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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-11 Northeast Urban Renewal Board Minutes Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB) Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 4, 2011 The Northeast Urban Renewal Board met in regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, in the Conference Room, Professional Building, 20 East Olive Street, Bozeman, Montana, Present: Absent: Voting Members: Erik Nelson, Chair Daniel Doehring Tom Noble Robert Pavlic Jeanne Wesley-Wiese Non-Voting Members: Commissioner Liaison: Carson Taylor Staff: Dustin Johnson, Project Engineer Robin Sullivan, Recording Secretary Guests: Kevin Jacobsen, Morrison-Maierle Tom McNab, MSU Community Development Center Kevin Ceci, MSU student Kali Jirasko, MSU student Frankie K. C'de Baca, 524 North Wallace Avenue Call to Order. Chair Erik Nelson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Public Comment, Frankie C'de Baca, 524 North Wallace Avenue, stated he lives across the street from the site where Putter Brown is proposing a restaurant. He has talked to many neighbors about his concerns over how the project will impact the area and is circulating a petition, which most of the neighbors in his block have signed. He expressed concern that, since there is no curb along his property, those going to the restaurant will park on his property and destroy his landscaping, causing a mud bog and an eyesore. He noted that residents in the area live with mixed uses, but after 6 p.m. and on weekends, they enjoy peace and tranquility with people walking, pushing strollers and riding bicycles. If the restaurant is allowed at the corner of East Peach Street and North Wallace Avenue, it will NURB Meeting—October 4,2011 1 change the character of the area, and residents will lose their evenings forever, Responding to Chair Nelson, Mr. Ude Baca stated he is opposed to any use that brings evening activity to the area. He noted that a nice little daytime cafe would be nice, but he does not believe the neighborhood wants a restaurant that will bring evening traffic. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese noted she has also heard concern expressed that if the restaurant is allowed with specific hours and then becomes successful, the hours will be extended and even greater impacts on the neighborhood will result. Erik Nelson encouraged Mr. C'de Baca to focus on those items that really matter to him, noting that the Commission may then use those concerns as a basis upon which to write conditions for approval of the project or a basis upon which to not approve the application. Tom Noble stressed that the mixed use in this area is not residential/commercial, rather it is residential/industrial. Consent Items — Approve minutes from September 6, 2011 meeting, It was moved by Bob Pavlic, seconded by Dan Doehring, that the minutes of the meeting of September 6, 2011, be approved as submitted. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote. Discussion Items — Final Peach Street Section Design. Chair Nelson stated that he spoke with the Gillams and Peter Bronken. He noted the Gillams are excited about the possibility of East Peach Street being improved; however, they and Peter Bronken both want to make sure that they have some latitude in locating and designing their access drives in conjunction with any site development. Responding to questions from Frankie Ude Baca, Chair Nelson stated the Board has informally talked about the possibility of allowing residential parking only on the south side of the street; however, that would require the creation of a parking district and the subsequent policing of it. He then noted that if Mr. Ude Baca wishes to install a driveway, City staff will probably require that it be located as far from the corner as possible. Kevin Jacobsen, Morrison-Maierle, stressed that the project will not go to construction immediately; rather, it will go through the City's approval process now and then be constructed at a later date. He confirmed the ingress/egress points are roughly drawn in but can be relocated, particularly if buildings are torn down and sites redeveloped. NURS Meeting—October 4, 2011 2 Kevin Jacobsen then provided an update on the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAS) input on the project. He noted that Audrey Kalinowski will take the draft letter to the Board at its meeting tomorrow night. To this point, the Board members have had no problem with the letter and he anticipates it will be signed and available for inclusion in the Commission packet. He then stated the plans are almost ready for submittal to the City, and he anticipates the application can be submitted next week. Chair Nelson noted it would be nice to have the City's schedule for consideration of the application prior to next week's NorthEast Neighborhood Association (NENA) meeting. Kevin Jacobsen responded that he will work with Planner Keri Thorpe and Project Engineer Dustin Johnson to develop that schedule prior to the NENA meeting. Neighborhood Plan (aka Visioning Document) — Discuss revisions with CDC students and provide direction. Present for this discussion were Tom McNab, advisor, and Kevin Ceci and Kali Jirasko, both seniors in architecture. Prior to start of the discussion, the students distributed copies of their agenda for this portion of the meeting along with copies of the list of revisions requested by this Board. Kevin Ceci noted that he and Kali have been working on the neighborhood plan prepared by another group of CDC students, basing their revisions on the list of issues from this Board; however, they need additional input on some of those items. Kali Jirasko asked that the Board identify the core emphasis of the document, noting that will allow them to identify how best to lay out the revised plan. She also asked who the audience will be. Chair Nelson responded that the audience will include residents of the district and developers who are considering projects within the district. He suggested that this plan should be designed for the next ten to fifteen years and should include enough history so that as Board members retire and others become involved, they can see the thought process followed in developing the document. Kali Jirasko noted that the cover page is being changed to identify this as a Neighborhood Plan rather than a Visioning Document, and the table of contents will be revised to reflect the new name and document format. Kevin Ceci noted the Board