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190 NORTHSTAR LANE
BOZEMAN, MT 59718
406‐581‐5730
www.headwatersmt.net
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November 29, 2021
Cherry Creek Mixed Use
Lot 12 of Gallatin Park Subdivision
Cash in Lieu of Parkland Narrative
Per Resolution 4784, the City of Bozeman has set criteria for the evaluation of cash in lieu of parkland.
Factors to consider in review of cash in lieu of parkland:
1. The City’s preference for acquisition of real property for parks.
The number of proposed residential units only results in 0.69 acres of required park land. This small area
would likely create a small, neglected pocket‐park. The Glen Lake Rotary Park is just on the other side of
Manley Road, under 0.25 miles from the proposed project. The existing sidewalk and trail system
provides great access to the existing park. Gallatin Park Subdivision also already contains almost 8.5
acres of open space accessed by trails and sidewalks throughout the subdivision.
2. The desirability and suitability of land within or proposed by the development for parks and
playgrounds based on size, topography, shape, water supply, location or other circumstances.
The subject property is Zoned M‐1 and is surrounded by business. Using roughly ⅓ of this site for
parkland seems like an underutilization of the property.
3. Proximity of the development to existing parks and recreational facilities.
As mentioned above, the Glen Lake Rotary Park is nearby and can be accessed using existing trails,
sidewalks and crosswalks.
4. Type, function of, and facilities included within nearby park(s).
The well‐maintained Glen Lake Rotary Park includes many trails, a beach, a pond, docks, pavilions &
picnic shelters, beach volleyball, fishing opportunities, manicured lawn and a climbing rock.
5. The level of service (as defined in the adopted city‐wide park master plan) provided by nearby
park(s).
Chapter 7 of the Bozeman Park Master Plan describes this area as “well‐served” by neighborhood parks.
6. Correspondence with the City’s adopted city‐wide master plan.
One goal of the park plan is to collect cash‐in‐lieu of parkland to allow the funds to be amassed to fund
park acquisition and development. Another goal is to create bigger parks. Not creating a small pocket
park when a large regional park is nearby seems to align with the goals of the park plan. The great
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connectivity to the Glen Lake Park and existing trail system around the park also aligns with the park
plan.
7. Whether the proposal provides an opportunity for partnerships, or whether grant funds are
currently available.
The collection of cash‐in‐lieu of parkland funds for small projects like this will help fund larger projects
and provide money to help foster partnerships to help the money go farther.
8. Whether the developer or future property owners are required to participate in the costs of the
maintenance of nearby parks or recreational facilities.
The new park tax that was passed in the City of Bozeman ensures that all property owners within the
City help to share in the cost of park maintenance.
9. Long term availability of city funds for maintenance of the proposed facilities.
The new park tax that was passed in the City of Bozeman helps to ensure that there is long term
availability of funds for facility maintenance.
10. Requirements established pursuant to 38.27.020 and 38.27.030, BMC regarding residential
density.
The residential density of the project is 11.94 units per acre.
11. The expresses preference of the developer.
Due to the small nature of the site, the developer desires to utilize cash‐in‐lieu of parkland. The addition
of parkland to this site would reduce the number of commercial and residential units below what is
efficient and profitable.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 406‐570‐3676.
Sincerely,
Garrett Schultz, P.E.
Headwaters Engineering, Inc.
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