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1 March 2024
DRAFT
FERGUSON FARM II
DESIGN MANUAL
March 2024
Prepared For:
BOARDWALK PROPERTIES, L.L.C. &
COMBS CAPITAL LLC
Prepared By:
106 East Babcock Street Suite 1A
Bozeman, Montana 59715
2 March 2024
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
A. Project Overview
B. Properties and Projects Subject to Design Manual
C. Relation to other documents
II. Design Review Panel
A. Function
B. Membership
C. Enforcement Powers
D. Limitation of Responsibilities
III. Process
A. General
B. Site Plan Review & Building Permits
C. Timing of Construction
D. Liability
IV. Neighborhood Design Patterns
A. Site
B. Building
C. Landscaping
D. Variations from Neighborhood Patterns
V. Definitions
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Project Team Information
Owners:
Boardwalk Properties, Inc.
101 E. Main Street, Suite D
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406.586.3132 (office)
406.586.8692 (fax)
406.539.7374 (cell)
delaney@delaneynco.com
Combs Capital LC
1095 Cougar Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
Applicant:
Boardwalk Properties, Inc.
101 E. Main Street, Suite D
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406.586.3132 (office)
406.586.8692 (fax)
406.539.7374 (cell)
delaney@delaneynco.com
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I. Introduction
A. Project Overview
This Design Manual is intended to promote sustainable patterns of development that
will encourage people to connect and interact as part of the Ferguson Farm II
neighborhood. The standards within this document provide a framework for design and
construction that will allow each project to contribute to the neighborhood and to the
long-term goal of complimenting and enhancing the overall Bozeman community. The
architectural and landscape elements of site design are integral to the overall desired
neighborhood patterns.
Rather than dictate specific design styles, the standards are provided to ensure well
designed and detailed, compatible projects with clear order and comprehensive
composition.
The goal is to strike a balance between neighborhood harmony and creativity. This
document encourages design diversity and contemporary design while providing certain
guidance to ensure quality design and longevity in property values. Each project should
not simply be an exact copy of another building. The fact that a given style or feature of
building already exists does not guarantee that it will be approved for construction
again.
Exceptions to this Design Manual may be granted only based on architectural merit as
determined by the Ferguson Farm II Design Review Panel (“DRP”). The DRP is not
authorized to grant any exceptions to local land use regulations unless explicitly
authorized by the appropriate review agency or agencies.
It is the responsibility of the Owner to ensure that all proposed construction shall
comply with all laws, rules, and regulations including, but not limited to local Land Use
Regulations and the International Building Code as well as other applicable plumbing,
electrical, or building codes in effect for the City of Bozeman. Land within Ferguson
Farm II is subject to the Bozeman Municipal Code/Unified Development Code and the
Provisions of the Gerguson Farm II Planned Unit Development (PUD). Where these
design guidelines are silent on a particular or specific development standard, the
standards of the Bozeman Municipal Code currently in effect shall apply.
The Declaration and Bylaws, if any, also apply to all Lots within the Ferguson Farm II
Subdivision.
B. Properties and Projects Subject to Design Manual
The Design Manual shall inure to and pass with each parcel, tract, lot, or division in
Ferguson Farm II Subdivision.
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Unless specifically excluded, this Design Manual shall apply to the entire Ferguson Farm
II Subdivision, any property annexed to Ferguson Farm II Subdivision, and all
improvements.
No improvements shall be made, erected, altered or permitted to remain upon any Lot
until (1) the proper Form(s) is/are submitted, (2) any other information required or
requested by the DRP is submitted, (3) all fees are fully paid, (4) all required Forms are
approved in writing by the DRP, and (5) any applicable City of Bozeman review or
permitting and/or fee payment(s) has been completed. All plans submitted to the City of
Bozeman must have the Ferguson Farm II Design Review Panel Form B stamp of
approval.
“Improvement” shall be construed broadly and includes, but is not limited to, a
residence, fence, wall, garage, outbuilding, other structure, or landscaping.
C. Relation to other documents
1. Local Land use Regulations & Building Codes
All improvements must comply with applicable building codes, land use regulations and
all other laws, rules and regulations of any government or agency under whose
jurisdiction the land lies. Location land use regulations can be found online at
www.bozeman.net.
