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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrowth Policy Questions-121317 (002)12/13/17 - DRAFT GROWTH POLICY – PUBLIC OUTREACH QUESTIONS Land Use Designations • Describe current zoning and ask what, if any changes, are needed • Develop scenarios (current policy, maximum infill, minimum infill, etc.) and ask which elements of each people support • What about zoning on the outskirts of town? • What do you like/dislike about your Bozeman? • Would you prefer that residential neighborhoods be separated from retail sites, or would you prefer mixing commercial and residential? Density, Sprawl, Affordability, and Neighborhood Preservation • Show what does density looks like. Provide detailed scenarios for downtown area and, if possible, specific neighborhoods: which scenarios are preferable? • Ranking preferences: density v historic preservation v affordability, etc. • Highlight the environmental and economic impacts of various scenarios (infill v sprawl) and inquire about preferences • Lay out infill options: where do you prefer to grow? • Name three things you love about your neighborhood. Three things you would change Parking (Downtown Plan and Parking Plan) • Education: economic, social, and environmental impacts of excess parking • Required parking minimums v letting economics dictate Transportation/Infrastructure • How important is walkability? Walkable retail? Public transport? • Options to pay for infrastructure. • Do you walk, bike, or take public transit to school/work/retail? If not, why not? Commercial Nodes • Where would you like to see a commercial center? • How important is it to maintain land zoned commercial? • Can you walk to commercial centers? Is this important to you? • Would you support higher density if it led to more walkable retail sites? Annexation • Should the City consider an active annexation policy in order to include more vacant land for future development? • Should the City identify areas for future annexation based on the ability to provide adequate and cost-effective infrastructure? 12/13/17 - DRAFT Intergovernmental Coordination • In which areas should the City actively work to coordinate with the County? Annexation, road and street connections, future water and sewer needs, open space, environmental quality, housing. • How can the City coordinate future school and facility expansion with the School District and MSU?