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HomeMy WebLinkAbout005.2-Project Narrative-ZMA ENGINEERING CONSULTING PLANNING DESIGN 204 N. 11th Ave.  BOZEMAN, MT 59715  406-581-3319  www.g-e-i.net 204 N. 11th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715 Cell: (406) 581-3319 www.g-e-i.net Page 1 of 3 September 24, 2024 1519 Alder Court Ln Zone Map Amendment Project Narrative: The property owners of the existing parcel of land located at 1519 Alder Court Ln intend to annex their 0.3- acre lot into the City of Bozeman and simultaneously amend the zoning map as required by the application process. The existing Gallatin County/ Bozeman Area Zoning is Residential Suburban (R-S). The proposed City of Bozeman Zoning is Residential High Density District (R-4) that will coincide with the surrounding zoned property to the north and west. The owners are proposing to demolish the existing single-family house and construct a multi-family condominium similar to the surrounding project. Included in the Zone Map Amendment (ZMA) is application requirements for a project narrative. Please find below a list of detailed responses in bold to the specific questions enquired in each application: Zone Map Amendment Checklist (ZMA): 5. Project narrative including a detailed response to the following: a. Is the new zoning designed in accordance with the growth policy? How? Yes. The Bozeman Community Plan contains seven Themes that describe the City’s growth policy. Please find below a list of the seven Themes and a summary of each one on how this project conforms to the future growth of Bozeman: Theme 1: A Resilient City – This theme is all about being resourceful and robust as a community and development. This project positively adapts to the changing conditions of the City and this area. By providing a similar use to the adjacent City Limit development and more affordable housing, this project addresses the short-term and long-term stressors of the needs in our community. Theme 2: A City of Unique Neighborhoods – This theme describes the need for “complete communities,” which offer a mix of housing, services and opportunities. This project most certainly addresses this theme as it provides a good mix of high-density residential buildings with some lower density areas and MSU campus is nearby as well as some shops and services. Theme 3: A City Bolstered by Downtown and Complementary Districts – This theme prioritizes infill development which is exactly what this project achieves. It improves the area’s connectivity and overall health of the community. Theme 4: A City Influenced by our Natural Environment, Parks, and Open Lands – This theme talks about protecting our regional ecosystem and health of our water systems and air systems and prioritizes parks, trails, and opens spaces. This project will abandon the existing onsite wastewater treatment system and onsite well to connect the City’s services. In doing so, the annexation project will further protect our water systems, groundwater, and regional ecosystem by connecting to the water and sewer services the City provides. 204 N. 11th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715 Cell: (406) 581-3319 www.g-e-i.net Page 2 of 3 Theme 5: A City that Prioritizes Accessibility and Mobility Choices – This theme is all about housing and transportation that affects livability, affordability, and sustainability. This project most certainly will update the existing transportation and housing options in this area by providing adequate sidewalks, streets, and additional housing. Theme 6: A City Powered by Its Creative, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial Economy – This theme is about the City’s diverse mix of businesses, University opportunities, and continued economic growth. This projects close proximity to the MSU campus will provide housing for students that we invest job training and education vital for the support continued economic growth. Theme 7: A City Engaged in Regional Coordination – This theme describes the need for communication between regions in order to maintain coherent land use patterns. This project builds off of the adjacent development and provides a better transition between the City and County Limits. b. Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers? How? Yes. There is an existing COB fire hydrant on Alder Court Ln directly in front of the subject parcel (approximately 50’). If necessary, the project will provide a fire line depending on the final scope of use for the project. c. Will the new zoning promote public health, safety and welfare? How? Yes. By abandoning the existing onsite wastewater system, the surrounding area will benefit from reduced amount of nutrients going into the ground and the water connection will promote public health within the project. Additionally, the project will extend an important sanitary sewer main to the southern boundary of the annexation allowing for future connections south of the parcel. d. Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements? How? Yes. Necessary updates to the existing Alder Court Ln, including sidewalk and curb & gutter will provide better transportation. Water and sanitary sewer will be provided through main extensions. There are public schools and the University in close proximately and multiple parks nearby. e. Will the new zoning provide reasonable provision of adequate light and air? How? Yes. The proposed project will adhere to any environmental architecture design qualities to further protect natural light and air quality. f. Will the new zoning have an effect on motorize and non-motorized transportation systems? How? Yes. The necessary updates talked about in item d. above will provide better transportation for public requirements. g. Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth? How? 204 N. 11th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715 Cell: (406) 581-3319 www.g-e-i.net Page 3 of 3 Yes. The surrounding City zoning will be compatible as the proposed R-4 zoning matches the parcel to the north and west of the project. The proposed zoning also promotes urban growth for lands to the south. h. Does the new zoning promote the character of the district? How? Yes. The recently constructed Lincoln Apartments directly north and west of the subject parcel will be compatible with the proposed use. The existing single-family house is surrounded by the new apartments and the owners would like to add to this type of housing. i. Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular uses? How? Yes. As previously stated above, the proposed zoning and use will be compatible with the existing particular uses surrounding the project. j. Was the new zoning adopted with a view of conserving the values of buildings? How? No. The existing single-family house is proposed to be demolished. However, the updated use of the multi-family housing will conserve value to the surrounding area by adding high value buildings and infill interest. k. How does the new zoning encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area? How? The new zoning encourages the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area by providing a compatible scope of use to the surrounding multi-family apartments and increased density in the proximity of the MSU campus. H:\1048\015 - ANNEX\DOCS\ANNEX\Project Narrative-ZMA.doc