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Home My WebLink About09-22-23 Public Comment - T. Steinway - New Development Code - Zoning Map Request for ChangeFrom:Tyler Steinway To:Agenda; Chris Saunders Cc:Rob Pertzborn Subject:[EXTERNAL]New Development Code - Zoning Map Request for Change Date:Thursday, September 14, 2023 3:00:57 PM Attachments:1216 West Babcock ZMA Letter 2023.9.14.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Chris – I hope this message finds you well and thank you for the opportunity to comment on the New Development Code. Attached is a request to modify the proposed Zoning Map. In your review, if you need any additional information, please let me know. I am happy to help. Thanks again for all your help. Tyler Tyler Steinway, AICP | Planner II Intrinsik Architecture, Inc. 106 East Babcock Street Suite 1A Bozeman, Montana 59715 O. 406.582.8988 Direct: 406.426.9568 M. 406.220.8210 14 September 2023 Chris Saunders Community Development / Planning Division 20 East Olive Street Bozeman, MT 59718 RE: Proposed Zoning Map SUBJECT: Request for Amendment: 1216 W BABCOCK ST Chris - Please accept this memo as a request to amend the proposed Zoning Map. We represent the property owners and are requesting to designate the property (one parcel) from R-A (Residential Low) to R-C (Residential High). The property totals approximately 2 AC. The properties included in this request are designated as Urban Neighborhood in the Future Land Use Plan, which includes R-C (R-5) as an implementing zone category. Below are images showing the Future Land Use Map, current/proposed zoning and requested zoning. Attached is also Exhibit B with additional supporting information outlining alignment with the community plan should it be needed at this time. If any additional information is needed, please let us know. In conclusion, we would like formally to request to amend the proposed Zoning Map from R-A (R-1/R-2/R-3) to R-C (R-5) to further several of the goals and policies outlined in the Community Plan. The R-C (R-5) zoning district is best suited given the location and access to higher classification roads and the unique growing commercial/residential area along Babcock Street. Thank you for your careful considerations, Robert J. Pertzborn, AIA Intrinsik Architecture Attachments R-C Aerial Image Future Land Use Map Urban Neighborhood Community Commercial Mixed Use Existing/Proposed Zoning Map Proposed Zoning Map B-2M R-A R-B R-A B-2M R-B R-A R-A R-A R-C EXHIBIT B - Supplemental Information Subject Property: The subject property is located at 1216 Babcock (in-between South 11th Avenue and South 15th Avenue). The subject property is 1 parcel and is legal described as (See Map Above): Parcel 1 - S12, T02 S, R05 E, ACRES 2, TRACT 6 NE4SW4 Alignment with Community Plan Goals and Objectives: The Community Plan Future Land Use Map designates this area as Urban Neighborhood, which authorizes R-C (R-5) as an implementing zoning district. This application shows how the proposed ZMA aligns with the effective Community Plan. The area to be rezoned includes frontage along a Collector West Babcock Street. The land use pattern that can be created on a such ideally served parcel would be able to support a wide range of uses and the surrounding Commercial zoned area. The Community Plan includes several goals and objectives that are broadly served through this application, including: Goal N-1: Support well-planned, walkable neighborhoods. R-C (R-5) is a mixed-use district zone that would allow for a mix of housing and commercial uses. The location of this project site makes for a great opportunity for residents to have the opportunity to live, work, and shop in close proximity to where they live which facilitates walkability. The built environment and the adjacent zones create the opportunity for a great walkable, well-planned neighborhood. This proposed zone changes further enhance and support the commercial corridor along West Babcock street. Another measure for how walkable a neighborhood is based on its overall walk score, which for these subject properties is 87. Walkscore.com rates a score of 87 as very walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot. Furthermore, the bike score is 78 which is described as convenient for most trips. Lastly, the transit score is 27, which indicates that there also a few public transportation options nearby. This walk score shows that this site is very walkable and situated just right for a change in zoning to R-5. N-1.1 Promote housing diversity, including missing middle housing. The request to change to R-C (R-5) will allow for the creation of more housing units than is currently allowed in the R-B (R-4) zoning district, given the site constraints. While at this point it can’t be guaranteed, N-1.3 Revise the zoning map to lessen areas exclusively zoned for single-type housing. As described above, while the R-B (R-4) district allows for a variety of housing options, when applied to smaller sites the number of units a property owner can do is limited, eliminating several of the allowed housing types. The R-C (R-5) zoning district will allow for the creation of more housing units at a variety of scales to support the adjacent B-2M zoning district. Goal N-3: Promote a diverse supply of quality housing units. N-3.1 Establish standards for provisions of diversity of housing types in a given area. The R-C (R-5) zoning designations would allow for a diversity of housing units which would complement the adjacent B-2M zoning district as well as act as a good transition zone into the neighborhood adjacent to the South. N-3.7 Support compact neighborhoods, small lot sizes, and small floor plans, especially through mechanisms such as density bonuses. Given the width of this parcel and the necessity of a drive isle, the developable areas lends itself to smaller foot print structures and floor plans. N-3.8 Promote the development of "Missing Middle" housing (side by side or stacked duplex, triplex, live- work, cottage housing, group living, rowhouses/ townhouses, etc.) as one of the most critical components of affordable housing. The proposed R-C (R-5) zoning is in alignment with the goals of development for the “missing middle” housing by allowing higher densities and a more diverse array of housing types than the current R-B (R-4) zoning. Multi-household dwellings, such as apartments, two- and three-household dwellings and townhouses/rowhouses, are permitted uses within the proposed zoning districts. Goal DCD-1: Support urban development within the City. The subject sites are located within the city and are in close proximity to a commercial node making them the perfect place for urban development. Goal DCD-2: Encourage growth throughout the City, while enhancing the pattern of community development oriented on centers of employment and activity. Support an increase in development intensity within developed areas. The proposed R-C (R-5) zoning would allow for higher density residential development in proximity to jobs and services, thus encouraging growth and enhancing the patter of community development oriented on employment and activity areas.