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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
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Monday,September 18,2017
Mayor-Carson Taylor: Present
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Present
Staff Present at Dais: Interim City Manager(ICM) Dennis Taylor,Assistant City Attorney(ACA) Karen
Stambaugh, Deputy City Clerk Brenda Sweeney
A. 06:00:57 PM (00:05:25)Call to Order—6:00 PM-Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:01:27 PM (00:05:55) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:02:14 PM (00:06:42)Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:02:18 PM (00:06:46)Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services(LaMeres) x.G=
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign an Impact Fee Payment Agreement with Cannery
District Partners, LLC for Improvements to Oak Street(Kohtz) w a
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Two Professional Service Agreements with Snow
Shovel, LLC,and TLC Landscape and Excavation,Inc.to Complete On-Call Street Sweeping and
Storm Sewer Cleaning Services on behalf of the City Over a One-Year Term (Mehrens) .a
4. Resolution 4846, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Waiver of Right to Protest Special
Improvement Districts Associated with Story Mill Community Park for Infrastructure
Improvements at Story Mill Road, Griffin Drive, and Story Mill Road - Bridger Drive
Intersection (Poissant) ~ a
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06:02:28 PM (00:06:56)City Manager Overview
[CM Taylor provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-4.
06:04:18 PM (00:08:46) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:04:25 PM (00:08:53)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-4 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
E. 06:04:48 PM (00:09:16) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:06:14 PM (00:10:42)Jacqueline Kats,Public Comment
Ms. Kats commented on property she owns and was going to build on but did not because of parking
space issues.She also commented on the Black Olive project as well as expressed frustration over city
council spending money to study the Swim Center Bulkhead issue. She urged commissioners to attend
the meeting on Wednesday night regarding this topic. Finally, Ms. Kats commented on the potential Law
and Justice Center regarding the location.
06:09:34 PM (00:14:02)Richard Brown, Public Comment
Mr. Brown commented on the Cherry Pick Fact of 1920 with regard to density. He spoke to the context
of what the development of large buildings would do to the inner part of the city.
06:12:39 PM (00:17:07)Daniel R. Peterson,Public Comment
Mr. Peterson commented on parking issues. He spoke about the diversity of the number of people who
own cars, and the effects of making a decision on parking based on the number of cars driven.
06:15:02 PM (00:19:30)Ellen Stephenson,Public Comment
Ms. Stephenson spoke about Black Olive with regard to development being too tall.
06:15:58 PM (00:20:26)Eric Karshner, Public Comment
Mr. Karshner is a member of the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board and spoke on their
behalf about Subchapter 4B of the UDC. He stated that the board does not recommend the Commission
affirm and re-adopt Resolution 4598. He further spoke about the recommendations of the board.
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06:18:44 PM (00:23:12)Nancy Schultz,Public Comment
Ms.Schultz spoke about historic values cited and what Secretary of Interior standards state.She
presented a hand-written zoning map and referenced the Emerson Lawn.
06:20:44 PM (00:25:12)Brittany Eilers,Public Comment
Ms. Eilers, on behalf of Thrive,thanked the City Commission and community for their continued support
of the Thrive programs.
F. 06:21:23 PM (00:25:51) Mayoral Proclamation
1. September 2017-Thriving Community Month Gp
Mayor Taylor read a proclamation recognizing September as Thriving Community Month in
support of families and preservation of our thriving community.
G. 06:23:05 PM (00:27:33)Action Items
1. 06:23:05 PM (00:27:33) Resolution 4823,Annual Assessment for the Business Improvement
District(BID)for Fiscal Year 2018(Donald) �x¢a
06:23:16 PM (00:27:44)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 4823.The resolution sets charges for the property
based on the budget and work plan presented in June during the budget process. Ms. Donald reviewed
the detailed assessment.
06:23:53 PM (00:28:21)Questions of staff
There were no questions of staff.
