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Home My WebLink About08-20-18 City Commission Packet Materials - A3. DRB Appointments Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment(s) to the Design Review Board (DRB) MEETING DATE: August 20, 2018 MEETING TYPE Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint up to four members to the Design Review Board to the following positions and terms: One Architect position with a term ending June 30, 2020, One Landscape Architect/Design position with a term ending June 30, 2020, and/or Two Non-Professional positions with terms ending June 30, 2020. BACKGROUND: The Design Review Board (DRB) currently has four vacant positions: 1. One Architect position with a term ending June 30, 2020 (due to a term expiration as of June 30, 2018). 2. One Landscape Architect/Design position with a term ending June 30, 2020 (due to a term resignation as of June 30, 2018). 3. Two Non-Professional positions with terms ending June 30, 2020 (due to term expirations as of June 30, 2018). The Design Review Board was created under Section 18.62 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. Members are appointed to staggered two-year terms. The Board is charged with the design review of certain plans and proposals and should be comprised of six professional and two non-professional members. Professional members should be degreed in their respective disciplines and/or otherwise licensed or certified by their respective professional authorities. They shall include four architects, one architectural historian, one landscape architect/designer, and two non-professional members. At least one of the professional members shall have a demonstrated expertise in urban design. The non-professional members shall have an interest in, or knowledge of, architecture, urban design, or historic preservation. No member shall serve as a member of the City Planning Board or the Zoning Commission concurrently. The Board is generally advisory to the City Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and the City Commission, although it does make the final decisions on some minor applications. 289 This board currently has four vacancies. The City Clerk’s Office has received five applications, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. Architect position, expiring June 30, 2020 | Qualifies: B. Ernst (currently B. Ernst) 2. Landscape Architect/Design position, expiring June 30, 2020 | Qualifies: C. Keil, T. Scherer 3. Non-Professional position, expiring June 30, 2020 | Qualifies: P. Constanti, K. Iwai (currently P. Constanti) 4. Non-Professional position, expiring June 30, 2020 | Qualifies: K. Iwai, P. Constanti (currently K. Iwai) Applicants: Brady Ernst Christopher Keil Troy Scherer Peter Constanti Kiersten Iwai Mayor Andrus is the City Commission liaison for this board. DRB appointments are Commission appointments. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications 290 From:Agenda To:Brenda Sweeney Subject:CAB Application - Brady Ernst Date:Friday, April 27, 2018 1:05:23 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:04/27/2018 12:10 PM Response #:76 Submitter ID:7394 IP address:172.24.96.111 Time to complete:1 min. , 55 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for applying for a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the process of decision-making. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or phone 406-582-2320. Applicant Information First Name Brady Last Name Ernst Physical Address 809 E. Davis St. PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 570-0530 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Architect Employer Pearson Design Group Email bradyernst@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Design Review Board (DRB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 291 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 6-10 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) Currently on the Design Review Board (1 term) Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am a registered architect in Montana, and I currently am completing my first term on the Design Review Board (Architect Position). I would enjoy to continue helping the design community by serving another term in my current position (term expiring June 30th). References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Larry Pearson Founding Principal, Pearson Design Group 406.587.1997 larry@pearsondesigngroup.com Reference 2 Laura Dornberger Architect - Locati Architects, Planning Board (Bozeman) 406.570.7496 laura@locatiarchitects.com The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Re-application (continue serving another term) Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman 292 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 293 From:Agenda To:Brenda Sweeney Subject:CAB Application - Christopher Keil Date:Tuesday, May 08, 2018 11:11:56 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:05/07/2018 9:59 PM Response #:83 Submitter ID:7543 IP address:172.24.96.111 Time to complete:45 min. , 46 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for applying for a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the process of decision-making. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or phone 406-582-2320. Applicant Information First Name Christopher Last Name Keil Physical Address 4249 Cover St PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 Primary Phone (541) 948-7045 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Landscape Architect Employer DHM Design Email Christopher.G.Keil@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Design Review Board (DRB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 294 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am a licensed professional landscape architect with almost 10 years of experience in design and construction oversight. I have submitted plans and presented projects to various city and state agencies and review boards in that time. I have excellent attention to detail. I value function, aesthetics, and public safety and would like to help the City, private individuals, and developers improve their level of design and documentation by leveraging my experience. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Charlie Kees 406-219-2012 ckees@dhmdesign.com Charlie is the principal of our office and my current supervisor. This is obviously a professional reference. I'd be happy to provide a reference for someone outside of my own firm as well, but thought Charlie would be able to speak to my skills and expertise more accurately since we work together so closely. Reference 2 Preston Schneider 720-236-5685 PrestonSchneider@gmail.com Preston is a friend of mine here in town and a fellow Bozeman professional. He is aware of my interest in design and planning. This is a personal reference. I could provide another professional reference if desired. The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Lessa Racow, who currently sits on the DRB Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. 