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Bozeman Residence Inn Review
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Application No. 18499 Type SP
CUP/SUP
Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Special Use Permit
Project Name Bozeman Residence Inn
Summary A Site Plan application for a 104-room, 4-story hotel with a conditional use permit for an
additional 30% increase in allowable maximum building height and a special use request for
retail sales and on premises consumption of alcohol.
Zoning B-2 Growth
Policy
Community Commercial Mixed Use Parcel
Size
75,901 square feet,
1.742 acres
Overlay District(s) None
Street Address 815 East Main Street, Bozeman MT, 59715
Legal Description Lot 13A-1, Amended Plat C-23-A29 of the Northern Pacific Addition to Bozeman
Owner Bozeman Hotel Group, LLC, 1735 South 19th Avenue, Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718
Applicant JB, LLC, 1007 East Main Street Suite 202 Bozeman, MT 59715
Representative Morrison Maierle, Inc. (attn: Kevin Jacobsen), 2880 Technology Blvd. West, Bozeman, MT
59771
Staff Planner Brian Krueger Engineer Griffin Nielsen
Noticing Public Comment Period Site Posted Adjacent Owners
Mailed
Newspaper Legal Ad
7/21/19 to 8/5/19 7/19/19 7/19/98 7/21/19 and 7/28/2019
Advisory Board Design Review Board 7/24/19
Recommendation Approval with conditions and code provisions
Decision Authority City Commission Hearing
Date
8/5/19
Motion: Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, and all the
information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application
18499 and move to recommend approval of the Residence Inn site plan, conditional use permit
and special use permit application subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions.
Full application and file of record: Community Development Department, 20 E. Olive St., Bozeman, MT 59715
PROJECT SUMMARY
The property owner and applicant submitted an application to develop an existing underutilized site in the East Main
Street corridor. The site is accessed from East Main Street and through an existing site via a shared access
easement. The development proposes a site plan application for a 104-room, 4-story hotel with a conditional use
permit for an additional 30% increase in allowable maximum building height and a special use request for the retail
sales and on premises consumption of alcohol.. The application includes the concurrent construction of
infrastructure on site.
The application requests a conditional use permit to increase the maximum allowable height for this building in B-2
from the maximum allowable of 38’ with a flat roof to 54’4” with a conditional use permit. The building is proposed
with a 54’1” maximum height with an allowable 4’ parapet wall above that height to screen mechanical equipment.
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The application requests a special use permit for the retail sales and on premise consumption of alcohol. The
application requests to utilize an all beverage license issued by the State of Montana.
The subject property is zoned B-2. The site is 1.74 acres in size. The site is currently vacant.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) has reviewed the application. Based on its evaluation of the
application against the criteria, the DRC found the application adequate for continued review. The application is
complete for design review purposes.
The Design Review Board (DRB) is scheduled to review the application on July 24, 2019. The Design Review
Board is the design review advisory body to the City Commission on this application. The DRB is required to make
a recommendation to the City Commission on this application.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES
There are no unresolved issues with the application. Code provisions have been provided by the DRC.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Recommend Approval of the application with the recommended conditions and report findings;
2. Recommend Approval of the application with modifications to the recommended conditions and
modifications to the report findings;
3. Recommend Denial the application based on the Design Review Board’s findings of non-compliance
with the applicable criteria contained within the staff report; or
4. Open and continue the review on the application with the concurrence of the applicant, with specific
direction to staff or the applicant to supply additional information or to address specific items.
CONDITONS OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically listed as
conditions of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful requirements
of the Bozeman Municipal Code or state law.
2. If not already filed for the subject site, the applicant must provide and file with the County Clerk and
Recorder's office executed Waivers of Right to Protest Creation of Special Improvement Districts (SID’s) for
the following:
a. Street improvements to East Main Street including paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm drainage
b. Intersection improvements to E. Main Street and Highland Boulevard
c. Intersection improvements to E. Main Street and Haggerty Lane
d. Intersection improvements to E. Main Street and North Broadway
The document filed must specify that in the event an SID is not utilized for the completion of these
improvements, the developer agrees to participate in an alternate financing method for the completion of
said improvements on a fair share, proportionate basis as determined by square footage of property,
taxable valuation of the property, traffic contribution from the development, or a combination thereof. The
applicant must provide a copy of the filed SID waiver prior to site plan approval.
