HomeMy WebLinkAbout008 - Preliminary Submission Comment Log8/25/2023
Design Issues List:
ITEM SHEET # COMMENT COMMENTER RESPONSE
1 C2.1
There are three existing development areas on the subject property. All approved
relaxations will apply to further development or redevelopment of the existing
structures.
Tom Rogers Acknowledged.
2 C2.1
You're showing water and sewer mains in open space here. While this is possible,
you need to know that you will be expected to provide driving access to the
hydrant and manhole for some large equipment. There will need to be a thirty
foot easement for the mains and you will not be able to put any structures or trees
in the easement to maintain these utilities.
Nick Pericich
Acknowledged. The final design of these water and sewer mains, as well as the future
design of the proposed open space through which they traverse, will allow for the
required drivable surface and width of access. The dedication of these easements will be
part of a future phase of development.
3 A1.1
Acknowledged. City can accommodate appropriate development of the site
whether through master site plan or individual site plans. Tom Rogers No response necessary.
4 A1.1
Acknowledged. City can accommodate appropriate development of the site
whether through master site plan or individual site plans. Tom Rogers No response necessary.
5 A1.1
The proposed plan exceed maximum block width standards pursuant to section
38.410.040. With the PPDZ application please address this standard. A full
pedestrian transportation path may be used to meet this section. Review of the
original MSP (17-027) does not appear to explicitly address this standard.
Tom Rogers An addtional 10' wide multi-use path has been included on sheets A1.1 and C2.1 through
the proposed open space north of the termination of Invention Drive.
6 A1.1
Staff encourages the development team to work with Streamline bus to integrate
transit circulation with the development to help mitigate the impacts of the
requested parking reduction. Tom Rogers Acknowledged. The owner and the design team have reached out to Streamline to start
discussions regarding how to best serve this portion of town.
7 A1.0
Final plan must include an accurate zone map that includes a meets & bounds
property description prepared by the Montana registered land surveyor or
Engineer. All map requirements listed on the Zone Map amendment checklist
(ZMA).
Tom Rogers This information has moved from sheet A1.0 to sheet C2.1 to accommodate this
requirement.
8 Narrative
Thank you for the complete and thorough application. In general Planning has
few substantive comments related to the concept plan. Most comments relate to
future development review. The City is looking forward to working with you
and your development team to achieve the desired outcome.
Tom Rogers Acknowledged, and thank you.
9 Narrative
The submitted Concept Planned Development Zone application and concept
plan meets City requirements to fulfill requirement. Based on comments from City
please prepare Planned Unit Development Application with accompanying data
and plans.
Tom Rogers No response necessary.
MSU Innovation Campus - PDZ Concept Submission Comments
10 Narrative Please refer to separate document from the Sustainability and Conservation
Division for comments related to the performance standards.Tom Rogers Acknowledged. The design team has met with the Sustainability and Conservation
Divisions to discuss the impact of this PDZ to future development.
11 Narrative
The City is in the process of generally revising its development code. The new
code is planned to be in effect on or around January 1, 2024. Based on current
drafts there does not appear to be any significant conflicts with the draft plan. A
number of the requested standards identified in the MSUIC PDZ are addressed with
the new code. Staff is available to discuss further.
Tom Rogers No response necessary.
12 Narrative Described in the application narrative states five (5) relaxations are sought with the
PDZ. They include: (see below)Tom Rogers No response necessary.
Authorized uses. Request to include Light Manufacturing and Manufacturing
Moderate in addition to the base zoning designation uses (B-2). No response necessary.
Building height. Allow an increase of building height from the base B-2 height,
implementing the Regional Commercial Future land use designation from 75 or 90'
to 120' for a roof pitch less than 3:12 and 135' for a roof pitch greater than 3:12. An
increase of 44 to 60 percent depending on roof pitch.
No response necessary.
Parking. Eliminate minimum parking requirements for the district. No response necessary.
Non-residential signage. Allow up to 400 square feet of signage per building or an
increase of 1,100 percent based on the proposed building areas. No response necessary.
Blank wall treatment. Increase blank wall threshold from an area 10' by 15' to 24'
by 30' or an increase of 480 percent. No response necessary.