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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-21 Planning Board Agenda & Packet MaterialsA.Call Meeting to Order B.Disclosures C.Changes to the Agenda D.Approval of Minutes D.1 Approval of Minutes from November 1st, 2021 (Happel) E.Public Comment Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record.This is the time for THE PLANNING BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA PB AGENDA Monday, November 15, 2021 WebEx Meeting Information Via Webex: https://cityofbozeman.webex.com/cityofbozeman/onstage/g.php? MTID=e808fb5f094ab6fc857de9cc1935ecf7c Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream or channel 190 • Call-in toll number (US/Canada ): 1-650-479-3208 • Access code: 2559 004 0221 Public Comment: If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda, please send an email to agenda@bozeman.net prior to 4:00pm on Monday, November 15th, 2021. 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F.Action Items F.1 The South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment to Modify the Future Land Use Map from Public Institutions to Urban Neighborhood, Addressed at 2303 South 3rd Avenue, Application 21309, located on the west side of South 3rd Avenue and 1/4 mile south of Kagy Boulevard.(Rogers) F.2 One Valley Community Foundation Seat at the Table civil discourse initiative sponsorship request.(None) G.FYI/Discussion H.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 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). 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Planning Board FROM:Taylor Chambers = Community Development Technician III SUBJECT:Approval of Minutes from November 1st, 2021 MEETING DATE:November 15, 2021 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:I move to approve the meeting minutes from November 1st, 2021 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: 11-01-21 Planning Board Meeting Minutes DRAFT.pdf Report compiled on: November 12, 2021 3 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, 11-01-21 Page 1 of 4 THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Monday, November 1st, 2021 00:01:17 WebEx Meeting Information A) 00:03:40 Call Meeting to Order Present: Henry Happel, Cathy Costakis, Richard Rudnicki, Matthew Hausauer, Jennifer Madgic, Nicole Olmstead Absent: Gerald Pape, George Thompson C) 00:04:13 Changes to the Agenda Staff Liaison Rogers introduced the Board to Deputy Director Anna Bentley. B) 00:05:28 Disclosures D) 00:05:41 Approval of Minutes D.1 Approval of meeting minutes from October 18th, 2021. 10-18-21 Planning Board Meeting Minutes DRAFT.pdf 00:05:56 Motion D) Approval of Minutes Jennifer Madgic: Motion Nicole Olmstead: 2nd 00:06:13 Vote on the Motion to approve D) Approval of Minutes. The Motion carried 6 - 0 Approve: Henry Happel Cathy Costakis George Thompson Matthew Hausauer Jennifer Madgic 4 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, 11-01-21 Page 2 of 4 Nicole Olmstead Disapprove: None E) 00:06:33 Public Comment Carie Omland commented on issues with being able to cross the train tracks in a timely manner. Sean Casto commented in opposition of the proposed zoning for the Canyon Gate annexation application that will be before the Board at a later meeting. Marcia Kaveney (1496 Boyland Rd.) commented about the necessity to preserve urban forests in the City. Chris Omland commented in opposition of the proposed zoning for the Canyon Gate Project. F) 00:26:29 Action Items F.1 00:26:41 Mountains Walking GPA, 21318 21318 Mountains Walking GPA_SR_PlanningBoard.pdf 21318 Mountains Walking GPA Resolution of Intent.pdf GPA Development Review Application (Form A1) 2021_07_29.pdf GPACoverLetter_08032021.pdf GPANarrativeAndFigures_08032021.pdf GPAFutureLandUseMap_08032021.pdf GPAExhibitOfProperty_08032021.pdf 00:26:45 Staff Presentation Planner Lynn Hyde presented the Mountains Walking GPA application to the Board and recommended that the application meets criteria of approval. 00:39:51 Board Questions Board members directed questions to staff. 01:03:32 Applicant Presentation Owner of Mountains Walking Brewery, Gustav Dose, discussed their development plan to the Board. Engineer Rory Romey provided a presentation on behalf of the applicant. 01:22:47 Board Questions 01:23:05 Public Comment Opportunity 5 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, 11-01-21 Page 3 of 4 Ken VanDeWalle (408 N Plum Ave) commented in opposition of the action item. Edward Spotts (809 N Plum Ave) commented in opposition of the action item. Karyn Carpenter commented in favor of the action item. Jory Ruggiero (720 E Orange St) commented in opposition of the action item. Tygan Berry (425 N Wallace) commented in favor of the action item. John Griffith, owner of Zesty Beverages, commented in favor of the action item. Sal Lalani commented in favor of the action item. 01:52:11 Applicant response to public comment. Mr. Romey responded to the comments made by the public. 02:05:50 Board Discussion Board member Olmstead commented with concerns regarding the zoning that was proposed for the application. Board member Rudnicki commented in favor of the application. Board member Costakis commented with concerns regarding the application. Board member Hausauer commented in favor of the application. Commissioner Madgic commented with concerns regarding the application. Chairman Happel commented with concerns regarding the application, but stated that overall he was in favor of the application. 02:36:05 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 21318 with contingencies and subject to all applicable code provisions. Richard Rudnicki: Motion Matthew Hausauer: 2nd 02:37:04 Vote on the Motion to approve 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 21318 with contingencies and subject to all applicable code provisions. The Motion failed 3 - 3 Approve: 6 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, 11-01-21 Page 4 of 4 Henry Happel Richard Rudnicki Matthew Hausauer Disapprove: Cathy Costakis Jennifer Madgic Nicole Olmstead F.2 02:37:53 The South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment to Modify the Future Land Use Map from Public Institutions to Urban Neighborhood, Addressed at 2303 South 3rd Avenue, Application 21309. 21309_S_3rd_GPA_SR.pdf S_3rd_GPA_A1_signed.pdf N1_032921.pdf ANNX_XHBT_033021.pdf Dave_Richardson_comment_App_21309_email.pdf Dave_Richardson_App_21309.pdf Planner Tom Rogers informed staff that the south 3rd GPA will have to be continued to the next meeting. G) 02:38:00 FYI/Discussion G.1 02:38:04 One Valley Community Foundation Seat at the Table civil discourse initiative sponsorship request. 10.5.21 City of Bozeman Planning Board Sponsorship Request.pdf Chairman Happel requested that the item be continued to the following meeting. Commissioner Madgic recommended that the item go straight to the commission as the Planning Board does not have the authority to approve funding. Chairman Happel informed Board members that he will not be present for the following meeting. Board member Olmstead commented that she will not be present at the next meeting. H) 02:44:11 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 7 Memorandum REPORT TO:Planning Board FROM:Tom Rogers, Senior Planner Marty Matsen, Community Development Director SUBJECT:The South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment to Modify the Future Land Use Map from Public Institutions to Urban Neighborhood, Addressed at 2303 South 3rd Avenue, Application 21309, located on the west side of South 3rd Avenue and 1/4 mile south of Kagy Boulevard. MEETING DATE:November 15, 2021 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Legislative RECOMMENDATION: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 21309 with contingencies and subject to all applicable code provisions. 