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17-271 Staff Report for the 2017 Flanders Mill Zone Map Amendment
Public Hearing Date: Zoning Commission public hearing is on Tuesday, November 7, 2017
City Commission public hearing is on Monday, November 20, 2017
Project Description: Flanders Mill zone map amendment requesting amendment of the City
Zoning Map to rezone approximately 3.79 acres of an existing lot from R-3 Residential
Medium Density to R-4 Residential High Density, and to rezone approximately 0.07 acres
of the same lot from R-4 Residential High Density to R-3 Residential Medium Density.
Project Location: The property is generally located southeast of the intersection of East
Baxter Lane and Flanders Mill Road. The property is legally described as a portion of Lot
1R-4, Flanders Mill Subdivision phase 4 located in the E ½ of the W ½ of Section 3,
Township 2 South, Range 5 East, P.M.M., City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana,
59718.
Recommendation: Approval
Recommended Motion: Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application 17-271 and move to approve the Flanders Mill
zone map amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing.
Report Date: November 7, 2017
Staff Contact: Chris Saunders; Community Development Manager
Agenda Item Type: Action - Legislative
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Unresolved Issues
None identified at this time.
Project Summary
The applicant, Flanders Mill, LLC, requests rezoning of two areas of an existing lot. The
first amendment is to amend a 3.79-acre area from R-3 Residential Medium Density to R-4
Residential High Density. The second amendment is to amend a 0.07-acre area of the same
lot from R-4 Residential High Density to R-3 Residential Medium Density.
The subject property is currently undeveloped and is part of Phase 7 of the Flanders Mill
subdivision (preliminarily approved), which according to the Flanders Mill Subdivision
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Master Plan, is slated for a mix of multi-family housing and townhomes. The areas of the
subject property in question are bordered by agriculture to the west (future home of the
Bozeman Sports Park) and vacant land to the north, east, and south which is planned for
residential development as part of the Flanders Mill Subdivision. The future land use map
in the Bozeman Community Plan designates the areas in question as residential, which the
both the R-3 and R-4 districts serve to implement – see Table C-16 in Appendix C.
The subject property is owned by the applicant.
Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission conducted their public hearing on November 7, 2017. No public
comment was received. The Zoning Commission meeting can be viewed on the City’s
website at https://www.bozeman.net/services/city-tv-and-streaming-audio.
Alternatives
1. Approve the application with contingencies as presented;
2. Deny the application based on findings of non-compliance with the applicable criteria
contained within the staff report; or
3. Open and continue the public hearing, with specific direction to staff or the applicant to
supply additional information or to address specific items.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... 1
Unresolved Issues ............................................................................................................... 1
Project Summary ................................................................................................................. 1
Zoning Commission ............................................................................................................ 2
Alternatives ......................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES .................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 2 - RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCIES OF ZONE MAP AMENDMENT..... 9
SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE ACTIONS ........................................ 9
SECTION 4 - ZONE MAP AMENDMENT STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS ........... 10
Section 76-2-304, MCA (Zoning) Criteria ....................................................................... 10
PROTEST NOTICE FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS ......................................................... 13
APPENDIX A - DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND .............. 14
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APPENDIX B - NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT .................................................... 14
APPENDIX C - PROJECT GROWTH POLICY AND PROPOSED ZONING ................... 15
APPENDIX D - OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF............................ 20
FISCAL EFFECTS ................................................................................................................. 20
ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................................... 20
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SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES
Project site looking east from Flanders Mill Road
Project site looking southeast from Flanders Mill Road
Project site looking northeast from Flanders Mill Road
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Amended subdivision plat of phase 7 showing phase boundaries.
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SECTION 2 - RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCIES OF ZONE MAP
AMENDMENT
Please note that these contingencies are necessary for the City to complete the process of the
proposed amendment.
Recommended Contingencies of Approval:
1. That all documents and exhibits necessary to establish an initial municipal zoning
designation shall be identified as the “Flanders Mill Zone Map Amendment.”
2. That the applicant must submit a zone amendment map, titled “Flanders Mill Zone
Map Amendment”, on a 24” by 36” mylar, an 8 ½” by 11” or 8 ½” by 14” paper
exhibit, and a digital copy of the area to be zoned, acceptable to the Director of Public
Works, which will be utilized in the preparation of the Ordinance to officially amend
the City of Bozeman Zoning Map. Said map shall contain a metes and bounds legal
description of the perimeter of the subject property including adjacent rights-of-way,
and total acreage of the property.
