HomeMy WebLinkAboutBozemanGatewayDevelopment Manual_07-14-2021REVISED:
5-4-2021
Developer:
Mitchell Development Group, LLC
Ted Mitchell
PO Box 738
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 761-4400
Architecture:
Faure-Halvorsen Architects
1442 W. Main St., Suite A
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-1204
Civil Engineer:
Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
James Ullman
901 Technology Blvd.
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-0721
Landscape Architect:
Red Barn Montana
Chad Rempfer
3084 Thorpe Rd.
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-8083
Current Contact Information (subject to change):
Table of Contents
(Approved Relaxations)
I. Introduction 1
A. Project Overview 3
B. Development Manual Purpose 4
C. Bozeman Gateway Defined 7
D. Project Phasing 8
E. Permitted Uses 9
II. Site Development Standards 11
A.Site Design 12
1. Professional Competence 12
2. Site Analysis 12
B.Traffic Flow and Parking 13
1. Vehicular Bridges 13
2. Bicycle Traffic 14
3. Walkways 14
4. Parking Lots 15
5. Snow Clearing 15
6. Service Facilities and Mechanical 16
Equipment Concealment
C.Civic Spaces 18
1. Bozeman Gateway Core Streetscape 18
2. Concept Town Center Plaza 19
3. Paving Materials 20
4. Public Art and Fountains 21
5. Courtyards and Usable Open Space 21
D. Green Space 22
1. Open Space 22
2. Open Space Along Huffine Lane 23
3. Pedestrian and Bike Circulation 23
4. View Sheds 24
E. Site Lighting and Signage 25
1. Site Lighting 25
2. Site Signage 26
F. Utilities, Grading and Drainage 27
1. Utilities 27
2. Grading and Drainage 28
III. Landscape Design Standards 30
A.Overview 31
B.Vegetation 33
1. Tree and Shrub Species 33
2. Planting Beds 34
3. Lawns 35
C. Hardscape 36
1. Site Standards Furnishings 36
2. Outdoor Tables 37
3. Boulders 37
4. Asphalt Trails 38
5. Concrete Trails 38
6. Plaza Space 39
7. Planters 39
D. Storm Water Facilities 40
E. Maintenance 41
1. Irrigation 41
2. Vegetation 43
3. Hardscape 43
IV. Building Design Standards 44
A.Overview 45
B.Building Exterior 47
1. Building Planning 47
2. Building Heights 49
3. Mass and Scale 49
4. Architectural Vocabulary 51
5. Materials 52
6. Building Transparency 55
7. Building Entrances 55
8. Projecting Design Elements 55
C. Building Lighting 56
1. Exterior Façade Lighting 56
2. Exit Signs and Emergency Lights 57
D. Building Signage 58
1. General Signage Criteria 58
2. Signage Size and Quantity 59
3. Gateway Review Board (GRB)59
4. Permitted Signage Types 60
5. Signage Not Permitted 62
V. Review Procedures 63
A. Conceptual Sketch Review 64
1. Conceptual Sketch Submission 64
2. Conceptual Sketch Submission Document Approval 64
3. Conceptual Sketch Submission Document Requirements 64
B. Project Review 66
1. Project Submission 66
2. Project Submission Document Approval 66
3. Project Submission Document Requirements 66
4. City of Bozeman Site Plan Review 67
C. Construction Compliance 67
VI. Appendix 68
I. Terms & Definitions
II. ExhibitsIII. PUD Standards
IV. PUD Setback TablesV. PUD Parkland Tracking TableVI. PUD Performance Points
VII. PUD Landscape PlansVIII. PUD Modification Approvals
IX. PUD Typical Road Cross Sections
PUD Relaxations
PUD Relaxations
Approved Relaxations
A list of Zoning relaxations granted by City Commission on December 12, 2005 (per published minutes) for The
Bozeman Gateway Subdivision PUD are as follows:
18.18.050.A –Yards.Zero lot lines allowed by 18.38.060. 18.36.060.B –Duration of Final Plan Approval. Allow more time to complete the development than the 2
years from Final Plan Approval.
18.42.040.B –Block Length. To allow blocks to be longer than 400 feet.18.42.040.C –Block Width. To allow blocks to be wider than 400 feet.
18.42.100.B.3.c –Watercourse Setback. To allow encroachment in to 50-foot minimum setback along waterways.
18.42.100.B.4.b –Watercourse Setback. To allow required watercourse setback to not include adjacent
wetlands.18.44.030.A.1 –Intersections. To relax requirements to allow streets to intersect at less than 90 degrees.
18.44.090.D.3 –Intersections. To allow average spacing of intersection on Fowler Avenue to be reduced from 660 feet to 420 feet.
18.42.150.D.1 –Parking Lot Lighting. To allow horizontal illuminance to be less than 0.1-foot candle.
18.44.080 –Sidewalks. To allow soft trails in place of concrete boulevard sidewalks along streets fronting open
space/pedestrian corridors.
18.44.090 –Access. To relax the average spacing requirements for public streets.18.44.090.B.2 –Drive Access from Public Streets. To exclude the requirement for all lots to have 25-foot
frontage on improved public or private street or alley.
18.46.020.D –Backing into Public Rights-of-Way. To allow diagonal parking along Technology Boulevard and
Chronicle Lane (South 29th Avenue).
18.42.030.I –Access. To not have access for all subdivision lots from an improved public or private street or alley.
18.18.040 –B-2 Lot Widths. To allow newly-created lots zoned “B-2” with minimum lot width less than 100
feet.
PUD Relaxations
Additional Approved Relaxations
A list of Zoning relaxations granted by City Commission on April 14, 2021 (per published minutes) for The
Bozeman Gateway Subdivision PUD are as follows:
38.210.010.C –DRB Review. Remove this requirement for any project within the Bozeman Gateway PUD to
be reviewed by the Design Review Board as outlined in the original adoption of the Bozeman Gateway PUD (Z-
05217), condition of approval number 40.
38.310.040.C –Residential in a B-2 zone district. Allow for ground floor residential in a B-2 zone district
as a principal use.
38.320.050. –Building Heights in the B-2 zone district.Remove the 65-foot height allowance from the
original Bozeman Gateway PUD (Z-05217), condition of approval number 42 and to allow for a building height
of 85.8 feet or a maximum height as allowed by the underlying zone district, as the allowable height throughout
the development, whichever is greater.
I.Introduction1
The renderings, plans and diagrams contained throughout this Development Manual are based on actual and
preliminary schematic design of the project. While they exhibit the project’s overall design intent, they by no
means present final site conditions, landscaping or building location and architecture. Photos throughout this
document are used only to visually emphasis points within the text.2
I. Introduction
A.Project Overview
The Bozeman Gateway, situated at the southwest corner of College Street and Huffine Lane, encompasses a 72-acre mixed-
use development. It isn’t a mall; It is Bozeman’s premier destination for dining, shopping, entertainment, creative office space, hospitality, and city central living. The center of the development, “The Bozeman Gateway Core”, (Refer to Appendix
II.L for Exhibit) will be a concentration of unique retail, a variety of food fare, specialty professional services, and a minimum
of 70 units of residential living. With direct access to public transit, the Bozeman Gateway becomes a reachable place for all.
The individuality of the development is furthered through its varying architectural styles and pristine landscaping. All elements of design are held to the highest of standards, creating a quality civic space and memorability for the entire
project.
All Tenants within the development shall express themselves on the exterior façade or building. The building’s exteriors
should be exciting and dramatic, full of life and personality, adding to the variety and visual interest of the streetscape. Each building should also include a dominant feature; 4-wall repetition of architecture will not be permitted.
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I. Introduction
B.Development Manual Purpose
This Development Manual has been developed to implement the design philosophy of the Bozeman Gateway, namely, to
blend structures and landscaping into a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing commercial community. The
Development Manual provides a set of design guidelines to owners, lessees and builders in the planning, design, and construction of their building and parking areas. Any unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically
listed, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code
or State law.
This Development Manual is established and enforced by the Gateway Review Board (the “GRB”), which is made up of design professionals appointed by the Developer. The GRB will be the interpreter of the requirements of the
Development Manual, and the GRB’s decision in matters relating to the same shall be final. The GRB, with the consent
of the City of Bozeman, in which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, reserves the right to amend any or all
provisions of this Development Manual, as appropriate at any time, in its sole and absolute discretion.
The Development Manual shall apply to all property and/or buildings owned by the Developer or sold to third parties.
