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Home My WebLink About20231108 - Sustainability Advisory Board - Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan - Final Recommendation Gallatm* Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan Connecting our landscape, Heritage, and Future on Common Ground • Secure the long-term ecological health of the region • Create a regional model that connects clean water, abundant wildlife, productive agricultural, and cultural heritage • Recommend how to protect the most sensitive resources during unprecedented growth • Identify benefits and best practices in development in harmony with the natural environment • Facilitate dialogue between city, county, agencies, non-profit partners, and constituents. A f hree Fork• F`"� ��, � � � x/ / � � �•} 41 Ire Gallatin VaRey Sensitive !'' 1 r - r Lands Study Area 1 r, .w 1 _ _j P t *, 3 ,J CRFEK f �► Ve OFF Values Summary — Statistically Valid Survey q Water quality and access to clean drinking water are of utmost concern to HIGHEST PRIORITY NATURAL RESOURCES Gallatin Valley residents. ■Percent of Respondents • Protect water quantity Wildlife habitat 96% and quality for aquatic Forested areas 73% life and recreation (56%) Wildlife habitat linkages 71% • Maintain the Valley's Agricultural lands son 67% renowned wil iTi fe populations and Migratory bird habitat 1111111 111111111 65% biodiversity (52%) Native plant communities 111111191111111H 111111 E 62% • Provide water q ua lily Native grasslands 56% and quantity for local Historic, arc heeologica L tribe I sites 48% residents (51%) ti 'Wo.kin Group 9 I� �T I 0 11 orA%or W ildlifr Working Croup - Provide guidanceproject Animal Welfare Institute - Sounding board for SIERRA „ I .II S„ILIl1ID1 methods and plan content CLUBNDED 92 --,� r - Work towards a cohe s ive l,,,r•rl� \rll.�,�,l,l s,* ,.: "),0NTA goal AM GALLATIN WATERSHED y _ q- Yellowstone t. Yukon ■ COI; N C I L ■ P IDI IFS�IQ Conservation Initiative • QFRESHWATER VALLEY 000 PARTNERSLAN 13 TRUST _ - MT � OZEMAN Planning Process Determine Refine data Sensitive Land collection for Model and Refine results Themes and each Theme buildinin display results with threats ublic values 9 p constraints A/bdel Themes Wildlife & Agricultural Water Quality & Biodiversity Connectivity Heritage Quantity NbdelApproach Collect source layers Create suitability layers Data is first digitized into either Each layer is now classified to use a common suitability polygon or raster layers. This scale:for example, low suitability could be assigned a value housing suitability data is raster. of 1 (dark red)and high suitabilty a value of 5(dark green). Calculate weighted overlay modeling I Geospatialg Suitability layers are overlaid so that each cell gets an overall suitability rating. -��+ Weights of relative importance are combines analytical assigned to each layer. Ain,rtm t r� procedures to produce -Iwo kj 31 maps that provide guide insi hts tog decision-making. 71IFTWIR IMIM��•� _ N 4 7' Road suitability Reclassification 71k Source layers composed of { continuous values(such as t slope and distance layers)are 1 first reclassified into mean- ingful ranges of values. PrI GVSLNbdel ]Results Sensitive lands provide habitat for wild `.. and biodiversity that are essential for preserving the Greater Yellowstone ' Ecosystem(CM). Wdlife relies on the Gallatin Valle for food shelter, - Y > reproduction, and critical winter range. All plants an w especially e Wildlife & plt dildlife' e s p y keystone Biodiversity species, require healthy and cohesive �t $ habitats on these lands. • r t �I+ (, o fN Ir GVSLNbdel ]Results Connected and protected linkages be' �_ r land facilitate vital ecological interactions and allow for wildlife movement to food, shelter, T ,_• .,.- reproduction, clean water, and critical winter �- ranges. i^ r Connectivity -►` w . 1W GVSLNbde I Results Agricultural lands are critical for suppc ` food and live stock production, which plays �;j `r;� 7 an important role in the Gallatin Valley's agricultural heritage and in supporting a robust local food economy. Wrking � Q? farmlands also provide scenic views, community separation, and openness that AgriculturalAr Heritage help maintain the unique sense of place. , ► h Agricultural lands provide ecosystem l , services, wildlife habitat, a and migration S l I pathways, especially to wintering big game. . _ •� _ t GVSLNbde I Results Water systems underly all other theme ,. . because natural water features wetlands, =a riparian areas, lakes, streams, and rivers) provide critical habitat, clean drinking ' water, and connectivity for aquatic species and wildlife populations. IrrigationU!y infrastructure also provides value to the �� ; '�' a• ��,,. • land in the form ofwater de live ry for working farms and ranches and Water Qualityp r.