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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09- Lower Yards / HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 BEFORE THE BOZEMAN CITY COMMISSION GALLATIN COUNTY, MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE FINDINGS CITY OF BOZEMAN FOR PRELIMINARY OF FACT APPROVAL OF THE LOWER YARDS/HRDC MINOR AND ORDER SUBDIVISION. This matter came before the Bozeman City Commission on August 3, 2009 and for review and decision pursuant to the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, Section 76 -3 -101 through 76 -3 -625, Montana Codes Annotated, and the City of Bozeman Growth Policy and City of Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance. The applicant presented to the Commission a proposed Preliminary Subdivision Plat consisting of a proposed division of 7.47 acres of land into two parcels, one for lease, as submitted in its original form on June 10, 2009, #P- 09004. Variances were requested from the following Sections of Title 18 of the Bozeman Municipal Code: 1) To allow the development of the subject subdivision without compliance with Section 18.44, which specifies required upgrades to adjacent streets including street lighting under Section 18.42.150.0 for North Rouse Avenue; 2) To allow the development of the subject subdivision without compliance with Section 18.44, which specifies required upgrades to adjacent streets including street lighting under Section 18.42.150.0 for East Griffin Drive; 3) to allow the development of the subject subdivision with a stormwater detention area located on a private lot and not on a common/separate lot as required in Section 18.42.080.D; 4) To allow the development of the subject subdivision without physical access as required in Sections 18.06.040.D.1.a and 18.44.090.B.2; 5) to allow the development of the subject subdivision without providing separate site utility infrastructure to the lease parcel as required in The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 18.38.030.D.1; 6) to allow the development of the subject subdivision without the requirement of the minimum required private utility easement(front yard along N. Rouse) as required in Section 18.42.060.B.2.a; and7) to allow the development of the subject subdivision without requiring the extension of municipal services to the adjoining undeveloped land as required in Section 18.42.070.A.3. The Commission held a public hearing on the preliminary plat and considered all relevant evidence relating to the public health, safety, and welfare, including the recommendation of the Bozeman Planning Board, to determine whether the plat should be approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved. It appeared to the Commission that all parties wishing to appear and comment were given the opportunity to do so, and therefore, being fully advised of all matters having come before it regarding this application, the Commission makes the following Findings of Fact, as required: FINDINGS OF FACT I. On June 10, 2009 the City of Bozeman, submitted an application for approval to create a Minor Subdivision on 7.47 acres. The subject property is legally described as a tract of land described upon Record of Deeds, Vol. 97, pages 626 -627 filed at the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Gallatin County, located in the NEIA of Section 6, T2S, R6E, P.M.M., City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana. The property is annexed with a preliminary zoning designation of M -1 (Light Manufacturing District). -2- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 11. The comments of the Development Review Committee, along with those of the Planning Community Development Staff, were incorporated into a staff report with suggested conditions of approval, which was provided to the City of Bozeman Planning Board. III. Public notice was provided via publication of a legal notice in the newspaper on July 12 and 19, 2009, posting the subject property on July 6, 2009, and certified mailing of notices to adjacent property owners and first class mailing of notices to other property owners within 200 feet of the subject property on July 8, 2009. The City of Bozeman Planning Board held a public hearing on July 21, 2009. The Planning Board found that the application was properly submitted and reviewed under the procedures of the City of Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance. Staff reviewed the staff report and the evidence which justified the imposition of conditions. The Planning Board then opened the public hearing for public comment. One member of the public provided testimony expressing concern regarding the extension of municipal infrastructure to the adjacent property, stormwater problems at the northeast corner of the site, the requirement of an casement across the site and stated support for the variance for roadway upgrades along Rouse Avenue. The members of the City of Bozeman Planning Board discussed the requested variances, upgrades to Rouse Avenue and West Griffin Drive, extension of municipal infrastructure to adjoining properties, street access, and anticipated traffic trips. -3- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 The City of Bozeman Planning Board passed a motion to recommend approval of the