HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-21 Planning Board Agenda & Packet MaterialsA.Call Meeting to Order
B.Disclosures
C.Changes to the Agenda
D.Approval of Minutes
D.1 Minutes Approval for 06-21-21, 03-03-20, 05-05-20, 05-19-20, 06-02-20, 06-16-20, 07-21-20,
07-28-20, and 08-17-20(Happel)
E.Public Comment
THE PLANNING BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
PB AGENDA
Monday, July 19, 2021
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an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item.Please
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F.Action Items
F.1 Ongoing work sessions to define and refine Planning Board goals for 2020 and
implementation of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020.(Happel)
G.FYI/Discussion
H.Adjournment
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Planning Board
FROM:Taylor Chambers - Community Development Technician II
SUBJECT:Minutes Approval for 06-21-21, 03-03-20, 05-05-20, 05-19-20, 06-02-20, 06-
16-20, 07-21-20, 07-28-20, and 08-17-20
MEETING DATE:July 19, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:I move to approve the 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:
062121 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
03-03-20 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
05-05-20 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
05-19-20 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
06-02-20 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
06-16-20 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
07-21-20 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
07-28-20 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
08-17-20 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
Report compiled on: June 23, 2021
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Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, 06-21-21
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THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday June 21st, 2021
00:00:02 WebEx Meeting Information
A) 00:03:54 Call Meeting to Order
Present: Henry Happel, Cathy Costakis, Mark Egge, George Thompson, Matthew Hausauer, Jennifer
Madgic
Absent: Richard Rudnicki, Gerald Pape
C) 00:04:48 Changes to the Agenda
D) 00:04:55 Approval of Minutes
D.1 Approval of Minutes for 06-07-21
06-07-21 Planning Board Minutes DRAFT.pdf
00:05:07 Motion D) Approval of Minutes
Mark Egge: Motion
Cathy Costakis: 2nd
00:05:22 Vote on the Motion to approve D) Approval of Minutes. The Motion carried 7 - 0
Approve:
Henry Happel
Cathy Costakis
Mark Egge
George Thompson
Matthew Hausauer
Jennifer Madgic
Paul Spitler
Disapprove:
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None
B) 00:05:37 Disclosures
E) 00:05:55 Public Comment
Katie Dolen (1050 Boylan Road) commented in opposition of code relaxations as she felt that the
relaxations would degrade the quality of life of the existing neighborhoods.
F) 00:15:57 Action Items
F.1 00:15:58 Bridger Meadows Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Application 20351
20351 PB Staff Report.pdf
00:16:26 Staff Presentation
City Planner Sarah Rosenberg presented the Bridger Meadows Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat to the
board and recommended that the application was sufficient for approval with conditions and code
provisions.
00:28:50 Board Questions
Board members directed questions to Planner Rosenberg.
00:55:41 Applicant Presentation
Architect Scott Bechtle added supplemental information to Planner Rosenberg's presentation.
Tom Murphy provided additional comments regarding the project.
01:15:16 Board Questions
Board members directed questions to the applicant.
01:25:19 Public Comment Opportunity
Brian Dolen commented in opposition of the Bridger Meadows Preliminary Plat
Brian Bjella commented in opposition of the Bridger Meadows Preliminary Plat.
Michael Rabb (Rabb law firm) commented on the ongoing lawsuit regarding access to the Bridger
Meadows property.
Greg Garrigues (1050 Boylan Dr) commented in opposition of the Bridger Meadows Preliminary Plat.
George McDowell (1015 Boylan) commented in opposition of the Bridger Meadows Preliminary Plat.
Katie Dolen commented in opposition of the Bridger Meadows Preliminary Plat.
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01:53:06 Board Discussion
02:11:11 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.
Matthew Hausauer: Motion
Mark Egge: 2nd
02:11:54 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 20351 and move to recommend approval of the subdivision with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions. The Motion carried 6 - 1
Approve:
Henry Happel
Cathy Costakis
Mark Egge
Matthew Hausauer
Jennifer Madgic
Paul Spitler
Disapprove:
George Thompson
F.2 02:13:40 Bozeman Gateway Phase 4 Major Subdivision, Application 19436
19436 PB Staff Report.docx
02:13:48 Staff Presentation
City Planner Sarah Rosenberg presented the Bozeman Gateway Phase 4 Major Subdivision to the board
and recommended that the subdivision conforms to standards and is sufficient for approval.
02:18:16 Board Questions
Board members directed questions to Planner Rosenberg.
02:25:41 Applicant Presentation
Engineer Jim Ullman added supplemental information to the presentation.
02:30:17 Board Questions
Board members directed questions to the applicant.
02:40:49 Public Comment Opportunity
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No public comment at this time.
02:45:51 Board Discussion
02:55:11 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.
George Thompson: Motion
Matthew Hausauer: 2nd
02:55:48 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 19436 and move to recommend approval of the subdivision with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions. The Motion carried 7 - 0
Approve:
Henry Happel
Cathy Costakis
Mark Egge
George Thompson
Matthew Hausauer
Jennifer Madgic
Paul Spitler
Disapprove:
None
G) 02:56:42 FYI/Discussion
G.1 02:56:42 PCC Regional Housing Study Invitation
PCC Regional Housing Study Invitation .docx
Planner Saunders made the board aware of the upcoming PCC Meeting.
H) 02:58:33 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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City Planning Board
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 | 6:00 PM | City Commission Chamber – 121 N. Rouse Avenue
A. 06:05:20 PM (00:00:06) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call
Present were:
Jerry Pape
Jennifer Madgic
Cathy Costakis
George Thompson
Henry Happel
Chris Mehl
Mark Egge
Paul Spitler
B. 06:05:34 PM (00:00:20) Changes to the Agenda
06:05:37 PM (00:00:23) Board member Pape requested to re-introduce constituent identification training.
06:06:14 PM (00:01:00) Chairman Happel commented that he is in favor of adding the training to the agenda.
C. 06:06:43 PM (00:01:29) Minutes for Approval
10-01-19 Minutes (PDF)
10-15-19 Minutes (PDF)
10-22-19 Minutes (PDF)
City Streaming (Meeting Videos)
06:06:58 PM (00:01:44) Motion: To approve the meeting minutes: Cathy Costakis
06:07:02 PM (00:01:48) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
06:07:08 PM (00:01:54) Vote on the motion: Motion carries 8-0
D. 06:08:14 PM (00:03:00) Public Comment – Please state your name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview
of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments
pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
E. Disclosures
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F. 06:07:55 PM (00:02:41) Action Items
1. Planning Board Procedural Matters (Planning Board)
A Board initiative to discuss various procedural matters relating to Board function.
Staff Memo – Planning Board Procedures & Schedule
Procedural motions
06:09:38 PM (00:04:24) Motion: For the City agreeing to provide Planning Board membership of the American
Planning Association and membership of the Montana Association of Planners and to pay for attendance and
associated expenses at annual meetings when funding permits: Jerry Pape
06:09:40 PM (00:04:26) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
06:09:41 PM (00:04:27) Board member Pape spoke to his motion
06:10:09 PM (00:04:55) Board member Egge asked for clarification on the American Planning Association.
06:10:18 PM (00:05:04) Community Development Director, Marty Matsen provided clarification on the APA.
06:12:29 PM (00:07:15) Board member Costakis spoke in support of the motion.
06:13:47 PM (00:08:33) Vote on the motion: Motion carries 8-0
06:14:42 PM (00:09:28) Board member Costakis spoke to the desire to have onboarding training for new board
members.
06:19:08 PM (00:13:54) Motion: To encourage the City Commission to make onboarding resources available for
new and current members of advisory boards: Mark Egge
06:22:01 PM (00:16:47) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
06:22:47 PM (00:17:33) Board member Pape recommended that the motion wait until the end of the action
items.
06:24:15 PM (00:19:01) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
06:24:23 PM (00:19:09) Chairman Happel presented to the board the desire for board members to take an Oath
of Office upon initial appointing to the board as well as following all reinstatements for the duration that a
person is a board member.