Some provision of the Design manual may be more restrictive, or less restrictive than
local land use regulations as a part of the overall Ferguson Farm II Planned Unit
Development (“PUD”). Where these design guidelines are silent on a particular or
specific development standard, the standards of the Bozeman Municipal Code currently
in effect shall apply.
2. PUD Relaxations (UPDATE AFTER FINALIZING)
# UDC REFERENCE DESCRIPTION RELAXATION SUMMARY
1 Table
38.310.040 Authorized Uses
Allow as principal permitted uses the following
uses: (1) convenience use; (2) sales of alcohol for
on-premise consumption; (3) outdoor sale of goods
in common open space areas; and (4) food courts
within common open space areas within the PUD.
2 38.310.050.B
Supplemental use
provisions for the urban
mixed-use zoning district
Exempt development from requirements that two
different user groups of uses must be shown within
each site plan.
3 38.310.050.C
Supplemental use
provisions for the urban
mixed-use zoning district
Allow for calculation of use group percentages over
total site area.
4 Table
38.320.050
Form & Intensity
Standards
Increases the allowable for maximum building
height for buildings within the PUD to six stories
and 90’.
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38.400.090.B.2
RELAXATION NOT GRANTED.
INCLUDED FOR REFERENCE
Lot Access
RELAXATION NOT GRANTED.
INCLUDED FOR REFERENCE
Allow for placement of the following lots to be
developed exclusively for parking garages that do
not have legal and physical access to a public
street, approved private street or alley: Lots 1B and
1C, Block 3; Lot 4, Block 6; Lots 1B and 1C, Block 7;
and Lot 1B of Block 8.
RELAXATION NOT GRANTED. INCLUDED FOR REFERENCE
6 38.540.020.D Back-in angle parking The applicant seeks to allow back-in angle parking
along all internal streets and alleys.
7 38.510.020.F Multiple frontage
situations
Provide an entrance to only one street façade for
all onsite buildings.
8 38.510.020.F Multiple frontage
situations
Allow surface parking areas adjacent to a street
corner.
9 Table 38.510.030.B Storefront Block
Frontage Standards
Invoke the Community design Framework Master
Plan to reclassify the external storefront streets to
the block frontage standard “Other”
10 Table 38.510.030.C Landscaped Block
Frontage Standards
Allow surface parking up to 100% of the street
frontage. The parking lot screening standards
section 38.550.C.2 still apply. Please see relaxation
12 for specific conditions for block 3.
11 Table 38.510.030.C Landscaped Block
Frontage Standards
Allow buildings to be placed to the edge of the
property lines.
12 Table 38.510.030.C Landscaped Block
Frontage Standards:
Allow for a reduction in the minimum 10’
landscape buffer (to 6’) between the street and off-
street parking areas for block 3. Additionally
condition of approval 2 requires a 5’ tall landscape
screening in the between the parking lot and drive
isle to minimize headlight glare.
13 Table 38.510.030.C Landscaped Block
Frontage Standards
The area between the street and building must be
landscaped, have a private porch or patio space,
and/or pedestrian oriented space.
14 Table 38.510.030.E Gateway Frontage Allow buildings to be built to the property lines.
15 Table 38.510.030.I Block Frontages -
Trail/Park Frontages
Be allowed to place buildings to the edge of the
trail, easements and property lines.
16 38.520.040.D.3 Pathway Design Eliminate pathway separation standard.
17 38.520.040.D.4 Pathway Design Provide sidewalks of less than 12-feet in width.
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38.520.070.C.3
RELAXATION NOT GRANTED.
INCLUDED FOR REFERENCE
Location & Design of
Service Areas
RELAXATION NOT GRANTED.
INCLUDED FOR REFERENCE
Exempt trash enclosures on Lot 4, Block 4; from the
minimum 5-feet landscape screening on all sides.
RELAXATION NOT GRANTED. INCLUDED FOR REFERENCE
19 Table 38.540.050-3 Required Parking Eliminated the required parking standards. There
are no Minium or Maximum standards.
20 38.540.050.A.4.b. Required Parking
Exemption from location of bicycle parking within
100 feet of each served building. The standard
38.330.010.F.3 still applies and is met with the
communal bike parking areas on site.
21 38.540.080 Off-street loading berth
requirements
Eliminate the need for a loading berths for specific
lots within the project area.
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22 Table
38.560.060
Non-Residential Sign
Standards
Allow signs on all visible sides of the building, not
just street frontages, allowing wall signs on walls
adjacent to streets, interior pedestrian walkways,
alleys, parking lots and open space lots.
23 38.400.050
Street and road right-of-
way width and
construction standards.
The applicant is requesting to vary from the
standard ROW widths.
24 38.400.050 Alternate street section
design.
The applicant is requesting to vary from the
standard Street Section design.
25 38.400.110.D Transportation
pathways.
Eight-foot shared use path proposed along Fallon
Street and Resort Drive.
Condition of Approval #3 requires, “The existing
Class I shared use trail abutting the Site along the
Ferguson Avenue frontage shall be widened from 8
feet to 10 feet by the Applicant and the Applicant
shall install 8 feet wide Class I trails along the
Fallon Street and Resort Drive frontages,
concurrent with any first phase construction of this
PUD Site.”
26 38.410.070
Municipal water,
sanitary sewer and
storm sewer systems.
Proposing alternate water, sewer, and storm
locations.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Design Manual to the contrary, the
relaxations set forth in the manual may not be varied amended, modified or deleted
without the expressed written authorization of the City of Bozeman.
3. Covenants & Bylaws
All Lots in Ferguson Farm II Subdivision are also subject to The Declaration of Protective
Covenants and Bylaws for Ferguson Farm II (“Declaration”), which are on file at the
Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder’s Office.
II. Design Review Panel
A Panel is hereby established known as the Ferguson Farm II Design Review Panel
(“DRP”).
A. Function
The function and purpose of the DRP is to review applications, plans, specifications,
materials, samples, and location to determine if the proposed construction conforms to
the Declaration and the Design Manual.
B. Membership
Before the Transfer Date, the Declarant may appoint a Design Review Panel composed
of up to three persons. The persons are not required to be Owners or Members of the
Association. The persons may serve on the Design Review Panel until he or she resigns
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or is replaced by the Declarant, whichever occurs first. If no persons are on the Design
Review Panel, then the Board of Directors shall act as the Design Review Panel.
After the Transfer Date, the Board of Directors may appoint a Design Review Panel
composed of up to three persons. The persons are not required to be Owners or
Members of the Association. The persons may serve on the Design Review Panel until he
or she resigns or is replaced by the Board of Directors, whichever occurs first. If no
persons are on the Design Review Panel, then the Board of Directors shall act as the
Design Review Panel.
The Board of Directors may also engage engineers or other advisors or consultants in
the design review process, as necessary.
C. Enforcement Powers
Should any Owner violate or threaten to violate any part of this Design Manual, the DRP
may attempt to work with the Owner to have the Owner cure the violation in a timely
manner, and/or refer the violation or threatened violation to the Board of Directors.
Among any other remedy set forth in the Declaration, the Board of Directors has the
right to injunctive relief, which requires the Owner to stop, remove, and/or alter any
improvements in a manner that complies with the standards established by the DRP.
D. Limitation of Responsibilities
The primary goal of the DRP is to review the Review Applications and the plans,
specifications, materials, samples, and location to determine if the proposed
construction conforms to the Declaration and the Design Manual. The DRP does not
assume responsibility for the following:
▪ The structural adequacy, capacity, or safety features of the proposed
construction or improvement.
▪ Soil erosion, ground water levels, non-compatible or unstable soil conditions.
▪ Compliance with any or all building codes, safety requirements, and
governmental laws, regulation, or ordinances.
III. Process
A. General
Approval is required to commence construction. No improvements shall be made,
erected, altered or permitted to remain upon on any Lot until the Owner secures
approval from the Design Review Panel under the guidelines and in the manner
described in the recorded Bylaws. The developer of Ferguson Farm II is allowed an
alternative the Design Review process based on timing and volume.
The Design Review Panel may make such reasonable rules and by-laws, and adopt such
procedures, as it deems necessary to carry out its functions, which rules, by-laws and
procedures may not be inconsistent with the provisions of these covenants.
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No parking, construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling, landscaping, fence,
sign, wall, or other improvement shall be placed, constructed, erected, repaired,
restored, reconstructed, altered, remodeled, added to or maintained on any lot until
drawings, plans and specifications (which must have been prepared by a licensed
architect for all construction, reconstruction, alteration or remodeling), and such other
information as the Design Review Panel may reasonably require, including without being
limited to, colors, building materials and models, have been submitted to, and approved
by, a majority of the Design Review Panel in writing; nor may the same be commenced
until the Design Review Panel shall have issued a permit allowing for such
improvements.
