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Diamond 8
Master Site Plan Application RC 1
May 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Forms & Checklists
2. Project Team
Executive Summary
3. Narrative
a. General Site Information
b. Master Site Plan Checklist
c. Site Plan Checklist
Appendices / Reference Information Appendix A - Green Plan
Appendix B - Vicinity Map
Appendix C - Future Land Use Map
Appendix D - Existing Zoning
Appendix E – Parks Master Plan
Appendix F – Phasing Plan
Appendix G – Infrastructure Exhibits
Appendix H – Construction Management Plan
Appendix I – Traffic Study
Appendix J – Street Section Exhibits
Appendix K – Pedestrian Connectivity Exhibits
Appendix L – Parking Memo
Appendix M – Streamline Memo
Appendix N – Sewer Design Report
Appendix O – Stormwater Design Report
Appendix P – Water Design Report
Appendix Q – Flood Analysis Memo
Appendix R – Ditch Notification
Appendix S – Aquatic Delineation Report
Appendix T – Wetland Application Package
Appendix U – Monitoring Wells Data
Appendix V – Concurrent Construction Letter
Appendix W – Fire Hydrant Phase Exhibits
Appendix X – Fire Hydrant Exhibit
Appendix Y – Irrigation Memo
Appendix Y.2 – Irrigation Ditch Pipe Plan and Profile
Appendix Z – CILWR Memo
Appendix AA – Easements
Appendix BB – Easement Exhibit
Appendix CC – Cultural Resources Memo
Appendix DD – Weed Management
Appendix EE – NWX Flood Hazard Analysis
Appendix FF – Neighboring Plats
Appendix GG – Baxter 80 Annexation Agreement
Appendix GG.2 – Baxter 80 Annexation Resolution
Appendix HH – Geotechnical Report
1. Application Information, Forms & Checklists
The Master Site Plan Application has been included per City requirements, and the applicant
will submit the required fee once the application has been deemed adequate for review. Please
see the estimated site plan fee amount below:
Component Fee Quantity Total
Base $3,850 1 $3,850
Total $3,850
2. Project Team
OWNER / APPLICANT 4 Bozeman, LLC
(Attn: David Hardgrove)
David@4rland.com
PROJECT CONSULTANTS
PLANNING & Intrinsik Architecture
ARCHITECTURE (Attn: Tyler Steinway)
tsteinway@intrinsikarchitecture.com
106 East Babcock Street Suite 1A
Bozeman, Montana 59715
p. 406.582.8988
CIVIL ENGINEERING Headwaters Engineering
(Attn: Garrett Schultz)
gschultz@headwatersmt.net
1105 Reeves Road West, Suite 6
Bozeman, Montana 59718
p. 406.570-3676
LANDSCAPE Design 5
ARCHITECTURE (Attn: Troy Scherer)
Troy@design5la.com
111 North Tracy Avenue
Bozeman, Montana 59715
p. 406.587.4873
SPORTS DESIGN Ampere
(Attn: Andy Huss)
Andy.huss@ampyourdesign.com
1617 Walnut Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
p. 573.823.4405
Executive Summary
This unique 80 acre parcel will be transformed into a park forward addition to the city and is
intended to stand as a model facility in the region. In order to create something extraordinary for
the community, we will need to approach and process this project in unique ways. While
otherwise following the code, we hope to have overlapping reviews that will allow us to begin
building the baseball park while neighborhood (subdivision & infrastructure) projects trail. In the
end, the landscape intensive park is completed as significant roads are later finished, and the
neighborhood plat is finalized.
3. Site Plan Narrative
A. General Site Information
The applicant is proposing to develop a portion of the 80-acre parcel that was recently
annexed as “Baxter 80”. The overall goal of the project is to create a state-of-the-art
baseball park/complex (Diamond 8) on the majority of the site. Time is of the essence to
create this extraordinary and unique park project for the community.
There will eventually be residential, and potentially mixed-use, neighborhood on the
southern portion of the project, following the park development. This area will complement
the park and proceeds from development represents an important funding source for the
overall community project.
The project site is located west of the Northwest Crossing neighborhood and north of the
Laurel Glen neighborhood. The site is bounded by Oak Street to the south, Baxter Lane to
the north, and Laurel Parkway (unbuilt) to the east.