06:26:46 PM (00:21:32) Motion: To add to the language to include staff and fellow board members: Jennifer
Madgic
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06:27:19 PM (00:22:05) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
06:27:46 PM (00:22:32) Board Discussion
06:32:06 PM (00:26:52) Motion: That the board would forward to the City Attorney, City Commission and all
applicable that an oath containing at least the significant points outlined in the distributed Oath of Office be
considered for all board members including the Planning board going forward: Jerry Pape
06:35:58 PM (00:30:44) Friendly Amendment: To encourage the City Commission to adopt an oath for all boards
and commissions: Paul Spitler
06:36:21 PM (00:31:07) Amendment Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
06:38:36 PM (00:33:22) Friendly Amendment: To request that the city evaluate the quality of the oath
presented, add necessary changes and bring the document back to the Planning Board for final approval: Jerry
Pape
06:38:56 PM (00:33:42) Friendly Amendment Seconded: George Thompson
06:38:59 PM (00:33:45) Board Discussion
06:40:48 PM (00:35:34) Vote on the motion: Motion Carries 6-2
06:41:09 PM (00:35:55) Board member Pape introduced item 3 on his document, which recommended that
board members have a better understanding of their constituents.
06:43:10 PM (00:37:56) Motion: Constituent identification training for all boards which includes at a bare
minimum, provision of the most recent demographic report contributing to the growth policy: Jerry Pape
06:45:15 PM (00:40:01) Motion failed for lack of a second.
06:45:46 PM (00:40:32) Motion: That a strong majority of the Planning Board should be composed of individuals
with strong experience in city planning, real estate, public infrastructure, public works or public finance: Jerry
Pape.
06:50:19 PM (00:45:05) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
07:02:17 PM (00:57:03) Vote on the motion: Motion fails 2-6
07:03:17 PM (00:58:03) Motion: That the board accept the recommendations to the city commission that each
member of the board and the director of the department of community development should be advised of each
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applicant for any open board seat. The director and board members should be encouraged to provide oral or
written comments on any applicants to the mayor and city commission: Jerry Pape
07:03:35 PM (00:58:21) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
07:03:39 PM (00:58:25) Board Discussion
07:14:28 PM (01:09:14) Vote on the Motion: Motion carries 5-3
07:15:26 PM (01:10:12) Motion: A recommendation to the Department of Community Development that the
Board Chairman or another member selected by the Board should participate along with relevant members of
the Department in the vetting and selecting of consultants hired to provide information and/or advice to the
Planning Board: Jerry Pape
07:16:00 PM (01:10:46) Motion Seconded: Mark Egge
07:16:42 PM (01:11:28) Board Discussion
07:17:54 PM (01:12:40) Friendly Amendment: To indicate that additional board members would participate in
the selection of consultants: Mark Egge
07:18:15 PM (01:13:01) Amendment Accepted: Jerry Pape
07:18:47 PM (01:13:33) Board Discussion
07:19:15 PM (01:14:01) Vote on the Motion: Motion carries 8-0
07:19:29 PM (01:14:15) Motion: A recommendation that the Board Chairman or another member selected by
the board should participate along with relevant members of the department in providing substantive direction
and feedback over the course of their contract to any consultants hired, financial issues in connection with the
contract excepted: Jerry Pape
07:19:52 PM (01:14:38) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
07:20:52 PM (01:15:38) Board Discussion
07:24:02 PM (01:18:48) Friendly Amendment: To revise the language to reflect the board chairman and/or other
members: Mark Egge
07:24:09 PM (01:18:55) Amendment Accepted: Jerry Pape
07:24:24 PM (01:19:10) Vote on the Motion: Motion carries 8-0
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07:24:38 PM (01:19:24) Motion: A request to the city commission and the department of community
development that they be supportive of initiatives of the planning board to invite professionals with relevant
experience to offer advice and testimony to the board so long as no out of pocket expenses to the city are
incurred: Jerry Pape
07:25:04 PM (01:19:50) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
07:26:45 PM (01:21:31) Board Discussion
07:35:05 PM (01:29:51) Vote on the Motion: Motion carries 6-2
07:35:39 PM (01:30:25) Motion: A request to the City Commission that section 203.520.F of the Bozeman
municipal code be amended to permit members serving on the planning board to appear before it or the city
commission and represent any individual or entity in a matter before the board or the commission so long as the
member, as a member, absents himself or herself during any discussion and vote on the matter: Jerry Pape
07:39:15 PM (01:34:01) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
07:39:17 PM (01:34:03) Board Discussion
07:46:50 PM (01:41:36) Vote on the Motion: Motion fails 4-4
G. 07:48:46 PM (01:43:32) FYI/Discussion
H. 07:48:54 PM (01:43:40) Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
This board generally meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm
Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA
coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
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City Planning Board
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 | 6:00 PM
06:09:14 PM (00:24:17) Webex Meeting Information
A. 06:15:21 PM (00:30:24) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call
Present Were:
Cathy Costakis
Mark Egge
Jennifer Madgic
Chris Mehl
Jerry Pape
Richard Rudnicki
Paul Spitler
George Thompson
Henry Happel
B. 06:16:12 PM (00:31:15) Changes to the Agenda
C. 06:17:22 PM (00:32:25) Public Comment – Please state your name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview
of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments
pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
D. 06:16:33 PM (00:31:36)Minutes for Approval
10-29-19 Minutes (PDF)
11-05-19 Minutes (PDF)
11-19-19 Minutes (PDF)
12-03-19 Minutes (PDF)
12-17-19 Minutes (PDF)
City Streaming (Meeting Videos)
06:16:53 PM (00:31:56) Motion: To approve the meeting minutes: Jerry Pape
06:16:56 PM (00:31:59) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
06:17:02 PM (00:32:05)Vote on the Motion: Motion carries unanimously
E. Disclosures
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F. 06:22:34 PM (00:37:37) Action Items
1. Bridger View Redevelopment Preliminary Plat #19-466 (Rogers)
Application for a proposed 3 phase, 71-lot residential subdivision located immediately east of Story Mill
Park.
19466 Staff Report
19466 Affordable Housing Staff Memo
19466 Application Documents
19466 Design Guidelines
19466 Project Summary and Documents
19466 Unit Designs
19466 Preliminary Plat
06:23:44 PM (00:38:47) Staff Presentation: Planner Rogers presented the Bridger View Redevelopment
Preliminary Plat to the board.
06:44:23 PM (00:59:26) Board Questions: Board members directed questions to Planner Rogers.
07:13:46 PM (01:28:49) Applicant Presentation: Tracy Menue and Susan Riggs presented on behalf of the
applicant.
07:30:37 PM (01:45:40) Board Questions: Board members directed questions of the applicant.
08:02:57 PM (02:18:00) Public Comment Opportunity.
08:09:38 PM (02:24:41) Kevin Thane (3432 S 29th Ave) commented that all CAHAB meetings had been
cancelled, resulting in their inability to meet or provide comments on Bridger View as a board.
08:11:12 PM (02:26:15) Board Discussion
08:11:31 PM (02:26:34) Motion: to approve Bridger View Redevelopment Preliminary Plat: Jerry Pape
08:12:31 PM (02:27:34) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
08:18:51 PM (02:33:54) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously
G. 08:19:10 PM (02:34:13) FYI/Discussion
H. 08:23:57 PM (02:39:00) Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
This board generally meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm
Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA
coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
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City Planning Board
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | 6:00 PM
06:00:15 PM (00:15:36) Webex Meeting Information
A. 06:09:30 PM (00:24:51) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call
Present Were:
Henry Happel
Cathy Costakis
Chris Mehl
Jennifer Madgic
Jerry Pape
Mark Egge
Richard Rudnicki
B. 06:10:30 PM (00:25:51) Changes to the Agenda
C. 06:10:56 PM (00:26:17) Public Comment
06:22:46 PM (00:38:07) Kenny Bias (Hidden Springs Ln) commented in opposition of the zoning proposal for
Blackwood Groves.
06:24:29 PM (00:39:50) Jeffrey Pool (Hidden Springs Ln) commented in support of Blackwood Groves, but in
opposition of the proposed zoning.
