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PROJECT OVERVIEW
PROJECT OVERVIEW & GOALS
EXISTING CONDITIONS & HISTORY
SITE ZONING & LAND USES
GENERAL BUILDING INFORMATION
PROPOSED PUD POINTS
PROPOSED RELAXATIONS
ALIGNMENT OF GOALS WITH DISTRICT PLANS AND
VISION NE GOALS
PUD COMMUNITY DESIGN OBJECTIVES
PROPOSED OWNERSHIP
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES FOR
BUSINESSES, RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPACT
MITIGATION & DESIGN METHODS TO REDUCE
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
RATIONALE FOR CHOICES MADE BY THE APPLICANT
GENERAL SITE DATA
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3.01
3.02
3.03
3.04
3.05
3.06
3.07
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3.09
3.10
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
PROJECT VISION
Cottonwood + Ida will create a vibrant and diverse community on a 2-acre underutilized mixed use site,
providing a diverse range of housing types to meet the needs of Bozeman.
The 92 dwelling units are designed to be attainable by middle-income residents. In order to respond to the variety
of building uses and sizes in the surrounding neighborhood, the development is organized into four residential
buildings providing a broad set of housing types: affordable and market-rate apartments, townhouses, live-
work units, and urban lofts.
While 15% of the rental units (7 of the 46 rental units) will be set aside for those earning less than 65% AMI to
help achieve the goals established in the city’s affordable housing ordinance, one of the guiding principles of
the development is a focus on creating units that are affordable-by-design; with modest unit sizes, reduced
parking demand, shared open space, and attractive common amenities; all in a walkable and bike-friendly
neighborhood.
The 29,700 SF office building will attract mid-size commercial tenants looking for new or expanded space near
the downtown district.
The project supports the community’s desire for a local arts culture, and acknowledges the neighborhood’s
industrial past by including 5,400 SF of artisan manufacturing workshops. Located primarily along the ground
floor on Cottonwood Street, the workshops will activate the project’s open spaces, and encourage pedestrian
activity along the street edge.
A Public Mill Yard will occupy the center of the site, framed by the distinctive facade of the adjacent Misco Mill,
and lined with commercial and residential uses to provide day and evening, weekday and weekend activation.
We will be renovating the existing grain building (building 5) to provide for a small scale restaurant / cafe that
will activate the Mill Yard throughout the day.
We are pursuing site-wide certification under the LEED Neighborhood Development program. The specific
sustainability and certification goals for individual buildings are still being researched and coordinated.
GOALS OF THE PROJECT
1. PROVIDE FOR DIVERSE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
2. THOUGHTFULLY INTEGRATE INTO THE EXISTING COMMUNITY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
3. PROMOTE BY EXAMPLE SUPERIOR URBAN DESIGN STRATEGIES
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EXISTING CONDITIONS & HISTORY
The property does not have a registered historic value; however, the project is attempting to preserve the existing
structure on the Southwest corner of the site that is believed to have predated 1937 based on aerial images from
that era. A search through Polk Directories dating back to 1935 did not turn up any commercial listing at this
site. It is believed that the Misco Mill on the adjacent property was constructed at the height of the depression
in 1934 and the grain bin storage shortly after that.
Below are the old ariel photographs along with current pictures of the property.
