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3/8/2022
Re: Trout Meadows Narrative for Site Review
Summary:
Trout Meadows is an existing 218-unit multi-family project along the shores of Cattail Lake,
which was previously planned and approved for phased development. Phase 1, built 2007-
2009, consists of 134 units, community building with pool and spa. Phase 2, built 2012-
2013, consists of 84 units. Unit types are a range of studios, 1bd/1ba, 2bd/1ba, 2bd/2ba,
and 3bd/2ba. Amenities include an exercise facility, pool and spa, community room,
playground, and adjacent Cattail Lake.
Phase 3:
Currently vacant, North lots 6a and 7a, and South lots 6a and 1a, are the final remaining
phase 3 properties to be developed for this previously approved development. This
proposal for review involves these four remaining lots. Four buildings are proposed with a
total count 60 units. Unit types vary between 1bd/1ba, 2ba/1ba, and 2bd/2ba. Upon
Phase 3 completion, Trout Meadows will offer Bozeman residents with 278 long term
rental units.
North lots 6a and 7a each consists of one, two-story 12 plex, 30’ maximum in height. 25
parking spaces are required and 25’ spaces are provided.
South lots 6a and 1a, each consist of one, three-story 18 plex, 40’-3” max in height. 33
parking spaces are required and provided.
Project Goals and Timeframe:
The project goals remain the same as originally planned and approved, to provide much
needed multi-family housing. Construction for the four lots will occur simultaneously, with
commencement to begin as soon as building permit is obtained. Construction scheduling
estimates certificate of occupancy achieved 1 year following commencement date.
Site Improvements, Parking:
Site improvements will remain consistent with previously phased improvements. Parking
demand is anticipated based on zoning driven requirements, which we support as
appropriate. A portion of the parking includes street parking, designed in compliance with
zoning and engineering regulations. Landscape islands are integrated into the parking
areas for buffering, shading, traffic calming, and beautification.
Design Intent:
The proposed final phased development targets the same entry to mid-level rental housing
market as the previous phases. The architecture does not attempt to copy the existing
architecture, but more appropriately, is in keeping with scale and overall neighborhood
context. The architecture maintains some of the previous phased design elements, but also
adds subtle differences to contribute individuality, interest, and to avoid redundancy and
static environment. Unit orientation was carefully planned to capture views with
generously expansive windows and private covered balconies, and to offer everyone an
unobstructed connection with nature. These same strategies also contribute traditional
neighborhood street frontage philosophies. Sidewalks and driving lanes commonly link the
overall development with adjacent routes. Cattail Lake is the emphasis, and all sidewalks
lead to lakeside trails. Generous amounts of general landscaping and turf areas
immediately surround the apartment buildings with unit windows oriented to them and
direct sidewalk access provided.
Responses to City Planning Department Concept Review Comments:
1.b. Phasing: This application involves the third and final phase of this previously
approved development. This final phase will be built in one single phase. Therefore, no
phasing plans are included in this application.
1.c. The buildings are not to be sold individually.
1.d. shared infrastructure: See included civil engineering documents.
1.e. Exterior material palette: See included exterior elevation drawings for exterior
materials, finishes, and window transparency areas.
2. All block frontage standards are applied and meet compliance. See included site
plans and related drawings
3.a. Easement setbacks: All setbacks meet compliance and are demonstrated in the
included site plans
3.b. Façade Transparency: Compliance with transparency standards is demonstrated on
the included exterior elevations.
3.c. Building Entrances: Building entrances are visible and accessible from the street.
We reviewed with staff specifics related to this standard and confirmed compliances
following Concept Review. See included Site Plan for demonstrated compliance.
3.d. Weather Protection: All primary entrances include roofed cover at least 3’ deep.
See included plans and elevations for demonstrated compliance.
3.e. Landscaping: All areas between street and building meet landscape requirements.
4. Residential Block Frontage: Public/private transitional elements requirements are
applied for full compliance. Minor design adjustments were made in specific areas
following Concept Review where bedrooms windows were too close to a sidewalk.
5., 6. Pedestrian circulation requirements: Site plan and civil site plans demonstrates full
compliance.
7. On-Site Residential Open Space: Full compliance demonstrated on site plan. No
comments needed attention following Concept Review.
8., 9. Meter Screening: See Landscape Plan for demonstrated compliance
10, 11. Building Massing and Articulation: See exterior elevations for demonstrated
compliance. No comments were raised from Concept Review.
12. Building Materials: See Exterior Elevations for demonstrated compliance.
13. Parking, Driveways: See civil site plans for demonstrated dimensional compliance
14-16 Bicycle Parking: See Site Plan for demonstrated compliance
NW Energy: Advisements were considered. See civil and landscape plans for related
compliances.
Solid Waste Divisions: See civil plans for demonstrated compliances
Thank you for you consideration of this project & we look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Mike Morgan
Principal Architect
Hoffmann Morgan & Associates