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NOTICE OF A MODIFICATION APPLICATION
This application is evaluated against the site plan criteria of section 38.230.050 of the Bozeman
municipal code (BMC) and associated standards. Per 38.230.100.B, BMC, approval is granted if all
criteria are met. Pursuant to section 38.230.150, BMC, amendments to approved plans must be
reviewed and may be approved by the community development director upon determining that the
amended plan is in substantial compliance with the originally approved plan.
The public may comment in writing regarding compliance of this application with the required criteria.
Comments should identify the specific criteria of concern along with facts in support of the comment.
Per 38.250.030.B, BMC, issues not raised during public comment period may not be raised on appeal.
During the notice period the City will continue review for compliance with applicable regulations.
Project Name: 8 Aspen Site Plan Modification (MOD) Application: 24356
Summary: A site plan application (24051) to build an apartment building north of the corner of
West Aspen Street and North 8th Avenue on seven parcels located behind the U-Haul property was
preliminarily approved with conditions of approval and code provisions on September 4, 2024. The
applicant has since submitted a modification application to alter the proposed project.
The original application proposed to build two commercial spaces, and 289 one-bedroom
apartments in a 7-story building zoned B-2M. Two stories were proposed with structured parking.
A departure for housing creation under BMC 38.320.070 was requested and approved to reduce
open space requirements by 20%, requiring 23,120 square feet with 26,712 square feet proposed to
be provided.
The revised application proposes one commercial space and 289 apartments in a 6-story building.
The following changes to the building design are proposed:
- Revised stair and elevator locations to create a safe distance between the building and relocated
power lines in the east alley.
- Removal of the second floor to reduce the building height by one story. The parking and storage
areas on the second floor have been removed and other resident amenities have been relocated.
This is still an affordable housing project with a portion of the apartments to be offered for rent at
60% AMI. Affordable Housing incentives are requested under BMC 38.380.030 for increased
building height. On-site improvements include site improvements, alley improvements, utility
mains, and stormwater facilities. Off-site improvements include the construction of North 8th to
Juniper Street, and the construction of West Aspen Street from 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue.
Parcel size: 1.447 AC (61,162 SF) Address/Location: Address TBD, NE of the corner
of West Aspen Street and North 8th Avenue
(currently unconstructed).
Legal Description: Durston 2nd Sub, S01, T02 S, R05 E, Block 2, Lot 13 - 18, Acres 1.447, S 35' Lot
12, Plat E-33, City Of Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana
Noticing:
Public Comment Period
10/17/2024 to 11/8/2024
Site Posted
10/17/2024
Adjacent Owners Mailed
10/17/2024
Decision:
Authority and Decision
Director of Community Development within 10 days of close of public notice period.
Online access to this application is available at: https://www.bozeman.net/departments/community-
development/planning/project-information-portal. Select ‘Project Documents’ and navigate to
application 24356 to view the full application. Digital access is also available at the Community
Development Department at 20 E. Olive Street, Bozeman, MT.
Comments may be directed via email to comments@bozeman.net. Written comments may be directed
to: City of Bozeman Department of Community Development, ATTN: Application 24356, PO Box 1230,
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230. For those who require accommodations for disabilities, please contact the
ADA Coordinator Max Ziegler, at 582-2439 (voice), 582-2301 (TDD). Please reference Application
24356 in any correspondence.
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