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Community Development 16 Willson Site Plan Review
Application: 18287
December 3, 2018
Application No. 18287 Type Site Plan
Project Name 16 Willson Site Plan
Summary A Site Plan application to allow the construction of eight residential structures containing 16
townhouses unit with a detached garage and guest room and associated site improvements.
Zoning R-3 Growth Residential Parcel Size 1.237 acres
Policy
Overlay District(s) Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
Street Address 409, 415,423,429,435,441,455, 463,437, 475, 483, 487,491, 495 North Willson, Bozeman, MT
Legal Description Lots 1-16, Block 5, Beall's Third Addition, S7, T02S, R06E, P.M.M., Gallatin County, Montana.
Owner AG Real Estate Investments, LLC, 12 Hill Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
Applicant Williams Homes, Inc., 21080 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Representative Madison Engineering, LLC, 895 Technology Blvd, Suite 203, Bozeman, MT
59718
Staff Planner Sarah Rosenberg Engineer Griffin Nielsen
Noticing Public Comment Period Site Posted Adjacent Owners Newspaper Legal Ad
10/15-10/30 10/15 10/15 NIA
Recommendation Approval
Decision Authority Director of Community Development Date 1 I —S — 1 a►a
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 Site Plan described in
this report was conducted. The applicant proposed to the City a Site Plan(SP)to permit eight residential structures containing
16 townhouse units with a detached garage and guest room along with associated site improvements in an R-3 (medium
density residential)zoning district.The purposes of the 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 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 site plans 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 Site Plan 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
developmenlo ensure that the Site Plan complies with all applicable regulations, and all applicable criteria of Ch. 38, BMC.
On this S �day of Jslo i . ,2018,Martin Matsen,Director of Community Development,approved with conditions
this Site Plan for and on behalf of the City of Bozeman as authorized by Sec. 38.200.010, BMC.
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
Please note that these conditions are in addition to any required code provisions identified in this report.Additional conditions
of approval and code corrections are required and will be included with the final report provided to the Director of Community
Development
Recommended 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. The utility installation and street cuts along North Willson Avenue must be coordinated with the City's mill and
overlay project of North Willson,scheduled for the 2019 construction season. The City's point of contact for this
project is Kellen Gamradt all cuts and patches must be complete prior to the start of the project,otherwise the
new patch must extend the full width of Willson for the full length of the disturbed area.
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3. Prior to occupancy of any building, site improvements must be completed.This includes alley improvements,
installation of utilities to each individual lot, and sidewalk installation.
PROJECT SUMMARY
The Site Plan application proposes the construction of eight single family attached homes containing 16 units with a detached
garage and living quarters in the R-3 zone district. The subject property is within the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District(NCOD)and located within the northeast neighborhood.The subject property is not within a historic district.The
following report reviews how the proposal complies Plan Review Criteria,the Growth Policy, Zoning Standards, Engineering
Standards,and the NCOD Design Guidelines.
On Wednesday, October 24, 2018,the Design Review Board considered the application. Notable comments included:
• Concern about neighborhood context and scale of building
• Alley traffic based on the amount of units added and access taken from the alley
• Architectural style is too repetitive even with the different designs of the houses
In conclusion,the DRB voted 5:0 to recommend approval to the review authority.
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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 Use Residential Yes
Zoning R-3 residential medium density) Yes
Comments:The uses are allowed within the zoning district.The property is within the City's municipal service
area.Staff finds that the project does contribute to the goals of the growth policy,
2.Conformance to this chapter, including the cessation of any current Meets Code?
violations 38.200.160
Current Violations None Yes
Comments: There are no current violations on the subject property
3.Conformance with all other applicable laws, ordinances,and regulations Meets Code?
38.100.080
Conflicts None Yes
Condominium ownership NA NA
Comments: The proposed uses of the site are consistent with the allowed uses of the R-3 district. No specific
conflicts are identified.Additional steps will be required including but not limited to final payment for cash in
lieu of water rights, recordation of any necessary utility easements,and final plan documents and approval of
building permits. The Building Division of the Department of Community Development will review the
requirements of the International Building Code for compliance at the time of building per it application
4. Conformance with Plan Review for applicable permit types as specified in Meets Code?
article 2 Section 38.230
Site Plan&Certificate of Appropriateness COA Yes
Comments: The use and structures meet form and intensity standards lot and setback and COA criteria.
5. Conformance with zoning provisions of article 3 38.320.100 Meets Code?
Permitted uses 38.310 1 Sin le-household attached Yes
Form and intensity standards 38.320 Yes
Zoning R-3 Setbacks Structures Parking I Yes
feet Loading
Front 15 NA
Rear 20 NA
Side 5 NA
Alley 20 20
Comments: The proposed structures meet all R-3 zone district standards.
Relationship to adjacent properties standards 38.520.030(light and air access and N/A
privacy)and angled setback plane 38.360.030
Applicable zonespecific or overlay standards 38.330-340
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Building Height Re uirements 38.320.010-.060 Yes
Lot coverage 39% Allowed 40%
Height Tallest: 37' Allowed 24'-42' Yes
Comments:There are multiple different rooflines proposed.All meet the height standards for R-3
General land use standards and requirements 38.350 Yes
Comments: NA
Applicable supplemental use criteria 38.360
Supplemental uses/type I Guest house Yes
Comments: The living quarters above the detached garage is an allowed use.
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 Yes
Traffic Impact Study/ NA i Transportation grid Yes Yes
LOS I adequate to serve site
Comments:A Traffic Impact Study was not required by the Engineering Division.Vehicular access to the
property is taken from the alley.
Street dedication i NA Yes
Drive access locations and widths_ Yes
Number of drive accesses 1-alley Yes
Street easements NA j
Special Improvement Districts NA NA
Comments:Access is taken from an alley off Short Street.The entirety of the alley will paved to be
brought up to standards. Vehicular access complies with code requirements. Curb and gutter will be
installed allogg Willson as noted in Condition 3.Adequate parking is demonstrated for this site.
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
and activities within the neighborhood area
Vehicle accesses to site J 1 Yes
Pedestrian access locations Yes
Site vision triangles Yes
Fire lanes,curbs,si na a 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
Crosswalks NA
Curb ramps NA
Pedestrian lighting NA
Comments: Pedestrian access is provided by the sidewalk along Willson Avenue. All sidewalks will be
redesigned to conform with standards prior to buildin occupanc ,as noted in Condition Number 3.
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Adequate connection and integration of the pedestrian and vehicular transportation Yes
systems to the systems in adjacent development and the general community
Access easements 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 1 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 NA NA
feet length)
Comments: Not applicable.
6b 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 NA
Comments: Each individual lot will contain separate utilities. Per Condition 3,these utilities must be installer
per each lot prior to building occupancy.
Site Surface Drainage and stormwater control 38.410.080 NA
Location, design and capacity NA
Landscaping er 38.410.080.1-1 NA
Comments: NA
Grading 38.410.080 NA j
Maximum 1:4 sloe requirements met NA
Comments: NA
6c. Park and recreation requirements 38.420 Meets Code?
Enhancement of natural environment NA
Wildlife habitat or feeding area reservation 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 NA
12 units/acre ac. .
ac. X units/ac.X 0.03 ac.= ac.
Cash donation in-lieu JNA NA
Improvements in-lieu NA [ NA
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Comments: Parkland dedication is not required as the proposed project receives credit from the existing
structures.
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 N/A
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 N/A
Building Design 38.530
Location and design of service areas and mechanical equipment 38.520.070
Comments: Block frontage standards do not apply for single to four-household dwellings.
