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B.Disclosures
C.Changes to the Agenda
D.Approval of Minutes
D.1 032023 Minutes(Sagstetter)
E.Consent Items
F.Public Comments
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THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
CDB AGENDA
Monday, April 3, 2023
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repository.
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appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Community Development Board shall speak in a
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state your name and place of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your
comments to three minutes.
General public comments to the Board can be found in their Laserfiche repository folder.
G.Action Items
G.1 Recommend Approval of the Canyon Gate Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat with
Conditions and Code Provisions, Application 22264. (Quasi-Judicial)(Montana)
G.2 Annexation Application 22383 Requesting Annexation of Approximately 20.515 Acres and
Adjacent Right of Way for Fowler Lane and Amendment to the City Zoning Map for the
Establishment of a Zoning Designation of R-4 (Residential High Density District).
Approximately 700 feet South of the Intersection of Stucky Road and Fowler Lane,
Application 22383(Cramblet)
H.FYI/Discussions
H.1 Upcoming Items for the April 17, 2023 Community Development Board Meeting (Bentley)
I.Adjournment
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Citizen Advisory Board meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and
require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 406-582-3232 (TDD 406-582-
2301).
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Community Development Board
FROM:Sam Sagstetter - Community Development Technician II
Lacie Kloosterhof - Community Development Office Manager
Anna Bentley - Community Development Director
SUBJECT:032023 Minutes
MEETING DATE:April 3, 2023
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:Approve
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver
information to the community and our partners.
BACKGROUND:None.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:Approve with corrections.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
032023 CDB Minutes.pdf
Report compiled on: March 28, 2023
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Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2023
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THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
March 20, 2023
General information about the Community Development Board is available in our Laserfiche repository.
Present: Allison Bryan, Henry Happel, Padden Guy Murphy, Jennifer Madgic, Ben Lloyd
Excused: Brady Ernst, Nicole Olmstead, Chris Egnatz, Jason Delmue
A) 00:01:21 Call to Order - 6:00 pm
B) 00:01:58 Disclosures
C) 00:02:03 Changes to the Agenda
D) 00:02:09 Approval of Minutes
D.1 00:02:13 030623 CDB Minutes
030623 CDB Minutes.pdf
00:02:17 Motion to approve
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
Padden Guy Murphy: 2nd
00:02:34 Vote on the Motion to approve Approve The Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Allison Bryan
Henry Happel
Padden Guy Murphy
Jennifer Madgic
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Ben Lloyd
Disapprove:
None
E) 00:02:52 Consent Items
F) 00:02:55 Public Comments
00:03:49 Brian K provides public comment.
00:08:04 William Gavin provides public comment.
00:13:50 Marcia Kaveney provides public comment.
00:17:22 Linda Lyon provides public comment. 00:21:04 William Ollar provides public comment.
G) 00:22:39 Action Items
G.1 00:22:47 Approve the Cottages at Blackwood Groves Block 14 Site Plan;
Application 22324 (Quasi-Judicial)
22324 Cottages at BWG Blk 14 SP staff rpt.pdf
00:23:25 Planner Susana Montana presents to the board.
00:32:34 Planner Susana Montana answers questions from the board.
00:33:18 Applicant Tyler Steinway and Grant Scythe presents to the board.
00:42:29 Applicant Tyler Steinway and Grant Scythe answers questions from the board.
01:03:13 Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered application materials, public comment,
and all the information presented, I hereby accept the findings of the staff report for application 22324
and move to recommend approval of the Cottages at Blackwood Groves Block 14 Site Plan to the
Director of Community Development, with staff recommended conditions and applicable code
provisions.
Padden Guy Murphy: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 01:15:11 Vote on the Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby accept the findings of the staff report for application
22324 and move to recommend approval of the Cottages at Blackwood Groves Block 14 Site Plan to the
Director of Community Development, with staff recommended conditions and applicable code provisions.
The Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Allison Bryan
Henry Happel
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Padden Guy Murphy
Jennifer Madgic
Ben Lloyd
Disapprove:
None
G.2 01:15:35 Continue the public hearing for the Gran Cielo II Annexation Requesting
Annexation of 81.468 Acres and Amendment of the City Zoning Map for the
Establishment of a Zoning Designation of R-4 (Residential High Density District) for
Property Located South of West Graf Street Between South 27th Avenue and Fowler
Lane, Application 22090 to April 17, 2023
01:16:05 Motion to continue I move to continue the public hearing for review of application 22090, the
Gran Cielo II Annexation and Zone Map Amendment to April 17, 2023.
Allison Bryan: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 01:16:40 Vote on the Motion to continue I move to continue the public hearing for review of application
22090, the Gran Cielo II Annexation and Zone Map Amendment to April 17, 2023. The Motion carried 5 -
0.
Approve:
Allison Bryan
Henry Happel
Padden Guy Murphy
Jennifer Madgic
Ben Lloyd
Disapprove:
None
H) 01:16:55 FYI/Discussions
H.1 01:16:58 Upcoming Items for the April 3, 2023 Community Development Board
Meeting
I) 01:17:20 Adjournment
This board generally meets the first and third Monday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Community Development Board
FROM:Susana Montana, Senior Planner
Brian Krueger, Development Review Manager
Erin George, Deputy Director of Community Development
Anna Bentley, Director of Community Development.
SUBJECT:Recommend Approval of the Canyon Gate Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat
with Conditions and Code Provisions, Application 22264. (Quasi-Judicial)
MEETING DATE:April 3, 2023
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Quasi-Judicial
RECOMMENDATION:Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment
and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 22264 and move to recommend approval of
the Canyon Gate Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat with conditions and
subject to all applicable code provisions.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning,
ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban
approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density,
connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Community Development received a Preliminary Plat
application for the Canyon Gate Subdivision project on August 24, 2022,
requesting to subdivide a 24.14-acre Tract into 15 lots consisting of 3 mixed
commercial and apartment residential lots zoned B2-M; 2 two-household
residential lots zoned R-3; 2 apartment residential lots zoned R-5; and 4 four-
household residential lots zoned R-3; 3 park lots zoned R-3, R-5, and REMU;
and 1 open space lot zoned B-2M; along with dedicated street rights-of-way.
This Tract of land was annexed into the City and was granted the four
zoning designations, B-2M, R-3, R-5, and REMU, in April 2022 (Project No.
21337).
On February 13, 2023, the Development Review Committee (DRC) found the
application sufficient for continued review and recommends the conditions
and code provisions identified in this report.
The subdivider did not request any subdivision or zoning variances with this
application.
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UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As noted in the staff report.
FISCAL EFFECTS:
Fiscal impacts are undetermined at this time but will include increased
property tax revenues from new development, along with increased costs to
provide municipal services to the property.
Attachments:
REVISED Date 22264 Canyon Gate PP CDB staff rpt.pdf
22264 Canyon Gate compiled public comment as of 02 28
23.pdf
027 Annexation Covenants.pdf
Report compiled on: March 14, 2023
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22264; Community Development Board/ Planning Board Staff Report for the Canyon
Gate Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Public Meeting/Hearing Dates:
Planning Board meeting - Monday, April 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
City Commission hearing will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Project Description: A major subdivision preliminary plat of a 24.14 acre Tract to create 15
lots consisting of 3 mixed commercial and multi-household residential lots zoned B2-
M; 2 two-household residential lots zoned R-3; 2 multi-household residential lots
zoned R-5; and 4 four-household residential lots zoned R-3; 3 park lots; and 1 open
space lot; along with dedicated street rights-of-way.
Property Description: Tract 7B of COS No. 2408, excepting out MDT ROW deed parcels Doc.
No. 2532621 and No. 2532622, and the westerly 33.34’ of Lot 45, and all of Lots 46
and 47 of Mt. Baldy Subdivision (Plat F-10), excepting out MDT ROW deed parcels Doc
No. 2532623 and No. 2532624.
Project Location: The property is located within portions of the SW 1/4 of S32, T1 S, R5 E,
P.M.M., City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, MT
Staff Finding: The application conforms to standards and is sufficient for approval with
conditions and applicable code provisions.
Recommended Planning Board Motion: Having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report for application 22264 and move to recommend
approval of the Canyon Gate Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat with conditions and
subject to all applicable code provisions.
Report Date: March 28, 2023
Staff Contact: Susana Montana, Senior Planner; Ross Knapper, Development Review
Coordinator
Mikaela Schultz, Project Engineer
Agenda Item Type: Action (Quasi-judicial)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report is based on the application materials submitted and public comment received to
date. The application materials are available in the City’s Laserfiche archive and may be
accessed through the Community Developer Viewer at:
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?startid=264157
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A compilation of public comments received in 2022 is attached to the agenda item. The
following link will take you to public comments received in 2023 to date:
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=273210&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN&cr
=1
Should additional written public comments be received they will be included in the City’s
Laserfiche archive and available to the public.
Unresolved Issues.
There are no unresolved issues with this application.
Project Summary
The Department of Community Development received a Preliminary Plat Application for the
Canyon Gate project on August 24, 2022 requesting to subdivide a 24.14 acre Tract into 15
lots consisting of 3 mixed commercial and multi-household residential lots zoned B2-M; 2
two-household residential lots zoned R-3; 2 multi-household residential lots zoned R-5; and
4 four-household residential lots zoned R-3; 3 park lots; and 1 open space lot zoned REMU;
along with dedicated street rights-of-way. This Tract of land was annexed into the City and
was granted the four zoning designations, B2-M, R-3, R-5 and REMU [shown in Figure 2], in
April 2022 (Project No. 21337).
On February 13, 2023, the Development Review Committee (DRC) found the application
sufficient for continued review and recommends the conditions and code provisions
identified in this report.
The subdivider did not request any subdivision or zoning variances with this application.
The final decision for this first major subdivision preliminary plat must be made within 60
working days of its being deemed adequate for further review, or by May 1, 2023.
Alternatives
1. Recommend approval of the application with the recommended conditions;
2. Recommend approval of the application with modifications to the recommended
conditions;
3. Recommend denial of the application based on the Board’s findings of non-
compliance with the applicable criteria contained within the staff report; or
4. Continue the public meeting on the application, with specific direction to staff or the
subdivider to supply additional information or to address specific items.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................. 1
Unresolved Issues. ............................................................................................................. 2
Project Summary ............................................................................................................... 2
Alternatives ........................................................................................................................ 2
SECTION 1 – MAP SERIES ............................................................................................................. 4
SECTION 2 – REQUESTED VARIANCES ..................................................................................... 11
SECTION 3 – RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL .................................................. 11
SECTION 4 – CODE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 14
SECTION 5 – RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE ACTIONS .................................................... 14
SECTION 6 – STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS ........................................................................ 14
Applicable Subdivision Review Criteria, Section 38.240.150.B, BMC. ........................ 14
38.220.060 Documentation of compliance with adopted standards .......................... 18
APPENDIX A – PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY .............................................. 25
APPENDIX B – DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................. 29
APPENDIX C – NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT ................................................................. 29
APPENDIX D – OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF .......................................... 30
FISCAL EFFECTS .......................................................................................................................... 30
ATTACHMENT LINK .................................................................................................................... 30
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SECTION 1 – MAP SERIES
Figure 1: Vicinity Map
Figure 2 – Zoning Map
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Figure 3: Existing Site Conditions Map [historical flood path shown in blue]
Figure 4: Open Space (yellow) and Parks (green) in vicinity; Site in red
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Figure 5: Community Plan 2020 Future Land Use Designations
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Figure 6: Preliminary Plat Summary
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Figure 7: Preliminary Plat
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Figure 8: Concept Development Plan
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Figure 9: Concept Green Plan
Figure 10: Parks Plan
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SECTION 2 – REQUESTED VARIANCES
The subdivider did not request any subdivision or zoning variances with this preliminary
plat application.
SECTION 3 – RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Please note that the following conditions are in draft form and are in addition to any required
code provisions identified in this report. These conditions are specific to this project.
DRAFT RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Flood Risks. The following recommended conditions of approval address flood
hazard mitigation, flood risk notification, and indemnity for the Canyon Gate
subdivision project.
A. Prior to issuance of public infrastructure plan approval by the City, the following
must occur:
i. The flood hazard evaluation (FHE) report shall be sealed and certified by a
professional engineer. The certification shall include a statement that the
proposed 100-yr flood hazard mitigation plan is adequate to keep the
proposed development reasonably safe from flooding and does not increase
the identified existing risk of 100-yr flooding to other properties.
ii. The design engineer shall certify that all proposed flood hazard mitigation
improvements contained in the stormwater design report and stormwater
infrastructure plans and specs are adequately sized to convey the relevant
100-year flood flows identified in the certified flood hazard evaluation report.
iii. Offsite drainage easements shall be secured from all property owners along
the 100-yr flood conveyance path identified in the certified FHE report
between the offsite point of discharge of the proposed 100-yr flood routing
pipeline and the offsite point of flood flow return to Bridger Creek.
Alternatively, in lieu of drainage easements, the Applicant may provide a legal
analysis, acceptable to the City Attorney, that drainage easements are not
required under applicable state law and local ordinance.
B. Prior to final plat approval, a notification provision shall be provided on the final
plat ‘Conditions of Approval’ sheet notifying future property owners, in language
approved by the City Attorney, that the subdivision is subject to 100-year flood
hazards identified in the FHE that are not reflected in the official FEMA Flood
Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) effective April 21,
2021. The notification provision shall also state that that future revision of the
official FEMA FIS and FIRMs may map portions of the development into the
regulatory floodplain, potentially subjecting property owners of those areas to
local floodplain regulations and federal flood insurance mandates.
C. Prior to final plat approval, the Applicant shall sign a hold harmless and indemnity
agreement, to be prepared by the City Attorney and filed with the Gallatin County
Clerk & Recorder, acknowledging the risk of proceeding with development review
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applications prior to updated FEMA maps and agreeing to forever hold the City
harmless and defend it against claims
2. BMC 38.220.060.12. Private Utility Services. Prior to Final Plat approval, the
Applicant must provide documentation of responses from private utility companies
that they reviewed the subdivision plat and that the plat can be provided with service,
and the locations of private utilities have been coordinated with the locations of the
proposed public utilities.
3. Standard Subdivision Conditions of Approval. Prior to Final Plat approval the
Applicant shall add the following condition of approval to the Final Plat Sheet 3
Conditions of approval section:
a. No crawl spaces or basements may be constructed. Sump pumps are not allowed
to be connected to the sanitary sewer. Sump pumps are also not allowed to be
connected to the drainage system unless capacity is designed into the drainage
system to accept the pumped water. Water from sump pumps may not be
discharged onto streets, such as into the curb and gutters where they may create
a safety hazard for pedestrians and vehicles;
b. All downstream water user facilities will not be impacted by this subdivision;
c. All lot frontages are subject to a 10-foot wide front setback utility easement;
d. If a utility easement is greater than the building setback required under Chapter
38 of the Bozeman Municipal Code (B.M.C.) said easement shall apply;
e. The property owners association bears all responsibility of maintenance for the
storm water facilities, storm water open space lots, pedestrian open space lots
and street frontage landscaping for the perimeter streets. Maintenance
responsibility must include, all vegetative ground cover, boulevard trees and
irrigation systems in the public-right-of-way boulevard strips along all external
perimeter development streets. The property owners association must be
responsible for levying annual assessments to provide for the maintenance,
repair, and upkeep of all perimeter street frontage landscaping and storm water
facilities and all open space landscaping; and
f. Lot access must be constructed to the standards set forth by the City of Bozeman
Design Standards and Specifications, and per the city of Bozeman Modifications
to the State Public Works Standard Specifications per BMC requirements.
4. Sidewalk Widths. Prior to Infrastructure approval and in cooperation with the
Transportation Master Plan relevant to the Canyon Gate area, the City requests that,
if permission is granted by the landowner and Gallatin County, the west side of Story
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Mill Road section include 10 ft. sidewalk width instead of the proposed 5 ft. width.
The Applicant will need to submit updated design and street sections for review and
approval with infrastructure approval submittal.
5. Street Trees. Prior to infrastructure approval the Applicant must revise their
proposed landscaping plan along both Story Mill Road and Bridger Canyon Road to
reduce the impact of street trees on vehicular sight visibility triangle distances. The
Applicant must provide an updated landscaping plan to the City’s Transportation
Division for review and approval prior to final plat submittal.
6. Sanitary Sewer Systems.
a. Prior to engineering infrastructure approval of the Canyon Gate Subdivision,
the Applicant must agree in writing to pay for the cost associated with an independent
third-party analysis of the downstream sewer system serving the development. The
analysis must quantify the downstream system's existing and future build-out
capacity in relation to the proposed Canyon Gate development. The engineer retained
to produce the independent third-party analysis must be acceptable to the City.
b. If the City-required downstream sewer analysis, as identified in 6.a above,
demonstrates that the subject development does not have adequate downstream
sewer capacity in accordance with BMC 38.410.070 A, then identified downstream
sewer improvements must be installed by the Applicant and formally accepted by the
City prior to issuance of building permit or as otherwise specified per BMC
38.270.030.
c. Prior to engineering infrastructure approval of the Canyon Gate Subdivision,
if the Applicant proceeds with their proposal to divert upstream sewage from the East
Gallatin River Drainage Basin (Headlands Subdivision Drainage Basin Section) as
presented in their sewer report, then the Applicant must agree in writing to pay for
the cost associated with an amendment to the City's on-going Wastewater Facility
Planning effort. The amendment must incorporate the proposed upstream
wastewater diversion, update the City's hydraulic model, and incorporate any
findings in the analysis identified in 6.a above into the City's facility plan.
7. Parks Resources.
a. Add note to final plat: Per 38.350.060 Bozeman Unified Development Code, fences
located in the rear or side setback of properties adjoining any city linear park must
have a maximum height of four feet.
b. Install signage at the perimeter of the private parking lot where it is adjacent to a
park indicating that snow storage is not allowed within the public park. Add a
note to the final plat indicating that snow removal from park sidewalks that serve
as primary egress from private lots is the responsibility of the Property Owners
Association. Provide an exhibit of snow removal responsibility within the Park
Master Plan.
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c. A preconstruction meeting with the Parks Division is required prior to any site
work. Applicants must provide the most recent park plans and request a meeting
at least 30 days prior to commencement of parkland construction.
d. Prior to the City’s final acceptance of public park improvements or public street
improvements, the applicant shall ensure that the City obtains ownership, free from
any defects in title as determined by the City, of any irrigation water rights
appurtenant to those City parks or City streets.
e. If an exempt well is proposed to provide irrigation water supply for the development,
a written determination from DNRC shall be provided prior to final site plan approval
indicating that the proposed exempt water use is allowable under applicable state law
governing the use of exempt wells.
f. An irrigation system that is privately owned and maintained shall be entirely separate
and discrete from an irrigation system that is City owned and maintained.
g. Applicant to include this note on the final plat: Private utilities are not allowed
within parkland unless otherwise approved by the Director of Parks and
Recreation.
SECTION 4 – CODE REQUIREMENTS
1. Sec. 38.100.080 – Compliance with regulations required.
The Applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not
specifically listed as conditions of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or
other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or state
law.
SECTION 5 – RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE ACTIONS
The Development Review Committee (DRC) determined the application was sufficient for
continued review and recommended approval with conditions on February 13, 2023.
City Commission meeting will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 6:00 pm at 121 N Rouse in
the City Commission chambers. Electronic access to the meeting may be available as outlined
on the published agenda of the meeting.
SECTION 6 – STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
Analysis and resulting recommendations are based on the entirety of the application
materials, municipal codes, standards, plans, public comment, and all other materials
available during the review period. Collectively this information is the record of the review.
The analysis in this report is a summary of the completed review.
Applicable Subdivision Review Criteria, Section 38.240.150.B, BMC.
In considering applications for subdivision approval under this title, the advisory boards and
City Commission shall consider the following:
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1) Compliance with the survey requirements of Part 4 of the Montana Subdivision and
Platting Act
The preliminary plat was prepared in accordance with the surveying and monumentation
requirements of the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act by a Professional Engineer
registered in the State of Montana. As noted in the code requirements, the final plat must
comply with State statute, Administrative Rules of Montana, and the Bozeman Municipal
Code.
2) Compliance with the local subdivision regulations provided for in Part 5 of the Montana
Subdivision and Platting Act
The final plat must comply with the standards identified and referenced in the Bozeman
Municipal Code. The subdivider is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions
not specifically listed as a condition of approval, do not, in any way, create a waiver or other
relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or State law. Sections
3 and 4 of this report identify conditions and code provisions necessary to meet all municipal
standards. The listed code requirements address necessary documentation and compliance
with standards. Therefore, upon satisfaction of all conditions and code corrections the
subdivision will comply with the subdivision regulations.
Floodplain Impacts. Condition Number 1 addresses potential adverse floodplain impacts
associated with the proposed subdivision. The mapped special flood hazard areas for
Bridger Creek above Story Mill Road have not been updated by FEMA since its original
detailed flood insurance study was completed in 1982. Substantial natural change, much of
which is related to beaver activity, has occurred to the creek channel since that time.
Significant manmade alterations near the mapped special flood hazard areas for Bridger
Creek have also taken place over the ensuing 40+ years; notably, residential subdivision
development. Despite these natural and manmade changes, FEMA’s currently effective
FIRMs still reflect the Bridger Creek flood hazards that were identified and mapped in the
early 1980s.
Canyon Gate Subdivision flood hazard evaluation.
The Canyon Gate project was required to prepare a flood hazard evaluation (FHE) to
determine the nature of the existing flood hazard at the subject property. This is because the
effective flood study and FIRMs for Bridger Creek are outdated and can no longer be
confidently relied upon for flood risk identification and mitigation purposes. The FHE
utilizes accurate and contemporary topographic LiDAR data along with advanced 2-D
hydraulic modeling techniques to simulate the existing 100-year flood hazard for Bridger
Creek with a much higher level of confidence. The FHE can be utilized to identify the existing
flood risk at the subject property and flood mitigation infrastructure solutions intended to
keep the development reasonably safe from flooding and ensure that flood risk to other
properties is not increased as a result of the development. These policy concepts of risk
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identification, mitigation, and prevention of adverse effects to others are bedrock principles
enshrined in the federal NFIP, state floodway and floodplain management act, and local
floodplain regulations.
Upcoming FEMA restudy & remapping of Bridger Creek special flood hazard area.
In personal communications held December 1, 2022 with the Water Operations Bureau Chief
at MT DNRC (responsible for overseeing the state’s floodplain mapping program, which
occurs cooperatively with FEMA), the City learned that flood hazards associated with Bridger
Creek are scheduled to be restudied and remapped by FEMA beginning 2025. Upon
completion of the restudy effort, new FIRMs will be produced and become effective for
regulatory purposes. In the intervening period, the FHE will be utilized for flood risk
identification, mitigation, and to ensure no adverse effects to others as related to the subject
development. The City advises Applicant that the FHE has not been completed to FEMA
standards, so the Canyon Gate developer takes on risk that the upcoming FEMA study could
conclude that flood risk persists despite mitigation measures installed to mitigate the flood
risks identified in the FHE. Those flood risks, once officially effective for regulatory
purposes, may impact the future development potential of the subject property, increase
regulatory compliance costs, and/or mandate future property owners of the development
purchase flood insurance.
Private Utility Services. Condition No. 2 addresses the need to demonstrate that
essential private utility services can be provided to the subdivision.
Condition No. 3 requires standard conditions to be written on the Sheet 3 “Conditions of
Approval” Sheet of the Final Plat.
Condition No. 4 addresses the City’s Transportation Plan which seeks a 10 foot wide
sidewalk along the west side of Story Mill Road instead of a 5 foot wide sidewalk.
Condition No. 5 ensures that sight visibility triangles along Story Mill Road and Bridger
Canyon Road are not reduced due to street tree plantings therein.
Condition No. 6 addresses sanitary sewer service to the subdivision. An independent third
party analysis of downstream sewer system serving the development is required. If this
analysis demonstrates that the development does not have adequate downstream sewer
capacity in accordance with BMC 38.410.070.A, then identified downstream sewer
improvements must be installed and formally accepted by the City prior to issuance of
building permits or as otherwise specified per BMC 38.270.030.
Condition No. 7 addresses standard City Parks and Recreation policies related to parks
dedicated to the City and lying within this subdivision.
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3) Compliance with the local subdivision review procedures provided for in Part 6 of the
Montana Subdivision and Platting Act
The Bozeman Planning Board public meeting and City Commission public hearing were
properly noticed in accordance with the Bozeman Municipal Code. Based on the
recommendation of the Development Review Committee (DRC) and other applicable review
agencies, as well as any public testimony received on the matter, the City Commission will
make the final decision on the subdivider’s request.
The subdivider requested review of this subdivision under the terms of 76-3-616 MCA as
authorized in 38.240.100.
The Department of Community Development received a preliminary plat application on
August 24, 2022. The DRC reviewed the preliminary plat application and determined the
submittal did not contain detailed, supporting information that was sufficient to allow for
the continued review of the proposed subdivision.
A revised application was received on December 21, 2022 and again on January 31, 2023.
The DRC determined the revised application was adequate for continued review on February
13, 2023 and recommended conditions of approval and code corrections for the staff report.
The City scheduled public notice for this application for posting on the property and mailing
to adjacent property owners on February 28, 2023 and again on March 17, 2023. Previous
public comment is provided in a separate attachment.
On March 28, 2023, this major subdivision preliminary plat staff report was completed and
forwarded with a recommendation of conditional approval for consideration to the Planning
Board.
4) Compliance with Chapter 38, BMC and other relevant regulations
Community Development staff and the DRC reviewed the preliminary plat against all
applicable regulations and the application complies with the BMC and all other relevant
regulations with conditions and code corrections. This report includes Conditions of
Approval and required code provisions as recommended by the DRC for consideration by
the City Commission to complete the application processing for final plat approval. All
municipal water and sewer facilities will conform to the regulations outlined by the Montana
Department of Environmental Quality and the requirements of the Design Standards and
Specifications Policy and the City of Bozeman Modifications to Montana Public Works
Standard Specifications.
5) The provision of easements to and within the subdivision for the location and installation
of any necessary utilities
The final plat will provide and depict all necessary utilities and required utility easements.
All easements, existing and proposed, must be accurately depicted and addressed on the final
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plat and in the final plat application. Public utilities are located within dedicated street right
of ways.
6) The provision of legal and physical access to each parcel within the subdivision and the
notation of that access on the applicable plat and any instrument transferring the parcel
The final plat will provide legal and physical access to each parcel within the subdivision. All
of the proposed lots will have frontage on public streets constructed to City standards with
lot frontage meeting minimum standards as shown on the preliminary plat.
38.220.060 Documentation of compliance with adopted standards
The Development Review Committee (DRC) completed a subdivision pre-application plan
review on July 7, 2022 and no variances were requested. The Applicant requested
concurrent construction of public infrastructure for the subdivision.
Staff offers the following summary comments on the documents required with Article
38.220.060, BMC.
38.220.060.A.1 – Surface water
There are no streams, irrigation ditches, or wetlands on the property. There are no
alterations to water bodies proposed or required for the project. Due to concerns about the
accuracy and age of the existing floodplain mapping of nearby Bridger Creek, the City of
Bozeman Floodplain Administrator recommended that a Flood Hazard Evaluation be
conducted as noted above and in Condition of Approval No. 1. The evaluation found that a
100-year flood of Bridger Creek inundates portions of the adjacent Legends Subdivision and
Canyon Gate Subdivision, even though it is not identified by existing FEMA floodplain
mapping. The historical flood path is shown on plan sheet C0.3 and Figure 3 above.
38.220.060.A.2 - Floodplain
The mapped special flood hazard areas for Bridger Creek above Story Mill Road have not
been updated by FEMA since its original detailed flood insurance study was completed in
1982. Substantial natural change, much of which is related to beaver activity, has occurred
to the creek channel since that time. Significant manmade alterations near the mapped
special flood hazard areas for Bridger Creek have also taken place over the ensuing 40+
years; notably, residential subdivision development. Despite these natural and manmade
changes, FEMA’s currently effective FIRMs still only reflect the Bridger Creek flood hazards
that were identified and mapped in the early 1980s.
CANYON GATE FLOOD HAZARD EVALUATION
The Canyon Gate project was required to prepare a flood hazard evaluation (FHE) to
determine the nature of the existing flood hazard at the subject property. This is because the
effective flood study and FIRMs for Bridger Creek are outdated and can no longer be
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confidently relied upon for flood risk identification and mitigation purposes. The FHE
utilizes accurate and contemporary topographic LiDAR data along with advanced 2-D
hydraulic modeling techniques to simulate the existing 100-year flood hazard for Bridger
Creek with a much higher level of confidence. The FHE can be utilized to identify the existing
flood risk at the subject property and flood mitigation infrastructure solutions intended to
keep the development reasonably safe from flooding and ensure that flood risk to other
properties is not increased as a result of the development. These policy concepts of risk
identification, mitigation, and prevention of adverse effects to others are bedrock principles
enshrined in the federal NFIP, state floodway and floodplain management act, and local
floodplain regulations.
UPCOMING FEMA RESTUDY & REMAPPING OF BRIDGER CREEK SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
AREA
In personal communications held December 1, 2022 with the Water Operations Bureau Chief
at MT DNRC (responsible for overseeing the state’s floodplain mapping program, which
occurs cooperatively with FEMA), the City learned that flood hazards associated with Bridger
Creek are scheduled to be restudied and remapped by FEMA beginning 2025. Upon
completion of the restudy effort, new FIRMs will be produced and become effective for
regulatory purposes. In the intervening period, the FHE will be utilized for flood risk
identification, mitigation, and to ensure no adverse effects to others as related to the subject
development. The City advises the Applicant that the FHE has not been completed to FEMA
standards, so the Canyon Gate developer takes on risk that the upcoming FEMA study could
conclude that flood risk persists despite mitigation measures installed to mitigate the flood
risks identified in the FHE. Those flood risks, once officially effective for regulatory
purposes, may impact the future development potential of the subject property, increase
regulatory compliance costs, and/or mandate future property owners of the development
purchase flood insurance. See Condition of Approval No. 1.
38.220.060.A.3 – Groundwater. Groundwater monitoring was conducted as part of the
geotechnical investigation. The results of the groundwater monitoring are provided in the
Geotechnical Report. Groundwater monitoring was conducted at 9 monitoring wells from
March 2022 to May 2022. The depth of groundwater ranged in depth from 7.7 feet to 17.6
feet. Groundwater is flowing to the west and is assumed to discharge to the East Gallatin
River about ½ mile to the west. The range of groundwater depth encountered was largely
due to the rolling topography of the site with some wells located at lower or higher relative
locations. After site grading, high groundwater will more consistently be about 10 feet below
the surface. The significant depth of groundwater will protect it from degradation.
Additionally, stormwater will be treated and infiltrated back into the ground to maintain the
existing groundwater hydrology. Lastly, City sewers will collect wastewater from the
property. Condition of Approval No. 3.a prohibits crawl spaces or basements within any
buildings within this subdivision without review and approval of a professional engineer
licensed to practice in Montana and requires such notice to be placed in the Conditions of
Approval Sheet of the final plat.
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38.220.060.A.4 - Geology, Soils and Slopes. A geotechnical investigation was
conducted on the property. The Geotechnical Report did not find any geologic hazards on the
property. The report found that “site conditions pose little risk to construction associated
with the planned development.” Soils are suitable for conventional foundation and site
development construction. Soil properties, borehole logs, and groundwater monitoring
results are provided in the report. Site grading is expected to be typical of urban
development and large cuts and fills are not proposed. In general, the rolling topography will
be smoothed out to better accommodate roadway and building site grades, and the site will
be slightly elevated to mitigate concerns from flooding in the adjacent Legends subdivision.
38.220.060.A.5 – Vegetation. The site is currently occupied by pasture grass and some
trees. The existing tree locations are shown on plan sheet C0.3 and Figure 3 above. The
property has been historically farmed, but is presently fallow and is surrounded by
developed property. No critical plant communities requiring protective measures exist on
the property. A Weed Management Plan has been submitted to the Gallatin County Weed
Board and a copy of the plan is provided.
38.220.060.A.6 – Wildlife. The Canyon Gate site is surrounded by the City and subsequent
development. According to the Gallatin County Growth Plan, the site is within the Urban
Conservation area which is designated for development. Chapter 5 of the 2020 Community
Plan states that “lands within the designated urban area are typically utilized for
development purposes and will have a minor impact on wildlife habitat. […] The habitat
needs of larger and/or predatory wildlife species such as deer, moose, bears, coyotes, or
similar species will not be met within urban density development and will likely conflict with
people. Therefore, these types of animals are found to be undesirable within the City
boundaries.” The parkland and open space in the development may inevitably be used by
wildlife of all types. The “green corridor” within the Site will likely connect the community
to the surrounding parks and may continue to serve as a path for animal migration. No
endangered species or species of concern use the area affected by the proposed subdivision,
and there are no significant wildlife areas on the site to identify. The Site is not adjacent to
public lands, hunting, or fishing areas; however, the subdivision will improve public access
by connecting truncated streets, trails, and sidewalks to public parks and recreational areas
(see Figure 4). The proposed 3.08-acre public parks and open space within the development
are designed with an extensive trail system to safely connect public land throughout the
surrounding Story Mill District.
38.220.060.A.7 – Agriculture. The property has been historically farmed, but is
presently fallow and is surrounded by developed property. The site is currently occupied by
pasture grass and is not actively used for agriculture.
38.220.060.A.8 - Agricultural Water User Facilities. There are no agricultural water
user facilities on the property.
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38.220.060.A.9 - Water and Sewer. Engineering Reports for Water and Sewer are provided
in the Documents. Sanitary Sewer Systems may need upgrading to service the subdivision
as is noted in below in Condition of Approval 6 a, b, and c:
a. Prior to engineering infrastructure approval of the Canyon Gate Subdivision,
the Applicant must agree in writing to pay for the cost associated with an independent
third-party analysis of the downstream sewer system serving the development. The
analysis must quantify the downstream system's existing and future build-out
capacity in relation to the proposed Canyon Gate development. The engineer retained
to produce the independent third-party analysis must be acceptable to the City.
b. If the City-required downstream sewer analysis, as identified in 6.a above,
demonstrates that the subject development does not have adequate downstream
sewer capacity in accordance with BMC 38.410.070 A, then identified downstream
sewer improvements must be installed by the Applicant and formally accepted by the
City prior to issuance of building permit or as otherwise specified per BMC
38.270.030.
c. Prior to engineering infrastructure approval of the Canyon Gate Subdivision,
if the Applicant proceeds with their proposal to divert upstream sewage from the East
Gallatin River Drainage Basin (Headlands Subdivision Drainage Basin Section) as
presented in their sewer report, then the Applicant must agree in writing to pay for
the cost associated with an amendment to the City's on-going Wastewater Facility
Planning effort. The amendment must incorporate the proposed upstream
wastewater diversion, update the City's hydraulic model, and incorporate any
findings in the analysis identified in 6.a above into the City's facility plan.
New water and sewer mains will be extended in the proposed streets to serve the lots within
the Canyon Gate subdivision. The proposed parks and open space will be irrigated with
exempt well(s) and irrigation requirements are within the regulatory limits of an exempt
water right. A confirmation letter from the DNRC is included in the Documents. Water rights
for the subdivision lots will be provided by cash-in-lieu of water rights (CILWR) payments.
Due to the large lots proposed, all future lot development will undergo a Site Plan review.
The CILWR will be determined and paid upon the plan review and development of each lot.
Concurrent construction of subdivision infrastructure and site development is proposed for
the residentially zoned lots, to enable site plan and building permit reviews to proceed for
the initial projects while subdivision infrastructure is being completed.
38.220.060.A.10 - Stormwater Management. Stormwater runoff will be mitigated for
subdivision streets, parks, and open spaces. On-site stormwater mitigation will be provided
for the development of each lot, at the time of lot development. Flood conveyance piping is
also described in the Storm Drainage Engineer’s Report.
38.220.060.A.11 - Streets, Roads and Alleys. Canyon Gate is accessed by Bridger
Canyon Road (Highway 86), Story Mill Road, and extensions of Spirit Crossing Lane and
Maiden Spirit Street from the Legends Subdivision. A new north-south Lucy Lane will be
provided on the east side of the subdivision. The City is currently improving the intersection
of Bridger Canyon Road and Story Mill Road and installing a traffic signal. The subdivision
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improvements consist of dedicating rights-of-way (ROW) and widening Story Mill Road to a
City Collector standard from Bridger Canyon Road to Boylan Road. Interior streets will be
constructed to a 35’ wide local street standard within a 60’ ROW. Proposed street sections
are provided on plan sheet C4.1. Bicycle lanes are provided on Story Mill Road. Ten-foot
shared-use pathways are to be provided on the east side of Story Mill Road and the north
side of Bridger Canyon Road. If the landowner and County approve, a ten foot wide shared-
use pathway should be installed on the west side of Story Mill Road (see Condition of
Approval No. 4). These pathways in conjunction with the internal park pathways will provide
enhanced multi-modal connectivity between existing and proposed community parks and
neighborhoods. All local streets proposed in the Canyon Gate subdivision include City
Standard sidewalks on both sides of the street. Lot 1 of Block 5, at the intersection of Story
Mill Road and Bridger Canyon Road, is proposed to be directly accessed from Bridger Canyon
Road and Story Mill Road. This lot is proposed as a large, mixed-use lot. Additionally, shared
access for Lots 1 and 2 of Block 1 is proposed from Story Mill Road. The suitability of these
accesses is addressed in the Traffic Impact Study (TIS). Only minor modifications to existing
streets are required. As mentioned previously, Story Mill Road will be improved to City
Collector Standards. An existing approach continuing Weeping Rock Lane south of Boylan
Road will be removed, since this street is not required to be extended. An existing approach
on Bridger Canyon Road will be relocated to the west to serve Lot 1 of Block 5. Occasional
street closures will be required during utility and street construction. All streets will be
paved and gravel alleys are not proposed. Proposed streets will be City owned and
maintained.
Stormwater collection and mitigation will be provided for new subdivision streets and Story
Mill Road. Stormwater will be treated and infiltrated in a sub-surface system located on the
common open space Lot in Block 1. The property owner's association will maintain the
stormwater mitigation system serving the City streets located on the common open space
Lot in Block 1.
The Traffic Impact Study (TIS) describes the traffic generation, capacity analysis and level of
service, and any traffic calming required. The TIS demonstrates that all intersections and
approaches will operate at a level of service “C” or better.
Concurrent construction of subdivision infrastructure and site development is proposed for
the residentially zoned lots, to enable site plan and building permit reviews to proceed for
the initial projects while subdivision infrastructure is being completed. Reference the
Concurrent Construction Plan addressing compliance with BMC Section 38.270.
38.220.060.A.12 – Non-Municipal Utilities. The subdivision plat has been provided to
NorthWestern Energy, Yellowstone Fiber, Spectrum, and Century Link for review. To date,
no response has been provided and Condition No. 2 requires proof from the private utilities
that they can and will serve the subdivision. Canyon Gate is surrounded by existing
development with multiple points of service from existing utilities. Non-municipal utilities
will be located in 10’ wide utility easements running along all subdivision streets and lot
frontages. To accommodate the widening of Story Mill Road, the existing overhead power
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line running along this street is proposed to be relocated underground in the new utility
easement provided on the preliminary plat. The proposed utility easements outside of the
City rights-of-way will reduce conflicts between municipal and non-municipal utilities.
38.220.060.A.13 - Land Use. Canyon Gate Subdivision consists of 24.14 acres to be
subdivided into 11 lots, 3 parks, an open space lot, and a street right-of-way. The property
has been recently annexed into the City of Bozeman and has four zoning designations: B-2M,
REMU, R-5, and R-3. Three lots are proposed within the western B-2M zoning for mixed-use
(residential above commercial space). Six lots adjacent to existing residential development
are proposed within the R-3 zoning for medium-density residential. Two lots in the center of
the property within the R-5 zoning are proposed for higher density residential. Two lots of
REMU, designated as parkland, are situated between the mixed-use and residential areas.
Parkland and open space will provide the subdivision and community with valuable trail
connections and recreational spaces.
The annexation agreement between the Applicant and the City further delineates land uses
within the subdivision and development therein by establishing height and bulk limitations
and the provision of income-restricted housing as follows:
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[Canyon Gate Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, recorded in Document
No. 2774188 by the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder on April 28, 2022.]
These provisions will be reflected in any development within this subdivision. This
annexation covenant is attached to this staff report.
38.220.060.A.14 - Parks and Recreation Facilities. According to the Applicant: “The
Canyon Gate Park Master Plan was developed to create a pedestrian circulation pattern that invites residents
and neighbors to move into and throughout the development. This is accomplished through a linear park
system that runs east-west through the center of the site to connect parkland in adjacent neighborhoods to
the M Trail, Story Mill Spur Trail, and Story Mill Community Park. The street layout was designed to minimize
street crossings along the linear park and most of the neighborhood will have one or fewer crossings required
to reach the major park amenities. The park system will have a playground, picnic shelter, seating, art, and
a 10’ concrete path. The linear park system is supplemented by a planned north-south pedestrian corridor
through the B2-M zoned parcels that connect the linear park trail to an open space parcel with a dog park
and community garden that will have a public access easement. The project proposes 15.68 acres of
residential area with 3.08 acres of public parks and open space. The project will provide a minimum of
$256,367 in Improvement-In-Lieu. The subdivision dedicates parks or improvements-in-lieu up to 12 dwelling
units/acre for all lots.” Condition of Approval No. 7 identifies requirements for the development
and maintenance of park assets and facilities within this subdivision.
38.220.060.A.15 - Neighborhood Center Plan. The focal point of the subdivision is the
linear park running east-west and south through the center of the development (see Figures
8, 9 and 10). This park is adjacent to neighborhood commercial and contains several park
amenities. The park amenities include an extensive network of trails, a playground, and a
picnic pavilion. This “green corridor” connects the residences in the Canyon Gate
development to the adjacent neighborhoods. The parks’ district-wide connectivity lends
itself to forming a neighborhood center. It is likely that neighborhood-serving commercial
establishments within the B2-M zoned properties, such as a coffee shop or convenience
store, will also serve as a neighborhood gathering space.
38.220.060.A.16 - Lighting Plan. All subdivision street lighting is proposed within the
street right-of-way in accordance with the City’s lighting design standards. Street lighting
will be provided for Story Mill Road and internal streets. Lighting is also proposed where
pedestrian pathways cross streets in accordance with City standards. No lighting is proposed
within subdivision parks and open spaces. Any lighting associated with future lot
development will be reviewed for conformance with City standards at the time of lot
development.
38.220.060.A.17 – Miscellaneous.
a. Public Lands. The site is not adjacent to public lands, hunting, or fishing areas; however,
the subdivision will increase public access to the site and the surrounding public lands by
connecting truncated streets, trails, and sidewalks. The project will also include 3.08-acres
of public parks and open space.
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b. Hazards. There are no hazards identified on or near this site.
c. Wildlands-Urban Interface. The site is within the Wildlands-Urban Interface (WUI) and
lists the site and nearby areas as having low-priority hazards.
38.220.060.A.19 - Affordable Housing. The Applicant states: “The owner recognizes the
housing crisis in our valley and the lack of obtainable, workforce housing. In response, the owner has
voluntarily offered to provide a minimum of 60 housing units within the R-5 zoning that are priced no greater
than 120% of Area Median Income (AMI) at an interest rate of 3.5%. The management of the income-
restricted housing units shall be administered by a community land trust or other entity acceptable to the City.
Construction of the income-restricted housing will begin before the vertical construction within the B-2M
zoning district and will complete all 60 units within 24 months after commencing construction. In addition to
the effort above, the owner is proposing to develop a range of housing types that will provide variety in
housing prices within the Bozeman housing market to better serve the needs of residents.”
APPENDIX A – PROJECT SITE ZONING AND GROWTH POLICY
Zoning Designation and Land Uses:
The subject property was given three zoning designations: B2-M, Community Business
District—Mixed; R-3, Residential Medium Density District; and R-5, Residential Mixed Use
High Density District.
The intent of the B2-M district is to function as a vibrant mixed-use district that
accommodates substantial growth and enhances the character of the City.
The intent of the R-3 district is to provide for the development of one- to five-household
residential structures near service facilities within the City.
The intent of the R-5 district is to provide for high-density residential development through
a variety of housing types within the City with associated service functions.
The 24.14-acre Site, having the three zoning designations, combined, would meet the intent
of each of the three zoning districts by providing neighborhood-serving commercial
activities, a variety of housing types with a variety of densities within the 11 buildable lots.
Furthermore, the annexation agreement (Project No. 21337) stipulates where the various
types and densities of housing are to be situated within the subdivision (see Attachment B).
Adopted Growth Policy Designation:
The Site lies within two Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation areas. The westernmost
B2-M zoned lands lie within a Community Commercial Mixed Use designation and the
remaining lands lie within a Residential Mixed Use designation.
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Table 4 of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 shows the correlation between the Site’s
future land use map designations and implementing zoning districts. The Site’s zoning
designations are implementing zones for the two respective FLUM designations.
This proposed subdivision is well-suited to implement the two FLUM designations by
providing lots that will support a variety of housing types including two-household, four-
household, housing over commercial space, and multi-household units in an existing
developed residential area that is predominantly detached single-household units. The
townhouse and multi-household lots will support construction of “missing middle” housing
which is contemplated throughout the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 and is defined by
the Plan as: “Missing middle housing is housing constructed in buildings which are of a size and design
compatible in scale and form with detached individual homes. Example housing types include duplex,
triplex, live-work, cottage housing, group living, row houses, townhouses, horizontally
layered apartments, flats, and other similar configurations.”
The growth policy encourages development to be walkable, which is defined in the Plan as:
Walkable. A walkable area has:
• A center, whether it’s a main street or a public space.
• People: Enough people for businesses to flourish and for public transit to run frequently.
• Parks and public space: Functional and pleasant public places to gather and play.
• Pedestrian design: Buildings are close to the street, parking lots are relegated to the back.
• Schools and workplaces: Close enough that walking to and from home to these destinations
is realistic.
• Complete streets: Streets designed for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit.
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The New Canyon Gate Blvd, the extension of Maiden Spirit St. through the Site and the Public
Parks A, B and C “green corridor” through the Site provide the “Center” of the subdivision.
There is currently not enough population density to support Streamline transit to the
neighborhood. The closest bus stop is the Blue Line at Walmart or the Brown Line at Rouse
and Tamarack streets.
There are trails and sidewalks situated throughout the Site to make for safe and effective
pedestrian and bike travel within the Site. The Site is walkable and bikeable but travel
outside the Site will require vehicular travel.
The site has a Walk Score of 30 (car dependent) , a Transit score of 0 (no transit services),
and a Bike Score of 43 (somewhat bikeable). Average walk score for the city as a whole is 48
out of 100. These values are provided by Walk Score, a private organization which presents
information on real estate and transportation through walkscore.com. The algorithm which
produces these numbers is proprietary. A score is not an indication of safety or continuity of
services or routes. Scores are influenced by proximity of housing, transit, and services and
expected ability, as determined by the algorithm, to meet basic needs without using a car.
This site is an undeveloped former farmland, surrounded by existing residential uses.
Complimentary uses such as schools, parks, grocery stores, and employment opportunities
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are distant and require vehicle travel. There are no adopted development standards relating
to the Walk Score.
The proposed development is roughly 1/4 mile to Story Mill Park and about ½ mile to Glen
Lake Rotary Park, which provide a variety of recreational opportunities.
The closest grocery store is the Town and Country at Highland and Main streets which is
approximately 2.3 miles from the Site. The two closest schools are the Hawthorne
Elementary about 2 miles from the Site and Whittier Elementary approximately 2.3 miles
from the Site.
The proposed subdivision meets the following Bozeman Community Plan 2020 goals:
N-1.1 Promote housing diversity, including missing middle housing.
N-1.10 Increase connectivity between parks and neighborhoods through continued trail and
sidewalk development. Prioritize closing gaps within the network.
N-3.8 Promote the development of “Missing Middle” housing (townhouses, multi-
household).
In addition to those Community Plan policies that apply to this subdivision, the Applicant
offers the following evaluation of the 2020 Bozeman Community Plan goals and policies,
including:
Goal N-1: Support well-planned, walkable neighborhoods. The development will connect
streets and sidewalks that were truncated in anticipation of development. “The subdivision and
parkland are designed to connect the Canyon Gate development to neighborhoods, schools, services, jobs,
parks, and trails that will promote a walkable and bikeable community.”
Goal N-2: Pursue simultaneous emergence of commercial nodes and residential
development through diverse mechanisms in appropriate locations. “This residential
development will have commercial nodes along the prominent intersection of Story Mill Road and Bridger
Drive. In conjunction with the array of residential housing options, the commercial will create a focal point in
the Story Mill District and serve the neighboring communities.”
Goal N-3: Promote a diverse supply of quality housing units. “Canyon Gate will have a minimum
of 60 workforce/”Missing Middle” housing in addition to a variety of housing types including, duplexes,
fourplexes, and apartment buildings. The assortment creates a smooth transition between low and high-
density mixed-use and is designed to improve the current housing crisis by providing variety and density in
appropriate locations.”
Goal N-4: Continue to encourage Bozeman’s sense of place. “This project proposes a commercial
node within the Story Mill District to serve the surrounding community. The development will complement the
nearby historic structures and contribute to the identity of the district by encouraging a commercial core along
Story Mill Road leading to the historic mill.”
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Goal DCD-1: Support urban development within the City. “The site is surrounded by development
and is located on a prominent corner within the Story Mill District. The property is currently underutilized and
undeveloped. The proposed residential and mixed-use development is near a large network of trails and
parks to support this infill project.”
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. “This infill project encourages a
commercial hub, a variety of housing types, and a range of densities. This will form a center of employment
and activity while encouraging continuity in adjacent areas of the district.”
Please note that the recent Housing Departures Ordinance 2111 defined “Infill” as: “The
development or redevelopment of vacant, abandoned, or underutilized properties within or
wholly surrounded by the City, and where water, sewer, streets, and fire protection have
already been developed and are provided. Infill is development proposed or located within
land that has been subdivided for at least 35 years.” Since this Site is a recently annexed and
zoned fallow farmland unsubdivided Tract of land, it does not qualify as an “infill” site and,
therefore, this staff analysis does not describe it as such.
Goal DCD-3: Ensure multimodal connectivity within the City. “The increased development in this
area is currently spurring the expansion of public transportation services. The development will extend
truncated streets and sidewalks to create a continuous network of biking and walking trails and form a
community that fosters walkability. This multimodal community will be strengthened by the proposed
commercial node and increased residential density.”
APPENDIX B – DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Background and Description
A preliminary plat application was submitted by the Applicant, Canyon Gate Investors, LLC,
111 W. Lamme Street, Suite 101, Bozeman, MT 59715 for a major subdivision of a 24.14 acre
Tract to create 15 lots consisting of 3 mixed commercial and multi-household residential lots
zoned B2-M; 2 two-household residential lots zoned R-3; 2 multi-household residential lots
zoned R-5; 4 four-household residential lots zoned R-3; 3 park lots; and 1 open space lot;
along with dedicated streets rights-of-way.
APPENDIX C – NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT
The attached Year 2022 comments are related to the annexation application which contained
a concept plan for the new development of the property. Those Year 2022 public comments
on the annexation concept plan are provided in a separate document attachment to this staff
report entitled “22264 Canyon Gate compiled public comment”.
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22264; Planning Board Staff Report for the Canyon Gate Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 30 of 30
Public notice for the Preliminary Plat began 2/28/23 and again on 3/17/23. Notice for this
subdivision preliminary plat was provided twice as the first notice had an error in the Site
map. A second, corrected notice was conducted, beginning March 17, 2023 to April 18, 2023.
This is at least 15 and not more than 45 days prior to the close of the public comment
period/April 18 City Commission public hearing per BMC 38.220.420. The City scheduled
the corrected public notice for this application on March 17, 2023 with the Applicant posing
public notice on the subject property on that same date as well as mailing public notice to
physically adjacent landowners via certified mail, and to all other landowners of record
within 200-feet of the subject property via first class mail.
Year 2023, to date, public comments are found via the following link:
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=273210&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN&cr
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APPENDIX D – OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF
Owner: Canyon Gate Investors, LLC, 111 W. Lamme Street, Suite 101, Bozeman, MT
59715
Representative: Brooke Perrelli, SMA, 428 E. Mendenhall Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
Report By: Susana Montana, Senior Planner
FISCAL EFFECTS
Fiscal impacts are undetermined at this time but will include increased property tax
revenues from new development, along with increased costs to provide municipal services
to the property.
ATTACHMENTS
The full application and file of record can be viewed digitally at
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?startid=264157&cr=1
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CANYON GATE
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
This Declarationismade thisL day of ri \,2022 by Canyon Gate
Investors,LLC,of 111 W.Lamme Street,Suite 101,Bozeman,MT 59715,hereinreferredto as
"Declarant."
RECITALS
A.Declarantowns certainrealpropertylocatedin GallatinCounty,Montana,and
more particularlydescribedas follows:
A descriptionof land being the SE ¼of Section31 and the SW ¼of Section32,
Township 1 South,Range 6 East,PrincipalMeridian Montana,GallatinCounty,
Montana.
Beginning ata point(P.O.B),which isthe Northwest Corner of saidCOS No.2408 and a
point on the N/S linebetween Sections31 and 32 of said Township and Range and the
centerlineof Story Mill Road.
thence,S 88°15'30"E,along the south boundary of Legends at Bridger Creek
Subdivision and thenorth boundary of saidTract 7B,a distanceof 1314.68 feettoa
pointbeing theNortheastcorner of saidTract7B;
thence,along the east lineof Tract 7B,also the West lineof Legends atBridger
Creek SubdivisionII,Phase 1,S 00°06'32"W,a distanceof 650.92 feetto a point
on saidline;
thence,along saidlines,S Ol°47'33"W,a distanceof 62.90 feetto a point being
the SE cornerof saidTract7B;]
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thence,N 88°19'21"W,along the North Line of MT.Baldy Subdivisionand the
South lineof saidTract 7B,a distanceof 817.12 feetto the NE cornerof the West
33.34 feetof Lot 45 of the MT.Baldy subdivision;
thence,S Ol°44'26"W,along the eastlineof saidLot,a distanceof 260.01 feetto
a point;
thence,N 88°17'19"W,a distanceof 491.61 feetto a point on the linebetween
saidSections31 and 32 (aka the centerlineof StoryMill Road);
thence,leavingsaidsectionlineand along theNorth ROW of Bridger Drive being
the South boundary of Tract A of COS 1815,N 88°30'52"E,a distanceof 40.01
feeta pointatthe intersectionof saidROW,South Line and the West 40'ROW of
saidStory Mill Road;
thence,leavingsaidBridger Drive ROW and continuingN 00°18'18"E,a distance
of 321.05 feetalong said West ROW of Story Mill Road and through Tract A of
COS 1518 to a pointbeing the saidWest ROW and the Southeast ROW corner of
TractD of the Osborne Subdivision;
thence along saidWest ROW of Story Mill Road and along the East boundary line
of TractsA,B,C and D of saidOsborne Subdivision,N 00°18'18"E,a distanceof
652.19 feetto a point being the NE cornerof saidTract A of said subdivisionand
the intersectionof the West ROW of Story Mill Road and the south ROW of
Boylan Road;
thence along said south ROW,N 88°53'53"E,a distanceof 40.01 feetto the
P.O.B.
Said areabeing 1,107,450 square feetor 25.42 acres more or less,along with and subject
to alleasements of record and allas depictedon the attachedExhibitA (the"Canyon Gate
Annexation Property."
B.As a conditionof approvalforthe annexation oftheCanyon Gate Annexation
Property,City ofBozeman applicationnumber 21-337,the City of Bozeman requiredthe
Declaranttorecorda covenant running with the landpursuant to the terms of the Canyon Gate
Annexation Agreement;and
C.To satisfytherequirement of the Canyon Gate Annexation Agreement,the
Declarantdesirestoplacebeneficialcovenants,conditionsand restrictionsupon the Canyon
Gate Annexation Propertyfortheuse and benefitof Declarantand forthe use,benefitand
protectionof the futureowners thereofand the City of Bozeman.
NOW,THEREFORE,Declaranthereby declaresthatallthepropertywithintheCanyon Gate
Annexation Propertyas describedabove shallbe held,sold,and conveyed subjecttothe
followingCOVENANTS,CONDITIONS and RESTRICTIONS,allofwhich are forthe purpose
of enhancing and protectingthe value,desirability,and attractivenessofthe realpropertyby
providing a reasonablyuniform plan for itsdevelopment as a desirabledevelopment.These
Covenants,Conditionsand Restrictionsshallrun with the realpropertyand shallbe binding
upon allowners thereof,and shallinuretothe benefitof and be binding upon each successorin
interestto the owner thereof.
