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013 - Appendix E - Parks Master Plan
LAUREL MEADOWS PARKS MASTER PLAN Preliminary Plat - DECEMBER 2025 Prepared For: Prepared By: 8FC, LLC Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Parks Master Plan Final Plat - April 2023 Contents Section 1 .........................................................................................................3 Project Location & History .......................................................................................3 Project Scope ...........................................................................................................3 Parkland & Amenities ...............................................................................................4 Parkland Tracking Table ...........................................................................................5 Project Phasing .......................................................................................................6 Trail Network ............................................................................................................7 Signage Master Plan ................................................................................................7 Frontage Diagram ...................................................................................................8 Vegetation ...............................................................................................................9 Irrigation .................................................................................................................10 Soils ........................................................................................................................11 Playgrounds ...........................................................................................................11 Trails .......................................................................................................................12 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................13 Section 2 .......................................................................................................16 Soils Information.....................................................................................................16 Section 3 .......................................................................................................25 Park Amenities - Phase 1 .....................................................................................25 Park Amenities - Phase 2 .....................................................................................26 Section 4 .......................................................................................................27 Cost Estimate .........................................................................................................27 Section 5 .......................................................................................................28 Parkland Calculations ............................................................................................28 Section 6 .......................................................................................................29 Landscape Drawing Sheets ..................................................................................29 Section 7 .......................................................................................................30 Appendix A - Wetland Cross Section .....................................................................30 SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 3 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Project Location & History Section 1 Project Scope Laurel Meadows is located on the developing west side of Bozeman. The property is bounded by West Babcock Street, Valley West Subdivision, and Laurel Parkway. The land the that makes up the Laurel Meadows Park Subdivision has been used primarily for agriculture and livestock production for many years. The site is predominately grass land and agricultural land. At the northeast corner a section of Baxter Creek flows through the property along with several jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional wetlands. At the southwest corner there are also several jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional wetlands. These wetlands provide the opportunity to create open space and an extensive trail system connecting the surrounding neighborhoods. The parkland at Laurel Meadows will extend the existing surrounding north/south trail connections. It will also continue the existing fabric of gathering/play spaces that exist in the area approximately every ¼ mile. The master plan aims to also provide other play opportunities through landscape berms, a tree grove, and a boulder rock dock extending into the wetland area. The reclaimed wetland area will provide unique habitat and educational opportunities. The Laurel Meadows Master Park Plan is comprised of three main components: Dedicated Park Areas, Common Open Space Areas (with Public Access Easements) and a network of trails. The primary purpose of this document is to describe the initial level of development and maintenance of the parks, trails, and common open space. The second objective is to show a concept for future recreation facilities that could complement those installed by the developer. Guiding Ideas: • Provide connections between residential neighborhoods and park / open space areas • Provide variety in recreation experiences and opportunities • Provide areas for passive and active recreation • Protect, retain, and improve native and natural drainage corridors • Address current parkland needs while also minimizing impacts to wetlands and streams • Minimize hard or impervious surface BRONKEN