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January 13, 2021
Community Development Department
City of Bozeman
20 E. Olive Street
Bozeman, MT 59771
Re: Formal Site Plan Application- Cottonwood Apartments Package D
Dear Planning & Development Review Committee,
Please accept this request is for a Formal Site Plan Development Review by the City’s Development Review
Committee (DRC) for the Cottonwood Apartments Package D. Included in the submittal are the required
application forms:
• A1 Development Review Application
• Project Narrative
• N1 Noticing Checklist and Materials
• Departures
o Summary for each departure
• Traffic Study
• Water Rights Information
• Plan Sheets (PDFs).
• Email from Brian Krueger authorizing a waiver from concept review.
To further convey the project design, we have also provided a project rendering with this submittal.
General Project Information:
Name of Project: Cottonwood Apartments
Project Location: 5500 S. Cottonwood Road, Bozeman MT
Previous review applications completed for this property include:
- Application 19-401 Cottonwood Subdivision Preliminary Plat
- Application XXXX Cottonwood Subdivision Final Plat
Project Legal Description: MINOR SUB 454C, S15, T02 S, R05 E, Lot 1, Block 2 of the proposed
Cottonwood Subdivision in Bozeman, Montana.
Project Narrative: This is the fourth site plan package submitted for development of the Cottonwood
Subdivision. See SP001 for additional information.
The project site is currently undeveloped. A Preliminary Plat application was approved by the city earlier this
year for the Cottonwood Subdivision. Improvements to the site were completed during the summer and fall
2020, and an application for Final Plat has been submitted to the city and is pending review and approval.
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Cottonwood Apartment Package D includes of site development and new construction of a multi-family
residential development located on Lot 1, Block2 of the Cottonwood Subdivision (Lot and block references
per the Preliminary Plat) totaling 2.335 acres. The proposed residential development includes two (2)
residential buildings, one (1) residential building designs, 56 total residential units, and 182 parking spaces.
Design Intent
Cottonwood apartments is designed with the active resident in mind. The look and feel for the development
offers a modern mountain experience that works to capture stunning views of the Spanish Peaks and
embrace the lifestyle offered by the project's proximity to the Market at Ferguson. In addition to the vibrant
gathering spaces and amenities offered at the Market, the Cottonwood Apartments offers its resident's soft
touches like bike storage and repair stations, places to tune skis and wash their dog. These amenities were
specifically selected to support the lifestyle embraced by residents. Additionally, a network of multi-use
paths are designed to provide connections to future city trail systems while maintaining a mountain meadow
experience and the park is being developed to include a picnic shelter and low-maintenance landscaping to
further enhance the outdoor opportunities provided to residents.
Project Goals
Create a modern residential multi-family development that caters to a uniquely Bozeman lifestyle
Beyond providing much needed housing that is within financial reach of the majority of residents, the project
embraces the goals of offering retail amenities, park features and connectivity to the broader community via
trail and bike systems.
Integrate environmentally conscious building materials, practices and landscape elements
Respect for the environment is a crucial component of the project goals. Landscaping is designed to comply
with SITES certification criteria and embraces resilient design strategies such as native grasses in lieu of high
maintenance lawns.
Timeframe
This is the fourth site plan review package submitted for development of the Cottonwood Subdivision.
Previous submittal included amenities like the clubhouse and gatehouse, the park, 10 residential buildings
and a variety of residential units that offer a mix of size and location opportunities.
Construction associated with the sub-areas associated with this submittal is slated to begin in the summer of
2021.
Uses
The primary use for the project is residential in nature. The project is located in a growing area of Bozeman
and will provide a living option for the community that is accessible and within reasonable proximity to the
city core. Each building will include a variety of one, two and three bedroom units.
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Public and private open spaces have been integrated into the site design, along with a 2.64 acre park that
will ultimately be deeded back to the city were included in all four packages and will be available for public
and resident use and enjoyment.
Building Narrative
It is the developers' goal to provide a unique and modern choice for its residents. Each building is designed
to incorporate a palette of natural colors that don't distract for the beauty of the natural environment.
Simplicity of form is embraced in reflection of the areas utilitarian structures that provide form and function
while maintaining a timeless elegance that isn't heavy handed or trendy.
One building design was thoughtfully placed on the site. Gabion walls and landscaping are designed to
ground the buildings and provide connection to the site.
Landscape Narrative
Borrowing from the surrounding Bozeman landscape typology, the Cottonwood site reflects the inherent
geographic qualities that the area offers. From the finely textured open native meadows to the complex
aspen groves within the seeps, these natural and wild areas connect people with nature. Providing the
people of Bozeman recreational opportunities and a simpler life. The natural characteristics of clean, simple,
native and draught tolerant plantings are expressed throughout the Cottonwood landscape.
Throughout the Cottonwood Subdivision, the landscape provides recreational opportunities through a
network of walking paths through groves of Aspen between native meadows. Connected pathways lead to a
communal clubhouse which provides passive lounge spaces at either a pool and fire pit terrace, café space
or outdoor lounge areas. Active spaces can also be accessed via the pathways across the street at the
communal park which comprises of a shade structure, playground equipment and open lawn space boarded
by native meadow or shade trees.
Thank you for considering this application. Please contact me at nicoleolmstead@cushingterrell.com should
you have any questions and regarding when we can meet with the Design Review Board.
Sincerely,
Nicole Olmstead
Project Manager | Land Planner