following variances: 3) to allow the development of the subject subdivision with a stormwater detention area located on a private lot and not on a private /separate lot as required in Section 18.42.080.D; 4) To allow the development of the subject subdivision without physical access as required in Sections 18.06.040.D.1.a and 18.44.090.B.2; 5) to allow the development of the subject subdivision without providing separate site utility infrastructure to the lease parcel as required in 18.38.030.D.1; 6) to allow the development of the subject subdivision without the requirement of the minimum required private utility easement(front yard along N. Rouse) as required in Section 18.42.060.B.2.a; The City of Bozeman Planning Board failed to pass a motion to recommend approval of the following variances: 1) To allow the development of the subject subdivision without compliance with Section 18.44, which specifies required upgrades to adjacent streets including street lighting under Section 18.42.150.0 for North Rouse Avenue; 2) To allow the development of the subject subdivision without compliance with Section 18.44, which specifies required upgrades to adjacent streets including street lighting under Section 18.42.150.0 for East Griffin Drive, and7) to allow the development of the subject subdivision without requiring the extension of municipal services to the adjoining undeveloped land as required in Section 18.42.070.A.3 The City of Bozeman Planning Board reviewed the application against the requirements of the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act and found that, with conditions as recommended to the Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application would comply with those requirements; and -4- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 The City of Bozeman Planning Board moved to recommend conditional approval of the subdivision with the conditions as detailed in the staff report, and passed on a vote of 6 -0. IV. The application was considered by the Bozeman City Commission at its regular meeting on August 3, 2009, at which time the recommendation of the Planning Board and information compiled by City staff was reviewed. V. A. Primary Review Criteria 1. Effects on Agriculture The site in question is situated in area that has historically been developed with industrial and manufacturing uses, as well as other comparable uses as the Story petroleum distribution center to the west and established commercial /industrial and rental warehouse facilities south of the subject property. The property does not currently support agricultural uses and therefore is not a viable site for farming purposes. 2. Effects on Agricultural Water User Facilities No effects on agricultural water user facilities were identified. 3. Effects on Local Services Water /Sewer City water and sewer services currently exist in Rouse Avenue and are capable of servicing the two -lot minor subdivision. Placement and location of water and sewer service connections for the property will be addressed by the City Engineer's Office during site plan review and development of the lot. The -5- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 applicant requests a variance to allow the development of the subject subdivision without providing separate site municipal utility infrastructure (water and sewer services) to the lease parcel as required in 18.38.030.D.1 BMC and without requiring the extension of municipal services to the adjoining undeveloped land as required in Section 18.42.070.A.3 BMC. Staff recommends conditions that will require extension of municipal services to the adjoining undeveloped land unless a variance is granted. Police /Fire: The property is well within the City's Police and Fire emergency response area. Streets North Rouse Avenue and East Griffin Drive currently service this industrial area and will provide access to the two -lot minor subdivision for lease. No improvements to the local streets are proposed with this application. The applicant requests a variance to allow the development of the subject subdivision without compliance with Section 18.44, which specifies required upgrades to adjacent streets including street lighting under Section 18.42.150.0 for North Rouse Avenue and E Griffin Drive. Staff recommends a condition that will require the adjacent street upgrades unless a variance is granted. -6- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 Pathways: The Bozeman 2020 Community Plan does not identify shared pedestrian/bicycle pathways in proximity to the proposed minor subdivision. The applicant requests a variance to allow the development of the subject subdivision without compliance with Section 18.44, which specifies required upgrades to adjacent streets including street lighting under Section 18.42.150.0 for North Rouse Avenue and E Griffin Drive. The improvements to adjacent streets include boulevard sidewalks and pedestrian facilities. Staff recommends a condition that will require the adjacent street upgrades unless a variance is granted. Stormwater A Stormwater Master Plan for street runoff was not required with the two -lot preliminary plat application. However, stormwater runoff facilities are being evaluated meet City design standards with site plan review for development and will require the approval