PARKSOCCER COMPLEX 0.5 MILE RADIUS PAVILION OR PLAY AREAS VALLEY WESTPARK Laurel Meadows Park NORTON EASTPHASE 1 PARK ICON AT FERGUSON FARM FLANDER’S CREEKSUBDIVISION VAUGHN DRIVE WEST BABCOCK STREET VAUGHN DRIVE POND LILY DRIVELAUREL PARKWAYRESTRICTED LOT 1 RESTRICTED LOT 2 FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 4 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Parkland & Amenities Dedicated Parkland Required for Laurel Meadows Subdivision is 3.88 acres, the subdivision will be providing 2.07 acres of qualifying land. The total parkland (including non-qualifying parkland area) is 10.79 acres. The Cash-In-Lieu required based on residential density will be proposed as Improvements-in-Lieu to the parks totaling 1.95 acres or $225,096 worth of improvements. There is a shortage of 1.81 acres for qualifying parkland, which will be provided through Improve- ments-In-Lieu at a value of $208,932. In reference to Resolution 4784, the City will accept value in- lieu of land as cash or by means of privately con- structed improvements within a public park. This proposal prioritizes the acquisition of land rather than payments to the city, but attempts to find a balance between the options. The improvements proposed will exceed the minimum requirements of the Bozeman UDC. The value of provided recreational opportunities to the community will exceed the equivalent value of cash-in-lieu. The following section outlines the installation and maintenance of all dedicated park areas for Final Plat filings. The plan puts emphasis on open, maintained areas for passive and active recre- ation. Most of the parkland is adjacent to stream corridor and wetland areas. The natural character of these areas will be maintained to the greatest extent possible. Plantings along the watercourse shall be appropriate to the environment and will be detailed on the park plans submittal at the time of infrastructure approval. Phase 1 & 2 ( No Restricted Lots) Laurel Meadows Park and Recreation Requirements Total site area (ac)40.46 (s) school or park sites (ac)0.00 Total excluded (ac) 34.07 (D) Net residential density 15 (c) commerical lot area (ac)0.00 (a) ROW & easements (ac)17.72 (N) Net residential lot area (ac)6.39 Zoning District Other (i) industrial lot area (ac) 0.00 (d) Open space/Park (ac)6.57 (du) Number of units 97 (M) Max density by zone 12 Required Land Dedication Required Cash-in-Lieu Adjustments to Parkland Requirements Approved Parkland Dedication Net residential land area (ac)6.39 Net residential land area (ac)6.39 Parkland dedication required (ac) 1.53 Land dedication (ac) 2.07 Dwellings/acre (du)8 Dwelling/acre (du)4 Land already provided (ac) 0.00 Cash-in-lieu ($) $88,884.18Acre/du of land 0.03 Acre/du of land 0.03 Land dedication proposed (ac)2.07 Additional in-lieu ($)$0.00Land dedication (ac)1.53 Equivalent land area (ac)0.77 Land equivalent required (ac)(0.54)Total CILP/IILP $88,884.18land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Cash-in-lieu ($)$88,884.18 In-lieu fee equivalent ($)$0.00 Restricted Lots Laurel Meadows Park and Recreation RequirementsTotal site area (ac)9.79 (s) school or park sites (ac)0.00 Total excluded (ac) 0.00 (D) Net residential density 10(c) commerical lot area (ac)0.00 (a) ROW & easements (ac)0.00 (N) Net residential lot area (ac)9.79 Zoning District Other(i) industrial lot area (ac)0.00 (d) Open space/Park (ac)0.00 (du) Number of units 100 (M) Max density by zone 12 Required Land Dedication Required Cash-in-Lieu Adjustments to Parkland Requirements Approved Parkland Dedication Net residential land area (ac)9.79 Net residential land area (ac)9.79 Parkland dedication required (ac) 2.35 Land dedication (ac) 0.00 Dwellings/acre (du)8 Dwelling/acre (du)4 Land already provided (ac)0.54 Cash-in-lieu ($)$136,212.12 Acre/du of land 0.03 Acre/du of land 0.03 Land dedication proposed (ac)0 Additional in-lieu ($)$208,935.54 Land dedication (ac)2.35 Equivalent land area (ac)1.18 Land equivalent required (ac)1.81 Total CILP/IILP $345,147.66 land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Cash-in-lieu ($)$136,212.12 In-lieu fee equivalent ($)$208,935.54 Total Project Laurel Meadows Park and Recreation Requirements Total site area (ac)40.46 (s) school or park sites (ac)0.00 Total excluded (ac) 24.29 (D) Net residential density 12 (c) commerical lot area (ac)0.00 (a) ROW & easements (ac)17.72 (N) Net residential lot area (ac)16.18 Zoning District Other (i) industrial lot area (ac)0.00 (d) Open space/Park (ac)6.57 (du) Number of units 197 (M) Max density by zone 12 Required Land Dedication Required Cash-in-Lieu Adjustments to Parkland Requirements Approved Parkland Dedication Net residential land area (ac)16.17 Net residential land area (ac)16.17 Parkland dedication required (ac) 3.88 Land dedication (ac) 2.07 Dwellings/acre (du)8 Dwelling/acre (du)4 Land already provided (ac)0.00 Cash-in-lieu ($)$225,096.30 SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 5 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Parkland Tracking Table Parkland & Amenities (cont.) Financing All Park, Common Open Space, and street boulevards adjacent to the parks will be constructed with the subdivision improvements and financed by the developer. Construction Any and all site work (including trails) must be preceded by a preconstruction meeting with the City of Bozeman. All plans, improvements, structures, and plantings must be approved by the city prior to installation. Building Permits are required for any structural improvements. Any deviation from the Park Master Plan must be submitted to the city and approved before construction. Planned Amenities The development of parkland amenities will be constructed by the developer to meet the Parks Master Plan goals. The current list of planned amenities includes: 1. 