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Figure 2
1937 Aerial Photograph605 East Cottonwood StreetBozeman, Montana
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EXISTING CONDITIONS & HISTORY
CONTINUED
A - NORTHEAST CORNER OF PROPERTY (ASPEN AND IDA)
B - NORTHWEST CORNER OF PROPERTY (ASPEN AND WALLACE)
C - SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PROPERTY (COTTONWOOD AND WALLACE)
D - SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PROPERTY (COTTONWOOD AND IDA)
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EXISTING CONDITIONS & HISTORY
CONTINUED
EXISTING BUILDING TO BE REHABILITATED - INTO PLAZA PAVILLION (BUILDING 5)
SOUTH EAST
NORTH WEST
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EXISTING CONDITIONS & HISTORY
CONTINUED
EXISTING BUILDING TO BE REHABILITATED - INTO PLAZA PAVILLION (BUILDING 5)
PRESERVE - ELEVATOR INTERIOR - ELEVATOR
PRESERVE - CRIB CONSTRUCTION INTERIOR
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NORTH
SITE ZONING & LAND USES
RS (RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN)
RO (RESIDENTIAL OFFICE)
RMH (RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME)
R5 (RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE HIGH DENSITY)
R4 (RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY)
R3 (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY)
R2 (RESIDENTIAL SINGLEHOUSEHOLD, MEDIUM DENSITY)
B3 (CENTRAL BUSINESS)
B2 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS)
M2 (MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL)
M1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING)
HMU (HISTORIC MIXED USE)
PLI (PUBLIC LANDS/INSTITUTIONS)
MIXED USE
RESTAURANT/BAR
COMMERCIAL RETAIL SALES, SERVICES, BANKS
HOTEL/MOTEL
COMMERCIAL AUTO
ADMINISTRATIVE/PROFESSIONAL
LIGHT MANUFACTURING
PARK OR OPEN SPACE
CHURCH
PUBLIC FACILITY
SCHOOL/EDUCATIONAL FACILITY
SINGLEHOUSEHOLD RESIDENTIAL
MULTIHOUSEHOLD RESIDENTIAL
MOBILE HOME/MOBILE PARK
UNDEVELOPED
VACANT
ZONING (1/2 MILE)
LAND USES (1/2 MILE)
B-2
M-2
R-S
M-1
M-1
R-MH
R-2
HMU
M-1
R-0
R-4
B-3 B-2
PLI
R-4
R-3R-3
R-2
R-5
PLIB-2M
PLI
R-5
R-4
R-4
R-1
R-5
R-3
PLI
PLI
M-2 M-1
M-1
R-S
M-1
R-S
PLI
R-3R-3
R-3
R-3
R-3
R-2
R-2
B-1
R-3
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GENERAL BUILDING INFORMATION
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BUILDINGS AND OTHER ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
The development consists of 6 distinct buildings, providing 92 residential units,
29,700 SF of office space, 5,400 SF of artisan manufacturing workshop spaces, a 96
space below-grade parking garage, and community space:
1 APARTMENT BUILDING
Three and four stories over basement parking garage
22 Studio apartments
24 1-Bedroom flats
46 Units total
2 APARTMENT BUILDING
Three stories over basement parking garage
18 Studios With Common Spaces
18 Units Total
3 TOWNHOUSE-STYLE APARTMENTS
Three stories over grade
6 1-Bedroom Flats
6 2-Bedroom Townhouse-Style Apartments
12 Units Total
4 LOFT APARTMENT BUILDING
Three stories over grade
4 1-Bedroom Live-Work Apartments
12 2-Bedroom Loft-Style Apartments
16 Units Total
Artisan manufacturing (4A)
Approximately 5,400 GSF (4,590 net SF) of ground floor workshop space to provide an active,
pedestrian-oriented street edge along Cottonwood Ave.
5 EXISTING REHABILITATED BUILDING
Renovated open air pavillion to provide an opportunity for a cafe on the plaza, as well as
accessory program for the adjacent open spaces (bike parking, storage, etc.).
6 OFFICE BUILDING
Approximately 29,700 GSF (25,203, net SF) of open-plan office space
7 BELOW-GRADE PARKING GARAGE
Approximately 96 spaces
8 LEASED OFF SITE PARKING LOT
UNIT MIX SUMMARY STUDIO 1BDRM 2BDRM TOTAL
UNIT COUNT 40 34 18 92
PERCENTAGE 43% 37% 20%
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING 21 POINTS
Three points for each percent of dwellings to be constructed in
the residential development which are provided by long term
contractual obligation to an affordable housing agency, for a
period not less than 20 years, with a written plan assuring on-
going affordability pricing and eligibility monitoring, and annual
re-certification.
Per UDO 38.700.020
Affordable housing. Housing for persons earning less than 65
percent of the area’s annual median income for rental housing
and 100 percent of the area’s annual median income for
purchased housing. Further, affordable housing does not require
greater than 33 percent of the household gross annual median
income for housing. Annual median income is defined by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Points achieved = 21 (7 rental units [ 7.6%] will be provided at
rental rates at a maximum of 65% AMI
ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE
9.37 POINTS
One and ¼ point for each percentage of the project area that is
provided as publicly accessible open space. Project land area =
90,000 sf Publicly accessible plaza area = 6750 sf / 7.5% of the
project total. See Sheet AS.102 Land Dedication Table. These are
the public plazas indicated as Aspen Yard and Mill Yard.