of the City Engineering office. The applicant requests a variance to allow the development of the subject subdivision with a stormwater detention area located on a private lot and not on a private /separate lot as required in Section 18.42.080.D. Parks No public parkland requirements are necessary with an industrial subdivision. Utilities As this is the subdivision of an existing partially developed parcel electricity, gas, cable and phone utilities currently exist in the vicinity or on the -7- The lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 subject property. The applicant requests a variance to allow the development of the subject subdivision without the requirement of the minimum required private utility easement (front yard along N. Rouse) as required in Section 18.42.060.B.2.a. 4. Effects on the Natural Environment The site has been developed and utilized for industrial uses for some time. No natural vegetation exists on site. A noxious weed control plan prepared by the applicant was reviewed and submitted to the Gallatin County Weed Control Office on June 5, 2009. Prior to final plan approval the County Weed District will verify that said weed control has been approved and implemented as prescribed in the management and revegetation plan. 5. Effects on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat No known endangered species or critical game ranges have been identified on the proposed subdivision. Historical use of the property as industrial lands and no evidence of mature vegetation or physical features (water courses, wetlands, etc.) essentially reduce the potential for development of any wildlife habitat. Therefore, no significant effects on major wildlife game and their habitat should occur as a result of the proposed minor subdivision. 6. Effects on Public Health and Safety The intent of the regulatory standards as set forth in the Unified Development Ordinance of the Bozeman Municipal Code is to protect the public health, safety -8- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 and general welfare. The applicant proposes multiple variance requests that relate to facilities directly associated with public health and safety. The proposed variance requests to waive the installation of upgrades to the adjacent streets including pedestrian facilities and street lighting may be injurious to public safety. The subdivision has been reviewed and with the required conditions and code provisions has been determined to be in general compliance with the title. No watercourses or associated wetlands have been indentified on the site in question. Any conditions deemed necessary to ensure compliance with public health and safety have been listed by the Development Review Committee and are noted accordingly as conditions of approval in this staff report. B. Compliance with the survey requirements provided for in Part 4 of the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act. A subdivision for lease or rent is exempt from the survey requirements of the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, and as such will not be filed as a preliminary plat in accordance with the state statute and the Bozeman Municipal Code. C. Compliance with the Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance. The following requirements are standards of the Unified Development Ordinance and shall be addressed with the final plat submittal: 1. The final plan shall conform to all requirements of the Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance and all required easement documents shall be submitted for review and approval of the City of Bozeman. -9- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 2. Pursuant to Section 18.06.040.D.6, conditional approval of the preliminary plan shall be in force for not more than one calendar year. Prior to that expiration date, the developer may submit a letter of request for the extension of the period to the Planning Director for the City Commission's consideration. The City Commission may, at the written request of the developer, extend its approval for no more than one calendar year, except that the City Commission may extend its approval for a period of more than one year if that approval period is included as a specific condition of a written subdivision improvements agreement between the City Commission and the developer, provided for in 18.74.060, BMC. 3. Pursuant to Section 18.06.060, the applicant shall submit with the application for final plan review and approval, a written narrative stating how each of the conditions of preliminary plat approval has been satisfactorily addressed, and specifically (tab, page, paragraph, etc.) where this information can be found. 4. Section 18.08.030 requires that before any portion of land subdivision created by rent or lease can be rented or leased, all required improvements shall be installed, inspected and found compliant with the approved plan, and where acceptable accepted by the City of Bozeman. 