HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-21 Planning Board Agenda & Packet MaterialsA.Call Meeting to Order
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THE PLANNING BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
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an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item.Please
limit your comments to three minutes.
F.Special Presentations
G.Action Items
G.1 Bridger Meadows Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Application 20351 (Rosenberg)
G.2 Bozeman Gateway Phase 4 Major Subdivision, Application 19436 (Rosenberg)
H.FYI/Discussion
H.1 PCC Regional Housing Study Invi (Saunders)
I.Adjournment
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Planning Board
FROM:Taylor Chambers - Community Development Technician II
SUBJECT:Approval of Minutes for 06-07-21
MEETING DATE:June 21, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:Suggested Motion:
I move to approve the June 7th meeting minutes.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the
community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from
the community and stakeholders.
BACKGROUND:None
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:1. Approve meeting minutes with corrections.
2. Do not approve meeting minutes.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Attachments:
06-07-21 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
Report compiled on: June 8, 2021
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THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, June 7th, 2021
Due to scheduled maintenance, the meeting MUST end no later than 7:50
00:00:28 WebEx Meeting Information
A) 00:03:26 Call Meeting to Order
Present: Henry Happel, Cathy Costakis, Mark Egge, George Thompson, Matthew Hausauer, Jennifer
Madgic
Absent: Richard Rudnicki, Gerald Pape
C) 00:04:14 Changes to the Agenda
B) 00:05:05 Disclosures
D) 00:05:12 Approval of Minutes
D.1 Minutes Approval for 05-17-21
05-17-21 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
00:05:30 Motion D) Approval of Minutes
Cathy Costakis: Motion
Matthew Hausauer: 2nd
00:05:41 Vote on the Motion to approve D) Approval of Minutes. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Henry Happel
Cathy Costakis
Mark Egge
Matthew Hausauer
Jennifer Madgic
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Disapprove:
None
E) 00:06:01 Public Comment
David Fine (City of Bozeman Urban Renewal Program Manager) commented on behalf of the Urban
Renewal Board regarding the N. 7th Design and Connectivity Plan.
F) 00:18:28 Action Items
F.1 00:18:33 Blackwood Groves Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Application No.
20447
20447 PB Staff Report June 7.docx
00:20:45 Board member Hausauer recused himself from the action item due to conflict of
interest.
00:21:53 Motion Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, and all the
information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 20447
and move to recommend approval of the subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
Mark Egge: 2nd
Commissioner Madgic spoke to her motion.
00:24:49 Vote on the Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application 20447 and move to recommend approval of the subdivision with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Henry Happel
Cathy Costakis
Mark Egge
George Thompson
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
F.2 00:25:33 Review of existing subarea plans of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020.
00:26:03 North 7th Connectivity Plan
Board member Costakis spoke to the board regarding her work on the North 7th Connectivity Project.
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00:32:29 Board Discussion
Board members discussed and asked questions regarding the N. 7th Connectivity Project.
00:46:09 Bozeman Creek Neighborhood Plan
Commissioner Madgic presented to the board on the Bozeman Creek Neighborhood Plan.
00:49:56 Board Discussion
Board members discussed and asked questions regarding the Bozeman Creek Neighborhood plan.
01:22:24 Bozeman Deaconess Health Services Sub Area Plan
Board member Thomson presented to the board on the Bozeman Deaconess Sub Area Plan.
01:32:16 Board Discussion
Board members discussed and asked questions regarding the Bozeman Deaconess Sub Area Plan.
01:43:21 Motion that the planning board send an official letter to Bozeman Deaconess regarding the
need to update their current neighborhood plan.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
George Thompson: 2nd
01:47:03 Vote on the Motion to approve That the planning board send an official letter to Bozeman
Deaconess regarding the need to update their current neighborhood plan. The Motion carried 6 - 0
Approve:
Henry Happel
Cathy Costakis
Mark Egge
George Thompson
Matthew Hausauer
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
F.3 Sixth work session to define and refine Planning Board goals for 2020 and
implementation of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020.
Memo to PB-210511-Final.pdf
Memo to the City-Dev. Narr.-210511.pdf
Due to time constraints, this item was tabled to a future meeting.
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G) 01:47:24 FYI/Discussion
Board member Costakis inquired about board consolidation.
Staff Liaison Rogers informed board members of upcoming meetings and content for the Planning
Board.
H) 01:50:18 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
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Planning Board
FROM:Sarah Rosenberg, Associate Planner
Brian Krueger, Development Review Manager
Martin Matsen, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:Bridger Meadows Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Application 20351
MEETING DATE:June 21, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Quasi-Judicial
RECOMMENDATION:Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment,
and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 20351 and move to recommend approval of
the subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning,
ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban
approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density,
connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND:The Bridger Meadows major subdivision proposes to create 16 residential
lots and 5 common open space lots. It is affiliated with a Planned Unit
Development (application 20350).
For full background information, see attached staff report.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:1. Approve the application with the recommended conditions;
2. Approve the application with modifications to the recommended
conditions;
3. Deny the application based on the Commission’s findings of non-
compliance with the applicable criteria contained within the staff report; or
4. Open and continue the public hearing on the application, with specific
direction to staff or the applicant to supply additional information or to
address specific items. This alternative is requested if the Commission wishes
to amend or add conditions of approval.
FISCAL EFFECTS:NA
Attachments:
20351 PB Staff Report.pdf
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Report compiled on: June 17, 2021
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20351, Staff Report for the Bridger Meadows Major Subdivision
Public Hearing Date: Planning Board June 21, 2021 at 6:00 via WebEx. A WebEx link will be
provided with the Planning Board agenda.
City Commission, July 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm via WebEx. A WebEx link will be provided
with the City Commission agenda.
Project Description: Preliminary plat to create a major subdivision that includes 16 residential
lots and 5 common open space lots. The development also includes a 7.15 acre wildlife
refuge and wetland preservation site and 1.72 acres of open space. The property is zoned
R-1. The property is zoned R-1. This project includes a PUD and comments on the PUD
are affiliated with application number 20350. Six relaxations are requested with the PUD
application.
Project Location: S31, T01S, R05E, C.O.S. 885 TRACT NW4SE4, 12 acres, Bozeman,
Gallatin County, Montana
Recommendation: The application conforms to standards and is sufficient for approval with
conditions and code provisions.
Planning Board Recommended Motion: Having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application 20351 and move to recommend approval of
the subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commission Recommend Motion: Having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented
in the staff report for application 20351 and move to approve the subdivision with
conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Report Date: June 16, 2021
Staff Contact: Sarah Rosenberg, Associate Planner
Lance Lehigh, Project Engineer
Agenda Item Type: Action (Quasi-judicial)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Unresolved Issues
There are no known unresolved issues.
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Project Summary
This report is based on the application materials submitted and any public comment received to
date.
The property owner and applicant submitted a preliminary plat application to create 16
residential lots and five common open space lots on 11.87 acres. The development also
includes a 7.15 acre wildlife refuge and wetland preservation site, and 1.72 acres of open
space. The site is presently vacant and surrounded by residential subdivisions to the north
and east, a commercial development to the south and Glen Rotary Park to the west. The site
is accessed from Birdie Drive to the east and emergency vehicle access from Commercial
Drive to the south. The property is zoned R-1.
This preliminary plat application is affiliated with a Preliminary Planned Unit Development
(PUD), application 20350. The Design Review Board (DRB) reviewed the PUD on
Wednesday, June 9 and recommended approval of the PUD 5-0. Six relaxations to the
Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) zoning regulations are proposed with the application:
1. 38.400.010.A.8. A relaxation from the requirement for a second means of public
access to the site.
2. 38.400.010.A.9. A relaxation to allow for a cul-de-sac.
3. 38.400.020.A.2. A relaxation from the 60’ width right of way requirement, instead
providing a 50’ width.
4. 38.400.080. A relaxation from the requirement to provide a sidewalk along both
sides of the street with only one side of the street having a sidewalk.
5. 38.410.040.B. A relaxation from the block length requirements.
6. 38.410.100.A.2. A relaxation from the requirements to reduce the watercourse
setback for lots 4 through 14, which is 50 feet.
The final decision for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat with less than 50 lots must be made
within 60 working days of the date it was deemed adequate. The Development Review
Committee (DRC) deemed the application adequate for continued review on May 19, 2021.
Pursuant to BMC 38.240.130 the city commission shall approve, conditionally approve or deny
the subdivision application by August 11, 2021, unless there is a written extension from the
developer, not to exceed one year.
The Planning Board will review this application on Monday, June 21 and make a
recommendation to the City Commission.
Written public comment has been received that opposes the project. A public comment was
received at the Design Review Board meeting on June 9, 2021 from the Rabb Law Firm who
represents the Links Condominium Association (COA). According to the public comment, there
is a pending legal lawsuit between Golf Course Partners, and the Links COA in regards to the
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access easement to the Bridger Meadows property. At this time, the City is reviewing the access
easements and will require valid, recorded easements at final plat to ensure access to the
property.
Additional public comment has been received in opposition of the development. The public
comment can be found at this link:
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=237629&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN&cr
=1
Alternatives
1. Approve the application with the recommended conditions;
2. Approve the application with modifications to the recommended conditions;
3. Deny the application based on the Commission’s findings of non-compliance with the
applicable criteria contained within the staff report; or
4. Open and continue the public hearing on the application, with specific direction to staff or the
applicant to supply additional information or to address specific items. This alternative is
requested if the Commission wishes to amend or add conditions of approval.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 1
Unresolved Issues ............................................................................................................... 1
Project Summary ................................................................................................................. 2
Alternatives ......................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES .......................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 – REQUESTED RELAXATIONS ............................................................................ 9
SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ............................................ 9
SECTION 4 - CODE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRING PLAT CORRECTIONS ...................... 13
SECTION 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE ACTIONS .......................................... 17
SECTION 6 - STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS ................................................................. 17
Applicable Subdivision Review Criteria, Section 38.240.130.A.5.b, BMC. .................... 17
Primary Subdivision Review Criteria, Section 76-3-608 ................................................. 19
Preliminary Plat Supplements ........................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX A –PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY...................................... 25
APPENDIX B – NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT ......................................................... 26
APPENDIX C – PROJECT BACKGROUND ............................................................................. 26
APPENDIX D - OWNER INFORMATION ................................................................................ 26
ATTACHMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 26
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SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES
Figure 1. Zoning classification
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Figure 2. Preliminary Plat
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Figure 3. Illustrative Plan
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Figure 4. Watercourse Exhibit
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SECTION 2 – REQUESTED RELAXATIONS
There are no variances requested with this subdivision application. The associated PUD has
requested six relaxations. Analysis of the requested relaxations is provided under the PUD staff
report. To enable understanding of why the proposed plat does not comply with typical
standards, the relaxations are listed here:
1. 38.400.010.A.8. A relaxation from the requirement for a second means of public
access to the site.
2. 38.400.010.A.9. A relaxation to allow for a cul-de-sac.
3. 38.400.020.A.2. A relaxation from the 60’ width right of way requirement, instead
providing a 50’ width.
4. 38.400.080. A relaxation from the requirement to provide a sidewalk along both sides
of the street with only one side of the street having a sidewalk.
5. 38.410.040.B. A relaxation from the block length requirements to allow for a longer
block length.
