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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-06 Planning Board Minutes.doc ** MINUTES ** CITY OF BOZEMAN PLANNING BOARD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 7:15 P.M. 0:02:00 [19:34:59] ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE Chair JP Pomnichowski called the meeting to order at 7:46PM and directed the secretary to record the attendance. MEMBERS PRESENT: JP Pomnichowski, President & Chair Steve Kirchhoff, Commissioner & Liaison Brian Caldwell Randy Carpenter Dave Jarrett Ed Sypinski Caren Roberty Erik Henyon MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Hope STAFF PRESENT: Andy Epple, Director of Planning & Community Development Dave Skelton, Senior Planner Kimberly Kenney-Lyden, Recording Secretary GUESTS PRESENT: Chris Budeski Susan Gianforte David Barbisan Sean Becker 0:02:08 [19:36:27] ITEM 2. PUBLIC COMMENT (0-15 MINUTES) Seeing there was none, President JP Pomnichowski closed the portion of this meeting. 0:02:29 [19:37:22] ITEM 3. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2006 Request made by Eric Henyon, in the miscellaneous discussion, Mr. Epple reference the city commission's decision and Ms. Pomnichowski noted those comments are in the second paragraph. Mr. Henyon further noted there was no detail regarding the discussion by Mr. Kirchhoff that was to be repeated with the county commissioners, nor was there a date or time reflected as to when that would happen. Ms. Pomnichowski asked the recording secretary to go back into the recording and add a paragraph or two to reflect the discussion matter, date, time, and place this was to happen. She then added she will need another copy of the revised minutes before she decides to pass them. 0:04:56 [19:37:44] ITEM 4. PROJECT REVIEW 0:04:56 [19:40:03] 1. Growth Policy Amendment Application, #P-06035 (Genesis Business Park). A Growth Policy Amendment application requested by applicants and property owners, Greg R. Gianforte and Susan K. Gianforte; and representative, Madison Engineering, LLC, to change the land use designation on 20 acres from Residential to Business Park on property legally described as Lot 1, Minor Subdivision No. 235, Gallatin County, Montana (lying along west side of South 19th Avenue, approximately ¼ mile south of Stucky Road) (Skelton) 0:13:00 [19:40:09] Staff Report Senior Planner Dave Skelton noted there is an error in the receipt of two different staff reports regarding this project and added the correct staff report for Genesis Business Park is numbered P-06035. This application is for a growth policy amendment for 20 acres just south of the Grace Bible Church from a Residential designation to Business Park. He further added this property is owned by the Gianforte's who also own the north eastern current Genesis Business Park to the northwest. This proposal recognizes the existing land uses in the area and the applicants are asking for an expansion of the current business park. Planner Skelton noted that this property is county and there are several different zones in the surrounding areas such as R-1, B-P, R-3, and R-4. Planner Skelton stated the planning staff reviewed this growth policy amendment request based on the four criteria under section 2.4.1 of the 2020 plan .He further notes there was some consideration for an R-O designation, however the applicant wishes to further expand their current business park uses with a possibility of adding a private school. He added that according to the above information, this application meets all the criteria, and noted that the planning department is recommending approval of the proposed growth policy amendment. Lastly, he added there has been no public comment up to this time. 0:14:58 [20:28:29] Questions for Staff Commissioner Kirchhoff asked Planner Skelton why the current Genesis Business Park is not petitioning to be annexed in as well, to which Mr. Skelton noted the Gianforte's have expensive private infrastructure in place and do not need City water and sewer, so they are chosing not to annex at this time. Mr. Dave Jarrett commented that a school was mentioned and Mr. Skelton responded that it was possibly a private school and would need a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development since the zoning would be BP. He added this proposal would be part of the PUD process. Mr. Jarrett further noted that one would assume the Gianfortes would continue their current business park uses and put in high-tech business in this new property if it were to be approved. Mr. Skelton noted that is their primary plan. 0:16:18 [19:40:16] Applicant Response Chris Budeski, presenting on behalf of Madison Engineering stated he is representing the Gianfortes GPA. He stated the intent is to expand the Genesis Business Park. He added the possiblity of building a private school is not a firm decision. If they should decide to do something else, the RO designation wouldn't fit if they decided to add a private school, the BP zone will allow it. Mr. Budeski stated they have stubbed utilities and city services on this property from the Meadow Creek area and added this would be a nice buffer to the church and residences further south. The Barbisan's have submitted an application for zoning to R4 also. He noted that CTA is developing the area at Graf Street and there is a fire station going in the Meadow Creek Subdivision as well. Mr. Budeski stated the reason for this designation is that it seemed natural and logical. Mr. Dave Jarrett wondered if this 20 acres would use the Genesis Business Park sewer and water systems. Mr. Budeski noted that this property will connect directly to city services through the meadow creek subdivision. Randy Carpenter asked Mr. Skelton if an inventory of business park land is available. Dave Skelton replied there is an inventory. He added staff recommends approval because it has met all the 2020 plan requirements. There is a large amount of mixed uses in this area so this is only an extension of the northern existing business. Mr. Budeski noted the reason for this application is not to sell off offices, the Gianforte's need land to expand the high tech industry. 