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L Height and Bulk Limitations.In orderto advance thegoalsof the Bozeman
Community Plan 2020,Theme 2,notwithstandingany provisionto the contraryas setforthinthe
City'sregulationsforitszoning districts,withinthe Canyon Gate Annexation Property,and as
depictedon theCanyon Gate Annexation Zone Map Amendment,Ordinance 2099:
A)except forthespecificbuildingheightlimitationsinsubsectionC,the maximum
heightof structureslocatedwithin the entireprojectislimitedto a maximum of 50 feetor 4
stories,whichever isgreater;
B)thebuildingfootprintof each buildingwithintheB-2M zoning districtislimitedto a
maximum of 25,000 square feetper building;and
C)buildingswithin thenorthern 100 feetof the B-2M zoning districtshallbe limitedto
residentialpurposes only and limitedto a maximum heightof 36 feetforstructureswith a flat
roof and a maximum heightof 46 feetforstructureswith a pitchedroof.
2.Provision of Income RestrictedHousing.In ordertoadvance the goalsof the
Bozeman Community Plan 2020,Declarant agreestoprovide withintheR-5 zoning areawithin
the Canyon Gate Annexation Property,a minimum of 60 housing unitsthatarepricedno greater
than 120%of Area Median Income atan interestrateof 3.5%perthematrix setforthinExhibit
B.As determined by the City,a one person household includesstudios,two person household
includesone bedroom units,a threeperson household includestwo bedroom units,and four
person household includesthreebedroom units.The saleand management of the income
restrictedhousing unitsshallbe administeredby a community land trustor otherentity
acceptabletotheCity.Declarantshallbegin constructionof the income restrictedhousing prior
to any verticalconstructionwithinthe B2M zoning districtand shallcomplete all60 unitswithin
24 months aftercommencing construction.
3.Duration.The covenants,conditions,and restrictionsof thisDeclarationshallrun
with and bind the land inperpetuityand shallinuretothe benefitof Declarant,each owner of
property,the City of Bozeman,and theirrespectivelegalrepresentatives,heirs,successors,or
assigns,subjecttothe rightof amendment provided inthisArticle.
4.Amendment.
A)This Declarationmay be amended upon the writtenapproval of thepropertyOwners
comprising fifty-one(51)percentof the area of thenon-publicrealpropertywithintheCanyon
Gate Annexation Property;provided,however,thatany amendment isprohibitedwithoutthe
consentand approvalof theCity of Bozeman;or
B)As the primary beneficiaryof thiscovenant,thisdeclarationmay unilaterallybe
releasedinwhole orpartby the City of Bozeman after15 calendardays'noticeto theOwners of
propertywithintheCanyon Gate Annexation Property.The City must determine the form of
notice.
C)Any amendment shallbecome effectiveonly upon the filingof such amendment in the
recordsofthe Clerk and Recorder of GallatinCounty,Montana.
5.Enforcement.The Declarant,the City ofBozeman,or any owner of real
propertywithintheCanyon Gate Annexation Property may take actionto enforcetheprovisions
of thisDeclaration.Enforcement may be by injunction,declaratoryjudgment,actionfor
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damages,or any otherlegalclaims,allof which shallbe cumulative and non-exclusive.The
prevailingpartyinany actionshallbe entitledto recover,inadditionto otherdamages,its
reasonablelitigationexpenses,includingattorney'sfees,as may be awarded inthejudgment of
the court.
6.Severability.Invalidationof any one of thesecovenants or restrictionsby
judgment or courtorder shallinno way affectany otherprovisions,which shallremain infull
forceand effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF theDECLARANT has signed thisinstrumentand arranged
for itsrecordationintherealpropertyrecordsof GallatinCounty,Montana.
LANDOWNER
CANYON GATE INVESTORS,LLC
a Montana limitedliabilitycompany
By:CANYON GATE PARTNERS,LLC
a Montana limitedliabilitycompany,its
Managing Member
By:Andrew Holloran,Manager
STATE OF MONTANA )
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COUNTY OF GALLATIN )
On thisa3 day of %cc i .,202a_,beforeme,theundersigned,a
Notary Publicforthe StateofMontana,personallyappeared Andrew Holloran,as Manager of
Canyon Gate Partners,LLC,the Managing Member of Canyon Gate Investors,LLC,known to
me to be the landowner thatexecuted the within instrument,and acknowledged tome thatthey
executed thesame forand on behalfof landowner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Ihave hereunto setmy hand and affixedmy officialsealthe
day and year firstabove written.
LAUREN J CUMMINGS
NotaryPublic
fortheStateofMontana
Residingat:.SEAL.*
Bozernan,Montana
My CommissionExpires:
September04,2023 u Ic teof Montana
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CITY OF BOZEMAN
J f Mihelich,ityManager
ATTEST:'o .
City Clerk
STATE OF MONTANA )
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COUNTY OF GALLATIN )
On this Ñ day of ,2022.,beforeme,a Notary Public
forthe stateof Montana,personallyappeared JeffMihelich and Mike Maas,known tome tothe
persons describedin and who executed the foregoinginstrumentas City Manager and City Clerk
respectively,of theCity of Bozeman,whose names aresubscribedtothe within instrumentand
acknowledged tome thatthey executed the same forand on behalfof saidCity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto setmy hand and affixedmy officialsealthe day and
year firstabove written.
(SEAL)
Not ¯aryP licfortheMate of Montana
TAYLOR CHAMBERS7.£v.·..s NotaryPublic
OTAR/4/.OfortheStateofMontana
ResidinOat:SEAI Bozernan,Montana
My CommissionExpires:
January12,2025
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Community Development Board
FROM:Elizabeth Cramblet, Associate Planner
Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager
Erin George, Deputy Director of Community Development
Anna Bentley, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:Annexation Application 22383 Requesting Annexation of Approximately
20.515 Acres and Adjacent Right of Way for Fowler Lane and Amendment to
the City Zoning Map for the Establishment of a Zoning Designation of R-4
(Residential High Density District). Approximately 700 feet South of the
Intersection of Stucky Road and Fowler Lane, Application 22383
MEETING DATE:April 3, 2023
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Legislative
RECOMMENDATION:Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials,
public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application 22383 and move to recommend
approval of the 4840 Fowler Lane Zone Map Amendment, with
contingencies required to complete the application processing.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning,
ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban
approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density,
connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND:The applicant and property owner seek to annex one parcel totaling
approximately 20.515 acres into the City limits and establish an initial zoning
of R-4, Residential High Density district. The property is currently zoned,
Agriculture Suburban, (AS) within the county. The same AS County zoning is
also to the north, south and west.
Nearby municipal zoning to the east and southeast is R-4, Residential High
Density, R-5, Residential Mixed Use High Density, and R-3, Residential
Medium Density district. The Future Land Use Map in the Bozeman
Community Plan (BCP) 2020 designates the property as Urban Neighborhood
which includes the R-4 district as an implementing zoning district. The
property is bordered by Fowler Lane to the west (a Bozeman classified minor
arterial street), and Stucky Road to the north, (a Bozeman classified collector
street). The proposed annexation would bring in additional right of way to
build out Fowler Lane to the City's collector standard adjacent to the subject
property as would be required with future development.
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There is currently an existing single household dwelling with associated
outbuildings and a septic system on the parcel. The property is surrounded
to the north and west with rural residential uses, and vacant land directly
south and east of the parcel. Southeast of the site has active construction of
existing and future residential uses at the Gran Cielo subdivision.
Application materials can be viewed on the City's development map at the
following link.
Application Materials
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:There are no identified conflicts on this application at this time.
ALTERNATIVES:1. Recommend approval of the application;
2. Recommend modifications to the requested zoning;
3. Recommend deny the application based on findings of non-
compliance with the applicable criteria contained within the staff
report; or
4. Open and continue the public hearing on the application, with specific
direction to staff or the applicant to supply additional information or
to address specific items.
FISCAL EFFECTS:No unusual fiscal effects have been identified. No presently budgeted funds
will be changed by this Annexation or Zone Map Amendment.
Attachments:
22383 4840 Fowler Ln Annx-ZMA CDB SR.pdf
Report compiled on: March 27, 2023
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22383 Staff Report for the 4840 Fowler Lane Annexation and ZMA
Public Hearing Dates: Zoning Commission – April 3, 2023
City Commission - April 25, 2023
Project Description: Annexation application 22383 requesting annexation of approximately
20.515 acres and adjacent right of way for Fowler Lane and amendment to the City
Zoning Map for the establishment of a zoning designation of R-4 (Residential High
Density District).
Project Location: South of the intersection of Stucky Road and Fowler Lane and legally
described as a tract of land being Tract 2 of COS 1996 located in the Northwest One-
Quarter of Section 23, Township 2 South, Range 5 East, Principal Meridian, Gallatin
County, Montana.
Recommendation: Meets standards for approval with terms of annexation and
contingencies.
Recommended Zoning Commission Motion: Having reviewed and considered the staff
report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I
hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 22383 and
move to recommend approval of the 4840 Fowler Lane Zone Map Amendment, with
contingencies required to complete the application processing.
Recommended City Commission Annexation Motion: Having reviewed and considered
the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information
presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application
22383 and move to approve the 4840 Fowler Lane Annexation subject to the terms of
annexation and direct staff to prepare an annexation agreement.
Recommended City Commission Zoning Motion: Having reviewed and considered the
staff report, application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning
Commission, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 22383 and move to approve the 4840 Fowler Lane
Zone Map Amendment with contingencies of approval necessary to complete
adoption of an implementing ordinance.
Report: March 28, 2023
Staff Contact: Elizabeth Cramblet, Associate Planner
Lance Lehigh, Engineer III
Agenda Item Type: Action - Legislative
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report is based on the application materials submitted and public comment received to
date. This report addresses both the zoning amendment for Zoning Commission as well as
the annexation and the zoning amendment for the City Commission. Application materials
available at https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?startid=270068.
Unresolved Issues
There are no identified conflicts on this application at this time.
Project Summary
The applicant and property owner seek to annex one parcel totaling approximately 20.515
acres into the City limits and establish initial zoning of R-4, Residential High Density
district. The property is currently zoned “Agriculture Suburban” (AS) within the county. The
same AS County zoning is also to the north, south and west.
Nearby municipal zoning to the east and southeast is R-4, Residential High Density, R-5,
Residential Mixed Use High Density, and R-3, Residential Medium Density district. The
Future Land Use Map in the Bozeman Community Plan (BCP) 2020 designates the property
as “Urban Neighborhood” which includes the R-4 district as an implementing zoning district.
The property is bordered by Fowler Lane to the west (a Bozeman classified minor arterial
street), and Stucky Road to the north, (a Bozeman classified collector). The proposed
annexation would bring in additional right of way to build out Fowler Lane to the City’s
collector standard adjacent to the subject property as would be required with future
development.
There is currently an existing single household dwelling with associated outbuildings and a
septic system on the parcel. The property is surrounded to the north and west with rural
residential uses, and vacant land directly south and east of the parcel. Southeast of the site
has active construction of existing and future residential uses at the Gran Cielo subdivision.
In determining whether the criteria applicable to this application are met, Staff considers the
entire body of plans and regulations for land development. Standards which prevent or
mitigate possible negative impacts are incorporated in many locations in the municipal code
but are principally in Chapter 38, Unified Development Code. References in the text of this
report to Articles, Divisions, or in the form xx.xxx.xxx are to the Bozeman Municipal Code.
Alternatives
1. Recommend approval of the application;
2. Recommend modifications to the requested zoning;
3. Recommend deny the application based on findings of non-compliance with the
applicable criteria contained within the staff report; or
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4. Open and continue the public hearing on the application, with specific direction to staff
or the applicant to supply additional information or to address specific items.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... 2
Unresolved Issues ............................................................................................................... 2
Project Summary ................................................................................................................. 2
Alternatives ......................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES: ................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 2 - RECOMMENDED TERMS OF ANNEXATION ............................................ 8
SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCIES OF ZONE MAP AMENDMENT... 11
SECTION 4 - RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE ACTIONS ...................................... 11
Annexation ........................................................................................................................ 11
Zone Map Amendment ..................................................................................................... 11
SECTION 5 - ANNEXATION STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS ................................ 12
SECTION 6 - ZONE MAP AMENDMENT STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS ........... 20
PROTEST NOTICE FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS ......................................................... 27
APPENDIX A - NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT .................................................... 27
APPENDIX B - PROJECT GROWTH POLICY AND PROPOSED ZONING ................... 28
APPENDIX C - OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF ............................ 30
APPENDIX D – ADVISORY COMMENTS......................................................................... 30
FISCAL EFFECTS ................................................................................................................. 32
ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................................... 32
SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES:
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Map 1: Project Vicinity Map
Stucky Road Fowler Lane
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Map 2: BCP 2020 Future Land Use Map
Subject
Property
Urban Neighborhood
Community
Commercial
Mixed Use
Residential
Mixed Use
Public Institutions
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Map 3: Existing City Zoning
Subject
Property
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Map 4: Existing County Zoning (grey is city area)
Subject Property
Agriculture Suburban
City Zoning
Res. Office
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SECTION 2 - RECOMMENDED TERMS OF ANNEXATION
The following terms of annexation are recommended to enable the application to comply
with the City’s Annexation Policy and the requirements of state law for the provision of
services.
Recommended terms of annexation:
1. The documents and exhibits to formally annex the subject property must be identified as
the 4840 Fowler Lane Annexation.
2. An Annexation Map, titled 4840 Fowler Lane Annexation Map with a legal description
of the property and including any adjoining un-annexed rights-of-way and/or street
access easements for Fowler Lane must be submitted by the applicant for use with the
Annexation Agreement. The map must be supplied as a PDF for filing with the
Annexation Agreement at the County Clerk & Recorder, and a digital copy for the City
Engineer’s Office. This map must be acceptable to the Director of Public Works and City
Engineers Office, and must be submitted with the signed Annexation Agreement.
3. The applicant must execute all contingencies and terms of said Annexation Agreement
with the City of Bozeman within 60 days of the distribution of the annexation agreement
from the City to the applicant or annexation approval shall be null and void.
4. The Annexation Agreement must include the following notices:
a. The Annexation Agreement must include notice that, prior to development, the
applicant will be responsible for preparing a storm water master plan in
conjunction with future development. The storm water master plan shall address
maintenance and operations until and unless the City affirmatively assumes
responsibility for maintenance and operations of stormwater facilities within the
area of the annexation.
b. The Annexation Agreement must include notice the City will, upon annexation,
make available to the Property existing City services only to the extent currently
available, or as provided in the Agreement.
c. The Annexation Agreement must include notice that, prior to future final
development approval, the applicant will be responsible for transfer of water
rights or a payment in lieu as required by the Bozeman Municipal Code.
d. The Annexation Agreement must include notice that there is no right, either
granted or implied, for Landowner to further develop any of the Property until it
is verified by the City that the necessary municipal services are available to the
property.
e. The Annexation Agreement must include notice that, prior to development, the
applicant will be responsible for installing any facilities required to provide full
municipal services to the properties in accordance with the City of Bozeman's
infrastructure master plans and all City policies that may be in effect at the time of
development.
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f. The Annexation Agreement must include notice that utility easements may be
required to be provided by the landowner at the time of development to ensure
necessary municipal services are available to the property.
g. The Annexation Agreement must include notice that charges and assessments
may be required after completion of annexation to ensure necessary municipal
services are available to the property.
h. The Annexation Agreement must include notice that the City will assess system
development and impact fees in accordance with Montana law and Chapter 2,
Article 6, Division 9, Bozeman Municipal Code.
5. All procedural terms necessary to establish the Annexation Agreement in conformance
with state law and municipal practice will be included with the final Annexation
Agreement.
6. The applicant must properly abandon the existing on-site septic tank and leach field prior
to connection to the City sanitary sewer system. The applicant must report the
abandonment to the City Water and Sewer Superintendent for inspection, and the
applicant must report the abandonment to the Gallatin County Health Department. In
addition to abandonment of the septic tank and leach field, the applicant must
demonstrate that the sanitary sewer service to the septic tank has been completely
disconnected from the old septic system prior to connection to the City sanitary sewer
system.
7. The applicant must completely disconnect the on-site well from the house prior to
connection to the City water system to protect the City’s system from cross
contamination. The applicant must contact the City Water and Sewer Superintendent to
inspect the disconnection prior to connection of water service from future development to
the City water system.
8. If they do not already exist the applicant must provide and file with the County Clerk and
Recorder's office executed Waivers of Right to Protest Creation of Special Improvement
Districts (SIDs) for the following as part of the Annexation Agreement:
a. Street improvements to S. 27th Avenue between Stucky Road and Blackwood
Road including lighting, signalization, paving, storm/gutter, sidewalk, and storm
drainage,
b. Street improvements to Stucky Road between Fowler Lane and South 19th
Avenue including lighting, signalization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm
drainage,
c. Street improvements to West Graf Street between Fowler Lane to South 19th
Avenue including lighting, signalization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm
drainage,
d. Street improvements to Fowler Lane between Blackwood Road and Stucky Road
including lighting, signalization/channelization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and
storm drainage.
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e. Intersection improvements at South 27th Avenue and West Graf Street including
lighting, signalization/channelization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm
drainage.
f. Intersection improvements at Fowler Lane and West Graf Street including
lighting, signalization/channelization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm
drainage,
g. Intersection improvements at West Graf Street and South 19th Avenue including
lighting, signalization/channelization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm
drainage,
h. Intersection improvements to Fowler Lane and Stucky Road including lighting,
signalization/channelization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm drainage,
i. Intersection improvements to Fowler Lane and Stucky Road including lighting,
signalization/channelization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm drainage,
j. Intersection improvements to Fowler Lane and Blackwood Road including
lighting, signalization/channelization, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, and storm
drainage.
The document filed must specify that in the event an SID is not utilized for the
completion of these improvements, the developer agrees to participate in an alternate
financing method for the completion of the improvements on a fair share, proportionate
basis as determined by square footage of property, taxable valuation of the property,
traffic contribution from the development, or a combination thereof. The applicant must
provide a copy of the SID waiver prior to the adoption of Resolution of Annexation.
9. Fowler Lane is classified as a Minor Arterial in the Bozeman Transportation Master Plan
(TMP), which has a minimum right-of-way ROW width of (100) feet. The applicant must
provide their respective Fowler Lane ROW (50 feet) from the centerline of the existing
ROW as a public street and utility easement where Fowler is adjacent to the property
prior to the adoption of Resolution of Annexation.
10. No water rights or a cash-in-lieu of water rights will be required with this annexation.
Upon future development, compliance with the water adequacy is required.
11. The land owners and their successors must pay all fire, street, water, and sewer impact
fees at the time of connection; and for future development, as required by Chapter 2.
Bozeman Municipal Code, or as amended at the time of application for any permit listed
herein.
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SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCIES OF ZONE MAP
AMENDMENT
Please note that these contingencies are necessary for the City to complete the process of the
proposed amendment. These contingencies only apply in the event that the related annexation
request has previously been approved.
Recommended Contingencies of Approval:
1. The applicant must submit a zone amendment map, titled 4840 Fowler Lane
Annexation Zone Map Amendment, acceptable to the Director of Public Works, as a
PDF which will be utilized in the preparation of the Ordinance to officially amend the
City of Bozeman Zoning Map. Said map shall contain a metes and bounds legal
description of the perimeter of the subject property including adjacent rights-of-way
for Fowler Lane, and total acreage of the property.
2. The Ordinance for the Zone Map Amendment shall not be drafted until the applicant
provides an editable metes and bounds legal description prepared by a licensed
Montana surveyor.
3. That all documents and exhibits necessary to establish the amended municipal zoning
designation of R-4 (Residential High Density) shall be identified as the 4840 Fowler
Lane Annexation Zone Map Amendment.
4. All required materials shall be provided to the Department of Community
Development within 60 days of a favorable action of the City Commission or any
approval shall be null and void.
SECTION 4 - RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE ACTIONS
Annexation
Having considered the criteria established for an annexation, the Development Review
Committee (DRC) recommends approval of the requested annexation.
The City Commission will hold a public meeting on the annexation on April 25, 2023. The
meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Instructions on joining the meeting will be included on the
meeting agenda.
Zone Map Amendment
Having considered the criteria established for a zone map amendment, the Staff recommends
approval as submitted. The Zone Map Amendment (ZMA) is in conjunction with an
annexation request. Staff’s recommendation and staff responses are predicated on
approval of the annexation, application 22383.
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The Development Review Committee (DRC) considered the amendment. The DRC did not
identify any infrastructure or regulatory constraints that would impede the approval of the
application.
The Community Development Board acting in their capacity as the Zoning Commission will
hold a public hearing on this ZMA on April 3, 2023 and will forward a recommendation to
the Commission on the Zone Map amendment. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Instructions
on joining the meeting will be included on the meeting agenda.
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the zone map amendment on April 25,
2023. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Instructions on joining the meeting will be included
on the meeting agenda.
SECTION 5 - ANNEXATION STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
In considering applications for approval of the requested annexation, the advisory boards and
City Commission shall consider the following:
Commission Resolution No. 5076 Criteria
Commission Resolution No. 5076 Goals
Goal 1: The City of Bozeman encourages annexations of land contiguous to the
City.
Criterion Met. The property in question is contiguous to the City limits on the east over 650
lineal feet.
Goal 2: The City encourages all areas that are totally surrounded by the City to annex.
Neutral. The subject property is not surrounded in its entirety.
Goal 3: The City encourages all properties currently contracting with the City for City
services such as water, sanitary sewer, and/or fire protection to annex.
Neutral. The subject property is currently occupied. It is not currently contracting with the
City for water, sewer or fire protection services. Future development will be required to
connect with City services.
Goal 4: The City of Bozeman requires annexation of all land proposed for development
lying within the existing and planned service area of the municipal water and sewer
systems as depicted in their respective facility plans, any land proposed for
development that proposes to utilize municipal water or sewer systems.
Criterion Met. The subject property lies within the planned service area of the municipal
water and sewer services. Future proposed developments will be required to utilize municipal
water or sewer systems as discussed in Recommended Terms of Annexation #4 above. The
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location of existing sewer and water services is shown on the two maps below. Existing
sewer lines are located at Gran Cielo subdivision about 150 feet from the southeast corner of
the subject site and main water lines are stubbed at the corner. Both services are planned for
future expansion that will include the 4840 Fowler Ave property.
Map of wastewater collection system (dark green) within the city
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Map of water distribution system (blue) within the city
Goal 5: The City encourages annexations within the urban area identified on the future
land use map in the current Bozeman Growth Policy.
Criterion Met. As shown in Section 1, the subject property is planned as ‘Urban
Neighborhood’ and is within the urban area of the growth policy. See the discussion under
Criterion A of Section 6 of the report for more information on the growth policy.
Goal 6: The City of Bozeman encourages annexations to make the City boundaries
more regular rather than creating irregular extensions which leave unannexed gaps
between annexed areas or islands of annexed or unannexed land.
Criterion Met. The proposed annexation is physically contiguous to the City on the east and
will create a peninsula to the west. However, one property to the south (Buffalo Run) has
recently acquired site plan approval to develop and the parcel above it has an application to
annex (Gran Cielo II). Combined with these two applications, this annexation will not create
an annexation island.
Goal 7: The City of Bozeman encourages annexations which will enhance the existing
traffic circulation system or provide for circulation systems that do not exist at the
present time.
Criterion Met. The subject property will provide additional right of way for Fowler Lane to
the west which is designated by the City as a minor arterial. Easements or future easements
for Fowler Lane are required by the terms of annexation (see Terms of Annexation 9 above).
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Although the improvements will not happen at the time of annexation, future development
will be required to install these improvements as their frontage requirements. Upon future
development, Fowler Lane will need to be constructed to the City’s adopted standards
adjacent to the subject property. Future development within the annexing area will create a
local street network to provide local services and will also provide connections back to the
existing street network to the east through Bennet Boulevard.
Goal 8: The City prefers annexation of parcels of land larger than five (5) acres in size,
but will allow annexation of smaller parcels if factors such as topographic limitations,
sanitary disposal needs, fire access, maintenance of public facilities, etc., justify a
smaller annexation.
Criterion Met. The subject property is approximately 20 acres.
Goal 9: The City seeks to obtain water rights adequate for future development of the
property with annexation.
Criterion Met. After annexation, the subject property will be bound to the provisions of
38.410.130 which requires evaluation of water adequacy and provision of water if needed at
time of development. The municipal code section requires water rights or an equivalent to be
provided. Exact timing and amounts will be evaluated during development review. There are
several methods to address the requirements of 38.410.130. The annexation agreement will
provide notice of this requirement, see Recommended Terms of Annexation #10. The
landowner will consent to this requirement by signature on the annexation agreement.
Goal 10: The City of Bozeman encourages annexations for City provision of clean
treated water and sanitary sewer.
Criterion Met. The subject property is located within the City’s planned water and sewer
service area. See Goal 4 above. Any future development will be required to connect to the
City systems.
Per Term of Annexation 4, the Annexation Agreement required to finalize the annexation
requires the applicant to design extensions of services to meet the City’s adopted
infrastructure standards. These include provisions for minimum water pressure and volumes,
adequate sewer flows by volume, gravity flow of sewers, and other standards necessary to
protect public health and safety and ensure functional utilities.
Resolution No. 5076 Policies
Policy 1: Annexations must include dedication of all easements for rights-of-way for
collector and arterial streets, adjacent local streets, public water, sanitary sewer, or
storm or sewer mains, and Class I public trails not within the right of way for arterial
or collector streets. Annexations must also include waivers of right to protest the
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creation of special or improvement districts necessary to provide the essential services
for future development of the City.
Criterion Met. As discussed in Section 5, Goal 7, additional right of way is being included
for Fowler Lane. The Recommended Terms of Annexation include requirements for this
right of way provision. See Terms of Annexation 9.
Policy 2: Issues pertaining to master planning and zoning must be addressed prior to
or in conjunction with the application for annexation.
Criterion Met. The subject property is planned for Urban Neighborhood. No change to the
growth policy is required. The application includes a request for initial zoning of R-4. See the
zone map amendment section of this report for analysis of the zone map amendment criteria.
Policy 3: The application for annexation must be in conformance with the current
Bozeman Growth Policy. If a Growth Policy Amendment is necessary to accommodate
anticipated uses, the amendment process must be initiated by the property owner and
completed prior to any action for approval of the application for annexation.
Criterion Met. The property is designated “Urban Neighborhood” on the future land use map.
No growth policy amendment is required. See discussion under zone map amendment
Criterion A.
Policy 4: Initial zoning classification of the property to be annexed will be determined
by the City Commission, in compliance with the Bozeman Growth Policy and upon a
recommendation of the City Zoning Commission, simultaneously with review of the
annexation petition.
The City Zoning Commission will review the requested zoning district designation on April
3, 2023. The Community Development Board’s recommendation, acting in their capacity as
the Zoning Commission, will be passed along to the City Commission for review and
consideration along with the annexation request on April 25, 2023.
Policy 5: The applicant must indicate their preferred zoning classification as part of the
annexation petition.
Criterion Met. The applicant has requested a zoning designation of R-4, Residential High
Density district. See Section 6 of this report for analysis of the requested zoning.
Policy 6: Fees for annexation processing will be established by the City Commission.
Criterion Met. The appropriate application processing and review fees accompanied the
application.
Policy 7: It is the policy of the City that annexations will not be approved where
unpaved county roads will be the most commonly used route to gain access to the
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property unless the landowner proposes a method to provide for construction of the
road to the City’s street standards.
Criterion Met. The subject property is accessed on the west by Fowler Lane which is a minor
arterial street. It is currently not paved, however, upon future development, Fowler Lane will
need to be constructed to the City’s standards adjacent to the subject property.
Policy 8: Prior to annexation of property, the City will require the property owner to
acquire adequate and usable water rights, or an appropriate fee in lieu thereof, in
accordance with Section 38.410.130 of the municipal code, as amended.
Criterion Met. The property owner shall provide usable water rights, or cash in-lieu of water
rights thereof, in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works, as outlined by
Section 38.410.130 of the municipal code. The calculated amount will be determined by the
Director of Public Works and based on the zoning designation approved by the City
Commission. Term of annexation 10 requires notice of this requirement to be part of the
annexation agreement. Satisfaction of this requirement will occur with future development.
Policy 9: Infrastructure and emergency services for an area proposed for annexation
will be reviewed for the health, safety and welfare of the public and conformance with
the City’s adopted facility plans. If the City determines adequate services cannot be
provided to ensure public health, safety and welfare, the City may require the property
owner to provide a written plan for accommodation of these services, or the City may
reject the petition for annexation. Additionally, the parcel to be annexed may only be
provided sanitary sewer service via the applicable drainage basin defined in the City
Wastewater Collection Facilities Plan.
Criterion Met. The area proposed for annexation is adjacent to the City. City infrastructure
and emergency services can be extended to the subject property. The property is located
adjacent to existing service areas of the Hyalite Fire District. The property is located near the
City’s water and sewer service areas. Expansion of municipal utility and park facilities to
serve the development will occur during the development process. As noted above, the
annexation agreement will require future development to meet municipal standards.
