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1535 liberty lane suite 110b missoula mt 59808
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Date: 9/16/2025
Attn: City of Bozeman Community Development
121 N Rouse Ave. Bozeman, MT 59715
RE: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Adequacy Review Comment
Responses
City of Bozeman Community Development,
This letter is to formalize our Site Plan Adequacy Review resubmittal for the Rocky Mountain Flats project.
The project team has addressed the comments. Revised plan sheets, revised supplemental documents,
new plan sheets and new supplemental documents have been uploaded to the Project Dox portal. In
addition, below is the plan review comments and our comment response.
This project has been submitted for Infrastructure Review as well. Please note there are some floor plan
changes, which are clouded on the Architectural Site Plan and reflected in the floor plans and exterior
elevations.
Please feel free to reach out to myself or project team members for additional information or questions
pertaining to our resubmittal package or comment responses.
Sincerely,
Bryan Topp, Project Architect, AIA, NCARB
REF # CYCLE REVIEWED BY TYPE FILENAMERESPONSESTATUS1 1 Solid WasteRussell Ward7/15/25 3:13 PMChangemarkSLD Waste1. roof must be flush with no overhang to allow for truck access to the front of the refuse container. 037-A1.3-SITE DETAILS.pdfSee revised site details on A1.3Unresolved2 1 Solid WasteRussell Ward7/15/25 3:21 PMChangemarkSLD Waste1. I know it says drop curb just want to make sure that entire width of the front of the refuse enclosure is at street level.005-C3.0-SITE PLAN -WEST.pdfYes. The drop curb will be placed across the entire width of the dumpster pad.Info Only3 1 AddressingJenny Connelley7/18/25 9:35 AMCommentIt doesn't appear that this property has been annexed yet. At this point, any address assignment would be under the purview of Gallatin County GIS.See comment 77 below. Annexation is approved and awaiting final signatures for approval with a deadline of 9/23Unresolved5 1 Stormwater DivisionRuss Smith7/29/25 3:43 PMChangemarkStormwaterThis tree is positioned too close to the stormwater pipe. If the pipe is to be publicly dedicated at any time in the future, additional separation will be required. 38.410.060.C.3 No permanent structures shall be placed within public utility easements unless an encroachment permit has been obtained from the city. 022-L103-Enlarged Landscape Plan.pdfTree location revised - See L103Unresolved6 1 Building DivisionBen Abbey7/30/25 10:39 AMChangemarkAdopted CodesDependent on when Building application is submitted, the State of Montana may have adopted the 2024 ICC Family of Codes. Construction Document will need to be designed to the currently adopted Code at that time.003-C1.0-GENERAL NOTES.pdfNoted. Info Only7 1 Stormwater DivisionRuss Smith7/30/25 1:33 PMChangemarkStormwaterFor the separation from groundwater issue, please remit a departure request in PDox per Sec. 38.250.060. - Departures. A.Overview and purpose. This chapter provides for a number of specific departure opportunities to development standards. The purpose is to provide applicants with the option of proposing alternative design treatments provided such departures meet the purpose of the particular standard and any additional departure criteria set forth for the particular departure opportunity. B.Departures are voluntary. This provision allows the flexibility for applicants to propose alternative designs on a voluntary basis, provided they meet the purpose of the standard and applicable departure criteria as noted above. C.Applicability. Departure opportunities are available only to those specific standards that allow for departures. D.Procedures. Permit applications that include departure requests go through the standard review procedures set forth in article 2 depending on the application type. E.Approval criteria. Project applicants must successfully demonstrate to the review authority how the proposed departure meets the purpose(s) of the standard and other applicable departure criteria that applies to the specific standard. F.Documentation. The review authority must document the reasons for approving all departures (to be maintained with project application records) for the purpose of providing consistency in decision-making by the city.05-Stormwater Design Report - Combined (2025-05-26).pdfUnderstood. One of the below comments from Alicia explains that the waiver form is not currently available, but a waiver request should be submitted with the site plan resubmittal. So, a formal waiver request has been included with this resubmittal. If it needs to be submitted separately from the site plan, please reach out to ecote@alpinesurveying.net directly and he will coordinate a separate submittal. Unresolved8 1 Stormwater DivisionRuss Smith7/30/25 2:00 PMChangemarkStormwaterPrior to final site plan approval, the signed form must be uploaded to PDox05-Stormwater Design Report - Combined (2025-05-26).pdfUnderstood. Conditioned9 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:18 PMCommentPrior to commencing any work, the applicant must contact the Water Conservation Division to schedule a preinstallation meeting. Include a note on the landscaping and irrigation plans that the applicant’s team will need to schedule this preinstallation meeting. See the "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual" - 3.1.2Noted. See Irrigation General Notes #1 on L301Info Only10 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:19 PMCommentA signed copy of the Building Permit Landscape & Irrigation Self-Certification Form (Appendix E) is necessary to receive a building permit. See the "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual" - 3.1.2Signed copy of form is provided with this submittal.Info Only11 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:20 PMCommentParks are exempt from the landscape design standards in the City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual. When performing coverage calculations the parkland must be separated from the overall landscape. See "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual", Section 1.3 "Exemptions".Coverage calculations do not include parkland. (See L101-L102.UnresolvedPlan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PMREVIEW COMMENTS
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM12 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:30 PMCommentSprinkler heads that may experience low head drainage must be equipped with integrated check valves. Add note that this practice will be followed during installation. See “City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Desing Standards Manual”, Section 3.3.1 “ Irrigation design standards”, “Sprinklers/Overhead Irrigation” 2).All sprinkler heads shown have integrated check valves (See schedule on L302). See Irrigation General Notes # 24 on L301. Unresolved13 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:31 PMCommentSprinkler heads must be spaced a minimum of 2" from hardscape edges. Add a note that heads will be installed two inches from hardscape edges. See "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual", Section 3.3.1, "Sprinklers/Overhead Irrigation", 3).See Irrigation General Note #12 on L301Unresolved14 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:47 PMCommentIdentification of the worst case station, or critical station, is missing for each irrigation system. See the "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual" - 3.3.3 - "Required Elements of the Irrigation System Design Plan for Final Plat or Site Plan" - Item 3) j)See Critical Analysis on L302. Unresolved15 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:48 PMCommentA flow sensor is required for this system. See the "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual" - 3.3.1 - "System" - Item 4)Ultrasonic Flow Sensor is shown for system. See Irrigation Schedule on L302Unresolved16 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:48 PMCommentIrrigation Water Requirement (IWR) in units of gallons per year is missing. See “City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual Section 3.3.3, “Required Elements of the Irrigation System Design for Final Plat and Site Plan” 1).See Irrigation General Notes on L301 for Annual Irrigation Water RequirementUnresolved17 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:49 PMCommentPressure at the point of connection is missing. See the "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual" - 3.3.3 - "Required Elements of the Irrigation System Design Plan for Final Plat or Site Plan" - Item 3) g)Revised – See Irrigation General Notes #9 on L301 and Critical Analysis on L302 for infoUnresolved18 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:50 PMCommentIdentify connection point for winterization for each irrigation system. See the "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual" - 3.3.3 - "Required Elements of the Irrigation System Design Plan for Final Plat or Site Plan" - Item 3) h) See L303 for quick coupler location for winterization. Near POC/WellUnresolved19 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:50 PMCommentWatering schedule is missing. See "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual", Section 3.3.3, "Required Elements of the Irrigation System Design Plan for Final Plat or Site Plan", 4).See overall Watering Schedule on L302 for systemUnresolved20 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:51 PMChangemarkWTRCON WaterSense ControllersRainbird ESP-ME series controllers require the LNK wifi module to meet WaterSense requirements. Add note indicating LNK module will be used to create connectivity for the controller. Controller will be checked for connectivity at time of inspection. Watersense labelled controllers are required per the â??City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manualâ? , Section 3.3.1 â??Irrigation Design Standardsâ?, â??Backflow Device and Controllerâ? , 2). 