06:24:01 PM (00:28:29) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:24:10 PM (00:28:38)Motion to adopt Resolution 4823,Annual Assessment for the Business
Improvement District(BID)for the Fiscal Year 2018.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:24:24 PM (00:28:52) Discussion
DM Andrus commented that this item was discussed during the budget meeting and helps the programs
in the improvement district.She will support the motion.
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Cr. Mehl noted that it's the same amount as the previous fiscal year, so they're rolling over and being
efficient with their funding which he appreciates.
06:24:51 PM (00:29:19) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4823,Annual Assessment for the
Business Improvement District(BID)for the Fiscal Year 2018. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mavor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
2. 06:25:15 PM (00:29:43) Resolution 4824,Annual Assessment for the Tourism Business
Improvement District(TBID)for Fiscal Year 2018 (Donald) 1a
06:25:17 PM (00:29:45)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 4824. The resolution represents the annual charge
for occupied room rate that exceeds the ten room limit,which is based on actual room occupancy.The
work plan and budget were presented in the budget meeting in June.
06:25:45 PM (00:30:13)Questions of Staff
There were no questions of staff.
06:25:51 PM (00:30:19) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:26:02 PM (00:30:30)Motion to adopt Resolution 4824,Annual Assessment for the Tourism Business
Improvement District(TBID)for the Fiscal Year 2018.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:27:59 PM (00:32:27) Discussion
Cr. Mehl pointed out this was discussed at a hearing in June.The rate has been in place for several
years, and he believes everything is in order.
Cr. Pomeroy commented the money is used to promote Bozeman, and she will support the motion.
06:26:43 PM (00:31:11) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4824,Annual Assessment for the
Tourism Business Improvement District(TBID)for the Fiscal Year 2018. The motion passed 5-0.
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Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
3. 06:26:57 PM (00:31:25)Continuation of Ordinance 1980 Provisional Adoption, Revisions to
Article 38.43,Affordable Housing to Address Condominiums Text Amendment,Application
17381(Matsen) °7L!;C
06:27:27 PM (00:31:55)Staff Presentation
Community Development Director Marty Matsen informed the Commission that this action did not have
a quorum at the last Zoning Commission meeting. It will be heard tomorrow and be back in front of the
Commission in a future agenda.
06:27:43 PM (00:32:11) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:27:55 PM (00:32:23)Motion to continue the advertised public hearing on Application 17381 to
October 2,2017.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
06:28:35 PM (00:33:03) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy will support the motion.
06:28:18 PM (00:32:46) Vote on the Motion to continue the advertised public hearing on Application
17381 to October 2,2017. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
4. 06:28:34 PM (00:33:02)Ordinance 1976 Provisional Adoption,a Text Amendment of the
Bozeman Municipal Code,Section 38.25.040 to Set Minimum Off-Street Parking
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Requirements for the B-2M District,Application 17304(Fine) �G
06:28:58 PM (00:33:26)Staff Presentation
Economic Development Director Brit Fontenot introduced Ordinance 1976. Mr. Fontenot explained the
ordinance,which relates to parking in the Midtown, and reminded the Commission of options presented
to them by staff in May of this year.
Economic Development Specialist David Fine presented the staff report. Mr. Fine spoke about Bozeman
Midtown B-2M Zoning,which is a generally applicable zone. He discussed policy development goals which
were created based on a detailed policy discussion on parking minimums in the B-2M Zone with the City
Commission in May.Ordinance 1976 outlines six areas of changes for proposed parking requirements for
B-2M Zoning. Mr. Fine entered the staff report and findings into the record.
06:37:57 PM (00:42:25) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked if David could provide detail about how he looked at a variety of both commercial and
residential parking,the survey conducted and what services were retained to arrive at his findings. D
Cr. Krauss asked about the suspension in the Midtown possibly being modified to be through the
Midtown Peach to the southern-most limit of the district or a different boundary than suggested.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if B2-M is allowed in all of Bozeman.She asked if the reason for suspending the
parking minimum is to encourage development in Midtown and whether there is a plan for parking
spaces in the event of a large development.
