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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRB-08092017 Minutes Design Review Board Wednesday, August 9th 5:30 pm, City Hall, Commission Room A. 05:34:55 PM (00:05:20) Call meeting to order and Roll Call Present Were:  Peter Costanti  Mark Hufstetler (Pro Tem Chair)  Kiersten Iwai  Brady Ernst  Commissioner Cyndy Andrus B. 05:35:20 PM (00:05:45) Changes to the Agenda C. 05:36:18 PM (00:06:43) Minutes  06-14-17  07-12-17 MOTION to approve both sets of minutes: Kiersten Iwai MOTION SECONDED: Brady Ernst VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Passes Unanimously D. 05:37:04 PM (00:07:29) 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. Action Items 1) 05:37:32 PM (00:07:57) 17095 The Ridge Athletic Club PUD Expansion Preliminary PUD with First Phase Site Plan (Owens) 4181 Fallon St. Proposed amendment to existing 12.22-acre commercial planned unit development (PUD) with split RO and BP zoning to add 2.72 acres with 27,633-square feet of office building area on three pad sites in the currently named Lot 2c in the RO zoning district. The application proposes associated site work throughout the PUD and will result in 3.05 acres (132,653 square feet) of private and public open space in total. Application includes First Phase Site Plan for infrastructure and open space improvements; two future phases are anticipated for the Ridge Athletic Club expansion and pad site build-out. Seven (7) PUD relaxations are identified; several are consistent with the original PUD and new relaxations address signage size allowed in RO, lot coverage, and RO use requirements.  Staff Report  Application Materials 05:45:20 PM (00:15:45) Owens reviewed the Plan Review Criteria including Cash in Lieu of Water, Subdivision Exemption, Site vision triangles, easements, drainage plan, project phasing, Phase 1 Site Plan and the comprehensive sign plan. 05:46:25 PM (00:16:50) Owens reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Criteria – the project was found to be adequate in size and topography to accommodate its use. 05:46:36 PM (00:17:01) Owens presented the proposed PUD Relaxations and criteria including: Residential Zoning Districts intent & purpose, yards, lot frontage, access drive spacing, wayfinding signage, signs and lot coverage. These relaxations have received DRC recommendation. 05:52:01 PM (00:22:26) Owens reviewed the PUD Development Design Guidelines. During the final PUD, there will be updates to the existing plans including: new parcels, lot boundaries for expansion, site plan, set-backs, conditions and relaxations, uses per R-O relaxation, landscape plan, open space plan, open space features, lighting guidelines, master parking tracking and comprehensive signage plan. 05:55:01 PM (00:25:26) Applicant Steve Roderick, managing partner with Ridge Athletic Club, thanked the board and offered to answer any questions. 05:55:57 PM (00:26:22) Board member Costanti asked about the artificial turf area and whether it was going away. Matt Hauser from C&H Engineering answered that the artificial turf area will be directly Northeast from the Ridge Athletic Club. It will be an artificial playing area, which will not count toward open space, but will be usable space. Lot 7 will become open space – potentially a dark park. 05:58:07 PM (00:28:32) Board member Ernst asked about an arrow near the artificial turf on the site plan, above Lot 2A. Hauser confirmed that that area would be regular turf used for open space. Ernst continued to ask about the area between Lot 9 and Lot 7A and the access associated. Hauser explained that that space is serviced from Fallon St. Hauser clarified that there will be pedestrian access to that area from Ravalli St. 06:02:18 PM (00:32:43) Pro Tem Chair, Mark Hufstetler asked if architectural elevations will go before the Design Review Board. Owens explained that this will take place when the board reviews the Site Plan application. Hufstetler also asked about the landscaping on the site, commenting that it is lighter than other sites in that area. Owens explained that with Phase 1 Site Plan approval, the landscaping will be installed to align with the improvements agreement. Owens stated that she would note the large, uninterrupted parking space in response to a comment from Hufstetler. 06:08:13 PM (00:38:38) Commissioner Andrus asked for clarification regarding the wayfinding signage. Owens explained that flags and banners outside of standard building signage would be permitted as a relaxation in the PUD so that signage is consistent throughout the development. Owens clarified that 06:11:20 PM (00:41:45) MOTION: Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment and all of the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 17095 and move to recommend approval of the preliminary planned unit development subject to all conditions and applicable code provisions: Brady Ernst 06:11:41 PM (00:42:06) MOTION SECONDED: Peter Costanti 06:11:49 PM (00:42:14) DISCUSSION Board member Ernst stated that he supported the reduced setbacks for the buildings as it is good for commercial buildings to be near the street, but that he is concerned with the zoned R-O open land district and hopes that it will become usable space. He stated that he appreciated the open space being near the edges. Board member Iwai commented that she hoped the space would be very walkable and bike friendly Board member Costanti stated that he hoped the open spaces are used and agreed with Ernst & Iwai’s comments. He stated that he was in approval of the application. Hufstetler also voiced support for the project and stated that his concerns are primarily regarding the landscaping, noting that the space has always struck him as incomplete due to inadequate landscaping and lack of cohesion from one building to the next. He voiced hope that during the expansion, the athletic club would show some architectural innovation that the properties to the west have shown. 06:16:22 PM (00:46:47) Commissioner Andrus reminded the applicant that the comments regarding the landscaping and architectural features are key since this project is within the entryway corridor. 06:17:09 PM (00:47:34) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Passes Unanimously F. FYI/Discussion G. 06:17:41 PM (00:48:06) Adjournment For more information please contact Brian Krueger at bkrueger@bozeman.net This board generally meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 406-582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).