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HomeMy WebLinkAbout001.01 - CONR Comment ResponsesPlan Review - Review Comments Report Project Name: 25733 Ferguson Farm Blk 2 CONR Workflow Started: 12/5/2025 8:43:04 AM Report Generated: 01/12/2026 08:26 AM REF #CYCLE REVIEWED BY TYPE FILENAME DISCUSSION STATUS 1 1 Solid Waste Russell Ward 12/16/25 12:04 PM Changemark Solid Waste 1. need detailed plan for refuse enclosure 2. refuse enclosure will need to be covered. 002 - C1.0 - CIVIL SITE PLAN.pdf Info Only 2 1 Addressing Jenny Connelley 12/29/25 3:58 PM Comment Lot 3 Block 2 of the Ferguson Farm Subdivision has an address of 785 Boardwalk Ave. This address can be used for the main address of this building Any additional units (if any) would be addressed once this project is approved and the building permit needs to be obtained. Info Only 3 1 Forestry Division Alex Nordquest 12/31/25 2:32 PM Changemark Tree Pit Details The Forestry Division recommends following Engineering's Downtown Standards for tree pits for best results. Specs include, but not limited to: * particular model numbers for ADA approved grates * 48" x 48" grates & sub-frame, with 5' vertical guard * dedicated irrigation to each tree pit * avoiding electrical outlets or other accessories on vertical guards, which may be removed after a few years of tree growth 003 - L 100 - LANDSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN.pdf Info Only 4 1 Transportation Candace Mastel 1/6/26 2:58 PM Comment BMC 38.530.070 (code adopted for enforcement February 1, 2026): Adequate bicycle parking is provided however applicant should redistribute part of the short-term parking from the north side of the building to also service the south entry. The long-term bicycle parking is located hidden behind the trash dumpster location on the north side of the building, which is not ideal. All bicycle parking should be placed in convenient locations that are easily accessible from the shared use path along Baxter and from the parking lot. Details/cut sheets of the short- and long-term bicycle parking should be provided in future applications. Provide detail of bicycle racks proposed that meet requirements of the new code. Info Only 5 1 Parks Department Ross Knapper 1/7/26 8:57 AM Comment Commercial project with no residential component. No parkland dedication required per Sec. 38.420.010. Info Only 6 1 Fire Department Shane Brandhorst 1/7/26 10:15 AM Comment There is a proposed fire line going to the building, provide proposed location of sprinkler riser room Info Only 7 1 Engineering Alicia Paz-Solis 1/7/26 11:31 AM Changemark ENG Label Boardwalk Ave BMC 38.220.080.A.2.g (2) - The applicant must label Boardwalk Avenue on the Civil Site Plat (C1.0). 002 - C1.0 - CIVIL SITE PLAN.pdf Info Only REVIEW COMMENTS Created in ProjectDox version 9.4.9.931 Understood, Please see the Architectural and Civil Site plans for the location of the dumpster enclosure. Additionally, please see Sheet SP101 for more information on the details of the enclosure Understood, Thank you! Thank you, Please see the landscape plans for more details on the tree pits. Thank you, The applicant has relocated a few short term bike racks to the south side of the building as requested. The long term bike parking can not be relocated. It is located in the most efficient spot for the project. The location is within the required distance and is meeting the requirements of being covered and lockable. Thank you. This is shown on the architectural and civil site plans. Understood, thank you. Plan Review - Review Comments Report Project Name: 25733 Ferguson Farm Blk 2 CONR Workflow Started: 12/5/2025 8:43:04 AM Report Generated: 01/12/2026 08:26 AM REF #CYCLE REVIEWED BY TYPE FILENAME DISCUSSION STATUS 8 1 Engineering Alicia Paz-Solis 1/7/26 11:38 AM Changemark ENG Sewer Service DCS 5.2.9 - The applicant must revise the sanitary sewer plan to show the sanitary sewer service installed perpendicular to the main. 002 - C1.0 - CIVIL SITE PLAN.pdf Info Only 9 1 Engineering Alicia Paz-Solis 1/7/26 11:50 AM Comment DCS 2.1.1 - The applicant must submit plans/specifications for the proposed fire service line through the City's ProjectDox electronic plan review system Submittals must be stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Montana with responsible charge of the project. https://www.bozeman.net/services/development-center Info Only 10 1 Engineering Alicia Paz-Solis 1/7/26 1:57 PM Comment 1.Water Rights and Water Adequacy. Prior to the Ferguson Farm Blk 2 site plan application being deemed adequate for review, the applicant must describe how it intends to satisfy water adequacy requirements in BMC 38.410.130 and meet requirements of BMC 38.220.060.A.9.a.  The information provided should be compiled into a preliminary water adequacy compliance report containing the following: i.A description of water rights associated with the property or otherwise available to the applicant, and a description of whether each respective water right is appurtenant to the property or has been severed from the land title. i.A description of the proposed lots for which a payment of cash in lieu of water rights will be provided and the proposed lots for which deferred compliance of BMC 38.410.130 will be sought. i.A description of the proposed lots for which non-potable irrigation systems will be provided; the anticipated irrigation water demand of each lot; and the water source proposed to supply the non-potable irrigation systems. a.If exempt wells are proposed for irrigation supply, Info Only Created in ProjectDox version 9.4.9.931 Understood, This design has been updated to address this comment. Understood, thank you. The applicant does not have any water rights and was not allocated any credits on the final plat. the application intends to pay CILWR for all water usage include the landscaping exterior to the building. A water demand calculation is provided, please advise what this CILWR fee will be. Plan Review - Review Comments Report Project Name: 25733 Ferguson Farm Blk 2 CONR Workflow Started: 12/5/2025 8:43:04 AM Report Generated: 01/12/2026 08:26 AM then the applicant must obtain DNRC approval of “Form No. 602I – Notice of Intent to Appropriate Groundwater” prior to adequacy. a.If exempt wells authorized by DNRC under an approved notice of intent to appropriate groundwater are inadequate to meet the anticipated irrigation demands and existing irrigation water rights are associated with the property or otherwise available to the applicant , then the applicant must: 1.Evaluate the legal elements of the water rights to determine if a DNRC change authorization is required to use the rights as proposed. 1.Confirm that the flowrate and volume of the water rights are adequate to meet the anticipated irrigation water demands. 1.Confirm that existing water conveyance facilities can deliver the water rights from their point of diversion to the proposed place of use. If existing conveyance facilities are inadequate, then provide a description of improvements needed to deliver the water rights to the proposed place of use.                      d. Provide a copy of the following documents as attachments to Created in ProjectDox version 9.4.9.931 Plan Review - Review Comments Report Project Name: 25733 Ferguson Farm Blk 2 CONR Workflow Started: 12/5/2025 8:43:04 AM Report Generated: 01/12/2026 08:26 AM the report: 1. i. a.DNRC-approved notice of intent to appropriate groundwater. a.Abstracts of water rights associated with the property or otherwise available to the applicant. a.Copies of any share certificates from a canal company, ditch company, or water users association that are held by the applicant. a.The annexation agreement for the property. a.Any existing water adequacy agreements pertinent to the property or development. 12 1 Engineering Alicia Paz-Solis 1/7/26 2:02 PM Comment BMC 38.710.050 - The applicant must provide initial peak-hour trip estimates so transportation can confirm whether a Transportation Impact Study (TIS) is required under the new UDC; a TIS is not anticipated. Info Only Created in ProjectDox version 9.4.9.931 Understood, this is provided as Appendix H. Plan Review - Review Comments Report Project Name: 25733 Ferguson Farm Blk 2 CONR Workflow Started: 12/5/2025 8:43:04 AM Report Generated: 01/12/2026 08:26 AM REF #CYCLE REVIEWED BY TYPE FILENAME DISCUSSION STATUS 13 1 Engineering Alicia Paz-Solis 1/7/26 2:04 PM Comment BMC 38.410.070 and DCS 4.2 and DCS 5.2 - Water & Sewer Demand: Prior to a determination of adequacy, the applicant must provide an estimate of the peak-hour sanitary sewer demand as well as the average and max day demands of domestic water usage for the proposed site development. A professional engineer must certify the estimates. Info Only 14 1 Engineering Alicia Paz-Solis 1/7/26 2:34 PM Comment DCS 6 - Storm Drainage Design - Because the proposed building footprint exceeds 5,000 sf, stormwater compliance is triggered. The applicant must confirm whether the proposed building footprint was included in the original subdivision stormwater design for the existing pond. It is was not included, the applicant must provide additional stormwater capacity to meet the current City of Bozeman Design and Construction Standards for the additional impervious area. Info Only 15 1 Engineering Alicia Paz-Solis 1/7/26 3:22 PM Comment BMC 38.360.280 - The applicant must submit a completed Ditch Noticing Checklist with the site plan application: https://www.bozeman.net/home/showpublisheddocument/ 15320/638985313385730000 Info Only 16 1 Engineering Alicia Paz-Solis 1/7/26 3:23 PM Comment BMC 38.220.130.A.1 – If wetlands or watercourses are not present on or adjacent to the subject property, a letter signed by a qualified wetlands professional must be submitted to the city certifying there are no wetlands or watercourses within the subject property or adjacent to the property and describing the methods used to determine that the wetlands or watercourses do no exist on or adjacent to the property. https://librarystage.municode.com/mt/bozeman/ordinances/code_of_ordina nces?nodeId=1384190 Info Only 17 1 Water Conservation Division Eric Neustrup 1/9/26 10:35 AM Comment On June 15th, 2024, Ordinance 2155 and Resolution 5586 were adopted by the Bozeman City Commission as well as the associated City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual. Projects not deemed "adequate” by June 15, 2024 are now subject to these new code requirements. To familiarize yourself with these requirements please visit https://www.bozeman.net/departments/utilities/water- conservation/new-development-standards-3620. Info Only Created in ProjectDox version 9.4.9.931 Please see Appendix D for the water and sewer demand reports. Please see Appendix D for the water and Storm Drainage reports. This subject property is not adjacent to any ditches. This item appears to not be applicable to this property. There are no wetlands located on site. Please see Appendix H for a letter from our civil engineer certifying this fact. Thank you. The landscape design has taken this into account in their design. Plan Review - Review Comments Report Project Name: 25733 Ferguson Farm Blk 2 CONR Workflow Started: 12/5/2025 8:43:04 AM Report Generated: 01/12/2026 08:26 AM REF #CYCLE REVIEWED BY TYPE FILENAME DISCUSSION STATUS 18 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:48 AM Comment Comments on Applicant’s Questions: 1. Section 38.260.040.C under Coverage identifies the requirements for Commercial Open Space. The language under the header identifies it as ‘an area that is part of a commercial project designated to be used for pedestrian-oriented open space.’ This is further supported by C.1 Purpose, which states under C.1.a, the area is ‘to provide pedestrian-oriented spaces in commercial areas that enhance the employees’ and public’s opportunity for active and passive activities...’. The proposed 2nd-floor patio space does not appear to be for pedestrian-oriented activities and is only accessed through the proposed office space, similar to an employee-only break room; therefore, it does not appear the proposed patio space on the 2nd-floor would count towards the required commercial open space. If there were an opportunity to design the space to be located adjacent to a public lobby or public access, allowing for both private and public usage, that may permit a change in this determination. 2. Staff cannot find anything in the new UDC addressing the location of ADA spaces on a site, other than within the Affordable Housing section, which does not apply to this project. Generally, ADA compliance is reviewed by the Building Department and they may be able to provide more information. Info Only 19 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:48 AM Comment Please be aware that the City of Bozeman has adopted new zoning regulations, commonly referred to as the Unified Development Code or UDC. The UDC was formally adopted by the City Commission on December 16, 2025, with an effective date beginning February 1, 2026. Planning staff comments outlined in this Concept Review application are based on the adopted draft UDC (December 16, 2025 version). If a formal site plan application does not achieve adequacy under the current regulations by this date, it would need to comply with the new standards. The Draft UDC can be found on the city's website: https://engage.bozeman.net/udc Info Only 20 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:48 AM Comment Please make sure to show all existing easements on the site plan or civil site plan. The plat shows a 30-ft wide utility easement and the shared parking, drainage and access easement which is not shown on the proposed site plan. It’s important to note those on the site plan to confirm that no portion of the building is encroaching. Info Only 21 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:49 AM Comment The site plan shows an existing storm pond along the front property line adjacent to Huffine Trail, however, no easement is shown on the submitted plat. Please provide any existing easements for the storm pond, which might have been recorded as a separate document. Info Only Created in ProjectDox version 9.4.9.931 1. Thank you, The applicant will proceed accordingly. All of the open space is provided on the exterior of the building. 2. Understood, The applicant is adjusting and will utilize the existing ada spaces located in the parking lot just off site. Understood. The application would like this project to be reviewed under the new code. Thank you Understood. All easements are shown on the civil site plan drawings. Understood. All easements are shown on the civil site plan drawings. Plan Review - Review Comments Report Project Name: 25733 Ferguson Farm Blk 2 CONR Workflow Started: 12/5/2025 8:43:04 AM Report Generated: 01/12/2026 08:26 AM REF #CYCLE REVIEWED BY TYPE FILENAME DISCUSSION STATUS 22 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:49 AM Comment Sec. 38.220.040 B-2M Community Mixed Use. The subject property is proposed to be zoned B-2M under the new Unified Development Code. The applicant needs to review all standards identified under this section that pertain to new developments within the B-2M zoning district, including both lot standards and building standards. Staff has provided specific comments for code sections related to critical path items. Info Only 23 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:49 AM Comment Sec. 38.220.040.A.4 Streetscape. The applicant needs to demonstrate compliance with this section and Sec. 38.260.050 along the Huffine Lane street frontage, including required street trees, with the formal application submittal. Due to multiple existing easements along the front property line, it does not appear feasible to construct the required sidewalk along the entire front width. Additionally, after discussion with the Forestry Department, it is not possible to install street trees within the easements. Therefore, to demonstrate compliance, the applicant will need to request a relief to these standards as outlined under Section 38.260.050.A.5 and explain how the alternative design provides for safe and comfortable pedestrian traffic. Info Only 24 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:49 AM Comment Sec. 38.220.040.A.5 Setbacks. The front setbacks within the B-2M are a minimum of 1’ and maximum of 20’. This property includes multiple easements along the front property line adjacent to Huffine