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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4163, Adoption of the Bozeman Community Plan Report compiled on May 27, 2009 Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Andrew Epple, Planning Director Chris Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Commission Resolution 4163 adopting the Bozeman Community Plan MEETING DATE: Monday, June 1, 2009 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Commission Resolution 4163 adopting the Bozeman Community Plan with edits as directed by the City Commission. BACKGROUND: The City of Bozeman has had an adopted growth policy since 1958. The City Commission directed the Planning Board to prepare an update to the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan which was adopted by Resolution 3486 in 2001. The update was required both by the passage of time and the changes caused by very high rates of growth. The Planning Board conducted public outreach, reviewed the existing document, prepared a draft document, and conducted public hearings on the draft. At their February 18, 2009, meeting the Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend an amended draft to the City Commission for adoption. On March 9th, the City Commission passed a resolution of intent to adopt a growth policy and conduct a public hearing before taking action on the draft document. Staff provided an adopted Planning Board resolution and minutes, submitted public comments, and staff report for the April 13th public hearing. The City Commission received the draft growth policy in early March. The City Commission conducted a public hearing on April 13, 2009. The hearing allowed members of the public to voice their opinion on the plan. The City Commission then chose to meet with the Planning Board and to conduct a second public hearing. The Planning Board/City Commission meeting was on April 27th and was a working meeting. The second public hearing was held on May 11, 2009. The public hearing was closed and the Commission began its discussion of the matter. Notice of the public comment opportunity on the specific document draft began on January 2, 2009. In addition, many outreach efforts happened before the release of the specific draft documents. No additional public correspondence has been received since the May 11 hearing. UNRESOLVED ISSUES: Several questions were identified by the Commission or others during the public hearing process. Two items remain for Commission discussion. Information on these may be found at: 1. Growth policy amendment criteria. Staff memo of May 6th, page 1 2. Figure 3-1 Future Land Use Map. Staff memo of May 6th, page 4, Staff memo of April 27th, all pages, and Staff report from April 13th hearing, page 7-10 3. Revised Chapter 8, Economic Development. The City Commission gave direction to include reference to the N. 7th Avenue and Downtown plans as well as the on-going economic development plan. Staff has made some revisions to Chapter 8 to comply with this direction. 44 Report compiled on May 27, 2009 Commission Memorandum The revised text is shown in yellow highlight. We need to know if this satisfies the Commission’s intent in giving direction. The complete Economic Development Plan is tentatively scheduled to be given public hearing before the City Commission on July 20th. FISCAL EFFECTS: No immediate or direct fiscal effects are expected. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. CONTACT: Please feel free to email Chris Saunders at csaunders@bozeman.net if you have questions prior to the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Andrew Epple, Planning Director Chris Kukulski, City Manager Attachments: Revised Resolution 4163 Revised Chapter 8 45 Resolution No. 4163, Adopting the Bozeman Community Plan, A Growth Policy, as Allowed by Title 76, Chapter 1, Part 6, Montana Code Annotated (M.C.A.) COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4163 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ADOPTING THE BOZEMAN COMMUNITY PLAN, A GROWTH POLICY, AS ALLOWED BY TITLE 76, CHAPTER 1, PART 6, MONTANA CODE ANNOTATED (M.C.A.) WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Planning Board has been created by Resolution of the Bozeman City Commission as provided for in Title 76-1-101, M.C.A.; and WHEREAS, Section 76-1-106(1), M.C.A. states that the Planning Board is responsible for preparing growth policies, if requested by the governing body; and WHEREAS, The Bozeman City Commission directed the Bozeman Planning Board and the staff of the City of Bozeman’s Department of Planning and Community Development to prepare an update to and replacement of the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan originally adopted on October 22, 2001 by Resolution 3486; and WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Planning Board initiated the preparation of an update as requested; and WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman retained Clarion Associates to conduct an outside review of the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan; and WHEREAS, Clarion Associates prepared a report for the City which was received in September 2007; and 46 Resolution No. 4163, Adopting the Bozeman Community Plan, A Growth Policy, as Allowed by Title 76, Chapter 1, Part 6, Montana Code Annotated (M.C.A.) WHEREAS, the Planning Board undertook a variety of public outreach events and practices to encourage public input and participation in the drafting of the update; and WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Planning Board initiated the preparation of an update to the adopted growth policy and all related documents and materials were properly submitted and reviewed, and all public hearings and public meetings were advertised in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 76-1-602, M.C.A.; and WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission adopted Resolution 4112 on July 21, 2008 stating their intent to develop a growth policy which would contain in addition to the mandatory elements, those elements of 76-1-601(4)(c), MCA; and WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Planning