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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-18 City Commission Packet Materials - C11. Res 4978, Consider Growth Policy Amendment for Cottonwood and Oak Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Mayor and City Commission FROM: Danielle Garber, Assistant Planner Martin Matsen, Director of Community Development SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution 4978, a resolution of intent to consider a growth policy amendment to amend Figure 3-1, the future land use map from residential and present rural to residential emphasis mixed use and community commercial mixed use on 160 acres northwest of the intersection of Cottonwood and Oak. Application 18450. MEETING DATE: November 19, 2018 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 4978, a resolution of intent to consider a growth policy amendment to amend Figure 3-1, the future land use map from residential and present rural to residential emphasis mixed use and community commercial mixed use on 160 acres northwest of the intersection of Cottonwood and Oak. BACKGROUND: The City of Bozeman adopted its current growth policy, the Bozeman Community Plan, on June 1, 2009 through Resolution 4163. Section 3.5, page 3-15, establishes the future land use. The map depicts various classifications of land described in Section 3.4 of the Bozeman Community Plan and the City’s expectations for the future use of that land. The applicant has requested a change in designation from present rural and residential to residential emphasis mixed use and community commercial mixed use. The description and intent of each of these future land use categories can be found in Chapter 3 of the Bozeman Community Plan. Passage of Resolution 4973 will not amend the growth policy. Rather, it will initiate the formal process, including notice to adjacent landowners, to evaluate whether the requested amendment is consistent with the overall policies and purposes of the growth policy. The Planning Board and City Commission will hold public hearings before any final decision. A full analysis of the review criteria found in Chapter 17 of the Community Plan will be included with the formal staff report prepared for the Planning Board and City Commission. The proposed schedule for the review of this application is as follows.  City Commission Resolution of Intent November 19, 2018  Planning Board review and recommendation December 4, 2018  City Commission Public Hearing December 17, 2018 151 UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None. ALTERNATIVES: As determined by the City Commission FISCAL EFFECTS: None identified at this time. Attachments: Vicinity map of the project Application form Application narrative Report compiled on: November 8, 2018 152 Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 4978 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, STATING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO FIGURE 3-1 OF THE BOZEMAN COMMUNITY PLAN. WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman has had a comprehensive plan (growth policy) since 1958, and WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman adopted its growth policy known as the Bozeman Community Plan (BCP) through Resolution 4163 on June 1, 2009, and WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman adopted its most recent amendments to the text of the growth policy known as the Bozeman Community Plan (BCP) through Resolution 4195 on August 3, 2009, and WHEREAS, the Bozeman Community Plan, Section 17.4, establishes criteria for the amending of the document, and WHEREAS, an application has been received to amend Figure 3-1 the future land use map of the growth policy, and WHEREAS, in accordance with 76-1-602, MCA, the City Commission must adopt a resolution of intent and conduct a public hearing prior to taking any action to adopt or revise a growth policy, 153 Resolution No. 4978, Intent to Revise Growth Policy Future Land Use Map, NW Corner of Cottonwood & Oak Page 2 of 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, that: Section 1 In accordance with the requirements of Section 76-1-604 MCA, the intent to consider the application for amendment and possible corresponding revisions to the growth policy is hereby stated. Section 2 That a public hearing be set and advertised for the purpose of receiving public testimony on application 18450, the NW Corner of Cottonwood & Oak growth policy amendment to Figure 3-1 of the Bozeman Community Plan with the Planning Board hearing on December 4, 2018 and the City Commission hearing on December 17, 2018. 