Cr. Krauss referred to a recommendation made by the Midtown Urban Renewal Board in a letter dated
April 2017. He asked how they will handle mixed use.
06:45:55 PM (00:50:23) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:46:09 PM (00:50:37)Mike Hope,Public Comment
Mr. Hope owns property on North 7th. He talked about a project he was working on involving mixed use
development and stated that he will reevaluate building this project if the Commission approves
development with zero parking.
06:49:45 PM (00:54:13)Luke Welbourn,Public Comment
Mr.Welbourn is the owner and representative of Midtown Apartments, LLC and spoke about the single
family home they are proposing to tear down to build a nine-unit apartment building. He commented on
the parking requirements and how it affects this project.
06:51:37 PM (00:56:05)Allison Norris,Public Comment
Ms. Norris owns the Molly Brown and spoke of her concern regarding adequate parking in her lot and
the overflow from surrounding businesses.
06:53:48 PM (00:58:16)Bruce Brown, Public Comment
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Mr. Brown owns a property on Main Street and supports Mr. Fine's basic proposal, in particular the
suspension of the zero parking option. Mr. Brown spoke about developers adjusting their plan to
accommodate the parking requirements.
06:55:25 PM (00:59:53)Kenny Strauss, Public Comment
Mr.Strauss spoke about a pizza restaurant he and his partners are seeking to open. He talked about the
current code requirements for parking not meeting the needs of their potential customers and supports
the proposal to reduce parking minimums.
06:56:55 PM (01:01:23)Brian Popiel,Public Comment
Mr. Popiel thanked Mr. Fine for bringing the proposal to the Commission and believes this is a solid way
to encourage re-development in a blighted area.
06:59:01 PM (01:03:29)Lindsey Shack,Public Comment
Ms.Shack commented that she is here representing owners of a proposed hotel and supports reducing
the parking standards.She spoke about how the reduced parking will help the development happen in a
way the City can manage.
07:00:42 PM (01:05:10)Stuart Mitchell, Public Comment
Mr. Mitchell spoke about the knowledge it takes to reduce parking to nothing as well as market support.
He expressed concerned regarding the type of class this requirement is possibly pushing and does not
feel we are prepared to make this decision without further dialogue.
07:03:37 PM (01:08:05)Mary Padzitzer,Public Comment
Ms. Padzitzer spoke about living in the core of Bozeman and feels the parking effects of the downtown
businesses on her street.She is concerned about taking parking regulations away and having the
overflow go right into the neighborhoods.
07:05:35 PM (01:10:03) Questions of staff
DM Andrus asked if the Urban Renewal District boundary is the same as the B-2M boundary in the
Midtown, and if Mr. Fine could show a map. Ms.Andrus asked for clarification to the public that the
suggested no minimum requirement is only in the Urban Renewal District of Midtown and that any
place else containing B-2M would be the blended rate.
07:07:51 PM (01:12:19)Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,public
comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17304 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1976,a text amendment of the
Bozeman Municipal Code,Section 38.25.040 to set minimum off-street parking requirements for the B-
2M District.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
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07:09:01 PM (01:13:29)Amendment to the Motion to limit the area where the minimums are waived
to that portion of the district,Zone B-2M,south of Peach to the limits of the district.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mavor-CVnthia Andrus: 2nd
07:09:29 PM (01:13:57) Discussion
Cr. Krauss pointed out that the Midtown Urban Renewal Board had three votes in favor of reducing to a
zero minimum,two votes against a zero level but with suggestions of reducing to one half or one
minimum per thousand. He talked about a study conducted by the Board regarding the types of projects
wanted in this area and the results of that study leading him to his amendment.
DM Andrus will not support the amendment. She talked about the attempted approach to creativity and
innovation in the urban renewal area with regard to zoning, and if we are wanting to spur development
in this area,then this "no minimum" makes sense to her.
