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1105 REEVES RD. WEST, SUITE 6
BOZEMAN, MT 59718
406-581-5730
www.headwatersmt.net
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April 30, 2026
Informal Review Responses
1) Building 2 is not part of this review, but the scope of work will consist of wood fabrication
activities associated with the production of overhead doors. These operations will include the
cutting, shaping, and assembly of wood components used in the manufacturing process. The
wood-working area will exceed 2,500 square feet and will involve processes that generate finely
divided combustible waste. In recognition of the applicable requirements outlined in the
International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) for Group F-1 occupancies,
the building has been designed to include a fully compliant automatic sprinkler system
throughout the fire area containing these operations.
2) Understood
3) Ditch noticing was completed with subdivision. A ditch notice checklist is included. With Section
III.A.2 selected since no additional impacts since subdivision are proposed.
4) A stormwater design reports is included. Since building 1 does not have any water or sewer
connections planned, an updated water & sewer use report has not been provided. A traffic
study waiver is also included.
5) A wetland report has been uploaded and the wetland and associated setbacks are shown on the
civil sheets. A wetland review checklist is also included.
6) The proposed parking count is 6 spaces, and therefore snow storage is calculated and shown on
sheet C3.0.
7) Water rights and adequacy are addressed in an included memo.
8) Understood – No changes to the lot are proposed which would trigger DEQ review. The COSA
allows for up to 960 gallons of wastewater per acre of land per day, which amounts to 2,054
gallons of wastewater allowed for the property. Building 1 does not have any proposed water or
sewer connections.
9) Understood
10) We have prepared a landscape and irrigation plan for this project and have incorporated the
applicable requirements of Ordinance 2155, Resolution 5586, and the City of Bozeman
Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual.
11) Understood
12) The gas line has been abandoned according to the attached email from David Fuentes at
Northwestern Energy.
13) The bike parking is shown on sheet C2.0. Two outdoor (short term) and three indoor (long term)
spaces are proposed.
14) No additional hydrants are proposed. Civil sheet C1.0 depicts the existing hydrants in the area.
15) Thank you for your response
16) We have revised the project to address the requirements of BMC Sec. 38.520.040 regarding
building massing and articulation. A bump-out has been incorporated along the front façade to
provide the required articulation feature. This design element contributes to breaking up the
building mass and is intended to meet the applicable façade articulation criteria, including the
roofline modulation standards outlined in Sec. 38.520.040.E
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17) We have addressed the requirements of BMC Sec. 38.520.060 regarding building materials and
submittal requirements outlined in Sec. 38.710.070. Compliance has been incorporated into the
project design, and additional trim elements have been added to enhance material articulation
and meet the applicable standards.
18) Understood, building 1 has been shifted so that the roof overhang is outside of the utility
easement
19) We have addressed the requirements of BMC Sec. 38.260.140 regarding window transparency.
The project has been revised to meet the minimum 30% transparency requirement for
applicable street-facing façades. Additional windows have been incorporated, including glazing
within the overhead doors, to achieve compliance. The design also ensures that required
transparent areas will not be obstructed within five feet of the windows, in accordance with Sec.
38.260.140.A.3.e.
20) Parking relief is not necessary for building 1. A parking relief request will be included with the
site plan for building 2 to pursue utilization of the ITE parking calculations in lieu of the
calculations included in the BMC.
21) Understood
22) No site or building lighting is proposed with this project. As such, the requirements of BMC Sec.
38.560.020 are not applicable at this time. Should lighting be added in the future, it will be
designed to comply with the applicable standards of this section.
23) Buildings 1 & 2 were connected via a 5’ concrete sidewalk and then both buildings will be
connected to the existing trail to provide connection to Prince Lane and the associated sidewalk.
Per the response in Comment #15, the existing building was not addressed.
24) No signage is proposed as part of this project. Any future signage will be submitted under a
separate permit in accordance with BMC Sec. 38.560.020.
25) Utility meters have been shown on the civil sheets and building elevations. No external
mechanical equipment is proposed.
26) The storm pond design has been updated and is addressed in the Stormwater Design Report.
27) The Natural Environment Statement is included.
Let me know if you need anything additional for this request.
Sincerely,
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Jeremy May, P.E.
Headwaters Engineering, Inc.
www.headwatersmt.net
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