5. Section 18.08.040 states that once the final plan has been approved by the City Commission an original copy of the approved plan shall be filed with the County Clerk and Recorder as a "miscellaneous" document, and another copy of the approved plan shall be retained by the Bozeman Engineering Department. -10- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 6. Pursuant to Chapter 18.30 "Bozeman Entryway Corridor Overlay District" All lots of the minor subdivision are located in the Rouse Avenue entryway overlay corridor and therefore the provisions for a Certificate of Appropriateness would apply at the time of development of said lots. 7. In accordance with UDO Section 18.42.060, all easements, existing and proposed, shall be accurately depicted on the final plan. 8. Section 18.42.150 outlines the requirements for subdivision lighting. Lighting for this subdivision shall be provided according to this section unless a variance is granted. 9. Pursuant to Section 18.74.030.B, if it is the developer's intent to file the plan prior to installation, certification, and acceptance of all required improvements by the City of Bozeman, an Improvements Agreement shall be entered into with the City of Bozeman guaranteeing the completion of all improvements in accordance with the Preliminary Plat submittal information and conditions of approval. If the final plat is filed prior to the installation of all improvements, the developer shall supply the City of Bozeman with an acceptable method of security equal to 150 percent of the cost of the remaining improvements. 10. Section 18.78.050.1 requires that any noxious weeds be identified and mapped by a person with experience in weed management and knowledgeable in weed identification. A noxious weed management and revegetation plan, approved by the County Weed Control District, shall be submitted with the final plan. -11- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 D. Compliance with the required subdivision review process. A subdivision pre application was submitted on May 7, 2009. The pre- application was reviewed by the DRC on May 15 and May 20, 2009 and summary review comments were forwarded to the applicant in preparation of a preliminary plat application. A preliminary plat application was submitted on June 10, 2009 and the required element letter was sent on June 24, 2009. The preliminary plat was reviewed by the DRC on July 1, July 8, and July 15, 2009. The applicant requested an extension to the 60 -day review period to accommodate the public hearings before the Planning Board and City Commission as required for the variance requests. On the final week of DRC review, a favorable recommendation was forwarded for consideration by the Planning Board and City Commission. Public notice for this application was placed in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on Sunday, July 12 and July 19, 2009. The site was posted with a public notice on July 6, 2009. Public notice was sent to adjacent property owners via certified mail, and to all other property owners of record within 200 feet of the subject property via first class mail, on July 8, 2009. No letters of public testimony have been received at the Department of Planning Community Development in regards to this project. On July 15, 2009 the minor subdivision staff report was drafted and forwarded with a recommendation of conditional approval to the Planning Board for consideration at its July 21, 2009 public hearing. The Planning Board recommended conditional approval of the preliminary plan with variances application with support for variance requests 3 -6 and -12- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 without support for variance requests 1, 2, and 7. The City Commission made final decision at the August 3, 2009 public hearing. The final decision for a First Minor Subdivision from a Tract of Record Preliminary Plat must be made within 35 working days of the date it was deemed complete or in this case by August 12, 2009. However, due to the request for variances and per Section 18.06.040.D. 1.a.(1) BMC an extension to the 35 -day review period was provided by the applicant as required to accommodate the public hearings required for the variance requests. E. Provision of casements for the location and installation of any planned utilities. All public and private utilities access the site from the North Rouse Avenue right -of -way. The applicant requests a variance to allow the development of the subject subdivision without providing separate site municipal utility infrastructure (water and sewer services) to the lease parcel as required in 18.38.030.D.1 BMC and without requiring the extension of municipal services to the adjoining undeveloped land as required in Section 18.42.070.A.3 BMC. The applicant proposes a 10' wide private utility easement along the south east and north boundaries of the site. The applicant requests a variance to allow the development of the subject subdivision without the requirement of the minimum required private utility easement (front yard along N. Rouse) as required in Section 18.42.060.B.2.a. Adequate easement and facilities exist to service the subdivision. A detailed plan of utility locations and associated easements is required as part of the civil drawings necessary during site plan review. F. Provision of legal and physical access to each parcel. -13- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 The proposed lots will have legal access from East Griffin Drive and North Rouse Avenue for Parcel R and by an access easement to be granted to the Lease Parcel. The Lease Parcel does not have physical