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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17300 Application Materials1 Lot 5A,Amended Plat of Lot 5,Annie Subdivision, Phase 2 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 “Residential”.It is currently surrounded by City of Bozeman land, which is zoned R-1, R-3, and R-4.The R-5 Zoning being requested is consistent with the general zoning in this area and will give the property owner more flexibility on developing Lot 5A. City sewer and water is available for this undeveloped lot. B.Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers? How? Yes. The property currently receives fire protection from the City of Bozeman Fire Department. This will not change with the new zoning.The city police department will provide public safety whether the property is zoned R-3 or R-5. 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.It should be noted that a large public park, called Rose Park, is located across the street to the east. 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? The new zoning will have minimal effect on traffic.At the time of development, there will be an increase in the motorized traffic on Oak Street and N. 27th Ave. The intersection of Oak Street and N. 27th Ave is on the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.The change from R-3 (residential medium density) to R-5(residential mixed use high density) will increase traffic because theoretically there will more users at a high-density mixed-use area than a medium density residential area. So there will be an increase in motorized and non-motorized traffic due to the zoning change. 2 G.Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth?How? Yes. The subject property is currently surrounded by City land.All the adjacent City property is Zoned residential (R-1, R-3, and R-4), which will promote compatible urban growth within Bozeman. It also allows for the potential for affordable housing, which the City is promoting. 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-4 zoning to the north.By zoning this parcel R-5,the character of this district is generally maintained with the one exception of having a mixed-use component within this residential area. I.Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular uses? How? Yes.The R-5 zoning of this property is suitable for its future potential use as infill residential development,with easy access to Oak Street, and easy access to Rose Park and close to the Downtown area on N.19th Avenue.The mixed use allows for potential office space and more development options. 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 in the area and is also in accordance with the growth policy and is the most appropriate use of the land in this area.The new zoning will allow for affordable housing, which the City is promoting.