They shall apply to development and improvements by all parties’, successors, and assigns.
In addition, the Development Manual shall apply to all Ground Lessees, Parcel Purchasers, Major Tenants and buildings
within the boundaries of the project as defined on the Master Plan. Any reference here to a “Ground Lessee” shall also apply to the “Ground Lessee’s” builder, subcontractor, or agents.
As to any outparcel lot or building in the Project, no improvements may be commenced, erected, or maintained until
the GRB has given its written approval of Final Submissions pursuant to the criteria listed in Section V –Review
Procedures.
This Development Manual is made a part of the P.U.D. in force on the Project and as such is enforceable by the GRB
and designated public officials with the City of Bozeman, Montana. In addition to compliance with the requirements
imposed by the Development Manual, the purchaser or ground lessee of any lot or building must comply with all zoning
and other applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations. Approval by the GRB pursuant to this Development Manual shall in no event be construed as representations or warranties that the Tenant’s conceptual sketch plans, final
project plans, or improvements comply with any such governmental requirements.
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I. Introduction
B.Development Manual Purpose
The Developer does not assume responsibility for any losses or damages arising out of the construction of
the improvements permitted under its plan review process, nor shall the Developer’s approval of any
plans, specifications or other submissions be deemed a representation or warranty by the Developer or its
agents regarding the design, materials or any other aspect of the development depicted in such submission. Such review is limited to a review of the compatibility of the proposed improvements which
includes such matters as internal traffic circulation, parking, access, landscaping, building site and
dimensions, signage, grading, lighting, architectural and engineering design, drainage, and overall design.
The Bozeman Gateway will be reviewed and monitored through three basic stages of its development. The following sections of the Development Manual go into further detail on each stage.
• Conceptual Sketch Review
• Project Review
• Construction Compliance
The Tenant, at its expense, shall submit to the GRB for review a complete electronic (PDF) set of
documents at the conceptual sketch and project review stages of the review process. Document format is
detailed in the following.
The GRB must give their written approval of all aspects of the contents in this document.
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B. Development Manual Purpose
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The renderings, plans and diagrams contained throughout this Development Manual are based on
actual and preliminary schematic design of the project. While they exhibit the project’s overall design intent they by no means present final site conditions, landscaping or building location and
architecture. Photos throughout this document are used only to visually emphasis points within the
text.
I. Introduction
C. Bozeman Gateway Defined
The Bozeman Gateway integrates mixed-uses throughout. The interior features pedestrian-friendly open-air squares and plazas. While vehicular access and angled parking are provided along the main interior
street, the emphasis is on pedestrian activities. In addition, this particular presentation will be enhanced
by prevalent landscaping spanning the development. (Refer to Appendix II.A for PUD Master Site Plan
Exhibit)
The idea of a single main entrance facade is abandoned in the Bozeman Gateway. The main portion of customer parking and vehicular circulation will be provided on the periphery of the development, integrating
the extensive landscaping and pedestrian/bike paths to the core of the project.
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To further enhance the concept, the Developer has incorporated an extensive trail system for not only
pedestrians, but for bicyclists to enjoy as well. These trails are abundant with amenities such as
resting/sitting areas, picnicking areas and bicycle parking. The project as a whole hopes to provide
patrons the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor experience throughout all four seasons of the year.
I.Introduction
D. Project Phasing
The Bozeman Gateway is proposed to be constructed in five phases (revised 06-06-08). Generally, the
development plan calls for construction of phases by demand (See Appendix II.B for PUD Phasing Plan Exhibit).
The phase numbering does not necessarily present the order in which the phases will be developed. The actual order of construction will depend on the demand for the various types of uses offered. Phase boundaries may
also be modified to account for fluctuation in the demand to the different types of uses of locations.
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I.Introduction
E. Permitted Uses
The Bozeman 2020 Community Plan supports uses consistent with those allowed by B-2 zoning for the entire
Bozeman Gateway project. This zone is described by the Unified Development Code as, “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 streets.”
Typical uses within this designation are a “broad range of functions including retail, education, professional and
personal services, offices, residences, restaurant, and general service activities.” This usage provides a natural
extension of the Huffine Lane commercial corridor allowing uses that are very consistent with the character of the surrounding area, enhancing and preserving the nature of the district.
The Bozeman Gateway PUD is unique in the fact that residential is allowed on the first floor in a B-2 zone. The
location of residential on the first floor is allowed throughout the entire PUD.
The following uses will NOT be permitted:
a.Any public or private nuisance.
b.Any noise or sound that is objectionable due to intermittence, beat, frequency, shrillness or loudness.
c.Any smell that is offensive or objectionable due to its nature or intensity.d.Any excessive quantity of dust, dirt, or fly ash. This prohibition shall not preclude the sale of soils,
fertilizers, or other garden materials or building materials in containers if incident to the operation or a
home improvement or other similar store.
e.Any fire, explosion, or other damaging or dangerous hazard, including the storage, display, or sale of
explosives or fireworks. f.Any heavy assembly, refining, smelting, agriculture or mining operations.
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E. Permitted Uses
g.Any mobile home or trailer court, junk yard, or stock yard, or animal raising excluding pet shops.
h.Any drilling for and/or removal of subsurface substances.
i.Any dumping of garbage or refuse, other than in enclosed, covered receptables intended for that
purpose.
j.Any automobile body and fender repair work.k.Any flea market or swap meet, “second hand” or “surplus” store excluding national or regional
operators such as “Goodwill”.
l.Any store in which a substantial portion of the inventory consists of pornography, sexual products,
and similar “adult” goods, publications, movies, or videos.
m.Any other uses that the GRB deems offensive.
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II. Site Development Standards11
Articles 4 and 5 of the City of Bozeman’s Uniform Development Code should be reviewed in conjunction with the standards outlined in this section.
Any redevelopment to buildings constructed prior to the adoption of the new UDC on July 1st, 2019 shall be required to follow the guidelines set forth in Section 38.500.020 of the UDC –“Types of Improvements” (Refer
to Appendix II.M for Buildings Constructed Prior to UDC Adoption Exhibit)
II. Site Development Standards
A.Site Design
1.Professional Competence
All design and/or consulting work for any full or partial site development is to be done by, or under, the
supervision of a licensed Architect, Landscape Architect, Engineer, and/or Site Planner.
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2. Site Analysis
Before any plot of land within the Bozeman Gateway Project is developed, the Developer of the land shall
perform their due diligence, which must comply with the Bozeman Gateway CC&Rs, the updated UDC, and
have written approval by GRB.
II. Site Development Standards
B.Traffic Flow and Parking
1. Vehicular Bridges
The Bozeman Gateway has and will have a number of bridges allowing vehicular and pedestrian traffic to cross the drainage ways that occur in some of the green spaces. More importantly, these bridges have a
signature design element throughout the project. The following further describes them:
a. The largest bridge is located along Harmon Stream Boulevard just before reaching Huffine lane. It will
act as a gateway identifying the main entrance to the project. (Refer to Appendix II.C for Bridge Locations Exhibit)
b. The 5 other bridges throughout the project will be similar in design while smaller in scale.
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c.The bridges will allow vehicles to travel over drainage ways while helping to break up the site and provide a
sense of arrival for users.
d.The bridges will act as traffic calming devices slowing vehicles.
e.A paved walk will be provided on one or both sides of all bridges for pedestrian access, where applicable.f.The bridges are made of precast concrete, and incorporate stone, and ornamental metal work becoming an
aesthetic element in the Bozeman Gateway.
g.Bridges will be lit by pedestrian scale post-top light fixtures.
Main Entrance Bridge
II. Site Development Standards
B.Traffic Flow and Parking
2. Bicycle Traffic
It is a focus of the Bozeman Gateway to make transportation via bicycle on, to, and through the project just as accessible, convenient, and safe as by
automobile.
a.Approximately 2 miles of extensive trail system will run throughout the
designated green spaces.b. 10’-0” wide asphalt and 6’-0” wide concrete bike trails will be provided
throughout the green space.
c. Ample bike parking will be placed throughout the project, conveniently accessing all clusters of buildings (Refer to Appendix II.D for Exhibit of PUD
Bike Parking Locations).d. The Bozeman Gateway’s network of bicycle paths will link with and promote
the Greater Bozeman Area’s Transportation Plan (Refer to Appendix II.E for
Exhibit of Bike Paths and Walkways).
