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Zone Map Amendment Criteria
a. Is the new zoning designed in accordance with the growth policy? How?
RESPONSE: Yes. The future land use map in the Bozeman Community Plan
2020 designates these parcels as Urban Neighborhood. Urban Neighborhood
category primarily includes urban density homes and correlates with a
variety of zoning districts including R-S, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O,
REMU, RMH, B-1 and PLI.
The proposed PLI zoning will be used for the planned city park at the
northwest corner of this parcel. This zoning is allowed within the designated
future land use of Urban Neighborhood. The proposed ZMA from R-1
(residential low density) to PLI (Public Land and Institutions) will allow for
a public park to serve the future residents of the surrounding proposed
subdivisions.
The proposed R-2 zoning is allowed within the designated future land use of
Urban Neighborhood. In addition, the future land use map of Urban
Neighborhood is also designated on the west and east sides of the proposed
Zone Map Amendment parcel. A Residential Mixed Use land use designation
is located directly north of the parcels, which also allows for a good transition
to R-2 zoning. The land directly to the south of the proposed Zone Map
Amendment is developed and zoned as R-2. The properties surrounding this
parcel are currently within city limits.
The proposed zone map amendment from R-1 (residential low density) to R-
2 (residential moderate density) will allow for increased residential density in
a geographically compact, walkable area to serve the varying needs of the
community's residents. This supports goal N-1 of the growth policy, which
states: “Support well-planned, walkable neighborhoods”.
b. Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers? How?
RESPONSE: Yes, the proposed zoning, which is in compliance with the
City’s future plan use map, will secure safety from fire and other dangers as
the subject properties will be within the city limits of Bozeman and will be
served by City Fire, Police and Public Works Departments.
Public infrastructure, including roadways, water and sewer mains are
adjacent to the proposed subdivision and will be extended as required to
serve the future development.
The City of Bozeman development standards require future development of
these properties to comply with the Bozeman Municipal Code standards
ensuring an adequate transportation network, fire services, and public utility
mains be installed to provide a safe neighborhood for the residents.
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c. Will the new zoning promote public health, public safety and welfare? How?
RESPONSE: Yes. Currently this parcel and the parcels directly east and
west are farmed fields. The residential neighborhood directly to the south is
zoned as R-2. Any future development will require the properties to be
reviewed through the City’s review processes which provide standards and
regulations that promote public health, safety and general welfare of the
residents.
In addition, future connection to the City’s municipal water distribution and
sanitary sewer collection system will reduce water contamination issues.
Analysis on the City’s capacity for additional water and sewer connections
will be completed with an infrastructure submittal. Municipal fire and
emergency response services will protect public health and safety and respond
to the subject properties.
d. Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water,
sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements? How?
Response: Yes, future development on this parcel will be subject to review
by the City of Bozeman for adequate provision of transportation, water,
sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements as specified in the
City’s development and engineering standards. If it is determined during the
City’s review process that additional improvements are required to
adequately serve the proposed development those improvements would be
required to be constructed and/or pay impact fees, assessments, and taxes to
support transportation, water, sewer, school, parks, and other public
requirements.
This property fronts Graf Street and South 11th Avenue which are collector
streets as well as Arnold Street which is classified as a local street. Access to
the site will be available from S. 11th Ave, Arnold St, as well as Graf St in the
future. These streets will allow access to the site for residents, visitors, and
any necessary public services such as postal service or emergency access, for
example.
The subject properties fall within the Morning Star Elementary School,
Sacajawea Middle School, and Bozeman High School Boundaries.
Comments from the schools will be required to verify adequate capacity for
future students.
There are existing parks located near the proposed property in Allison
Subdivision and South University District Subdivisions. Parkland required
for the subject properties will be provided with a physical park space and
with cash-in-lieu/improvements-in-lieu.
