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Home My WebLink About1 PlanningNarrative_112221 February 11, 2022 Site Plan Submittal: November 12, 2021 Site Plan Submittal- Revision 1: February 11, 2022 City of Bozeman, City Planner 20 East Olive Street P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59715 Re: Buffalo Run Site Plan Submittal- Revision 1 – Project Narrative TABLE OF CONTENTS: SITE PLAN: COVER SHEET C SEQUENCE PLAN S1 SITE PLAN S2 PARKING PLAN S3 PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING S4 OPEN SPACE PLAN S5 BLOCK FRONTAGES S6 ILLUSTRATIVE SITE PLAN S7 PARKLAND DEDICATION S8 CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION REQUEST S9 ARCHITECTURE: BUILDING G, K, L A2.01 BUILDING I, M A2.01 BUILDING N, J A2.01 BUILDING O A2.01 BUILDING A A4.01 BUILDING B A4.01 BUILDING C A4.01 BUILDING D A4.01 BUILDING E A4.01 BUILDING F A4.01 BUILDING G A4.01 BUILDING H A4.01 BUILDING I A4.01 BUILDING J A4.01 BUILDING K A4.01 BUILDING L A4.01 BUILDING M A4.01 BUILDING N A4.01 BUILDING O A4.01 DUPLEX 1 A/B – 14 A/B A4.01A CIVIL: GENERAL NOTES C010 CONSTRUCTION ROUTE MAP C015 EXISTING SITE FEATURES AND TOPOGRAPGHY C017 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL C020 SITE MAP INDEX C100 NW SITE PLAN (1 OF 4) C201 SW SITE PLAN (2 OF 4) C202 NE SITE PLAN (3 OF 4) C203 SE SITE PLAN (4 OF 4) C204 OVERALL GRADING PLAN C300 NW GRADING PLAN (1 OF 6) C301 NORTH CENTRAL GRADING PLAN (2 OF 6) C302 NE GRADING PLAN (3 OF 6) C303 SW GRADING PLAN (4 OF 6) C304 SOUTH CENTRAL GRADING PLAN (5 OF 6) C305 SE GRADING PLAN (6 OF 6) C306 NW UTILITY PLAN (1 OF 5) C401 SW UTILITY PLAN (2 OF 5) C402 NE UTILITY PLAN (3 OF 5) C403 SE UTILITY PLAN (4 OF 5) C404 OFFSITE UTILITY PLAN (5 OF 5) C405 CLUBHOUSE FIRE SERVICE LINE C501 BUILDING A FIRE SERVICE LINE C502 BUILDING B FIRE SERVICE LINE C503 BUILDING C FIRE SERVICE LINE C504 BUILDING D FIRE SERVICE LINE C505 BUILDING E FIRE SERVICE LINE C506 BUILDING F FIRE SERVICE LINE C507 BUILDING G FIRE SERVICE LINE C508 BUILDING H FIRE SERVICE LINE C509 BUILDING K FIRE SERVICE LINE C510 BUILDING L FIRE SERVICE LINE C511 PROPOSED SITE EASEMENTS C601 SITE DETAILS C701 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS C702 STORMTECH DETAILS C703 STORMWATER DETAILS C704 TRASH ENCLOSURE AND BIKE RACK DETAILS C705 IRRIGATION DITCH PIPING IMPROVEMENTS C1101 IRRIGATION DETAILS C1102 WATER DETAILS C1201 SEWER DETAILS C1202 ROAD DETAILS C1203 LANDSCAPE: LANDSCAPE PLAN L1.1 LANDSCAPE PLAN L1.2 LANDSCAPE PLAN L1.3 LANDSCAPE PLAN L1.4 LANDSCAPE PLAN L1.5 LANDSCAPE PLAN L1.6 LANDSCAPE DETAILS L1.7 LANDSCAPE NOTES L1.8 Buffalo Run is envisioned to be a residential community that will provide enduring value to the City of Bozeman and the region. A cohesive residential community and urban framework plan that is grounded in a constant set of integrated planning principles. The vision and directives for Buffalo Run were developed and influenced by several factors related to the environment, community, and the demand for alternative housing choices. Outlined below are the integrated planning principles that have been incorporated into the site plan program. These principles are to serve as a guide for all levels and elements of design, sequencing, and implementation. The integrated planning principles are as follows. Principle One: Enhance community networks and open space Buffalo Run is configured utilizing a grid of pedestrian friendly streets and open space corridors. The intent is to provide community and regional users alternative routes to access adjacent parcels, neighborhoods, and community amenities. The site plan incorporates two 30’ pedestrian trail corridors. These corridors provide pedestrian connections to the adjacent parcels and existing neighborhood located to the east. This includes making a connection to the existing Meadow Creek Park and neighborhood located to the east. North/south connections are included providing connectivity to future development. An East West connection from Fowler to access to the extended Meadow Trail within Meadow Creek Park is also included. The street grid is configured to provide alternative routes and connect with the existing street network. These streets are proposed to connect to the north and south with future development parcels. Principle Two: Identify and sustain green infrastructure It is the intent to utilize and maintain green infrastructure. Utilizing existing green environmental systems and natural drainage patterns will require less impervious and engineer infrastructure. Designing around the natural existing pond provides a large area to be preserved as open space that is planned to be utilized as passive and active space for the community. Principle Three: Protect environmental systems Buffalo Run site plan incorporates and preserves existing natural systems including integrating with the natural topography and drainage patterns. The existing pond on site is to be preserved and re-aligned to serve as a neighborhood focal point surrounding the neighborhood amenity. Existing trees in open space areas are to remain. Principle Four: Establish a diversity of housing types The Buffalo Run site plan is configured to accommodate a diversity housing that will allow for a multi-generational and dimensional population. This includes multi-family apartment style housing, attached Rowhouses, and Duplex buildings. Principle Five: Enhance Community connectivity Buffalo Run is configured within a development pattern that includes pedestrian-oriented and walkable streets. Sidewalks and trails are incorporated into the plan to provide alternative circulation routes and to connect with existing neighborhood and adjacent future development parcels. This site plan includes the expansion of Meadow Creek Park and the extension of the trail. The proposed street configuration reinforces multimodal connectivity within the project and the surrounding City of Bozeman. The streets are planned to reinforce the urban grid that is envisioned for Bozeman and the region. Buffalo Run proposes two North/South Avenue connections that will help reinforce connectivity throughout the site. This street network provides for walkable blocks that will provide alternative pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle routes. The grid will further disperse traffic and provides a safe corridor for pedestrians. A hierarchy of focal points and amenities are incorporated into the plan that will foster community gathering and social interaction. This includes the enlarged Meadow Creek Park and proposed neighborhood amenities, such an herb garden and grill pavilions. The central pedestrian street corridor creates a visual and physical connection to the neighborhood center, ponds, and park. This central amenity area serves as the focal point of the project. PROJECT LOCATION: 5400 Fowler Lane, Bozeman MT ZONE DISTRICT / PRPOSED USE / PROJECT TYPE: R-4 – Residential. Proposed Residential neighborhood with a mix of apartment, duplex and rowhouse style buildings. The project intent is to create a residential neighborhood with amenities, pedestrian greenways, and connection to the expansion of the adjacent Meadow Creek Park. COMMUNITY PLAN FUTURE LAND USE: Urban Neighborhood SIZE: 20.3 Acres SITE COVERAGE/ LAND USE: Total Building(s) first floor footprint = 137,257 SF (16.1% of total parcel) Floor Area Ratio (FAR) = .35 (see chart below) Parking/Drives = 308,315 SF (36.1% of total parcel) Landscape Area = 177,899 SF (20.9% of total parcel) Walks = 94,060 SF (11% of total parcel) Public Easements (In Lieu of ROW) = 135,431 SF (15.9% of total parcel) FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR): FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) CALCULATIONS USE TOTAL AREA SQ.FT.% OF TOTAL BUILDINGS BLDG A 28,864 3.3% BLDG B 35,249 4.0% BLDG C 32,546 3.7% BLDG D 32,546 3.7% BLDG E 23,426 2.6% BLDG F 23,426 2.6% BLDG G 12,591 1.4% BLDG H 22,919 2.6% BLDG I 5,258 0.6% BLDG J 11,610 1.3% BLDG K 12,591 1.4% BLDG L 12,591 1.4% BLDG M 5,258 0.6% BLDG N 11,610 1.3% BLDG O 5,287 0.6% DUPLEX 1 A/B - 14 A/B (NOTE 3)2,735 4.3% NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 3,830 0.4% SUBTOTAL (BUILDING AREA)282,337 35.9% NOTES: 1) FAR IS BASED OF TOTAL PARCEL SIZE : 20.3 ACRES (885,701.8 SQ.FT.) 2) TOTAL AREA SQ.FT. INCLUDES PATIO/DECK 3) DUPLEX FAR IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL 14 BUILDINGS, THEREFORE % OF TOTAL HAS BEEN MULTIPLED BY 14. RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS – AUTHORIZED USES: Per BMC Sec. 38.310.030 NUMBER OF BUILDINGS/ UNITS/ BEDROOMS: 1 BR TYPE A 1 BR TYPE B 2 BR TYPE A 2 BR TYPE B 3 BR Total DU BLDG TYPE BLDG A 6 12 6 24 MULTI-FAMILY BLDG B 0 10 12 