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Application No. 19495 Type Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Community Center use in
the R-5 zoning district.
Project Name Headwaters Academy Site Plan & CUP
Summary A proposed change of use from Single Household Residential to Community Center, a
conditional use in the R-5 (Residential Mixed-Use High Density) District. The existing two-
story 5,684 square foot house is proposed to be reused for office administration and
assembly space for the school, and a new 7,700 square foot classroom building is proposed
with associated parking, open space, landscaping and other site improvements on a 3.021-
acre lot.
Zoning R-5 Growth
Policy
Residential Parcel Size 3.021 Acres
131,595 SF
Overlay District(s) None
Street Address 1005 Durston Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715
Legal Description S01, T02 S, R05 E, Acres 3.021, Tract In S2, City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana.
Owner The Headwaters Academy, Inc., 1005 Durston Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715
Applicant Same as owner
Representative Legends Studio, 3805 Valley Commons Dr., Bozeman, MT 59718
Staff Planner Danielle Garber Engineer Anna Russell
Noticing Public Comment Period Site Posted Adjacent Owners
Mailed
Newspaper Legal Ad
June 28 - July 13, 2020 June 28, 2019 June 26, 2019 June 28 and July 5, 2019
Advisory Boards Board Date Recommendation
None
Recommendation The application conforms to standards and is sufficient for approval with conditions and code
provisions.
Decision Authority City Commission (Quasi-judicial) Date July 13, 2020
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 19495 and move to approve the Headwaters Academy Site Plan and
Conditional Use Permit application subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions.”
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The subject property is located north of the intersection of Durston Road and North 10th Avenue and is bound on the north,
west, and east by undeveloped R-5 zoned land, and to the south by Durston Road and adjacent residential development. The
property is zoned R-5, residential mixed use high-density district and the adopted growth policy designation is Residential. An
existing single household structure exists on the site, as well as several accessory buildings. Mandeville Creek and its
associated wetland runs adjacent to the west side of the property, and a pond is present that drains into the creek.
A site plan application and conditional use permit to allow the single household structure to be re-used as a community center,
and a new classroom building was submitted on November 25, 2019. A community center is a conditional use in R-5 zoning.
The application was reviewed by the Development Review Committee (DRC) and revisions were submitted on March 4, 2020,
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and May 20, 2020. The application was deemed adequate on June 19, 2020. Notice of a public hearing for the site plan and
conditional use permit was conducted beginning June 28, 2020. The application proposes the existing structure be repaired
and re-used without significant alteration as an administration and assembly space for the school and community, and a new
7,700 square foot classroom building is proposed at the block frontage along Durston Road. The proposal includes 59 parking
spaces, sheltered bicycle parking, pedestrian pathways, lighting, open space, landscaping, drainage and a 50-foot
watercourse and wetland buffer. Staff findings are detailed below and include findings for all applicable review criteria listed in
Section 38.230 of the Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC). The project was found to conform to standards and is sufficient for
approval with conditions and code provisions. The conditional use permit criteria listed in Section 38.230.110 BMC is also
detailed below on page 17 of this report. Staff found the site to be adequate in size and topography to accommodate the
proposed use and relate the use with the surrounding land uses, and that the proposed use will have no material adverse
effects on the abutting properties. No additional conditions of approval for the use are recommended other than those listed in
this report.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES
None
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the application with the recommended conditions and report findings;
2. Approve the application with modifications to the recommended conditions and modifications to the report findings;
3. Deny the application based on the City Commission’s findings of non-compliance with the applicable criteria contained
within the staff report; or
4. Open and continue the review on the application with the concurrence of the applicant, with specific direction to staff or the
applicant to supply additional information or to address specific items.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................................... 1
UNRESOLVED ISSUES ................................................................................................................................. 2
ALTERNATIVES ............................................................................................................................................. 2
SECTION 1 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL............................................................................. 3
SECTION 2 MAPS AND DRAWINGS .................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 3 ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS ............................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW CRITERIA ......................................................................... 18
APPENDIX A –PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY .................................................................... 18
APPENDIX B - NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT ......................................................................................... 19
ATTACHMENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 20
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SECTION 1 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. Prior to final plan approval, provide a signed 30-foot public access and utility easement that utilizes the correct
language required by the City of Bozeman. The applicant should contact the City of Bozeman Engineering
Department (Anna Russell) to receive the current standard language.