06:27:53 PM (00:43:14) Christina and Holt Price (Alder Creek dr.) commented in opposition of the zoning
proposal for Blackwood Groves.
06:35:05 PM (00:50:26) Sarah (Hidden Springs Ln) Commented in opposition of the zoning proposal for
Blackwood groves.
06:36:40 PM (00:52:01) Patrick (Alder Creek Subdivision) commented in opposition of the zoning proposal for
Blackwood groves.
D. Minutes for Approval - None
E. 06:10:40 PM (00:26:01) Disclosures
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F. Action Items
1. 06:37:32 PM (00:52:53) Blackwood Groves GPA #20-021 (Saunders)
Application for a proposal to change the growth policy designation for the 119 acre parcel immediately
south of the Alder Creek Subdivision from “residential” to “residential emphasis mixed use”..
20021 Staff Report
20021 Application Materials
20021 Public Comments
06:39:53 PM (00:55:14) Staff Presentation: Planner Saunders presented the Blackwood Groves Growth
Policy Amendment to the board.
06:59:23 PM (01:14:44) Board Questions: Board members directed questions towards Planner Saunders.
07:30:12 PM (01:45:33) Applicant Presentation: Rob Pertzborn of Intrinsik presented on behalf of the
applicant.
08:01:15 PM (02:16:36) Board Questions: Board members directed questions towards the applicant.
08:17:03 PM (02:32:24) Public Comment Opportunity:
08:24:43 PM (02:40:04) Holt Price (Alder Creek dr.) commented on the failure of small businesses in Kagy
corner as well as the applicant’s inquiry of covenants in the Alder Creek area.
08:28:56 PM (02:44:17) Staff Response to Public Comment
08:31:43 PM (02:47:04) Applicant Response to Public Comment
08:35:22 PM (02:50:43) Motion: Having Reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all information presented, I hereby move to adopt the findings presented in the staff report
and recommend approval to the city commission of the growth policy amendment application 20-021 with
contingencies and subject to all applicable code provisions: Cathy Costakis
08:36:00 PM (02:51:21) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
08:36:04 PM (02:51:25) Board Discussion
08:52:37 PM (03:07:58) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
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2. 08:53:34 PM (03:08:55) Bozeman Community Plan discussion (Saunders/Rogers)
Update Board on the status, provide Board documents, and schedule.
Staff Memo 05-19-2020
Bozeman Community Plan – Draft V9.1
Bozeman Community Plan – Appendices – Draft V9.1
Consolidated Individual Board Proposed Edits 3-17-2020
Board Member Comments – Individual Transmittals
Growth Policy Finance Letter
Public Comment 3-18-2020 - R.Krueger
09:05:04 PM (03:20:25) Board member Pape presented to the board a petition that had been signed by
members of the community.
09:10:47 PM (03:26:08) A technical difficulty resulted in the temporary loss of audio.
09:11:39 PM (03:27:00) Audio was restored
09:20:36 PM (03:35:57) Staff Presentation
G. 09:29:17 PM (03:44:38) FYI/Discussion
H. 09:29:23 PM (03:44:44) Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
This board generally meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm
Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA
coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
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City Planning Board
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | 6:00 PM
This meeting will be held using Webex, an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting:
Webex Meeting Information:
A. 06:11:39 PM (00:39:04) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call
Present were:
Mark Egge
Jennifer Madgic
Chris Mehl
Jerry Pape
Richard Rudnicki
Paul Spitler
George Thompson
Henry Happel
B. 06:12:36 PM (00:40:01) Changes to the Agenda
C. 06:13:11 PM (00:40:36) Public Comment – Please state your name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview
of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments
pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
D. 06:13:04 PM (00:40:29) Minutes for Approval - None
E. 06:12:51 PM (00:40:16) Disclosures
F. Action Items
1. 06:17:41 PM (00:45:06) Icon Apartment Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application #20-027 (Miller)
A proposed division of the 20-acre lot that the Icon Apartment will be on into two lots.
20027 Staff Report
20027 Drawings
20027 Notices
06:18:16 PM (00:45:41) Staff Presentation: Planner Jacob Miller presented project 20-027 Icon Apartment
Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application to the board.
06:28:07 PM (00:55:32) Board Questions: Board members directed questions to Planner Miller.
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06:42:44 PM (01:10:09) Applicant Presentation: Lauren Waterton of Sanderson Stewart presented on
behalf of the applicant.
06:52:01 PM (01:19:26) Board Questions: Board members directed questions to the applicant.
06:56:42 PM (01:24:07) Public Comment Opportunity
07:02:21 PM (01:29:46) Motion: Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comments and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings in the staff report for application
20-027 and move to approve the Icon Apartments Preliminary Plat with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions: Jerry Pape
07:02:49 PM (01:30:14) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
07:03:03 PM (01:30:28) Board Discussion
07:07:52 PM (01:35:17) Vote on the Motion: Motion carries 8-0
2. 07:08:31 PM (01:35:56)Water Adequacy Text Amendment #20-035 (Saunders)
Proposed Text Amendment changes to revise Section 38.410.130, Water Rights.
20035 Staff Report
20035 Staff Report Correction
20035 Application
20035 Materials
07:08:40 PM (01:36:05) Staff Presentation: Planner Saunders presented the Water Adequacy Text
Amendment to the board.
07:29:21 PM (01:56:46) Board Questions
08:18:14 PM (02:45:39) Public Comment Opportunity
08:23:09 PM (02:50:34) Board Discussion
08:25:33 PM (02:52:58) Motion: Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comments and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings in the staff report for application
20-035 and move to approve the Water Adequacy Text Amendment: Chris Mehl
08:26:13 PM (02:53:38) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
08:26:20 PM (02:53:45) Friendly Amendment: To amend the recommended zone text edits: Mark Egge
08:26:55 PM (02:54:20) Amendment Seconded: Chris Mehl
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08:36:30 PM (03:03:54) Vote on the Amendment: Friendly Amendment carried 6-2
08:36:51 PM (03:04:16) Discussion on the main motion
08:42:28 PM (03:09:53) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 6-2
G. 08:43:52 PM (03:11:17) FYI/Discussion
H. 08:51:13 PM (03:18:38) Adjournment
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City Planning Board
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | 6:00 PM
A. 06:01:12 PM (00:18:54) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call
B. 06:05:53 PM (00:23:35) Changes to the Agenda
C. 06:06:14 PM (00:23:56) Public Comment – Please state your name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview
of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments
pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
06:09:13 PM (00:26:56) Mr. Zach Strong NRDC Natural Resources Defense Council commented on the need to
address human bear conflict.
06:12:42 PM (00:30:25) Christopher Coburn commented on behalf of 5201+ coalition.
06:18:35 PM (00:36:18) Ryan Krueger of Intrinsik Architecture commented to ensure that the comments from
himself and his company are going to be retained and taken into consideration by the board.
D. Minutes for Approval - None
E. Disclosures
F. Action Items
1. 06:20:33 PM (00:38:15) Bozeman Community Plan [growth policy] (Saunders/Rogers)
A growth policy to establish the land development and use policies and future land use map for the City of
Bozeman and anticipated expansion areas.
PB Staff Memo, 6-16-2020
Revised Community Plan V11, June 16, 2020- Clean
Revised Community Plan V11, June 16, 2020- w/ tracking
Consolidated PB Edits to March 17th, draft Plan
Public Comment – Intrisik-R. Krueger Comment, 3-18-2020
Public Comment – NRDC-Human-Bear Conflicts Comment, 5-19-2020
Public Comment –B. Prager-Urban Ag, 6-5-2020
C.Costakis/J.Madgic Comments, 6-8-2020
M. Egge Comments
06:20:40 PM (00:38:23) Board Discussion: Chairman Happel went over the changes proposed by the board.
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06:23:04 PM (00:40:47) Motion: To accept the suggestions for changes to the growth policy provided and
the most recent memo provided related to urban agriculture: Jennifer Madgic
06:23:32 PM (00:41:15) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
06:28:56 PM (00:46:39) Friendly Amendment: To strike the words “animal husbandry” from the memo:
Henry Happel
06:29:05 PM (00:46:48) Amendment Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
06:29:10 PM (00:46:53) Vote on the Amendment: Amendment carried 8-0
06:29:41 PM (00:47:24) Vote on the motion: Motion carried 8-0
06:30:27 PM (00:48:10) Motion: To adopt the proposed amendments that were submitted regarding
Bozeman’s regulatory environment: Mark Egge.