6’ wide Class II trail along the north/south Baxter Creek and wetland corridor, with connection to the existing Bronken Park trail network to the north. 2. Major trail node central to the development with amenities such as a shade structure, picnic area, bike racks, kids bike playground, benches, a landscape play berm, and a grove of trees. 3. Native plantings, trails, and seating connecting through a reconstructed wetland that will expand the greater Baxter Creek SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 6 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Parkland Tracking Table (cont.) Required Land Dedication Required Cash-in-Lieu Adjustments to Parkland Requirements Approved Parkland Dedication Net residential land area (ac)6.39 Net residential land area (ac)6.39 Parkland dedication required (ac) 1.53 Land dedication (ac) 2.07 Dwellings/acre (du)8 Dwelling/acre (du)4 Land already provided (ac) 0.00 Cash-in-lieu ($) $88,884.18Acre/du of land 0.03 Acre/du of land 0.03 Land dedication proposed (ac)2.07 Additional in-lieu ($)$0.00Land dedication (ac)1.53 Equivalent land area (ac)0.77 Land equivalent required (ac)(0.54)Total CILP/IILP $88,884.18land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Cash-in-lieu ($)$88,884.18 In-lieu fee equivalent ($)$0.00 Restricted Lots Laurel Meadows Park and Recreation RequirementsTotal site area (ac)9.79 (s) school or park sites (ac)0.00 Total excluded (ac) 0.00 (D) Net residential density 10(c) commerical lot area (ac)0.00 (a) ROW & easements (ac)0.00 (N) Net residential lot area (ac)9.79 Zoning District Other(i) industrial lot area (ac)0.00 (d) Open space/Park (ac)0.00 (du) Number of units 100 (M) Max density by zone 12 Required Land Dedication Required Cash-in-Lieu Adjustments to Parkland Requirements Approved Parkland Dedication Net residential land area (ac)9.79 Net residential land area (ac)9.79 Parkland dedication required (ac) 2.35 Land dedication (ac) 0.00 Dwellings/acre (du)8 Dwelling/acre (du)4 Land already provided (ac)0.54 Cash-in-lieu ($)$136,212.12 Acre/du of land 0.03 Acre/du of land 0.03 Land dedication proposed (ac)0 Additional in-lieu ($)$208,935.54Land dedication (ac)2.35 Equivalent land area (ac)1.18 Land equivalent required (ac)1.81 Total CILP/IILP $345,147.66 land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Cash-in-lieu ($)$136,212.12 In-lieu fee equivalent ($)$208,935.54 Total Project Laurel Meadows Park and Recreation Requirements Total site area (ac)40.46 (s) school or park sites (ac)0.00 Total excluded (ac) 24.29 (D) Net residential density 12 (c) commerical lot area (ac)0.00 (a) ROW & easements (ac)17.72 (N) Net residential lot area (ac)16.18 Zoning District Other (i) industrial lot area (ac)0.00 (d) Open space/Park (ac)6.57 (du) Number of units 197 (M) Max density by zone 12 Required Land Dedication Required Cash-in-Lieu Adjustments to Parkland Requirements Approved Parkland Dedication Net residential land area (ac)16.17 Net residential land area (ac)16.17 Parkland dedication required (ac) 3.88 Land dedication (ac) 2.07 Dwellings/acre (du)8 Dwelling/acre (du)4 Land already provided (ac)0.00 Cash-in-lieu ($)$225,096.30 Acre/du of land 0.03 Acre/du of land 0.03 Land dedication proposed (ac)2.07 Additional in-lieu ($)$208,935.54 Land dedication (ac)3.88 Equivalent land area (ac)1.95 Land equivalent required (ac)1.81 Total CILP/IILP $434,031.84 land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Cash-in-lieu ($)$225,096.30 In-lieu fee equivalent ($)$208,935.54 Laurel Meadows Park and Recreation RequirementsTotal site area (ac)40.46 (s) school or park sites (ac)0.00 Total excluded (ac) 34.07 (D) Net residential density 15(c) commerical lot area (ac)0.00 (a) ROW & easements (ac)17.72 (N) Net residential lot area (ac)6.39 Zoning District Other (i) industrial lot area (ac) 0.00 (d) Open space/Park (ac)6.57 (du) Number of units 97 (M) Max density by zone 12 Required Land Dedication Required Cash-in-Lieu Adjustments to Parkland Requirements Approved Parkland Dedication Net residential land area (ac)6.39 Net residential land area (ac)6.39 Parkland dedication required (ac) 1.53 Land dedication (ac) 2.07 Dwellings/acre (du)8 Dwelling/acre (du)4 Land already provided (ac) 0.00 Cash-in-lieu ($) $88,884.18 Acre/du of land 0.03 Acre/du of land 0.03 Land dedication proposed (ac)2.07 Additional in-lieu ($)$0.00 Land dedication (ac)1.53 Equivalent land area (ac)0.77 Land equivalent required (ac)(0.54)Total CILP/IILP $88,884.18 land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Cash-in-lieu ($)$88,884.18 In-lieu fee equivalent ($)$0.00 Restricted Lots Laurel Meadows Park and Recreation Requirements Total site area (ac)9.79 (s) school or park sites (ac)0.00 Total excluded (ac) 0.00 (D) Net residential density 10 (c) commerical lot area (ac)0.00 (a) ROW & easements (ac)0.00 (N) Net residential lot area (ac)9.79 Zoning District Other (i) industrial lot area (ac)0.00 (d) Open space/Park (ac)0.00 (du) Number of units 100 (M) Max density by zone 12 Required Land Dedication Required Cash-in-Lieu Adjustments to Parkland Requirements Approved Parkland Dedication Net residential land area (ac)9.79 Net residential land area (ac)9.79 Parkland dedication required (ac) 2.35 Land dedication (ac) 0.00 Dwellings/acre (du)8 Dwelling/acre (du)4 Land already provided (ac)0.54 Cash-in-lieu ($)$136,212.12 Acre/du of land 0.03 Acre/du of land 0.03 Land dedication proposed (ac)0 Additional in-lieu ($)$208,935.54 Land dedication (ac)2.35 Equivalent land area (ac)1.18 Land equivalent required (ac)1.81 Total CILP/IILP $345,147.66 land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Cash-in-lieu ($)$136,212.12 In-lieu fee equivalent ($)$208,935.54 Total Project Laurel Meadows Park and Recreation Requirements Total site area (ac)40.46 (s) school or park sites (ac)0.00 Total excluded (ac) 24.29 (D) Net residential density 12 (c) commerical lot area (ac)0.00 (a) ROW & easements (ac)17.72 (N) Net residential lot area (ac)16.18 Zoning District Other (i) industrial lot area (ac)0.00 (d) Open space/Park (ac)6.57 (du) Number of units 197 (M) Max density by zone 12 Required Land Dedication Required Cash-in-Lieu Adjustments to Parkland Requirements Approved Parkland Dedication Net residential land area (ac)16.17 Net residential land area (ac)16.17 Parkland dedication required (ac) 3.88 Land dedication (ac) 2.07Dwellings/acre (du)8 Dwelling/acre (du)4 Land already provided (ac)0.00 Cash-in-lieu ($)$225,096.30Acre/du of land 0.03 Acre/du of land 0.03 Land dedication proposed (ac)2.07 Additional in-lieu ($)$208,935.54Land dedication (ac)3.88 Equivalent land area (ac)1.95 Land equivalent required (ac)1.81 Total CILP/IILP $434,031.84land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Cash-in-lieu ($)$225,096.30 In-lieu fee equivalent ($)$208,935.54 SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 7 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Project Phasing All parkland for the project will be dedicated during Phase 1. Construction of Improvements-In-Lieu and for the land area shortage will be provided in two construction phases. The first (Park Phase 1) in conjunction with development of Subdivision Phase 1 & 2 and the second (Park Phase 2) in conjunction with development of future Residential phase(s). A detailed estimate of these improvements is described within the Cost Estimate and below: Park Phase 1 • Dedicate parkland for all phases of the subdivision during subdivision review. • Relocate the existing wetlands located along the east boundary of phase 1 to the south half of the park parcel. Enhance and replant the reconstructed wetlands & pond. • Construct Phase 1 park improvements including: a north/south crusher fines trail connection identified in the PROST Plan. • Furnishings at the major trail node/ intersection including a shade structure, 2 picnic tables, and 3 bike racks • Street frontage landscaping along West Babcock Street, native seed reclamation Park Phase 2 • A crusher fines trail connecting the north /south trail to remaining portion of the reconstructed wetland • Concrete sidewalk on west side of constructed wetland connecting Babcock to major park amenities and Node. • Internal concrete pathways and playground area at the major trail node/intersection • Furnishings at the major trail node/ intersection including 3 benches, 1 trash receptacle, 3 pet waste stations, kids bike playground ramps & climbing feature • Street frontage landscaping along Vaughn Drive • Native seed reclamation, tree grove, landscape berm, and lawn areas Phase 1- Park Phase 2- Park 1 1 RESTRICTED LOT 1 FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW RESTRICTED LOT 2 FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW RESTRICTED LOT 1 FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW RESTRICTED LOT 2 FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW RESTRICTED LOT 1 RESTRICTED LOT 1 RESTRICTED LOT 2 RESTRICTED LOT 2 FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO FURTHER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 8 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Trail Network Signage Master Plan Signage Key Primary Park Sign Directional Trail Totem Trail Key Sidewalks and Roads Transportation Pathways 4’-6’ Width Recreation Pathways (Gravel) Future Phase Transportation & Recreation Pathways Existing Recreation Pathway *Final trail width and specifica- tions to be built according to park construction documents. SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 9 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Frontage Diagram 1 BRONKEN PARK THE LAKESAT VALLEYWEST WESTPARK Frontage Key Street Frontage Along Park The frontage calculation for the combined Laurel Meadows, Bronken Park, and Lakes at Valley Laurel Meadows is 64%. This meets the city’s required minimum frontage. The goal is to consider the parkland at Laurel Meadows as a linear park, providing an extension of the existing north/south trail corridor and continuing to protect the existing Baxter Creek wetland complex. See exhibit below: SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 10 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Vegetation Vegetation All vegetation shall be quality nursery stock and construction documents will dictate further spec- ifications and species selection. A variety of species shall be selected to ensure that a pest or disease event does not decimate the entire proj- ect. Trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants will be chosen for their size, hardiness, and aesthetic nature. Plants used will be regionally native and/ or adapted to the extent possible. Trees All Park trees are subject to approval by the City of Bozeman. Tree selection will be dictated by approved Construction Documents and shall be based on the recommended species list provided by the City of Bozeman. Tree size and selection shall be varied to create visual interest and a var- ied genetic palette. Recommended Tree List- Parks and Blvds. Oak Spruce Poplar Cottonwood Thornless Honey Locust Crabapple Chokecherry Linden Maple Elm Shrubs Shrubs used within the watercourse setback will be used to enhance the existing native vegeta- tion, increase native habitat, and provide a varied visual experience. Plants will be chosen based on hardiness, aesthetic quality, and size. The City Forester will approve final plant selection for all woody plant material. Recommended Shrub List Booth Willow Bebb’s Willow Yellow Willow Peachleaf Willow Red Osier Dogwood Alder Common Chokecherry Grasses Herbaceous seed mixes will be dictated by the construction documents. In general, turf