The primary entrance into the project will be off Laurel Parkway through the extension of
Harvest Parkway. This road will be extended down the middle of the site and will be the
backbone of the transportation network. For Diamond 8, the main parking lot will be located
off this road. Due to existing roadways (and classifications), only one other street (Forest
Glen Drive) will be extended north of Oak Street. This sets up the vehicular/pedestrian
circulation and block structure for the neighborhood.
The block structure established by the presence of critical lands and the extension of
existing (and master planned) streets creates a unique pattern. North of Harvest Parkway,
the block length needed to accommodate the baseball facility is longer than the current code
allows. The main reason for this is to create a more pedestrian-friendly (and safe)
environment for visitors, and to allow for a more efficient use of space for the baseball
complex. A similar approach is seen at the Bozeman Sports Park. The project site will
feature pedestrian mid-block crossings to allow pedestrians to travel east and west, as well
as north and south.
From a land use perspective, there are two main components. First and foremost, north of
Harvest Parkway will be a public park. Please see the project partnership framework
included in this application package. South of Harvest Parkway will be divided into lots with
a future subdivision application. The applicant wants to maintain flexibility for those future
parcels and, as such, will allow any land use that is permitted in the applicable zoning
district in effect at the time of application.
Given the main road layout and the possible future buildable areas, the applicant is
estimating 15.26 buildable acres on the south side of the site. Please see the land use table
below for more information on the breakdown. This is conceptual for planning purposes, and
areas may be slightly adjusted as individual site plan applications are brought forward.
Area (AC) Area (SF) Percent of Site
Rights-of-Ways 9.23 AC 402,058.80 SF 12%
Open Space 7.77 AC 338,461.20 SF 10%
Public Park 47.50 AC 2,069,100.00 SF 60%
Developable areas 15.26 AC 664,725.60 SF 19%
Total 79.77 AC 3,474,781.20 SF 100%
B. Site Considerations
Setbacks
The setbacks applied to this project will be unique for the northern portion of the site. The
project site is currently zoned R-C and R-D, but the northern portion will be developed as a
public park. This area will eventually be dedicated to the City and potentially rezoned to PLI.
PLI setbacks are based on the adjacent zoning districts, which are a mix of REMU, R-A, and
R-B. There are necessary buildings for the function and success of the baseball facility that
will not be able to meet the maximum setback standards in those zoning districts. These
buildings are strategically placed to allow for a central pedestrian core. It is
counterproductive for the baseball facility to concentrate the buildings on one side, as
walking distances would be too long for the average pedestrian and would feel disconnected
from the fields and viewing experience.
South of Harvest Parkway, all lots will conform to the setbacks set by the applicable zoning
in place at the time of application. There should be no issue meeting those setback
standards.
Infrastructure
The required infrastructure improvements—and the timing of everything—are the main
reasons for the Master Site Plan and individual site plan applications. There is a significant
infrastructure lift, both time-wise and financially, for this project, and there is a strong need to
get grass and other associated improvements under construction prior to full buildout of the
infrastructure.
Detailed phasing plans and outline narratives have been prepared as Appendix F to
provide more details.
At a high level, Water & sewer mains will be extended within Laurel Parkway and Harvest
Parkway as they are constructed. The 21" regional sewer main will ultimately be extended
from its current location on at the intersection of Touchstone Drive & Dayspring Avenue to
the west end of the proposed Harvest Parkway as it is shown on the 2024 Wastewater
Facilities plan. Within the park, all the proposed buildings will be served by service lines
extended from the main lines in the streets.
Streets
The project will improve the adjacent portions of Oak Street, Baxter Lane, and Laurel
Parkway to City of Bozeman standards (in phases), and construct Harvest Parkway to serve
the interior of the site and provide connectivity from the project site to the City of Bozeman’s
street network. The project will also plan for a new pedestrian crosswalk on Laurel Parkway
at Harvest Parkway when needed in the future. As currently proposed, the Diamond 8
project will not create any roadway capacity problems on adjacent roadways. All adjacent
approaches and intersections will function at LOS C or better through full buildout of the
project in 2030. By 2045, the intersections along Baxter Lane may experience higher levels
of delay from the current growth trends in this area and should be evaluated again at that
time. The developers are in discussions with Streamline about a location for a future
Streamline bus stop on Oak Street.
For more information on the street network and draft street sections, please see Appendix I
and Appendix J.