access to a public roadway as required. The applicant requests a variance to allow the development of the subject subdivision without physical access as required in Sections 18.06.040.D. La and 18.44.090.B.2 ORDER After considering all matters of record presented at the public hearing on August 3, 2009, the Bozeman City Commission approved the variances from the following Sections of Title 18 of the Bozeman Municipal Code: 1) To allow the development of the subject subdivision without compliance with Section 18.44, which specifies required upgrades to adjacent streets including street lighting under Section 18.42.150.0 for North Rouse Avenue; 2) To allow the development of the subject subdivision without compliance with Section 18.44, which specifies required upgrades to adjacent streets including street lighting under Section 18.42.150.0 for East Griffin Drive; 3) to allow the development of the subject subdivision with a stormwater detention area located on a private lot and not on a common/separate lot as required in Section 18.42.080.D; 4) To allow the development of the subject subdivision without physical access as required in Sections 18.06.040.D.1.a and 18.44.090.B.2; 5) to allow the development of the subject subdivision without providing separate site utility infrastructure to the lease parcel as required in 18.38.030.D.1; 6) to allow the development of the subject subdivision without the requirement of the minimum required private utility easement(front yard along N. Rouse) as required in Section 18.42.060.B.2.a; and7) to allow the development of the subject subdivision without requiring the -14- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 extension of municipal services to the adjoining undeveloped land as required in Section 18.42.070.A.3 as noted in the minutes and voice recording of the August 3, 2009 Commission Meeting. On August 3, 2009, the City Commission opened the public hearing for the Preliminary Plat to take public comment and consider the plat as submitted. Following deliberation, and vote as noted in the minutes from said meeting, the Commission found, on a 4- 0 vote that the proposed subdivision would comply with the City of Bozeman Growth Policy, the requirements of the City of Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance and the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, if certain conditions were imposed. The evidence, as stated or referenced in the Findings of Fact, justifies the imposition of the conditions ordered herein to ensure that the final plat complies with all applicable regulations and all required criteria. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Preliminary Subdivision Plat of The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision for the property owners, City of Bozeman, be approved, subject to the following conditions: Ci En ineer's Office: GENERAL: 1. The 100 -year floodplain shall be delineated on the project site where the Base Flood Elevation intersects the existing ground surface. A floodplain development permit shall be obtained prior to construction of proposed improvements in the floodplain. -15- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 2. A mutual access easement and agreement must be provided for the HRDC lot through the City owned parcel. The easement must provide access from Rouse Avenue and Griffin Drive to the 1IRDC parcel at a minimum width of the proposed drive isle. STORMWATER: 3. A Stormwater Master Plan for the subdivision for a system designed to remove solids, silt, oils, grease, and other pollutants from the runoff from the private and public streets and all lots must be provided to and approved by the City Engineer. a) The master plan must depict the maximum sized retention /detention basin location, and locate and provide easements for adequate drainage ways within the subdivision to transport runoff to the stormwater receiving channel. The plan shall include sufficient site grading and elevation information (particularly for the basin sites, drainage ways, and lot finished grades), typical stormwater retention/detention basin and discharge structure details, basin sizing calculations, and a stormwater maintenance plan. b) Detailed review of the final grading and drainage plan and approval by the City Engineer will be required as part of the infrastructure plan and specification review process. -16- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findin s of Fact and Order #P -09004 c) A storm water easement must be established on the adjacent property and filed with the County Clerk and Recorder's Office for the retention pond and discharge course if located off the subject property. WATER AND SEWER: 4. The location of and distinction between existing and proposed sewer and water mains and all easements shall be clearly and accurately depicted, as well as all nearby fire hydrants and proposed fire hydrants. 