028-L301-OVERALL IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfN/A - Currently showing Rain Bird ESPLXIVMP-LXMM smart controller for the system.Unresolved21 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:51 PMChangemarkWTRCON Head to Head CoverageIrrigation plan must show components required by the Irrigation Schedule. Revise plan to show irrigation heads to demonstrate head to head coverage. See â??City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manualâ? , Section 3.3.3 "Irrigation Design Plan Requirements", 2), k). 028-L301-OVERALL IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfRevised – see plan/Irrigation General Notes #18Unresolved22 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:51 PMChangemarkWTRCON BLVD MulchThe final grade of landscape design elements such as rock and wood mulch must be below the top of curb to prevent mulch from migrating into the curb line and sidewalk. Add note to landscape sheets that this practice will be followed. See "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual", Section 3.2.3 â??Landscape Requirements for Boulevards and Street Mediansâ? , â??Collector, Arterial, and Local Street Boulevardsâ? , 2). 020-L101-OVERALL LANDSCAPE PLAN.pdfRevised – see General Notes #5 on L101Unresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM23 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:51 PMChangemarkWTRCON Temporary Establishment periodApplicant must give the establishment period after which all temporary irrigation will be disabled. See â??City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manualâ? , Section 1.3 â??Exemptionsâ?, â??Temporary Irrigationâ?, b). 028-L301-OVERALL IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfSee Irrigation General Notes #20 on L301Unresolved24 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:51 PMChangemarkWTRCON Flushing Drip IrrigationDrip irrigation must be installed with the ability to easily flush the line. Add note to irrigation sheets that this practice will be followed during installation. See â??City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manualâ? , Section 3.3.1 â??Irrigation Design Standardsâ? , â??Drip Irrigationâ?, 4) 028-L301-OVERALL IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfSee Irrigation General Notes #25 on L301 and plan for general flush valve locations.Unresolved25 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:51 PMChangemarkWTRCON SleevesAll sleeves for the irrigation system must be shown on the irrigation plan, this includes both the mainline and any lateral lines. See the "City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual", Section 3.2.2 "Required Elements of the Landscape Design Plan for Final Plat and Site Plan",10) 028-L301-OVERALL IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfRevised - see plan for all sleeving locations. Unresolved26 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:51 PMChangemarkWTRCON Irrigation ScheduleThe irrigation schedule is missing information for the following components: backflow preventer, flow sensor, isolation valves, remote control zone valves, pressure regulation for overhead irrigation, pressure regulator and filter for drip irrigation, drip irrigation, spray heads for overhead irrigation, lateral line piping, and quick couplers. This information is required for the irrigation schedule. See â??City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual", Section 3.3.3 "Irrigation Design Plan Requirements", â??Required Elements of the Irrigation System Design for Final Plat or Site Planâ? , 2), k). 028-L301-OVERALL IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfSee Irrigation Schedule on L302 Unresolved27 1 Water Conservation DivisionEric Neustrup8/5/25 2:51 PMChangemarkWTRCON Valve LabellingIrrigation valves must be labeled to indicate flow in gallons per minute, station number, whether the zone is temporary, and the zone number. See â??City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manualâ? , Section 3.3.3 â??Irrigation Design Plan Requirementsâ?, 3), j). 028-L301-OVERALL IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfRevised - see Enlarged Irrigation Plan sheets L303-L305 for valve infoUnresolved28 1 Fire DepartmentScott Mueller8/6/25 9:40 AMCommentDenoted Fire accesses on North side of buildings shall have delineation for continual maintenance. Proposed gravel sections are not problematic for maintenance. Highly request use of geogrid type product. There is a local company that supplies this type of product that can support weight of fire apparatus and assist with delineation. Also please know vertical signage for these areas are required and possible barriers from non-emergency vehicle use. Please make corrections.The detail for the fire access section has been switched to a True Grid product, which is the product that we believe this comment is requesting. Trugrid will be filled with a washed rock. "No parking Fire Lane" signs have also beened added to either side of the fire access to discourage parking and non-emergency use. Unresolved29 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:29 AMCommentBMC 38.410.130. Water Adequacy: The development will need to satisfy the water adequacy code requirement prior to a future site plan approval. If adequate water rights can’t be provided to offset the development's annual water demand, then a cash-in-lieu of water rights (CILWR) payment will be required. The City assesses the CILWR fee at a rate of $6,000 per acre-foot. The fee determination will take place during the site plan review: however, if there are any questions or if a preliminary review is desired please contact Griffin Nielsen with the Utilities Department at gnielsen@bozeman.net or (406) 582-2279. The City encourages the use of groundwater wells to supply irrigation demands, which in turn will reduce the CILWR fee. Applicant must obtain a pre-determination from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) demonstrating that a well groundwater well may be permitted under Montana’s exempt appropriation or provide the water right documentation if existing prior to finalization of the CILWR fee determination. Finally, the City would like to make the owner aware of an available CILWR rebate of approximately 20% for residential units if high-efficiency fixtures (toilets, washers, and shower heads) meeting the City Water Conservation Division standards are installed. The rebate would be released at occupancy and requires an agreement defining the terms and amount rebate to be finalized and executed prior to final plan approval. If the owner is interested or has any questions please reach out to Griffin Nielsen.Understood. The applicant intends to apply for the 20% rebate. Currenlty, DNRC does not have a "predetermination" process for approving exempt wells. Their new "notice of intent" process will not go into effect until January 1, 2026, so there is currently no process to get a "pre-approval" from DNRC on the installation of wells. So, at this point the applicant is going to proceed with the assumption that a GW well can be installed on the property for irrigation use. This has been communicated to Griffin and the design team will continue coordination with him regarding the exempt well. Note: The CILWR agreement is in process. We believe this needs to be finalized for the site plan approval not adequacy approval and should have a "Condition" or "Info Only" statusUnresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM30 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:29 AMCommentDitch CommentBMC 38.410.060.D Easements: An agricultural