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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, November 26,2018
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: Present
Staff Present at the Dais:City Manager(CM)Andrea Surratt, City Attorney(CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk
Robin Crough
A. 05:59:56 PM (00:02:59)Call to Order—6:00 PM-Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:09 PM (00:03:12) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:53 PM (00:03:56)Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:00:59 PM (00:04:02)FYI
• DM Mehl noted the Growth Update consultants will be in town on Thursday from 5-7 PM at
the library for a public outreach event.
• Cr. Cunningham stated the consultants working with the City will be reaching out to major
employers in the community regarding affordable housing.
E. 06:02:12 PM (00:05:15)Commission Disclosures
DM Mehl disclosed that he discussed procedure with interested parties at the Zoning Commission
meeting regarding Action Item 2, and has had passing conversations of no substance regarding
Action Item 3 with citizens.
F. 06:03:01 PM (00:06:04)Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services(LaMeres)
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2. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with the Montana
Department of Labor and Industry to Complete a Workforce Needs Analysis(Fontenot) , a
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Addendum Number 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with The Nest Collective, LLC for Public Works Department Public Relations
Services (I<ohtz) "� a
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order Number MID19-001 with Sanderson Stewart
for a Midtown and Downtown Sanitary Sewer Manhole Survey(Fine/Kohtz) 7 a
5. Ratify the City Manager's Signature on a Memorandum of Understanding, a Public Use
Easement, and Other Related Documents, with Flanders Creek, HOA, for Construction of
Improvements(Roundabout) at the Intersection of Oak Street and Cottonwood Road- Parcel
1 (Kohtz) 01 a
6. Ratify the City Manager's Signature on a Public Street and Utility Easement and Fill Slope
Easement with the Estate of Vesta F.Anderson and Baxter Ranch Holdings, LTD.for the New
Bozeman High School Project(Kohtz) 0�, a
06:03:05 PM (00:06:08) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:04:17 PM (00:07:20) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:04:32 PM (00:07:35)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-6 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
MaVor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
G. 06:04:49 PM (00:07:52) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
H. 06:05:35 PM (00:08:38)Action Items
1. 06:05:38 PM (00:08:41) Mavens Market Conditional Use Permit for Alcohol Sales for On-
Premises Consumption, Located at 720 West Main Street, Application 18439 (Quasi-Judicial)
(Jadin) Cz,
06:05:55 PM (00:08:58)Staff Presentation
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Associate Planner Addi Jadin discussed the request to sell alcohol in the former Country Flowers
location. She noted a design change since original application.There was no public comment and staff
recommends approval.
06:08:39 PM (00:11:42) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked whether there was a requirement for awnings.
06:09:37 PM (00:12:40)Applicant Presentation
Bri Thompson, co-founder of Mavens Market,stated they would like to add a wine element to the
location.
06:10:14 PM (00:13:17)Questions of Applicant
DM Mehl asked if the applicant agreed with the conditions of the staff report.
Mayor Andrus asked if they would be making wine.
06:10:56 PM (00:13:59) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:11:11 PM (00:14:14)Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if making wine was allowed in this zoning, 13-21M.
06:11:45 PM (00:14:48)Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 18439 and move to approve the conditional use permit with conditions and subject to
all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:12:14 PM (00:15:17) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy thanked the applicant for the improvements at the site.
DM Mehl supports the application and associates with the staff analysis.
Cr.Cunningham made findings of appropriateness and no conflicts were identified.
06:13:59 PM (00:17:02) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 18439 and move to approve the conditional use permit with conditions
and subject to all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
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Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Approve
2. 06:14:10 PM (00:17:13) Rainbow Creek Annexation and Initial Zone Map Amendment of
Approximately 2.29 Acres with a Zoning Designation of R-4, Residential High Density District,
Located at 4555 Baxter Lane, Application 18240 (Protests Received, May Require 2/3 Vote)
(Garber) � a
06:14:34 PM (00:17:37)Staff Presentation
Planner Danielle Garber discussed the site location, existing growth policy designation, and state zoning
requirements for the Rainbow Creek annexation and zone map amendment. She discussed a number of
criteria in some detail, including transportation capacity.She discussed the zoning designations of
adjacent parcels. She also discussed spot zoning criteria, only one criteria was met.She discussed public
comment, and the supermajority threshold has been met.The DRC,Zoning Commission, and staff
recommend approval.