0:29:50 [19:51:51] Public Comment Susan Gianforte stated she is co-owner of the Genesis Business Park and also owner of the 20 acres in question. They started this technology business in 1998 and had no idea how fast they were going to grow. She added that now they have 100,000 sq feet in the current business park and don't have very much left. They have about 350 employees with an average wage of $70K per year, however the hidden factor is the high speed lines and it's a telecom business which is why expansion onto this property is their focus. It's close and there would not be a separate infrastructure investment. Mr. Steve Kirchhoff asked the applicant why they are not annexing the existing Genesis Business Park. Ms. Gianforte noted they invested a large amount of money for a private treatment system - hundreds of thousands of dollars to only shut it down in five years does not make sense, however when it fails, they will apply to annex that in. Ms. Gianforte further added they could expand anywhere in the United States, but they are choosing to expand in Bozeman. Mr. David Barbisan, the Gianforte's neighbor. He noted he is in favor of this proposal. He stated he can see the need for the expansion and this will do nothing but enhance the area. Mr. Barbisan is planning on pursuing annexation and seeking an R-4 designation which is just to the south of this property. 0:30:37 [20:27:19] Discussion Mr. Brian Caldwell thanked the applicant for bringing such a strong proposal, positive growth, and job opportunities to our valley. It helps to provide a diversity of employment opportunities. He noted he feels this is a perfect example of an appropriate land use pattern and will support the needs of a growing industry. He is strongly in favor of this proposal. 0:31:49 [20:08:50] Motion and Vote Mr. Ed Sypinski motioned to recommend approval of application #P-06035, with contingencies as noted by staff, to amend the growth policy designation from residential to business park . Motion seconded by Dave Jarret. Those in favor being Ed Sypinski, Dave Jarrett, Steve Kirchhoff, JP Pomnichowski, Randy Carpenter, Erik Henyon, Brian Caldwell and Caren Roberty. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously, 8-0. Ms. Pomnichowski noted this application will go before the city commission on October 2nd. 0:32:41 [19:58:59] ITEM 5. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Carpenter reminded all board members that Dan Burden, the Community Walk-ability expert will be in Bozeman on October 3rd. He added he will not be able to attend the Planning Board meeting that night. On October 2nd, there will be an all day professional workshop and would be delighted to have planning board members attend that. Mr. Jarrett asked Mr. Carpenter if he could please send the itinerary via e-mail. Mr. Carpenter stated he will get them out to all planning board members the next day. Ms. Pomnichowski asked members to verify their presence for the next meeting to ensure they have a quorum and only Randy Carpenter is requesting to be excused due the the above program with Dan Burden. Andy Epple reminded everyone about the LEED conference on September 20th from 1:30PM-3:30PM. He is hoping some or all Board Members can attend. He further added that the Planning Board has been authorized to continue to use the courthouse for the televised meetings per city management. 0:38:52 [20:01:33] ITEM 6. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Caren Roberty noted what the board approved tonight, and queried Mr. Epple as to the possibility for a neighborhood commercial zoning in that area. Mr. Epple noted there is community commercial just to the north, and it starts at the Stockman Bank which is B2. He further clarified that there is no neighborhood commerical in Meadow Creek and will revisit this in the near future as the city updates the 2020 plan. Ms. Roberty commented that she has been hearing of problems about fire stations and not having enough money in the city's budget to accomodate all the service and safety requests. Mr. Epple responded that the city received an application for a fire station site and this is something that a growing community has to deal with. He further noted the Meadow Creek developer has dedicated property within his subdivision for a fire station and another developer has a builder who said he is ready to build it. Ms. Roberty asked if we should be concerned about higher density and it's impact and strain on city services. Mr. Epple replied there are major facilities plans updates are underway to address this question. He added the city has spent close to a million dollars to get these updated plans. Mr. Epple stated these updated facilities plans will be the basis of which new impact fees will be assessed, and commented the community can reasonably expect that impact fees will increase. He pointed out that a city can never use impact fees to cure pre-existing deficiencies. Impact fees can only be used to help provide capacity expansion. Randy Carpenter inquired as to the fiscal impacts of growth and whether or not the planning board needs to know about this. Mr. Epple stated that is the purpose of the ongoing facilities planning efforts and the impact fee studies that are underway. He noted a city can never stop planning for and building new infrastructure if it continues to grow. President Pomnichowski stated that at the next meeting, she will be asking fellow board members to recommend a change in the city ordinance to require term rotation change amongst the board. She noted that she has been on the board for five years and would like to see staggered terms so there are only 4 members leaving at one time and not all 9. There will be an additional draft in your next packet reflecting the deletions and additions suggested to the commission. Last, she reminded all about the first meeting in November will not be on Wednesday, November 8th, the meeting will be on the regular night, Tuesday, at City Hall on November 7th since the courthouse will be used by the voters. 0:51:08 [20:06:18] ITEM 7. ADJOURNMENT President and Chair, JP Pomnichowski adjourned the meeting at 8:28PM. _______________________________ _______________________________ JP Pomnichowski, President & Chairperson Andrew C. Epple, Director City of Bozeman Planning Board City of Bozeman, Planning and Community Development