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HomeMy WebLinkAbout003 ZMA Narratives7 July 2021 1825 Kagy Student Housing | Zone Map Amendment 0TABLE OF CONTENTS 21825 KAGY STUDENT HOUSING | Zone Map Amendment INTRODUCTION ZONE MAP AMENDMENT 001 Development Review Application 002 ZMA Zone Map Amendment Checklist 003 ZMA Narratives 004 N1 Noticing Checklist 005 Adjoining Property Owners 001 ZMA Map Exhibit 3 4 9 NARRATIVE GRAPHICS DOCUMENTS PLANS 1 2 3 FUTURE LAND USE MAP & ZONE MAP 31825 KAGY STUDENT HOUSING | Zone Map Amendment 1NARRATIVE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Overview | Vision 1825 Kagy Student Housing has the opportunity to deliver quality student housing in close proximity to Montana State University. This application proposes a zoning designation that will allow higher density residential and area restricted commercial spaces. Montana State University students are the targeted market and by providing housing close to the University, services, parks, and trails it will promote a walkable and bikeable community. Design Guidelines The zoning objectives of 1825 Kagy Student Housing were designed in line with the City of Bozeman’s Future Land Use Plan, Growth Policy, Unified Development Code, and Bozeman Community Plan. Land Use The 1825 Kagy Student Housing site is approximately 2.9 acres located at the northeast intersection of West Kagy Boulevard and South 19th Avenue. The site is located within the City of Bozeman at a prominent traffic transit corridor with residential and commercial districts flanking its sides. The site’s proposed zoning is in alignment with the Future Land Use Map which illustrates a desire to provide Residential Mixed Use zoning designations. 2 4 NARRATIVE 1825 KAGY STUDENT HOUSING | Zone Map Amendment ZONE MAP AMENDMENT PROJECT NARRATIVE A. Is the new zoning designed in accordance with the growth policy? How? Yes, the Future Land Use Map in the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 designates the property as Residential Mixed Use. The Residential Mixed Use designation correlates with the following zoning districts: R-3, R-O, PLI, REMU, B-1, including the existing R-4 zoning and the R-5 zoning proposed by the applicant. The proposed zone map amendment from R-4 to R-5 would allow similar land uses as the current R-4 zoning while also allowing the opportunity to provide a limited amount of retail and restaurant space to serve the residents if desired. The development is in accordance with several goals and objectives of the Community Plan, including, but not limited to the following: Goal N-1: Support well-planned, walkable neighborhoods. The project intends to provide housing for University Students. The site is located in close proximity to the University, amenities, jobs, goods, and services which will increase walkability and promote the use of alternate means of transportation. The inclusion of commercial allowed in R-5 zoning will bring goods and services closer to the residents and strengthen walkability in the area. Goal N-2: Pursue simultaneous emergence of commercial nodes and residential development through diverse mechanisms in appropriate locations. The commercial permitted in R-5 zoning will allow for commercial nodes to serve the residence in addition to provide job opportunities. The site is appropriately located at the intersection of two principal arterial streets and near other commercial and residential areas. Goal DCD-1: Support urban development within the City. This site is currently underutilized, underdeveloped, and located on the prominent corner of West Kagy Boulevard and South 19th Avenue. The proposed high density residential and limited commercial will revitalize the corner and provide much needed housing. Goal DCD-2: Encourage growth throughout the City , while enhancing the pattern of community development oriented on centers of employment and activity. Support an increase in development intensity within developed areas. The development of this site will activate the intersection. This part of town is growing rapidly to help support Bozeman’s housing needs. The property is on the edge of the University District close to jobs, goods, and services. ZONE MAP AMENDMENT 2 5 NARRATIVE 1825 KAGY STUDENT HOUSING | Zone Map Amendment ZONE MAP AMENDMENT ZONE MAP AMENDMENT Continued Goal DCD-3: Ensure multimodal connectivity within the City. The site’s close proximity to the University, services, goods, and jobs encourages the use of alternate means of transportation. The streets that boarder the site, South 19th Avenue and West Kagy Boulevard, have established bike routes and bike lanes that connect to the wider network of trials. South 19th Avenue has extensive sidewalks for pedestrian circulation and the site’s development will extend a sidewalk along West Kagy Boulevard for increased pedestrian traffic. B. Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers? How? Yes, 1825 Kagy Student Housing is currently served by City of Bozeman Fire and Police Departments. Future development of the property will be required to conform to all City of Bozeman public safety, building and land use requirements, which will ensure this criteria is met. Access to the site and provision of municipal water supply are nearby and will be expanded onto the site as needed during development review. The zone change is not likely to adversely impact safety from fire and other dangers. C. Will the new zoning promote public health, safety and welfare? How? Yes, all future development will require site plan review and compliance with the City’s Unified Development Code which ensures the promotion of public health, safety and general welfare. The proposed amendment will not put undue burden on municipal services, emergency response capability, or similar existing requirements. D. Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements? How? Yes, the City conducts extensive planning for municipal transportation, water, sewer, parks, and other facilities and services provided by the City. The adopted plans allow the City to consider existing conditions and identify enhancements needed to provide additional service needed by new development. The development of public infrastructure improvements to serve the property will be required to conform to the City of Bozeman’s adopted standards which require properties to construct public infrastructure and/or pay impact fees, assessments, and taxes to support transportation, water, sewer, school, parks, and other public requirements. The City implements these plans through its capital improvements program that identifies individual projects, project construction scheduling, and financing of construction. As is stated in the UDC, the designation of a zoning district does not guarantee approval of proposed development plans until the City verifies the availability of needed infrastructure and services. Future submittals 2 6 NARRATIVE 1825 KAGY STUDENT HOUSING | Zone Map Amendment ZONE MAP AMENDMENT ZONE MAP AMENDMENT Continued will be reviewed for compliance with the City’s codes to ensure appropriate levels of transportation, water, sewer, schools, and parks are provided. Site plans or other development applications will ensure adequate capacity for all required municipal services. The proposed zone change is not anticipated to notably impact transportation, water, sewer, school, parks, and other public provisions. E. Will the new zoning provide reasonable provision of adequate light and air? How? Yes, the Unified Development Code includes requirements for providing adequate light and air including park and recreation requirements, maximum building height, on-site open space requirements, lot coverage, and setback requirements. Future development of the property will be subject to these provisions and that of the Building Codes which have standards for ingress and egress, ventilation, and related subjects that further support the provision of adequate light and air. The proposed zoning has the same setback requirements and similar requirements concerning light and air to the existing R-4 zoning. F. Will the new zoning have an effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems? How? Neutral, the mix of residential and commercial allowed in the requested R-5 zoning are not anticipated to greatly impact motorized traffic at the intersection of West Kagy Boulevard and South 19th Avenue. The project is focused on providing student housing and an opportunity to live within a walkable proximity to the University, work, goods, and services that currently depend upon vehicular transportation. In addition, development of the property will be required to comply with transportation-related standards and reviewed for impacts on the surrounding streets, intersections, and sidewalks. The transportation system is well developed in this area. The site is located at an intersection of two arterial streets with a traffic signal to facilitate heavy traffic flows. The future development and zone change support opportunity to expand the pedestrian network through installation of sidewalks. Development of the subject property would support continuation of the sidewalk along West Kagy Boulevard. This improves the non-motorized transportation system. G. Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth? How? Yes, the Bozeman Community Plan establishes a preferred and compatible development pattern. “The land use map sets generalized expectations for what goes where in the community… The land use categories and descriptions provide a guide for appropriate development 2 7 NARRATIVE 1825 KAGY STUDENT HOUSING | Zone Map Amendment ZONE MAP AMENDMENT ZONE MAP AMENDMENT Continued and redevelopment locations for civic, residential, commercial, industrial, and other uses. The future land use designations are important because they aim to further the vision and goals of the City through promoting sustainability, citizen and visitor safety, and a high quality of life that will shape Bozeman’s future” (Community Plan p. 51). The future land use map designates the property as Residential Mixed Use. This designation correlates