6. 38.410.100.A.2. A relaxation from the requirements to reduce the watercourse
setback for lots 4 through 14, which is 50 feet.
SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Please note that these conditions are in addition to any required code provisions identified in this
report. These conditions are specific to the preliminary plat application. Staff has considered the
impacts as identified in the staff analysis and application materials and these conditions of
approval are reasonably related and roughly proportionate to the development.
1. BMC 38.220.070. The applicant shall submit with the application for Final Plat review and
approval, a written narrative stating how each of the conditions of preliminary plat approval
and noted code provisions have been satisfactorily addressed. This narrative shall be in
sufficient detail to direct the reviewer to the appropriate plat, plan, sheet, note, covenant, etc.
in the submittal.
2. BMC 38.220.070.A.7. Simultaneously with filing of the final plat, in conjunction with
required or offered dedications, the subdivider (or owner of the property being subdivided if
the owner is not the subdivider) shall transfer ownership to the property owners’ association
of any open space proposed to be conveyed to the property owners’ association and all its
right, title, and interest in any improvements made to such parkland or open space. For the
transfer of real property, the subdivider or owner of the property shall submit with the
application for final plat a warranty deed or other instrument acceptable to the City Attorney
transferring fee simple ownership to the property owners association and associated realty
transfer certificate. The subdivider or owner of the property must record the deed or
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instrument at the time of recording of the final plat. For personal property installed upon
open space owned by the property owners association, the subdivider shall provide an
instrument acceptable to the City Attorney transferring all its rights, title and interest in such
improvements including all applicable warranties to such improvements.
3. BMC 38.240.150.A.3. Deeds and Realty transfer certificates must be provided for transfer of
any platted tract to the City or other entity in association with filing of the final plat.
4. BMC 38.410.060.A. The final plat must provide and depict all necessary utility easements
and they must be described, dimensioned and shown on each subdivision block of the final
plat in their true and correct location.
5. BMC 38.220.320. In order to disclose to future purchasers their obligations regarding
open space established in the municipal code the following language shall be included
on the Conditions of Approval Sheet of the final plat: “As established by 38.220.320.A,
38.340.150.A.3.d, and other applicable elements of the municipal code, ownership of all
common open space areas and trails, and responsibility of maintenance thereof and for
city assessments levied on the common open space lands shall be that of the property
owners’ association. Maintenance responsibility shall include, in addition to the common
open space and trails, all vegetative ground cover, and irrigation systems in the public
right-of-way boulevard strips along all external perimeter development streets and as
adjacent to public parks or other common open space areas. All areas within the
subdivision that are designated herein as common open space including trails are for the
use and enjoyment by residents of the development and the general public. The property
owners’ association shall be responsible for levying annual assessments to provide for
the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all common open space areas and trails. At the
same time of recording the final plat of the subdivision the subdivider shall transfer
ownership of all common open space areas within each phase to the property owners’
association created by the subdivider to maintain all common open space areas within
Bridger Meadows subdivision. The City may release the Bridger Meadows Property
Owners’ Association from the obligation to maintain parks dedicated to the City at the
City’s discretion.”
6. Codes, Covenants & Restrictions must be updated and submitted with initial final plat to
be recorded after approval.
7. BMC 38.220.070. The final plat must contain the following notation on the Conditions of
Approval sheet:
a. The responsibility of maintenance for the stormwater facilities, stormwater open
space lots, pedestrian open space lots and street frontage landscaping for the
perimeter streets must be that of the property owners’ association. Maintenance
responsibility must include, all vegetative ground cover, boulevard trees and
irrigation systems in the public right-of-way boulevard strips along all external
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perimeter development streets. The property owners’ association must be responsible
for levying annual assessments to provide for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of
all perimeter street frontage landscaping and stormwater facilities and all open space
landscaping.
b. All stormwater facilities not on property dedicated to the City of Bozeman require
public utility easement for storm water facility maintenance.
c. Due to known high groundwater conditions in the area no basements will be
permitted with future development of the site. No crawl spaces will be permitted
with future development of the site, unless a professional engineer registered in the
State of Montana certifies that the lowest point of any proposed structure is located
above the seasonal high groundwater level and provide supporting groundwater data
prior to the release of building permit. In addition, sump pumps are not allowed to be
connected to the sanitary sewer system. Sump pumps are also not allowed to be
connected to the drainage system unless capacity is designed into the drainage system
to accept the pumped water. Water from sump pumps may not be discharged onto
streets, such as into the curb and gutter.
d. All downstream water user facilities will not be impacted by this Subdivision.
e. All lots are subject to a 10- foot wide front yard utility easement.
f. All Open Space and Public Access areas are to be owned and maintained by the
property owners association.
8. BMC 38.410.130.C. If water rights or cash-in-lieu of water rights, have not been provided
with Final Plat, then water rights or cash-in-lieu must be provided with any future site plan
development or applicable development application.
9. A 1 foot no access strip shall be placed along all lots directly adjacent to the emergency
access to prevent direct lot access onto the emergency access pathway.
10. BMC 38.410.060. As presented, common open space lots 02 and 04 as well as the small
section that runs through Lot 7 allows for conveyance/detention for stormwater runoff from
public rights of way and Emergency Access. Public drainage easements must be provided for
they conveyance and detention of stormwater on these lots. The applicant may contact the
Engineering Department to receive a copy of the drainage easement template. The easement
must be filed prior to Final Plat Approval and the easement document number must be
referenced on the Final Plat.
11. The applicant must provide and file with the County Clerk and Recorder's office executed
Waivers of Right to Protest Creation of Special Improvement Districts (SID’s) or special
districts for the following, if not already filed:
a. Intersection improvements at Story Mill Road and Rouse Avenue including lighting,
signalization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm drainage.
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b. Intersection improvements at East Griffin Drive and Rouse Avenue including
lighting, signalization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm drainage.
The document filed must specify that in the event an SID is not utilized for the completion of these improvements, the developer agrees to participate in an alternate financing method for the completion of the improvements on a fair share, proportionate basis as determined by square footage of property, taxable valuation of the property,
traffic contribution from the development, or a combination thereof. The applicant must
provide a copy of the filed SID waiver prior to Final Plat Approval.
12. The applicant did not provide any information on how the adjacent emergency/public access
off Commercial Drive will be maintained both on and off-site. The applicant is advised that
the City will not maintain the emergency/public access to the Bridger Meadows
Development. The applicant must provide the following prior to Final Plat Approval:
a. The applicant must submit a draft maintenance agreement between the City and
associated parties’ that agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless for any
damages and clearly delineates maintenance and replacement responsibilities
associated with the emergency /public access easement, which includes snow
removal, pavement maintenance, painting, striping, traffic marking, and all other
maintenance responsibilities.
b. The draft agreement must be accompanied by an exhibit stamped by a licensed
professional surveyor.
c. The draft agreement must be submitted for approval from the Public Works Director
with subsequent approval from the City's Legal Department.
d. Upon City review and approval, the applicant must provide an owner executed
original agreement to the City prior to Final Plat Approval.
e. The agreement must be incorporated into the Property Owners Association
Documents.
f. A Condition of approval must be added to the plat that clearly identifies the
maintenance agreement and the responsible parties.
13. BMC 38.400.010. The proposed emergency access will also be used for public access to the
proposed development. The applicant must provide an emergency/public access agreement
that clearly defines the intended use given the unique nature of how the access will be
utilized by both the City and the public. The easement must be recorded and provided to
engineering prior to Final Plat Approval. The recorded easement number must be written in
on the final plat.
14. BMC 38.400.010. Because the applicant has requested a relaxation from the requirement to
have a second means of public access to the site leaving only one means of public access to
the site, the sole means of public access, which may be the subject of pending litigation, is
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critically necessary. A public utility easement and a valid public access easement must be
recorded and provided to engineering prior to Final Plat Approval. The recorded easement
number(s) must be written in on the final plat.
15. BMC 38.600.210. A floodplain permit must be submitted and approved prior to final plat.
16. BMC 38.220.020 & 38.610.050. Prior to final plat, the applicant must provide the
Community Development Department with a written statement of a wetland boundary
determination from the U.S. Army Corps of the wetland status. If the wetlands are
determined to be jurisdictional, an approved 404 permit for any changes to the wetland must
be submitted to the Community Development office prior to final plat approval. The
applicant must contact the Gallatin County Conservation District, Montana Department of
Environmental Quality, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the proposed project
and any required permits (i.e., 310, 404, Turbidity exemption, etc.) must be obtained by the
applicant. Approved stream and wetland permits shall be provide prior to public
infrastructure approval for public infrastructure impacts to jurisdictional wetland and
streams. Permits and a FEMA approved LOMR-F must be provided prior to Final Plat
Approval.
17. BMC 38.410.100. No accessory structures, patios, or recreational equipment (i.e.
swingset, trampoline. etc.) can be located within the watercourse setback. This language
must be included in the Property Owners Association Documents/Covenants.
18. BMC 38.420.030. Final payment for cash-in-lieu of parkland will be determined and paid
at the time of final plat. A parkland table and CIL amount must be printed on the final plat.
19. BMC 38.430.040. The Planned Unit Development Final Plan shall be completed and
approved by the City of Bozeman before the approval of the final plat.
SECTION 4 - CODE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRING PLAT CORRECTIONS
The following are procedural requirements not yet demonstrated by the plat and must be satisfied
at the final plat.
1. The final plat must conform to all requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code and the
Uniform Standards for Subdivision Plats (Uniform Standards for Certificates of Survey and
Subdivision Plats (24.183.1104 ARM) and shall be accompanied by all required documents,
including certification from the City Engineer that as-built drawings for public improvements
were received, a platting certificate, and all required and corrected certificates. The Final
Plat application shall include three (3) signed reproducible copies on a 3 mil or heavier stable
base polyester film (or equivalent). The Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder’s office has
elected to continue the existing medium requirements of 2 mylars with a 1½” binding margin
on one side for both plats and COS’s. The Clerk and Recorder will file the new Conditions
of Approval sheet as the last same sized mylar sheet in the plat set.
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2. BMC 38.100.080.A. The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions
that are not specifically listed as conditions of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver
or other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or state law.
3. BMC 38.220.300 & 310. The Property Owners’ Association (POA) documents must be
finalized and recorded with the final plat. The POA documents must include the requirements
of Section 38.220.300 and 320.
4. BMC 38.270.030. The applicant must submit plans and specifications for water and sewer
main extensions, streets, and storm water improvements, prepared and signed by a
professional engineer (PE) registered in the State of Montana, which must be provided to and
approved by the City Engineer. Water and sewer plans must also be approved by the
Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The applicant must also provide
professional engineering services for construction inspection, post-construction certification,
and preparation of mylar record drawings. Construction shall not be initiated on the public
infrastructure improvements until the plans and specifications have been approved and a
preconstruction conference has been conducted. Building permits will not be issued prior to
City acceptance of the site infrastructure improvements unless all provisions set forth in
Section 38.270.030.C of the Bozeman Municipal Code are met to allow for concurrent
construction.