3. The Ordinance for the zone map amendment shall not be drafted until the applicant
provides an editable metes and bounds legal description prepared by a licensed
Montana surveyor.
SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE ACTIONS
Having considered the criteria established for a zone map amendment, the Staff recommends
approval as submitted. The Development Review Committee (DRC) considered the
amendment on September 27, 2017. The DRC did not identify any infrastructure or
regulatory constraints that would impede the approval of the application.
The Zoning Commission held a public hearing on this zone map amendment on November
7,2017. They forward a recommendation of approval to the Commission on the zone map
amendment. The hearing was held at 121 N. Rouse Avenue, Bozeman. The meeting began at
6 p.m.
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the zone map amendment on November
20, 2017. The hearing will be held at 121 N. Rouse Avenue, Bozeman. The meeting will
begin at 6 p.m.
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SECTION 4 - ZONE MAP AMENDMENT STAFF ANALYSIS AND
FINDINGS
In considering applications for plan approval under this title, the advisory boards and City
Commission shall consider the following criteria (letters A-K). As an amendment is a
legislative action, the Commission has broad latitude to determine a policy direction. The
burden of proof that the application should be approved lies with the applicant.
In considering the criteria the analysis must show that the amendment accomplishes criteria
A-D. Criteria E-K must be considered and may be found to be affirmative, neutral, or
negative. A favorable decision on the proposed application must find that the application
meets all of criteria A-D and that the positive outcomes of the amendment outweigh negative
outcomes for criteria E-K.
Section 76-2-304, MCA (Zoning) Criteria
A. Be in accordance with a growth policy.
Yes. The future land use map in the Bozeman Community Plan (growth policy) designates
the subject property as residential (see Appendix C). As Table C-16 from the growth policy
shows (see Appendix C), both the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts are proper implementing
districts for the residential designation.
Additionally, the proposed zone map amendments advance multiple objectives of the growth
policy:
Land Use Objective 1.1: “The land use map and attendant policies shall be the official
guide for the development of the City and shall be implemented through zoning
regulations, capital improvements, subdivision regulations, coordination with other
governmental entities, and other implementation strategies.”
Housing Objective 1.3 “Promote the provision of a wide variety of housing types in a
range of costs to meet the diverse residential needs of Bozeman residents.”
Housing Objective 3.3 “Promote the development of a wide variety of housing types,
designs, and costs to meet the wide range of residential needs of Bozeman residents.”
No conflicts with the Growth Policy have been identified.
B. Secure safety from fire and other dangers.
Yes. The subject property is within the service area of City emergency services, including
police and fire. Upon build out of the Flanders Mill subdivision municipal facilities
(including water and streets) will be extended allowing for potential future development to be
served by City police and fire. The amendments from R-3 to R-4 and from R-4 to R-3 are
not likely to adversely impact safety from fire and other dangers.
C. Promote public health, public safety, and general welfare.
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Yes. The proposed amendments will promote general welfare by implementing the future
land use map in the Bozeman Community Plan. Public health and safety will be neutrally
affected, as the proposed amendments will not put undue burden on municipal services,
emergency response capability, or similar existing requirements.
D. Facilitate the provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other
public requirements.
Yes. City water and waste water services extend to the Flanders Mill Subdivision and while
lines have not been extended to individual lots it is expected that City water and sewer will
be extended ahead of development. Upon build out of the Flanders Mill Subdivision, the
areas in question will be accessed from internal subdivision roads which will connect with
Flanders Mill Road and Ferguson Avenue (a collector), both of which connect with the minor
arterials of Baxter Lane and Durston Road.
There will be increased demand placed on City services as a result of development in the
Flanders Mill Subdivision. However, infrastructure needs have been, and will continue to be,
addressed through subdivision and development review procedures, which ensure this
criterion is met.
E. Reasonable provision of adequate light and air.
Yes. In comparison to the R-3 district, the R-4 district permits higher lot coverages, building
heights, and densities which may result in decreased natural light penetration and air flow.
However, the degree of difference is not so large that the provision of light and air will be
significantly impacted. While increased in the R-4 district, the standards for lot coverage,
building height, and required yard space in Bozeman’s Unified Development Code are
intended to ensure the provision of adequate light and air. Furthermore, the subject property
is bordered by a current and future park to the east and west, respectively. As a result,
adequate light and air will be provided from the west and east.
