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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOlEMAN. MONTANA
March 15. 1993
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. The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room,
\ Municipal Building, March 15, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent,
Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Knapp, City Manager Wysocki, Assistant
City Attorney Wordal and Clerk of the Commission Sullivan. Mayor Swanson was absent in
compliance with Section 7-3-4322(2) M.C.A.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
None of the Commissioners requested that any of the Consent Items be removed for
discussion.
Minutes
Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent noted that the Commissioners have just received the final
.raft of the minutes for the regular meeting of March 8, 1993, and requested that action be
deferred for a period of one week to allow time for review.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution No. 2905 M Intent to create Soeciallmorovement District
No. 657 for the ourpose of accomDlishing the engineerina certification of asohalt concrete street
imorovements. storm drainaae. concrete curb and gutter. concrete sidewalk. and all necessary
apourtenances to serve the Westfield Subdivision. Phase III
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2905, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2905
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN.
MONTANA. DECLARING IT TO BE THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
TO CREATE SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 657 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ACCOMPLISHING THE ENGINEERING DESIGN. CONSTRUCTION.
. INSPECTION AND ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION OF ASPHALT CONCRETE
STREET IMPROVEMENTS. STORM DRAINAGE. CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER.
CONCRETE SIDEWALK. AND ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES TO SERVE
THE WESTFIELD SUBDIVISION. PHASE III. IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN.
MONTANA.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent opened the public hearing.
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City Engineer Craig Brawner presented the staff report. He submitted to the Commission
a fact sheet on the proposed special improvement district, which is for paving of Lexington Drive,
located in Phase III of the Westfield Subdivision, to local street standards. He noted that those
standards include paving, storm drainage, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements at an
.estimated total project cost of $180,000. He stated that the special improvement district
encompasses approximately 9.5 acres, which is to be divided into 29 single-family lots. He
informed the Commission that, at the present time, the property is wholly owned by one developer,
Clair Daines, who has submitted a letter of support for the district; and Carter Williams, who has
a small interest in the property and has submitted a waiver of right to protest the creation of this
district.
City Engineer Brawner stated that the developer proposes to install water and sewer
services to meet City standards, and finance the project on his own. He stated that the requested
special improvement district does conform with the City's current SID policy.
Mr. Dave Crawford, Thomas, Dean and Hoskins, consulting engineer representing Mr. Clair
Daines, the applicant, stated that the City Engineer has covered the facts well, and indicated a
.willingness to respond to any questions.
Responding to Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent, City Engineer Brawner stated there is nothing
unique about this project. He noted that the subject street is located in the third phase of a
development that has occurred over the past few years; and the street meets the City's 37-foot-
wide local street standards.
No one was present to speak in opposition to the proposed special improvement district.
It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the public
hearing be closed. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent;
those voting No, none.
. Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, that the
Commission authorize and direct staff to prepare a resolution of creation for the proposed special
improvement district. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost and Mayor Pro Tempore
Vincent; those voting No, none.
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Public hearing - Conditional Use Permit - Buz and Judy Cowdrey - to allow the construction of
4.3~4-sauare-foot day care center ,.nd the in,tallation Qf related site improvements - Lot 2. Block
1. University Square Subdivision (201 0 West Koch) (Z-9309)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on a Conditional Use permit to allow
the construction of 4,334-square-foot day care center and the installation of related site
.-mprovements to lot 2, Block 1, University Square Subdivision, as requested by BUl and Judy
. Cowdrey under Application No. Z-9309. The subject site is more commonly located 2010 West
Koch Street.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Kevin Wall presented the staff report. He stated
that, because the
subject parcel is zoned R-O, Residential--Office, a conditional use permit is required for a day care
center. He stated that the subject parcel contains approximately. 51 acres and is currently vacant.
He indicated that the applicant proposes to construct a 4,334-square-foot, one-story building on
the subject site, which will cover 19.53 percent of the entire site. He stated that what appears
to be a second story section, located in the center of the building, is designed to provide additional
natural light for the facility rather than serving as additional floor space.
