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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-20 Zoning Commission Minutes Zoning Commission Monday, November 23rd, 2020 at 6:00 PM | Virtual Meeting via WebEx This meeting will be held using Webex, an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Webex: https://cityofbozeman.webex.com/cityofbozeman/onstage/g.php?MTID=e8896b056769dc3d55d4ce16693d68768 Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream or channel 190  Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208  Access code: 126 057 3062 Public Comment: If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda, please send an email to agenda@ bozeman.net prior to 12:00pm on Monday, November 23rd, 2020. You may also comment by visiting the City's public comment page. You can also comment by joining the Webex meeting. 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A. 06:01:57 PM (00:10:22) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call Present Were:  Christopher Scott (Chairman)  Mark Genito  Nicole Olmstead  Paul Spitler  Tom Rogers (Staff Liaison)  Chris Saunders (City Staff) B. 06:04:55 PM (00:13:20) Changes to the Agenda C. 06:05:01 PM (00:13:26) Approve Meeting Minutes (NONE) D. 06:05:06 PM (00:13:31) Disclosures E. 06:05:14 PM (00:13:39) Public Comment – Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes. F. Action Items 1. 06:07:16 PM (00:15:41) Bozeman Cohousing Text Amendment (#20195) (Saunders) Amending the allowed uses in the R-3 Medium Density Residential to R-O Residential Office zoning districts to create a new residential configuration Apartment Building, Limited with associated standards.. • 20195 Staff Report • 20195 Application Materials City Planner, Chris Saunders, presented the Zone Text Amendment on behalf of Bozeman Community Development. 06:10:35 PM (00:19:00) Planner Saunders reviewed the five sections of the Unified Development which would be amended. 06:17:02 PM (00:25:27) Planner Saunders reviewed proposed elements that staff did not agree with as well as the Zoning Criteria of Evaluation. 06:22:08 PM (00:30:33) Commission members directed questions toward staff. 06:29:17 PM (00:37:42) Architect, Erik Bonnett, presented on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Bonnett reviewed the type and quantity of homes possible in a single building. He also reviewed what is currently allowed in R-3 zoning versus proposed. 06:40:24 PM (00:48:49) Mr. Bonnett reviewed areas where the applicant disagreed with staff, including the limited square footage with common space. 06:48:09 PM (00:56:34) Applicant, Erik Bonnett, responded to questions from Commission members. 07:00:32 PM (01:08:57) Public Comment Opportunity 07:01:19 PM (01:09:44) Anne Johnson (2649 Blackbird Dr.) asked Commission members to support the amendment as proposed, citing benefits of common indoor space for those who may be limited. 07:03:20 PM (01:11:45) Brianne Rogers (399 Concord Dr.) voiced concern regarding unintentional changes to the character of the neighborhood. 07:05:07 PM (01:13:32) Chad Welborn (4535 Fallon St.) supported the text amendment, saying Bozeman needs options for creative solutions and flexibility in housing configurations that preserve character in zoning districts with scale and mass. 07:06:23 PM (01:14:48) Karen Kitchen (3278 Hidden Springs Lane) supported the amendment as proposed by the applicant. Ms. Kitchen stated that creative solutions will be necessary with the increased population in Bozeman. 07:07:49 PM (01:16:13) Katherine Dayton (1214 E. Curtiss St.) supported the amendment as proposed, echoing the reasons stated by previous commenters. 07:09:15 PM (01:17:40) Mark Owkes (318 S. 9th Ave) supported the proposed amendment, stating that small homes are a good thing. 07:11:26 PM (01:19:51) Marni Rolston (Wagon Wheel Rd.) supported the amendment as proposed, stating this is a good way to increase density, and create affordable communities and neighborhoods. 07:13:58 PM (01:22:23) Board member, Mark Genito asked about flexibility with common area square footage. Planner Saunders did emphasize that homes can be as large as they’d like, within the building envelope. He also shared that in Appendix A, a departure is possible, which is a tool used to address design limitations. 07:17:12 PM (01:25:37) Staff explained the justification for the 2,000 square foot restriction. 07:27:31 PM (01:35:56) MOTION: Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented by the applicant in 20195 and move to recommend approval of the Bozeman Cohousing Text Amendment with contingencies required to complete the application process.: Mark Genito 07:27:52 PM (01:36:17) MOTION SECONDED: Paul Spitler 07:28:05 PM (01:36:30) Commission members discussed the motion, stating that they prefer the added flexibility proposed by the applicant. Chairman Christopher Scott stated that he would not be supporting the motion, as there should be a limit on common space. 07:30:05 PM (01:38:30) Commission member, Paul Spitler stated that he felt that the limitations are necessary, but that added flexibility is needed and permissible, and that for that reason, he will not be supporting the motion. 07:31:34 PM (01:39:59) Nicole Olmstead stated that she was concerned that not having a threshold for common open space would prevent predictability and that she won’t be supporting the motion. 07:32:40 PM (01:41:05) VOTE: 2 For; 2 Against: Motion failed 07:33:19 PM (01:41:44) 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 20195 and move to recommend approval of the Bozeman Cohousing Text Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing: Nicole Olmstead 07:34:00 PM (01:42:25) Discussion – Olmstead stated that she agreed with the 2,000 sq. foot limitation on common open space, but opportunity for departure, if it’s justifiable. Others supported. 