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Burke Street Car Wash Site Plan Review
Application 19395
July 21, 2020
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Application No. 19318 Type Site Plan
Project Name Burke Street Car Wash
Summary A Site Plan for the construction of a car wash and detail facility.
Zoning B-2 Growth
Policy
Community Business District Parcel Size 2.73 acres
Overlay District(s) None
Street Address Gallatin Center Subdivision
Legal Description Gallatin Center Sub, Phase 1, S35, T01 S, R05 E, Lot 5 & 6, City of Bozeman, Montana.
Owner Lyon Investments Inc., 15601 LBJ Freeway Suite 525, Mesquite, TX 75150
Applicant Same as owner
Representative Stefan Associates, 1209 E Main Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
Staff Planner Sarah Rosenberg Engineer Anna Russell
Noticing Public Comment Period Site Posted Adjacent Owners
Mailed
Newspaper Legal Ad
2/18/2020-3/2/2020 2/18/2020 2/18/2020 NA
Advisory Boards Board Date Recommendation
DRC None, Adequacy Determination
Recommendation Approval
Decision Authority Director of Community Development Date
Full application and file of record: Community Development Department, 20 E. Olive St., Bozeman, MT 59715
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PROJECT SUMMARY
The subject property is located on a vacant parcel on the corner of East Valley Center Drive and Catron Street and north
of Burke Street. The applicant is seeking to build a car wash facility and a detail building. The property is within the
Gallatin Center Planned Unit Development. A departure for drive through lanes (BMC 38.520.050.D.3). visible from the
public view is requested.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPEAL PROVISIONS CERTIFICATE
A) PURSUANT to Chapter 38, Article 2, Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC), and other applicable sections of Ch.38, BMC, public
notice was given, opportunity to submit comment was provided to affected parties, and a review of the Site Plan described in
this report was conducted. The applicant proposed to the City a Site Plan (SP) to construct a car wash and detail facility in the
B-2 zoning district. The purposes of the Site Plan review were to consider all relevant evidence relating to public health, safety,
welfare, and the other purposes of Ch. 38, BMC; to evaluate the proposal against the criteria of Sec. 38.230.100 BMC, and the
standards of Ch. 38, BMC; and to determine whether the application should be approved, conditionally approved, or denied.
B) It appeared to the Director that all parties and the public wishing to examine the proposed Site Plan and offer comment were
provided the opportunity to do so. After receiving the recommendation of the relevant advisory bodies established by Ch. 38,
Art. 210, BMC, and considering all matters of record presented with the application and during the public comment period
defined by Ch. 38, BMC, the Director has found that the proposed Site Plan would comply with the requirements of the BMC if
certain conditions were imposed. Therefore, being fully advised of all matters having come before them regarding this
application, the Director makes the following decision.
C) The Site Plan has been found to meet the criteria of Ch. 38, BMC, and is therefore approved, subject to the conditions listed
in this report and the correction of any elements not in conformance with the standards of the Title. The evidence contained in
the submittal materials, advisory body review, public testimony, and this report, justifies the conditions imposed on this
development to ensure that the Site Plan complies with all applicable regulations, and all applicable criteria of Ch. 38, BMC.
On this ______ day of ________________, 2020, Martin Matsen, Director of Community Development, approved with
conditions this Site Plan for and on behalf of the City of Bozeman as authorized by Sec. 38.200.010, BMC.
D) This Director of Community Development’s project decision may be appealed by filing a documented appeal with and paying
an appeal fee to the Clerk of the Commission for the City of Bozeman within 10 working days after the date of the final decision
as evidenced by the Director’s signature, following the procedures of Sec. 38.250.030, BMC.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Please note that these conditions are in addition to any required code provisions identified in this report. Additional conditions
of approval and code corrections are required and will be included with the final report provided to the Director of Community
Development
Recommended Conditions of Approval:
1. The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically listed as conditions
of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman
Municipal Code or state law.