water users easement meeting the requirements of 38.410.060.D must be recorded prior to final plan approval for all ditches on the property that may convey water rights.Conversations with the ag water users regarding the proposed ditch alterations are still ongoing. However, if the proposed design and ditch alterations are approved by the ag water users, there will not be any remaining ditches on the property at the completion of construction, so an easement would not be necessary. Note: We believe this needs to be finalized for the site plan approval not adequacy approval and should have a "Condition" or "Info Only" statusUnresolved31 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:30 AMCommentDitch Comment It does not appear that a copy of the proposed development layout was provided with the ditch notice package as required by BMC 38.360.280.B.1.b. This is a deficiency in the application that must be corrected by either providing sufficient evidence that the notice sent did include the proposed development layout, or the ditch notice process outlined in BMC 38.360.280 must be completed again in its entirety prior to the application being determined adequate for review. The provided notice must contain all information required by BMC 38.360.280.B.1 and 45 calendar days must elapse for the water users to provide written comments. Any water users that were notified and did not provide written comments shall be identified by the applicant. Water rights abstracts shall be provided for the water rights identified as being conveyed in the ditches that are on the development property or within 100’ of the exterior property boundary.Understood. The ditch notice was prepared again and recently sent back out to the water users containing all the required figures. This second notice package was sent to the engineering dept prior to mailing and staff confirmed that the notice package complied with the code requirements. A revised ditch notice is included in this resubmittal package.Unresolved32 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:31 AMCommentDitch CommentWritten consent must be obtained from the owners of water rights being conveyed in the ditches on the property or within 100’ of the exterior boundary of the property to authorize the proposed construction of permanent ditch impacts such as crossing culverts, longitudinal ditch piping, ditch relocations or ditch abandonments. Such written consent must be obtained prior to public infrastructure plan approval or final site plan approval, whichever occurs first. Holders of contract interests in water rights derived from the ownership of corporate shares in a ditch company or water users association are not water right owners for purposes of obtaining written consent of the proposed ditch impacts. For abandonment of ditches, an easement release acceptable to the City Attorney must be provided, which may in the event of a ditch easement dispute require action from a court of law with jurisdiction.Understood. Note: We believe this needs to be finalized for the site plan and / or infrastructure approval not adequacy approval and should have a "Condition" or "Info Only" statusUnresolved33 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:31 AMCommentDitch CommentThe preliminary ditch notice figure provided with the application materials appears to show two ditches on the west side of the Fowler. More information on the western most ditch is needed to determine if impacts to that ditch may occur with the Fowler expansion.The western-most ditch is a ditch lateral that parallels the main (western)Fowler ditch that was recently relocated with the Buffalo Run project. The relocation of the western Fowler ditch did not impact the western-most ditch with Buffalo Run, and our proposed cross sections for the western ditch re-grading indicate that all grading will be able to take place within the current western ditch channel. So, no impact to the western most ditch are anticipated as a result of the proposed project.Unresolved34 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:32 AMCommentDitch CommentPrior to public infrastructure approval or final site plan approval, whichever occurs first, the applicant must provide a hold harmless, defense, and indemnity agreement acceptable to the City Attorney whereby the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless against any cause of action, including without limitation alleged violation of MCA 70-17-112, caused by or in any way related to the City’s approval of the proposed development plan.Understood. Note: We believe this needs to be finalized for the site plan and / or infrastructure approval not adequacy approval and should have a "Condition" or "Info Only" statusUnresolved35 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:32 AMCommentDitch CommentFor the ditches that are proposed for realignment or relocation, the professional engineer certification required at BMC 38.410.060.D.3 must be provided.Understood. Once the proposed ditch alteration design has been finalized with the ditch company, a certification will be provided. Note: We believe this needs to be finalized for the site plan and / or infrastructure approval not adequacy approval and should have a "Condition" or "Info Only" statusUnresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM36 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:33 AMCommentDitch CommentThe applicant shall ensure that drainage continuity of the east Fowler ditch is maintained. Drain pipe sizing must be sufficient to accommodate upgradient run on during the design storm along with the conveyance of water rights historically conveyed to the east ditch.Understood. Drainage continuity of the east fowler ditch will be maintained. The city engineering dept provided a memo from Morrison Maierle that explained the ditch design capacities along Fowler and the proposed re-routing of the ditches that took place with the Buffalo Run project. In summary, the memo explained that the ditches on either side of this portion of Fowler Lane were originally one ditch that was split to run along both sides of the road to serve various property owners. The memo determined that the combined design flow of these ditches that needed to be maintained in the culverts and relocated ditch sections was 34.62 cfs. According to the memo, the 42"X22" culvert that was installed across Fowler south of the Rocky Mountain Flats (RMF) property to rerout the ditch from the east to the west side of the road was sized to convey the entire flow of the ditch at 40 cfs. Furthermore, Figure EXH-1 attached to the ditch memo explains that the 15" culvert crossing Fowler at the north end of the RMF property was installed to convey localized storm runoff from the east roadside ditch, west, across Fowler, not to convey irrigation flows. The majority of the section of Fowler Lane south of this 15" culvert will be devleoped with a curbed city street section as part of this project, and the runoff from that street section will be captured in a LID boulevard pond for treatment. Since Fowler stormwater will be captured with the proposed improvements, and the existing 42"x29" culvert is sufficiently sized to convey the entire ditch volume, we believe that the proposed improvements and ditch alterations will still accomodate stormwater runoff and convey the historic water rights through the ditch sections. Unresolved37 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:34 AMCommentDitch CommentThe City has recently adopted a checklist for Agricultural Water User Facilities – Notice. This checklist is included in the City Documents folder. Please complete and include the checklist with your next resubmittal.Understood. The completed checklist is attached.Unresolved38 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:36 AMCommentTraffic Impact Study (TIS) Pages 1-3: Referencing the Long Range Transportation Master Plan Figure 2.5 and Figure 6.1, update the street classifications provided in Section C "Existing Conditions" of the report. For example, Blackwood Road is a collector, not a local route.Revised as requested.Unresolved39 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:36 AMCommentTraffic Impact Study (TIS) Page 2: Kurk Drive terminates at 23rd Avenue, not Lance Drive. Update language accordingly.Revised as requested.Unresolved40 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:36 AMCommentTraffic Impact Study (TIS) Page 9: Revise Figure 4 to show assigned trip distribution through all study intersections.Revised as requested.Unresolved41 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:37 AMCommentTraffic Impact Study (TIS) Page 10: Cite the source of 8,936 vehicles per day as the current traffic volume on South 19th Avenue. MDT data provided on page 4 states that the 2024 AADT for South 19th between Stucky and Goldenstein is 6,864. Revise growth rate as necessary.These traffic volumes are from the Bozeman TMP Existing and Projected Conditions Report, (8,936 VPD Figure 2.11 and 11,963 VPD Figure 3.1. When forecasting growth using the TMP it is preferable to use both the existing and projected volumes from the TMP model for data consistency.Unresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM42 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:37 AMCommentTraffic Impact Study (TIS) Appendix A - Traffic Data: Provide justification on why traffic counts were not completed later than 5:45pm, particularly for Blackwood & 19th as the provided volumes do not form a bell shape curve that would suggest the full PM peak hour volume was recorded.The LOS analysis was performed using 15-minute peak flow data method (see details below). When using this method there is no specific need to count past 5:45 PM when the peak 15 minutes period has been established closer to 5:00 PM from other counts. New data for this intersection collected in August of 2025 shows the peak traffic flow between 5:15-5:30 PM. Additionally, the calculated peak hour flow ratesused in the February 2025 analysis included a +31% seasonal count correction. Comparing the corrected February counts to the new August 2025 data suggests higher corrected traffic flow rates were observed along South 19th Avenue in February (+10%) than would have been calculated using the more recent August data. Therefore, we believe that the data presented in the TIS is valid and provides more conservative results than if the more recent data was utilized for this review. It would be acceptable to update the LOS analysis for this intersection using the more current data if requested.Unresolved43 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:37 AMCommentTraffic Impact Study (TIS) Appendix B - Traffic Model: For the existing volume model, several volumes were spot checked to compare with traffic data provided in Appendix A. Provide clarification on how the volumes presented in the model were determined as they are currently not replicable based on information provided in report. For example, the northbound through volume at 19th Ave and Blackwood of 707 vehicles is substantially larger than the count data provided in Appendix A and the 1.31 seasonal adjustment factor applied.Typically for LOS analysis ATS utilizes the peak 15 minute flow rate method (peak 15 minutes x 4) instead of the peak hour flow rates (note that all of my peak hour factors are set to 1.0). The peak 15 minute flow rates are used at the request of MDT because it allows multi-period LOS calculations within a peak hour, which is something MDT requests to see on occasion. To keep the calculations consistent between intersections, we have adopted the peak 15 minute flow rate for all projects that have intersections on MDT routes (South 19th). The peak 15 minute flow rate does a better job of capturing the true traffic conditions at lower volume intersections which may have shorter peak periods (10-20 minutes) than on major routes. Using the peak-hour flow rate and a peak hour factor does a better job of smoothing out the data, but it also creates traffic flow conditions which may not actually exist. Ultimately, I've found the LOS difference between using peak hours vs. peak 15-minutes to be fairly subtle.Unresolved44 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:37 AMCommentTraffic Impact Study (TIS) For the site-generated traffic model, provide clarification on the AM peak hour entering and exiting volumes used in the model. Table 3 of the report states that the AM peak hour traffic is 27 entering and 91 exiting vehicles whereas the model shows 100 entering and 100 exiting vehicles. Revise capacity analysis, as necessary.This was a model checking error. The model has been revised with the correct values (27 entering 91 existing)Unresolved45 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/7/25 8:46 AMCommentReference to Unapproved Infrastructure Plans – Submitted plan sheets include multiple notes referencing “approved infrastructure plans” for streets, utilities, and drainage. Infrastructure plans have not been approved. Please revise all applicable reference to reflect the current review status.The reference to "approved infrastructure plans" was placed on the site plan so the contractor knows to reference the infrastructure plan set durinng construction. It was not meant to claim that the infrastructure set is approved at this time. Regardless, the word "approved" has been removed from the notes on the site plan sheets.Unresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM46 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 3:55 PMCommentBMC 38.410.060. - Easements - Please update all City of Bozeman signature blocks to list Chuck Win, City Manager (not Acting City Manager).This has been completed. Revised easement documents are attached. Note: The easement cannot be finalized until ownership of the property is transferred to the affordable housing developer, which requires a permit ready project. We would like this to be a condition of site plan / infrastructure approval.Unresolved47 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 3:57 PMCommentBMC 38.410.060. - Easements. The submitted draft Public Pedestrian Access Easement does not use the City’s standards language. Please refer to the approved template available in the City Documents folder, which has been reviewed and approved by the Legal Department. Any proposed changes to the standards easement language must be substantiated and will require review by the City’s Legal Department.The revised pedestrian access easement document is attached. Note: The easement cannot be finalized until ownership of the property is transferred to the affordable housing developer, which requires a permit ready project. We would like this to be a condition of site plan / infrastructure approval.Unresolved48 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 3:57 PMCommentBMC 38.410.060. - Easements. The submitted Storm Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreement does not conform use the City’s standards Drainage Easement Template. Please revise using the standard Drainage Easement template, available in the City Documents folder. Any proposed alternative easement language will require review by the City’s Legal Department.The revised storm pipeline and access easement document is attached. Note: The easement cannot be finalized until ownership of the property is transferred to the affordable housing developer, which requires a permit ready project. We would like this to be a condition of site plan / infrastructure approval.Unresolved49 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 3:58 PMCommentEasement Exhibit - Please provide a clearly labeled comprehensive easement exhibit for review. The exhibit should clearly depict all existing and proposed easements, including dimensions and locations, to facilitate review.Each easement document includes an easement exhibit that shows the easement being dedicated with that document as well as all other proposed easements grayed out in the background. Each easement is also labled on the applicable site plan sheets for referenceUnresolved50 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 3:58 PMCommentCity of Bozeman Resolution 5076, Policy 1 - Fowler Lane is classified as a Minor Arterial in the Bozeman Transportation Master Plan (TMP), which has a minimum right-of-way (ROW) width of 100 feet. The applicant must provide their respective Fowler Lane ROW width of 50 feet from the centerline of the existing ROW as a public street and utility easement where Fowler is adjacent to the property with the adoption of Resolution of Annexation. The 5532 Fowler Ln ANNX (Application #: 24492) must be finalized prior to site plan approval.Understood. Note: We believe this needs to be finalized for the site plan and / or infrastructure approval not adequacy approval and should have a "Condition" or "Info Only" statusUnresolved51 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 3:59 PMCommentSpecial Improvement District (SID) Waiver - City of Bozeman Resolution 5076, Policy 1 and City of Bozeman Resolution 2025-07, Policy 3: The applicant will need to confirm that waiver of right to protest was filed with the annexation agreement. The 5532 Fowler Ln ANNX (Application #: 24492) must be finalized prior to site plan approval.This is included in the Annexation Application and is currently being finalized.Unresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM52 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:08 PMCommentWater System Evaluation - COB Design and Construction Standards, Section 4.2.2 - The applicant is advised that the proposed development is located on the southern edge of the City’s existing water distribution pressure zone. The City conducted a hydraulic analysis to evaluate the development including proposed infrastructure, and associated water demands utilizing the City’s all pipe hydraulic model. Hydraulic water model results indicate distribution pressures ranging from 44 to 36 psi during max day demand, which includes peak hour conditions under current operation practices. The applicant must consider the City’s hydraulic modeling results to identify design parameters which need to be included in the application’s water design report. For instance, fire pumps as well as domestic service pumps may be necessary to account for existing system pressures.The applicant has requested guidance on the appropriate sizing on the water main on Meah Lane. City and DEQ standards under all conditions of flow (e.g. fire flows), by maintaining a minimum system pressure of 20 psi or greater. All water main extensions must be constructed at once and cannot be phased. This includes installation of the 16-inch water main required along Fowler Lane per the City’s Water Facility Plan. In general, the EPANet model results presented in the applicant’s water design report are within an acceptable range of the City’s all pipe hydraulic water model. Prior to site plan approval, the applicant’s water main design report must be updated to address the local low pressures and how they will be addressed. A conditional water service letter will be provided at infrastructure approval per COB Design and Construction Standards, Section 4.2.2.Thank you for this additonal information. Based on these results and discussion with the engineering dept, we have revised the design report to include the results of the city modeling and explain that an 8" main within Meah Lane will be proposed. The report has also been revised to explain that booster pumps will be designed on each fire service line, and that the need for domestic booster pumps will be evaluated by the engineers designing the domestic water system within the buildings. This will be submitted for review with the building permit application. This additonal discussion is included on at the end of the "Flow Requirements" section on Page 6 of the report. Unresolved53 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:11 PMCommentAdministrative Waiver Request - The applicant’s stormwater report and plan sheets indicate that several stormwater facilities at the north end of the site do not meet the required 2-foot minimum separation from seasonal high groundwater (DCS Section 6.8.3.A.d). While a standardized waiver form is not currently required, all requests for deviations from City Design and Construction Standards must be submitted in writing through ProjectDox in accordance with DCS Section 1.9.1. Please ensure the request includes clear justification consistent with the criteria outlines in Section 1.9.2, particularly if a waiver is being sought for the groundwater separation requirement. Adequate justification for the waiver request must be provided. Cost of meeting the City Design and Construction Standards generally is not a valid justification for an Administrative Waiver request. The following criteria will be used to evaluate a waiver request: 1. The deviation from standards is not in conflict with applicable state and federal codes and requirements. 2. The deviation from standards will not harm, or will be beneficial to, the public in general. 3. The deviation from standards is consistent with the general purpose of standards to protect public health and safety and promote operational efficiency while minimizing life-cycle costs of public infrastructure. Administrative Waiver approval applies only to the project seeking the waiver and does not apply to future phases of the project or other projects. Administrative Waiver approval does not constitute a change in the City of Bozeman Design and Construction Standards and is not considered a precedence or policy for future projects. COB does not have the authority to grant a waiver from the requirements of applicable DEQ standards or waivers from requirements of other jurisdictions.Understood. A waiver request for the 2-foot separation from groundwater has been prepared and provided with this resubmittal. If this waiver request needs to be submitted in Pdox separately from this site plan application, please reach out to ecote@alpinesurveying.net directly and he will submit a separate request in pdox.Unresolved54 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:11 PMCommentStormwater Maintenance – The proposed stormwater facilities must be maintained by the property/homeowners association in accordance with Section 6.4.3 of the City of Bozeman Design and Construction Standards. At this time, the City does not intend to assume maintenance responsibility for these facilities. Please revise all applicable plans and narratives to clarify private ownership and long-term maintenance responsibilities.Understood. Maintenance easements are still included over the storm systems that drain public right-of-way in case the city needs to access them. But city maintenance of the systems is not specified in the submittal materials. Unresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM55 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:19 PMChangemarkENG Storm Main CapPlan shows capping the 18-inch storm drain along Fowler Ln. This pipe conveys offsite historic drainage and must remain functional. Please review the stormwater design report and plan sheets to reflect continuous conveyance through the site, or provide justification on why this should be capped.007-C3.2-NFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.pdfThis 18" trunk main is an extension of a trunk main that was designed with the Buffalo Run project. it is intended to capture stormwater runoff from the Fowler right-of-way when it is built out to city standards and convey it north along Fowler. This trunk main drains directly to a hydrodynamic separator that was installed with the Buffalo Run project and is therefore, not intended to convey historic drainage. ditch and stormwater runoff along the east side of Fowler Lane is being conveyed west across Fowler in the existing 42"x29" culvert to the south of the project site. The existing east side ditches are going to be diverted into this culvert south of the project site, so after buildout of this project there will not be drainage on the east side of Fowler along the project site that needs to be conveyed north. This is the same approach that was taken with the Buffalo Run projecct to the north, and they also capped the 18" pipe that will be extended with this project. Unresolved56 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:36 PMCommentCOB Design and Construction Standards, Section 6.4 – The stormwater report states that most post-development runoff will be rained on-site, but it is unclear if any portion will discharge north toward Buffalo Run. Please clarify whether any stormwater will be conveyed north post-development, and if so, quantify the volume rate, an demonstrate compliance with pre-development conditions and water quality requirements.During the 10-yr (minor) storm event, all post-development runoff will be conveyed to a retention facility or treatment system, except for Drainage Area Off-Site 1 and Drainage Area 31st Ave. Both of these are included in the 10-yr off site runoff summary table on Page 10 of the design report, and have paragraphs explaining their drainage areas in the "OFFSITE RUNOFF" Section of the report starting on Page 11. The DA Off Site 1 drainage area is beneath the pre-development runoff volume for this part of the site (Pre-3), the volumes for which are included in Table 1 on Page 7 of the report. There is not a quantifiable pre-development runoff rate in the area of DA 31st Ave, but the runoff generated from this drainage area is negligible (38 CF) so a stormwater facility was not provided for it. this area drainage to the existing curb in Meah Lane, which will drain east to the storm system in Meadow Creek Subdivision. During the 100-yr (major) storm event, several drainage arease will off site "overflow" runoff. These drainage areas were categorized in the table on page 11 of the report and grouped together based on which pre-development drainage area they contributed to. As is outlined in the table, each area will have significantly less post-development runoff than the pre-development runoff rate. Unresolved57 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:37 PMCommentCOB Design and Construction Standards Chapter 6 Attachment D - Prior to final site plan approval, please provide a copy of the acknowledgement of stormwater facilities maintenance requirements signed by the owner.Understood. Conditioned58 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:41 