Cr. Mehl would like to see this work in the entire TIF area because it does need more help than other
areas. He would apply it across the board especially those northern areas.
Mayor Taylor will not vote for the amendment as it stands. He talked about the amount of space to the
North and noted that if the need for parking comes up because the minimums have not worked as
anticipated,there is space to find public parking in that area.
07:15:44 PM (01:20:12) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to limit the area where the minimums
are waived to that portion of the district,Zone B-21W,south of Peach to the limits of the district. The
amendment failed 1-4.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mavor-CVnthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor: Disapprove
DeputV MaVor-CVnthia Andrus: Disapprove
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV: Disapprove
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Disapprove
07:16:02 PM (01:20:30) Discussion
Cr.Krauss is prepared to make this decision tonight. He talked about his involvement in the effort for TIFs
in this area and in downtown. He talked about why both areas were blighted what methods were used to
make changes. He noted that he did read all of the public comment on this issue, as he does all of the
public comment he receives and considers it carefully.
DM Andrus is ready to make a decision. She spoke about the options the Commission discussed about a
month ago and noted she was not in favor of B-2M with no minimums at that time. She talked about the
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lack of progress on North 7th over the years and commented this is a chance for something great to
happen.She will support the original motion.
Cr. Mehl talked about when and how the Commission receives public comment and pointed out that
they all read it and track it. He addressed the public comment given tonight regarding how much is to be
learned from this process. He talked about the parking research conducted of our peers and further
commented on surveying parking needs going forward.
Cr. Pomeroy echoed fellow Commissioners' comments about this area needing some help. She talked
about her question of Mr. Fine regarding the possibility of large developments and a solution for parking
being part of those developments. She will support the motion.
Mayor Taylor confirmed there were eight (8) public comments received on the parking minimums topic
as suggested by Mr. Fine earlier. He talked about the two main pieces of this issue from his viewpoint, 1)
meeting environmental changes, and 2) changing the way we relate to automobiles. He talked about his
previous direction to staff to come up with a recommendation they believed in, and they did that. He
will support the motion.
Cr. Krauss thanked Mr. Fontenot and Mr. Fine for bringing the issue forward and admires their efforts,
as well as the direction of Mayor Taylor.
07:32:36 PM (01:37:04) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 17304 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1976,a text
amendment of the Bozeman Municipal Code,Section 38.25.040 to set minimum off-street parking
requirements for the B-210 District. The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
07:32:56 PM (01:37:24) Recess
Mayor Taylor called the Commission into recess until 7:45 PM.
07:47:10 PM (01:51:38)Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the Commission back to order at 7:47 PM.
5. 07:47:20 PM (01:51:48)Ordinance 1981 Provisional Adoption,a Proposal to Affirm and
Readopt Resolution 4598, as Amended by Resolution 4623,Which Added Subchapter 413
(Design Guidelines for Commercial Development within the Neighborhood Conservation
Overlay District,Specifically the B-3 "Halo") into the Design Guidelines for the Neighborhood
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Conservation Overlay District,Application 17399(Matsen) G
07:47:53 PM (01:52:21)Staff Presentation
Community Development Director Marty Matsen introduced Ordinance 1981 which contains the design
regulations known as the Subsection 4B in the NCOD.
07:48:54 PM (01:53:22)Staff Presentation
Community Development Manager Chris Saunders presented the staff report for the ordinance. He
reviewed the history of the code in question relative to the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
He explained that in the guidelines,there are a variety of purposes described including education,
information and describing general policies. Mr.Saunders explained that nothing in this document is
intended to dictate a solution but it provides a range of responses for design. He spoke in detail about
the changes under Subchapter 4B. Mr.Saunders talked about the written recommendation from the
Zoning Commission and the Historical Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB). He explained that the
Design Review Board (DRB)did meet, but they did not have a quorum and did not vote. Mr.Saunders
further explained approval recommendations by the staff,the Zoning Commission and HPAB.
