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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNarrative - 1 - NWX Apartments – An Icon Community Revised Master Site Plan November 1, 2021 Introduction The NWX Apartments – An Icon Community Revised Master Site Plan is a phased multi-family development consisting of a total of 336 units with a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. The project is located within the Northwest Crossing Master Site Plan (MSP), approved in late 2020. This development includes two phases, each of which are described further throughout this narrative. Phase 1 is located within Lots 1 and 13 of the Northwest Crossing Subdivision, as shown on the attached Phasing Plan. This phase includes a total of 202 units, with 68 one-bedroom units, 111 two-bedroom units, and 23 three-bedroom units. Phase 2 is located within Lot 14 of the Northwest Crossing Subdivision. This phase includes a total of 134 units, with 64 one-bedroom, 50 two-bedroom units, and 20 three-bedroom units. Also included with this application is dedicated parkland and approximately 1.79 acres of on-site open space. Project Location NWX Apartments – An Icon Community is bordered by future Harvest Parkway to the north, Oak Street to the south, and Rosa Way to the west. Twin Lakes Avenue runs north-south through the site, and Wellspring Drive runs east-west. Bozeman Gallatin High School Meadowlark Elementary School are located southeast and Chief Joseph Middle School to the northeast of the development. Along with existing and proposed parks as well as schools located directly adjacent to the site, NWX is proximate and well connected to other nearby parks and schools and other community destinations. The site’s surrounding context, plus the additional uses proposed within the new neighborhood makes NWX a prime area for future residents and visitors to live, work, gather and recreate within the City of Bozeman. Entitlement Period and Proposed Phasing Schedule The proposed entitlement period for this development is five years. The following phasing schedule is proposed for this development: Phasing Plan Phase Area Estimated Timeframe Dedicated Parkland (Land only) Dedicated Open Space Phase 1 9.72 acres (423,403 SF) July 2022 – January 2024 0.74 acres 1.23 acres Phase 2 5.26 acres (229,126 SF) July 2023 – September 2024 0 acres 0.36 acres Northwest Crossing Design Guidelines The proposed development is in alignment with the adopted Northwest Crossing Design Guidelines, approved on December 4, 2020. Landscape, Open Space and Amenities Key focal points planned for NWX apartments are amenity spaces located in parks and open spaces across the site. Amenity spaces internal to the site include: - A game court with ping pong and lawn games, an outdoor kitchen and shelter, and seating options - Pool and amenity area consisting of a pool with lap lanes, two spas, an outdoor kitchen, lounge seating, fire - 2 - features, and shade structures. - (2) dog parks with dog equipment and seating options Bicycle parking will be visible, accessible and provided at each apartment building. The amount of bicycle parking will meet or exceed City of Bozeman requirements and also compliment the overall community. In addition, indoor bicycle storage will be provided on the ground floor of Building Type B Alternate (30-plex building). Planting requirements for parking islands and buffers will be met as shown on the Landscape and Irrigation sheets within the Master Site Plan. The streetscape throughout the development is designed to have continuous deciduous street tree plantings. The understory will be a combination of irrigated sod and landscape bed. It is anticipated the streetscape plantings will be installed with site plan development and not with the final plat of Northwest Crossing Subdivision. The plantings specified will provide seasonal interest and also specified for hardiness. A segment of Homestead Park will be developed alongside NWX Apartments. The parks’ location along Rosa Way makes the park highly visible and highly accessible. Homestead Creek, (currently Baxter Ditch) abuts the park to the west. The park consists of nature-play inspired equipment, work out stations, gathering shelters with seating options, and a large recreation lawn. The park will be dedicated to the City of Bozeman, and will be fully accessible to the public. Irrigation & Water Use To reduce the demand on the City’s potable water system, the NWX Apartments will utilize non-potable well water for all exterior landscape planting areas, including Homestead Park. It is anticipated the applicant would enter into an agreement with the City of Bozeman that allows for the well to be used for public improvements (Homestead Park) and private improvements (NWX Apartments). All irrigation will be operated from a central control system