areas will receive a drought tolerant fescue mix, deten- tion areas will be seeded with a mix tolerant of wet conditions. All areas disturbed by construc- tion will be properly prepared and seeded with a narrow spacing drill seeder or by approved hydroseeding. Before seeding, the soil shall be loosened to a minimum depth of six inches to improve initial root development and amended if necessary. The soil will not be compacted in any manner. Sufficient compaction is readily achieved through the grading process and normal rainfall. Fertilizer should be applied prior to planting to insure healthy plant development. Recommended Drought TolerantTurf Grass Mix (Dedicated Parkland and Boulevards) Festuca Ovina ‘Nakiska’ 33% Festuca Trachyphylla ‘Sword’ 33% Festuca Rubra ‘Boreal’ 33% Recommended Native Grass Mix (Disturbed areas and Water Detention areas) Common Name Scientific Name Pounds/Acre* Slender wheatgrass Agropyron trachycaulum 4.0 “Sodar” streambank wheatgrass Agropyron riparium 5.0 Canada wildrye Elymus Canadensis 4.0 Covar sheep fescue Festuca ovina 1.0 Western wheatgrass Agropryon smithii 4.0 *Based on a drill-seeding rate of approximately 18.0 pounds PLS (pure live seed) per acre. The rates will be doubled for hand broadcast seeding, which is 36.0 pounds PLS per acre. SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 11 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Watercourse Setback Plantings Any area disturbed within the watercourse set- back shall be reclaimed with native plant material. Area of disturbance will be assessed at time of construction. Appropriate plantings will be deter- mined by a professional landscape designer and submitted to the City of Bozeman for approval before construction. Recommended Plant Species for Watercourse Setback Common Name Scientific Name Pounds/Acre* Slender wheatgrass Agropyron trachycaulum 10.0 “Sodar” streambank wheatgrass Agropyron riparium 3.0 Tufted hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa 3.0 Fowl bluegrass Poa palustris 0.25 American mannagrass Glyceria grandis 0.25 Slender rush Juncus tenuis 0.06 *Based on a drill-seeding rate of approximately 16.56 pounds PLS per acre. The rates will be doubled for hand broadcast seeding, which is 33.12 pounds PLS per acre. Arctic rush (Juncus articus) can be substituted for slender rush. Vegetation (cont.)Irrigation All irrigation systems will be designed to meet City of Bozeman requirements. All main lines shall be Schedule 40 PVC. Pipe shall be installed at a minimum depth of twelve (12) inches, main lines at eighteen inch minimum depth. If this depth is unachievable, the Parks Division must be consulted. No stacking of irri- gation lines shall be permitted. Four (4) inches of sand shall be placed beneath pipe, and four (4) inches of sand above the pipe, to prevent compaction and settling. Sprinkler heads will be installed on manufactured swing joints (sched- ule 80 w/ o-rings). Heads to be installed must be approved by the Parks Division and shall be gear driven, with interchangeable nozzle sizes, unless noted otherwise. They should also be capable of producing the specified gpm and coverage area and shall be set to manufacturers’ specifications. Electrical locate tape shall be installed along all lines. Upon completion of installation, all warranty and maintenance information, as well as well logs and pump warranties and information, if applica- ble, and an “as- built” map shall be supplied to the City of Bozeman Parks Division. SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 12 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Soils Playgrounds All soils to be used on public park land shall be inspected by and meet the approval of City of Bozeman Parks Division Staff prior to installation and shall meet the minimum depth requirement of 6 inches. All rock more than 1 inch in diameter shall be removed. Soil tests (a sieve analysis and soil analysis) shall be performed prior to planting to determine the classification and texture of the soils, along with any nutrient deficiencies. The classification and texture will determine what amendments, if any, are needed, while the soil analysis will help correct any nutrient problems with a pre-plant fertilization. * Guidelines for soils - The soil will be deemed acceptable if: it is less than 35% clay and less than 70% sand and 70% silt. Ph must not exceed 8.4. The soil will be screened at 1” minus for rocks and debris; topsoil depth will be at least 6 inches. The subbase, after grading, will be scari- fied to a depth of twelve inches to insure drainage throughout the profile. Amendments may vary depending on existing soils but will generally consist of 60% coarse sand (generally concrete sand), 20% organics (C: N ra- tio below 30) and 20% approved native soil. Soils will be mixed, prior to installation, with a screener / mixer machine, or applied in layers on site and mixed thoroughly with a deep rototiller. Depth of amended soil will be a minimum of ten (10) inches. There will be no compaction following the grading process. Fertilizer, and the rate at which it will be applied, should be dictated by the soil test report. Playgrounds shall be installed on parkland man- aged by the City of Bozeman. All playgrounds must be approved by a Certified Playground Safe- ty Inspector (CPSI) and meet ASTM F1487-01, CPSC and ADA guidelines and specifications. Playgrounds shall be age appropriate, for area served, and be signed accordingly. There shall be an adequate use zone area around equip- ment, approved material in use zone, which meets impact attenuation criteria as specified in ASTM 1292, and adequate drainage. All installa- tion plans, materials list, construction guidelines, maintenance information and manufacturer’s name shall be supplied to the City of Bozeman’s Parks Division, upon completion of playground in- stallation. All work will be overseen and approved by a CPSI. Final selection of play equipment will be subject to City of Bozeman approval. Cut sheets for pre- ferred equipment are provided in this submittal. SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 13 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Trails Class I Trails 1. Single surfaced tread width of ten feet. 2. The minimum acceptable trail easement width is 25 feet. 3. Wood chips are not an acceptable tread mate- rial for Class I trails. 