HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-26-21 Public Comment - J. Allen - Ordinance 2070From:josh allen
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Subject:Comments on Form and Intensity Standards Update
Date:Friday, March 26, 2021 10:14:01 AM
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Hello,
I am writing in support of the proposed form and intensity updates in Ordinance 2070. The existing
requirements are not reflective of modern building trends. The primary two trends that have made
these requirements difficult are the movement toward 9’ ceiling heights as a standard, and the
movement toward deeper floor systems to accommodate modern floor stiffness standards and
mechanical systems.
The previous standards became especially difficult when dealing with three-story apartment-style
buildings with internal corridors. The added width of units on both sides of a central corridor
essentially dictated flat roofs, which are much more expensive than higher pitch shingle roofs.
All told, as a building professional and SWIMBIA board member, I am fully supportive of these
changes as they will allow design professionals to meet modern building standards without forcing
unintended design limitations.
Thank you,
Joshua Allen
Project Manager
Bozeman, Montana
Phone: 406.599.8417
Email: joshua@cpbuild.us
Website: www.cpbuild.us