8 30 MULTI-FAMILY BLDG C 10 4 14 2 30 MULTI-FAMILY BLDG D 10 4 14 2 30 MULTI-FAMILY BLDG E 2 6 14 22 MULTI-FAMILY BLDG F 2 6 14 22 MULTI-FAMILY BLDG G 2 3 5 ROWHOUSE BLDG H 6 6 10 22 MULTI-FAMILY BLDG I 2 2 ROWHOUSE BLDG J 4 4 ROWHOUSE BLDG K 2 3 5 ROWHOUSE BLDG L 2 3 5 ROWHOUSE BLDG M 2 2 ROWHOUSE BLDG N 4 4 ROWHOUSE BLDG O 2 2 ROWHOUSE DUPLEX 1 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 2 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 3 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 4 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 5 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 6 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 7 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 8 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 9 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 10 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 11 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 12 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 13 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX DUPLEX 14 A/B 2 2 DUPLEX TOTALS 30 42 96 18 51 237 DENSITY CHART RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS UNIT TYPE / USE TOTAL DU LOT AREA REQUIRED/ DU TOTAL REQUIRED LOT AREA (SQ.FT.) BLDG A - APT 24 SEE NOTE 1 32,600 BLDG B - APT 30 SEE NOTE 1 39,800 BLDG C - APT 30 SEE NOTE 1 39,800 BLDG D - APT 30 SEE NOTE 1 39,800 BLDG E - APT 22 SEE NOTE 1 30,200 BLDG F - APT 22 SEE NOTE 1 30,200 BLDG G - ROWHOUSE 5 3,000 SF/DU 15,000 BLDG H - APT 22 SEE NOTE 1 30,200 BLDG I - ROWHOUSE 2 3,000 SF/DU 6,000 BLDG J - ROWHOUSE 4 3,000 SF/DU 12,000 BLDG K - ROWHOUSE 5 3,000 SF/DU 15,000 BLDG L - ROWHOUSE 5 3,000 SF/DU 15,000 BLDG M - ROWHOUSE 2 3,000 SF/DU 6,000 BLDG N - ROWHOUSE 2 3,000 SF/DU 6,000 BLDG O - ROWHOUSE 4 3,000 SF/DU 12,000 DUPLEX 1 A/B - 14 A/B 28 2,500 SF/DU 70,000 SUBTOTAL 399,600 NOTES: 1) MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT LOT REQUIREMENTS: 5,000 SF/FIRST UNIT + 1,200 SF/EACH ADDITIONAL UNIT CALCUATED BUILDING HEIGHTS: BLDG A: 41’ - 7” ROOF PITCH: 2/12 BLDG B: 41’ - 9” ROOF PITCH:2/12 BLDG C: 41’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 2/12 BLDG D: 41’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 2/12 BLDG E: 41’ - 9” ROOF PITCH: 2.5/12, 2/12 BLDG F: 41’ - 9” ROOF PITCH: 2.5/12, 2/12 BLDG G: 30’ - 7” MAIN ROOF PITCH: 6/12, GABLE ROOFS: 12/12 BLDG H: 41’ - 9” ROOF PITCH: 2/12 BLDG I: 30’ - 7” MAIN ROOF PITCH: 6/12, GABLE ROOFS: 7.5/12 & 12/12 BLDG J: 30’ - 7” MAIN ROOF PITCH: 6/12, GABLE ROOFS: 6/12 & 12/12 BLDG K: 30’ - 7” MAIN ROOF PITCH: 6/12, GABLE ROOFS: 12/12 BLDG L: 30’ - 7” MAIN ROOF PITCH: 6/12, GABLE ROOFS: 12/12 BLDG M: 30’ - 7” MAIN ROOF PITCH: 6/12, GABLE ROOFS: 7.5/12 & 12/12 BLDG N: 30’ - 7” MAIN ROOF PITCH: 6/12, GABLE ROOFS: 6/12 & 12/12 BLDG O: 30’ - 7” MAIN ROOF PITCH: 6/12, GABLE ROOFS: 6/12 & 12/12 DUPLEX 1 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 2 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 3 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 4 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 5 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 6 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 7 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 8 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 9 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 10 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 11 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 12 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 13 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 DUPLEX 14 A/B: 30’ - 5” ROOF PITCH: 10/12, 6/12, 3/12 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER: 27’ – 0” PARKING: (See S3-Parking Plan for additional information): PARKING CALCULATIONS REQUIRED RESERVED/ SURFACE 1 BR - TYPE A RESIDENTIAL 30 45 1 BR - TYPE B RESIDENTIAL 42 63 2 BR - TYPE A RESIDENTIAL 96 192 2 BR - TYPE B RESIDENTIAL 18 36 3 BR RESIDENTIAL 51 153 TOTAL 489 ON-STREET PARKING USED AS A PARKING REDUCTION 89 REQUIRED PARKING TOTAL 400 SURFACE PARKING N/A N/A 389 ADA PARKING RESIDENTIAL 18 ON-STREET PARKING RESIDENTIAL 89PARKING GARAGES (NOTE 2)RESIDENTIAL 29 58 58 PROPOSED PARKING GRAND TOTAL 554 3) PARKING CALCUATIONS: RESIDENTIAL = 1.5 SPACE /1 BR, 2 SPACES/2 BR, 3 SPACES/3 BR SEE NOTE 1 UNITS (RESIDENTIAL)USE UNITS / AREA PROPOSED PARKING SEE NOTE 4 1) PER BMC 38.540.050, ON-STREET PARKING MAY BE USED AS A PARKING REDUCTION TOWARDS THE MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS. THIS DEDUCTION IS CALCULATED FROM PARKING ON KURK DRIVE, HOMESTEAD AVENUE AND BUFFALO RUN AVENUE ONLY. SEE S3- PARKING PLAN. 4) ADA SURFACES SPACES ARE COUNTED FROM EACH PARKING FACILITY. 