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THE ZONING COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, March 22, 2021
A) 00:01:26 Call meeting to order
00:01:44 WebEx Meeting Information
Present: Nicole Olmstead, Mark Genito, George Thompson
Absent: Kirsa Shelkey, Christopher Scott
B) 00:05:35 Disclosures
C) 00:05:53 Approval of Minutes
C.1 Minutes Approval for 10-26-20 and 02-22-21
Cover Page
10-26-20 Zoning Commission Minutes DRAFT.pdf
02-22-21 Zoning Commission Minutes DRAFT.pdf
00:06:03 Motion C) Approval of Minutes
Mark Genito: Motion
Nicole Olmstead: 2nd
00:06:36 Vote on the Motion to approve C) Approval of Minutes. The Motion carried 3 - 0
Approve:
Nicole Olmstead
Mark Genito
George Thompson
Disapprove:
None
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Due to technical difficulties, the meeting was delayed 30 minutes.
D) 00:31:09 Public Comment
No public comment at this time.
E) 00:33:13 Action Items
E.1 Buffalo Run Zone Map Amendment to Establish Initial Zoning of R-4, Residential High
Density District, on Approximately 20.7 Acres at 5400 Fowler Lane, Application 21076
Cover Page
21076 Buffalo Run Annx-ZMA ZC Staff Report 3-17-2021.pdf
21076 Buffalo Run ZC App Packet.pdf
00:33:55 Staff Presentation
Staff Planner Chris Saunders presented to the board the Buffalo Run Annexation where he explained the
different zones in the surrounding areas, the infrastructure in the surrounding area, and recommended
that the application meets Zoning Criteria of Evaluation.
Board Member Shelkey joined the meeting late due to technical difficulties.
00:53:47 Board Questions
Board members directed questions to Planner Saunders.
00:56:18 Applicant Presentation
Applicant Derek Williams introduced the other members of the applicant team and announced the
changes that had been made to the application since the January meeting.
Applicant Rob Pertzborn presented to the board on the community plan for Buffalo Run and the
surrounding areas, the uses that are allowed in R-4 zoning, the applicable community plan goals, and the
ZMA approval criteria.
01:07:31 Board Questions
Board members directed questions to the applicant.
01:39:56 Public Comment
Planner Saunders recommended that there be a 5 minute recess before the public comment session
began to which Chairman Thompson agreed.
Chairman Thompson announced that public commenters will be cut off after 3 minutes of speaking in
order to ensure that all public comments are able to be heard in a timely manner.
Renee Gavin (4929 Fowler ln) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
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David Parker (3301 S. 27th) spoke in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Forrest Schoessnow (2918 Mia Ln.) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
William Smallen (3222 S. 26th) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Diane Brawner commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Scott Walgren (3090 Mia Ln) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Craig Ogilvie (3428 S 30th) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Brett Gunnink (3361 S 29th) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Steve Krezminski (3328 Parkway Ave) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Ursula Neese (6532 Fowler Ln) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
William Ollar (3213 S 26th Ave) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Don Seifert (2124 Gallatin Green Blvd.) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Lorre Jay (2964 Mia Ln) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Mark Koscinski (3431 S 29th) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Lavonne Rus-Ogilivie (3428 S 30th) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Bruce Parker (3265 Parkway Ave) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Janet Winnie (3311 S 28th) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Joan Cook (6115 Fowler Ln) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Tom Kubit (6089 Blackwood Rd) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Brad Thome (3221 S 26th Ave) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Sam Thompson (3356 S 26th Ave) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Kate Ryan (3312 S 26th Ave) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Molly Siverts (2948 Mia Ln) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
Chairman Thompson called for a 5 minute recess.
Casey O'Callaghan (3398 S 29th Ave) commented in opposition of the zone map amendment.
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03:01:32 Applicant Response to Public Comment
Applicant Derek Williams responded to public comment
Applicant Courtney McRickard commented in response to public comment.
03:07:38 Board Discussion
Board member Genito requested for Planner Saunders to comment on the public comments about Spot
Zoning.
Board member Olmstead commented that it is difficult to make a decision because they do not see the
final picture, they just get an overview of what is likely to happen.
Board member Genito echoed board member Olmstead's comment.
Chairman Thompson commented on the responsibility the board members have to potential costs to
the community and that he is challenged with proposals in the application.
Board member Shelkey commented that she is on the fence with this zone map amendment.
Board member Olmstead commented about community resiliency.
03:54:21 Motion E) Action Items: “Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings present in the
staff report for application 21076 and move to approve the Buffalo Run Zone Map Amendment with
contingencies required to complete the application processing.”
Mark Genito: Motion
Nicole Olmstead: 2nd
Board member Olmstead spoke to her second.
Board member Genito spoke to his motion.
Chairman Thompson commented that he will not be supporting the motion.
04:08:34 Vote on the Motion to approve E) Action Items. The Motion carried 3 - 1
Approve:
Nicole Olmstead
Mark Genito
Kirsa Shelkey
Disapprove:
George Thompson
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Board member Shelkey explained why she voted yea for the zone map amendment.
F) 04:10:05 FYI/Discussion
Commissioner Madgic informed the board that City Planning staff agrees that it would be a good idea to
have a meeting with the board and she will work on setting up a meeting.
G) 04:11:22 Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at trogers@bozeman.net. This board generally meets
the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM