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As per the Zoning Map Amendment Checklist #5, Revision Date: November 2021, provided on
the COB website . The project narrative must include a detailed response to the following:
a. Is the new zoning designed in accordance with the growth policy? How?
● Yes. In the current Bozeman Community Plan 2020 (Growth Policy) adopted by
resolution No. 5133, dated November 17, 2020, the property is currently designated with
a Future Land Use of Regional Commercial and Services. This Land Use designation is
described in the Plan as Follows.
○ REGIONAL COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES. Regionally significant developments in this land use
category may be developed with physically large and economically prominent facilities requiring
substantial infrastructure and location near significant transportation facilities. Due to the scale of
these developments, location, and transition between lower density uses is important. Residential
space should be located above the first floor to maintain land availability for necessary services.
Development within this category needs well-integrated utilities, transportation, and open space
networks that encourage pedestrian activity and provide ready-access within and adjacent to
development. Large community scale areas in this land use category are generally 75 acres or
larger and are activity centers for several surrounding square miles. These are intended to service
the overall community as well as adjacent neighborhoods and are typically distributed by a one-to
two-mile separation.
● B-2, B-2M, UMU, PLI Zone Districts are listed in the Plan as implementing Zone
designations.
b. Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers? How?
● Yes. The proximity to North 19th Avenue and Interstate 90 interchange, along with
Emergency Vehicle access to Semental Way allows for multiple means of access for fire
protection and emergency services.
● Additionally the site will be developed under the most current building and fire codes.
c. Will the new zoning promote public health, safety and welfare? How?
● Yes. The proximity to North 19th Avenue and Interstate 90 interchange, along with
Emergency Vehicle access to Semental Way will allow for multiple means of ingress and
egress. The access of the site to a fully signalized intersection at N. 19th and Valley
Center will provide for safe and convenient public access.
● The use of this site for commercial tenants will add to the services found in the
surrounding area and will thus continue an area of convenience for the community.
● Additionally the site will be developed under the most current building and fire codes.
d. Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewage,
schools, parks and other public requirements? How?
● Yes, in the following ways;
● Transportation - The property has fully signalized intersection access to N. 19th Ave.
and is adjacent to the I90 interchange.
● Water - The property is served by City of Bozeman Water service.
● Sewage - The property is served by City of Bozeman Waste Water services.
● Schools - The property is not proposed to have any residential uses. The site is
convenient to a number of local schools and easily accessible for employees and
community members who might be visiting local schools during their normal day to day
movements.
● Parks - The site will facilitate better-than-current connections to existing trails and
provides the required on-site open space.
● The site is within feasible walking distance to current City Parks but does not propose to
provide park land on site.
e. Will the new zoning provide reasonable provision of adequate light and air? How?
● Yes. This is a large site with pleasant topography. The views of the Bridger Mountain
Range from this site are unobstructed due to the Right-Of-Way for Interstate 90.
f. Will the new zoning have an effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems?
How?
● The proposed zoning will not affect the current motorized transportation system. The
proposed zoning to B-2 will result in the use of the site for various commercial uses and
closure of the MDT ‘rest area’.
● The intersection of North 19th Avenue and Valley Center is currently fully built,
signalized and in use.
● The rest area has been closed and traffic from future development is not expected to
noticeably impact this intersection.
● The proposed zoning and subsequent site development will facilitate better -than-current
connections to existing trails and non-motorized transportation systems.
g. Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth? How?
● Yes. The new zoning promotes compatible urban growth by utilization of property at a
signalized intersection and close to other like uses. This will provide additional services
in an area convenient to other stops, thus reducing deadhead trips.
h. Does the new zoning promote the character of the district? How?
● Yes. This property is entirely surrounded by commercial and light industrial uses. North
19th Avenue at the intersection of Interstate 90 is an established regional commercial
center.
● The requested Zone Map Amendment to B-2 is in keeping with its neighbors to the north
and west. The property to the east is state owned and is currently being developed with
light industrial and commercial uses. To the south, property is zoned M -1 (light
Industrial) and developed with a mix of commercial and light industrial uses.
i. Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular uses? How?
● Yes. This site, situated at a major gateway to the City is particularly well suited to the
commercial uses allowed by B-2 zoning.
j. Was the new zoning adopted with a view of conserving the values of buildings? How?
● Yes. The proposed zoning will add value to real estate values and businesses in the
area by not only attracting more and diverse customers to the area but will also add to
the City’s property tax funds by changing the property from a non-taxable state-owned
use to new tax-paying commercial entities.
k. How does the new zoning encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the
jurisdictional area? How?
● B-2 zoning encourages the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional
area by utilizing property that heretofore has been used mainly by those passing through
the City.
● The current use has utilized City services (Fire, Police, Sewer and water) while not
providing property tax income to the City to offset the cost of those services.
● Focusing new commercial tenants close to other similar uses creates a symbiotic and
more efficient commercial center.
● Due to current traffic congestion this property is not well suited for an industrial user and
the large vehicles that accompany such uses.
● Due to proximity to the interstate and traffic noise this property is not well suited for
residential uses.