HomeMy WebLinkAbout036 MiscellaneousGran Cielo Subdivision
Phase 3
Preliminary Plat
Application
36 - Miscellaneous
Please see the responses below to the items requested in Section 28.220.060.A.17. in the
Bozeman Municipal Code.
Public lands. Describe how the subdivision will affect access to any public lands. Where public
lands are adjacent to or within 200 feet of the proposed development, describe present and
anticipated uses for those lands (e.g., open space, recreation, etc.), and how public access will be
preserved/enhanced.
The proposed subdivision is the third phase of the Gran Cielo Subdivision. The land to the
north, west and east of the proposed third phase of the subdivision is privately owned land.
To the south is the first and second phase of the Gran Cielo Subdivision. The first two
phases of the subdivision has pockets of land designated as open space to facilitate
pedestrian travel, in addition to a large public park. The proposed third phase of the Gran
Cielo Subdivision improvements will increase connectivity to the parkland in the adjacent
subdivision. Lot 1, Block 4, is anticipated to be a multi-family development consisting of 21
dwelling units. Parkland and associated recreational facilities were designed in the first
phase of the Gran Cielo Subdivision with future development considered. Thus, the third
phase of the Gran Cielo Subdivision will not include any additional parkland. Open spaces
are provided to be used for pedestrian trails to provide connectivity to the existing
recreational facilities.
Hazards. Describe any health or safety hazards on or near the subdivision, such as mining
activity or potential subsidence, high pressure gas lines, dilapidated structures or high voltage
power lines. Any such conditions must be accurately described and their origin and location
identified. List any provisions that will be made to mitigate these hazards. Also describe any on-
site or off-site land uses creating a nuisance.
No major health or safety hazards have been identified on or near the proposed
subdivision. All planning and engineering plans will be designed in accordance with the
standards and specifications set forth by the City of Bozeman and Montana Department of
Environmental Quality, with consideration from other environmental and design
professionals to mitigate any potential health and safety hazards.
Wildlands-urban interface. Describe the subdivision's location within or proximity to the
wildlands-urban interface (WUI) and ember zone designated by the most recent city-adopted
hazard mitigation plan. Describe any hazard from the subdivision's proximity to the WUI. List
any provisions that will be used to mitigate these hazards and reduce structure ignitability.
The Gallatin County Community Wildfire Protection Plan was adopted in 2019. Within the
plan, Figure 3-7 shows the entirety of Bozeman located within the wildlands-urban
interface (WUI) defined as “areas with structure density > 0, and 50% cover of wildland
Gran Cielo Subdivision
Phase 3
Preliminary Plat
Application
vegetation within a 40-acre radius, located within 1.5 miles of a large, contiguous area of
wildland vegetation (i.e.,>1,235 acres with ≥ 75% wildland vegetation). These are developed
areas with less cover of natural vegetation, but within a distance where embers from
wildfire in adjacent wildlands could cause wildfire impacts”. The proposed subdivision is
not adjacent to wildland area and is not considered to be at an increased risk. According to
the Gallatin County Planning Department Fire District Map, the proposed subdivision is
located within the City of Bozeman Fire Department’s service area. All structures will be
designed and constructed following applicable standards and specifications to mitigate
hazards and reduce structure ignitability as required.