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Winco Foods Site Plan
April 11, 2018
Report To: Design Review Board
From: Courtney Johnson, AIA, Senior Planner
Martin Matsen, Director of Community Development
Subject: Winco Foods Site Plan, Application 17585.
Meeting Date: April 11, 2018
Project Location: Max Avenue, Bozeman MT 59715
Lot 12B & 12C Lot 12 PH I Gallatin Center Sub. PH 4
Recommendation: That the DRB review and provide comments on the provided site plan.
Report Date: April 4, 2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Project Summary
The proposed development on Lots 12B & 12C at Gallatin Center will be completed in at least 3
phases. The initial phase will consist of the construction of the 75,000± sf Winco Foods store
and the entire front parking area and rear drive lane between the existing Staples lot and
Cattail Street. The curbing along the front of the stores and curbing on the west side of the rear
drive will also be completed with the first phase as well as the hardscape and landscaping in
front of the Winco Store and a concrete pedestrian connection across the front of the future
stores. The remaining landscaping on the exterior perimeter will be completed with the first
phase as well as the landscaping between the rear curb and existing stream corridor
landscaping. Site lighting will be installed per City standards. All the street frontage sidewalks
have been previously installed. A lot line adjustment will be completed once the site plan is
tentatively approved for the Winco Store.
Alternatives
1. Recommend Approval of the application with the recommended conditions with
modifications to the recommended conditions and report findings;
2. Recommend Approval of the application with modifications to the recommended
conditions and modifications to the report findings;
3. Recommend Denial the application based on the Design Review Board’s findings of
non-compliance with the applicable criteria contained within the staff report; or
4. Open and continue the review on the application with the concurrence of the
applicant, with specific direction to staff or the applicant to supply additional
information or to address specific items.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................................. 1
Project Summary ................................................................................................................. 1
Alternatives ......................................................................................................................... 1
SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES ........................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 2 - REQUESTED RELAXATION / DEVIATIONS / VARIANCES ........................................ 6
SECTION 3 – CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ................................................................................. 6
SECTION 4 – CODE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRING PLAN CORRECTIONS .................................... 6
SECTION 5 - STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS ........................................................................... 6
APPENDIX A –PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY ................................................. 11
APPENDIX B – OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF ............................................ 11
ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 11
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Section 1 - MAP SERIES
CURRENT ZONING
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CURRENT LAND USE
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FUTURE LAND USE
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SECTION 2 - REQUESTED RELAXATION / DEVIATIONS / VARIANCES
a. None.
SECTION 3 – CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Please note that these conditions are in addition to any required code provisions identified in this
report. Conditions approval provided below are within the purview of the DRB. Additional conditions
of approval and code corrections are required and will be included with the final report provided to
the City Commission.
Recommended Conditions of Approval:
1. The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not
specifically listed as conditions of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other
relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or state law.
2. Those which may be identified by the DRb as recommended conditions.
SECTION 4 – CODE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRING PLAN CORRECTIONS
Development Review Committee reviewed this project as a concept and site plan application. The
current site plan application is currently pending revisions. DRC comments are not complete as of the
date of this report. Full DRC comments and code requirements, if any additional, are in a separate
transmittal.
1. Please see Attachment 2: Development Review Committee Memo
SECTION 5 - STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
Analysis and resulting recommendations are based on the entirety of the application materials,
municipal codes, standards, plans, public comment, and all other materials available during the
review period. Collectively this information is the record of the review. The analysis in this report is a
summary of the completed review.
Applicable Plan Review Criteria, Section 38.19.100, BMC.
In considering applications for plan approval under this title, the advisory boards and City
Commission shall consider the following:
1. Conformance to and consistency with the City’s adopted growth policy
Proposed project and use are in conformance with the City’s adopted growth policy.
2. Conformance to this chapter, including the cessation of any current violations
There are no current violations existing on the subject property. The applicant is advised that unmet
code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically listed as conditions of approval, does not,
in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal
Code (BMC) or state law. The project conforms to the chapter referenced in the BMC, Chapter 38.
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3. Conformance with all other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations
The proposed uses of the site are consistent with the allowed uses of the B-2 district. No specific
conflicts have been identified. Additional steps will be required including but not limited to final
payment for cash in lieu of water rights, final payment for cash in lieu of parkland, recordation of any
necessary utility easements, and final plan documents and approval and building permits. The
Building Division of the Department of Community Development will review the requirements of the
International Building Code for compliance at the time of building permit application. Condition of
approval 1 requires full compliance with all applicable code requirements.
4. Relationship of site plan elements to conditions both on and off the property
The building front is oriented to Max Avenue and is placed at setbacks allowed and similar to other
buildings in this B-2 district. The main commercial building is proposed in the first phase and will be
bounded by a parking lot to the north, and a future building space. To the south is second commercial
building, constructed in a future phase.
Further to the north of this proposed project are several established commercial buildings. These
existing buildings are integrated with varying levels of façade alignment at their public entrances on
the east face. Advisory Board comments would be appreciated in regards to the proposed buildings
as they relate and architecturally integrate with the existing commercial buildings to the north
Site access is provided from the adjacent local streets and street fronting sidewalks. The parking is to
the north and east of the building and is screened from public view.
Staff has concerns for pedestrian safety in regards to the north parking lot, with its access off of a
service route.
Other than the items listed above, the development is compatible with and sensitive to the
immediate environment of the site and the adjacent neighborhoods and other approved
development relative to, building mass and height, landscaping, orientation of parking and building
placement on the site. The building complies with permanence in building materials, building quality,
neighborhood identity, and orientation of service areas. The findings in the section analysis for the
Applicable Design Standards and Guidelines, Section 38.16.050 below are incorporated by reference
into this criterion analysis.
