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HomeMy WebLinkAbout002_Narrative Site Plan Bozeman Health Emergency Department Enabling Site Work Location: 915 Highland Boulevard, Bozeman, MT 59715 Legal Description: S17, T02 S, R06 E, C.O.S. 2047, PARCEL 2, ACRES 34.428, PLUS VACATED STREET AND LESS PLAT J-483 Submitted: June 22nd, 2026 Project Narrative Introduction This application is submitted for Site Plan Review of the Emergency Department (ED) Expansion and Renovation Enabling Site Work Project at Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center. The project represents Phase 2 of the approved Bozeman Health Master Site Plan (23-357). Due to the requirement that the Emergency Department remain fully operational 24 hours a day, year-round, the project involves a high level of logistical and construction complexity. To maintain uninterrupted emergency services, a series of enabling site improvements must be completed in advance of the primary building expansion. These improvements include temporary facilities and supporting infrastructure for ambulances, helicopters, and medical gas services. Project Time Frame Construction of the enabling site work improvements is anticipated to occur in 2026, in preparation for the main ED expansion and renovation, which is planned for 2027. To facilitate this phased approach, this submittal only includes the enabling site improvements, while a separate future submittal will include the final build-out of the permanent expansion and renovation. Site plans have been separated into two separate plans to allow for completion of critical site improvements and temporary facilities necessary to support the ongoing hospital operations prior to vertical construction of permanent building expansion. This approach ensures continued site functionality, maintains emergency access, and minimizes disruption while allowing building design and interior coordination to progress concurrently with sitework. Construction sequencing will be coordinated to maintain emergency department access and life-safety requirements at all times. Statement on Natural Environment The project has been designed to respond appropriately to existing site conditions, including topography, drainage patterns, and existing vegetation. To the maximum extent practicable, the design preserves natural terrain, maintains existing drainage patterns, and minimizes disturbance to topsoil, trees, and other vegetation while accommodating necessary improvements. Parkland Requirements This project is nonresidential; therefore, parkland dedication requirements do not apply. Concurrent Construction Needs Concurrent construction is intended for this project and includes offsite improvements including modifications to the drive approach at Highland Boulevard, restriping of the turn lanes into the Emergency Department entrance, modifying the shared use path adjacent to Highland Boulevard to align with the new entrance location, and stormwater utility improvements. Onsite public improvements include realignment of an existing water main and fire hydrant near the location of the temporary ambulance garage. The concurrent construction request forms have been included as part of the documents uploaded with this submittal. Existing Land Use The project site encompasses the Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center campus, including inpatient and outpatient facilities, the existing emergency department, and multiple surface parking areas. A variety of adjacent uses surround the project site. To the north, northwest, and west are City of Bozeman properties managed for cemetery and Parks & Recreation uses. To the south is the Knolls residential neighborhood. To the east, across Highland Boulevard, is additional Bozeman Health land that is managed for agriculture and as publicly accessible open space, known as Highland Glen. The project site is zoned B-2 Community Business. Existing Infrastructure Transportation The project site is serviced by Highland Boulevard (Minor Arterial), Ellis Street (Local), and Old Highland Boulevard (Local). There are shared use paths along the entire length of Highland Boulevard, Old Highland Boulevard, and Ellis Street. Natural surface trails connect the project site to Burke Park (aka Peet’s Hill) to the west, Lindley Park to the north, and the Highland Glen trail system to the east. Streamline’s Purple Line provides transit service along Highland Boulevard. Public Utilities WATER A 12-inch ductile iron water main runs the length of Highland Boulevard and a 10-inch ductile iron water main is looped in front of the existing Emergency Department. The project area around the Emergency Department includes four (4) fire hydrants. See Civil Sheet C2.1 for more details. SANITARY SEWER The sewer main servicing the project area is an eight (8) inch vitrified clay line on the east side of Highland Boulevard. The sewer main flows northeast from the Highland/Old Highland Boulevard intersection, across Ellis Street, through the City Parks & Recreation softball facility, and then tying in at Haggerty Lane. The service for the Emergency Department is a six (6) inch PVC line which connects to the sewer main on the east side of Highland