F. The effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems.
Neutral. The subject property is between Flanders Mill Road and North Ferguson Avenue
(collector). Both of these streets connect with Baxter Land and Durston Road (minor
arterials). The Flanders Mill subdivision will undoubtedly increase the number of vehicle
trips going to and from this area of the City. The proposed R-3 to R-4 zone map amendment
will allow for greater densities which may, depending on the level of density, result in an
increase in vehicle trips over the anticipated increase resulting from planned development.
However, given the overall scale of planned development in the area, the potential increase in
vehicle trips resulting from this zone map amendment will not likely place undue burden on
the motorized transportation system beyond what is anticipated. The proposed R-3 to R-4
zone map is not anticipated to significantly impact the motorized transportation system due
to its small size and the fact that permitted densities will decrease.
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Both proposed zone map amendments are not anticipated to significantly impact non-
motorized transportation. The Flanders Mill Subdivision Master Plan calls for a connected
network of sidewalks and paths which will provide safe travel options for non-motorized
transportation uses. Furthermore, The City’s 2018-2022 Transportation CIP calls for
sidewalks and bike lanes on Ferguson Avenue and the West Oak Street extension as part of
larger planned reconstruction projects. This will provide safe access from the subject
property to the City’s non-motorized transportation network.
G. Promotion of compatible urban growth.
Yes. The Growth Policy supports infill development on underutilized properties and
providing a variety of housing options to meet the needs of residents. The proposed R-3 to R-
4 amendment will enable higher densities, providing additional housing options to meet
Bozeman’s demand for housing. In addition, a portion of the property in question is
currently zoned R-4. The proposed zone map amendment will extend the current R-4
designation to allow for additional multi-family housing on the property.
This area is planned to grow rapidly in the coming years, with the buildout of the Flanders
Mill Subdivision, construction of the new High School to the southwest, and development of
the Bozeman Sports Park. The higher densities allowed in the R-4 district will compliment
future development in the area by providing additional multi-family housing options near
schools and park facilities. The proposed R-4 to R-3 amendment will also promote
compatible urban growth as it will extend the current R-3 zoning in the area and prevent
having two zoning districts on one townhome lot.
H. Character of the district.
Yes. The current and planned character of this area of the City is residential. The intent of
the R-4 district is to “provide for high-density residential development through a variety of
housing types within the city with associated service functions. This will provide for a
variety of compatible housing types to serve the varying needs of the community's residents.
Although some office use is permitted, it shall remain as a secondary use to residential
development.” As the R-4 district is intended to remain primarily residential, the proposed
R-3 to R-4 amendment will preserve the planned residential nature of the district, though at
higher densities. While, the proposed R-3 to R-4 amendment will permit increased densities,
and a slightly wider variety of uses, it is not at the expense of the residential character of the
district.
The proposed R-4 to R-3 amendment is not anticipated to impact the planned residential
character of the district as it will result in a small extension of an area currently zoned R-3,
which will prevent having two zoning districts on one townhome lot.
I. Peculiar suitability for particular uses.
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The primary difference between the R-3 and R-4 districts is that the R-4 district allows for
greater densities and uses. The most notable changes are that the R-4 district will permit
apartments, larger townhome developments, and offices (conditional). See Appendix C for a
list of authorized uses in the R-3 and R-4 districts. The planned development pattern of the
area is residential which both zone changes will serve to continue, though at higher densities
with the proposed R-4 designation. Lastly, the future land use map in the Bozeman
Community Plan designates the areas in question as residential, which both the R-3 and R-4
zoning districts are proper implementing district for – see Table C-16 in Appendix C.
J. Conserving the value of buildings.
Yes. While the property is currently undeveloped, it is planned for residential development
as part of the Flanders Mill Subdivision. The proposed R-3 to R-4 designation will allow for
slightly taller building heights which may impact views from existing residences looking
west. However, the proposed amendment will extend an existing R-4 designation and is not
anticipated to substantially increase the impact to views which may result from taller
buildings on areas currently designated R-4. The proposed R-4 to R-3 amendment will not
impact building values due to its small size and the fact that it is intended to prevent having
two zoning districts on one townhome lot.
K. Encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area.
Yes. The proposed R-3 to R-4 amendment will allow for great densities in a developing
residential area of the City. The City is in need of additional housing to accommodate
current and projected demand. To meet this demand a variety of housing options will be
needed including single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments. This zone map
amendment will expand the R-4 designation, providing a larger area for higher densities in an
area planned for a mix of housing options.