4. Trail entrances will be signed describing the degree of ADA access. 5. All above items may be modified to meet cur- rent ADA specifications. 6. To provide adequate visibility for safety, min- imum cleared zone will be tread width plus 2 feet to either side of the tread and 10 feet vertical. Class I Trails - Asphalt 1. Single surfaced tread with width of ten feet. 2. Minimum cross slope of 2% or maximum 5% and a 1 foot wide gravel border along each edge. 3. The trail bed shall consist of a minimum of 6 inches of crushed gravel, compacted to 95% of maximum density. 4. The overlay shall consist of 2.5 inches of as- phalt compacted to 93% of maximum density. Class I Trails - Concrete 1. Minimum cross slope of 2% or maximum 5%. Where terrain allows, slope of trail should not exceed 12:1. A 10% maximum grade is al- lowed for a maximum distance of 30 feet. 2. The tread material including any base course will have a total minimum thickness of eight inches. 3. Tread will be raised above adjacent surfaces and have a 1-to-2-inch crown. Where this re- quirement is not possible; the tread will have a 2% cross slope and/or side ditches outside the cleared zone. Stream crossings will be over culverts or bridges. Only dips or slot-en- trance drainpipe will be used for cross tread water stops. Class II Trails 1. Shall be a minimum of 72 inches in width. 2. Trail bed must be excavated a minimum of 6 inches deep, prior to installation of tread mix. 3. All existing organic material shall be complete- ly removed from the proposed trail location and subgrade sterilized. 4. Tread mix shall be installed in two parts. The first 3 inch lift shall be of ¾” Road mix, com- pacted, and then the top 3 inches of 3/8th inch minus gravel (natural fines). 5. Natural fines used for these trails shall con- sist of 80% sand, 10% silt and 10% clay. If the material falls outside of these parameters, the City Of Bozeman Parks Divisions must be consulted for approval or modification. If the natural fines tread mix does not contain enough clay or silt binder, additional binder must be mixed in. 6. Alternative soil stabilizer products are accept- able, but must be approved by the City of Bozeman Parks Division. 7. Trail bed must be filled up to original surface along both edges with a cross slope of 2% cross slope to provide for water drainage and meet ADA requirements. 8. Tread mix must be rolled flat and compact- ed after installation, maintaining a 2% cross slope. (If moisture content is not adequate for compaction, water should be added prior to rolling and compacting). 9. Where terrain allows, slope of trail should not exceed 20:1 with a cross slope no greater than 50:1 (2%) to provide for ADA accessibil- ity. 10. All damage to surrounding features and/or vegetation shall be reclaimed immediately. 11. Encroaching weeds, due to trail construction, shall be treated and controlled for a minimum of 2 years after trail section is completed. 12. Minimum overhead clearance shall be 96” for pedestrian and bike traffic, and 120” for equestrian traffic. SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 14 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 General Park Maintenance Responsible Party With the creation of the City-Wide Park Maintenance District, the City of Bozeman maintains responsibility for all maintenance of recreation and other facilities within dedicated parks. The Declarant will be responsible for maintaining pathways, park amenities, and parkland until the construction of all park improvements are granted certificate of completion and Acceptance. At such time, the City of Bozeman Parks Department will take over maintenance Responsibilities. Wetland Maintenance Plan The Laurel Meadows constructed wetland is intended to be a natural area that does not require routine maintenance. The following standard maintenance items have been identified: 1. Monitor and control noxious weeds annually 2. If casual use trails become established provide signing to discourage this use 3. Clean up trash on an annual basis 4. If annual monitoring indicates a lack of diversity of plant species consideration can be given to encouraging other species to propagate. Trees and Shrubs A contractor could be hired to perform park maintenance. Maintenance duties to be performed may consist of spring and fall clean up, routine mowing, lawn patching, care, and replacement of dead trees and/or shrubs. All tree trimming and pruning must be performed by a certified arborist as outlined in City Ordinance 12.30.040 in coordination with Forestry Division. All trees on public property are subject to City of Bozeman permits and ordinances. Trails Natural fines trails May or may not be plowed depending on city. These trails should be inspected regularly and receive routine patching and surface maintenance to prevent erosion or unsafe conditions. Weeds on the trails shall be controlled following City of Bozeman standards, set by the City Parks Division, and using industry standards or as part of the weed control plan described in this document. Turf Care Native grass areas should be mowed 3-4 times per year dependent on rainfall levels The first mowing should occur at the end of May, and the second time should take place around