3. Walkways
Requirements given here are for walkways without buildings immediately
adjacent to them (Refer to Appendix II.E for Bike Paths and Walkways
Exhibit):
a.Walkways including pedestrian ramps shall be of non-slip concrete or
interlocking paving stones,and a minimum of 5’-0”wide.Cross slope shall be
limited to 1/4 inch per foot.b.A minimum 5’-0” planting strip shall be provided between the back of the curb and sidewalk where appropriate.c.Pedestrian crossing at streets, intersections and high traffic areas within parking lots will be designed for maximum safety by incorporating the following:•Crosswalks will be made of a contrasting paving material to the
surrounding road surface for maximum visibility to drivers.
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II. Site Development Standards
B.Traffic Flow and Parking
Contrasting Concrete
Continuous Sidewalk
Paving
Stamped concrete will be used for an aesthetically pleasing pattern that ties in with
plazas and surrounding sidewalks.
•Texture variation of materials that slightly “rumble” automobiles will
calm traffic speeds.
•Sidewalk paving running parallel with the street will continue over drive cuts to act as visual reminder of pedestrians.
All Parking lots throughout the project shall adhere to the following standards and the UDC:
a.All off-street parking areas are to be held in common ownership by the property owners’
association or, in a few cases, be held in private ownership with explicit reciprocal parking
arrangements for use by the general public in concert with the rest of the project.
b. Parking lot striping shall be yellow in color and 4” in width. Disabled-accessible parking striping shall be blue with white cross-hatch. Striping shall be maintained in good order.
c. Pedestrian crosswalks shall be designed between the parking aisles to the building for
handicap access.
d. Pedestrian and automobile conflict should be minimized by incorporating a common
pedestrian pathway through the parking lot where appropriate.
4. Parking Lots
5. Snow Clearing
a.The peripheral or non-congested areas of the parking lot shall be incorporated for snow storage areas, clear of low planting and graded for
good run off.
b.Artificial snow mounds should not aggravate snow drifting problems
particularly across walks or paved areas.
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II. Site Development Standards
B.Traffic Flow and Parking
6. Service Facilities and Mechanical Equipment Concealment
All retail and restaurant service facilities including trash enclosures, storage areas,
utility cabinets and utility meters shall be screened from public view and should meet or exceed the UDC site plan standards. These components shall become an integrated
part of the building design when possible through the following:
a.Designated loading areas should be isolated visually and physically as much as
possible from the circulation patterns to minimize impact, traffic crossovers, and noise.
b.Concealment of these areas can include walls, buildings, gates and landscaping,
alone or in combination, however, they must be an integral part of the site.c. Durable finish materials should be chosen to match or compliment the
accompanying building. d. Chain link fencing will NOT be permitted.
e. The location and placement of wells and associated mechanical equipment shall be
screened.
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7. PUD Road Cross Sections
Road cross sections shall adhere to the standards set forth in Appendix X, (PUD Typical
Road Cross Sections).
Concept Section Across Technology Boulevard Through the Town Center Plaza
II. Site Development Standards
C. Civic Spaces
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II. Site Development Standards
C. Civic Spaces
1. Bozeman Gateway Core -Streetscape
The core of the Bozeman Gateway project will be the main street located along
Technology Boulevard West starting at Harmon Stream Boulevard and extending to
South 29th Avenue. The following defines the elements of the streetscape that will
make it a successful community destination:
a.Building frontages within the Bozeman Gateway Core shall adhere to the guidelines
set forth in Article 5 of the UDC. (Refer to Appendix II.F for Block Frontage Exhibit)
b.Buildings should be sited at or near the front property line to create an urban edge.
c.The active street front environment will provide a variety of color, textures and variations in building planes.
d.A rhythm will be provided by pedestrian scale light poles approximately every 65’.
Occurring between light poles, a tree will be planted to provide texture, as well as
shade.
e.Whenever there is a large length of street frontage without a building, dense landscaping should be positioned to continue the sense of an urban edge.
f.Street furniture may be used to enhance the pedestrian experience.
g.Canopies and awnings will provide shade and weather protection throughout the
street.
h. The sidewalk paving should continue into the street at pedestrian/automobile contact zones. The change in surface material provides a visual element that is
aesthetically pleasing while creating a safety feature that defines the pedestrian
space.
i. Technology Boulevard West will be an active street with one lane of traffic going in
either direction and separated by landscape boulevard incorporating angled parking along both sides of each lane.
15’ Minimum Width of Walk in Front of Buildingsin the Mixed-Use Core
10’ Minimum Width of Walk in Front of Buildingsin the Mixed-Useand Office/Professional
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C. Civic Spaces
2. Concept Town Center Plaza
Concept Town Center Plaza
The Town Center Plaza will be located in the core of the Bozeman Gateway and adjacent to Technology Boulevard West.
The space will adhere to all the elements listed defining the building frontages above, except those relating to vehicular
traffic.
Additionally, a cohesive Architectural Vocabulary shall be applied to all exterior facades; this includes facades adjacent to the parking lot within the Town Center Plaza. There will be no “back” of buildings in that all sides of buildings have
prominent views to the public and will be treated as such.
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II. Site Development Standards
C. Civic Spaces
In addition the space will be enhanced with the following elements:
a.The Town Center Plaza may incorporate an iconic tower marking the core of the
Bozeman Gateway.b. Landscape and hardscape shall be integrated to enhance the plaza.
c. Seating will be placed throughout the plaza, providing a comfortable place to
gather.
d. Fire features will provide the space with animation at night.
e. This plaza may house events for the project such as presentations, shows and holiday activities.
2. Concept Town Center Plaza
3. Paving Materials
The use of decorative paving materials, colors, and patterns may be incorporated at
building entry ways, sidewalks, access walks, and plazas to promote the identity of the site
as follows:
a.Decorative paving treatments should reduce glare and visually anchor the building to
the landscape.
b.Paving patterns should be kept simple and relate to the architectural theme of a
building.c. Color should provide contrast while relating to the overall color scheme of the building.
d. Concrete bands may be used to define the edge as a transitional tool between differing
materials.
e. Appropriate paving materials include
• Masonry Block Pavers• Brick
• Stone
• Granite
• Concrete, Stained, Stamped and/or textured
f. Plaza paving should blend harmoniously with cross walk paving at streets and intersections.
Concept Town Center Plaza
Holiday Lighting Concept
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C. Civic Spaces
a.Civic art shall be an integral part of the plaza design. Any built element is an
opportunity to emphasize the artistic expression of the plaza such as manhole
covers, paving, railings, overhead structures, signage, etc.b. Fountains may be included for visual attraction, to screen traffic noise, and for
their calming effects.
c. Art, sculpture and fountains with which people can interact by means of touch,
movement and play.
d. Sculptures and fountains will be scaled appropriately for the size of the plaza. Locations will not impede pedestrian circulation patterns and line of sight.
5. Courtyards and Usable Open Spaces
Tenants are highly encouraged to use the outdoor spaces available to them. These
spaces can be covered or open air for dining or store circulation. The following shall
govern these spaces:
a.Outdoor areas should be visible from the sidewalk on the main street. During
hours of non-operation these areas can stay open to the public or may be closed
off by gates.
b.Paving must match the sidewalk paving unless the space itself is demarcated by
a low wall or entrance element.c.Light fixtures, benches and other outdoor furniture will complement the Landlord
provided site elements or can be unique; but in context with the Tenant’s overall
store design.
d.Courtyard spaces may be designed to incorporate shade trees, strategically
placed shade structures and fountains.e.In courtyards and usable open spaces, seating shall be designed to maintain a
common theme.
f.Cafe seating is encouraged in front of buildings along the street. The Landlord
must approve all outdoor furnishings.
4. Public Art and Fountains
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II. Site Development Standards
D. Green Space
1. Open Space
A total of 9.62 acres of open space will be created within the Bozeman Gateway site. There are three
significant green open space corridors running from north to south through the property and an
additional corridor running from east to west along Huffine Lane. (Refer to Appendix II.H for Exhibit of PUD Open Spaces)
The open space areas are open to public access throughout. These open spaces will be enhanced with
bike/pedestrian trails and landscaping connecting the site to properties on the north and south.
Boulevard trails will provide similar opportunities from east to west along Garfield Street and Huffine Lane. These pedestrian corridors and Boulevard Trails will connect the various uses, activities, and
common open space areas within the site and connect the site with adjacent properties on all sides.