06:30:41 PM (00:48:24) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
06:48:39 PM (01:06:22) Friendly Amendment: Change the word “completing” to “complete”: Chris Mehl
06:49:02 PM (01:06:45) Amendment Approved: Mark Egge
06:57:05 PM (01:14:48) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
06:58:19 PM (01:16:02) Motion: To approve the amendment proposed by chairman Happel: Mark Egge
06:58:24 PM (01:16:07) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
06:59:09 PM (01:16:52) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
06:59:33 PM (01:17:16) Motion: to change language to show more direct action for how to address items:
Richard Rudnicki
07:00:43 PM (01:18:26) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
07:09:24 PM (01:27:07) Friendly Amendment: To remove the first two changes proposed by board member
Rudnicki: Paul Spitler
07:10:05 PM (01:27:48) Amendment Seconded: Cathy Costakis
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07:15:45 PM (01:33:28) Amendment: To change the wording on RC2.1 to replace “work to discourage” with
“strongly discourage”: Richard Rudnicki
07:16:04 PM (01:33:47) Amendment Seconded: Chris Mehl
07:16:16 PM (01:33:59) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
07:18:35 PM (01:36:18) Motion: To add the action note presented by board member Rudnicki: Richard
Rudnicki
07:18:42 PM (01:36:25) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
07:19:42 PM (01:37:25) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
07:30:52 PM (01:48:35) Motion: To insert a new item in 2.4 to evaluate design standards to ensure good
neighbor behavior with respect to noise and light pollution: Jerry Pape on behalf of George Thompson
07:30:55 PM (01:48:38) Motion Seconded: Mark Egge
07:34:40 PM (01:52:23) Vote on the Motion: Motion failed 3-5
07:35:56 PM (01:53:39) Motion: Create opportunities for linear parks to connect to larger parks: Mark Egge
on behalf of George Thompson
07:35:58 PM (01:53:41) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
07:36:45 PM (01:54:28) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
07:37:06 PM (01:54:49) Chairman Happel proposed a change to the language presented by board member
Thompson to read “Activate connections to waterways by creating locations, adjacent trails, and other
amenities, encouraging people to access them”
07:41:44 PM (01:59:27) Motion: Where Appropriate to activate connections to waterways by creating
locations, adjacent trails and other amenities, encouraging people to access them: Paul Spitler
07:41:53 PM (01:59:36) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
07:42:39 PM (02:00:22) Vote on the motion: Motion carried 5-3
07:48:28 PM (02:06:11) Motion: to add “and connected trails” after parks: Mark Egge
07:48:34 PM (02:06:17) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
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07:51:09 PM (02:08:52) Vote on the Motion: Motion fails 1-7
07:52:50 PM (02:10:33) Motion: To accept Option C: New Table as included: Mark Egge
07:52:59 PM (02:10:42) Motion Seconded: Paul Spitler
07:54:35 PM (02:12:18) Vote on the Motion: Motion Carried 8-0
07:55:22 PM (02:13:05) Motion: to combine BCB 1.5, 1.6 and 1.10 into one statement: Richard Rudnicki
07:55:28 PM (02:13:11) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
07:57:14 PM (02:14:57) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 5-3
08:00:52 PM (02:18:35) Motion: That theme number 7, Resiliency, should move to the number 1 point: Jerry
Pape
08:01:08 PM (02:18:51) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
08:10:34 PM (02:28:17) Motion Amended: The document should be both a principle and stated as such:
Jerry Pape
08:15:31 PM (02:33:14) Amendment Seconded: Henry Happel
08:15:45 PM (02:33:28) Motion: That Mr. Saunders be granted the ability to place the particularly important
piece of text wherever he thinks it will be most effective: Jerry Pape
08:16:02 PM (02:33:45) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
08:16:20 PM (02:34:03) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
08:16:44 PM (02:34:27) Motion: to include a sub goal under EPO 4 to develop a plan to mitigate human and
animal conflicts using non-lethal measures where possible: Paul Spitler
08:17:55 PM (02:35:38) Motion Seconded: Cathy Costakis
08:21:30 PM (02:39:13) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 7-1
08:22:15 PM (02:39:58) Motion: to add public health to the intro of the plan: Jennifer Madgic
08:22:38 PM (02:40:21) Motion Seconded: Cathy Costakis
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08:24:35 PM (02:42:18) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
08:24:50 PM (02:42:33) Public Comment Opportunity
08:29:43 PM (02:47:26) Sherrie Staub (1167 Jackson way) commented in favor of the plan to mitigate
human and animal conflicts.
08:35:58 PM (02:53:41) Motion: That the board offers one to two opportunities for a work group session for
the individuals who completed the petition and the surveys to have a conversation with the board in a work
group fashion: Jerry Pape
08:37:44 PM (02:55:27) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
09:02:00 PM (03:19:43) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
09:06:57 PM (03:24:40) Motion: That the proposed revisions permitted by Ryan Krueger, re-categorizing a
section of commercial mixed use that was previously categorized from residential mixed use back to
residential mixed use: Mark Egge
09:06:58 PM (03:24:41) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
09:10:07 PM (03:27:50) Vote on the Motion: motion carried 8-0
09:10:48 PM (03:28:31) to direct community development to prepare a new draft of the growth policy with
the various approved amendments: Jerry Pape
09:11:09 PM (03:28:52) Motion Seconded: Paul Spitler
09:12:16 PM (03:29:59) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
G. 09:12:42 PM (03:30:25) FYI/Discussion
H. 09:14:21 PM (03:32:04) Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
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City Planning Board
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | 6:00 PM
A. 06:07:38 PM (00:17:19) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call
Present Were:
Cathy Costakis
Mark Egge
Jennifer Madgic
Chris Mehl (Commission Liaison)
Jerry Pape
Richard Rudnicki
Paul Spitler
George Thompson
Henry Happel (Chairman)
B. 06:08:22 PM (00:18:03) Changes to the Agenda
C. 06:08:47 PM (00:18:28) Public Comment – Please state your name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview
of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments
pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
D. 06:08:39 PM (00:18:20) Minutes for Approval – None
E. 06:08:32 PM (00:18:13) Disclosures
F. Action Items
1. 06:12:26 PM (00:22:07) Bozeman Community Plan [growth policy] (Saunders/Rogers)
A growth policy to establish the land development and use policies and future land use map for the City of
Bozeman and anticipated expansion areas.