Board held public hearings on Wednesday January 21, 2008 and Tuesday, February 6, 2009, to receive and review all written and oral testimony on the request for said update of the growth policy; and WHEREAS, Staff presented a summary description of the updated growth policy and answered questions for the Planning Board after which the public was invited to give testimony; and WHEREAS, numerous written comments were provided to the Planning Board before and during the public hearing, and verbal comments were received during the public hearings, with said comments being summarized or included in the minutes and other record of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Planning Board considered all oral and written comments they had received during the public comment period at their public hearings on Wednesday January 21, 2008 and Tuesday, February 6, 2009; and 47 Resolution No. 4163, Adopting the Bozeman Community Plan, A Growth Policy, as Allowed by Title 76, Chapter 1, Part 6, Montana Code Annotated (M.C.A.) WHEREAS, the Planning Board closed the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board discussed the issues raised in the public comment as well as items of concern to the Planning Board and the requirements of law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board identified and directed changes to be made to the text and maps to better reflect the purpose and intent of the Board and in response to questions or comment provided by the public; and WHEREAS, a motion was made to recommend approval of the growth policy with changes as directed by the Planning Board; and WHEREAS, City of Bozeman Planning Board, on February 18, 2009, on a vote of 5 to 0, recommended adoption by the Bozeman City Commission of the Public Comment Draft of the Bozeman Community Plan as amended by the Planning Board WHEREAS, a revised draft incorporating the directed changes was prepared and made available for public review prior to the public hearing to be conducted by the City Commission prior to any action to adopt a revised growth policy; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was advertised as required by statute to be held on April 13, 2009 before the City Commission to consider the Planning Board recommendation and accept public testimony regarding the updated growth policy; and WHEREAS, all public testimony received by the City after the advertisement for the Planning Board public hearing, minutes of the Planning Board’s public hearing and deliberations, and the draft document were provided to the City Commission in advance of their public hearing; and 48 Resolution No. 4163, Adopting the Bozeman Community Plan, A Growth Policy, as Allowed by Title 76, Chapter 1, Part 6, Montana Code Annotated (M.C.A.) WHEREAS, the City Commission decided to hold a working session with the Planning Board to discuss their recommendation and the working session was held on April 27, 2009; and WHEREAS, a second public hearing was advertised and held on May 11, 2009 before the City Commission to consider the Planning Board recommendation and accept public testimony regarding the updated growth policy; and WHEREAS, after the public hearing was closed and requiring adequate time for discussion of the issue the City Commission continued their discussion of the document and submitted public comment to subsequent public meetings; and WHEREAS, the City Commission being fully informed and having considered all submitted public comment and responded as seemed most appropriate to the comment and having acted to revise or to not revise the document as appeared to best meet the purposes of 76- 1-102, MCA and the needs and vision of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, that: Section 1 That pursuant to Title 76, Chapter 1, Part 6, MCA it adopts the Bozeman Community Plan to wholly replace the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan and that the document shall be as follows: See Exhibit A Section 2 Directive. 49 Resolution No. 4163, Adopting the Bozeman Community Plan, A Growth Policy, as Allowed by Title 76, Chapter 1, Part 6, Montana Code Annotated (M.C.A.) That City staff and advisory boards are directed to work on implementing this plan as time and resources allow. Section 3 Directive. That staff is directed to prepare a presentation draft of the adopted plan to facilitate the use of the Bozeman Community Plan by the public. Section 4 Severability. If any provision of this growth policy or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this growth policy which may be given effect without the invalid provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this growth policy are declared to be severable. Section 5 Savings Provision. This growth policy does not affect the rights of duties that matured, penalties and assessments that were incurred or proceedings that began before the effective date of this resolution. Section 6 Effective Date. This growth policy shall be in full force and effect upon passage 50 Resolution No. 4163, Adopting the Bozeman Community Plan, A Growth Policy, as Allowed by Title 76, Chapter 1, Part 6, Montana Code Annotated (M.C.A.) DATED this 1st day of June, 2009. KAAREN JACOBSON Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ STACY ULMEN, CMC City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ GREG SULLIVAN Bozeman City Attorney 51 Chapter 8: Economic Development Intent and Background Bozeman Community Plan Page 8-1 New mixed-use infill building located at 8th Avenue and Main Street Well done signs can be a benefit to both their sponsoring business and the community Downtown is a significant economic asset for Bozeman Review Draft CHAPTER 8 Economic Development Economic opportunity is part of the American dream. Bozeman possesses a rich natural heritage, educational opportunities, and an entrepreneurial spirit. As a community, Bozeman endeavors to provide a solid framework within which hard work and personal accountability is rewarded, a high quality community is maintained, and a sustainable economy can thrive. 