Building Design
There are three planned main buildings for the Diamond 8 complex. Starting from the
southern entry point, the first building is what we are referring to as the Lodge. The goal for
this building has two primary functions. The first function is to create an indoor/outdoor
gathering space for parents and teams using the park. The second function is to create
indoor batting cages so teams can practice during the winter months. This building will
include restrooms and concessions. This portion of the building is also envisioned to be
connected to Field 1 and will include an elevated viewing platform and permanent seating.
The second building, located in the center of the facility, is largely a maintenance building.
This will serve as the utility hub for the fields and grounds. This building will also include
restrooms and concessions.
Finally, the third building is located between Fields 8, 4 & 5. This building is what we are
referring to as the Hub. This building will serve as the park monument and central gathering
space.
The program for these buildings, as well as their design and elevations, is still in
development. Our intention is that the footprints are conceptually shown on the MSP
submittal and then permitted through a separate site plan application for all three buildings.
It should be noted that the footprints may change through the design process, and that the
rectangular footprints are not meant to be prescriptive—more a vision of where buildings will
go.
Additional accessory structures will be designed to serve the fields (dugouts, permanent
seating, press box, etc) and compliment the overall facility. Each will be part of future
separate site plans and building permits.
Accessible Provision (ADA)
This development will be designed in compliance with the IBC, including its accessible
requirements; as well as ANSI 117.1 & ADA standards for accessible design. Specifically
pertaining to this site plan, the site design provides several accessible parking spaces
across the two planned parking areas. All building entries, the refuse areas, and landscaped
open space, are connected via an accessible pathway system which is in compliance with
the requirements for an accessible route.
Parking
Baseball parks/facilities don’t appear to fall neatly into a single use category for parking
requirements. As such, we would like to use Section 38.530.040.B.1.a.(2) to establish an
alternative parking ratio. The applicant has used the following sources to justify the number
of parking spaces provided.
• Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Parking Generation Manual, 5th Edition
• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) guidance
• Functional demand estimates based on the operational characteristics of the
proposed complex
These resources consistently indicate that parking demand for multi-field athletic complexes
is event-based and best evaluated based on peak tournament conditions when multiple
fields are active concurrently. Developed through discussions with Addi Jadin and the Parks
Department, the proposed parking supply is intentionally moderated to minimize impervious
surface adjacent to wetlands and to encourage multimodal access. The paved parking lots
will adequately accommodate typical daily use. Please see Appendix L for a more detailed
parking memo.
The parking lots have been split into two different areas to allow visitors to get to the site
from a variety of places. This will reduce the walking times and improve the efficiency and
experience of the facility.
The bike parking requirements also don’t easily fit into a City of Bozeman category. The
applicant is taking direction from the city and has provided the recommended number of
spaces requested in the comments.
For the south half of the property (residential/non park), the parking calculations will be
confirmed through a future site plan or sketch plan review to confirm that they conform with
the required code minimums and maximums.
Neighborhood Center
The neighborhood center for this property is the Diamond 8 baseball complex. This park is
intended to be a destination for all of Bozeman but specifically for this neighborhood. The
center of the site appears to be right around where the Lodge building will be located. This is
perfectly situated at the front door of the park.
Please see the Parks Master Plan Appendix E for more information about the phasing of
park improvements and amenities. The qualifying criteria for this location are described
below:
• 38.410.020.A.1 - The proposed neighborhood center is within 600’ of the
geographical center of the site.
• 38.410.020.A.2 – This park is proposed to be developed in one phase start to finish.
Phasing is proposed to allow specific elements of the park to be developed ahead of
others but the goal is one construction starts, it will not stop until the park is
complete.
• 38.410.020.A.3&4 – This park will have less than 100% frontage because of the
wetlands located on the west side of the site. The amount of frontage is significantly
higher than 50%.
• 38.410.020.A.5&6 - This neighborhood center will also be used to meet our parkland
requirements for the project.
Signs
This Master Site Plan proposes a park monument but does not propose any business-
related signage. Any future signage will be reviewed and approved under a comprehensive
sign permit and subsequent sign permit applications. These applications will conform with
the rules in place at the time of submittal.
Parkland
The Diamond 8 project is a unique project in that more than half of the full project will be
dedicated as a city park. Everything north of Harvest Parkway will be a state-of-the-art
baseball facility. This facility is the primary driver for the full project. Due to the limited
growing seasons and the need to get the facility under construction, the applicant is
breaking this park up into multiple phases while pursuing concurrent and overlapping
entitlements. This is depicted in the phasing plans.