295 Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 296 From:Agenda To:Brenda Sweeney Subject:CAB Application - Troy Scherer Date:Thursday, June 14, 2018 11:58:34 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:06/14/2018 11:09 AM Response #:87 Submitter ID:8100 IP address:172.24.96.111 Time to complete:19 min. , 20 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or by phone at 406-582- 2320. The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. Applicant Information First Name Troy Last Name Scherer Physical Address 2448 Blackfeet Lane PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 600-0342 297 Additional Phone (406) 587-4873 Current Occupation Landscape Architect Employer Design 5 Landscape Architecture (Owner) Email troy@design5la.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Design Review Board (DRB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 11 years or more Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I have been working as a Landscape Architect in Bozeman for 13 years. My wife and I started Design 5 Landscape Architecture in 2009 and I have been involved in more than 500 projects in the Bozeman / Big Sky area. My experience includes working in an Architecture & Landscape Architecture office where the two practices were intimately linked and relied on each other for success. My understanding of Architecture and Design leads to better design outcomes for the community and our Clients. I have served on the Yellowstone Club Architectural Review Committee for the last 5 years and have been tasked with review and approval for all designed and built landscapes. At Design 5 we have a large volume of City work. Story Mill Park, downtown redevelopment projects, HRDC affordable housing, subdivision planning, multifamily, private residential, PUDs, and commercial work. I have an intimate working knowledge of the code and how it applies across and wide variety of zoning districts. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Rob Pertzborn Intrinsik Architecture rpertzborn@intrinsikarchitecture.com 406-580-0422 Reference 2 Ben Lloyd Comma Q Architecture ben@commaq.com (406) 585-1112 298 The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? City Planning Office Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 299 From:Agenda To:Brenda Sweeney Subject:CAB Application - Peter Constanti Date:Monday, April 30, 2018 3:52:38 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:04/30/2018 3:49 PM Response #:78 Submitter ID:7432 IP address:172.24.96.111 Time to complete:0 min. , 21 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for applying for a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the process of decision-making. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or phone 406-582-2320. Applicant Information First Name Peter Last Name Costanti Physical Address 524 S Black PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 539-9243 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Designer Employer MFGR Designs Email pete@mfgrdesigns.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Design Review Board (DRB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 300 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 11 years or more Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) DRB for the last year Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I currently own and operate MFGR Designs. I have a Master's in Architecture from MSU and have been in the design and fabrication world for well over a decade. I feel my experience on the DRB for the last year coupled with my prior work and education experience makes me the perfect fit for this appointment. My diverse scope of work on furniture, landscapes, steel work and the built environment gives me a broad perspective capable of having a valid opinion on a wide range of projects. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Richard Charlesworth 307 200 1769 rjcworth@me.com Reference 2 Bill Rea 581 0849 billrea3@gmail.com The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Brenda Sweeney Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. 301 Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 302 From:Agenda To:Brenda Sweeney Subject:CAB Application - Kiersten Iwai Date:Monday, May 07, 2018 3:19:08 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:05/04/2018 10:13 AM Response #:82 Submitter ID:7492 IP address:172.24.96.111 Time to complete:5 min. , 49 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for applying for a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the process of decision-making. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or phone 406-582-2320. Applicant Information First Name Kiersten Last Name Iwai Physical Address 229 1/2 North Broadway Avenue PO Box (if different from physical address) 822 City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (415) 535-9177 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Digital Campaigner Employer Stand.earth Email Kiersten.iwai@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Design Review Board (DRB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 303 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) Design Review Board, 1 two year term Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I have a strong mix of experience in community engagement and organizing, facilitation, survivor advocacy (as a weekend advocate with Haven) and scholarly research. I have been on the Board for the past two years and I believe that my community and millennial perspective has been invaluable! References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Mark Hufstetler, (406) 587-9518, pitamakan@mac.com Reference 2 Andy Epple, andrew.epple@montana.edu The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? I would like to renew my term! Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? When I moved to Bozeman four years ago, I fell in love with a community and a place. As an active and engaged member of community, I want to help influence and shape Bozeman's future. Bozeman is situated at a critical crossroads; a fascinating and complex mix of growth, historical preservation, development, and sustainability. I have loved being on the Design Review Board, and would love to continue! If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, 304 City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 305