3. Prior to final plan approval, provide final water usage numbers to determine if a cash-in-lieu of water rights payment
is required.
4. Prior to final plan approval, provide the required 20-feet of additional right-of-way along Durston Road. The applicant
should contact the City of Bozeman Engineering Department (Anna Russell) for the required City standard
documents.
5. Section 38.230.110.F BMC states that the right to a use and occupancy permit is contingent upon the fulfillment of all
general and special conditions imposed by the conditional use permit procedure. All of the conditions constitute
restrictions running with the land use, apply and must be adhered to by the owner of the land, successors or assigns,
are binding upon the owner of the land, his successors or assigns, must be consented to in writing, and
must be recorded as such with the county clerk and recorder's office by the property owner prior to the issuance of
any building permits, final plan approval or commencement of the conditional use.
6. Sections 38.230.110.I. and 38.200.030 BMC describe the process for termination/revocation of a conditional use
permit approval:
a) Conditional use permits are approved based on an analysis of current local circumstances and regulatory
requirements. Over time these things may change and the use may no longer be appropriate to a location. A
conditional use permit will be considered as terminated and of no further effect if:
1) After having been commenced, the approved use is not actively conducted on the site for a period of two
continuous calendar years;
2) Final zoning approval to reuse the property for another principal or conditional use is granted;
3) The use or development of the site is not begun within the time limits of the final site plan approval in
38.230.140.
b) A conditional use which has terminated may be reestablished on a site by either, the review and approval of a
new conditional use permit application, or a determination by the planning director that the local circumstances
and regulatory requirements are essentially the same as at the time of the original approval. A denial of renewal
by the planning director may not be appealed. If the planning director determines that the conditional use permit
may be renewed on a site then any conditions of approval of the original conditional use permit are also
renewed.
c) If activity begins for which a conditional use permit has been given final approval, all activities must comply with
any conditions of approval or code requirements. Should there be a failure to maintain compliance the city may
revoke the approval through the procedures outlined in Section 38.200.160.
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SECTION 2 MAPS AND DRAWINGS
Figure 1: Zoning and Vicinity Map
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Figure 2: Future Land Use and Zoning Map
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Figure 3: Proposed Architectural Site Plan
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Figure 4: Proposed Civil Site Plan
Figure 5: Proposed Landscaping Plan North
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Figure 6: Proposed Landscaping Plan South
Figure 7: Existing Buildings
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Figure 8: Proposed Building Perspectives
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SECTION 3 ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
Analysis and resulting recommendations 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 City Commission and the Director of Community
Development shall consider the following:
1. Conformance to and consistency with the City’s adopted growth policy
38.100.040 B
Meets Code?
Growth Policy Land Use Residential Yes
Zoning R-5, Residential Mixed-Use High Density District Yes w/ CUP Approval
Comments: The uses are conditionally 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. See Appendix A below for more
details on the zoning district and growth policy.
2. Conformance to this chapter, including the cessation of any current
violations 38.200.160
Meets Code?
Current Violations None Yes
Comments: There are no current violations on the subject property
3. Conformance with all other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations
38.100.080
Meets Code?
Conflicts None Yes w/ CUP Approval
Condominium ownership NA NA
Comments: The proposed uses of the site are conditionally allowed in the R-5 district. With CUP approval, no
specific conflicts are identified. Additional steps will be required including but not limited, review by the City
Commission for the CUP, final plan documents and approval of building permits. The Building Division will review the
requirements of the International Building Code for compliance at the time of building permit application.
4. Conformance with Plan Review for applicable permit types as specified in
article 2 Section 38.230
Meets Code?
