HomeMy WebLinkAbout19021 - DRC comments 2021-05-24
May 24, 2021
Danielle Garber, Associate Planner
City of Bozeman Department of Planning and Community Development
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
Re: Bozeman Gateway Site Plan Review Resubmittal – Boulders
COB#: 19021
MMI#: 4192.025
Dear Sarah:
This letter is to provide written responses to the comments stated in the DRC review memo dated April 9,
2021. Below are our responses associated with each comment.
Planning Division, Danielle Garber, dgarber@bozeman.net, 582-2272
1. BMC 38.350.050 Setback and height encroachments. Terraces and patios, uncovered decks and
stoops or similar features, provided that such features do not extend above the height of the
ground floor level of the principal structure nor more than five feet into any required front or rear
setback or two feet into any required side setback. Annotate where the upper level patios are on
the site plan to assess that they are not encroaching into required setbacks.
Understood, an exhibit has been provided to illustrate that the terraces and patios do not
extend more than 5 feet into any required front or rear setback or two feet into the side setback.
Additionally, C300 has been revised to show the 2’ overhang from the upper level patios.
2. BMC 38.410.060 Easements. The property owner must either aggregate the Lots 1 and 2 with a
Subdivision Exemption application, or have the following documents written and recorded at the
Gallatin County clerk and recorder’s office. Partially Addressed, subdivision exemption
application with relocated lot boundaries in review under application #20381. Agreements for
reciprocal access, and shared parking were not provided. Applicant indicated HOA documents
would be included with the resubmittal but staff could not locate them. HOA draft documents and
subdivision exemption approval can be listed as conditions of approval, but will be required prior
to final site plan approval.
HOA documents have been provided in this resubmittal.
3. BMC 38.420.030 and 38.420.080 Cash donation in lieu of land dedication and Park
Development. The Cover Sheet specifies that improvements in lieu of parkland will be provided.
Please provide a specific proposed plan of improvements so that it can be reviewed and
considered by the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board (RPAB). Staff will list the CILP proposal
approval and payment as a condition of approval prior to final plan approval. Here are some
boilerplate comments I can provide for your submittal to Parks:
a. Along with a narrative addressing Resolution 4784, please provide detailed description
(text and/or landscaping plan) of proposed Improvements-in lieu for the park for
consideration, emphasizing which elements are above and beyond requirements for the
existing park and how they will be well incorporated into the park. Significant change in
park programming may require Park Master Plan amendment if one exists.
A narrative addressing Resolution 4784 is included in this resubmittal.
b. All CILP requests must be reviewed by the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board or its
Subdivision Review Committee.
Instead of providing improvements in lieu of parkland the owner would prefer to make
a cash donation in lieu of land dedication. A narrative has been included in this
resubmittal as well as revised cover sheet calculations.
4. BMC 38.520.060.B Residential Open space. The open space calculations on the Cover Page
require revisions. This is not addressed. Provide a calculation showing required and provided
open space broken down by type, e.g. open space area or private patio:
a. AC units are shown on patios on all patio levels on the elevations. The AC units have
been removed from the first level patios on the floor plans. Since upper level balconies
are also counting towards usable open space deduct the AC unit area from the usable
open space area for each deck/patio.
b. Ground floor units must also be counted towards open space calculation, as there is a
standard for private ground level open space. For example 18 ground level units require
2700 SF. Ground level patios are 80 sf. 80 x 18 = 1,440 SF.
c. 36 units have upper level patios. 36 x 150 = 5,400 required. Upper level patios are 55.7
SF. 55.7 x 36 = 2,005.2 SF provided.
d. Total required = 5,400 + 2,700 = 8,100 SF
e. Total provided = 9,109.2 SF. (subtract area for AC units on upper patios)
(1) Ground level patios – 1,440 SF
(2) Upper level patios = 2,005.2 SF (<50% of required, subtract area for AC units)
f. If stormwater ponds and drainage facilities are to be used towards required open space
they must meet the requirements for shared open space. There is very little usable open
space around a stormwater pond and no amenities provided. This area may not count
towards residential open space.
The residential open space calculation on the cover sheet has been revised to reflect these
calculations. The ground floor patios for the 18-plexes are 33sf instead of 80sf due to the
encroachment on the building setback line.
If you should have any questions regarding these comments, revisions and corrections for the Boulder
Site Plan Application Resubmittal don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Celine Saucier, PE
Project Engineer