HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-19 Joint ZC & PB Minutes (Draft)Joint City Planning Board and
Zoning Commission
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 7:00 PM
City Commission Chamber – 121 N. Rouse Avenue
A. 07:00:47 PM (00:00:06) Call meeting to order
Chris Scott (ZC) Chair
Julien Morice (ZC)
Jennifer Madgic (PB)
Cathy Costakis (PB)
Mark Egge (PB)
Henry Happel (PB) Chair
Deputy Mayor Chris Mehl (PB) Commission Liaison
Paul Spitler (ZB & PB)
Lauren Waterton (PB)
Jerry Pape (PB)
B. 07:01:50 PM (00:01:09) Changes to the Agenda
C. 07:02:06 PM (00:01:25) Approve Joint Meeting Minutes (none)
D. 07:02:11 PM (00:01:30) 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. 07:02:30 PM (00:01:49) Presentation from consultant BendonAdams on the NCOD
Review Project report. Consider report recommendations and make board
recommendations to City Commission. (Gonzalez, Rogers)
Staff Memo
Presentation
07:03:05 PM (00:02:24) City Historic Preservation Specialist Phil Gonzalez gave an introduction
to the report and Chris Bendon and Allison Mouch.
07:04:07 PM (00:03:26) Chris Bendon from BendonAdams introduced himself and quickly
reviewed the project scope.
07:07:00 PM (00:06:19) Allison Mouch of Orion Planning & design gave a history of the NCOD
and how it was formed and amended over time. She discussed the team for the report and
engagement methods used.
07:13:31 PM (00:12:50) Bendon spoke of the recommendations and the Work Plan.
07:16:23 PM (00:15:42)Bendon spoke of the Historic Preservation Program and HPAB.
07:19:24 PM (00:18:43)Mouch spoke of relating zoning to context, specifically the possible
interaction between historic preservation and the goals of the downtown Bozeman
Improvement Plan and future development. Streamlining processes was also discussed.
07:25:21 PM (00:24:40) Project information recommendations were discussed. The
Comprehensive Work Plan was briefly shown.
07:31:31 PM (00:30:50) The Consultants answered questions from the Board regarding the
sensitivities of transition, sequence of events, and potential conflict inherent in smaller
neighborhood distinctions.
07:39:52 PM (00:39:11) The Consultants continued answering questions about transition zones,
future districts, designation of districts/neighborhoods, and standard, guidelines and review
processes.
07:52:11 PM (00:51:30) The Consultants continued answering questions about conflict between
historic preservation districts and affordability, and density issues.
08:04:09 PM (01:03:28) Bendon answered questions about infill within the NCOD.
08:07:00 PM (01:06:19) PUBLIC COMMENT
08:07:13 PM (01:06:32) Chris Naumann, Executive Director of the Downtown Bozeman
Partnership, spoke on the recommendations in regard to the Downtown Plan.
08:10:04 PM (01:09:23) Linda Semonis (Church Street) commented about the perception of
skewed demographics from the workshops used to create the report.
08:11:50 PM (01:11:09) Zoning Board Chair Scott opened the floor for a motion for the Zoning
Board.
08:12:57 PM (01:12:16) MOTION: Having reviewed and considered draft report
recommendations one through thirteen, public comment, and all other information presented, I
hereby move to recommend recommendations one through thirteen as presented: Julien
Morice.
08:13:11 PM (01:12:30) SECONDED: Paul Spitler.
08:13:13 PM (01:12:32) Zoning Board members discussed the report and recommendations.
08:17:53 PM (01:17:12) VOTE: Motion Carries 2-1.
08:19:08 PM (01:18:27) MOTION: Having reviewed and considered draft report
recommendations one through thirteen, public comment, and other information presented, I
hereby move to recommend recommendations one through thirteen as presented: Lauren
Waterton.
08:19:25 PM (01:18:44) SECONDED: Jerry Pape.
08:19:33 PM (01:18:52) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 2.1-retaining the NCOD
and focus on two programs to distinguish two separate goals: promote historic preservation
through local designation and establish neighborhood character areas.
08:21:39 PM (01:20:58) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 2.2-adjust NCOD
boundary based upon results of building survey: North 7th all in or out, Frontage Street as
northern edge, Conduct building survey to provide basis for boundary adjustments, and
complete an architectural survey.
08:24:00 PM (01:23:19) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 2.3-create
neighborhood design guidelines and standards.
08:27:10 PM (01:26:29) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 3.1-phase in a stronger
historic preservation program.
08:30:51 PM (01:30:10) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 3.2-expand incentives
for historic property owners.
08:33:22 PM (01:32:41) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 3.3-Require HPAB
recommendations for historic projects and projects within a historic district.
08:42:25 PM (01:41:44) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 3.4-create historic
design standards and guidelines for historic districts and landmarks that align with updated
Secretary of the Interior’s standards.
08:49:48 PM (01:49:07) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 4.1-create a B-3
transitional zone for areas located beyond the core. Incorporate additional transition standards
within the existing zone edge transition requirements.
08:53:58 PM (01:53:17) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 4.2-explore adjusting
the historic district boundaries to relate to the existing zone districts.
08:54:44 PM (01:54:03) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 4.3-align zone districts
with neighborhood character. Update form and intensity standards to better address concerns
about mass and scale. Update current design guidelines and add standards to better address
concerns about mass and scale.
09:00:48 PM (02:00:07) Discussion occurred regarding recommendation 5.1-Map out the
different review processes to determine overlap and areas to simplify and consolidate. Develop
review criteria that is objective and allows some flexibility. This can be achieved through a mix
of regulations, design standards, and design guidelines.
