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Home My WebLink About01-15-19 Planning Board Minutes (Draft)City Planning Board Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 | 7:00 PM | City Commission Chamber – 121 N. Rouse Avenue A. 07:03:47 PM (00:00:50) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call Present were:  Jerry Pape  Jennifer Madgic  Henry Happel (Chair)  Deputy Mayor Chris Mehl (Commission Liaison)  Paul Spitler  Lauren Waterton B. 07:04:13 PM (00:01:16) Changes to the Agenda (none) C. 07:04:18 PM (00:01:21) Minutes for Approval  12.4.18 Minutes (PDF) o 12.4.18 Video Link 07:04:28 PM (00:01:31) MOTION to approve minutes: Chris Mehl 07:04:32 PM (00:01:35) MOTION SECONDED: Jerry Pape 07:04:38 PM (00:01:41) VOTE: All in Favor - Motion Carries Unanimously D. 07:04:53 PM (00:01:56) 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. (none) E. Special Presentations 1. 07:06:02 PM (00:03:05) Update from Sustainability Department (Natalie Meyer, Program Manager) Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager, explained the department has moved to the Department of Strategic Services. 07:07:34 PM (00:04:37) A presentation on the background for the Sustainability Program, the Municipal Climate Action Plan, Community Climate Action Plan, and the Recent history of Bozeman’s emissions and projects was given. 07:16:27 PM (00:13:30) Bozeman’s preparedness plan for climate change was presented. The 2020 Climate Action & Resiliency Plan was summarized. 07:19:40 PM (00:16:43) Sustainability in Community Development and Transportation was discussed. 07:22:22 PM (00:19:25) Natalie Meyer took questions from the board about the Sustainability Program purview and goals, technology, and how sustainability can be taken into account in the growth policy going forward. 07:31:58 PM (00:29:01) John Henderson, Director of Strategic Services, spoke on the goals of the Sustainability Program and how they overlap and interlink. 2. 07:34:49 PM (00:31:52) Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan Update (Chris Naumann, Exec. Dir. Downtown Bozeman Partnership) Chris Naumann, Executive Director of the Downtown Bozeman Partnership, gave an overview of the Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan. 07:41:31 PM (00:38:34) Five big ideas of the Improvement Plan were presented. 08:01:01 PM (00:58:04) The timeline for the adoption of the Plan was reviewed. 08:02:44 PM (00:59:47) After discussion from board members, questions from the Board are answered by Chris Naumann about parking challenges downtown and a possible three lane on Main Street downtown. F. Action Items 1. 08:23:16 PM (01:20:19) Nelson Meadows Subdivision Preliminary Plat #18458 (Rogers) A Preliminary Plat application for a proposed 27 lot industrial subdivision with two (2) stormwater tracks, open space, one lift station lot, and rights-of-way on two existing parcels consisting of 69.26 acres. The property is located on the NW corner of the intersection of Nelson Road and Frontage Road.  18458 Staff Report  18458 Application Materials  18458 Plans & Exhibits  18458 Geotech Summary  18458 Soils Report  18458 Water & Sewer Report  18458 Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Comment Senior Planner Tom Rogers gave an overview of the Nelson Meadows Subdivision Preliminary Plat. 08:37:46 PM (01:34:49) Tom Rogers answered questions from the Board about the waterway in the project, zoning and use, and easements. 08:54:29 PM (01:51:32) Susan Swimley (1807 W Dickerson), Representative of the Applicant, spoke of the project, specifically infrastructure. 09:00:31 PM (01:57:34) Matt Ekstrom, Engineer at Morrison-Maierle answered some of the questions the Board had about infrastructure and goes into more detail. 09:09:03 PM (02:06:06)Public comment (none) 09:09:21 PM (02:06:24) MOTION: Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comments, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 18-458 and move to recommend approval of the subdivision with conditions subject to all applicable code provisions: Jerry Pape. 09:10:03 PM (02:07:06) MOTION SECONDED: Chris Mehl 09:10:08 PM (02:07:11) Board members had a short comment period about the application. 09:15:08 PM (02:12:11) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries Unanimously G. Discussion (Non-Action Item) 1. 09:15:48 PM (02:12:51) Community Plan Update (Chris Saunders) Policy and Planning Manager Chris Saunders gave an update on concerns with land use of the Community Plan. 09:21:11 PM (02:18:14) Board members discussed the Community Plan and the process and order of amendment or adoption of such plans. H. FYI/Discussion Board members are advised of the February 26th meeting with Historic Preservation Advisory Board will discuss the NCOD update/plan  Future Agenda Items Water conservation Storm water management I. 09:34:18 PM (02:31:21) Adjournment For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net This board generally meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm 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 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).