PROTEST NOTICE FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS
IN THE CASE OF WRITTEN PROTEST AGAINST SUCH CHANGES SIGNED BY THE
OWNERS OF 25% OR MORE OF THE AREA OF THE LOTS WITHIN THE AMENDMENT
AREA OR THOSE LOTS OR UNITS WITHIN 150 FEET FROM A LOT INCLUDED IN A PROPOSED CHANGE, THE AMENDMENT SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE EXCEPT BY THE FAVORABLE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE PRESENT AND VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION.
The City will accept written protests from property owners against the proposal
described in this report until the close of the public hearing before the City
Commission. Pursuant to 76-2-305, MCA, a protest may only be submitted by the owner(s)
of real property within the area affected by the proposal or by owner(s) of real property that
lie within 150 feet of an area affected by the proposal. The protest must be in writing and
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must be signed by all owners of the real property. In addition, a sufficient protest must: (i)
contain a description of the action protested sufficient to identify the action against which the
protest is lodged; and (ii) contain a statement of the protestor's qualifications (including
listing all owners of the property and the physical address and legal description of the
property), to protest the action against which the protest is lodged, including ownership of
property affected by the action. Signers are encouraged to print their names after their
signatures. A person may in writing withdraw a previously filed protest at any time prior to
final action by the City Commission. Protests must be delivered to the Bozeman City
Clerk, 121 North Rouse Ave., PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230.
APPENDIX A - DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND
BACKGROUND
The proposed zone map amendment is for two areas on an existing lot located in Phase 7 of
the Flanders Mill Subdivision. The first amendment is to amend a 3.79-acre area from R-3
Residential Medium Density to R-4 Residential High Density. The second amendment is to
amend a 0.07-acre area of the same lot from R-4 Residential High Density to R-3
Residential Medium Density.
The property is bordered by agriculture to the west which is the planned future home of the
Bozeman Sports Park. To the east is the Gallatin County Regional Park. Immediately north
and south of the subject areas is vacant land which is planned for residential development as
part of the Flanders Mill Subdivision. Further to the north and south is single-family
residential development.
The intent of the proposed R-3 to R-4 amendment is to extend the current R-4 designation,
creating a larger area for multi-family housing as part of Phase 7 of the Flanders Mill
Subdivision. The intent of the R-4 to R-3 zoning designation is to avoid having two zoning
designations on one townhome lot. This will clean up the district boundary and alleviate
any future confusion which may result.
APPENDIX B - NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Notice was sent via US 1st Class mail on Thursday, October 19, 2017 to all owners of
property located inside the proposed change and within 200 feet of the perimeter of the
change. The project site was posted on Friday, October 20, 2017. Notice was published in the
Legal Ads section of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on October 22, 2017 and October 29,
2017.
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APPENDIX C - PROJECT GROWTH POLICY AND PROPOSED ZONING
Adopted Growth Policy Designation:
The property is designated as residential in the Bozeman Community Plan future land use
map – see description below.
“Residential. This category designates places where the primary activity is urban density
dwellings. Other uses which complement residences are also acceptable such as parks, low
intensity home based occupations, fire stations, churches, and schools. High density
residential areas should be established in close proximity to commercial centers to facilitate
the provision of services and employment opportunities to persons without requiring the use
of an automobile. Implementation of this category by residential zoning should provide for
and coordinate intensive residential uses in proximity to commercial centers. The residential
designation indicates that it is expected that development will occur within municipal
boundaries, which may require annexation prior to development. The dwelling unit density
expected within this classification varies between 6 and 32 dwellings per net acre. A higher
density may be considered in some locations and circumstances. A variety of housing types
can be blended to achieve the desired density. Large areas of single type housing are
discouraged. In limited instances the strong presence of constraints and natural features such
as floodplains may cause an area to be designated for development at a lower density than
normally expected within this category. All residential housing should be arranged with
consideration of compatibility with adjacent development, natural constraints such as
watercourses or steep slopes, and in a fashion which advances the overall goals of the
Bozeman growth policy. The residential designation is intended to provide the primary
locations for additional housing within the planning area.”
As Table C-16 from the growth policy shows, the proposed zoning of R-4 and R-3 are
implementing districts for the future land use designation of residential.
