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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, December 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 the Dais:City Manager(CM)Andrea Surratt, City Attorney(CA)Greg Sullivan, Deputy
City Clerk Brenda Sweeney
A. 06:00:15 PM (00:02:06)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. 06:00:57 PM (00:02:48) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:47 PM (00:03:38)Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:52 PM (00:03:43) Public Service Announcements
1. No City Commission Meeting on December 25, 2017 and January 1,2018, and Closure of City
Offices(Sweeney)
E. 06:02:19 PM (00:04:10)Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services(LaMeres) 7,`_45
2. Approve the Annual Beer, Wine, or Liquor License Renewals for Calendar Year 2018 (Maas)
3. Acknowledge the 2017 Annual Ethics Board Report(Surratt) !
4. Formal Cancellation of the December 25,2017 and January 1,2018 City Commission Meetings
(Crough) 7,4j
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5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with the Arizona Board
of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University and Its School for the Future of
Innovation in Society for a Future Shocks and City Resilience Staff Capacity Building Workshop
(Meyer) '.a
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Sanderson
Stewart for the South 3rd Avenue and Graf Street Intersection Improvements Project
(Murray) "a
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Water and
Environmental Technologies, Inc. to Provide Environmental Consulting Services Pertinent to
the East Gallatin Landfill (Hixson) •.a
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S.Geological Survey
for the Continued Operation of the Real-Time Streamflow Gaging Station on the East Gallatin
River(Heaston) L!;
9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Grant Agreement with the Human Resources
Development Council of District IX, Inc. (HRDC)for$77,560 in General Funding (Donald)
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10. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Grant Agreement with the Human Resources
Development Council of District IX, Inc. (HRDC) for $64,000 in Streamline Funding (Donald)
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11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order Number 17 with Dow) for Right-of-Way
Acquisition Services for the Norton East Ranch Interceptor(Hixson) ~a
12. Ordinance 1984 Provisional Adoption, Locke Zone Map Amendment, Changing 2.174 Acres
from R-S, Residential Suburban to R-1, Residential Single-Household Low Density, Located at
2111-2119 Sourdough Road,Application 17182 (Saunders) 3Lp
o.,.-I,_ na.,iS Fy❑eaF d (RPAB) (SwrFatt)_ .`a MOVED TO ACTION ITEMS
(Donald) 1,a MOVED TO ACTION ITEMS
15.'Resolution 4872, Certification of Delinquent City Assessments to Gallatin County
(Maliske/Clark) G=
06:02:22 PM (00:04:13)City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-5.
06:07:10 PM (00:09:01) Pull Consent Items 13 and 14
Mayor Taylor pulled Consent items 13 and 14 and stated they will be addressed at the beginning of
Action Items.
06:07:20 PM (00:09:11) Public Comment on Consent Items 1-12 and 15.
There was no public comment.
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06:07:40 PM (00:09:31)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-12 and 15 as submitted. The
motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 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
F. 06:08:10 PM (00:10:01)Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:09:25 PM (00:11:16)Henry Fosh,Public Comment
Mr. Fosh is an architect and spoke on behalf of Bozeman's design community regarding UDC Update
Section 38.530.060.C.4., "Cementitious Wall Board Paneling and Siding". He stated that members of the
design community urge the Commission to omit this section, as they feel it is unclear as to what
materials are being restricted.
06:11:22 PM (00:13:13)Scott Freimuth Public Comment
Mr. Freimuth spoke on behalf of Bozeman's design community regarding building design regulations. He
stated that they feel the new guidelines fall short of addressing unique projects.They urge the
Commission to direct staff to develop alternative means of compliance.
06:13:22 PM (00:15:13)ShaV Stewart,Public Comment
Mr.Stewart is an architect and addressed the UDC section concerning blank walls. He talked about a
letter he submitted on behalf of the Bozeman design community stressing some problems they have
with the guidelines and urges the Commission to read through it and consider their edits.
G. 06:15:06 PM (00:16:57)Action Items
06:15:11 PM (00:17:02)Consent Item 13. Ordinance 1993 Provisional Adoption,Amending Student
Membership on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB) (Surratt)
06:15:08 PM (00:16:59) Discussion
Mayor Taylor explained that he pulled Consent Item 13 because he inadvertently omitted the home
schooled students. He further explained the reason for any change is that we have trouble getting
secondary students signed up to serve on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB). He stated
this will create a space for college students for one year and keep the secondary school students,
whether they be home schooled or in a local high school. If none apply by October,then that spot will
be open to anyone who wants to serve that one-year term on the board.
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06:17:05 PM (00:18:56) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:17:20 PM (00:19:11)Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1993 amending student membership
on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and include the phrase "including home schooled
students, may".
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:18:16 PM (00:20:07) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated that he had noticed this and thinks it was an oversight but thanked the mayor for fixing
it and it was much better to do it this way.
06:18:28 PM (00:20:19) Vote on the Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1993 amending student
membership on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and include the phrase "including home
schooled students,may". The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 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
06:18:39 PM (00:20:30)Consent Item 14. Resolution 4853,Adoption of the Fiscal Years 2019-2023
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (Donald)
06:18:46 PM (00:20:37) Discussion
Mayor Taylor explained the reason he pulled that from the consent items is because it was a split vote,
and he wanted to give everyone opportunity that previously voted no
06:18:57 PM (00:20:48) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:19:07 PM (00:20:58)Motion to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan(known as the CIP)for Fiscal
Years 2019-2023 inclusive.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
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06:19:43 PM (00:21:34) Discussion
Cr. Mehl is in support of the plan,which will be reviewed again before a budget is approved in late June.
