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Home My WebLink About09-12-18 DRB Minutes Design Review Board Wednesday, September 12th | 5:30 pm | City Hall, Commission Room | 121 N. Rouse Ave. A. 05:33:50 PM (00:00:05) Call meeting to order and Roll Call  Ethan Barlow  Scott Friemuth  Brady Ernst  Mark Hufstetler (Chair)  Charlie Franklin (Vice Chair)  Chris Kyle  Tom Rogers (Staff) B. Changes to the Agenda (none) C. 05:35:03 PM (00:01:18) Minutes  6.13.18 Minutes (PDF) o 6.13.18 Video 05:35:18 PM (00:01:33) MOTION to approve minutes 05:35:20 PM (00:01:35) MOTION SECONDED 05:35:23 PM (00:01:38) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries Unanimously D. 05:35:54 PM (00:02:09) 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. 05:36:45 PM (00:03:00) Brian Caldwell (321 N. Montana Ave) commented that he thought it was unusual that there was a licensed landscape architect requirement, but not a licensed architect requirement in design review. E. Action Items 1. 05:38:32 PM (00:04:47) 18287 16 Willson Site Plan (Rosenberg) A Site Plan application to allow the construction of eight residential structures containing 16 townhouses unit with a detached garage and guest room and associated site improvements.  18287 Staff Report  18287 Application Materials  18287 Plans & Renderings 05:39:08 PM (00:05:23) Planner Sarah Rosenberg provided a summary of the proposed project. She explained that this type of project is not typically reviewed by the Design Review Board, but the Director of Community Development, Martin Matsen made a determination to have it reviewed before the board. 05:50:56 PM (00:17:11) Project Architect, Lowell Springer presented on behalf of the applicant and spoke to some of the design concerns that were raised. 06:15:41 PM (00:41:56) DRB Members went around the dais directing questions toward the project Planner, Sarah Rosenberg and Architect, Lowell Springer. 06:49:15 PM (01:15:30) Mike Badner with Williams Homes spoke on behalf of the project and commented that they have created many iterations of the project design and that the project will improve the ally and street overall. 06:56:10 PM (01:22:25) Public Comment: 06:56:15 PM (01:22:30) Rachel Roberts (426 N. Grand) commented that she objected to the modernism of the buildings proposed in the project, stating that they do not fit in with the neighborhood. Roberts also commented that the buildings were large for the site and that they could add more units in the same amount of space. 06:57:41 PM (01:23:56) Mark Roberts (426 N. Grand) commented that the buildings were too tall compared to the other buildings in the area, that there was a privacy issue with the back yards looking into the properties across the alley and that the colors were not a good fit. 06:58:59 PM (01:25:14) Karen Phillipivich (426 N. Grand) commented that her property is across the alley from the proposed project and that there were scale issues within the historic overlay. Karen also commented that the buildings were large and that the row format would block the light for adjacent properties. Other voiced concerns included impervious surface, snow removal and privacy. 07:02:45 PM (01:29:00) DRB Members worked around the dais, providing feedback and holding a general discussion regarding the project design. 07:43:54 PM (02:10:09) Planners Rosenberg and Tom Rogers, Staff Liaison, provided a recommended motion for the board, which is to deny the project as presented. 07:45:05 PM (02:11:20) MOTION In regard to application 18287, 16 Willson Site Plan, I recommend denial as presented in the materials before us tonight: Charlie Franklin 07:45:25 PM (02:11:40) MOTION SECONDED 07:45:32 PM (02:11:47) Board members discussed the motion and worked toward providing an actionable set of terms for the applicants to work with. 07:48:09 PM (02:14:24) Lowell Springer asked if it would be possible to receive more specific feedback from the board regarding the design. Board members discussed how best to move forward with providing additional feedback regarding this application without moving forward with a motion. 07:55:38 PM (02:21:53) MOTION to withdraw prior motion: Charlie Franklin 7:55:51 PM (02:22:06) MOTION to continue the review of Project 18287, 16 Willson Site Plan, to an undetermined date in which the board will review revised plans and specifications. 07:56:15 PM (02:22:30) MOTION SECONDED: Brady Ernst 07:57:19 PM (02:23:34) MOTION WITHDRAWAL SECONDED: Brady Ernst approved the pulling of the prior motion in which he seconded. 07:57:38 PM (02:23:53) Board members offered to answer any clarification questions regarding their feedback and Architect, Springer responded to the feedback received. 08:04:30 PM (02:30:45) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries Unanimously 2. 08:16:43 PM (02:42:58) 18275 Rosa Apartments Ph. 2 & 3 Site Plan (Rogers) A Site Plan application to allow the construction of four 18-unit apartment buildings in two phases of the Rosa Apartments Master Site Plan area with parking, open space, and associated site improvements. 72 units will be constructed with this application. The subject property is on Lot 1, Block 1 within the Traditions Phase 3 Subdivision.  18275 Staff Report  18275 Plans & Renderings 08:16:43 PM (02:42:58) Planner, Tom Rogers provided an overview of the proposed project and the criteria being reviewed. 08:26:11 PM (02:52:26) Project representative John Rosa spoke on behalf of the project. 08:27:30 PM (02:53:45) Project Architect, Jesse Sobrepena, President of JDS Architects spoke to the project and provided some additional photos of elevations. 08:31:43 PM (02:57:58) Board members went around the dais directing questions to the applicants and staff. 08:35:47 PM (03:02:02) Board members took turns providing feedback regarding the proposed project and the requested. 08:47:05 PM (03:13:20) MOTION: In regards to application number 18575, Rosa Apartments Site Plan, I motion to recommend approval of the departure in question: Scott Friemuth 08:47:27 PM (03:13:42) MOTION SECONDED to approve the departure for application 18275, Rosa Apartments Site Plan. 08:47:31 PM (03:13:46) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries Unanimously 3. 08:49:01 PM (03:15:16) 18261 Southside Lofts Site Plan (Rogers) A Site Plan application to allow the construction of a 17 unit residential building with ground floor parking and associated site improvements.  18261 Staff Report  18261 Plans & Renderings 08:49:01 PM (03:15:16) Planner, Tom Rogers provided an overview of the proposed project and the criteria being reviewed by the board. 08:56:39 PM (03:22:54) Brian Caldwell of Think Tank Design presented on behalf of the applicant and provided a detailed overview of the design process for this project. He noted that they incorporated public feedback into their design. 09:15:55 PM (03:42:10) Board members direct questions to applicants and staff regarding the project. 09:44:00 PM (04:10:15) Board members held a general discussion and provided feedback for the proposed development. 10:07:35 PM (04:33:50) MOTION to approve application 18261, Southside Lofts Site Plan. 10:08:06 PM (04:34:21) MOTION SECONDED 10:08:09 PM (04:34:24) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries Unanimously F. FYI/Discussion 1. 10:08:33 PM (04:34:48) Discussion / work session for how DRB can play a more constructive role within the public process. Board Member Scott Friemuth proposed a work session during a scheduled meeting to hold a work session regarding how the board can provide a greater service. Following, board members and staff discussed the logistics of that meeting. G. 10:16:07 PM (04:42:22) 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).