08:02:38 PM (02:07:06)Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification on resolutions and the difference between the ordinance and
resolution.
Cr. Krauss asked whether Subchapter 4B,A.,Section 4 which addresses the building interface with
residential zone properties is a new section.
Cr. Mehl asked if Subchapter 4B alters the numerical standards in terms of height and whether it would
apply to any historical building. He further questioned whether the downtown plan is now part of the
community plan and also whether downtown should be the highest area of use in the city. Mr.Saunders
responded in detail and indicated a new HPAB director is on staff as of today and will be brought into an
upcoming Commission meeting for introduction. Cr. Mehl further asked about a budget to update the
NCOD. He asked about the most appropriate use of land in B3 area.
Mayor Taylor asked if the Commission approves staff recommendations, what protections exist for
immediately surrounding neighborhoods from the wall of buildings in 4B and other aspects of the code.
He inquired about transition language if 4B was suspended and staff and Commission went in to a
process of deciding what to do. Mr.Saunders turned the question to ACA Stambaugh. He further asked
for a picture of what the proposed setback would look like, and Senior Planner Tom Rogers presented
the graphic.
DM Andrus asked about the reason we talked about reviewing these guidelines back in 2015.Staff
responded.
Cr. Mehl pointed out there is a petition for protest and asked for staff's opinion.ACA Stambaugh
responded with her analysis of the written protests submitted.
08:26:54 PM (02:31:22) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened Public Comment.
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08:27:24 PM (02:31:52) Sala/Heber Mapee,Public Comment
Ms. Magee is a property owner and stated she felt the amount of time people had to gather their
thoughts about the change in the ordinance could have been longer and that tonight would not be a
good night to make a decision.
08:28:48 PM (02:33:16)Randy Peters,Public Comment
Mr. Peters owns property on the historic register,which is a B3 property. He feels that we need to slow
down with regard to Resolution 4598 Subchapter 4B. He feel the panel swung too far in the way of
business developers and that property within NCOD guidelines have a stake.
08:32:39 PM (02:37:07)Marjorie Smith, Public Comment
Ms.Smith spoke about providing dispatches from the infill frontlines where construction was taking
place and equipment was blocking her sidewalk and alley.She spoke about her mountain views being
replaced by living room apartment views.She spoke about parking and new reduced requirements
under 4B not working.
08:35:53 PM (02:40:21)Kate Bryan,Public Comment
Ms. Bryan stated she has been very involved in the issues surrounding this resolution and other projects
that have fallen under his particular law. She commented about how the community became involved
by attending meetings and conducting petitions. She expressed her frustration with the timing of the
re-adoption of Resolution 4598.
08:40:30 PM (02:44:58)John Preston, Public Comment
Mr. Preston strongly urged the Commission not to reaffirm Subchapter 4B and feels changes were made
without adequate input from the citizens of Bozeman. He commented on the historical codes versus
changing developments and asked the Commission to do the right thing for Bozeman.
08:43:20 PM (02:47:48)Jeff Milchen,Public Comment
Mr. Milchen asked the Commission not to reaffirm Resolution 4598 and further commented that the
citizens of Bozeman deserve the opportunity to inform themselves and engage in a project that he feels
was not adequately noticed. He will sign the protest made available at this meeting.
08:45:03 PM (02:49:31)Eileen Hosking, Public Comment
Ms. Hosking urged the Commission not to reaffirm Resolution 4598.She spoke about several projects
already being developed on her side of historic downtown and addressed sustainability for a thriving
community.
08:46:21 PM (02:50:49)Jack Renary,Public Comment
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Mr. Renary spoke about the historic character of downtown and the reason why many people have
invested in property and businesses in Downtown Bozeman. He spoke about the scale of the threat of
the block buildings being proposed.