PMCommentBMC 38.220.130. - Submittal materials for regulated activities in wetlands. Please complete and submit a wetland report based on the City's Wetland Review Checklist, found at this link: https://www.bozeman.net/home/showpublisheddocument/3410/638110189299170000The wetland review checklist and required materials have been included with this resubmittal. Unresolved59 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:44 PMCommentCOB Design and Construction Standards, Chapter 7, Fowler Street Section – The applicant must provide a street cross-section of the proposed future Fowler Lane for review. Cross sections should show the full arterial street section, the associated ditch, all proposed piping and any relates stormwater ponds or facilities. Several cross sections may be necessary as the cross section of the street changes with proposed stormwater features.A street cross section of Fowler lane has been included as a separate exhibit with this resubmittal. Unresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM60 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:47 PMCommentBMC 38.400.010 – Completion of Streets – As presented in the application materials, street improvements along the southern project limits (south side of Meah Lane) terminate without continuation of associated pedestrian (sidewalks) and bicycle facilities into adjoining property to the south. The following must be addressed. ADA ramps must be completed on all corners of the intersections. The multi-use trail must be extended to the edge of the property to the south. Crosswalks need to be on all sides at the intersection of Gabriel Ave.The City is amendable for the future boulevard sidewalks sections to be completed when future development occurs as presented in the application.These changes have been depicted on the site plan and will be finalized with the infrastructure review. Unresolved61 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:51 PMCommentBMC 38.270.030 - Concurrent Construction Phasing PlanThe submitted concurrent construction phasing plan for Rocky Mountain Flats is incomplete. The current submittal consists of four-phase narrative with general construction tasks but does not include the required infrastructure sequencing, and occupancy details. Please review to include a phasing plan that: 1. The submitted phasing plan outlines basic construction activities for each phase but does not clearly delineate the extent of each phase on the plan sheet. The plan must show the boundaries of each phase, the timing for infrastructure installation and building construction (including sequencing of each building and associated structures such as trash enclosures), and the timing for other site improvements such as parking areas, pedestrian circulation, and open space. Currently, the narrative lists activities but does not depict them graphically on a site plan. 2. The phasing plan must illustrate proposed occupancy for each phase and building including timing for trash enclosure installation, to confirm how and when required infrastructure will be completed prior to occupancy. Phase 4 lists building turnovers, but it is unclear whether associated public infrastructure, parking, and pedestrian connection will be in place before each final routing/occupancy. 3. The phasing plan needs to include all on-site and adjacent off-site improvements for each phase. This includes any improvement within the right-of-way adjacent to the site (e.g., Fowler widening, sidewalks, curb/gutter, ditch reroute. The current plan lists these items in Phase 2 but does not indicate any right-of-way improvement occur in earlier phases or how partial completion will be managed for access and safety. 4. The phasing plan must graphically show all property lines, streets, right-of-way, site circulation, parking areas, pedestrian facilities, open space areas, buildings and structures, utilities, easements, construction staging, and fencing. The current submittal is narrative-only and does not provide plan sheet with clearly delineated phasing lines and labeled features. 5. Each phase must be able to function independently, with full provision of water, sewer, storm drainage, and road network infrastructure—regardless of whether later phases are constructed. This includes adequate fire flow and hydrant coverage during construction, and temporary stormwater facilities where needed. The entire water distribution system network must be completed with the first phase of the development. 6. The current plan does not address interim fire protection measures, temporary stormwater controls, or occupant protection plans for final routing/occupancy.The applicant must update the concurrent construction phasing plan with this site plan application. An example of a Concurrent Construction Plan has been provided in the City Documents folder. The provided example plan provides the applicant and City staff with a clear plan and helps set expectations.A revised phasing plan and concurrent construction narrative has been included with the resubmittal. Unresolved62 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:53 PMCommentBMC 38.220.080.A.1.d - Construction Access Requirement – For all developments, excluding sketch and reuse/further development, a construction route map must be provided showing how materials and heavy equipment will travel to and from the site. The route must avoid, where possible, local or minor collector streets or streets where construction traffic would disrupt neighborhood residential character or pose a threat to public health and safety. Rocky Mountain Flats, construction access from local streets such as Kurk Drive or Meah Lane will not be permitted without prior City approval. City policy generally prohibits construction access from local streets. All construction materials and equipment will need to enter the site from a collector or arterial street. The applicant must submit a proposed construction route with your next submittal.Understood. The construction access figure on Sheet C1.0 has been revised to remove Meah Lane and Kurk Drive from the construction routes. Unresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM63 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:54 PMCommentThe City received numerous complaints from County residents during the construction of the adjacent Buffalo Run development, specifically as it relates to dust. The applicant is advised that a DRAFT dust mitigation plan will be required with infrastructure submittal. The FINAL dust mitigation plan will be required at PRE-CON. The plan shall identify specific measure to control dust during all phases of construction to protect public health, safety and adjacent properties.A draft dust mitigation plan will be provided with Infrastructure review. Info Only64 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:55 PMCommentPayback District – The subject property is within the boundaries of the Meadow Creek Subdivision Sewer Payback, an assessment of payback charge will be required with any future connection to the City’s system. Reference document Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder #2293493. The applicant is advised that the payback must be paid prior to final site plan approval.NotedConditioned65 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:55 PMCommentBMC 38.270.030.C - Completion time for site development: Provision of municipal central water distribution, municipal sanitary sewer collection systems, streets, and stormwater systems means that the criteria in either subsection a or subsections b and c are met. All improvements must be installed prior to the issuance of a building permit (pursuant to the criteria established in subsection a) for any building within the site, except when concurrent construction is an identified purpose of the initial project review and approved pursuant to the criteria established in subsection b and c of this section.Understood. Concurrent construciton has been requested, and a narrative has been provided with this resubmittal explaining why the applicant believes the criteria of subsections B and C are met.Info Only66 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 4:55 PMCommentCOB Design and Construction Standards Chapter 2.2.3 and Chapter 3.4 – Plans, specifications, and submittals for public infrastructure improvements and fire service lines must be submitted to the City Engineering Department by a professional engineer licensed in the state of Montana, through the engineering Project Dox Portal https://www.bozeman.net/services/development-centerNoted. Info Only67 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 5:10 PMCommentCOB Design and Construction Standards - Section XVIII.A – Lighting Materials and Installation Submittal Requirements - The applicant must submit plan sheets showing pole locations, conduit locations, pull/splice box locations, and meter locations.The following items remain outstanding and must be addressed with resubmittal: 1. Utility Pan Sheet - Fowler Lane: The applicant must provide a utility plan sheet showing Fowler Lane. The current West and East utility plan sheets do not include this roadway. 