154 Resolution No. 4978, Intent to Revise Growth Policy Future Land Use Map, NW Corner of Cottonwood & Oak Page 3 of 3 PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 19th day of November, 2018. ___________________________________ CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ ROBIN CROUGH City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney 155 0’300’600’900’ Growth Policy Map Amendment : NW Corner of Cottonwood & Oak 10.02.2018 EXHIBIT A: Project Vicinity Map PROJECT SITE BOZEMAN SPORTS PARK HIGH SCHOOL MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY LAUREL GLEN WESTBROOK TRADITIONS FLANDERS MILL REGIONAL PARK BAXTER MEADOWS BAXTER MEADOWS Baxter Lane (Minor Arterial) Oak Street (Principal Arterial)Current City Limits Laurel Parkway (Collector)Cottonwood Road (Princiapl Arterial)156 A1 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION PROJECT IMAGE PROJECT INFORMATION Project name: Project type(s): Description: Street address: Zip code: Zoning: Gross lot area: Block frontage: Number of buildings: Type and Number of dwellings: Non-residential building size(s): (in stories) Non-residential building height(s): Number of parking spaces: Afordable housing (Y/N): Cash in lieu of parkland (Y/N): VICINITY MAP CITY USE ONLY Submittal date: Application fle number: Planner: DRC required (Y/N): Revision Date: Development Review Application A1 Page 1 of 3 Revision Date: 5.16.18 REQUIRED FORMS: Varies by project type, PLS 157 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION 1. PROPERTY OWNER Name: Full address (with zip code): Phone: Email: 2. APPLICANT Name: Full address (with zip code): Phone: Email: 3. REPRESENTATIVE Name: Full address (with zip code): Phone: Email: 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS Overlay District: Neighborhood Conservation None Urban Renewal District: Downtown North 7th Avenue Northeast North Park None 5. CERTIFICATIONS AND SIGNATURES This application must be signed by both the applicant(s) and the property owner(s) (if diferent) for all application types before the submittal will be accepted. The only exception to this is an informal review application that may be signed by the applicant(s) only. As indicated by the signature(s) below, the applicant(s) and property owner(s) submit this application for review under the terms and provisions of the Bozeman Municipal Code. It is further indicated that any work undertaken to complete a development approved by the City of Bozeman shall be in conformance with the requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code and any special conditions established by the approval authority. I acknowledge that the City has an Impact Fee Program and impact fees may be assessed for my project. Further, I agree to grant City personnel and other review agency representative’s access to the subject site during the course of the review process (Section 38.34.050, BMC). I (We) hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge. Certifcation of Completion and Compliance – I understand that conditions of approval may be applied to the application and that I will comply with any conditions of approval or make necessary corrections to the application materials in order to comply with municipal code provisions. Statement of Intent to Construct According to the Final Plan – I acknowledge that construction not in compliance with the approved fnal plan may result in delays of occupancy or costs to correct noncompliance. continued on next page Development Review Application A1 Page 2 of 3 Revision Date: 5.16.18 REQUIRED FORMS: Varies by project type, PLS 158 159 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION Applicant Signature: Printed Name: B~n~n7 / 7 Owner Si~~ c. Printed Name: M~hael B:.....Anderso_n, att ___ _ Owner Signature:_ Printed Name: If signing as a corporation or LLC, please provide the title and position of the individual signing on behalf of the corporation/LLC. Attach separate sheets for additional owner signatures. 6. APPLICATION TYPES Check all that apply, use noted forms. FORM • 1. Pre-application Consultation None • 2. Master Site Plan MSP • 3. Site Plan SP • 4. Subdivision pre-application PA • 5. Subdivision preliminary plan pp • 6. Subdivision final plan FP • 7 . Subdivision exemption SE D 8. Condominium Review CR • 9 . PUD concept plan PUDC • 10. PUD preliminary plan PUDP • 11. PUD final plan PUDFP • 12. Annexation and Initial Zoning ANNX • 13. Administrative Interpretation Appeal AIA • 14. Administrative Project Decision Appeal APA • 15. Commercial Non-residential COA CCOA • 16. Historic Neighborhood NCOA Conservation Overlay COA CONTACT US Alfred M. Stiff Professional Building 20 East O live Street 59715 (FED EX and UPS O nly) PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 Development Review Application Al Page 3 of 3 017. • 18. •19. •20. •21. •22. • 23. •24. D 25. ~ 26. • 27. •28. D 29. •30. •31. REQUIRED FORMS: Varies by project type, PLS FORM Informal Review INF Zoning Deviation/Departure None Zoning or Subdivision Variance Z/SVAR Conditional Use Permit CUP Special Temporary Use Permit STUP Special Use Permit SUP Regulated Activities in Wetlands WR Zone Map Amendment (non-Annexation) ZMA UDC Text Amendment ZTA Growth Policy Amendment GPA Modification/Plan Amendment MOD Extension of Approved Plan EXT Reasonable Accommodation RA Comprehensive Sign Plan CSP Other: phone 406.582.2260 fax 406.582.2263 planning@bozeman.net www.bozeman.net I Revision Date: 5.16.18 160 GPA Growth Policy Amendment Required Materials GPA Page 1 of 2 Revision Date 1-18-18 Required Forms: A1, N1 Recommended Forms: Required Forms: GROWTH POLICY AMENDMENT REQUIRED MATERIALS APPLICATION SETS 3 