HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkland Cash In Lieu Memo 23354
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sarah Rosenberg, Associate Planner
FROM: ADDI JADIN, PARKS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
RE: PARKLAND PROPOSAL 23354 5th and Villard CCOA
DATE: April 2, 2024
Pursuant to section 38.420.030.A, BMC, the review authority may determine whether the park dedication
must be a land dedication, cash donation in-lieu of land dedication or a combination of both. For the
purposes of this section construction of park improvements above the minimum improvements required
by ordinance may be allowed as a method of cash donation. All proposed dedication of land and cash-in-
lieu must meet standards of 38.420., BMC.
Project Location
Calculations
Net
Ac # Units
Net
Density
(units/ac)
Zoning
Cap
Land
Zoning
Cap Cash
or
Combined
Land
Req
Ac
Cash
Req
Ac
Land
Provided
CILP
Appraisal
Current
CILP
Appraisal
Estimate
0.84 111 132 NA 12 0.20 0.10 0.0 $2.65 $34,630.20
Park Master Plan/Parkland Proposed
NA.
Summary of Cash-in-Lieu Proposed
This project is redevelopment of an existing lot zoned R-5. A total of 0.20 acres of parkland and 0.10 acres of parkland
equivalent as CILP are required for this project. Parkland proposal requests to meet all 0.20 acres of parkland as CILP,
for a total of 0.30 acres as CILP. 120 units/acre are exempt due to the 12 du/acre density cap and provides a density
bonus of 3.02 acres and a CILP equivalent of $348,610.15. Staff concurs with the justification provided by the applicant.
Staff concurs with the justification provided by the applicant.
Improvements-in-lieu Summary
NA
Review Criteria
The Bozeman City Commission delegated authority to the Parks and Recreation Director the authority to evaluate
requests for authorization of accepting cash-in-lieu and improvements-in-lieu of parkland dedication through Resolution
4614. Further, Resolution #4784 establishes criteria for evaluation of requests for use of cash-in-lieu and
improvements-in-lieu of parkland dedication pursuant to section 38.420.030.
This delegation includes approval of acceptance of improvements-in-lieu as a subset of cash-in-lieu. Additional
guidance is given in Resolution 4784, subsection 3, which may preclude acceptance of cash/improvements-in-lieu
even if other criteria are favorable.
Findings
FINDINGS, CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
The City’s preference for acquisition of real property for parks.
The desirability and suitability of land within or proposed by the developer for parks and
playground based on size, topography, shape, water supply, location or other circumstance.
Proximity of the development to existing parks and recreation facilities.
Type, function of and facilities including within nearby park(s) (i.e. pocket parks, special use
park, neighborhood park, community park, etc.).
The level of service (as defined in the adopted city-wide park master plan) provided by nearby
parks(s).
Correspondence with the City’s adopted city-wide park master plan.
Whether the proposal provides an opportunity for partnerships, or whether grant funds are
currently available.
Whether the developer or future property owners are required to particulate in the costs of
maintenance of nearby park or recreational facilities.
Long term availability of city funds for maintenance of the proposed facilities.
The expressed preference of the developer.
WHEN CASH-IN-LIEU WILL ALWAYS BE ACCCEPTED
Development is located within the B-3 zoning district
Section 38.420.020.A requires payment of cash-in-lieu (subsequent development)
FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION OF IMPROVEMENTS-IN-LIEU
Are consistent with the master plan for the park where the improvements are proposed,
Are included in the city’s most recently adopted city-wide park master plan, or
Are included on the capital improvement program for the Parks and Recreation Department.
Must be consistent with the city’s approved specifications for park equipment and
improvement; and.
THE REQUEST DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARDS FOR CASH-IN-LIEU OF
PARKLAND DEDICATION.
DIRECTOR SIGNATURE.
Mitchell J. Overton, MS, CPRP , Director, Parks & Recreation
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1 Payment due before Final Site Plan approval. Provide payment to “City of Bozeman” at
Community Development.
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