. The Associate Planner stated that the applicant proposes to install an off-street parking
lot along the east side of the structure, providing fourteen regular parking spaces plus one disabled
parking space, which exceeds code requirements. He stated that a sidewalk is to be installed along
the east side of the structure, between the parking lot and the building, to extend from the public
sidewalk along West Koch Street to the south end of the site. He stated that an enclosed play area
is proposed for the front yard, west side yard and rear yard; and it is to include a five-foot-high
mound as a play element. He reviewed the landscaping that is to be provided on the site, which
will include flowering crabs along the parking lot, screening along the east boundary, clumps of
quaking aspen, Colorado spruce, and street trees in the boulevard area.
The Planner reviewed the adjacent land uses, which include the University Square
.ShoPPing Center to the north, multi-family residential to the south, east and southwest, and some
small office development to the west. He stated that the subject parcel is part of a planned unit
development previously approved that has now expired; and that PUD included the 32-unit multi-
family residential development immediately to the south, plus a proposed day care facility at this
location.
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Planner Wall stated that the Planning staff and the Development Review Committee have
reviewed this application in light of the six criteria set forth in the zoning ordinance; and those
findings are contained in the staff report. He briefly highlighted the findings, noting that staff
concluded that this application is in general compliance. He centered much of his discussion on
.the traffic impacts this project would generate. He stated that the subject site is just west of the
intersection of two local streets; and is located two blocks from a minor arterial to the east, two
blocks from a minor collector to the west, three blocks from a minor collector to the north, and
three blocks from a minor arterial to the south. He stated that, given this grid of collector and
arterial streets so close to the subject site, staff and the DRC determined that the traffic impacts
from this project would be minimal. He informed the Commission that they are minimal, even
though it is projected to generate 343.51 average trips per day, based on the ITE Trip Generation
Manual, 5th Edition. He noted that at maximum residential density development, 50.49 trips per
day would be generated; and under the zoning ordinance, that would be the maximum number of
trips per day that could be generated for any non-residential use of the property.
Associate Planner Wall stated that at its meeting of March 2, the City-County Planning
.Board conducted its public hearing on this application. He stated that, following that
public
hearing, the Board voted to recommend approval, subject to 23 conditions.
The Planner stated that during the Planning Board meeting, new information was
submitted regarding the possibility of buses transporting children to the day care facility; and, as
a result of that input, the Board revised Condition No. 14, as recommended by staff. He stated
that, subsequent to the Planning Board meeting, he met with the Director of Public Service and a
representative from the School District. He noted that, based on that conversation, staff would
recommend that the condition be revised again to state" All loading and unloading of children will
be done on-site rather than in the public right-of-way. This does not preclude school buses from
loading and unloading in the public right-of-way as this practice is acceptable to the School District
and the bus contractor." He stated that this revised language does not change the intent of the
.condition as forwarded by the Planning Board but does more accurately reflect policies of the
School District.
Mr. Buz Cowdrey, applicant, indicated a willingness to respond to questions.
Responding to Commissioner Frost, Planner Wall stated that under policies, school buses
may not enter private property, but must stop in the public right-of-way. He stated that under this
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mechanism, the school bus actually serves as a bus stop to create safety for the children loading
and unloading; and under the law, traffic must stop for the bus when it is stopped with red lights
flashing. He further noted that policy requires the bus to stop in one lane of traffic, rather than
pulling over to the curb.
. Commissioner Frost stated his desire to see the sidewalk to the building extended from
the public sidewalk to the curb, which will make it easier for the children who are loading or
unloading. He suggested that, since the bus will not pull over to the curb, the sidewalk should
possibly be extended for a distance along the curb, since there is a possibility that a car might be
parked in front of the sidewalk.
Commissioner Stiff stated an interest in hearing from the applicant on this proposal.
Mr. Buz Cowdrey stated that this idea arose in previous discussions; and he is willing to
take whatever steps are necessary to ensure the safety of the children. He then stated that they
intend to provide adult supervision when the bus is loading and unloading children.
Further responding to Commissioner Frost, Planner Wall stated that the Director of Public
Service has indicated his desire to monitor the situation for a while, before determining that
eainting of the curbs and installing of signs is necessary.
City Manager Wysocki suggested that Condition No. 14 be expanded to include "working
out loading and unloading problems with the Director of Public Service". He noted this will ensure
that the situation is addressed, while providing latitude in arriving at the solution.