06:19:59 PM (00:21:50) Vote on the Motion to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan(known as the CIP)
for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 inclusive. The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 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
1. 06:20:12 PM (00:22:03)Ordinance 1978 Provisional Adoption, Repealing and Replacing
Chapter 38, Bozeman Municipal Code,Amending the City's Zoning,Subdivision,and Other
Land Use Regulations (Known as the"UDC Update") (Rogers) :4z
06:20:36 PM (00:22:27)Staff Presentation
Senior Planner Tom Rogers presented the project timeline of the UDC Update beginning in August 2015
to present. He talked about the project coming in under budget. He talked about public outreach and
public comment. Mr. Rogers pointed out the letter from HRDC and will add the amendment to Pile B.
06:26:16 PM (00:28:07)Question of Staff
Mayor Taylor asked Mr. Rogers if he read the public comment regarding the blank wall piece.
DM Andrus asked for Mr. Rogers' opinion on the cementitious siding and what materials will be
restricted. She asked about the PUD suggestion.
06:29:36 PM (00:31:27) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:29:49 PM (00:31:40)Susan Riggs,Public Comment
Ms. Riggs,from Groundprint LLC, presented the written comments submitted this afternoon by the
Downtown Bozeman Partnership on behalf of Chris Naumann. Ms. Riggs outlined six additional ways, as
defined by the Downtown Bozeman Partnership,which the Commission can better support downtown
Bozeman.
06:31:24 PM (00:33:15)HJ Schmidt Public Comment
Mr.Schmidt talked about Section 38.360.040.A.6. of the UDC with regard to ADUs. He talked about
buildings in his neighborhood being used as ADUs but that do not meet all the requirements. He talked
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about allowing a process for deviations and departures for existing conditions.
06:32:44 PM (00:34:35)Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,public
comment,Zoning Commission and Planning Board recommendations,and all the information
presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320 and move to
provisionally adopt Ordinance 1978, the Unified Development Code update zone text amendment.
Deputy Mavor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
06:33:34 PM (00:35:25) Discussion
Mayor Taylor stated that if there are suggested amendments,those will be made at this moment
followed by general discussion.
Cr. Mehl would like to reinstate his amendment,which was misplaced, regarding the PUD performance.
Regarding Section 38.430.090, E. 2. a. (7) (a).
06:33:54 PM (00:35:45)Amendment to the Motion to change UDCSection 38.430.090.E.2.a.(7)(a)(i)to
five points instead of four points, also clarify it could be a city or non-profit housing organization and
increase from one point to three points for building lots, again changing the language to city or non-
profit housing organization.Also,in(ii)change from one point to three points at the beginning of that
section.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy MaVor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
06:34:43 PM (00:36:34) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated the vote was unanimous last time, but he's happy to discuss it further if other
commissioners would like.
06:35:06 PM (00:36:57) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to change UDC Section
38.430.090.E.2.a.(7)(a)(i)to five points instead of four points,also clarify it could be a city or non-
profit housing organization and increase from one point to three points for building lots, again
changing the language to city or non-profit housing organization.Also, in(H)change from one point to
three points at the beginning of that section. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mavor-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
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06:35:26 PM (00:37:17)Amendment to the Motion to change Page 173,Section 38.300.110.D. to insert
a comma after the first sentence and add"with urban residential development as an essential
supporting use'.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:37:04 PM (00:38:55) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated any way we can further define the downtown central business district and what our
expectations are for that is important. He pointed out that being clear on our intentions is an extremely
important part of our relationship with the public.
DM Andrus inquired whether we have a definition of urban residential in the UDC.
Cr. Mehl pointed out that Section 4 of the Strategic Plan calls for quality urban design.
Mayor Taylor will support it, as it clarifies something that has been an issue and may continue to be in
the future.
06:38:59 PM (00:40:50) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to change Page 173,Section
38.300.110.D, to insert a comma after the first sentence and add"with urban residential development
as an essential supporting use". The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 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
06:39:19 PM (00:41:10)Amendment to the Motion to remove the footnote on Page 186 Table
38.310.040.B. "Only lobbies for the applicable use are allowed on designed Storefront block frontages
as set forth in 38.510.020."
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:40:12 PM (00:42:03) Discussion
Cr. Krauss talked about the downtown exercise studios with dynamic storefront windows. He feels they
are more useful in keeping downtown vibrant and advertising their purpose.
Cr. Mehl would like to get staff's input regarding why the footnote was in the table originally.
06:42:20 PM (00:44:11) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to remove the footnote on Page 186
Table 38.310.040.B. "Only lobbies for the applicable use are allowed on designed Storefront block
frontages as set forth in 38.510.020."The motion passed 5-0.
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Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 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
06:42:45 PM (00:44:36)Amendment to the Motion to remove the footnote on Page 195 Table
38.310.040.E. "Only allowed when service may not be provided from an alternative site or a less
intensive installation or set of installations."
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:43:11 PM (00:45:02) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated that rarely do we require an analysis of alternative sights, and it's either a permitted
principal use or it isn't.
06:43:44 PM (00:45:35) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to remove the footnote on Page 195
Table 38.310.040.E"Only allowed when service may not be provided from an alternative site or a less
intensive installation or set of installations."The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Manor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
06:44:04 PM (00:45:55) Discussion
Cr. Krauss addressed Page 237,Section 38.350.070.E and Page 274,Section 38.360.240.B.4 regarding
individual garages facing the street not permitted in the B-3 District. He talked about the question of
what happens if an alley is not present.
06:44:37 PM (00:46:28)Amendment to the Motion to change both sections,38.350.070.E. and
38.360.240.B.4., to say"individual garages facing the street are not permitted in the B-3 District when
an alley is adjacent to the property."
