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Home My WebLink About10-11-17 DRB Minutes Design Review Board Wednesday, October 11th 5:30 pm, City Hall, Commission Room Due to technical difficulties, only audio was recorded from this meeting. It is for that reason, that specific Board Members or speakers may not be identified specifically. A. 05:10:10 PM (00:00:03) Call meeting to order and Roll Call Present members were:  Kiersten Iwai  Scott Freimuth  Lessa Racow  Brady Ernst  Mark Hufstetler  Charlie Franklin B. 05:10:45 PM (00:00:38) Changes to the Agenda C. 05:11:04 PM (00:00:57) Minutes  8.9.2017 Minutes (PDF) o 8.9.2017 Video Link (click on ‘Related Docs’ tab for minutes w/ time stamp)  9.13.2017 Minutes (PDF) o 9.13.2017 Audio Link (click on ‘Related Docs’ tab for minutes w/ time stamp) MOTION: Move to approve the minutes for the two meetings above. MOTION SECONDED: Motion was seconded. VOTE: Motion carried unanimously. D. Public Comment Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes. E. Action Items 1. Hoover Way PUD Concept Plan, Application 17117 (Jadin) A concept PUD to allow a residential development with relaxations to zoning regulations requested for street right-of-way, lot areas, and wetland setbacks. The subdivision of one parcel into twenty- four affordable townhouse lots and three common open space lots with and associated streets and parkland dedication.  17117 Staff Report  17117 Application Materials 05:11:24 PM (00:01:17) Planner Addi Jadin gave an introduction to the project and explained in detail the application, history of the project development, and site characteristics including wetland restrictions/requirements. 05:18:28 PM (00:08:21)Planner Jadin explained the relaxations being requested for the project. 05:20:56 PM (00:10:49) Planner Jadin described how this application would meet the required PUD performance points. 05:22:24 PM (00:12:17) Planner Jadin showed a map of the overall site and the wetlands affecting the area, discussed the street design. 05:24:20 PM (00:14:13) Martin Johnson, HRDC, described the project including ownership and affordability. 05:25:28 PM (00:15:21) Henri Foch, Intrinsik Architecture, spoke about the context of the project and adjacent developments, project site design and architectural design. 05:34:36 PM (00:24:29) The presenters opened the floor to the DRB for questions and comments. 05:35:21 PM (00:25:14) A Board member asked a question about the maximum potential size of the wetlands in the future. Planner Jadin and two Board Members responded to the question. This discussion included answering the question of a PVC pipe down-spouting into the wetland. 05:39:07 PM (00:29:00) Board member asked if Engineering anticipates that extra impervious pavement and more housing that there will be more water needed for retention ponds than what is existing. He also asked about the potential impact of reducing the wetland setback from 50’ to 30’, and what the source of the water in the growing wetland is and what the environmental impact would be if the setback was reduced. Planner Jadin answered these questions. 05:42:19 PM (00:32:12) A Board member inquired about the trail network and the proposed trail including whether or not an easement would be required. Planner Jadin responded. 05:44:41 PM (00:34:34) The further development and completion of the connection of Thomas Drive to North 27th Ave was addressed. 05:45:33 PM (00:35:26) A question for the applicant (HRDC) was asked regarding the makeup of the houses in the neighborhood that are shown in a graphic presented. 05:46:14 PM (00:36:07) A Board member asked what 80% of the area median income is and what the appraised value of these proposed homes would be. A sample price schedule was presented. 05:48:02 PM (00:37:55) The discussion of the interface between the public and the wetlands was had in response to a question regarding if a boardwalk over the wetlands considered. 05:51:14 PM (00:41:07) Planner Jadin responded to a question about how the applicant has provided or can provide PUD performance points. Another speaker addressed how the parkland requirement has been met. 05:53:30 PM (00:43:23) The applicant (HRDC) answered a Board member’s questions regarding the ownership structure model. 05:55:47 PM (00:45:40) A discussion on the street width and design of Hoover Way (including traffic calming ideas) began from an initial question from a Board member. 06:00:08 PM (00:50:01) A Board member asked if any cultural research work has been done on the railroad grade. 06:02:12 PM (00:52:05) The Board Chair opened the DRB for discussion and comments. Board members expressed their opinions and shared some more ideas for this project. 2. Costco Expansion PPUD 17412 (Rogers) A Site Plan and Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) application to allow a 24,000 square foot expansion of the existing 126,000 square foot Costco warehouse facility with parking, open space, and related site improvements.  17412 Staff Report  17412 Architectural Plans  17412 Civil Site Plan  17412 Overall Landscape Plan 06:11:36 PM (01:01:29) Planner Tom Rogers, Community Development, gave a detailed introduction to the project proposal, location, surrounding zoning and land use, and the structure/context of the application (PUD, COA, Site Plan) and the relaxations being requested. 06:23:01 PM (01:12:54) Planner Rogers described PUD performance points and how the applicant has proposed they will meet the minimum required performance points. 06:25:10 PM (01:15:03) Applicant Peter Kahn (Costco) introduced members from the application team who are present at meeting. 06:26:13 PM (01:16:06) Steve Bullock, MG2 Architecture, described the design changes that were made in response to the Staff and DRB’s previous comments, new site features and how they respond to Code requirements including pedestrian circulation and building material. 06:45:20 PM (01:35:13) Members of the applicant team responded to a series of questions regarding parking demand and how it is calculated. 06:50:38 PM (01:40:31) A Board Member requested clarification from the applicant team regarding the west elevation and why it has been left blank. A member of the applicant team responded. 06:51:44 PM (01:41:37) Planner Rogers responded to a question regarding streetscapes and performance points. 06:53:50 PM (01:43:43) Questions regarding how open space requirements are being met were discussed between a Board Member and the applicant team. Additionally, pathway connectivity was discussed. 06:57:44 PM (01:47:37) The applicant team answered a question regarding the trellises and if they are decorative or will they serve any purpose for providing coverage. 06:58:37 PM (01:48:30) Vehicular circulation and the round-about feasibility was discussed in response to a Board Member’s question. 07:02:15 PM (01:52:08) The new materials being proposed were described. 07:05:19 PM (01:55:12) Existing and proposed trail entries were described. 07:06:26 PM (01:56:19) A Board Member asked how the City evaluates franchise design; Planner Rogers responded. 07:09:19 PM (01:59:12) A Board Member asked if there are alternative approaches to a traffic pattern creation onto the site to eliminate raceway design. The applicant responded in describing the design intent and how the new design should alleviate the raceway drive aisles. 07:12:26 PM (02:02:19) Board Member asked if outdoor café seating had been discussed by the applicant. 07:15:19 PM (02:05:12) The applicant discussed corporate and branded architecture. 07:17:59 PM (02:07:52) The process and expected action from the DRB was discussed. 07:20:59 PM (02:10:52) Board Members described their opinions on the proposed design, the direction it is going and what changes they hope to see. They mentioned what they believe the current design downfalls are and discussed what future potential it should fulfill. 07:50:36 PM (02:40:29) Rogers explained the process for making motions and the current DRC recommendation. 07:55:48 PM (02:45:41) MOTION: Application 17412 the Costco Addition Planned Unit Development to open and continue the review on the application with the concurrence of the applicant with specific direction of Staff and applicant supply additional information and to address specific items those being the ones in the staff report and discussed in tonight’s meeting. Motion by Lessa Roscow. 07:56:19 PM (02:46:12) MOTION SECONDED: Kiersten Iwai. 07:56:43 PM (02:46:36) VOTE: All in favor of the motion: Motion carried unanimously. F. 07:57:15 PM (02:47:08) FYI/Discussion G. 07:57:19 PM (02:47:12) Adjournment For more information please contact Brian Krueger at bkrueger@bozeman.net This board generally meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 406-582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).