2. Lighting Infrastructure: No lighting, conduit, pull/splice box locations, or meter locations are shown on the utility plans. Several local intersections and minor arterial require lighting. While installation details may be deferred until infrastructure review, these elements must be called out in the site plan as they are City-related infrastructure. A staggered lighting approach, similar to what was implemented on Fowler Lane for Buffalo Run, is acceptable. 3. Utility Conduit - Gabriel Intersection: The applicant will need to add and show utility conduit at the Gabriel intersection to accommodate future Private Utility Easement (PUE) utilities (e.g., electric, gas, fiber). 4. Private Utility Easement (PUE) Extension: Revise the PUE layout to allow utility run to the southeast corner of South 31st Avenue and Meah Lane.There are no utilities proposed along Fowler Lane that will be constructed within the site boundaries or extended into the buildings, which is why a utility sheet for this area was not provided in the plan set. All of the proposed utilities along Fowler Lane will be public utility extensions design with the infrastructure plan set, but these proposed utilities are also shown on Sheet C3.3 for reference Street lights are now called out on Sheet C3.3. the infrastructure improvements submittal includes detailed lighting and conduit design for the street light system A utility conduit crossing has been added crossing Meah at Gabriel and a 10' utility easement as been included on the open space on the south side of Meah to allow utiliites to run over to the SE corner of the property at 31st Ave. Unresolved68 1 EngineeringAlicia Paz-Solis8/8/25 5:14 PMCommentThe required public streetlight(s) must be included in a Special Improvement Lighting District (SILD), in accordance with the City of Bozeman Lighting and Electrical Specifications, prior to occupancy. SILDs are processed and created through the Finance Department and City Commission. The applicant should contact the Finance Department early in the process, as establishment of an SILD can take additional time.Noted.Info Only69 1 Northwestern EnergyMatt Tilstra8/11/25 1:15 PMChangemarkNWE - CulvertsNWE recommends 3x12" culverts. Submit construction application for further details provided by NWE engineering.008-C4.0-UTILITY PLAN -WEST.pdfNoted. The culverts have been revised to be 12". Info Only70 1 Northwestern EnergyMatt Tilstra8/11/25 1:15 PMChangemarkNWE - MetersPlease ensure there is 4ft clear space in front of meters and they are not enclosed with a door or gate.008-C4.0-UTILITY PLAN -WEST.pdfSee floor plans. Clear space is approx. 10' at Building A & C and 8' at Building B. No door or gate encloses the alcove.Info Only71 1 Forestry DivisionAlex Nordquest8/12/25 9:53 AMChangemarkForestry Changemark note #01Proposed boulevard trees are unnecessarily close to encroaching the Street Vision Triangle. Please adjust spacing - trees can be placed as close as 30' from one another in line in the boulevard. This offers plenty of distance to keep well clear of SVT's.020-L101-OVERALL LANDSCAPE PLAN.pdfRevised to reflect 30' spacing w/ more separation from SVTUnresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM72 1 Forestry DivisionAlex Nordquest8/12/25 9:53 AMChangemarkForestry Changemark note #02Just one boulevard tree here, please. No space for two.020-L101-OVERALL LANDSCAPE PLAN.pdfRevisedUnresolved73 1 Forestry DivisionAlex Nordquest8/12/25 10:01 AMChangemarkForestry Changemark note #01Proposed blvd tree is conflicting with SVT and stormwater utility; Please omit from the Landscape Plan.022-L103-Enlarged Landscape Plan.pdfRevised - relaxation of required boulevard tree quantities requested along Meah Lane due to COB comments, utilities, and SVT limitations.Unresolved74 1 Forestry DivisionAlex Nordquest8/12/25 10:14 AMChangemarkForestry Changemark note #01Trees must be 10' clear of utilities; please adjust spacing for park tree and omit proposed boulevard tree (pushing it closer to sidewalk will create conflict for concrete).025-L106-OPEN SPACE_ PARKLAND ENLARGED LANDSCAPE PLAN.pdfRevisedUnresolved75 1 Water Adequacy DivisionGriffin Nielson8/12/25 5:15 PMCommentBMC 38.410.130. Water Adequacy: The preliminary estimate for the development's average annual municipal demand is 35.93 acre-feet, however, prior to finalizing, clarification is needed on the irrigation demand. Sheet L302 of the irrigation plans indicates that City water will be used, however, the water design report indicates that a well will be used. Please clarify what the source will be. If an irrigation well is proposed, a condition will be included on the site plan requiring a water right or an approved Notice of Intent be provided prior to occupancy. Once finalized the demand must be offset prior to site plan approval. The applicant is advised that the City's current cash-in-lieu of water rights fee rate is $6,000 per acre-foot. Irrigation system to be ran off proposed well. Current Annual IWR is 737,086 gallons (2.26 acre-feet)Anticipated response/approval from DNRC in January 2026.Unresolved76 1 Water Adequacy DivisionGriffin Nielson8/12/25 5:16 PMCommentThe City would like to make the owner aware of an available CILWR rebate of approximately 20% for residential units, released at occupancy, if high-efficiency fixtures (toilets, washers, and shower heads) are installed. A rebate agreement template outlining the terms of the rebate offer has been uploaded. If the owner is interested, please update the agreement using track changes with the owner information and send the word document to Griffin Nielsen at gnielsen@bozeman.net. If there are any questions about the agreement please reach out over email. The agreement should be finalized prior to final plan approval.The team is working on the agreement and will provide this prior to final plan approval.Info Only77 1 PlanningBailey Minnich8/14/25 3:37 PMCommentThe subject property is currently in review for annexation into the City limits, in conjunction with a zoning map amendment to R-4 zoning (Project #24492). The annexation agreement has been finalized but is waiting for signature and recordation. There are 60 calendar days to ensure the document is signed for a deadline of September 23, 2025. The Site Plan application will not be granted adequacy until finalization of the annexation and applicable zoning map amendment have been completed.Noted. We anticipate this to be finalized by September 23rd, 2025.Unresolved78 1 PlanningBailey Minnich8/14/25 3:37 PMCommentBMC 38.220.080.A.2.q. Site Plan submittal requirements, Phased site plans. The following information is required whenever the requested information pertains to zoning or other regulatory requirements of this chapter: Phased site plans (1) A phasing plan showing the location of phase boundaries and that each phase will be fully functional if subsequent phases are not completed. The applicant indicated in the submitted project narrative that the overall project would not be completed in phases, but the submitted Concurrent Construction plan identifies multiple phases for construction, including phased building occupancy. If phasing is proposed, it must be submitted with the site plan application and cannot be approved after the site plan in finalized. The submitted site plan application will not be considered adequate until a phasing plan meeting BMC 38.220.080.A.2.q is received.Concurrent construction plan has been revised and a note on the cover sheet for phased building occupancy has been added. The project is financed as one full project so all buildings will be built simultaneously. Occupancy will not be requested until infrastructure is complete and operable.Unresolved79 1 PlanningBailey Minnich8/14/25 3:37 PMCommentBMC 38.510.030.C.2. Landscaped Block Frontage Standards. Provide a 10' minimum buffer of landscaping between the street and off street parking areas meeting the performance standards of division 38.550 of this chapter. The proposed parking lot for Building A does not contain a buffer of landscaping between the parking lot and the street. It is shown as snow storage, but it must also include appropriate plantings that can meet the screening requirement and hold up to snow storage. Please revise sheet L103 Enlarged Landscape Plan to show the required screening in this location in order to continue adequacy review.Revised Unresolved80 1 PlanningBailey Minnich8/14/25 3:38 PMCommentBMC 38.520.060 On-site residential and commercial open space. Please