8.1 Intent and Background Economic Development is the process of creating wealth by mobilizing human, physical, natural, and capital resources to produce marketable goods and services. A healthy economy plays an important role in maintaining the quality of life within a city. A strong economy provides economic opportunities to all citizens. It does so through the creation of jobs and business opportunities, funding for schools, police, fire protection, parks and other community facilities, services and amenities. Successful models blend public and private efforts. Bozeman was originally founded as an agricultural community to supply Virginia City and other mining communities. Bozeman has expanded to provide a wide range of economic opportunities and services to a multi-county area. Bozeman is 82 miles from Butte, 100 miles from Helena, and 140 miles from Billings. It is also the closest city of significant size to Yellowstone National Park, and the Bridger Bowl and Big Sky ski areas. Because of its location within the region, Bozeman has a long benefitted from tourism and services. Like many western communities, Bozeman is undergoing a transition. Agriculture and other extractive industries now employ a smaller percentage of workers than ever before. At the same time, specialty and value-added processors in the area are experiencing significant growth. Bozeman has a varied economic base that has aided in smoothing some of the cyclical boom and bust periods that have affected Montana. Montana State University has been an economic anchor 52 Chapter 8: Economic Development Intent and Background Bozeman Community Plan Page 8-2 for Bozeman for many years. The role of research as a revenue source is increasing and emphasizes the economic development function of state universities as well as their educational mission. Trade and other economic activities benefit from proximity to other businesses. It is expected that a center-based land use pattern will be supportive to economic development and business activities. The concentration of businesses within close proximity will enable mutual reinforcement, such as offices and restaurants, and reduce infrastructure costs by providing a more compact pattern which results in shorter service extensions. It will also support pedestrian, bicycle, and transit use, which can result in less parking area needed with corresponding cost savings; enable shared parking arrangements; and provide community focal points. This is expected to encourage economic activity by restraining development and transaction costs. The existing Downtown area illustrates these concepts. The original commercial heart of Bozeman, Dowtown remains a significant economic engine in the community. Businesses serve both local needs and visitors in an architecturally rich and historic setting. Significant building additions and redevelopment in the past decade has continued to strengthen the Downtown. An updated plan for the Downtown area is being prepared to continue and further strengthen its vigor and competitiveness. An economy is most beneficial when it benefits the greatest number. Issues such as housing, workforce training, and opportunity for business creation dynamically interact in strengthening economic opportunities. The 2009 Economic Development Plan now being prepared by the Prospera Business Network, has data describing the current economic conditions. Recent changes in economic classification make comparison to historical data difficult. The economic development plan will also set goals and objectives in this area, similar to the other facility plans commissioned by the City. The City has also invested in urban renewal plans for the N. 7th Avenue Corridor, the Downtown area, and the Northeast Neighborhood These detailed plans help spur reinvestment and preservation of economic activity and resources. The summer and fall of 2008 saw substantial disruption and change in the US economy. Significant problems originating in residential mortgage lending began a substantial slow down resulting in a recession. Impacts have been seen in many industries. Employment has been significantly impacted. Although Bozeman has not seen the same extremes as some other communities the local community has been affected. MSU is a critical component of the Bozeman economy. It provides a substantial economic base through both education and research. Ten Largest Employment Sectors, Gallatin County, 2007 · Total Government 7,179 · Retail Trade 7,098 · Construction 6,168 · Accommodation and Food 5,433 · Health Care and Social Assistance 3,355 · Professional and Technical Services 3,288 · Manufacturing 2,635 · Other Services 1,460 · Wholesale Trade 1,364 · Finance and Insurance 1,270 53 Chapter 8: Economic Development Major Themes and Related Chapters Bozeman Community Plan Page 8-3 Bozeman has many recently constructed buildings such as the new retail complex (top), infill auto service, new office and professional services buildings, adaptive reuse of an industrial building (bottom). These have allowed the regional services to strengthen and diversify. 8.2 Major Themes and Related Chapters The following matrix lists the major planning concepts that this chapter addresses and directs readers to other sections of the plan where similar planning concepts are discussed. Chapter Title Planning Concept Diverse Economy Historic Preservation Agriculture Land Uses Sustainability Arts and Culture Public Services Growth & Change X Character & Design X X X X X Historic Preservation X X X X Arts & Culture X X X Housing X X X X Land Use X X X X X X Economic Development X X X X X X X Environmental Quality X X X X Transportation X X X X Services & Facilities X X X Disaster and Emergency X X Regional Coordination X X X X Bozeman Revolving Loan Fund Bozeman has capitalized a revolving loan fund to assist with business creation and expansion. • 23 loans issued • $1,935,000 value • 12 loans now active • $1,325,801 outstanding As of June 15, 2008 54 Goals and Objectives Chapter 8: Economic Development Page 8-4 Bozeman Community Plan 8.3 Economic Development Goals and Objectives Goal ED-1: Promote and encourage the continued development of Bozeman as a vital economic