The Design Review Panel shall have the authority to reject the materials, designs and
colors submitted with plans, or the plans themselves, if they are not compatible, or are
inappropriate, with the rest of the subdivision.
The Design Review Panel shall have the authority to grant variances to the building
locations, minimum square footage, and where, in its discretion, it believes the same to
be appropriate and necessary and where the same will not be injurious to the rest of the
subdivision.
All improvements, construction, reconstruction, alterations, remodeling or any activity
requiring the approval of the Design Review Panel must be completed in substantial
compliance with the plans and specifications initially approved by the Design Review
Panel and for which permits have been issued.
The Design Review Panel shall have the power, authority, standing and right to enforce
these covenants in any court of law or equity when it reasonably believes the same have
been violated and shall have the authority to revoke or suspend building approval
and/or order the suspension or cessation of any construction or work in the violation of
these covenants or of any approval issued by the Design Review Panel.
The Design Review Panel may require reasonable fees to be paid with the filing of plans
and specifications and the issuance of building permits to defray its expenses and the
expenses of inspections and enforcement of the provisions of these covenants. Prior to
the first review of plans by the Committee, the Property Owner submitting the Plans
shall submit a fee in the amount of $150.00 to the Committee. Any additional review
thereafter shall be a fee of $75.00.
Simultaneously with the filing of any initial building plans for any lot, the owner thereof
must also submit to the Design Review Panel a landscape plan.
B. Site Plan Review & Building Permits
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All construction projects require a building permit and some projects may require
additional review from the City of Bozeman. All Plans must be reviewed and approved
by the Design Review Panel prior to submitting to the City of Bozeman. This is a
requirement of the Ferguson Farm II Homeowners’ Association and not the City of
Bozeman.
Approval by the DRP does not ensure approval by the City of Bozeman.
Construction may not commence without obtaining necessary approvals/permits from
the City of Bozeman and the Ferguson Farm II Homeowners’ Association. Ferguson Farm
II Homeowners’ Association Ferguson Farm II Homeowners’ Association will assess
significant fines for beginning construction prior to obtaining all required approvals.
C. Timing of Construction
An Owner has one (1) year from the date of Form B approval to start construction. If
construction of a structure is not started within one (1) year of Form B approval, new
approval must be obtained. If there are delays due to the City of Bozeman review
process, or other reasons an extension can be granted by the DRP.
An Owner has two (2) years from the date construction commences to complete
construction unless an extension is granted by the DRP. If construction is commenced
and is not completed in two (2) years or is not completed in strict compliance with what
was approved, then in addition to any other remedy allowed in the Declaration or this
Design Manual, or at law or in equity, the Board of Directors, may, in its sole discretion,
take any action that in its judgment is necessary to improve the appearance of the
construction or to bring it into compliance with the Declaration, the Design Manual, or
the approved plans, including completing the exterior, or removing the uncompleted
structure, or any other action. Consideration will be given to remaining landscaping
based on seasonal constraints; however, such landscaping must be completed during
the beginning of the next planting season. The amount of any expenditure incurred in so
doing shall be the Owner’s obligation. In addition, a lien on the Lot may be recorded and
enforced by an action at law. The Association may also take such action as is available in
the Declaration and by law or in equity, including an injunction and/or action for
damages.
D. Liability
Neither the Ferguson Farm II Homeowners’ Association, the Declarant, the Board of
Directors, the DRP, nor the individual member's thereof, may be held liable to any
person for any damages for any action taken pursuant to this Design Manual, including
but not limited to, damages which may result from review, correction, amendment,
changes or rejection of plans and specifications, observations or inspections, the
issuance of approvals, or any delays associated with such action on the part of the
Design Review Panel or Board of Directors.
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IV. Neighborhood Design Patterns
All development must adhere to the neighborhood patterns described in the following
sections (Site, Building, and Landscape). Photos are included for reference only. Note
that some provisions of this Design Manual may be more restrictive than local land use
regulations.
A. Site
1. Permitted Uses
Uses allowed within Ferguson Farm II are as currently described and defined by the
Unified Development Code (UDC) within the Urban Mixed-Use District (UMU) unless
otherwise allowed or restricted through approved PUD Relaxations or as noted herein.
In the event that a new Unified Development Code is adopted and the UMU district no
longer exists, each lot must conform with the zoning designation (& allowed PUD
Relaxations) that is in effect at the time of application submittal. Should future
amendments to the UDC disallow, amend, or otherwise restrict the uses described
herein, the more restrictive UDC standards will guide development.
Site plans containing detailed building elevations must be submitted to the City Planning
Office for review. Special use permits must be submitted for businesses serving alcohol
for on-site consumption.
2. Block Frontage
The city has established standards for lot development based on block
frontage designation. All lots must meet the block frontage requirements set
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out in the Bozeman Municipal Code. Please see relaxations above for
approved select alternative standards.
3. Building Setbacks
Buildings shall be located on lots relative to the setback specified in the
current Bozeman Unified Development Code (UDC) and the final PUD,
including any easements indicated on the final plat that have been filed.
4. Fences & Screens
No fences are allowed.
Landscape material such as screen walls are required to meet all setbacks and
must be aesthetically connected to and appear as an extension of a building
wall.
5. Circulation Systems
Commercial and retail drive-thrus can front on Huffine Lane. Drive-thru design
must provide adequate stacking distance to avoid circulation conflicts with
subdivision points of access, neighboring lots, designated parking facilities
service areas, and adequate landscaping screening along Huffine lane.
The common lot line of the following lots, Lots 2 & 3, Lots 4 & 5 and Lots 6 & 7
in Block 7 and Lots 3 & 4, and Lots 5 & 6 in Block 8 have a potential 12-foot-
wide pedestrian access easement centered on them. Property owners may
propose this 12’ pathway but it will be considered on a case by case basis and
approved based on design merit.
6. Parking
Ferguson Farm II has common, shared parking spaces (including bike parking)
that support all the lots in the subdivision. The parking spaces include surface
parking lots and on street (back-in-angle) spaces. The oversight, management
and sharing of the commons parking lot is detailed in the Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Ferguson Farm II. Maintenance of
the shared commons parking area and replacement and upkeep of all
associated elements will fall under the Property Owner’s Association
responsibilities. This includes all of the planned surface parking areas.
Individual private garages will be maintained by the property owner.
Under building parking is allowed for all lots that front on Ravalli Street and
the Maynard Ditch Open Space. Please see the specific garage standards
below.
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Due to the potential of high ground water tables in the areas of the
subdivision, it is not recommended that structures with full or partial
basements be constructed without first consulting a professional engineer
licensed in the State of Montana and qualified in the certification of
residential and commercial construction.
The oversight, management and upkeep of the under-building parking and
private garages will be the responsibility of the building owner.
7. Mechanical Equipment Screening
Rooftop, ground and wall mounted mechanical equipment must be screened
or incorporated into the overall design of the building. Materials should be
compatible with the building design to seamlessly integrate with the design
rather than stand out.
8. Public Open Space & Neighborhood Center
Ferguson Farm II has common, shared open space for the all the lots in the
subdivision. The oversight, management and sharing of the open spaces is
detailed in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for
Ferguson Farm II. Maintenance of the shared open space and replacement
and upkeep of all associated elements will fall under the Property Owner’s
Association responsibilities.
9. Trash Enclosures
The developer will have the trash enclosures constructed with each block.
Refuse and recycling locations have been illustrated on the plan to provide
optimal access by the refuse collection company and within walking distance
of each building pad.
10. Street Furniture
Streetscape furniture, lights, sidewalks trash receptacles, bike racks, benches,
street trees and tree grates within the public right of way and open space
areas will be the responsibility of the developer. These fixtures will be
installed per the phasing plan. It is the responsibility of the property owner to
fix or replace any damaged streetscape furniture during construction.
B. Building
1. Character
The northwest part of town and specifically the architecture within the
Huffine Lane and Cottonwood Road vicinity are a mix of color and materials.
Wood, stone, brick, metal and dryvit make up the neighborhood character
which is what we consider “Montana Contemporary”.
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The neighborhood color palette is quite varied but mostly incorporates shades
of gray, red, yellow, green and brown. Wood and metal architectural features
are repeated throughout the neighborhood.