UNDERUTILIZED AND BROWNFIELD SITES
6.67 POINTS
The site is 2 acres and the south acre previously had a scale
hobby train located on the site. The north half of the site has
been occupied by an industrial warehouse. Accounting for the
underutilized south portion a minimum of one point will be
achieved.
Per (d)
Underutilized and brownfield sites. One point for each 50 percent
increase in the total square footage of commercial and/or
industrial floor area on underutilized sites; one point for each
50 percent increase in the total number of dwelling units on
underutilized sites; one point for each acre developed of the
environmentally contaminated land; up to a total of one-third of
the performance points required to be earned.
Existing industrial / commercial floor area = 10,488
SF
50% increase factor = 5,244 SF
Proposed commercial floor area = 35,521 SF
Amount of increased SF = 35,521 – 10,488 = 25,033 SF
Number of 50% increase factors / points =25,033 /
5,244 = 4.77
One point for each 50% increase in total = 4.77
Existing number of dwelling units = 0 ( using base
density calculations would be 16 units)
50% increase factor = 8
Proposed number of dwelling units = 92
Number of units increased over base density = 92-16=
76 net increase
Net increase divided by the 50% increase factor =
points = 76 / 8 = 9.5
Environmentally contaminated land (does not apply)
Points reached = 4.77 (commercial increase) + 9.5
(residential increase) = 14.27
Maximum allowable (1/3) total of 6.67
DESIGNED TO MEET LEEDND
15 POINTS
The project design is based on LEED ND criteria. We intend on
keeping the design to this standard and hope to achieve these
points. The project has been registered and certified under
current LEED version 4. The project is on track to achieve LEED
Neighborhood Development Plan certification and possibly LEED
Silver. See the LEED information provided in the appendix for the
certification requirements and a breakdown of the LEED points
expected to be achieved.
INCLUSION OF LOWIMPACT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
6 POINTS
The use of low impact development standards is a project goal
and we hope to achieve these points by treating on-site storm
water exceeding chapter 40 requirements, incorporating a
integrated snow storage management plan, select plant species
that meet drought tolerant standards, inclusion of weather based
irrigation systems and limit the amount and type of sod.
PROPOSED PUD POINTS
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
ENHANCED STREETSCAPE
WAYFINDING FEATURES
RECYCLING STATION
BUILDING HEIGHTS
PROVIDED ARE
AVERAGE ROOF
HEIGHT ABOVE THE
PARKING GARAGE
PERFORMANCE POINTS SEC 38.430.090 E.2.7
A minimum of 20 points need to be achieved; we are expecting to achieve between 43 and 62 points.
ITEM NOTES POINT
ESTIMATE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING 7.6% OF THE UNITS OFFERED AT 65% AMI 21
ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE PROJECT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OPEN
SPACE OF 6,750 SF OR 7.5% OF THE PROJECT TOTAL 9.37
ADAPTIVE REUSE OF BUILDING
NOT USED HOWEVER WE ARE PROPOSING
TO REUSE THE GRAIN DEPOT BUILDING AS A
COMMUNITY CENTER
0
UNDERUTILIZED BROWNFIELD
SITE
SOUTH 1 ACRE IS CURRENTLY UNDERUTILIZED AND
COULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A BROWNFIELD SITE 6.67
DESIGNED TO MEET LEEDND FOLLOWING LEEDND CRITERIA FOR TOTAL
DEVELOPMENT 15
INCLUSION OF LOWIMPACT
DEVELOPMENT
GREEN PRACTICES FOR STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT, LIMITED USE OF SOD, DROUGHT
TOLERANT PLANTS, ETC.