Site Plan Yes
Comments: The proposed building is compatible with the general pattern of development in the area, no major
changes are proposed to the existing structure, small outbuildings such as sheds, and a greenhouse foundation
will be demolished. The proposed single-story classroom building, parking and landscaping meets the applicable
design criteria including block frontage and open spaces. The site design provides appropriate parking and
denotes proper circulation. The site plan addresses the non-motorized transportation network through the
provision of direct and efficient pedestrian connections to public sidewalks and shared use pathways. The
existing garage is classified as a nonconforming structure and subject to review under Section 38.280.040-050
due to its location in the watercourse setback. The proposed alterations are limited to interior and exterior finishes
and lighting and will not destroy the structure in excess of the required thresholds to maintain a nonconforming
structure.
5. Conformance with zoning provisions of article 3 38.320.100 Meets Code?
Permitted uses 38.310 Community Center Yes w/ CUP approval
Form and intensity standards 38.320 Yes
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Zoning
R-5 Setbacks
(feet)
Structures Parking /
Loading
Yes
Front Block frontage Block
Frontage
Rear 20 NA
Side 5 NA
Alley NA NA
Comments: The proposed setbacks meet all R-5 zone district standards. The landscaped frontage requires a 10-
foot minimum landscaped setback from the front property line and the applicant has proposed 15-feet with an
open space near the front entrance. The project meets the rear and side setback requirements for both the
proposed structure and the existing primary structure.
Relationship to adjacent properties standards 38.520.030 (light and air access and
privacy) and angled setback plane 38.360.030
NA
Applicable zone specific or overlay standards 38.330-340 NA
Building Height Requirements 38.320.010-.060 Yes
Lot coverage 10.8% Allowed No Max.
Height 28’ 3:12 Pitch Allowed 48’ Yes
Comments: The proposed 28’ height of the classroom building is under the maximum 48’ allowed in R-5 zoning with
a roof pitch of 3:12 to 6:12.
General land use standards and requirements 38.350 Yes
Comments: No setback encroachments proposed, there is no other applicable criteria in this section.
Applicable supplemental use criteria 38.360 Yes
Supplemental
uses/type
Community Center 38.360.080 Yes
Comments: This proposed development is subject to the community center supplemental use criteria in Section
38.360.080 including proximity to a collector or arterial street, landscaped setbacks from adjacent residential
uses, and ingress/egress. For community centers that exceed 5,000 gross square feet of floor area, a 20-foot
landscaped setback between the building and the adjacent residential uses is required. The proposed
instructional building exceeds 5,000 square feet. A structure separated from the adjacent residential uses by a
parking lot, public street, watercourse, public open space, or similar separation is exempt from the additional
setback requirement. The proposed structure is separated from existing and future residential uses by Durston
road to the south, a watercourse to the west, and a watercourse to the east that has a stormwater discharge
easement over it. The placement of the instructional building in combination with the stormwater easement will
ensure a separation of at least 20 feet from any adjacent structure to the east.
Section 38.100.050 notes that the standards of Chapter 38 are minimum standards and that when there is a
conflict in standards the more restrictive standard governs. The standards in 38.360.080 requiring two street
accesses and 38.400.090 limiting street accesses are in conflict. The requirement for two vehicular
ingress/egress points to comply with Section 38.400.90 was found to be unnecessary for emergency service
needs by the Engineering Division and the Fire Department with inclusion of an interior fire hydrant, and
compliant firetruck hammerhead turnaround. The purpose of two accesses for community centers is to ensure
adequate emergency access. The site is of a configuration that the site design cannot be revised to comply with
both standards. Given the single street frontage, the 268-foot width of the lot on the frontage, the presence of a
watercourse setback on the west side of the lot, access alignment requirements with the existing 10th and
Durston intersection, and the arterial spacing requirement of 660-feet between full drive accesses, and 315-feet
between partial drive accesses, Staff finds that the access requirements of 38.400.090 are the higher standard
and therefore the single drive access was found to be compliant with Section 38.400.090.
Wireless facilities 38.370 NA
Affordable Housing 38.380.010 NA NA
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Affordable housing plan NA
Comments: Not applicable, no housing or wireless facilities are proposed.
6a(1). Conformance with the community design provisions of article 4:
Transportation facilities and access 38.400
Meets Code?