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3. A copy of the Montana Department of Revenue alcohol license for the establishment must be submitted to
the Department of Community Development prior to alcohol service.
4. A copy of the City of Bozeman alcohol license for the establishment must be submitted to the Department
of Community Development prior to alcohol service.
5. The right to serve alcohol to patrons is revocable according to the provisions in Bozeman Municipal Code
Sections 38.230.110.I and 38.200.030 based on substantial complaints from the public or from the Police
Department regarding violations of the City of Bozeman’s open alcohol container, minor in possession of
alcohol, or any other applicable law regarding consumption and/or possession of alcohol.
6. Any expansion of this use or facility is not permitted unless reviewed and approved as required under the
applicable regulations of the Bozeman Municipal Code.
CODE PROVISIONS
1. BMC.38.410.060.B.2.a. Private Utility Easements. A ten foot front setback utility easement is required along
the south property line. This easement is provided and must be filed prior to site plan approval.
2. BMC 38.410.060.B.2.c. Private Utility Easements. A 10’ utility easement from the junction can to the
transformer which runs east/west along the property boundary adjacent to Lot 13, Block 30 (Casino) is
required by NorthWestern Energy. This easement is provided and must be filed prior to site plan approval.
3. BMC 38.410.060.C Public Utility Easements. A public water main easement must be provided for the
proposed hydrant lead extension to ensure the hydrant lead is no less than 10 ft from the edge of the
easement or public right-of-way. This easement is provided and must be filed prior to site plan approval.
4. BMC 38.410.060.E Other easements. A shared access agreement and grant of reciprocal easement is
proposed between this property and the property adjacent and to the east known as portion of the East
Main Street Master Site Plan and the Locati Building Site plan in order to provide secondary access to this
site. This easement is provided and must be filed prior to site plan approval.
5. BMC 38.410.060.E Other easements. A reciprocal parking easement agreement for thirty parking spaces
is proposed between this property and the property adjacent and to the east known as portion of the East
Main Street Master Site Plan and the Locati Building Site plan in order to provide secondary access to this
site. This easement is provided and must be filed prior to site plan approval.
6. BMC 38.410.060.E Other easements. A reciprocal refuse agreement for use of the Bozeman Inn site trash
enclosure is proposed between this property and the property adjacent and to the east known as the Locati
Building Site plan in order to provide trash service that was eliminated on that site in order to accommodate
reciprocal access and parking. This Reciprocal Solid Waste Storage and Removal Agreement must be
recorded prior to site plan approval.
7. BMC 38.410.130.A Cash in Lieu of Water Rights. The amount has been calculated and approved by
Engineering. The payment must be made prior to site plan approval.
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Figure 1: Vicinity Map of 815 East Main Street
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Figure 2: Civil Site Plan
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Figure 3: Landscape and Site Plan
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Figure 4: East (top) and South (bottom) Elevations
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Figure 5: West (top) and North (bottom) Elevations
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ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
Analysis and resulting recommendations are based on the entirety of the application materials, municipal codes, standards,
plans, public comment, and all other materials available during the review period. Collectively this information is the record
of the review. The analysis in this report is a summary of the completed review.
Plan Review, Section 38.230.100, BMC
In considering applications for plan approval under this title, the Director of Community Development shall consider the
following:
1. Conformance to and consistency with the City’s adopted growth policy
38.100.040 B
Meets Code?
Growth Policy Land
Use
Community Commercial Mixed Use Yes
Zoning B-2 (Community Business District) Yes
Comments: The uses are allowed within the zoning district with the approval of this application, pursuant to
Section 38.310 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. The property is within the City’s municipal service area and
otherwise complies with the goals and objectives of the growth policy. No conflicts between the proposed
uses, zoning compliance and the growth policy are identified.
