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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.2 Exhibit B - Bridger Vale Subdivision Design Guidelines_12-14-2020Bridger Vale Subdivision Design Guidelines Commercial Lots 1 BRIDGER VALE SUBDIVISION DESIGN GUIDELINES COMMERCIAL LOTS I. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL A. INTENT All initial or subsequent improvements to Commercial Lots located in the Bridger Vale Subdivision (“BVS”) shall be subject to the following architectural and landscaping requirements and guidelines (“Design Guidelines”). Approval by the Bridger Vale Architectural Review Committee (ARC) shall be obtained prior to application to the City of Bozeman (COB) for a building permit and/or site plan review. The Design Guidelines that follow are intended to compliment the Bozeman Unified Development Code (UDC) and the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Bridger Vale Subdivision (“Declaration”) that govern this project, and to clarify the intention for the design of buildings on Commercial Lot(s). Specifically, these guidelines set forth design criteria which address the building design and location, site work, landscaping, parcel density, accessory structures, parking areas, signage, and other improvements. The intent of these Design Guidelines is to allow flexibility, while at the same time defining a minimum level of quality and consistency of building design and site improvements which will be consistent with and maximize the quality of the overall project. The ARC shall review and approve or disapprove all plans and specifications submitted to it for any proposed improvements as provided herein or in the Declaration. In addition to these Design Guidelines, building design may be regulated by City, County, State and Federal regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. The Owner or his or her agent shall be responsible to ensure conformance with all applicable regulations. No construction of or alteration to, any improvements, whether temporary or permanent, shall be commenced on a Commercial Lot prior to receiving the written approval of the ARC and the City of Bozeman. In addition to these Design Guidelines, a Commercial Lot is subject to the zoning regulations of the City of Bozeman Interior modification and/or improvements that do not alter the exterior appearance of a building shall not require the approval of the ARC, although an Owner is responsible for ensuring such interior modification complies with applicable City, State, and Federal regulations and requirements, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act. B. OBJECTIVES To promote: - Aesthetically pleasing development by encouraging abundant landscaping, Bridger Vale Subdivision Design Guidelines Commercial Lots 2 - Attractive building design, preservation of scenic vistas, - Creativity and continuity in design, - Encourage quality and character of new development, - Provide harmonious land design and quality site planning, which will produce an attractive and desirable environment, and - Minimize adverse aesthetic impacts associated with excessive lighting, signage, and other design features. C. DISCRETION OF THE ARC The ARC maintains full and complete discretion to interpret this Agreement and may, in its sole discretion, approve or deny any proposed application. D. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW It shall be the Owner’s responsibility to ensure that all proposed construction complies with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations and these Design Guidelines. All plans must be harmonious with the overall plan for the development. All plans, materials and specification must be suitable to the site, adjacent properties and the neighborhood. All improvements must be compatible with the surrounding properties so as to not impair or degrade property or aesthetic values. E. DESIGN SUBMITTAL The ARC must approve all development plans for a Commercial Lot prior to construction. Construction or building permits shall not be issued until the ARC has certified, in writing, the approval of the plans. Following is the minimum required by the ARC for review of plans: 1) The Design Review Application Form provided in Appendix E to the Declaration shall be completed and submitted along with the following. 2) Floor plans, elevations, site plan showing the location on the Commercial Lot in which the proposed project will be built; any proposed phasing of the construction; building footprints with locations, alignment and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings and structures; utility, grading and drainage; landscaping walks; and decks. This site plan shall also include samples of all exterior materials with their respective color proposals. Samples may be electronic. 3) Complete construction drawings. This includes floor plans, exterior elevations of all sides, roof design, specifications and any construction details. (Scale 1/4” = 1’ 0”). Samples of all exterior materials with their respective color proposals. Samples can be submitted electronically. Signage plans describing specifications and locations of all signage. 