The neighborhood architecture is also characterized by contrast. The contrast
is not only apparent in the color palette, but also in the shape. Rounded roof
forms are paired with angular and flat roof forms. The contrast creates visual
interest and softens the otherwise rigid symmetry.
2. Walls and Facades
Primary materials on a façade may change only at a horizontal band or an
inside corner. Consideration will be given to changing materials at a visual
block.
The primary building materials allowed are wood and brick. The brick should
be red, tan, gray or ivory. Wood stain should be natural. In select cases metal
can be used as an accent material. Alternative materials will be considered
based on design merit.
Exposed exterior wood shall be painted or stained (wood front doors
excluded).
Glass color offers a unique opportunity to combine color and transparency.
Glass should be used to express height, transparency, visual interest and
contrast. Please refer to the City of Bozeman UDC Block Frontage
requirements with regards to the required percentage of fenestration and
transparency required on street facing elevations.
Facades should not exceed 50’ in length without a change in the horizontal
plane of the building. Awnings, sills, cornices, and glazing should be used to
articulate rather than clutter the overall building concept.
All storefront buildings are required to integrate a 5’ deep awning along 60%
of the façade for pedestrian weather protection.
Windows and doors must be commercial quality aluminum storefront
materials unless approved otherwise for design merit and must have overall
comprehensive composition.
Trim materials should be of high quality and of appropriate visual size.
Exterior trim of at least four (4) inches is required around windows and doors.
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Corner caps are acceptable. Variations on trim width and/or exclusion of trim
will be considered based on design merit.
3. Entrances
All egress points must be articulated and be part of the overall comprehensive
composition.
4. Height
The intent of the UMU district is to establish areas that foster vertically
oriented mixed uses. Buildings in Ferguson Farm II will be 1 to 6 stories.
Maximum building height is 90’ as allowed through the approved relaxation
above.
5. Roof
Flat roofs or shed roofs are preferred. Arcs, gable and hip roof forms are also
acceptable when combined with other roof forms.
Asphalt composition shingles are permitted but must be at least thirty (30)
year architectural grade.
Treated wood shingles are permitted.
Metal roof materials are a permitted but must be designed to protect people
and property from significant sliding of snow and ice (not applicable to
dormers or similar roof forms that do not drip directly to grade). Metal roofs
may be corrugated or standing seam only. Unpainted, galvanized, rusted,
brown, grey or rust-red-baked-on finish are all appropriate finishes. Garish
colors or shiny materials are not appropriate.
Natural or synthetic slate roof materials are permitted.
Green roofs are encouraged.
Roof mounted mechanical equipment such as air conditions/ heating
equipment (excluding solar panels) shall be screened from view of streets,
parks sand other public spaces.
6. Garages
Garages are permitted on all lots in blocks 4-6 that abut the skyline bridge and
trail corridor. The garage width should not exceed 50% of the building width.
The garage door will be setback 10 feet from the sidewalk due to the presence
of the front yard utility easement. Ideally the area in front of the garage will be
signed to prohibit parking between the garage door and the right of way.
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Garage doors shall be built of wood, steel, or fiberglass.
Garage doors shall be de-emphasized in the elevation of the building. If a lot
does not have access to an alley and garage doors must face a street or drive
isle, the doors shall be made of a complementary and quality material and
have significant detailing contributing to the elevation composition.
Other more contemporary and creative approaches to garage doors will be
considered based on design merit.
7. Lighting
All exterior building lighting must be dark-sky compliant.
The following lighting is prohibited: obtrusive flood lighting, mercury vapor or
high-pressure sodium lights, metal halide lights, and clear glass or exposed
bulb (non-cutoff) fixtures.
8. Signs
Address signs are required on the front of each building. The numbers must
meet the City’s requirements and do not count toward each lot’s signage
allowance.
A comprehensive sign plan is required for all multi-tenant building.
The total sign area permitted per lot is 250 sf as allowed through the approved
relaxations above.
Wall signs are permitted on all sides of the building as long as the total sign
area does not exceed 250 sf per lot. This includes walls adjacent to the alley,
parking lots, open space and pedestrian walkways, as allowed through the
approved relaxations above.
In addition to the requirements listed above, please refer to the City of
Bozeman Sign Code 38.560.
9. Specialty Features
Buildings featuring food preparation and/or commercial kitchens are required
to incorporate an approved grease interceptor.