total sets are required that include 1 copy of every item below bound or folded into 8½ x 11 or 8½ x 14 sets. Complete and signed development review application form A1 Plan sets that include all items required in the growth policy amendment checklist below Standard application sets required plan sizes: 2 sets that include full size 24 x 36 inch plans 1 set that include 11 x 17 inch plans 2 digital versions of all materials (JPEG or PDF) on separate CD-ROM’s or USB drive. Individual files must be provided at 5MB or less in size. Files shall be named according to naming protocol. Notes: All plans must be drawn to scale on paper not smaller than 8½ x 11 inches or larger than 24 x 36 inches. The name of the project must be shown on the cover sheet of the plans. If 3-ring binders will be used, they must include a table of contents and tabbed dividers between sections. Plans that are rolled or not bound into sets will not be accepted. NOTICING MATERIALS Completed and signed property adjoiners certificate form N1 and materials APPLICATION FEE Base fee: $3,004 Plus: $32 per acre if map amendment Application types and fees are cumulative. GROWTH POLICY AMENDMENT CHECKLIST Amendment type: Text Amendment Map Amendment 1. A thorough project narrative including a detailed response to the following: a. Does the proposed amendment cure a deficiency in the growth policy or result in an improved growth policy which better responds to the needs of the general community? How? b. Does the proposed amendment create inconsistencies within the growth policy, either between the goals and the map or between goals? Why not? If inconsistencies are identified then additional changes must be provided to remove the inconsistencies. c. Is the proposed amendment consistent with the overall intent of the growth policy? How? d. Does the proposed amendment adversely affect the community as a whole or significant portion by: i. Significantly altering acceptable existing and future land use patterns, as defined in the text and maps of the plan? How does it not? ii. Requiring unmitigated larger and more expensive improvements to streets, water, sewer, or other public facilities or services and which, therefore, may impact development of other lands? How does it not? iii. Adversely impacting existing uses because of unmitigated greater than anticipated impacts on facilities and services? How does it not? iv. Negatively affecting the livability of the area of the health and safety of residents? How does it not? X X X X X X $8,140 161 Growth Policy Amendment Required Materials GPA Page 2 of 2 Revision Date 1-18-18 Required Forms: A1, N1 Recommended Forms: Required Forms: 2. If text amendment provide language to be removed from the growth policy in strikeout format on the original pages, if new text is proposed provide new text and location to be inserted into the growth policy. 3. If map amendment, provide an exhibit of the property to be modified. Provide existing land use designation and the proposed land use designation. The exhibit should include the lega l limits of the property and size in square feet and acreage. CONTACT US Alfred M. Stiff Professional Building 20 East Olive Street 59715 (FED EX and UPS Only) PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 phone 406-582-2260 fax 406-582-2263 planning@bozeman.net www.bozeman.net 162 October 2018 NW C C O Growth Policy Map Amendment (GPMA) Application 163 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 2 Table of Contents I. Growth Policy Amendment Applicaon Forms & Check lists A1, GPA, N1 II. Project Team III. Narrave A. Project Overview B. Response to Growth Policy Amendment Criteria IV. Exhibits Exhibit A: Project Vicinity Map Exhibit B: Project Site & Exisng Future Land Use D esignaon Exhibit C: Project Site & Proposed Future Land Use Designaon Exhibit D: Site Summary 164 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 3 II. Project Team APPLICANT Bryan Klein PO Box 11890 Bozeman, MT 59719 p: 406.581.3812 PROJECT TEAM Representave Greg Stra<on, Kilday & Stra<on 2880 Technology Blvd W Bozeman, MT 59718 P:406.577.2028 Planning Intrinsik Architecture, inc. 111 N. Tracy Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715 p: 406.582.8988 Engineering Morrison Maierle 2880 Technology Blvd W, Bozeman, MT 59718 p: 406.587.0721 165 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 4 III. Narra$ve A. Project Overview This applicaon is a request to amend the Future Lan d Use Map of the City of Bozeman Community Plan through a Growth Policy Map Amendment (GPMA). The subject property encompasses 160.507 acres of land, generally located at the northwest corner of West Oak Street and Co<onwood Road. The subject property is currently zoned AS (Agriculture- Suburban), it lies within the Gallan County “donut” area surr ounding Bozeman and has yet to be annexed by the City. The current Bozeman Community Plan was approved in 2009. The Land Use Designaon for this property, ap proximately 22.94 acres, is Residenal and the remainder of the property, approx imately 137.567 acres, is designated as Present Rural. This applicaon proposes to chan ge the exisng land uses to 130.994 