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:2nd
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06:44:57 PM (00:46:48) Discussion
Cr. Krauss talked about the example of the North Black Row which integrates a carport directly off the
street and other proposed designs. He talked about why the Commission originally banned them. He will
support this idea.
Cr. Mehl stated this was changed before,so this is a clarification of that change and this is a good
response from the Commission,staff and public so he will support it. He further talked about whether it
should be in Pile B because the amendment is not listed as part of Schedule B later even though he
made the amendment previously.
CA Sullivan talked about the purpose of the new addition of Section 38.350.070, Page 237 of Appendix B
to catch things that were changed.Staff described the component where clarification came from
necessitating the particular piece of the code in question. CA Sullivan further explained the purpose of
Pile B and his recommendation to put 38.350.070 in that area.
Cr. Mehl reiterated his concern regarding the exclusion of his amendment from two weeks ago to
change item number 2.,which lists the Schedule B. He asked if it was a mistake that 38.360.240.B.4.was
changed but not 38.350.070.E. or because the wrong list exists for the second item.
CA Sullivan further explained the conservative process for creating Pile B from every motion made and
looked at what was noticed versus what was not noticed. He stated the concern will be researched. He
talked about Pile A and Pile B strategies to have them both effective at the same time, on March 31,
2018.
Mayor Taylor suggested that in the exercise of caution, and because there will be a vote,the right thing
to do is approach the issues of Pile A and Pile B conservatively.
Cr. Krauss stated both amendments should go into Pile B.
DM Andrus asked for clarification that this was the amendment on which she broke the tie two weeks
ago.
Mayor Taylor confirmed the vote on this amendment will be taken at the same time as the Pile B vote.
06:58:05 PM (00:59:56)Amendment to the Motion to add"Fagade Transparency:At least 60%of
ground floor between 30"and 10'above the sidewalk for primary facades and 40%of ground floor
between 30"and 10'above the sidewalk for secondary facades."on Page 379,Table 38.510.030.B.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:59:15 PM (01:01:06) Discussion
Cr. Krauss commented on the inability to duplicate downtown and his concern about creating a
document that does not allow creating a piece of Bozeman valued the most. He talked about the
importance of listening to the people on the ground floor.
Cr. Pomeroy stated it makes sense,so she will support it.
Cr. Mehl asked about the staff recommendation so the public understands the process.
DM Andrus asked staff to describe the impact of this change.She asked whether staff would support it,
and if not what would be the reason.
Cr. Krauss stated it also provides a height standard as well so there wouldn't need to be transparency.
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Cr. Mehl asked staff if the height stays the same and whether it's just the percentage that would
change. He further asked whether this document has a clear separation between primary and secondary
fagade so we know what it applies to.
Mayor Taylor asked if it changes anything that exists versus just as to new construction or renovation.
Cr. Krauss commented that many of the building owners would like this, and there have been
investigations to open other businesses on the side who need exposure.
DM Andrus asked how a departure would not deal with this.
Cr. Krauss does not trust departures and thinks if we are going to have these fagade transparencies,
addressing the sidewalks is an important thing to do.
Cr. Mehl will be supporting it,and he wouldn't want to go less than 40%.
07:12:20 PM (01:14:11) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to add"Favade Transparency:At least
60%of ground floor between 30"and 10'above the sidewalk for primary facades and 40%of ground
floor between 30"and 10'above the sidewalk for secondary facades."on Page 379, Table
38.510.030.B. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 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
07:12:45 PM (01:14:36) Discussion
Cr. Mehl addressed staff regarding floor area ratios for residential but not commercial. He asked why
that is, and why not have a floor area ratio for B-3 when our plan calls for that.
Cr. Pomeroy asked staff to confirm the affordable housing proposals from HRDC can be taken up,
regardless of what decision is made in this section,when the affordable housing re-write is discussed.
CA Sullivan presented clarification on Item Number 5 of the Downtown Bozeman Partnership's
proposed changes memo where concern was raised that only one change was noticed. He pointed out
that Section 38.350.070 was noticed previously and was a different section number. It was changed and
moved,and that's why it's shown in the highlighted area of the marked up draft version. CA Sullivan
informed the Commission they can address Sections 38,350.070 and 38.360.240 tonight if they so
choose.
07:19:47 PM (01:21:38) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to change both sections,38.350.070.E.
and 38.360.240.B.4., to say"individual garages facing the street are not permitted in the B-3 District
when an alley is adjacent to the property."The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
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Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
07:20:20 PM (01:22:11) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy asked staff about Page 187,Table 38.310.040.B.,with regard to industrial, M-1 and offices
being permitted.She inquired whether HRDC would be allowed to build tiny houses,a warming center
or office services,similar to a CUP.
Cr. Mehl talked about the public comment addressing Section 38.360.040.A.6., regarding ADUs and
what staff will do about legal non-conformance or buildings that already exist.
Mayor Taylor asked about the correct process to go about creating an ADU in an existing building if a
deviation is not the correct way.
Cr. Krauss talked about his past experience with voting to put this in place many years ago and believes
this is a big jump from what has been in place to this point.
Mayor Taylor talked about his understanding of not making changes to the exterior of the building but
adding something like appliances that make it an ADU, and the staff's answer to that is obtaining a
Special Use Permit(SUP)which leads to safety concerns.