mid-July, with the final mowing in Mid-October. Kentucky bluegrass (where applicable) areas should be maintained between 2”-4 1/2” and should receive approximately 12” water between June 1st and late September. This translates to about 1” water per week for lawn areas. Mowing will not be done during extremely wet periods or when sub-grade is saturated or with standing water. Established lawns can receive a deep, but less frequent watering to conserve and not over water. Noxious Weed Control A weed control program will be developed that conforms to the requirements of the City of Bozeman, Gallatin County Wed Control Board Supervisor and NRCS. This program will consist of an annual visit in June to spot spray where necessary, including trails and sidewalks. Weeds will be sprayed by a licensed contractor, according to industry and local standards, on a regular basis, using appropriate applications and products. The utmost care will be taken to protect water sources, park users and adjacent property owners. The City of Bozeman shall be notified of all applications of pesticides and/or herbicide on public lands. Signs shall be posted prior to application in appropriate and noticeable locations identifying the product applied and the date applied. SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 15 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Signs will remain in place for a minimum of two days after treatment. Records shall be main- tained in accordance with State of Montana Pesti- cide Act, Administrative Rule 4.10.207 and copies submitted to the City of Bozeman Parks Division. Fertilization Fertilization should be minimized to prevent un- necessarily high amounts of nutrients running off into streams and wetlands on and off the site. No fertilizer should be applied within 50ft of streams or wetlands to further minimize the potential for contamination through run-off. Trees and shrubs inside the 50ft buffer should be monitored and if fertilization is necessary, capsule fertilizer should be used. Lawns(where applicable) should be fertilized once in spring with a 24-4-24 blend after the last frost and with a 21-3-21 in mid to late summer. It is recommended that slow-release fertilizer be used to prevent excessive shoot growth and to provide turf nutrition over an extended period of time. Lawns should be fertilized according to manu- facturer standards. Annual soil test should be performed to check nutrient levels and determine whether changes are necessary. Outside the 50ft buffer, shade trees should be fer- tilized in April with a 16-10-9 blend plus iron and zinc. Other trees should be fertilized with food spikes, but no fertilization of woody vegetation should occur past mid-July. Trees under one year old should not be fertilized. Evergreens should be pruned as necessary in June and shade tree pruning should be done in April, except for birches and maples. Birches and maples should be pruned in mid-July to prevent bleeding. All trees should be continually moni- tored for pests and diseases throughout the grow- ing season. Woody vegetation should be deep watered right before the ground freezes. Snow and Leaf Removal Snow removal could be provided within the park by a snow removal service retained by the Devel- General Park Maintenance (cont.) oper until city of Bozeman take over. Sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall event per Bozeman Ordinance 1529. The Homeowner’s Association will be responsible for clearing snow on sidewalks, on walks adjacent to Parks and Open Spaces; no snow removal will be performed on the natural fines trails within the Opens space. Leaf removal could be provided most likely by a landscape contractor or handy- man service, as retained by the Neighborhood Association for common property and City of Bozeman for City park areas. Irrigation System The irrigation system should be charged in April, after the ground thaws and plants start growing. The manual drain valves should be turned to the closed position and well pump power switch turned on. The controller should be programmed for the anticipated water requirements for the current month. All heads should be checked for breakage and proper coverage and check monthly for necessary adjustments. Drip emitters should be periodically checked, and the entire system should be regularly monitored for line breaks, head breakage and vandalism. Head replacement should be done with the same brand to ensure efficient coverage for the sys- tem working pressure and dispersal at an equal precipitation rate. The height of heads should be checked to avoid damage from mowers or main- tenance equipment. Winterization should take place during the last week of October. Power to the well pump should be shut off and all manual drain valves opened. To flush out the lines, a high-power air pump shall be connected to the quick coupler valves and air should be run through the system. Each valve zone should be opened and closed until all water is completely flushed out, then the controller should be turned off and water left off until spring. Any necessary watering during the winter months should be done with a tank to prevent damage to the irrigation system. SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 16 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Animal Control Pets should be leashed at all times while in the parks and open space and residents must clean up after their pets. If rodents become a problem with regards to damaging plant material or posing a health risk to residents or pots, rodent control should be utilized. However, no poison is permit- ted on within open space areas. Refuse Refuse within the open spaces will be collected weekly by a service retained by the Neighbor- hood Association or the party responsible for