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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17182 Locke ZMA Application1 Lots 4 - 8, Lewis Subdivision Zone Map Amendment Project Narrative A. Is the new zoning designation in accordance with the growth policy? How? Yes. According to the Bozeman Community Plan (June 1, 2009) on Figure 3-1- Future Land Use Map, the subject property is designated “Suburban Residential”. The property was originally annexed to the City of Bozeman in 1995 by Resolution No. 3061, recorded on Film 156, Page 4867, and given an initial Zoning designation of R-S. It is currently surrounded by a combination of City of Bozeman land and County land zoned R-S. The R-1 Zoning being requested matches the zoning of the other adjacent annexed property, and will give the property owners more flexibility on developing the remaining lots. City sewer and water is available for the undeveloped lots. B. Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers? How? Yes. The 2 residences that are existing on the property currently receive fire protection from the City of Bozeman Fire Department. This will not change with the new zoning. C. Will the new zoning promote public health, public safety and general welfare? How? Yes, the new zoning will allow the property to be developed more effectively and efficiently, providing for more infill development which is desirable to reduce sprawl. D. Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements? How? Yes. The property is currently served by city services and Bozeman Public Schools. The new zoning will have no effect on the services mentioned. E. Will the new zoning provide reasonable provision of adequate light and air? How? Yes, the proposed zoning will allow development at a similar density to the adjacent parcels. This will ensure adequate light and air for the current residents. F. Will the new zoning have an effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems? How? No, the new zoning will have no effect on traffic since no additional lots are proposed, and connection to the City’s water and sewer mains is already available in Sourdough Road. G. Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth? How? Yes. The subject property is currently surrounded by mostly city land and some County land. It is only of matter of time and money before all the remaining County parcels are annexed into the City. All the adjacent City property is Zoned R-1, which will promote compatible urban growth within Bozeman. 2 H. Does the new zoning promote the character of the district? How? Yes. The new zoning aligns with existing zoning in the area. The site is bordered by existing R-1 zoning to the west and to the east, with a portion of the west boundary and north boundary being bordered by County land which is Zoned R-S. Since the subject property has been annexed for over 20 years, and the adjacent city land is all Zoned R-1, it just follows that this property should also be Zoned R-1. By zoning this parcel R-1, the character of this district is maintained. I. Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular uses? How? Yes. The R-1 zoning of this property is suitable for its future potential use as infill residential development, with easy access to Kagy Boulevard just south of the property, and easy access to Parks and the Downtown area north on Sourdough Road/Church Avenue. J. Was the new zoning adopted with a view to conserving the values of buildings? How? Yes. The surrounding area is all designated for residential use and this is the most compatible zoning classification for the property. This in turn will conserve the value of buildings in the area. K. Does the new zoning encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area? Yes. The new zoning matches the existing zoning of the annexed property in the area. It is assumed that the existing zoning of adjoining city property was thought out in accordance with the growth policy and is the most appropriate use of the land in this area. Along with providing for infill, this makes the proposed zoning the most appropriate use of the land.