Design and arrangement of the elements of the plan(e.g., buildings,circulation,open N/A
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 N/A
Non-motorized circulation and design 38.520.040 N/A
Vehicular circulation and parking 38.520.050 _ N/A
Comments: N/A
Design and arrangement of elements of the plan (e.g., buildings circulation,open N/A
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: N/A.
Landscaping N/A
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 NA
Interior parking lot landscape NA
Off-street loading spaces screening NA
Street frontage NA
Street median island NA
Acceptable landscape materials NA
Protection of landscape areas NA
Irrigation: plan,water source,system NA
type
Trees for residential adjacency Yes
Performance points 15 Yes
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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 NA
State ROW landscaping NA
Additional I NA NA
Fencing and walls NA NA
Comments: Landscaping complies with requirements. If the trees in the ROW are to be removed,the
Forestry Division is requiring reimbursement for the loss. If they are to be preserved,they must adhere to
protection measures.
Site planning and design required 38.520 NA
Pedestrian area landscaping, including pathways and internal circulation 38.520.040 NA
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
Open s ace NA
Comments: Site design standards are not a requirement to review for single to four household dwellings.
7e. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Open Space Meets Code?
Open Space Section 38.520.060
Total required 10%
Total provided I >10% Yes
Comments:The proposed design meets open space standards.
7f.Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Lighting Meets Code?
38.570
Building-mounted lighting cutoff and temperature) Yes
Site lighting (supports,cutoff and temperature) Yes
Minimum light trespass at property line Yes
Comments: The proposed lighting meets 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: NA
8a-c.Conformance with environmental and open space objectives in articles 4-
6 Meets Code?
Enhancement of natural environment: Integrated stormwater, LID, removal of NA
inappropriate fill
Grading Yes
On-site retention/detention NA
Comments: Still under review by the Engineering Department.
Drainage design Yes
Stormwater maintenance plan 38.410.030.A Yes
Stormwater feature: landscaping amenity, native species,curvilinear, 75%live Yes
vegetation
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Comments: Still under review by the Engineering Department.
Watercourse and wetland protections and associated wildlife habitats NA
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: The applicant is providing on site retention for each individual lot.
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
Flood lain re ulations 38.600 NA
Wetland regulations 38.610 NA
Comments: NA
10.Other related matters, including relevant comment from affected parties Meets Code.
38.220
Public Comment Yes Yes
Comments: Public comment was received both at the DRB hearing and during the notification period from
October 15-30,2018. Comments included concerns about increased traffic along the alley,snow storage,
grading and runoff through the alley, losing affordable housing, size and impact of the structures, and the
design and context of the new units. Staff has reviewed these comments and made appropriate
adjustments that reference standards.
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
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: Not applicable.
12. Phasing of development 38.230.020.13 including buildings and Meets Code?
infrastructure
Phasing Yes #of phases 8 Yes
Comments: Individual buildings will be constructed over time by building permit.
13.Conformance with the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Design Meets Code?
(NCOD)Guidelines
Overlay District Provisions Yes
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Comments: The proposed project is located within the NCOD. This means that the project must adhere to
a higher level of design,focus on the relationship of the surrounding area, and maintain a level of integrity
and character that makes up the NCOD.An Architectural Design Review(ADR)team made up of staff
reviewed the proposed design and found that the project features meet NCOD Design Guidelines. The
project was also brought to the Design Review Board who reviewed under the scrutiny of the NCOD
Design Guidelines and recommended approval.
Supplemental Use Criteria Accessory dwelling unit and accessory structure Meets Code?
38.360.030-.040
Accessory structure Height—principal structure 32'-37' Yes
Height—accessory 24' Yes
ro osed)
Footprint—principal 3225-sf Yes
structure
Footprint—accessory 480-sf Yes
(proposed)
Conformance with Yes Yes
38.360.030.G.2
Comments: The accessory structure is a detached garage that consist of living quarters above it. It does not
have a full kitchen so it is not considered an ADU and is considered a Guest House.
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