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Figure 1: Current Zoning Map
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Figure 2: Proposed Site Plan
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Figure 3: Architectural Elevations
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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 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 Community Commercial Yes
Zoning B-2, Community Business District Yes
Comments: The use is an allowable use in the B-2 zone district. The property is within the City’s municipal
service area. The project is an infill redevelopment providing a mix of uses at urban densities. Staff finds that the
project does contribute to the goals of the growth policy.
2. Conformance to this chapter, including the cessation of any current
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
Condominium ownership NA NA
Comments: No specific conflicts identified. The Building Division of the Department of Community
Development will review the requirements of the International Building Code for compliance at the time of
building 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 site plan criteria is met with this project. The proposal is compatible and sensitive to the
immediate environment of the site. Architectural design, building mass, building materials and character
are compatible to the immediate environment of the site. The property is located within the Gallatin
Center PUD.
5. Conformance with zoning provisions of article 3 38.320.100 Meets Code?
Permitted uses 38.310 Car Wash & Detail Building Yes
Form and intensity standards 38.320 Yes
Zoning
B-2 Setbacks
(feet)
Structures Parking /
Loading
Yes
Front Gateway, Mixed NA
Rear 10 10
Side 5 5
Alley NA NA
Comments: The proposed setbacks meet all B-2 zone district standards.
Relationship to adjacent properties standards 38.520.030 (light and air access and
privacy) and angled setback plane 38.360.030
NA
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Applicable zone specific or overlay standards 38.330-340 NA
Building Height Requirements 38.320.010-.060 Yes
Lot coverage 39.8% Allowed 100%
Height 32’ Allowed 57’ Yes
Comments: The property meets zone specific standards. The detail building is 30’6” and the wash building is
32’.
Overlay District Standards (NCOD) 38.340 NA
Comments: NA
General land use standards and requirements 38.350 Yes
Comments: Project meets all standards of 38.350
Applicable supplemental use criteria 38.360 Yes
Supplemental uses/type Mechanical equipment Yes
Comments: Rooftop mechanical equipment is screened and incorporated into the roof form. Any ground
mounted equipment is screened and landscaped as standards apply.
Wireless facilities 38.370 NA
Affordable Housing 38.380.010 NA NA
Affordable housing plan NA
Comments: NA
6a(1). Conformance with the community design provisions of article 4:
Transportation facilities and access 38.400
Meets Code?
Street vision Yes Yes
Secondary access NA
Traffic Impact Study /
LOS
NA Transportation grid
adequate to serve site
Yes Yes
Comments: A TIS was not required with this project.
Street dedication NA Yes
Drive access locations and widths Yes
Number of drive accesses 1 Yes
Street easements NA
Special Improvement Districts Yes Yes
Comments: Vehicular access complies with code requirements. A SID Waiver of Right to Protest was
included with the application.
Parking requirements of 38.540
Required parking nonresidential 7 Yes
Provided parking off street 10
On street parking NA
Comments: Appropriate parking is provided. There are also 16 vacuum spaces. 2 bicycle parking spaces
are provided.
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 Yes
Non-automotive transportation and circulation systems, design features to enhance
convenience and safety across parking lots and streets, including, but not limited to
paving patterns, grade differences, landscaping and lighting
Yes
Crosswalks Yes
Curb ramps Yes
Pedestrian lighting Yes
Comments: The site has adequate pedestrian circulation from Catron Street, East Valley Center Road, and
Burke Street.
Adequate connection and integration of the pedestrian and vehicular transportation
systems to the systems in adjacent development and the general community
Yes
Access easements Yes Yes
Dedication of right-of-way or easements necessary for pedestrian, shared use
pathway and similar transportation facilities
Yes
Comments: Access easements were included with the affiliated subdivision exemption application. A trail
along Catron Street and East Valley Center Road is connected by a sidewalk from the site.
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
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 Yes
Comments: The lot meets length and width standards.