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D. Green Space
2. Open Space Along Huffine Lane
The Bozeman Gateway will enhance the project’s image to the community through
the open space corridor along Huffine Lane by implementing the following into the design:
a. A “green edge” has been established along the Huffine Lane frontage for the
entire length of the site.
b.A hard surface bicycle/pedestrian trail buffered and detached from the roadway has been located within the green setback area.
c.The green area has been extensively landscaped.
d.Restaurants along Huffine Lane will be encouraged to incorporate outdoor
dining and sitting areas.
e.Access from Huffine Lane is provided at only three locations
3. Pedestrian and Bike Circulation
The Bozeman Gateway will be designed to maximize the pedestrian experience. Getting
around the site by foot will be made safe and interesting through the following
guidelines:
a.Approximately 2-miles of extensive trail system will be provided throughout the green space. These trails, for hiking or biking, will connect to all adjacent properties.
b. A transit stop is proposed in the location shown in Appendix II.I (PUD Transit Stop
Location). Covered shelter will be integrated with the transit stop once activity levels
have been determined to support said stop. This location may contain an information
and map display.
Transit Stop Plan
Concept Transit Stop
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D. Green Space
4. View Sheds
Various components of the development may include a landscaped trail system,
landscaped parkways, and boulevard trails to mitigate its visual impact. A summary
of some of the visual amenities to the project is provided below.
a.The tributary to the Baxter-Border Ditch provides a pedestrian walkway through
an enhanced drainage way which is visible to traffic approaching on Huffine Lane
from the west as well as from the Fowler Avenue/Huffine Lane intersection.
b.Upper Cattail Creek (Harmon Stream) provides a pedestrian pathway through the
center portions of the project. This corridor is enhanced by landscaping. It is visible from Huffine Lane and the entrance on Harmon Stream Blvd.
c.Landscaped pathways, boulevard trails, and open space areas will surround the
perimeter of the project providing visually appealing pedestrian corridors
connecting the many amenities of the project to the surrounding properties and
mitigating the visual impact of the project around the entire site.d. All new utilities will be placed underground and within dedicated utility
easements.
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5. Parkland
Parkland for the Bozeman Gateway has been provided for by cash-in-lieu. See
Appendix VI. (PUD Parkland Tracking Table).
II. Site Development Standards
E. Site Lighting and Signage
1. Site Lighting
Building lighting is covered in Section IV. The following requirements should govern the design of lighting for roadways, and parking areas.
a.Lighting, both street and parking lot fixtures, cannot exceed a height of 25
feet.
b.Parking lot light illumination shall be consistent throughout the PUD and shall follow requirements of the City of Bozeman Unified Development Code.
c.Parking lot pole impact bases shall be decorative.
d.Site lighting shall be 3000K LED, with shielding devices or louvers to reduce
horizontal glare.
e.Lighting along a Right of Way shall be 3000K LED, with shielding devices or louvers to reduce horizontal glare
f. Any canopy, building, or pole mounted lighting fixtures shall meet the cut off
shield requirements outlined in the City of Bozeman Unified Development
Code.
g.All wall mounted light fixtures must be downlit only; no uplighting is allowed.h.Entrance lighting may not exceed a height of twelve feet or one story,
whatever is less.
i.Any lighting above the first floor not required by Building Code is prohibited.
Any building mounted lighting cannot illuminate more than 15% of the façade.
Each façade is calculated separately.j.Lighting of expansive wall planes, towers, roofs, or the use of architectural
lighting that results in reflective glare or lighting concentrations in excess of 5
footcandles, or lighting that illuminates the majority of the wall plane is
prohibited. No lighting can be used to visually break up large building masses
at night.
Project Light Fixture
Bozeman Gateway Entrance
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II. Site Development Standards
E. Site Lighting and Signage
2. Site Signage
Tenant signage to be placed on or near buildings is covered in Section IV.
All free-standing signage throughout the site will be designed under a comprehensive signage plan (Refer to Appendix II.J for PUD Comprehensive
Sign Plan). General design criteria for this signage is as follows:
a.3 pole signs and 4 monument signs will identify the project and major
tenants.b. All signs will be located outside of the street vision triangle at all
entrances into the planned unit development as well as outside of street
right of ways.
c. Allowable materials for signage construction shall adhere to the standards
governing materials used in the building exteriors on Page 52 -53 of this development manual.
d. Signs will be illuminated only as permitted by the City of Bozeman Unified
Development Code.
e. Signs composed of individual letters are encouraged. Backlit or indirectly
lit individual letters are desirable.f.Raceways and transformers will be integrated with signage.
g. All users wishing to erect signs shall obtain a sign permit from the City of
Bozeman prior to construction and installation and must comply with this
development manual as well as the City of Bozeman Unified Development
Code.
Concept Monument Sign
Pole Sign
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II. Site Development Standards
F. Utilities, Grading and Drainage
1. Utilities
Electrical
a.All newly installed electrical service shall be below grade.
b.All electric meters, transformers, etc., shall be concealed from public
view with plant materials or built screening.
c.The occupant shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary
consents or approvals for obtaining electrical service and for the payment of any fees.
Telephone
a.All telephone service shall be below grade.b.All telephone equipment shall be concealed from public view with plant
materials or built screening.
c.The occupant shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary
consents or approvals for obtaining telephone service and for the
payment of any fees.
Sanitary Sewer
a.Installation of sanitary sewer pipe shall conform to local code and
practicesb.Sanitary sewer shall be tested for infiltration, exfiltration, and air tested.
c.The occupant shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary
consents or approvals for obtaining sanitary sewer service and for the
payment of any fees.
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F. Utilities, Grading and Drainage
Water Lines
a.Valves shall be placed to provide ease of shut off during water system emergencies.
b.Reduced pressure back flow preventers which are not in screened service areas, shall be
located below grade in a vault or above grade enclosed in an approved screen.
c.Unadorned fiberglass will not be accepted.d.The occupant shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary consents or
approvals for obtaining water service and for the payment of any fees.
Gas
a.Gas service shall be provided by the local gas company.
b.All gas meters, valves, etc. shall be concealed from public view with plant materials or
built screening.
c.The occupant shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary consents or
approvals for obtaining gas service and for the payment of any fees.
2. Grading and Drainage
a.Insure preservation of all useful topsoil. Stockpiling of topsoil or other
excessive material shall be done so as not to interfere with drainage before, during, or after construction.
b.The necessary City of Bozeman and MDEQ erosion control methods shall
be utilized to prevent siltation onto adjacent properties and into
pipelines.
c.Design finished grades to provide positive drainage of all lawns and paved areas. Allow no drainage of surface water towards buildings.
d.Slope of parking lots shall be a minimum of 0.5%and a maximum of 4%.
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F. Utilities, Grading and Drainage
e.Slope of grass lawns should be between 1.5% and 6%.
f.Slopes in excess of 6% are considered to be berms or hillsides
g.A maximum slope of 3:1, or 33% will only be used to transition grade from building to hardscape. Rip rap, retaining walls or other means shall
be used in places where slope might be greater.
h.All grade transitions between off-street parking lot areas and abutting
watercourse open space areas shall not exceed a maximum slope of 4:1,
or 25% slope.i. On-site material may be used to create visual barriers or mounds acting
as screens for the deflection of wind and noise.
j. Round off the tops and bottoms of all slopes to avoid sharp transitions.
k. Design for fast drainage of areas where snow will be stockpiled. Direct
the drainage towards gutters to minimize the effect of de-icing agents on lawns.
l. Storm water treatment facilities shall be incorporated as landscape
features, effectively screened by use of landscaping, or provided by use
of underground detention and storm water management treatment
systems.m. Per the UDC, Section 38.410.080, stormwater retention/detention
facilities in landscaped areas must be designed as landscape amenities.
They must be an organic feature with a natural, curvilinear shape. The
facilities must have 75 percent of surface area covered with live
vegetation appropriate for the depth and design of the retention/detention facility, and be lined with native grasses, indigenous
plants, wet root tolerant plant types and groupings of boulders to create
a functional, yet natural site feature. A cross section and landscape detail
of each facility must be submitted with the final landscape plan for
review and approval. Facilities with a slope up to and including ten percent grade may be grassed and irrigated to blend into the adjacent
landscaped area.
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III.Landscape Design Standards30
Articles 4 and 5 of the City of Bozeman’s Uniform Development Code should be
reviewed in conjunction with the standards outlined in this section.
III. Landscape Design Standards
A. Overview
The landscape theme for the Bozeman Gateway reflects the desire to integrate an upscale mixed-use
development into the surrounding landscape.