Boulevard. See Civil Sheet C2.1 for more details. STORMWATER The existing storm water system for the project includes surface runoff to inlets feeding pipes ranging in size from twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) inches which lead to one surface pond on the southwest corner of Highland Boulevard and Ellis Street, an underground chamber system upstream of the pond, or the intermittent “urban waterway” conveyance on the east side of Highland Boulevard. See Civil Sheet C2.1 for more details. Existing Buildings The original existing building on the Bozeman Health campus was built in 1984 as the Deaconess Hospital. Since then, there have been many building additions over the past 42 years, including a 5-story northern addition MOB4 in 2002, a 2-story southern addition from 2011 that holds the existing ED on the 2nd floor and other uses on the 1st floor, and most recently the 3-story Bridger Tower and 2-story main hospital entry addition on the northeast corner built in 2018. Exterior materials and roofs throughout are different materials and the glazing type and strategy differs at each building due to the different years they were built. The existing ED building has its main public entry on the west side and ambulance garage and staff entry on the south side. The proposed ED expansion work will leave only the existing west exterior façade in place and expand with new construction on the south and east sides. The existing Bridger Tower building will serve as guidance for material and glazing of the new ED. The existing MOB4 building exterior, size, and height will not be affected by these projects, but it is referenced here since the Oxygen tank and pipe upsizing scope enters through this building in the loading dock area. Proposed Improvements Site Improvements The proposed project includes the following improvements:  Realignment of the access road in front of the Emergency Department to Highland Boulevard  Highland Boulevard modifications associated with the access realignment for asphalt, curb & gutter, striping, stormwater, and shared use paths  Temporary mobile PET/CT and demolition of existing pad  Temporary helipad and demolition of existing pad  Temporary ambulance entrance building  New 10” water main realigned outside of the proposed temporary ambulance entrance building to connect to existing 10” water main o Associated water easement will be modified to follow new water alignment o An existing fire hydrant will be removed and relocated as well  New 6” fire sprinkler service to the Emergency Department and removal of existing fire service  Stormwater inlet/manhole/piping reconfiguration around new Emergency Department expansion  New decontamination tank and associated piping  New underground propane tanks and associated piping  New oxygen tank and associated piping  New fiber optic conduit for redundancy  Realignment of power bank duct to the Emergency Department  New power service from Northwestern Energy to act as the ED Expansions power source during the Enabling phase.  Removal of existing irrigation well and drilling new irrigation well Landscape & Irrigation – Enabling Phase During the enabling phase, temporary landscape measures will be implemented to maintain site function and provide compliant groundcover while permanent structures and sitework are under construction. This includes temporary grass seeding around the ambulance garage and within the helipad clear zone. Seeding associated with temporary facilities will be removed following demolition. Several trees within the helipad clear zone will be relocated elsewhere on the Bozeman Health campus for the duration of its use. Upon removal of the temporary helipad, street frontage landscaping will be reinstated as part of the final phase. Areas of the existing parking lot islands and medians disturbed by installation of the new oxygen tank (refer to Sheet L1.4) will be restored. These areas will be replanted with shrubs, ornamental grasses, and groundcovers, with rock mulch to match adjacent conditions. The existing drip irrigation system will be repaired and reused following utility work. This phase also includes installation of a new irrigation well to replace the existing well, which must be relocated to accommodate reconfiguration of the ambulance garage and drive lane. See Landscape Sheets L1.1-L1.4 for more details about the proposed landscape and irrigation improvements. Transportation Improvements A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) update has been prepared for Phases 2 and 3 of the Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center Master Plan (23-357). The original TIS was submitted with the master site plan in November 2023, with subsequent updates provided in May 2025 to reflect the current phasing plan and Phase 1 improvements. The current TIS update evaluates the proposed project improvements, including updated trip generation, traffic volume projections, site operations, and parking demand. Both on-site and off-site transportation impacts are assessed to confirm the adequacy of the existing and planned infrastructure. Parking Improvements A parking analysis is included as part of the TIS update. The analysis demonstrates