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MEMORANDUM
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TO: SUBDIVISION REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS
ADVISORY BOARD
FROM: ADDI JADIN, PARKS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
RE: 19440 NORTHWEST CROSSING MASTER SITE PLAN & HOMESTEAD PARK
MASTER PLAN
20113 NWX Phase 1 PP Preliminary Review Comments
DATE: October 27, 2020
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Summary of Parkland Proposal and Code Compliance
The parkland proposal for the Northwest Crossing Master Site Plan consists of the following:
• Homestead Park, a 14.32-acre park spanning both sides of Baxter Ditch and consisting of 4.2 acres of unrestricted active parkland and 10.12 acres of watercourse and wetlands (see code correction #1). The unrestricted “upland” park areas are connected by a loop of trails that that run the length of the subdivision from north to south and cross Baxter Ditch in two locations with pedestrian bridges. Homestead Park is divided into 3 separate park parcels, each spanning the long central blocks of the development and therefore providing long segments of trail that meet the intent of Linear Parks within the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan (PROST).
• “East-West Park Connectors” are proposed as conceptual parkland areas to be further developed upon subsequent development of restricted lots created within Phase 1 of the subdivision (see Preliminary Plat 20113). The Park Master Plan commits to the addition of an additional 2 acres of parkland on each side of Homestead Park for a total of 4 additional unrestricted park areas.
• The remaining required 7.52 acres of parkland are proposed as either additional parkland or Improvements-in-lieu of parkland as listed generally on the Homestead Park Vision sheet and more specifically within the Park Master Plan “Potential Park Amenities” sheets.
• Placeholder: See Code Corrections 2 and 3 and prior preliminary plat and preliminary plat application review memos that require parkland proposal at the time of preliminary plat. The Homestead Park Master Plan, to be adopted concurrently with the preliminary plat application, should reflect the known phasing boundary and parkland requirements for Phase 1 Subdivision or a Master Plan Amendment would be required. As indicated in the
code corrections, the current phase 1 parkland proposal is inadequate for continued review
and must comprise of parkland for the REMU lots and CILP for the B-2M residential lot.
Staff recommends approval of the Homestead Park Master Plan with code corrections and conditions of approval. The parkland is designed with developed active areas well-connected by
long stretches of trails and trail loops including pedestrian bridge crossings over Baxter Ditch. The conceptual east/west connector parks allow flexibility for future developers but indicate the desire to for a well-integrated park system linking Homestead Park to the Bozeman Sports Park and future developments to the west. With code corrections, the park master plan will meet the requirements for a Park Master Plan to meet frontage requirements.
Staff recommends approval of the watercourse setbacks and stormwater facilities within the
design of the larger park area; however staff does not recommend that the land be counted toward the required parkland amount. The stormwater facilities shall remain the long-term maintenance responsibility of the Property Owners Association. Inclusion of the above is not considered a “waiver” and the equivalent area of land shall be provided as either land or CILP as recommended by the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and finally approved by the City Commission. This land will provide valuable trail connections and frontage for the park.
Furthermore, staff finds that that name proposed for the key park meets the guidelines within the Park Naming Policy. Sign locations will be determined at the time of individual park master plan review and will be balanced with wayfinding consistent with Parks and Recreation Department adopted signage at the time of review.
Code Corrections:
1. 20’ Wetland Setback “non-qualifying” per 38.420.020.E.1. Adjust tables and “Park Provided” narrative
2. 38.420. A.2.a.(2) If net residential density is of development is unknown, 0.03 acres per
dwelling unit must be provided, for initial subdivision or other development, within REMU
zoning district as an area equal to that required for eight dwelling units or 13.5 persons in
group quarters per net acre.
3. 38.420. A.2.a.(3) If net residential density is of development is unknown, 0.03 acres per
dwelling unit must be provided, for initial subdivision or other development, within B-2M
zoning district (“intended for residential development as shown in the Master Site Plan) an
area equal to that required for six dwelling units or 13.5 persons in group quarters per net
acre. Cash-in-lieu of Parkland for residential B-2M lot is required at the time of Final Plat
for the corresponding phase based on the valuation at the time of final plat completeness
(38.420.030).
4. 38.420.060. Frontage. Park “P1” must be shown to meet parkland frontage requirements and
intent of the parkland types. Land must be added or removed to meet the intent of parks or
linear parks, respectively.