The applicant is interested in park credit (or CIL Credit) for this facility that can be applied to
other parts of this project and potential future developments. The baseball facility
improvements will be a significant investment in the community.
Landscaping
The project provides comprehensive site and landscape planning to lend visual interest to
the streetscape and provide a comfortable urban pedestrian experience. Onsite there is a
thorough landscaping plan that enhances and ties together all the public spaces.
All landscaping will comply with the mandatory landscaping provisions of the Bozeman UDC
including the use of drought tolerant plants, use of appropriately sized landscape plant
material, street frontage landscaping, coordination with utilities, and use of permanent
irrigation. All service areas and utility equipment will be screened, as necessary.
Water Rights
The applicant has two water rights associated with this site, 41H-30159830 & 41H-
30159834. Both of these water rights will be utilized to provide landscape water to the fields
and landscaping for the site. The Applicant intends to use CILWR for domestic water usage.
A preliminary CILWR calculation is included in Appendix Z. This amount will be confirmed
through the site plan review process.
WGM has been researching and working on water rights for the project. They have found
historic documentation that will allow both water rights to be utilized for the project without a
change application with DNRC. Water associated with the two associated water rights and
potential Farmers Canal shares will be diverted from Baxter Creek and pumped to the site to
water the fields and surrounding landscaping. A Notice of Intent has been approved by
DNRC to allow an onsite well which will provide a source of backup water for irrigation. A
connection to the City's domestic water supply will also be provided as a last line protection
for the grass within the fields.
The property also has some Farmers Canal shares, which we are working on getting
transferred. More information is forthcoming on the shares. We are working on two backup
plans for shares: first, we have asked the Farmers Canal to determine the availability and
cost to purchase a partial share to supply the project. Second, Brian Heaston has offered a
portion of the City’s shares for this area since it will be a public park.
Irrigation
With all the options described above, we are confident that we can secure a reliable water
source for the ball fields and surrounding landscaping.
Please see Appendix Y.1 for more information on the irrigation system.
Site Lighting
This project site will have intersection lighting, parking lot lighting and lighting at any mid-
block crossings. In addition, the Diamond 8 complex will feature outdoor lighting on specific
fields and pedestrian ways to extend playing times.
The lighting plans and specifications are still in progress but will be designed to conform with
all lighting and photometric standards in the UDC. These plans will be provided with the
formal Site Plan Application.
Traffic
A Traffic Study is being provided with the Master Site Plan. As mentioned above, The
project will improve the adjacent portions of Oak Street, Baxter Lane, and Laurel Parkway to
City of Bozeman standards (in phases), and construct Harvest Parkway to serve the interior
of the site and provide connectivity from the project site to the City of Bozeman’s street
network. The project will also plan for a new pedestrian crosswalk on Laurel Parkway at
Harvest Parkway when needed in the future.
The applicant would like to install the major transportation upgrades in phases, as identified
on the phasing plan.
Phasing
Phasing is the most important piece of the equation with this project. The need to get the
baseball facility underway and grass growing is key. The applicant has prepared a two-
phase approach (with sub-phases) to accomplish this goal. The applicant intends to submit
multiple applications—this Master Site Plan application and individual site plans—
concurrently with each other to allow the timing to work out. A future subdivision and
possible Zone Map Amendment are also included primarily to better create developable
areas on the southern portion of the project.
Initial phases will ensure adequate ingress, EMS access, parking and utilities prior to
opening the ballfields to the public.
Please see Appendix F for more information on the phasing.
Response to 38.410.010.B
The applicant is to the maximum extent possible (and consistent with other requirements)
preserving the natural terrain, natural drainage, existing topsoil, trees and other existing
vegetation. For example, this site has several wetlands onsite and rather than fill them in to
create a more efficient site layout the applicant has worked around the wetlands. There is
very little impact on the wetlands with this project. The impacts are limited to road and utility
crossings.
The site will have to be graded to ensure the fields are usable and the walkways and
gathering areas around the site meet accessibility requirements. While the site is being
graded, the topsoil will be screened and redistributed across the site where possible. There
are very few trees onsite due to this land being primarily agricultural but the few trees that
do exist onsite appear to be within the wetland and watercourse setback areas. These areas
are not proposed to be impacted with this application and as such the vegetation will largely
remain intact.
Finally, the wetland areas outside of the road crossing will be located in a public park or
within an open space tract with a future subdivision application further ensuring their
maintenance.
