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BRIDGER VIEW
DESIGN GUIDELINES
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BRIDGER VIEW
DESIGN GUIDELINES
23 January 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project introduction 8
Purpose of the Design Guidelines 9Location and Zoning 10
I. SITE ORGANIZATION
I.A. Overview: Design Intent 12
I.B. Uses of the Site 16I.B.1. Circulation
I.B.2. Lots
I.B.3. Common Space
I.C. Site grading and drainage 20
I.D. Utilities, communications, and refuse 21I.D.1. Utilities
I.D.2. Communications
I.D.3. Refuse
I.E. Parking 22
I.F. Emergency access 24
I.G. Snow storage 24
I.H. Regulation signage 24
II. LANDSCAPE
II.A. Overview: Design Intent 26
II.B. Planting 27
II.B.1. Street Plantings
II.B.2. Sidewalk Plantings
II.B.3. Courtyard Plantings
II.B.4. Yard Plantings
II.C. Paving 31
II.C.1. Street PavingII.C.2. Sidewalk Paving
II.C.3. Plaza Paving
II.C.4. Parking Patio Paving
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II.D. Fencing 33
II.D.1. Front yard fenceII.D.2. Back yard fence
II.E. Site Lighting 34
II.F. Wayfinding and Identity Signage 34
II.G. Deliveries 34
II.H. Site Furnishings 35
III. BUILDINGS
III.A. Overview: Design Intent 36
III.B. Building types: 39
III.B.1. House: Bungalow
III.B.2. House: Farmhouse
III.B.3. House: Parkside
III.B.4. Common HouseIII.B.5. Garages and Storage Units
III.C. Building size and massing: 43
III.D. Building elements: 44
III.D.1. Foundation/basement
III.D.2. WallsIII.D.3. Windows
III.D.4. Doors
III.D.5. Roofs
III.D.6. Eaves
III.D.7. Dormers and BaysIII.D.8. Chimneys and Roof Vents
III.D.9. Porches
III.D.10. Decks and patios
III.D.11. House lighting
III.D.12. House Numbers and Signs
IV. APPENDICES
Appendix A PUD Relaxations 50
Appendix B PUD Points 52
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PROJECT TEAM
DEVELOPER
Human Resource Development Council
Contact: Tracy Menuez | 406.587.4486. | tmenuez@thehrdc.org | Bozeman, MT
DESIGN TEAM
evolve environment::architecture
Contact: Christine Mondor, FAIA, LEED AP, EcoDistricts AP | 412.362.2100 | christine@evolveea.com | Pittsburgh, PA
Comma-Q Architecture
Contact: Ben Lloyd, AIA, LEED AP | 406.585.1112 | ben@commaq.com | Bozeman, MT
Stahly Engineering & Associates, Inc
Contact: Cordell Pool, P.E. | 406.522.9526 | cpool@seaeng.com | Bozeman, MT
CONSULTANTS
Navigate, LLC
Contact: Christine Walker | 307.690.4487 | christine@navigatejh.com | Jackson Hole, WY
Groundprint, LLC
Contact: Susan Riggs, AICP | 406.579.5844 | sriggs@groundprint.com | Bozeman, MT
CONTRACTOR
Langlas & Associates
Contact: Loren Cantrell | 406.585.3420 | lorenc@langlas.com | Bozeman, MT
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Introduction
Bridger View is envisioned as a diverse neighborhood where households
at various income levels, stages of life, sizes, and backgrounds can
afford to purchase a home in Bozeman. This mix cultivates a healthy,
vibrant, energetic, and safe living environment that sustains the rich fabric of the Bozeman community and fosters pride of place and good
stewardship of homes, neighborhood, and community.
The new neighborhood features 62 housing units on the 8-acre site.
Modest, well-designed houses are compatible in scale with Bozeman’s older single-household homes. The compact yards and generous
porches echo the character of Bozeman’s attractive and desirable older
neighborhoods. The moderate density is appropriate in this transition
zone between downtown Bozeman and nearby larger lot single-
household neighborhoods.
Bridger View offers a mix of houses at various prices, including affordable
options for residents who find it increasingly difficult if not impossible to
purchase a home in Bozeman. For the growing number of households
who are looking for a convenient urban lifestyle, Bridger View gives them the opportunity to trade size for location. These smaller houses
minimize the environmental footprint, reduce construction costs, and fill
a gap in the Bozeman housing market.
The site is designed to capture the essence of pre-1940s traditional neighborhoods, such as the Northeast neighborhood in Bozeman.
Characteristics include a comfortable neighborhood scale, walkable
streetscape, modest size, simple construction, shared community
spaces, eclectic designs, and features that encourage neighborliness.
Bozeman has a number of highly livable neighborhoods, and while
they each have a distinctive sense of place, what they share is the
friendliness of a small-scale environment. Porches, front yards,
sidewalks, and tree-lined streets offer a welcoming setting for walking
and many opportunities to encounter neighbors. Bridger View is likewise small in scale: every house is only a few steps from a neighbor’s porch,
a shared courtyard, or a bike trail.
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In addition to its own attractive features, Bridger View abounds with open space for active living. Its adjacency to the new 60-acre Story Mill Community Park means that residents can walk to and into the park
in less than five minutes. The park itself is an extraordinary amenity,
especially for nearby residents. It provides natural environments for
recreation, a variety of play settings for children of all ages, climbing boulders, a natural amphitheater, a sledding hill, a 40-acre nature sanctuary and 14 acres of restored wetlands, three miles of trails,
community facilities, as well as recreational, cultural, and special
programming.
The park is accessible to the whole community by bike trail and transit, which in turn, connects Bridger View residents to the city. Besides
bordering the park, Bridger View is uniquely favored by generous
biking and walking trails along both Bridger Drive and Story Mill Road.
Bridger View not only avails residents of the rich natural environment around them but also stewards those resources for enjoyment long
into the future. Climate-responsive houses run on less fuel; green
spaces and plentiful trees conserve energy as well as water; healthy
and durable materials improve indoor air quality; the Common House, a small neighborhood community building, contributes to social vitality as well as enabling the homeowner association to hold its meetings; site
features encourage neighborly interactions; and good access makes
it possible to reduce the cost and environmental impact of driving.
All these built-in features give residents the chance to live richer and healthier lives. Through a thoughtful process of planning, Bridger View seeks to demonstrate that affordability, sustainability, attractiveness,
and healthy living can be enjoyed by any homeowner in Bozeman.
While it is too early in the design process to guarantee what certification they will qualify for, the team is pursuing certification under LEED-ND and exploring Passive House and LEED for Homes certification.
Purpose of the Design Guidelines
The Bridger View Design Guidelines are intended to help the
homeowners of Bridger View uphold the sustainable standard that
has been established in the construction of the project. It is the goal
of these Design Guidelines to document the intent of the planning, design, and construction of the Bridger View neighborhood. The guidelines seek to ensure long-term quality: sustainable affordability,
healthy living, walkability, and neighborhood character.
The renderings, plans and diagrams contained throughout the Design Guidelines are based on the schematic design of the project. While they exhibit the project’s overall design intent, they do not present in
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their entirety the final site conditions, landscaping, or building location and architecture. Photos throughout this document are used only to illustrate points within the text.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with the full set of
ownership documents. The Bridger View Covenants are on file at the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. The Bridger View Bylaws also apply to all properties.
This document does not require the establishment of a design review
committee by the Bridger VIew Homeowners Association, but it does not preclude it either. Any un-met code provisions or code provisions that are not specifically listed in this document as PUD Relaxations do not
in any way create a waiver or other relaxation of lawful requirements of
the Bozeman Municipal Code or Montana State law. These guidelines
may differ and, in some instances, may be more restrictive than the Bozeman Unified Development Code. In the event there is a conflict between the Design Guidelines and any City land use regulations, the
more restrictive provision shall control.
