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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-02 Design Review Board Minutes.docDESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 MINUTES ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE The meeting was called to order at 3:38 p.m. and the secretary was directed to record the attendance. Chairperson Sorenson stated they would only be able to make recommendations due to the lack of a quorum. Members Present Staff Present Henry Sorenson, Jr. Karin Caroline, Assistant Planner Carol Asleson Tara Hastie, Recording Secretary Mel Howe Visitors Present Lowell Springer Glenn and Lee Allinger Hugh Reid Ralph Hutch Dave MacDonald Charles Paden MOTION: Mr. Howe moved, Chairperson Sorenson seconded, to approve the minutes of August 13, 2002 as presented. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Sorenson moved, Mr. Howe seconded, to approve the minutes of August 27, 2002 as presented. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 2. PROJECT REVIEW A. Kagy Crossroads Apartments PUD #Z-02166 (Caroline) 2211 Remington Way * A Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development Application to allow the construction of four 2-story apartment buildings with basement, for a total of 54 residential units and related site improvements. Lowell Springer and Dave MacDonald joined the DRB. Assistant Planner Karin Caroline presented the staff report. Planner Caroline stated the applicant was requesting the 35’ stream setback. She addressed the increased spacing between the buildings, noting larger spaces between buildings being more pedestrian friendly. She stated screening of rooftop or ground mounted equipment is required. Mr. Springer stated the building was intended for people who attend the University. He stated the parking was calculated with the expectation that most of the patrons would travel on foot. He noted relief to the buildings would be accomplished with offsets and landscaping between the buildings. In response to Ms. Asleson’s question on lighting, Planner Caroline stated there were no lights proposed for the parking lot. She asked Mr. MacDonald to explain his reasoning for proposing no lighting in the parking lot. Mr. MacDonald noted his past experiences with parking lot lighting and concerns expressed by surrounding property owners. He stated that no parking lot lighting was often preferable to surrounding property owners. In response to Chairperson Sorenson’s question on the 50’ setback, Planner Caroline stated the setbacks were not grandfathered during the concept PUD plan review. In response to Chairperson Sorenson’s question on the number of parking spaces, Mr. Springer stated the 130 spaces were roughly equivalent to the number of bedrooms. Chairperson Sorenson asked for a color palette. In response, Mr. MacDonald discussed the possibility of using variations of green, grey, and brown. He asked the DRB for suggestions on the color of the buildings. The DRB agreed that earth tones would be best for keeping the appearance close to the natural surroundings. Chairperson Sorenson asked if the landscaping included lawn furniture and lighting in the center courtyard area. Mr. Springer stated they plan to include a lighted area with a bench or two. Ms. Asleson suggested making the entrances more inviting to the public. Mr. Springer and Mr. MacDonald agreed the landscaping could be more aesthetically pleasing to the residents. Ms. Asleson suggested changing the landscaping to include Juniper shrubs as they are lush year round. She noted the interior courtyard space could be more park-like. Chairperson Sorenson stated that encouraging people to be socially active with each other would be a good idea for the success of the apartment complex. He suggested a gazebo be installed to promote this idea. He noted the creek setback was his main concern. RECOMMENDATION: Chairperson Sorenson moved, Mr. Howe seconded, to unofficially recommend approval of application #Z-02166 with Staff conditions and Ms. Asleson’s suggested landscaping changes, including the creation of a more socially inviting central courtyard, i.e., installation of a covered structure. The recommendation passed unanimously. ITEM 3. INFORMAL REVIEW A. Ice Pond Tech Park Informal #I-02028 (Caroline) 300 Ice Pond Road * An Informal Application for advice and comment on proposed three 15,000 square foot buildings and one 13,000 square foot building of technology/industrial type and related site improvements. Lowell Springer joined the DRB. Assistant Planner Karin Caroline presented the informal report. Chairperson Sorenson asked about the previous uses and background of the site. Mr. Springer responded, stating that some of the industrial uses had been abandoned. However, he stated businesses on the property have expanded and have exceeded the number of buildings to house them. Mr. Springer stated integrated employment centers would enhance the city of Bozeman and the neighborhood. He noted that he chose the “depot” look of the building due to the historical location and purpose. He stated Bozeman residents desire these types of light industrial, high paying jobs. Chairperson Sorenson noted the two buildings, which appear to be the main structures, leave no room for green space. He suggested the applicant add a central green space. Ms. Asleson stated that she agreed with Chairperson Sorenson with regard to the lack of landscaped areas. She asked Mr. Springer if the storage facilities in the center of the project could be moved to accommodate a landscaped area in the center of the site. Mr. Springer stated secondary access to the site would still be a problem if the storage facilities were relocated. Planner Caroline noted they would have to work on emergency access to the site and fire sprinkling the structures. Mr. Springer stated the surrounding residents have indicated they would prefer to have a putting green or park and not an apartment complex on that site. He concurred with Chairperson Sorenson the proposal contained a lot of asphalt. Ms. Asleson suggested moving the building on the west side closer to the setback to allow for more landscaping. Chairperson Sorenson noted the addition of the Gallagator Trail extension to the south would help reduce the overwhelming amount of asphalt in the proposal rather than modifying the buildings or the setbacks. Mr. Howe stated he concurred that the setbacks should not necessarily be modified. Mr. Springer asked Planner Caroline if the applicant could make adjustments to the plans before the City Commission date, to which Planner Caroline agreed. ITEM 4. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: There being no further business to come before the board, Chairperson Sorenson moved, Mr. Howe seconded, to adjourn. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:15p.m. ______________________________________________ Henry Sorenson, Jr.; Chairperson City of Bozeman Design Review Board