HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-24-20 City Commission Packet Materials - A5. Appointments to the Design Review Board
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Mike Maas, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Design Review Board (DRB)
MEETING DATE: November 24, 2020
AGENDA ITEM TYPE Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member to the Design Review Board, non-
professional position, and one member to the Landscape Architect or Design position, both
terms expiring June 30, 2022.
STRATEGIC PLAN: 1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the
community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and
stakeholders.
BACKGROUND: The Design Review Board (DRB) currently has two vacancies, a non-professional
position and a landscape architect or design position. Two applications have been received.
The Design Review Board is described in Division 18 of Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5,
Boards and Commissions of the Bozeman Municipal Code. Members are appointed to staggered
two-year terms.
The DRB was established to evaluate aesthetic considerations of larger and more complex
proposals which are likely to produce significant community impact and to provide
recommendations regarding such proposals to the review authority, subject to the provisions
of chapter 38. The DRB acts as an advisory body to the review authority for:
Development applications meeting one or more of the thresholds of section 38.230.040.C.;
Planned unit developments; and
Appeals from ADR decisions.
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The DRB may develop, and after adoption by the city commission, apply specific guidelines
related to such concerns as architectural appearance, landscape design and signage for the
construction and/or alteration of structures, sites or areas;
When proposals for reuse, change in use or further development of a site are located in the
neighborhood conservation overlay district, review by the DRB may be required to determine
whether resubmittal as a new application is necessary in accordance with section
38.230.160.;
The DRB may be requested to review the following development projects within the
neighborhood conservation overlay district: new construction, alterations to existing
structures, movement of structures into or out of the neighborhood conservation overlay
district, or demolition of structures by any means or process in accordance with 38.340.A.
The DRB must review any tax abatement or other incentive programs being considered by the
city commission that are designed to stimulate preservation and rehabilitation of structures
and properties with the neighborhood conservation district, and to review any proposed
action or development utilizing these abatement or incentive programs in accordance with
section 38.340.020.
The DRB shall consist of six professional and two nonprofessional members. Professional
members shall be degreed in their respective disciplines and/or otherwise licensed or certified
by their respective professional authorities. An appointment to a term of service on the DRB is
for two years. The professional contingent shall consist of three architects and at least one
architectural historian, and at least one landscape architect or landscape designer. At least one
of the professional members shall have demonstrated expertise in urban design.
Nonprofessional members shall be individuals with an interest in, or knowledge of, urban
design or historic preservation. No member of the DRB shall serve concurrently as a member
of the planning board or zoning commission. A quorum of the DRB shall be four voting members
and one of the members constituting the quorum must be an architect. In the event a quorum
of the DRB may not otherwise be attained, the ADR staff may serve as alternates to prevent
delay in project reviews.
In selecting the members, the city commission shall give preference to residents of the city.
However, where a qualified professional resident is not available to serve, the city commission
may appoint a professional member who practices professionally, owns property or owns a
business within the city. Where a nonprofessional resident is not available to serve, the city
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commission may appoint a nonprofessional member who works, owns property or owns a
business within the city.
The DRB currently has two vacancies. The City Clerk’s Office has received two applications, with
their relevant qualifications indicated below.
1. Non-professional position, expiring June 30, 2022 | Qualifies: None
2. Landscape Architect/Design, expiring June 30, 2022 | Qualifies: T. Scherer, E. Eisner
Applicants:
Troy Scherer
Erin Eisner
Mayor Andrus is the City Commission liaison for this board.
DRB appointments are Commission appointments.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachments: Board Applications
Report Compiled on: 11/13/2020
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From:webadmin@bozeman.net
To:Agenda
Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application
Date:Thursday, October 22, 2020 3:28:47 PM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application
Date & Time:10/22/2020 3:28 PM
Response #:300
Submitter ID:31850
IP address:69.145.59.62
Time to complete:16 min. , 26 sec.
Survey Details
Page 1
WELCOME
Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials
and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making
process. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each
vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or by phone at 406-582-
2320.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual
communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's
Office if your email address changes for any reason.
Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a
red asterisk *.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and
effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section
2.03.490.C.).
Applicant Information
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First Name Troy
Last Name Scherer
Physical Address 2448 Blackfeet Lane
PO Box (if different from
physical address)
Not answered
City Bozeman
State Montana
Zip Code 59715
Primary Phone (406) 600-0342
Additional Phone Not answered
Current Occupation Landscape Architect
Employer Self, Design 5 Landscape Architecture
Email troy@design5la.com
Which position are you applying for?
(○) Design Review Board (DRB)
Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while
others do not.)
(○) Yes
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?
(○) 11 years or more
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
(○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?)
DRB 1 term
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences:
I served on the DRB during the most recent, past term.
I own and operate Design 5 Landscape Architecture. Design 5 works on residential, commercial, civic, and
park projects throughout Bozeman, the Gallatin Valley, Big Sky and adjacent states. I have an intimate
understanding of the Bozeman UDC and how it's applied to a wide variety of project types.
I look forward to serving on the DRB in the role of Landscape Architect.
