HomeMy WebLinkAboutHMF SP Narrative_ARCHASPEKT Architecture LLC | 214 East Mendenhall Street, Suite 201 | Bozeman Montana, 59715 1 June 2026 Haggerty Multi-Family Project Narrative | Site Plan Application Project Summary The Haggerty Multi-Family project proposes new residential development on an undeveloped parcel in the in the (to-be-zoned) B-2M District. The underlying land use is designated as “Community Commercial Mixed Use”. The speculative development consists of two, 3-story buildings containing 10 total residential dwelling units. Site improvements include but are not limited to surface parking, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, utility services, and ground level open space. Site Design Access, Vehicle Circulation, and Parking The development is accessed by a single drive access off Haggerty Lane which provides vehicular access to private garages. This drive will connect to the adjacent property’s parking lot via a gravel drive to provide emergency vehicle egress. This connection is not intended as a thoroughfare, rather use of this egress is limited to emergency vehicles only and access controlled with a gate on each end. Pedestrian access to individual dwellings is provided with sidewalks accessed off Haggerty Lane. Unit entrances are located along the East/West property lines on the opposite side of the garages. All entrances and common areas will be inter-connected by sidewalks compliant with UDC sec. 38.510.040. The required amount of parking spaces will be provided within each building via private garages. Uncovered short term bicycle parking will be provided at the south end of the site to comply with UDC sec. 38.530.070.
ASPEKT Architecture LLC | 214 East Mendenhall Street, Suite 201 | Bozeman Montana, 59715 2 Landscaping and Open space All site area not covered by building footprint or hardscape will be landscaped. On site residential open space will be provided with a combination of private dwelling unit balconies compliant with UDC sec. 38.260.040.B.3.c. and an open space accessible to all residential tenants. See Landscape Narrative for additional information. Trash & Recycling Dwelling units will be served by totes that will be picked up along Haggerty Ln. Space for totes is provided within dwelling unit garages. Utilities Each building will be served with single service Water, Sewer, Electric, & Gas lines. See Civil Narrative for additional information Park and Recreation Requirements This project is situated within a ¼ mile radius from the Bozeman Softball Complex and the Sunset Hills Nordic Trails. A sidewalk is proposed from the south end of the subject property to connect to the trail that goes around the outside of the softball fields. Pedestrian access to the nordic trails can utilize the existing crosswalk on Highland BLVD. Due to the proximity and ease of access to adjacent parks, the applicant proposes cash-in-lieu of parkland to meet the requirements of Sec. 38.420.010 Building Design, Composition, and Use The Two residential structures are proposed to be nearly identical “mirrored” rowhouse style buildings. Each building is three stories in height and contains five 2-bed/2.5bath dwelling units. The individual dwelling units are each three stories in height, and are comprised of private garages
ASPEKT Architecture LLC | 214 East Mendenhall Street, Suite 201 | Bozeman Montana, 59715 3 and entries on the first floor, living spaces on the second floor, and sleeping spaces on the third floor. Units adjacent to Haggerty Lane will have an additional home office space located on the ground floor to satisfy Active zone requirements. The residential units are accessed from the garage as well as a primary entrance on the opposite side of the garage, adjacent to the east/west property lines. The 2nd and 3rd floors are cantilevered 2’ off the face of the 1st floor towards the drive aisle as well as the side yard in the East and West direction. Buildings are articulated to allow for light and air to each individual dwelling unit, as well as to break up the massing of the building and create visual interest. Specifically, inset balconies utilize an angled wall to add depth and variation to the façade while giving dwelling units more direct access to southern sunlight. Primary Exterior building materials include Cementitious Board & Batten. Accent materials include Wood shiplap siding & steel guardrails. Repetition with variety on the primary facade is accomplished on each building by mirroring unit 1, providing varying fenestration locations on units 2 & 4, and a material change on the angled wall of unit 5 to comply with the provisions set forth in Sec. 38.320.030.C.6.b.4. Fenestration locations vary unit to unit on the drive aisle facades. These buildings are to be designed and constructed in accordance with the 2021 IRC as Townhouses. We request a letter from the building official confirming their agreeance with this approach. Natural Environment The existing grading of the site slopes up from Haggerty Lane to the Softball complex. From Haggerty Lane, each building steps up between dwelling units in response to the slope of the site and required finish grade. Changes between existing and proposed grade are compensated for primarily through grading. Retaining walls are used to the minimum extent possible. This helps to maintain a natural appearance between the existing & finish grade. Native topsoil will be used to the greatest extent possible for landscaped areas.
ASPEKT Architecture LLC | 214 East Mendenhall Street, Suite 201 | Bozeman Montana, 59715 4 The historic stormwater flow direction is maintained on site. Historic stormwater flows are not restricted from entering the storm grate on Haggerty Ln. Although this project would prefer to preserve all existing trees on the subject & adjacent sites, trees near the sewer lines are to be removed per City of Bozeman requirements.