Lots along the trail/skybridge may have the option to construct an upper-level
connection between the bridge and their building with Property Owners
Association and city review and approval.
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Lots along the trail corridor are expected to embrace the amenity. This may be
accomplished in many ways including, but not limited to: designing a building
that fronts the corridor, incorporating additional architectural features,
provides appealing landscaping and/or adds patio seating.
Lots located between Ravalli Street and the Maynard Border Ditch open space
must design their building to provide a secondary front towards the open
space corridor.
10. Prohibited Building Type
Prefabricated, modular, mobile, factory built and/or kit buildings are
prohibited.
C. Landscaping
1. General
All common area landscaping will be installed and maintained by the Property
Owners Association. Any existing landscaping in the right-of-way or open
spaces that are damaged during construction must be repaired or replaced at
the lot owner’s expense.
It is the responsibility of the Owner to contact the appropriate utility
companies before digging.
Block 3, Lot 3 is required to provide a 6’ wide landscape butter between the
parking area and the street-facing property line. This area shall be planted with
densely-spaced evergreen shrubs which are a minimum of 5’ tall at planting.
All parking lots must be landscaped with a visually-prominent, deciduous trees
to help prevent the urban heat island effect. Where possible, the applicant
shall install taller trees on the south and west side of the parking lot.
2. Yard Plantings
Native, drought tolerant grasses and regional plant materials are encouraged.
Lawns should be well maintained, so they thrive and therefore, use fewer
resources. Regular fertilizing (see below), aeration, and weekly cutting with a
sharp blade are all critical to lawn success. Lawns should be maintained at
about 4-inches as keeping lawns slightly long ensures the soil remains shaded,
thereby using less water.
Mulching, composting, efficient irrigation, harvesting water from roofs,
sidewalks, driveways and other impervious surfaces are all encouraged.
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“Xeriscaping” or water-conserving, drought-tolerant landscaping is
encouraged. A proposal for a Xeriscape landscape plan must be prepared by a
landscape professional. United States Environmental Protection Agency (US
EPA) has guidelines available at: http://www.epa.gov.
Alternative water-conserving designs may be considered based on overall
design merit and composition.
Trees and shrubs shall not touch any buildings. Trees shall not overhang roofs
or interfere with lighting or sidewalk use.
The landscape plan must set forth in detail the landscaping to be installed,
placed or planted on such lot, including paths, walks, shrubs, trees, rocks, walls
or any feature to be incorporated into a landscape design or plan, and such
landscape plan must be approved before any building is permitted.
The landscaping provided for in the landscaping plan must be completed
within six months of the completion of the construction authorized by the
building permit, weather permitting. If said landscaping plan is not capable of
being completed within the time frame set forth above, the Design Review
Panel may require the lot owner to put forth a bond in an amount to be
determined by the Design Review Panel to cover the cost of the same.
3. Soil Preparation & Drainage
Investment at the soil level provides huge payoff in reduced water and
fertilizer use, and plant vigor. Soils should be of the best quality available and
improved with imported compost as feasible, especially in lawn areas. In areas
where poor soils are unavoidable, homeowners should focus plant selection on
species that thrive in such conditions. Runoff from roofs, and hardscapes, and
melting snow, should be considered, and should be harvested for landscape
use whenever possible.
4. Irrigation Systems & Water Use
Underground irrigation systems can use water efficiently, but they must be
designed, installed, and operated correctly. They also require regular
maintenance.
Plants with similar water usage, sun and shade requirements and zones with
spray heads, rotors or drip systems should be grouped together.
Plants should be sufficient in number and density to reduce weed growth. A
weed mat also inhibits weed growth. Mulch conserves water and shades soil.
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Landscapes do not require as much water during shoulder seasons (May, June,
September and October) as in July and August. Watering should be reduced in
September and October to prepare vegetation for dormancy. Early morning is
the best time (4 am - 9am) to water because watering at night can encourage
fungus and disease to grow. Avoid watering between 9 am – 7 pm.
Water only when your turf requires it. If you leave distinct footprints when you
step on it or the grass does not spring back, it is time to water. Applying one
inch of water (including rainfall) each time you water once per week is enough
to keep your lawn green throughout the summer.