5. BMC 38.410.060.A. The final plat must provide all necessary utility easements and they
must be described, dimensioned and shown on each subdivision block of the final plat in
their true and correct location. The recorded easement number must be documented on the
final plat.
a. The applicant is advised that all dedicated public easements must be recorded the
City’s standard template easement documents separate from the plat and the recorded
document number must be listed on the final plat. Easements will be deemed
inadequate if they are not in a final draft format (signatures are not required for the
draft review). Easements must be stamped by a licensed professional surveyor. In
preparing signature blocks on any upcoming documents, please make the following
changes: Jeff Mihelich, City Manager; Mike Maas, City Clerk. If a new member is
established, the easement documents must be updated.
6. BMC 38.410.060. The applicant must provide a ten foot private utility easement (power, gas,
communication, etc.) along the developments property frontage. The applicant may contact
the Engineering Department to receive a copy of a utility easement template. The easement
must be recorded and provided to engineering prior to final plat approval. The recorded
easement number must be written in on the final plat.
7. BMC 38.410.060. The proposed water and sewer lines extending from Shady Glen Lane to Boylan Road reside in a public access and utility easement. The Final Plat must reference the recorded easement number.
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8. BMC 38.240.150.A.3.d Transfer of ownership of public land, off-site land, private land,
personal property, improvements and water rights; documents required.
a. For the transfer of real property in satisfaction of required or offered dedications to
the city, and required or offered donations or grants to the property owners'
association (POA), the subdivider or owner of the property must submit with the
application for final plat a warranty deed or other instrument acceptable to the city
attorney transferring fee simple ownership to the city or the POA.
b. For the transfer of personal property installed upon POA-owned open space, the
subdivider must provide the city an instrument acceptable to the city attorney
transferring all its rights, title and interest in such improvements including all
applicable warranties to such improvements to the city or the POA.
c. The subdivider or owner of the property must record the deed or instrument
transferring ownership or interests at the time of recording of the final plat with the
original of such deed or instrument returned to the city or POA as applicable.
d. For the transfer of ownership interest in water, the subdivider or owner of the
property must submit with the application for final plat a deed or other instrument
acceptable to the city attorney transferring ownership to the city or POA, along with
all required state department of natural resources and conservation documentation,
certification and authorization.
9. BMC 38.270.030, Completion of Improvements. If it is the developer’s intent to file the plat
prior to the completion of all required improvements, an Improvements Agreement shall be
entered into with the City of Bozeman guaranteeing the completion of all improvements in
accordance with the preliminary plat submittal information and conditions of approval. If the
final plat is filed prior to the installation of all improvements, the developer shall supply the
City of Bozeman with an acceptable method of security equal to 150 percent of the cost of
the remaining improvements.
10. BMC 38.240.450 requires a certificate of completion of improvements. The certificate must
specifically list all installed improvements and financially guaranteed improvements.
11. BMC 38.240.520 requires a certificate of completion of non-public improvements.
Certificate must specifically list all installed improvements and financially guaranteed
improvements.
12. BMC 38.240.530. When irrigation of public facilities are to be installed prior to final plat
approval, the final plat of subdivision must contain a certificate of completion of water-
related improvements. The certificate must list all completed and accepted improvements,
including but not limited to all irrigation system record drawings. The subdivision proposes
irrigation of public street frontage. This certificate must be provided on the final plat.
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13. BMC 38.220.020 & 38.610.050. Approved stream and wetland permits shall be provided
prior to public infrastructure approval for public infrastructure impacts to jurisdictional
wetland and streams. Permits shall be provided prior to Final Plat Approval.
14. BMC 38.410.100. With the final plat, a watercourse planting plan must be prepared that
identifies the maintenance of the watercourse setback landscaping. The landscaping
identified in the watercourse planting plan must be installed or financially guaranteed prior to
final plat approval.
15. BMC 38.220.020. The developer must provide the community development department with
a copy of all required streambed, streambank or wetlands permits, or written notification
from the appropriate agency that a permit is not required, prior to the commencement of any
work on the site or final plat approval, whichever is sooner.
16. BMC 38.240.050. Water rights, or cash-in-lieu thereof, as calculated by the Director of
Public Works, is due with the filing of each subdivision final plat.
17. BMC 38.240.420. If there are liens or mortgages against the property, the appropriate
Mortgagee certificate must be included.
18. BMC 38.410.120. If mail delivery will not be to each individual lot within the development,
the developer shall provide an off-street area for mail delivery within the development in
cooperation with the USPS. It shall not be the responsibility of the City to maintain or plow
any mail delivery area constructed within a City right-of-way. If cluster boxes are use a
dedicated area to pull up and access the boxes must be provided.
19. BMC 38.420.030.D. Where a cash (or improvement) donation has been accepted in-lieu of
land dedication, the amount must be stated on the final plat.
20. BMC 38.410.100. With the final plat, a watercourse planting plan must be prepared that
identifies the maintenance of the watercourse setback landscaping. The landscaping
identified in the watercourse planting plan must be installed or financially guaranteed prior to
final plat approval.
21. BMC 38.400.010. No parking is allowed along cul-de-sac. No parking signs must be
installed prior to final plat approval.
22. BMC 38.410.060. Utility easements shall be provided in accordance with the Bozeman
Municipal Code. The required 10-foot front yard easement is required for all lots unless
written confirmation is submitted with the preliminary plat from ALL utility companies
providing service indicating that front yard easements are not needed.
23. BMC 38.220.320. Covenants. Covenants, restrictions, and articles of incorporation for the
creation of a property owners’ association shall be submitted with the final plat application for review and approval by the Department of Community Development and shall contain, but not be limited to the following items: 1) the orientation and setbacks for corner lots, 2) all additional setbacks required when lots are adjacent to pathway corridors and minor arterial
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roads, 3) provisions for fences, 4) provisions for snow removal, maintenance and upkeep of
all common areas, public and private parks, trails, storm water runoff facilities, 5) guidelines
that outline architectural and landscape requirements for each individual lot and/or phase of the subdivision, including placement of boulevard trees at a regular spacing for each residential lot, 6) provisions that outline the renewal of an annual contract with a certified landscape nursery person for the upkeep and maintenance of all parklands, common open
space, trails, etc., 7) landscape details for detention ponds, outlet structures, boulevard trees,
parkland, irrigation, etc., 8) mitigation of groundwater with established floor elevations, 9) noxious weed control, and 10) assessment of existing and future Special Improvement Districts. These documents shall be submitted to the city attorney and shall not be accepted by the City until approved as to legal form and effect. A draft of these documents must be
submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department at least 30
working days prior to submitting a final plat application. These documents shall be executed and submitted with the initial final plat to be filed with the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder at the time of final plat recordation.
SECTION 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE ACTIONS
The DRC determined that the application is adequate for continued review and found that
application conforms to standards and is sufficient for approval with conditions and code
provisions on May 19, 2021.
Public hearing date for the Planning Board is on June 21, 2021 at 6:00pm. The hearing will be
held via WebEx with a WebEx link provided with the Planning Board agenda.
Public hearing date for the City Commission is July 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The hearing will be
held via WebEx with a WebEx link provided with the City Commission Agenda.
SECTION 6 - STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
Analysis and resulting recommendations are based on the entirety of the application materials,
municipal codes, standards, and plans, public comment, and all other materials available during
the review period. Collectively this information is the record of the review. The analysis is a
summary of the completed review.
Applicable Subdivision Review Criteria, Section 38.240.130.A.5.b, BMC.
In considering applications for subdivision approval under this title, the advisory boards and City
Commission shall consider the following:
1) Compliance with the survey requirements of Part 4 of the Montana Subdivision and
Platting Act
The preliminary plat has been prepared in accordance with the survey requirements of the Montana
Subdivision and Platting Act by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Montana. As
outlined in code provision number 1, the final plat must comply with State statute, Administrative
Rules of Montana, and the Bozeman Municipal Code. A conditions of approval sheet must be
included and updated with the required notations can be added as required by conditions or code.
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2) Compliance with the local subdivision regulations provided for in Part 5 of the
Montana Subdivision and Platting Act
The final plat must comply with the standards identified and referenced in the BMC. The applicant
is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically listed as a
condition of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful
requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or Montana law. Sections 3 and 4 of this report
identify conditions and code corrections necessary to meet all regulatory standards. Therefore,
upon satisfaction of all conditions and code corrections the subdivision will comply with the local
subdivision regulations.
3) Compliance with the local subdivision review procedures provided for in Part 6 of
the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act
The application was received on November 11, 2020 and was deemed inadequate for further
review on December 22, 2020. Revised application materials were received on March 10, 2021
and May 14, 2021. The City deemed the application adequate for review on May 19, 2021. Public
hearings are scheduled for June 21 and July 20, 2021.
The hearings before the Planning Board and City Commission have been properly noticed as
required by the Bozeman Municipal Code. Based on the recommendation of the DRC and other
applicable review agencies, as well as any public testimony received on the matter, the Planning
Board must forward a recommendation in a report to the City Commission who will make the final
decision on the applicant’s request.
The final decision for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat with less than 50 lots must be made
within 60 working days of the date it was deemed adequate. Pursuant to BMC 38.240.130 the city
commission shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the subdivision application by August
11, 2021, unless there is a written extension from the developer, not to exceed one year.
Public notice for this application was given as described in Appendix C and public comment has
been received and is outlined below.
On June 16, 2021 this major subdivision staff report was completed and forwarded with a
recommendation of conditional approval for consideration to the Planning Board.
4) Compliance with Chapter 38, BMC and other relevant regulations
Based on review of the Development Review Committee and the Department of Community
Development all applicable regulations are met if all code requirements are satisfied. Pertinent
code provisions and site specific requirements are included in this report for City Commission
consideration in Sections 3 and 4.
5) The provision of easements to and within the subdivision for the location and
installation of any necessary utilities
The final plat will provide and depict all necessary utilities and required utility easements.
Condition of approval 4 requires that all easements, existing and proposed, must be accurately
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depicted and addressed on the final plat and in the final plat application. Public utilities will be
located within dedicated street rights of way. Code provision 5, 6, 7, and 22 state that utility
easements need to be provided along front yards and are to be granted with the final plat in
accordance with standards. Access must be provided to all sanitary sewer lines and manholes.
6) The provision of legal and physical access to each parcel within the subdivision and the
notation of that access on the applicable plat and any instrument transferring the parcel
The final plat will provide legal and physical access to each parcel within the developable area.
The subject property is accessed from an internal drive through the Links Condominium
development off Birdie Lane to the east. A Public Access and Utility Easement between Golf
Course Partners and Bridger Center, LLC grants access to the property through the Links
Condominium Development. This is the only public access to the site and all lots are accessed
from this internal drive. Condition of approval 14 recognizes the legal challenge to this public
access easement and requires a valid, recorded public access easement prior to final plat approval.
A relaxation with the PUD is requested for only one access to the site when two are required as
outlined in the PUD staff report. The DRC is in support of this request.
A secondary emergency access is provided at the south of the development between lots 15 and
16 for emergency vehicles. Condition of approval number 12 requires a maintenance agreement
to be provided with the final plat.
Primary Subdivision Review Criteria, Section 76-3-608
1) The effect on agriculture
This subdivision will not impact agriculture. There is no agricultural production on the property.
The subject property is designated as Urban Neighborhood according to the City of Bozeman
Community Plan.
2) The effect on Agricultural water user facilities
This subdivision will not impact agricultural water user facilities. A domestic well exists on the
property that will be abandoned in accordance with the Montana Department of Environmental
Quality (MDEQ).