Location and Zoning
The Bridger View site is located between Bridger Drive along the
north and Griffin Drive to the south, between Story Mill Road to the
east and Story Mill Community Park to the west. It was once on the northern periphery of Bozeman’s urban fabric. However, increasing housing demand has caused development to leapfrog to the north
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and east of the site. The property lies at a literal and figurative crossroads, a place where previous uses are being converted to new uses. Residences are springing up on former agriculture sites. Larger
commercial and industrial developments are thriving, especially with
recent infrastructure and road improvements. The new park, which
conserves historic landscapes, may put pressure on long term uses and redevelopment. Older structures nearby may be transformed into new commercial developments.
The site has been approved for R3 zoning (Residential Medium Density).
Most of the incorporated area to the east of the site is zoned residential (R1 Residential Single-Household Low Density, RS Residential Suburban, and R3 Residential Medium Density), with the exception of
the historic mill site and stockyard areas (B1 Neighborhood Business
and B2 Community Business). Previous studies have suggested that
these sites might anchor future commercial development. Areas to the west are largely commercial and light industrial (M1 Light Manufacturing and M2 Manufacturing and Industrial). Areas to the south of the site are
included in the Northeast Urban Renewal District (NEURD), and are a
mix of agricultural uses, commercial, and light industrial. Sites closer
to older areas are smaller in scale and interwoven with residential uses in the Northeast neighborhood.
The site is an 8.03-acre parcel of land located at the junction of Bridger
Drive and Story Mill Road. A dense development plan was approved for
the parcel and surrounding properties in 2008 but failed after changing the zoning, annexing into the city and closing the 92-household trailer park. The property is currently vacant but contains vestiges of its former
use including two large asphalt drives and 40 trailer pads. Additionally,
infrastructure remnants exist from former utilities that served the trailer
court, including two wells and public water system, municipal sewer, and overhead electric.
The neighborhood is well connected to regional trails and the new Story
Mill Community Park. The site is equally accessible by car and by bike,
and a ride or drive into the center of Bozeman only takes ten minutes. Vehicular access is gained at two points from Bridger Drive, which has recently been widened by the Montana Department of Transportation.
The Trust for Public Land granted a pathway easement to the City of
Bozeman along the northern boundary as a result of the road widening
project to preserve the mature spruce trees and accommodate safe bike and pedestrian movement through the site. The Trust for Public Land also granted a sewer easement along the northern boundary to
provide land for the city to install a new trunk sewer line. The neighbors
established a Special Improvement District (SID) to share in the costs
of installing this sewer line, and water and sewer mains along Story Mill Drive.
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I. SITE ORGANIZATION
I.A. Overview: Design Intent
The organization of the Bridger View site is based on principles of
neighborhood design that have stood the test of time and continue
to attract investment to Bozeman’s well-established neighborhoods,
coupled with best practices in sustainability. Bridger View demonstrates that thoughtful design can create an enduring neighborhood that is
cost effective to construct. The resonance between these principles
can be seen in the site plan, which demonstrates the underlying
alignment between traditional neighborhood development, low impact
development, and lasting affordability.
The design intent of the site planning is summarized in the following
objectives:
• Compact DevelopmentThe concept of compact development is a response to smaller
households, increasing construction and operation costs, and
the appreciation of natural open space. Promoted by planning
organizations, it is being adopted by planning agencies around the
country. By designing thoughtfully smaller houses, yards, and streets, neighborhoods are made safer, more livable, easier to
maintain, and less costly to the city’s infrastructure budget. Good
connectivity, walkability, and affordability are all made possible.
Compact development is a guiding principle for Bridger View. With
7.9 houses/gross acre, its density creates a good fit with its transitional surroundings—a contemporary concept rooted in best practices from
the past. While Hillside Lane is built to the city’s standard for public
streets, the other private streets are intentionally in scale with older
neighborhood streets. These “living streets” are designed to limit the
speed of cars, making them safer and friendlier places.
• Good Connections and Access
Bridger View has direct vehicular access to two major streets, Bridger
Drive and Story Mill Road. It also has unusually good pedestrian
and bike connectivity via the existing Spur Trail, the new Bridger Drive shared pathway, and trails through Story Mill Community Park.
Sidewalks within the site link each house directly to this regional
network.
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• Natural Systems and ServicesBridger View has been designed with an understanding of its role in the larger natural ecosystem and watershed. The neighborhood is
built to take advantage of the natural topography, the tall evergreens
along Bridger Drive, and other natural features. Using principles of
low impact development, stormwater and snow are managed on-site. Courtyards and other green spaces serve as sites for stormwater detention and snow storage. The circulation system has been
designed to provide efficient access without excessive paving. The
reduced paving increases permeability and minimizes heat islands. In
addition to waste management during construction, easily accessible waste collection stations encourage residents to recycle and compost.
• Healthy and Safe Environments
Integrating Bridger View into a healthy natural ecosystem also provides
a healthy environment for residents. Thoughtful water and plant design make the site a healthy and enjoyable place. Residents have access to usable private open space and generous common spaces.
Pleasant sidewalks and streets that slow cars invite walking and other
active living. The street system has been laid out with great attention
to everyday safety, particularly to reducing the speed of vehicles. Eliminating excessive street widths and corner radii, both of which contribute to speed, helps keep Bridger View residents safe. Parking
is accessed from alleys that are kept separate from pedestrian paths
and pedestrian-friendly green spaces. The simplified street grid and
compact development give ready access to the site for emergency vehicles.
• Strong Community TiesBridger View is not only about providing great houses, but more
fundamentally about building a sense of community. When neighbors
know and look out for each other, they have a strong and safe community.
The Bridger View site is organized to encourage neighborhood interactions – a common house, shared trash/recycling, clustered parking, a center for mail and parcels, and common courtyards. By
means of a new Community Land Trust, 50% of the houses will be
perpetually affordable to households of moderate income. The houses
are interspersed throughout the site and indistinguishable from market-rate units. The enhanced diversity contributes to a more resilient community.
Bridger View is not only about providing
great houses, but more fundamentally
about building a sense of community.
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Rendered site plan showing the western half of Bridger View
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Rendered site plan showing the eastern half of Bridger View
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• Accessibility and VisitabilitySite grading provides accessible paths that connect to city streets, trails, and Story Mill Community Park. Site grading allows for units
that are accessible and for other units to be visitable.
• ResilienceWith increasing instances of severe weather and stress on infrastructure, designing for resilience is part of establishing a durable
and sustainable neighborhood. The site is designed to absorb
heavy downpours, with infrastructure for unusually severe storms.
Everyday snow management is a regular part of winter in Bozeman and is accommodated by conventional street and lot layout. But heavier snowfalls can be a problem, so Bridger View’s open spaces
are designed to provide snow storage during heavier snowfalls in the
winter and accommodate stormwater detention at other times of year.
I.B. Uses of the Site
Bridger View is a homeownership community. The site is dedicated
to mixed-income housing and the amenities that support the housing. Because households of different incomes are interspersed throughout the site, Bridger View will resemble a mature neighborhood more than
a new development. The overall organization of the site is based on a
simple traditional model: streets define blocks that are subdivided into
lots and common spaces.
I.B.1. Circulation
The circulation system provides access to and from Story Mill Road and Bridger Drive. The primary entrance is from Story Mill Road at Hillside Lane, which is extended onto the site and connects to Flourhouse Way
bridger dr
hillside ln w short st
w peach st
n wilson aven tracy aveThe streets in Bridger View are the length of 1.5 typical residential blocks.
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and Blue Silos Way. Blue Silos Way provides a secondary access, which is from Bridger Drive. Millworks Way gives access to parking courts and service uses, such as waste collection. Because of the
compact nature of the development, these shared streets are the
length of only one or two city blocks.
Hillside Lane is a public street that will be maintained by the City. Its right of way is 64 feet, and it meets city standards for curbs, signs,
parking, and lighting. The other streets are all owned and maintained
by Bridger View. Their rights-of-way are thirty feet wide. They are
“shared streets” that are inviting to residents for walking or biking. To encourage slower and non-motorized circulation, the asphalt street paving is edged on both sides by concrete sidewalks without a curb.
Even though the shared street is a newer concept in planning in the
U.S., the advantages of slowing traffic are evident in older smaller
streets in Bozeman, where the low volume of cars and slow speeds make them safe for casual pedestrian use and children’s nearby play.