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A. Overview
Open spaces provide the opportunity for environmentally sustainable practices which include the
filtration of storm water, snow run off, and erosion control. In addition, these open spaces help
control the microclimate through wind breaks, snow drifting and minimizing the urban heat island effect associated with parking lots.
These open space corridors also serve as a public leisure component by providing pedestrian and
bicycle friendly facilities. Such facilities include internal trail corridors that connect office buildings
to retail and restaurant facilities as well as seating and gathering areas and bicycle parking. These facilities provide valuable amenities for both consumers and retailers, including their employees.
In addition, any landscape areas within the Bozeman Gateway must meet or exceed the
requirements outlined in Section 38.550.050 of the UDC.
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B. Vegetation
1. Tree and Shrub Species
Species diversity, hardiness, adaptability and maintenance should be considered when
selecting each tree for its actual location.
a.Most of the existing grassland vegetation on the site will be removed during construction
operations.b. Trees will line the roadways and will be incorporated in the parking areas to provide shade.
c. Considerations when selecting these trees will include urban tolerance and, if power lines
exist in any areas, tree height.
d. Shade trees will be planted along trails and in open spaces.
e. All trees planted within a right-of-way must be on the city forester list. f. Ornamental trees should be used as accents near plaza spaces, entries, seating areas, and
to enhance open spaces.
g. Evergreen trees will be used throughout to add winter interest and provide buffering
capabilities.
h. Shrubs will be placed within the open spaces of the project to provide accents on a smaller scale and bring more color and texture to the landscape.
i. Shade trees, and all trees to be installed in the boulevards, off-street parking lots, common
open space areas, public plazas and individual subdivision lots will be installed at a
minimum of 2” caliper. This size is most readily available and, is less susceptible to
vandalism, and provides a more mature tree.j. Evergreen trees will be a minimum of 5’ to 6’ in height.
k. Shrubs are container grown and vary in size.
l. Wildlife protection may be needed until all plants are established.
m. Trees planted in boulevards shall be spaced per the UDC to create a rhythm along the
street and to buffer as well as reduce the heat island effect from the parking lots. The public streetscape shall contain a regular spacing of boulevard trees along all streets, both
public and private, in concert with landscape features and screening of off-street parking
lots; primarily, areas along West Garfield Street and US Highway 191/West Main Street.
n. Some trees may be strategically located to allow for views of signage, surrounding
mountains and way finding.
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B. Vegetation
Formal Seating Area West of Kohls
2. Planting Beds
a. Planting beds will be found along trails, next to buildings, and as a backdrop to
plaza spaces and seating areas.
b. Shrubs and perennials located in planting beds will be massed together and spaced
to provide a mass of plants at maturity without overcrowding.c. Planting beds will be separated from lawns with a concrete, steel, or aluminum
edging and have a minimum depth of topsoil of 12 inches.
d. A layer of weed barrier fabric with a weight greater than 3.2 ounces per square
yard will be placed in all planting beds except in annual planting beds.
e. This development manual specifically discourages the use of “pea” gravel. All landscape islands that include decorative rock or gravel as a ground cover shall
specify 3”-minus or equal in the landscape plan. Lava rock and bark is prohibited,
unless explicitly approved by the GRB.
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B. Vegetation
3. Lawns
There are proposed irrigated and non-irrigated lawn areas in this development. All lawns shall
be irrigated.
a.Irrigated lawns typically occur adjacent to buildings, high pedestrian traffic areas, and near
seating or gathering areas in the open spaces. Two options are available for the
establishment of irrigated lawns.
b.Lawns may be hydroseeded or drill seeded. Special care should be taken with this method to protect plant growth from vandalism and weeds during the establishment period.
c. Lawns may also be sodded for quicker establishment and immediate effect. Most sod farms
in the Gallatin Valley area only produce a blend of Kentucky Bluegrass sod suitable for this
purpose. Other sod blends, such as a fescue-blend sod may be appropriate for more water-
conservation and is encouraged in this development.
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C. Hardscape
1. Site Standard Furnishings
To have a unified look throughout the common areas of the Bozeman Gateway
development, it will be important to be consistent when choosing site furnishings
(Refer to Appendix III for PUD Standards).
a. All furnishings should complement the architectural style of the development, as well as be both durable and functional.
b. Suggested length for benches should be 6’, made of recycled plastic slats or
powder-coated metal.
c. The color selected for these should then be used with both the trash receptacles
and bike rack. Trash receptacles will be needed in high-volume areas, such as the plaza spaces and seating areas.
d. Bicycle racks are proposed to be located near the seating areas and high pedestrian
traffic areas. This will accommodate users accessing the open spaces with bicycles.
e. Site furnishings will be provided in public plazas, main street, or anywhere
pedestrians are expected to gather.
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C. Hardscape
2. Outdoor Tables
Outdoor seating areas will be provided for office employees, shoppers and those
using the hike-bike trails.
a.Tables may be small round, square or rectangular with attached benches or associated seating made of either recycled plastic, or powder-coated metal.
b.At least one of the tables should provide access as per ADA guidelines. Finish and
color should be consistent with all other site furnishings.
3. Boulders
a.Boulders will serve several purposes in open spaces. They may be used for
landscape enhancement, seating, mechanical screening, retaining soils and providing erosion control.
b.Boulders will also be used in and around planting beds for added interest and to
separate planting areas from walkways and lawn.
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C. Hardscape
4. Asphalt Trails
Asphalt Trail Section
a.The main trails in The Bozeman Gateway development located along
Huffine Lane will be asphalt. b.Asphalt trails are 10 feet in width with a 1-foot gravel border along each
edge. Excavation for trail must be a minimum of 12.5 inches. Subgrade
for asphalt shall be compacted to 95% proctor density, with a 1-1/2 inch
minus crushed gravel base (minimum 9-inch depth).
c.Asphalt surfacing should be a minimum 2.5 inches in depth. Slope and cross-slope on all asphalt trails will be designed to meet ADA standards.
a.Concrete trails in the Bozeman Gateway are 6 feet in width.
b.Concrete trail shall be 4 inches of concrete on a minimum of 3 inches of 1 1/2” minus
washed rock base material except through driveways, where 6 inches of concrete is required.
c.Concrete trails crossing driveways shall be stamped, colored concrete.
d.Concrete shall be a minimum of class M4000 with 1.5 pounds of fiber mesh per cubic
yard.
e.Slope and cross-slope on all concrete trails will be designed to meet ADA Standards.
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C. Hardscape
6. Plaza Space
a.Plaza spaces will be a hardscape area, often with seating and planting beds.
For aesthetic value, it is suggested that all hardscape plazas have a
component of a colored, textured concrete material.
b.Colors should remain consistent with the overall tone of the development.c. A small retaining wall can double as a seating wall to accommodate more
users.
d. Public art may be located in these areas.
7. Planters
a.Throughout the plazas and public areas, planters may be installed and incorporated within larger seating areas.
b.Planters may be fixed, permanent structures or large single containers.
c.Planters may contain plant stock consisting of dwarf trees, ornamental grasses, perennials or annuals.
d.Container or planter size should allow approximately two cubic feet of substrate for every square foot of tree canopy near maturity.
e.Individual containers with self-contained watering apparatus are
encouraged. Permanent planters may have supplemental spray or drip irrigations, connected to an irrigation controller.
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D. Storm Water Facilities
The following measures will be taken to ensure that storm water facilities
are an aesthetically desirable amenity for the project.
a.Drainage basins shall not eliminate the installation of landscape features.
b.Drainage basins placed in open space corridors shall be designed to be integrated into the overall landscape, as if a natural occurrence.
c.Outlet structures shall be screened with landscape rocks and vegetation.
d. All open space areas and associated watercourses will be landscaped.
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E. Maintenance
The concept for landscape irrigation will promote water conservation through designed irrigation
systems. Irrigated lawn areas will be on separate zones from shrub and perennial beds and all zones must be on an electric controller system. Occupants of the Bozeman Gateway will be
responsible for installing and maintaining their own irrigation systems for any areas within their
lease line or lot line. All green space areas will be part of a comprehensive irrigation system that is
designed and coordinated to maximize water efficiency while minimizing maintenance of the
system. All components will be of a contractor grade; will be designed, installed, and maintained by qualified personnel. All irrigation systems shall be approved by the GRB. Irrigation systems
must also adhere to the requirements outlined in Section 38.550.050.I of the UDC. The following
are design standards and maintenance requirements for irrigation systems:
a.All irrigation main lines shall be Class 160 Polyethylene (PE) pipe and installed with a minimum depth of 18 inches from the top of the pipe.
b.Irrigation lateral lines may be either Schedule 40 PVC or class 160 PE pipe. Lateral lines shall
be either trenched or pulled. Lateral lines connecting to rotors or spray heads shall have a
minimum cover of 12 inches.
c.Spray heads may be used in irrigated lawn areas and shrub beds. Pop up bubbler heads may be used in shrub and perennial beds.
d.Drip irrigation is an acceptable alternative in shrub and perennial beds. Plant material located
in non-irrigated lawn areas will receive drip irrigation for establishment purposes. Drip lines
should be buried, or if in lawn areas, should have a minimum of 8 inches of cover.