maintenance. Refuse within the city parks will be collected weekly by a service retained by the City of Boz- eman or the party responsible for Park mainte- nance. General Park Maintenance (cont.) SECTION 2 - SOILS INFORMATION 17 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Soils Information Section 2 SECTION 2 - SOILS INFORMATION 18 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Soils Information (cont.) SECTION 2 - SOILS INFORMATION 19 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Soils Information (cont.) SECTION 2 - SOILS INFORMATION 20 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Soils Information (cont.) SECTION 2 - SOILS INFORMATION 21 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Soils Information (cont.) SECTION 2 - SOILS INFORMATION 22 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Soils Information (cont.) SECTION 2 - SOILS INFORMATION 23 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Soils Information (cont.) SECTION 2 - SOILS INFORMATION 24 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Soils Information (cont.) SECTION 2 - SOILS INFORMATION 25 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Soils Information (cont.) SECTION 3 - PARK AMENITIES 26 Laurel Meadow Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Park Amenities - Phase 1 Section 3 The Park U-Bike Rack Model #509-3000 Phase 1 Phase 2 Maglin Accessible Picnic Table Model #MTB-0210-00026 Smith Steelworks Clerestory Pavilion Parkitect Fiberglass Pump Track Parkitect Fiberglass Pump Track Playgrou n d E q u i p m e n t S el e c ti o n s To Be De t e r m i n e d wi t h Ci t y o f B o z e m a n P a r k s SECTION 4 - COST ESTIMATE 27 Laurel Meadow Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Cost Estimate Section 4 SECTION 5 - PARKLAND CALCULATIONS 28 Laurel Meadow Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Parkland Calculations Section 5 SECTION 6 - LANDSCAPE DRAWING SHEETS 29 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Landscape Drawing Sheets Section 6 Page Intentionally Left Blank See Landscape Plan Drawings Laurel Meadows 12.04.25 SCALE: 1” = 80’ 0 40 80 160 KEY NOTES: EXISTING & RECONSTRUCTED WETLAND AREA For conceptual purposes only. Subject to further design develop and review. For conceptual purposes only. Subject to further design develop and review. WEST BABCOCK STREET VAUGHN DRIVE VAUGHN DRIVE LAUREL PARKWAYPOND LILY DRIVEMAIN POND TREE GROVE ROCK DOCK AT POND RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE STORMWATER DETENTION AREA NATURE TRAIL BAXTER CREEK & WETLAND AREA NATIVE SEED AREA PLAYGROUND AREA - CHILDREN’S BIKE PARK PICNIC AREA WITH SHADE PAVILION 1 1 1 1 1 Landscape Concept 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 8 7 10 8 9 11 9 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 RESTRICTED LOT 1 RESTRICTED LOT 2 Laurel Meadows 12.04.25 For conceptual purposes only. Subject to further design develop and review. WEST BABCOCK STREETLAUREL PARKWAYLandscape Imagery For conceptual purposes only. Subject to further design develop and review. RESTRICTED LOT 1 RESTRICTED LOT 2 VAUGHN DRIVE VAUGHN DRIVE POND LILY DRIVE SECTION 6 - LANDSCAPE DRAWING SHEETS 32 Laurel Meadows Parks Master Plan Final Plat - December 2025 Appendix A - Wetland Cross Section Section 7 Page Intentionally Left Blank See Next Page MATURE WILLOW TRANSPLANT (TYP.) TOPSOIL OVER EXCAVATE SUBSTRATE 12" BELOW FINISH GRADE. PLACE 12" TOPSOIL (LOAMY/CLAYS) IN BOTTOM OF WETLAND AREA, SEE NOTE 2 PLANT WETLAND SEED ACROSS WETLAND AREA, SEE NOTES 3 AND 4 1 2 3 UPLAND RESTORATION NOTES: 1.UPLAND AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN DISTURBED AS A RESULT OF CONSTRUCTION WILL REQUIRE RESTORATION. SEE SPECIFICATIONS. 2.TOPSOIL CAN BE USED FROM ONSITE 3. PLACE SALVAGED WETLAND SOIL WITHIN MITIGATED WETLAND AREA. 4.PLANT SALVAGED SOD MATS ACROSS WETLAND AREA AND SEED AS NEEDED IN AREAS NOT COVERED WITH SOD. SEE LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR SEEDING SCHEDULE. PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS PER ZONE EMERGENT WETLANDS ZONES EMERGENT WETLAND TREATMENTS SHALL INCLUDE SEEDING (SEE LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR SOD & SEED SCHEDULE). 1. CREATION EMERGENT WETLANDS THESE WETLANDS ARE CREATED FROM UPLAND (NONWETLAND) AREAS BY EXCAVATING TO A DEPTH OF 6 TO 12 INCHES BELOW THE DRY SEASON SATURATION LEVEL. THESE CREATED EMERGENT WETLANDS WILL BE VEGETATED AS NOTED ON THE LANDSCAPING PLAN. NOTES: 1.THE SOD SALVAGE SITE WILL BE WETLAND 3. ALL SOD SHOULD BE HARVESTED. 2.SOD STRIPS SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET LONG, 3 FEET WIDE, AND 6 - 8 INCHES IN DEPTH. 3.WETLAND SOIL SALVAGED DOWN TO 24" BELOW GROUND SURFACE TO BE USED AS MITIGATED WETLAND SOIL. 3'x5'x6-8" DEPTH (TYP) SOD SALVAGE AREA SOD SALVAGE AND RESTORATION - PLAN VIEW SCALE: N.T.S. EMERGENT WETLANDS DETAIL SCALE: NONE SOD MATS AND/OR TOPSOIL APPROXIMATELY 5:1 (H:V) SLOPE TO CATCH EXISTING GROUND WETLANDS/POND - CROSS SECTION SCALE: N.T.S. EMERGENT WETLANDS POND UPLAND ZONEUPLAND ZONE DRY SEASON DEPTH SATURATION ZONE SCRUB SHRUB WETLAND GROUNDWATER FLOW 1 3 2 12 INCHES VERIFY SCALE! THESE PRINTS MAY BE REDUCED. LINE BELOW MEASURES ONE INCH ON ORIGINAL DRAWING. MODIFY SCALE ACCORDINGLY! 2026COPYRIGHT © MORRISON-MAIERLE, INC., SHEET NUMBER PROJECT NUMBER DRAWING NUMBER DATEDESCRIPTIONNO.BY N:\10130\001.01 PREPLAT\ACAD\SHEETS\WETLANDS SECTIONS AND DETAILS.DWG PLOTTED BY:COOPER KRAUSE ON Mar/09/2026 REVISIONS DRAWN BY: DSGN. BY: APPR. BY: DATE: Q.C. REVIEW DATE: BY: 2880 Technology Blvd West Bozeman, MT 59718 406.587.0721 www.m-m.net engineers surveyors planners scientists MorrisonMaierle LAUREL MEADOWS SUBDIVISION 10130.001.01 MONTANA WETLAND TYPICAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS - D-1 RSN CP JRN 12/2025 BOZEMAN