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Proposed Zoning Designation and Land Uses:
The applicant has requested zoning of R-3 (Residential Medium Density) and R-4
(Residential Medium Density).
The intent of the R-3 District is:
“…to provide for the development of one- to five-household residential structures near
service facilities within the city. It should provide for a variety of housing types to serve the
varied needs of households of different size, age and character, while reducing the adverse
effect of nonresidential uses.”
The intent of the R-4 District is:
“…to provide for high-density residential development through a variety of housing types
within the city with associated service functions. This will provide for a variety of
compatible housing types to serve the varying needs of the community's residents. Although
some office use is permitted, it shall remain as a secondary use to residential development.
Secondary status shall be as measured by percentage of total building area.”
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Table 38.08.020 establishes the uses that are allowed in the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts.
Table of Residential Uses
Authorized
Uses
R-3 R-4
Accessory dwelling units 8,9 P P
Agricultural uses on 2.5 acres or more 2 — —
Agricultural uses on less than 2.5 acres 2 — —
Apartments/apartment building, as defined in article 42 of this chapter — P
Bed and breakfast C P
Commercial stable — —
Community centers C C
Community residential facilities with eight or fewer residents P P
Community residential facilities serving nine or more residents C P
Cooperative housing P P
Cottage Housing P P
Day care centers P P
Essential services Type I A A
Essential services Type II P P
Essential services Type III C 10 C 10
Extended stay lodgings P P
Family day care home A A
Fences C P
Fraternity and sorority houses — —
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Table of Residential Uses
Authorized
Uses
R-3 R-4
Golf courses A A
Greenhouses P P
Group day care home P P
Group living A A
Guesthouses A/C A/C
Home-based businesses 5 C P
Lodging houses — C3
Offices A A
Other buildings and structures typically accessory to authorized uses A A
Private garages A A
Private or jointly owned recreational facilities A A
Private stormwater control facilities A A
Private vehicle and boat storage P P
Public and private parks P P
Manufactured homes on permanent foundations 1 — —
Manufactured home communities — C
Medical offices, clinics, and centers — —
Recreational vehicle parks — —
Restaurant — —
Retail P P
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Table of Residential Uses
Authorized
Uses
R-3 R-4
Signs, subject to article 28 of this chapter P P
Single-household dwelling — —
Temporary buildings and yards incidental to construction work A A
Temporary sales and office buildings P P
Three- or four-household dwelling A A
Two-household dwelling A A
Townhouses (two attached units) P P
Townhouses (five attached units or less) P P
Townhouses (more than five attached units) P P
Tool sheds for storage of domestic supplies P6 P
Uses approved as part of a PUD per article 20 of this chapter — P
Veterinary uses A A
Notes:
1 Manufactured homes are subject to the standards of section 38.22.130.
2 Agricultural uses include barns and animal shelters, and the keeping of animals and fowl,
together with their dependent young, as hereinafter set forth per 2.5 acres: one horse or one
cow; two sheep or two goats; ten rabbits; 36 fowl (chickens, pheasants, pigeons, etc.) or six larger fowl (ducks, geese, turkeys, etc.). For larger parcels the review authority may determine that a larger number of livestock is consistent with the requirements of this section.
3 Only when in conjunction with dwellings.
4 Storage for more than three recreational vehicles or boats.
5 Home-based businesses are subject to the terms and thresholds of section 38.22.110.
6 In the R-3 district, townhouse groups shall not exceed 120 feet in total width.
7 In the R-S, R-1, and RMH district townhomes are only allowed when utilized to satisfy the requirements of chapter 38, article 43, Affordable Housing. May only be utilized in
developments subject to chapter 38, article 43.
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8 Not permitted on reduced size lots for work force housing as described in chapter 38, article 43.
9 Accessory dwelling units in the RS and R1 districts shall be permitted to be placed above garages only in subdivisions receiving preliminary plat approval after January 1, 1997.
10 Only allowed when service may not be provided from an alternative site or a less intensive installation or set of installations.
11 Subject uses are limited to 2,500 sf of gross floor area and only allowed on street corner sites
within a mixed-use building featuring residential units next to and/or above subject uses.
APPENDIX D - OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF
Owners:
Flanders Mill, LLC 235 Greenhills Ranch Road Bozeman MT 59718
Applicant: Flanders Mill, LLC, 235 Greenhills Ranch Road, Bozeman, MT 59718
Representative: C&H Engineering, 1091 Stoneridge Dr., Bozeman, MT 59718
Report By: Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager
FISCAL EFFECTS
No unusual fiscal effects have been identified. No presently budgeted funds will be changed by
this zone map amendment.