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e.Rotor heads may be used in irrigated lawn areas. Rotor heads will be gear driven and
capable of producing the specified output and coverage area and are attached to the lateral line by swing joints or crazy pipe.
f.All heads must be placed at a grade so that it is not damaged from maintenance equipment
or an attractive nuisance.
g.Non-keyed locking valve boxes must be installed to deter vandalism.
h.All systems must be connected to an electric controller with automatic programming capabilities. Where feasible, scheduling for the running of irrigation systems should occur
between the hours of 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM to maximize water efficiency and to avoid
conflicts with use during the day.
i.The incorporation of a rain sensor is recommended to conserve water by automatically
disabling an automatic irrigation system when rain is detected.j.The water source for the green space areas will be wells with a maximum output of 35
gallons per minute. Occupants have the option of connecting to the potable water source.
k.All installations, after completion, must have the contractor submit to the Gateway Review
Board (GRB), copies of all “as-built” drawings. In addition, copies of well
permitting/registration in formation must be provided to the GRB. The contractor must submit copies of all well pump O&M manuals to the owner and GRB.
l.The irrigation systems should be charged in April, after the frost has left the ground and
plant material begins to grow. The systems should be winterized by the end of October by
blowing out the system using an air compressor. No winter watering is allowed from an
automatic irrigation system. If winter watering is necessary, it should be done manually from a water tank.
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E. Maintenance
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E. Maintenance
2. Vegetation
a.Weekly maintenance will include mowing and garbage collection.
b. A noxious weed control program will be established.
c. A yearly property check with spot spraying will be completed as required by the
weed management plan. This program can also be used to control the weeds in
gravel parking areas and walkways with spot application of a weed control agent as required.
d. Turf grass areas should have a mow height of no less than 3 inches and be
allowed to grow to 4 or 4 -1/2 inches before being mowed again.
e. Fertilizing of grass and lawn areas are required and should not be overdone to
minimize water needs, mowing and to protect sensitive areas. A fertilization schedule will be determined by a grass specialist.
f. Lawns which have irrigation at head to head coverage should have two
applications of fertilizer.
g. Trees and shrubs located within a water course corridor should be monitored and
if deemed that they need fertilization, the use of capsule fertilizer should be utilized.
3. Hardscape
a. Sidewalks, asphalt trails, and plaza spaces will need sweeping and/or
snow removal depending on use.
b.Maintenance of the public open spaces will be provided by the developer,
property owner or property owner’s association.
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IV.Building Design Standards44
Articles 4 and 5 of the City of Bozeman’s Uniform Development Code should be reviewed in conjunction with the standards outlined in this section.
IV. Building Design Standards
A. Overview
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IV. Building Design Standards
A. Overview
The Bozeman Gateway will consist of different building types, such as office, retail and residential all of
which shall have their own style or distinctive appearance. While each building type will have its own unique design characteristics or distinctive appearance, the purpose of this Development Manual is to give a
standard of design that can be upheld throughout the entire project. Each building within the project will be
reviewed on its own merits. The guidelines for design presented in this development manual apply to all
building types, unless otherwise noted. Building types, such as residential (multifamily), that have the same
use, may have consistent and similar design features, i.e. common exterior materials, with matching colors, in order that they can be identified as a “neighborhood or community”. Within the Bozeman Gateway, there
will be significant variations in design, but all will maintain the highest quality of design materials. Each
building type shall have a unique and prominent design feature.
Buildings setbacks are defined in Appendix V (PUD Setback Tables). All building designs shall also adhere to the frontage specifications that are outlined in the UDC.
The renderings, plans and diagrams contained throughout this Development Manual are based on preliminary schematic design of the project. While they exhibit the project’s overall design intent
they by no means present final site conditions, landscaping or building location and architecture. Photos throughout this document are used only to visually emphasis points within the text.
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IV. Building Design Standards
B. Building Exterior
1. Building Planning
All buildings will be sited to create an urban edge as described previously in
the overview. The following applies to all building types.
a.Buildings and facades should be sited on or near the lease line (lot line
minus setback) to maximize pedestrian and commercial activity.
b.Store facade construction shall not project beyond the lease line, except
for approved projecting elements such as signage, awnings and canopies.
c.Significant changes in the plane of facades, including recesses and extruded elements, must be incorporated into the facade design to create
interest and provide visual variety. Flat, straight facades which extend
across the entire facade width are not permitted.
d.Multi-story buildings should be expressive of upper floors. Windows and
cornices should add a human scale to the facade.e. The backside of buildings shall include architectural features, light
features, materials, color palette and awnings over the doors on all four
sides of building elevations. Again, wall-to-wall repetition is not
permitted.
The following requirements are guidelines for building design dependent
upon location:
Bozeman Gateway Core
a.Store-frontages of buildings within the Core will always account for the
ground floor. Offices, residential, or additional commercial may be
above. Multi-story tenants are permitted.
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B. Building Exterior
b. Some Tenants will have parking in the rear of their store. A second public
entrance is encouraged when appropriate. This rear facade and entrance,
while possibly varying from the design along the street, will adhere to all
design criteria set forth in this document (Refer to Appendix II.L for Bozeman Gateway Core Exhibit).
Buildings Located Outside the Core
a. Tenant main entrances, as identified in Appendix II.F Block Frontages,
may open onto parking. Other entrances to the side or rear of the buildings
are encouraged.
b. Two story tenants are permitted. Second story tenants must have a dedicated ground floor access.
c.Parking should be located in the middle of the site.
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B. Building Exterior
2. Building Heights
Maximum variations in building heights should be used throughout the Bozeman Gateway to
add diversity and visual interest. An expression of each floor on the exterior skin through
windows and cornices should be used to maintain a human scale in multi-story buildings.
The maximum building height within the Bozeman Gateway shall adhere to the City of
Bozeman’s Growth Policy under the designation of Regional and Commercial Services.
Building heights may be limited based upon required parking, available parking, and type of
use planned.
3. Mass and Scale
Building massing and articulation shall be used to “articulate building elements in order to
achieve an appropriate perceived scale and add visual interest”, as defined in Section
38.530.040 of the UDC. In addition to the requirements outlined in Section 38.530.040 of the UDC, the following elements apply to all building categories:
a.Facades longer than 50’ must have some variation in facade height. A flat facade
cap element across long storefronts are not permitted. A change in vertical height
between each building module is required. b.Design features such as towers, pediments and other cornice treatments should be
utilized to create an interesting elevation profile. All corner buildings shall include a
type of design feature directed towards the corner.
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B. Building Exterior
c.Adjacent buildings should have unique roof lines and parapets varying in styles
and heights. Gables, sheds, mansards and hip roof configurations can be used to add variety to the facades.
d.Snow stops shall be used on all sloped metal roof forms where roof edges are
above pedestrian walkways. They shall be visually unobtrusive and match the
color of the roof.
e.Gutters on sloped roofs are permitted and will be mandatory in some areas. Gutters must match the roof color or exposed soffit conditions. Exposed
downspouts are permitted but discouraged. Gutters and downspouts must
incorporate de-icing electrically heated cables.
f.All roof top mechanical equipment will be screened by parapet walls or an
architectural screen using the materials or color palette of the building facades. This screen will reach a height that is equal or greater than the top of all
mechanical equipment.
g.Building should have proportions of openings, cornices, and articulation dictated
by the architectural style and vocabulary. The elements should be carefully
designed to maintain a human scale to all buildings regardless of building height or size.
h.Expression of depth of wall thicknesses should be incorporated as an
architectural feature. By recessing windows and entrances, exaggerating wall
thickness, and projecting architectural articulations, the facades shall have depth
and shadow. i.Columns should relate in scale to that portion of the building which they visually
support. The dimension of a column is often lost when its mass is not
proportional to its height.