Staff Report, 7-21-2020
o 16521 Growth Policy Discussion Map
o Statutory Compliance Tracking
Planning Board Draft Community Plan July 21, 2020
o Future Land Use Map (FLUM) revised 07-01-20
o Community Plan Appendices
Comments from Board Members C.Costakis/J.Madgic 6-25-2020
FLUM Comments (Combined)
Public comments (Combined)
Public Comment Received 7.15.20 or After
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06:38:27 PM (00:48:09) Motion: To incorporate the suggestions that are offered in the July 13th letter by Susan Riggs:
Jennifer Madgic
06:39:02 PM (00:48:44) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
06:39:09 PM (00:48:51) Board Discussion
06:45:55 PM (00:55:37) Friendly Amendment: That the Planning Department take in to consideration the idea of
landlocked boundaries and accelerated timelines for landlocked properties as opposed to waiting 35 years: Jerry Pape
06:46:22 PM (00:56:04) Amendment Accepted
06:46:28 PM (00:56:10) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 9-0
06:47:18 PM (00:57:00) Motion: That the changes suggested in comment 2 from the Downtown Urban Renewal District
Board’s letter be incorporated into the plan: Richard Rudnicki
06:47:47 PM (00:57:29) Motion Seconded: Jerry Pape
06:47:50 PM (00:57:32) Board Discussion
06:48:50 PM (00:58:32) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 9-0
06:51:10 PM (01:00:52) Motion: To adopt the remainder of the comments from the letter: Paul Spitler
06:51:12 PM (01:00:54) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
06:51:17 PM (01:00:59) Board Discussion
06:53:38 PM (01:03:20) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 9-0
06:54:38 PM (01:04:20) Motion: To adopt the change proposed in the letter from Morrison Maierle: Jerry Pape
06:54:39 PM (01:04:21) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
06:54:43 PM (01:04:25) Board Discussion
06:54:53 PM (01:04:35) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 9-0
07:00:23 PM (01:10:05) Motion: To revise goal N1.3 to state “revise the zoning map to lessen areas zoned exclusively for
single family housing”: Richard Rudnicki
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07:00:27 PM (01:10:09) Motion Seconded: Mark Egge
07:02:54 PM (01:12:36) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 9-0
07:08:30 PM (01:18:12) Motion: That the board adhere to the suggestions presented by Lauren Dornberger, and take
into consideration that the board should not entirely eliminate R-1 from the language: Jerry Pape
07:09:39 PM (01:19:21) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
07:10:01 PM (01:19:43) Vote on the Motion: Motion carries 8-1
07:12:28 PM (01:22:10) Motion: To adopt the considerations of Semones to delete action item N-1.10: Jerry Pape
07:13:35 PM (01:23:17) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
07:19:15 PM (01:28:57) Vote on the Motion: Motion failed 2-7
07:30:11 PM (01:39:53) Motion: To recommend that the Planning Department to issue a letter of clarification to
members of the public in an attempt to ease their concerns of changes in the surrounding neighborhoods: Jerry Pape
07:30:49 PM (01:40:31) Motion Seconded: Cathy Costakis
07:33:51 PM (01:43:33) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 6-3
07:43:46 PM (01:53:28) Motion: To adopt the changes suggested by Dani Hess: Mark Egge
07:43:49 PM (01:53:31) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
07:46:39 PM (01:56:21) Friendly Amendment: To split the motion: Jerry Pape
07:46:46 PM (01:56:28) Amendment Accepted
07:47:06 PM (01:56:48) Vote on the Motion – Part I: Motion carried 9-0
07:47:16 PM (01:56:58) Vote on the Motion – Part II: Motion failed 1-8
07:53:38 PM (02:03:20) Motion: To add the definition of commercial center as well as language suggesting that the staff
will review the zone map to ensure that it is consistent with the new land use: Paul Spitler
07:54:03 PM (02:03:45) Motion Seconded: Jerry Pape
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07:54:19 PM (02:04:01) Motion withdrawn
07:54:21 PM (02:04:03) Motion: to include language in the plan directing staff to ensure that the zone map is consistent
with the new land use.
07:54:35 PM (02:04:17) Motion Seconded: Jerry Pape
07:58:34 PM (02:08:16) Friendly Amendment: To add an implementation item to the plan for the city to review the
future land use map and the zoning map and to create clear expectations about how those inconsistencies can be
resolved: Mark Egge
07:59:39 PM (02:09:21) Amendment Accepted
08:05:27 PM (02:15:09) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 9-0
08:15:59 PM (02:25:41) Public Comment Opportunity
08:21:45 PM (02:31:27) Mr. Whitmire commented regarding 4 contiguous parcels that could be changed to industrial
zone.
08:26:59 PM (02:36:41) Motion: To accept the written comments from Commissioner Madgic and Board member
Costakis: Chris Mehl
08:27:01 PM (02:36:43) Motion Seconded: Jerry Pape
08:37:48 PM (02:47:30) Friendly Amendment: To remove the housing instability and homelessness addition: George
Thompson
08:38:09 PM (02:47:51) Amendment Seconded: Richard Rudnicki
08:38:49 PM (02:48:31) Mayor Mehl commented that he would accept the dropping of the reference to COVID-19 as a
friendly amendment instead of the initial amendment.
08:39:01 PM (02:48:43) Commissioner Madgic agreed with Mayor Mehl and stated that the other language regarding
housing instability and homelessness should remain.
08:39:28 PM (02:49:10) Board member Thompson agreed to the changes to the amendment.
08:40:17 PM (02:49:59) Friendly Amendment: To revise the last sentence to say “Ensure whenever possible that parks
are connected to multi modal transportation options and accessible to people with disabilities:” Mark Egge
08:40:20 PM (02:50:02) Amendment Seconded: Richard Rudnicki
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08:40:33 PM (02:50:15) Vote on the motion: the motion carried 7-2
08:41:35 PM (02:51:17) Motion: To amend the implementation plan to include language to the effect of retaining a
national firm that specializes in form based code to advise the city on completing the transition to a form based code:
Mark Egge
08:42:40 PM (02:52:22) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
08:43:48 PM (02:53:30) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 9-0
08:44:22 PM (02:54:04) Motion: to add “whenever reasonable” after the word “ensure” on page 19: Jennifer Madgic
08:46:02 PM (02:55:44) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
08:46:47 PM (02:56:29) Friendly Amendment: To change the word “and” to “or” in the second line: Cathy Costakis
08:46:54 PM (02:56:36) Amendment Accepted
08:48:33 PM (02:58:15) Vote on the Amendment: Amendment carried 8-1
08:56:38 PM (03:06:20) Motion: To change N-1.1 to say “promote housing diversity including middle housing”: Cathy
Costakis
08:56:52 PM (03:06:34) Motion Seconded: Jerry Pape
08:57:59 PM (03:07:41) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 9-0
09:05:15 PM (03:14:57) Public Comment Opportunity – No public comment
09:11:24 PM (03:21:06) Motion: To recommend approval of the growth policy to City Commission: Mark Egge
09:11:39 PM (03:21:21) Motion Seconded: George Thompson
09:24:34 PM (03:34:16) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-1
G. 09:30:58 PM (03:40:39) FYI/Discussion
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H. 09:32:08 PM (03:41:50) Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
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Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA
coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
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City Planning Board
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 | 6:00 PM
A. 06:05:03 PM (00:16:46) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call
Present Were:
Henry Happel
Chris Mehl
Cathy Costakis
Jennifer Madgic
George Thompson
Mark Egge
Jerry Pape
Paul Spitler
Richard Rudnicki
B. 06:06:24 PM (00:18:07) Changes to the Agenda
C. 06:06:51 PM (00:18:39) Public Comment
D. 06:06:22 PM (00:18:10) Minutes for Approval - None
E. Disclosures
F. Action Items
1. 06:12:22 PM (00:24:10) Bozeman Community Plan Continuation of July 28th Public Hearing
[growth policy] (Rogers/Matsen)
A growth policy to establish the land development and use policies and future land use map for the City of
Bozeman and anticipated expansion areas.
a) PB Memo from Staff 07-28-20
b) Summary of Board Action from July 28th, 2020 Public Hearing DRAFT
c) Public Comment:
o Bozeman Development Consortium comments 07-23-20
o R Pertzborn Comments 07-21-20
o W Frickle Comments 07-22-20
o Placeholder for Additional Comments (Updated as Received)
06:27:39 PM (00:39:27) Motion: To amend the draft future land use map to update the underlying future land
use: Mark Egge
06:27:48 PM (00:39:36) Motion Seconded: Jerry Pape
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06:27:56 PM (00:39:44) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 9-0
08:05:00 PM (02:16:48) Due to technical difficulties, the recording of the video ends at this point.