delineate, provide dimensions and areas of interior and shared (outdoor) open space areas on the cover sheet and project info (document 001-A0.0a). The project information gives the total of the entire site, but it is not easy to identify all the total areas that are being included in the total calculation. Either a list of all the included areas with amounts or a table would assist staff and the public in identifying the open space areas and demonstrate compliance with the required total amount.Revised - see Open Space calcs/areas on L101. Area calcs broken down on A0.0aUnresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM81 1 PlanningBailey Minnich8/14/25 3:38 PMCommentBMC 38.520.060.B.4. Usable residential open space, Indoor recreational areas. Indoor recreational areas must be designed specifically to serve interior recreational functions. Such space must include amenities and design elements that will encourage use by residents. The submitted narrative states there is indoor common space on the floor plans but the only space staff identified was within Building B. Please identify any other indoor common space located within Building A and demonstrate the recreational functions of each of these spaces.The space is only located in Building B. No common share space is allocated for Buildings A & C.Unresolved82 1 PlanningBailey Minnich8/14/25 3:38 PMCommentBMC 38.570.040.B Site Lighting, Building Entrances. Illuminance for building entrances (including commercial, industrial, institutional and municipal) must average 5.0 maintained footcandles. Please provide the average footcandles for all building entrances on the photometric plan.Typical entry caclulation have been added to the photometric sheet.Unresolved83 1 PlanningBailey Minnich8/14/25 3:38 PMCommentThe Photometric Legend and Calculations Summary appear to be covered up by the Exterior Luminaire Schedule on sheet 087-EP1.0. Please move the legend and summary so the tables are clearly visible.These sheets have been reprinted. We believe these are clearly visible and not overlaping.Unresolved84 1 PlanningBailey Minnich8/14/25 3:38 PMCommentBMC 38.560.020 Sign Permit Requirements. No signs are being permitted with this application. Any signage will be required to receive a subsequent building permit.Noted.Info Only85 1 Community HousingDavid Fine8/14/25 3:59 PMComment38.380.030.F.8.c. - A copy of all written comments received at or after the meeting,Please provide the actual written comments, not just a summary of the comments. The full written comments are provided with the revised Affordable Housing Plan. There were very few from the meeting. Most written comments were received after the meeting via email.Unresolved86 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 11:53 AMChangemarkParksGround cover types should be separated or delineated by a hardscape border or other defined design element or combined to a single ground cover type. 025-L106-OPEN SPACE_ PARKLAND ENLARGED LANDSCAPE PLAN.pdfNeed more information from Parks Department to resolve. Play areas are separated. Only turfgrass to seeded areas do not have a physical border.Unresolved87 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 11:56 AMChangemarkParksPlease replace picnic table product type with a metal or metal/wood material. ADA compliant picnic tables are recommended. Parks will follow up with a recommended product specification. 026-L201-LANDSCAPE DETAILS.pdfRevised - alternate ADA picnic table shown. Can substitute with Parks Department recommendation when available.Unresolved88 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 12:01 PMChangemarkParksPlease provide separate parkland plans that do not include open space areas. Remove references or details for open space area. Plan should be parkland specific. 025-L106-OPEN SPACE_ PARKLAND ENLARGED LANDSCAPE PLAN.pdfRevisedUnresolved89 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 12:02 PMChangemarkParksPlease provide separate parkland plans that do not include open space areas. Remove references or details for open space area. Plan should be parkland specific. 027-L202-PARK AND OPEN SPACE DETAILS.pdfRevisedUnresolved90 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 1:23 PMChangemarkParksPlease replace proposed drip rings with bubblers. 033-L306-ENLARGED IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfRevised - see Parkland Irrigation Schedule on L306Unresolved91 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 1:26 PMChangemarkParksPlease submit a preliminary irrigation plan showing the irrigation source connection, proposed mainline(s), sprinkler head locations, and proposed irrigation operating zones. 033-L306-ENLARGED IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfRevised - see L306Unresolved92 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 1:29 PMChangemarkParksPlease include information on anticipated total water volume consumption for parkland irrigation purposes. Please confirm the source of irrigation water. 033-L306-ENLARGED IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfRevised - see L306Unresolved
Plan Review - Review Comments ReportProject Name: 25296 Rocky Mountain Flats SP Workflow Started: 5/30/2025 9:18:03 AM Report Generated: 08/19/2025 12:17 PM93 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 1:29 PMChangemarkParksPlease gray out open space area as it should not be included in the parkland irrigation plan or details. 033-L306-ENLARGED IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfRevisedUnresolved94 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 1:29 PMChangemarkParksPlease relablel as Park Irrigation Plan 033-L306-ENLARGED IRRIGATION PLAN.pdfRevisedUnresolved95 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 1:50 PMChangemarkParksPlease replace dog station type with model: ALL ALUMINUM DOGIPOT® PET STATION (#1003A-L) forest green. 027-L202-PARK AND OPEN SPACE DETAILS.pdfRevisedUnresolved96 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 1:50 PMChangemarkParksPlease remove details for non-parkland improvements. 027-L202-PARK AND OPEN SPACE DETAILS.pdfRevisedUnresolved97 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 2:02 PMChangemarkParkPicnic tables must be installed with a secure and permanent mount. 026-L201-LANDSCAPE DETAILS.pdfRevisedUnresolved98 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 2:07 PMCommentApplicant must coordinate development and construction of parkland irrigation system to integrate with the existing park irrigation system and proposed expansion of parkland associated with the adjacent Buffalo Run development. Developers of Buffalo Run and Rocky Mountain Flats will need to coordinate expansion and construction of the existing irrigation system. Parks Department staff will follow up to schedule a coordination meeting between the Parks Department and developers. To be resolved -noted on plans. COB to schedule/coordinate meeting with development groups. Unresolved99 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 2:09 PMCommentCurrent CILP value is $2.65/sf and determined at time of site plan adequacy. Final CILP payment must be made prior to final site plan approval. Noted.Conditioned100 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 2:11 PMCommentA final set of construction drawings and a pre-construction meeting request must be submitted to the Parks Department prior to beginning construction of parkland or improvements. Noted.Conditioned101 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 2:22 PMCommentA completed License Agreement must be submitted prior to beginning construction in the parkland area. Please see the city documents folder for License Agreement template. License Agreement in processConditioned102 1 Parks DepartmentRoss Knapper8/15/25 2:25 PMCommentApplicant is advised that pursuant to BMC 38.550.070, the City must obtain legal ownership of any irrigation water rights used for City-owned and -maintained irrigation systems. These public systems must be entirely discrete and separate from any irrigation system that is privately owned and maintained. Depending on the water supply source, Applicant may be required to work with various agencies to develop a legal water supply source. If an exempt well is identified as the water supply source for the City-owned system, then Applicant will be required to complete a MT DNRC Notice of Completion of Groundwater Development Form No. 602 for the well. The City will sign the 602 form only after it has determined that it is correct and complete. After the irrigation system is completed and irrigation water is put to beneficial use, Applicant must file the 602 form with the DNRC, pay any required application fee, and provide proof of filing back to the City. The applicant wishes to connect to the existing irrigation system to the north. Unresolved