2. Conformance to this chapter, including the cessation of any current
violations 38.200.160
Meets Code?
Current Violations None Yes
Comments: The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically
listed as conditions of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful
requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or state law.
3. Conformance with all other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations
38.100.080
Meets Code?
Conflicts None Yes
Condominium ownership NA NA
Comments: The applicant is required to process a liquor license for the proposed alcohol use through the
State of Montana. A special use permit for on premise sales and consumption of alcohol is recommended for
approval as the project has met all criteria. See findings under special use. Applications are reviewed and
evaluated against the Bozeman Municipal Code. No conflicts with the conformance with laws, ordinances
and building regulations have been identified during the project review.
4. Conformance with special review criteria for applicable permit types as
specified in article 2
Meets Code?
Type Site Plan Yes
Comments: NA
5. Conformance with zoning provisions of article 3 38.230.100 Meets Code?
Permitted uses 38.310 Hotel Yes
Form and intensity standards 38.320 Yes
Zoning B-2 Setbacks
(feet)
Structures Parking /
Loading
Yes
Front 10 10
Rear 10 10
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Side 5 8
Alley NA NA
Watercourse NA
Wetland NA
Block Frontage Mixed 10’ for buildings not meeting
‘storefront’ standards
Yes
Comments: A reciprocal parking easement agreement with adjacent property will be executed prior to
final plan approval.
Relationship to adjacent properties standards 38.520.030 (light and air access and
privacy) and angled setback plane 38.360.030
Yes
Applicable zone specific or overlay standards 38.330-340 NA
Building Height B-2 Requirements 38.320.010-.060 Yes
Lot
coverage
35.2% Allowed 100%
Height 55’4” with CUP or 38’ Allowed 38’ + 6’ grade bonus;
CUP for additional
Yes
Comments: Building height CUP for height bonus plus grade bonus of the maximum available 6’ (definition of
“Building Height” in Article 7) is recommended for approval as the project has met all criteria. See findings
under conditional use.
General land use standards and requirements 38.350 Yes
Applicable supplemental use criteria 38.360 NA
Supplemental
uses/type
NA NA
Comments: Proposed uses are permitted with the approval of the conditional use permit and special use
permits. See findings below.
Wireless facilities 38.370 NA
Affordable Housing 38.380.010 NA NA
Affordable housing plan NA
Comments: No wireless facilities are proposed. No affordable housing is required for commercial
projects.
6a(1). Conformance with the community design provisions of article 4:
Transportation facilities and access 38.400
Meets Code?
Street vision Yes Yes
Secondary access Yes
Traffic Impact
Study / LOS
NA Transportation grid adequate
to serve site
Yes Yes
Comments: A Traffic Impact Study was required by the Engineering Division. No offsite improvements are
required. A secondary drive access is available to the site through the parking lot of the adjacent property
to the east. A reciprocal access easement will be recorded on the properties prior to site plan approval.
Street dedication NA Yes
Drive access locations and widths Yes
Number of drive accesses 2 Yes
Street easements NA
Special Improvement Districts Yes Yes
Comments: Drive access locations (Section 38.400.090.D) – a departure request from this standard has
been provided and has been approved by the City Engineer. MDT has approved an encroachment permit
for the access. Shared access agreement between the subject property and adjacent properties will be
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recorded prior to final plan approval. A conditional of approval for an SID waiver is included to cover
future transportation and stormwater improvements for this site.
Parking requirements of 38.540
Required parking nonresidential 124 Yes
Required parking residential NA
Reductions nonresidential - and bike and shower facilities-6 space
reduction
NA
Reductions residential 1:1 mixed use- 0 residential parking required NA
Landscaping in lieu of parking 1 space
Provided parking off street 95
On street parking NA
Offsite parking 30
Bicycle parking 23
6a(2). Conformance with the community design provisions of article 4:
Pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress 38.400
Meets Code?