Responding to Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent, Mr. Cowdrey stated that he is willing to
accept the conditions as recommended, including the proposed revisions to Condition No. 14.
Mrs. Joan Parker spoke in support of the proposed day care center. She stated her
children are registered at the new facility, one currently two and one-half years old and one which
is due next month. She recounted the problems she has incurred with finding acceptable
babysitting facilities over the past two years as a working mother. She stated that when she first
sought babysitting services two years ago, she visited four facilities, only two of which accepted
.nfants. She noted that when she recently visited those same four facilities, only one accepted
infants; and they were housed in a basement, with no natural light.
Mrs. Parker stated that she works for Cikan Architects, which has an office close to the
subject site; and her husband works at the Technology Park, which is also very close. She stated
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that probably one of their current trips into that area will be utilized for picking up or dropping off
the children, which will not create any additional trips on those streets.
Mrs. Parker indicated her excitement about the new facility and what it can provide for
her children. She also noted that Cari Fullerton, who will operate the day care center, has
.contacted those with children registered at the center in an attempt to determine what needs must
be addressed during construction and preparation for opening. She stated that the balance
between play time and learning activities is very good.
Mrs. Parker stated strong support for the proposed off-street parking, noting the
importance of providing a safe area for loading and unloading of children that is close to the door.
She noted that the southwest quadrant of the community is growing rapidly; and the entire
community is booming. She stated that with the influx of people and children, the demands for
day care center facilities such as this will increase substantially; and more of this type of facility
may be needed in the next few years, particularly since the cost of housing often requires two
incomes.
Mrs. Parker encouraged the Commission to approve this application, so the facility can be
.constructed as quickly as possible.
Responding to City Manager Wysocki, the applicant indicated that the day care center will
accommodate approximately 80 children.
Mr. Cowdrey thanked the Planning staff for their assistance in this project. He encouraged
the Commission to make its decision as quickly as possible, so they can get started on the project.
No one was present to speak in opposition to the requested Conditional Use Permit.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the public
hearing be closed. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff and Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent;
those voting No, none.
. Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the
Commission waive the customary one-week waiting period for land use decisions. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost,
Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent; those voting No, none.
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It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, that the
Commission approve the Conditional Use permit to allow the construction of 4,334 square foot day
care center and the installation of related site improvements to Lot 2, Block 1, University Square
Subdivision, as requested by Buz and Judy Cowdrey under Application No. Z-9309, subject to the
eOllOWing conditions:
, 1 . Due to the trip generation created by the proposed lot coverage of the
day care use (343.51 ADT proposed versus 50.49 ADT allowed
for
nonresidential uses), a variance from the lot coverage requirement
of
the R-Q District must be granted by the City Commission;
2. A bike rack which provides parking for at least two bicycles
shall be
provided;
3. In relation to the disabled parking space:
A. In order to
obtain the minimum required stall length of 18
feet, the wheel
stop shall be eliminated. The width of the
wheelchair
ramp shall be reduced (minimum of 3 feet wide
is acceptable)
so that the proposed 5-foot wide curbwalk
may act as
a wheelstop for the disabled space.
B. The disabled
space shall be signed as such. A sign detail
shall be provided
on the final site plan;
4. The proposed 5-foot wide sidewalk adjacent to the parking area
shall
. be extended to the rear property line so that it may be connected
to
future development to the south. The southwest corner of the parking
lot should be provided with a temporary curb and identified
on the final
site plan for future connection with the parking areas to the
south;
5. An alternate to the patmore green ash shall be selected for
the
proposed boulevard trees. Section 18.50.1 00.D.5.e "Street
Frontage
landscaping Required" (pp. 134-135, 1/23/92 version) of the
zoning
ordinance lists acceptable species.
