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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17.0 Bridger Vale Parks Master Plan-02-10-2021 (Revised 01-22-21)BRIDGER VALE PUD PARK MASTER PLAN September 25, 2018 Revised January 22, 2021 Prepared for: PO Box 930 Manhattan, Montana 59741 Prepared by: In Conjunction With: Bridger Vale PUD Parks Master Plan January 22, 2021 i CONTENTS Bridger Vale PUD .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Park Master Plan ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Project Location and History ......................................................................................................................... 1 Project Scope ................................................................................................................................................ 1 Park Dedication Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 2 Dedicated Parkland ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Parkland Amenities ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Vegetation ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Irrigation ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Soils ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Trails .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 4 Appendix A: Park Plan .................................................................................................................................. 7 Appendix B: Opinion of Probable Cost ......................................................................................................... 8 Appendix C: Revised Park Plan .................................................................................................................... 9 Bridger Vale PUD Parks Master Plan January 22, 2021 1 PROJECT LOCATION AND HISTORY Bridger Vale PUD is located off Manley Road, on a current access road that services the East Gallatin Recreation Area (EGRA) in Gallatin County, and adjacent to the City of Bozeman. Bridger Vale PUD proposes twenty (20) multi-family townhouse dwelling units and one (1) commercial lot. Legal description of the property is: S31, T01 S, R06 E, C.O.S. 157, REM TRACT SW4 6.472AC. The current use of the land is vacant RR – residential rural. Zoning is Gallatin County MI – light industrial. Annexation to the City of Bozeman has been approved for the property, however the land is not yet annexed. Proposed zoning in the City of Bozeman for the land will be REMU - Residential Emphasis Mixed-use District. Adjacent properties are zones City of Bozeman R-1, M-1, PLI, and Gallatin County AS. Ownership of lots include: HILLMAN MELVIN L & SANDRA L 860 MANLEY RD BOZEMAN, MT 59715- 8776 DOUBLE S PROPERTIES LLC 384 GALLATIN PARK DR STE 201 BOZEMAN, MT 59715- 7928 OLD MARSH HOLDINGS LLC PO BOX 1167 BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1167 BACKCHECK LLC MAIL TO DENNIS STEINHAUER BOZEMAN, MT 59771 DHEIN JUSTIN 291 TURTLE WAY BOZEMAN, MT 59715- 8767 BLACKBURN JAMES W III 279 TURTLE WAY BOZEMAN, MT 59715- 8767 PICKENS JARRED 257 TURTLE WAY BOZEMAN, MT 59715-876 VARNAI CHRISTINE 563 BEAR CROSSING RD GALLATIN GATEWAY, MT 59730-9641 WHEELER JACOB A 213 TURTLE WAY BOZEMAN, MT 59715- 8767 SUNFISH PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC PO BOX 4480 BOZEMAN, MT 59772- 4480 There are wetlands and a few existing shrubs and trees on the site. Within the design of the Bridger Vale PUD, care has been taken to preserve as much of the existing wetlands and vegetation as possible. Historical use of the land includes agricultural uses. See the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for further detail. PROJECT SCOPE Bridger Vale PUD Park Master Plan is comprised of the following components; dedicated park, open space, and trail network. The residential units and the park are the first phase of the development; the commercial lot and open space will be developed as separate future phases. Upon approval, the open space is planned to immediately transfer ownership to the Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club, who will further design and develop that parcel beyond what is indicated on the construction documents. Bridger Vale PUD Parks Master Plan January 22, 2021 2 The purpose of this Park Master Plan is to describe the initial level of development and maintenance of the dedicated park and trails. This park design is consistent with the goals of the city’s long-range parks plan in that this park will provide opportunities and amenities for “an active community with parks, recreation facilities and programs, trails, and open spaces that are…outstanding in quality to meet the needs of all of our citizens” (PROST Plan, 2007). The proposed park will meet the recreation needs of the residents of the development through providing passive recreation, walking trails, and connection to