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August 20, 2019
Morrison Maierle
c/o Jim Ullman
2880 Technology Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
RE: Site Z Bozeman Gateway, Concept Review, Application 19315
Project Description: This is a Conceptual Review application for advice and comments on a
proposed 16,003 square foot office building, parking lot, and site improvements within the
Bozeman Gateway PUD.
Project Location: 1160 S. 29 th Avenue, Bozeman Gateway PUD Ph. 3, S14, T02 S, R05 E, Block 7,
Lot 3, Acres .957, in NW4, Plat J-449, plus open space.
We hope that these notes and suggestions assist you with the design and review of this potential
future project. Please note that comments are preliminary and based on information provided.
While we attempt to identify all issues during a conceptual review, please keep in mind that there
may be other issues that arise during the formal review. We appreciate your patience in the
review process. All references below to Sections of the Bozeman Municipal Code. If you have any
questions or concerns or would like to set up a meeting, please do not hesitate to contact me at
406-582-2297.
Sincerely,
Sarah Rosenberg, Associate Planner
Department of Community Development
CC: Mitchell Development Group, LLC, PO Box 738, Great falls, MT 59403
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Applicant Questions:
1. Is the proposed transformer location acceptable to Northwestern Energy? There needs
to be 10 feet of separation between utility lines and transformer.
Acknowledged
Planning Division, Sarah Rosenberg, srosenberg@bozeman.net , 406-582-2297
1. Ensure that the neighboring lot to the east is included with the site plan application as it
appears that the parking lot would need to be installed with this project. A subdivision
exemption for lot line adjustment may be required depending on scope.
The neighboring lot to the east is shown on the civil site plan however it is a separate lot
(not a common area) that is being designed and built by a different developer. In
discussions with the architect for the developer of the lot to the east, they are preparing
for a site plan application submittal in the near future. The parking lot has been designed
to the property line with coordination with the adjacent site engineer. Asphalt will be
built 2 feet across the property line to ensure a clean sawcut and connection with
adjacent parking lot.
2. Block Frontage
a. Section 38.510.030.D (Table 38.510.030.C) – W. Garfield and S. 29 th are both Mixed
Block Frontage. With Mixed, you have the option of designing a Landscaped or
Storefront Frontage. Demonstrate in your narrative and plans how the proposed
building and site are meeting the Mixed-Storefront or Mixed-Landscaped standard.
Building entrances must be visible and directly accessible from the street.
See attached memo from Faure Halvorsen
b. Ensure that weather protection is provided over primary entries.
See attached memo from Faure Halvorsen
3. Site Design – Demonstrate compliance with this section.
Acknowledged
4. Building Design – Section 38.530 – Demonstrate compliance with this section including the
building materials and blank wall treatments sections.
a. Many of the elevations contain blank walls. Ensure that any wall that is 10’x15’
that does not contain a window or a door include a method to treat blank walls.
See attached memo from Faure Halvorsen
5. Landscaping – Section 38.550 –15 performance points are required for this site. Demonstrate
compliance with parking lot screening, parking lot landscaping, and street frontage
landscaping
See landscaping plan located in Section E for details.
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6. Parking – Section 38.540.020 – Demonstrate compliance with this section including:
a. The middle parking area needs to have a concrete curb to the south as it does on
the northern portion.
Section 38.540.020 references that off-street parking areas and drive aisles must
have a perimeter concrete curb but does not make a curbing requirement for
islands in the middle of the parking area. The parking area meets the UDC for
distance between landscaping. To help identify the end of the parking, a sign
saying as much is proposed. This same parking stall configuration was approved
and implemented as a part of Building G in the Bozeman Gateway PUD.
7. Lighting – Section 38.570, demonstrate compliance with this article.
See lighting plan located in Section E for details.
Engineering Division, Anna Russell, arussell@bozeman.net , 406-582-2281
1. See attached memo
Responses to comments are provided in the attached memo
Solid Waste Division; Russ Ward, rward@bozeman.net, 406-582-3235
1. Need detailed plan for refuse enclosure.
2. Enclosure will need to be covered.
A detailed trash enclosure plan is located in Section E.
Building Division; Bob Risk brisk@bozeman.net, 406-582-2377
1. Handicap accessible bathrooms required.
See attached memo from Faure Halvorsen
2. Grease interceptor required if a restaurant is in the future plan.
See attached memo from Faure Halvorsen
NorthWestern Energy; Cammy Dooley, cammy.dooley@northwestern.com
1. Gas and utility meters cannot be located under canopy.
Acknowledged
These Divisions did not provide comment. Contact reviewers directly with individual questions.
1. Fire Department; Scott Mueller, smueller@bozeman.net , 406-582-2386
2. Parks and Recreation; Addi Jadin, ajadin@bozeman.net, 406-582-2908
3. Sustainability Division; Natalie Meyer, nmeyer@bozeman.net, 406-582-2317
4. Water Conservation; Jessica Ahlstrom, jahlstrom@bozeman.net, 406-582-2265
5. Stormwater Division; Kyle Mehrens, jkmehrens@bozeman.net, 406-582-2270
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6. Water and Sewer Division; John Alston, jalston@bozeman.net, 406-582-3200
7. Forestry Division; Alex Nordquest, anordquest@bozeman.net, 406-582-3205