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HomeMy WebLinkAbout004 Site Plan NarrativePage 1 of 2 PROJECT NARRATIVE Blackwood Groves Blackwood Grove Sub Ph 1 & 9, S24, T02 S, R05 E, Block 1, Lot 1 & Block 13, Lot 1 Site Plan Application November 27th, 2024 Introduction Blackwood Groves is a thoughtfully designed residential neighborhood development located on a 7.8-acre property east of S. 19th Ave, north of Blackwood Rd, and west of Canter Ave, within the City of Bozeman. The project consists of 216 multi-family residences, a clubhouse with fitness and pool amenities, and outdoor pickleball and bocce ball courts. The property is zoned REMU. The Applicant intends to initiate a concept and site plan review to allow for the development and construction of a new for-rent multi-family housing neighborhood. Project Type and Intent This project will be comprised of nine (9) 3-story 24-plex apartment buildings and a clubhouse with fitness and pool amenities. The 3-story buildings will comply with the height requirements outlined in the UDC. The neighborhood will provide a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes, all of which have been proven to be attractive to residents. The municipal requirement for parking will be met through a combination of on-site surface, and on-street parking spaces. The community will have its primary entrances off Canter Ave and Victoria St. The residences have been arranged on site to take advantage of the unique location. Multiple buildings, sidewalks, and an east/west public walkway will help to organize the site. A 30’ public access easement, oriented east/west and fronted by architecture, will increase connectivity through the site and break down the scale of the overall community. An amenity package featuring a clubhouse with an indoor kitchen/lounge, game room, fireplace lounge, and fitness area will be included. Outdoor amenities will include a covered patio, pool, spa, fire pit, cornhole, bocce ball court, and pickle ball court. The exterior design of the buildings will promote a distinctive multi-family structure with materials, massing, and details that are compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The architectural character of the buildings will emphasize horizontal forms and vary the roof architecture to create visual interest. The three-story massing is broken up with a variety in detailing, materials, color, and elevation forms. All open space features, driveways, and walks will be maintained by Avenue 5, a property management group. Phasing The project is intended to be built in two (2) phases, with sub-phases for each building within each phase. The phases will be separated by Victoria Street, with Phase I to the north of Victoria Street and Phase II to the south. Phase I will include five (5) 3-story 24-plex residential buildings and a clubhouse. Phase II will include four (4) 3-story 24-plex residential buildings and a pickle ball court. Each building will have its own subphase. For example, Building A will be Phase IA. Occupancy for each building will be based on these subphases. Please see sheet C1.03 – Phasing Plan for a breakdown of each phase and subphase. Trash There are a total of six trash enclosures located throughout the site. Trash on-site will be collected from five of the six enclosures and transported to the main enclosure on the northeast end of the site by the property management group, Avenue 5. This northeast enclosure will serve as the sole pickup location for City collection services. The location of this enclosure has been deliberately designed to provide convenient accessibility for City collection vehicles, providing plenty of space and maximizing traffic flow within the site. Page 2 of 2 Parking Parking for the project meets minimum code requirements: Parking Summary: Vehicle Parking: Required: 359 spaces Provided: 316 on-site 42 street Total: 358 spaces (100% of required) Open Space Open Space for the project exceeds minimum code requirements: Open Space Summary: Required: 27,600 SF Provided: Balconies: 4,545 SF Area A: 27,174 SF Area B: 8,758 SF Total: 40,477 SF (147% of required) Site Improvements Civil improvements to the site will include water, sewer, and storm drain infrastructure, as well as hardscape including parking lots, sidewalks and trails. The existing water and sewer mains in the adjacent streets surrounding the site have been previously stubbed out to allow for connection to the proposed development. Water, fire, and sewer services will be provided to each building from mains within the site. Stormwater Management In order to efficiently address stormwater for the site and adjacent streets, the site will be graded to use a combination of surface and subsurface drainage to ensure proper flow of stormwater throughout the site. Stormwater from the site will flow to existing retention ponds to the north, south, and west of the site. These retention ponds have been sized to provide enough capacity to accommodate runoff from the project site. Please reference the Stormwater Design Report for capacity calculations. Please reference the stormwater maintenance plan outlining the responsible parties for maintenance of these facilities. Conclusion We believe this addition to the community will not only help diversify the housing options in Bozeman but will also help to synergize and solidify the adjacent neighborhoods. We are excited about the prospect of building this creative, high-quality neighborhood in Bozeman and look forward to working with City staff throughout the review process.