A boulevard tree planting detail
shall be provided; root barrier material should be utilized;
6. The final landscape plan shall earn a minimum of twenty three
performance standard points as required by Section 18.50.100.D.6
"landscape Performance Standards" of the zoning ordinance (current
plan has earned 18 points);
7. A sign design which conforms with the size, height, and setback
requirements of the zoning ordinance shall be provided on the
final site
plan (24.5 square feet freestanding sign proposed not including
the
statues, 12 square feet allowed in the R-Q District);
. 8. The proposed crab apple trees proposed for the space between
the
parking area and building shall be relocated to an area adjacent to the
parking lot due to insufficient space for the canopies (along
the fence
between the rear play area and parking lot or along the eastern
property
line is acceptable);
9. All required setbacks shall be met and so noted on the final
site plan
(i.e., encroachment of canopies illustrated on elevations for
north and
west facades);
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10. The final site plan shall include adequate dimensioning. The
storm and
sanitary sewers running through the property shall be depicted
in the
correct locations on the final site plan;
11. The stormwater drainage/treatment plan must be approved by
the City
Engineer. The
following additional information or details must be
provided or addressed:
. A. Retention basin
sizing for "area '" shall be provided to the
Engineering Department.
B. Pond inlet,
emergency overflow, sidewalk chase and curb
penetration
details must be provided. The applicant should
consider discharging
the emergency overflow directly into
the storm sewer
located on the site in lieu of using the
proposed sidewalk
chase and curb penetration.
C. A response
to the question of why one pond is provided with
emergency overflow
and the other pond is not shall be
provided to
the Engineering Department;
12. The plan view of the drive approach shall be properly depicted
on the
final site plan for construction in accordance with the City's
standard
approach (Le., concrete apron, sidewalk section, and drop~curb).
A
City curb cut and sidewalk permit shall be obtained from the
City
Engineering office prior to final site plan approval;
13. Adequate snow storage must be designated outside the sight
triangles,
but on the subject property (unless an off-site snow storage
easement
. is obtained and filed with the County Clerk and Recorder);
14. All loading and unloading of children will be done on-site rather than in
the public right~of-way.
This does not preclude school buses if this
practice is acceptable to the school district and its bus contractor.
The
applicant is to work out any loading and unloading problems
(including,
but not limited to, extension of the sidewalk to the curb,
painting of the
curb, and installation of signage) with the Director of Public
Service;
15. The applicant shall provide evidence that all approvals have
been
obtained from all applicable state and local agencies prior
to final site
plan approval;
16. The right to use and occupancy permit shall be contingent upon
the
fulfillment of all general and special conditions imposed by
the
Conditional Use Permit procedure;
17. That all of the special conditions shall constitute restrictions
running
with the land use and shall be binding upon the owner of the
land, his
successors or assigns;
. 18. That all conditions specifically stated under any Conditional
Use listed
in this ordinance shall apply and be adhered to by the owner of the
land, successors or assigns;
19. That all of the special conditions shall be consented to in
writing by the
applicant;
20. Seven copies of the final site plan containing all of the conditions,
corrections, and modifications approved by the City Commission
shall
be submitted for review and approved by the Planning Director
within
six months of the date of City Commission approval.
Signed copies
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shall be retained
by the City departments represented on the
Development Review Committee, and one signed copy shall be
retained
by the applicant;
21. The applicant shall enter into an Improvements Agreement with
the
City to guarantee the installation of required on-site improvements
at
the time of final site plan submittal.
Detailed cost estimates,
construction plans and methods of security shall be made a
part of that
. Agreement;
22. A building permit must be obtained within one (1) year of final site plan
approval. Building permits will not be issued until the final
site plan is
approved. No site
work, including excavation, may occur until a
building permit is issued; and
23. If occupancy of the structure or commencement of the use is
to occur
prior to the installation of all improvements, the Improvements
Agreement must be secured by a method of security equal to
one and
one-half times the amount of the estimated cost of the scheduled
improvements not yet installed. Said method of security shall
be valid
for a period of not less than twelve (12) months; however,
all on-site
improvements shall be completed by the applicant within nine
(9)
months of occupancy to avoid default on the method of security.
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff,
Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost and Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent; those voting No, none.
.PUbIiC hearina - Variance from Section 18.26.040 - Buz and Judv Cowdrey - to allow aDDroxlmatelv
19.5% lot coverage in lieu of 2.9% allowed bv the zonina ordinance as determined by proiected
traffic generation for a DrODosed day care center in R-O District - Lot 2. Block 1. University Sauare
Subdivision (2010 West Koch) (C-9305)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the variance from Section
18.26.040 to allow approximately 19.5 percent lot coverage in lieu of 2.9 percent allowed by the
zoning ordinance as determined by projected traffic generation for a proposed day care center in
an R-O District (Residential--Office) for Lot 2, Block 1, University Square Subdivision, as requested
by Buz and Judy Cowdrey under Application No. C-9305. The subject property is more commonly
known as 2010 West Koch Street.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Kevin Wall presented the staff report. He stated that the subject project
.s the same as the one considered in the Conditional Use Permit hearing in the above agenda item.