Street vision Yes Yes
Secondary access No
Traffic Impact Study
(TIS) / LOS
Yes Transportation grid
adequate to serve site
Yes Yes
Comments: A TIS was required by the Engineering Division. The TIS, dated November, 2019, was reviewed and
the findings found to be compliant with Engineering standards. Existing road conditions, level of service (LOS),
and trip generation were found to not increase any road capacity problems in the area. This report is included in
the available application documents. Durston Road is an MDT urban route; the applicant has been advised that
they must apply for an approach permit from MDT.
Street dedication NA Yes
Drive access locations and widths Yes
Number of drive accesses 1 Yes
Street easements Yes
Special Improvement Districts NA NA
Comments: The site proposes 1 drive access off Durston Road. This access was reviewed by the City Engineer
and Fire Department for compliance and safety standards. 20-feet of right-of-way along Durston is required, see
condition of approval 4.
Parking requirements of 38.540
Required parking nonresidential NA Yes
Reductions nonresidential NA
Required parking residential 53
Required bicycle parking (10% of required parking) 5
Provided parking off street 59
On street parking NA
Comments: The project proposal follows the Senior High School parking calculation as required by staff. The
calculation requires 1.5 spaces for each classroom or lecture hall; plus 1 space per each 5 students; plus 1 space
for each nonteaching employee; plus 1 space per each 3 fixed seats in the area of public assembly, or 1 space
per 25 square feet of area available for public assembly if fixed seats are not provided. The applicant calculation
accounts for 7 classroom/cafeteria spaces, 90 students, 2 non-teaching employees, and 570 square feet of
assembly space for a total required parking of 53.3 spaces. The applicant proposes to provide 59 spaces
including 3 ADA spaces. The project meets the minimum parking requirements and does not exceed the
maximum parking requirements. 5 bicycle parking spaces are required in this section, 16 bicycle parking spaces
are proposed on 8 U-shaped racks underneath an aluminum and clear acrylic panel bicycle shelter located
interior to the site. A bike lane is present along Durston Road, and North 11th and North 15th to the west is a
designated bike route.
6a(2). Conformance with the community design provisions of article 4:
Pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress 38.400
Meets Code?
Design of the pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems to assure that pedestrians
and vehicles can move safely and easily both within the site and between properties
and activities within the neighborhood area
Yes
Vehicle accesses to site 1 Yes
Pedestrian access location(s) Yes
Site vision triangles Yes
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Fire lanes, curbs, signage and striping NA
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
Yes
Crosswalks NA
Curb ramps Yes
Pedestrian lighting Yes
Comments: Pedestrian lighting is proposed both as building mounted and ground mounted bollard fixtures along the
pedestrian walkway adjacent to the classroom and administration buildings. This lighting will illuminate pedestrian
paths and entrances to enhance convenience and safety for all users. No crosswalks are proposed through the parking
and drive access areas, but a connecting sidewalk is provided between the buildings on the east side of the parking
lot, which will also provide safe access to the solid waste enclosure.
Adequate connection and integration of the pedestrian and vehicular transportation
systems to the systems in adjacent development and the general community
Yes
Access easements NA NA
Dedication of right-of-way or easements necessary for pedestrian, shared use
pathway and similar transportation facilities
NA
Comments: The existing 4-foot sidewalk along Durston Rd. is proposed to be widened by 2-feet along the subject
parcel frontage to comply with landscaped block frontage standards for 6-foot minimum sidewalks adjacent to
arterial streets. A 7-foot concrete sidewalk will connect pedestrians to the interior of the site and to the building
entrances. The single vehicular access was reviewed by the Engineering Division and Fire Department and found
to be complaint with all applicable design and safety standards. Condition of approval 4 requires 20-feet of
additional right of way along Durston Road.
6a(3) Loading and Unloading areas Meets Code?
Loading and unloading area requirements 38.540.080 NA
Loading and unloading NA NA
First Berth (min. 70 feet
length, 12 feet in width and
14 feet in height)
NA NA
Additional Berths (min. 45
feet length)
NA NA
Comments: NA. No off-street loading berths are required for this use.
6b Community design and element provisions 38.410 Meets Code?
