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Home My WebLink About02-27-25 UPF Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Approval of Minutes D.1 Approve Minutes from January 23, 2025 Urban Parks and Forestry Board Meeting (Stoerger) E. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board THE URBAN PARKS & FORESTRY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA UPF AGENDA Thursday, February 27, 2025 General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository. If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to comments@bozeman.net or by visiting the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00pm on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the Board or staff. Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through Video Conference during the appropriate agenda items. As always, the meeting will be streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the City on cable channel 190. For more information please contact Mitch Overton, moverton@bozeman.net This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Video Conference: Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting. Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in- person United States Toll +1 346 248 7799 Access code: 934 5616 9186 Approve Minutes from January 23, 2025 Urban Parks and Forestry Board Meeting This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Urban Parks & Forestry Board. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the 1 F. Special Presentations G. Action Items G.1 Arbor Day Site Selection(Nordquest) G.2 Adoption of the 2025 edition of the City of Bozeman Street Tree Guide (Nordquest) H. FYI/Discussion H.1 Park Land Trust Community Grant Program (Jadin) H.2 Unified Development Code (UDC) Update Supplemental Engagement Phase 1 Report(Rogers) I. Adjournment Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. General public comments to the Board can be found on their Laserfiche repository page. Board members to vote for approval of 2025 Arbor Day site Consider the Motion: I move to adopt the latest updated edition of the City of Bozeman Street Tree Guide. This board generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Citizen Advisory Board meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:Michael Stoerger, Administrative Assistant II Mitch Overton, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT:Approve Minutes from January 23, 2025 Urban Parks and Forestry Board Meeting MEETING DATE:February 27, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:Approve Minutes from January 23, 2025 Urban Parks and Forestry Board Meeting STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:In accordance with Commission Resolution 5323 and the City of Bozeman's Citizen Advisory Board Manual, all Boards must have minutes taken and approved. Prepared minutes will be provided for approval by the board at the next scheduled meeting. Staff will make any corrections identified to the minutes before submitting them to the City Clerk's Office. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:As suggested by UPF Board ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by UPF Board FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: UPF Board Mtg Minutes 01_23_25.pdf Report compiled on: February 20, 2025 3 Bozeman Urban, Parks, and Forestry Board Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2025 Page 1 of 2 THE URBAN, PARKS, AND FORESTRY BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES January 23, 2025 General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository. A) 00:01:42 Call to Order - 6:00 PM B) 00:02:55 Disclosures None C) 00:03:02 Changes to the Agenda Move item J.6 to J.2 D) 00:03:38 Public Service Announcements E) 00:03:48 Approval of Minutes E.1 Approve Minutes from October 24, 2024 Urban Parks and Forestry Board Meeting UPF Board Mtg Minutes 10_24_24.pdf F) 00:04:40 Consent Items G) 00:04:46 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board H) 00:05:03 Special Presentations I) 00:05:06 Action Items None J) FYI/Discussion J.1 00:05:16 Park Land Trust Community Grant Program 4 Bozeman Urban, Parks, and Forestry Board Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2025 Page 2 of 2 Public Commenter: Lily McClain 2025-Community-Grant-Program.DRAFT_Version2.docx Community-Grant-Program-Application.DRAFT_Version1.docx J.2 01:54:41 Capital Budget Review CIP Project Report 20262030.pdf J.3 02:01:06 MTRPA Conference Update J.4 02:03:38 UDC Process Update Public Comment- Marcia Kaveney on behalf of Bozeman Tree Coalition J.5 02:17:55 Commission Priorities Review 070224_Bozeman_City_Commission_Priorities_List_24.26.pdf Public Comment: Ed Cardi Co-founder of BTC J.6 01:17:47 Arbor Day 2025 Discussion Public Comment: Lily McClain with Gallatin Watershed Council K) 02:23:44 Adjournment This board generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 5 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:Stoerger SUBJECT:Arbor Day Site Selection MEETING DATE:February 27, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Board members to vote for approval of 2025 Arbor Day site STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:Board members to select from three potential Arbor Day sites UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: Forestry Update - UPF Board - Feb 27 - Draft.pptx Report compiled on: February 20, 2025 6 Thursday, February 27th, 2025 Arbor Day 2025 Site Selection 7 Arbor Day 2025 •Our 31st Year – Tree City USA! o First year with Growth Award! •Celebrate with a Tree Planting Event o Mayor to read Arbor Day Proclamation o Engage volunteers o Improve a site lacking in tree canopy o Address Equity, Water Quality, Urban Heat Island Effect •Friday, April 25th, 2025 •Forestry Crew: More than 10 trees! •Review our 3 Candidates... 8 Flanders Creek Park •High-maintenance – water and mowing LOTS of grass! •Water Quality – Substantial wetland/natural area within •Equity – this public park lacks amenities •Space for dozens of trees (multiple events) 9 Flanders Creek Park 10 Oak Springs Park •High-maintenance – water and mowing LOTS of grass! •Urban Heat Island – This park sees HEAVY use. •Water Quality – riparian enhancements to the north, a priority watercourse for GWC. •Space for dozens of trees (multiple events) 11 Oak Springs Park 12 Laurel Parkway Parks •High-maintenance – water and mowing LOTS of grass! •Equity – this area lacks amenities •Shade & Cooling for Playground, Trails •2 Distinct Park spaces 13 Laurel Parkway Parks 14 What Are We Planting? •TBD •A VARIETY of Native and Introduced species for a resilient landscape •Parks are the place to focus on Native species 15 Questions/Comments? 16 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:Michael Stoerger, Administrative Assistant II Mitch Overton, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT:Adoption of the 2025 edition of the City of Bozeman Street Tree Guide MEETING DATE:February 27, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION: Consider the Motion: I move to adopt the latest updated edition of the City of Bozeman Street Tree Guide. STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:The Forestry Division staff have been working with the Urban Parks & Forestry Board to update the Street Tree Guide, an authoritative document on tree planting standards for our street boulevard spaces. This new version contains several important updates for public engagement and reflects ongoing efforts pursuant to goals within the Urban Forestry Management Plan. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: Street Tree Guide - Final Draft.pdf Report compiled on: February 21, 2025 17 Street Tree Guide Selecting and Planting Bozeman’s Urban Forest 18 Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………………1 How to Plant - Cost Share or Planting Permit……………3 Approved Species - Large Canopy Trees……………………...5 Approved Species - Small Ornamental Trees……………..9 Prohibited Species………………………………………………………………..13 Planting Details and After Care………………………………………14 Partnerships & Resources………………………………………………….16 Questions or concerns with a boulevard tree? Call us at 406-582-3225 or visit bozeman.net/forestry. Thanks for helping us keep Bozeman’s urban forest beautiful. www.bozeman.net/forestry | 406-582-3225 Page 1 All of the trees in our yards, parks, and street boulevards make up our urban forest. These trees provide us with environmental and health benefits, including shade, beautification, and storing carbon. They also grow amongst the challenges of our built environment, with compacted soils, impermeable surfaces, and competing space for infrastructure & utilities. Not sure? You can view all city-maintained trees on our Tree Inventory Map. This powerful tool is updated live as our crews work across the city, planting new trees, removing old ones, and recording pruning & storm response work. https://www.bozeman.net/departments/ parks-and-recreation/forestry/tree-inventory 19 Our inventory map displays all city-maintained trees. Nowhere is this more apparent than in our street boulevards – the growing space between our sidewalks and street curbs. This is a challenging environment for trees, and selecting the best varieties will maximize the growth and beauty of our urban forest. This Street Tree Guide details all of the tree species allowed* in boulevard spaces; it also details several species that aren’t appropriate and explains why. Healthy boulevard trees depend on a shared maintenance between property owners and the City’s Forestry Division. Residents are responsible for watering and mulching trees. The Forestry Division is responsible for planting, pruning, insect & disease identification, emergency storm response, tree removals, and stump grinding. These services are funded by the Tree Maintenance Special Assessment. * We’re constantly evaluating new additions to this guide; the lists of approved species are not exhaustive. Please contact the Forestry Division directly if you have questions on a tree variety not included in this version of the Street Tree Guide. Page 2 Page 3 There are two ways to plant a new boulevard tree 1. COST SHARE PROGRAM The Cost Share Program provides new boulevard trees at a shared cost between residents and the City of Bozeman’s Forestry Division. These trees are planted by Forestry Division staff. To qualify for this program: • Planting site must be in the boulevard planting strip, on a City-maintained street. • Site must be to final landscape grade and residence must be occupied. • If site is not irrigated, the resident must provide watering during the first two growing seasons. The Cost Share Program opens in mid-March with applications available at City Hall and on the Forestry website (www.bozeman.net/forestry). A limited number of trees are ordered each year for this program, and participation is on a first-received basis. Young trees require mulch rings and trunk guards. This protects the base from mower and string trimmer damage, and mulch makes watering more efficient while providing nutrients. Aim for 3-4” of natural wood chip material and replenish annually. 20 Page 4 2. PURCHASE & PLANT YOUR OWN (Free Permit) Our quick, easy, and free Planting Permit details all the quality standards and requirements for planting your own boulevard trees. It also allows us to keep our citywide Tree Inventory updated when new trees are added. Forestry Division staff will follow-up with any concerns before final approval, upon which you can begin planting! To obtain a Planting Permit: • Review this Street Tree Guide for approved species, then contact the nursery/greenhouse of your choice. See what trees they have available and ensure they’re at least 1.5” caliper, the minimum size for a new boulevard tree. • Visit the Forestry Division website for a free Planting Permit. Carefully review the checklist of requirements, then describe the number, size and species of tree(s) you’d like to plant at your site. • Submit your permit for approval. Forestry staff will provide recommendations based on your permit description and a site assessment. If everything looks good, we’ll approve the permit and you can begin planting! A healthy urban forest has a wide variety of tree species. Maples & Ash are over-planted – please consider alternatives! Page 5 Name Description Birch, Paper (Betula papyrifera) [Native Tree] Paper Birch is known for its white bark and bright yellow fall color. This species does not tolerate full sun, so choose a site with partial shade. Birch, River (Betula nigra) River birch has attractive, reddish-brown, exfoliating bark. This species does not tolerate full sun, so choose a site with partial shade. Elm (Ulmus species) [Native Tree] Elms are large-growing shade trees and a critical part of our mature canopy. Cultivars must be resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and European Elm Scale. The ‘Brandon’ cultivar is no longer accepted for boulevards. Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) Hackberry is somewhat rare in Bozeman and a great shade tree. Small fruits stay on the tree and attract songbirds over winter. Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos) [Native Tree] Varieties must be thornless and only male, as the female seed pods can be messy. Honeylocust are vulnerable to canker disease; we recommend ‘Skyline’ as a resistant cultivar. Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) This tree is extremely rare in Bozeman. Coffeetree grows slowly, but it dodges our shoulder seasons that cause storm damage in other species. Very unique bark texture and develops into a large shade tree with time. Linden (Tilia species) Lindens are excellent medium-large trees, providing a mid-summer fiower for pollinators and dense shade. The species is prone to aphid damage; ‘Harvest Gold’ is a resistant cultivar. Freeman Maple (Acer x freemanii) This maple can have excellent orange-red fall color, but the ‘Autumn Blaze’ cultivar is notorious for poor structure and being prone to storm damage. Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) The most popular, and therefore overplanted, maple in Bozeman. Develops into a large tree with very dense shade, often suppressing turfgrass growth. Larger Shade Trees These trees develop into our major canopy, shading our homes & lawns and providing the greatest environmental beneflts. Larger trees should be prioritized as much as possible for new plantings. 21 Page 6 Mature Height Growth Rate Fall Color Spring Flowers Large (30-40 ft.) Moderate Yes No Large (30-40 ft.) Moderate Yes No Large (60-70 ft.) Fast No No Large (40-50 ft.) Moderate No No Large (50-60 ft.) Fast Yes No Large (40-50 ft.) Slow Yes No Large (30-50 ft.) Moderate No Yes Large (40-60 ft.) Fast Yes No Large (40-50 ft.) Moderate No No ! Warning ! Larger shade trees are not appropriate for planting near overhead powerlines. Page 7 Name Description Red Maple (Acer rubrum) A medium-sized maple that tolerates poor urban soils. Bold red fall color. Younger trees have thin bark and should have trunk protection during winter months. Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) The Sugar Maple is widely regarded for its excellent orange-red fall color. It can develop into a large shade tree, but does not do well on fully exposed sites. Plant in a site with partial shade and/or protection from winds. Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) [Native Tree] A native oak that develops character with age. Younger trees are vulnerable to bullet gall wasp. Maintaining mulch rings and regular watering are essential for healthy establishment. Red Oak (Quercus rubra) The red oak has good branching structure and vivid red fall color. This tree needs some protection from wind and/or full sun, but grows well in Bozeman Ussurian Pear (Pyrus ussuriensis) A hardy tree with good resistance to flre blight. White fiowers in Spring, glossy foliage and bright orange/red fall color. ‘MorDak’ is a popular cultivar. Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) A reliable, large-growing shade tree that also features summer fiowers. Another rare tree in Bozeman’s urban forest. Larger Shade Trees (cont.) 22 Page 8 Mature Height Growth Rate Fall Color Spring Flowers Medium (30-40 ft.) Moderate Yes Yes Large (50-60 ft.) Moderate Yes No Large (50-70 ft.) Slow No No Large (40-60 ft.) Moderate Yes No Medium (30-40 ft.) Moderate Yes Yes Large (50-60 ft.) Fast No Yes (Summer) Watering Trees: Bozeman doesn’t receive enough rainfall to keep trees at their best. New plantings should be watered at a rate of 20 gallons per week, from May through September. Even mature trees need occasional watering. Lawn irrigation or oscillating sprinklers are great ways to water these much larger root zones. Any watering is better than none. Page 9 Name Description Alder (Alnus species) [Native Tree] Alders are native to Bozeman as a small shrub, but single-trunk forms make great street trees. Tolerant of wet soils and interesting fiowers/ cones. Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) Yellow fiowers in spring and brilliant red/orange fall color. Best used for larger boulevards as the nuts can become a litter problem. NOT appropri- ate for planting under overhead powerlines. Amur Chokecherry (Prunus maackii) A very hardy medium-sized tree with unique amber-colored, exfoliating bark. The fruits attract songbirds. Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) [Native Tree] A native tree with white fiowers in spring and small fruit that attract birds. Very resilient to weather extremes and storm damage. Crabapple (Malus hybrids) Crabapples are known for their colorful fiowers and fruits. Choose varieties with a high resistance to flre blight, such as ‘Radiant’ crabapple. We no longer recommend the ‘Spring Snow’ cultivar. Turkish Filbert (Corylus colurna) A member of the hazelnut family, Turkish fllbert is another tough and hardy tree for urban sites. NOT appropriate for planting under overhead power- lines. Hawthorn (Crataegus species) Hawthorns have showy fiowers, colorful fruit and good fall color. Only thornless varieties should be planted. Contact the Forestry Division for a current list of acceptable cultivars. Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) Large clusters of white fiowers appear later in June and persistent fruit pods in fall. This species grows very slowly and is a great choice around overhead powerlines. Amur Maackia (Maackia amurensis) A rare tree in Bozeman and strongly encouraged to improve our species diversity. White fiowers in July, attracting pollinators and developing into small seed pods that persist through winter. Small Ornamental Trees While still providing the beneflts of larger trees, ornamentals do so on a lesser scale. Many of these trees offer colorful fiowers or small fruits for pollinators and songbirds. All of these trees are best for restricted sites, such as narrow boulevards (less than 5’ wide) or planting near overhead powerlines, unless mentioned otherwise. 23 Page 10 Mature Height Growth Rate Fall Color Spring Flowers Small (20-30 ft.) Moderate No No Large (25-40 ft.) Slow Yes Yes Medium (25-30 ft.) Moderate No Yes Medium (25-30 ft.) Moderate No Yes Small (15-25 ft.) Moderate No Yes Medium (30-40 ft.) Moderate No No Small (15-25 ft.) Slow Yes Yes Small (15-25 ft.) Slow No Yes Small (15-25 ft.) Slow No Yes (Summer) Ornamental trees are a great choice for planting near overhead powerlines. Page 11 Name Description Amur Maple (Acer ginnala) Single-trunk forms only (No multi-stem) for boulevard planting. Amur maple has bright orange/red fall color. Tatarian Maple (Acer tataricum) Similar in form to the Amur Maple. The ‘Hot Wings’ cultivar is widely used in Bozeman for its bold fall color. Mountain-ash (Sorbus species) [Native Tree] Mountain-ash have white fiowers in spring and showy clusters of red-orange fruit in fall. Choose single-trunk varieties that are highly resistant to flre blight, a bacterial disease. NOT appropriate for planting under overhead powerlines. Serviceberry (Amelanchier species) [Native Tree] Small trees with attractive spring fiowers, edible fruit and red fall color. Only single-trunk forms (No multi- stem) are acceptable for boulevard trees. Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) Another rare species, Yellowwood is known for its resiliency to urban conditions. White fiowers in spring give way to small seed pods in the fall, while the leaves turns a bright yellow-orange before dropping. Small Ornamental Trees (cont.) 24 Page 12 Mature Height Growth Rate Fall Color Spring Flowers Small (15-25 ft.) Moderate Yes No Small (20-25 ft.) Slow Yes No Medium (25-30 ft.) Moderate Yes Yes Small (15-20 ft.) Slow Yes Yes Medium (30-40 ft.) Moderate Yes Yes Page 13 Name Description Ash (Fraxinus species) Ash trees are no longer permitted for planting due to their susceptibility to the Emerald Ash Borer, a non- native pest. While this insect has not been found in Montana, it is steadily spreading across the country. Bozeman would be extremely vulnerable, as ~24% of our park & boulevard trees are Ash species. Cottonwood and Aspen (Populus species) While Cottonwoods and Aspens are iconic native trees, they are not appropriate for boulevards. Cottonwoods grow to a massive size, and are prone to heaving concrete and frequent storm damage. Aspen tend to multiply, sending up new shoots and overtaking the boulevard. These trees are best reserved for private yards and park spaces. Evergreen Conifers (Pines, Spruces, Firs, etc.) Evergreen trees are very problematic for the restricted growing site of a boulevard. They create vision hazards for pedestrians and vehicles, and tend to heave sidewalks as they grow. Evergreens are best reserved for private yards and park spaces. Orchard Fruit Trees (Apples, plums, cherries, etc.) Edible fruit trees require constant maintenance and are not appropriate for boulevards. To stay healthy and produce quality fruit, orchard trees need low canopies, which confiict with street/sidewalk clearance, and frequent pruning of immature fruit. Heavy fruit crops that aren’t maintained can tear trees apart in storms and/or create trip hazards. Prohibited Trees Our street boulevards host a wide variety of trees, but certain species aren’t allowed. They may lead to visibility concerns, harm concrete sidewalks and driveways, or are best reserved for larger growing spaces. 25 Planting Details Small tree species must be spaced min. 25’ apart; large tree species min. 30’ apart. All trees must be planted outside of the Street Vision Triangle and 10’ clear of utilities. Page 14 After Planting WATERING: Young trees need to be watered during the first two years after planting. We recommend a minimum of 20 gallons, 1-2x per week from May - September. Watering is the property owner’s responsibility. Watering bags simplify the process and are available through the Cost Share Program. Using water to establish young trees is exempt from any drought restrictions declared by our Water Conservation Division. MULCHING/TRUNK GUARDS: Maintain the mulch ring around the tree by adding mulch as needed, being sure to keep the total depth of mulch 3-4” and to keep it 1-2” clear from the base of the tree. Trunk guards are required to protect young trees from mowers and string trimmers. STAKE REMOVAL: Stakes should be removed after one year. The City Forestry Division will remove stakes from Cost Share trees. Property owners are responsible for removing stakes from trees they’ve planted. WRAPPING: Trees with thinner bark, especially mountain-ash and maples, will benefit from having the trunk wrapped during the winter with a protective wrap or plastic guard that can be purchased at most garden centers. Be sure to remove the wrap in spring. PRUNING: Boulevard trees can only be pruned by the Forestry Division or an approved professional arborist. Please contact the Forestry Division to request any pruning work; If you’d like to hire your own arborist to prune boulevard trees, we can approve that through a free Pruning Permit. Page 15 Questions or concerns with a boulevard tree? Call us at 406-582-3225 or visit bozeman.net/forestry. Thanks for helping us keep Bozeman’s urban forest beautiful. www.bozeman.net/forestry | 406-582-3225 26 Partnerships & Resources The Forestry Division is always looking for ways to improve our Urban Forest, through maintenance, education, and public outreach. Here are a few of our main initiatives: BRANCH OUT BOZEMAN (B.O.B.) We’ve partnered with the Gallatin Watershed Council to launch BOB, an urban forest initiative to provide volunteer planting opportunities across the city. BOB is developing its own website for volunteer signups and will prioritize new areas for tree planting based on improving water quality, tree equity, and urban heat island effect. https://www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/branchoutbozeman FREE MULCH SITE Mulching trees is critical to their health, efficient watering, and protection from mowers & string trimmers. We recycle the wood chips from our pruning & removal operations as free mulch. This mix of wood and leaves is an ideal natural material, so lay it on thick around your trees (3-4” deep). Available May-September at Gallatin County Fairgrounds. https://www.bozeman.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/forestry/ free-mulch-program URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN The City of Bozeman completed its UFMP in 2016. This plan is a comprehensive review of Bozeman’s urban forest and how we can fully realize the benefits of our trees. An updated UFMP will be developed for 2026. https://www.bozeman.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/forestry/ urban-forest-management-plan EMERALD ASH BORER PLAN The Forestry Division has a plan for EAB’s arrival, including early detection, treatment options, and necessary tree removals. To learn more about the Emerald Ash Borer, read the Course of Action Plan from the link below. https://www.bozeman.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/forestry/ insects-and-diseases#Emerald%20Ash%20Borer Page 16 27 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:Addi Jadin, Park Planning and Development Manager SUBJECT:Park Land Trust Community Grant Program MEETING DATE:February 27, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Policy Discussion RECOMMENDATION:Park Land Trust Community Grant Program STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:The Park Land Trust is funded primarily through Cash-in-lieu of Parkland (CILP) payments made in association with subdivision and site plan development applications. CILP funds have been used for a handful of community grants over 20 years including partnerships with homeowners' associations for small neighborhood park improvements, land acquisition with Gallatin Valley Land Trust, and investment in snow-making with Bridger Ski Foundation. Applications have been received on a rolling basis with limited public outreach. In addition, the Park Improvement Grant funded through the General Fund has been used with longtime community partners providing matching funds. The intent is to relaunch the program with more structure around application periods, grant periods and conditions, and to align it with the 2023 Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan (PRAT Plan) in terms of its goals and its strategic action to center park equity through Parks and Recreation Department procedures. Information about the Cash-in-lieu of Parkland funding source and its use can be found in Montana State Law the Bozeman Unified Development Code and the Bozeman CILP Resolution. The grant application and information will be posted on a Parks Division grants webpage upon approval (www.bozeman.net/departments/parks-and- recreation/parks/community-grant-program) UNRESOLVED ISSUES:NA. ALTERNATIVES:NA. 28 FISCAL EFFECTS:$220K in FY25 budget for Community Grant Program Attachments: 2025-Community-Grant-Program.DRAFT_Version2.docx Community-Grant-Program- Application.DRAFT_Version1.docx Report compiled on: September 20, 2024 29 INSERT ONTO PARKS LETTERHEAD Community Grant Program Purpose The City of Bozeman Parks Division is accep?ng grant applica?ons for development, acquisi?on and/or maintenance projects within parks or recrea?onal areas within the City of Bozeman. The purposes of the grants are to: Advance the goals of the 2023 Comprehensive Parks, Recrea?on and Ac?ve Transporta?on Plan (PRAT Plan or Plan) Enhance exis?ng local public, private and nonprofit partnerships and seek out new ones to compliment the Parks Division’s priori?es. Engage the community through crea?ve projects in parks. Incen?vize projects that will posi?vely benefit underrepresented communi?es. Incen?vize projects in areas of the City with rela?vely lower access to parkland Funding Amounts and Project Timelines The program has $220,000 to be distributed to eligible projects this award cycle. Within that funding limit, there is no maximum grant request; however, amounts available vary depending on the area of the City/which park they are proposed for. Applicants are advised to discuss the best loca?on for their proposal with the project manager (see Applica?on Steps). Project Themes and Strategies Grants will be accepted under 4 different themes that align with the PRAT Plan goals described below. Addi?onally, under each theme, there are specific strategies from the PRAT Plan that should be used to create grant proposals. Applicants need only address those strategies that are per?nent to their specific proposal’s theme area/areas. See Appendix A for poten?al project ideas. THEME 1: WELCOMING, EQUITABLE ACCESS Build on Bozeman’s unique strengths while crea?ng WELCOMING, EQUITABLE ACCESS to all spaces and programs. Theme 1 Strategies Create a consistent set of basic elements across neighborhoods. Maintain the current level of parkland per resident (17 acres per 1000) by growing park acres as the community grows. Balance the needs of different park users. Support all-season recrea?on. Increase safe evening / night-?me access at designated facili?es with appropriate ligh?ng, management, and programming. Design parks that reflect their unique neighborhoods and reflect the Department’s brand. 30 INSERT ONTO PARKS LETTERHEAD THEME 2: PROGRAMS, PLACES AND PARTNERSHIPS Strengthen PROGRAMS, PLACES, AND PARTNERSHIPS to meet changing community needs. Theme 2 Strategies Invest in distributed community recrea?on hubs across the City. Create elements that respond to community needs, especially for underserved demographic groups. THEME 3: PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES Connect Bozeman’s community with safe and enjoyable PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES Theme 3 Strategies Invest in a city-wide ac?ve transporta?on network. Develop the network of Anchor Routes that serve as key travel corridors. Close exis?ng gaps in the pedestrian + bicycle network. Improve east-west connec?ons. Improve crossings that act as major barriers for pedestrians and bicyclists. Install path improvements along ac?ve transporta?on routes. Include Bozeman’s linear parks and watercourse corridors as part of the ac?ve transporta?on network. Ensure inclusive and equitable access to and within parks. THEME 4: NATURAL RESOURCES Steward and sustain NATURAL RESOURCES across the parks and trails system. Theme 4 Strategies Create and u?lize new design standards and management prac?ces appropriate to each park type and its unique landscape. Demonstrate sustainable trail and park building. Advance the protec?on and enhancement of natural resource areas and trees, especially sensi?ve lands. Expand nature play and programming. Implement low-impact design and management prac?ces in park and facility capital projects. 31 INSERT ONTO PARKS LETTERHEAD Primary Review Criteria and Scoring Grants will be rated using the following review criteria. Criteria 1-3 will be reviewed and scored by City staff. Staff scores will be presented to the Urban Parks and Forestry Board along with the applica?ons. Criteria 4-6 will be scored by the Urban Parks and Forestry Board (UPFB) Members. 1.Grant applica?on addresses at least one theme area (grants scoring a zero in this category will not be forwarded to UPFB). Possible points: 5 2. Feasibility of the project’s maintenance requirements and long-term fiscal impacts. Possible points: 10 3. Proposal is appropriate for the park or trail it is proposed for (see Park Design Manual and Inventory List). Possible points: 5 4.Clarity and completeness of the applica?on materials. Possible points: 10 5. Project, the applicant team, and/or the delivery method improves inclusivity and equity within the parks and trails system. Possible points: 10 6. Project improves physical access to parks because it is in an area with low level of proximity to parks as iden?fied in Figure 3.8 of the PRAT Plan. Possible points: 10 7. Capacity of the applicant(s) to contribute to the City’s communica?on efforts about the Community Grant Program including project status updates, social media or other communica?on, and/or events to celebrate accomplishment of the project. Possible points: 10 8. Degree to which the project or partnership amplifies the work of the Parks Division and objec?ves of the PRAT Plan. Possible points: 20 Alloca?on of Funding Once staff and UPFB scores have been collected, staff will create a funding recommenda?on to be finally approved by the Urban Parks and Forestry Board. Staff will make every effort to ensure projects with the highest scores are awarded full grant request, but lower scoring projects may also receive funding in order to be?er use the appropriated grant funds. It is not the intent of the Parks Division to carry forward grant funding into a new applica?on period; however, that may occur depending on the number of applica?ons received. Applicant Eligibility To encourage a diverse array of applica?ons and ensure an inclusive applica?on process, the Parks Division can be flexible regarding how project funding is dispersed or managed internally. Applica?ons from a registered non-profit or for-profit en?ty may be eligible to have funding dispersed to them directly; whereas individuals may work with the City to make purchases of materials or equipment necessary to carry out the project. 32 INSERT ONTO PARKS LETTERHEAD Applica?on Steps 1. Because the projects will be carried out on City property, collabora?on with the Parks Division is essen?al to crea?ng a successful applica?on. Addi?onally, due to state law, there are some restric?ons on where the funding source can be spent. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Park Planning and Development Manager at 406-582-2908 prior to applica?on submi?al. 2.Complete a?ached applica?on form 3.A?ach supplemental informa?on such as the project descrip?on (1000 word maximum), visuals including maps (4 pages maximum), and material and labor es?mates. 4.A?ach 2-4 le?ers of recommenda?on. 5.Submit applica?on form, supplemental informa?on and le?ers of recommenda?on as an individual PDF by email to xxxxxx by the applica?on deadline. Applica?on Deadline The applica?on deadline for 2025 grants is xxxx at 5:00 PM. 33 INSERT ONTO PARKS LETTERHEAD Appendix 1: Poten?al Project Ideas THEME 1: WELCOMING, EQUITABLE ACCESS Add park assets that were iden?fied as in high demand by the community in the PRAT Plan and its appendixes in new and exis?ng spaces. Add elements to increase access citywide to playgrounds (including universal play spaces), trails, spaces for dogs, community gardens/ food forests, fields, courts, and splash pads. Improve universal access of play spaces, pathways, community gardens, wayfinding and signage. Invest in acquisi?on of new pathways, parks and natural areas within parks that: 1) help to close exis?ng 10-minute walk gaps, and 2) overcome extreme physical barriers. Acquire land to make key trail, path or park connec?ons iden?fied in the Ac?ve Transporta?on component of the plan (Goal 3) and to be?er connect people to parks. Make rules and regula?ons clear and easy to understand in English and Spanish Expand and improve dog park spaces to promote balanced use and enjoyment of park spaces by all. Support winter ac?vi?es by increasing access to complementary indoor space. Communicate best prac?ces for safety outdoors in the winter Provide grooming for winter use. Use parks to tell stories that engage with arts, culture and local history and reflect local iden??es. Celebrate Bozeman’s park bridges. THEME 2: PROGRAMS, PLACES AND PARTNERSHIPS Expand temporary art exhibi?ons and permanent public art programs across city parks and facili?es. THEME 3: PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES Construct ac?ve transporta?on network segments to close key connec?vity gaps. Improve safety of pedestrian and bicycle crossings. Priori?ze construc?on of east-west network facili?es. Install the PRAT-recommended improvements along trail routes including but not limited to wayfinding, shade, benches, drinking fountains, restrooms, ligh?ng. THEME 4: NATURAL RESOURCES Design and demonstrate landscape design and management best prac?ces. Design and demonstrate sustainable trail design and maintenance. Use though?ul trail design that encourages people to stay on the trail with invi?ng access points to sit, watch, fish, and play. Design and demonstrate ways for people and children to interact with wetlands, waterways and forests. Plant drought tolerant and na?ve vegeta?on and trees. 34 INSERT ONTO PARKS LETTERHEAD Appendix 2: Defini?ons Parks or recrea?onal areas Nature play Equity Inclusivity Access (use reduce physical barriers instead?) 35 INSERT ONTO PARKS LETTERHEAD APPENDIX C: Cita?on from Montana Code Annotated Regarding Funding (5) (a) In accordance with the provisions of subsec?ons (5)(b) and (5)(c), the governing body shall use the dedicated money or land for development, acquisi?on, or maintenance of parks to serve the subdivision. (b) The governing body may use the dedicated money to acquire, develop, or maintain, within its jurisdic?on, parks or recrea?onal areas or for the purchase of public open space or conserva?on easements only if: (i) the park, recrea?onal area, open space, or conserva?on easement is within a reasonably close proximity to the proposed subdivision 36 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Parks Subdivision Pre-app Checklist Page 1 of 1 Revision Date: February 2024 Park Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Project: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Location of project within the park and nearest cross street: _________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant (Organization): _____________________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact(s): __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address(es): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Funding Requested: _________________________________________________________________________________ Match Provided by Applicant: _________________________________________________________________________ Brief Project Description: _____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ (SEE SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ON NEXT PAGE) APPLICATION CONTINUES ON PAGE 2 CONTACT US GENERAL FORM INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS This form is used to submit an application to the City of Bozeman Parks Division Community Grant Program. Grant applications are accepted for the development, acquisition and/or maintenance projects within parks or recreational areas within the City of Bozeman. Please complete all sections of the application. Attach additional pages as necessary. Contact Addi Jadin, Parks Planner and Development Manager, for assistance with supplemental requirements or any questions (ajadin@bozeman.net or 582-2908). PROJECT INFORMATION 37 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Parks Subdivision Pre-app Checklist Page 1 of 1 Revision Date: February 2024 __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 1)Site layout drawing (site plan) with dimensions of proposed improvements at 1” = 20’ feet or larger scale as well as existing features in the area of the park. 2) A narrative document that discusses the following items: a. How the project improves inclusivity and equity within the parks and trails system; b. How the project improves physical access to parks; c. Feasibility of the project’s maintenance requirements and long term fiscal impacts; d. The degree to which the project or partnership amplifies the work of the Department; e. Describes the process utilized for obtaining public input and support for the project (ex. HOA meetings, neighborhood surveys, etc.); f.How the project addresses the identified PRAT theme(s) and strategies specific to the project; g. Project budget, funding request and amount, and project timeline; 3) Details or manufacturer cut sheets of the proposed site improvements. 4) Basic cost estimate for purchased items and installation costs. 5) If applicable, describe in detail how all in-kind contributions will be provided as applicable (matching volunteer labor, donated items, other grants and their terms, etc.). 6) Letters of Support. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL OR COMMENTS 38 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:Tom Rogers, Senior Planner Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Director of Community Development Takami Clark, Communications & Engagement Manager SUBJECT:Unified Development Code (UDC) Update Supplemental Engagement Phase 1 Report MEETING DATE:February 27, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:No action required STRATEGIC PLAN:1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders. BACKGROUND:The Unified Development Code (UDC) sets regulations around what kinds of development can occur in which areas. For the 2022-2023 Commission 2- year priority cycle, Bozeman City Commission named the UDC update as a key priority of the City. Thus began the UDC Update process, a project that kicked off in summer 2022 with the goals of: Implementing the vision and goals of other guiding City documents, such as the 2020 Community Plan, Climate Plan, and the Community Housing Action Plan. Making the Code more user-friendly. Updating the Code per changes in state law. A variety of in-person and virtual engagement opportunities were held throughout 2022 and 2023, and in the summer of 2023, following feedback from the public and Commission, a draft code was released. Many residents expressed concerns about the draft, with some wanting more time to review and give feedback. In October 2023, Commission paused the process with the desire to pick back up in 2024. In September 2024, Commission began the restart of the project with a work session on how the project will resume, including what engagement might look like. On October 1, Commission approved the supplemental engagement plan. Since then, staff have executed the plan through the following methods: Launched an online survey that ran from Nov. 22 through Jan. 8 and garnered 229 responses. 39 Hosted an online webinar on 12/9 that had 76 attendees. Hosted five open houses, one in each quadrant (NW, SW, SE, NE) of the City and one at MSU, which had at least 238 attendees total across all events (some attendees were not captured at sign-in). Hosted 7 meetings with groups including Local Food Systems partners, Better Bozeman Coalition, University Neighborhood Association, Jandt Neighborhood Association, Midtown Neighborhood Association, Cooper Park Neighborhood Association, and Northeast Neighborhood Association. Used a variety of methods to communicate engagement opportunities including emails to key partners; Engage Bozeman newsletters and web updates; Bozeman.net banner, e-notifications and calendar updates; a message in the utility bill; a paid mailer to all who reside in the city; a press release to media outlets; a paid Facebook/Instagram social media ad; social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Nextdoor; and a paid ad in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. This presentation will review these activities and remind residents about what to anticipate as we enter phase 2 of the supplemental engagement, provide an overview of what we heard during these events, and show how those comments are being used to inform the key topics that will be covered in the upcoming engagement. During this item, Commissioners will be asked to review this material, ask questions, and provide guidance on future engagement activities and topics to ensure staff remain on course with expectations. Two summary reports are attached to this memo. First is the Online Survey Results from the online questionnaire and secondly is a summary report from the in-person Open Houses. The City Commission will hear this summary on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:None. FISCAL EFFECTS:None. Attachments: UDC Survey Results.pdf UDC Open House Report - CDB 2-3-2025.pdf Report compiled on: January 29, 2025 40 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 1 / 23 Q1 330 individuals and counting have shared public comment on the proposed code out of 59,050 Bozeman residents. Areas of interest and concern are listed below. Please rank these topics in order of importance to you.Note: The City currently has separate projects underway to address some of these areas of interest – Landmark Program (historic preservation), Affordable Housing Ordinance, integrated water resource plan. Answered: 221 Skipped: 8 41 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 2 / 23 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Residential zoning districts Neighborhood character Density Population growth Historic preservation Bike infrastructure Pedestrian infrastructure Parking number and configuration Water adequacy Minimizing agricultural impacts Sensitive lands (e.g. streams &... Business development (jobs) Affordable housing creation Affordable housing preservation Building height Expansion of City boundary 42 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 3 / 23 7.24% 16 5.43% 12 9.05% 20 4.52% 10 6.33% 14 9.95% 22 4.52% 10 6.79% 15 6.79% 15 9.50% 21 3.62% 8 5.88% 1 9.50% 21 7.24% 16 5.88% 13 4.98% 11 4.52% 10 9.05% 20 9.05% 20 6.33% 14 3.17% 7 6.33% 14 7.69% 17 5.88% 1 5.88% 13 7.69% 17 6.79% 15 5.88% 13 6.79% 15 7.69% 17 5.43% 12 6.79% 15 4.52% 10 5.88% 13 7.69% 17 6.79% 1 6.33% 14 4.52% 10 5.88% 13 4.07% 9 3.17% 7 6.79% 15 2.26% 5 6.79% 15 6.79% 15 6.79% 15 7.24% 16 8.14% 1 4.07% 9 3.17% 7 4.52% 10 6.33% 14 6.33% 14 4.07% 9 9.50% 21 5.43% 12 6.33% 14 9.05% 20 10.41% 23 5.43% 1 5.43% 12 2.71% 6 4.07% 9 10.41% 23 6.79% 15 5.88% 13 5.43% 12 8.60% 19 4.98% 11 4.98% 11 9.05% 20 4.07% 1.81% 4 4.98% 11 6.33% 14 9.50% 21 10.86% 24 8.60% 19 7.24% 16 9.05% 20 7.69% 17 7.69% 17 4.52% 10 7.24% 1 2.71% 6 3.17% 7 4.52% 10 1.36% 3 3.17% 7 4.07% 9 6.33% 14 7.24% 16 8.60% 19 7.24% 16 7.69% 17 6.79% 1 17.19% 38 15.84% 35 9.95% 22 9.50% 21 8.14% 18 9.50% 21 4.98% 11 5.88% 13 3.17% 7 2.26% 5 4.07% 9 3.62% 3.17% 7 5.43% 12 3.62% 8 4.98% 11 4.07% 9 5.43% 12 4.52% 10 4.98% 11 11.31% 25 6.79% 15 6.33% 14 9.50% 2 14.03% 31 12.67% 28 5.88% 13 8.14% 18 9.50% 21 4.98% 11 8.14% 18 6.79% 15 4.98% 11 4.07% 9 4.52% 10 4.98% 1 2.26% 5 1.81% 4 1.36% 3 2.71% 6 1.81% 4 2.71% 6 4.98% 11 5.43% 12 7.69% 17 4.98% 11 5.88% 13 8.60% 1 9.05% 20 8.60% 19 9.50% 21 6.33% 14 8.60% 19 4.52% 10 6.33% 14 4.52% 10 7.24% 16 2.71% 6 5.88% 13 5.43% 1 6.79% 15 9.05% 20 9.05% 20 9.95% 22 7.69% 17 7.24% 16 6.33% 14 9.05% 20 7.24% 16 5.88% 13 1.81% 4 4.98% 1 4.07% 9 5.88% 13 5.88% 13 6.33% 14 7.24% 16 4.52% 10 9.50% 21 2.71% 6 6.33% 14 9.95% 22 4.98% 11 4.98% 1 0.45% 1 1.81% 4 7.69% 17 4.98% 11 4.98% 11 4.98% 11 5.43% 12 3.62% 8 3.17% 7 5.88% 13 8.60% 19 7.69% 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Residential zoning districts Neighborhood character Density Population growth Historic preservation Bike infrastructure Pedestrian infrastructure Parking number and configuration Water adequacy Minimizing agricultural impacts Sensitive lands (e.g. streams & wetlands areas, steep slopes) Business development (jobs) Affordable housing creation Affordable housing preservation Building height Expansion of City boundary 43 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 4 / 23 Q2 If you think important topic(s) are missing above, please list here: Answered: 104 Skipped: 125 44 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 5 / 23 Q3 Please pick 3 areas that you think are less important for the City to focus on / are not important to you. Answered: 229 Skipped: 0 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Residential zoning districts Neighborhood character Density Population growth Historic preservation Bike infrastructure Pedestrian infrastructure Parking number and configuration Water adequacy Minimizing agricultural impacts Sensitive lands (e.g. streams &... Business development (jobs) Affordable housing creation Affordable housing preservation Building height Expansion of City boundary 45 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 6 / 23 10.04%23 14.41%33 14.85%34 16.16%37 12.66%29 20.09%46 9.17%21 21.83%50 3.49%8 20.09%46 5.68%13 48.47%111 12.66%29 6.99%16 23.14%53 44.98%103 Total Respondents: 229 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Residential zoning districts Neighborhood character Density Population growth Historic preservation Bike infrastructure Pedestrian infrastructure Parking number and configuration Water adequacy Minimizing agricultural impacts Sensitive lands (e.g. streams & wetlands areas, steep slopes) Business development (jobs) Affordable housing creation Affordable housing preservation Building height Expansion of City boundary 46 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 7 / 23 20.95%44 50.95%107 18.10%38 10.00%21 Q4 How familiar are you with the UDC? Answered: 210 Skipped: 19 TOTAL 210 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Very familiar Somewhat familiar Not very familiar Not at all familiar ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very familiar Somewhat familiar Not very familiar Not at all familiar 47 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 8 / 23 69.19%146 30.81%65 Q5 Did you know the code update started in the fall of 2022? Answered: 211 Skipped: 18 TOTAL 211 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 48 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 9 / 23 56.94%119 43.06%90 Q6 Have you signed up on Engage Bozeman to follow the UDC project? Answered: 209 Skipped: 20 TOTAL 209 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 49 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 10 / 23 49.52%103 50.48%105 Q7 Have you attended an event or submitted a comment on the UDC update? Answered: 208 Skipped: 21 TOTAL 208 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 50 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 11 / 23 40.19%84 59.81%125 Q8 Have you participated in other City planning documents, e.g. Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan (PRAT), growth policy? Answered: 209 Skipped: 20 TOTAL 209 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 51 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 12 / 23 43.81%92 56.19%118 Q9 Have you attended a Commission meeting in the past year? Answered: 210 Skipped: 19 TOTAL 210 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 52 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 13 / 23 62.86%132 37.14%78 Q10 The City works inside the legal framework established by the state. Are you aware that in 2023 the state holistically changed the legal structure for land use planning and development? (Montana Land Use Planning Act AKA SB382) Answered: 210 Skipped: 19 TOTAL 210 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 53 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 14 / 23 85.10%177 14.90%31 Q11 Would you care to hear more about the zoning process or specific components? Answered: 208 Skipped: 21 TOTAL 208 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 54 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 15 / 23 Q12 There are different groups in the community that help share news and updates about City projects. In learning about the UDC update project, which of these sources were your top 3 sources of information? Answered: 213 Skipped: 16 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Formal neighborhood organizations Inter Neighborhood Council... Friend/neighbor Colleague Realtors Architects and Builders Planning Department Advisory boards appointed by... City Commission meetings Ad hoc citizen groups Individual property owners and renters Engage Bozeman Newspaper/other news outlet Social Media Other (please specify) 55 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 16 / 23 23.47%50 6.10%13 27.23%58 14.55%31 3.29%7 10.33%22 8.45%18 6.57%14 20.66%44 15.02%32 8.45%18 33.80%72 37.56%80 27.23%58 14.55%31 Total Respondents: 213 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Formal neighborhood organizations Inter Neighborhood Council meetings Friend/neighbor Colleague Realtors Architects and Builders Planning Department Advisory boards appointed by the City Commission City Commission meetings Ad hoc citizen groups Individual property owners and renters Engage Bozeman Newspaper/other news outlet Social Media Other (please specify) 56 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 17 / 23 29.47%61 66.18%137 0.00%0 0.00%0 4.35%9 Q13 Which best describes your housing situation at this time? Answered: 207 Skipped: 22 TOTAL 207 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% I rent a home I own a home I own a manufactured home I am unhoused Prefer not to answer ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I rent a home I own a home I own a manufactured home I am unhoused Prefer not to answer 57 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 18 / 23 22.97%48 26.79%56 8.61%18 31.10%65 3.83%8 6.70%14 Q14 Please select the quadrant where you live. This information will not be used to identify your place of residence but will help us understand similarities and differences experienced based on where people live. Answered: 209 Skipped: 20 TOTAL 209 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% NW NE SW SE Prefer not to answer Outside of Bozeman City Limits (plea... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES NW NE SW SE Prefer not to answer Outside of Bozeman City Limits (please specify where) 58 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 19 / 23 0.00%0 5.74%12 22.49%47 17.22%36 13.88%29 14.83%31 17.22%36 5.74%12 2.87%6 Q15 What is your age? Answered: 209 Skipped: 20 TOTAL 209 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Under 18 19-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ Prefer not to answer ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Under 18 19-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ Prefer not to answer 59 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 20 / 23 3.35%7 20.10%42 11.00%23 61.72%129 1.91%4 1.91%4 Q16 How long have you lived in Bozeman? Answered: 209 Skipped: 20 TOTAL 209 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Less than one year 1-5 years 6-10 years More than 10 years Not a resident Prefer not to answer ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Less than one year 1-5 years 6-10 years More than 10 years Not a resident Prefer not to answer 60 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 21 / 23 40.19%84 59.81%125 Q17 Have you ever applied for a building permit or planning application with the City of Bozeman? Answered: 209 Skipped: 20 TOTAL 209 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 61 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 22 / 23 Q18 If you think zoning is important, why? Answered: 150 Skipped: 79 62 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 23 / 23 74.76%154 25.24%52 Q19 Do you know what zoning district you live in? Answered: 206 Skipped: 23 TOTAL 206 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 63 Unified Development Code (UDC) Update Supplemental Engagement Phase I Open House Summary Report January 29, 2025 | DRAFT 64 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GLOBAL SUMMARY ................................................................................................................... 3 WORD CLOUD ........................................................................................................................... 8 BY EVENT TOTALS ..................................................................................................................... 9 December 2, 2024, MSU Summary ..................................................................................... 9 December 4, 2024, Gallatin High School Summary .......................................................... 10 December 5, 2024, Hope Lutheran Church Summary ...................................................... 12 December 9, 2024, Online Summary ................................................................................ 13 December 11, 2024, Fairgrounds Summary ..................................................................... 15 December 12, 2024, Sacajawea Middle School Summary ............................................... 17 65 3 Global Summary Priority Comment Count P1 P2 P3 Total December 2 Open House - MSU 54 30 16 100 17.3% December 4 Open House - Gallatin High 28 13 24 65 11.2% December 5 Open House - Hope Lutheran 34 16 35 85 14.7% December 9 Open House - Online 40 38 38 116 20.1% December 11 Open House - Fairgrounds 73 41 26 140 24.2% December 12 Open House - Sacajawea 41 21 10 72 12.5% 270 159 149 578 Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic Open House Summary Chart P1 P2 P3 All Neighborhood (character, preservation, compatibility) 73 18 16 107 19.6% Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 45 22 17 84 15.4% Density (zoning, growth, urban) 44 20 14 78 14.3% Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 35 23 14 72 13.2% Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 23 20 26 69 12.6% Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 19 18 14 51 9.3% Environment (protection, open space, natural areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 16 13 12 41 7.5% Transitions (buildings & districts) 12 8 3 23 4.2% Solar 6 2 6 14 2.6% Community involvement (process, engagement) 4 1 2 7 1.3% 277 145 124 546 66 4 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Neighborhood (character, preservation, compatibility) Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) Density (zoning, growth, urban) Building (bulk, mass, height, design) Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) Environment (protection, open space, natural areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) Transitions (buildings & districts) Solar Community involvement (process, engagement) Community Priorities -December 2024 Open House Summary 67 5 December 2, 2024, MSU Data Set: 1. Affordable Housing: o Emphasis on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) and preventing luxury condos. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Calls for limiting building heights and ensuring compatibility with existing neighborhood character. 3. Parking and Transportation: o Focus on managing traffic and parking issues, with suggestions for improved public transportation. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Emphasis on protecting trees, urban forests, and water resources. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to preserve historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Careful consideration of zoning changes and zone-edge transitions. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Calls for open planning processes and community engagement. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development. December 4, 2024, Gallatin High School Data Set: 1. Housing and Rent Affordability: o Emphasis on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing and addressing housing and rent affordability. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Strong focus on limiting building heights on Main Street and surrounding neighborhoods. 3. Parking and Transportation: o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking and improved public transportation. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Strong emphasis on water adequacy and conservation. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Emphasis on downzoning historic neighborhoods to prevent large-scale developments. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Calls for reengaging public advisory boards and involving the public earlier. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity, including utilities, water supply, and traffic planning. 68 6 December 5, 2024, Hope Lutheran Church Data Set: 1. Housing and Rent Affordability: o Continued emphasis on preserving NOAH and increasing options for regular folks. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Strong focus on limiting building heights, particularly in historic neighborhoods. 3. Parking and Transportation: o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking for new units. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Strong emphasis on water adequacy and conservation. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Calls for creating transition zones to protect existing neighborhoods. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Reengaging public advisory boards and community involvement in decision- making. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development. December 9, 2024, Online Data Set: 1. Housing and Rent Affordability: o Emphasis on intentional housing development prioritizing affordability. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Continued focus on limiting building heights and ensuring compatibility. 3. Parking and Transportation: o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking and improved public transportation planning. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Continued emphasis on protecting trees, urban forests, and water resources. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to preserve the character of existing neighborhoods. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Careful consideration of zoning changes and integration of mixed-use developments. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Calls for open planning processes and community engagement. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity and designing streets for safety. 69 7 December 11, 2024, Fairgrounds Data Set: 1. Housing and Rent Affordability: o Strong emphasis on maintaining affordable housing and preventing short-term rentals. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Strong focus on limiting building heights and preserving sunlight and views. 3. Parking and Transportation: o Advocacy for adequate parking and improved public transportation. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Strong emphasis on water adequacy and conservation. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to preserve the historical integrity of neighborhoods. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Calls for downzoning historic neighborhoods and creating transition zones. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Calls for more open and transparent planning processes with community involvement. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity and safety provisions. December 12, 2024, Sacajawea Middle School Data Set: 1. Housing and Rent Affordability: o Continued emphasis on increasing affordable housing and avoiding luxury developments. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Strong focus on limiting building heights and maintaining neighborhood character. 3. Parking and Transportation: o Advocacy for adequate parking and better public transportation. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Strong focus on water conservation and protecting urban forests. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to preserve historical neighborhoods and create transition zones. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Calls for careful zoning changes and better definitions. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Continued calls for open planning processes and early community involvement. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity and ensuring safety provisions. 70 8 Word Cloud 71 9 By Event Totals December 2, 2024, MSU Summary Common Concerns and Priorities: 1. Preservation of Neighborhood Character: o Many participants emphasize the importance of maintaining the historical character and integrity of neighborhoods. o Concerns about new buildings dwarfing existing single-family homes are frequent. o There's a strong sentiment towards protecting the architectural style and historical significance of existing structures. 2. Building Height and Density: o Repeated mentions of the need to limit the height of new structures. o Many want to prevent high-density developments that are out of scale with the current neighborhood. o The idea of balancing density with neighborhood character is a common thread. 3. Environmental and Natural Resource Protection: o Significant focus on preserving trees, urban forests, wetlands, and water resources. o The importance of sustainable development practices, such as xeriscaping and water conservation, is frequently mentioned. 4. Traffic and Parking Concerns: o Numerous mentions of the need to manage traffic and parking, especially in relation to large apartment buildings. o Concerns about congestion and safety due to inadequate parking infrastructure in older neighborhoods. 5. Affordable Housing and Livability: o Many participants are advocating for truly affordable housing, not luxury units. o There is a desire to preserve affordable housing options and to prevent the displacement of current residents. o Discussion around ensuring that new developments enhance, rather than detract from, the livability of neighborhoods. 6. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Calls for more open and transparent processes in urban planning. o Suggestions for holding town hall meetings and studies to better understand the community's needs and priorities. 7. Infrastructure and Services: o Concerns about the adequacy of existing infrastructure to support new developments. o Emphasis on planning for future needs, such as light rail and improved transit options. 72 10 Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic December 2 Open House - MSU P1 P2 P3 All Neighborhood (character, preservation, compatibility) 16 7 3 26 23.6% Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 8 4 0 12 10.9% Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 8 5 3 16 14.5% Environment (protection, open space, natural areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 6 2 2 10 9.1% Density (zoning, growth, urban) 7 4 0 11 10.0% Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 10 4 3 17 15.5% Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 4 2 3 9 8.2% Community involvement (process, engagement) 1 0 0 1 0.9% Solar 3 1 1 5 4.5% Transitions (buildings & districts) 3 0 0 3 2.7% 66 29 15 110 December 4, 2024, Gallatin High School Summary Recurrent Themes and Concerns: 1. Housing and Rent Affordability: o Strong focus on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing. o Concerns about ensuring new developments include truly affordable units rather than luxury options. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Calls for limiting the height of new buildings, particularly on Main Street and surrounding neighborhoods. o Desire for new constructions to be consistent with the existing neighborhood's character and aesthetics. 3. Parking and Transportation: o Frequent mentions of the need for adequate off-street parking for new units. o Concerns about the impact of increased density on parking availability and traffic congestion. o Emphasis on improving public transportation options to complement increased density. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Focus on protecting trees, urban canopy, and ensuring sustainable water usage. 73 11 o Calls for measures to address climate change and environmental sustainability. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to protect the historical integrity and character of neighborhoods. o Concerns about luxury developments altering the existing neighborhood dynamics. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Calls for careful consideration of zoning changes to maintain neighborhood character. o Emphasis on zone-edge transitions and setbacks to ensure compatibility between different zoning areas. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Need for more open and transparent planning processes. o Desire for community involvement in decision-making to ensure developments align with residents' needs. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased population and development. o Importance of designing streets and roads to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic December 4 Open House - Gallatin High P1 P2 P3 All Neighborhood (character, preservation, compatibility) 7 2 2 11 18.6% Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 1 4 3 8 13.6% Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 5 4 4 13 22.0% Environment (protection, open space, natural areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 2 1 1 4 6.8% Density (zoning, growth, urban) 2 2 2 6 10.2% Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 0 2 1 3 5.1% Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 3 3 4 10 16.9% Community involvement (process, engagement) 0 0 0 0 0.0% Solar 1 0 1 2 3.4% Transitions (buildings & districts) 1 1 2 3.4% 22 19 18 59 74 12 December 5, 2024, Hope Lutheran Church Summary Recurring Themes and Concerns: 1. Housing and Rent Affordability: o Strong focus on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH). o Concerns about luxury condos and the need for truly affordable housing options. o Impact of zoning changes on housing affordability. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Emphasis on limiting the height of new buildings, particularly in historic neighborhoods. o Need for new constructions to be consistent with the existing neighborhood's character and aesthetics. o Concerns about zoning changes that could drastically alter neighborhood character. 3. Parking and Transportation: o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking for new units. o Prioritizing bike lanes, sidewalks, and non-auto corridors to reduce car dependency. o Impact of increased density on parking and traffic congestion. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Continued emphasis on protecting trees, urban forests, and water resources. o Measures to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability. o Preservation of solar access and other natural resources. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods. o Concerns about luxury developments impacting existing neighborhood dynamics. o Calls to downzone historic neighborhoods to prevent large-scale developments. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Careful consideration of zoning changes to maintain neighborhood character. o Emphasis on zone-edge transitions and smoother integration of mixed-use developments. o Recognition and conservation of agricultural land. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Calls for more open and transparent planning processes with community involvement. o Reengaging public advisory boards and increasing community engagement in decision-making. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development. o Designing streets and roads to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists. o Addressing utility and sewer infrastructure needs. 75 13 Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic December 5 Open House - Hope Lutheran P1 P2 P3 All Neighborhood (character, preservation, compatibility) 8 1 5 14 17.3% Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 2 4 6 12 14.8% Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 3 1 5 9 11.1% Environment (protection, open space, natural areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 1 1 3 5 6.2% Density (zoning, growth, urban) 4 2 4 10 12.3% Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 2 1 2 5 6.2% Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 6 4 4 14 17.3% Community involvement (process, engagement) 1 1 2 4 4.9% Solar 1 0 3 4 4.9% Transitions (buildings & districts) 1 2 1 4 4.9% 29 17 35 81 December 9, 2024, Online Summary Recurring Themes and Concerns: 1. Housing and Rent Affordability: o Continued emphasis on increasing the availability of affordable housing. o Concerns about luxury condos and the need for more affordable units. o Calls for intentional housing development that prioritizes attainability and affordability. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Strong focus on limiting the height of new buildings, especially in historic neighborhoods. o Ensuring new constructions are compatible with the existing neighborhood's character and aesthetics. o Need for clear definitions of compatibility within zoning districts and the NCOD. 3. Parking and Transportation: o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking for new units. o Prioritizing walkability, bike lanes, sidewalks, and other non-auto corridors to reduce car dependency. o Planning for public transportation and addressing traffic issues proactively. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Emphasis on protecting trees, urban forests, water resources, and wildlife habitats. 76 14 o Measures to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability, including solar access protections and water conservation. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods. o Concerns about zoning changes that could alter neighborhood character and the impact of large developments on existing communities. o Calls to downzone historic neighborhoods to prevent high-density developments. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Careful consideration of zoning changes to maintain neighborhood character and allow for higher density near transit stations and employment areas. o Emphasis on zone-edge transitions and smoother integration of mixed-use developments. o Calls for better definitions and consistency in zoning requirements. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Calls for more open and transparent planning processes with community involvement. o Reengaging public advisory boards and increasing community engagement in decision-making. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development, including utilities, water supply, and traffic planning. o Designing streets and roads to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists. o Addressing the need for adequate parking and safety provisions in new developments. Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic December 9 Open House - Online P1 P2 P3 All Neighborhood (character, preservation, compatibility) 6 2 0 8 9.5% Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 2 4 1 7 8.3% Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 11 3 2 16 19.0% Environment (protection, open space, natural areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 1 5 4 10 11.9% Density (zoning, growth, urban) 7 5 6 18 21.4% Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 4 3 3 10 11.9% Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 3 4 6 13 15.5% Community involvement (process, engagement) 0 0 0 0 0.0% Solar 0 0 1 1 1.2% Transitions (buildings & districts) 1 0 0 1 1.2% 35 26 23 84 77 15 December 11, 2024, Fairgrounds Summary Recurring Themes and Concerns: 1. Housing and Rent Affordability: o Continued focus on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH). o Concerns about luxury high-rises displacing more affordable options. o Emphasis on affordable housing for residents, not just for profit. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Strong focus on limiting building heights, particularly to prevent obstruction of views and sunlight. o Concerns about tall buildings in single-story neighborhoods and the impact on neighborhood character. 3. Parking and Transportation: o Advocacy for adequate parking, including specific requirements like one space per bedroom. o Emphasis on improving public transportation and creating walkable, transit- oriented communities. o Concerns about traffic safety and infrastructure. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Strong emphasis on water adequacy and conservation. o Calls to protect urban forests and prevent clear-cutting by developers. o Encouragement for sustainable development practices and water-saving measures. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods. o Concerns about zoning changes that could alter neighborhood character. o Calls for creating transition zones to protect existing neighborhoods from high- density developments. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Careful consideration of zoning changes to maintain neighborhood character and allow for higher density in appropriate areas. o Emphasis on downzoning historic neighborhoods to prevent large-scale developments. o Calls for better definitions and consistency in zoning requirements. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: o Calls for more open and transparent planning processes with community involvement. o Involving the general public earlier in the planning process to align with community needs and views. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development, including utilities, water supply, and traffic planning. 78 16 o Designing streets and roads to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists. o Ensuring developments provide adequate parking and safety provisions. Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic December 11 Open House - Fairgrounds P1 P2 P3 All Neighborhood (character, preservation, compatibility) 24 5 2 31 22.1% Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 13 5 4 22 15.7% Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 11 6 3 20 14.3% Environment (protection, open space, natural areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 4 4 2 10 7.1% Density (zoning, growth, urban) 18 6 1 25 17.9% Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 1 4 4 9 6.4% Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 4 5 5 14 10.0% Community involvement (process, engagement) 0 0 0 0 0.0% Solar 0 0 0 0 0.0% Transitions (buildings & districts) 3 4 2 9 6.4% 78 39 23 140 79 17 December 12, 2024, Sacajawea Middle School Summary Recurring Themes and Concerns: 1. Housing and Rent Affordability: o Strong emphasis on maintaining and increasing affordable housing, particularly for people who work in the city. o Concerns about short-term rentals and the need to prevent them in certain neighborhoods. o Calls to stop luxury high-rises that displace more affordable housing options. 2. Building Height and Compatibility: o Continued focus on limiting building heights, especially in historic neighborhoods. o Desire to maintain the character of existing neighborhoods by controlling the height and scale of new buildings. o Specific suggestions to limit building heights to certain landmarks (e.g., the Baxter Hotel). 3. Parking and Transportation: o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking for new units, with specific requirements such as one spot per bedroom. o Emphasis on improving public safety and providing incentives for new police and fire department staff. o Calls to connect bike and walking paths to enhance walkability and reduce traffic congestion. 4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation: o Strong focus on protecting water resources and prioritizing water conservation. o Emphasis on preserving trees, urban forests, and ensuring green space in new developments. o Calls to encourage energy efficiency and sustainability in new construction. 5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity: o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods. o Concerns about zoning changes and high-density developments impacting existing neighborhood character. o Calls to create transition zones to protect existing neighborhoods from large, luxury apartment projects. 6. Zoning and Land Use: o Careful consideration of zoning changes to maintain neighborhood character and allow for diverse housing types. o Emphasis on zone-edge transitions and downzoning central historic neighborhoods to prevent high-density developments. o Calls for better definitions and consistency in zoning requirements. 7. Transparency and Community Involvement: 80 18 o Calls for more open and transparent planning processes with community involvement. o Involving the general public earlier in the planning process to align with community needs and views. 8. Safety and Infrastructure: o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development, including utilities, water supply, and traffic planning. o Designing streets and roads to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists. o Ensuring developments provide adequate parking and safety provisions. Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic December 12 Open House - Sacajawea P1 P2 P3 All Neighborhood (character, preservation, compatibility) 12 1 4 17 23.6% Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 9 2 0 11 15.3% Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 7 3 0 10 13.9% Environment (protection, open space, natural areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 2 0 0 2 2.8% Density (zoning, growth, urban) 6 1 1 8 11.1% Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 2 4 1 7 9.7% Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 3 2 4 9 12.5% Community involvement (process, engagement) 2 0 0 2 2.8% Solar 1 1 0 2 2.8% Transitions (buildings & districts) 3 1 0 4 5.6% 47 15 10 72 81