HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-14 Regular Meeting MinutesLINKED MINUTES OF 'fHE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
April 14, 2008
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Community Room, Gallatin County
Courthouse, 311 West Main Street, on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor
Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr. Eric Bryson, Cr. Jeff Krauss, and Cr. Jeff Rupp, City
Manager Chris Kukulski, Planning Director Andy Epple, City Attorney Paul Luwe, and City
Clerk Stacy Ulrnen.
0:06:26 A. Call to Order - 6 p.m. -Community Room, Gallatin County Courthouse,
311 West Main Street
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
0:06:28 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:07:09 Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Jacobson asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda.
0:07:14 Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Mr. Kukulski stated that there were not any changes to the agenda.
0:07:19 C. Public Service Announcement -Gallatin Earth Celebration (Fontenot)
0:07:23 Brit Fontenot, Neighborhood Coordinator
Mr. Fontenot presented a power point presentation advertising the Gallatin Earth Celebration.
0:10:12 D. Consent
] . Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
2. Approve Monthly Building Report far March 2008 (Doerksen)
3. Finally adopt Ordinance No. 1702, Baxter Meadows Planned Unit Development
Zone Map Amendment #Z-07011 (Saunders)
0:10:18 Motion to approve items 1-3 on the Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Cr. Becker seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve items 1-3 on the Consent
Agenda.
0:10:35 Public Connment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
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0:10:53 Vote to approve items 1-3 on the Consent Agenda.
Those votin A e bein Crs. Becker Ru B son Krauss and Ma or Jacobson.
Those votine No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
0:11:03 E. Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
0:11:28 Loren Acton Public Comment
Mr. Acton of 8490 Overlook Lane spoke in support of the work that is being done regarding
lighting regulations. Mr. Acton stated that he was in orbit on the Challenger in 1985 and that he
found it was interesting that the continents and islands were outlined by lights. Then he realized
that it is a waste of energy. He urged the Commission to work with other regulatory
commissions and committees in the Valley so that all can take into account the efficient use of
outdoor lighting to save our night skies.
0:12:54 Victor Hanson-Public Comment
Mr. Hanson of 2735 Harris Street spoke regarding National Library Week. He urged the
Commission to think about increasing the library budget.
0:13:51 Mr. Schmidt-Public Comment
Mr. Schmidt of 1429 Cherry Drive spoke regarding the lighting issue. His concern is the ball
field near the interstate and Highland Boulevard. He feels it is a hazard. The Kagy Boulevard
lights should be replaced. He feels the City should by trying to save energy.
0:15:14 Fublic Comment closed.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:15:19 F. Mayoral Proclamation -National Library Week (Mayor Jacobson)
Mayor Jacobson proclaimed April 13-19, 2008 as National Library Week.
0:17:43 G. Special Presentation -Successful and Unsuccessful Examples of Outdoor
Lighting in Bozeman (Dr. Joseph Shaw, Director of Optical Technology Center, Montana
State University)
0:18:00 Dr. Joseph Shaw, Director of Optical Technology Center, Montana State University
Mr. Shaw presented a power point presentation regarding successful and unsuccessful exaxnples
of outdoor lighting in Bozeman. Mr. Shaw showed some pictures that he took of the night sky.
He highlighted issues pertaining to wasted light, and presented ways to reduce wasted light
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including shutting lights aff when not needed, by using narrow spectrum bulbs, and the use
optical filters and adequate lighting.
0:51:41 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that the Commission would like to hear specific recommendations that Mr.
Shaw may have to the Lighting Ordinance in the future.
0:51:48 Mr. Shaw
Mr. Shaw stated that he would like to study some of the details and come back and speak to the
Commission.
0:53:33 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss asked that Dr. Shaw consider looking at State and Federal Highway requirements for
lighting.
1:00:35 H. Action Items
1:00:381. Bozeman SSA Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-08001 (Bristor)
1:00:42 Andy Epple, Director of Planning
Mr. Epple presented a power point presentation regarding the Bozeman SSA Minor Subdivision
Preliminary Plat.
1:03:24 Brendan Henry, C & HEngineering-Applicant representative
Mr. Henry spoke regarding the conditions that are listed in the staff report.
1:04:10 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:04:2$ Motion and Vote to conditionally approve Bozeman SSA Minor Subdivision
Application #P-08001based on the Planning Board recommendations and the Conditions
listed on page 2 of the Staff Report.
It was rnnved b Cr. Ru seconded b Cr. B son to cnnditionall a rove Bozeman SSA
Minor Subdivision A lication #P-08001based on the Plannin Board recommendations
and the Conditions listed on page 2 of the Staff Report.
Those voting Ave being Crs. Rupp, Bryson, Krauss, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Wane,
The motion carried 5-0.
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1:04:57 2. Spring Creek Village Resort Zone Map Amendment #Z-08028 (Riley)
1:05:27 Doug Riley, Planner
Mr. Riley presented a power paint presentation regarding the Spring Creek Village. Mr. Riley
stated that staff is recommending denial of the application.
1:23:14 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson asked what types of uses are allowed in an Urban Mixed Use (UMU) zoning
designation compared to a Business Park (BP) zoning district.
1:29:4$ Mr. Riley
Mr. Riley stated that it is the staffs position that the request does not comply with the current
City policies. That is what staff utilizes to evaluate the request.
1:32:32 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the capital facilities overlay district boundary.
1:34:29 Brian Gallik- Goetz Law Firm, Applicant Representative
Mr. Gallik stated that he is the Attorney for the Applicant. Mr. Gallik stated that he feels the
incorrect standard is being represented to the Commission. Mr. Gallik spoke about law
regarding zone changes and substantial compliance. He feels this is not in the Staff reports. He
gave an example of a case in Missoula. Mr. Gallik spoke regarding the intent of the Urban
Mixed Use (UMU) districts.