4) Additional submittal elements may be requested by the ARC for clarification of the design if needed and shall be supplied by the applicant. Bridger Vale Subdivision Design Guidelines Commercial Lots 3 5) A review fee may be required at the time of submission, and each time of resubmission, of all design submittal documents and materials. If required, the Owner shall submit the required design review fee to the ARC. It shall be the duty of the ARC to establish the amount of the design review fee. The purpose of the design review fee shall be to defray the cost of review of the application, related materials, and all proposed site plans and specifications. F. APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL BY THE ARC The ARC will make every effort to complete reviews within fifteen (15) business days to approve or disapprove the location, construction design, landscaping, and materials used for the building. This fifteen (15) day time period will not start until after the detailed site plan, floor plans, roof plans, trim details, project specifications, color samples, sample materials and landscaping plan have all been submitted to the ARC, including the fee. The ARC will then notify the owner, in writing, the date of the start of the (15) days approval period. The time for plan review shall be adjusted accordingly if plans are submitted during the holidays. Once the ARC approves the submitted application, it shall issue a written statement of project approval. G. CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT APPROVAL OR IN VIOLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT If any construction is completed on a Commercial, any improvement is erected or placed upon, or any new use is commenced upon a Commercial Lot without prior approval from the ARC or in violation of this Agreement, other than as set forth herein, such alteration, construction, erection, placement or use shall be deemed to have been undertaken in violation of these Design Guidelines and, upon written notice by the ARC, such an alteration, construction, erection, placement, or use shall cease, be removed or be amended so as to conform to this Agreement at the sole expense of the property owner. II. SITE DESIGN REGULATIONS A. TOPOGRAPHY AND SITE FEATURES 1) Parking Minimum parking requirements are found in the Bozeman UDC. Driveway and parking surfaces shall be constructed of concrete paving units, stone cobbles, asphalt or concrete. 2) Accessory Structures, Screening Elements, and Fences a. All trash enclosures are subject to COB, UDC, and ARC review. b. All fences shall comply with the COB UDC. c. Accessory structures, fences, and walls shall be of character, color, and material to match the adjacent buildings and shall coordinate with the overall architectural scheme of the adjacent buildings and shall be integrated into the landscape of the lot. 3) Exterior Lot Lighting a. The lighting source for exteriors of buildings shall be concealed and be appropriate in density to the surface being illuminated. Bridger Vale Subdivision Design Guidelines Commercial Lots 4 b. All outdoor lighting shall be free of glare and shall be fully shielded or indirect lighting. c. All parking lot lighting is subject to COB requirements and the UDC. B. UTILITIES AND SITE DETAILS 1) Utilities; Screening All utilities (including but not limited to natural gas, electric, and telephone, and television cable) shall be installed underground. All exterior mechanical and electrical equipment and transformers shall be screened. Screening may consist of plantings, shrubbery, or durable enclosure. 2) Garbage and Refuse Disposal Trash, garbage and other waste shall not be kept except in sanitary containers. All equipment, garbage cans or storage piles shall be concealed from view of other buildings and common Areas within appropriate trash enclosures consistent with the character of the buildings in which they serve. C. LANDSCAPE CONTROLS 1) Installation Street trees Owner is responsible for adherence to COB boulevard tree requirements. 2) Landscaping standards The following standards shall govern landscaping for a Commercial Lot, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Declarant. a. Commercial Lots in BVS shall, at a minimum, be landscaped to comply with the requirements and standards herein, in the Landscaping Plan, a copy of which provided at Exhibit C of the Declaration, and with COB UDC. b. All landscaping shall be completed within one (1) year after the substantial completion of the building(s). c. All landscaping shall be irrigated with an underground sprinkler system, which shall be maintained so as to provide sufficient water for landscaping growth. d. All plant materials, installation, and irrigation details and specifications should conform to all appropriate industry standards to assure acceptable quality of materials and adequacy of installation and performance. Live landscape materials shall be appropriate for the micro-climate of Bozeman, Montana and shall properly nurtured, watered, and fertilized to maintain and sustain healthy growth. Bridger Vale Subdivision Design Guidelines Commercial Lots 5 D. PRIVATE PARKING 1) The non-residential parking requirement for site specific plans shall be based on the COB UDC. 2) All off street parking, access drives, and loading areas shall be paved and properly graded to ensure adequate drainage. All parking lots must be developed with proper integration of landscape and screening elements as provided herein. 3) Minimum parking requirements shall meet the standards of the COB UDC for each use proposed for a lot. E. LOADING, STORAGE, AND SERVICE AREAS 1) Loading and service areas shall not be permitted in the front portion of the Lot. 2) Proper integration of landscape and screening elements must be provided between loading and service areas. 