had previously indicated its intent to write the vision statement and asked for a timeline on when that will be completed. N U RB Meeting—October 4,2011 Chair Nelson confirmed that the Board will write that statement, but he is unsure of the timeline for doing so. He noted one of the key issues is to have this document in a format that can be edited by this Board rather than the format of the previous draft. Kali responded that the document is now in editable text rather than in photo shop. Kali Jirasko noted that the title of the site analysis section has been changed and asked if the zoning map is to be included as well as the district map. Chair Nelson stated he feels it is important to include the zoning map for the entire district since the urban renewal district includes multiple zoning designations. He then suggested that the students contact GIS Manager Jon Henderson to obtain that map in the size and format that they desire. Tom McNab noted that the multiple zoning designations will require a legend in addition to the map. Chair Nelson suggested that the students ask GIS Manager Henderson to provide additional layers for the map, possibly including water and sewer mains, storm drainage, fire hydrants and the floodplain. He also noted that the recent pavement survey could provide some useful information. Kevin Ceci noted the Board is requesting consistency in maps throughout the document. Chair Nelson confirmed it would be beneficial to have the maps in a consistent format, with the boundary of the district identified on each of them. Responding to questions from Kali Jirasko, Chair Nelson noted it is important to identify the entrances to the area, both for vehicles and pedestrians since they may enter the district at different points because of the elaborate trail system in this area. Kevin Ceci noted that one of the Board's desires is to include more photos and asked if the Board wants pictures from Bozeman or if it wants pictures from other towns that depict the desired features. Chair Nelson responded that sculptures already exist in the district, and photos of those should be taken and included in the plan rather than pictures from other areas of Bozeman or other communities. Responding to Kali, the Chair confirmed that the Board can provide those pictures. Erik Nelson noted that the Board needs to identify the design for the crosswalks, the lighting and the street furniture. He asked that the students include place holders for each of those items in the plan, and stated the Board will include the information at a later date. Kali Jirasko noted that they have not yet separated streets, sidewalks and stormwater systems into different sections. Chair Nelson suggested that they provide headers for each NURB Meeting-October 4, 2011 4 of the sections and insert the information from the draft plan into the logical sections; the Board will then add the necessary information. He asked that, as the students go through rearranging the plan, they identify those areas where the Board needs to provide additional information. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese asked if trails are included in the sidewalk category, Chair Nelson agreed that would be an appropriate place to include trails and asked that the section header be revised to reflect sidewalks and trails. He also noted that the trails extend beyond the district boundaries and suggested that, on the gateway map, the students identify the destinations/connections for each of those trails. Responding to Kali, Erik Nelson asked that the students include a zoning standards header that simply references the City's codes. He noted that this Board has been discussing the possibility of a demolition by neglect ordinance, which would fall under this header as well as the unified development ordinance and overlay district plans. Tom cNab noted it would be beneficial to encourage deconstruction rather than demolition in those instances where retaining a structure is not possible. Chair Nelson asked if the Board wishes to include any aesthetic items under project identification, particularly since the Board's guidance to date has been to remain within the public right-of-way. He reminded the Board of discussions about cost sharing for improvements on private property and suggested that it might be appropriate to include a section titled "incentives" under the project category. The Board agreed that it would be beneficial to include that section. Kevin asked if Pages 63 through 66 are to be deleted entirely; Chair Nelson responded in the affirmative. Responding to additional questions from Kevin, the Chair suggested that under the street section, the students include a reference to improvements to North Ida Avenue and then identify the need to include the plan for those improvements. Responding to Kali, Chair Nelson agreed it is important to include the Streamline route in the document, in a single section rather than spread throughout the document. He then noted it is also important to identify how this district fits into the overall City route system. Responding to additional questions from Kali, Chair Nelson stated the Aspen Street pedestrian bridge should be included under sidewalks and trails in the project identification section. He then suggested that this section of the plan may be subject to continual update, with the Board providing a clearer presentation of projects at the beginning of each year. He asked that the students provide a template page for project identification and possibly include a laundry list of projects for which photos and additional information may be needed. NURB Meeting—October 4,2011 5 Tom Noble suggested that the Depot and the Brewery Wall be included in the list of projects under this section. Kevin Ceci reviewed the proposed layout ideas for the document. He suggested a short section on the history of the area and how it started to get its character be included at the beginning of the document, rather than having that information scattered throughout. Chair Nelson voiced his agreement, noting it would fit into the district overview section. He asked that the Board be given the opportunity to review that section and verify it for accuracy, particularly since this is a historic district. Tom Noble asked about the possibility of including the electric substation and the transmission lines along North Wallace Avenue in the plan. Project Dustin Johnson cautioned that City staff does not track private utilities. Chair Erik Nelson suggested the plan include a section