06:27:06 PM (00:30:09) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked about proximity to the new high school and new commercial node. He asked about
annexation goals and policies. He asked about height maximums in R-1 vs. R-4, as well as setback
requirements. He asked about the differences in residential uses in the two zonings.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the use of the right-of-way that would be required from the applicant. He
asked about transit planning and forecasting.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if existing infrastructure is already close enough for this project.She asked how this
R-4 benefits nearby R-1.
Mayor Andrus asked for clarification on the setbacks.
06:37:30 PM (00:40:33)Applicant Presentation
Chris Budeski,with Madison Engineering, noted this application was initially R-5, but the Zoning
Commission encouraged R-4 instead,which is what they are here with tonight. He discussed the need
for housing and zoning diversity in the community and this area specifically. He discussed how zoning
has design requirements that help limit developments appropriately. He discussed other benefits of the
zoning designation in this area.
06:44:49 PM (00:47:52)Questions of Applicant
DM Mehl asked if the applicant has seen and agrees with the staff report. He asked why this isn't spot
zoning. He asked if R-1 and R-4 next to each other is appropriate in this location.
Cr.Cunningham asked about maximum/minimum zoning densities.
06:50:11 PM (00:53:14) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
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06:50:42 PM (00:53:45)Brian Gallick,Public Comment
Mr. Gallick, representing the neighbors to the north,stated his clients don't oppose annexation,just the
zoning. He discussed applying the UDC to this application.
06:53:55 PM (00:56:58)Jason Heinz,Public Comment
Mr. Heinz stated R-4 doesn't make sense here, not just development. He argued that growth doesn't
justify all developments.
06:56:39 PM (00:59:42)Angela Heinz,Public Comment
Ms. Heinz discussed the conflict of growth vs. protecting neighborhood character.She stated this will
negatively impact her neighborhood.
06:59:51 PM (01:02:54)Scott Longehr, Public Comment
Mr. Longehr discussed adjacent zoning precedents around the city. He stated that zoning must be in
accordance with the growth policy.
07:03:10 PM (01:06:13)Bill Darton,Public Comment
Mr. Darton,who owns property in the 150-foot proximity, expressed his concerns with the subject
property.
07:06:16 PM (01:09:19)Nancy Elwood, Public Comment
Ms. Elwood discussed the relationship of the strategic plan to development at this property.
07:09:11 PM (01:12:14)EJ Hook Public Comment
Mr. Hook stated concern with apartments being built, as they are not compatible with the area. He
asked for a balanced solution.
07:12:17 PM (01:15:20)Barclay Hook,Public Comment
Ms. Hook addressed the character of the adjoining community, and the requirement for compatibility.
07:15:13 PM (01:18:16) Gretchen Lindner,Public Comment
Ms. Lindner stated this may be spot zoning.She stated the buffer zone is actual usable neighborhood
space that the HOA pays for.She noted potential negative impacts.
07:17:57 PM (01:21:00)Betty Ruse],Public Comment
Ms. Rusel discussed change in Bozeman and sense of community.
07:19:15 PM (01:22:18)Mike Berzman Public Comment
Mr. Berzman stated concern with growth, and making exceptions for lucrative developments.
07:22:21 PM (01:25:24)Kaitlyn Drake,Public Comment
Ms. Drake discussed her story as context to the changes that could happen with this application.
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07:26:01 PM (01:29:04) Clarifications from Staff
Planner Danielle Garber clarified adjacent zoning appropriateness in the UDC. She discussed R-4 in the
Growth Policy. She also noted nothing in the R-1 district is proposed to be changed.