References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
Reference 1
Rob Pertzborn, Principal
Intrinsik Architecture
rpertzborn@intrinsikarchitecture.com
Reference 2
Ben Lloyd, Principal
Comma Q Architecture
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ben@commaq.com
The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training.
If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training?
(○) Yes
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?
Past term on board
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
Not answered
If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA
Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each
meeting.
Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are
included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically
archived and available to the public.
Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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From:webadmin@bozeman.net
To:Agenda
Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application
Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:01:32 PM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application
Date & Time:10/27/2020 5:01 PM
Response #:302
Submitter ID:31987
IP address:63.153.10.52
Time to complete:54 min. , 38 sec.
Survey Details
Page 1
WELCOME
Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials
and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making
process. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each
vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or by phone at 406-582-
2320.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual
communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's
Office if your email address changes for any reason.
Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a
red asterisk *.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and
effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section
2.03.490.C.).
Applicant Information
301
First Name Erin
Last Name Eisner
Physical Address 532 N Bozeman Ave Unit B
PO Box (if different from
physical address)
Not answered
City Bozeman
State Montana
Zip Code 59715
Primary Phone (406) 580-3398
Additional Phone Not answered
Current Occupation Landscape Designer
Employer Greenspace Landsaping
Email erinc.eisner@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
(○) Design Review Board (DRB)
Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while
others do not.)
(○) Yes
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?
(○) 6-10 years
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
(○) No
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences:
My name is Erin Eisner and I am a Landscape Designer in Bozeman. I am 28 years old and I moved to
Bozeman over 8 years ago to attend school. Although at that time, the real draw to Bozeman for me was
this charming town at the foot of the Bridgers with endless opportunity for outdoor adventure. As it would
turn out, my love of the outdoors led me to the perfect career. Before graduating from MSU with a
bachelor degree in both Sustainable Crop Production, Landscape Design as well as a minor in
Environmental Horticulture, I was fortunate enough to land a job as a designer in Bozeman with
Greenspace Landscaping. I have been working as a designer for 3 years in this town that I have come to
love so much. It brings me so much joy that I get to brighten and improve the community through
sustainable landscaping. I am applying to this position because I am passionate about this community and I
am eager to contribute my knowledge and youthful perspective of design and development through public
representation.
My experience includes 3 seasons of landscape design and project management. Not only am I designing
creative and functional outdoor spaces, I am also responsible for making sure these designs are installed in
a way that fits the vision of that design. This allows me to see the entire process from start to finish.
Working in both fields has provided me with the knowledge to create practical designs that translate well to
installation as well as being able to provide design solutions when met with conflict during installation. My
designs also reflect my passion for the Montana environment that I have come to love so much. I strive to
use native plants and hardscape elements that not only reflect the natural beauty of the space around us,
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but also offer benefit to the local pollinators and habitat while requiring less water usage. I have spent time
working on local small scale farms and seen the great importance of sustainable practices that are reflected
in the elements I select in my designs. Combined with my horticultural knowledge, I am able to create
harmonized and resilient designs. I believe that beautiful spaces draw people together, whether it be
backyards, parks, a favorite cafe or even a bench under a shade tree, these gathering places all contribute
to a better sense of community. I want to use my knowledge and passions to improve the community of
Bozeman, to make it a better place to live and engage the public with a desire to get involved with one
another. And I believe that this can be achieved through beautification of the city.
Aside from the experiences I have gained through my work, I have also worked on some notable urban and
rural community projects during my senior year at MSU. One of these projects was working on the BA&P
Hill Trail in Butte, MT, presenting ideas at city hall for improving the trail along the superfund site. I
developed a plan for more recreation opportunities, improved access, historical preservation, revegetation
and regeneration along the 4 miles of trail above downtown Butte. Another project that gave me more
experience in planning, was working on the Silos recreation area on Canyon Ferry for Broadwater County,
the Bureau of Reclamation and various other partners. I developed a master plan for this large site with
various styles of camping sites, water access, parks, trails, parking, and an event center. I enjoyed working
on these projects so much and learning more about city development and community engagement. The
interest that these projects sparked for me is another reason that I am excited to become more involved in
the city of Bozeman and work with others to improve its development.
Finally, I feel that I would be successful in representing the community because I am involved in a wide
variety of activities that make this place special. I enjoy snowboarding, kayaking, backpacking, riding horses,
gardening, art, music, cooking and local foods. If I am doing anything outdoors in my free time I am a happy
camper. I hope to continue to support this community that I love so much and that is why I am eager to get
involved. I believe that I represent a large population of the Bozeman community and I would love to
contribute my ideas and experience all the while gaining new knowledge through those opportunities.
References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
Reference 1
Rebekah VanWieren
406-994-7539
rebekah.vanwieren@montana.edu
Reference 2
Micheline Halpin
406-570-7392
micheline@greenspacelanscaping.com
The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training.
If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training?
(○) Yes
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?
Research
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
Not answered
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If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA
Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each
meeting.
Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are
included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically
archived and available to the public.
Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply
directly to this email.
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