Bridger View is also served by a dense network of pedestrian paths
within it that connect to Story Mill Community Park and the community
trails on two sides. These paths, which continue at the edge of the local streets, link every front porch in the neighborhood. They also link parking courts to houses. This smaller-scale network gives Bridger
View a sense of community connection that is missing in modern
residential subdivisions. It also weaves protective “eyes on the street”
into the fabric of the neighborhood.
CIRCULATION
Hillside Lane (City Standard 64’ R.O.W.)
Public Access Streets Parking Courts
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I.B.2. Lots
To create a homeownership community, each house sits on its own lot.
The houses are single-household Bungalows and Farmhouses. Some
are freestanding detached units, while others are attached. The lots
range from 1700 sf to 3650 sf. There are 52 single-household lots. Along the park, there are five duplexes, which are called the Parkside buildings. Each duplex occupies its own lot.
All lots accommodate modest front yards and front porches. Lots that
face a public edge of the site—the trail along Bridger Drive, the Spur Trail, or Story Mill Community Park—front those public spaces with another porch and yard. Thus, public spaces are always “fronted” by
houses.
Back yards are private outdoor space. Some back yards have parking spaces; others provide more private space for household use. Back yards are accessible from parking courts, alleys, or pedestrian walks.
Typically, the houses are “zero lot-line houses” located at one side
property line so as to turn two narrow side yards into a single usable space between two houses. The yard is the private property of one owner, whose house has windows facing it. The wall of the house next
door, which sits at the property line, has no windows, so affords privacy
to its neighbor.
HOUSING LOTS
Detached Single-household Lots Attached Single-household Lots Duplex Lots Common House Lot
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I.B.3. Common Space
There are four types of common space on the site: the courtyards,
the Hillside Lane Green, the Blue Silos Way Plaza, and planted edge
spaces. All common space is owned and maintained by the Bridger
View Homeownership Association.
I.B.3.a. Courtyards: The courtyards are the primary organizing
spaces on the site. Each of the three courtyards (Blue Silos,
Millworks, and Flourhouse) is fronted on all sides by residential
buildings and their porches. The courtyards are over 7,000 square feet in area. Visually they provide a shared front yard that unifies the houses around them. At the same time, they
serve as small green “squares” for all the residents to enjoy.
Each courtyard is planted in its own identifiable way and
surrounded by common sidewalks. Trees are located to create a natural ambience and pleasant setting without interfering with subsurface utilities. On one side, the walk is expanded
to ten feet wide to provide a common paved area for gathering
or play. Courtyards also serve as stormwater detention and
snow storage areas. Trees are spaced and meadow planting is used at the perimeter of the courtyards to accommodate the movement and storage of snow.
I.B.3.b. Hillside Green: From the entrance at Story Mill Road
to the Common House, a formal wedge of green space borders Hillside Lane and creates a tree-lined common area that is the “front yard” of the entire neighborhood. While the Common
House is its terminus, it is a green space that links views of
the park to the west with views of the mountains to the east. It
creates a distinctive sense of place for the neighborhood and forms a generous green lawn. A sidewalk along the houses separates their front yards from the common green. Another
sidewalk borders Hillside Lane. Parking spaces are provided
on both sides of the street. Like the courtyards, Hillside Lane
Green does double duty as a catchment area for stormwater and snow storage.
I.B.3.c. Blue Silos Way Plaza: Across Blue Silos Way from the
Common House is a small paved plaza that is intended as a hub
of daily community activity. The plaza is a communication center where residents get their mail and share posted information. A small building along the north provides a secure room for
parcels to be left as well as space that residents might use for
shared tools. A porch roof extends over the plaza to provide a
sheltered place for mailboxes, benches, and bike racks. The front porch of the Common House is right across the street, which in turn connects to the large porch overlooking the park
Courtyards
Hillside Green
Blue Silos Way Plaza
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and the green space around the building. The variety of spaces is designed to accommodate casual encounters, small groups of neighbors, and large community gatherings.
I.B.3.d. Planted Edge Spaces: Bridger View has the good
fortune to be surrounded by active open spaces and is designed to contribute to the quality and safety of these spaces. In addition to contributing land dedicated to the Bridger Drive trail,
the neighborhood is designed to front on both trails rather than
turning its back on them. Paths through common spaces link
to the trails. In both these ways, Bridger View adds activity and natural surveillance to the public spaces. Other common spaces at the edges of the site, which are simply well planted,
augment the natural environment and visual coherence of the
site. In addition to providing areas for stormwater detention,
edge spaces have been designed to augment snow storage during heavy snowfalls.
I.C. Site grading and drainage
The site slopes gently down from east to west and from south to north. The northwest corner is the lowest part of the site. The overall difference in grade is approximately ten feet. This difference has been
used to channel water to the detention areas. The slope of circulation
and common spaces is typically under 3%, which is not noticeable.
Most yards are nearly flat. For accessibility purposes, some back yards slope slightly up to the back door.
There is no anticipated requirement to acquire or remove significant fill
from the site for grading.
Schematic courtyard section showing stormwater detention area
Planted Edge Spaces
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I.D. Utilities, communications, and refuse
I.D.1. Utilities
Water and sewer lines (deep trench utilities) are run under streets in
utility easements, which are 20 or 30 feet wide, as required. They are distributed to the front of each lot, where they run between porch piers and into the lower level of the unit. Electrical lines are typically run in in
a “shallow utility trench” with a five- or ten-foot easement. The shallow
utilities are kept separate from the deep utilities. They are distributed
under alleys and enter houses from the back yard. The electric line along Story Mill Community Park is located at the street side of the houses along Blue Silos Way instead of the park side. The line along
Bridger Drive is adjacent to the trail. Transformers and junction boxes
are located where the properties can be served efficiently without
intruding on the quality of the environment, particularly the common circulation spaces.
I.D.2. Communications
Phone and data lines are laid adjacent to electric lines. The utility easement allows for the required access to both electric and
communications lines. Communications pedestals are located in
visually unobtrusive locations.
UTILITIES
Sewer Water Elec.-Comm. (Shallow)
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I.D.3. Refuse
Four waste collection and two recycling/composting stations have
been designated on the site, all along Millworks Way. These common
collection sites encourage neighborhood interactions, improve ease of collection for the city, promote recycling and composting, reduce cost for homeowners, and optimize storage by eliminating the need for
individual trash and recycling bins in every yard. Each trash enclosure
is designed to include two large refuse tubs. Recycling and compost
totes are housed in the recycling enclosures. They can be accessed directly for side pick-up. All enclosures are designed to be resistant to wildlife.
I.E. Parking
All units with two or more bedrooms have two parking spaces, which are
accommodated on-lot or off-lot in shared parking courts. One-bedroom
units have either a single assigned off-lot parking space or two on-lot
spaces. Eight flex spaces provide additional parking for residents or guests. Street parking for visitors or residents is also available along Hillside Lane.
Distributed parking optimizes the site for homes, reduces heat islands,
and facilitates encounters among neighbors. Parking courts provide clustered parking and are located for convenience around the perimeter of the site as well as along alleys behind houses. Each parking court
has two rows of right-angle parking spaces. The two courts south
of Millworks Way are bookended by two-car garages at each end.
Between the garages are both single and tandem parking spaces, serving the units on either side as well as others nearby. Parking along the alleys north of Millworks Way give access to on-lot parking patios
for the six adjacent units. Both alleys lead to a parking court with two
three-car garages and four sheltered spaces. A third such court is at
the east end of Millworks Way.
There are 138 parking spaces provided and 14 spaces on the north
side of Hillside Lane. The distributed parking courts provide access to
parking from units in all parts of the site, and parking has been planned
to offer choices. Buyers who value the convenience of on-lot parking have several unit types to choose from, while those who value yards or location or a sustainable lifestyle more than parking also have choices.