Lane, including a public access and trail easement, which limits the placement of structures. The definition of Setback Line per Section 38.800.200 states “that line that is the required minimum distance from the street right-of-way or public access easement line...that establishes the area within which structures must be placed.” In this case, the City will measure the required minimum and maximum setback from the edge of the public access and trail easement to determine the buildable area. Info Only 25 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:49 AM Comment Sec. 38.220.040.A.7 Frontage. The applicant needs to demonstrate compliance with this section and Sec. 38.260.080 regarding the percentage of the proposed building within the required build-to zone along Huffine Lane with the formal application submittal. While it is clear that the proposed building is within this required zone, the application needs to provide the proposed percentages to demonstrate compliance with the B-2M zoning district. Info Only 26 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:50 AM Comment Sec. 38.510.060. Location and design of service areas and mechanical equipment. The applicant must provide adequate service area and mechanical equipment screening that meets the requirements of this section with the formal submittal. This includes any ground, roof top, or wall mounted mechanical equipment, utility meters, and solid waste enclosures. Info Only Created in ProjectDox version 9.4.9.931 Understood. Thank you. Understood, this documentation is provided in the project narrative under the setback section. Understood, this documentation is provided in the project narrative under the setback section. The building is located 10' behind the trail easement. Understood, This documentation is provided on plan sheet SP100 Understood, This documentation is provided on plan sheet SP101 Plan Review - Review Comments Report Project Name: 25733 Ferguson Farm Blk 2 CONR Workflow Started: 12/5/2025 8:43:04 AM Report Generated: 01/12/2026 08:26 AM REF #CYCLE REVIEWED BY TYPE FILENAME DISCUSSION STATUS 27 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:50 AM Comment Sec. 38.520.040 Building massing and articulation. The applicant will need to demonstrate compliance with 38.520.040.B Non-residential façade articulation standards for the building. The non-residential standards require articulation features every 60-feet maximum. Please make sure to address which articulation features are being utilized with the formal application submittal. Info Only 28 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:50 AM Comment Sec. 38.530.040 Number of vehicle parking spaces required. The formal application submittal must demonstrate compliance with the required number of parking spaces determined under this section, at the time of project adequacy. Sec. 38.530.040.B is effective through September 30, 2026, and Sec. 38.530.040.C is effective starting October 1, 2026. Please make sure to use the ratio for parking spaces provided in the table. While the included 1 per 500 square feet is correct, the Personal & General Service is listed as 2 per 1000 square feet, and staff wouldn’t want the public to get confused as to where the provided ratio is obtained. Info Only 29 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:50 AM Comment Sec. 38.530.070.A Number of bicycle parking spaces required. All site development, not including developments qualifying for sketch plan review per 38.740, must provide bicycle parking facilities to accommodate bicycle- riding residents and/or employees and customers of the proposed development. The formal application submittal must demonstrate compliance with the required number of bicycle parking spaces, location, and bike rack system outlined under this code section. Info Only 30 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:50 AM Comment Sec. 38.540.050. Mandatory landscaping provisions. The formal submittal must include a compliant landscaping plan that meets the requirements of this section, including any required screening, parking lot landscaping, street frontage landscaping, and irrigation. Landscape plans must include the information required by section 38.710.090. Info Only 31 1 Planning Bailey Minnich 1/9/26 11:51 AM Comment Sec. 38.560.020. Site Lighting. With the exception of street lighting, lighting is not required. If installed, all lighting must comply with the requirements of this division. The formal submittal must include lighting sheets that provide adequate fixture details and photometric data necessary to review for site lighting, entrance lighting, full cut-off, and building-mounted lighting. Info Only Created in ProjectDox version 9.4.9.931 Understood, Please see the setback and frontage sections of the narrative for a description and the elevation plan sheets for documentation of compliance. Understood, Thank you Understood, Please see the narrative section "bike parking" and the cover sheet for the required calculations. Additionally, please see the architectural site plan for more detail on location and size. Finally, please see the landscape detail sheet for the specification of the requested product. Understood, Thank you. The parking lot landscaping was installed with the subdivision. The applicant has provided documentation for the mandatory landscaping provisions for all new landscaping. Please see the lighting plan sheets for more information on the exterior lighting, cutsheets and photometric plans.