The current land use map show in Section 2 of this report shows a variety of current land uses
surround the subject property.
5. The impact of the proposal on the existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions
A traffic study was required by the Engineering Division for this project due to its proposed uses and
the increase in trip generation anticipated.
The parking calculation for the development is met. The required parking is 316 spaces, 395 spaces
are provided.
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6. Pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress
Pedestrian access is provided by multiple access locations on both Max Avenue and Cattail Street. To
the west of the property there is the existing Cattail Trail system. This trail connects north alongside
the backside of other existing commercial buildings and to the west until connecting to the Cattail
Creek Natural Space. The proposed street frontage sidewalks conform to code requirements.
Adequate pedestrian ingress and egress is provided. Staff ideally would like to see greater separation
between the potential pedestrian traffic coming from the neighborhoods to the west and the service
drives and service vehicles.
7. Landscaping, including the enhancement of buildings, the appearance of vehicular use, open
space, and pedestrian areas, and the preservation or replacement of natural vegetation
The yards are landscaped per code requirements. Boulevard landscaping is provided along street
frontage along Max Avenue and Cattail Street. Street frontage landscaping complies with
requirements.
8. Open space.
Not applicable in commercial district.
9. Building location and height
In the B-2 district in this location the yard requirements are met.
The building is proposed with a flat roof with a parapet. The building is proposed with a maximum
parapet height of 32’-6”.
10. Setbacks
The project complies with all setbacks.
11. Lighting
Wall mounted lighting is proposed. Lighting complies with code requirements.
12. Provisions for utilities, including efficient public services and facilities
New water and sewer connections are proposed. A water service and fire line service are proposed
from Cattail Street. Sanitary Sewer connection is proposed from Max Avenue. Existing fire hydrants
are proposed in new locations to accommodate drive aisles.
Engineering is waiting for DRC Memo responses and further information regarding the peak-sanitary
sewer demand for downstream evaluation and stormwater control.
A cash in lieu of water was deferred to the development stage, however, no estimate or cash has
been provided.
13. Site surface drainage
The site surface drainage will be reviewed and must be approved by Engineering Division prior to plan
approval.
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14. Loading and unloading areas
A service access is proposed at Cattail Street, combining both passenger vehicles and service delivery
vehicles at a major pedestrian crossing. All loading access is to the west of all existing commercial
buildings. The applicant has proposed this access be an Exit-Only, Staff does not support this vehicle
circulation approach.
A mutual access easement will be required for delivery access to be guaranteed for all businesses
utilizing this service drive.
15. Grading
Minor site grading is proposed to allow the proper functioning of the stormwater facilities. The site
grading for the project conforms to code requirements.
16. Signage
Building identification signage is shown. No new commercial signage is proposed at this time. Based
upon the building frontage dimensions of the building, the allowable maximum signage amount for
the building is 250 square feet. Future sign locations are identified on the building elevations for the
commercial space in accordance with code requirements.
17. Screening
The buildings parapets provides screening for the rooftop mechanical units.
18. Overlay district provisions
None.
19. Other related matters, including relevant comment from affected parties
The final decision is at a future date and full public noting has not commenced. No public comment
related the purview of the DRB has been received.
No other issues or concerns have been identified at this time.
20. If the development includes multiple lots that are interdependent for circulation or other
means of addressing requirement of this title, whether the lots are either:
Configured so that the sale of individual lots will not alter the approved configuration or use of the
property or cause the development to become nonconforming
OR
Are the subject of reciprocal and perpetual easements or other agreements to which the City is a
party so that the sale of individual lots will not cause one or more elements of the development to
become nonconforming.
The subject property will require property line relocation along with associated easements for
pedestrian access and storm drain access prior to final site plan approval.
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21. Compliance with article 43 of chapter 38 of the Bozeman Municipal Code
Not Applicable.
22. Phasing of development
The application has a primary phase 1, with the potential for 2 future phases for the additional
commercial buildings to the north and south of the Winco Building.
Phase I – WinCo 74,930 SF
Future Phases – Commercial Buildings 32,500 SF
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APPENDIX A – PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY
Zoning Designation and Land Uses: The property is zoned B-2 (community business). The intent of
the B-2 community business district is to provide for a broad range of mutually supportive retail and
service functions located in clustered areas bordered on one or more sides by limited access arterials.
Please note that this lot is part of the Gallatin Center Development (Target, Ross, Bob Ward’s, etc.).
Adopted Growth Policy Designation: The Future Land Use map of the Bozeman Community Plan
designations for the subject area is Regional Commercial and Services. This classification provides
opportunities for activities that serve a multi county region, such as retail, education, health services,
public administration, and tourism.
The properties located directly north are designated as “Regional Commercial and Services”. To the
west across the creek land is designated both “industrial” and “residential.” To the south the
designations are “Business Park Mixed Use” and “Regional Commercial and Services”.
APPENDIX B – OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF
Owners/Applicant:
Gallatin TR LP
2501 North Josey, Suite 120
Carrollton TX 75006-1600
972 389-1795
randytwist@twistrealty.net
Representatives:
Madison Engineering LLC
Attn: Chris G Budeski, PE"
895 Technology Blvd, Suite 203
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406 586-0262
chris@mad-eng.com
Report By:
Courtney Johnson, AIA, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS
1. Application Plans
2. Development Review Committee Memo
The full application and file of record can be viewed at the Community Development Department at
20 E. Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715.