center. Rationale: Economic vitality supports the social and cultural fabric of the community and provides for physical needs of the citizens. Objective ED-1.1: Support business creation, retention, and expansion. Emphasize small businesses, ‘green’ businesses, and e-businesses. Objective ED-1.2: Coordinate the provision of infrastructure necessary to support economic development. Objective ED-1.3: Foster a positive economic climate through a well managed and aesthetically pleasing built environment, and by maintaining a beautiful and healthy natural environment to promote and attract businesses with a desirable impact on the community. Objective ED-1.4: Encourage ongoing improvements in private infrastructure systems, such as telecommunications, and promote state-of- the-art facilities. Objective ED-1.5: Encourage, through the use of incentives, the development of business and industry that provides wages that are proportionate to, or are higher than, the cost of living and provide options to expand skills and opportunities for Bozeman’s workforce. Objective ED-1.6: Utilize the City’s economic development and urban renewal plans to stimulate investment and maintain a health and vibrant economy. Implementation Policies: 2-6, 10, 12-14, 16, 24, 25, 26, 47-56, 72, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 86-88 Goal ED-2: Support balanced policies and programs to encourage a durable, vigorous, and diverse economy. Rationale: A lack of balance in economic policy can lead to loss of community viability by sacrificing high long term value community assets for short term, “quick fix” benefits. It is important to recognize the economic importance of the social, cultural, and natural assets of Bozeman. Bozeman supports economic development through: • A balanced and fiscally sound short and long term City budget and financing approach • Careful planning for future capital needs to avoid crisis situations or moratoria • Supporting historic preservation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings, thereby recognizing the substantial economic asset and investment in them • Providing revolving loans and other financial support for business • Supporting public and private efficiency in its development regulations • Supporting reinvestment in existing areas through urban renewal and tax increment financing options • Minimizing tax burdens by operating many city services on a ‘user- pay’s utility basis so costs are fairly allocated 55 Chapter 8: Economic Development Goals and Objectives Bozeman Community Plan Page 8-5 The Gallatin Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds hosts 200 vendors and 3-6 thousand people on single Saturday. Photo © Career Transitions Cultural events and activities enrich our economy. Photos © Sweetpea Festival of the Arts Objective ED-2.1 Support the preservation of agricultural lands and activities and a viable agricultural community, including community supported agriculture, as an important economic sector in the Gallatin Valley. Objective ED-2.2: Support the preservation of Gallatin County’s historic agricultural character and rural lifestyle. Objective ED-2.3: Ensure the viability of agricultural land uses by protecting water sources used for irrigation. Objective ED-2.4: Foster a diverse economy that will protect the economic climate for existing businesses and maintain opportunities for business expansion. Objective ED-2.5: Participate in the growing regional economy in a manner that minimizes conflict between jurisdictions and that maximizes natural market strengths. Objective ED-2.6: Maintain a strong financial position for the City of Bozeman. Objective ED-2.7: Support Montana State University in its educational and research mission, which contributes to the local and state economy. Implementation Policies: 9, 13, 30, 47-53, 56, 61, 62, 64, 75-77, 89-91 Goal ED-3: Recognize the importance of quality of life elements in attracting and developing economic activity. Rationale: High cultural, educational, and outdoor recreational values are commonly cited reasons for people to visit or live in Bozeman. Protecting and building upon existing strong assets leverages other efforts for economic development. A strong sense of shared community values and mutual support creates a good environment for business and workers to succeed. Objective ED-3.1: Build upon existing cultural assets such as historic districts, parks, arts festivals, the arts community, and MSU to strengthen the local economy. Objective ED-3.2: Encourage sustainable development to minimize costs to businesses and customers and protect quality of life. Objective ED-3.3: Encourage businesses to be good stewards and contributors to the community, including participating in public/private partnerships to meet community needs. Implementation Policies: 9, 12, 13, 24, 47, 53, 54-56 56 Economic Development Future Activities Chapter 8: Economic Development Page 8-6 Bozeman Community Plan 8.4 Economic Development Future Activities The City of Bozeman contracted with Prospera Business Network to prepare a comprehensive economic development plan. Prospera, under the guidance of an economic development advisory committee, started working on this project in September, 2008. After completion and adoption of the comprehensive economic development plan, the City’s economic development activities will incorporate the additional information and recommendations from the comprehensive plan. The Downtown Improvement Plan and N. 7th Corridor plans will give additional guidance to reinvestment and redevelopment in those areas Bozeman is well positioned for continued economic development due to: • Educated and well trained work force • Quality primary and secondary education in the community • Effective transportation connections to the national economy • Entrepreneurial support through local government and non- profits • Diverse economic sectors • Beautiful natural setting and close proximity to world class recreation After (2008- top) and before (2000 - bottom) panorama of E. Main Street infill and redevelopment Bozeman Business Licenses, 2007 • 2,725 Renewed • 565 New Approved 57