ATTACHMENTS
The full application and file of record can be viewed at the Community Development
Department at 20 E. Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715.
Application Materials:
Flanders Mill development review and zone map amendment applications, including an
adjoining property owners list and project narrative
Flanders Mill zone map amendment map
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FLANDERS MILL ZONE MAP AMENDMENT NARRATIVE
The proposed Flanders Mill Zone Map Amendment involves expanding the existing R-4 high-density
residential zoning in Phase 7 of Flanders Mill Subdivision by 165,254 sq. ft. (3.7937 acres) to the north
and east, to allow for the creation of one large multi-family lot in Phase 7. The area to be amended to R-4
zoning is currently zoned as R-3 medium-density residential by the City of Bozeman.
1. Is the new zoning designed in accordance with the growth policy?
The Bozeman Community Plan adopted June 1, 2009 designates the Future Land Use for this
property as Residential. The proposed R-4 zoning for the property is in accordance with the
Residential designation.
2. Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers?
The new zoning will help to secure safety from fire and other dangers by extending municipal
facilities and allowing the property to be serviced by the City of Bozeman Fire and Police
departments. The property is located less than a half mile from the Bozeman Fire Station 3
located at 1705 Vaquero Parkway.
3. Will the new zoning promote public health, public safety and general welfare?
The proposed zoning change will promote public health, safety and general welfare by creating
one large R-4 lot that will have immediate access to streets exiting the subdivision, and access to
adjacent open space, a subdivision park, and the future city park and sports complex. The
proposed lot will also connect to the City’s road network and water and sanitary sewer systems.
4. Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage,
schools, parks, and other public requirements?
The proposed zoning change is adjacent to the future Harvest Parkway and Windrow Drive,
which will connect directly to Oak Street (south) and Flanders Mill Road (west). These streets are
public roadways with sufficient capacity to service this subdivision. The development of
surrounding portions of Flanders Mill Subdivision will provide adequate provisions for
connecting to all available city services under the proposed zoning. Flanders Mill Subdivision is
situated between a public county park to the east, and a city park and future public high school to
the west. The proposed trail systems and sidewalks in the subdivision surrounding the new zoning
will provide access to both parks and the school.
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5. Will the new zoning provide reasonable provision of adequate light and air?
The city zoning is designed with provisions for adequate light and air, such as building height
restrictions, building setbacks, etc. These provisions will continue to provide adequate light and
air under the proposed R-4 zoning.
6. Will the new zoning have an effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation
systems?
The new zoning will not have an effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems.
The adjacent streets are public roadways with sufficient capacity to service the subdivision, and
the proposed zoning change is surrounded by public sidewalks and trail systems on 3 sides.
7. Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth?
The new zoning will promote compatible urban growth by allowing for a larger multi-family lot
to efficiently add multiple dwelling units to the area, without contributing to urban sprawl. The
abundance of adjacent parks and open space allows for the addition of multiple dwelling units
without creating congestion in the surrounding subdivision.
8. Does the new zoning promote the character of the district?
High density multi-family (R-4) is consistent with the mix of medium and high density zoning on
adjoining properties. Subdivision lot areas surrounding the property to the east and north range
from approximately 5,000 to 12,000 square feet. A high-density multi-family development exists
near the northeast corner of the property. The properties that have not been annexed to the west
and southwest of the property are larger, varying in size from 37 to 80 acres. The character of the
district will not change.
9. Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular uses?
The new zoning is adjacent to a large open space area, a proposed public park, and an electric
substation. The area of the new zoning is peculiarly suited for R-4 zoning because the
surrounding open areas will provide a recreational outlet for the higher density zoning. The R-4
zoning will also provide a buffer between the electric substation and the majority of single family
lots in the subdivision. Overall the new zoning provides more cohesion to the layout of this Phase
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of the subdivision, improving access from the R-4 zoning to adjacent roads, parks, and open
spaces.
10. Was the new zoning adopted with a view to conserving the values of buildings?
Yes, the new zoning continues to regulate the development of the property, thereby conserving
the value.
11. Does the new zoning encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the
jurisdictional area?
The new zoning will allow for the most appropriate use – the high density residential
development will provide for more affordable housing within the city that is adjacent to medium
and high density residential properties and a large public park.
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