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:The City of Bozeman adopted its current growth policy, the Bozeman Community Plan 2020, on November 19, 2020 through Resolution 5133. Chapter 3, Future Lad Use, establishes the future land use. The map depicts various classifications of land described in Chapter 4 of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 and the City’s expectations for the future use of that land. Chapter 5, Amendments and Review, establishes who and how amendments to the future land use map may be amended. The applicant, the City of Bozeman, has requested a change in designation from Public Institutions to Urban Neighborhood after hearing from a property owner that the existing land use designation is incorrect. The subject property has been designated as Public Lands in 2001, 2009, and 2020 Community Plans. This GPA request is in conjunction with an annexation and zoning application currently being reviewed by the City. The Bozeman City Commission considered and passed a Resolution of Intent, No. 5344, to initiate the review process for a GPA. Passage of the Resolution of Intent does not amend the growth policy. Rather, it will initiate the formal 8 process, including notice to adjacent landowners, to evaluate whether the requested amendment is consistent with the overall policies and purposes of the growth policy. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:There are no known unresolved issues. ALTERNATIVES:1. Approve the application with the recommended contingencies; 2. Approve the application with modifications to the recommended contingencies; 3. Deny the application based on findings of non-compliance with the applicable criteria contained within the staff report; or 4. Open and continue the public hearing on the application, with specific direction to staff or the applicant to supply additional information or to address specific items. FISCAL EFFECTS:No unusual fiscal effects have been identified. No presently budgeted funds will be changed by this growth policy amendment. Attachments: 21309 S 3rd GPA SR Nov 15 version.pdf A1_093021.pdf ANNEX.pdf N1_032921.pdf Dave_Richardson_comment_App_21309_email.pdf Dave_Richardson_App_21309.pdf Robin Morris comment Nov 15 2021 Growth Policy Amendment Hearing for Application 21309.pdf 10-30-21 Public Comment - S. Atkinson - 2303 South Third Ave.pdf Report compiled on: November 12, 2021 9 Page 1 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) Public Hearing Dates: Planning Board November 15, 2021. Meeting to be held electronically. Details available on the Planning Board agenda. Meeting continued from November 1, 2021. City Commission December 7, 2021. Meeting may be held electronically. Details available on the City Commission agenda. Project Description: A growth policy amendment to revise the future land use map from Public Institutions to Urban Neighborhood on 1.02 acres and the adjacent South 3rd Avenue right-of-way. Project Location: The property is addressed as 2303 South 3rd Avenue and more particularly described as a Tract of Land situated in the Northeast One -Quarter (NE ¼) of the Northeast One-Quarter (NE ¼) of Section 24, Township Two South (T2S), Range Five East (R5E) of P.M.M., Gallatin County, Montana. Recommendation: Meets standards for approval with contingencies Planning Board Recommended 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 21309 with contingencies and subject to all applicable code provisions. City Commission Recommended Motion: Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, Planning Board recommendation, and all the information presented, I hereby move to adopt the findings presented in the staff report and to approve the growth policy amendment with contingencies and subject to all applicable code provisions. Report: November 2, 2021 Staff Contact: Tom Rogers, Senior Planner Agenda Item Type: Action – Legislative EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Unresolved Issues No unresolved issues have been identified at this time. 10 Page 2 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) Project Summary The City of Bozeman on behalf of the landowner, CBJ, LLC, PO Box 327, Bozeman, MT 59771 (recent change of ownership), submitted application to revise the Future Land Use Map. The current and previous two Growth Policy showed the subject property as Public Lands or Public Lands and Institutions. After the adoption of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 staff learned the subject property is privately owned. The City learned of this situation through a concept plan review to get comments for a proposed annexation, the establishment of initial zoning, and residential development on the property. The current and proposed use of the property is residential. Residential zoning districts are not implementing districts for the Public Lands designation and therefore, are not permitted. Further, the PLI designation is not for private ownership, see Appendix A. Therefore, the first step in a possible further development is to alter the future land use designation to Urban Neighborhood. Subsequently and application annexation the property and establish municipal zoning was submitted and is currently being reviewed by the City. No specific develop plans applications are being considered at this time. Discussion and criteria for deciding on this growth policy application are limited to those in this report. Other elements of the future development will be addressed separately in the future. Public comment has been received on the application. Comment letter can be found here: https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/browse.aspx?id=256313&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN Planning Board Summary Planning Board conducted their public hearing on November 1, 2021. Upon completion of the public hearing a link to the hearing will be inserted. Alternatives 1. Approve the application with the recommended contingencies; 2. Approve the application with modifications to the recommended contingencies; 3. Deny the application based on findings of non-compliance with the applicable criteria contained within the staff report; or 4. Open and continue the public hearing on the application, with specific direction to staff or the applicant to supply additional information or to address specific items. 11 Page 3 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 1 Unresolved Issues ............................................................................................................. 1 Project Summary ............................................................................................................... 1 Planning Board Summary ................................................................................................. 2 Alternatives ........................................................................................................................ 2 SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES........................................................................................................ 4 SECTION 2 - RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCIES OF APPROVAL ........................................ 6 SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE ACTIONS ............................................... 6 SECTION 4 - STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS .................................................................... 7 APPENDIX A - PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY ......................................... 18 APPENDIX B - DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND ......................... 22 APPENDIX C – NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT ........................................................... 22 APPENDIX D - OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF .................................... 23 12 Page 4 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES Map 1: Location Map Subject Property 13 Page 5 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) Map 2: View of existing area Future Land Use Map designations, Bozeman Community Plan 2020 Subject Property 14 Page 6 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) SECTION 2 - RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCIES OF APPROVAL If the City Commission approves the application, the following contingencies are recommended. Please note that these contingencies are necessary for the City to complete the processing of the proposed amendment. Recommended Contingencies: 1) The applicant shall submit, within forty-five (45) days of approval by the City Commission, an 8½- x 11-inch or 8½- x 14-inch exhibit titled “South 3rd Annexation Map Growth Policy Amendment” and PDF file to the Department of Community Development containing an accurate description of the property for which the growth policy designation is being amended. The exhibit must be acceptable to the Department of Community Development. 