A wheelchair-accessible parking space is provided on Hillside Lane
near the Common House. In addition to the public parking spaces, a temporary parking space for postal and other deliveries is provided at
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PARKING
On-Lot (Driveway) Remote Flex Visitor TP Temporary Mail Delivery AP Accessible Space SP Car Share Space
REFUSE
Trash Enclosure
Recycling Enclosure Trash Pick up Route Recycling Pick up Route
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the Blue Silos Way Plaza. I.F. Emergency access
Everyday safety is a primary concern in the design of Bridger View.
Limiting perceived pavement width and keeping corner turning radii
small are essential to the safety of residents because they help reduce speed. The site plan has also been laid out to provide efficient access to units by emergency vehicles. The continuity of the streets between
entrances at Story Mill Road and Bridger Drive enable an ambulance
or fire truck to enter and exit the site without having to turn around.
Streets are constructed to support heavy vehicles. Fire hydrants are located to be accessible to all units and to emergency vehicles. Snow storage on open spaces allow streets to be kept clear for emergency
vehicles in winter.
I.G. Snow Storage
The site has been designed to allow for safe passage and access
throughout the year. Snow storage is accommodated in every major
common space, providing a good distribution of storage areas and ample space for accumulation. Areas that manage stormwater in summer are also designed to afford snow storage in winter. Site
landscaping and fixtures are located to allow for snow plowing to clear
streets and common paths. Individual homeowners are responsible for
shoveling the snow on their lot, which must be stored within their lot. The Bridger View Homeowner Association manages snow on common property.
I.H. Regulation signage
As required by City standards, signs are to be installed along Hillside
Lane to designate the speed limit and other traffic signs and street
name signs. The same street name signs are to be used throughout.
Vehicular trail crossing will be painted as required.
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EMERGENCY ACCESS
Emergency & Fire Access Fire Lane Fire Hydrant (250’ Radius)
SNOW STORAGE
Major Snow Storage Area
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II. LANDSCAPE
II.A. Overview: Design Intent
While the site planning establishes the overall organization, density, and functional capacity of the site, the design of the landscape adds
essential qualities of livability, vitality, and sustainability. It also links
Bridger View visually to Bozeman’s attractive traditional neighborhoods.
The design intent of the landscape design is summarized in the following objectives:
• Local Character
Bozeman’s landscape and urban form give it a unique identity. Bridger
View has adopted these features to infuse Bozeman’s character into a new development. Throughout the city’s older neighborhoods, outdoor
spaces have been designed for living. The interior space of a house
is extended with porches, shaded lawns and sunny gardens, patios,
and private back yards. Along any street, the houses may vary, but
differences between front yards and back yards are very clear and help give the neighborhood an orderly and inviting appearance. The
landscape creates transitions between public and private space
with simple changes in material or surface as well as with planting
Local landscape and neighborhood character, Bozeman, MT.
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and fences. Public street spaces in Bozeman have a “well-tended” character that makes them feel safe. Natural materials and simple detailing provide cost-conscious options while allowing for a rich and
appealing visual diversity.
• Resource StewardshipThe value of natural resources is fundamental to the concept and design of Bridger View. Water conservation is addressed with a
drought-tolerant landscape. Water for irrigation will be drawn from two
existing on-site wells. Paving is reduced wherever possible to increase
permeability and minimize heat islands. Existing trees, such as the spruce trees along Bridger Drive, are to be saved wherever possible. A generous number of new trees are planted to help manage water,
temper the microclimate, and improve soil. Native plants contribute to
a healthy ecosystem as well as local character. Energy efficiency is
achieved with LED lighting that also meets Dark Sky requirements. To minimize transportation fuel, locally-sourced materials are to be used as much as possible.
• Sustainable landscape
Bridger View’s goal is lasting affordability and livability. It means designing the landscape for more than its immediate impact. Through the lens of this longer view, the quality of construction and
materials and the integrity of the natural systems that will sustain
the neighborhood become even more important. The Bridger View
Homeowners Association will exercise long-term stewardship of the entire neighborhood with an added layer of stewardship created by the Community Land Trust, which will ensure permanent affordability for
half of the units. In landscape design, detailing and the use of natural
materials as well as attentively supervised construction all contribute to
durable quality. Non-invasive native plants selected for their suitability to the soil and climate are more likely to be self-sustaining.
II.B. Planting
There are four distinct types of planting on the site: street, sidewalk, courtyard, and yard. Each type of planting is suitable for its function
and location, and the differences among them help emphasize the
many layers and scales of open space on the site. Planting allows
for stormwater detention and snow removal. All tree plantings avoid utility easements and will be coordinated with the location of any other surface or sub-surface interferences.
II.B.1. Street Plantings
Street planting in the Hillside Lane right of way is to comply with Bozeman street standards. All street tree planting is intended to grow eventually into a full canopy over the street. Selected
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Street and sidewalk planting On-lot planting Common space planting
Diagrammatic Planting Plan
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street tree species are adapted to the local climate and urban conditions. They are tolerant of both drought and pollution. The
Bridger View Homeowners Association will be responsible for
maintaining the street plantings other than along Hillside Lane.
II.B.2. Sidewalk Plantings. The pedestrian paths through the neighborhood are intended to be attractive places to walk,
even during hot days. The common space on either side of
the sidewalk will be planted with low-maintenance shrubs
and trees. Plants will be chosen to create a pleasant variety with visual interest at all times of the year. The Bridger View Homeowners Association will be responsible for maintaining the
sidewalk plantings in common areas.
II.B.3. Common Space Plantings The common plantings must address several conditions. Because stormwater will collect in the courtyards, plants must
withstand periodic wet conditions, even in a dry climate. The
intent is to differentiate areas within each courtyard to allow
for a variety of conditions. The southernmost part will be most densely planted with shade trees. The northerly area will be mostly open and sunny, which will be inviting at colder times.
Each courtyard will be planted to emphasize its own unique
identity. The Bridger View Homeowners Association will be
responsible for maintaining the courtyard plantings.
II.B.4. Yard Plantings
Today: Initial planting in back yards is limited to ground-covering
plants to protect and enrich the soil prior to any planting the
homeowner chooses to do. Planting in front yards will be a simple palette of native drought-tolerant perennials and shrubs, which are unpalatable to deer. The mature height of shrubs in
front yards is to be no more than four feet. Trees planted by
the developer in a front yard are recorded on the lot plan as a
common element that may not be damaged or eliminated by the homeowner. The homeowner is responsible for maintaining the tree in good health and replacing it if necessary.
Future: Yard planting in back yards is limited to native drought-
tolerant, non-invasive species. Before planting any trees or large shrubs that are likely to overhang a neighbor’s yard, the neighbor should be consulted. Front yard planting is limited
to native drought-tolerant, non-invasive species. Lawns in
front yards are prohibited. Homeowners are discouraged from
using toxic pesticides or herbicides. All plantings should be unpalatable to deer.
Street Planting
Sidewalk Planting
Typical Lot Planting
Common Space Planting
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Asphalt road with curbless sidewalkBroom-finished concrete walk Scored concrete paving
Diagrammatic Paving Plan
PAVING
Street (asphalt) Sidewalk (concrete) Plaza & Patio (patterned concrete)
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II.C. Paving
Paved areas serve more than one function and must convey their multi-
functional intent, so they are designed to be versatile and attractive as
well as durable. Homeowners may not pave any parts of front yards or
areas in public view. They may use pervious paving in their back yard, but only where paving is not restricted.
To adapt paving to its various purposes and to assist in wayfinding, the
site is designed with four types of paving, which are as follows:
II.C.1. Street PavingThe construction of Hillside Lane is to comply with Bozeman’s
Public Works Standards. Any street or alley designed for
emergency access must support heavy vehicles. The streets
and alleys will have asphalt paving. They will be edged with concrete walks on both sides in lieu of curbs. The concrete walks will be broom-finished concrete, scored at typical
“sidewalk” intervals, approximately every three to four feet.
Parking spaces in parking courts are asphalt. Garages have
concrete floors.
II.C.2. Sidewalk Paving
Pathway sidewalks are part of a small-scale pedestrian
network. They are therefore less wide than along streets.