3) The effect on Local services
Water/Sewer – Water and sewer systems exist to serve the subdivision. The subdivider proposes
to extend water and sewer mains to the subdivision. Code provision 7 requires a city standard
sewer easement where the sewer system is located. Code provision 3 requires the applicant to
submit plans for water and sewer main extensions, approved by the Montana Department of
Environmental Quality, to be reviewed by the City. Building permits will not be issued prior to
city acceptance of site infrastructure improvements, unless concurrent construction is requested
and conditions allow. Water rights exist for the subject property, the applicant proposes to
transfer to City ownership existing water rights as outlined in code provision 8.
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Streets – The Growth Policy and subdivision standards require adequate connectivity of a
development to the street grid. Access is taken from Birdie Drive to the east via a drive aisle that
goes through the Links Condominium to the site. This drive aisle will be privately maintained by
the POA. A secondary access is an emergency vehicle access from the south off Commercial
Drive. As outlined in condition of approval number 12, a maintenance agreement between the
City and associated parties must be provided with the final plat for this secondary access.
Condition number 13 outlines that this access can also be utilized by the public and the City.
A preliminary public access easement between Golf Course Partners and Bridger Meadows
Development has been provided to the City. Golf Course Partners owns the land in which the
Links Condominium development is located. As outlined in condition of approval number 14,
the valid, recorded easement must be documented on the final plat.
A relaxation with the PUD to allow for a narrower street of 50 feet wide rather than the 60 feet
wide local street width lot is requested. The drive itself meets City local street standards
including curb-to-curb width, slopes, and horizontal alignment. The drive ends at a cul-de-sac
which are typically prohibited unless they are deemed necessary due to site constraints and lack
of options for legal access. A relaxation with the PUD requests the use of a cul-de-sac which has
been found to be necessary for providing adequate access to the lots.
A sidewalk is provided on the west side of Shady Glen Lane rather than on both sides of the
street. A relaxation with the PUD requests that there only be a sidewalk on one side of the street
since there the East Gallatin trail system is on the north side of the street.
Police/Fire – The area of the subdivision is within the service area of both these departments. No
concerns on service availability have been identified.
Stormwater - The subdivision will construct storm water control facilities to conform to
municipal code. Each individual lot will have roof drainage routed to rain barrels or on site
infiltration facilities or to surface drain the runoff to the street to drain into stormwater storage,
infiltration and treatment facilities. The maintenance of the stormwater facilities is the
responsibility of the Property Owners Association (POA) as outlined in condition of approval 7.
Inspection of installed facilities prior to final plat will verify that standards have been met.
Parklands – Parkland will be provided through cash-in-lieu of a land dedication equating to .54
acres. As the subject property is adjacent to Glen Lake Rotary Park to the west and Story Mill
Community Park to the south, the Parks Division determined that physical land was not
necessary. Cash-in-lieu of parkland is required with the final plat as outlined in condition 17.
4) The effect on the Natural environment
No significant negative impacts to the natural environment have been identified. Where intact
wetlands and watercourses are present, setbacks have been delineated and identified pursuant to
BMC 38.410.100. A 50 foot watercourse setback impacts lots 4-15. A relaxation to reduce the
watercourse setback along these lots is requested with the PUD. Condition number 17 outlines
that no structures can be built within the watercourse setback. Fill will be placed within the
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wetlands in order to mitigate for the proposed watercourse buffer width reductions. In order to
mitigate for the proposed watercourse buffer, native grasses will be planted within and along the
buffer. Code provision 14 states that a watercourse planting plan must be prepared that identifies
the maintenance of the watercourse setback landscaping and that must be installed or financially
guaranteed prior to final plat approval.
Condition 16 requires appropriate permitting from the Gallatin County Conservation District,
Montana Department of Environmental Quality, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when there
is any disturbance of wetlands on site.
There is a 100-year floodway on the west side of the property. There is a proposed fill that is
localized to lots 3-6 and 9-12. The excavation area is a historic artificial fill from an old road or
railroad bed that is taking up space within the existing floodplain. This fill was placed prior to
the current FEMA floodplain mapping and report. This project proposes to restore elevations to
resemble the elevations prior to fill placement which will increase the flood storage volume.
Condition 15 requires a floodplain permit to be approved prior to final plat. In total, there will be
.09 acres of impacts on the wetlands and .41 acres of impacts to the floodplain area.
The site is in an area of high groundwater which may negatively impact future structures or
cause illicit discharges into the sanitary sewer and over burden the surface drainage system.
Condition 7c prohibits use of basements or crawl spaces unless a professional engineer certifies
that the structure has been designed in such a way to accommodate seasonal high groundwater
and requires addition of a notation of this restriction on the conditions of approval sheet. This
requirement will protect both future structure owners from future hazards of flooding and lessen
burden on the public from illicit discharges.
BMC 38.550.070 requires use of wells or surface water rights to irrigate parks and open spaces
rather than municipal water supply. The application will irrigate open space and boulevard strips
landscaping with wells.
5) The effect on Wildlife and wildlife habitat
Wildlife habitat exists on the subject property. In a statement from the Montana Fish, Wildlife
and Parks (MFWP) states that wildlife conflicts have happened in the area with black bears,
moose, and mountain lions. The MFWP gave recommendations to assist in mitigating the
conflicts during construction, landscaping, and post construction. They also stated that the
development alone is not likely to negatively impact big game at a population level as the area is
a small parcel and most will be preserved in open space.
The open space will contain a 7.15 acre wildlife refuge which is contiguous to the 47 acre Glen
Lake Rotary Park. This connection between the open spaces amplifies benefits to the wildlife in
the area. Protective covenants for the property place restrictions, limitations, and regulations on
all activities that may have any adverse effect on wildlife, native plants, and fisheries. The
critical areas will be preserved by avoidance and any areas disturbed during construction will be
reclaimed through plantings of diverse riparian vegetation.
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6) The effect on Public health and safety
With the recommended conditions of approval and required plat corrections, the subdivision will
not significantly impact public health and safety. The intent of the regulations in Chapter 38 of
the Bozeman Municipal Code is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. The
subdivision has been reviewed by the DRC which has determined that it is in general compliance
with the title with conditions and code provisions. Any other conditions deemed necessary to
ensure compliance have been noted throughout this staff report. Condition of approval 1 requires
full compliance with all applicable code requirements.
All subdivisions must be reviewed against the criteria listed in 76-3-608.3.b-d, Mont Code Ann.
and as a result, the Department of Community Development has reviewed this application
against the listed criteria and further provides the following summary for submittal materials and
requirements. All infrastructure will meet City standards and the improvements to the
watercourses will not impact the current floodplains on the project site nor will they increase
flood risk on the property or surrounding properties.
Preliminary Plat Supplements
A subdivision pre-application plan review was completed by the DRC on September 25, 2019.
The DRC found that more information was needed prior to the application going forward to
preliminary plat so revisions were submitted on February 5, 2020.
Staff offers the following summary comments on the supplemental information required with
Article 38.220.060, BMC.
38.220.060.A.1 Surface Water
The property contains natural and artificial surface water systems as identified in the C-1 Site
Grading Plan and Drainage Plan. The East Gallatin River has a FEMA defined and regulated
100-year floodplain and floodway. Artificial surface waters on-site include an artificial lined
pond in the southwestern quadrant of the site, a detention pond north of the site, an on-site
detention pond in the southwest corner of the site, and an existing drainage ditch along Boylan
Road at the northeastern corner of the site. The drainage ditch runs continuously due to ground
water discharge from a French drain groundwater collection system. The lined pond fills with
groundwater and overflows west to the East Gallatin River.
38.220.060.A.2 Floodplains
The East Gallatin River floodplain is located within the project area. There is a 100-year
floodway that is unaffected by the project on the west side of the development. Any fill within
the floodplain fringe will require a floodplain permit from the City of Bozeman. A minor amount
of fill on the edge of the floodplain fringe and outside of the floodway is expected. None of this
fill will be placed until the CLOMR-F and City floodplain permit are approved.
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38.220.060.A.3 Groundwater
Data collected from monitoring wells registered a minimum depth to groundwater of 3.6 feet and
a maximum depth of 4.4 feet in 2015 and a minimum depth of 5.7 feet and a maximum depth of
7.1 feet in 2020. No special steps or procedures are needed to protect the groundwater from
degradation. Much of the development will require soil fill to bring finished grade to an elevation
suitable for cover soil above proposed gravity sewer mains. The additional fill material will
further protect the groundwater.
Condition of approval 7 restricts the use of basements and crawl spaces due to high groundwater.
The geotechnical report is included in the application materials.
38.220.060.A.4 Geology, Soils and Slopes
This subdivision will not significantly impact the geology, soils or slopes. The sediment in the
area consists of various homogenous mixtures of boulders, cobbles, gravel, sand, clay and
volcanic ash. There are no geological hazards located on the property.
Two unusual or manmade features exist onsite are the mitigated constructed pond and a remnant
Union Pacific railroad bed. Neither feature has any geological significant or presents any
geological hazard that would prevent development of the property.
The building sites’ parent soils provide suitable bearing support for foundations or concrete slab
construction. The top soil and subsurface soil are unsuitable for support of foundations.
38.220.060.A.5 Vegetation
The main vegetative communities found on the property consists of Paulstrine shrub broadleaf
deciduous forest, wetlands, and a fallowed hay pasture grassland. The forested areas were
dominated by sandbar willow, red-osier dogwood, woods rose, quaking aspen and Bebb’s
willow, alder, and canary reed grass. Wetland areas of the subject site were characterized by
plant communities. A large percentage of vegetated wetlands and riparian areas onsite are
supported by saturated groundwater conditions rather than inundation of floodwaters.
Noxious weeds exist onsite. A weed management plan was provided and a final noxious weed
control is required with the final plat as outlined in code provision number 23. Best management
practices will be installed prior to project initiation to ensure that stormwater runoff from the
areas of ground disturbance will be contained and treated onsite during construction. Low impact
development designs such as infiltration galleries and bioswales will be incorporated into the
project’s final landscape design. These design features will help with water conservation and
serve as a supplementary water source for newly planted and established vegetation.
38.220.060.A.6 Wildlife
Wildlife habitat exists on the property. The applicant is proposing 7.15 acres of wetland refuge.
The development has been designed to limit pet and human activity within the wildlife refuge.
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Protective covenants will place restrictions, limitation, and regulations on all activities that may
have any adverse effect on wildlife. See discussion above under primary review criteria.
38.220.060.A.7 Historical Features
There are no known historical features located within the property. If any historic items are
discovered during construction, the State Historic Preservation Office will be contacted.
38.220.060.A.8 Agriculture
This subdivision will not significantly impact agriculture. See discussion above under primary
review criteria.
38.220.060.A.9 Agricultural Water User Facilities
This subdivision will not significantly impact agricultural water user facilities. See discussion
above under primary review criteria.
38.220.060.A.10 Water and Sewer
The subdivision will not significantly burden city water and sewer infrastructure with the
recommended conditions of approval and code provisions. The water system will be a new
looped connection from Boylan Road to the north through Shady Glen Lane and connect to the
existing water main in the Links Condominiums. See discussion above under primary review
criteria.