1:41:43 Michael Delaney-Applicant
Mr. Delaney stated that he and his wife are real estate developers. Mr. Delaney spoke regarding
the development of his project with the help of Dan Burdon who specializes in walk able
communities. He pointed out different zoning areas within the City. Mr. Delaney handed out a
template of same of his future developments.
2:04:51 Mr. Riley
Mr. Riley stated that there is an issue with the final plat.
2:06:01 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson asked about the resort designation and if it is needed.
2:06:19 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson asked what a resort designation allows.
2:06:21 Mr. Delaney
Mr. Delaney spoke about the resort designation. According to Mr. Delaney, a resort designation
means if all laws are complied with, this property is not subject to the quota system of the state.
Mr. Delaney spoke about liquor licenses.
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2:10:15 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson stated that it is his understanding that with the resort designation, there is the
potential of receiving an unlimited amount of liquor licenses.
2: ] 0:27 Mr. Delaney
Mr. Delaney argued that he would not say "potentially" or "unlimited", it is based on need.
2:11:21 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson asked about the requirements of gambling in a resort area.
2:15:30 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
2:15:43 Dan DeFrance Public Comment
Mr. DeFrance of 4526 Alexander Street spoke in support of the project. He feels that it is a great
idea.
2:16:47 Terese Matuska-Public Camment
Ms. Matuska of 4050 West Babcock stated that she is a current employee of Delaney and
Company. She is supportive of the development.
2:1$:08 Carl Solvie-Public Comment
Mr. Solvie of 190] South Tracy spoke regarding his objection of the project. Mr. Solvie spoke
about his concerns regarding community commercial designations and possible impacts on
current commercial areas. Mr. Solvie also stated his concern of the resort designation of the
proposed property.
2:22:05 Ralnh Ferraro-Public Comment
Mr. Ferraro stated that he is a business owner of a bar in downtown Bozeman and recommends
that the Commission deny the application.
2:22:38 Mike Maney-.Public Camment
Mr. Money of 393 Slough Creek Drive stated that because his property overlooks the proposed
project, he would like to encourage buffering of the area.
2:25:29 Public Comment Closed
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:25:45 Mr. Riley
Mr. Riley stated that staff did not raise the resort designation as an issue. There is some
confusion on PUD regarding the plat note. The applicant submitted a plat note which does not
match the final plat note that is on file.
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2:33:09 Paul Luwe, City Attorney
Mr. Luwe stated that the standard that the application must meet is substantial compliance and
not strict compliance.
2:39:49 Mr. Gallik
Mr. Gallik stated that this is not a resort development, it is a mixed use development and he feels
that the applicant's application has met substantial compliance with the City's growth policy.
2:50:33 Motion to approve Spring Creek Village Resort Zone Map Amendment #Z-08028
as conditioned by Staff and (a friendly amendment) to include the two standards far a Zone
Map Amendment.
owed by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Spring Creek Villa
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Resort Zane Ma Amendment #Z-08028 as conditioned b Staff and a friendl
amendment) to include the two standards for a Zone Map Amendment.
2:50:5'7 Mr. Riley
Mr. Riley suggested that the two standards for a Zone Map Amendment be added to the motion.
2:51:2$ Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson agreed with the suggestion to add this to the motion.
2:51:41 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding his reasons for supporting the motion including what options could
be available by approving the zone map amendment.
2:53:45 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated his concerns of the Zone Map Amendment. Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the
intent and purpose of zoning designations.
3:03:45 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that he thinks the application does meet substantial compliance.
3:09:09 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he finds no fault with the Staff Report.
3:09:45 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding her support of the zone map amendment and the proposed
project.
3:12:33 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp reiterated that this is a zoning designation, not project review.
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3:15:07 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that this application is outside the 2020 review.
3:16:53 Vote to approve Spring Creek Village Resort Zane Map Amendment #Z-08028 as
conditioned by Staff and (a friendly amendment) to include the two standards for a Zone
Map Amendment.
Those voting Ave being Crs. Bryson, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Ruuu, and Krauss.
The motion carried 3-2.
3:17:05 Break
3:27:23 3. Fresco Cafe Conditional Use Permit with Certificate of Appropriateness #2-
08038 (Riley)
3:27:32 Doug Riley, Planner
Mr. Riley presented the Staff report. The applicants are requesting a beer and wine license.
Staff recommends approval.
3:29:33 Bill and Susan Neubauer, Applicants
Ms. Neubauer stated that there will not be any changes to the structure, they just want to sell beer
and wine.
3:29:56 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson asked the applicants if they intend to change their hours of operation.
3:30:06 Mr. Neubauer
Mr. Neubaur stated that they currently close at 9 p.m.
3:30:36 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
3:31:14 Motion and Vate to approve the Fresco Cafe Conditional Use Permit with
Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-0803$ as Conditioned by staff.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker to anprnye the Fresco Cafe
Conditional Use Permit with Certificate of A ro riateness #Z-08038 as Conditioned b
staff.
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Those voting Ave being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried S-0.
3:32:O1I. FYI/Discussion
3:32:03 1. Cancellation of the Policy Meeting for Wednesday, Apri123, 200$
(Kukulslu/Ulmen)
3:32:31 2. Future Meeting Absences
Cr. Becker stated that he will miss a meeting in May and July. Cr. Krauss may be gone May
12th. Mr. Kukulski suggested that the Commission send their schedules to the Clerk.
3:33:45 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding a presentation to Tech Ranch and the possible cancellations of
future meetings.
3:36:08 J. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m.
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