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March 6, 2025
City of Bozeman Planning
Alfred M. Stiff Professional Building
PO Box 1230
Attn: Tom Rogers
RE: Vaquero Land Swap ZMA
Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana
Dear Tom:
Hyalite Engineers, on behalf of Campeche Shores Development LLC, are pleased to provide you with an
updated zoning application for 1.4 acres located at the intersection of Vaquero Parkway & Tschache Lane
in Bozeman, MT. The proposed development has been preliminary platted and this ZMA is to clean up the
land that was swapped with Gallatin County near the Regional Park, from PLI to R-3. The proposed project
will be consistent with the City of Bozeman Growth Policy, as well as the surrounding need of the
community.
The following are responses to the requirements stated in the Zone Map Amendment Checklist:
a. Is the new zoning designed in accordance with the growth policy? How?
- Yes, the new zoning proposed with this development is in accordance with the growth policy.
Properties in the surrounding area are similarly zoned and the City of Bozeman has multiple
areas throughout the city designated as R-3, including the other/existing piece of this same
parcel. The proposed zoning will provide for a variety of housing types and land uses, and follows
the goal of an urban-scale development with a diverse mixture of possible uses. The properties
anticipated development pattern is in accordance with many objectives of community planning.
This includes promoting residential mixed-use developments.
b. Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers? How?
- Yes, the subject property will be served by the City of Bozeman Fire and Police Departments and
designed accordingly. Future development of the property will be required to conform to all City of
Bozeman public safety, building, and land use requirements.
c. Will the new zoning promote public health, safety and welfare? How?
- Yes, the proposed site will require compliance with the City’s Unified Development Code which
ensures the promotion of public health, safety, and general welfare.
d. Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks
and other public requirements? How?
- Yes, the development will allow the City to consider existing conditions and identify
enhancements needed to provide additional services needed by the new development. The
proposed zoning will enable intensive development, along with a wide range of uses. This
development will include connecting to the existing transportation network, as well as City water
and sewage.
e. Will the new zoning provide reasonable provision of adequate light and air? How?
- Yes, the Unified Development Code incudes requirements for adequate light and air. The
development of this property will be subject to these and will meet them.
f. Will the new zoning have an effect on motorize and non-motorized transportation systems? How?
- Yes, the new development will add traffic to the existing traffic system. These effects will be
evaluated with the design and any recommendations the City has will be addressed with this
project.
g. Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth? How?
- Yes, the Bozeman Community Plan established preferred development patterns. This
development is consistent with this plan and matches many of the existing and proposed zoned
areas surrounding this proposed project site.
h. Does the new zoning promote the character of the district? How?
- Yes, the character of the district will be maintained with this development. It will match many of
the developed areas around the project and this proposed zoning will allow for this characteristic
to be maintained in the surrounding area.
i. Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular uses? How?
- Yes, the proposed land uses with this development match the suitability of the affected area. The
property is suitable for the developments associated with this zoning designation. There are no
constraints related to floodplains, human-wildlife conflict, steep slopes or any other hazards.
j. Was the new zoning adopted with a view of conserving the values of buildings? How?
- Yes, no existing buildings will be affected by this development and all existing buildings in the
surrounding area will be conserved by any impacts of this construction. All new buildings
constructed on the site will be done so with conserving the values of buildings.
k. How does the new zoning encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional
area? How?
- The Bozeman Community Plan shows the most appropriate use of land. Zoning this property as
R-3 is the most appropriate type of development for this property to be able to maximize the
residential mixed-use towards the integration of multi-household residential within the City.
I hope that the enclosed information allows you to approve this submittal. If for any reason you have
questions or need any additional information during the review of this project, please call me at (406) 587-
2781 or send an email to bmegaard@hyaliteeng.com.
Sincerely,
Brett Megaard, P.E.
Senior Project Manager