Variation in Massing Example
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j.Within the Bozeman Gateway, there will be no common demising piers between Tenants on the exterior facade. A common 1” reveal will separate facades. At the
connection of facades of varying height, the higher facade Tenant shall provide any
required return finish to meet the lower facade. When two Tenant facades are not
in the same plane, the facade that is closest to the street will be responsible for
wrapping the facade material back and sealing the 1” reveal between the two facades, contingent on order of construction.
4. Architectural Vocabulary
Each individual tenant’s façade or building should be unique enough to add interest
and authenticity to the streetscape. However, each design must compliment the
overall project and feel to create an aesthetically pleasing and equally inviting
atmosphere in order to promote and maintain a spirit of community and collective quality. Each building is encouraged to incorporate a significant feature that
showcases its identity and independent character. While many key elements of this
style are outlined herein, they are not necessarily mandated or applicable to all
building types. Each building shall be considered upon its own merit as it contributes
to the Gateway as a whole.
a.A prominent feature on all buildings is encouraged.
b. Arcades, columns, pilasters and arches should be incorporated as
appropriate.c. Main entrances should be protected from the elements by either recessing
the entrance into the facade or by providing a canopy or awning. Larger
canopies and/or additional canopies along the facade are encouraged.
d. A change in color and articulation over each building module to reduce
the perceived mass of a building is required.e. Corporate or franchise-style architecture must be modified or changed to
compliment the overall project.
Concept Architectural Vocabulary
Natural Stone Example
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5. Materials
The use of high quality and durable building materials is required. Materials
should create visual interest and coordinate with the overall aesthetics of the
development. Materials should exceed the requirements of Section 38.530.060 “Building Materials” in the UDC. The following primary and alternative building
materials should be used to create diversity and excellence in design. Alternative
materials should be used to accent and enhance the primary materials.
Example Storefronts
a.Primary:
• Brick
• Stone / Cultured Stone
• Architecturally Enhanced CMU
• Architectural Concrete Elements• Architectural Metals (Metal should be a minimum of 24-gauge thickness)
• Stucco with strong emphasis on the treatment, color palette, variation in
joint detail, pattern, relief, and architectural detail
• Granite/Limestone/Other Natural Stones
•• Cementous Panels Systems –such as “Nichiha” or “Hardi” or “Alura”
b.Alternative
• EIFS (Dryvit, Stucco) may be used in limited areas covering a maximum of
25% of any facade. A strong emphasis on the treatment, color palette,
variation in joint detail, pattern, relief, and architectural detail must be provided
•Painted steel elements or decorative grillwork
•Tile Work
•Canvas / Fabric, Glass and/or Metal Awnings
•Slate Roofing, natural or manufactured•Molded or shaping material such as metal or fiberglass
•Stained or Finished Wood is discouraged
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c. The following materials will NOT be permitted on exterior facades:
•Painted Drywall or Sheathing
•Painted or Exposed Standard CMU
•Slatwall or Peg Board
•Field Painted Metal
•Plastic Laminates•Plexiglas
•Thin Gauge Metal or Metal Laminate
•Mirror Finishes
•Vinyl or Fabric Wall Coverings
•Aluminum, or Vinyl Siding•Chain Link
d. Storefronts are encouraged to use dark bronze anodized or similarly darker frames or other
colors in lieu of brushed stainless steel finish.
e. Exterior materials will be weather resistant and not fade, degrade or in any way compromise the
material’s original aesthetics due to weathering, exposure to sunlight, temperature change, or normal wear over time.
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Copper Harbor Rendering
A cohesive Architectural Vocabulary shall be applied to all exterior facades. There will be no
“back” of buildings in that all sides of buildings have prominent views to the public and will be treated as such.
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6. Building Transparency
Transparency requirements as outlined in Section 38.510.030 “Block
Frontage Standards” of the UDC shall apply to all facades with store-
frontages. This applies to all retailers in the Bozeman Gateway Core.
Transparency Example
Example Retail Entrance
7. Building Entrances
The entrance requirements as outlined by the UDC shall apply to all buildings.
8. Projecting Design Elements
Canopies and awnings are highly encouraged. Along with protecting
pedestrians from the elements they create an inviting scale for building
facades. The following requirements will apply to all building types.
a. Minimum height to the bottom of the projecting element is 9’-0”.b. Minimum horizontal projection from the facade is 3’-0”.
c. Maximum horizontal projection measured from the lease line is 8’-0”.
d. The projecting element should stop a minimum of 1’-6” from the adjacent
tenant.
e. Design and location of projecting elements shall not create a significant visual barrier to adjacent Tenant store facades. GRB shall have final determinations
regarding clearance and sight line issues.
f. Tenant name and logos may appear on canopies or awnings in so that they fit the character of the project.
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IV. Building Design Standards
C. Building Lighting
1. Exterior Façade Lighting
The following applies to all building categories:
Lighting for the streets, parking lots, and the adjacent pedestrian walks will
be provided with a uniform projected lighting scheme. Every building is
encouraged to incorporate The Bozeman Gateway wall-mounted fixtures.
a.Wall mounted lighting must be downlit. Entrances can be highlighted but must not be mounted
above a height of 12 feet or one story, whichever is less. b.Light fixtures must be appropriately shielded to prevent glare and must meet IESNA “full-cutoff”
criteria (no light output emitted above 90 degrees at any lateral angle around the fixture).
c.Light spread from fixtures illuminating elements of the facade must not significantly spill over
onto neighboring facades.
d.All ballasts and conduit must be concealed e.Recessed can fixtures in soffits may be used.
g. Permanent strings of light bulbs with less than 4 watts per bulb are permitted for use in lighting
outdoor spaces.
h.Lighting must comply with all local lighting codes.
i.The following exterior lighting shall be used:
•Color temperature (LED and metal halide) cannot exceed 3000K or what is allowed by the
Building Municipal Code (BMC), whichever is more restrictive.
•Lumens cannot exceed 800 lumens, or what is allowed by the BMC, whichever is more
restrictive.
•Volts cannot exceed 120V or what is allowed by the BMC, whichever is more restrictive.
•Watts cannot exceed 60W or whatever is allowed by the BMC, whichever is more
restrictive.
j. Exposed neon tube or LED string lighting must comply with the City of Bozeman UDC.
Well-Lit Main Street
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C. Building Lighting
2. Exit Signs and Emergency Lights
The following applies to all buildings:
a.Exit signs and exterior emergency lights shall be installed to serve their intended
functions, but also be as inconspicuous as possible.
b.The back sides of exit signs which are installed at the storefront entry area shall
not be visible from the exterior unless an edge lit type sign is used.
c.The quantity and location of exit signs and exterior emergency lights shall be installed as required by code.
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D. Building Signage
1.General Signage Criteria
The following applies to all buildings:
a.All signage must be an integral design feature of the Tenant’s store facade or building design. It
shall be designed to compliment the context of the entire project.
b.Property Owners shall meet the standards of the Bozeman Gateway’s Comprehensive Sign Plan
during site design. Additionally, Property Owners shall determine the sign square footage allocation
for Tenants/End-users within their building. Tenants/End-users must meet the approved Building Comprehensive Signage Plan as established during the Site Plan process.
c.The use of a corporate logo or other established corporate insignia shall be permitted only if
specifically approved in writing by the GRB. Taglines or identification of specific products or services
are permitted only as approved by the GRB.
d.All signage is to be of quality construction. Shop fabrication and painting is required.e.Attachments, labels, fasteners, mounting brackets, wiring, clips, transformers, disconnects, lamps,
and other mechanisms required must be concealed from view. Light leaks are not permitted.
f.All signage must be water-tight and comply with all code requirements regarding wiring and
appropriate illumination equipment. All penetrations through exterior walls must be sealed.
g.All permits are the responsibility of the Tenant. All signage must adhere to the City of Bozeman’s Unified Development Code (UDC) and obtain written approval from the GRB.
h.Any light used for the illumination of a sign shall be shielded so the beams or rays of light will not
shine directly onto surrounding areas.
i.All sign structures shall be constructed of non-combustible materials. No combustible materials
other than approved plastic shall be used in construction of electric signs.j.LED design is encouraged.
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D. Building Signage
2.Signage Size and Quantity
a. The Tenant’s storefront signage shall be proportional to the scale of the overall store
facade design. To encourage design creativity, no maximum letter size has been established, however, the GRB will closely review all signage to confirm the proper
facade design to signage relationship.
b. The design of the signage must engage the appropriately scaled architectural facade
elements which accent the signage.
c. Decorative tertiary signage such as blade signs, signage on awnings, decorative icons, and small repetitive window signage that is designed and placed in a manner which
further compliments the overall facade design image is encouraged but must be
approved by the GRB.