that sufficient parking capacity will remain available on-site throughout construction and upon project completion. During construction Bozeman Health Lot C will have a temporary removal of 18 parking spaces for the temporary helipad. Lot D similarly will see the temporary removal of 8 parking spaces to accommodate the temporary Mobile PET/CT facility. Upon completion of Enabling Construction Lot B will have a permanent removal of 2 parking spaces. Lot C will have a permanent removal of 14 spaces to accommodate the new access alignment. Lot G will have a permanent removal of 2 spaces to accommodate the new oxygen tank. Utility Improvements WATER The Emergency Department expansion will utilize a new 10” ductile iron water main that has been realigned around the proposed temporary ambulance building and connecting into the existing 10” ductile iron water main. A new 6” fire sprinkler service is proposed to serve the Emergency Department expansion. The existing fire sprinkler service will be removed and capped at the main. There is no proposed domestic water service for the Emergency Department expansion. The existing domestic water lines within the building will be extended within the building interior as needed to service the building expansion. SEWER The Emergency Department expansion is proposing to utilize the existing 6” sanitary sewer service. The proposed sanitary sewer service alignment will be modified to connect to the existing sanitary sewer service with a new manhole. STORMWATER Due to the realignment of the Emergency Department access off Highland Boulevard, stormwater piping and inlets are proposed to be reconfigured but ultimately collect and discharge stormwater in the same locations as done historically. The submitted stormwater report shows that historical drainage has been closely matched in the Enabling Site Work allowing this to be an adequate design. See Civil Sheets C4.1 for more details about the proposed new stormwater facilities. Buildings A temporary ambulance structure will be provided for use ahead of the existing ambulance garage demolition and construction of a new ambulance garage that is part of the Emergency Dept Expansion project. The temporary ambulance structure will be used for ambulance drop off of patients to the ED only, and built up against a portion of the existing ED that is to remain. Two automated roll-up garage doors on the north and south walls and one, staff-use hinged door on the south wall will be provided. A new double door opening will be added to the existing exterior wall within the temporary ambulance structure to provide direct access to the ED for EMS, staff, and patients. It will be used until the new ambulance garage and ED expansion are complete and can be opened, at which point it will be fully removed from the site and the existing exterior wall restored to its existing condition. Rough time estimate of use is around 1.5 to 2 years, starting early 2027. Total SF is 1,255 SF. Additionally, a small electric transformer pad with masonry enclosure will be added south of the existing ED. This enclosure will be roughly 6’ tall and have masonry walls with brick finish that matches the existing Bridger Tower building and future ED Expansion exterior walls. A cast stone top to the walls and a metal gate in the enclosure will be provided that matches other utility enclosure gates throughout the campus in both material, design, and color. BMC 38.520.040 Massing and articulation As a temporary use structure that will be fully demolished, removed, and the existing exterior walls restored, the temporary ambulance design strategy is to minimize its presence onsite and use materials that are quick to construct and remove while being neutral and dark in color to blend in with the various existing materials, colors, and textures on this side of the hospital campus. Standing seam metal (same manufacturer and type as existing used at ED entrance roof) will be charcoal gray and used as both roof and walls, garage doors will be white to match existing ambulance garage doors, and the hinged door will be painted to match adjacent, existing exterior doors. Massing is designed to be shorter than the existing Emergency Department height, with a minimum footprint size of 39’ long by 31’-2” wide to fit a single ambulance, drop off zone, and patient/staff workflow in a safe and code compliant manner. The roof is minimally sloped for drainage purposes, and tied into the existing exterior wall parapet and coping. BMC 38.260.070 Transitions Not applicable for the temporary ambulance structure. It is fully contained within the B-2 zone + Regional Commercial & Service Land use designation, far from the lot boundary, and shorter than existing buildings. BMC 38.260.140 Windows Per CONR applicant question and city responses, as a temporary use structure that will be fully demolished and to provide patient privacy, windows are not provided as part of the design. The garage doors will include glazing panels above 6’ to allow natural light in and privacy, while the hinged door will include a door light to provide a safety factor when opening onto the sidewalk. BMC 38.550 Signs No signage will be used on the temporary ambulance