HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-15-19 Zoning Commission Minutes (draft)Zoning Commission
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 at 6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chamber – 121 N. Rouse Avenue
A. 06:01:51 PM (00:00:16) Call meeting to Order & Roll Call
Chris Scott
Erik Garberg (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Chris Mehl (Commission Liaison)
Paul Spitler
B. 06:02:11 PM (00:00:36) Changes to the Agenda
C. 06:02:17 PM (00:00:42) Approve Meeting Minutes
12.18.18 Minutes (PDF)
o 12.18.18 Video Link
06:02:23 PM (00:00:48) MOTION to approve the meeting minutes from December 18, 2018: Chris Scott
06:02:27 PM (00:00:52) MOTION SECOND: Paul Spitler
06:02:33 PM (00:00:58) VOTE: All in favor – Motion Carried Unanimously, 3-0.
D. 06:02:40 PM (00:01:05) 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. 06:03:02 PM (00:01:27)Northwest Corner Cottonwood & Oak ANNX/ZMA 18490 (Garber)
Annexation of 160.51 acres and amendment to the City Zoning Map for the establishment of a
zoning designation of REMU “Residential Emphasis Mixed-Use” and B-2M “Community Business –
Mixed”. The property is generally located at the northwest corner of West Oak Street and
Cottonwood Road.
18490 Staff Report
18490 Project Documents
18490 Project Drawings
06:03:14 PM (00:01:39) Chris Mehl disclosed that he and Commissioner Jerry Cunningham met for coffee with a
member of the applicant team but did not talk of anything of substance regarding this meeting.
06:03:42 PM (00:02:07) Planner Danielle Garber gave an overview of the location and description of the
property and surrounding area. Garber went over the current zoning, proposed use, and how the application
meets the state zoning evaluation requirements. This included meeting the growth policy, fire and safety
requirements, public welfare, and other needs of the community.
06:09:31 PM (00:07:56) Planner Garber provided an overview of the traffic in the area, including future
improvements to nearby roads and intersections. Garber also provided information on how the proposed
amendment would affect nearby home value. No public comment was received.
06:12:55 PM (00:11:20) Garber took questions from board members about the growth policy amendment
approval, transit opportunities for the area, and surrounding land.
06:17:27 PM (00:15:52) Greg Stratton of Kilday Stratton, 2880 Technology Boulevard, represented the applicant
and gave a short presentation on the project site and the amendment application.
06:25:33 PM (00:23:58) Mr. Stratton took questions from the board.
06:26:41 PM (00:25:06) Public comment (none)
06:26:54 PM (00:25:19) Board members felt no need to discuss the amendment.
06:27:07 PM (00:25:32) MOTION Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public
comment and all information presented, I hereby adopt findings presented in the staff report for application
number 18-490 and move to recommend approval of the Northwest Corner of Cottonwood & Oak Zone Map
Amendment with contingencies required to complete the application processing: Chris Scott
06:27:36 PM (00:26:01) MOTION SECOND Paul Spitler
06:27:38 PM (00:26:03) DISCUSSION Board members discussed the proposed project and commented on why
they support the amendment and the motion.
06:29:50 PM (00:28:15) Vote All in favor- Motion Carries Unanimously, 3-0.
F.06:30:15 PM (00:28:40) FYI/Discussion
1. Meeting Topics for Open Agendas (or Future Agenda Items)
2. Other Updates
Chris Mehl offers the Zoning Commission Board members to attend the Planning Commission Board
for the draft community plan later that evening.
06:30:43 PM (00:29:08) Board member Scott requested an overview of what the City Commission
has recommended and decisions made in the past in regards to zoning proposals.
06:31:57 PM (00:30:22) Planner Tom Rogers reminded the board members that there will be annual
ethics training coming down the pipeline soon.
G. 06:32:22 PM (00:30:47) 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 6:00pm
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