6
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION
NOT USED HOWEVER ALL BUILDINGS WILL
INCORPORATE BEST PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE
DESIGN
0
INTEGRATED WAYFINDING
MEASURES
NOT USED HOWEVER THE PROJECT WILL UTILIZE
USE INTEGRATED WAYFINDING MEASURES FOR
PARKING, PLAZAS, OFF SITE LOCATIONS, AND
RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES
0
ON SITE RECYCLING
TRANSFER STATION
NOT USED HOWEVER THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE
RECYCLING FACILITIES FOR BOTH COMMERCIAL
AND RESIDENTIAL USES
0
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
NOT USED HOWEVER ENHANCED STREETSCAPES
WILL BE PROVIDED ALONG COTTONWOOD, ASPEN
AND IDA
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TOTAL POINTS NEEDED REQUIRED POINTS TO MEET PUD CRITERIA 20
TOTAL POINTS ANTICIPATED POINTS THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO MEET 58
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REQUESTED RELAXATIONS FROM APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE UDC
CHAPTER 38
Based on the underlying zoning of NEHMU we are requesting relaxations relative to the PUD for
consideration. The goal of the project is to create a development that responds to the unique character
of the district and provides for the needs of the community at large. The NEHMU is a unique district
characterized by a broad spectrum of uses from residential to industrial. In many ways, this district
was the first mixed use neighborhood in Bozeman. Our proposal includes a mix of both residential and
commercial activity that responds well to the variety of uses. Over time the neighborhood has evolved to
include more service-oriented businesses and is now host to cafes and coffeeshops along with a strong
pattern of residential uses.
We are requesting a total of eight relaxations to achieve the project which are outlined below.
RELAXATION 1: APARTMENT BUILDINGS AS AN ALLOWABLE USE
• CODE PROVISION: 38.310.040 Authorized uses – Commercial, mixed-use and industrial
• TABLE 38.310.040.C: Permitted residential uses in commercial, mixed-use, and industrial zoning
districts
We are requesting that apartment buildings be included in the allowable uses for this project. In an effort
provide more affordable rental housing for the City of Bozeman we are looking to provide apartments as a
primary use type within the NEHMU.
Rationale: The need for market rate and affordable rentals in walkable neighborhoods is key to the future
success and livability of Bozeman. The current zoning type (NEHMU) was developed long ago as a bridge
between residential uses and industrial uses. Overtime the neighborhood has evolved to become more of
a residential enclave hosting many homes, cafes and artists while keeping the unique manufacturing vibe.
Our project hopes to build on these trends and provide more opportunities and variety for housing. The
additional housing will make the opportunity for residents to work and live in the same neighborhood. The
added housing will create the possibility to provide both affordable units as well as market rate options.
• The current zoning allows for apartments as an accessory use and is permitted on
the second floors of commercial uses. We feel that our approach will make a better
connection to the street by allowing residences to occur on the ground floor, as well as
the second and subsequent floors. Residential uses are permitted on the ground floor
in other portions of the code for this district and thus this would be consistent with that.
RELAXATION 2: SMALL SCALE RESTAURANTS INCREASE IN SIZE FROM 1500 TO 2200 SF
• CODE PROVISION: 38.310.040 Authorized uses – Commercial, mixed-use and industrial
• TABLE 38.310.040.C: Permitted residential uses in commercial, mixed-use, and industrial zoning
districts
We are requesting an increase in the area of small-scale restaurants allowed in the NEHUM from 1500 SF as
noted in Table 38.310.040 from 1500 SF to 2200 SF(3,000 SF if outdoor seating space is included).
Rationale: The current code provides for a maximum of 1500 SF for restaurant service area in the NEHMU.
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We are redeveloping an existing historic grain building into a possible restaurant space and would like
to utilize the entire building for a future restaurant. The building area is 2,175 SF and we have planned
to have interior service area of 1200 SF and outdoor service area of up to 900 SF. While the space in the
interior meets the current code limits, we would like to provide outdoor seating for patrons to enjoy the
generous public plaza (Mill Yard) being created. It is understood that the outdoor seating would mostly
be activated seasonally and concurrently with a greater amount of pedestrian / bike traffic. An objective
of the Growth Policy is to provide for and support infill development that respects context of the existing
development surrounding it. By preserving and reusing this historic building and completing the plaza
space with a restaurant use it will attain many of the goals of the Growth Policy, and will produce a better
outcome than the current code would have otherwise provided.