G. FYI/Discussion
H. Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
This board generally meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm
Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA
coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
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City Planning Board
Monday, August 17, 2020 | 6:00 PM
A. 06:05:53 PM (00:25:11) Call Meeting to Order & Roll Call
Present Were:
George Thompson
Henry Happel
Chris Mehl
Cathy Costakis
Mark Egge
Jennifer Madgic
Paul Spitler
Jerry Pape
B. 06:06:45 PM (00:26:03) Changes to the Agenda
C. 06:06:51 PM (00:26:09) Public Comment
D. 06:12:17 PM (00:31:35) Minutes for Approval
8-10-20 Minutes (PDF)
Video Streaming Site
06:12:45 PM (00:32:03) Motion: To approve the minutes: George Thompson
06:12:49 PM (00:32:07) Motion Seconded: Chris Mehl
06:12:59 PM (00:32:17) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
E. 06:13:14 PM (00:32:32) Disclosures
F. 06:13:27 PM (00:32:45) Consent
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1. Adopt Planning Board Resolution No. 20-1 transmitting the draft Bozeman Community Plan and
recommendation to the City Commission (Rogers/Saunders)
a. Memo
b. Resolution 20-1
c. Appendix A – consolidated edits to text of the Bozeman Community Plan July 21, 2020
draft
06:14:37 PM (00:33:55) Motion: To approve Resolution 20-1: Mark Egge
06:14:39 PM (00:33:57) Motion Seconded: Jennifer Madgic
06:20:23 PM (00:39:41) Vote on the Motion: Motion carried 8-0
G. 06:20:42 PM (00:40:00) Special Presentation with Q&A Session
1. 06:20:58 PM (00:40:16) Civil Air Patrols, Cadet Programs and Aerospace Education (1st Lt. Kenneth
Oekerman, CAP)
2. 06:37:04 PM (00:56:22) Sustainability and Climate Action Plan update (Natalie Meyer,
Sustainability Program Manager)
3. 07:17:30 PM (01:36:48) Gallatin County Growth Policy Update (Garret McAllister, Long Range
Planner)
H. 07:49:51 PM (02:09:09) FYI/Discussion
I. 07:53:50 PM (02:13:08) Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Planning Board
FROM:Tom Rogers, Senior Planner
Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager
SUBJECT:Ongoing work sessions to define and refine Planning Board goals for 2020
and implementation of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020.
MEETING DATE:July 19, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:As determined by the Board.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.1 Informed Conversation on Growth: Continue developing an in-depth
understanding of how Bozeman is growing and changing and proactively
address change in a balanced and coordinated manner.
BACKGROUND:On December 21, 2020 the Planning Board initiated discussion on the Board
priorities and goals for the coming year including implementation of the
Community Plan 2020. The goals and objectives initiative continues.
Chairman Happel prepared the attached memo to the Board describing the
effort to continue this work, see "Memo to PB-210615". Chairman Happel is
suggesting two items for discussion. First is a preliminary discussion of
whether to analyze the City's zoning map and secondly, continue the goals
and objective discussion.
Chapter 4 of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020, Implementation,
described action items and referred to in more detail in Chapter 2, in
coordination with the City’s Strategic Plan, Capital Improvements Program,
and other relevant plans and documents guiding the City. The first two items
listed in the Short Term Action list are evaluation of the current zoning map.
Supporting documentation on the goals and objectives of the Board includes
the following documents:
1. Summary of three existing Sub-Area Plans that the Board considered at
the June 7
2. Community outreach memo by Board Member Rudnicki and Comr.
Madgic
3. Draft memo to the City on a developer's narrative
4. Richard Rudnicki's memo to Board
5. Mark Egge's suggested code edits
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UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:As determined by the Board
FISCAL EFFECTS:Not identified at this time.
Attachments:
Memo to PB-210714.pdf
Community_outreach_Costakis - Pape.pdf
Memo to the City-Dev. Narr.-210511.pdf
Rudnicki Memo.pdf
M Egge UDC Code Edits for Affordability.pdf
Report compiled on: April 14, 2021
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Bozeman Planning Board Members
FROM: Henry Happel
SUBJECT: Seventh Working Session on Goals and Objectives
DATE: July 14, 2021
At our meeting on July 19, I would propose that we take up the following goals and
objectives matters in the following order:
A. Community Outreach. This is the subject of a Memo from Cathy Costakis and Jerry
Pape dated April 7, 2021. A copy is attached to the materials for this meeting.
I am hopeful that we could discuss the Costakis/Pape Memo and decide whether we
wish to take any actions concerning community outreach, and if so, what these would
be.
B. Communication of Beliefs and Intentions. (Quotations below are from my May 12
Memo to the Board [“Sixth Working Session on Goals and Objectives”]):
“1. Should the Planning Board, or rather a subcommittee of the Planning Board, meet
with applicants early on in the application process to provide feedback to the developer
concerning the Board’s view of the project?
“The Board conducted a discussion of this proposal. Several Board members with prior
experience with this sort of arrangement spoke in favor of it. One member suggested that the
subcommittee should be composed of representatives from several citizen advisory boards.
Other members were skeptical of the value of this approach….[S]ome members of the Board
might favor the Board providing a memorandum to developers describing its desires with
regard to various high-level issues such as density.“
Subdividers are at present offered the opportunity to meet with the Planning Board
early on the development process. No developers have ever, to my knowledge,
accepted this offer. I am hopeful that we could decide whether we would like to
attempt to produce, from time to time, memos to developers setting forth the Planning
Board’s view on pertinent development issues.
“2. Should developers provide a narrative to the City at the beginning of the application
process stating why their proposed development would be of benefit to the City?
“After discussion, the Board at its April 19 meeting unanimously passed a motion that the
Board explore a simplified avenue for applicants to communicate in writing to the Board and
the City what the applicant believes will be the benefit of their project to the City. At its May 3
meeting, the Board discussed this matter further and agreed that the Board should formally
suggest to the City that developers of significant projects should be asked as part of their
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applications for preliminary plat approval to provide a short narrative describing why they
believed their proposed project would be of benefit to the City.”
I have prepared a draft memo to the City with this recommendation. A copy is attached to the
materials for this meeting.
I am hopeful that we could discuss this Memo and decide to approve it, modify and
approve it, or reject it.
“3. Should the Planning Board attempt to identify significant provisions of the UDC that
are inconsistent with the new growth policy and encourage the City to amend these to bring
them into conformance?
“After discussion, the Board at its April 5 meeting unanimously passed a motion in support of
this effort, which motion requested that members of the Board give due consideration to
areas meeting this criterion. This matter has not as yet been discussed by the Board. In its
packet of materials for the May 3 meeting the Board received copies of emails from Mark
Egge and from Richard Rudnicki and Jen Madgic on this matter. Mr. Happel suggested at
the May 3 meeting that the Board should as an initial matter decide at what level it wishes to
engage in a review of the UDC.”
Copies of the Egge and Rudnicki/Madgic submittals are attached to the materials for this
meeting.
I am hopeful that we could first discuss the level at which we wish to engage in a
review of the UDC. Do we wish to limit ourselves to UDC provisions that are
inconsistent with the Growth Policy, or do we wish to address additional UDC
provisions that we feel should be changed? If the former, I think we should first relate
the offending UDC provisions to the relevant provision(s) of the Growth Policy. If the
latter, the contradictions between the Growth Policy and the UDC may be less relevant
and the policy issues around the UDC provisions more relevant.
C. Additional Matters. To the extent that time permits, I think we should take up the
following matters that were proposed for discussion during our first work session on goals
and objectives held on December 21, 2020. What follows is taken directly from my February
24, 2021 Memo to the Board summarizing this work session.
1. Community Plan:
After receiving the required annual report from Community Development on actions
taken to achieve the goals and objectives of the Community Plan, the Board each year
should have a public meeting to review the Plan and determine whether to suggest any
amendments to it.
The Board should periodically review metrics, both those described in the
Community Plan and others as available, to track progress under the Plan and assess if
each metric is providing the right data for informed decision making or should be revised.
2. Regional Coordination:
We should be looking at how our Board will evolve/change once we become a
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Should we be more thoughtful about how our
decisions affect the region as a whole? Should we coordinate more with other jurisdictions?
What are the most strategic areas where we can make the most progress especially in light
of the new County Commission?
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3. Subdivision Review:
Staff Reports on proposed subdivisions should address how the development will fit
in with existing and anticipated future developments in the City and describe why it is
believed that the development will serve the community well over the long term. The Board
should always address this issue in subdivision reviews.
Staff Reports should describe the context surrounding the proposed development
application. They should also describe the major matters of contention, including major
resolved matters, between the Department and the developer and within the Department
concerning the proposed development.