for peak performance and monitored for protection against leaks, breaks, or faults. The control system will also include real-time sensors to adjust operation during periods of inclement weather. All planting material will receive high efficiency equipment to ensure proper distribution of water where applicable. All equipment and sections of the system will be accessible or isolated for ease of maintenance and functionality. Grading and Drainage The finished surfaces across this project largely consists of asphalt parking lots and drive isles, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, and various landscaping elements. The site is graded to ensure positive drainage away from all buildings. Sidewalks are designed to allow accessible access throughout the site and to each building. Asphalt and concrete surfaces generally range from 0.50% to 5.0%. Roof drains that exit the building at paved surfaces may be piped directly to the proposed storm drain system in certain locations. Roof drains that discharge to landscaped areas will surface flow. Landscaped surfaces will maintain slopes less than 25%. This project is separated into three separate blocks bound by the subdivision roadways. Phase 1 consists of the southwest and northeast blocks and the park area west of Rosa Way. Phase 2 is in the northwest block. The grading is designed to contain storm water runoff within each block. Each block generally flows to the north. Storm drain inlets and pipe convey runoff to underground storm water storage systems that are sized to meet City of Bozeman Design Standards. Attenuated flows and overflow from larger storm events will be discharged to the subdivision storm water system. Parking and Circulation All parking lots and drive aisles have been designed to meet the requirements of the Bozeman Unified Development Code. Drive aisles range from 24 feet to 27 feet wide. All parking stalls are 9ft wide. Accessible parking stalls are provided in each block, are placed near ADA units, and meet ADA Guidelines. Each block of the development has at least two drive approaches on local roads. Fire truck turning movements have been analyzed through all parking areas and approved by the City of Bozeman Fire Department. Pedestrian connectivity is achieved through concrete sidewalks and concrete crosswalks through parking lots. - 3 - Sanitary Sewer System and Water Distribution System Sewer and water mains were installed within the local road right-of-ways (R.O.W.) as part of Phase 1 of the Northwest Crossing subdivision. Sewer, water, and fire service lines are installed beyond the R.O.W. for each building. Services will be extended to each building as part of the NWX Apartments project. Sewer and water main extensions are proposed in the southern portion of Phase 1 in order to serve buildings 1 through 6. A separate infrastructure package will be submitted to the City of Bozeman Engineering Department and Montana Department of Environmental Quality at a later date. Solid Waste Waste receptacles have been provided across the site. Each enclosure is designed with at least 50 feet of straight-on clearance to ensure adequate access. Pedestrian access is also provided through concrete sidewalks and crosswalks. Enclosures and access will be coordinated with the City of Bozeman Solid Waste Division. Building Architecture The project will consist of four separate multi-family building types including (6) 3-Plex two story carriage type A building, (7) 32-Plex three story apartment building (Type B), (1) 30-Plex three story apartment building with amenity spaces (Type B Alt) and a (2) 32-Plex three story apartment building (Type C). Also included on the site will be a two-story amenity clubhouse building for the apartment units as well as a maintenance building (Type D). The exterior design of the buildings will promote a distinctive multi-family structure with materials, massing, and details that are compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The architectural character of the buildings will emphasize horizontal forms and vary the roof architecture to create visual interest. The three-story massing is broken up with a variety in detailing, materials, color, and elevation forms. Summary Statement The original Northwest Crossing Master Site Plan elements were established on a set of plans and in the NWX Site and Building Design Guidelines which serve to: • clarify the varying components of the proposed development, • establish the vision of the community, and • demonstrate compliance with the City’s applicable development standards and land use policies. The guiding policies of each element in the NWX Apartments – An Icon Community Revised Master Site Plan are included on the plan sheets and supplemental information, and are in alignment with the NWX Site and Building Design Guidelines described above.