Present emergency services are provided by Hyalite Fire District and the Gallatin County
Sherriff. No comments on the annexation have been received.
Policy 10: The City may require annexation of any contiguous property for which city
services are requested or for which city services are currently being provided. In
addition, any person, firm, or corporation receiving water or sewer service outside of
the City limits is required as a condition of initiating or continuing such service, to
consent to annexation of the property serviced by the City. The City Manager may
enter into an agreement with a property owner for connection to the City’s sanitary
sewer or water system in an emergency conditioned upon the submittal by the property
owner of a petition for annexation and filing of a notice of consent to annexation with
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the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. The contract for connection to city
sewer and/or water must require the property owner to annex or consent to
disconnection of the services. Connection for purposes of obtaining City sewer services
in an emergency requires, when feasible as determined by the City, the connection to
City water services.
Criterion Met. Currently there is an existing single family dwelling with outhouses serviced
by an existing septic system. City services are not currently being provided to this property.
Future development will be required to hook up to City services and the owner will need to
abandon the existing septic and well (see Terms of Annexation 4, 6 and 7). This annexation
is not a result of an emergency condition requiring connection.
Policy 11: The annexation application shall be accompanied by mapping to meet the
requirements of the Director of Public Works. Where an area to be annexed can be
entirely described by reference to a certificate of survey or subdivision plat on file with
the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder the mapping may be waived by the Director of
Public Works.
Criterion Met. Mapping to meet the requirements of the Director of Transportation and
Engineering must be provided with the Annexation Agreement. Mapping requirements are
addressed in Recommended Term of Annexation 2. The map must include adjacent right of
way and therefore cannot be described solely by reference to platted lands.
Policy 12: The City will assess system development/ impact fees in accordance with
Montana law and Chapter 2, Article 6, Division 9, Bozeman Municipal Code.
Neutral. The annexation does not require immediate payment of fees. The annexation
agreement will provide notice of obligations to pay impact fees at times of triggers as
required in ordinance.
Policy 13: Public notice requirements: Notice for annexation of property must be
coordinated with the required notice for the zone map amendment required with all
annexation. The zone map amendment notice must contain the materials required by
38.220.410, BMC.
Notices of the public hearing have been mailed, published in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle
twice, and posted on the site as required. See Appendix A for more details.
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Policy 14: Annexation agreements must be executed and returned to the City within 60
days of distribution of the annexation agreement by the City, unless another time is
specifically identified by the City Commission.
Criterion Met. This policy will be implemented only if the Commission acts to grant
approval. If the application is denied then no annexation agreement will be necessary.
Policy 15: When possible, the use of Part 46 annexations is preferred.
Criterion Met. This annexation is being processed under Part 46 provisions.
Policy 16: Where a road improvement district has been created, the annexation does
not repeal the creation of the district. The City will not assume operations of the district
until the entirety of the district has been annexed. Any funds held in trust for the
district will be used to benefit the district after transfer to the City. Inclusion within a
district does not lessen the obligation to participate in general city programs that
address the same subject.
Neutral. No road improvement district is associated with this application.
Policy 17: The City will notify the Gallatin County Planning Department and Fire
District providing service to the area of applications for annexation.
Criterion Met. The necessary agencies were notified and provided copies of the annexation
and zoning application information.
Policy 18: The City will require connection to and use of all City services upon
development of annexed properties. The City may establish a fixed time frame for
connection to municipal utilities. Upon development, unless otherwise approved by the
City, septic systems must be properly abandoned and the development connected to the
City sanitary sewer system. Upon development, unless otherwise approved by the City,
water wells on the subject property may be used for irrigation, but any potable uses
must be supplied from the City water distribution system and any wells disconnected
from structures. The property owner must contact the City Water and Sewer
Superintendent to verify disconnects of wells and septic systems.
Criterion Met. Terms of annexation 6 and 7 requires full compliance with this policy. There
is an existing home onsite. If approved and prior to any new development, all septic systems
and water use for human consumption will be severed and abandoned. All future
development will be required to connect to city services.
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SECTION 6 - ZONE MAP AMENDMENT STAFF ANALYSIS AND
FINDINGS
In considering applications for approval under this title, the advisory boards and City
Commission must consider the following criteria (letters A-K). As an amendment is a
legislative action, the Commission has broad latitude to determine a policy direction. The
burden of proof that the application should be approved lies with the applicant.
A zone map amendment must be in accordance with the growth policy (criteria A) and be
designed to secure safety from fire and other dangers (criteria B), promote public health,
public safety, and general welfare (criteria C), and facilitate the provision of transportation,
water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements (criteria D). Therefore, to
approve a zone map amendment the Commission must find Criteria A-D are met.
In addition, the Commission must also consider criteria E-K, and may find the zone map
amendment to be positive, neutral, or negative with regards to these criteria. To approve the
zone map amendment, the Commission must find the positive outcomes of the amendment
outweigh negative outcomes for criteria E-K.
In determining whether the criteria are met, Staff considers the entire body of plans and
regulations for land development. Standards which prevent or mitigated negative impacts are
incorporated throughout the entire municipal code but are principally in Chapter 38, Unified
Development Code.
Section 76-2-304, MCA (Zoning) Criteria
A. Be in accordance with a growth policy.
Criterion Met. The Bozeman Community Plan (BCP) 2020, Chapter 5, p. 73, in the section
titled Review Criteria for Zoning Amendments and Their Application, discusses how the
various criteria in 76-2-304 MCA are applied locally. Application of the criteria varies
depending on whether an amendment is for the zoning map or for the text of Chapter 38,
BMC. The first criterion for a zoning amendment is accordance with a growth policy.
Future Land Use Map
The proposed amendment is a change to the zoning map. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze
compliance with the future land use map. Chapter 3 of the BCP 2020 addresses the future
land use map. The introduction to that chapter discusses the importance of the chapter.
Following are some excerpts.
“Future land use is the community’s fundamental building block. It is an illustration of
the City’s desired outcome to accommodate the complex and diverse needs of its
residents.”
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“The land use map sets generalized expectations for what goes where in the community.
Each category has its own descriptions. Understanding the future land use map is not
possible without understanding the category descriptions.”
The area of this application is within the anticipated growth area of the City. As shown on the
maps in Section 1, on the excerpt of the current future land use map, the property is designated
as Urban Neighborhood. The Urban Neighborhood designation description reads:
“This category primarily includes urban density homes in a variety of types, shapes,
sizes, and intensities. Large areas of any single type of housing are discouraged. In
limited instances, an area may develop at a lower gross density due to site constraints
and/or natural features such as floodplains or steep slopes. Complementary uses such
as parks, home-based occupations, fire stations, churches, schools, and some
neighborhood-serving commerce provide activity centers for community gathering and
services. The Urban Neighborhood designation indicates that development is expected
to occur within municipal boundaries. This may require annexation prior to
development.
Applying a zoning district to specific parcels sets the required and allowed density.
Higher density residential areas are encouraged to be, but are not required or
restricted to, proximity to commercial mixed use areas to facilitate the provision of
services and employment opportunities without requiring the use of a car.”
The correlation between the future land use map of the growth policy and the zoning districts
is presented in Table 4 of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020. As shown in the following
Correlation with Zoning Table excerpt, the R-4 district is an implementing district of the
Urban Neighborhood category.
Goals and Policies
A zoning amendment is also evaluated against the goals and policies of the BCP 2020. Most
of the goals and policies are not applicable to this application. Relevant goals and objectives
have been identified by staff. Conflict with the text of the growth policy hasn’t been
identified.
The Short Term Action list on page 63 of the BCP 2020 describes 14 items to implement the
growth policy. The first two relate to direct changes to the zoning map in support of listed
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goals and objectives. These include increasing the intensity of zoning districts in already
developed areas. Beginning on page 71 of the BCP 2020 in the section titled Zoning
Amendment Review, the document discusses how the City implements zoning for new areas,
amendments to areas, and revisions to existing text. This section includes a discussion of
when the City may initiate a zoning change to a more intensive district to increase
development opportunities. This section demonstrates that the City, as a matter of policy, is
supportive of more intensive zoning districts and development. It is inconsistent with this
approach to zone at annexation for lower intensities than what infrastructure and planning
documents will support. This policy approach does not specify any individual district but
does lean towards the more intensive portion of the zoning district spectrum.
N-1.1 Promote housing diversity, including missing middle housing.
N-1.3 Revise the zoning map to lessen areas exclusively zoned for single-type housing.
Goal N-3: Promote a diverse supply of quality housing units.
The requested R-4 district supports all three of the above as it authorizes a wide range of
housing types, lot sizes, and services to create a mix of housing.
Goal DCD-1: Support urban development within the City.
The proposed zoning is occurring in conjunction with an annexation. Any future
development will be required to occur at urban densities and will be within the City. If the
City Commission declines the annexation then the requested R-4 zoning will not occur.
DCD-1.11 Pursue annexations consistent with the future land use map and adopted facility
plans for development at urban intensity.
DCD-2.2 Support higher density development along main corridors and at high visibility
street corners to accommodate population growth and support businesses.”
The 2017 Transportation Master Plan has Fowler Avenue listed as a Minor Arterial street.
It runs south of Durston Road where it dead ends before reaching Babcock. Then starts again
from Babcock to Huffine Lane. In the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project Report for
Fiscal Years 2022-2026, one of the larger projects that will expand capacity to the road
network in FY23, FY24 and FY26 is an expansion of Fowler Avenue from Oak to Huffine
Lane. An additional CIP project added to Fiscal Year 2028 is to improve Stucky Road from
19th Street to Fowler Lane which currently runs from Stucky Road to Hyalite. Stucky Road
will become a City Standard street with curb, gutter, sidewalks and pathways and Fowler
Lane will eventually be constructed to a city standard street as well with new development.
The proposed zoning is consistent with the future land use map and is within the current
facilities plans.
Goal RC-3: Collaborate with Gallatin County regarding annexation and development
patterns adjacent to the City to provide certainty for landowners and taxpayers.
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Gallatin County has been notified of the proposed annexation.
RC-3.3 Prioritize annexations that enable the incremental expansion of the City and its
utilities.
The property in question is contiguous to the City limits on the east on over 650 lineal
feet. It adds approximately 20 acres to the City limits that is available for urban development.
RC-3.4 Encourage annexation of land adjacent to the City prior to development and
encourage annexation of wholly surrounded areas.
Refer to previous response (RC – 3.3 response)
B. Secure safety from fire and other dangers.
Criterion Met. The existing buildings are constructed of unknown quality, fire, and safety
measures. Any removal and replacement must meet the development standards of the City.
Fire protection water supply will be provided by the City of Bozeman water system. The
property is not within any delineated floodplain nor does it have other known natural
hazards. Upon annexation the subject property will be provided with City emergency
services including police, fire and ambulance. Future development of the property will be
required to conform to all City of Bozeman public safety, building and land use
requirements. The City provides emergency services to nearby properties to the south and
east. No obstacles have been identified in extending service to this parcel.
C. Promote public health, public safety, and general welfare.
Criterion Met. The proposed zoning designation will promote general welfare by
implementing the future land use map and identified policies in the BCP 2020. Public health
and safety will be positively affected by requiring new development to connect to municipal
sanitary sewer and water systems, which will prevent groundwater pollution and depletion by
wells and septic systems.
As noted in Criterion B, further development and redevelopment must be in accordance with
modern building, access, stormwater, pedestrian circulation, ingress and egress to the site,
and full connection to the greater transportation network for users ensuring the promotion of
public health, safety and general welfare. The annexation and development of this site will
facilitate expansion
D. Facilitate the provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other
public requirements.
Criterion Met. This property is included in future planning areas for transportation, parks,
sewer, and water. 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
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additional service needed by new development. The City implements these plans through its
capital improvements program that identifies individual projects, project construction
scheduling, and financing of construction.
As stated in 38.300.020.C, the designation of a zoning district does not guarantee approval of
new development until the City verifies the availability of needed infrastructure. All zoning
districts in Bozeman enable a wide range of uses and intensities. At time of future subdivision
or site plan review the need for individual services can be more precisely determined. No
subdivision or site plan is approved without demonstration of adequate capacity.
38.300.020.C, “Placement of any given zoning district on an area depicted on the zoning
map indicates a judgment on the part of the city that the range of uses allowed within that
district are generally acceptable in that location. It is not a guarantee of approval for any
given use prior to the completion of the appropriate review procedure and compliance with
all of the applicable requirements and development standards of this chapter and other
applicable policies, laws and ordinances. It is also not a guarantee of immediate
infrastructure availability or a commitment on the part of the city to bear the cost of
extending services.”
See also comments under Criterion C.
All future construction must extend services in conjunction with subdivision and site
development. Those extensions must meet current standards and will advance this standard.
E. Reasonable provision of adequate light and air.
Criterion Met. The R-4 zoning designation has requirements for setbacks, height, and lot
coverage which provide for the reasonable provision of adequate light and air. Any future
development of the property will be required to conform to City standards for setbacks,
height, lot coverage, and buffering. The criterion is not about personal preferences but about
protection of public health and safety. The adopted standards address protection of public
health and safety.
In addition to the zoning standards, adopted building codes contain more detailed
requirements for air circulation, window placement, and building separation that further
ensure the intent of this criterion is satisfied.
F. The effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems.
Criterion Met. The proposed zoning will allow for a higher density of uses than is currently
allowed under Gallatin County zoning. The Gallatin County zoning is an agricultural
protection zone which requires 20 acres per home. The site is presently occupied by a single
household dwelling with outhouses. Any development under Bozeman R-4 zoning will
generate more traffic, on foot, bicycle, or vehicle, than the existing single family lot.
To meet the adopted standards of 38.400, when a development is proposed, it will be
responsible for frontage improvements along Fowler Lane. Future development will be
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required to provide these improvements which will enhance the city’s motorized and non-
motorized transportation systems. Local streets will be laid out and constructed as
development proceeds. Sidewalks and bike facilities are minimum standards and will be
constructed as needed.
G. Promotion of compatible urban growth.
Criterion Met. The intent of the R-4 zone is to provide for high density residential
development through a variety of housing types to serve the varying housing needs of the
community’s residents. The subject property is adjacent to low-density residential uses to the
north, south and west. There is an undeveloped parcel in the city limits zoned R-4 east of the
site and high intensity residential uses to the southeast with active new construction at Gran
Cielo. Creating a more dense residential development adjacent to a higher intensity
residential area is a compatible use. In addition, this property is accessed by Fowler Lane
which is designated as a minor arterial in the Bozeman Transportation Master Plan (TMP).