2) The resolution for the growth policy amendment shall not be drafted until the applicant provides an exhibit of the entire area to be re-designated, which will be utilized in the preparation of the resolution to officially amend the Future Land Use Map of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020. SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE ACTIONS Having considered the criteria established for a growth policy map amendment, the Staff recommends approval with contingencies for the application as submitted. The Development Review Committee (DRC) considered the amendment on August 11, 2021 and recommended the contingencies of approval immediately above. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on November 15, 2021, continued from November 1, 2021, to make a recommendation to the City Commission for the growth policy map amendment. After consideration of all materials and matters they recommended approval of the amendment. The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the growth policy map amendment on December 7, 2021. The hearing begins at 6:00 p.m. Meetings will be held in the location and manner identified on the meeting agenda. 15 Page 7 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) SECTION 4 - STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS Analysis and resulting recommendations are based on the entirety of the application materials, municipal codes, standards, plans, public comment, and all other materials available during the review period. Collectively this information is the record of the review. The analysis in this report is a summary of the completed review. In considering applications for approval under this title, the advisory boards and City Commission must consider the following criteria. As an amendment is a legislative action, the Commission has broad latitude to determine a policy direction. The burden of proof that the application should be approved lies with the applicant. To reach a favorable decision on the proposed application the City Commission must find that the application meets all of criteria 1-4 of Chapter 5| Plan Amendments, Review Triggers Amendments, and Amendment Criteria, page 67, Bozeman Community Plan 2020. In making these findings, they may identify that there are some negative elements within the specific criteria with the final balance being a positive outcome for approval. When an amendment to either the text of the Plan or the future land use map is requested it must be reviewed against the following criteria: 1. The proposed amendment must cure a deficiency in the growth policy or improve the growth policy to better respond to the needs of the general community; 2. The proposed amendment does not create inconsistencies within the growth policy, either between the goals and the maps or between different goals and objectives; 3. The proposed amendment must be consistent with the overall intent of the growth policy; and 4. The proposed amendment may must not adversely affect the community as a whole or any significant portion thereof by: a. Significantly altering land use patterns and principles in a manner contrary to those established by this Plan, b. Requiring unmitigated improvements to streets, water, sewer, or other public facilities or services, thereby impacting development of other lands, c. Adversely impacting existing uses because of inadequately mitigated impacts on facilities or services, or d. Negatively affecting the health and safety of the residents. 1. The proposed amendment must cure a deficiency in the growth policy, or improve the growth policy, to better respond to the needs of the general community; 16 Page 8 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) Yes. This criterion contains two alternate parts. A favorable finding for either part supports a positive finding. Staff first reviewed the proposal for its ability to cure a deficiency. The amendment is proposed to correct a deficiency identified after the adoption of the Plan. Namely, an incorrect Future Land Use Designation of the subject property and ownership. First, the Public Lands designation requires public ownership, the property is privately held. Secondly, there are two similarly sized properties accessed from South 3rd Avenue adjacent to the Museum of the Rockies property to the north. The northern property, 2221 South 3rd Avenue is owned by the Museum of the Rockies with a future land use designation is Public Institutions. The property directly to the south, 2303 South 3rd Avenue, is privately owned and also shows a future land use designation of Public Institutions. According to the Bozeman 2020 Plan (adopted in 2001) and the Bozeman Community Plan (adopted in 2009) show the two individual properties as Public Institutions. The northern parcel, 2221 South 3rd Avenue, is owned by the Museum of the Rockies. In other words, the subject property has been designated as Public Institutions for the last 20 years. During the public review and adoption process for the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 no indication of this issue was brought the City’s attention and the existing future land use designation was carried forward and adopted with the new plan. In terms of whether the current proposal better responds to the needs of the general community and/or improves the growth policy, two primary questions arise: (1) Would the new designation better respond to the needs of the general community and/or improve the growth policy? (2) Would the intended land uses better respond to the needs of the general community and/or improve the growth policy? The proposed modification to the FLU responds to community needs by altering the designation to from Public Institutions to Urban Residential. The historic use of the property is residential, a single-household structure was constructed in 1910. The parcel is 1.0 acres in size equaling a density of 1 dwelling unit per acre. As a whole, the City of Bozeman has a residential; density of approximately 6 dwellings units per acre. According to the Community Housing Needs Assessment and the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 additional housing is needed and encouraged. 17 Page 9 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) The only zoning designation used to implement the Public Institutions FLU designation is the Public Lands and Institutions (PLI) district. Residential uses are not permitted in the PLI zoning district. The property has direct access from South 3rd Avenue, a designated Collector street according to the Bozeman Transportation Plan 2017 Update. South 3rd Avenue is not constructed to full City standards at this time because much of the existing development in the area precedes current street standards construction, the Museum of the Rockies properties bounding the west side of South 3rd Avenue and adjacent properties are not annexed in to the city. If and when further development occurred on these properties uninstalled complete streets will be required to be installed. For example the Figgin’s Addition was platted in 1972 and the Westridge Subdivision was platted in 1960. The site is situated in a developed area of the city and is defined as an infill. According to the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 infill is defined as, “The development or redevelopment of vacant, abandoned, or under-utilized properties within or wholly surrounded by the City, and where water, sewer, streets, and fire protection have already been developed and are provided. Infill is located within land subdivided for at least 35 years.” Potential development is restricted by