RELAXATION 3: REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK
•CODE PROVISION: 38.320.050 Form and Intensity standards - Non-residential and other mixed
use districts
•TABLE 38.320.050: zone type NEHMU - Front Setback
The current zoning front setback requirement is listed as 20’ and the project seeks to allow for a 10’ setback
around the entire site at grade. The project seeks a setback of 8' along Aspen Street above the clearance requirements
of underground utility easements. This front setback is larger than the 10’ in many cases as the project has
created public through ways into the site to access an internal public plaza space.
Rationale: The intent of the project is first and foremost to create a vibrant street edge that responds to
the conditions in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is marked by several historic homes and argi-
industrial structures that were built long before setbacks were dictated in the zoning code. Because of
this there is a tremendous variation of setbacks from the street edge in the neighborhood. Our mixed-use
project is looking to develop at a pattern more consistent with urban standards to be more efficient with
land use as well as create a stronger pedestrian experience.
We are seeking the front yard setbacks be 10’ rather than the required 20’ at grade. The 20’ setbacks certainly set a
more suburban standard and would not convey the same sense of pedestrian experience. Additionally, the properties
along both Aspen (3’) and Cottonwood (10’) currently have setbacks around this 10’ dimension or less and we feel
that the street edge pattern would be better served to match these relationships. The requested 8' setback for buildings
1 and building 6 along Aspen Street occurs above the clearance requirements for underground utility easements provided along
the front property boundty. This request provides shade and cover along entrances as required by the frontage requirements .
RELAXATION 4: REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED SIDE SETBACK TO ALLOW FOR ZERO LOT LINE
CONDITION
•CODE PROVISION: 38.320.050 Form and Intensity standards - Non-residential and other mixed-
use districts
•TABLE 38.320.050: zone type NEHMU - Side Setback
The current zoning side setback requirement is listed as 3’ and we are requesting that zero lot line conditions
are allowed per other zones identified in the BMC 38.320.050.C Table of Form and Intensity Standards. Adding
allowance for zero lot lines to the NEHMU minimum setbacks required for the NEHMU for this PUD.
Rationale: The setback reduction provides for the creation of separate lots on this unique mixed-use
project. This separation only occurs between lots A and B for Building 3. It will appear to all passersby that
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there is in fact a 20’ separation between Building 2 on Lot A and Building 3 on Lot B. This is because the
only portions of the buildings that exhibit the zero lot line condition are below grade at the parking garage
level. All the appropriate easements and accesses will be reflected in the final lot boundary alignment.
RELAXATION 5: INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT
• CODE PROVISION: 38.320.050 Form and Intensity standards - Non-residential and other mixed-
use districts
• TABLE 38.320.050: zone type NEHMU - Maximum building height
The current building height in the district is 45’ (exclusive of elevator penthouses and parapets). While there are
several historic buildings in the district that exceed this height limitation, it is our intent to achieve a building
height only marginally higher than the 45’ and are requesting a maximum building height as described by code
of 54’.
Rationale: The project proposes a cluster of 3-story buildings on the perimeter of the 2-acre site and
create landscaped podium level with parking hidden underneath. The effective building height from the
podium level is near to or at 45’ for all buildings. These additional heights are needed to accommodate
the parking level below the podium. The primary reason for this was to keep the parking structure out of
the seasonal high-water table which is at 8’ below grade. The site naturally drops 4’ from the South to the
North which provides a way to diminish the effects the below grade parking has. Building heights range
throughout the project from 25’ to 54’ measured from the sidewalk level, with most of the street faces
having approximately a 47’ height.
RELAXATION 6: SEEKING AN INCREASE IN LOT COVERAGE FROM 40% TO 45%
• CODE PROVISION: 38.320.050 Form and Intensity standards - Non-residential and other mixed-
use districts
• TABLE 38.320.050: zone type NEHMU - Lot Coverage
The current zoning Maximum lot coverage (38.320.020.A) is 40% for primarily residential uses and 100% for
primarily nonresidential uses. The project would be classified as primarily residential given that the bulk of the
use square footage is programmed as residential. Specifically, 72% is residential and 26% is commercial use.
The project is a requesting an increase in lot coverage from 40% to 45%.
