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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-23-17 City Commission Packet Materials - A9. Appointment to the DRB Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Design Review Board (DRB) MEETING DATE: October 23, 2017 MEETING TYPE Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member to an Architect position on the Design Review Board with a term ending June 30, 2019. BACKGROUND: The Design Review Board (DRB) currently has one vacant position with a term expiring June 30, 2019. The Design Review Board was created under Section 18.62 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. Members are appointed to staggered two-year terms. The Board is charged with the design review of certain plans and proposals and should be comprised of six professional and two non- professional members. Professional members should be degreed in their respective disciplines and/or otherwise licensed or certified by their respective professional authorities. They shall include four architects, one architectural historian, one landscape architect/designer, and two non-professional members. At least one of the professional members shall have a demonstrated expertise in urban design. The non-professional members shall have an interest in, or knowledge of, architecture, urban design, or historic preservation. No member shall serve as a member of the City Planning Board or the Zoning Commission concurrently. The Board is generally advisory to the City Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and the City Commission, although it does make the final decisions on some minor applications. This board currently has one vacancy. The City Clerk’s Office has received one application, with their relevant qualifications (as best determined by the Clerk’s office) indicated below. 1. Architect position, expiring June 30, 2019 | Qualifies: E. Barlow Applicant: Ethan Barlow Deputy Mayor Andrus is the City Commission liaison for this board. 522 DRB appointments are Commission appointments. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachment: Board Application 523 From:Brenda Sweeney To:Agenda Subject:CAB Application - Ethan Barlow Date:Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:30:33 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/18/2017 8:58 PM Response #:10 Submitter ID:2167 IP address:69.145.59.122 Time to complete:27 min. , 26 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for applying for a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the process of decision-making. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or phone 406-582-2320. Applicant Information First Name M Ethan Last Name Barlow Physical Address 11 East Villard Street PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (207) 232-0295 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Architect Employer Holding Ground Architects LLC Email ethan@holdinggroundarchitects.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Design Review Board (DRB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 524 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 6-10 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) Northeast Urban Renewal Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am a practicing architect and I am hopeful that Bozeman's built environment can continue to play a vital, supportive role in the livelihood of those who live here and spent time here . I think the city's regulatory process is strengthened by the involvement of dedicated citizen advisory boards, such as the DRB, and I wish to offer my perspective and thoughtful consideration to the changing landscape of our city. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Paul Neubauer 406.580.9746 Reference 2 Rob Pertzborn 406.580.0422 rpertzborn@intrinsikarchitecture.com The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? the city website Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman 525 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 526