6 FACILITIES ON SITE, SEE SITE PLAN FOR LOCATIONS. ADA SPACES ARE NOT COUNTED IN PROPOSED PARKING CALC, THEY ARE CALCUALATED SEPARATELY BASED ON TOTAL SURFACE SPACES PROVIDED. 2) PARKING GARAGES ARE IN ROWHOMES ONLY. EACH ROWHOUSE HAS A 2-CAR PARKING GARAGE, GARAGE PARKING IS COUNTED TOWARDS THE REQURIED PARKING CALCS. REFER TO S3-PARKING PLAN PARKING CALCULATIONS PER SEQUENCE: (See S1 for Sequence Plan and S3 for Parking Plan) All horizonal infrastructure will be completed prior to vertical construction. The parking calculations therefore will be met for each building as they are sequenced. See below section regarding onsite/off site infrastructure. Note: All dedicated on-street parking calculated towards required parking calculations are located on the street side that is directly adjacent to the lot/building in which it is being calculated for. OPEN SPACE CALCUATIONS: (See S4-Open Space Calculations for delineation & additional information): Open space calculations do not include parkland area. Parkland calculations found on C-Cover of the attached Site Plan Submittal. Per BMC Sec. 38.520.060; Multi-Family requirements: 100 square feet per dwelling unit for one- bedroom dwellings and 150 square feet per dwelling unit for dwellings with two or more bedrooms. The required open space may be provided in a combination of ways: shared opens space, ground level private outdoor space, balconies, common indoor recreation areas and shared roof decks. See S4-Open Space Calculations for the areas of proposed shared open space. Per BMC Sec. 38.360.250; Rowhouse requirements: the provided open space must be directly adjacent to each unit and meet dimensions of at least 12 feet on all sides. This usable open space can be Front yard, upper-level deck, or balcony (50%). Buffalo Run provides a minimum 144 SF patio attached to each Rowhouse with direct access to the unit. These Rowhomes also have rooftop decks which are used towards the open space calculations. All building living space for rowhomes can be found within the Open Space Calculation chart on the Cover as well as S4. Duplex buildings are not on individual lots and do not have required open space. They are considered 1-4 household structures which do not have this requirement for open space. The shared open space area has no required minimum distance from buildings, does not include required setbacks and features no dimension less than 15 feet. Shared open space is separated from ground level windows, streets, service areas and parking lots via landscaping and pedestrian walks. All areas counted towards shared open space are not within landscaping planting beds or snow storage. Shared open space within Buffalo Run features walkable open greenspace, pedestrian walks, landscaping, and seating elements. All shared open space is accessible and convenient for all residents within Buffalo Run. All common open space is to be maintained by owner. NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS: Per BMC Sec. 38.410.020, Buffalo Run is proposed to include a resident neighborhood center and focal point. The proposed Neighborhood Center is located on the west side of the Buffalo Run neighborhood and will consist of repurposing the existing single-family home into a community amenity for the residents. The amenity space and updates to the Neighborhood Center is not part of this Site Plan Submittal and will be submitted as a MOD. The future development of the facility will include a leasing office, multi-purpose room, fitness center, hot tubs, and other amenities. This community amenity is located within a park setting that includes a meandering trail system and benches that are configured around an enhanced terraced pond system. Perennial and herb gardens are proposed to support culinary programming and events. Other accessory buildings include a dog wash and bicycle repair facility. BLOCK FRONTAGE: (See S6- Block Frontages for additional information): Per BMC 38.510.030.J, Buffalo Run