He stated that the proposed 4,334-square-foot day care center is 6.8 times larger than what would
be allowed under the zoning ordinance, based on the number of trips generated. He stated that
if the trip generation limitation were imposed, the lot coverage could only be 643 square feet, for
a total coverage of 2.9 percent since this is a non-residential use.
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The Associate Planner reminded the Commission that under the proposed application,
19.53 percent of the lot is to be covered. He further reminded the Commission of the information
submitted during the previous public hearing pertaining to trip generation estimates. He noted that
at 40-percent lot coverage for residential uses, 50.49 trips per day would be generated, while the
<<roposed day care facility is projected to generate 343.51 average daily trips, based on the ITE Trip
Generation Manual, 5th Edition.
Associate Planner Wall stated that staff reviewed this application in light of the three
criteria established by the Montana Supreme Court, which have also been set forth in the zoning
ordinance. He stated that the staff findings have been included in the staff report, and briefly
highlighted those findings.
The Planner stated that staff reviewed the intent of the R-Q zoning district, determining
that it is designed as a natural buffer between residential and commercial uses. He further noted
that if the proposed day care center were located in any other allowable zoning district, it would
not be subject to the limitations imposed by the trip generations, as it is in the R-Q zoning district.
He stated that the proposed lot coverage is reasonable and not excessive. He explained that the
.roposed lot coverage is only one-third of what is allowable for non-residential uses in the R-Q
district, without taking into consideration the traffic generation issue; and it is only one-half of what
is allowable for residential uses.
Associate Planner Wall forwarded the staff's conclusions, stating that they find that the
requested variance fulfills the three criteria set forth, and recommended approval of the requested
variance.
Mr. Buz Cowdrey, applicant, stated that at one time, they considered a two-story facility;
however, he stated it was determined that a one-story facility would be much more convenient in
caring for children.
Commissioner Knapp stated that putting a one-story facility on this site is much more
preferable than a multi-story facility. She further noted it is an honest attempt to provide a solution
.0 an existing problem.
No one was present to speak in opposition to the requested variance.
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the public
hearing be closed. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
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Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff and Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent;
those voting No, none.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the
.commission waive the customary one-week waiting period for land use decisions. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost,
Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent; those voting No, none.
It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, that the
Commission approve the variance from Section 18.26.040 to allow approximately 19.5 percent
lot coverage in lieu of 2.9 percent allowed by the zoning ordinance as determined by projected
traffic generation for a proposed day care center in an R-O District (Residential--Office) for Lot 2,
Block 1, University Square Subdivision, as requested by Buz and Judy Cowdrey under Application
No. C-9305. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting
Aye being
Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost and Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent;
those voting No, none.
.
Preliminary Dlat review for Bridger Peaks Estates Townhouses Subdivision. Phase 11- Ken and Jane
Walker - subdivide Lots 3 and 8. Block 13A. and a Dortion of Lot 7. Block 13. Bridaer Peaks Estates
Subdivision. Phase III. into residential townhouse lots (north of Babcock Street. south of
Broadwater Street. and on the east sides of Meaaher Avenue) (P-9303)
This was the time and place set for review of the preliminary plat for Bridger Peaks Estates
Townhouses Subdivision, Phase II, to subdivide Lots 3 and 8, Block 13A, and a portion of Lot 7,
Block 13 in the Bridger Peaks Subdivision, Phase III, into residential townhouse lots, as requested
by Ken and Jane Walker under Application No. P-9303. The subject property is more commonly
located north of West Babcock Street, south of Broadwater Street, and on the east sides of
Meagher Avenue.
Associate Planner Debbie Arkell presented the staff report. She stated that this application
.s for a planned unit development on Lots 3 and 8, Block 13A, and a portion of Lot 4 and all of Lot
7, Block 13, Bridger Peaks Estates Subdivision, Phase III. She noted that under this application,
the subject 3.773 acres will be divided into 32 single-family townhouse lots. She stated that this
application is the same as the 32-unit condominium project which was approved through the major
site plan review process in July 1992.