the size and configuration of the parcel. However, additional housing is possible if the future land use designation is changes and is annexed into the city. Currently the property is an “inholding” under County zoning regulations. If the property develops in the city a number of community goals and objectives would be furthered. While there may be impacts from additional residential development, altering the FLU designation does not trigger mitigation for possible future development. As noted above the PLI FLU designation does not allow residential use although the current use is residential. The immediate vicinity is dominated by other residential uses and primarily single-detached housing types with the exception of the Westbrook condominiums directly to the west of the subject property. Currently all Bozeman residential zoning district allow a variety of residential housing types with varying degree of density. The Urban Neighborhood FLU designation is implemented by more zoning designations than any other FLU from low density to high-density and limited commercial zoning such as B-1 (Neighborhood Services). The proposed FLU changes furthers a variety of Community Plan goals and objectives when analyzed through the lens of responding to the needs of the general community. Goal N-1: Support well-planned, walkable neighborhoods. 18 Page 10 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) N-1.1 Promote housing diversity, including missing middle housing. Rationale: As noted above the PLI FLU designation does not allow residential use although the current use is residential. The immediate vicinity is dominated by other residential uses and primarily single-detached housing types with the exception of the Westbrook condominiums directly to the west of the subject property. Currently all Bozeman residential zoning district allow a variety of residential housing types with varying degree of density. The Urban Neighborhood FLU designation is implemented by more zoning designations than any other FLU from low density to high-density and limited commercial zoning such as B-1 (Neighborhood Services). If or when the property developed, the property would be allowed to develop in a similar fashion to adjacent properties with needed housing. Numerous city goals encourage gradual and predictable increase of density, see N-1.11. Densities in the immediate vicinity vary between 3.6 DU/Acre in the Westridge condominium development and approximately 4.9 DU/Acre in the Figgin’s Addition subdivision, both are less than the City average. Goal N-3: Promote a diverse supply of quality housing units. Rationale: The existing FLU designation prohibits residential use on the property. Goal N-3 includes numerous objectives that are furthered with this FLUM amendment such as N-3.6 that desires adequate residentially designated areas for anticipated future housing. In addition, objective N-3.8 is promotive of the development of missing middle housing. The Urban Neighborhood FLE designation includes implementing zoning districts that allow a wide variety of housing types including single-household detached, row-house, town-house, attached two and three housing types, courtyard development, limited apartments, and, in more intense districts, apartments. Not all goals and objectives of the growth policy will be advanced with the proposed amendment. Some, such as the following, are applicable for any area being developed under any land use designation. Goal N-1: Support well-planned, walkable neighborhoods. N-1.5 and N-1.9 Rationale: The proposed amendment does not necessarily create a neighborhood focal point, there are focal points near the property including the Kagy Crossroads 19 Page 11 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) neighborhood commercial center that includes a variety of services to the community. In addition, modifying the LFU does not in itself create multi-modal connections as described in N-1.9. The change in the LFU lays the ground work for future development that would likely require improvements to the transportation system for better and safer access to destinations for all residents in the area. Neighborhoods are more expansive than individual subdivisions. As neighborhood design is described in Goal N-1 above, a diversity of zoning districts supporting a range of uses may be needed to address all the elements. Such a diversity is often developed through a combination of different subdivisions. The Urban Neighborhood land use designation is the designation that most easily addresses all the various elements. Chapter 3 | Future Land Use described the intent and the implementing zoning districts each land use designation. There are no zoning districts which are limited to only one type of development. All Residential designations provide for a range of housing types and limited commercial activities. The expansiveness and intensity allowed varies between districts. The change to Urban Neighborhood allows for compatible residential development enjoyed by adjacent properties. The designation is described as: 20 Page 12 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) “This category primarily includes urban density homes in a variety of types, shapes, sizes, and intensities. Large areas of any single type of housing are discouraged. In limited instances, an area may develop at a lower gross density due to site constraints and/or natural features such as floodplains or steep slopes. Complementary uses such as parks, home-based occupations, fire stations, churches, schools, and some neighborhood-serving commerce provide activity centers for community gathering and services. The Urban Neighborhood designation indicates that development is expected to occur within municipal boundaries. This may require annexation prior to development. Applying a zoning district to specific parcels sets the required and allowed density. Higher density residential areas are encouraged to be, but are not required or restricted to, proximity to commercial mixed use areas to facilitate the provision of services and employment opportunities without requiring the use of a car.” The proposed amendment advances goals and objectives of the Bozeman Community Plan including, but not limited to, those cited above. Chapter 1 | Basics, Basic Planning Precepts discusses the principals the City used to prepare the policies, goals, objectives, land use designations, and future land use map in this Plan. The majority of these precepts relate to this and all map amendments. Three of the ten stand out. First, land use designations must respond to a broad range of factors, 21 Page 13 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) including infrastructure, natural, and economic constraints, other community priorities, and expectations of all affected parties concerning private development. Secondly, infill development and redevelopment should be prioritized, but incremental compact outward growth is a necessary part of the City’s growth. And finally, the City intends to create a healthy, safe, resilient, and sustainable community by incorporating a holistic approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings, neighborhoods, and the City as a whole. Developments should contribute to these goals and be integrated into their neighborhood and the larger community. Public comments have been received expressing concerns about possible impacts to adjacent property owners if the requested amendment is approved. This type of concern is what the identified principles seek to address. A growth policy is a balance of many different views of what is good and appropriate for the community as a whole and smaller areas within it. Chapter 1 discusses the question “To Grow or Not to Grow” starting on page 8. It is not a simple question. In summary, as in many planning efforts and discussions over the decades, the Planning Board and City Commission have considered the various elements of the question of to grow or not grow and the consequences of either approach, grow outward or inward. After considering this question, they have concluded that having growth within the physical boundaries of Bozeman