includes multiple block frontages which are outlined on S6 of the submittal package. Fowler Lane includes a Mixed-Block Frontage, residences along Kurk drive include a Landscape Block Frontage, the proposed internal Homestead Avenue and Buffalo Run Avenue include a Landscape Block Frontage. All buildings that are adjacent to internal parking lots are Special Residential Block Frontages, these areas utilize either Option 1 or Option 2 outlined in BMC. Option 1: Raised deck or porch option. Porch/Decks are 60 SF min., raised 1’ above grade and are 6’ deep min. Option 2: Front Setback option. In all locations, a 10’ min. setback is provided between the sidewalk and face of building. These special residential block frontages are specified in all required locations on S2- Site Plan. The East/West Pedestrian ROW and the south property line includes a Path/Trail Block Frontage. All frontages have been designed to meet requirements per BMC Sec.38.510.020. Landscaping is used to soften facades and screen blank walls, minimum façade windows/transparency is provided on Architectural Elevations sheets in greater detail. DEPARTURE REQUEST: Per BMC Sec. 38.320.030. Maximum lot size for an R-4 lot with residential uses is 2.5 acres. Buffalo is proposed to be on a lot that is 20.3 acres. This neighborhood is comprised of a diversity of rental housing types and therefore are proposed to be on one parcel as opposed to independent lots. While this lot size exceeds the maximum, the site plan advances the community objectives related to the urban context and connectivity. The site plan is configured within a framework of pedestrian oriented streets that are aligned to connect with existing neighborhoods and adjacent future development parcels. This grid of streets in conjunction with pedestrian corridors create walkable blocks. Streets are incorporated with pedestrian friendly sidewalks and intersections. The extension of Kurk Drive and Fowler Lane improvements further advance community and regional connections. SEQUENCING: (See S1-Sequence Plan for additional information): P1: MF BUILDING E P2: MF BUILDING F P3: MF BUILDING C P4: MF BUILDING D P5: MF BUILDING B P6: DUPLEX 8A/B P7: DUPLEX 9A/B P8: DUPLEX 10A/B P9: DUPLEX 11A/B P10: DUPLEX 12A/B P11: DUPLEX 13A/B P12: DUPLEX 14A/B P13: ROWHOME M P14: ROWHOME G P15: ROWHOME I P16: ROWHOME J P17: ROWHOME K P18: ROWHOME L P19: ROWHOME O P20: ROWHOME N P21: MF BUILDING H P22: MF BUILDING A P23: DUPLEX 7A/B P24: DUPLEX 6A/B P25: DUPLEX 5A/B P26: DUPLEX 4A/B P27: DUPLEX 3A/B P28: DUPLEX 2A/B P29: DUPLEX 1A/B ONSITE/OFF SITE INFRASTRUCTURE: The site work/public improvements for the Buffalo Run community will be constructed in one phase and will not have multiple phases. This will include both onsite and off-site public improvements. The intent is to start off site improvements to Fowler Lane and South 27th Avenue first, however this work will be in conjunction with the onsite improvements. The private parking lot improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, utilities, lighting, landscaping, paving, etc.) will be sequenced as depicted in the Building Sequence Plan. VERTICAL: All apartment (multi-family) buildings are planning to be a system-built product and will be 90% constructed in a factory and shipped to the site for placement. There will be one and possibly two manufacturers contracted to provide product for the Buffalo Run community. Rowhomes and Duplex buildings will be stick-built construction. The sequenced plan for vertical construction is represented on S1- Sequence Plan. All buildings to be sequenced individually, totaling 29 sequences until completion. Building permits will be obtained individually to allow for sequenced occupancy. Any outstanding improvements such as landscaping, will be financially guaranteed through an improvements agreement and installed towards the end of the project to ensure no landscaping is damaged during construction. CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION: It is anticipated that site infrastructure construction will not be completed prior to manufacturer delivery of the first units. Therefore, the applicant will be requesting allowance from the City of Bozeman for concurrent construction of the vertical components with the site work components. We understand that we must comply with the City of Bozeman