•" � '� - & groundwater recharge that supports the r "- Quantity health of the entire ecosystem. , ; -.; , � ,• tjvoel Developm.er Constraints Overlay The green areas represent lands that are less Ucel to be developed: — Slopes Over 25 F — Floodplain — Conservation Easements, Managed Areas, and Protected Areas ACRES OF EXISTING PROTECTED ¢ ' ' ;;�;. LANDS BY THEME u,0ao - 10,o0o �.,, y.. , .• w. 8,000 ,rij ■ . Awet 4,000 0 All Some All Some All Some Protections Protections Protections F e Agricultural Heritage Water Quality and quantity Wildlife and Biodiversdy _ r Development Pressures Overlays Yoh ,J0 0 a� Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Plan Development Pressures:Climate Resilient Watersheds „�� • Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Plan �-C • • Development Pressures:Wildfire Prone Areas 467 ;\ ~ y AT . Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Plan Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Plan Development Pressures: Human Disturbance Index Development Pressures:Major and Minor Subdivisions Wildlife and Biodiversity Mteractive Nhp 0 0 r' 1. Go to Layers https://gaflatinvafleyplan.bozeman.net •.• ►Q Study Area 2. Click on "Our Sensitive Lands" or ►Q Model Results-Wildlife and Biodiversity ••• "Sensitive Lands Interactive Map" ►— Amphibian Biodiversity ••• ►U Bird Biodiversity ••• 3. Fxplore four themes - f �{ `� 7. ❑ Fish Biodiversity ••• y ❑ Mammal Biodiversity ••• ''c,�' '} • ❑ Plant Biodiversity ••• i• . ... Reptile Biodiversity � ''•ti.1 f y — `7.. _ _ in ... Mounta Ranges � r h•' ty Project Hub Site X.X RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY/NAME F& commendations Overview Overview Theme Includes a description of the Identifies the recommendation details.how the tool f *) related theme(s)zaorks. and its benefits to sensitive lands. Z� Re commendations . Implementation Strategy Building on the methods,strategies detail the considerations and steps needed for implementation. - Amens of strate gie s that can be Implementation Methods *Implementation Methods used to protect sensitive lands that Describes the zoarious ways the recommendation can be and partnners with the box implemented, including. checked(d)indicates these ❑ Capital improvement:physical projects or infrastructure investments measures apply. were identified in the model results ❑ Development code update:changes to jurisdiction land use,subdivision codes,and requirements for future development. to achieve our collective vision ❑ Education:resources and training provided in conjunction with implementation partners on how specific efforts or recommendations would benefit sensitive lands, encouraging property owners to take action. ❑ Funding opportunity:grants or loans available to support implementation of another recommendation or individual property owner efforts to support sensitive lands. ❑ Incentive:recommendations that provide incentives,which could be monetarily or procedurally,to take action. ❑ Legislative initiative:recommendations that would require a legislative change to be implementable. ❑ Policy/program: new City/County policies or programs that support protection of sensitive areas. Current Use Recognizes if the recommendation is currently in use in the Gallatin Valley. Recommending Plan/Source Identifies the adopted plan,guiding document, and/or literature that supports this reconvnendation. Recommendations often align unth those in existing plans and goals(current development codes, Growth Policies, Tyiaigle Plan, Bozemai's Climate Plan and Community Plan as well as affordable housing goals,equity£a inclusion plans)to avoid unintended consequences. Implementation Partners Lists the type of entities that could be involved in implementation. Examples and Case Studies Links to example projects and/or reference documents. Recommendations 6L -W It Tier 1 Recommendations : Prioritized by the Working Croup as having the gre ate st impact on the protection of sensitive lands. 1. Tier 1 Recommendations...... 64 1.4. Implementation Capacity......................78 1.1. Broad Scale Protections ....................... 64 1.4.1. Revise Environmental Assessment Requirements ...78 1.11. Land Use Regulation Reform ....................................64 1.4.2. Dedicated Natural Resource Staff............................79 1.1.2.Growth Policy/Future Land Use Element..................66 1.5. Water Quality....................................... 80 1.2. Incentive Based Conservation for Individual Parcels........................................67 1.5.1. Strengthen Regulations by Maintaining High Quality Data for Floodplain. Wetlands, and Channel Migration 1.2.1. Land Acquisition.........................................................67 Zones .................................................................................80 1.2.2. Conservation Easements.........................................68 1.5.2. Septic Restrictions.....................................................81 1.2.3.Channel Migration Zone Easements.......................69 1.5.3. Stormwater Management........................................82 1.2.4.County Open Space Levy&Program...................... 