07:27:42 PM (01:29:33) Discussion of the Main Motion
DM Andrus stated it has taken a long time to get here and it shows a lot of commitment from the
Commission,staff and public. She thanked the neighborhood groups, design community, developers,
builders, and staff who spent such a long time working on this document and listening to the public. She
stated that in adopting this codified ordinance,she agrees with the findings of staff and would like to
incorporate any of her findings that have come in the way of amendments as well,given that it's hard to
remember all the things that each of the Commissioners supported from 18 months ago.She further
stated that when looking at the UDC and Growth Policy,there is a lot of information intertwined
between them and pointed out a few other cross-over items as well.
Cr. Krauss will be voting"no" on the preliminary adoption. He talked about affordable housing,
document user-friendliness, and viability of the commercial sector,as well as increased design
guidelines. He does not think it obligates staff to have a higher quality of service and does not increase
the requirements we place on ourselves to do things more quickly and more streamlined. He talked
about the lack of innovation and adaption in design or in land use.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with Cr. Krauss that the document is complicated to understand.She thinks staff
worked hard to make it user-friendly,and she believes that amending Page 238 does make housing
more affordable.She thinks this UDC is necessary and will support it.
Cr. Mehl thanked the public for their involvement. He mentioned the work of the staff in numerous
iterations of the draft. He thinks that compared to the current UDO this document is more clear and
flexible. He talked about the growth and complexity of the city and special use permit departures. He
talked about mixed use land litigation.
Mayor Taylor thanked the staff for the immense amount of work and the public for their input. He
agrees with comments fellow commissioners have made in support of the motion with regard to
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adopting the findings. He talked about the challenge to create enough guidelines without atrocities in
the B-3 downtown while allowing enough innovation. He talked about the departure system working
effectively. He talked about the future results of the UDC revisions. He talked about future unintended
consequences.
07:52:06 PM (01:53:57) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment,Zoning Commission and Planning Board recommendations, and all the
information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15320
and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1978, the Unified Development Code update zone text
amendment. The motion passed 4-1.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
07:52:21 PM (01:54:12) Recess
Mayor Taylor called the Commission into recess until 8:00 PM.
08:03:19 PM (02:02:24) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the Commission back to order at 8:03 PM.
08:03:39 PM (02:02:45)Announcement
Mayor Taylor announced the appellant has withdrawn their appeal in Item#5,Appeal of the
Administrative Project Decision 17365 for the Links Condominiums Application 16374 Continued Review
(Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger).This matter will not be heard.
2. 08:04:13 PM (02:03:18) Initiation of Amendments to Chapter 38, Bozeman Municipal Code
(Unified Development Code, UDC) Developed During the UDC Update(Known as"Pile B")
(Matsen) !°'a
08:04:30 PM (02:03:36)Staff Presentation
Director of Community Development Marty Matsen explained that eight amendments are included in
Pile B,which were not included in the notice for the UDC update. Marty stated that the stack of
amendments adopted by the City Commission will be taken to the Zoning Commission and brought back
to the Commission by March 31, 2018 with the main UDC document. Mr. Matsen presented the staff
report of the eight amendments listed in detail. He explained that tonight,staff is looking for an action
from the Commission to direct staff to go forward to the Zoning Commission with the amendments and
then bring them back to the Commission.
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08:08:24 PM (02:07:29) Discussion
Mayor Taylor clarified his intention on the cottage house piece,which was to take away that maximum
if it was at all an affordable housing project and give a benefit to building affordable housing across the
board. He suggested staff make a recommendation as to what they think is best in light of the
circumstances.
Cr. Mehl pointed out there are two cottage housing bullet points and 38.360.110.E.1.f. does not refer to
departures, so he is unclear on deleting the section regarding departures. He pointed out additional
corrections.
DM Andrus stated her recollection was that consideration was given to deleting the whole section of
E.1., "small f."
Cr. Mehl asked about staff and HRDC working together on the definition of transitional housing,and he
noticed that's not indicated in the document. He referenced a public comment indicating an expectation
it would be in Pile B.
DM Andrus asked Cr. Mehl why his amendment could not be discussed during the affordable housing
discussion or whether he's suggesting it goes in Pile B.
Cr. Mehl indicated the definition of emergency transitional housing also has to do with homelessness
and other things are not necessarily under the affordable housing area.
Mayor Taylor asking whether an amendment is needed in that regard to put it into Pile B.
CA Sullivan suggested that after public comment when they get to the motion,that should be added to
the list that's included in the staff memo, as well as clarity for 38.360.110.E.1.
08:18:17 PM (02:17:22) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:18:44 PM (02:17:50)Motion to initiate amendments to Chapter 38, BMC listed in the staff
memorandum and which have previously been discussed by the City Commission during public
hearings on the UDC Update which are referred to as "Pile B Amendments."
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:2nd
08:19:09 PM (02:18:14) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated that he and Cr. Pomeroy are open to other changes.
08:19:18 PM (02:18:23)Amendment to the Motion to clarify the changes to Section 38.360.110.E.1.f. is
just to delete that section.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
08:20:04 PM (02:19:09) Discussion
Cr. Mehl informed Mayor Taylor he is willing to make a clarifying amendment to the other cottage
housing bullet point if he would like.
Mayor Taylor suggested cutting out the words "with the same proportion" as suggested in the staff
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memo. His intention was that every unit, if exceeded the maximum,would have to be affordable.
Cr. Mehl inquired of staff whether this language is kept or not, it will be noticed appropriately so can be
left this way and let it come back to them.
CA Sullivan clarified that the idea is to make sure what was presented to the Zoning Commission
captures their intent.
Cr. Mehl clarified that Section 38.360.110.E.1 will be clear for what the Zoning Commission considers
and the Commission, as an entity,will be considering this as well so there will be plenty of chances for
more discussion.
