates were available for viewing. Mr. Bankford provided an overview of the approach, considering the Growth Policy implementation, making the code easy to use and administer, balance predictability, and emphasize form. Mr. Rogers discussed the major initiatives of the project. He discussed in further detail the amendments made to date. He explained the organization of the development code. He discussed an overview of the public comment received to date,summarized into daylight plane,organization, driveway and garage design, parking, NCOD relationship, prescriptive design requirements, and the relationship of block frontage with other standards. He summarized two earlier public discussions occurring this day, including a zone edge transition discussion focusing on the NCOD, and the design community discussion focusing on a prescriptive approach, process,and blank wall treatment. He summarized how the Commission should initiate the approach, and three alternatives provided in the staff report. 06:39:47 PM (00:40:35)Questions of Staff Mayor Taylor asked how future discussion would be organized.Staff discussed options. Cr. Mehl discussed how the Planning Board and Zoning Commission addressed their multiple meetings. CA Sullivan clarified that tonight is a work session, and amendments can begin next week. Cr. Krauss asked what actions the Commission could take this evening. Mayor Taylor asked about the process for advising and directing staff. 06:45:52 PM (00:46:40) Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment. 06:46:24 PM (00:47:12)Scott Friemuth,Public Comment Mr. Friemuth discussed Article 5, Building Design. He discussed the unique community and design guidelines, and how this mirrors Boise's design guidelines. He is concerned that it is difficult to legislate the aesthetic issues that this code does. 06:50:09 PM (00:50:57)Lisa Kirk,Public Comment Ms. Kirk referenced her previous public comment, and discussed setbacks on behalf of Save Bozeman. She discussed a number of issues and options she would propose in the zone edge transition.She requested combining a section with the NCOD process to progress the less contentious parts of the UDC. 06:53:02 PM (00:53:50)Paul Neubauer,Public Comment Mr. Neubauer thanked Mr. Rogers for his work on the project. He referenced the Planning Board's memo to the Commission. He discussed the zone interfaces and setbacks. Mayor Taylor thanked Mr. Neubauer for his service. 06:57:12 PM (00:58:00)Alan Kirk,Public Comment Mr. Kirk discussed block character and the NCOD, and he'd like to see more block character protections reintroduced into the code. He also asked for more specific transition zones. Page 2 of 4 Bozeman City Commission Special Meeting Minutes,August 17,2017 07:00:37 PM (01:01:25)Randy Peters, Public Comment Mr. Peters discussed the zone edge transition and the importance of block character. He also requested severing this piece of the UDC to discuss the issue with more time. 07:02:00 PM (01:02:48)Jane Davidson Hoffman,Public Comment Ms. Hoffman spoke as a member of BPAG and referenced position papers the group has submitted. She proposed an amendment to the use of alleys in the area.She asked for amendment that addresses the width of alleys, and something to address traffic issues in the alleys. 07:05:17 PM (01:06:05)Richard Canfield,Public Comment Mr. Canfield discussed the public comments submitted by BPAG,of which he summarized, including ADUs, alleys, and historic preservation. 07:08:32 PM (01:09:20)Heather Grenier,Public Comment Ms. Grenier, representing the HRDC, discussed previous submitted public comments,and encouraged flexibility,diversity,and creativity,as Bozeman grows and affordability becomes a challenge. 07:09:50 PM (01:10:38)Jack Ranieri,Public Comment Mr. Ranieri discussed downtown as a historic district, and how new buildings are out of scale and out of place. He stated he did not agree with increased high density housing downtown. 07:12:16 PM (01:13:04)Questions/Discussion The Commission discussed the process for tonight and upcoming meetings.The Commission discussed whether to proceed,with varying opinions. Cr. Pomeroy asked if the draft was final, and how much was added/removed.She asked how user friendly it was.She asked if the design community was met with. She asked if it was possible to make the document smaller.Staff discussed options in great detail.She asked if signage would be discussed. She asked about the document's online accessibility. 07:32:07 PM (01:32:55) Reference Time Stamp DM Andrus discussed the necessity of time and length that this project entails, and the importance of this.She liked the idea of discussing transition further. Cr. Krauss discussed that a large document like this removes good judgment,which he would rather require of staff and the Commission. Cr. Mehl discussed the new code sets minimums,which were asked for. Mayor Taylor discussed growth and the demands it's putting on Bozeman. He discussed balance. He also discussed environmental implications and his preference of building up and density, and walkability. 07:52:43 PM (01:53:31) Reference Time Stamp Mayor Taylor asked what staff would like the Commission to focus on at this point.Staff responded in detail,asking the Commission to look at Articles 1, 2, and 3 for next Thursday's meeting. Cr. Krauss discussed the use of evaluating code vs. projects the Commission wants. He worries this sets up some projects to fail. He is also concerned parking is left out. Mayor Taylor stated the Downtown Plan will be crucial in this document. DM Andrus discussed process and the Design Review Board, and departures.She asked what protections were put in place regarding block character.The Commission and staff discussed in detail prescriptive code and the NCOD. Cr. Krauss added in considering what the character of the road is as well and the Transportation Plan. Cr. Mehl discussed that the UDC does address transition zones,so this will be discussed. Page 3 of 4 Bozeman City Commission Special Meeting Minutes,August 17,2017 08:18:48 PM (02:19:36) Discussion Mayor Taylor discussed process for the next meeting, including public comment. CA Sullivan described the public hearing process.The Commission discussed. F. 08:29:04 PM (02:29:52) FYI/Discussion • The Commission acknowledged there will be a quorum on Saturday,August 19, 2017 from 9:00 AM—12:00 PM at Bozeman Fire Station 3 for the Firehouse 5K. G. 08:30:07 PM (02:30:55)Adjournment Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM. Carson Taylor Mayor ATTEST: o • y Robin Crough C •.•• 1 883 City Clerk TIN Co �' PREPARED BY: Robin Crough City Clerk Approved on: � l j Page 4 of 4