Design of the pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems to assure that pedestrians
and vehicles can move safely and easily both within the site and between properties
and activities within the neighborhood area
Yes
Vehicle accesses to site 2 –East Main Street and one shared access. Yes
Pedestrian access location(s) Yes
Site vision triangles Yes
Fire lanes, curbs, signage and striping Yes
Non-automotive transportation and circulation systems, design features to enhance
convenience and safety across parking lots and streets, including, but not limited to
paving patterns, grade differences, landscaping and lighting
Yes
Crosswalks Yes
Curb ramps Yes
Pedestrian lighting Yes
Comments: The project connects to the larger city sidewalk network. Internal connections meet code
requirements and are safe. Stamped asphalt will be installed to provide safer pedestrian walkways through the
parking lot. 7-foot walkways are provided where parking spaces are adjacent to the walkway. There are no
known obstructions to the site vision triangles. Curbing, striping and gutters on East Main Street already exist.
Lighting complies with dark sky and lighting requirements.
Adequate connection and integration of the pedestrian and vehicular transportation
systems to the systems in adjacent development and the general community
Yes
Access easements Yes Yes
Dedication of right-of-way or easements necessary for pedestrian, shared use
pathway and similar transportation facilities
Yes
Comments: The shared access easement will be recorded prior to site plan approval.
6a(3) Loading and Unloading areas Meets Code?
Loading and unloading area requirements 38.540.080 NA
Loading and unloading NA NA
First Berth (min. 70 feet
length, 12 feet in width and
14 feet in height)
NA NA
Additional Berths (min. 45
feet length)
NA NA
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Comments: No loading berths are required.
6b Community design and element provisions 38.410 Meets Code?
Lot and block standards 38.410.040 Yes
Rights of way for pedestrians alternative block delineation NA
Comments: Mixed block frontage (Landscape option)
Provisions for utilities including efficient public services and utilities 38.410.050-060 Yes
Municipal infrastructure requirements Yes
Easements (City and public utility rights-of-way etc.) Yes
Water, sewer, and stormwater Yes
Other utilities (electric, natural gas, communications) Yes
CIL of water rights Yes
Comments: Water and pipeline easements and private utility easements are provided and will be recorded
prior to site plan approval. A payment for cash in lieu of water rights is required by the City and will be paid
prior to site plan approval. A shared refuse agreement is provided in order to share a trash enclosure
between two sites. This agreement will be recorded prior to site plan approval.
Site Surface Drainage and stormwater control 38.410.080 Yes
Location, design and capacity Yes
Landscaping per 38.410.080.H Yes
Comments: Grading and drainage plan was reviewed and approved by the Engineering Division.
Grading 38.410.080 Yes
Maximum 1:4 slope requirements met Yes
Comments: Stormwater detention is exclusively underground.
6c. Park and recreation requirements 38.420 Meets Code?
Enhancement of natural environment NA
Wildlife habitat or feeding area preservation NA
Maintenance of public park or public open space access NA
Park/Recreational area design NA
Parkland Cash-in-lieu for maximum known density not to exceed 12
units/acre (ac.).
NA
___ ac. X ___ units/ac. X 0.03 ac.= _____ ac.
Cash donation in-lieu NA NA
Improvements in-lieu NA NA
Comments: Parkland dedication is not applicable to this application.
7a-c. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5,
Compatibility, Design and Arrangement
Meets Code?
Compatibility with, and sensitivity to, the immediate environment of the site and the
adjacent neighborhoods and other approved development relative to architectural
design, building mass, neighborhood identity, landscaping, historical character,
orientation of buildings on the site and visual integration
Yes
Block Frontage Standards 38.510 Yes
Building Design 38.530 Yes
Open space 38.520.060 Yes
Location and design of service areas and mechanical equipment 38.520.070 Yes
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Comments: 38.510.030.H block frontage standards for mixed use block frontages require planting areas
between the sidewalk and the building or parking areas. This project complies with requirements. The
building meets transparency requirements and screening requirements for service areas and mechanical
equipment. The building meets all applicable design requirements.
