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Staff Report
Community Development Osterman Commercial Condos Master Site Plan Review
Application: 18167
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Application No. 18167 Type Master Site Plan(MaSP)
Project Name Osterman Commercial Condos Master Site Plan
Summary A Master Site Plan(MaSP) application for a two-phase development of two
warehouse buildings with office spaces.
Zoning M-1 Growth Industrial Parcel Size 70, 698 square feet
Policy
Overlay District(s) N/A
Street Address 760 and 770 Osterman Drive, Bozeman MT, 59715
Legal Description MINOR SUB 41A, S09, T02 S, R06 E, Lot 1A-5A,ACRES 1.623, MINOR SUB 41 B PLAT 41-C
Owner Longshot Equity, LLC, 510 West Hemlcok, Bozeman, MT 59718
Applicant Genesis Engineering(Jeremy May), 204 North 11th Ave, Bozeman MT 59715
Staff Planner Melissa Pope Engineer Griffin Nielsen
Noticing Public Comment Period Site Posted Adjacent Owners Newspaper Legal Ad
7/13/18—7/30/18 7/12/18 7/11/18 N/A
Recommendation Approval with conditions
Decision Authority Director of Community Development Date C�2/
Full application and file of record:Community Development Department, 20 E. Olive St., Bozeman, MT 59715
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPEAL PROVISIONS CERTIFICATE
A) PURSUANT to Chapter 38, Article 2, Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC), and other applicable sections of Ch.38, BMC,
public notice was given, opportunity to submit comment was provided to affected parties, and a review of the Master Site
Plan application described in this report was conducted. The applicant proposed to the City a Master Site Plan (MaSP) for
the site layout for a two-phase development of two warehouse buildings with office spaces in an M-1 (light manufacturing)
zoning district. The purposes of the Master Site Plan review were to consider all relevant evidence relating to public health,
safety, welfare, and the other purposes of Ch. 38, BMC; to evaluate the proposal against the criteria of Sec. 38.230.100
BMC, and the standards of Ch. 38, BMC; and to determine whether the application should be approved, conditionally
approved, or denied.
B) It appeared to the Director that all parties and the public wishing to examine the proposed Master Site Plan and offer
comment were provided the opportunity to do so. After receiving the recommendation of the relevant advisory bodies
established by Ch. 38, Art. 210, BMC, and considering all matters of record presented with the application and during the
public comment period defined by Ch. 38, BMC, the Director has found that the proposed Master Site Plan would comply
with the requirements of the BMC if certain conditions were imposed. Therefore, being fully advised of all matters having
come before them regarding this application,the Director makes the following decision.
C) The Master Site Plan (MaSP) has been found to meet the criteria of Ch. 38, BMC, and is therefore approved, subject to
the conditions listed in this report and the correction of any elements not in conformance with the standards of the Title. The
evidence contained in the submittal materials, advisory body review, public testimony, and this report,justifies the conditions
imposed on this development to ensure that the MaSP complies with all applicable regulations, and all applicable criteria of
Ch. 38, BMC. On this day of /3-0 2018, Martin Matsen, Director of Community Development,
approved with conditions this Master Site Plan for and on behalf of the City of Bozeman as authorized by Sec. 38.200.010,
BMC. Per Sec. 38.230.140 BMC approval of the final master site plan is effective for not less than three but not more than
five years with the initial duration to be specified during the final action of the review authority. The expiration of the
entitlement period of this master site plan is on the 7G day of /!V� 2021. The Owners of property
subject to the master site plan may seek extensions to not exceed five years.Approval of an extension must be granted if the
director of community development determines the criteria of subsection F of this section are met.
D) This Director of Community Development's project decision may be appealed by filing a documented appeal with and
paying an appeal fee to the Clerk of the Commission for the City of Bozeman within 10 working days after the date of the final
decision as evidenced by the Director's signature,following the procedures of Sec. 38,250.030, BMC.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONDITIONS 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. Due to the way in which landscaping performance points were awarded for this Master Site Plan application,the
Phase 2 site plan must include foundation plantings obscuring not less than 70 percent of the building perimeter,
exclusive of entries, per Section 38.550.060 BMC.
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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 Meets Code?
38.100.040 B
Growth Policy Land Industrial Yes
Use
Zoning M-1flight manufacturing 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 Meets Code?
violations 38.200.160
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 Meets Code?
38.100.080
Conflicts None Yes
Condominium ownership NA NA
Comments: Private neighborhood bylaws, covenants,conditions and restrictions are not administered or
enforced by the City of Bozeman. 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 Master Site Plan review.