07:27:27 PM (01:30:30)Applicant Rebuttal
Chris Budeski clarified the sidewalks will be extended across the full site. He discussed that there are no
facts that property values will go down. He also discussed parking on local streets would be unlikely. He
reiterated that the Zoning Commission, DRC, and staff recommend approval.
07:30:12 PM (01:33:15)Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if the UDC has a required setback.
Cr. Krauss asked if R-4 can ONLY be next to the stated districts in the UDC.Assistant City Attorney Tim
Cooper responded.
07:33:11 PM (01:36:14)Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials,public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the
staff report for application 18240 and move to approve the Rainbow Creek Annexation with
recommended terms of annexation, and direct staff to prepare an annexation agreement for
signature by the parties.
Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:33:50 PM (01:36:53) Discussion
DM Mehl found this meets the majority of annexation criteria and supports the annexation.
Cr. Krauss stated this property makes sense for annexation.
Cr.Cunningham agreed this meets the criteria and policies for annexation.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with the staffs findings.
Mayor Andrus supports the annexation since this meets the criteria, policies, and goals.
07:40:17 PM (01:43:20) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report,
application materials,public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application 18240 and move to approve the Rainbow Creek
Annexation with recommended terms of annexation, and direct staff to prepare an annexation
agreement for signature by the parties. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
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Commissioner-I-Ho PomeroV:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:40:28 PM (01:43:31)Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials,public comment,recommendation of the Zoning Commission and all information presented,
I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 18240 and move to approve
the Rainbow Creek Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application
processing.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:40:54 PM (01:43:57) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed significant growth and change, and it happens throughout the city, albeit difficult.
He stated the proposed uses are compatible. He discussed the need for rentals. He associated himself
with the staff report. He addressed public comment.
Cr. Krauss stated the density on this size lot is questionable, but he expressed the need for infill. He
discussed R zoning and the location in detail.
Cr.Cunningham discussed the difficulty of change, and the need for diverse housing. He discussed
zoning and the surrounding area in great detail.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with the neighborhood character concern, but the community needs housing.
Mayor Andrus discussed change,the strategic plan,and the community plan.
08:18:56 PM (02:21:59) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report,
application materials,public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission and an
information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 18240
and move to approve the Rainbow Creek Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to
complete the application processing. The motion passed 4-1.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
Manor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV:Approve
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
08:19:09 PM (02:22:12) Commission Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into recess until 8:30 PM.
08:30:25 PM (02:33:28)Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 8:30 PM.
3. 08:30:32 PM (02:33:35) Appeal of the Administrative Project Decision for the Winco Foods
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Site Plan,Application 17585 (Quasi-Judicial) (Johnson/Matsen) M7 C=
08:30:58 PM (02:34:01)Staff Presentation
Senior Planner Courtney Johnson discussed the property and Community Plan vicinity map.She
discussed the review timeline of the property. She discussed the UDC adequacy determined by the City.
She discussed the approval process and support from the DRC and DRB.
08:41:58 PM (02:45:01) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about the design decisions made in this process. He asked about roundabouts and
pedestrian safety.
Cr. Pomeroy asked how this project meets the Growth Policy.
DM Mehl asked for clarification on the process tonight. CA Sullivan responded.
Cr. Krauss asked how the public can participate in an administrative decision. Ms.Johnson explained the
public comment process.
DM Mehl asked what the initial finding of inadequacy was.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the traffic study done for the project.Staff Engineer Griffin Nielsen
responded. He asked Ms.Johnson about the 23 performance points awarded/earned.
Mayor Andrus asked if the stormwater and drainage have been adequately addressed.
09:02:15 PM (03:05:18)Appellant Presentation
Shannon Foley discussed why the appellant is aggrieved by this instance, specifically since the appellants
work for smaller scale grocery stores and have a direct interest in their current job stability.She
discussed the unfair burden for community members to be informed via public notice.She discussed the
public comment process in great detail.
09:21:20 PM (03:24:23) Questions of Appellant
DM Mehl asked if she thought the project was in compliance with the Growth Policy. He asked traffic
concerns.
