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Home My WebLink About04-29-19 Public Comment - C. Naumann - Growth Policy Update1 Robin Crough From:Chris Mehl Sent:Monday, April 29, 2019 6:05 PM To:Agenda Subject:FW: Community Plan Public Comments Attachments:Bozeman Growth Policy - Draft Goals - CN comments.pdf Categories:Public Comment Chris Mehl Bozeman Deputy Mayor cmehl@bozeman.net 406.581.4992 ________________________________________ From: Chris Naumann [chris‐naumann@outlook.com] Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 3:15 PM To: Chris Mehl; Henry Happel (hap@fastmail.fm); Paul Spitler; lwaterton@sandersonstewart.com; 'Jerry Pape'; 'Jennifer Madgic'; Mark Egge (mark@eateggs.com); Cathy Costakis; 'George Thompson' Cc: Lacie Kloosterhof; Tom Rogers Subject: Community Plan Public Comments Planning Board, I am unable to attend the April 30, 2019 meeting so please see my written public comments on the attached draft of the Community Plan vision statements, goals and objectives. Thank you for your time and consideration. Chris Naumann 603 South 10th Ave Bozeman MT 59715 chris‐naumann@outlook.com 1 BOZEMANMT COMMUNITY PLAN PHASE 4: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 28 March 2019, Preliminary Draft for Internal Discussion, V2 THE SHAPE OF THE CITY | The urban character of our well-planned City is defined by urban edges, varied skyline, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, and integration with the natural landscape that surrounds us. A CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS | Our City is made up of a series of diverse and inclusive neighborhoods, defined by our commercial nodes, a variety of quality housing, walkable centers, schools, and parks. Goal: Support well-planned, walkable neighborhoods that are designed to retain and enhance character while also promoting increased pedestrian activity 1. Maintain block and lot configuration design standards throughout City neighborhoods 2. Promote the development of accessory dwelling units as a means of addressing goals surrounding affordability and density 3. Support commercial-node development in appropriate neighborhood locations 4. Replace and maintain missing or damaged sidewalk elements Goal: Encourage identifiable neighborhoods through the creation of unique amenities and focal points 1. Increase connectivity between parks and neighborhoods through continued trail and sidewalk development with prioritization of closing gaps in the trail and sidewalk network 2. Encourage neighborhood focal point development with functional and sustainable activities and equipment to promote activity and social interaction Goal: Promote an adequate supply of diverse, safe, and well-designed affordable housing units 1. Encourage distribution of affordable housing units throughout the City and located near commercial, recreational, and transit opportunities 2. Incentivize affordable housing development through coordination of infrastructure and funding Goal: Promote land preservation and affordable housing through increased development intensity in key areas 2 1. Support higher density development along main corridors to accommodate population growth and support businesses 2. Encourage that affordable housing developments are accessible via public transit routes 3. Identify and zone appropriate locations for neighborhood-scale commercial development 4. Evaluate revisions to building height limits 5. Evaluate and where appropriate, pursue coordinated improvements and facilities to address development impacts rather than requiring each site to be fully self-supporting A CITY BOLSTERED BY DOWNTOWN AND COMPLEMENTARY DISTRICTS | Our City is bolstered by our Downtown, Midtown, and University and other commercial districts and neighborhood centers that include characterized by higher densities and intensification of use in these key areas. Goal: Ensure multimodal connectivity within and between districts 1. Expand multimodal accessibility throughout districts as a means of promoting personal and environmental health, as well as reducing automobile dependency 2. Support implementation and monitoring of the Bozeman Transportation Master Plan strategies 3. Encourage development intensity along key district corridors Goal: Promote districts through diverse housing, goods and services, and employment opportunities 1. Promote mixed-use developments with access to parks, open space, and transit options 2. Support University efforts to attract commercial development near campus Goal: Support urban development within the City to reduce development pressure on viable agricultural areas and support reduced consumption of land 1. Support infrastructure maintenance and include coordinated upgrades with maintenance activities to support appropriate infill development 2. Prioritize the acquisition and preservation of open space that supports community values and addresses gaps in functionality and needs 3. Develop area-specific building height guidelines 4. Evaluate alternatives for more intensive residential development styles in proximity to high visibility corners, services, and parks. 3 A CITY INFLUENCED BY OUR MOUNTAINS, PARKS, AND OPEN SPACE | Our City is home to an outdoor-conscious population that celebrates and protects our natural environment and immediate access to a well-managed open space and parks system. Goal: Prioritize the continued maintenance and strategic acquisition of parks in Bozeman 1. Collaborate with partner agencies to establish sustainable funding sources for City green space 2. Ensure consistently high levels of safety and maintenance in City parks and open space 3. Coordinate between developments to locate larger parks that are cooperatively developed. Goal: Provide a variety of recreational opportunities throughout City parks and open space 1. Incorporate unique recreational and artistic elements into existing parks 2. Research and implement multi-use features within parks to promote use and visitation A CITY THAT PRIORITIZES ACCESSIBILITY AND MOBILITY CHOICES| Our City fosters the close proximity of housing, services, and jobs, and provides safe, efficient mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and drivers. Goal: Promote multimodal access throughout Bozeman for all residents and visitors 1. Encourage trail connections throughout new developments 2. Establish east-west trail connections to complement the existing trail system 3. Prioritize connecting Districts with multimodal facilities Goal: Enhance pedestrian, bicyclist, and vehicular safety measures throughout the City 1. Implement traffic calming measures in areas of high pedestrian activity 2. Develop dedicated bike lanes or separated paths along all principal arterial roads specified in the most current Transportation Master Plan A CITY POWERED BY ITS CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMY | Our City, and all residents benefit from an expanding economy that is powered by education development, strong regional partnerships, job creation, talent retention, and support for local businesses. 4 Goal: Promote the continued development of Bozeman as an innovative and thriving economic center 1. Facilitate live/work opportunities as a way to support small, local businesses 2. Support employee retention and attraction efforts by encouraging continued development of attainable housing 3. Collaborate with economic development entities in local business support efforts Goal: Support the goals and objectives outlined in the Bozeman Economic Development Strategy 1. Invest in infrastructure projects identified in the capital improvement plan (CIP) that will strengthen the business and higher education communities 2. Ensure an adequate supply of appropriately zoned land in desired employment areas Goal: Promote and support economic diversification efforts 1. Provide local businesses with resources and communication to help them continue to grow and expand 2. Encourage the attraction and development of sustainability industry businesses and careers A CITY INFLUENCED BY ENGAGED IN REGIONAL COORDINATION AND DEFINED EDGES | Our City, in partnership with Gallatin County, Montana State University, and other regional authorities, addresses the needs of a rapidly growing and changing population through strategic infrastructure choices, land use planning, and thoughtful decision-making. Goal: Practice increased communication and coordination with Gallatin County and other regional public entities 1. Consider possible regional impacts when making decisions 2. Coordinate planning activities to promote consistency throughout the region 3. Research infrastructure and transportation improvements that benefit the region Goal: Continue coordinating with Gallatin County and neighboring municipalities to identify and mitigate potential hazards 1. Identify effective, affordable, and regionally-appropriate hazard mitigation techniques 2. Discourage development in environmentally sensitive, or hazard prone areas 5 Goal: Update annexation policies and collaborate with Gallatin County regarding annexation and development patterns adjacent to the City 1. Establish standard practices for sharing development application information and exchanging comments between the City and County. 2. Develop shared information on development processes. 3. Prioritize annexations that enable the incremental expansion of the City and its utilities 4. Establish interlocal agreements when appropriate to formalize working relationships and procedures