70 1.2.5. Transfer of Development Rights ..............................71 1.6. Transportation Planning ...................... 83 1.3. Subdivision and Housing.......................72 1.6.1. Regional Transportation Planning.............................83 1.31. Subdivision Regulation Reform..................................72 1.3.2.Consider Protection Measures when Implementing PU Ds/PDZs..........................................................................75 ' 1.3.3. Conservation-Oriented/Cluster Development..........76 1.3.4. Density Bonuses........................................................77 Recommendations 4 Tier 2 provide additional recommendations that are or could be available. They are listed in alphabetical order. A hanc recommendations are identified as Tier 3, which need further evaluation on their impact to sensitive lands. 2. Tier 2 Additional 3. Tier 3 Recommendations .... 97 Recommendations Available...84 3.1.Controlled Groundwater Area (CGWA) ..97 2.1. Continue Working Group as Sensitive 3.2. Maximum Size of Single Structure/ LandsAdvisory Committee ........................84 Dwelling Unit...............................................97 2.2. Dark Sky Lighting ...............................85 2.3. Develop and Publicize Land Acknowledgments...................................... 86 2.4. Expanded Agricultural Land Uses/ Investing in Agricultural Operators..............87 2.5. Improved Landscape Design and Management ............................................. 88 2.6. Integration of Sensitive Lands Mapping89 2.7. Living with Wildlife...............................90 2.8. Park/Open Space Dedications and Cash- in-lieu..........................................................91 2.9. Wildlife Friendly Trails......................... 92 2.10.Wildland Urban Interface Designation 93 2.11. Wildlife-Friendly Fencing .................... 94 ^ 2.12. Wildlife Crossings...............................95 2.13.Wetland Mitigation Banking ............... 96 Orl Bozeman Chmate Plan Resiliency goals: Conserve natural resources, strengthen infrastructure to withstand natural hazards Solution N. Cultivate a Robust Local Food System 6.N.1. Support the Formation of a Local Food Council 6.N.2. Help Develop a Food System Assessment and Security Plan 6.N.3. Encourage Local Agriculture and Preservation of Working Lands 6.N.4. Support Local Food Production, Processing, and Distribution Solution 0. Manage and Conserve Water Resources 6.0.1. Invest in Landscaping and Irrigation Upgrades at City Facilities 6.0.2. Build on the Success of Water Conservation Education and Incentives 6.0.3. Evaluate Additional Water Conservation Code and Water Rate Structure Adjustments Solution P. Manage Land and Resources to Sequester Carbon 6.P.1. Protect Local Wetlands for Flood Resilience and Water Quality 6.P.2. Maintain and Expand the Urban Forest ALiving Plan • Updating GIS Data and 1\/bde is HIGH QUALITY DATA • Indicators Report Modeling sensitive lands and implementing recommendations based off the mapping is • Work Plans only as good as the data input. COntinuing to invest in data management and updates is the Indicator Source Baseline Desired Trend responsibility of the ructhoritative data source. within study area Total Acres Conserved (Conservation Montana State Library. 164.636 Acres Increase Easements) USGS Total Acres Conserved (Managed MNHP 349.421 Acres Increase Areas) .1 -i& Acres Conserved of High Priority See Appendix C Wildllife and Biodiversity. Increase Areas by Theme 2,268 Acres Agricultural Heritage:1,344 Acres Water Ouality and Quantity: 849 Acres Lands remaining in agricultural MT Dept. of Revenue 197196 Acres Maintain (regardless if they are conserved) Biodiversity Improvements Naturalist 16.082 Unique Species Increase Observed Feld of Public Draft Plan GALLATIN VALLEY Comment Period: �oOSENSITIVE LANDSNovember 5 PROTECTION PLAN V111111111 0 Connecting our Landscape, Heritage, and Future on Common Ground City of Bozeman Board � Review/Recommendation: November Next Steps � Gallatin County Adoption: � November 14: Planning Board Review � November 28: Commission Hearing � December 12: Commission Adoption Mk � zema.n City Conunission Acceptance : � December 19 i Elor Recommendation Having reviewed and considered the draft Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan, public comment, and all information presented, I move to recommend approval of the Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan, and request staff to forward our recommendation to the City Commission