09:38:36 PM (03:41:39) Landowner Presentation
Ben Alke discussed the merits that staff has already set forth, as there is no violation. He noted the two
issues, of whether there was a proper appeal filed, and whether they are aggrieved.
09:45:30 PM (03:48:33) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
09:45:50 PM (03:48:53) Chad Laymer, Public Comment
Mr. Laymer, counsel with WinCo Foods, discussed the WinCo model, and the benefits of having a
company like WinCo in the community.
09:49:25 PM (03:52:28)Andrew Loinson,Public Comment
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Mr. Loinson stated he doesn't think the appellants are aggrieved parties. He noted a scattershot
approach to get something to stick including traffic or public notice.
09:51:26 PM (03:54:29)Eugene Graf, Public Comment
Mr. Graf stated this meets the Growth Policy.
09:52:47 PM (03:55:50)Joel Dunbar, Public Comment
Mr. Dunbar,who works at Safeway, believes traffic will be a huge problem.
09:54:56 PM (03:57:59)Nikolai Cocergine,Public Comment
Mr. Cocergine noted the traffic issues and further concentration of people.
09:58:19 PM (04:01:22)David Lohsef. Public Comment
Mr. Lohsef stated he does not understand the aggrieved argument claim. He stated the city is
experiencing growth regardless of stores coming in.
10:01:33 PM (04:04:36) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 10:30 PM.
10:01:54 PM (04:04:57)Questions of Staff
Mayor Andrus asked CA Sullivan for their next steps in the hearing.
10:02:55 PM (04:05:58)Staff Clarifications
Planner Johnson noted that the DRB board also gives the public opportunity to participate. She stated
the Director makes his decision based on full staff report.
10:03:55 PM (04:06:58)Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if public comment needs to be process and content. He asked the engineers about the
alternative traffic study.
CA Sullivan asked Planner Johnson what was available during the public comment period.
Cr. Krauss asked what the next step is if he is not persuaded about a grievance.
10:11:09 PM (04:14:12)Appellant Clarifications
Ms. Foley stated the appellants are not here on behalf of their employers.She clarified the appellants
are not claiming that Safeway or Albertsons are locally owned. She stated that documents can be
submitted up to the close of public comment at appeal.
10:17:17 PM (04:20:20) Landowner Clarifications
Mr.Alke discussed the noticed adequacy conditions. He discussed multiple bases for denying the appeal.
10:21:11 PM (04:24:14)Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked CA Sullivan if the precedent set here would be a concern.
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10:27:21 PM (04:30:24) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 10:45 PM.
10:27:38 PM (04:30:41)Motion that the City preserve the right to raise failure to comply with
Bozeman Municipal Code Section 38.220.140.A.4 upon any subsequent judicial review of the
administrative project decision.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
10:28:10 PM (04:31:13) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated this discussion/decision should be made in court.
10:29:08 PM (04:32:11) Vote on the Motion that the City preserve the right to raise failure to comply
with Bozeman Municipal Code Section 38.220.140.A.4 upon any subsequent judicial review of the
administrative project decision. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
10:30:01 PM (04:33:04)Motion to uphold the administrative project decision for application 17585,
WinCo Foods site plan.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
10:30:18 PM (04:33:21) Discussion
Cr. Krauss discussed his findings in upholding the administrative project decision in detail.
10:43:37 PM (04:46:40) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 11:00 PM.
10:43:47 PM (04:46:50) Discussion Continued
DM Mehl made additional findings in support of the motion.
Cr.Cunningham made findings that the decision was in compliance with the Growth Policy and UDC.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with the other commissioners.
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Mayor Andrus supports the motion, and that the application is compliant.
10:54:23 PM (04:57:26) Vote on the Motion to uphold the administrative project decision for
application 17585, WinCo Foods site plan. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Approve
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I. 10:54:48 PM (04:57:51) FYI/Discussion
There was no FYI.
J. 10:55:04 PM (04:58:07)Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 10:55 PM.
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Mayor
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Robin Crough
City Clerk
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