The applicant has considered the natural environment and has created a thoughtful design
that works around the natural environment where possible.
Concurrent Construction
The applicant would like to request concurrent construction for both on-site and off-site
infrastructure. This is a complex project with a number of moving pieces. While the details
are not totally clear, the applicant wants the ability to work on a variety of items at the same
time. The most notable item would be park construction (fields and buildings) while off-site
street (and utility) infrastructure is being constructed. As stated before, the timing of
everything is critical to the project. Please see Appendix H for a concurrent construction
request letter.
Entitlement Period
The project is to be constructed over a period of 3-5 years. For a site of this size,
construction (including future subdivision) could take up to 10-15 years to complete. It is
likely that an extension to the Master Site Plan will be sought, as necessary.
Following approval of the Master Site Plan, the applicant will submit subsequent subdivision
applications for each phase of the project. Given the critical timing of the phasing this
application does not reference or include anything in a future subdivision. Our intention is for
these applications to be separate. Following approval of those phases, site plans and sketch
plans will be developed for each lot. Each subsequent application shall be consistent with
the approved Master Site Plan and subject to the review criteria of Section 38.740.080 BMC.
Possible Funding Mechanisms
Significant private funding has secured the property, will launch the project, and complete
significant improvements. Due to the scale of this project and the positive community
benefit, the project needs public funding mechanisms to become a reality. The possible
identified funding sources could be but are not limited to:
- Impact Fee Credits
- CIP Funds
- Park Grants
- Etc.
B. Master Site Plan Checklist
1. Noticing Checklist Form NP and materials.
Response: This is included in the document section as file 036.
2. Application and plan sets of all required items listed on the Site Plan (SP) Checklist as
applicable to the proposed amount of entitlement sought by the master site plan.
Response: Understood. Please see the responses below to the SP checklist items.
3. Narrative that includes proposed entitlement period: minimum three years, maximum five
years. This schedule should include the sequence for each phase, approximate size in
are of each phase, and proposed phasing of construction of public improvements, parks,
and common open space areas.
Response: Understood. This is included above.
4. Draft design guidelines to direct design of the development over the entitlement period, if
applicable.
Response: This project does not include any development other than the park
development. The Park Master Plan will be the guiding document for all park
construction. A future subdivision application will include developable areas and
that is the appropriate time to include design regulations.
5. Statement that following approval of a master site plan, the applicant shall submit to the
department sequential individual site plans for specific areas within the master site plan.
Each subsequent application shall be consistent with the approved master site plan and
subject to conformance with Chapter 38 of the BMC and a decision consistent with BMC
38.740.090.B. If it does not, a modification to the master site plan is required
Response: Understood. This is included above.
6. Identify any infrastructure or site plan elements proposed for financial guarantee.
Response: The applicant is requesting concurrent construction and, due to
phasing, will likely need to provide a financial guarantee for some elements of this
project. Those finer details are still being worked out and will be addressed with
each individual site plan application.
7. Detailed phasing plan that includes the following:
a) Proposed phase lines.
b) Proposed limit of construction for each phase.
c) Proposed plan for staging and phasing of construction, including storage of
topsoil, spoils, and construction materials and equipment.
d) Phasing of infrastructure, utilities, irrigation mainline and related components,
irrigation wells, streets, roads, pathways, and trails. If the entirety of the
infrastructure is not proposed to be developed in the first phase, identify any
means to provide adequate services (i.e., emergency services access to the
site).
Response: These phasing plans are included as Appendix F.
C. Site Plan Checklist
The following information is required whenever the requested information pertains to
zoning or other regulatory requirements of this chapter, existing conditions on-site or
conditions on-site which would result from the proposed development:
1. Boundary line of property with dimensions;
Response: This information is shown on the Civil Site Plans.
2. Date of plan preparation and changes;
Response: This information is on all drawings and is specifically called out on the
coversheet.
3. North point indicator;
Response: This information is on all drawings.
4. Suggested scale of one inch to 20 feet, but not less than one inch to 100 feet;
Response: Understood. All drawings are to a scale that fits on the page and is in
line with this requirement.
