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Home My WebLink About08-28-19 DRB MinutesDesign Review Board Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at 5:30 pm City Hall, Commission Room | 121 N. Rouse Ave., 59715 A. 05:33:29 PM (00:00:23) Call meeting to order and Roll Call Present Were: • Troy Scherer • Ethan Barlow • Brady Ernst (Interim Chairman) B. 05:33:57 PM (00:00:51) Changes to the Agenda C. 05:34:02 PM (00:00:56) Minutes • 7.24.19 Minutes (PDF) o 7.24.19 Video Link 05:34:08 PM (00:01:02) MOTION to approve meeting minutes from July 24th: Troy Scherer 05:34:13 PM (00:01:07) MOTION SECONDED: Ethan Barlow 05:34:21 PM (00:01:15) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carried 3-0 D. Disclosures E. 05:34:37 PM (00:01:31) 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. F. Action Items 1. 05:35:10 PM (00:02:04) 19128 East Mendenhall Mixed Use Site Plan (Rosenberg) A Site Plan application for a six story mixed use development with ground level parking, commercial office, and 13 residential units. Project is located at 240 E. Mendenhall Street in Bozeman, MT. • 19128 Staff Report • 19128 Application Materials • 19128 Plans & Elevations • 19128 Landscape & Irrigation Plans • 19128 Floodplain Information 05:35:09 PM (00:02:03) Board member Troy Scherer recused himself from review of Action Item #1 as his firm is involved. 05:35:35 PM (00:02:29) City Planner, Sarah Rosenberg provided an overview of the proposed East Mendenhall project, providing information regarding the location, building layout, open space requirements, and building materials. Staff is recommending approval as the application meets requirements. 05:41:22 PM (00:08:16) Project applicant, Peter Andrews of Intrinsik Architecture spoke to the project and shared that they’ve made some changes to the elevations presented by Ms. Rosenberg. Mr. Andrews reviewed some of the design details per the requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code. 05:48:21 PM (00:15:15) Board member Ethan Barlow directed questions toward the project applicant and staff. Questions concerned an adjacent parking lot that the residential balconies would face and possible circulation to the east side of the building. 05:52:40 PM (00:19:34) Interim Chairman, Brady Ernst asked Mr. Andrews about the changes to the façade and the materials and colors that are proposed. Mr. Ernst continued to ask about creek access and the type of landscaping that can be used by residents. Ms. Rosenberg explained that no structures or fixed items are allowed in the watercourse setback. Mr. Ernst asked about possible changes in the floodplain map. Ms. Rosenberg explained that the project was reviewed by the Floodplain Engineer and that the applicant had the option to follow existing or proposed requirements regarding floodplains. 05:56:59 PM (00:23:53) MOTION having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment and the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application #19128 and move to recommend approval of the site plan application subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions: Ethan Barlow. 05:57:34 PM (00:24:28) MOTION SECONDED: Brady Ernst 05:57:50 PM (00:24:44) Discussion Board member Ethan Barlow shared that he felt that there was a missed opportunity with how the building relates to the adjacent creek. On the whole, Mr. Barlow found the project to be appropriate to its location. 06:01:24 PM (00:28:18) Mr. Ernst concurred with Mr. Barlow’s comments and made some recommendations on the use of colors and materials for the façade. Mr. Ernst also encouraged better exposure from the project to the Bozeman Creek to be more inviting. 06:05:54 PM (00:32:48) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carried 2-0 (without Quorum) 2. 06:06:24 PM (00:33:18) 18499 Bozeman Residence Inn Site Plan (Krueger) 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 project is located at 815 E. Main St. • 18499 Staff Report • 18499 Narrative • 18499 Architectural Plans • 18499 Civil & Electrical Plans • 18499 Landscape Plans 06:06:55 PM (00:33:49) Development Review Manager and City Planner, Brian Krueger introduced a revised application which went before the board several weeks prior and was recommended denial by the Design Review Board. Mr. Krueger explained that the landscape plan, blank wall treatment, and building materials were updated in response to comments from the board. 06:09:16 PM (00:36:10) Will Ralph of Blackridge Co, owner and developer of the project, provided a presentation to address comments previously received by the Design Review Board. Mr. Ralph addressed concerns regarding the efface material, the articulation facing Main Street, and the landscaping plan. The efface material has been eliminated entirely and the building now consists of 50% brick, 25% metal and 25% openings. The design is now more consistent with adjacent structures. 06:13:36 PM (00:40:30) Mr. Ralph addressed the landscaping strategy and noted changes primarily on the west and north sides of the building. Mr. Ralph showed a presentation which provided visuals of the changes. 06:20:35 PM (00:47:29) Board member Troy Scherer briefly asked about the exposed concrete material and whether the city had any reservations about that use. The city had no objections. 06:21:30 PM (00:48:24) 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: Ethan Barlow 06:22:07 PM (00:49:01) MOTION SECONDED: Troy Scherer 06:22:12 PM (00:49:06) Discussion – board members voiced support and commented on the changes to the project. 06:24:45 PM (00:51:39) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carried 3-0 (without Quorum) G. 06:25:08 PM (00:52:02) FYI/Discussion 1. Future Agenda Items H. 06:25:13 PM (00:52:07) Adjournment For more information please contact Brian Krueger at bkrueger@bozeman.net This board generally meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. 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