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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdequacy Review Information.pdf• Analysis of Section 76-3-207(d) MCA and 18.10.070.E in regards to the City’s assertion that six or more lots within a platted subdivision will be affected by the proposal to relocate common lot boundaries to accommodate the Kohl’s site plan as submitted. It appears as if a formal subdivision will be required to make the changes anticipated. o Response: In the application, Section 2, item 20, page 5 of 5, Mitchell Development informed the City that it will file an amended plat to realign common boundaries and will aggregate lots. Thus, there is no issue with 76-3-207(d) or 18.10.070.E. Mitchell Development intends to proceed with aggregation after conditional, preliminary site plan approval and before final site plan approval.   • A “global” exhibit of the boundaries of Bozeman Gateway Subdivision Phase 2 and all adjacent roadways showing the proposed layout for the site plan project and all the site, subdivision, and offsite improvements proposed to be installed with this project. A narrative or graphic labeling that includes timing and responsible party in regards to these improvements is also requested. Response: The exhibit requested is attached depicting the Kohl’s building, the boundaries of Bozeman Gateway Subdivision Phase 2 and the adjacent roadways with all site improvements. There are no off- site improvements, except roadways as required by this site application, and the large landscape island to the west of Kohl’s parking area that will be improved. The portion of Open Space #6 north of the pedestrian trail will be installed in conformance with Section 3, 2nd Section – Site Features- Open Space #6 Landscaping Plan and Open Space #7 as shown on plan sheet L2. Open Space #7 will be constructed from June 2011 to October 2011. The portion of Open Space #6 will be installed no later than October 30, 2012. The balance of Open Space #6 improvements south of the trail will be installed as the adjacent lots are developed thus reducing the destruction of vegetation in Open Space 6 south of the trail that will occur during lot construction. • An inventory of and installation proposal for all remaining subdivision improvements for Phase 2. o Response: The improvements remaining to be installed with Bozeman Gateway Subdivision PUD Phase 2 were included in an improvements agreement dated 9/25/2007, which included Boulevard sidewalk on Technology and West Garfield and Boulevard landscaping and irrigation on Technology and West Garfield. An updated improvements agreement and letter of credit will be provided. • Current status of the improvements agreement and financial guarantee for Phase 2. o Response: A majority of the improvements per the Improvement Agreement dated 9/25/2007 were installed and the security was released on April 13, 2009 per the notice to the City of Bozeman. • Extent and layout of parking lot improvements beyond the Kohl’s site. o Parking, Lighting and landscaping. o Confirm location and level of underground storm water facilities under the parking lot (not in the open space areas) for both the Kohl’s common parking area, as well as further west. o Timeline for completion of these improvements in relation to the site plan approval. o Response: This is withdrawn and not before the City for consideration. None of the offered items are required to be presented as part of the site plan application for Kohl’s. • Detailed response to criteria in 18.40.180, specifically section 18.40.180.C.5 on how the project exceeds the applicable standards. o Response: 13.40.180.C.5. Design Criteria and Development Standards: All developments under large scale retail shall meet or exceed design criteria and development standards contained in Chapter 18.30 BMC, Entryway Overlay District, including the general design objectives and guidelines contained in the Design Objectives Plan. Said design criteria and development standards shall be exceeded through design practices such as: 1. Additional architectural detailing; The Kohl’s building as proposed has several jogs in the facades to break the walls into subordinate elements. The façade that contains the store’s main entrance has a staggered jog with the first jog being five feet and the second jog being twenty-four inches. All of the jogs in the proposed Kohl’s building provide an upgraded difference in building materials consisting of natural brick and cultured stone to enhance the jogs in the facades, an open beam awning has been added to one of the jogs on South 29th Avenue, a cornice wraps the top of the building, architectural inset painted stripes wrap the building which add depth and definition to the main structure and other architectural features have been designed to provide a smaller looking building mass and scale. 