the EGRA. In addition, the lawn areas provide potential for active recreational activities. PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS Number of Residential Units: 20 Multi-family dwelling units proposed on 6.47 acre site. Parkland Required: 20 Dwelling Units/acre x 0.03 acres/unit = 0.60 acres of parkland/acre 0.60 acres parkland required Parkland Provided: 0.69 acres 0.69 acres provided - 0.60 acres required = 0.09 acres parkland excess DEDICATED PARKLAND The Bridger Vale PUD dedicated parkland constitutes 0.69 acres of land adjoining the existing EGRA parkland and trail system to the east. The emphasis of this plan is to provide passive recreation and active trail uses by connecting to the existing EGRA trail system. Sidewalks provided throughout the Bridger Vale PUD will also connect to the existing EGRA trail system to the south. The Bridger Vale PUD parkland will be maintained as areas of drought tolerant turf grass and aspen trees to complement the adjoining EGRA parkland. The grasses will be mowed 1-2 times per week or often as deemed necessary. A permanent automatic irrigation system will be provided to all plantings. PARKLAND AMENITIES The Bridger Vale PUD parkland will provide turf grasses, trees, and trails for passive and active recreation in the dedicated parkland. Trees will be provided to offer shade and interest along the trail system. The proposed trails will connect to the existing EGRA trail system. ACCESSIBILITY All parkland amenities and trails are ADA accessible. STREET FRONTAGE Due to the location of the parkland, existing adjacencies, and the desire to connect and expand the usage of the EGRA, it is not possible to provide 100% street frontage of the park perimeter. As much street frontage as possible has been provided. Bridger Vale PUD Parks Master Plan January 22, 2021 3 PARKING REQUIREMENTS No on-street parking is allowed along the alleyway street frontage for the dedicated parkland. Off-street parking is provided in the adjacent EGRA parking lots. FUTURE AMENITIES Any future amenities not indicated in this Park Master Plan will be the responsibility of the Bridger Vale Property Owners Association (POA), City of Bozeman or other future entity established to construct, and build said improvements. FINANCING Appropriate financial planning and bonding will occur as requested by the City of Bozeman. An Opinion of Probable Cost has been provided with this Park Master Plan. CONSTRUCTION All construction shall be performed in accordance with current City of Bozeman standards and the State of Montana Building and Specialty Codes. Prior to site work or planting, a pre- construction meeting(s) with the City of Bozeman shall occur and proper permits shall be obtained. The City of Bozeman must approve all plans and improvements. Any deviation from the Park Master Plan shall be submitted to the City of Bozeman prior to construction. VEGETATION All plant material shall conform to the current American Standard for Nursery Stock, by the American Nursery and Landscape Association. All plants to be nursery grown. Construction documents to specify species, quantities, and selections. TREES Tree selection is based on the current City of Bozeman Tree List and species are subject to the approval of the City of Bozeman. Parkland tree species include single and multi-stem Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen). GRASSES Seed mixes are indicated on the construction documents. Turf areas include drought tolerant grass seed. All disturbed areas caused by construction activities shall be seeded as indicated on the construction documents. All lawn seed shall be fresh, clean new crop seed, of local origin. IRRIGATION An automatic irrigation system to sustain the landscape plantings shall be provided, meeting City of Bozeman requirements and state building codes. See irrigation plan. Lawn areas are to be irrigated with sprinkler heads and trees to be irrigated with root zone watering system. The parkland will be irrigated by connecting City of Bozeman water service lines. Upon competition of irrigation installation, as-built drawings shall be provided to the Bridger Vale POA and the City of Bozeman Parks Department. Bridger Vale PUD Parks Master Plan January 22, 2021 4 SOILS See the Phase 1 ESA for soils report regarding soil type and testing. Prior to planting, on-site topsoil shall be tested for soil fertility by a certified testing lab. If necessary, topsoil for turf grasses and tree pits shall be amended as recommended by the soil fertility report and to meet the City of Bozeman minimum requirements. All rocks larger than 1 inch in diameter shall be removed. TRAILS All trails shall meet current ADA Guidelines. Trails shall be 72” in width and match grades when connecting to existing trails. Trail detail is indicated in the construction documents. Trails shall be kept clear of weeds for