5. Parcel and site coverage information:
1. a. Parcel size in gross acres and square feet;
2. b. Estimated total floor area with a breakdown by land use;
3. c. Location, percentage of parcel and total site, and square footage for the
following:
1. Existing and proposed buildings and structures;
2. Driveway and parking;
3. Areas to remain undisturbed,
4. Landscaped areas, with and without irrigation,
5. Recreational uses areas, parks, school sites, etc., and
6. Public street right-of-way;
Response: This information is on the coversheet, the civil plans, and throughout
several parts of the narrative and other exhibits.
6. Total number, type and density per type of dwelling, and total net and gross residential
density and density per residential parcel;
Response: There are no dwelling units proposed with this application. This Master
Site Plan is intended to set the vision and phasing for the Diamond 8 baseball
complex.
7. Location, identification and dimension of the following existing and proposed data,
on-site and to a distance of 100 feet outside site plan boundary, exclusive of public
rights-of-way, unless otherwise stated:
1. a. Topographic contours at a minimum interval of one foot, or as determined by
the review authority;
2. b. Adjacent streets and street rights-of-way to a distance of 150 feet, except for
sites adjacent to major arterial streets where the distances must be 200 feet;
3. c. On-site streets and rights-of-way;
4. d. Ingress and egress points;
5. e. Traffic flow on-site;
6. f. Traffic flow off-site;
7. g. Utilities and utility rights-of-way or easements including but not limited to:
1. Electric;
2. Natural gas;
3. Telephone, cable TV, optic fiber, and similar utilities;
4. Water;
5. Sewer (sanitary, treated effluent and storm);
8. h. Surface water and groundwater, including:
1. Holding ponds, streams and irrigation ditches;
2. Watercourses, water bodies and wetlands:
1. a. If wetlands information was provided with a prior subdivision,
provide delineation of on-site wetlands per the subdivision work on
the site plan. The developer must provide recertification from a
wetlands professional per 38.610 that site wetlands mapped with
the subdivision are still accurate or provide new delineation.
2. b. If no wetlands delineation was done with a prior subdivision,
the developer must complete such delineation of on-site wetlands
consistent with the process in 38.610.
3. Floodplains as designated on the effective federal insurance rate map
and delineated per requirements of 38.600 or that may otherwise be
identified as lying within a 100-year floodplain through additional
floodplain delineation, engineering analysis, topographic survey or other
objective and factual basis;
4. A floodplain hazard evaluation report in compliance with article 6 of this
chapter if not previously provided with subdivision review;
5. Agricultural water user facilities and easements and contact requirements
per 38.310.010 unless:
1. a. Such information was previously provided through a subdivision
review process; or
2. b. The provision of such information was waived in writing during
subdivision review of the land to be developed;
6. Depth to the high water table must be determined from tests taken during
the period of major concern;
9. i. Grading and drainage plan, including provisions for on-site retention/detention
and water quality improvement facilities as detailed in a Stormwater Drainage
Plan:
1. All drainageways, streets, arroyos, dry gullies, diversion ditches,
spillways, reservoirs, etc., which may be incorporated into the storm
drainage system for the property must be designated:
1. a. The name of the drainageway (where appropriate);
2. b. The downstream conditions (developed, available
drainageways, etc.);
3. c. Any downstream restrictions;
10. j. Slopes of greater than 15% or other significant topographic features;
11. k. Sidewalks, walkways, drive aisles, loading areas and docks, bicycle facilities,
including typical details and interrelationships with vehicular circulation system,
indicating proposed treatment of points of conflict, a statement requiring lot
accesses to be built to the standard contained in this section, the City of
Bozeman Design and Construction Standards, and the City of Bozeman
Modifications to Montana Public Works Standard Specifications;
12. l. Provision for site accessibility, including, but not limited to, wheelchair ramps,
parking spaces, handrails and curb cuts, including construction details and the
applicant’s certification of ADA compliance;
13. m. Fences and walls, including typical details;
14. n. Exterior signs;
15. o. Exterior refuse, recycling, and composting collection areas, including typical
details;
16. p. A site plan, complete with all structures, parking spaces, building entrances,
traffic areas (both vehicular and pedestrian), vegetation that might interfere with
lighting, and adjacent uses, containing a layout of all proposed fixtures by
location and type. The materials required in 38.710.050.A.18, if not previously
provided;
17. q. Curb, asphalt section and drive approach construction details;
18. r. Landscaping and irrigation (detailed plan showing plantings, irrigation layout,
and other relevant information as required in 38.710.090);
19. s. Unique natural features, significant wildlife areas and vegetative cover,
including existing trees and shrubs having a diameter greater than two and
one-half inches, by species;
20. t. Snow storage areas. All parking facilities containing five (5) or more parking
spaces shall provide a snow management plan. The plan shall contain the
following:
1. Locations for snow storage, which may include on-site landscaped areas,
and other open space for at least 15% of the total area of the site used for
parking, access drives, walkways and other paved surfaces;
2. Snow storage is prohibited:
1. a. Within the public right-of-way;
2. b. Where it would obstruct line of sight or vision triangle;
3. c. In a location where it blocks fire hydrants, emergency vehicle
access or access to other properties;
4. d. Where it will cause unmanageable freeze/thaw and icing of
sidewalks, pathways and other paved surfaces;
5. e. Where it obstructs on-site amenities, including but not limited to
points of egress, mailboxes, storage areas, and trash enclosures;
6. f. Within any access easement;
7. g. Where placed in a manner which violates the Clean Water Act
(CWA) and/or the Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (MPDES), and/or any other federal, state or local law or
statute.