Improvements to Fowler Lane will occur with future development in accordance with the
terms of annexation. The proposed zoning is in accordance with the Bozeman Community
Plan’s future land use designation of Urban Neighborhood.
H. Character of the district.
Criterion Met. Section 76-2-302, MCA says “…legislative body may divide the municipality
into districts of the number, shape, and area as are considered best suited to carry out the
purposes [promoting health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the community] of this
part.” Emphasis added.
This proposal amends the zoning map and not the text. Therefore, no element of this
amendment modifies the standards of any zoning district. The character of the districts as
created by those standards remains intact.
As noted above, the City Commission has latitude in considering the geographical extents of a
zoning district. Application of any municipal zoning district to the subject property will alter
the existing agricultural character of the subject property. It is not expected that zoning freeze
the character of an area in perpetuity. Rather, it provides a structured method to consider
changes to the character. The intent and purpose of the R-4 district is available in 38.300.100.E
and in Appendix B of this report.
The City has defined compatible development as:
“The use of land and the construction and use of structures which is in
harmony with adjoining development, existing neighborhoods, and the goals
and objectives of the City's adopted growth policy. Elements of compatible
development include, but are not limited to, variety of architectural design;
rhythm of architectural elements; scale; intensity; materials; building siting;
lot and building size; hours of operation; and integration with existing
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community systems including water and sewer services, natural elements in the
area, motorized and non-motorized transportation, and open spaces and parks.
Compatible development does not require uniformity or monotony of
architectural or site design, density or use.”
The City has adopted many standards to identify and avoid or mitigate demonstrable negative
impacts of development. These will support the ability of future development in R-4 to be
compatible with adjacent development and uphold the residential character of the area. As
noticed in the growth policy under discussion of this criterion a local street is considered an
adequate separation between different uses and districts to minimize impacts, see page 77.
The existing character of the site is a single household large lot. Any change in zoning will
modify the essential character of the property. To the east is the City limits with various higher
density zoning districts. To the west is a rural 80-acre parcel in the county with an existing
single family dwelling. The zoning amendment is in conjunction with annexation of the
property. Annexation and urban zoning will change the character of the application site.
However, the requested zoning is consistent with adjacent urban zoning. The urban zoning will
be separated by a public street from the rural area to the west. It will not be separated from
rural properties to the north and immediate south. It is appropriate to zone the annexing area
consistent with the current growth policy and other standards of the City. The amendment does
not alter the allowed uses or standards within the adjacent unzoned rural subdivision.
Looking out about a half a mile south and east of the subject site is substantial change and
development. One half mile south of the subject site is a recently annexed 20-acre parcel with
an initial zoning of R-4 known as Buffalo Run. Immediately north of Buffalo Run is an 80-
acre parcel where the Gran Cielo development is expanding and has an active application for
annexation and zone map amendment to R-4. North of this expansion is a previously approved
application where high-density residential development is occurring southeast of the subject
site. The proposed zone map amendment is compatible and in harmony with the surrounding
area considering existing and future development possibilities south and east of the subject
site.
I. Peculiar suitability for particular uses.
Neutral. The property is within the City’s planning area for land use and utility extensions.
There is frontage on Fowler Lane, a minor arterial street. Upon future development, Fowler
Lane will be constructed to municipal Street Standard adjacent to the property. Municipal
utilities and emergency services can be extended to the area. The proposed R-4 zoning
designation is suitable for the property’s location and adjacent uses.
J. Conserving the value of buildings.
Criterion Met. There is one single family dwelling with associated outbuildings on the
subject property. The amendment is for the zoning map and does not alter allowed uses on
adjacent properties.
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K. Encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area.
Criterion Met. The proposed R-4 zoning designation will encourage the most appropriate use
of land as the property is near residential uses. Upon future development, there will be access
to the city’s services, including streets, thus the site is able to support a higher intensity of
uses as allowed within the R-4 zoning district. Furthermore, the proposed R-4 zoning
designation is consistent with the BCP 2020 future land use map designation of “Urban
Neighborhood”.
PROTEST NOTICE FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS
IN THE CASE OF WRITTEN PROTEST AGAINST SUCH CHANGES SIGNED BY THE
OWNERS OF 25% OR MORE OF THE AREA OF THE LOTS WITHIN THE AMENDMENT
AREA OR THOSE LOTS OR UNITS WITHIN 150 FEET FROM A LOT INCLUDED IN A
PROPOSED CHANGE, THE AMENDMENT SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE EXCEPT
BY THE FAVORABLE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE PRESENT AND VOTING
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION.
The City will accept written protests from property owners against the proposal
described in this report until the close of the public hearing before the City
Commission. Pursuant to 76-2-305, MCA, a protest may only be submitted by the owner(s)
of real property within the area affected by the proposal or by owner(s) of real property that
lie within 150 feet of an area affected by the proposal. The protest must be in writing and
must be signed by all owners of the real property. In addition, a sufficient protest must: (i)
contain a description of the action protested sufficient to identify the action against which the
protest is lodged; and (ii) contain a statement of the protestor's qualifications (including
listing all owners of the property and the physical address), to protest the action against
which the protest is lodged, including ownership of property affected by the action. Signers
are encouraged to print their names after their signatures. A person may in writing withdraw
a previously filed protest at any time prior to final action by the City Commission. Protests
must be delivered to the Bozeman City Clerk, 121 North Rouse Ave., PO Box 1230,
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230.
APPENDIX A - NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Notice was published in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on March 18th and 25th, 2023. The
notice was posted on site and notices mailed by the applicant as required by 38.220 and the
required confirmation provided to the Planning Office. Notice was provided at least 15 and not
more than 45 days prior to any public hearing.
As of the writing of this report on March 28, 2023, no written comments have been received
on this application. Any received comments will be made available through the City’s
Laserfiche system.
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APPENDIX B - PROJECT GROWTH POLICY AND PROPOSED ZONING
Adopted Growth Policy Designation:
The property is designated as “Urban Neighborhood” in the Bozeman Community Plan 2020.
“This category primarily includes urban density homes in a variety of types, shapes,
sizes, and intensities. Large areas of any single type of housing are discouraged. In
limited instances, an area may develop at a lower gross density due to site constraints
and/or natural features such as floodplains or steep slopes. Complementary uses such
as parks, home-based occupations, fire stations, churches, schools, and some
neighborhood-serving commerce provide activity centers for community gathering and
services. The Urban Neighborhood designation indicates that development is expected
to occur within municipal boundaries. This may require annexation prior to
development.
Applying a zoning district to specific parcels sets the required and allowed density.
Higher density residential areas are encouraged to be, but are not required or restricted
to, proximity to commercial mixed use areas to facilitate the provision of services and
employment opportunities without requiring the use of a car.”
Proposed Zoning Designation and Land Uses:
The applicant has requested zoning of R-4, High Density Residential district whose intent is
to:
Residential high density district (R-4). The intent and purpose of the R-4 district is to
establish areas within Bozeman that are high density residential in character and to
provide options for a variety of housing types within the city with associated service
functions. These purposes are accomplished by:
1. Providing for minimum lot sizes in developed areas consistent with the
established development patterns and provide greater flexibility for clustering lots
and mixing housing types in areas with new development.
2. Providing for a diverse array housing types, including single and multi-family
household dwellings that will serve the varying and changing needs of the
community.
3. Allowing office use as a secondary use that is measured by percentage of total
building area.
Use of this zone is appropriate for areas adjacent to mixed-use districts, commercial districts,
and/or served by transit to accommodate a higher density of residents in close proximity to jobs
and services.
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The Zoning Correlation Table on Page 58 of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 correlates
zoning districts with the Growth Policy’s land use categories, demonstrating that the
proposed zoning designation of R-4 correlates with the Growth Policy’s future land use
designation of “Urban Neighborhood”.
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APPENDIX C - OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF
Owner/Applicant: 2B, LLC, 7555 Cottonwood Road, Bozeman MT 59715
Representative: Intrinsik Architecture, 106 E Babcock St, Ste 1A, Bozeman MT 59715
Report By: Elizabeth Cramblet, Associate Planner, Community Development Department
APPENDIX D – ADVISORY COMMENTS
The following informational items are provided for consideration during the design of
development on the site in the future.
General
1. BMC 38.410.100 (C.4) Watercourse Setback - Where a development is crossed by or is
adjacent to a watercourse, the developer must mitigate the impacts of the development on
the watercourse.
2. All proposals for regulated activities in wetlands areas must be reviewed by the review
authority. The applicant must prepare a functional assessment for all wetlands. Based on
the functional assessment and other submittal materials, the review authority may request
the WRB, if established, forward a recommendation of approval, conditional approval or
denial to the review authority.
Stormwater
1. Montana Post-Construction Storm Water BMP Design Guidance Manual Seasonal High
Groundwater - The subject project is located in an area that is known to have seasonally
high groundwater. Upon future development, the applicant must confirm seasonal high
groundwater level (SHGWL), and seasonal high groundwater data must be measured and
submitted with any future development application on the parcel. Due to the seasonal
nature of SHGWL measurements, the applicant is advised to begin groundwater
measurements in the winter and continue measuring through fall. Measurements must be
at sufficient intervals to define the SHGWL across the site. Industry guidance
recommends a three-foot minimum separation from the bottom of a stormwater facility to
the underlying groundwater table. The applicant is advised that future development may
be subject to limitations or restrictions based on seasonal high groundwater elevations.
2. DSSP Section V.B - Sanitary Sewer System Design Criteria - Upon future development,
the applicant must provide an estimate of the peak-hour sanitary sewer demands, certified
by a professional engineer, for the proposed project. The City will analyze and determine
if sewer capacity is available to accommodate the project. The applicant is advised that
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sewer capacity is allocated on a first come first serve basis and is not entitled until
preliminary plat or site plan approval.
3. BMC 38.410.070 (A) (1) Municipal water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems – In
conjunction with streets construction - The City’s Water Facility Plan identified the need
for a water transmission main (CIP Reference: 16-inch water main New Growth and
Development) directly adjacent to the subject property in Fowler Lane to service future
development. Water infrastructure improvements will be reviewed with future
development applications. The identified water capital planning improvements must be
designed in coordination with any future Fowler Lane improvements adjacent to the
subject property.
The applicant is advised that the capital Improvements identified within the facility plans
must be located within City ROW, a public street and utility easement, or a water and
sewer easement.
4. BMC 38.410.070 (A) (1) Municipal water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems - The
subject property is located within the overall Cattail Creek Sanitary Sewer Drainage
Basin. Figure 5-1 of the City’s wastewater facility plan, shows the subject property in a
smaller identified sub-basin (still within the overall Cattail Creek Drainage Basin), but
directly adjacent to the Baxter Creek Sanitary Sewer Drainage Basin.
The identified sub-basin assumes that certain portions of the property would flow by
gravity into the future 12-inch Fowler Lane sewer main, as identified in the facility plan
(Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Reference: 12-inch Fowler Ln: Blackwood Road to
Stucky Road). Based on new hydraulic modeling information a 15-inch main will be
required and will be updated per the City's wastewater facility plan update.
The identified wastewater capital planning improvements must be designed in
coordination with any Fowler Lane improvements. Sanitary sewer infrastructure
improvements will be reviewed with future development applications.
The applicant is advised that infrastructure plans for the Buffalo Run development, which
is south of the property, received infrastructure approval to install a new 15-inch
wastewater main from their property to the intersection of Stucky Road and Fowler Lane.
The completion date of said water and sewer improvements by the Buffalo Run
development is not currently known. The applicant should closely coordinate with
engineering prior to future subdivision or site plan on associated infrastructure
improvements.
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Transportation
1. BMC 38.400.010 Streets (A) - Upon future development, Fowler Lane must be
constructed to the City’s Minor Arterial Standard adjacent to the subject property. Any
required ROW or public street and utility easement acquisition from offsite property
owners is the applicant’s responsibility.
2. Stucky has been added to the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) FY 2028. Refer to
the City’s capital improvement plan for additional details and the extent of proposed
improvements.
3. Payback District – The subject property is within the boundaries of the Meadow Creek
Subdivision Sewer Payback, an assessment of payback charge will be required with any
future subdivision on site plan applications. The applicant is advised that the payback
must be paid at the time of development approval. Reference document Gallatin County
Clerk and Recorder #2293493.
Water
1. DSSP.V.A.5 Water – Main Extensions – Future development of this site will require
main extensions to be looped, a single dead end loop will not be allowed.
2. DSSP Section V.A – Main Size – The applicant is advised that the subject property is
located at the southern end of the City’s main pressure zone (Sourdough Zone). Water
pressure around the subject property vary from 35 to 50 psi. Upon future development,
the water distribution system must be designed to meet the requirements outlined in the
City of Bozeman Design Standards and Specifications Policy. Additionally, all water
system improvements must also be designed and installed in accordance with the
Montana Department of Environmental Quality Circular 1; Montana Public Works
Standards and Specifications (MPWSS); City of Bozeman Modifications to MPWSS; and
the City’s most recent Water Facility Plan.
FISCAL EFFECTS
No unusual fiscal effects have been identified. No presently budgeted funds will be changed by
this Annexation or Zone Map Amendment.
ATTACHMENTS
The full application and file of record was electronically submitted and can be viewed at
https://www.bozeman.net/departments/community-development/planning/project-
information-portal. Select ‘Project Documents’ and navigate to application 21442 to view
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the full application. Digital access is also available at the Community Development
Department at 20 E. Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715.
Application materials direct link:
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?startid=270068&cr=1
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Community Development Board
FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager
Erin George, Community Development Deputy Director
Anna Bentley, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Upcoming Items for the April 17, 2023 Community Development Board
Meeting
MEETING DATE:April 3, 2023
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Information only, no action required.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning,
ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban
approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density,
connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND:The following project review items are presently scheduled for the April 17,
2023, Community Development Board meeting.
1. Gran Cielo II Annexation Zone Map Amendment, application 22090,
considered in capacity as Zoning Commission.
The following work session item is presently scheduled for the April 17, 2023
Community Development Board meeting.
1. Work session in two parts regarding transportation and traffic studies and
also non-residential parking as part of the UDC update, considered in
capacities as Zoning Commission and Planning Board .
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: March 29, 2023
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