results in better outcomes than not. Therefore, the BCP approaches growth as something that overall is positive but recognizes that it does not come without drawbacks and that the community will change over time. Without question, development of adjacent vacant property impacts already developed property. Those impacts may be negative, positive, or a mix of both negative and positive. Individuals may have divergent opinions on whether any development is an asset or injury depending on how they individually weight issues of concern. To give weight to all the various priorities of the community requires that not every issue be maximized to the detriment of others. As shown in the citation above and throughout the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 the City has many areas of interest and concern that must be considered. Advancing those goals as a whole may impact some citizens more than others. To enable consideration of possibly conflicting interests the City has established the growth policy amendment process and criteria. The process enables affected parties to express their support or concern, seek information, and be heard before any decision is made. This process enables consideration necessary to meet the required fair and proper balance, protect rights, and affirm community values. Future development of the property as REMU will address a greater range of the goals and objectives of the growth policy than the present designation of Residential. A review 22 Page 14 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) of the growth policy did not find elements that materially conflicted with the proposed amendment. Staff finds that the amendment improves the growth policy and better responds to the needs of the general community by providing the greater possibility of needed services in proximity to new and existing residential development. 2. The proposed amendment does not create inconsistencies within the growth policy, either between the goals and the maps or between different goals and objectives. Staff reviewed the growth policy goals and objective and future land use map. The proposed amendment to change 1.02 acres from Public Lands to Urban Residential does not create any identified inconsistencies within the growth policy goals or between goals and maps. See discussion for Criterion 1. The change and subsequent annexation and rezoning would allow for residential development applications to be pursued and reviewed by the City of Bozeman. Given this site’s proximity to the surrounding residential developments and commercial city growth to the north, Kagy Crossroads, and with the property being within the municipal service area boundaries and proposed for annexation into the city limits, the site is a logical location for the Urban Residential designation. All future development must demonstrate compliance with all regulatory standards addressing transportation, parks, building design, and all other standards. The standards have been crafted and adopted to implement the goals and objectives of the growth policy. Therefore, compliance with the standards will ensure this criterion is met. 3. The proposed amendment must be consistent with the overall intent of the growth policy. The overall intent of the growth policy is to proactively and creatively address issues of development and change while protecting public health, safety and welfare (page 20). If approved, the proposed amendment to the future land use map will allow the site to be considered for future applications that, if approved, would allow redevelopment or further development of the site. A preliminary development proposal contemplated 11 residential units in three buildings access from South 3rd Avenue. As noted above, any development must meet adopted standards including parking, parkland, open space, utilities, and other applicable standards. However, it must also be considered that the amendment is not bound to any currently proposed project but must be considered as adequate independent of any specific proposal. 23 Page 15 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) All implementing zoning districts for the Urban Residential future land use designation limit and restrict the scope and intensity allowed for residential and non-residential development. As discussed under Criterion 1, there is a greater correlation of the Urban Residential to the goals, which implement the intent of the growth policy, than the present Public Lands designation. The residential development on the subject property is likely to support existing and future commercial development by providing density supportive of economic base for the area. The growth policy discusses the primary issue of “Does the City Have to Grow” and the subsequent equation, if so how, see pages 12 – 15 Bozeman Community Plan 2020. This discussion illustrates, in part, why this application is consistent with the overall intent of the plan. Specific goals and objectives found in Chapter 2 further this statement. The plan desires a gradual and predictable increase in density in developed areas over time. The application proses the development of a 1.02 acre parcel into to residential use. Existing city standards to mitigate potential impacts of parking, stormwater runoff, building height, setbacks, municipal services such as water and sewer, parkland maintenance, sensitive lands protection, and others ensure predictable development. The Plan also focuses on the need for housing of all types, sizes, and configurations. This goals permeates the Plan and results in a multitude of specific goals and objectives and ties in other planning efforts. By providing for sufficient space for residential development within the existing infrastructure service area and near a variety of services including education, trail systems, goods and services, transportation supports the overall intend of the Bozeman Community Plan. 4. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect the community as a whole or significant portion by: a) Significantly altering land use patterns and principles in a manner contrary to those established by this plan, No, the proposed map amendment does not significantly alter land use patterns from those established by the plan. The existing land use designation is Public Lands and the proposed land use designation is Urban Residential. Although residential use is not permitted under the Public Lands designation, Public Lands and Institutional uses are permitted in Urban Residential designation, see Appendix A below. There are two dominate designations in the area, residential and institutions. The two designations are delineated by a distinct line south of the Museum of the Rockies 24 Page 16 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) properties and South 3rd Avenue. The inclusion of the subject property is the anomaly. As noted earlier in this report, the historic and current use of the property is residential. The amendment expands opportunity for residential uses that better support the goals and objectives of the Plan. Although there is a change in designation, Staff finds the change will not significantly alter the land use pattern contrary to the Bozeman Community Plan. As discussed in Criterion 1, the amendment advances goals and principles of the growth policy and therefore is not contrary to the growth policy. b) Requiring unmitigated larger or more expensive improvements to streets, water, sewer, or other public facilities or services, thereby impacting development of other lands, No negative impacts to other lands or the community are anticipated as a result of the proposed growth policy amendment. The site is located within the service boundary for municipal infrastructure and all city services are constructed and directly adjacent to the subject property. The property is not currently being served by City services. The image below show the location of water and sewer lines within South 3rd Avenue. Subject Property 25 Page 17 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) c) Adversely impact existing uses because of unmitigated greater than anticipated impacts on facilities and