acres to Residen$al Emphasis Mixed Use (REMU) and 29.513 acres to Community Commercial Mixed Use (CCMU), please see a<ached Exhibits. The applicant will also propose annexaon and a zone map amendment in conju ncon with this GPMA. The intent of REMU is to ‘promote neighborhoods with supporng services that are substanally dominated by housing’. Addionally, the CCMU designaon should include the ‘basic employment and services necessary for a vibrant community’. Both REMU and CCMU focus on mul-modal transportaon opportunies and strong connecons both within the site and to adjacent sites. The area’s proximity to major transportaon corridors, adjacent neighborhoods, the new High School make it a viable candidate for the proposed GPMA. Amending the land use designaon for this property is a logical extension of the current growth and development pa<ern occurring in the vicinity of the site. The site is adjacent to the new Bozeman Sports Park, the new High School and exisng and recently constructed 166 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 5 or planned residenal neighborhoods. The site is al so located on a major transportaon corridor at the intersecon of two principal arteri als (West Oak Street and Co<onwood Road). This GPMA will establish a versale commerci al node to replace a smaller commercial node displaced by the new high school and provide flexibility in the future development of the property. Serving the neighborhoods within approximately a one-mile radius, this area is well suited to provide a desn aon center and a visible identy to this newly developing neighborhood. While the Community Plan is in place to be a proacv e tool to address development, it is also meant to adapt by looking forward to shape development based on the priories of the community and promong economic development. Th e Land Use Designaon for this property provides a small poron along Co<onwood Ro ad with a residenal designaon and the remainder of the property designated at Present Rural. The 2009 Plan calls for the development of land “in the Present Rural land use designaon to follow one of three paths which are listed in order of the City’s preference: 1. Remain as currently ulized, unl annexed and mu nicipal services are available to support a Residenal or other urban land use catego ry development as described in this plan. The change in designaon will require a n amendment to the growth policy; 2. Develop at a density of single dwelling per exisng parcel, with consolidaon of smaller parcels into single ownership prior to development; or 3. If further subdivision is proposed, to develop at urban densies and standards with provisions for connecon to City services when they become available.” This applicaon is proposing to move forward with t he first path. Since the approval of the current Bozeman Community Plan the City has adopted facility plans for Water, Wastewater, and Transportaon, as well as the Capital Improvements Plan which is updated annually. All of these plans idenfy the p rovision of services to this area, and in 167 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 6 the case of the Capital Improvements Plan a schedule and funding source to construct these facilies. For official reference, the subject property is legally described as follows: Tract 5 of COS 2552, Located in NE1/4 of section 4, T2S, R5E AND A descripon of land being the NE ¼ of Secon 4 als o known as Tract 5 of Cerficate of Survey No. 2552; located in the NE ¼ of Secon 4, T ownship 2 South, Range 5 East, Principal Meridian, Gallan County, Montana, more p arcularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Secon 4 as de scribed in Cerfied Corner Record Book 1, Page 498 doc. # 22437, also being the Southeast Corner of Tract 1 of Cerficate of Survey No. 2553, the Point of Beginning; thence S.2°16’25”W. along the line between Secon 4 and Secon 3 a distance of 2627.49 feet to the East ¼ Corner of Secon 4 as described in Cerfied Corner Record Book 2, Page 251 doc. # 153209; thence N.89°13’13”W. along the mid-secon line of Secon 4 a distance of 2649.87 f eet to the Center ¼ Corner of Secon 4 as described in Cerfied Corner Record Book 2, Page 1427 doc. # 336115, also being the Southeast Corner of Tract 4 of Cerficate of Survey No. 2552; thence N.1°42’36”E. along said Tract 4 of Cerficate of Survey No. 2552 a distance of 2625.17 feet to the North ¼ Corner of Secon 4 as described in Cerfied Corner R ecord Book 3, Page 922 doc. # 2294184 also being the Southwest Corner of Tract 1 of Cerficate of Survey No. 2553; thence S.89°15’30”E along the line between Secon 4 and Secon 33 a distance of 2675.75 feet to the Point of Beginning. The area of the above described parcel of land is 160.507 acres, more or less 168 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 7 B. Responses to Growth Policy Amendment Criteria 1. The proposed amendment cures a deficiency in the growth policy or results in an improved growth policy which beCer responds to the needs of the general community. This GPMA will improve the growth policy and the overall land use of the subject site by providing an appropriate and immediate response to the