HomeMy WebLinkAbout 01-31-06 Planning Board and Zoning Commission Orientation Minutes.docJOINT ORIENTATION MEETING OF
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN PLANNING BOARD
AND THE CITY OF BOZEMAN ZONING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2006
MINUTES
ITEM 1. INTRODUCTIONS
JP Pomnichowski called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and asked to add Election of Officers to the agenda.
Ms. Pomnichowski asked the members to introduce themselves to the Board/Commission.
Members Present Staff Present
Brian Caldwell (PB) Chris Saunders, Assistant Planning Director
Randy Carpenter (PB) Andrew Epple, Director, Planning and Community Dev.
Dave Jarrett (PB) Carol Schott, Recording Secretary
Steve Kirchhoff (PB)
JP Pomnichowski (PB & ZC)
Caren Roberty (PB)
Ed Sypinski (PB)
Peter Harned (ZC)
Nicholas Lieb (ZC)
Nathan Minnick (ZC)
B. Election of Officers
Ms. Pomnichowski called for nominations for Chairperson for the Zoning Commission. Mr. Harned nominated Mr. Minnick. Following a short discussion, he withdrew his nomination. He nominated
Ms. Pomnichowski for Chairperson. She was elected by acclamation.
Chairperson Pomnichowski called for nominations for Vice Chairperson for Zoning Commission. Mr. Lieb nominated Mr. Minnick. He was elected by acclamation.
Ms. Pomnichowski called for nominations for President of the Planning Board – Mr. Jarrett nominated Ms. Pomnichowski. Ms. Pomnichowski was elected by acclamation.
President Pomnichowski called for nominations for Vice President of the Planning Board. Mr. Sypinski nominated Mr. Jarrett. Mr. Jarrett was elected on a vote of 6-0 with Mr. Jarrett
abstaining.
ITEM 2. ORIENTATION
A. REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS
1. STATE LAWS AND DUTIES
a. GROWTH POLICY
b. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
c. ZONING REGULATIONS
Planner Saunders gave a presentation on Growth Policies and Subdivision Regulations. Planning Director Andrew Epple presented the Zoning Regulations.
2. BOZEMAN 2020 COMMUNITY PLAN
3. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO)
Planner Saunders continued his presentation on the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan (2020 Plan) and the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
4. PENDING UPDATES
a. BOZEMAN 2020 COMMUNITY PLAN
Planner Saunders presented the plan elements of the 2020 Plan. He reviewed the methods for updating the 2020 Plan.
b. FACILITY PLANS
1. BOZEMAN AREA 2001 TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE
Director Epple briefly summarized several portions of the Transportation Plan. He noted one member of the Planning Board, specifically the President, is an active participant in the
TCC, which meets quarterly and hasn’t had an active participant from this group. It was determined President Pomnichowski is the member and Mike Hope and Brian Caldwell are alternates
to TCC.
P.R.O.S.T. PLAN (PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE, & TRAILS)
Planner Saunders presented a brief summary of what the PROST Plan covers.
3. WATER PLAN
4. SEWER PLAN
Planner Saunders noted these two plans are generally under the City Engineering department.
5. FIRE SERVICE PLAN
Planner Saunders briefly described the Fire Service Plan, which is under the direction of the Bozeman Fire Department.
6. STORM WATER PLAN
Planner Saunders noted the plan hasn’t been updated in recent years as most storm water is dealt with on a site by site basis.
5. PLANNING BOARD BYLAWS
President Pomnichowski briefly discussed the Bylaws.
B. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
1. MEETINGS
Planner Saunders described procedural guidelines for Zoning Commission reviews. He noted the procedures for Planning Board are similar; however, the noticing requirements are more
stringent. He described the contents of the submittals to be reviewed, and the scope of the review. He noted a public hearing is held for major subdivisions, but only a public meeting
is held for minor subdivisions. Director Epple described the contents of the Staff Reports.
2. EX PARTE´ CONVERSATIONS
Planner Saunders discussed ex parte conversations. President Pomnichowski cautioned the members to not call or communicate with the applicant/ representative/property owner outside
of the meeting. She offered her expertise in reviewing a packet of materials. Mr. Jarrett described his preparation methods.
C. EXPECTED PREPARATION AND ATTENDANCE
President Pomnichowski encouraged each member to be thorough and prepared for each project at the meetings. She encouraged the members to write the questions in the margins of the
Staff Reports or elsewhere.
D. OTHER
It was noted several items – zoning summary sheet and the 2006 calendar of meeting dates were included in the packets. It was also noted flow charts and other items are located in
the appendices in the UDO. President Pomnichowski asked that everyone email their contact numbers for meeting nights to the secretary.
Planner Saunders explained the “recommendation to City Commission” process. Director Epple gave a brief description of the four upcoming Planning Board items.
ITEM 3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board or Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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Andrew Epple, Director JP Pomnichowski, Chairperson
Planning and Community Development City of Bozeman Zoning Commission
President, City of Bozeman Planning Board