38.220.060.A.11 Stormwater Management
The subdivision will not significantly impact stormwater infrastructure. The stormwater systems
will be maintained by the Bridger Meadows HOA. See discussion above under primary review
criteria.
38.220.060.A.12 Streets, Roads and Alleys
The subdivision will not significantly impact the City’s street infrastructure. As stated above
under primary review criteria, public access to the site will come from Birdie Drive through the
Links Condominium development and a secondary emergency access easement from the south
off Commercial Drive. A traffic impact study was not required by the City Engineering Division.
See primary review criteria above for further information.
38.220.060.A.13 Utilities
This subdivision will not significantly impact utilities. Standard 10-ft front utility easements will
be provided across all lots. See discussion above under primary review criteria regarding
extension of water and sewer. All private utilities are available in the area.
38.220.060.A.14 Educational Facilities
A letter was sent to Todd Swinehart, P.E., Director of Facilities, Bozeman Public Schools. The
proposed development will be in the Hawthorne Elementary School, Chief Joseph Middle
School and Bozeman High School attendance areas. At this time, the schools can accommodate
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the proposed development, however, the elementary schools are nearing capacity. The bus
systems can accommodate the estimated number of additional students.
38.220.060.A.15 Land Use
There are 16 residential lots proposed on the subject property and 3 areas of open space totaling
7.68 acres.
38.220.060.A.16 Parks and Recreation Facilities
See discussion above under primary review criteria.
38.220.060.A.17 Neighborhood Center Plan
Glen Lake Rotary Park and Story Mill Community Park serve as the Bridger Meadows
neighborhood center as it is exempt from the requirement to create a new one since it is within
one-half mile of an existing neighborhood center. In addition, the Bridger Meadows site is
located 1.1 miles from the Rouse and Tamarack streamline bus route, within 100 yards of the
businesses located within Commercial Drive and Bridger Center Drive, and within 1 miles of
services located in the Cannery District.
38.220.060.A.18 Lighting Plan
The project proposes residential night sky compliant lamp posts as part of each lot’s
development.
38.220.060.A.19 Miscellaneous
Public Lands: The proposed development is directly adjacent to Glen Lake Rotary Park and is
approximately .16 miles from Story Mill Park, which also serves as the Bridger Meadows
Neighborhood Center. The project will create a 7.15 acre (60.2% of the total site area) wildlife
refuge.
Hazards: No known health or safety hazards are on or near the proposed subdivisions
Wildlands-Urban Interface: Not applicable
38.220.060.A.20 Affordable Housing
The City’s Legal Division has advised that due to the state’s adoption of HB 259 related to
inclusionary zoning, the City will not enforce the requirements for affordable housing cash in
lieu as originally required during the preliminary plat and as reflected in the findings of fact. The
affordable housing plan and plat notes related to affordable housing and cash in lieu have been
removed from this application or will be eliminated prior to final plat.
APPENDIX A –PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY
Zoning Designation and Land Uses: The intent of the R-1 residential low density district is to
provide for primarily single-household residential development and related uses within the city at
urban densities. These purposes are accomplished by: 1. Providing for a minimum lot size in
developed areas consistent with the established development patterns while providing greater
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flexibility for clustering lots and housing types in newly developed areas. 2. Providing for such
community facilities and services as will serve the area's residents while respecting the
residential character and quality of the area.
Adopted Growth Policy Designation: The Future Land Use Map of the Bozeman Community
Plan designates the subject property to develop as “Urban Neighborhood.”
This category primarily includes urban density homes in a variety of types, shapes, sizes, and
intensities. Large areas of any single type of housing are discouraged. In limited instances, an
area may develop at a lower gross density due to site constraints and/or natural features such as
floodplains or steep slopes. Complementary uses such as parks, home-based occupations, fire
stations, churches, schools, and some neighborhood-serving commerce provide activity centers
for community gathering and services. The Urban Neighborhood designation indicates that
development is expected to occur within municipal boundaries. This may require annexation
prior to development. Applying a zoning district to specific parcels sets the required and allowed
density. Higher density residential areas are encouraged to be, but are not required or restricted
to, proximity to commercial mixed use areas to facilitate the provision of services and
employment opportunities without requiring the use of a car.
APPENDIX B – NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Notice was provided at least 15 and not more than 45 days prior to the Planning Board and City
Commission public hearings. BMC 38.220.420, Notice was provided by posting the site, mailing
by certified mail to adjacent property owners and by first class mail to all other owners within
200 feet on June 6, 2021. The site was posted with a notice on June 6, 2021 and a legal
advertisement was published in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on June 6, June 20, and July 18,
2021. Content of the notice contained all elements required by Article 38.220., BMC.
Public comment has been received in opposition of the projecft and can be found at the following
link:
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=237629&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN&cr
=1
APPENDIX C – PROJECT BACKGROUND
The subject property was annexed into the city in May 2018 with R-1 zoning.
APPENDIX D - OWNER INFORMATION
Owner/Applicant/Representative: Bridger Center LLC, 3701 Tracker Trail, Suite 1B #20,
Bozeman, MT, 59718
Report By: Sarah Rosenberg, AICP, Associate Planner
ATTACHMENTS
The full application and file of record can be viewed digitally at
https://www.bozeman.net/government/planning/using-the-planning-map, select the “Project
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Documents Folder” link and navigate to application #20351, as well as digitally at the
Community Development Department at 20 E. Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715.
Application materials – Available through the Laserfiche archive linked agenda materials and the
full file is linked below.
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?startid=228055&cr=1
This project can be viewed on the Community Development Viewer interactive map directly
with this link:
https://gisweb.bozeman.net/Html5Viewer/?viewer=planning&FILE_NUMBER=20-351
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Planning Board
FROM:Sarah Rosenberg, Associate Planner
Brian Krueger, Development Review Manager
Martin Matsen, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:Bozeman Gateway Phase 4 Major Subdivision, Application 19436
MEETING DATE:June 21, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Quasi-Judicial
RECOMMENDATION:Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment,
and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 19436 and move to recommend approval of
the subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning,
ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban
approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density,
connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND:This report is based on the application materials submitted and any public
comment received to date.
The property owner and applicant submitted a preliminary plat application
to create 6 lots, 1 common area, and 3 open space lots on 15.8 acres. Phase
4 is part of the Bozeman Gateway Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Subdivision which consists of a 72-acre mixed use development. It is located
directly south and west of the Huffine Lane/West College Street intersection,
west of Fowler Avenue and north of West Garfield Street. Phase 1, 2, and 3
are currently being development in accordance with the PUD. Phase 4 is
unplatted and currently sits vacant.
Phase 4 is considered the Town Center of the Bozeman Gateway PUD with a
“main street” that runs east-west through the middle of the development. It
will continue the concept of open space corridors that was approved with
the PUD and previous phases. A north-south open space corridor is located
on the east side of development and totals 1.72 acres. Phase 4 will include a
combination of residential and commercial. With the adoption of the PUD
back in 2006, a stipulation was placed on the development that it had to
contain a residential component within Phase 4. Phase 4 will include this
residential component along with commercial uses.
The final decision for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat with less than 50
lots must be made within 60 working days of the date it was deemed
adequate. The Development Review Committee (DRC) deemed the
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application adequate for continued review on May 11, 2021. Pursuant to
BMC 38.240.130 the city commission shall approve, conditionally approve or
deny the subdivision application by August 5, 2021, unless there is a written
extension from the developer, not to exceed one year.
The Planning Board will review this application on Monday, June 21 and
make a recommendation to the City Commission.
No written public comment has been received.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:NA
FISCAL EFFECTS:NA
Attachments:
19436 PB Staff Report.docx
Report compiled on: June 16, 2021
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Public Hearing Date:Planning Board June 21, 2021 at 6:00 via WebEx. A WebEx link will be
provided with the Planning Board agenda.
City Commission, July 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm via WebEx. A WebEx link will be provided
with the City Commission agenda.
Project Description: Preliminary plat to create a 10 lot major subdivision that includes 6
developable lots, 1 common area, and 3 open space lots on 15.8 acres within the
Bozeman Gateway PUD. The property is zoned B-2.
Project Location:Remainder tracts of Tract 2A of the Amended Plat of West College, Minor
Subdivision Number 195.A, Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana
Recommendation: The application conforms to standards and is sufficient for approval with
conditions and code provisions.
Planning Board Recommended Motion: Having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application 19436 and move to recommend approval of
the subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commission Recommend Motion: Having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented
in the staff report for application 19436 and move to approve the subdivision with
conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Report Date: June 16, 2021
Staff Contact:Sarah Rosenberg, Associate Planner
Karl Johnson, Project Engineer
Agenda Item Type: Action (Quasi-judicial)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Unresolved Issues
There are no known unresolved issues.
Project Summary
This report is based on the application materials submitted and any public comment received to
date.
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The property owner and applicant submitted a preliminary plat application to create 6 lots, 1
common area, and 3 open space lots on 15.8 acres. Phase 4 is part of the Bozeman Gateway
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Subdivision which consists of a 72-acre mixed use
development. It is located directly south and west of the Huffine Lane/West College Street
intersection, west of Fowler Avenue and north of West Garfield Street. Phase 1, 2, and 3 are
currently being development in accordance with the PUD. Phase 4 is unplatted and currently sits
vacant.
Phase 4 is considered the Town Center of the Bozeman Gateway PUD with a “main street” that
runs east-west through the middle of the development. It will continue the concept of open space
corridors that was approved with the PUD and previous phases. A north-south open space
corridor is located on the east side of development and totals 1.72 acres. Phase 4 will include a
combination of residential and commercial. With the adoption of the PUD back in 2006, a
stipulation was placed on the development that it had to contain a residential component within
Phase 4. Phase 4 will include this residential component along with commercial uses.
The final decision for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat with less than 50 lots must be made
within 60 working days of the date it was deemed adequate. The Development Review
Committee (DRC) deemed the application adequate for continued review on May 11, 2021.
Pursuant to BMC 38.240.130 the city commission shall approve, conditionally approve or deny
the subdivision application by August 5, 2021, unless there is a written extension from the
developer, not to exceed one year.
The Planning Board will review this application on Monday, June 21 and make a
recommendation to the City Commission.
No written public comment has been received.
Alternatives
1. Approve the application with the recommended conditions;
2. Approve the application with modifications to the recommended conditions;
3. Deny the application based on the Commission’s findings of non-compliance with the
applicable criteria contained within the staff report; or
4. Open and continue the public hearing on the application, with specific direction to staff or the
applicant to supply additional information or to address specific items. This alternative is
requested if the Commission wishes to amend or add conditions of approval.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 1
Unresolved Issues............................................................................................................... 1
Project Summary................................................................................................................. 1
Alternatives......................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES.......................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 2 – REQUESTED VARIANCES ................................................................................. 7
SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL............................................ 7
SECTION 4 - CODE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRING PLAT CORRECTIONS...................... 10
SECTION 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE ACTIONS.......................................... 14
SECTION 6 - STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS................................................................. 14
Applicable Subdivision Review Criteria, Section 38.240.130.A.5.b, BMC..................... 14
Primary Subdivision Review Criteria, Section 76-3-608 ................................................. 16
Preliminary Plat Supplements........................................................................................... 17
APPENDIX A –PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY...................................... 20
APPENDIX B – NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT ......................................................... 21
APPENDIX C – PROJECT BACKGROUND............................................................................. 21
APPENDIX D - OWNER INFORMATION................................................................................ 21
ATTACHMENTS......................................................................................................................... 21
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SECTION 1 -MAP SERIES
Figure 1. Zoning classification
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Figure 2. Preliminary Plat
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Figure 3. Master Site Plan
Phase 4
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SECTION 2 – REQUESTED VARIANCES
There are no variances requested with this subdivision application.
SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Please note that these conditions are in addition to any required code provisions identified in this
report. These conditions are specific to the preliminary plat application. Staff has considered the
impacts as identified in the staff analysis and application materials and these conditions of
approval are reasonably related and roughly proportionate to the development.
1.BMC 38.220.070. The applicant shall submit with the application for Final Plat review and
approval, a written narrative stating how each of the conditions of preliminary plat approval
and noted code provisions have been satisfactorily addressed. This narrative shall be in
sufficient detail to direct the reviewer to the appropriate plat, plan, sheet, note, covenant, etc.
in the submittal.
2.BMC 38.220.070.A.7. Simultaneously with filing of the final plat, in conjunction with
required or offered dedications, the subdivider (or owner of the property being subdivided if
the owner is not the subdivider) shall transfer ownership to the property owners’ association
of any open space proposed to be conveyed to the property owners’ association and all its
right, title, and interest in any improvements made to such parkland or open space. For the
transfer of real property, the subdivider or owner of the property shall submit with the
application for final plat a warranty deed or other instrument acceptable to the City Attorney
transferring fee simple ownership to the property owners association and associated realty
transfer certificate. The subdivider or owner of the property must record the deed or
instrument at the time of recording of the final plat. For personal property installed upon
open space owned by the property owners association, the subdivider shall provide an
instrument acceptable to the City Attorney transferring all its rights, title and interest in such
improvements including all applicable warranties to such improvements.
3.BMC 38.240.150.A.3. Deeds and Realty transfer certificates must be provided for transfer of
any platted tract to the City or other entity in association with filing of the final plat.
4.BMC 38.410.060.A. The final plat must provide all necessary utility easements and they
must be described, dimensioned and shown on each subdivision block of the final plat in
their true and correct location.
5.BMC 38.220.320. In order to disclose to future purchasers their obligations regarding
open space established in the municipal code the following language shall be included
on the Conditions of Approval Sheet of the final plat: “As established by 38.220.320.A,
38.340.150.A.3.d, and other applicable elements of the municipal code, ownership of all
common open space areas and trails, and responsibility of maintenance thereof and for
city assessments levied on the common open space lands shall be that of the property
owners’ association. Maintenance responsibility shall include, in addition to the common
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open space and trails, all vegetative ground cover, and irrigation systems in the public
right-of-way boulevard strips along all external perimeter development streets and as
adjacent to public parks or other common open space areas. All areas within the
subdivision that are designated herein as common open space including trails are for the
use and enjoyment by residents of the development and the general public. The property
owners’ association shall be responsible for levying annual assessments to provide for
the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all common open space areas and trails. At the
same time of recording the final plat of the subdivision the subdivider shall transfer
ownership of all common open space areas within each phase to the property owners’
association created by the subdivider to maintain all common open space areas within
Bozeman Gateway subdivision. The City may release the Bozeman Gateway Property
Owners’ Association from the obligation to maintain parks dedicated to the City at the
City’s discretion.”
6.Codes, Covenants & Restrictions must be updated and submitted with initial final plat to
be recorded after approval.
7.The final plat must contain the following notation on the conditions of approval sheet of the
final plat: “The responsibility for the maintenance of the stormwater facilities and associated
landscaping in the open space lots and street frontage landscaping for the perimeter streets
must be that of the property owners’ association. Maintenance responsibility must include the
functioning of the stormwater facilities, all vegetative ground cover, boulevard trees and
irrigation systems in the public right-of-way boulevard strips along all external perimeter
development streets and any vegetative ground cover and landscaping on the open space lots.
The property owners’ association must be responsible for levying annual assessments to
provide for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all perimeter street frontage landscaping
and open space lots and stormwater facilities. The perimeter streets of this subdivision
include Garfield Street, Harmon Stream Boulevard, and Technology Boulevard.
8.Simultaneously with filing of the final plat, in conjunction with required or offered
dedications, the subdivider (or owner of the property being subdivided if the owner is not the
subdivider) shall transfer ownership to the property owner’s association of all any open space
proposed to be conveyed to the property owner’s association and all its right, title, and
interest in any improvements made to such parkland or open space. For the transfer of real
property, the subdivider or owner of the property shall submit with the application for final
plat a warranty deed or other instrument acceptable to the City Attorney transferring fee
simple ownership to the property owner’s association and associated realty transfer
certificate. The subdivider or owner of the property must record the deed or instrument at the
time of recording of the final plat. For personal property installed upon open space owned by
the property owner’s association, the subdivider shall provide an instrument acceptable to the
City Attorney transferring all its rights, title and interest in such improvements including all
applicable warranties to such improvements.
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9.A notice prepared by the City shall be filed concurrently with the final plat so that it will
appear on title reports. It shall read substantially as follows: Lots within the Bozeman
Gateway Subdivision Phase 4 are subject to specific design standards and unique building
setbacks from property lines. These standards may be found in Bozeman Gateway
Development Manual. Lot owners are advised that these are specific to the Bozeman
Gateway Subdivision and are in place of the general development standards of the City of
Bozeman Zoning. If a development standard is not specifically established in the Bozeman
Gateway Subdivision approval documents the general standards of the City apply.
Modification of the special standards would require an amendment to the Bozeman Gateway
Planned Unit Development. Modifications are strongly discouraged. It is the obligation of the
lot owner to be fully informed as to these standards before beginning any home or site design
process. Approval by the design review entity established in the covenants of the
development does not bind the City of Bozeman to approve a construction plan.
10.BMC 38.570.030. A Special Improvement Lighting District (SILD) must be created prior to
Final Plat Approval. Note that Bozeman Gateway Site Z project will likely be creating a
SILD, so adding these lights to that SILD will be acceptable.
11.BMC 38.400.080.Sidewalks must be installed along the north side of Garfield from the
intersection of Harmon Stream Boulevard to the eastern boundary of this Phase prior to
Final Plat approval.
12.BMC 38.410.130. Compliance with BMC 38.410.130 shall be met prior to Final Plat
approval. The applicant must contact Griffin Nielsen with the City of Bozeman Engineering
Department for any cash in lieu of water rights determination.
13.BMC 38.240.410.Technology Blvd West is a privately maintained street located within
public ROW as referenced in the provided approved PUD documentation. Prior to Final Plat
Approval, the certificate of dedication shall reflect private maintenance.
14.BMC 38.220.040.As presented, forty-five (45) feet of West Garfield Street ROW is to be
dedicated along the southern frontage of the proposed subdivision (intersection of Fowler and
West Garfield). The applicant must dedicate the West Garfield Street ROW in the Certificate
of Dedication of prior to Final Plat Approval. The applicant is advised that the City of
Bozeman will accept responsibility for the maintenance of West Garfield Street.
15.BMC 38.240.510. The applicant must add the required text as stated in BMC Section
38.240.510 to the Conditions of Approval Sheet 3 prior to Final Plat Approval.
16.BMC 38.220.070. The final plat must contain the following notation on the Conditions of
Approval sheet:
a. The responsibility of maintenance for the stormwater facilities, stormwater open
space lots, pedestrian open space lots and street frontage landscaping for the
perimeter streets must be that of the property owners’ association. Maintenance
responsibility must include, all vegetative ground cover, boulevard trees and
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irrigation systems in the public right-of-way boulevard strips along all external
perimeter development streets. The property owners’ association must be responsible
for levying annual assessments to provide for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of
all perimeter street frontage landscaping and stormwater facilities and all open space
landscaping.
b. All public stormwater facilities not on property dedicated to the City of Bozeman
shall be located within public drainage easements that provide for storm water facility
maintenance responsibility by the property owners association.
c. A 1-foot no access strip shall be placed along all lots fronting on West Garfield Street
d. Due to the known high groundwater conditions in the area no basements will be
permitted with future development of the site. No crawl spaces will be permitted
with future development of the site, unless a professional engineer registered in the
State of Montana certifies that the lowest point of any proposed structure is located
above the seasonal high groundwater level and provide supporting groundwater data
prior to the release of building permit. In addition, sump pumps are not allowed to be
connected to the sanitary sewer system. Sump pumps are also not allowed to be
connected to the drainage system unless capacity is designed into the drainage system
to accept the pumped water. Water from sump pumps may not be discharged onto
streets, such as into the curb and gutters where they may create a safety hazard for
pedestrians and vehicles.
e. All downstream water user facilities will not be impacted by this Subdivision.
f. All lots are subject to a 10-foot wide front yard utility easement.
g. All Open Space and Public Access areas to be owned and maintained by the property
owners association.
h. If water rights or cash-in-lieu of water rights, have not been provided with Final Plat,
then water rights or cash-in-lieu must be provided with any future site plan
development or applicable development application.
17.BMC 38.420.030. Final payment for cash-in-lieu of parkland will be determined and paid
at the time of final plat. A parkland table and CIL amount must be printed on the final
plat. If final plat precedes site plan approval, CIL up to 8 du/ac is required prior to Final Plat
at appraisal value at time of final plat. Balance of additional 4 du/ac due at subsequent site
plan approval.
18.BMC 38.430.040. The Planned Unit Development Final Plan shall be completed and
approved by the City of Bozeman before the approval of the final plat.
SECTION 4 - CODE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRING PLAT CORRECTIONS
The following are procedural requirements not yet demonstrated by the plat and must be satisfied
at the final plat.
1. The final plat must conform to all requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code and the
Uniform Standards for Subdivision Plats (Uniform Standards for Certificates of Survey and
Subdivision Plats (24.183.1104 ARM) and shall be accompanied by all required documents,
including certification from the City Engineer that as-built drawings for public improvements
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were received, a platting certificate, and all required and corrected certificates. The Final
Plat application shall include three (3) signed reproducible copies on a 3 mil or heavier stable
base polyester film (or equivalent). The Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder’s office has
elected to continue the existing medium requirements of 2 mylars with a 1½” binding margin
on one side for both plats and COS’s. The Clerk and Recorder will file the new Conditions
of Approval sheet as the last same sized mylar sheet in the plat set.
2.BMC 38.100.080.A.The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions
that are not specifically listed as conditions of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver
or other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or state law.
3.BMC 38.220.300 & 310. The Property Owners’ Association (POA) documents must be
finalized and recorded with the final plat. The POA documents must include the requirements
of Section 38.220.300 and 320.
4.BMC 38.270.030. The applicant must submit plans and specifications for water and sewer
main extensions, streets, and storm water improvements, prepared and signed by a
professional engineer (PE) registered in the State of Montana, which must be provided to and
approved by the City Engineer. Water and sewer plans must also be approved by the
Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The applicant must also provide
professional engineering services for construction inspection, post-construction certification,
and preparation of mylar record drawings. Construction shall not be initiated on the public
infrastructure improvements until the plans and specifications have been approved and a
preconstruction conference has been conducted. Building permits will not be issued prior to
City acceptance of the site infrastructure improvements unless all provisions set forth in
Section 38.270.030.C of the Bozeman Municipal Code are met to allow for concurrent
construction.
