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City Planning Board
Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 7:00 PM | City Commission Chamber – 121 N. Rouse Avenue
A. 07:48:21 PM (00:00:06) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call
Jennifer Madgic
Jordan Zignego
George Thompson
Henry Happel
Chris Mehl
Paul Spitler
Lauren Waterton
B. Changes to the Agenda
C. 07:49:06 PM (00:00:51) Minutes for Approval:
02-20-18 (PDF)
o Video (click ‘Minutes’ tab for minutes w/ time stamp links)
07:49:12 PM (00:00:57) MOTION from Mr. Thompson to approve minutes for 2/20/18 with
a technical correction regarding the EPS report discussed during the February 20th meeting.
07:49:29 PM (00:01:14) MOTION SECONDED
07:50:33 PM (00:02:18) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries Unanimously (7-0)
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. Application 18055: Park Place 2018 Growth Policy Amendment (Saunders)
Proposal to change approximately 65 acres from Present Rural to Industrial on Figure 3-1,
Future Land Use map, of the Bozeman Community Plan. Located northwest of the
intersection of Nelson Road and US Highway 10.
Application materials
Staff report
07:50:45 PM (00:02:30) Planner Saunders provided a general overview for the application
being discussed.
07:58:43 PM (00:10:28) Saunders notified the board that the applicant is present and
opened the floor for questions and discussion.
08:20:36 PM (00:32:21) Matt Ekstrom, civil engineer with Morrison Maierle introduced
himself and offered to answer any questions regarding the Park Place Growth Policy
Amendment.
08:21:38 PM (00:33:23) Public Comment Opportunity:
Jim Manning (677 Sunny Acres drive) voiced concerns about safety with a lack of a traffic
signal at that location.
08:23:33 PM (00:35:18) Planner Saunders responded, explaining the classification of the
intersection where Nelson Road and US 10 meet. He explained that with further
development, the city would require a traffic impact study and would need to work with the
state to evaluate whether a signal is necessary. The applicant, Matt Ekstrom, also addressed
the concern.
08:26:22 PM (00:38:07) MOTION by Ms. Waterton: having reviewed and considered the
application materials, public comment and all information presented, I hereby move to
adopt the findings presented in the staff report and recommend approval to the city
commission of the Growth Policy Amendment Application 18-055 with contingencies and
subject to all applicable code provisions. MOTION SECONDED
08:27:46 PM (00:39:31) Board members discussed the above motion.
08:32:48 PM (00:44:33) VOTE: Motion Passes Unanimously (7-0)
F. 08:32:58 PM (00:44:43) FYI/Discussion
The Growth Policy RFP closed at 5 pm on March 20th
Bozeman’s strategic plan will be considered on April 9th at the City Commission meeting
George Thompson provided data regarding the cost of living in Bozeman
G. 08:38:04 PM (00:49:49) Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
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