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Erik D. Garberg
From:Mikaela Schultz <mschultz@BOZEMAN.NET>
Sent:Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:09 AM
To:Erik D. Garberg
Cc:Taylor Lonsdale
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL]FW: 22-341 Pines Phase 2 SP - Comment Questions - #22341.
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Good morning Erik,
The aached approach memo for the above noted proje ct was reviewed, per your request, and the approval was
granted yesterday. Please see the 8/27 email below from the transporta%on authority.
Thank you for reaching out,
City of Bozeman MT
Mikaela Schultz, EI | Transportation and Engineering
(406) 582-2388
From: Taylor Lonsdale <tlonsdale@BOZEMAN.NET>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 5:12 PM
To: Mikaela Schultz <mschultz@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL]FW: 22-341 Pines Phase 2 SP - Comment Questions - #22341.
Mikaela, I have reviewed the modifica%on request provided for the access on S 19th Ave for the Pines Phase 2 SP
(22341). I have discussed this with Nick Ross, Director of Transporta%on and Engineering. The provided document
addresses the code requirements for a modifica%on from the access standards. The City of Bozeman takes no excep%on
to the informa%on provided nor to the opinion that the access loca%on as proposed has safety benefits based on
addi%onal access for emergency response while not jeopardizing public safety. The applicant has sa%sfied the code
requirements and the City of Bozeman supports this access modifica%on.
Taylor Lonsdale, PE | Transportation Engineer
City of Bozeman
O: 406.582.2286
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From: Mikaela Schultz <mschultz@BOZEMAN.NET>
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2024 1:26 PM
To: Taylor Lonsdale <tlonsdale@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL]FW: 22-341 Pines Phase 2 SP - Comment Questions - #22341.
City of Bozeman MT
Mikaela Schultz, EI | Transportation and Engineering
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(406) 582-2388
From: Erik D. Garberg <Erik.D.Garberg@imegcorp.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 11:20 AM
To: Mikaela Schultz <mschultz@BOZEMAN.NET>; Jacob Doesschate <jdoesschate@BOZEMAN.NET>
Cc: Taylor Lonsdale <tlonsdale@BOZEMAN.NET>; Arielle Stoness <arielle@jdsarchitectsbozeman.com>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL]FW: 22-341 Pines Phase 2 SP - Comment Questions - #22341.
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Mikaela,
The owner has completed some corporate re-structuring and is again proceeding with design and permitting of
this project.
As the approach is a major component of the final site design, I wanted to submit the attached Traic/A pproach
Memo for review and comment, prior to addressing the other application comments. This way if there are
significant changes needed to the site design we can minimize the amount of re-design that would/could be
required.
I look forward to any questions of comments.
Thanks!
Erik Garberg, P.E.
IMEG | Senior Civil Engineer 3
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Sent: Monday, December 4, 2023 4:47 PM
To: Erik D. Garberg <Erik.D.Garberg@imegcorp.com>; Jacob Doesschate <jdoesschate@BOZEMAN.NET>
Cc: Taylor Lonsdale <tlonsdale@BOZEMAN.NET>; Arielle Stoness <arielle@jdsarchitectsbozeman.com>; Jake T. Grubisch
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Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL]FW: 22-341 Pines Phase 2 SP - Comment Questions
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Erik,
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In summary I am seeking input on the use of Joint Parking Facility Agreement (as an alternative to an easement) and a
brief discussion with the City traffic engineer to define the scope of the Modification requested.
I wanted to respond today to your ques%ons, as I had some %me this aPernoon to look into it.
Taylor L. provided the following concerning the scope of the Mod requested:
They do not need to do traffic counts. They can u%lize MDT data for volume on S 19th Ave and the trip
genera%on numbers for their development and for the adjacent office building. Given that both of these
accesses are right in right out, there are fewer poten%al conflicts with access spacing that does not meet the
standard. I have copied Sec%on H from 38.400.090 below and highlight the decision making criteria. The
analysis only needs to look at the condi%ons at the %me of development. Based on the size and nature of the
project, the City will waive the requirement to look at the future condi%on. If Erik has specific ques%ons beyond
this, I am happy to talk with him.
H. Modificaons of property access standards.
1. Some of the standards listed in subsec%ons C through E of this sec%on, may be relaxed by the review
authority if it is shown during the development review process that more efficient design can be accomplished
without jeopardizing the public's health, safety and welfare, the intent of this chapter, or the intent of the city's
growth policy.
2. Modifica%ons from access standards may be approved by the review authority.
3. Commercial developments (including residen%al complexes for five or more households) which may not be
able to meet the requirements of subsec%ons C through E of this sec%on, and are reques%ng modifica%ons from
the standards, must submit to the city engineer a report cer%fied by a professional engineer addressing the
following site condi%ons, both present and future:
a. Traffic volumes;
b. Turning movements;
c. Traffic controls;
d. Site design;
e. Sight distances; and
f. Loca%on and alignment of other access points.
4. Based upon the above data, the review authority will determine whether a modifica%on from the required
standards is jus%fied and, if so, what alterna%ve requirements will be necessary.