2. Exceptional landscape design; The landscape design continues the exceptional landscaping design in the Bozeman Gateway PUD with improved lighting fixtures, improved paving standards, open space landscaping and bridges as shown on the landscape plan sheets L1 and L2. 3. Improved public spaces; Open Spaces #6 and #7 will be improved as shown on the landscape plan sheets L2 and OS6. While Open Space #7 is not part of Phase 2 of the Bozeman Gateway PUD which Kohl’s is located within, it will be improved as part of the Kohl’s Site Plan Application. 4. Use of renewable energy and/or recycled construction materials; The Kohl’s building is designed for LEED certification. The attached is a brochure by Kohl’s but does not obligate Kohl’s to comply with all terms of LEED certification requirements. 5. Provisions for alternative modes of transportation; Provisions for alternative modes of transportation include a bus stop located within the Bozeman Gateway PUD as shown on the Bozeman Gateway PUD Master Plan, pedestrian sidewalks and access to the lifestyle center and open spaces as shown on the landscape plan sheets L1, L2 and OS6 and a bicycle rack(s) as shown on the site plan sheet C3.0. o Detailed response to criteria in 18.40.180.C.6 regarding adaptability for reuse / compartmentalization. o Response: 18.40.180.C.6. Adaptability for Reuse/Compartmentalization: The building design shall include specific elements for adaptation for multi-tenant reuse. Such elements may include but are not limited to compartmentalized construction, including plumbing, electrical service, heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Adapting the building for multi-tenant reuse will require modifications to portions of the heating, lighting, ventilation and fire sprinkler system components to adapt the building to reuse as specified in the Vacancy Mitigation Procedures. The Vacancy Mitigation Procedure is included in the application in Section 2, Project Narrative Correspondence, 6th page of the section. The building design shall also allow for: a. The interior subdivision of the structure into separate tenancies; The interior of the building can be subdivided into three spaces by constructing division walls on the interior of the building and modifying the building entrances to accommodate an entrance for each space. b. Facades that readily adapt to multiple entrances and adapt to entrances on all but one side of the building; Entrances into the three spaces can be facilitated by the main entrance into the building, the service entrance to the east of the main entrance, the emergency access entrance off of South 29th Avenue or retrofitting the loading dock entrance into the building. An entrance would not be located on the side of the building facing towards Technology Boulevard West. c. Parking lot schemes that are shared by establishments or are linked by safe and functional pedestrian connections; The proposed parking lot scheme for Kohl’s would accommodate three spaces in the building, including the diagonal parking along South 29th Avenue. The proposed parking lot scheme provides safe and functional pedestrian connections around the exterior of the building and the subdivision of the building into three spaces would not alter or change the safe and functional pedestrian connections. d. Landscaping schemes that complement the multiple entrance design; and Landscape schemes that complement the multiple entrance design include the sidewalks around three sides of the exterior of the building that connect with the remaining portion to the west of the Bozeman Gateway PUD and to Open Space #6 and #7, as well as the planting of trees every 50 feet within grates in the sidewalk and landscaping within the area between the sidewalk and the buildings. The building design with its bump-out features and landscaping readily lends to a scheme that complements multiple entrances into the building. e. Other elements of design which facilitate the multi-tenant reuse of the building and site The overall design of the Kohl’s building with its jogs on three sides of the building that consist of natural brick and cultured stone building materials, an open beam awning over one of the jogs, cultured stone wainscot along portions of the building, a cornice wrapping the top of the building and architectural insets wrapping the building add depth and definition to the main structure which will assist in facilitating an aesthetically pleasing multi-tenant reuse of the building. The building has ample wall space to allow for adequate and conforming signage for multi-tenants. • Formal variance application and applicable fee as referenced by the Engineering staff for the LOS issue identified. o Response: This application was submitted before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010. Request 25 paper copies and a digital copy with pdf files optimized to be under 5mb.