08:23:00 PM (02:22:06) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to clarify the changes to Section
38.360.110.E.1.f. is just to delete that section. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
DeputV Mayor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
08:23:16 PM (02:22:21)Amendment to the Motion that the definition of Transitional and Emergency
Housing and related services be included for consideration in the UDC.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
08:23:37 PM (02:22:42) Discussion
There was no discussion.
08:23:43 PM (02:22:49) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion that the definition of Transitional and
Emergency Housing,and related services,be included for consideration in the UDC. The motion passed
5-0.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor-CVnthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho PomeroV:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
08:24:00 PM (02:23:05)Amendment to the Motion to amend Table 38.320.030.A,residential lot sizes,
to reduce the minimum lot size in R-3,R-4, and R-5, as well R-0 and RMH for single household
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dwellings to 2,200 feet. This only applies if the affordable housing qualifications are triggered.Also,
reduce lot area minimums for R-3,R-4 and R-O to 2,000 feet and townhouses and row houses,
including R-1,R-2,R-3,R-4,R-O and RMH,go from 2,500 feet to 2,200 feet.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:25:27 PM (02:24:32) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated that the question for the Commission is whether we want to do this and what is the
appropriate time. He talked about a concern that if someone is going to build a home and qualify for
affordable housing,the land is the most expensive part. He would rather see it in combination with
other affordable housing items,such as parking and densities,or financing for additional funding.
DM Andrus suggests including this item in their affordable housing discussion.She asked for Mr.
Matsen's perspective from doing it as a whole versus in Pile B.
Mayor Taylor asked staff when they anticipate taking up affordable housing as a stand-alone issue
related to the UDC.
Cr. Mehl stated it's important to understand land will be a major driver. He will vote against his own
amendment because of the commitment of what will take place in the future.
08:31:26 PM (02:30:31) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to amend Table 38.320.030.A,
residential lot sizes, to reduce the minimum lot size in R-3, R-4, and R-5, as well R-0 and RMH for single
household dwellings to 2,200 feet. This only applies if the affordable housing qualifications are
triggered.Also, reduce lot area minimums for R-3,R-4 and R-O to 2,000 feet and townhouses and row
houses,including R-1,R-2,R-3,R-4,R-O and RMH,go from 2,500 feet to 2,200 feet. The motion failed
2-3.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Disapprove
08:32:31 PM (02:31:37) Discussion
Cr. Mehl,for public information, outlined all the items under consideration in Pile B.
08:34:09 PM (02:33:15) Vote on the Motion to initiate amendments to Chapter 38,BMC listed in the
staff memorandum and which have previously been discussed by the City Commission during public
hearings on the UDC Update which are referred to as "Pile B Amendments."
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
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Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
3. 08:34:29 PM (02:33:34) Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Results
of the Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2017 (LaMeres) !—P
08:34:58 PM (02:34:03)Staff Presentation
City Controller Brian LaMeres introduced the audit presentation. Bill Mills,with Anderson ZurMuehlen,
presented the results of the 2017 audit.The Audit Committee met with Anderson ZurMuehlen last
week.The firm addressed questions last week, and there is a motion to take action on the annual
audited financial statements tonight. Mr. Mills talked about the auditor required communication with
the Audit Committee.
08:41:32 PM (02:40:38) Questions of Presenter and Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked Mr. Mills about the line item for Marcy's Law implementation and whether it is still
valid.
08:43:12 PM (02:42:17) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:43:21 PM (02:42:26)Motion to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and results of
the financial audit for Fiscal Year 2017.
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 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
08:43:50 PM (02:42:56) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated that she is always very amazed how our city finance department does so well with
the numbers.She will support the motion.
Cr. Mehl stated the Audit Committee voted unanimously to accept this report. He stressed the
importance that the City do this and act transparently. He talked about the capabilities of the staff,
there were no substantial concerns about the audit,and he will support the motion.
DM Andrus will support it and support the motion and appreciates the hard work of the staff
Cr. Krauss congratulated the Finance Department and commented on significant changes during the
year. He talked about the responsibility being shared by all to maintain a high standard.
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Mayor Taylor thanked Anderson ZurMuehlen for their service and stressed the importance for public
government to have an independent firm analyze the work of the City.
08:48:06 PM (02:47:12) Vote on the Motion to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and
results of the financial audit for Fiscal Year 201Z The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 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
4. 08:48:21 PM (02:47:26)A Conditional Use Permit(CUP)and Master Site Plan to Allow the
Construction of a Mixed-Use Development Located at 3605 Baxter Lane, Lot R, Baxter
Meadows Phase 2B Major Subdivision (Sundance Apartments);Application Including
Provision of Parkland, Open Space and Other Related Site Improvements, CUP Allowing
Residential Use on the Ground Floor in a B-2 District,Application 17514(Quasi-Judicial)
(Rogers) a
08:48:56 PM (02:48:01)Staff Presentation
Senior Planner Tom Rogers presented the staff report and the applicant submittal for the Sundance
Phase 2 Conditional Use Permit& Master Site Plan Applications. Mr. Rogers also presented the
Sundance Phase 2 MSP/CUP.This is a proposed mixed use development in an E-2 zone with 188
residential units apartment-style spanning 29,000 square feet of commercial,club house, parks, parking
and other developments.
09:00:02 PM (02:59:07) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked what is going on across the street immediately to the East. He further asked about the
number of phases in the development. He asked about commercial being the last part of development.
He asked if consideration was given to commercial being part of an earlier phase. He asked about the lift
station. He further asked about code requirement and corrections at nine feet as part of the CUP and if
there are any concerns with not going to a greater height in consideration of commercial plans in the
future. He asked about the location of the parks master plan details.