structure. The garage doors will have stenciled on lettering in RED to identify and provide direction for vehicular access and exit as a safety feature for both Emergency Services and the public. Temporary Helipad Helicopter operations associated with the temporary helipad have been evaluated to ensure safe access to and from the hospital during emergency medical transport activities. It has been field verified that during typical approach maneuvers; helicopters maintain a relatively high altitude while traversing the surrounding area and then transition to a near-vertical descent when landing at the existing helicopter pad. During ascents, helicopters similarly take a near-vertical ascent to high altitudes before traversing the surrounding area. The temporary helipad has been located and designed to accommodate helicopter operations in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA AC 150/5390-2D) guidance and requirements. Flight approach and departure paths have been reviewed with consideration for adjacent transportation networks, including roadways, circulation routes, and pedestrian paths. The operational characteristics of helicopters, combined with the location of the temporary helipad, and FAA guidelines provide for safe and efficient access to the hospital while minimizing potential hazards for nearby pedestrians and site users. To further enhance public safety, warning signs have been added to the Site Plan along pedestrian pathways located near the temporary helipad and planned flight path. The signage informs pedestrians of helicopter operations and instructs pedestrians to stop and remain in place during helicopter approach, landing, and departure maneuvers. Deviations, Departures, and Relief No deviations, departures, or requests for relief are anticipated for either the Enabling Phase or the Final Phase. Conditions of Master Site Plan Approval The Emergency Department Expansion and Renovation project represents Phase 2 of the approved Bozeman Health Master Site Plan (23-357). The provisions noted as conditions of approval are listed below with the verification of how the submitted site plan submittal meets these requirements. The conditions of approval are outlined below, along with verification of compliance within the submitted site plan. 1. BMC 38.410.060 - Easements – Prior to final Master Site Plan approval for each phase of development, the applicant must provide a release re-conveyance easement for the relevant water/utility easement that will no longer be needed. a. Release and reconveyance easements have been provided with the submitted documents. 2. BMC 38.410.060.C.1 - Easement Water & Sewer: Prior to final Master Site Plan approval of each phase of development, the applicant must provide a thirty (30) foot public utility easement to accommodate relevant water and sewer. An additional ten (10) feet of width is required for each additional main that occupies the easement. Final (wet signature) easements must be provided prior to final approval of each phase site plan/subdivision approval. a. Draft easements have been provided for review. 3. BMC 38.410.130, Water Rights and BMC 38.410.130. Water Adequacy: Compliance with water adequacy will be required prior to the final approval of the individual phased site plans. The applicant is encouraged to explore using a non-municipal source (i.e. groundwater well) to supply irrigation demands. As part of confirming the use a non-municipal source or expanded use of an existing source written documentation (i.e. exempt well pre-determination email) from the DNRC would need to be provided with the site plan application to confirm the source may be permitted. Cash-in-lieu of water rights (CILWR). CILWR must be paid prior to final approval of each phase site plan approval. a. Irrigation will be provided using the existing irrigation system that utilizes groundwater wells. 4. BMC 38.400.110. Transportation Pathways. Pedestrian access easements for shared use pathways and similar transportation facilities – Several of the shared use paths adjacent to the site are in poor condition. These will need to be re-paved or reconstructed to meet ADA compliance with subsequent phases. a. ADA improvements required under the Master Site Plan will primarily be implemented as part of the final phase plans. Portions of the shared-use path will be removed and reconstructed to accommodate the realignment of the Highland Boulevard drive approach. The reconstructed path segments will be designed and constructed to meet applicable ADA standards. Areas of the existing pathway that do not meet ADA standards will be improved as part of the final phase plans as in the relevant areas identified in the Master Site Plan. Response to Conceptual Review Comments 1. While there are additions being made, it does not appear that there are any new, separate buildings being proposed. This building already has several addresses, but these additions appear to be in the portion addressed as 915 Highland Blvd. a. Acknowledged. 2. W/S Water main reroute - In order to test the new water main segment, there will have to be valves at either end. The middle valve can be omitted with the plan being to install valves on both sides. a. Acknowledged. 