09:01:02 PM (02:00:21) Discussion occurred regarding recommendations 6.1 and 6.2-Explore
working with GIS Department and web administrators on how to integrate additional
information into the existing GIS layers and website to make detailed project information more
readily available to the public. Look into an educational campaign through City social media
channels discussing where to find planning project information. 6.2-Explore meetings prior to
application review (with impacted neighbors). Explore collecting input from neighborhood
associations on large scale projects.
09:04:50 PM (02:04:09) Discussion began on the proper order and system to work through any
possible amendments to the over-arching Motion.
09:11:20 PM (02:10:39) AMENDMENT: Whether recommendation 2.1 has your approval: Henry
Happel.
09:11:29 PM (02:10:48) VOTE: Amendment Carries 7-1.
09:12:22 PM (02:11:41) AMENDMENT: Recommendation 2.2 be approved with the caveat that
the board recommends that North 7th be entirely out of the NCOD: Henry Happel.
09:13:49 PM (02:13:08) VOTE: All in Favor- Amendment Carries Unanimously.
09:14:07 PM (02:13:26) Discussion began on recommendation 2.3 and how best to show
approval.
09:14:29 PM (02:13:48) AMENDMENT: I’d like to amend the original motion to clarify that
number 2.3 would include the acknowledgement of Downtown as a distinct neighborhood:
Lauren Waterton.
09:14:42 PM (02:14:01) SECOND: Chris Mehl.
09:14:45 PM (02:14:04) VOTE: All in Favor- Amendment Carries Unanimously.
09:15:02 PM (02:14:21) AMENDMENT: Amend the original motion to clarify that in 3.1 we are
approving the alterative which is to phase in a stronger historic preservation program.
09:15:40 PM (02:14:59) VOTE: Amendment Carries 7-1.
09:16:14 PM (02:15:33) AMENDMENT: This recommendation (3.2) be revised to provide that
the city should explore developing incentives for historic properties: Chris Mehl.
09:16:26 PM (02:15:45) SECOND: Cathy Costakis.
09:16:29 PM (02:15:48) VOTE: Amendment Carries 7-1.
09:16:55 PM (02:16:14) AMENDMENT: I would move to strike 3.3 from the Motion: Mark Egge.
09:17:00 PM (02:16:19) SECOND: Jerry Pape.
09:17:04 PM (02:16:23) A discussion about recommendation 3.3 took place.
09:20:11 PM (02:19:30) AMENDMENT: I move to make a friendly amendment that states that
the input of the HPAB should be sought for historic projects and projects within a historic district
with need determined by the Design Review Committee: Jerry Pape.
09:20:38 PM (02:19:57) A short discussion took place on the proposed amendment.
09:22:19 PM (02:21:38) AMENDMENT: I move to make a friendly amendment that states that
the input of the HPAB should be sought for historic projects and projects within a historic district
through a process that will be determined later: Jerry Pape.
09:23:53 PM (02:23:12) VOTE: All in Favor- Amendment Carries Unanimously.
09:24:18 PM (02:23:37) VOTE (Mr. Egge’s Amendment as modified): Amendment Carries 7-1.
09:25:00 PM (02:24:19) MOTION: Move to support this (3.4): Chris Mehl.
09:25:50 PM (02:25:09) VOTE: Motion carries 6-2.
09:26:12 PM (02:25:31) AMENDMENT: Move to remove this (4.1): Chris Mehl.
09:26:13 PM (02:25:32) SECOND: Mark Egge.
09:26:17 PM (02:25:36) Deputy Mayor Mehl spoke to his Amendment to remove 4.1 from the
Motion.
09:27:00 PM (02:26:19) VOTE: All in favor- Amendment Carries Unanimously.
09:27:49 PM (02:27:08) AMENDMENT: Move that we decline to recommend 4.2: Henry Happel.
09:28:00 PM (02:27:19) SECOND: Mark Egge.
09:28:04 PM (02:27:23) A discussion on recommendation 4.2 took place.
09:30:19 PM (02:29:38) Discussion took place in regards to wording of an Amendment for
recommendation 4.2.
09:33:50 PM (02:33:09) AMENDMENT: Delay the exploration of adjusting the historic district
boundaries to relate to the existing zone districts until a completion of the architectural survey:
Chris Mehl.
09:34:07 PM (02:33:26) SECOND: Jerry Pape.
09:34:56 PM (02:34:15)VOTE: All in Favor- Motion Carries Unanimously.
09:35:10 PM (02:34:29) AMENDMENT: Remove 4.3 from the main Motion: Mark Egge.
09:35:22 PM (02:34:41) SECOND: Henry Happel.
09:35:25 PM (02:34:44) Mark Egge spoke to his Amendment. A small discussion took place.
09:40:43 PM (02:40:02) VOTE: 3-5- Amendment Fails.
09:41:29 PM (02:40:48) A short discussion about recommendation 5.1 took place.
09:42:38 PM (02:41:57) A short discussion about recommendations 6.1 and 6.2 took place.
09:43:40 PM (02:42:59) VOTE: (the original Motion as amended) 7-1 Motion Carries.
F. 09:44:05 PM (02:43:24) FYI/Discussion
A short discussion on the organization of the meeting took place. Deputy Mayor Mehl thanked
the public for coming. Staff Planner Tom Rogers reminded the Board of the annual ethics training on
March 5th.
G. 09:45:21 PM (02:44:40) Adjournment
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