growth being experienced in the district surrounding the site. Currently the site is designated Present Rural, which is the predominant designaon of parcels across the “donut ”. Present Rural is comprised of parcels in a variety of sizes, but typically in larger sizes, like the 160.507 acre subject site. Present Rural is generally a designaon assigned to these larger parcels, that are found beyond the edges of the City limits and ready to be annexed. It is ulized to prevent areas of agricultural and rural lands from being developed as isolated or low density pockets of development without the benefit of the city services. The subject site is not isolated and would in fact capitalize on direct access to city services and significant transportaon grid components, including the intersecon of two exisng Principal Arterials (Oak Street and Co<onwood Road). It also lies adjacent to a Minor Arterial (Baxter Lane) and a Collector, Laurel Glen Parkway. The current Capital Improvements Plan idenfies the following improvements to be completed and the year in which they are scheduled: 1. Oak/Co<onwood Intersecon in fiscal year 2020 2. Co<onwood Road between Oak Street and Baxter Lane in fiscal year 2023 3. Baxter/Co<onwood Intersecon in fiscal year 2023. The south half of Oak Street to the west of Co<onwood already exists along the south boundary of the property and Baxter Lane exists to a county road standard along the north boundary of the property. The Transportaon Master Plan idenfies Oak Street and Co<onwood Road as Principal Arterials, Baxter Lane as a Minor Arterial, and Laurel 169 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 8 Parkway as a collector indicang that all of these roadways play a significant role as the City grows to the west. Co<onwood Road will eventually provide access to the new Bozeman Sports Park currently being constructed along the east boundary providing a prime opportunity for growth in this area. The exisng road network and provisions to expand the transportaon facilies to serve this pr oject are in place. The GPMA proposed will convert the site to a combinaon of REMU (130.994 acres) and CCMU (29.513 acres). These land use designaons wil l support future zoning designaons that support and improve upon the growth policy by allowing flexibility, and the ability to respond to site specific condions and opportunies as the city grows and develops into this area. REMU and CCMU will allow for a variety of development types and densies with thoughLul delineaon of connected spaces, that are walkable and bikeable to/from internal and adjacent neighborhood centers and result in local services for the area including the High School and Bozeman Sports Park. The Growth Plan does allow for adaptaon and evolu on when applying its standards. While the site is designated Present Rural, the Growth Policy states its annexaon may be unlikely, this statement is based on the presumpon that Present Rural parcels may be disconnected and/or do not have access to significant exisng transportaon corridors and municipal services. That is not the case with this subject site and this GPMA is consistent with the current land use pa<erns and growth being experienced in the surrounding area. This GPMA will establish this area as a desnaon w ithin the local neighborhood and improves the growth policy by being able to adapt and address the current, site specific opportunies that may not have been apparent at the me the Growth Policy was last updated in 2009. As menoned previously, this applicaon proposes to move forward with the first path described in the Growth Policy for addressing changes to Present Rural. The City has adopted facility plans for Water, Wastewater, and Transportaon, as well as the Capital 170 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 9 Improvements Plan which is updated annually. All of these plans idenfy the provision of services to this area, and in the case of the Capital Improvements Plan a schedule and funding source to construct these facilies. The fa cility planning in place and capital improvements scheduled for this area detail a planned pathway for growth in this area. City services are either readily available for extension to the property or planned in the near future. The Bozeman City Plan is being updated will most definitely idenfy this area for urban growth. As recommended in the exisng Bo zeman City Plan the applicant to change in designaon by amendment to the growth pol icy to allow annexaon and zoning. 