Rationale: The project has been thoughtfully designed to provide for a mix of uses on the site. Given that
portions of the site are in fact commercial we feel that this additional lot coverage is minimal and any loss
to the perceived open area that might have come with 5% less in lot coverage is more than made up for in
the positive attributes of the design. The current site design is 41.4% lot coverage, however there may be
some adjustments needed through the final design, thus the request of 45%. Additionally, a considerable
amount of our site area is being dedicated for public access for the community to enjoy.
RELAXATION 7: SEEKING A DECREASE IN BLOCK FRONTAGE TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR
PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT
• CODE PROVISION: 38.510.030.C Landscape Block frontage standards
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The blockfrontage standards state that a “Landscaped” frontage adjacent for residential have a minimum
transparency (percentage of glass) of 15%. We are requesting a relaxation to this for Building 2 (along the East
face, Ida frontage) and Building 3 (on the North, facing the private residential plaza and on the South, facing
the Cottonwood frontage). In all of these cases we are able to meet a 8% transparency requirement. We are
requesting that the façade transparency requirement be 8% for these locations
Rationale: The project has been thoughtfully designed to provide for privacy, views and quality pedestrian
experience along the street and sidewalk edge. These buildings all contain residential uses and have
allocated windows for views and privacy. Given the space planning requirements for the individual
residential units, windows have been placed to correspond with floors plans and to maintain energy
efficiencies. The well thoughtout landscape plan and site circulation has provided a quality pedestrian
experience for the guest to the site, along with the residents. These reductions in transparency will
produce a superior quality design for this project than would otherwise be found in the strict enforcement
of the code.
REQUESTED RELAXATIONS OR DEPARTURES FROM OTHER PORTIONS OF THE
CODE
RELAXATION 8: SEEKING A DECREASE IN BLOCK FRONTAGE TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR
PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT
• CODE PROVISION: 38.510.030.B Storefront Block frontage standards
The block frontage standards state in table 38.510.030.B that at least 60% of the ground floor area between
30” and 10’ above the sidewalk on primary facades be transparent/glazed. We are requesting a reduction to
this such that a minimum of 30% is allowed. The project contains a couple of instances of this Building 4 along
Cottonwood Street.
Rationale: The project is designated as a mixed block front standard and as such we have addressed
portions of the project as landscaped frontages and portions that more closely resemble storefront. In
all cases, the very best design effort has been applied to ensure that the intent of the code is being met.
In the case of Storefront standards the various buildings that this applies to are Building 4, and Building
5. Building 4 is intended to be for small “makers studio spaces” while other use may be appropriate this
is the intent and to enhance these artist studios feel we have provided generous 8’ wide glass garage
doors along with full glass entry doors for each of the studios. We feel that this approach will enhance
the character of the district by encouraging artist appropriate spaces which are not necessarily spaces
that have full glass across the front because much of the work in the process might not want to be on
display. Building 4 provides 48% of the required transparency. The other instance where this occurs in
on Building 5 which is quasi-historic grain building that has existing crib constructed walls on the North,
West, and South. The North face in the one that faces the street and given the desire to preserve as much
of these existing wood walls we needed to limit the amount of glass on this façade. The intended use for
this building is that of a small café while having a larger percentage of glass along Cottonwood might be
beneficial in this case the building also enjoys three other elevations that face public space that afford
the needed transparency for the building’s occupants. Additionally, the pedestrian experience will not be
sacrificed with the reduction in glass due in part the well-designed retrofit of this old building as well
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as the abundance of pedestrian plaza space that surround this building and project. This relaxation will
produce a superior design and experiential outcome than would have otherwise been afforded with the
strict interpretation of the code as can be seen from the well thought out and unique designs of all of the
buildings.
RELAXATION 9: PARKING CALCULATION FOR RESIDENTIAL USES SPECIFICALLY FOR EFFICIENCY
AND ONE-BEDROOM UNITS
Division 38.540 Parking
38.540.050 Number of parking spaces required
A. 1. Residential uses
• CODE PROVISION: Table 38.540.050-1
EFFICIENCY DWELLING UNITS
The current code utilizes a calculation for efficiency units at a rate of 1.25 parking spaces per efficiency unit. We
are requesting a relaxation to this that is similar to other zoning districts in our community of 1 parking space
per efficiency unit.