Design and arrangement of the elements of the plan (e.g., buildings, circulation, open
space and landscaping, etc.) so that activities are integrated with the organizational
scheme of the community, neighborhood, and other approved development and produce
an efficient, functionally organized and cohesive development
Yes
Relationship to adjacent properties 38.520.030 Yes
Non-motorized circulation and design 38.520.040 Yes
Vehicular circulation and parking 38.520.050 Yes
Comments: An offsite parking agreement easement and shared use access easement have been provided
between this site and the development to the east of this site known as the East Main Master Plan and the
Locati Building site plan. These easements must be recorded prior to site plan approval.
Design and arrangement of elements of the plan (e.g., buildings circulation, open
space and landscaping, etc.) in harmony with the existing natural topography, natural
water bodies and water courses, existing vegetation, and to contribute to the overall
aesthetic quality of the site configuration
Yes
Site Planning and Design Elements 38.520 Yes
Comments: The site conforms to the site plan requirements in article 5 for site design. No special conditions
of approval are identified.
7d. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Landscaping
including the enhancement of buildings, appearance of vehicular use, open
space and pedestrian area and the preservation of replacement of natural
vegetation
Meets Code?
Submittal requirements for landscape plans 38.220.100 Yes
Mandatory landscaping 38.550.050 Yes
Yard Yes
Additional screening NA
Parking lot screening Yes
Interior parking lot landscape Yes
Off-street loading spaces screening NA
Street frontage Yes
Street median island NA
Acceptable landscape materials Yes
Protection of landscape areas Yes
Irrigation: plan, water source, system
type
Underground irrigation
Trees for residential adjacency Yes
Performance points 23 required Yes
City rights-of-way and parks Yes
Tree plantings for boulevard ROW, drought-resistant seed Yes
Public ROW boulevard strips Yes
Irrigation and maintenance provisions for ROW Yes
State ROW landscaping Yes
Additional NA NA
Fencing and walls NA NA
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Comments: 23 landscaping points were required and 36 are provided. Adequate interior parking lot
landscaping was provided in the parking islands and landscaped areas immediately adjacent to the lot.
No turf is present on this site.
Pedestrian area landscaping, including pathways and internal circulation 38.520.040 Yes
Internal roadway landscaping 38.520.050 NA
Open space landscaping 38.520.060 Yes
Service area and mechanical equipment landscaping and screening 38.520.070 Yes
Comments: The landscaping exceeds city requirements
7e. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Open Space Meets Code?
Open Space
Total required 1,518-sf (2%) Yes
Total provided 1743-sf Yes
Comments: Usable commercial open space required in sites greater than one acre is required and is
provided in two separate plaza areas for this project. Seating is provided as required.
7f. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Lighting
38.570
Meets Code?
Building-mounted lighting (cutoff and temperature) Yes
Site lighting (supports, cutoff and temperature) Yes
Minimum light trespass at property line Yes
Comments: The lighting meets standards. Both site and building mounted lighting is proposed.
7g. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Signage
38.560
Meets Code?
Allowed (sq. ft)/building NA NA
Proposed (sq. ft) NA
Comments: Conceptual signage is shown on the plans. No signage is approved with the approval of this
application. A sign permit is required for the installation of all signage.
8a-c. Conformance with environmental and open space objectives in articles 4-
6 Meets Code?
Enhancement of natural environment: Integrated stormwater, LID, removal of
inappropriate fill
NA
Grading Yes
On-site retention/detention Yes
Comments: The grading and drainage plan was reviewed and approved by the Engineering Division. The
storm drainage system is entirely underground.
Drainage design Yes
Stormwater maintenance plan 38.410.030.A Yes
Stormwater feature: landscaping amenity, native species, curvilinear, 75% live
vegetation
NA
Comments: The stormwater maintenance plan has been provided. No surface stormwater facilities and
proposed, landscaping for stormwater is not applicable for this application.
Watercourse and wetland protections and associated wildlife habitats NA
If the development is adjacent to an existing or approved public park or public open
space area, have provisions been made in the plan to avoid interfering with public
access to and use of that area
NA
Comments: No watercourses or wetlands are present on site.
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9. Conformance with the natural resource protection provisions of articles 4-6 Meets Code?