a minimum period of 2 years following construction completion. Developer is responsible for trail maintenance until 50% of units are sold, thereafter, the Bridger Vale POA shall become responsible. MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBLE PARTY The developer shall be responsible for maintenance of trails, parkland, and irrigation until 50% of the dwelling units are sold. Thereafter the Bridger Vale POA shall take over maintenance. The Bridger Vale POA shall be responsible for parkland insurance, taxes (if any), and maintenance of all parkland amenities. Funds to pay for these items may be collected by the Bridger Vale POA Board, and at its discretion, may adjust the assessments as needed to meet the needs of the POA and parkland. The association shall contract annually with a licensed landscape contractor, for the landscape maintenance of the parklands and irrigation system. The POA shall be responsible for park maintenance until such a time that a City of Bozeman Park Maintenance District is created. TREES The landscape contractor shall provide annual care, trimming, pruning, of trees and replacement of dead trees. All tree trimming shall be performed by a certified arborist and in coordination with the City of Bozeman Forestry Division. TRAILS The landscape contractor shall regularly inspect trails, providing surface maintenance as needed to prevent erosion or unsafe conditions. Weeds shall be controlled on the trail surface, meeting City of Bozeman standards. TURF CARE Grasses shall be mowed 1-2 times per week, or as deemed necessary. Bridger Vale PUD Parks Master Plan January 22, 2021 5 NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL A weed control program shall be created that conforms to the City of Bozeman, Gallatin County Weed Control Board, and NRCS requirements. This will include spot spraying native grass areas and trails. Work shall be done by a licensed contractor, as needed to control weeds per the weed control program. Signs shall be posted prior to application of pesticides or herbicides on the parkland. Signs shall remain in place for the minimum of two days or time period deemed necessary by the chemical manufacturer, whichever is greater. Records shall be maintained in accordance with State of Montana Pesticide Act and copies submitted to the City of Bozeman Parks Department. FERTILIZATION The goal of the Bridger Vale PUD Park Master Plan is to minimize fertilization to prevent unnecessary run-off into streams and wetlands. It is not recommended that native grasses or aspen trees be fertilized. If the ongoing growth of such plants causes concern, a licensed landscape contractor or arborist shall be consulted, and a soil test conducted to deem if fertilizer is needed and/or appropriate, before any native grasses, wildflowers, or trees are fertilized. SNOW AND LEAF REMOVAL There are no sidewalks within the parkland. If in the future, sidewalks are provided, it will be the responsibility of the Bridger Vale POA to contract with a snow removal service to plow snow from sidewalks. Sidewalks must be plowed within 24 hours of the end of a snow fall event, per City of Bozeman. The Bridger Vale POA shall be responsible for contracting with a landscaper, handyman, or other service provider to remove leaf debris from trees in the parkland each autumn. IRRIGATION SYSTEM A licensed landscape contractor or irrigation service technician shall be contracted to maintain, service, and repair the irrigation system. The system shall be charged in spring, typically April, after the ground thaws and once plants emerge from dormancy. The system shall be winterized in the fall, typically late October, prior to the ground freezing. All necessary and standard irrigation practices for winterizing the system shall be performed. Following winterization of the irrigation system, any winter watering shall be done with a water tank or other manual method, to prevent damage to the system. Irrigation system elements should be checked periodically to maintain proper working condition, and replacement heads shall be replaced with the same brand/model to insure continued irrigation coverage. ANIMAL CONTROL All animals must be leashed when in the parklands. All park users must clean up their pet’s waste. Bridger Vale PUD Parks Master Plan January 22, 2021 6 REFUSE There are no proposed refuse containers in the park. If the Bridger Vale POA provides refuse containers at a future date, the POA will be responsible for contracting with a waste collection contractor to have the refuse removed on a weekly basis. APPENDIX A: PARK PLAN Refer to the Construction Documents for the park landscape plans. Refer to Appendix C for revised park landscape plans. APPENDIX B: OPINION OF PROBABLE COST APPENDIX C: REVISED PARK PLAN Refer to the Construction Documents for the revised park landscape plans dated December 11, 2020