3. No residential component; no park or recreation requirements. a. Acknowledged. 4. DCS Ch. 6: A stormwater design report certified by a Professional Engineer must be submitted with the site plan application for both the enabling and final phases. The report must address water quality (first 0.5 inches of rainfall from a 24-hour storm), water quantity detention sized for the 10-year 2-hour storm with release rates limited to pre-development levels, the 100-year 24- hour major storm event, and outfall locations. DCS Ch. 6 / DCS 6.8.2.H: The project narrative references two underground stormwater detention systems for the final phase; however, only one system can be identified on the plans and a second cannot be located. With the final phase site plan application, locations for both systems must be provided with facility type, design details, and emergency overflow structures. Additionally, Civil Sheet C3.2 shows a new drywell not described in the narrative — please clarify whether this is temporary or permanent. If permanent, confirm soil infiltration rates, 2-foot SHGW separation, and overflow path with the enabling phase site plan application. DCS Ch. 6: A minimum 2-foot separation is required between the bottom of any proposed stormwater facility and the seasonal high groundwater table. The DOWL Geotechnical Report (April 2024) submitted with Phase 1 covered the parking lot expansion areas only and does not address the ED expansion footprint. The applicant’s Master Site Plan narrative (Application 23357) committed to collecting groundwater measurements with all future site plan and design phases. Site-specific seasonal high groundwater data for the ED expansion area must be provided with the site plan application. DCS Ch. 6, Attachment D: A stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan was established with the Phase 1 site plan. As the campus is being developed incrementally per the approved Master Site Plan, this maintenance plan must be updated with each subsequent phase to include all new stormwater facilities. An updated stormwater maintenance plan identifying ownership, maintenance schedule, and responsible party for all Phase 2 stormwater facilities must be submitted with the site plan application. A signed owner acknowledgement is required prior to final site plan approval. a. Two separate stormwater reports will be submitted for the enabling site work and final phase expansion and renovation and will be certified by a PE. An underground storm detention system will be described in the final phase to account for the new impervious area from the ED expansion. One drywell is proposed in the enabling site plan work. This drywell is temporary and will be removed with the final phase. 5. Snow Storage - BMC 38.540.020.M: Snow removal storage areas must be identified on the site plan application. Areas may not cause unsafe ingress/egress, may not deposit snow on the public right-of-way, and snowmelt runoff must drain to landscaped retention/detention and water quality improvement facilities. a. Snow storage areas will be delineated on the overall landscape plan. Please see sheets L1.2 for locations. 6. Water Main Relocation / Easements - The proposed 10-inch water main realignment appears consistent with direction provided at the pre-application meeting.. All required easement releases and replacement easements associated with the relocated water main shall be completed and recorded prior to final site plan approval in accordance with BMC 38.410.060. A minimum 10-foot horizontal separation is required between water, sewer, and storm mains and adjacent gas, electric, and communication utilities in accordance with DCS Sections 5.1.1(F) and 4.1.1(E). Given the significant number of utilities being reconfigured within the ED access area, required horizontal and vertical utility clearances must be demonstrated on all applicable plan sheets submitted with infrastructure review. a. Easements will be finalized before final site plan approval. Minimum separation will be maintained and documented in infrastructure review. 7. Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces Required - BMC 38.530.070: Applicant shall provide bicycle parking as required with provision for both short- and long-term bicycle parking. In addition to showing them on the site plan, please provide details of the type of bicycle rack/facility proposed to be used for both short- and long-term bicycle parking. a. Bicycle parking will be provided within the final phase site plan improvements. 8. Shared Use Path Wayfinding and Signage - Applicant should utilize the PRAT Wayfinding Plan to install active transportation-based signage for the Shared Use Paths along all streets adjacent to the project site. These signs can be combined with other recreational based signs where appropriate, like at trail crossings. a. Existing wayfinding signage is currently provided near the Shared Use Path crossing along Old Highland Boulevard and near the pedestrian crossing on the north side of Ellis Street. Given the presence of existing wayfinding signage adjacent to the project site, no additional signage is proposed at this time. City to advise if additional wayfinding signage is required. 