Watercourse setback 38.410.100 NA
Watercourse setback planting plan NA
Floodplain regulations 38.600 NA
Wetland regulations 38.610 NA
Comments: Not applicable. No watercourses or wetlands are present on site.
10. Other related matters, including relevant comment from affected parties
38.220
Meets Code?
Public Comment No Yes
Comments: A public notice period was executed as per Section 38.220.420. Details regarding dates the
noticing requirements were conducted can be found on page 1 of this staff report document.
No public comment has been received.
11. If the development includes multiple lots that are interdependent for
circulation or other means of addressing requirement of this title, whether the
lots are either: Configured so that the sale of individual lots will not alter the
approved configuration or use of the property or cause the development to
become nonconforming OR Are the subject of reciprocal and perpetual
easements or other agreements to which the City is a party so that the sale of
individual lots will not cause one or more elements of the development to
become nonconforming. 38.410.060
Meets Code?
Subdivision Exemption NA NA
Required Easements Yes Yes
Reciprocal access and
shared parking easement
Yes NA Yes
Mutual access easement
and agreement
Yes Yes
Comments: Easements for access and refuse have been provided and will be recorded prior to site plan
approval.
12. Phasing of development 38.230.020.B including buildings and
infrastructure
Meets Code?
Phasing No # of phases 1 Yes
Comments: This application is one phase.
In addition to the review criteria of 38.230.100, the review authority shall, in approving a conditional use permit, determine favorably the criteria in the table below. The application requests a conditional use permit to increase the maximum allowable height for this building in B-2 from the maximum allowable of 38’ with a flat roof to 54’4” with a
conditional use permit. The building is proposed with a 54’1” maximum height with an allowable 4’ parapet wall above that height to screen mechanical equipment.
Section 38.230.110.E Additional review criteria for Conditional Use Permits Found favorable
The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and topography to accommodate
such use, and all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading and landscaping
are adequate to relate such use with the land and uses in the vicinity.
Yes
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Comments: The site is large in size and includes slopes. The building is integrated into the slope to the
maximum extent possible. The building includes high quality materials and is well detailed and meets city
design standards. The adjacent development is located downhill to the north and east of this property. No
residential views are block by this project as the units are below the existing slope. The site landscape is
integrated into the neighborhood and larger development area.
The proposed use will have no material adverse effect upon the abutting property.
Persons objecting to the recommendations of review bodies carry the burden of
proof.
Yes
Comments: No evidence of the additional of building height was found to have negative or adverse effects
on abutting properties. The site is large in size and includes slopes. The building is integrated into the slope
to the maximum extent possible. The building includes high quality materials and is well detailed and meets
city design standards. The adjacent development is located downhill to the north and east of this property.
No residential views are block by this project as the units are below the existing slope.
Additional conditions stated in the approval are deemed necessary to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare.
Yes
Comments: See page 3 of this staff report for conditions of approval. Conditions of approval must be
recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder.
In addition to the review criteria of 38.230.100, the review authority shall, in approving a special use permit, determine
favorably the criteria in the table below. The application requests a special use permit for the retail sales and on premise
consumption of alcohol. The application requests to utilize an all beverage license issued by the State of Montana.
Section 38.230.120 and 38.230.110.E Additional review criteria for Special Use
Permits
Found favorable
The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and topography to accommodate
such use, and all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading and landscaping
are adequate to relate such use with the land and uses in the vicinity.
Yes
Comments: The site is safe and conforms to zoning. The site has continuous pedestrian connectivity into
and through the site. Adequate parking is provided on-site with the review and approved for the original site
plan. Parking is provided through shared parking with the adjacent site.
The proposed use will have no material adverse effect upon the abutting property.
Persons objecting to the recommendations of review bodies carry the burden of
proof.
Yes
Comments: No evidence of the proposed alcohol use was found to have negative or adverse effects on
abutting properties. The conditions of approval included in this report, specifies that the right to serve alcohol
to patrons is revocable should the need to revoke the permit arise.
Additional conditions stated in the approval are deemed necessary to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare.
Yes
Comments: See page 2 of this staff report for conditions of approval. Conditions of approval must be
recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder prior to final approval.