Turf grass should be watered using longer run times (15 - 20 minutes) but less
often. This causes the grass roots to grow deeper thereby needing less water
and becoming more drought and weed resistant. Frequent watering of turf
grass causes the root base to remain shallow causing the grass to brown easily
and it will be more susceptible to drought and weeds.
When watering trees and shrubs it is not necessary to water the leaves or the
trunk. Instead, place a sufficient number of emitters evenly around the tree or
shrub halfway between the trunk and the outer canopy.
5. Fertilizing / Pesticides
In careful consideration of streams and wetlands in the area, homeowners that
border open spaces or parks with surface water (lakes, streams, wetlands) will
only be permitted to use non-chemical fertilizers / pesticides in required yard
setbacks. Organic fertilizers for lawns are readily available, as are corn-based
weed suppression substitutes. Non-lawn native and drought tolerant plantings
typically require no extra fertilizing at all.
6. Weed control
As further specified in the covenants, noxious weeds pose a serious threat to
the environment, and property owners should familiarize themselves with, and
control them, on their property. Chemical solutions should be balanced with
the threat level of the individual species and the possibility for non-chemical
alternative treatments. Under no circumstance should noxious weeds be
allowed to flourish or go past the flowering stage and into the seed stage.
Weed control is required on both developed and vacant lots and will be
enforced in accordance with the Covenants.
7. Vegetation Removal
No landscaping in the right-of-way, parks, open spaces and common areas may
be removed without prior permission from the DRP.
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The street trees and landscaping within the open spaces will be installed by the
developer. All required yards or areas, not occupied by buildings, and required
paving within a lot must be landscaped by the lot owner to meet the city’s
minimum landscape points.
D. Variations from Neighborhood Patterns
The DRP encourages unique and creative design that respects the spirit and intent of the
Declaration and Design Manual. Except as otherwise set forth in Chapter 1.C, the DRP
may, upon application, grant a departure from the Design Manual, based on design
merit.
The Board of Directors shall have the power to make the final decision on whether to
approve, conditionally approve, or deny a departure, without any liability being incurred
or damages being assessed due to any decision of the Board of Directors.
V. Definitions
The words and terms used in this document shall have their customary dictionary
definitions unless otherwise specifically defined within the Declaration or this Design
Manual.
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Ferguson Farm II Design Review
Indicate Form being submitted by checking appropriate box(s):
Property Information:
Street Address: ___________________________________________________
Lot __________ Block _________ Phase _________
All design review correspondence will go to primary contact. Indicate primary
contact by checking the appropriate box:
Owner Information:
Name: __________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________ Email: ________________________________
Architect Information:
Name: __________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________ Email: ________________________________
Builder Information:
Name: __________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________ Email: ________________________________
Landscape Designer Information:
Name: __________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________ Email: ________________________________
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Departures:
1. Are any departures from the Ferguson Farm II Design Manual being requested
under this application?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe the departure:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. Items submitted (please check):
Review Fee(s) $_______ Colored Elevations
Site Plan Including grading Floor Plans
Roof Plan Building Sections
Landscape Plan Garage Door Cut Sheet (If Applicable)
Project Timelines: Please List anticipated completions dates for each Phase.
Design Review Approval ____________ Foundation _______________
City Approval _____________________ Framing __________________
Break ground _____________________ Siding ___________________
Landscaping _____________
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Acknowledgement Statement:
The Lot Owner acknowledges that he/she has received, read and will abide by the
Design Manual for Ferguson Farm II.
As stated in the both the Covenants and Design Manual, violations will be
remedied by the Ferguson Farm II Homeowners’ Association whereupon the Lot
Owner will be responsible for the cost of the remedy.
I (We) ______________________________________________ am/are the
owner(s) of record of Lot ____, Block _____, Phase __________ of Ferguson
Farm II. I/We have read these requirements and understand their implications.
Furthermore, I (we) have been given sufficient opportunity to discuss any
questions we may have regarding these requirements with a member of the
Ferguson Farm II Design Review Panel. My (Our) signature(s) below is/are
evidence of my/our intent to comply with these requirements.
Property Owner Signature: ___________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name:____________________________________________________
Applicant Signature: ________________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: ___________________________________________________
*FOR OFFICE USE ONLY*
DATE RECEIVED _________ CHECK NUMBER _________ CHECK AMOUNT _________
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Appendix A – PUD Final Approval Letter