5. Easements needed for the water and sewer main extensions shall be a minimum of 30 feet in width, with the utility located in the center of the easement. In no case shall the utility be less than 10 feet from the edge of the easement. All necessary easements shall be provided prior to Final plat approval and shall be shown on the plat. 6. All water main extensions of more than 500 feet required for any phase of the development shall be fully looped. Water and sewer mains shall be extended to the property lines to adequately accommodate future extensions and /or looping. -17- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 7. Water and sewer services shall be extended along the north boundary of the property from Rouse Avenue to the northeastern edge of the property unless a variance is granted by the City Commission. STREETS, CURB GUTTER AND SIDEWALKS: 8. A public street easement shall be granted for North Rouse Avenue that provides for a total right -of -way width of 60' east of centerline. The easement shall be acceptable in form and content and executed by the property owner prior to final plat approval. 9. North Rouse Avenue along the property frontage shall be constructed to one -half a principal arterial street standard in accordance with the 2007 Transportation Plan Update unless a variance is granted by the City Commission. 10. Griffin Drive along the property frontage shall be constructed to a full local street standard in accordance with the 2007 Transportation Plan Update unless a variance is granted by the City Commission. 11. A deviation from access separation standards of Section 18.44.090.D.3 UDO shall be prepared in accordance with Section 18.44.090.H UDO. The deviation request shall be provided to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final site plan approval. -18- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 12. The Montana Department of Transportation shall approve site access locations and construction standards for accesses onto North Rouse Avenue. 13. A Utility Occupancy Permit shall be obtained from the Montana Department of Transportation for proposed new or relocated utilities in North Rouse Avenue. The permit shall be obtained prior to construction. MISCELLANEOUS 14. If construction activities related to the project result in the disturbance of more than 1 acre of natural ground, an erosion /sediment control plan may be required. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality may need to be contacted by the Applicant to determine if a Stormwater Discharge Permit is necessary. If a permit is required by the State, the Developer shall demonstrate to the City full permit compliance. 15. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, SCS, Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Army Corps of Engineer's shall be contacted regarding the proposed project and any required permits (i.e., 310, 404, Turbidity exemption, etc.) shall be obtained prior to Final Site Plan approval. -19- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 16. Detailed review and approval of the construction plans will be part of the infrastructure plan and specification review process for each phase. Building permits may not be issued until each plan is approved. Planninu Office: 17. The final plan shall comply with the standards identified and referenced in the Bozeman Municipal Code. The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically listed as conditions of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or state law. 18. Development of the Lease Parcel will require compliance with the regulatory standards of the Title 18 BMC as it relates to lot coverage, setbacks, parking, etc. 19. A draft copy of the lease agreement and covenants (if applicable) for the subdivision/lease shall be submitted with the final plan application for review and approval by the Planning Department and shall contain, but not be limited to, the provisions required in section 18.72.030 where applicable. 20. The final plan shall reference the two parcels as: Lease Parcel and Parcel R. All references on the final document to be submitted shall state "Final Plan" and not "Final Plat." _20_ The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 City Commission: 21. The water service to the parcels shall be extended to the east property boundary. 22. The applicant shall provide and file with the County Clerk and Recorder's office executed Waivers of Right to Protest Creation of Special Improvement Districts (SID's) for the following: a. Street improvements to N. Rouse Avenue and East Griffin Drive including but not limited to paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and storm drainage improvements. b. Extension of municipal infrastructure to the adjacent property boundaries if not currently served by municipal services. This City Commission order may be appealed by bringing an action in the Eighteenth District Court of Gallatin County, within 30 days after the adoption of these Findings by the City Commission, by following the procedures of Section 76-3 -625, M.C.A. The preliminary approval of this subdivision shall be effective for three years from the date of adoption of these Findings by the City Commission. At the end of this period the City Commission may, at the written request of the subdivider, extend its approval as provided for in the Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance. DATED this 7 day of December, 2009. -21- The Lower Yards /HRDC Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order #P -09004 BOZEMAN CITY COMMISSION KAAREN JAI ON, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: $oz� ST I, e� TIM COOPER City +mow Assistant City Attorney IN CD -22-