UDC Section 38.270.030.D. A concurrent construction request has been provided with this submittal as an external document. BUILDING DESCRIPTION (See Architectural Elevations for additional information): The architecture of Buffalo Run continues the evolving Bozeman vernacular with contemporary forms, neutral and natural materials, and traditional detailing. Different product types relate to each other through material palettes and tone but maintain distinct differences. There are 7 multifamily buildings throughout the site that contain 4 different unit types. The makeup of these units is 588 SF 1-bedroom units, 744 SF 1.5-bedroom units, 909 SF 2-bedroom units and 1,162 SF 2.5-bedrooms units. The intent is that the multifamily flats appeal directly to working professionals or young couples. Efficient floor plans and a more communal sense of living will help the flats achieve a New Urbanist functionality, with simple materials inspired by the surrounding Montana landscape. There will be 2 distinct designs to these buildings to help break up the layout of the site. All buildings will contain a mix of units and will be capped at a height of 42 feet. The only buildings that are over 150’-0” in length are the two types of multifamily buildings. These buildings can both be represented in the elevations of buildings A and B. We are showing compliance with BMC 38.530.040.E by using various window and glass sliding doors, material break up, ground floor patios, upper-level decks, unique screening at common corridors, full height vertical columns, setbacks in within the rows of materials and various horizontal fluctuations in the roofs. We feel that we have in good faith incorporated these elements to exceed the requirement set forth in the BMC. The site will also contain 29 rowhomes that will be clustered together in various configurations. These units will be capped at a height of 31 feet. There will be (6) 1,431 SF 2-bedroom units and (23) 1,579 SF 3-bedroom units. Rowhomes maintain many features of a duplex but with larger footprints and more architecturally refined exteriors. These units target established professionals and families. Attached garages and patios within larger lots help differentiate the row homes from the other buildings on site. Finally, there will be 14 duplex buildings yielding 28 individual units. These are the smallest building footprints but maintain the same 31-foot height as the rowhomes. All the duplexes will be 1,579 SF 3-bedroom units. These units usually appeal directly to young families and empty nesters. With an entrance on either side of the unit, the main level includes a spacious kitchen, powder bath and extra bedroom. Both the townhomes and duplexes strive to break up the elevations to show compliance with BMC 38.530.040.E. We have designed these facades to use various window sizes, styles, and colors. We also implement several materials and apply them in different directions. There are ground floor patios and upper-level decks that also create variation across the façade. We have integrated various roof pitches to help break up the buildings in the vertical direction. As a final gesture we have made an effort to break up the building elevations along Buffalo Run Avenue to give additional character to the site. The buildings of Buffalo Run Avenue have used the materials in individual schemes to give some additional variation. In a gesture to make the architecture vary between these buildings we have added columns to 2 of the buildings covered entries and tie backs to the other 2 buildings covered entries. Our goal is to bring these several types of buildings and units to the site so that the development is inclusive of all types of people. We also feel through the design character of these buildings we will be bringing a positive aesthetic to the city of Bozeman. This combination of these design elements has a proven track record of successfully proving safe and affordable housing for everyone. MEADOW CREEK PARK EXPANSION: Submitted as an external document as part of this Site Plan Submission. Prepared by DHM Design. Upon your review, we will be available to meet and provide additional information as required. We appreciate your assistance and look forward to working with you further on this project. Sincerely, Vogel & Associates, LLC Jeffrey Vogel, AICP Principal