with several zoning districts including the proposed R-5. Based on the land use map designations and correlated zoning districts in the plan proposed, the zone map amendment would promote compatible urban growth. The growth policy supports infill development on underutilized properties and providing a variety of housing options to meet the needs of residents. The proposed zoning designation enables urban residential development, providing additional housing options to meet Bozeman’s demand. The property is surrounded by City limits and is well-served by the City’s transportation and utility networks. Any future development on the site will meet the zoning standards adopted to support compatibility of uses such as setbacks, building height limits, and parking requirements. H. Does the new zoning promote the character of the district? How? Yes, this proposal amends the zone map and not the Future Land Use Map designation. Therefore, the standards and character of the district remain intact. The surrounding area is continuing to develop with higher density residential and commercial. The proposed R-5 zoning maintains the predominant residential character of the area while providing a small amount of commercial, aligning with the character of the region. The zones at the intersection on Kagy Boulevard and 19th Avenue include REMU and B-2. The adjacent properties to the north and northeast consist of multi-family housing in R-2 and R-4 zoning. The existing R-4 zone has more similarities to R-5 than differences including the same minimum building setback requirements and the permitted uses allowed only vary in the allowance of restaurants, and retail with restricted square footage. The retail component in the R-5 will predominately serve the surrounding neighborhoods with services and job potential, promoting a walkable environment. I. Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular uses? How? Yes, the proposed R-5 district can support many types of urban development that serve the immediate area and broader region with multi-household residential as a primary use. 1825 Kagy Student Housing is appropriately located along the principal arterial corridor 2 8 NARRATIVE 1825 KAGY STUDENT HOUSING | Zone Map Amendment ZONE MAP AMENDMENT ZONE MAP AMENDMENT Continued of South 19th Avenue. Additionally, the property is suitable for urban development without major constraints related to floodplains, human- wildlife conflict, steep slopes or other hazards. In addition, the property is surrounded by a residential development. The proposed R-5 zoning is suitable for the site given the surrounding existing residential development and access to city services and facilities. Any future development will be reviewed against the provisions of the zoning district. J. Was the new zoning adopted with a view of conserving the values of buildings? How? Yes, the property is currently underutilized, underdeveloped, and in stark contrast to the ever growing and newly developed surrounding district. Any proposed new or expanded structures will be required to meet setbacks set forth in the Bozeman Municipal Code, which will alleviate potential negative impacts to the values of adjacent buildings in the event of future development on the subject property. Any future development on the site will be subject to standards in the R-5 district which will ensure the conservation of adjacent building values. K. How does the new zoning encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area? Yes, the Bozeman Community Plan illustrates the most appropriate use of the land. In this case, a Residential Mixed Use development has been identified by the community as the most appropriate type of development for the property. The Unified Development Code contains standards, protections and reviews processes to ensure the land is developed in ways that protect and promote public health, safety, and general welfare. 3 9 GRAPHICS 1825 KAGY STUDENT HOUSING | Zone Map Amendment FUTURE LAND USE MAP | ZONE MAP 2. RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE Promotes neighborhoods substantially dominated by housing, yet integrated with small-scale commercial and civic uses. The housing can include single- attached and small single-Detached dwellings, apartments, and live-work units. If buildings include ground floor commercial uses, residences should be located on upper floor. Variation in building mass, height, and other design characteristics should contribute to a complete and interesting streetscape. The importance of future land use is best said in the Bozeman Community Plan with the text accompanying the Future Land Use Map. An except from this narratives states, “Community development oriented on centers of employment and activity shorten travel distances and encourage multi- modal transportation, increase business synergies, and permit greater efficiencies in the delivery of public services.” Plan Category R-SR-1R-2R-3R-4R-5R-OREMURMHB-1B-2B-2M B-3UMUM-1M-2BPNEHMUPLI Residential Mixed Use XXXXX X X Future Land Use Zoning Correlation Table