5.BMC 38.410.060.A. The final plat must provide all necessary utility easements and they
must be described, dimensioned and shown on each subdivision block of the final plat in
their true and correct location. The recorded easement number must be documented on the
final plat.
a. The applicant is advised that all dedicated public easements must be recorded the
City’s standard template easement documents separate from the plat and the recorded
document number must be listed on the final plat. Easements will be deemed
inadequate if they are not in a final draft format (signatures are not required for the
draft review). Easements must be stamped by a licensed professional surveyor. In
preparing signature blocks on any upcoming documents, please make the following
changes: Jeff Mihelich, City Manager; Mike Maas, City Clerk. If a new member is
established, the easement documents must be updated.
6.BMC 38.410.060. The applicant must provide a ten foot private utility easement (power, gas,
communication, etc.) along the developments property frontage. The applicant may contact
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the Engineering Department to receive a copy of a utility easement template. The easement
must be recorded and provided to engineering prior to final plat approval. The recorded
easement number must be written in on the final plat.
7.BMC 38.410.060. The applicant must provide public access easement for the proposed
sidewalk system will reside along Tech Blvd West. The easement must be recorded and
provided to engineering prior to Final Plat Approval. The recorded easement number must be
written in on the final plat.
a. As presented in easement note #7, the note reads as if the open space and sidewalks
are for only those in the subdivision and not the general public. The applicant must
either modify comment #7 or provide a public access easement for the sidewalk
system.
8.BMC 38.410.060.C A public drainage easement shall be provided for all stormwater
facilities conveying runoff from dedicated public ROW. The applicant may contact the
Engineering Department to receive a copy of the drainage easement template. The easement
must be recorded and provided to engineering prior to Final Plat Approval. The recorded
easement number must be written in on the final plat
9.BMC 38.410.060.C. The applicant must provide a city standard thirty (30) foot wide Sewer
and Water Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreement for public water and sewer utilities
located outside of dedicated public right of way. The applicant may contact the Engineering
Department to receive a copy of the easement template. The easement must be recorded and
provided to engineering prior to Final Plat Approval. The recorded easement number must be
written in on the final plat.
10.BMC 38.240.410.Technology Blvd West is a privately maintained street located within
public ROW as referenced in the provided approved PUD documentation. Prior to Final Plat
Approval, the certificate of dedication shall reflect private maintenance.
11.BMC 38.270.030,Completion of Improvements. If it is the developer’s intent to file the plat
prior to the completion of all required improvements, an Improvements Agreement shall be
entered into with the City of Bozeman guaranteeing the completion of all improvements in
accordance with the preliminary plat submittal information and conditions of approval. If the
final plat is filed prior to the installation of all improvements, the developer shall supply the
City of Bozeman with an acceptable method of security equal to 150 percent of the cost of
the remaining improvements.
12.BMC 38.240.450.The applicant is advised where public improvements are to be installed
prior to Final Plat Approval, the final plat of subdivision must contain a certificate of
completion of public improvements. Prior to Final Plat Approval, Sheet 1 certificates must
list all completed and accepted improvements, if applicable.
13.BMC 38.240.530. The Certificate of Completion of water-related improvements is not
shown on sheet 1 of the plat and must be shown, if applicable prior to Final Plat Approval.
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14.BMC 38.240.530.When irrigation of public facilities are to be installed prior to final plat
approval, the final plat of subdivision must contain a certificate of completion of water-
related improvements. The certificate must list all completed and accepted improvements,
including but not limited to all irrigation system record drawings. The subdivision proposes
irrigation of public street frontage. This certificate must be provided on the final plat.
15.BMC 38.240.420. If there are liens or mortgages against the property, the appropriate
Mortgagee certificate must be included.
16.BMC 38.240.The surveyor needs to provide their professional seal of surveyor prior to Final
Plat Approval.
17.BMC 38.410.120.If mail delivery will not be to each individual lot within the development,
the developer shall provide an off-street area for mail delivery within the development in
cooperation with the USPS. It shall not be the responsibility of the City to maintain or plow
any mail delivery area constructed within a City right-of-way. If cluster boxes are use a
dedicated area to pull up and access the boxes must be provided.
18.BMC 38.420.030.D. Where a cash (or improvement) donation has been accepted in-lieu of
land dedication, the amount must be stated on the final plat.
19.BMC 38.410.060. Utility easements shall be provided in accordance with the UDC. The
required 10-foot front yard easement is required for all lots unless written confirmation is
submitted with the preliminary plat from ALL utility companies providing service indicating
that front yard easements are not needed.
20.BMC 38.220.320.Covenants. Covenants, restrictions, and articles of incorporation for the
creation of a property owners’ association shall be submitted with the final plat application
for review and approval by the Department of Community Development and shall contain,
but not be limited to the following items: 1) the orientation and setbacks for corner lots, 2) all
additional setbacks required when lots are adjacent to pathway corridors and minor arterial
roads, 3) provisions for fences, 4) provisions for snow removal, maintenance and upkeep of
all common areas, public and private parks, trails, storm water runoff facilities, 5) guidelines
that outline architectural and landscape requirements for each individual lot and/or phase of
the subdivision, including placement of boulevard trees at a regular spacing for each
residential lot, 6) provisions that outline the renewal of an annual contract with a certified
landscape nursery person for the upkeep and maintenance of all parklands, common open
space, trails, etc., 7) landscape details for detention ponds, outlet structures, boulevard trees,
parkland, irrigation, etc., 8) mitigation of groundwater with established floor elevations, 9)
noxious weed control, and 10) assessment of existing and future Special Improvement
Districts. These documents shall be submitted to the city attorney and shall not be accepted
by the City until approved as to legal form and effect. A draft of these documents must be
submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department at least 30
working days prior to submitting a final plat application. These documents shall be executed
and submitted with the initial final plat to be filed with the Gallatin County Clerk and
Recorder at the time of final plat recordation.
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SECTION 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE ACTIONS
The DRC determined that the application is adequate for continued review and found that
application conforms to standards and is sufficient for approval with conditions and code
provisions on May 11, 2021.
Public hearing date for the Planning Board is on June 21, 2021 at 6:00pm. The hearing will be
held via WebEx with a WebEx link provided with the Planning Board agenda.
Public hearing date for the City Commission is July 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The hearing will be
held via WebEx with a WebEx link provided with the City Commission Agenda.
SECTION 6 - STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
Analysis and resulting recommendations are based on the entirety of the application materials,
municipal codes, standards, and plans, public comment, and all other materials available during
the review period. Collectively this information is the record of the review. The analysis is a
summary of the completed review.
Applicable Subdivision Review Criteria, Section 38.240.130.A.5.b, BMC.
In considering applications for subdivision approval under this title, the advisory boards and City
Commission shall consider the following:
1) Compliance with the survey requirements of Part 4 of the Montana Subdivision and
Platting Act
The preliminary plat has been prepared in accordance with the survey requirements of the Montana
Subdivision and Platting Act by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Montana. As
outlined in code provision number 1, the final plat must comply with State statute, Administrative
Rules of Montana, and the Bozeman Municipal Code. A conditions of approval sheet must be
included and updated with the required notations can be added as required by conditions or code.
2) Compliance with the local subdivision regulations provided for in Part 5 of the
Montana Subdivision and Platting Act
The final plat must comply with the standards identified and referenced in the BMC. The applicant
is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically listed as a
condition of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful
requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or State law. Sections 3 and 4 of this report identify
conditions and code corrections necessary to meet all regulatory standards. Therefore, upon
satisfaction of all conditions and code corrections the subdivision will comply with the local
subdivision regulations.
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3) Compliance with the local subdivision review procedures provided for in Part 6 of
the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act
The application was received on October 3, 2019 and was deemed inadequate for further review.
Revised application materials were received on January 1, 2020, March 11, 2020, and April 7,
2021. The City deemed the application adequate for review on May 11, 2021. Public hearings are
scheduled for June 21 and July 20, 2021.
The hearings before the Planning Board and City Commission have been properly noticed as
required by the Bozeman UDC. Based on the recommendation of the DRC and other applicable
review agencies, as well as any public testimony received on the matter, the Planning Board must
forward a recommendation in a report to the City Commission who will make the final decision
on the applicant’s request.
The final decision for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat with less than 50 lots must be made
within 60 working days of the date it was deemed adequate. Pursuant to BMC 38.240.130 the city
commission shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the subdivision application by August
5, 2021, unless there is a written extension from the developer, not to exceed one year.
Public notice for this application was given as described in Appendix C and public comment has
been received and is outlined below.
On June 16, 2021 this major subdivision staff report was completed and forwarded with a
recommendation of conditional approval for consideration to the Planning Board.
4) Compliance with Chapter 38, BMC and other relevant regulations
Based on review of the Development Review Committee and the Department of Community
Development all applicable regulations are met if all code requirements are satisfied. Pertinent
code provisions and site specific requirements are included in this report for City Commission
consideration in Sections 3 and 4.
5) The provision of easements to and within the subdivision for the location and
installation of any necessary utilities
The final plat will provide and depict all necessary utilities and required utility easements.
Condition of approval 4 requires that all easements, existing and proposed, must be accurately
depicted and addressed on the final plat and in the final plat application. Public utilities will be
located within dedicated street right of ways. Code provision 5, 6, and 7 state that utility easements
need to be provided and granted with the final plat in accordance with standards.
6) The provision of legal and physical access to each parcel within the subdivision and the
notation of that access on the applicable plat and any instrument transferring the parcel
Access to the property is from West Garfield Street to the south which is a City maintained road
and Harmon Stream Boulevard to the west which is a privately maintained road. Technology
Boulevard West is being extended from the east and required to be privately maintained per
condition of approval number 13 and code provision number 10.
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Primary Subdivision Review Criteria, Section 76-3-608
1) The effect on agriculture
This item was waived by the DRC with the pre-application.
2) The effect on Agricultural water user facilities
Agricultural water user facilities on site include canals, irrigation ditches, and streams that
provide irrigation water to downstream users. The Farmer’s Canal, tributary to the Baxter Border
stream, Section Line Ditch, and Upper Cattail Creek (Harmon Stream) all transport irrigation
water through the property. No modifications to the existing agricultural water user facilities will
be done with this phase and the ability of the facilities to deliver water to downstream users will
be protected.
3) The effect on Local services
Water/Sewer – Water and sewer systems exist to serve the subdivision. The subdivider proposes
to extend water and sewer mains to the subdivision. Code provision 4 requires the applicant to
submit plans for water and sewer main extensions, approved by the Montana Department of
Environmental Quality, to be reviewed by the City. Code provision 9 requires a city standard
sewer easement where the sewer system is located. Building permits will not be issued prior to
city acceptance of site infrastructure improvements, unless concurrent construction is requested
and conditions allow. Water rights exist for the subject property, the applicant proposes to
transfer to City ownership existing water rights as outlined in condition number 12.
Streets – The Growth Policy and subdivision standards require adequate connectivity of a
development to the street grid. Access is taken from West Garfield to the south, Harmon Stream
Boulevard to the west, and Technology Boulevard to the east. Diagonal parking is provided
along Technology Boulevard. All internal streets will be privately maintained as outlined in
condition of approval number 3 and code provision number 10.