9. Shared Use Paths - MSP Condition (Application 23357): Per Engineering review of the Master Site Plan, shared use path and ADA improvements adjacent to the site are required to be included with or before Phase 3. The Phase 2 site plan application must demonstrate how these improvements are being addressed. a. ADA improvements required under the Master Site Plan will primarily be implemented as part of the final phase plans. Portions of the shared-use path will be removed and reconstructed to accommodate the realignment of the Highland Boulevard drive approach. The reconstructed path segments will be designed and constructed to meet applicable ADA standards. 10. Temporary Helipad - The proposed temporary helipad location is in close proximity to the Highland Boulevard shared use path. With the enabling phase site plan application, the applicant must provide a pedestrian movement plan showing where pedestrians will be directed during helicopter operations and must demonstrate adequate buffers between the temporary helipad and the shared use path. a. The proposed site plan maintains adequate helicopter flight path clearances and height restrictions. Warning signage has been incorporated into the site plan to alert pedestrians of helicopter operations. The signs state: "Helicopter Flight Path Ahead. Stop Here During Helicopter Flight Maneuvers." 11. Access & Path Alignment - The proposed left-turn deceleration and storage lane configuration and perpendicular crosswalk alignment at the ED entrance appear to meet City standards. The dog-leg shared use path transition is acceptable; however, if there is an opportunity to make this transition more subtle and improve the overall path alignment, that would be preferred. Please address with the site plan application. a. We have proposed a softer transition alignment from the shared use path to the proposed curb ramp on the west side of the proposed approach. 12. Traffic Impact Study (TIS) Update Required - TIS Update Required: A Traffic Impact Study update letter comparing Phase 2 against the Master TIS must be submitted with the site plan application, addressing trip generation, trip redistribution, and phase-specific mitigation measures. a. A Traffic Impact Study update letter has been provided within the submitted documents. 13. No Comment #13 provided within CONR review. 14. Infrastructure Review / DCS 2.2.3 & 3.4 - Plans, specifications, and submittals for public infrastructure improvements, including the ED access road realignment, left-turn deceleration and storage lane, striping, shared use path modifications, associated stormwater improvements, water main realignment, and fire service line improvements, must be submitted to the City Engineering Department by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Montana through the Engineering ProjectDox Portal. a. Plans will be submitted by a PE through the Engineering ProjectDox Portal. 15. Concurrent Construction - BMC 38.780.030.C - The applicant has identified concurrent construction as an intended component of this project. ROW improvements must go through City infrastructure review as a separate process. Onsite improvements are eligible for concurrent construction per BMC 38.780.020.C. Submit concurrent construction request with site plan. Please complete the following concurrent construction form with site plan application. a. Concurrent construction forms has been provided within the submitted documents. 16. BMC 38.410.130. Water Adequacy: Compliance with water adequacy will be required prior to the final approval of the individual phased site plans. The applicant is encouraged to explore using a non-municipal source (ie. groundwater well) to supply irrigation demands. As part of confirming the use a non-municipal source or expanded use of an existing source written documentation (i.e. exempt well pre-determination email) from the DNRC would need to be provided with the site plan application to confirm the source may be permitted. a. Irrigation is provided through privately owns groundwater wells. 17. Site Plan Checklist. a. Acknowledged. Items listed on the site plan checklist have been prepared. 18. Bozeman Site Plan Checklist - Application Documents, 3: Statement on natural environment required by BMC 38.410.010.B. Provide a statement and explanation on how the design and development of the proposed land use and development is property related to the site topography, and how to the maximum extent possible, consistent with the other requirements of Chapter 38, preserves the natural terrain, natural drainage, existing topsoil, trees, and other existing vegetation. Please provide a response to this in the narrative at the time of formal application. a. Response is provided within the narrative. 19. Bozeman Site Plan Checklist Site Plan, 2: Lot standards required by the zoning district in Article 2. Setbacks, build-to frontage area required by BMC 38.260.080, building and structure footprint(s), and any proposed encroachments. Any setback or property line encroachments must be clearly shown and annotated with encroachment type (i.e., awning, weather protection, cantilever, lighting, eave, etc.) Please add the applicable lot standards to the site plan. a. Any proposed encroachments will be clearly shown and annotated with encroachment type. 20. Bozeman Site Plan Checklist – Site Plan, 10: Location of open space with dimensions. Please be sure to show open space amenities as referenced in BMC 38.260.040.B. a. Open space amenities will be provided and dimensioned within the final phase plans. 