07:35:41 PM (01:44:06) VOTE: 4-0; Motion Carried Unanimously 2. 07:36:57 PM (01:45:22) Front Setback Definition Text Amendment, Ordinance 2061 (#20147) (Saunders) Revise definitions and references to clarify a consistent meaning and application of front setbacks in all zoning district. No changes to dimensional standards are included with this amendment. Revise affected sections to implement the revisions. • 20147 Staff Report & Draft Ordinance 2061 07:37:27 PM (01:45:52) City Planner, Chris Saunders introduced the application, initiated by the City of Bozeman to address some “frequent flier” issues that are unclear. He clarified that it does not modify the setback or how the code is applied, it is only intended to clarify and make more readily understandable. 07:40:53 PM (01:49:18) Planner Saunders showed a graphic that illustrates what is considered a “front setback” 07:41:12 PM (01:49:37) Commission members directed questions to staff. Commission members discussed public comment submitted and Planner Saunders shared that he would be willing to review the suggestions and consider additional clarification, barring no unintended consequences. 07:44:23 PM (01:52:48) Public Comment Opportunity 07:44:29 PM (01:52:54) Ryan Krueger provided public comment asking to take the opportunity while examining this section of the code to consider other changes to add more clarification. 07:46:18 PM (01:54:43) Commission members discussed the proposed text amendment and the public comment submitted. Chris Saunders suggested that Commission members add a recommendation to evaluate inclusion of the comment when making the motion and ask that staff look closer at the comments. 07:50:07 PM (01:58:32) 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 20147 and move to recommend approval of Ordinance 2061; adding a request for staff to consider the comments and – dated November 23rd, 2020 from Ryan Krueger and Tyler Steinway to determine whether the additional clarification is appropriate prior to bringing the amendment forward to City Commission for consideration: Nicole Olmstead 07:51:16 PM (01:59:41) MOTION SECONDED: Mark Genito 07:51:30 PM (01:59:55) Discussion 07:52:00 PM (02:00:24) VOTE: 4-0; Motion Carried Unanimously 3. 07:52:30 PM (02:00:54) Building Heights, Part 1 Text Amendment, Ordinance 2062 (#20147) (Miller) Revise language for clarity and consistent application of first floor required height standards in five non-residential zoning districts, and revise paragraph a.1 of subchapter 4b of the Bozeman Guidelines for Historic Preservation and the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. No changes to maximum height dimensional standards are included with this amendment. Revise affected sections to implement the revisions. • 20147 Staff Report & Draft Ordinance 2062 07:53:05 PM (02:01:30) City Planner, Jacob Miller, introduced the proposed amendment which is an editorial cleanup amendment to offer additional clarity, specifying that the restriction only applies to the ground floor and how the height will be measured. 07:56:04 PM (02:04:29) Planner Miller reviewed the Zoning Criteria of Evaluation and public comment received. 07:57:09 PM (02:05:34) Commission Members directed questions toward Planner Miller. 08:00:11 PM (02:08:35) Public Comment Opportunity 08:00:53 PM (02:09:18) 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 20147 and move to recommend approval of the Building Heights Part 1 Text Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing: Mark Genito 08:01:19 PM (02:09:44) MOTION SECONDED: Nicole Olmstead 08:01:27 PM (02:09:51) Motion Discussion 08:02:35 PM (02:10:59) VOTE: 4-0; Motion Carried Unanimously 4. 08:03:09 PM (02:11:34) Entryway Facing Street Text Amendment, Ordinance 2063 (#20147) (Rogers) Clarify the intent of a portion of Ordinance No. 1978 stating that building entries must face the street for new Single, two, three, and four-household dwellings. No changes to dimensional standards are included with this amendment. Revise affected sections to implement the revisions. • 20147 Staff Report & Draft Ordinance 2063 08:03:14 PM (02:11:39) City Planner, Tom Rogers, shared that they are working to provide additional clarification and transparency to the code section referring to 1-4 residential unit structures, not apartment buildings. 08:05:56 PM (02:14:21) Planner Rogers reviewed the Unified Development Code changes included in the ordinance. 08:07:45 PM (02:16:10) Planner Rogers reviewed the Zoning Criteria of Evaluation and public comment received. 08:09:41 PM (02:18:06) Committee Members directed questions toward City Staff. Planner Rogers explained the intent of the change. 08:15:05 PM (02:23:30) Public Comment 08:15:18 PM (02:23:43) Jerry Pape (11 N. 25th Ave) commented regarding “snout houses” where garage doors are out in front of the front façade of a property. Mr. Pape commented that the garage doors provide privacy and that the front facing porches still provide community interaction. 08:22:58 PM (02:31:23) 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 20147 and move to recommend approval of Ordinance 2063: Nicole Olmstead 08:23:29 PM (02:31:54) MOTION SECONDED: Paul Spitler 08:24:38 PM (02:33:03) Motion Discussion – Commission members deliberated on whether this change was too restrictive. 08:28:24 PM (02:36:49) VOTE: 1 For; 3 Against: Motion Failed G. 08:29:32 PM (02:37:57) FYI/Discussion 1. Other Updates H. 08:29:42 PM (02:38:07) Adjournment For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net. This board generally meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:00pm Zoning Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. 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