4. Conformance with special review criteria for applicable permit types as Meets Code?
specified in article 2
Type Master Site Plan Yes
Comments: NA
5.Conformance with zoning provisions of article 3 38.230.100 Meets Code?
Permitted uses 38.310 Warehouse and office Yes
Form and inte sity standards 38.320 Yes
Zoning M-1 Setbacks Structures Parking/ Yes
feet Loading
Front 20 20
Rear 3 NA
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Side 3 NA
Alley NA NA
Watercourse 35
Wetland NA
Block Frontage I Other Defers to setbacks in 38.320 Yes
Comments: 38.510.030.H block frontage standards for industrial zones require planting areas between
the sidewalk and the building or parking area that must be at least 20' in depth. The applicant requested
a deviation from this standard to a 15' planting setback. The request was reviewed and approved by the
Planning Division due to the low-volume and low-visibility nature of Osterman Drive. It was determined
that the 35'watercourse setback is required.
Relationship to adjacent properties standards 38.520.030(light and air access and Yes
privacy)and angled setback plane 38.360.030
Applicable zonespecific or overlay standards 38.330-340 NA
Building Height M-1 Requirements 38.320.010-.060 Yes
Lot NA Allowed 100%
-coverage
Height NA Allowed 45' Yes
Comments: NA
General land use standards and requirements 38.350 Yes
A Iicable supplemental use criteria 38.360 NA
Supplemental NA NA
uses/t e
Comments: Proposed uses are permitted.
Wireless facilities 38.370 NA
Affordable Housing 38.380.010 NA NA
Affordable housing plan NA
Comments: NA
6a(1).Conformance with the community design provisions of article 4: Meets Code?
Transportation facilities and access 38.400
Street vision Yes Yes
Secondary access NA
Traffic Impact NA Transportation grid adequate Yes Yes
Stud /LOS to serve site _
Comments:A Traffic Impact Study was not required by the Engineering Division.
Street dedication NA Yes
Drive access locations and widths Yes
Number of drive accesses 1 Yes
Street easements NA
Special Improvement Districts NA NA
Comments: NA
6a(2).Conformance with the community design provisions of article 4: Meets Code?
Pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress 38.400
Design of the pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems to assure that pedestrians Yes
and vehicles can move safely and easily both within the site and between properties
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and activities within the neighborhood area
Vehicle accesses to site 1 Yes
Pedestrian access locations 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 atterns, rade differences, landscaping and lighting
Crosswalks Yes
Curb ramps Yes
Pedestrian lighting NA
Comments: There is an existing sidewalk network that is integrated with the City. There are no known
obstructions to the site vision triangles. Curbing, striping and gutters on Osterman Drive were installed
previously as required by the Engineering Department. Stamped asphalt will be installed to provide
connection between both buildings on site. 7-foot walkways were required where parking spaces are
adjacent to the walkway.
Adequate connection and integration of the pedestrian and vehicular transportation Yes
systems to the systems in adjacent development and the general community
Access easements I NA NA
Dedication of right-of-way or easements necessary for pedestrian, shared use NA
pathway and similar transportation facilities
Comments: Not required for this application.
6a(3)Loading and Unloading areas Meets Code?
Loading and unloading area re uirements 38.540.080 NA
Loading and unloading NA NA
First Berth (min.70 feet NA NA
length, 12 feet in width and
14 feet in height)
Additional Berths(min.45 l NA NA
feet length)
Comments: Not applicable at this time.
615 Community design and element provisions 38.410 Meets Code?
Lot and block standards 38.410.040 NA
Rights of way for pedestrians alternative block delineation NA
Comments: NA
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 Yes
Comments:A payment of$2,400.00 for cash in lieu of water rights was received by the City on 7/17/2018,
check number 1221.
Site Surface Drainage and stormwater control 38.410.080 Yes
Location,design and capacity Yes
Landscaping er 38.410.080.H Yes
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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: NA
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 opens ace access NA
Park/Recreational area design NA
Parkland Cash-in-lieu for maximum known density not to exceed 12 NA
units/acre(ac.).
ac. X units/ac. X 0.03 ac.= ac.
Cash donation in-lieu T NA NA
Improvements in-lieu i NA NA
Comments: Parkland dedication is not applicable to this application.
7a-c. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Meets Code?
Compatibility, Design and Arrangement
Compatibility with,and sensitivity to,the immediate environment of the site and the NA
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
Block Frontage Standards 38.510 Yes
Building Design 38.530 Yes
Open space 38.520.060 NA
Location and design of service areas and mechanical equipment 38.520.070 NA
Comments: 38.510.030.H block frontage standards for industrial zones require planting areas between the
sidewalk and the building or parking area that must be at least 20' in depth. The applicant requested a
deviation from this standard to a 15' planting setback. The request was reviewed and approved by the
Planning Division due to the low-volume and low-visibility nature of Osterman Drive.
Design and arrangement of the elements of the plan (e.g., buildings,circulation,open Yes
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
Relationship to adjacent properties 38.520.030 s Yes
Non-motorized circulation and design 38.520.040 Yes
Vehicular circulation and parking 38.520.050 Yes
Comments: NA
Design and arrangement of elements of the plan(e.g., buildings circulation,open Yes
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
Site Planning and Design Elements 38.520
Comments: Building footprint and site layout has maintained a 35'watercourse setback as required by the
review authority.
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7d.Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Landscaping Meets Code?
including the enhancement of buildings,appearance of vehicular use, open
space and pedestrian area and the preservation of replacement of natural
vegetation
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 NA
Street median island NA
-Acceptable landscape materials Yes
Protection of landscape areas Yes
Irrigation: plan,water source, system Underground irrigation
type
Trees for residential adjacency NA
Performance points 15 NA
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 NA
Additional I NA NA
Fencing and walls NA I NA
Comments: 15 landscaping points were required and 22 were provided.Adequate interior parking lot
landscaping was provided in the parking islands and landscaped areas immediately adjacent to the lot
1,100-sf required for 55 parking spaces).
Pedestrian area landscaping, including pathways and internal circulation 38.520.040 Yes
Internal roadway landscaping 38.520.050 NA
Open s ace landscaping 38.520.060 NA
Service area and mechanical equipment landscaping and screening 38.520.070 NA
Comments: Service area and mechanical equipment landscaping will be addressed at the time of individual
site plan application for the buildings on site. The applicant and owner were advised that an opaque or semi-
opaque horizontal cover or screen must be used to mitigate unsightly views into the trash enclosure may be
required during the design of the building in phase 2,depending on the building design and its
relationship/orientation to the trash enclosure.
7e.Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Open Space Meets Code?
Open Space NA
Total required 1414 square feet 2%lot area NA
Total provided NA
Comments: Usable commercial open space not required in industrial zones.
7f.Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Lighting Meets Code?
38.570
Building-mounted lighting (cutoff and temperature) Yes
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Site lighting (supports,cutoff and temperature) NA
Minimum light trespass at property line Yes
Comments: The Lumark"XTOR"Crosstour LED light fixtures mounted around the building and the
Lumark Crosstour LED Floodlight Kit angled downward meet the lighting standards.
7g.Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Signage Meets Code?
38.560
Allowed (sq.ft/building NA NA
Proposed (sq.ft) NA
Comments: No signage is approved with the approval of this application. A sign permit is required for the
installation of all si na e.
8a-c.Conformance with environmental and open space objectives in articles 4-
6 Meets Code?
Enhancement of natural environment: Integrated stormwater, LID, removal of Yes
inappropriate fill
Grading Yes
On-site retention/detention Yes
Comments: The grading and drainage plan was reviewed and approved by the En ineerin Division.
Drainage design Yes
Stormwater maintenance plan 38.410.030.A Yes
Stormwater feature: landscaping amenity, native species,curvilinear, 75%live Yes
vegetation
Comments: The stormwater maintenance plan is recorded at the county clerk and recorder.
Watercourse and wetland protections and associated wildlife habitats Yes
If the development is adjacent to an existing or approved public park or public open NA
space area, have provisions been made in the plan to avoid interfering with public
access to and use of that area
Comments: Watercourse zone plantings are on the Landscape plan.
9. Conformance with the natural resource protection provisions of articles 4.6 Meets Code? 1
Watercourse setback 38.410.100 Yes
Watercourse setback plantingIan Yes
Flood lain regulations 38.600 NA
Wetland regulations 38.610 NA
Comments: Watercourse zone plantings are on the Landscape plan.
10. Other related matters,including relevant comment from affected parties Meets Code?
38.220
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 was received.
11. If the development includes multiple lots that are interdependent for Meets Code?
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
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individual lots will not cause one or more elements of the development to
become nonconforming. 38.410.060
Subdivision Exemption NA NA
Required Easements NA NA
Reciprocal access and NA NA NA
shared parking easement
Mutual access easement NA
and agreement
Comments: NA
12. Phasing of development 38.230.020.13 including buildings and Meets Code?
infrastructure
Phasing Yes #of phases Two(2) Yes
Comments: Two phases are proposed.
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