2. The proposed amendment does not create inconsistencies within the growth policy, either between the goals and the map or between goals; If inconsistencies are iden$fied then the addi$onal changes must be provided to remove the inconsistencies. The GPMA proposed will enhance the Growth Policy by extending and applying its goals and objecves to this area, filling in gaps and correcng current inconsistencies experienced on site. This GPMA builds upon the goals of the growth policy and maintains its values through the establishment of a flexible mixed use development and a commercial node that will compliment the adjacent uses, capitalize on exisng roadways and corridors, and connect to exisng infrastructure . Further, this GPMA allows the growth policy to look forward and respond to the site specific circumstances now being realized in this area of the City as the community grows. Outlined below are some of specific goals and objecves from the growth policy that support t his GPMA. Goal LU-2: Designate Centers for commercial development rather than corridors to encourage cohesive neighborhood development in conjunc*on with non-motorized transporta*on op*ons. Objec*ve LU-2.1 : Locate high density community scale service centers on a one mile radius, and neighborhood service centers on a one-half mile radius, to facilitate the efficient use of transporta*on and public services in providing employment, residen*al, and other essen*al uses Objec*ve LU-2.2: Provide for a limited number of carefully sited regional service 171 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 10 centers which are appropriately sized and serviced by adequate infrastructure The approval of this GPMA will pave the way for the establishment of a neighborhood scale commercial development and follow a center based development pa<ern. This type of land use is needed in the area, currently the closest commercial designaons are located in what is now the new High School campus and NW of the intersecon of Baxter and Davis. The High School will remove the potenal for commercial development on that parcel and the Baxter-Davis locaon, approximately 0 .6 miles east of the site, is being developed as almost exclusively residenal. While t here are some commercial services located there, the majority of the +/- 80 acres is not being developed as commercial extensive enough to be considered a true community commercial node. The next closest commercial area is approximately one mile south of the site at Co<onwood and Babcock. This is a smaller node that connects to a corridor of commercial with several car dealerships. This property site is also well suited to meet Objecve LU-2.2 given its service by two principal arterials and proximity to adjacent residenal development. City services are either readily available for extension to the property or planned in the near future. The Bozeman Community Plan is currently being updated and will most certainly idenfy this area for urban growth. As recommended in the exis ng Community Plan the applicant proposes a change in designaon by amending the gro wth policy to then allow annexaon and zoning of the project site. Objec*ve LU-4.10: Encourage development throughout Galla*n County to occur within exis*ng municipali*es and support the local ability to address and manage change and growth This GPMA is an example of the growth policy being adaptable and able to respond to the changing landscape of the City, current development pa<erns in the surrounding area and manage future growth as the City expands. It is an opportunity to influence the growth 172 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 11 being experienced in the NW area of the City and establish a neighborhood commercial desnaon around this district by complimenng the High School, Bozeman Sports Park and exisng and future residenal development. The combinaon of REMU and CCMU land use designaons allow flexibility in developing this area as the market changes but sll ensure the character of the area has a residen al emphasis. REMU specifically allows mulple avenues for the development of commercial a nd support services in conjuncon with a diversity of residenal development opons. Goal C-1: Human Scale and Compa*bility — Create a community composed of neighborhoods designed for the human scale and compa*bility in which the streets and buildings are properly sized within their context, services and ameni*es are convenient, visually pleasing, and properly integrated. Objec*ve C-1.4: Achieve an environment through urban design that maintains and enhances the City’s visual quali*es within neighborhood, community and regional commercial areas. Underlying zoning of REMU and CCMU both focus on human scale and compability ] for this district. Both designaons underscore center b ased land use, the importance of mul modal transportaon and walkability, and a diversit y of uses and/or housing types. All uses are to compliment exisng and planned residen al development in the area and emphasize human scale. Through a subsequent Annexaon and a Zone Map Amendment, the applicant intends to pursue REMU and B-2M zoning respecvely. Future development for these districts will require master site planning, site plans and other significant municipal review to ensure that the design and circulaon support and enhance the City’s vision while establishing a neighborhood commercial node and residenal district. Goal C-3: Neighborhood Design – New neighborhoods shall be pedestrian oriented, contain a variety of housing types and densi*es, contain parks and other public spaces, 173 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 12 have a commercial center and defined boundaries. Objec*ve C-3.3: Establish minimum residen*al densi*es in new and redeveloping residen*al areas. Objec*ve C-3.4: Create