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Home My WebLink About01-25-21 Zoning Commission MinutesBozeman Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes, 01-25-21 Page 1 of 5 THE ZONING COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Monday, January 25, 2021 00:05:10 Webex Meeting Information A) 00:10:15 Call meeting to order Present: Nicole Olmstead, Mark Genito, George Thompson, Kirsa Shelkey, Jennifer Madgic Absent: Christopher Scott B) 00:12:05 Disclosures Nicole Olmstead recused self from first action item due to conflict of interest. C) 00:17:25 Approval of Minutes C.1 Minutes Approval for 1-11-21 Cover Page Zoning Commission Minutes 011121 DRAFT.pdf 00:17:45 Motion C) Approval of Minutes Nicole Olmstead: Motion Mark Genito: 2nd 00:18:16 Vote on the Motion to approve C) Approval of Minutes. The Motion carried 4 - 0 Approve: Nicole Olmstead Mark Genito George Thompson Kirsa Shelkey Disapprove: None Bozeman Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes, 01-25-21 Page 2 of 5 D) 00:18:34 Public Comment No requests for public comment. E) 00:19:33 Action Items E.1 00:19:37 Baxter Creek Zone Map Amendment to Change 18.24 Acres from B-2 (Community Business District) to B-2M (Community Business District-Mixed), Application 20-387 Cover Page ZC Staff report - Baxter Creek ZMA App. No. 20387, 1-19-2021.pdf Consolidated Application Packet.pdf 00:20:10 Staff Presentation Planner Chris Saunders presented staff report and application materials for Baxter Creek Zone Map Amendment where he explained the purpose of a zoning change, the future land use for the area, and recommended that the Zone Map Amendment proposed fits the criteria for the City growth policy. Planner Saunders then took questions from the board regarding the differences and trade-offs between B2 and B2M zoning. 00:29:07 Applicant Presentation. Architect Jimmy Talarico presented on what the change from B2 to B2M would look like, and the benefits of zoning as B2M instead of B2 as well as recommended that the re-zoning fits into the criteria of the 2020 Future Land Use Map. Architect Talarico then took questions from board members regarding the surrounding area, as well as additional plans for the use of the property. 00:42:32 Public Comment No requests for public comment 00:44:24 Motion Recommended Zoning Commission Motion: Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 20-387 and move to approve the Baxter Creek Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing. Mark Genito: Motion Kirsa Shelkey: 2nd 00:45:11 Discussion Board Member Genito spoke to motion explaining that it makes sense to re-zone to B2M and that he will be supporting the amendment. Bozeman Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes, 01-25-21 Page 3 of 5 Board Member Shelkey spoke to her second, stating that re-zoning is in line with the City Growth Policy. Chairman Thompson commented that B2M fits in with the growth policy and will be a positive change for the growth of the community and that he will support the motion. 00:51:00 Vote on the Motion to approve Recommended Zoning Commission Motion: Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 20-387 and move to approve the Baxter Creek Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing. The Motion carried 3 - 0 Approve: Mark Genito George Thompson Kirsa Shelkey Disapprove: None E.2 00:52:14 The Nexus Point 2021 Zone Map Amendment Application to Change Approximately 6.99 acres from R-O (Residential Office) to R-5 (Residential Mixed-Use High Density), Application 20-389. Cover Page Staff report ZC - Nexus Point 2 ZMA No. 20389.pdf Form A1 - Development Review Application - Signed 11-08-20.pdf ZMA - Map Requirement Checklist Narrative 11-09-20.pdf ZMA Application Cover Letter 11-09-20.pdf ZMA Exhibit - R5 Exhibit-R5 ZMA 11-09-20.pdf Nexus Point ZMA graphic.pdf 00:52:39 Staff Presentation Planner Tom Rogers presented on the Nexus Point Zone Map Amendment by summarizing the application, illustrating the changes and future plans for the surrounding area, including road construction and renovations and recommended that the zone amendment meets the growth policy criteria. Planner Rogers then took questions from the board regarding the differences in R-O (current zoning) and R-5 (proposed zone change) as well as the adequacy of the surrounding infrastructure to support R-5 zoning. 01:30:52 Applicant Presentation Chris Budeski presented on the Nexus Point Zone Map Amendment, clarifying that transportation infrastructure has already been updated, that the intention of re-zoning is to bring in amenities that would better serve the current surrounding area, and recommended that the zoning change complies with zoning criteria as it is surrounded by current and future high-density areas. Chris Budeski then answered board questions regarding previous zone changes as well as development timeframes. Bozeman Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes, 01-25-21 Page 4 of 5 Applicant Steve Moore answered Board Member Genito's question about public comment from 2019, stating that there was a comment in 2019 about there being no services in the area and that is why they decided to reconsider R-4 and go for R-5 instead. Also commented that there are several parks and community centers in the area providing recreation and entertainment for tenants and that all that is missing in turning the area into a "self-contained community" is that there is no place to get coffee or food. 01:53:49 Public Comment Jerry Pape (15 N 25th Ave) commented in favor of the Nexus re-zoning and reminded board members that there are other projects in play in the area that will bring further infrastructure such as transportation to the area. 01:56:47 Motion Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 20-389 and move to recommend approval of the Nexus Point 2021 Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing. Nicole Olmstead: Motion Mark Genito: 2nd 01:57:40 Discussion Board Member Olmstead spoke to her motion stating that the zoning designation would fit with the current growth policy and long range plans for the future of the community. Board Member Genito spoke to his second on the motion stating that he appreciates that the applicant is taking into consideration to wants/needs of the community and their attempt to fill that need. Board Member Shelkey commented that the applicant met its burden and that she feels that R-5 would be welcomed by the community. Chairman Thompson commented that he supported the idea of a self-contained community in the area and that it would add a lot to the area. 02:10:56 Vote on the Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 20-389 and move to recommend approval of the Nexus Point 2021 Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing. The Motion carried 4 - 0 Approve: Nicole Olmstead Mark Genito George Thompson Kirsa Shelkey Disapprove: Bozeman Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes, 01-25-21 Page 5 of 5 None F) 02:11:16 FYI/Discussion G) 02:14:10 Adjournment For more information please contact Tom Rogers at trogers@bozeman.net. This board generally meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM