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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-25 HPAB Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 pm B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Approval of Minutes D.1 Approval of Minutes(Chase) E. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board THE BOZEMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA HPAB AGENDA Wednesday, March 19, 2025 General information about the Historic Preservation Advisory Board is available 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 Sarah Rosenberg, srosenberg@bozeman.net This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online video conferencing 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 +1 669 900 9128 Access code: 973 0055 8356 This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Historic Preservation Advisory 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 Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience 1 F. FYI/Discussions F.1 Unified Development Code (UDC) Update Supplemental Engagement Phase 1 Report and Work Session(Rogers) F.2 Discuss Historic Preservation Month 2025(HPAB Discussion) F.3 Upcoming items for future Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting (Rosenberg) G. Adjournment 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. This board generally meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00pm City 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:Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board FROM:Luz Chase from Community Development SUBJECT:Approval of Minutes MEETING DATE:March 19, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:Approve STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:None UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:Approve with corrections FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: 021925 HPAB Minutes.pdf Report compiled on: February 20, 2025 3 THE BOZEMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes, 02/19/2025 Page 1 of 3 THE BOZEMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES February 19, 2025 General information about the Historic Preservation Advisory Board is available in our Laserfiche repository. A) 00:02:53 Call to Order - 6:00 pm Present: Chelsea Holling, Linda Semones, Elizabeth Darrow, Sarah Rosenberg, Allyson Brekke, Ashley Wilson, James Webster Absent: Michael Wiseman Excused: None B) 00:03:30 Disclosures C) 00:03:33 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:03:38 Approval of Minutes D.1 00:03:38 Approval of Minutes 011525 HPAB Minutes.pdf 00:03:50 Motion to approve D) Approval of Minutes Allyson Brekke: Motion Linda Semones: 2nd 00:03:56 Vote on the Motion to approve D) Approval of Minutes The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Chelsea Holling Linda Semones Elizabeth Darrow Allyson Brekke 4 THE BOZEMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes, 02/19/2025 Page 2 of 3 Ashley Wilson James Webster Disapprove: None E) 00:04:41 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board 00:05:09 Allison Sweeney provides public comment. 00:05:54 Natsuki Nakumora provides public comment. 00:07:07 Crystal Aligria provides public comment. F) 00:08:24 Action Items F.1 00:08:25 Certified Local Government Grant Application from the Montana State Historic Preservation Office MT Historical Society CLG 2025 grant application.pdf 00:08:32 City Staff Sarah Rosenberg presents to the board. 00:11:22 Motion to approve I move to approve the Certified Local Government Application for the 2025- 2026 grant cycle from the Montana State Historic Preservation Office. Elizabeth Darrow: Motion Allyson Brekke: 2nd 00:11:38 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to approve the Certified Local Government Application for the 2025-2026 grant cycle from the Montana State Historic Preservation Office. The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Chelsea Holling Linda Semones Elizabeth Darrow Allyson Brekke Ashley Wilson James Webster Disapprove: None 00:12:36 Allison Sweeny provides public comment. 5 THE BOZEMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes, 02/19/2025 Page 3 of 3 G) 00:23:47 FYI/Discussions G.1 00:23:55 Discuss Historic Preservation Month 2025 G.2 01:10:13 Upcoming items for future Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting 01:33:38 This board generally meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00pm H) 01:33:47 Adjournment 6 Memorandum REPORT TO:Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board FROM:Tom Rogers, Senior Planner Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Director of Community Development SUBJECT:Unified Development Code (UDC) Update Supplemental Engagement Phase 1 Report and Work Session MEETING DATE:March 19, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Policy Discussion 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:General 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 Organization and usability - making the Code more user-friendly Housing access and choice Improve built environment Updating the Code per changes in state law A variety of in-person and virtual engagement opportunities were held throughout 2022 and 2023. In the summer of 2023, following feedback from the public, advisory boards, and Commission, a draft revised development 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 7 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. 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 8 meetings with groups including Local Food Systems partners, Better Bozeman Coalition, University Neighborhood Association, Jandt Neighborhood Association, Midtown Neighborhood Association, Cooper Park Neighborhood Association, Northeast Neighborhood Association, and Forward Montana. 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. Phase Two of the Supplementary Engagement Plan Summary: Engagement continued with four in-person workshops held in various parts of the city, two online workshops, a toolkit for residents to host their own chat about the UDC, and an online survey. The purpose of the engagement process is to deep dive into the key topics that were identified during part 1 of engagement. The dates, times, and topics each workshop will cover are as follows. 1. Transportation & Environment: Feb. 24: 12 to 2 p.m. online. 2. Transportation & Environment: Feb. 26: 6 to 8 p.m. at Gallatin County Fairgrounds. 3. Growth, Housing, & Neighborhoods: March 3: 12 to 2 p.m. online. 4. Housing & Neighborhoods: March 5: 6 to 8 p.m. at Chief Joseph Middle School. 5. Growth & Neighborhoods: March 10: 6 to 8 p.m. at Sacajawea Middle School. 6. All topics (Transportation, Environment, Growth, Housing, Neighborhoods): March 12: 6 to 8 p.m. at Willson School. Next steps involve discussions with the City’s advisory boards and City Commission to determine the scope of potential revisions to the draft UDC. Advisory board meeting dates are as follows. Historic Preservation Advisory Board: March 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Room 8 Transportation Board: March 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Room Urban Parks and Forestry Board: March 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Room Economic Vitality Board: April 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Room Sustainability Board: April 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Room Following necessary time to write those revisions, city staff will release an updated draft for public review and comment. This will be followed by the formal hearing process, likely in the fall, for ultimate decision by the City Commission. Historic Preservation Advisory Board Specific Background On August 16, 2023, the Board heard an overview and general summary presentation describing the code replacement project. A video recording [external video link ] of the presentation is available for review. A link to the agenda [External Link] is also available. In addition, the associated cover memo is available for review at the same link. Memo attachments include summaries of work sessions held by the City Commission, a summary of Senate Bill 382 (Montana Land Use Planning Act), and the full text of the bill. This meeting provided a general overview and direction on the document to provide lead time prior to discussion and recommendation on the draft text. On September 12, 2023, the Board had a work session to review the draft and public review schedule and opined and provided recommendation to the City Commission on specific areas of the code relating to the Historic Preservation Advisory Boards areas of relevance. A video recording and link to the packet [external video link] [external agenda link ] of the presentation are available for review. The only a portion of Chapter 38 that is directly related to the scope of responsibilities of HPAB is 38.340, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD). No changes to 38.340 are proposed as part of the UDC project. However, the Landmark Project is evaluating that section of code separately and staff has been and will continue to work closely with HPAB on that project. The full text of the draft Chapter 38 [External PDF] is available online in the Engage Bozeman Project web site. Purpose of meeting While the UDC project is not proposing to amend the NCOD or its related code section, staff and the City Commission want advisory boards to understand the project and have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback as part of Phase 2 of public engagement. Accordingly, staff 9 will provide a UDC project update at the March 19, 2025 HPAB meeting, which will include a summary of public feedback gathered during Phase I of supplementary engagement, a refresher on the scope of topics the project is addressing, and an opportunity for Board Members to ask questions and provide feedback on areas of interest. 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: March 12, 2025 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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) 25 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) 26 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 27 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) 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 UDC Survey on Areas of Interest 22 / 23 Q18 If you think zoning is important, why? Answered: 150 Skipped: 79 32 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 33 Unified Development Code (UDC) Update Supplemental Engagement Phase I Open House Summary Report January 29, 2025 | DRAFT 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 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. 38 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. 39 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. 40 8 Word Cloud 41 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. 42 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. 43 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 44 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. 45 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. 46 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 47 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. 48 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 49 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: 50 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 51 Memorandum REPORT TO:Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board FROM:Sarah Rosenberg, Historic Preservation Officer Erin George, Director of Community Development SUBJECT:Discuss Historic Preservation Month 2025 MEETING DATE:March 19, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None 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:Historic Preservation Month is recognized nationally in the month of May. For the past several years, the Historic Preservation Advisory Board has put on events to celebrate it. Examples of events include preservation awards, tours, and lecture series. At the February HPAB meeting, board members divided into subcommittees to start planning some of the events. During this meeting, board will give an update and discuss what events are expected to take place. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:Information only, no action required. ALTERNATIVES:NA FISCAL EFFECTS:NA Report compiled on: March 12, 2025 52 Memorandum REPORT TO:Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board FROM:Sarah Rosenberg, Historic Preservation Officer Erin George, Director of Community Development SUBJECT:Upcoming items for future Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting MEETING DATE:March 19, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Information only, no action required. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:Staff will take the time to inform board members on future meeting topics. Board members will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide meeting topic feedback. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:NA ALTERNATIVES:NA FISCAL EFFECTS:NA Report compiled on: March 12, 2025 53