21. Bozeman Site Plan Checklist Building Design and Signage, 4: Please provide a written narrative response outlining the elements in the design provided to satisfy the requirements of BMC 38.520.040, Building Massing and articulation. a. Narrative has been provided regarding building massing and articulation. 22. Bozeman Site Plan Checklist Landscape and Irrigation Plan, 4: Please provide additional detail on internal parking lot landscaping and perimeter parking lot landscaping. Particularly to verify if the proposed landscaping around the parking lot meets the minimum dimensions. a. Additional details on internal parking lot landscaping as applicable have been included. Most of the proposed landscaping will be installed within the final phase plans. 23. Mechanical screening. Please relocate the propane tanks to a location more internal to the site and/or propose some sort of screening that satisfies the requirements of the screening section of the UDC (38.510.060). a. Propane tanks are to be buried underground. Note has been added to the plans to clarify location. 24. Bozeman Site Plan Checklist Lighting Plan and Details please submit a lighting plan and photometric plan for the site when making a formal application. a. A lighting and photometric plan has been provided within the submitted drawings. 25. Mandatory landscaping and irrigation requirements can be found in BMC 38.540.050. These include parking lot landscaping and screening and street frontage landscaping. Provide a compliant landscaping plan that meets the City’s water conservation design manual and this section. a. A compliant landscape plan has been provided. Additional parking lot landscaping, parking lot screening, and pedestrian outdoor amenity space will be submitted within the final phase. 26. At the time of a formal application, please include elevations for the all exterior site changes such as the helipad and the new oxygen tank and any screening taking the form of fences or walls. a. Elevations will be included in the formal application 27. At the time of formal application, please include interior floorplans for the addition. a. Interior floorplan of the temporary ambulance garage has been provided within the submitted drawings. 28. Planning Staff Response to Applicant Questions: Applicant Question: Is chain link fence with privacy slats sufficient for oxygen tank screening? Staff Response: Screening similar to the masonry enclosure used at the tank on the west side of MOB 5 is preferred and sufficient for screening. Temporary Ambulance Structure Materials Applicant Question: Are gray standing seam metal panels acceptable for the temporary ambulance bay structure? Staff Response: Yes, given temporary nature of structure. Temporary Structure Glazing Applicant Question: Are minimal/no windows acceptable on the temporary ambulance bay structure? Staff Response: Yes, given temporary use and patient privacy considerations Signage Question. Staff Response: The sign is conceptually feasible. The Hospital just received approval of a Comprehensive Sign Plan. The approval letter indicates any changes in signage requires a new CSP. Therefore, subject to a new CSP, that sign is well likely feasible subject to building square footage caps. a. Chain link has been maintained in the plans as it is intended to extend the existing fencing to protect the expanded tank storage area. We will be adding grey privacy slats to the fence to match the screening conditions of the recently completed maintenance yard. The tank storage area is mostly hidden by adjacent existing structures and landscape plantings. It is not visible from Ellis Street. City is to advise if additional screening measures are required. b. Acknowledged. c. Acknowledged. d. Acknowledged. 29. With the formal application for this project, please indicate, in the narrative, how any applicable master site plan (23357) code provisions or conditions are being met. a. Narrative has been provided related to these conditions. 30. Applicant is encouraged to reduce turfgrass area between sidewalk along highland boulevard and parking lots to reduce water use. a. Within the enabling site work, grass seeding will be utilized for temporary groundcover during the time of final phase construction. Permanent landscaping will be provided within the final phase plans. 31. Refer to the New Service Guide, Electric Service Requirements on Northwestern Energy’s website for utility clearance and meter requirements. ( https://www.northwesternenergy.com/account-services/for- business/construction-services) The electric utility route will need to be coordinated with Northwestern Energy’s Construction Engineering Department at a later date, as needed. The gas utility route will need to be coordinated with Northwestern Energy’s Construction Engineering Department at a later date, as needed. a. Acknowledged.