services, No adverse impacts have been identified at this time. Residential uses will be the dominant use for the proposed designation. It is likely that impacts from public institutions may be more impactful to the neighborhood than an increase in residential density on the site. Additional review will occur during site development and mitigation of any potentially adverse impacts will be addressed at that time, as required by municipal code. This approach enables mitigation to be proportionate to the proposed development as required by law. d) Negatively affect the livability of the area or the health and safety of the residents. The change from a single residential structure to another residential structure or structures will change the nature of the site and likely add additional vehicle trips in and out of the site, more people to frequent goods and services in the area, and increase density. However, as noted earlier in their report, the size and configuration Subject Property 26 Page 18 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) of the property will limit the number of possible residential units that can be constructed. On the other hand, future development will need to correct the safety issues related to the trees within the right-of-way and the overhanging branches. Further development will improve the street to include sidewalks and better stormwater management. Annexation will require the property to connect to City services eliminating one more septic system of unknown function and service the site with high quality water. Regardless of the type of development that occurs changes are possible under the current regardless of the land use designation. What may be different is the scope of the changes. Designation of this site as Urban Residential will provide more opportunity for residential uses on the property. The exact mix and nature will be influenced by the future decision of an implementing zoning district. If the project is designed appropriately, it can remain compatible with surrounding land uses and should not negatively affect the livability of the area or the health and safety of residents. The land use change allows for additional opportunity for additional residential use with conveniently located commercial uses and employment opportunities to meet the expanding demands of the new residents in an area that is appropriate and compatible for such uses. The standards for mitigating development impacts contained in Chapter 38 of the municipal code remain in place for either designation. These have been adopted to protect health and safety and also to protect livability of the community. Therefore, staff does not find any negative affects to this criterion. APPENDIX A - PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY Zoning Designation and Land Uses: The property is currently outside the Bozeman city limits and is zoned by Gallatin County as Public Lands and Institution (PLI) per the Gallatin County / Bozeman Area Zoning District Map certified 11-16-2018. The applicants have also applied for annexation into the Bozeman city limits and an initial Zone Map Amendment (ZMA). The ZMA application will be reviewed by the Zoning Commission at a public hearing on a date to be scheduled. The Annexation proposal and ZMA application is anticipated to be reviewed by the City Commission at a date to be determined. 27 Page 19 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) The property has historically been used residential property since the construction of the home in 1910. Adopted Growth Policy Designations: The following designations are applicable to this application. Existing – Public Lands. The growth policy description of this category as, “The land in this classification is owned by a public entity. A variety of activities are undertaken in this land use classification. Schools are a dominant use including Montana State University. Other typical uses are libraries, fire stations, and publicly operated utilities. A significant portion of Bozeman’s employment occurs within this category.” Proposed – Urban Residential. The growth policy category description reads: “This category primarily includes urban density homes in a variety of types, shapes, sizes, and intensities. Large areas of any single type of housing are discouraged. In limited instances, an area may develop at a lower gross density due to site constraints and/or natural features such as floodplains or steep slopes. Complementary uses such as parks, home-based occupations, fire stations, churches, schools, and some neighborhood-serving commerce provide activity centers for community gathering and services. The Urban Neighborhood designation indicates that development is expected to occur within municipal boundaries. This may require annexation prior to development. Applying a zoning district to specific parcels sets the required and allowed density. Higher density residential areas are encouraged to be, but are not required or restricted to, proximity to commercial mixed use areas to facilitate the provision of services and employment opportunities without requiring the use of a car.” 28 Page 20 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) Future Land Use Map. The growth policy states, “The Future Land Use Map on the following page identifies the land use categories that are detailed on the previous pages in Chapter 3. Due to the large scale of the map, any useful review will require access to its digital version, which can be expanded to show details. The City’s web viewer displays the most current digital version of the map at all times. It is available at https://gisweb.bozeman.net/Html5Viewer/?viewer=planning. Outward development of the City is strongly connected to locations of municipal water and sewer systems. The City has planned for eventual utility services to the Planning Area. The inset map at right shows the location of current City boundaries and where utility services are presently available. New development regularly expands this area. Many mapping resources for utilities, land use, zoning, parks, transportation, floodplains, and other land use related subjects are available through the City’s web portal at https://www. bozeman.net/government/gis-mapping.” Zoning Correlation with Land Use Categories 29 Page 21 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) 30 Page 22 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) APPENDIX B - DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND Project Description A growth policy amendment proposal to revise the future land use map from Public Lands to Urban Residential on 1.02 acres. The City of Bozeman on behalf of the landowner, CBJ, LLC, PO Box 327, Bozeman, MT 59771, submitted application to revise the Future Land Use Map. The current and previous two Growth Policy showed the subject property as Public Lands or Public Lands and Institutions. After the adoption of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 staff learned the subject property is privately owned. The City learned of this situation through a concept plan review to get comments for a proposed annexation, the establishment of initial zoning, and residential development on the property. The current and proposed use of the property is residential. Residential zoning districts are not implementing districts for the Public Lands designation and therefore, are not permitted. Therefore, the first step in a possible further development is to alter the future land use designation to Urban Neighborhood. An application for annexation and establish municipal zoning was submitted and is currently being reviewed by the City. No specific develop plans applications are being considered at this time. It is expected that further details of the project plans, design and associated infrastructure improvements will be provided with future development applications that will be submitted to the City of Bozeman for review if the growth policy amendment is approved. Approval of the requested growth policy amendment is not dependent on and does not guarantee completion of the project as described above. APPENDIX C – NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT Notice was sent via US first class mail to the owners of the subject property and all owners of property located within 200 feet of the perimeter of the site. The project site was posted with a copy of the notice along South 3rd Avenue. The notice was published in the Legal Ads section of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on October 17, 2021 and November 21, 2021. The Planning Board public hearing is scheduled for November 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via WebEx and may be broadcast on channel 190, as well as live streamed on the City of Bozeman’s website, https://www.bozeman.net/services/city-tv-and-streaming-audio. Instructions for joining the WebEx meeting will be included on the meeting agenda which is published on the City’s website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda is available in the Meetings and Events portion of the City’s website at https://www.bozeman.net/home. The meeting was continued to November 15, 2021. 