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Associate Planner Arkell reviewed
the differences between
condominiums and
townhouses, which include: (1) when buying a condominium, one buys only a portion of the
building; but when buying a townhouse, one buys the property in front of and behind the structure
as well; (2) each condominium structure is served by one water and one sewer hookup; in a
.townhouse, there is a separate water and sewer service for each unit; and (3) the Uniform Building
Code requirements are different for condominiums and townhouses.
The Planner then reviewed the similarities between condominiums and townhouses. She
stated that the common open space for both is owned and maintained by the property owners'
association.
Planner Arkell stated that the applicant is seeking a subdivision planned unit development
to relax the street standards for the project. She noted that, instead of the typical 60-foot street
width, the applicant wishes to utilize 26-foot-wide private driveways, located within the 30-foot-
wide water and sewer easements, for access from the public street to the individual units.
Planner Arkell stated that at its meeting of March 2, the City-County Planning Board
conducted its public hearing on this preliminary plat. She stated that the Board
considered the
.eight public interest criteria set forth in the Montana Code Annotated for review of subdivisions.
She noted that, after reviewing the staff findings for each of the eight criteria, the Board
determined that the proposed subdivision generally complies with those criteria. She further noted
that there was no public present at that public hearing to speak on this item. The Planner stated
that the Board concurred with staff's recommendation for approval of the preliminary plat, subject
to thirteen conditions. She indicated that the Board waived the requirement for a new
Environmental Impact Statement and a new Community Impact Statement because the subject
parcel was already part of the EIS and CIS for Bridger Peaks Estates Subdivision. She stated that
at that time, the maximum density of development was estimated at 84 units as opposed to the
requested 32 units.
Mr. Dennis Foreman, Gaston Engineering, indicated he is representing the applicant. He
etated that the Planner has covered the information well; and he has nothing to add at this time.
He then indicated that the applicant agrees with the conditions as recommended by the Planning
Board.
No one was present to speak in opposition to the proposed preliminary plat.
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It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the
Commission approve the preliminary plat for Bridger Peaks Estates Townhouses Subdivision, Phase
II, to subdivide Lots 3 and 8, Block 13A, and a portion of Lot 7, Block 13 in the Bridger Peaks
Subdivision, Phase III, into residential townhouse lots, as requested by Ken and Jane Walker under
.APPlication No. P-9303, subject to the following conditions as recommended by the City-County
Planning Board:
1. That the final plat shall comply with Section 16.10.030 of
the Bozeman
Area Subdivision
Regulations, and shall
include all appropriate
documents and corrected certificates, as referenced herein;
2. That Montana Department of Health and Environmental Sciences
approval of the subdivision must occur prior to final plat
approval
pursuant to Section 16.16.101 through 16.16.805, A.R.M.;
3. That the final construction plans and profiles for all water,
sanitary
sewer, storm drainage, fire hydrants and sidewalks shall be
prepared
and submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer
pursuant
to Chapter 16.26 of the Bozeman Area Subdivision Regulations;
4. That the developer reimburse the City for the cost of making
street
markers and stop signs, and the developer shall install the
signs to the
City standards, prior to final plat approval;
5. That sidewalks be installed in the rights-of-way as the phases
of the
. project develop, beginning with the sidewalks on Broadwater
and
Meagher adjacent to Block
13. Regardless of the timing of
development, all sidewalks shall be installed within three
years of the
date of final plat approval;
6. That a "no access" note prohibiting direct access to Babcock
Street be
provided on the final plat;
7. That the correct lot areas, site statistics, and all common
open space
areas be correctly identified on the face of the final plat;
8. That the easements established on the plat be adequately referenced
or described by a method acceptable to the City Engineer prior
to final
plat approval, and that the easements concur with the installed
infrastructure;
9. That the common open space area in the southwest corner be
expanded to include a 10-foot wide access from the private
driveway
to the open space area;
. 10. That the common open space areas be used for snow storage and
that
no snow be plowed or stored onto private lots unless an easement is
provided for the same. A note
shall be placed on the final plat
indicating that snow from the private driveway shall be stored
in the
common open space areas;
11. That a minimum 10-foot wide maintenance easement be provided
on
both sides of the irrigation ditch, and that the easement be
centered on
the centerline of the ditch and shown on the final plat.