Lot and block standards 38.410.040 Yes
Rights of way for pedestrians alternative block delineation NA
Comments: NA, lot and block standards were not triggered by this application.
Provisions for utilities including efficient public services and utilities 38.410.050-060 Yes
Municipal infrastructure requirements Yes
Easements (City and public utility rights-of-way etc.) Yes
Water, sewer, and stormwater Yes
Other utilities (electric, natural gas, communications) Yes
CIL of water Yes
Comments: Cash-in-lieu of water rights payment may be required prior to final plan approval, condition of approval 3
required updated water usage numbers prior to that determination by Engineering. The project is located just outside
of the Bozeman Solvent Site Controlled Groundwater area, and an exempt well approval was provided for irrigation
by the DNRC. A 30-foot wide public access and utility easement is required in condition of approval 2. A private dry
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utility design was proposed with a 10-foot utility easement along Durston and running interior to the site to the 8-foot
x 8-foot transformer pad located near the solid waste enclosure.
Site Surface Drainage and stormwater control 38.410.080 Yes
Location, design and capacity Yes
Landscaping per 38.410.080.H Yes
Comments: the Engineering Division reviewed the water, sewer and drainage plans and found them to be compliant
with all design standards. Two basins were identified, a swale and detention pond is proposed along the west side of
the parking lot in zone 2 of the watercourse setback for basin B, and a detention pond is proposed on the northeast
side of the development for basin A with an outlet structure to the east side of the existing pond on the northwest
side of the parcel in the watercourse setback. A 404 permit, for fill in jurisdictional streams and wetlands, from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was acquired to put an outfall structure into the east side of the current
pond and is compliant with watercourse setback provisions of Section 38.410.100. Landscaping as required by
38.410.080.H is compliant as proposed.
Grading 38.410.080 Yes
Maximum 1:4 slope requirements met Yes
Comments: See comment above
6c. Park and recreation requirements 38.420 Meets Code?
Enhancement of natural environment NA
Wildlife habitat or feeding area preservation NA
Maintenance of public park or public open space access NA
Park/Recreational area design NA
Parkland Cash-in-lieu for maximum known density not to exceed 12
units/acre (ac.).
NA
__ ac. X __ units/ac. X 0.03 ac.= __ ac.
Cash donation in-lieu(CIL) Proposed use of CIL approved, and
paid
NA
Improvements in-lieu NA NA
Comments: Not applicable, no residential units are proposed.
7a-c. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5,
Compatibility, Design and Arrangement
Meets Code?
Compatibility with, and sensitivity to, the immediate environment of the site and the
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
Yes
Block Frontage Standards 38.510 Yes
Building Design 38.530 Yes
Location and design of service areas and mechanical equipment 38.520.070 Yes
Comments: This parcel fronts a section of Durston Road designated a Landscaped Block Frontage. The design of
the ground floor land use, building placement, building entrances, façade transparency, weather protection, parking
location, landscaping and sidewalk width were all found to be compliant with this proposal and no departures were
proposed. For building design, the use of weather protection features, change in roofline for a pitched roof, and
structural expression provide adequate façade articulation for the single story building. Building details and materials
meet the standards and no blank walls were found to be present. A structural enclosure and adequate landscaping
are employed to screen the ground level service areas including the trash enclosure. Utility metering for the
proposed new building is to be located on the north elevation and will not be visible to the public.
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Design and arrangement of the elements of the plan (e.g., buildings, circulation, open
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
Yes
Relationship to adjacent properties 38.520.030 Yes
Non-motorized circulation and design 38.520.040 Yes
Vehicular circulation and parking 38.520.050 Yes
Comments: The building provides adequate circulation within the site and to the public sidewalk. The public sidewalk
is proposed to be widened to 6-feet to meet the landscaped block frontage standards for an arterial street. A 7-foot
sidewalk adjacent to parking will connect all buildings to the existing pedestrian network, service areas, and all open
spaces. The proposal is meeting the requirement for 3-feet of landscaping between pathways and structures.
Design and arrangement of elements of the plan (e.g., buildings circulation, open
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
Yes
Landscaping Yes
7d. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Landscaping
including the enhancement of buildings, appearance of vehicular use, open
space and pedestrian area and the preservation of replacement of natural
vegetation
Meets Code?