8. h. Where it will cause damage to trees located in the public
right-of-way;
21. u. Location of city limit boundaries if within 200 feet of the development;
22. v. Historic, cultural and archaeological resources, describe and map any
designated historic structures or districts, and archaeological or cultural sites;
23. w. Public facilities, including schools, parks, trails, etc.;
Response: This information is shown in the drawing set—primarily the civil site
plans—though information is included throughout the drawings.
8. Detailed plan of all parking facilities, including circulation aisles, access drives, bicycle
racks, compact spaces, accessible spaces and motorcycle parking, on-street parking,
number of employee and non-employee parking spaces, existing and proposed, and
total square footage of each.
1. a. If electronic vehicle chargers are included or expected for future use identify
location, path of electrical service, and layout for chargers and transformers;
Response: The parking facilities for this project will be constructed in the park
area. There are currently two parking lots planned—one on the north side of the
site and the other on the south side of the baseball complex along Harvest
Parkway. Please see the parking narrative above, as well as the parking memo, for
more information.
9. The information related to transportation capacity required by 38.710.050.A.11, subject
to the following exceptions:
1. a. Such information was previously provided through a subdivision review
process and the proposed development does not generate more trips than
estimated during the subdivision review; or
2. b. The provision of such information was waived in writing during subdivision
review of the land to be developed; or
3. c. The provision of such information is waived in writing by the DRC prior to
submittal of a site plan application; or
4. d. The application for site plan approval involves the redevelopment of property
located within the in the city's established neighborhood conservation overlay
district. In such cases, the city may require the property owner to sign a waiver of
right to protest creation of a special improvement district, or other form of
agreement, assuring participation, on a fair share, pro-rata basis, in future
improvements to intersections in the vicinity of the development proposal; or
5. e. The application for site plan approval involves the adaptive reuse of an
existing building, regardless of its location within the city, or the redevelopment of
a property located within one of the city's urban renewal districts. In cases where
an existing building or complex of buildings is to be torn down and replaced with
a larger building or complex of buildings, the city engineer may require the
information described in 38.710.050.A.11 to evaluate the additional traffic
impacts resulting from development of the larger building or complex of buildings;
or
6. f. Unless waived by the DRC, updated information will be required if previous
approvals or waivers are more than five (5) years old.
Response: The applicant has provided a Traffic Impact Study with this application.
It is included as Appendix I.
10. Building design information (on-site):
1. a. Building heights and elevations of all exterior walls of the building or structure;
2. b. Height above mean sea level of the elevation of the lowest floor and location
of lot outfall when the structure is proposed to be located in a floodway or
floodplain area;
3. c. Floor plans depicting location and dimensions of all proposed uses and
activities;
4. d. All on-site utilities and mechanical equipment;
Response: This application is more of a visioning document than a true site plan
for each building. The buildings will be permitted through future site plan
applications. The footprints shown on the plans are for reference and may be
updated as the architecture is further developed.
11. Description and mapping of soils existing on the site, accompanied by analysis as to the
suitability of such soils for the intended construction. Soil in proposed landscaping areas
must comply with requirements outlined in the most recent version of the City of
Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards Manual.
Response: A Geotechnical investigation was conducted by IMEG engineers. Their
findings are included in this application as Appendix HH.
12. Temporary facilities plan showing the location of all temporary model homes, sales
offices and/or construction facilities, including temporary signs and parking facilities;
Response: There are no temporary facilities on site. The contractor may place a
job trailer and other construction-related items on site during construction.