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Public infrastructure to serve the future development will be determined
during City review. It is anticipated that existing public infrastructure from
the construction of Allison Subdivision and S. 11th Ave. improvements will be
utilized for development within the subject property.
e. Will the new zoning provide reasonable provisions of adequate light and air?
How?
RESPONSE: Yes, the City’s development codes include requirements for
development to provide adequate light and air with the use of parks and
open space areas, maximum building heights, lot coverage and setback
requirements. Future development will be required to be reviewed through
the City’s review processes ensuring the City’s development codes will be
adhered to and will provide adequate light and air.
f. Will the new zoning have an effect on motorized and non-motorized
transportation systems? How?
RESPONSE: Yes but a minor effect, the amendment of the subject property
from R-1 to R-2 and PLI zoning will likely have an effect on the City’s
motorized and non-motorized transportation system due to the increased
allowed density. Any new development will affect the City’s transportation
system with increased traffic.
A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) may be necessary to gauge the potential impact
of future development. A TIS was completed for the entire Allison
Subdivision project in 2019, which is adjacent to the proposed ZMA. There
will be an updated TIS for the proposed subdivision on this lot.
With the development of the land within the proposed ZMA, and adjacent
properties, development of pedestrian connection systems will be completed.
Currently a multi-use trail exists along Graf Street and connects to South
11th which provides a safe and reliable pedestrian connection to MSU and
into the center of the city and Streamline Bus stops.
g. Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth? How?
RESPONSE: Yes, this parcel is currently zoned for R-1. The proposed R-2
and PLI zoning is allowed within the designated future land use of Urban
Neighborhood. In addition, the future land use map of Urban Neighborhood
is also designated on the west and east sides of the proposed Zone Map
Amendment. The zoning directly north of this property is REMU and the
zoning of the subdivision directly south is R-2.
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h. Does the new zoning promote the character of the district and its peculiar
suitability for particular uses? How?
RESPONSE: Yes. As stated previously, the proposed zone map amendment
of the subject property with R-2 zoning will allow for similar and additional
compatible uses and allow for increased residential density in a more
compact, walkable area to serve the varying needs of the community's
residents.
The proposed zone map amendment of the parkland area to PLI will allow
for a public city park to be built on this property will serve the future
residents of this community.
The proposed zone map amendment is designated Urban Neighborhood in
the City’s future land use map. The proposed zoning is in compliance with
the Urban Neighborhood designation. The proposed zoning fits within the
City’s land use map and establishes a compatible development pattern.
i. Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular
uses? How?
RESPONSE: Yes. The properties are located within an area designated
Urban Neighborhood as defined in the Bozeman Community Plan 2020.
Urban Neighborhood category primarily includes urban density homes and
correlates with a variety of zoning districts. The proposed R-2 and PLI
zoning is suitable for the site given the current zoning of R-1 and the
adjacent Urban Designation to the west and east, Residential Mixed Use land
use designation to the north, and R-2 zoning directly south. In addition, there
is convenient access to City roadway, water and sewer mains adjacent to the
properties to serve the future development.
j. Was the new zoning adopted with a view to conserving the value of buildings?
How?
RESPONSE: There are currently no existing buildings within the proposed
zone map amendment. The owner currently plans on building and
developing a residential subdivision on the property.
k. Does the new zoning encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the
jurisdictional area? How?
RESPONSE: Yes. The proposed zone map amendment with R-2 and
parkland area as PLI zoning will integrate into the existing area. The City’s
Growth Policy designates the properties as Urban Neighborhood on the
future land use map, which allows for both R-2 and PLI zoning. The future
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land use map also designates Urban Neighborhood on the adjacent
properties to the west and east. Residential Mixed Use land use designation
is located adjacent on the north of the parcels and the subdivision directly
south of the proposed Zone Map Amendment is R-2. Urban Neighborhood
category primarily includes urban density homes and correlates with a
variety of zoning districts. Based on the future land use map designations
and existing residential development to the south, the proposed zoning does
encourage the most appropriate use of the land.
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