Feel free to reach out directly to Taylor concerning this informa%on, just plan to archive/upload any conclusive
correspondence with your subsequent submials for c onclusive resolu%on and archive with the project.
Concerning the joint use of parking facili%es requests, the engineering DRC team will meet this week with the planning
DRC team to discuss the Joint Parking Facility Agreement you have proposed for applica%on on the subject site.
Thank you for reaching out and please stay tuned,
City of Bozeman MT
Mikaela Schultz, EI | Transportation and Engineering
(406) 582-2388
From: Mikaela Schultz
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 2:21 PM
To: Erik D. Garberg <Erik.D.Garberg@imegcorp.com>; Jacob Doesschate <jdoesschate@BOZEMAN.NET>
Cc: Taylor Lonsdale <tlonsdale@BOZEMAN.NET>; Arielle Stoness <arielle@jdsarchitectsbozeman.com>; Jake T. Grubisch
<Jake.T.Grubisch@imegcorp.com>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL]FW: 22-341 Pines Phase 2 SP - Comment Questions
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Good aPernoon Derek,
My apologies for the delayed response, I must have lost this in the pre-holiday occupancy rush! I have included the
assigned project DRC coordinator Jacob Doesschate to help me keep this moving along.
I will have Jacob schedule a quick mee%ng inclusive of all the par%es of this email to discuss the (2) topics below. If you
could let Jacob know your %me frame, prior to re-submial I would assume, he can find a %me that works for all of us!
Jacob- Please include Taylor on the invite I will be sure to touch base with him before the mee%ng if he cannot aend.
Thank you for reaching out,
City of Bozeman MT
Mikaela Schultz, EI | Transportation and Engineering
(406) 582-2388
From: Erik D. Garberg <Erik.D.Garberg@imegcorp.com>
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2023 11:13 AM
To: Mikaela Schultz <mschultz@BOZEMAN.NET>
Cc: Taylor Lonsdale <tlonsdale@BOZEMAN.NET>; Arielle Stoness <arielle@jdsarchitectsbozeman.com>; Jake T. Grubisch
<Jake.T.Grubisch@imegcorp.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]FW: 22-341 Pines Phase 2 SP - Comment Questions
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Mikaela,
I wanted follow-up on my correspondence below to see if you have any input on using the Joint Parking agreement
rather than an easement and facilita%ng a discussion on the access permiVng. I copied Taylor on this as we have
worked together in the past and I assume he would part of the review of the requested Modifica%on.
Hope you had a great holiday weekend. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Erik Garberg, P.E.
IMEG | Senior Civil Engineer 3
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From: Erik D. Garberg
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2023 9:40 AM
To: EI Mikaela Schultz (mschultz@BOZEMAN.NET) <mschultz@BOZEMAN.NET>
Cc: Jake T. Grubisch <Jake.T.Grubisch@imegcorp.com>
Subject: 22-341 Pines Phase 2 SP - Comment Questions
Mikaela,
I am Erik Garberg, a new engineer at IMEG. Jake has asked me for support on the following two comments related to
the above referenced project.
1. 003 C2.0 OVERALL SITE PLAN.pdf
BMC 38.410.060 - easements; BMC 38.400.010 A.8 - secondary access - The applicant must provide a 30' mutual access easement
through the neighboring property to the west to provide secondary access to the subject property from South 12th Avenue. The city
standard mutual access easement template(s) (corporate or private) are uploaded to the city documents file. Please fill out the template,
provide a surveyed exhibit of the easement and submit to the review engineer for draP review. Once the easement draP is deemed
acceptable by the review engineer, the applicant may execute the easement with the applicable property owners. Site plan approval will
be condi%onal of receipt of the hard copy of the executed easement by the review engineer, final city approval and
execu%on, and filing of the easement with the county clerk and recorder.
2. 003 C2.0 OVERALL SITE PLAN.pdf
BMC 38.400.090 - Access - The proposed full access on to south 19th Avenue does not meet spacing requirements for access loca%on on
a Principal Arterial street. Sec%on H. - Modifica%ons of property access standards - The applicant must request a Modifica%on to the
access standards with subsequent submials. A par%a l access condi%on is encouraged by the city authority at this %me. The property
access must be approved by the review authority prior to site plan approval.
For the easement issue (1) we do not believe a mutual access agreement is possible as both proper%es are owned by the
same en%ty/person. To resolve this I would recommend using the Joint Parking Facility Agreement (UDC
38.540.060). This would allow us to create a binding agreement, that the City could be party to, ensuring the
parking/access is shared between the two properties.
Addressing the access issue (2) would it be possible/acceptable to talk to your traffic engineer directly, Taylor Lonsdale I
believe? Before collecting any data such and turning movements or measuring queue lengths I think it would be
appropriate to have a discussion to define key concerns and issues. With the raised median I do not believe there would
be any issues using a partial access for the approach.
In summary I am seeking input on the use of Joint Parking Facility Agreement (as an alternative to an easement) and a
brief discussion with the City traffic engineer to define the scope of the Modification requested.
Thanks!
Erik Garberg, P.E.
IMEG | Senior Civil Engineer 3
1143 Stoneridge Drive | Suite 1 | Bozeman, MT 59718
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