3) Loading, service, and storage areas shall be carefully planned, positioned, and screened from offsite ground level view and streets. On site views of loading and service areas shall be minimized as much as possible. F. BICYCLE PARKING Each onsite parking lot in BVS shall provide bike parking spaces in accordance with the UDC. G. SNOW STORAGE Areas for on-site snow storage shall be provided adjacent to parking lots. The snow storage area shall not be adjacent to the streets or within the site triangle as described in the COB UDC. III. BUILDING FORM REGULATIONS A. INTENT The intent is to establish minimum standards to ensure that the type of building constructed is at least comparable to and blends with the eclectic styles of architecture found in the surrounding developments. All initial or subsequent improvements to buildings shall be subject to the following architectural requirements and guidelines. No building shall be built in a manner which will adversely affect the structural integrity of another building. Bridger Vale Subdivision Design Guidelines Commercial Lots 6 B. DESIGN CONCEPTS The architecture of the buildings shall contribute interesting dimensional shapes, forms and profiles to the context of BVS through the inclusion of roof line articulation, varying façade depths, interesting color patterns, entryway elements, canopies, balconies, and other methods of architectural expression in a manner that integrates the structure and its landscaping into the context of BVS. 1) Aesthetically Compatible Buildings. All buildings shall be designed, constructed, and maintained so that the exterior appearance, including design, color, material, architectural themes and elevations, is architecturally and aesthetically compatible with adjacent buildings. All buildings shall be designed for full view from all directions and shall be completed on all sides with an acceptable finish material. 2) Scale and Massing of Buildings. Each building design must address the scale and massing not only of the particular building itself but also adjacent buildings. Each building will be reviewed by the ARC on this basis. C. BUILDING HEIGHT Building heights within the BVS shall be in accordance with the building height restrictions set forth in the COB UDC. D. EXTERIOR WALL Exterior walls shall be designed to create interest and be aesthetically pleasing. The character of the building exterior shall be kept simple in order to harmonize and compliment the surrounding environment and the site. Stonework shall be natural or synthetic stone materials. Material samples shall be required as a part of the ARC final plan submittal. E. EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS Windows and doors shall be constructed of natural, stained or painted wood, or pre-finished aluminum, enamel or vinyl. All glazing shall be framed in walls of stone, stucco or wood. Glass curtain walls and mirror glass may be approved by the ARC on a case by case basis. Windows and doors shall be of a consistent size, shape and orientation throughout a given building. Window and door patterns shall be carefully studied to create interest and variety. F. DECKS, BALCONIES, TERRACES AND PORCHES Decks, balconies, terraces and porches shall be designed to enhance the overall architecture of the building by creating variety and detail on exterior elevations. Covered decks, projecting balconies and bay windows shall be integrated with, rather than randomly placed throughout the building. Terraces shall be used to integrate the building and landscape by creating a transition between the built and natural character of the site. Bridger Vale Subdivision Design Guidelines Commercial Lots 7 G. Foundations All future structures on the within Bridger Vale Subdivision must be built slab-on-grade and have a professional engineer design, certify, and oversee construction of a sub-slab vapor mitigation system. Such sub-slab vapor mitigation systems may be active or passive. Such systems must comply with best practices as established by the MDEQ in the most current version of the Montana Vapor Intrusion Guidance. The licensed professional engineer must certify such system as designed and installed will meet industry best practices for and assigns it must maintain in good working condition such sub-slab vapor mitigation systems and adhere to the Montana Vapor Intrusion Guidance recommendations for post-construction testing, maintenance, and monitoring. IV. BUILDING MATERIAL AND DETAIL REGULATIONS When choosing materials for buildings in BVS, architects should select materials of an appropriate quality and durability for an often harsh northern environment. A. ROOF Acceptable roofing materials shall consist of treated wood shakes or shingles, synthetic shakes and shingles, natural and synthetic slate shingles, asphalt random tab shingles, pre-finished metal roofing, and single ply or built up roofing. In addition, other similar materials may be accepted upon approval by the ARC. All roofing flashing, vents, hoods, flues, and roof accessories shall be copper or a pre-finished metal that blends with the color of the roofing material selected. B. BUILDING COLOR All exterior color schemes shall be reviewed by and approved by the ARC. C. SIGNAGE REGULATIONS A sign permit application shall be reviewed and approved by the COB Planning Office in accordance with sign requirements provided in the UDC. A letter of approval from the ARC shall be provided prior to approval of any sign permit application. Temporary construction signs are allowed.