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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-18 DRB Minutes (Draft) Design Review Board Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 at 5:30 pm City Hall, Commission Room | 121 N. Rouse Ave. A. Call meeting to order and Roll Call Present were:  Mark Hufstetler (Chair)  Charley Franklin (Vice Chair)  Scott Freimuth  Troy Scherer  Mayor Cyndy Andrus (Commission Liaison)  Brady Ernst  Ethan Barlow  Christopher Keil  Sarah Rosenberg B. Changes to the Agenda C. Minutes  11.28.18 Minutes (PDF)  11.28.18 Video 05:32:10 PM (00:02:25) MOTION to approve minutes from November 28th, 2018 meeting: Ethan Barlow 05:32:12 PM (00:02:27) MOTION SECONDED: Scott Freimuth 05:32:16 PM (00:02:31) VOTE: All in Favor- Motion Carries D. 05:32:29 PM (00:02:44) 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. 05:33:29 PM (00:03:44) 18514 The Nest Concept PUD (Rosenberg) A PUD concept plan application for the construction of 56 residential units that will contain a mix of condominiums and townhomes on 5.41 acres. The site is presently vacant and surrounded by residential subdivisions to the north, east, and south, and a park to the west.  18514 Staff Report  18514 Application Materials  18514 DRC Memo Vice Chair Charles Franklin recused himself due to his firm involvement in the concept plan and left the room. 05:33:37 PM (00:03:52) Bozeman City Planner Sarah Rosenberg presented the concept plan. 05:45:03 PM (00:15:18) Sarah Rosenberg answered questions from board members. 06:02:20 PM (00:32:35) Greg Stratton of Kilday & Stratton spoke on behalf of the applicant. He gave a further description of and went into more detail about design for the concept plan, including parking and pedestrian walkways. 06:10:32 PM (00:40:47) Mr. Stratton answered questions for the board members. 06:21:44 PM (00:51:59) Meeting opened to questions from the public. 06:22:43 PM (00:52:58) Informal discussion and feedback from board members. 2. 06:32:50 PM (01:03:05) 18534 The Merin Concept Review (Rosenberg) Located at 116 and 122 North Bozeman Avenue is a proposed development of a five-story mixed-use building. The ground floor will contain commercial and parking and floors two through five will contain a mix of 1-3 bedroom apartments, totaling 28 total residential units.  18534 Staff Report  18534 Application Materials  18534 DRC Memo Board members Charley Franklin and Troy Scherer recused themselves as they have involvement in the proposed development. They left the room. 06:34:21 PM (01:04:36) Bozeman City Planner Sarah Rosenberg presented the concept plan. 06:40:24 PM (01:10:39) Staff answered questions from board members. 07:02:10 PM (01:32:25) Ben Kennedy with SMA Architects spoke on behalf of applicant. He clarified concerns from board members regarding garage access and pedestrian experience. 07:14:02 PM (01:44:17) Mr. Kennedy answers questions from the board. 07:36:35 PM (02:06:50) Meeting opened to questions and comments from the public. Whitney Lutey (204 N Bozeman Avenue) expressed concerns about the path of local children going to and from school in the morning and afternoon becoming hazardous if the garage access was on Bozeman Avenue. 07:38:54 PM (02:09:09) Barb Cestero (611 N Bozeman) expressed concerns with possible increased traffic at the Bozeman/Lamme intersection which she feels is already experiencing problems with visibility and foot traffic. She also mentioned issues with the mass, scale and compatibility with the existing neighborhood. 07:41:01 PM (02:11:16) Amy Kelley Hoitsma (706 E Peach Street) echoed the other commenters and encourages more discussion and thought about neighborhood compatibility and transition. 07:43:54 PM (02:14:09) Agenda item closed to public comment, and board members gave final thoughts and questions to staff and the applicant. 07:49:32 PM (02:19:47) Discussion of agenda item between board members. 08:18:23 PM (02:48:38) Conclusion of agenda item. F. FYI/Discussion 1. Future Agenda Items G. 08:18:57 PM (02:49:12) 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).