CA Sullivan stated the end of the application packet contains what has been submitted as a parks
master plan.
Cr. Mehl is looking for something from staff that stated they approved the master plan and inquired
whether the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board has met and approved the plan.
Mayor Taylor stated his understanding is the master plan,which would be submitted at a later date,
would include a full view of what the park will look like and would include a narrative. He is not sure this
would go in front of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board.
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Cr. Mehl asked whether the park master plan in the third motion is meant to be the final decision. He
asked whether the master plan is separable and can be brought back later. He asked whether staff
needs all three motions to pass tonight in order for this to carry forward or if the master plan motion
can be separated.
CA Sullivan suggested that if they do that,they should add a condition that prior to submittal of a formal
site plan for any phase then they have to have the parks master plan approved by the Commission,
which would allow them to continue with their master site plan approval and CUP.
Cr. Pomeroy asked how this development contributes to existing traffic.She asked about types of
proposed commercial buildings.She asked walk-ability and bike-ability in the development.
DM Andrus asked whether there has been any commercial development in this area since this
application was reviewed in 2016.She asked if the infrastructure will be done concurrently with the
phases or prior.
09:20:56 PM (03:20:01)Applicant Presentation
Jason Leep, representative of the applicant, presented the history of the application and why it took so
long to bring it back to the Commission. He talked about the Baxter Meadows land partner's journey of
building Sundance Phase I,Sundance Minor,and a similar application to phase one. He talked about the
hearing by the Commission of the land use patterns versus details of the site plan. He talked about
commercial use on the site. He continued to review the timeline of the project as well as details of the
plan.
09:27:48 PM (03:26:53)Questions of First Applicant
Cr. Pomeroy asked whether there are some affordable units.
DM Andrus asked about the percentage of area median income people who could afford to live in the
development.She asked Mr. Leep to expand on the idea of building commercial use before residential.
Cr. Mehl asked whether he minds if we have a condition that they build the commercial pads at the
same time as phase one.
09:30:50 PM (03:29:55)Questions of Second Applicant
Mr.Turnbull presented highlights of the efforts of the redesign project. He stated they are in agreement
with City staff's recommendations, and they intend to build the development all in one phase,which is
more in the occupancy stage.
DM Andrus reiterated her question about 54% median income affordability.
09:33:37 PM (03:32:42) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:33:51 PM (03:32:56) Discussion
Cr. Mehl asked staff if conditions are modified,whether it would be with the master site plan or CUP.
CA Sullivan clarified they are combined conditions of approval so as the Commission adds conditions,
the staff will need go through them to determine at the time that an actual site plan has been submitted
whether they've all been met and how they will be met.
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09:34:54 PM (03:34:00)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 17514 and move to approve the Sundance Apartments Master Site Plan with conditions
and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
DeputV Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
09:35:15 PM (03:34:21)Amendment to the Motion that the commercial pads for Phases 8,9, and 10,
as shown on Page 11 of the staff report,must be completed before occupancy can be granted for
Phase 2.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
09:35:41 PM (03:34:46) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated the applicant indicated they are agreeable to this, and he said Phase 2 instead of 1 to
allow minor flexibility but it's still at the beginning of the project. He further stated this will help with the
commercial viability of the project.
09:36:03 PM (03:35:08) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion that the commercial pads for Phases 8,
9, and 10, as shown on Page 11 of the staff report,must be completed before occupancy can be
granted for Phase 2. The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 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
09:36:16 PM (03:35:21) Discussion
Cr. Mehl wanted to reference the parks master plan but needs to know from staff what the contingency
is that they cannot do before the plan is approved.
CA Sullivan stated they would want that to be submitted along with the first site plan.
09:36:33 PM (03:35:38)Amendment to the Motion that the Master Park Plan must be submitted along
with the first site plan.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
DeputV Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
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09:36:43 PM (03:35:48) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated it may be staff's doing, but we need to figure out what's going on with parks plan as
quickly as reasonable.
09:37:32 PM (03:36:37) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion that the Master Park Plan must be
submitted along with the first site plan. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 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
09:37:48 PM (03:36:53) Discussion
Cr. Mehl talked about the importance of the CIP process now that Baxter/Davis is on there and other
projects can go forward. He stated he thinks this is a better mix in the long term interest of the
community. He talked about the location and zoning of the same type of activity.
DM Andrus appreciates the efforts of the applicant going back and listening to the Commission's
request for some commercial but continuing to move forward on residential.
Cr. Krauss stated he likes the other plan better. He thinks a significant amount of apartments are
needed and is not sure how successful the strip along Davis will be for commercial use. He talked about
the direction of the road and is concerned about what is being created.
Cr. Pomeroy appreciates that the community needs more apartments and is pleased with the 188 units
being created by this development.She will support the motion.
Mayor Taylor stated that he appreciates the change, and we need to find more ways to build more
walkable neighborhoods.
09:44:55 PM (03:44:00) 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 17514 and move to approve the Sundance Apartments Master Site Plan
with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. The commercial pads for Phases 8,9,and
10,as shown on Page 11 of the staff report, must be completed before occupancy can be granted for
Phase 2. The Master Park Plan must be submitted along with the first site plan. The motion passed 5-
0.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
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Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
09:45:13 PM (03:44:18)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 17514 and move to approve the Sundance Apartments Conditional Use Permit with
conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
09:45:33 PM (03:44:39) Discussion
Cr. Mehl is in agreement with the staff findings,and the applicant also said they have no problem with
memo in their discussion. It makes sense to have this mix.
Mayor Taylor is in agreement with building the building at 9 feet and not creating long term commercial
in an area where the expense of changing it might be too much.