A traffic impact study was provided with the application and found that the infrastructure that
exists and is proposed for the project will service the development.
Police/Fire – The area of the subdivision is within the service area of both these departments. No
concerns on service availability have been identified.
Stormwater - The subdivision will construct storm water control facilities to conform to
municipal code. Phase 4 lies within the scope of the previously approved drainage plan and will
incorporate minor basins and low impact development for runoff. The responsibility of the
stormwater facilities is the responsibility of the Property Owners Association (POA) as outlined
in condition of approval 16. Inspection of installed facilities prior to final plat will verify that
standards have been met.
Parklands – Since phase 4 contains the residential component, parkland is required. Parkland
will be provided through cash-in-lieu of a land dedication equating to 2.15 acres. Cash-in-lieu of
parkland is required with the final plat as outlined in condition 17.
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4) The effect on the Natural environment
No significant negative impacts to the natural environment have been identified. There are no
floodplains located within the subject property. A wetland delineation report was completed and
determined that no waters are located within the project area.
The site is in an area of high groundwater which may negatively impact future structures or
cause illicit discharges into the sanitary sewer and over burden the surface drainage system.
Condition 16d prohibits use of basements or crawl spaces unless a professional engineer certifies
that the structure has been designed in such a way to accommodate seasonal high groundwater
and requires addition of a notation of this restriction on the conditions of approval sheet. This
requirement will protect both future structure owners from future hazards of flooding and lessen
burden on the public from illicit discharges.
BMC 38.550.070 requires use of wells or surface water rights to irrigate parks and open spaces
rather than municipal water supply. The application will irrigate open space and boulevard strips
landscaping with wells.
5) The effect on Wildlife and wildlife habitat
No significant negative impacts to the wildlife and wildlife habitat have been identified. There
are no known populations of large mammals or endangered species that occupy the site.
6) The effect on Public health and safety
With the recommended conditions of approval and required plat corrections, the subdivision will
not significantly impact public health and safety. The intent of the regulations in Chapter 38 of
the Bozeman Municipal Code is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. The
subdivision has been reviewed by the DRC which has determined that it is in general compliance
with the title with conditions and code provisions. Any other conditions deemed necessary to
ensure compliance have been noted throughout this staff report. Condition of approval 1 requires
full compliance with all applicable code requirements.
All subdivisions must be reviewed against the criteria listed in 76-3-608.3.b-d, Mont Code Ann.
and as a result, the Department of Community Development has reviewed this application
against the listed criteria and further provides the following summary for submittal materials and
requirements. All infrastructure will meet City standards and the improvements to the
watercourses will not impact the current floodplains on the project site nor will they increase
flood risk on the property or surrounding properties.
Preliminary Plat Supplements
A subdivision pre-application plan review was completed by the DRC on February 21, 2019. The
DRC found that more information was needed prior to the application going forward to
preliminary plat so revisions were submitted on April 22, 2019.
Staff offers the following summary comments on the supplemental information required with
Article 38.220.060, BMC.
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38.220.060.A.1 Surface Water
Phase 4 has been significantly disturbed due to surrounding commercial development. An
unnamed drainage along the eastern side of the property once drained into the Farmer’s Canal
which has since been rerouted and piped underground along the south boundary of the project.
With the rerouting of the Farmer’s Canal, a steady source of water was no longer provided to the
unnamed drainage and wetland feature. Therefore, the unnamed drainage has become a drainage
swale which now only receives occasional stormwater runoff from surrounding parking areas
and streets.
Two culvert/bridge crossings will be installed with the project providing access across the
unnamed drainage to parking facilities. The Drainage Plan calls for 30” concrete culverts or an
equivalent capacity bride span to be installed at the crossings.
38.220.060.A.2 Floodplains
There are no floodplains on the subject property.
38.220.060.A.3 Groundwater
Groundwater depth was monitored and had depths that vary from 7-11’ below the ground
surface. As a supplement to the original water table, a hydrograph from a nearby well has been
submitted with the application. Elevating the roads slightly above the existing ground assist in
providing separation to the groundwater. Condition of approval 16 restricts the use of basements
and crawl spaces due to high groundwater.
38.220.060.A.4 Geology, Soils and Slopes
This subdivision will not significantly impact the geology, soils or slopes. Alluvial deposits
derived from the mountains south of Bozeman underlie the subdivision. There are no geological
hazards or unusual features that limit the suitability of the land for the proposed uses.
Two soil types exist on the site that are similar to those found throughout Bozeman. Limitations
to development are primarily depth to groundwater, bearing capacity, frost heave potential,
shrink-swell potential and flooding.
To minimize erosion, the construction contract shall provide for seeing of slopes in cut and fill
areas. Methods of erosion control and revegetation shall be in conformance to the Montana
Department of Environmental Quality Montana Sediment and Erosion Control Manual.
38.220.060.A.5 Vegetation
On site vegetation is limited to grasses, forbs and a few locations with low growing shrubs, such
as wild roses, found along fence lines and near drainage courses. There are no critical plant
communities on site. A weed management plan is included in the application.
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38.220.060.A.6 Wildlife
See discussion above under primary review criteria.
38.220.060.A.7 Historical Features
There are no known historical features located within the property. A Cultural Evaluation was
conducted in 2004 that stated that the Farmer’s Canal may be significant in terms of National
Register criteria but the integrity of the entire canal system has been compromised over time. If
any historic items are discovered during construction, the State Historic Preservation Office will
be contacted.
38.220.060.A.8 Agriculture
Materials waived.
38.220.060.A.9 Agricultural Water User Facilities
This subdivision will not significantly impact agricultural water user facilities. See discussion
above under primary review criteria.
38.220.060.A.10 Water and Sewer
The subdivision will not significantly burden city water and sewer infrastructure with the
recommended conditions of approval and code provisions. See discussion above under primary
review criteria.
38.220.060.A.11 Stormwater Management
The subdivision will not significantly impact stormwater infrastructure. The stormwater systems
will be maintained by the Bozeman Gateway POA. See discussion above under primary review
criteria.
38.220.060.A.12 Streets, Roads and Alleys
The subdivision will not significantly impact the City’s street infrastructure. See primary review
criteria above for further information.
38.220.060.A.13 Utilities
This subdivision will not significantly impact utilities. Standard 10-ft utility easements will be
provided across all lots. See discussion above under primary review criteria regarding extension
of water and sewer. All private utilities are available in the area.
38.220.060.A.14 Educational Facilities
A letter was sent to Todd Swinehart, P.E., Director of Facilities, Bozeman Public Schools. The
assumption was made that the existing zoning designation and mixed-use development will not
generate many students within the development.
38.220.060.A.15 Land Use
Phase 4 is consistent with those allowed by B-2 zoning. Existing land uses bordering the east and
north sides of the Bozeman Gateway property are commercial businesses. The properties
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bordering the south are public lands owned by Montana State University and is agricultural use.
The proposed uses will not adversely affect adjacent land uses in the area.
Access to the existing public lands will not be affected by the development. All open space
within the planned area will be open to the public and easily accessible. No hazards or nuisances
will be created by the development. Safety issues related to construction activity will be
effectively controlled by standards construction management practices.
38.220.060.A.16 Parks and Recreation Facilities
See discussion above under primary review criteria.
38.220.060.A.17 Neighborhood Center Plan
The open space lots along the eastern perimeter of Phase 4 connect to the existing trail and open
space network to the north. This shared community space and trail system encourages gathering,
relaxing and recreating. A bike/pedestrian trail and sidewalk connects to the properties on the
north which then connect to the overall trail network of the development that continues eastward
to MSU.
38.220.060.A.18 Lighting Plan
The preliminary lighting plan is in accordance with the requirements of the UDC and Bozeman
Gateway Development Manual. Light spacing on streets meets the requirements of the City of
Bozeman Design Standards and Specifications Policy.
38.220.060.A.19 Miscellaneous
Materials waived.
38.220.060.A.20 Affordable Housing
Materials waived.
APPENDIX A –PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY
Zoning Designation and Land Uses:The intent of the B-2 community business district is to
provide for a broad range of mutually supportive retail and service functions located in clustered
areas bordered on one or more sides by limited access arterial streets. Multi-household
dwellings, townhouses, and apartments are allowed as a secondary use due to their
complementary nature and ability to enhance the walkability of these districts. Design standards
emphasizing pedestrian oriented design are important elements of this district. Use of this zone is
appropriate for arterial corridors, commercial nodes, and/or areas served by transit.
Adopted Growth Policy Designation:The Future Land Use Map of the Bozeman Community
Plan designates the subject property to develop as “Regional Commercial and Services.”
Regionally significant developments in this land use category may be developed with physically
large and economically prominent facilities requiring substantial infrastructure and location near
significant transportation facilities. Due to the scale of these developments, location, and
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transition between lower density uses is important. Residential space should be located above the
first floor to maintain land availability for necessary services. Development within this category
needs well-integrated utilities, transportation, and open space networks that encourage pedestrian
activity and provide ready-access within and adjacent to development. Large community scale
areas in this land use category are generally 75 acres or larger and are activity centers for several
surrounding square miles. These are intended to service the overall community as well as
adjacent neighborhoods and are typically distributed by a one-to two-mile separation.
APPENDIX B – NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Notice was provided at least 15 and not more than 45 days prior to the Planning Board and City
Commission public hearings. BMC 38.220.420, Notice was provided by posting the site, mailing
by certified mail to adjacent property owners and by first class mail to all other owners within
200 feet on June 6, 2021. The site was posted with a notice on June 6, 2021 and a legal
advertisement was published in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on June 20 and July 18, 2021.
Content of the notice contained all elements required by Article 38.220., BMC.
No public comment has been received at the time of the writing of this staff report.
APPENDIX C – PROJECT BACKGROUND
Bozeman Gateway was created as a Planned Unit Development in 2006. There are five phases in
total. Phases 1-3 have been subdivided and currently under development.
APPENDIX D - OWNER INFORMATION
Owner/Applicant: Mitchell Development & Investments, LLC, PO Box 738, Great Falls, MT
59403
Representative: Morrison-Maierle, Inc., PO Box 1113, Bozeman, MT 59718
Report By:Sarah Rosenberg, AICP, Associate Planner
ATTACHMENTS
The full application and file of record can be viewed digitally at
https://www.bozeman.net/government/planning/using-the-planning-map, select the “Project
Documents Folder” link and navigate to application #19436, as well as digitally at the
Community Development Department at 20 E. Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715.
Application materials – Available through the Laserfiche archive linked agenda materials and the
full file is linked below.
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?startid=210885&cr=1
This project can be viewed on the Community Development Viewer interactive map directly
with this link:
https://gisweb.bozeman.net/Html5Viewer/?viewer=planning&FILE_NUMBER=19-436
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Planning Board
FROM:Chris Saunders - Senior Planner
SUBJECT:PCC Regional Housing Study Invi
MEETING DATE:June 21, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration
RECOMMENDATION:Not an action item.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the
community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from
the community and stakeholders.
BACKGROUND:None
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:None
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Attachments:
PCC Regional Housing Study Invitation .docx
Report compiled on: June 17, 2021
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