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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-17 DRB Minutes Design Review Board Wednesday, June 14th 5:30 pm, City Hall, Commission Room A. 05:34:09 PM (00:00:22) Call meeting to order and Roll Call Present Were:  Commissioner Cyndy Andrus  Brady Ernst  Mark Hufstetler  Lessa Racow  Chair Bill Rea  Walter Banziger B. 05:34:23 PM (00:00:36) Changes to the Agenda C. 05:34:36 PM (00:00:49) Minutes  4.26.2017  5.24.2017 MOTION to approve 4.26.17 minutes as presented: Mark Hufstetler MOTION SECONDED: Lessa Racow VOTE: all in favor – Motion Passes MOTION to approve 5.24.17 minutes as presented: Mark Hufstetler MOTION SECONDED: Lessa Racow VOTE: all in favor – Motion Passes D. 05:35:35 PM (00:01:48) 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 05:35:40 PM (00:01:53) 1. 17259 Lakes at Valley West Phase 5 Concept PUD (Saunders) A planned unit development concept plan review for phase 5/6 of the Lakes at Valley West. Project is 20.4 acres with 7.3 acres of parkland and 1.7 acres of open spaces. Sixteen relaxations are identified. Fifteen are consistent with previous phases, one new relaxation is requested regarding park frontage. Project proposes 78 residential lots.  Staff Report  Application 05:45:43 PM (00:11:56) Planner Saunders opened the floor up for questions after presenting the project. Greg Stratton from Kilday & Stratton answered questions on behalf of the applicant from the board. 05:56:54 PM (00:23:07) Stratton answered questions regarding Laurel Parkway and emergency vehicle access. 06:00:36 PM (00:26:49) Board member Racow raised concern regarding the dead end on the project and people trespassing on private property in order to access green space on the site. She recommended that they find a way to create a u-shape connectivity with the woonerf alleys. 06:04:29 PM (00:30:42) Vice Chair Mark Hufstetler shared Racow’s concerns regarding the narrow lots and the challenge they will present for what’s possible in developing those lots. He also voiced concern regarding the dead-end woonerfs, but recognized the space constraints. 06:06:26 PM (00:32:39) Board member Brady Ernst shared the concerns as the other board members, but also pointed out that garbage trucks may struggle to move up and down the alley without difficulty. 06:07:02 PM (00:33:15) Board member Walter Banziger recognized that property owners may appreciate the dead-end woonerfs, but did recommend a hammer-head turn or the equivalent. 06:07:42 PM (00:33:55) Commissioner Andrus agreed with what was said, but restated her concerns with the dead ends and emergency vehicle access. 06:08:10 PM (00:34:23) Chair Rea agreed with previous statements and wanted to add the comment that the lots seem smaller than previous phases. He asked if removing the woonerfs and working with only street frontages might offer larger lots. He also asked if the site had enough snow storage. *No motion as this is not a formal application F. FYI/Discussion 06:12:03 PM (00:38:16) Chair Bill Rea and Walt Banziger announced that their terms will end with the DRB at the end of June, 2017. The board will need to choose a Chair and Vice Chair. 06:13:12 PM (00:39:25) Mark Hufstetler volunteered to Chair the board and Lessa Racow spoke on behalf of Charlie Franklin to let the board know that he volunteered to be Vice Chair. 06:14:55 PM (00:41:08) Chris Saunders clarified that the decisions that took place June 14th regarding the Chair and Vice Chair positions would be fine as a working understanding, but that they would add an action item to make the vote official during a future board meeting. 06:15:24 PM (00:41:37) Chair Hufstetler noted that Code Section 38.19.100 on the conditions on and off property of compatibility, sensitivity of adjacent neighborhoods and the site, architectural design, building mass, height, neighborhood identity, landscaping, historic character, orientation of buildings on the site and visual integration are all immeasurable in comparison to some of the code issues. He stated that it was an opportunity for the board to make these characteristics measurable through the comments they provide. The board takes things that are hard to identify in order to support the City Commission. He also commended the Planning Division staff on their professionalism and ability to change and being a big part of why Bozeman is such a desirable place. 06:19:17 PM (00:45:30) Mark Hufstetler thanked Chair Rea for his service and noted that he had learned a lot in his (estimated) 8 years serving on the DRB. 06:19:49 PM (00:46:02) Chris Saunders let the board know that this is the easiest time to provide comments to Tom Rogers regarding the UDC update. 06:21:10 PM (00:47:23) Commissioner Cyndy Andrus commended Chair Rea’s service on the DRB and his leadership. She also stated how valuable the Design Review Board is and stated her appreciation. G. 06:24:07 PM (00:50:20) 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).