09:46:20 PM (03:45:25) 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 17514 and move to approve the Sundance Apartments Conditional Use
Permit with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
DeputV MaVor-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
09:46:34 PM (03:45:40)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 17514 and move to approve the Sundance Apartments Master Park Plan and subject to
all applicable code provisions.
09:46:36 PM (03:45:41) Discussion
Mayor Taylor stated the third motion is mooted by the first motion.
5.
4 6374 Continued Review (Quasi judieial (KFueg F) -)p APPEAL WITHDRAWN - HEARING
CANCELLED
6. 09:46:48 PM (03:45:53) Lot 5A,Annie Subdivision Phase 2 Zone Map Amendment
Requesting Amendment of the City Zoning Map for One Existing Lot Consisting of
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Approximately 4.2419 Acres from R-3 Residential Medium Density to R-5 Residential Mixed
Use High Density,Generally Located Northeast of the Intersection of North 27th Avenue and
West Oak Street,Application 17300(Saunders) a
09:47:23 PM (03:46:29)Staff Presentation
Director of Community Development Marty Matsen introduced the detailed staff report and entered it
into the record. He described the property and presented the map. He explained the Zoning Commission
public hearing was held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He stated the recommendation from staff is for
approval.
09:49:29 PM (03:48:34) Questions of Staff
There were no questions of staff.
09:49:39 PM (03:48:44) Presentation of Applicant
The applicant, Rooted Investments, LLC, had nothing to add.
09:50:09 PM (03:49:14) Questions of the Applicant
Cr. Mehl asked if they've seen the staff report.
09:50:32 PM (03:49:37) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:50:43 PM (03:49:48)Motion that 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 17300 and move to approve the Lot 5A,Annie Subdivision Phase 2 zone
map amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:51:11 PM (03:50:16) Discussion
DM Andrus stated she will be supporting this application. She talked about the application being in
accordance with the Growth Policy,also that it is within the service area of the City with regard to fire
safety.She talked about transportation improvements.
Cr. Krauss stated he thinks it is important to note that R-3 is now many times a placeholder.This will
move it up considerably and creates residential mixed use high density. He supports it.
Cr. Pomeroy stated our community needs residential mixed use high density, and she will support it.
09:53:48 PM (03:52:53) Vote on the Motion that 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 17300 and move to approve the Lot 5A,Annie Subdivision
Phase 2 zone map amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing.
The motion passed 5-0.
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Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 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
7. 09:54:00 PM (03:53:05) 2017 J & D Zone Map Amendment Requesting Amendment of the
City Zoning Map for Two Existing Lots Consisting of 15.47 Acres from R-4 Residential High
Density to R-0 Residential-Office,Generally Located between Fallon Street and West
Babcock Street near their Intersection with Automotive Avenue, and is Legally Described as
Lot R-2 of J & D Family Subdivision Phase 2 and Common Open Space B of J & D Major
Family Subdivision Phase 1,Application 17439 (Saunders) ~C=
09:54:42 PM (03:53:48) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the Commission meeting until 10:15 PM.
09:54:47 PM (03:53:53)Staff Presentation
Director of Community Development Marty Matsen presented the J & D Zone Map Amendment
Application 17439. He outlined the proposed R-O(Residential Office District),which is two lots totaling
15.47 acres and vacant space which will be subdivided. He explained that staff has gone through the
zoning criteria and recommends approval.
09:56:37 PM (03:55:42)Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked whether there were any conditions built in for wetlands or if they are waiting for the site
plan.
09:57:04 PM (03:56:10)Applicant Presentation
Trevor McSpadden presented the application on behalf of the applicant, Islands LLC. He reviewed their
purpose of the project. He explained that this will ultimately be a subsequent subdivision, actually a
PUD. He talked about contingencies in the staff report and asked about the 60-day requirement for
materials submission for a PUD.They agree with the staff report.
10:00:24 PM (03:59:30)Questions of Applicant
Cr. Krauss talked about and clarified the contingencies.
10:02:08 PM (04:01:13) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
10:02:19 PM (04:01:24) Discussion
Cr. Mehl asked for the opinion of staff. Mr. Matsen deferred to CA Sullivan.
CA Sullivan stated 60 days is pretty tight. He stated the Commission can extend the time period.
Cr. Mehl asked if Mr. Matsen needs anything from the Commission to move forward.
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10:04:22 PM (04:03:27)Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials,public comment,all information presented,and recommendation of the Zoning Commission
at the public hearing on December 5,2017,1 hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application 17439 and move to approve the J&D zone map amendment, with contingencies required
to complete the application processing.Amending contingency#4 to read"within 180 days".
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
10:04:57 PM (04:04:02) Discussion
Cr. Krauss commented he is still uncertain why anyone would make this move from R-4 to R-O but it is
an interesting area with the wetlands and automobile dealership and could be challenging. He will
support the motion.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with Cr. Krauss with usual changes from low density to high density, but this one is
high density to R-O, and although she doesn't understand the reasons,she will support it.
Cr. Mehl is very interested in the live/work approach and what comes out of that,through the PUD or
otherwise. He stated the Commission will try to keep their eye on PUD as the applicant goes forward.
DM Andrus also supports the project and commented the live/work idea could be done in R-4 if they did
a CUP but and R-O makes the project a little more flexible.
Mayor Taylor agreed.