08:49:32 PM (02:54:00)Stuart Mitchell,Public Comment
Mr. Mitchell spoke about the lawsuit filed by Save Bozeman and the advance notice of the re-adoption
of 4B being only five days. He spoke about the intention of the NCOD relative to organic growth versus
high-rises. He also spoke about the public comment process.
08:55:21 PM (02:59:49)John Hosking,Public Comment
Mr. Hosking spoke about scale and transition with regard to quality of life versus overfill. He also spoke
about parking as well as keeping the quality of Bozeman.
08:58:06 PM (03:02:34)Paul Neubauer,Public Comment
Mr. Neubauer spoke about the municipal code reflecting community values and the desire for all to live
in a well-run city. He continued to speak about projects meeting code,the Historic District and infill.
09:02:09 PM (03:06:37)Michael Wikes,Public Comment
Mr. Wikes Spoke about parking issues by his house. He commented on the importance of having more
public comment and input on the re-adoption of Resolution 4598 Subchapter 4B. He will sign the protest
made available at this meeting.
09:03:24 PM (03:07:52)Allen Kirk,Public Comment
Mr. Kirk respectfully asked the City Commission not to reaffirm Resolution 4598 and talked about the
creation of Subchapter4B in 2015 relative to the NCOD. He commented on the public notice provided
versus the opportunity for adjacent landowners to participate in discussion.
09:06:00 PM (03:10:28)Darrell Barrett,Public Comment
Mr. Barrett commented about the ability to protest and was unclear who was able to protest. He talked
about B3 properties and mixed use properties,adequate parking and commercial shopping.
09:08:51 PM (03:13:19)Gretta Deikman,Public Comment
Ms. Deikman talked about developers and architects relative to the interests of the residents in smaller
neighborhoods. She talked about the issue of parking, infill and the quality of life offered in Bozeman.
09:12:31 PM (03:16:59) Discussion
Cr. Krauss asked how 4B changed the regulations on parking. Staff responded.
09:13:51 PM (03:18:19) Recess
Mayor Taylor called the Commission into recess until 9:25 PM.
09:25:39 PM (03:30:07) Call to Order
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Mayor Taylor called the Commission back to order at 9:25 PM.
09:26:00 PM (03:30:28)Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,public
comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17399 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1981 affirming and readopting
Resolution 4598 which adopted Subchapter 4B(design guidelines for commercial development within
the neighborhood conservation overlay district,specifically the B-3 "halo')(including the amendments
incorporated into Subchapter 4B by Resolution 4623 regarding an exemption from the step back and
height transition policies if abutting commercially zoned and a residentially zoned lots are under
unified ownership and are being developed under a master site plan)into the Design Guidelines for
the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:27:06 PM (03:31:34) Discussion
DM Andrus incorporated some of the public comment relative to the Commissioners being persuaded
by wining and dining.She talked about the high level of integrity amongst the Commission.She talked
about the reasons why design guidelines were brought up from 2015 and that the Commission knew
there were some decisions coming up about the UDC starting the fall of 2015.She outlined the
processes leading up to this period in time.She will support the motion.
Cr. Mehl thanked everyone for coming and for all the comments. He talked about disagreement, respect
and maintaining the charge of trust. He spoke about the Commission's position and accountability with
regard to city charter,government and voters. He talked about timing and process of this particular
discussion. He commented on the spirit of 413 and the process for reviewing it again as part of the NCOD
and UDC and stands by the decision.
09:44:10 PM (03:48:38)Schedule Change
Mayor Taylor announced that he will not continue this meeting to cover the UDC agenda item (#6). He
addressed the public and stated that if anyone was waiting to comment on the item, it will not be
discussed tonight due to the lateness of this meeting. He stated that he will continue the discussion on
Subchapter 4B.
09:44:38 PM (03:49:06)Continued Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy commented that the Commission absolutely listens to the public and tries to make the best
decision for all the community. She talked about the amenities of the area, environmental issues and
saving open spaces including farmland.She will support the motion.
