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Home My WebLink About1-22-20 DRB MinutesDesign Review Board Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 5:30 pm City Hall, Commission Room | 121 N. Rouse Ave., 59715 A. 05:31:42 PM (00:00:28) Call meeting to order and Roll Call Present Were: • Lotus Grenier • Mark Hufstetler (Chairman) • Brady Ernst • Christopher Keil • Ethan Barlow • Cyndy Andrus (Commission Liaison) • Brian Krueger (City Staff) B. Changes to the Agenda C. 05:32:19 PM (00:01:05) 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. None D. 05:32:43 PM (00:01:29) Minutes 05:32:51 PM (00:01:37) MOTION to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Ethan Barlow 05:33:01 PM (00:01:47) MOTION SECONDED. Christopher Keil 05:33:04 PM (00:01:50) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carried Unanimously E. 05:33:26 PM (00:02:12) Disclosures – Christopher Keil made a disclosure that he worked on the Van Winkle Stadium, which is the same client as the Bozeman High School. F. ACTION ITEMS: 1. 05:33:47 PM (00:02:33) 19036 Existing Bozeman High School Site Plan (Krueger) Partial building demolition and replacement addition on previously developed high school at 205 N 11th Ave. Recent substantial revisions require this project to go to DRC again. • 19036 Existing Bozeman High School SP Staff Report • 19036 Existing Bozeman High School SP Application • 19036 Existing Bozeman High School SP Architecture Plans • 19036 Existing Bozeman High School SP Civil Plans • 19036 Existing Bozeman High School SP Landscape Plans Development Review Manager Brian Krueger gave an overview of the proposed site plan for the Bozeman High School. The one phase project consists of demolition of sections of the current building and replacement additions to the campus. 05:41:33 PM (00:10:19) The applicant has requested two departures from city codes. One departure is concerning the blank wall requirements for the new auditorium; however, graphic concrete panels will be used for the proposed wall. Another departure requested is to exceed the required maximum setback from the streets of 11th and Main. The additional space will avoid conflict with the watercourse in the location. 05:48:13 PM (00:16:59) The applicant, as a public agency, has requested exemptions on the parking lot landscaping and screening and an exemption for the required street trees in the area of the new parking lot. The City Commission granted these exemptions last year when this project was going through an informal review. 05:49:59 PM (00:18:45) Kasey Welles from Cushing Terrell Architects introduced himself from the design team. Mr. Welles answered board member questions concerning the entrances to the building and clarified that the west entrance will be the main entrance. He also answered the reasons for the large blank wall for the auditorium and the setbacks for the watercourse. 05:59:49 PM (00:28:35) Mr. Krueger answered the question on why this school project is before the Design Review Board. 06:02:49 PM (00:31:35) Mr. Welles addressed questions concerning the planned exterior materials. He also explained security played an important part in the design of the entrances. The auditorium’s only access will be the west entrance. Mr. Welles responded to questions about the existing gym blank wall on the south side. 06:08:28 PM (00:37:14) Staff and the applicant representative answered questions about possible historical buildings that are to be demolished in the proposed project. The applicant representative answered additional questions concerning landscaping and signage. A more detailed description was given of the west (main) entrance to the campus. 06:30:52 PM (00:59:38) Public Comment: Steve Johnson, Deputy Superintendent of Operations for Bozeman Public School. Mr. Johnson talked about the challenges of renovating an old building. 06:32:23 PM (01:01:09) 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 19036 and move to recommend approval of the BHS Renovation Site Plan application subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions. Christopher Keil. 06:32:56 PM (01:01:42) MOTION SECONDED: Ethan Barlow 06:33:04 PM (01:01:50) Amendment to the Motion: Condition to approval to add the completion of HABS (Historic American Buildings Survey) level 3 photographic documentation of one representative wing that will be demolished and well as the original primary entrance of school area. (An explanation--a request for large format photos of those areas for historic record.) Mark Hufstetler 06:33:48 PM (01:02:34) Amendment to the Motion Seconded: Ethan Barlow 06:34:06 PM (01:02:52) Discussion on the Amendment to the Motion: 06:38:41 PM (01:07:27) VOTE on the Amendment: All in Favor, Amendment to the motion passes 06:38:52 PM (01:07:38) Discussion of the original Motion as amended: 06:52:15 PM (01:21:01) VOTE: All in Favor—Motion passes unanimously G. 06:52:36 PM (01:21:22) FYI/Discussion - None H. 06:52:42 PM (01:21:28) 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. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 406-582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).