3.Gateway Review Board (GRB)
All Bozeman Gateway Tenant’s exterior signs are required to be approved at the concept
stage, shop drawing stage, and prior to installation by the GRB.
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D. Building Signage
4.Permitted Signage Types
Halo Type Illuminated Signs
(Reverse Channel Letters)
a.The background surface for the sign is to be opaque and not reflect the
illumination or image of the LED lamps within the letters.b.All illumination must be fully concealed within the letter to not be visible to
the public.
c.The rear edge of the letter shall be approximately 1” from the background
surface.
d.Standoff brackets and fasteners visible within the 1” dimension between the background surface. The back of the letter shall be painted to match
the background surface.
e.Raceways shall be provided to feed power to each letter of the sign.
f.Preventative measures must be taken to avoid birds nesting in larger letter
sizes.
Non-Internally Illuminated Individual Letter Signs
a.Included types are dimensional letters or graphics applied directly to the
face of the storefront area with external illumination. Signage types include metal, acrylic or painted wood letters.
b.Non dimensional letters or graphics less than 1/2” thick are generally
discouraged. This signage may be allowed if it compliments the overall
store facade design. Non-dimensional techniques include painting, silk-
screening, pressure sensitive vinyl, metal applique, or glass etching.c.Signs shall not be placed on a background material which distracts from
the appearance of the sign.
d.Supplemental lighting must be provided for signage visibility. The
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D. Building Signage
Blade Signs
a.Store facade blade signs are encouraged. They are required to have a
decorative appearance which compliments the store facade design and
enhances the Tenant’s store image.b.Blades signs shall not have an area of more that 8 square feet and 5 feet
in width. Maximum thickness is 2 inches.
c.All blade signs are encouraged to be externally lit. Internally lit signs will
NOT be permitted.
d.The criteria for Projecting Design Elements under the Building Exterior govern the location and projection of all blade signs.
e.Decorative elements such as iron brackets or three-dimensional
sculptural panels are encouraged to be used.
Show Window Graphics and Lifestyle Images
Window signs including business logos and names shall not be more than
25% of the area of the window and should adhere to the City of Bozeman’s
UDC.
A Halo-Type Illuminated Sign, a Blade Sign, and a
Free-Standing Temporary Sign
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Freestanding Signage
Freestanding signage is permitted but shall be approved in writing by the GRB. Freestanding signage shall also adhere to the City of Bozeman’s Unified
Development Code (UDC).
Window Signs
a.Adhesive window graphics shall be approved in writing by the GRB.
b.Glass doors may display the address and hours of operation through use
of high-quality materials.
IV. Building Design Standards
D. Building Signage
5.Signage Not Permitted
The following sign types will NOT be permitted:
•Exposed or surface mounted box or cabinet type signs
•Open face channel letters with exposed tube neon
•Cloth, paper, cardboard, and other similar stickers or decals on or around
the storefront surfaces
•Moving, rotating, flashing, noise making or odor producing signs.
•Signs which are not professional in appearance as determined by the GRB.
•Changing message signs and changing time/temperature signs
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Freestanding Temporary Signage
Temporary signage to be placed on the sidewalk outside of the lease line during tenant hours of operation are encouraged but must be approved by
the GRB. These signs must be located as to not impede traffic flow in and
out of or past the store.
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V. Review Procedures
A. Conceptual Sketch Review
The Tenant must submit information pertaining to the use, size, location, and character of its development. This could include multiple buildings, a single building, or a single space within a building. A schematic site
plan showing building location, general landscape areas, service areas, pedestrian and vehicular
circulation, site signage locations, and dumpster locations. The GRB’s review should normally take no more
than 10 working days from the receipt of documents.
2. Conceptual Sketch Submission Document Approval
The GRB shall review the sketch plan submission and return it to the Tenants marked “Approved” or
“Disapproved“, as the case may be, with any appropriate review comments. The GRB may disapprove of
any sketch plans, location, and style of improvements, exterior colors or finishes, or other specifications for any reason including purely aesthetic reasons, at the sole discretion of GRB.
Once the Tenant has received Conceptual Sketch approval from the GRB, the Tenant must submit a
Conceptual Review Application (CONR Form) to the City of Bozeman (COB) for their review. Conceptual
review comments provided by the COB must be addressed and incorporated into the project prior to continued GRB review.
3. Conceptual Sketch Submission Document Requirements
The minimum information required for the schematic design phase of the GRB’s review process is as follows:
Site Plan if applicable
a. Title, date, architect, Tenant, and sheet numberb. North Arrow
c. Scale -Minimum 1”-30’ or larger
d. Approximate building area
e. General layout of the site showing the building location
f.Location of building setbacks, property lines, easements, and other restrictions on the property
1.Conceptual Sketch Submission
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A. Conceptual Sketch Review
g. Location of sidewalks within the property and parking areas in accordance with the Master Plan
Hardscape/Planting Plan if applicable
a.Site plan must indicate areas to be landscaped. (Information may be shown on the
“Architectural Site Plan” for this phase in lieu of a separate landscaping plan.)b.Plan at a scale of 1”-30’ or larger.
c.North Arrow
d.Date
e.Architect and Tenant
f.Project Nameg.Location of building(s), driveway(s), and curb cut(s), and parking, pedestrian, and service areas
h.Location and types of hardscape pavement, materials, furniture, lighting, and other amenities
Building Plans
a. Project Name, Architect, Ground Lessee, Date and Sheet Number
b. North Arrow
c. Preliminary Floor Plan
d. Building Data: Type and use, number of seats when applicable, building area (by use)
e.All four building elevations in color with materials clearly designated (any available three-dimensional drawings)
Building Signage
a. Tenant shall be fully responsible for conforming to all applicable City ordinances.b. Elevation showing all dimensions, materials, colors, and method of illumination is required.
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B. Project Review
The Tenant must submit information pertaining to the use, size, location, and character of its development and incorporating the comments provided by the GRB and COB during the conceptual sketch plan review. This could
include multiple buildings, a single building, or a single space within a building. A preliminary site plan showing
building location, general landscape areas, service areas, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, site signage locations,
dumpster locations, and all applicable setbacks and easements is required along with the above information. A color
schematic elevation(s) showing building form, materials, colors, and signage shall also be provided. The GRB’s review should normally take no more than 15 working days from the receipt of documents.
1.Project Submission
2. Project Submission Document Approval
The GRB shall review the project site plan Submission and return it to the Tenants marked “Approved” or
“Disapproved“, as the case may be, with any appropriate review comments.
The GRB may disapprove of any site plans, location, and style of improvements, exterior colors or finishes, or other
specifications for any reason including purely aesthetic reasons, at the sole discretion of GRB.
If found to be unacceptable to the GRB, one set of documents shall be returned to the Tenant marked “Disapproved”,
accompanied by a written statement of items found not to be in compliance with these Guidelines or otherwise
unacceptable.
At such time as the documents have been revised to meet the approval of GRB, one completed set of Final Plans will
be resubmitted to and retained by GRB and the other complete set of documents will be marked
“Approved” and returned to the Tenant.
3. Project Submission Document Requirements
The information required for the project site plan review process shall follow the COB Community Development Form SP (Site Plan Checklist).
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4. City of Bozeman Site Plan Review
Upon approval by the GRB the Tenant shall submit to the City of Bozeman a Development Review
Application (A1) for site plan review as in accordance with the City of Bozeman Uniform Development Code.
An approval letter from the GRB shall be included with the submittal to the City of Bozeman. City comments
shall be reviewed by the GRB prior to start of construction. In the event the GRB disagrees with the City comments, the GRB will meet with the Tenant and the City to resolve the issues.
Construction may commence upon receipt of all necessary permits from the City of Bozeman, approval by
the GRB, and the preconstruction conference.
C. Construction Compliance
Tenants shall submit a Certified Record Survey showing all above and below grade improvements.
Improvements Verification
The construction of the improvements shall be physically verified by a Representative of the GRB for
conformance with the submission approved by the GRB.
A Preconstruction Conference shall be required including the Tenant’s Representative, the Tenant’s Contractor,
the Landlord’s representative and a representative from City of Bozeman shall be established by the Tenant.
This conference shall occur no less than 2 weeks prior to commencement of construction, to ensure that each
party understands the importance of adherence to the approved documents.
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