Cr. Krauss spoke about the confusion regarding the protest amount which affects how many people
need to vote affirmative. He discussed proper reflection over the Downtown Bozeman Improvement
Plan from 1998 and 2009 relative to the context of changes to the guidelines. He commented that 4B
was a way of solving that problem. He will support the motion.
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09:59:24 PM (04:03:52) Meeting Extension
Mayor Taylor announced he will extend the meeting until 10:20 PM,then to 10:30 PM if necessary, but
will not go beyond that time.
09:59:36 PM (04:04:04)Continued Discussion
Mayor Taylor talked about the public comments given tonight and the discussion held relative to the
character of Bozeman. He talked about adaptation in a changing world and reflected on what happened
in the process to reach the decision of reaffirming Resolution 4598 Subchapter 4B. He talked about the
infringement of nonconforming uses in B3. He commented about environmental issues, downtown
growth and the purpose of 4B. He talked about the comments regarding extending this decision versus
solutions being given. He will vote in favor of the motion.
10:14:34 PM (04:19:02) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment,and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 17399 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1981 affirming and
readopting Resolution 4598 which adopted Subchapter 4B(design guidelines for commercial
development within the neighborhood conservation overlay district,specifically the B-3 "halo")
(including the amendments incorporated into Subchapter 4B by Resolution 4623 regarding an
exemption from the step back and height transition policies if abutting commercially zoned and a
residentially zoned lots are under unified ownership and are being developed under a master site
plan)into the Design Guidelines for the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. The motion
passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
10:15:02 PM (04:19:30) Point of Clarification
Mayor Taylor stated the protest matter will not be further considered.
6. Moved later in meeting: Sessien rend.,,., fr.,m SeptembeF 11, 2017, o,.-,i;,. H aFiRg of the
BezemaR City Cemmissien Regarding Proposed Changes te the City's Zoning,Suladivisien,and
7. 10:15:00 PM (04:19:28)Appointment to the Design Review Board (DRB) (Sweeney/Crough)
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10:15:25 PM (04:19:53)Motion and Vote to appoint Scott Freimuth to an Architect position on the
Design Review Board with a term ending June 30,2019. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
10:15:39 PM (04:20:07) Public Comment
There was no public comment on this nomination.
10:15:52 PM (04:20:20) Discussion
ICM Taylor suggested a motion to continue discussion on the UDC,Agenda Item 6,since it was bypassed
due to time restrictions.Although Mayor Taylor previously informed the public it would not be
discussed, he called it out.
6. 10:16:01 PM (04:20:29)Session Continued from September 11, 2017: Public Hearing 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)
10:16:46 PM (04:21:14) Continued Discussion
Mayor Taylor inquired of ACA Stambaugh whether a motion was needed for a UDC hearing continuance
since it has been an ongoing discussion. He will continue the hearing until October 2, 2017 and keep the
hearing and public comment open in the meantime.
10:16:58 PM (04:21:26) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
H. 10:18:06 PM (04:22:34) FYI/Discussion
• Mayor Taylor discussed the list of questions recommended by the consultant for the City
Manager position interviews. He further talked about revisions to the list by ICM Taylor and HR
staff as well as the process for developing a final set of questions.
10:21:17 PM (04:25:45) Meeting Extension
Mayor Taylor announced he will extend the meeting until 10:30 PM.
10:21:23 PM (04:25:51) Continued FYI/Discussion
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• Mayor Taylor addressed the Commission meeting schedule for October with regard to the fifth
Monday as well as the Monday before Thanksgiving.
• Mayor Taylor was asked by the Governor to speak in Helena tomorrow at 2:30 pm regarding the
state budget crisis.
• Mayor Taylor discussed events that the Commission was invited to attend as well as his other
speaking events.
• Community Development Director Marty Matsen mentioned the Black-Olive meeting,which the
Commission had continued to October 2"d,will now be continued to October 91h
I. 10:25:47 PM (04:30:15)Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 10:26 PM.
Carson Taylor
Mayor
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City Clerk
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