The concrete walks will be broom-finished concrete, scored at typical “sidewalk” intervals, approximately every three to four feet. Walks in common areas are typically four feet wide.
II.C.3. Plaza Paving
Plaza paving is used to mark special areas, such as gathering spaces or street crossings, and it therefore has more visual texture than other paving. Plaza paving is concrete scored
in a simple pattern such as a square grid, and is consistent
throughout. Alternatively, the concrete may be colored and/or
stamped.
II.C.4. Parking Patio Paving
In lots that have a parking patio, it is the same as plaza paving:
concrete scored into a square grid.
Street Paving
Sidewalk Paving
Plaza & Patio Paving
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Fences in Bozeman, MT
Diagrammatic Fencing Plan
FENCING
Low fence (initial construction) High fence (initial construction) Low fence (future, homeowner) High fence (future, homeowner)
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II.D. Fencing
Fencing helps to distinguish private spaces from both common space
and other private spaces. Two types of fences will be installed as
part of the initial construction, as noted in the accompanying plan. These fences are illustrated below. It is not intended that all future
homeowner-installed fences match these fences. The requirements
are limited to materials and size and leave plenty of opportunity for
individuality.
Fences may not be made of plastic (vinyl or other) or chain link. They
must have a durable finish and be maintained in good condition. No
continuous fencing surface should extend more than four feet in any
direction.
II.D.1. Front yard fence
Fence posts may be up to three feet (36”) high; the intervening
fence is 32” high. Fence posts are to be no more than four feet
apart. Fences along common or public property shall always
“front” the common area.
II.D.2. Back yard fence
Fence posts may be up to 4’-0” (48”) high; the intervening fence
is 44” high. Fence posts are to be no more than eight feet apart.
Fences along common or public property shall always “front” the common area. Fences between private yards shall be double-
sided unless otherwise agreed to by those neighbors.
“Front Yard Fence”
“Back Yard Fence”
Initial Construction Fences
Homeowner Constructed Fences
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II.E. Site Lighting
Site lighting is designed to provide safe and pleasant public and
common spaces at night. Hillside Lane street lighting complies with
city standards.
In addition, street and path lighting will be provided by residential pole lights. Porch ceiling lights create a welcoming glow along paths.
For other common areas, such as paths along back yards, light
fixtures are affixed to garage walls. Maintenance of the lights is the
responsibility of the Bridger View Homeowners Association.
II.F. Wayfinding and Identity Signage
Street signs throughout the site are installed as part of the initial construction. At the two entrances to Bridger View there is a shelter with a site map for visitors. The name of each of the three courtyard-
centered parts of the community will be on a sign at its “entrance” from
Hillside Lane. Additional signage will be installed by the Bridger View
Homeowners Association if a need for it is determined. It is intended that there are to be few of these signs and that they are to be simple and modest in size with no imagery. Freestanding signs on the site
are to be minimized.
II.G. Deliveries
USPS approved mailbox units are to be installed in the Blue Silos Way
Plaza under the porch roof. Parcels are to be delivered by USPS or
any parcel delivery service to the secure room in the building with the porch. Temporary parking for deliveries in the plaza or elsewhere is either limited to twenty minutes or arranged with the Bridger View
Homeowners Association.
Neighborhood wayfinding signage
Wall and pole mounted fixtures
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II.H. Site Furnishings
Initial site furnishings are noted on the technical documents. Benches
are provided along the courtyard plaza paving and along the sidewalk.
At the Blue Silos Way Plaza, there’s a bench under the porch near the
mailboxes. A bike rack and trash basket are also located there. A large community notice board will be installed on the wall. Similarly, under the porch roof outside the parking courtyard facing the east
courtyard, a bench, bike rack, notice board, and trash/recycling basket
are installed.
Access to Story Mill Community Park offers a wealth of outdoor play and recreational facilities. Within a few minutes’ walk, residents
can enjoy a variety of play settings for children of all ages, climbing
boulders, a natural amphitheater, a sledding hill, a nature sanctuary,
and three miles of trails. The park also offers recreational, cultural, and special programming. With such facilities virtually on-site, there is no need for additional specialized site furnishings in the neighborhood,
where common spaces are comparatively small and within earshot of
so many houses.
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III. BUILDINGS
III.A. Overview: Design Intent
Bridger View is designed as a mixed-income community and, through
the Community Land Trust, will retain 31 units permanently affordable to middle income households. All the houses are designed to be
attractive to homebuyers, whatever their income level. Recognizing
that Bozeman’s architectural identity comes from simple building
shapes that are neither elaborate nor ornate, the new houses are
modest in size, approachable in scale, and simple in form. The quality of design and materials make them cost effective to construct, heat,
and maintain. They are intended to create a house people will care for.
Three house types offer great diversity in number of bedrooms, types of
lot, relationship to neighboring units, parking options, and architectural
character. This allows for a cost-effective design that responds to the needs of different households, as well as a varied streetscape that
adds interest and neighborhood character.
While construction will be sequenced, all 62 units and the Common
House will be constructed by the project development team. The site plan shows the total build-out of the development; no additional units
will be built in the future. Moreover, housing may not be subdivided
into separate dwelling units or lots combined to create larger houses.
Houses in the North East neighborhood, Bozeman, MT.
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The design objectives for the buildings are summarized here:
• Residential Ownership
The neighborhood is planned for 100% residential ownership. Half of
the homes will be made available to income qualified Bozeman residents
earning average wages, offering an innovative homeownership model that provides stability, security and wealth-building. For other potential buyers, it offers choices in location and lifestyle not available in any
current residential development. To attract an ownership market,
the development reflects the character of highly desirable Bozeman
neighborhoods; the houses suit a variety of lifestyles; the yards are highly usable but easy to maintain; and the common spaces and the Common House provide expanded living space and an attractive
environment. All these features create modest homes that “live larger”.
• House TypesBridger View offers a variety of clustered single-household and multi-unit houses comparable in scale to single-household homes. The
modest but spacious houses range in size from 750 to 1,575 square
feet. This product type fills a gap that is in limited supply in Bozeman
and fits within the greater neighborhood context. The houses contain one, two, or three bedrooms. They have ample storage space, which may include full basements. Generous front and back porches
function as inexpensive outdoor rooms. The attached and detached
building prototypes can be arranged in multiple configurations. Their
architectural expression is varied to create an eclectic neighborhood. They are designed from simple familiar house types—Bungalow, Farmhouse, and traditional gable (duplex)--that are cost effective to
build.
• High Amenity ValueWhile affordability informs all design decisions, livability is just as important. Bridger View’s high amenity value is its ratio of livability to
affordability. All units have private outdoor space. The houses have
been designed for privacy inside and out, with open and closed side
walls so that neighboring houses ‘nest’ together. Porches extend living space outdoors while enhancing interior privacy. A balance between privacy and community is created by carefully-placed architectural
elements between the street and the house. Back yards are kept
more private and separated from common courtyards and front yard
spaces. Everyone needs good storage spaces to avoid outdoor clutter and provide room for the stuff of life, so the houses are designed with storage places inside the house — closets, cubbies, cabinets, shelves,
and potentially basements and attics -- and outside in garages and
storage units. This is a big benefit for those with active lifestyles.
Parking is necessary, and each unit has its own parking, but not everyone considers it equally important, so several options are
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offered. A limited number of homes have on-lot parking, which allows the neighborhood to meet the parking preferences of many types of households. Some spaces are in garages, either on-lot or off-lot,
others in outdoor or snow-sheltered spaces. For walkability, safety,
and environmental quality, most of the parking is clustered rather than
distributed to each lot. This allows more flexible use of the site, limits the dominance of garages and driveways, allows more light into the houses, and decreases the amount of hard paving.
• Sustainability
Bridger View demonstrates sustainability at the scale of both the neighborhood and the houses. At the neighborhood scale, it reuses a previously developed site; it is linked into a network of pedestrian
and bicycle connections; its site is walkable; its housing is diverse;
it manages snow and rain with green infrastructure; it provides for
recycling and composting; and it connects to extensive community park facilities. Its houses are highly insulated; water-conserving; built of recycled and healthy materials for good indoor air quality; and use
low-energy lighting and appliances. Early tabulations show that the
design to date surpasses the requirements for LEED-ND certification.