To the extent permitted by the City Attorney’s office, Community Development should
shorten Staff Reports by eliminating or at least reducing boilerplate and pro forma provisions.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Hap Happel, Chair, Bozeman Planning Board
From: Cathy Costakis, Jerry Pape
Date: April 7, 2021
Re: Working Session Memo-Better Community Outreach
Strategic Plan:
An Engaged Community: We foster a culture of engagement and civic leadership based on innovation
and best practices involving community members of all backgrounds and perspectives.
1.1 Outreach and 1.2 Community Engagement
Communications is one way communication that informs, educates, and alerts. The desired outcome of
communications is to create shared understanding. Community engagement creates opportunities for
the public to contribute to city decisions. The action of community engagement can take many forms
and includes involving and collaborating between city decision makers and community members. The
desired outcome of community engagement is that communities see their influence on decisions and
policy. The grey area in between the two can be difficult to determine. It is critical that staff doing these
actions work closely together and have a symbiotic relationship. (from Bozeman’s Communication Plan)
Planning Board Task: At the March 15, 2021 Planning Board meeting, we discussed the Board’s role in
better communication to the public and better engagement with the public concerning the Growth
Policy and ongoing activities of the Planning Board and the City concerning planning related issues. Jerry
Pape and Cathy Costakis were tasked with setting up a meeting with Melody Mileur and Dani Hess to
discuss.
Jerry and I met on April 1, 2021 with Melody, Dani and Tom Rogers. First, Jerry and I gave our versions of
what we thought the goals of this project were; my ideas were more related to educating the public on
what is in the Community Plan, the Land Use Map, and planning issues in general; Jerry got more
specific as to how the Community Plan relates to the UDC, the use of surveys to get input from the
public, and specifics around where to get information related to development projects. Then we all
discussed again things like the goal of communication vs. outreach. City staff made it clear to us that if
we were not prepared to “do something” with the input we might get from the public, then we should
not “engage” with them. Frankly, we did not glean very much more from this meeting. Subsequently,
Cathy had another conversation with Dani Hess to further discuss some ideas. What follows is a
compilation of that conversation and other thoughts.
Ideas on methods to communicate and educate the public
1. Web Page and Communication Portal:
a. Executive Summary: the Planning Board could produce a very short—possibly one-page
(back to back)—summary of the salient information contained in the Community Plan.
This would be in language that is easy to understand for the layperson and graphically
presented in a way that is engaging. We could do the same with the Land Use Map,
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explaining things like land use designations and zoning and how this relates to the Plan
and what people can do on their property. These could live on the Community
Development website where the Community Plan is housed.
b. Video: we could produce a short video explaining the Community Plan and Vision.
c. Speaker series: the Planning Board could initiate a series of presentations to educate the
public on various concepts included in the Plan. This could not only help the public
better understand the concepts in the Plan but could also be an education tool for the
Board and City staff/Commission. We could use some of our budget (if we have one) to
invite national speakers but also have local speakers as well.
d. Example: a very good example of the above concept is what Northeast Ohio did for a
regional plan. Please see Vibrant NEO where they have a copy of their plan but also have
a video, a “framework” summary, and a blog area which looks at specific issues and
contains recordings of some presentations and a place for people to make comments.
My idea is something like this but perhaps not quite so elaborate…this is, I believe, a
project for a 5-county region including the City of Cleveland.
2. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI): we could put together a multi-session class on planning
issues in Bozeman and could focus one on the Community Plan and others that explain the Land
Use Map, zoning, and the UDC. We could explain how all of these relate and what that means to
people. We could also just do a Friday Forum (free at noon on certain Fridays) to talk about
these issues and point people to the Communications Portal (above).
3. Growth/Planning/Development (whatever we want to call it) Regional Summit: we could partner
with other organizations/jurisdictions interested and engaged in various aspects of our
Community Plan, including regional coordination, to put on a Regional Summit. The Summit
would be focused on the Themes of the Community plan (i.e., resiliency, sustainability,
transportation & land use planning, housing, parks & open space, economic development,
regional coordination, etc.). This could also help set us up for becoming a Metropolitan Planning
Organization (if that should happen).
Ideas on target audiences and how to get the messages out
1. Neighborhood Associations: we could do presentations to community groups and neighborhood
associations and pass out the summary documents developed above.
2. Target audiences: we could partner with various groups to do specific presentations targeted at
audiences such as youth groups (Bozeman Schools, and MSU), senior groups (AARP, Senior
Center), developers (BDC), specific groups such as Latinos or low-income groups, etc.
3. Engage the arts community: the arts community can be helpful in producing engaging
temporary events such as what Mountain Time Arts does to communicate ideas and concepts.
4. Social media: I am not an expert on this but we could hire someone to help us to get the
message out about the Plan.
5. Pop-up events: engaging events around town aimed at getting the message about the Plan out
to the public (I would need to think more about this one!).
6. The Regional Summit: see above
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DRAFT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Bozeman Community Development Department
FROM: Henry Happel, on behalf of The Bozeman Planning Board
SUBJECT: Statement of Benefits Narrative
DATE: __________
Background:
Since the approval by the City Commission of the Bozeman 2020 Community
Plan, the Planning Board has held discussions about ways to improve the effectiveness of
the Board. One of the matters we have discussed is the possibility of additional
communication between developers and the Board early on in the development process.
This discussion has been triggered in substantial part by the Board’s perception that,
when development projects are brought before the Board for approval, it is almost always
too late to provide meaningful input. This in part reflects the excellent job that the
Department of Community Development does in vetting these projects before you or we
formally see them.
The Planning Board has not yet come to any conclusions concerning providing
input to developers early on. However, the Board has considered and does have a
recommendation with regard to early communications from the developer to the City.
That recommendation is the purpose of this memorandum.
Recommendation:
The Planning Board is of the unanimous opinion that the City should ask for, but
not require, developers seeking to subdivide either more than_____ acres of land or into
more than____ lots to provide to the City, prior to or at the time of their application for
approval of a Preliminary Plat, with a written narrative in which the developer would
describe why it believes the proposed development would be of benefit to the city. We
have in mind a short narrative, perhaps one typewritten page, that would provide concise
answers to the following sort of questions:
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-What demand for developed land does this project address?
-What is the highest and best use for this property?
-How will this project, either directly or indirectly, assist the City and its citizens with its
affordable housing goals?
-If this is a residential development, how will it relate to existing or proposed nearby
supporting commercial developments?
-What are the anticipated economic benefits of this project to the community, such as
construction expenditures, job creation, and future taxable value of the property once
fully developed?
-Do you anticipate other benefits to the citizens not elicited by the above questions?
The Planning Board is of the view that this narrative should be prominently linked
to all communications to the public concerning the proposed development, whether on
the City’s website or otherwise.
cc: Bozeman City Commission
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To: Bozeman Planning Board
From: Richard Rudnicki, AICP and Jennifer Madgic
Date: March 25, 2021
Re: Planning Board Role within Development Review
At the March 15, 2021 Planning Board meeting, we discussed the Board’s role in Development
Review and the Board’s desire for additional input earlier in the process to ensure consistency
with the Growth Policy. We agreed to meet with staff to help further our understanding of the
current review process and to ascertain how the Board might improve our review processes.
This memo summarizes our March 24 meeting with Tom Rogers and Chris Saunders, reviewing
items we discussed at our last Board meeting, as well as other discussion points which came
up.
Pre-application Meeting Involvement – The Board suggested that having representation
in the City pre-application meeting would allow the opportunity to see projects earlier in
the process when they have more opportunity for revision. After discussion with Staff we
do not believe this idea is a good solution.
• Attending these meetings would place a significant burden on members
of the Board.
• We believe this action reflects negatively on the Board’s value of staff
both internally and to the larger community.
• This may actually slow the application process due to the scheduling
requirements of Board members.
Pre-application Information for Board Review – The Board suggested that information
from the pre-application meeting could be offered to the Board for comment with the
Developer’s consent. The exact format for that review was not identified. We do not
believe a full review during our regular Board meetings would be the best use of our time
because it could impact the ability to properly review current applications. Creating a
board sub-committee that would conduct a review outside of the regular Board meeting
is a potential solution. Further specifics of this scenario would need to be determined.