ONE BEDROOM UNITS
The code calculates the number of parking spaces for a one-bedroom unit at 1.5 parking spaces for each one-
bedroom unit. We are requesting that a rate of 1.25 parking spaces for each one-bedroom unit which is also
applied to other zoning districts in our community.
Rationale: The mix and types of housing provide an opportunity to more critically study the parking
allowances for this project. The project is mostly composed of 1 bedroom and efficiency units that range
in size from as low as 315 SF up to 600 SF 1 bedroom units. These smaller units provide efficiency as well
as a greater likely hood of a single occupant in most cases. The parking standards used elsewhere in the
country and even within the City of Bozeman Standards allow for efficiency units to be counted at a factor
of 1 and for one-bedroom units factored at 1.25.
The location of this property within walking distance to many basic services, transit availability, car
share and well-developed bike facilities will promote the use of alternate means of transportation other
than a car. Additionally, creating other opportunities for commercial activities on site will allow for some
residents to walk to work and not find the need for a car.
The project is taking a progressive approach to design and planning that considers modern trends in
housing and in car ownership. A recent study from Stanford University economist Tony Seba found that
private car ownership will drop 80% by 2030. While this is a bit of a stretch for rural Montana, statistics
are showing a general decline in car ownership and an increase in multimodal transportation options.
RELAXATION 10: PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES ADJUSTMENTS TO
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• CODE PROVISION: 38.540.050 Number of parking spaces required, A. 2. Non-residential uses
• CODE PROVISION: Table 38.540.050-3
PROPOSED RELAXATIONS
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The current code provides for adjustments to minimum standards for parking in commercial zone types and
provides a general percentage reduction based on the type of uses and whether or not it is in a mixed-use
neighborhood. These reductions range from 10% to 50%. We are requesting a reduction to our nonresidential
parking demand of 40%.
Rationale: The current zoning district was the first mixed use designation for the City and one of the
smallest. While it holds this distinction, it is also one of the most overlooked districts as changes and
modifications have occurred elsewhere in the code to support mixed use neighborhoods. This district
matches what a small-scale community commercial mixed-use district looks and performs like, hosting
a variety of services, employment opportunities and housing.
We are looking to apply the same standards that are found elsewhere in the code and a similar reduction
found in the ITE standards for mixed use projects. These standards provide for a contemplated reduction
in parking for nonresidential use in a mixed use neighborhood since many of the patrons and employees
would likely live within walking distance and would not require as many parking spaces to accommodate
them. Additionally, access to other forms of transportation including, car share, transit, and well-
developed bike facilities will further promote the non- reliance on the automobile.
Another practical application of this that is applied in the ITE is based on the actual hours of use based
on each use type in a mixed use project. For instance ITE calculations show that the average weekday
parking demand at its highest at 4:00 pm when both residential and nonresidential uses overlap 44%
and 90% respectively. This would still only require a total of 124 spaces for the project, where we have
collectively provided 200 spaces. This is a logical use of parking reductions that will provide greater
opportunity for a successful mixed-use neighborhood.
RELAXATION 11: PROVIDE FOR BACK OUT ANGLED PARKING ALONG THE COTTONWOOD STREET
FRONTAGE
• CODE PROVISION: UDC 38.400.050.A.1
The current code states that all streets shall meet the City of Bozeman current design standards and
specifications policy and that the City of Bozeman Modifications ot the Montana Public Works Standards
Specifications shall apply. These standards do not provide for back out angled parking along a local street. We
are requesting that back out angled parking be allowed given that this will match the full existing full street
section along Cottonwood. The owner’s association for the project will be responsible for snow removal for this
portion of the street.
Rationale: The existing street section along Cottonwood has back out angled parking along the South
curb line. We are proposing to continue this condition along the North curb line in front of our project. The
cohesiveness of the street section will be better served by having matching conditions along both sides of
the street. Additionally, Cottonwood is not a through street in the sense that this portion of Cottonwood
only runs for three blocks in the NEHMU. The street will function more as a parking street than a through
street in this instance and will produce a superior design outcome than would otherwise be had with the
strict enforcement of the code. All other conditions of street drainage and design specifications will be
met with the final engineering design. As mentioned above the owner’s association will be responsible for
the maintenance of the proposed parking area this will include the snow removal and maintenance of the
parking surface area. This is noted in draft condominium documents.