HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.7_S&S Davis Apartments Parkland NarrativeMarch 26th, 2025
Ross Knapper
rknapper@bozeman.net
406-582-2375
Bozeman, MT
RE: 23373 S&S Davis Apartments SP
Parkland Narrative
Ross,
Per Resolution 4784, the City of Bozeman has set criteria for the evaluation of cash in lieu of
parkland.
Factors to consider in review of cash in lieu of parkland:
1. The City’s preference for acquisition of real property for parks.
The Density of this development requires a total of 1.92 acres of required park land. Due to
the need for Dwelling units within city limits, we have designed this site to have a 470%
increase in density. The maximum required dedication per acre is 12 units per acre. The total
site is 5.386 acres, allowing for a parkland dedication of 64 units. 0.03 acres per unit (64 units)
gives us 1.92 acres of total parkland required. Sundance Park is 0.2 miles from this proposed
development, and the Gallatin County regional park is 0.6 miles from the proposed
development. The existing sidewalk and trail system provides great access to the existing park.
As part of our site plan design, we are providing multiple PRAT shared use trails that run
North/ south, and multiple sidewalk connections running East/ West, there will be adequate
connectivity from our site, and through our site to gain access to the nearby park. An
allocation of 0.427 acres will be given to the Parks and Rec Dept. and the remaining 1.493
acres will be paid cash in lieu.
2. The desirability and suitability of land within or proposed by the development of
parks and playgrounds based on size, topography, shape, water supply, location or other
circumstances.
The subject property is Zoned B2M and is surrounded by property not yet annexed into the
city of Bozeman. Using roughly 36% of this site for parkland seems like an underutilization of
the property.
3. Proximity of the development to existing parks and recreational facilities.
As mentioned above, Gallatin Country Regional park and Sundance Park are nearby and can
be accesses using existing trails, sidewalks and crosswalks.
4. Type, function of, and facilities included within nearby park(s).
Gallatin County Regional Park features playgrounds, bike track, ponds, hills, dog park,
pavilion, picnic shelters, and multiple trails systems. Sundance Park includes Multiple trails,
manicured lawn, landscaping, benches and a Proposed picnic shelter. The park is well
maintained.
5. The level of service (as defined in the adopted city-wide park master plan) provided by
nearby park(s).
Chapter 7 of the Bozeman Park Master Plan describes this area a “well-served” by
neighborhood parks.
6. Correspondence with the City’s adopted city-wide master plan.
One goal of the park plan is the collect cash in lieu of parkland to allow the funds to be
amassed to fund park acquisition and development. Another goal is to create bigger parks. Not
creating a small pocket park when a large regional park nearby seemed to align with the goals
of the park plan. The great of connectivity to the Gallatin County Regional Park and Sundance
Park and existing trail system around the park also aligns with the park
plan.
7. Whether the proposal provides an opportunity for partnerships, or whether grant
funds are
currently available.
The collection of cash in lieu of parkland funds for small projects like this will help fund
larger projects and money to help foster partnerships to help the money go farther.
8. Whether the developer or future property owners are required to participate in the
costs of the maintenance of nearby parks or recreational facilities.
The new park tax that was passed in the City of Bozeman ensures that all property owners
within the City help to share in the cost of park maintenance.
9. Long term availability of city funds for maintenance of the proposed facilities.
The new park tax that was passed in the City of Bozeman helps to ensure that there is long
term availability of funds for facility maintenance.
10. Requirements established pursuant to 38.27.020 and 38.27.030, BMC regarding
residential
density.
The residential density of the project is 55.7 units per acre.
11. The expresses preference of the developer.
Due to the dense nature of the site, and mitigations provided for wetlands, the developer
desires to utilize cash in lieu of parkland. The addition of parkland to this side would reduce
the number of commercial and residential units below what is efficient and profitable
For any questions contact Faure Halvorsen Architects at kameron@fharchitects.com or (406)587-1207.
Thank you,
Kameron Conklin
Architect, NCARB
Faure Halvorsen Architects