Submittal requirements for landscape plans 38.220.100 Yes
Mandatory landscaping 38.550.050 Yes
Yard Yes
Additional screening Yes
Parking lot screening Yes
Interior parking lot landscape Yes
Off-street loading spaces screening NA
Street frontage Yes
Street median island NA
Acceptable landscape materials Yes
Protection of landscape areas Yes
Irrigation: plan, water source, system
type
Yes
Trees for residential adjacency Yes
City rights-of-way and parks Yes
Tree plantings for boulevard ROW, drought-resistant seed Yes
Public ROW boulevard strips Yes
Irrigation and maintenance provisions for ROW Yes
State ROW landscaping Yes
Additional Watercourse setback plantings Yes Yes
Fencing and walls NA NA
Comments: The landscaping plan meets minimum standards listed above. The density of the existing vegetation
along the watercourse setback does not warrant additional plantings at this time. All disturbed areas within the
watercourse setback zone 1 will be seeded following construction with a riparian seed mix. This seed mix will
also be used in the detention basins. A native seed mix will be used in zone 2 of the watercourse setback.
Irrigated turf is proposed in all other landscaped areas not including planting beds. A number of trees will be
removed from the site to facilitate the project with some existing trees to be preserved at the north end of the site.
A berm and complaint plantings will be used on the west side of the frontage to screen the parking areas from
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7g. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Signage 38.560 Meets Code?
Allowed (sq. ft)/building 0 Yes
Proposed (sq. ft) 0
Comments: No signage is proposed with this application. Any signs proposed must be compliant with Section
38.560.060.B.3.c which states “Permitted non-residential type uses, such as churches, community centers,
veterinary uses, golf courses, day care centers and schools may be permitted signage as if the underlying zoning
were B-1.”
8a-c. Conformance with environmental and open space objectives in articles 4-6 Meets Code?
Enhancement of natural environment: Integrated stormwater, LID, removal of inappropriate
fill
Yes
Grading Yes
On-site retention/detention Yes
Comments: Project meets requirements.
Drainage design Yes
Stormwater maintenance plan 38.410.030.A Yes
Stormwater feature: landscaping amenity, native species, curvilinear, 75% live vegetation Yes
Comments: All stormwater facilities have been reviewed for compliance by Engineering and Planning staff. A
stormwater maintenance plan has been provided. See the stormwater discussion under section 6b above.
public view. Low level landscaping will be employed in front of the proposed classroom building to maintain views
from the street. Boulevard trees are to be added to meet the 1 per 50-feet requirement. All areas outside of
watercourse setbacks and detention areas are to be 75% drought tolerant.
Site planning and design required 38.520 Yes
Pedestrian area landscaping, including pathways and internal circulation 38.520.040 Yes
Internal roadway landscaping 38.520.050 NA
Open space landscaping 38.520.060 Yes
Service area and mechanical equipment landscaping and screening 38.520.070 Yes
Open space Yes
Comments: Usable commercial open space is required per Section 38.520.060.C.1 for 2% of the site area. The
applicant identified 111,097 square feet of site area per this standard with 2% equaling 2,222 square feet. Three
open space areas are proposed, one at the front of site to contain benches and raised planting beds, one at the front
of the existing structure to contain tables, benches and landscaping including a wheel chair accessible space, and
one to the rear of the existing structure to contain landscaping, tables, and benches. A total of 2,226 square feet is to
be provided, meeting the open space standards for usable area that is a visual amenity and a place for human
activity. Landscaping along pedestrian pathways and around service areas is also proposed and compliant.
7e. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Open Space Meets Code?
Open Space Section 38.520.060 Yes
Total required 2,222 Yes
Total provided 2,226 Yes
Comments: See the open space discussion above under the landscaping section.
7f. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Lighting 38.570 Meets Code?
Building-mounted lighting (cutoff and temperature) Yes
Site lighting (supports, cutoff and temperature) Yes
Minimum light trespass at property line Yes
Comments: The proposed building mounted and site lighting meets standards.