The exact
location of the culverted Meagher Avenue crossing must be provided
on the final plat;
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12. That
the existing structures on the property shall be removed prior to
final plat
approval. Appropriate demolition permits must be secured
from the City
Building Department prior to removal;
13. That
the developer shall enter into an Improvements Agreement 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 to be approved 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.
No building permit shall be
issued for
any lot until acceptable water, sewer and access is provided
to such lot.
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Knapp, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff and Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent, those voting No,
none.
Discussion - FYI Item,
City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following
"For Your Information"
items.
(1 ) Agenda
for the County Commission meeting to be held at 1 :30 p.m. on Tuesday,
.arCh 16, at the Courthouse, along with daily minutes for the week of March 1.
(2) Agenda
for the City-County Planning Board meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 16, in the Commission Room at City Hall.
(3) Copy
of a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, dated March
11, announcing that the City has maintained its Class 9 flood insurance rating, which results in a
5-percent premium discount to those residents obtaining or renewing insurance policies on or after
October 1, 1993.
(4) Agenda
for the Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for 10:00
a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, at the Carnegie Building.
(5) Agenda
for the Design Review Board meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 16, at the Carnegie Building.
. (6) The City Manager reviewed the legislative schedule for this week, noting it
contains several items which are important to local governments. He stated that on Wednesday,
a contingent from Bozeman will attend the session at which gambling law changes will be
considered, to ensure that the City's interests are protected. He noted that legislation to change
the funding authority for the university system from the Board of Regents to the Legislature will
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be considered on Wednesday as well. He stated that 5B426 and 5B427, pertaining to mill levies
related to special improvement districts and special bonding levies, will also be considered by the
Senate Taxation Committee this week.
The City Manager stated that on Friday, the subdivision bill will be up for discussion, along
.With a couple other bills in which the City is interested. He stated that when City representatives
., are unable to attend the sessions, letters will be sent to forward comments for consideration during
deliberations.
(7) Commissioner Knapp stated that she gave a welcome on Thursday evening to
Agriculture in the Schools.
(8) Commissioner Frost stated that he attended Leadership Bozeman on Thursday,
at which the topic was social services in Gallatin County. He characterized the session as very
informative, noting that Bozeman has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in the state.
(9) Commissioner Stiff submitted the following. (1) Attended the Big Sky basketball
tournament, noting that the lady Cats did an "awesome job". (2) Thanked the Commission for
authorizing his absence from the last two Commission meetings, on very short notice. He stated
.that a visit to the Mayo Clinic confirmed what had been suspected following testing within the
State; and he does have cancer. He then stated that he is dealing with the problem and does not
expect to miss many, if any, Commission meetings in the future.
(10) Assistant City Attorney Wordal submitted the following. ( 1) Stated
that her
workload has been heavy, citing two jury trials and one appeal trial in District Court last week as
an example. (2) Announced that at MSU, there is a group called "STEPS" or "Students Toward
Enhancement, Protection and Safety". She stated that they target peer groups, partially through
the use of mock trials. She indicated that this year, the mock trial, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on
Saturday, April 24, will be for a DUI; and she has been selected as the prosecuting attorney.
(11 ) Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent submitted the following. (1) Indicated that he may
egO to Seattle this week; however, if he does not go, he plans to attend the Legislature at least one
or two days. (2) Attended the Board of Health meeting on Wednesday, at which clean air and
clean water code provisions were considered.
Consent Items
City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following Consent Items.
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Authorize City Manager to sian Chanae Order No.2 for the Water
Treatment
Plant EXDansion contract with Diamond Construction
Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner
Stiff, that the
Commission approve the Consent Items as listed, and authorize and direct the appropriate persons
_0 complete the necessary actions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Pro
Tempore Vincent; those voting No, none.
Adjournment - 8:25 D.m.
There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, it was moved
by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff,
Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost and Mayor Pro Tempore Vincent; those voting No, none.
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JO C. V CENT, Mayor Pro T mpore
ATTEST:
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ROBIN l. SULLIVAN
Clerk of tn!3Commissioh
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