neighborhood Commercial Centers that will provide uses to meet consumer demands from surrounding Residen*al Districts for everyday goods and services, and will be a pedestrian oriented place that serves as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhoods. The intent of REMU is to ‘promote neighborhoods with supporng services that are substanally dominated by housing’ while CCMU shoul d include the ‘basic employment and services necessary for a vibrant community’. The proposed GPMA will create a new residenal area that embodies these goals and objec ves. Objec*ve H-1.1: Encourage and support the crea*on of a broad range of housing types in proximity to services and transporta*on op*ons. Objec*ve H-3.1: Encourage the provision of affordable housing REMU is meant to establish areas that are mixed use in character and provide opons for a variety of housing. This is accomplished through diverse housing opons, vercal and horizontal mix of commercial and residenal and ped estrian oriented spaces. REMU is appropriate in sites of at least five acres and adjacent to exisng or planned residenal areas. The flexibility with respect to the amount, type and density of residenal in REMU will allow the applicant to develop this project and develop residenal products in a variety of ways that respond to community need. This flexible approach combined with the affordable housing provisions of the UDC will result in a broad range of housing types for this project site long term. Goal ED-1: Promote and encourage the con*nued development of Bozeman as a vital economic center. Objec*ve ED-1.2: Coordinate the provision of infrastructure necessary to support 174 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 13 economic development. The establishment of a neighborhood commercial node in this locaon will support new economic development in the area. This locaon will be a visible desnaon in the district, along with the High School and Bozeman Sports Park, while simultaneously providing the commercial infrastructure to encourage economic ac vity. Goal R-1: Provide for accessible, desirable, and adequately maintained public parks, open spaces, trail systems, and recrea*onal facili*es for residents of the community. Objec*ve R-1.12: Use parks and open space to protect cri*cal and sensi*ve lands. Objec*ve R-1.13: Use parks and recrea*on facili*es as community design features such as a neighborhood focal point. Wetlands and the associated 50 foot setbacks account for approximately 26 acres of the project site, including those associated with Baxter Creek where it crosses the property. The applicant intends to protect the wetlands and associated buffer zones, while ulizing and incorporang them into the overall neighborhood design. The wetlands will establish focal features while contribung to the establishme nt of circulaon pa<erns and access throughout the development. While mulple goals and objecves support this GPMA, the applicant acknowledges that there are also goals that do not. Specifically: Goal RA-1: Coordinate amendments to balance responsiveness and predictability, facilitate public involvement, and conserve resources. Objec*ve RA-1.1: Changes from Suburban Residen*al and Present Rural should occur with the regular five year review period revisions rather than individual amendments unless an extremely compelling case can be made for significant public benefit from the amendment. Other categories can be the subject of an amendment in connec*on with any Commission selected schedule. The applicant feels that there are site specific condions that make this project a viable 175 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 14 GPMA candidate. Further, this is a GPMA for a large parcel rather than mulple, small changes and the applicant proposes to move forward with a path that is outlined in the Growth Policy for a change in designaon of Present Rural. The project site is also currently only parally designated Present Rural, with porons of it (22.94 acres) designated as Residenal. The Growth Policy had its most recent review and revision in 2009. Given the development pa<ern occurring in the surrounding area, a change in designaon may have been realized since the 2009 update if a review and revision had been performed in 2014. 3. The proposed amendment must be consistent with the overall intent of the growth policy. The overall intent of the Growth Policy is to “look forward and ensure that as change occurs the things that the community values most are able to remain and thrive”. This GPMA is consistent with the intent by responding to the growth and development pa<ern occurring in the area. This designaon change will reinforce the intent by designang much needed land for residenal and mixed use development that is surrounded by community parks, area schools, established neighborhoods, established transportaon corridors and is scheduled to be served by public facilies. The fut ure development intent is to provide homes, services and commercial desnaon node for th is project and the surrounding area. This will require addional municipal review in the form of subdivision review, master site plan and site plan review to ensure that the community’s values and goals are not compromised. 4. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect the community as a whole or significant por$on by: i. Significantly altering acceptable exis$ng and future land use paCerns, as defined in the text and maps of the plan The GPMA as proposed supports and enhances the Growth Plan by supporng the current pa<ern of development and land uses in the area. It does not significantly alter acceptable land use pa<erns and will compliment and enhance future growth of the area. This GPMA brings the site into compliance with goals of the plan as Present Rural 176 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 15 will not support appropriate zoning designaons for the project site and district. ii. Requiring unmi$gated larger and more expensive improvements to streets, water, sewer, or other public facili$es or services which, therefore, may impact development of other lands. The project site will be adequately and efficiently served by exisng and planned services and improvements. The City has a comprehensive Capital Improvements Plan which includes extending or upgrading services and roadways in the area. Future development will require municipal review for impacts and specifics for improvements and connecng to services will be outlined and eval uated at that me. The current Water Facility Plan, approved in 2017, plans for the provision of City water service to the property. A 16” water main is currently scheduled as a 2017 capital improvement to be installed in Co<onwood Road between Oak Street and Baxter Lane. The Water Facility Plan also idenfies the West Transmission Main to provide water service to this property and extend service to the west and northwest as the city grows into those areas. This transmission main will extend west in Baxter Lane along the north boundary of the property. The Water Facility plan also idenfies a 12” water main in Laurel Parkway, along the west boundary of this property, as part of the future water system network. Water facilies are exisng i n Oak Street along the south boundary of the project. Water service is readily available to this area and provisions to expand the exisng water service boundary to serve this project are in place. iii. Adversely impac$ng exis$ng uses because of unmi$gated greater than an$cipated impacts on facili$es and services. The exisng uses in the area will not be adversely affected. This is an area experiencing significant growth with the addion of the new High School and increased residenal 177 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 16 demand and development. Exisng and planned municip al ulity expansions have been planned and are being implemented to serve this area of the City. Again, future development proposals will be evaluated at the site development phase and any required migaon will be determined at that me. The current Wastewater Facility Plan, approved in 2015, plans for the provision of City wastewater service to the property. Currently the City is not capable of providing sewer service to the area due to capacity issues in the collecon system between the project area and the wastewater treatment plant. The capacity of the wastewater treatment plant is adequate to treat wastewater generated by the project. The Norton Ranch East OuLall Diversion project, currently scheduled as a capital improvement in 2020, to increase the capacity of the collecon system is on hold due to right-of-way issues. City Engineers are currently invesgang alternate impro vements to upgrade the Baxter Meadows LiR Staon, including the sewer lines into an d out of that facility, to increase collecon system capacity to serve this area. The results of this invesgaon will be available later this year. It is safe to assume that the City is acvely pursuing soluons to provide service to the area and that funding is allocated to increase the capacity of the system. The Wastewater Facility Plan also iden fies a future project, the Aajker Diversion, to extend the service area to the west as the city grows. While wastewater service is not readily available to the project it is clear that provisions to expand the exisng wastewater service boundary to include this area are being invesgated for improvement in the near future. iv. Nega$vely affec$ng the livability of the area of the health and safety of residents. This GPMA will enhance the livability of the area. It is highly compable with the immediate land uses by providing the foundaon for a walkable community center with commercial services and employment opportunie s. This foundaon will also provide flexibility while encouraging the establishment of a neighborhood identy for the district. The long term goal is a vibrant neighborhood commercial node that 178 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 17 transions to adjacent, diverse housing with access to a series of parks. Connecvity throughout the neighborhood and to adjacent neighborhoods will ensure livability with a focus on walkability and pedestrian scale development. 179 NW CORNER OF COTTONWOOD & OAK: Growth Policy Amendment 18 EXHIBITS 180