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Watercourse and wetland protections and associated wildlife habitats Yes
If the development is adjacent to an existing or approved public park or public open space
area, have provisions been made in the plan to avoid interfering with public access to and
use of that area
Yes
Comments: The project meets watercourse setback design and landscaping. A wetland delineation was provided
and reviewed by staff. Mandeville creek runs near the west side of the project site and contains an associated
wetland. There is also an open water pond at the northwest side of the site. There is no wetland around the edge of
the pond, or where it overflows to the creek. A 50-feet watercourse setback as required by code was identified and
delineated to include the width of the wetland associated with the creek and around the pond. No impacts to the
wetlands/watercourse are proposed and a 310 permit to manage impacts to perennial channel beds or their banks is
not required. As discussed above a 404 permit for a stormwater outfall facility was obtained by the Applicant from
the USACE for a stormwater outfall to the east side of the pond. Drainage design was reviewed by the Engineering
Division.
9. Conformance with the natural resource protection provisions of articles 4-6 Meets Code?
Watercourse setback 38.410.100 Yes
Watercourse setback planting plan NA
Floodplain regulations 38.600 NA
Wetland regulations 38.610 Yes
Comments: See discussion under 8a-c above. A 50-foot watercourse setback has been established. Due to the
density of existing vegetation, no additional setback plantings are required at this time. Some trees will be removed
from zone 2 of the watercourse setback to accommodate stormwater facilities and disturbed areas will be reseeded.
10. Other related matters, including relevant comment from affected parties 38.220 Meets Code?
Public Comment Yes Yes
Comments: A public notice period was executed as per Section 38.220.420. Details regarding dates the noticing
requirements were conducted can be found on page 1 of this staff report. No public comment has been received
as of the writing of this report.
11. If the development includes multiple lots that are interdependent for 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
Meets Code?
Subdivision exemption NA NA
Required Easements Public Access Easement Yes
Reciprocal access and
shared parking easement
NA NA
Mutual access easement and
agreement
NA NA
Comments: A public access and utility easement is required, see condition of approval 2.
12. Phasing of development 38.230.020.B including buildings and infrastructure Meets Code?
Phasing No # of phases 1 Yes
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SECTION 4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW CRITERIA, SECTION 38.230.110, BMC.
In addition to the review criteria of 38.230.100, the review authority shall in approving a conditional use permit, determine
favorably the criteria in the table below.
Section 38.230.110.E Additional review criteria for Special Use Permits Found favorable
1. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and topography to
accommodate such use, and all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking,
loading and landscaping are adequate to relate such use with the land and
uses in the vicinity.
Yes
Comments: Staff has found the site is adequate for the proposed community center. Surrounding land uses
include an undeveloped R-5 zoned residential parcel to the north, east, and west, and residential 1-4 household
uses to the south. The applicant has provided adequate setbacks, lot coverage, access, parking, landscaping,
open space, and a watercourse and wetlands buffer. The community center use fits well with the adjacent
residential uses, as well as the existing high school property to the southwest. The applicant has indicated the
desire to “interact on a regular basis with the high school through programs and activities.” The applicant has
also indicated the desire to rent out the educational space and grounds to the community for meetings “such as
community associations, clubs and groups.”
2. The proposed use will have no material adverse effect upon the abutting
property. Persons objecting to the recommendations of review bodies carry the
burden of proof.
Yes
Comments: No evidence of the proposed use was found to have negative or adverse effects on abutting
properties. The project is adequate to meet required site plan criteria. The functionality of the existing site will be
improved to be more compliant with watercourse setbacks, sanitation, and fire safety. The proposed classroom
building is compliant with the landscaped block frontage standards and will provide clear pedestrian connections
between the building and the sidewalk. The new building is also meeting all building design standards to
provide high quality design in Bozeman’s built environment. A thoughtful layout of buildings, landscaping, and
parking areas has been achieved and has been found to improve the site as a visual amenity from the street.
3. Additional conditions stated in the approval are deemed necessary to protect
the public health, safety and general welfare.
Yes
Comments: See page 3 of this staff report for conditions of approval. No additional conditions were found to be
necessary for the proposed use.