Memo to Developers – The Board suggested that a memo to developers be drafted
which outlines a variety of situations seen by the Board on previous projects. This memo
could be provided by Staff to the developer at the pre-application meeting or a similar
early stage in the process for their information. We have concerns that noting these
items will not result in their inclusion in projects. Because these items are not codified,
developers would not be obligated to follow our suggestions.
Key Ordinance Amendments – Key points that were raised in our discussion included
the desire to create consistency with the Growth Policy earlier in the process and ensure
enforceability of those items. A possible approach could be identification of a few key
items which warrant immediate amendment in the zoning ordinance and unified
development code. Some initial example items include:
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• Improved Density Bonuses for the inclusion of affordable housing.
• A requirement that affordable housing be dispersed throughout the
development, such as no more than 25 percent of affordable lot shall be
contiguous.
• Refined language on bike/ped connections particularly an emphasis on
more east-west connections.
• Requirement of smaller more affordable housing when lots are below a
certain square footage.
• Revision of the existing requirements to make alternative housing options
such as Pocket Neighborhoods and Cohousing easier to implement.
• Requirement of developments to maximize density according to what is
allowed by underlying zoning.
• Requirement of developments to provide a mix of integrated housing
types within a given subdivision.
• Requirement for providing accessory dwelling unit (ADU) when lots
exceed a certain square footage.
Staff Report Information Shift – Staff suggested that the Board could focus its review on
Growth Policy compliance as opposed to technical development details. This follows 76-
1-106 Role of planning board. (1) To ensure the promotion of public health, safety,
morals, convenience, or order or the general welfare and for the sake of efficiency and
economy in the process of community development, if requested by the governing body,
the planning board shall prepare a growth policy and shall serve in an advisory capacity
to the local governing bodies establishing the planning board.
(2) The planning board may propose policies for:
a. Subdivision plats.
Process Review – In better understanding the process of review prior to an item
reaching the Board, we believe that overview would be useful to all members. We
believe Staff should be asked to provide a process overview to the Board at an
upcoming meeting.
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Code Changes to Support the Development of Missing Middle and Affordable Housing
Item Code Reference Ra onale Recommended Ac on
Single Family Zoning Table 38.320.030.A Single family zoning =
exclusionary zoning.
Allow two-, three-, or
four-household dwellings in
R-1 and R-2; allow up to
six-household dwellings in R-3
and R-4 provided that at least
two meet standards of
affordability.
Lot Size Minimums Table 38.320.030.A Lot size minimums =
exclusionary zoning. Required
setbacks along with lot
coverage maximums
accomplish the same intent.
(Houston = 1400 SF minimum;
711 E Lamme St = 1344 SF.)
Reduce lot size minimums to
1350 SF. Retain required
setbacks (based on block form
standards) and lot coverage
maximums.
Lot Width Minimums Table 38.320.030.B Lot width minimums = lot size
minimums = exclusionary
zoning. Narrow lots reduce
street frontage, reducing costs.
Eliminate lot width minimums,
retaining required
setbacks/u lity easements, lot
coverage maximums, and FAR
maximums.
Parking Minimums Sec. 38.540.050-1 Parking minimums =
exclusionary zoning.
Eliminate off street parking
minimum requirements
(acknowledging that demand
for parking will s ll result in its
crea on). Consider parking
maximums.
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Parks Area Requirements Sec. 38.420.020. A.1 Current code requires 1300 SF
of parks per dwelling or 575 SF
per person. 32.5% of a 4000 SF
lot. Given land costs of $1m /
acre, literally adds $30k per
unit.
Reduce open space
requirements to 575 SF per
dwelling or 360 SF per person,
with waivers for small
developments and
developments in proximity to
exis ng public parks.
Commensurate reduc ons of
in lieu fee.
Required Setbacks 38.320.030.B
38.510.030.C
Current code has two
(differing) sets of required
setbacks. Having two sec ons
of the code regula ng the
same thing is a prime example
of an opportunity to simplify
the code.
Remove required setbacks
from form and intensity
standards (Table 38.320.030.C)
but maintain required setbacks
in the Block Frontage
Standards Table 38.510.030.C
( Landscaped block frontage
standards ).
Lot Coverage Maximums Table 38.320.030.C Density-based zoning
discourages smaller units
Tier maximum floor area ra o
based on dwelling type rather
than zoning district (e.g. SFR =
0.5; duplex = 0.75; triplex =
1.0; 4-plex+: 2.0. This
incen vizes the crea on of
missing middle housing.
Floor Area Ra o Maximums Table 38.320.030.C Cap FAR at 0.5 per dwelling.
E.g. Sea le’s limits on house
sizes
Incen vizes developers to put
more units on a given lot;
reduces McMansion
tear-downs. Encourages ADUs,
mul family.
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Household Size Cap Sec. 38.700.090 Household Household size caps =
exclusionary zoning =
mandated empty bedrooms.
Washington State just struck
down household size caps
because, “they shut out
cheaper op ons for those who
could benefit from sharing
housing costs and paying
lower rents, such as re red
seniors, college roommates,
and low- to moderate-income
workers. These rules also
impose exclusionary
defini ons of family and
discriminate against
households with members
who may not be related in the
eyes of the law.” Bozeman’s
laws have been cri cized by
the Montana Human Rights
Bureau as discriminatory .
Removing would increase
housing op ons for low- and
middle-income residents,
making ci es more inclusive
towards all family structures
and living arrangements.
Maintain occupancy limits
based on floor area or life &
safety standards. Revise
Household (A) A person living
alone, or any of the following
group s living together as a
single nonprofit housekeeping
unit and sharing common
living, sleeping, cooking and
ea ng facili es . :
1. Any number of people
related by blood, marriage,
adop on, guardianship or
other duly-authorized
custodial rela onship;
2. Not more than
four unrelated people; or
3. Two unrelated people and
any children related to either
of them.
4. Persons or groups granted a
request for a reasonable
accommoda on to reside as a
single housekeeping unit
pursuant to sec on 38.35.090.
5. (B)
"Household" does not include:
a. Any society, club, fraternity,
sorority, associa on, lodge,
combine, federa on, coterie,
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1.Affordable Housing Ordinance
a.Need to e standards for “affordability” to market rates, not income. Although the city doesn't publish this number,
my understanding is that the cri cal number to qualify is ~$280k, or about four tenths of market rates. There’s no
amount of incen ves we can reasonably offer to make up the $300k gap between the “Affordable” and market rate.
This number needs to e out to the actual costs of land, lumber, labor, etc.
2.Accessory Dwelling Units
a.Eliminate off street parking minimums for ADUs.
b.Waive impact fees for ADUs
c.Allow two ADUs per lot provided that at least one meets standards for universal design.
d.Provide pre-approved ADU plan sets
3.Co age Housing
coopera ve housing or like
organiza on;
b. Any group of individuals
whose associa on is
temporary or seasonal in
nature; or
c. Any group of individuals
who are in a group living
arrangement as a result of
criminal offenses.
d. Any group of individuals
living in a structure permi ed
as transi onal or emergency
housing pursuant to this
chapter.
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a.Sec. 38.360.120.C Remove co age housing requirement that at least 1 in 4 must be “Affordable”. Co age housing is
innately more affordable; the 1 in 4 requirement makes it very difficult for co age housing developments to pencil
out. (This may have already been done for us by the legislature.)
4.Consider changing 38.320.030.C density standards to gross acre rather than net acre to account for the impact of streets,
parks, etc. Currently achieving net densi es in R-3 zones of 4 – 8 units per acre.
5.HOA Provided Services
a.Eliminate any/all code requirements that require the crea on of an HOA. Examples include: landscape watering for
median plants, stormwater facility maintenance, etc.
6.Access and Streets
a.Sec on 38.400.050 Develop narrower alterna ve street sec ons. The current 60’ standard is obscene. 30’ and 42’
ROW sec ons should be developed and encouraged.
b.38.400.090 Revisit access requirements; eliminate requirement for vehicle access.
c.38.400.100 Reduce street vision triangles
7.38.410.060B Allow flexible loca ons of u lity easements and reduce private u lity easement size from 10 feet to 5 feet.
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