The houses are designed with the goal of meeting Passive House standards.
The concept of Bridger View is long-term sustainability. The goal is not
just to construct a certifiable “green” development, though that is an
ambitious goal. Its true success is its lasting affordability and livability. Well-designed and well-constructed houses gain value over time. Houses that require less fuel will have an even greater affordability
advantage in the future. Detailing, and materials selection, and well-
supervised construction together produce better quality and greater
durability.
• Accessibility/Adaptability
Among the diverse unit types in the development are one- and two-
bedroom accessible units. Single-floor, one-bedroom Bungalows and
two-bedroom Bungalows with a first-floor bedroom are designed to be adaptable for people with mobility or other impairments. They are also ideal for aging in place, since they include a ground-floor bathroom,
clearances for wheelchairs, blocking for grab bars, lever handles on
doors, and so on. Site grading allows other units to be visitable as well.
• ResilienceThe design of the site takes resilience into account. The word “resilience”
is often used today to mean the ability to recover from disasters, but
its original meaning is to be prepared to withstand any kind of stress.
Designing for resilience means reducing an environment’s vulnerability to stress. For example, to be less vulnerable to increasing energy costs, the buildings are all designed for energy and water conservation and
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improved indoor air quality. Similarly, the buildings, which are designed to run on significantly less energy, will be ready for photovoltaic panels. The Common House provides living space in guest accommodations,
a community-size dining room, a kitchen, and a laundry should it be
necessary to evacuate houses during an emergency. Most of all,
it is the features that support everyday neighborliness, such as the clustered parking areas and common mail delivery center, that will help build the sense of community that will serve the residents in any kind of
emergency, and that is at the core of the concept and design of Bridger
View.
• Architectural FitIt is often said that people buy neighborhoods, not houses, and Bridger
View is designed to feel like one of Bozeman’s desirable neighborhoods.
Small walkable streets will eventually have pleasant tree canopies.
Just as in the older neighborhoods, Bungalows and Farmhouses line the street with front yards and inviting porches. Parking, utilities, and services are kept where they belong, in neighbor-friendly back alleys
and parking courts. The design aims to achieve a balance between
overall unity—a sense of belonging to its neighborhood context—and
the richness of smaller-scale variety—a distinctive sense of place.
III.B. Building types:
III.B.1. House: Bungalow Bungalows come in two sizes, one- and two-bedroom. They share a common “integrated” roof massing, in which the upper
floor has knee-walls and partially sloped ceilings. The one-
bedroom Bungalow is a single-story unit ideal for a person
who wants to avoid stairs. The two-bedroom Bungalow also has a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, as well as on the second floor. Most of the Bungalows face a courtyard and
others along the small private streets. Each has a back yard
and parking, whether on-lot or off-lot. All Bungalows have the
potential for full basements.
BUNGALOW - 1BR Side Elevation Front Elevation BUNGALOW - 2BR Front Elevation Side Elevation
Bungalow Units
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III.B.2. House: FarmhouseThe Farmhouse is an L-shaped unit that has either two or three bedrooms. Some are freestanding while others are attached to
another unit. Two-bedroom Farmhouses are mostly along the
perimeter of the property, where they face a regional walking/
bike trail on one side and a local sidewalk on the other. Three-bedroom Farmhouses are located near the site entrances and at corners near the courtyards or the Hillside Green. Each has
a private yard and two parking spaces, whether on-lot or off-lot.
III.B.3. House: Parkside
The Parkside buildings resemble a pair of attached Farmhouses
in overall massing. They contain duplexes, which consist of a
three-bedroom unit above a one-bedroom unit. They are located along Blue Silos Way and overlook Story Mill Community Park. The one-bedroom units have a front porch and entrance facing
the park. They can also be entered down a stair from a small
porch along Blue Silos Way. The parking space for this unit is
off-lot, across Blue Silos Way.
The three-bedroom unit has two stories. The first floor is entered
from a porch on Blue Silos Way. A private balcony off the
living room provides covered outdoor open space. The three
bedrooms are on the upper floor. This unit has an attached garage and tandem parking space on-lot.
PARKSIDE - 3BR + 1BR
Street Elevation Side Elevation Park Elevation
FARMHOUSE - 2BR Front Elevation Side Elevation FARMHOUSE - 3BR Front Elevation Side Elevation
Farmhouse Units
Parkside Units
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III.B.4. Common HouseThe Common House serves a number of important functions. It provides a large meeting/dining room and a kitchen, where
residents can gather for homeowner meetings, special
community events, informal gatherings, and family parties.
The room has a high ceiling, large windows, and doors onto the large park-facing porch. The small kitchen enables food from home to be warmed or a meal to be prepared. The first
floor of the building, which is accessible, also includes space
for community announcements and messages, a coat room,
and restrooms. On the second floor are two guest suites with bedroom and bathroom, which enables residents to have the affordable option of guest accommodations, eliminating the
need for an extra bedroom in their own unit.
The Common House building is located at the terminus of the Hillside Green, framing that important entrance to the site. It is at the confluence of Hillside Lane, Blue Silos Way, one of
the major pedestrian paths through the site, and the park. It
is easily accessible by foot and is right across the street from
the community mailboxes. Though it is larger than the houses, it shares a similar massing and architectural character. The simple pitched roof with extended eaves, the siding and trimmed
window and door openings, and the porches are the same
elements in both building types. The large porch overlooking
the park offers a sheltered outdoor space for gathering. The basement level of the Common House, accessible directly from the sidewalk along the park, provides community storage and
utility space, offerning future homeowners flexibility to determine
future uses, such as bike storage, laundry machines, repair
workshop, and equipment storage.
COMMON HOUSE - 2BR Street Elevation Side Elevation
Common House and Community Mailbox
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III.B.5. Garages and Storage UnitsGarages play two important roles on the site: they provide protected parking and storage and they separate parked cars
from pedestrian spaces. There are seven three-car garages
and seven two-car garages on the site. The garages are paired
in parking courts that also accommodate two to sixteen other spaces. Six of the garages also provide storage units for items residents prefer not to store in their houses, such as recreational
items or gardening or auto supplies.
The garages are simple house-shaped buildings that have the same types of siding and roofing and detailing as the other buildings on the site. While they complement the houses, they
also echo the proportions of nearby agricultural buildings.
Parking spaces next to the three-car garages, which are along
the perimeter of the site, are sheltered with roofs. In the interior of the site, the parking spaces between garages are open, and nine of them are tandem spaces. Garages are designed to
allow for the future installation of photovoltaic panels.
III.B.6. Bicycle Storage
Along Blue Silos Way is a building that provides a sheltered space for mailboxes and a secure room for parcels. It is a small one-story building with a pitched roof and a porch that invites
residents to linger under cover for conversations or casual
activities. It also contains a three-car garage, which is accessed
separately from the parking court to the rear. This building also has the same types of siding, roofing, and detailing as the other buildings on the site.
Sheltered bike parking is provided at the mail & parcel building
in the common plaza as well as at the East parking court.
TYPICAL 3-CAR GARAGE Street Elevation TYPICAL 2-CAR GARAGE Street Elevation COMMON PLAZA MAIL & PARCEL Street Elevation
Garages
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III.C. Building size and massing:
At this point in the design, the gross area of each unit type is as follows:
(These should be considered approximate, as they may be adjusted during design development.)
Buildings are generally one or two stories high, except where the sloping grade exposes the basement
level of units along the park. All units have attics, though they are only occupiable in the Bungalow units. Bungalow and Farmhouse units are either freestanding or attached in rows of two or three. Parkside units are in two-unit buildings, three-bedroom above one-bedroom.