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: Appropriate utilities and services are provided on this project
Site Surface Drainage and stormwater control 38.410.080 Yes
Location, design and capacity Yes
Landscaping per 38.410.080.H Yes
Comments: The stormwater design meets Engineering standards
Grading 38.410.080 Yes
Maximum 1:4 slope requirements met NA
Comments: The grading plan meets Engineering standards.
6c. Park and recreation requirements 38.420 Meets Code?
Enhancement of natural environment NA
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Wildlife habitat or feeding area preservation NA
Maintenance of public park or public open space access NA
Park/Recreational area design NA
Parkland NA NA
NA
Cash donation in-lieu(CIL) NA NA
Improvements in-lieu NA NA
Comments: Parkland is not required as the is no residential component
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
Comments: Mixed block frontage applies to Burke Street and Catron Street. Gateway block frontage
applies to Valley Center West.
Structured parking facility development standards 38.510.030.M NA
Comments: NA
Site Planning and Design Elements 38.520 Yes
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: There is appropriate pedestrian and vehicular circulation to the property. It is well connected to
the adjacent future properties. One departure is requested from 38.520.050.D.3 to allow for drive through
lanes along Catron Street and East Valley Center Road to be visible from the public way. A landscaping
berm and landscaping is proposed to mitigate the view of the drive aisle.
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
Comments: There is adequate landscaping throughout the site and common open space areas.
Building Design 38.530 Yes
Comments: The proposed structure meets the standards of Building Design. There is appropriate façade
articulation and an effective use of durable materials.
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
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7g. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Signage
38.560
Meets Code?
Allowed (sq. ft)/building 400 sf Yes
Proposed (sq. ft) 248 sf
Comments: Signage meets standards. A sign permit is required.
Additional screening Yes
Parking lot screening Yes
Interior parking lot landscape NA
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 NA
Performance points 15 Yes
City rights-of-way and parks NA
Tree plantings for boulevard ROW, drought-resistant seed NA
Public ROW boulevard strips NA
Irrigation and maintenance provisions for ROW NA
State ROW landscaping NA
Additional NA NA
Fencing and walls NA NA
Comments: Landscaping complies with standards. Additional landscaping provided to mitigate for
departure request.
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: Project meets requirements.
7e. Conformance with the project design provisions of Article 5, Open Space Meets Code?
Open Space Section 38.520.060 Yes
Total required 1974 square feet Yes
Total provided 20,000 square feet Yes
Comments: Open space is provided in the form of a small plaza area adjacent to the detail building and
the northeast and northwest area of the site that contains a trail system and benches.
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: Lighting complies with standards
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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: Reviewed and approved by the Engineering Department
Drainage design Yes
Stormwater maintenance plan 38.410.030.A Yes
Stormwater feature: landscaping amenity, native species, curvilinear, 75% live
vegetation
Yes
Comments: Reviewed and approved by the Engineering Department
Watercourse and wetland protections and associated wildlife habitats NA
If the development is adjacent to an existing or approved public park or public open
space area, have provisions been made in the plan to avoid interfering with public
access to and use of that area
NA
Comments: NA
9. Conformance with the natural resource protection provisions of articles 4-6 Meets Code?
Watercourse setback 38.410.100 Yes
Watercourse setback planting plan Yes
Floodplain regulations 38.600 NA
Wetland regulations 38.610 NA
Comments: A 50’ greenway corridor easement is located along Catron Street to accommodate the
watercourse setback.
10. Other related matters, including relevant comment from affected parties
38.220
Meets Code?
Public Comment Yes
Comments: Public notice was conducted. No public comment was received.
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 Yes Yes
Required Easements Yes Yes
Reciprocal access and
shared parking easement
NA NA
Mutual access easement and
agreement
NA NA
Comments: A subdivision exemption was required with this project and approved under application
number 19492.
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12. Phasing of development 38.230.020.B including buildings and
infrastructure
Meets Code?
Phasing No # of phases 1 Yes
Comments: One phase is proposed.
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