10:06:39 PM (04:05:44) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report,
application materials,public comment,all information presented, and recommendation of the Zoning
Commission at the public hearing on December 5,2017,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the
staff report for application 17439 and move to approve the J&D zone map amendment, with
contingencies required to complete the application processing.Amending contingency#4 to read
"within 180 days". The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 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
8. 10:07:01 PM (04:06:07) Ordinance 1992 Provisional Adoption, Amending the Salaries of the
City Commissioners and Mayor(Surratt) '0-1 a
10:07:30 PM (04:06:36)Staff Presentation
CM Surratt and CA Sullivan presented information related to commissioner and mayor salaries. The
purpose of the proposal tonight is to consider increasing commissioner and mayor salaries. CM Surratt
presented a chart and reviewed newly proposed salaries and incidental expenses and made a comparison
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to what is currently in the Municipal Code. She explained comparisons were made with other towns in
Montana and two other western states that are similarly complex and growing.She stated these proposed
changes would go into effect two years from now.
10:11:17 PM (04:10:22)Questions of staff
Cr. Krauss asked about the effective dates according to the Charter.
CA Sullivan clarified the effective dates stated in the Charter and applies to all commissioners.
10:14:13 PM (04:13:18) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the Commission meeting until 10:30 PM.
10:14:17 PM (04:13:23)Continued Discussion
DM Andrus asked about the monthly allowance effective date of 2017, and CM Surratt explained it was a
typo.
10:15:03 PM (04:14:08) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
10:15:16 PM (04:14:21)Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1992 including the revised salaries
and expenses of the City Commissioners and the Mayor.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
10:15:40 PM (04:14:45) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy agrees that the demands on the job have increased and she thinks better pay would attract
more people for the job.She will support the motion.
Cr. Mehl asked CA Sullivan if he is satisfied with the motion on the agenda versus the motion in the staff
memo. He will support the motion and commented the ultimate accountability is with the voters and
will be two years before anything can go into effect. He talked about the financial impact of families who
take a loss while trying to serve due to time cutting in to their day jobs.
DM Andrus will support it. She thinks as our community grows the responsibility of this commission also
grow and the amount of time it takes to do this job grows.
Cr. Krauss does not believe things are tougher now than they were in the past. He will not support the
motion. He is not convinced paying more money would allow for better people legislatively and this is a
public civil position.
Mayor Taylor believes the job of the commission is significantly greater than it was when he started eight
years ago. He believes there will be a desire to do public service,and salary motivates people.He supports
balancing the salary so people can afford to do this job well but keep some other employment. He doesn't
want a commission of people who are retired.
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10:29:34 PM (04:28:39) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the Commission meeting until 10:35 PM.
10:29:41 PM (04:28:47) Discussion Continued
Mayor Taylor continued to talk about the percentage by which the raises are being proposed and the
comparables to other towns and commissions. He believes this is the right move.
Cr. Krauss pointed out a couple of years ago there was an opportunity to expand the commission from
5-7 people, and he thinks that would have been a better representation. He thinks the position looks
less attractive with higher salaries.
Cr. Mehl pointed out he supported increasing the number of commissioners but voters said no. He
stated by Charter we will have to do it again and will find out what they think at that time.
10:32:47 PM (04:31:53) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the Commission meeting until 10:45 PM,
10:32:49 PM (04:31:55) Discussion Continued
Cr. Krauss continued to explain what happened with the vote on the Charter in 2006 and what the City
Commission's vote was to put it on the ballot.
Mayor Taylor stated his recollection is that it's a public vote and asked for CA Sullivan's input. He talked
about his hope of a local government study commission at the time and that it was turned down by a
vote.
CA Sullivan recalled a 2010 vote whether to go from 4-1 (Commission/Mayor)to 6-1
(Commission/Mayor).
10:35:46 PM (04:34:51) Vote on the Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1992 including the
revised salaries and expenses of the City Commissioners and the Mayor. The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
9. 10:35:59 PM (04:35:05)Appointment(s)to the Bozeman Parking Commission (Sweeney)
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10:36:07 PM (04:35:12) Motion to appoint Shasta Winston to a position on the Bozeman Parking
Commission expiring June 30,2019 and to appoint Mark Egge to a position on the Bozeman Parking
Commission expiring June 30,2021.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
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10:36:29 PM (04:35:34) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
10:36:36 PM (04:35:41) Discussion
There was no discussion.
10:36:47 PM (04:35:52) Vote on the Motion to appoint Shasta Winston to a position on the Bozeman
Parking Commission expiring June 30,2019 and to appoint Mark Egge to a position on the Bozeman
Parking Commission expiring June 30,2021. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-CVnthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
MaVor-Carson TaVlor:Approve
DeputV Mayor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
H. 10:36:59 PM (04:36:04) FYI/Discussion
• Mayor Taylor reminded the Commission there will be a special meeting on January 4, 2018 to
finish the second readings of any pending items, and the regularly scheduled Commission will be
held on Monday,January 8, 2018.
• Cr. Mehl mentioned the inquiry from the Adult Bozeman Soccer League regarding using Bronken
Fields due to some issues they are facing,as well as the response from Tom White that it's
booked. Cr. Mehl will speak with Mitch Overton to see if they can work with MSU, Belgrade or
the Bozeman School District to help the soccer folks for a year. He will come back to CM Surratt
and the Commission with answer. Cr. Krauss wants to find a way to "yes" and if there isn't a
way, he wants it on the agenda.
• DM Andrus wanted the Commission to know that the Parking Commission talked about creating
new parking districts north and south of the B-3 area, as well as the current parking districts to
see if there are changes to make in those areas. She confirmed this item will be on their agenda
from now through April, and they will come back with suggestions in May.
I. 10:40:48 PM (04:39:54)Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 10:41 PM.
Cynthia L.Andrus
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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PREPARED BY:
Brenda Sweeney
Deputy City Clerk
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