Bungalow 1BR: 750 gsfBungalow 2BR: 1150 gsf Farmhouse 2BR: 1200 gsfFarmhouse 3BR: 1450 gsf Parkside 1BR: 750 gsfParkside 3BR: 1575 gsf
F3 - 3BR FARMHOUSE [6 count]
B1/B1 - BUNGALOW DUPLEX [1 count]
B2/B1/B2 - BUNGALOW TRIPLEX [4 count]
P4 - 3BR/1BR PARKSIDE DUPLEX [1 count]P4 - PARKSIDE DUPLEX ATTACHED [4 count]
B2/B1/F3 - BUNGALOW FARMHOUSE TRIPLEX [3 count]
B1/F2 - BUNGALOW FARMHOUSE DUPLEX [2 count]F2/F2 - FARMHOUSE DUPLEX [5 count]
B2 - 2BR BUNGALOW [2 count]B1 - 1BR BUNGALOW [0 count]F2 - 2BR FARMHOUSE [5 count]
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III.D. Building elements:
III.D.1. Foundation/basement
Today: All Bungalow and Farmhouse units have the potential for insulated unfinished basements. A basement provides storage and
utility space and has a secondary egress window and areaway. Other
buildings have a concrete slab on grade, and in conditioned units, the
slab is insulated. Foundation walls are not exposed more than 18”
above grade.
Future: No future foundation may be exposed more than 18” above
grade. Any foundation walls shall be of reinforced concrete. Basements
may be finished to expand living space in accordance with the building
code, but they may not be converted into an independent unit.
III.D.2. Walls
Today: Exterior walls are sided and trimmed with a low-maintenance
chemically-inert material, such as fiber-cement or poly-ash siding.
Exterior structural wood is always clad. There are several types of siding, including shiplap and board-and-batten, as well as various
board widths and a wide range of colors to provide visual interest and
appropriate scale and visual texture within an overall unified setting.
Surface texture is smooth. Siding of different types or colors are joined
with a trim board. Door and window openings are framed with 4” trim. Trim, doors, or windows are either factory-finished or painted. The
Bridger View palette of siding and trim colors has been selected from
the Northeast neighborhood.
Future: Any future additions must have the same siding, trim, windows, and doors, as the original house. Vinyl is not to be used, nor is artificial
stone, stucco, aluminum siding, or logs. Any structural wood is to be
clad and detailed in the same manner as the original.
III.D.3. WindowsToday: Windows are a key element in both the architectural character
and the livability of Bridger View. They are an integral part of the
traditional yet simple house types. A limited number of window shapes
and types helps unify the development as well as contribute to its
lower construction cost and ease of long-term maintenance. High-performance windows are clad-wood or fiberglass. Window muntins
are intended to appear to be true divided lights.
Future: Any future replacement windows must be of the same type
and size as the original. Exterior simulated divided lites (SDL) are acceptable. Mirrored glass is not permitted. Canvas awnings are
permitted and shall be square cut without side panels. False shutters
are not permitted.
Window wells for natural light and egress
Clean lines and simple forms
Siding and color variety
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III.D.4. Doors
Today: Front doors are flat-paneled “Shaker-style” with high panes of
glass. A clear fixed transom window to match is set above the door and
trimmed with the door. Doors opening onto private yards have glass
half-lites. Solid doors are insulated comparable to windows. Simple compatible storm/screen doors will be installed. Exterior French doors
are of the same style with full glass, divided into 2x4 panes.
Garage doors are 9’ wide and 9’ high overhead doors with automatic
closers. They are made of steel or fiberglass and paneled like other doors. The color of garage doors matches the door trim or a close
variant of the siding color.
Future: Any future replacement or added doors must be of the same
types and performance. Exterior simulated divided lites (SDL) are acceptable.
High performance windows Single and doubled window configurations Vertical-oriented windows. Bozeman, MT
Colorful door with high glass lite Simple, simgle-panel transom Entry door, trim and transom. Bozeman, MT
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III.D.5. RoofsToday: Building roofs are pitched roofs with continuous ventilation
between eaves and ridges. Roof slopes vary from 10:12 to 12:12.
They will have an architectural grade 30-year roof or better (minimum
30% light reflectance). Garage roofs (4:12 or 8:12) and porch roofs (4:12) have comaptible roofing. Exposed flashing is a color that blends with the roofing. Roofing may include standing seam metal or high-
quality shingles.
Gutters and downspouts are aluminum and match the siding or trim behind them.
Future: Added roofs may be either the same roofing as the original
building or standing-seam metal roofing. New roofs must match existing
roofs in shape and detail. Boxed soffits are not permitted. Metal or vinyl soffits or fascia are not permitted. Low-profile solar panels are encouraged, preferably mounted flat against roof. Skylights may be
included on new roofs but must be low-profile.
III.D.6. EavesToday: Overhanging roof eaves and gable rakes extend 12-24 inches from the building face. The underside of eaves is constructed of the
same material as the siding trim. Eaves provide intake ventilation for
the roof. Roof fascia are two-piece and constructed of the material
used for siding trim. Rafter tails and brackets are used for character.
Future: Any new roof eaves must match existing.
III.D.7. Dormers and Bays
Today: Dormers and bays are a part of the house styles at Bridger View. On the exterior, they add to its architectural character, and on the interior they add livable space. The exterior materials of dormers and
bays match the house they’re attached to. The pitch of shed dormer
roofs and bay roofs is approximately 3:12. The siding, windows, and
trim detailing are consistent with the house. Roof eaves on bays project 12”.
Future: Any future dormers or bays shall be consistent with size,
character, and location of existing dormers and bays as described
above.
III.D.8. Chimneys and Roof Vents
Today: Houses have no chimneys. Furnaces and water heaters are
electric with direct venting.
Plumbing and exhaust vents are located in back sections of roofs and painted the same color as the roofing.
Overhanging roof eaves
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Future: No open combustion is permitted in the units. No chimneys may be added. Any protrusions through roof shall occur only on back
sections of roofs. No mechanical or other equipment shall be mounted
on a roof. Any exterior antenna, satellite receiver, or aerial shall be
located in a back yard and shall be screened from public view. There
shall be no more than one such piece of equipment attached to any house.
III.D.9. Porches
Today: Each house has one or two porches facing public spaces. They
are typically 9’ deep and 16-20’ wide. The porch roofs are a simple shed shape, and porches that wrap the corner have a compound shed
shape. The eaves, trim, and detailing match the house in materials
and colors. With the exception of porches along Blue Silos Way, the
porches are within 18” of grade and do not require railings. Porches
are supported on concrete piers. Required railings are simple square pickets between rails. Porch floors are made of tight-fitting boards
compatible with the material of the house, such as composite floor
boards with HDPE (eg, Lumberock). The porch floor is edged with a
fascia board and skirting board as needed in front of and attached to
the concrete piers to enclose the space below the porch. Porch steps are constructed of the porch flooring material and are supported on
concrete walk and stringers.
Balcony porches facing the park on the Parkside buildings are detailed
like front porches, with construction detailing adapted to their location.
Shed dormer.Square bay window Shed roof porch
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Future: Porches and porch roofs may not be reduced or eliminated. Porches may not be enclosed. Decking is not acceptable for porch
flooring replacement. Existing railings may be replaced. Railings as
noted above may be added to porch stairs.
III.D.10. Decks and patios Today: Back yard concrete parking patios are scored in a simple 2’ x
2’ pattern.
Future: Homeowners may add decks in back yards at first floor elevation or lower provided that their yard is fully fenced. Any added paving must be permeable. No paving is permitted in stormwater infiltration areas.
III.D.11. House lighting
Today: All exterior lighting is Dark Sky compliant. Front porch lighting serves to provide a pleasant and comfortable nighttime ambience for common walks and spaces. Backyard lighting is mounted on house or
garage. All fixtures are LED.
Future: No floodlighting or non-Dark Sky-compliant fixtures may be added. Exterior lighting must be LED. No lighting shall intrude on the use or enjoyment of adjacent properties.
III.D.12. House Numbers and Signs
Today: House numbers are 3” high black metal numbers on a black-framed light-color address board. They are mounted next to the front door. They are code-compliant.
Future: House number plates may be replaced in the future. No signs
may be affixed to any house. All signage must comply with Bozeman’s land use regulations.
