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HomeMy WebLinkAbout002_Narrative Westlake Park Improvements Site Plan Application Project Narrative OVERVIEW The site is zoned ‘Public Lands/Institutions (PLI)’ and is an existing City of Bozeman Park. The proposed improvements are within block 1 of Westlake’s Fourth Subdivision along North 5th Avenue and West Tamarack Street. The proposed project will regrade the existing mountain bike course and provide stormwater improvements. Recent improvements to 5th Avenue and Aspen Street resulted in the removal and demolition of some portions of the existing course. Additional improvements include an entry plaza at Aspen Street, paved pathways to circulate the park, concrete pads for bleacher accessibility, boulevard trees and new landscaping. The existing BMX track is to remain in place with no work to occur within the existing track at this time. A Pre-application meeting was held on June 10th, 2021. Items discussed include accessibility for the bleachers south of the BMX track, emergency access into the park, boulevard trees, stormwater needs and concerns, and additional reviews or permits that may be needed. The authorization to continue with the site plan submittal process was granted. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Proposed improvements to the park include the following: Mountain Bike Course: Regrading and relocating of mountain bike course. Final jump grades of the course to be completed by Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association and their team. Grading shown in plans is approximate and for quantity purposes of permitting only, not for final construction. Stormwater Management: New infiltration basin within the northwest corner of the site. All stormwater improvements have been designed with the intent to meet the current City of Bozeman drainage regulations. See sheet C3.0 for the Storm Drain Plan and accompanying Stormwater Design Report. Entry Plaza: A new entry plaza has been designed at the terminus of Aspen Street creating an entryway into the park and a common space between the new mountain bike course and existing BMX track. Park Circulation: A proposed 8-foot asphalt pathway to the north of the plaza that runs along the new mountain bike course, path reduces to 5 foot connecting to the Children’s Memorial Garden. Widened pathway allows for maintenance equipment to access the BMX track and mountain bike course. Proposed 5-foot asphalt pathway to the south of the plaza to connect to the existing concrete sidewalk along the south of the BMX track. Concrete Bleacher Pad: Two concrete bleacher pads on the north and south sides of the BMX track. The new southern bleacher pad is designed to connect to the existing walkway to create an accessible route to view the track. Landscaping: Within the disturbed area new landscaping will be planted. Improvements includes boulevard trees along N 5th Avenue and W Tamarack Street, new planting beds with shrubs, grasses, and groundcovers within crushed aggregate mulch, evergreen trees to screen the mountain bike course from the Children’s Memorial Garden, and turf seeding within lawn and boulevard areas.