31 Page 23 of 23 21309, Staff Report for the South 3rd Growth Policy Amendment (GPA) The City Commission will conduct a public hearing on the application on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via WebEx and may be broadcast on channel 190, as well as live streamed on the City of Bozeman’s website, https://www.bozeman.net/services/city-tv- and-streaming-audio. Instructions for joining the WebEx meeting will be included on the meeting agenda which is published on the City’s website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda is available in the Meetings and Events portion of the City’s website at https://www.bozeman.net/home. Written public comments have been received regarding this project. Comment can be found here: https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/browse.aspx?id=256313&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN APPENDIX D - OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF Owner: CBJ, LLC, PO Box 327, Bozeman, MT 59771 Applicant: City of Bozeman, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771 Representative: City of Bozeman, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771 Report By: Tom Rogers, AICP, Senior Planner FISCAL EFFECTS No unusual fiscal effects have been identified. No presently budgeted funds will be changed by this growth policy amendment. ATTACHMENTS The full application and file of record can be viewed at the Community Development Department at 20 E. Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715. Application materials 32 33 34 35 36 37 DRAFT38 39 40 41 1 Tom Rogers From:Dave Richardson <bozonedave@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:14 PM To:Tom Rogers Cc:Carol Anderson; Carolyn Hopper; Denise Margetts; savadesigns . Subject:Public Comment for Nov. 1 Hearing App 21309 Attachments:T Rogers Public Comments re Nov 1 Hearing.docx; T Rogers Public Comments re Nov 1 Hearing.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Tom, This is Dave Richardson, president of the Overbrook Condominium Owners Association Board of Directors. I've attached the Board's public comments for your upcoming Nov. 1, 2021 public hearing on the proposed Growth Policy Amendment for application 21309, 2303 S. Third Avenue. (Attached as a Word document and as a PDF.) We understand this is not the formal annexation and zoning hearing for the proposed Skyview Lofts (or S3 Lofts, or whatever they're calling it now), but we want to get our objections to that proposal into the public record as soon as possible. We remain strongly opposed to the proposed R-5 zoning for that lot (or R-3, the applications we've been able to look at are somewhat contradictory.) Please include our public comments at this hearing. I've also emailed a copy to agenda@bozeman.net, and pasted the comment into an email directly through bozeman.net to you. Please let me know if you have any issues with these files, or if there is another address I should email them to. Thank you, Dave Richardson President, Overbrook COA Board of Directors 405 Overbrook Dr. #11, Bozeman, MT 59715 406-209-5455 bozonedave@gmail.com 42 To: Tom Rogers, Senior Planner Bozeman City Office of Planning and Community Development Email: trodgers@bozeman.net RE: Public Comment on Upcoming Nov. 1, 2021, Growth Policy Amendment Hearing Dear Mr. Rogers, This letter is regarding the upcoming Growth Policy Amendment hearing Nov. 1 for application 21309, for the parcel located at 2303 S. Third Ave, in Bozeman (S24, T02, R05E, Tract in NE Cor NE4NE4 1.0 AC.) We, members of the Overbrook Condominium Owners Association Board, a PUD community directly abutting the above-mentioned property to the west, understand this hearing is a necessary preliminary step in the process of possible eventual annexation and zoning of the property. We write specifically in relation to a formal annexation and zone map amendment filed for the property (Skyview Lofts or S3 Lofts, CBJ LLC, Ironwood or Julien Morice) that could be facilitated by the decisions made by the planning department at this hearing, and by the Bozeman City Commission at an upcoming hearing. The Overbrook COA strongly objects to the proposed R-5 or R-3 zoning for the parcel for several reasons: 1. Adjacent neighborhoods are currently zoned R1, and have been for decades, with the exception of our PUD community in existence since the mid-1990s. 2. The proposed zoning is significantly out of step with the residential character of the surrounding neighborhoods. 3. We feel granting an R-5 (or even R-3) zoning to this parcel could resemble “spot zoning”. 4. The proposed development of three four-unit buildings on this one-acre parcel would leave little -- if any -- room to meet the city’s open-space requirements. 5. In that regard, when the developer approached our Board with its proposal in June 2021, it suggested fulfilling these open-space requirements by building a park on Overbrook’s property, and this idea was reiterated in the initial application to the City Office of Planning and Community Development and implied the Overbrook COA could be amenable to this idea. The Overbrook Board is not amenable to this idea, and would not, and will not, ever voluntarily allow that to happen. 6. The parcel borders roughly 40 acres of agricultural land under the stewardship of the Museum of the Rockies. The proposed condominium buildings would directly abut an historic barn and farmhouse that may eventually become part of the Museum’s future planned use of that acreage for historical and educational exhibits. 7. Traffic on South Third Avenue in this area is already heavy during morning and evening rush hours. Vehicles turning onto South Third from adjacent Westridge Drive add to that congestion. Many drivers already ignore the 25 MPH speed limit in place. Adding another ingress to South Third so close to Westridge Drive from a development of the proposed density would create more congestion and traffic hazards on an already busy road. 8. Fire Safety is a potential issue with such a dense development on such a small lot. 43 We thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and we hope you will take our concerns and public comments into consideration as you move forward with this process. Sincerely, The Overbrook Condominium Owners Association Board of Directors Dave Richardson, President (405 Overbrook Dr., #11; 406-209-5455; bozonedave@gmail.com) Carolyn Hopper (411 Overbrook Dr., #31; 406-570-5482; cowgirl@bresnan.net) Carol Anderson (411 Overbrook Dr., #29; 406-600-9494; skicarol@me.com) Patricia Sava (409 Overbrook Dr., #27; 415-215-8577; savadesigns@gmail.com) Denise Margetts (409 Overbrook Dr., #25; 406-570-6486; dbmargetts@gmail.com) 44 1 Tom Rogers From:Robin Morris <robinsong9@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:37 PM To:Tom Rogers Subject:Public Comment on Upcoming Nov. 15, 2021, Growth Policy Amendment Hearing for Application 21309 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mr. Rogers, This letter is regarding the upcoming Growth Policy Amendment Hearing Nov. 15, 2021 for Application 21309, for the parcel located at 2303 South Third Ave., in Bozeman (S24, T02, R05E, Tract in NE Cor NE4NE4 1.0 AC) I am writing specifically about the formal annexation and zone map amendment filed for the property (Skyview Lofts or S3 Lofts, CBJ LLC, Ironwood or Julien Morice). As residents and owners of a condominium at Overbrook who live within 200' of this proposed development, my husband and I are vehemently opposed to the request for zoning change required to complete this project. Adjacent neighborhoods are currently zoned R1 and have been for decades with the exception of our PUD community, in existence since the 1990's. Granting an R5 or even an R3 zoning to this parcel could amount to "spot zoning." However, there are many more considerations at stake. The proposed development would greatly alter the existing character of the neighborhood. This proposal of three four-unit buildings would increase safety concerns in the neighborhood, with limited fire truck accessibility and greatly increased traffic and congestion on an already busy road (South 3rd). Additionally, this proposal does not meet city open space requirements. In that regard, a nearby park was proposed, but is not necessary, has no plan for maintenance and has no room for parking. None of my neighbors are in favor of this park idea either. Additionally, the parcel under consideration borders 40 acres of agricultural land under the stewardship of the Museum of the Rockies. The proposed condominiums would directly abut an historic barn and farmhouse that will eventually become part of the Museum's Living History Farm. These condominiums would not fit in with the character of the existing historic parcel. Therefore, as owners and residents of an Overbrook condominium who live within 200' of this proposed development, we are vehemently opposed to any of the proposed rezoning that would make this uncalled for development possible. Thank you for your serious consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Roberta (Robin Morris and Robert Hughes 405 Overbrook Dr., #! 45 From:Susan Atkinson To:trodgers@bozeman.net; Agenda Subject:Zoning - 2303 South Third Ave. Date:Saturday, October 30, 2021 1:10:29 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I live in the Figgins neighborhood and I am concerned with the Julien Morice of Ironwood Inc proposal for building a multi story multi condominium development on the 1 acre property at 2303 South Third Avenue. If the property is currently zoned R-1 and is congruent with the neighborhood why would the city consider changing the zoning. The property to the west off of 11thstreet has already been re-zoned for more density and the multi story, mega- apartments to the west on 11th do the job for the multi-building multi story high density need in the area. Strongly opposed to rezoning for the following reasons: 1. South 3rd and Westridge neighborhoods have been R-1 for decades. 2. Proposed zoning is out of step with the residential character of the surrounding neighborhoods.3. Rezoning from R-1 to R-5 or even R-3 is 'spot zoning' - Spot zoning refers to applying a map classification for purposes of the municipal zoning ordinance to a particular parcel of land without regard to its surrounding designations. That's a bad thing, not a good thing, because it may smack of favoritism toward a particularland owner. $$$$ Talks 4. The parcel borders roughly 40 acres of agricultural land under the stewardship of the Museum of the Rockies. The proposed condominium buildings would directly abut an historic barn and farmhouse that may eventually become a part of themuseum's future planned use of teh acreage for historical and educational exhibits. 5, Traffic on South Third Avenue in this area is already heavy during morning and evening rush hours. Vehicles turning on to South Third from adjacent Westridge Drive add to that congestion. Adding another ingress to South Thirds so close toWEstridge Drive from a development of the proposed density would create more congestion and traffic hazards on an already busy road. 6. Fire Safety is a potential issue with such a dense development on such a small lot. Has this re-zoning been done in neighborhoods in Bozeman already? Is re-zoning like this aconsistent practice within the planning and development department of Bozeman? Is this thedirection Bozeman is going? Is this the will of the people or the will of the planningdepartment? Keep Bozeman about community, consistent codes with consistent neighborhoods and steward our land and resources well. For the future of Bozeman. Growth is inevitable but wise, conservative growth that matches the neighborhoods and 46 community feel will benefit Bozeman in years, decades to come. Thank you for your consideration, Susan Atkinson 2409 Westridge 47 Memorandum REPORT TO:Planning Board FROM:Tom Rogers, Senior Planner Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager SUBJECT:One Valley Community Foundation Seat at the Table civil discourse initiative sponsorship request. MEETING DATE:November 15, 2021 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:As determined by the Board. 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:One Valley presented the Gallatin County Housing Report on Monday, October 4, 2021. Subsequently One Valley submitted a request for sponsorship of a second “A Seat at the Table” civil discourse initiative about housing as described in the attached letter from Ms. Andreasen. One Valley and its partners continue to fundraise for this initiative, and are making requests of the Gallatin County Planning Board, local municipalities, and have attached a request to the City of Bozeman Planning Board. Investment in this initiative will go towards the production of and presentation of outcome data that can inform land use and other decision making. Please clink on the following link for the SATT Fact Sheet prepared for the effort. SATT Fact Sheet UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:1. Take no action. 2. Move to consider the request at a future meeting to make a formal recommendation to the City Commission. FISCAL EFFECTS:If recommended by the Planning Board and approved by the City 48 Commission City funds may be allocated to support the initiative. Attachments: 10.5.21 City of Bozeman Planning Board Sponsorship Request.pdf Report compiled on: October 21, 2021 49 October 5, 2021 To the City of Bozeman Planning Board, Please consider an investment of $5,000 in the A Seat at the Table 2021 – transformational conversations about housing throughout Gallatin County. A Seat at the Table is a proven civic engagement event that inspires neighbors to come together and engage in local decision-making in their community. At our inaugural event in 2018, 74% of participants said that housing is the most pressing need in our county. We have intentionally designed A Seat at the Table 2021 to focus conversations that generate solutions to housing affordability and attainability for those who live, work, and do business in Gallatin County. Local leaders and funders are challenged by allocating scarce resources and crafting policies to address the housing needs of our community members. The results of A Seat at the Table will give local governments and other leaders diverse, broad, and rich public input about housing needs and ideas for local solutions. This initiative will produce data about the participant, their input about the inevitable tradeoffs that come with policy decisions, and stories that shed light on how the issues they experience could be resolved. A Seat at the Table directly responds to the principles and suggested actions described in the recently adopted City of Bozeman Community Plan. Should the City of Bozeman continue to advance that plan, community input is the essential starting point for that work and resulting action. An investment of $5,000 in the A Seat at the Table initiative supports your own investment of time, financial resources, and human capital in land use decision making as it relates to housing. Thank you for considering financial support of this inclusive civil discourse initiative. Sincerely, Bridget Wilkinson Executive Director Bridget@onevalley.org // 406-587-6262 ex. 5 www.AtTheTableGV.org 50