Changes to the Design Guidelines
These Design Guidelines may be amended by the Bridger View
Homeowners Association, according to the procedures stated in the Master Declaration for the Bridger View Owners Association.
House numbers
Scored concrete driveway doubles as patio
Porch lighting
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APPENDIX A - PUD RELAXATIONS
Background
In compact development, the visible and invisible pieces that make up a neighborhood all need to
be carefully coordinated and proportionally scaled down. This often results in the need to request
relaxations from zoning code and subdivision standards. As stated in Section 38.430.030 of the
Bozeman Unified Development Code: “…the review authority may grant deviations, above or below
minimum or maximum standards respectively as established in this chapter, including the complete exemption from a particular standard.” Section 38.250.010.A.4 and 5 further describe the intent of PUD
relaxations: “To provide through deviations a procedure for flexibility, as a means to support creativity
and excellence of design…” and to “provide through departures a procedure for applicants to propose
alternative design treatments provided such departures meet the ‘purpose’ of the particular standard
and any additional departure criteria set forth.”
The following relaxations are anticipated with this Planned Unit Development (PUD). These
relaxations are all really part of one request – to decrease the scale of each of the essential
components of a neighborhood.
Relaxations Summary Table
Relaxation Summary Table
# UDC Section Title Quick Summary
1 38.310.030 Authorized uses To allow a new use “Common House” in the R3 zone To allow “Shared Parking Facilities” in the R3 zone
2 38.320.030.A Minimum lot
area
To allow smaller lots
3 38.320.030.B Minimum lot width To allow narrower lots
4 38.320.030.C
Lot coverage &
setbacks
To allow increased lot coverages and decreased setbacks
5 38.350.050.A Encroachments Relaxation for setbacks also applies to architectural features, patios, decks, porches and ramps
6 38.360.030 Accessory
structures
Relaxation for setbacks also applies to accessory structures
7 38.360.210 & 240 Useable open space To allow all units (attached, detached and vertical duplex condos) to be subject to the townhouse individual open space standard
8 38.400.050 Street right-of-
way width and construction
standards
To allow PUD to have internal streets (less than 60 feet with
alternative designs) that are dedicated for public use owned and maintained by the Owner’s Association
9 38.400.090 Access To allow certain lots that do not include direct vehicular access but instead have access guaranteed by a series of interconnected public access easements, open space and rights-of-way and to allow other lots to have unseparated drive accesses along property
lines.
10 38.400.100 Street vision triangles To allow the woonerf intersections to maintain the 10-foot/10-foot/15-foot street vision triangle
# UDC Section Title Quick Summary
11
38.410.040 Blocks To allow an alternative block design with 4’ sidewalks as
pedestrian breaks in corridors less than 30’ in width and without 15’ setbacks
12 38.410.040.E Lot numbering To allow more logical lot numbering based on the unique block
configuration. Note this is not an essential project relaxation but is included to help future residents and the City with tracking.
13 38.410.060.B Private Utility
Easements
To allow a very specific configuration of easements for private
utilities
14 38.410.060.C Public Utility Easements To allow a very specific configuration of easements for public utilities
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way width and construction standards alternative designs) that are dedicated for public use owned and maintained by the Owner’s Association
9 38.400.090 Access To allow certain lots that do not include direct vehicular access but
instead have access guaranteed by a series of interconnected public access easements, open space and rights-of-way and to
allow other lots to have unseparated drive accesses along property lines. 10 38.400.100 Street vision triangles To allow the woonerf intersections to maintain the 10-foot/10-foot/15-foot street vision triangle # UDC Section Title Quick Summary
11 38.410.040 Blocks To allow an alternative block design with 4’ sidewalks as pedestrian breaks in corridors less than 30’ in width and without 15’
setbacks
12 38.410.040.E Lot numbering To allow more logical lot numbering based on the unique block configuration. Note this is not an essential project relaxation but is
included to help future residents and the City with tracking.
13 38.410.060.B Private Utility Easements To allow a very specific configuration of easements for private utilities 14 38.410.060.C Public Utility Easements To allow a very specific configuration of easements for public utilities
15 38.420.060.A Park Frontage To allow a public sidewalk and building fronts to face the park rather than a road
16 38.520.040 Sidewalk Width To allow certain sidewalks to be 4’ wide
17 38.540.050 Parking While the total number of parking spaces exceeds the code
requirements, this relaxation is to allow a very specific parking plan comprised of driveway spaces, remote spaces, flex spaces, visitor
spaces, and on street spaces
18 38.550 Landscape To allow an alternative landscape plan
19 38.570 Lighting To allow an alternative lighting plan
Relaxations Summary Table Continued
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APPENDIX B - PUD PERFORMANCE
POINT CALCULATIONS
Background
Planned Unit Development (PUD) performance points provide a roadmap for exemplary projects to
advance community objectives. Bridger View Redevelopment incorporates all applicable PUD point
categories and provides over triple the requirement of 20 performance points. In some cases, the neighborhood is not eligible for points even though it incorporates significant elements of the category.
Quick Guide
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Background
Planned Unit Development (PUD) performance points provide a roadmap for exemplary projects
to advance community objectives. Bridger View Redevelopment incorporates many of the PUD
point categories. In some cases, however, the neighborhood is not eligible for points even
though it incorporates significant elements of the category. Overall, the project provides points
in excess of the requirement of 20 performance points [updated 1/20/20].
Quick Guide [updated 1/20/20]
# Category Points Notes
a Affordable Housing NA 26 “Missing Middle” homes with permanence of affordability not
eligible for PUD points.
b Additional Open Space 22.5 18 percent publicly accessible open space x 1.25 points = 22.5.
c Adaptive Reuse of
Historic Buildings
NA There are no existing buildings on site.
d Underutilized Site 1 Infill site is currently vacant. 40 trailers were removed in 2006
and 62 units are proposed = 1 point
e LEED-ND 15 LEED-ND preliminary scorecard indicates a minimum
“Certified” designation, see attached. Also see attached letter
from Beyond Efficiency, Inc.
f Low Impact
Development Plan
6 See drawing set and Design Guidelines for specifics related to
stormwater and vegetation.
g Sustainable Design &
Construction
0 While the project remains committed to high performance
sustainable buildings, specific certifications to be pursued are
not yet finalized.
h Wayfinding NA Wayfinding is incorporated but site is less than 30 acres
making it ineligible for PUD points.
i Transfer Station 0 Common recycling stations are incorporated; not eligible for
points because not a transfer station
j Bus Stop 0 Appropriate bus stop location to be determined as a result of
ongoing Streamline route study.
k Streetscape
Improvements
6 Hillside Lane + Hillside Green + Hillside Grove. See Landscape
Plans.
TOTAL = 50.5 Performance Points
Quick Guide
# Category Points Notes
a Affordable Housing NA 26 “Missing Middle” homes with permanence of affordability not
eligible for PUD points.
b Additional Open Space 22.5 18 percent publicly accessible open space x 1.25 points = 22.5.
c Adaptive Reuse of
Historic Buildings
NA There are no existing buildings on site.
d Underutilized Site 1 Infill site is currently vacant. 40 trailers were removed in 2006
and 62 units are proposed = 1 point.
e LEED-ND 0 The project is designed to meet LEED v4 ND [Built Project] as
evidenced by the attached scorecard and letter from our
sustainability consultant. No points are being requested at this
time because the actual certification would not occur until after
100% of the units are complete and within 3 years of completion.
f Low Impact
Development Plan
6 See drawing set and Design Guidelines for specifics related to
stormwater and vegetation.
g Sustainable Design &
Construction
0 While the project is committed to high performance sustainable
buildings, specific certifications to be pursued are not yet
finalized.
h Wayfinding NA Wayfinding is incorporated but site is less than 30 acres making
it ineligible for PUD points.
i Transfer Station 0 Common recycling stations are incorporated; not eligible for
points because not a transfer station.
j Bus Stop 0 Appropriate bus stop location to be determined as a result of
ongoing Streamline route study.
k Streetscape
Improvements
6 Hillside Lane + Hillside Green + Hillside Grove. See Landscape
Plans.
TOTAL = 35.5 Performance Points
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