HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 2020-10-26.19440 NWX MaSP and PP_RPAB Sub Rev report - W RESPONSES 12-2-20
MEMORANDUM
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
Summary of Parkland Proposal and Code Compliance
The parkland proposal for the Northwest Crossing Master Site Plan consists of the following:
Comments in Red by Applicant 12/4/20
• 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 NWX 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.
Not MSP related. Move to Subdivision review comments.
Staff recommends approval of the Homestead NWX 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
• The Park Provided table and narrative on sheet MSP 1.04 has been updated to
remove 20’ Wetland Setback to the “Non-Qualifying” category.
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.
• Not MSP related. Move to Subdivision review comments.
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).
• Not MSP related. Move to Subdivision review comments.
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.
• Table has been updated and includes linear park area which was removed from the
frontage calculation
5. Sec. 38.230.020. - Classification of plans. Master Site Plan Application requirements;
2. Provide detailed phasing information including: a. Proposed phase lines.
• Potential phasing has been noted on the plan and described in a separate text section on
sheet MSP 1.04
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.
• Text has been added in the Phasing section stating that future park designs are subject to
additional review and approval by the City at time of development.
6. Application corrections:
• Sheet: 4 MSP Narrative 03-11-2020 Reflects prior waiver language
o Narrative has been updated to remove references to any wetlands and wetland setbacks. A waiver is no
longer being requested.
• 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 The Park Provided table on sheet MSP 1.04 has been updated to remove 20’
Wetland Setback to the “Non-Qualifying” category.
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.
o Maintenance statement on sheet MSP 1.04 has been revised to reflect this change.
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