APPENDIX A –PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY
Zoning Designation and Land Uses: The subject property is zoned R-5 (Residential Mixed-Use High Density District).
The intent of the R-5 residential mixed-use high-density district is to provide for high-density residential development
through a variety of compatible housing types and residentially supportive commercial uses in a geographically compact,
walkable area to serve the varying needs of the community's residents. These purposes are accomplished by:
1. Providing for a mixture of housing types, including single and multi-household dwellings to serve the varying needs of
the community's residents.
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2. Allowing offices and small-scale retail and restaurants as secondary uses provided special standards are met.
Use of this zone is appropriate for areas adjacent to mixed-use districts and/or served by transit to accommodate a higher
density of residents in close proximity to jobs and services.
Adopted Growth Policy Designation: The property is designated as “Residential.” This category designates places
where the primary activity is urban density dwellings. Other uses, which complement residences, are also acceptable
such as parks, low intensity home based occupations, fire stations, churches, and schools. High-density residential areas
should be established in close proximity to commercial centers to facilitate the provision of services and employment
opportunities to persons without requiring the use of an automobile. Implementation of this category by residential zoning
should provide for and coordinate intensive residential uses in proximity to commercial centers. The residential
designation indicates that it is expected that development will occur within municipal boundaries, which may require
annexation prior to development. The dwelling unit density expected within this classification varies between 6 and 32
dwellings per net acre. A higher density may be considered in some locations and circumstances. A variety of housing
types can be blended to achieve the desired density. Large areas of single type housing are discouraged. In limited
instances the strong presence of constraints and natural features such as floodplains may cause an area to be
designated for development at a lower density than normally expected within this category. All residential housing should
be arranged with consideration of compatibility with adjacent development, natural constraints such as watercourses or
steep slopes, and in a fashion which advances the overall goals of the Bozeman growth policy. The residential
designation is intended to provide the primary locations for additional housing within the planning area.
Community centers are conditionally permitted non-residential uses in the zoning district correlated with the Residential
growth policy designation. Staff finds that the project does contribute to the goals of the growth policy including the
following goals and objectives:
Objective LU-1.4: Provide for and support infill development and redevelopment, which provides additional
density of use while respecting the context of the existing development that surrounds it. Respect for context
does not automatically prohibit difference in scale or design. The project meets this objective by proposing infill
development within existing service areas in context to the surrounding development and future development.
Objective C-2.1: Require adequate and efficient circulation in all subdivisions and site plans and provide
connectivity between developments and major destinations for both the pedestrians and vehicles, including
human powered vehicles. The projects meets this objective by providing adequate pedestrian and bicycle
circulation within the development, and the design of the sheltered bicycle parking encourages the use of nearby
bike lanes and bike routes.
Objective E-1.4: Protect riparian corridors to provide wildlife habitat and movement areas, and to buffer all
wetlands and water bodies. The project meets this objective by proposing a wetland and watercourse setback
that meets code requirements and will not be disturbed except where drainage design is required.
APPENDIX B - NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Noticing has been provided pursuant to Section 38.220.420, BMC in advance of the City Commission hearing.
No public comment has been received for this application. If public comment is received prior to the City Commission
public hearing, it will be forwarded to the City Commission members.
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ATTACHMENTS
The most recent version of this application was received digitally in accordance with the City Manager’s
Declaration of Emergency issued by the City on March 16, 2020. Online access to this application is available at
https://www.bozeman.net/government/planning/using-the-planning-map. Select ‘Project Documents’ and
navigate to application 19495 to view the full application.
Digital access is also available at the Community Development Department at 20 E. Olive Street, Bozeman, MT
59715.
Application Documents including application checklists, and the Applicant’s narrative (compressed), Follow the link for full
file size
Application Plans including Civil, Landscaping, Electrical, and Architectural (compressed), Follow the link for full file size
Due to the large file sizes, the following technical reports are not attached but available by link to the Planning Project
Information Portal below:
Wetland Delineation
Sanitary Sewer Demand
Trip Generation Memo
Headwaters Storm Drainage Report
Headwaters Traffic Impact Study
Geotechnical Report