Because a contractor has not been selected for this project, these specific items
have not been provided.
13. Unless already provided through a previous subdivision review, a noxious weed control
plan complying with 38.710.050.A.5.c;
Response: Weeds are currently being maintained by the property owner. Please
see a weed management included as Appendix DD. The property owner will
continue to maintain weeds until the park is transferred to the City. At that point,
the future HOA will maintain weeds in the area south of Harvest Parkway, and
presumably the City will maintain weeds in the parkland area.
14. Drafts of applicable supplementary documents as set forth in 38.720;
Response: This application is largely to permit the construction of a baseball
facility that will eventually be dedicated to the city as a park. Currently no
residential or mixed-use development is considered with this application and as
such the design regulations, covenants and bylaws are not provided with this
application. This application sets the vision and phasing for the property to
accomplish park construction. A future subdivision will be required to divide the
land, and at that point the design regulations, covenants and bylaws will be
prepared for the whole neighborhood.
The Parks Master Plan will be the design regulations for all of the park
construction.
15. The information necessary to complete the determination of density change and
parkland provision required by 38.420.020.B, unless such information was previously
determined by the city to be inapplicable and written confirmation is provided to the
applicant prior to submittal of a preliminary site plan application. If a new park will be
created by the development the park plan materials of 38.710.050.A.14 must be
provided;
Response: The park requirements are outlined above in the narrative and are also
outlined in the Parks Master Plan.
16. Affordable housing. If the application includes requests for incentives provided in 38.340,
describe how the site plan will satisfy any requirements of 38.340 which have either
been established for that lot through the subdivision process or, if no subdivision has
previously occurred, are applicable to a site plan. The description must be of adequate
detail to clearly identify those lots and dwellings designated as subject to 38.340
compliance requirements and to make the obligations placed on the affected lots and
dwellings readily understandable;
Response: This project is not contemplating the residential component at this
time. Affordable housing may be considered in the future with a subdivision
application.
17. Phased site plans:
1. a. A phasing plan showing the location of phase boundaries and that each phase
will be fully functional if subsequent phases are not completed;
2. b. A utilities plan showing that each phase will be able to be fully functional if
subsequent phases are not completed;
3. c. A revegetation and grading plan showing how disturbed areas will be
revegetated to control weeds and site grading and drainage control will be
maintained as phased construction proceeds;
4. d. If the applicant intends for multiple phases to be under construction
simultaneously, evidence of financial commitment from the project lender for the
completion of all phases to be undertaken at once. Evidence of financial
commitment may be provided at the time the building permits for the multiple
phases are sought.
Response: This project will be completed in multiple phases, which is why this
MSP document is needed. The phasing exhibit (Appendix F) documents the
expected phasing for infrastructure and building improvements. Additionally, the
Parks Master Plan (Appendix E) includes direction on phasing as well. The
applicant is envisioning submitting multiple individual site plan applications to
accomplish this goal.
18. When 38.420.020 requires parkland dedication in association with a site plan, and
cash-in-lieu of parkland will not be provided, the materials required by 38.710.050.A.14.
Response: There are no dwelling units proposed with this application. This Master
Site Plan is intended to set the vision and phasing for the Diamond 8 baseball
complex. As currently laid out, there are 15.27 developable acres for the area
south of Harvest Parkway that will likely be developed as residential. R-C and R-D
have minimum densities, so being conservative to meet the zoning, the area south
of Harvest Parkway would need to build 213 units. The applicant would like to
maintain flexibility on this south half of the property and, as such, wants to
acknowledge that it will be required to meet the zoning regulations in place at the
time of subdivision or site plan application.
Please see the Parks Master Plan for more information on the park improvements.
19. The information related to water adequacy required by 38.710.050.A.19, unless the
information was previously provided through a subdivision review process and the
proposed development does not generate more demand than addressed during the
subdivision review. At the discretion of the Director of Utilities, updated information will
be required if previous approvals or determination of no impact are more than 5 years
old.
Response: The applicant has two surface water rights—one from Baxter Creek
and the other from the Gallatin River. The applicant intends to use these surface
water rights for irrigation purposes. The applicant intends to pay CILWR for any
water usage above their allocated water rights. More information is included in the
Irrigation Memo (Appendix Y) and the CILWR Memo (Appendix Z).