5. Sec. 38.230.020. - Classification of plans. Master Site Plan Application requirements;
2. Provide detailed phasing information including: a. Proposed phase lines.
4. Statement that following approval of a master site plan, the applicant shall submit to the
department, sequential individual site plan for specific areas within the master site plan. Each
subsequent application for a site plan shall be consistent with the approved master site plan and
subject to the review criteria of Section 38.230.100.A BMC.
6. Application corrections:
• Sheet: 4 MSP Narrative 03-11-2020 Reflects prior waiver language
• Sheet: 4 MSP 1.04 Parks, Open Space Trails Framework
o 20’ Wetland Setback “non-qualifying” per 38.420.020.E.1. Adjust tables and “Park Provided” narrative
o With the passing of the Parks and Trails District, park maintenance responsibility
will fall to the Parks Division upon acceptance of parkland dedication (easement or deed) and park staff acceptance of improvements. Revise maintenance statement.
Park Master Plan Conditions of Approval:
1. The Master Park Plan Conditions of Approval shall be added as an addendum to the Park Master Plan. 2. Each subsequent park phase shall have a balance of land and improvements as depicted in the park master plan (roughly 50% as land and 50% as improvements in lieu). Future phased individual parkland proposals must be shown to individually meet the criteria for CILP/IILP in Resolution 4784. 3. Future phases that include new parkland shall be adopted as amendments to the NWX Park Master Plan and all future final plat or site plan applications shall provide updated Parkland Tracking Tables updated sequentially.
4. Although an easement or parkland dedication is required at the time of initial subdivision
for the entire Homestead or other park, the Parks and Recreation Department does not
assume maintenance responsibility until improvements within each phase have been installed and fully accepted on behalf of the City. 5. East/West Connector parks shall provide a balance to the linear nature of Homestead Park and will be reviewed against the frontage requirements of the UDC and guidelines for linear parks within the PROST. Linear parks on short blocks with private frontage do not meet the intent as described in the PROST and are typically accepted as open space parcels. 6. Upon phased development of Homestead Park and other subdivision parks, the individual park master plans shall be reviewed for compliance with the requirements of the Unified Development Code, PROST Plan, Park-naming policy, CILP Criteria and other relevant requirements, including but not limited to the following: a. Section 38.420.070.A.1.a. Width of linear parks within wetland setback (25 feet primarily outside of wetland zone 2 or outside stormwater facilities). However,
38.420.070.A.1. does not apply. The pathway corridors within required watercourse setbacks have been accepted within the design of the larger Homestead Park. b. Section 38.420.070.A.2. Homestead Park Master Plan conceptually approves inclusion of the stormwater features within the larger park boundary given the value of consistent trail ownership/management and parkland frontage however inclusion is based on trail width and other design considerations. 7. Trail Classifications per 38.420.110. shall be determined at the time of individual park plan review. 8. At the time of development of the first park parcel of Homestead Park, with the preliminary plat or plan, the developer must provide an evaluation of the future maintenance
requirements for the wetland(s) and a preliminary maintenance plan, both prepared by a qualified person or agency (PROST) 9. Placeholder: Additional conditions as required by the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Subdivision Review Committee or City Commission
Preliminary Plat Requirements:
1. Compliance with APPENDIX C Design Guidelines for City of Bozeman Parks
2. Sec. 38.220.060.A.16 - Additional subdivision preliminary plat supplements.
3. Sec. 38.220.070.A.6.g. Include a tabulation of parkland credit for the entire subdivision
and attributed to each lot; 7. g. Any deeds or documents for transfer of land and/or
improvements to the city or the property owners' association or other entity; and 7.h. Any
deeds or documents for transfer of water rights; including but not limited to all required
state department of natural resources and conservation documentation, e.g. ownership update form, permit, groundwater certificate and/or change authorization
4. Others to be determined upon submittal of Phase 1 Park Plan
Preliminary Plat Conditions of Approval:
1. A note shall be added to the final plat stating: Although an easement or parkland dedication is required at the time of initial subdivision, the Parks and Recreation Department does not assume maintenance responsibility until park improvements have been installed and fully accepted on behalf of the City. 2. Others to be determined upon submittal of Phase 1 Park Plan