called private infrastructure that includes the NorthWestern Energy transmission line and the railroad lines. He noted it would be beneficial to contact NorthWestern Energy to ask about their future plans for the substation and any other infrastructure improvements, such as fiber optic lines, as well as the existing locations of any electric transmission lines and main gas lines. Kevin Ceci distributed to the Board members several samples of layout possibilities and color schemes. He cautioned that some of the color combinations may be difficult to read and asked for Board input on the desired look. He then noted their preference is the black and white color scheme in a simple, easy to read template. Bob Pavlic noted it is important to leave space for binding in the middle of the document. Responding to Kali Jirasko, the Board members indicated they are not opposed to the use of capital letters. Chair Nelson noted there are several different fonts that the Board could consider in addition to the color schemes. Tom Noble expressed his preference for the header at the top of the page. Erik Nelson suggested that the title be located above the photos and that the header bar be shrunk to possibly one inch. He then asked that the page be split into two columns, noting it could result in a better balanced presentation. Kali acknowledge that a simpler layout is better. She also noted that columns will allow for a nice look that accommodates photos as well as text. NURB Meeting-October 4,2011 6 Tom McNab stated that, based on the Board's input, they will come back with a couple options for Board consideration. Chair Nelson asked the students to consider how the document may read on the website as they lay out the document, noting that a PDF format may work best for posting on the web. Bob PavlIc encouraged the students to walk through the neighborhood as they work on the plan. Chair Nelson stated the Board will try to have its information ready in two months. Kali asked that Board members e-mail photos to them whenever possible, noting that they can be easily deleted and replaced with others. District Plan implementation as it relates to NURB's recommendations to Planning Board. Chair Nelson noted there is nothing to report on this agenda item. Brewery Wall Status and Neighborhood News. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese noted the status of the Brewery Wall is on the agenda for the upcoming NENA meeting. She stated an e-mail from Neighborhood Coordinator Allyson Bristor in response to an inquiry on the status of the wall revealed that the developer has not approached the City again about demolishing the wall. She noted that the Commission's decision to delay demolishing the wall was based in part on allowing the neighborhood time to do fundraising to stabilize the wall instead of having it torn down. She then stated the developer has done nothing to date, and it appears he doesn't intend to do anything unless the neighborhood can manage to somehow stop its demolition. Tom Noble stated he feels there is a disconnect between the Commission and the planning process, and it doesn't seem that the City has a position on this issue. Project Engineer Dustin Johnson noted there is currently no application for the staff to put before the Commission; however, a Commissioner could request that this issue be placed on the agenda. Chair Nelson asked if there is any other neighborhood news. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese noted that the gentleman with the railroad flatcars has not heard from City staff about the possibility of using one of those cars for the pedestrian bridge. Bob Pavlic noted the East Aspen Street trail is done, and the pedestrian crossing has been painted. N U RB Meeting—October 4,2011 7 Dan Doehring stated the bench is sitting so that it faces the Tin Works instead of the Bridgers. Erik Nelson noted that a significant amount of concrete was required to install the bench with its cantilever design, which could make moving it difficult. Action Items— Consider a motion directing staff to start the public review process for City Commission adoption of the District's East Peach Street Section Design. It was moved by Tom Noble, seconded by Jeanne Wesley-Wiese, that the Board direct staff to start the public review process for City Commission adoption of the East Peach Street section design. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote. Adjournment— 8:27 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, Chair Nelson adjourned the meeting. Erik Nelson, Chair Northeast Urban Renewal Board City of Bozeman NURB Meeting—October 4,2011 8 My name is Frankie Cde Baca, and I live on the corner of Peach & Wallace. Putter Brown, the owner of the building across the street is proposing to open a restaurant for evening dining. If this business is approved the only spaces that I can park will become a mud bog and an eyesore. Because of lack of curbing, the landscaping I try to maintain will be lost and destroyed. Prime example is Audrey's parking situation on Peach Street, where there are also no curbs and all landscaping and grassy areas adjacent to properties have been destroyed. Putter Brown says he will have additional parking spaces across the street. Because of the Audrey factor, parking will be everywhere in lieu of assigned parking, causing damage to adjacent properties. We who live on the edges of the neighborhood live with mixed use businesses. During the day we are exposed to the noise and traffic of the mixed use businesses, more than any other part of town. Peach Street and Wallace Street have both become the shortcut of the traffic entering town. Traffic is horrendous. In winter we lose ten to fifteen feet of street space because snow has been plowed off to the side. We who live of the edges of our neighborhood know one thing. After 6PM and on the weekends, peace and tranquility finally come our way. All the mixed use businesses go home and quiet begins. We now become a neighborhood of people walking their dogs, strollers with little children, and people riding their bicycles. It becomes the calm and pleasant neighborhood that we all love to live in. When evening comes it becomes and sleepy quiet place. If we allow this restaurant to happen we will lose this peace and tranquility forever. Traffic will be back, noise will increase, lights will be blaring, and alcohol will be flowing. We will lose our evenings. This cannot happen. Northeast Urban Renewal Board Neighborhood Plan (aka Visioning Document): Request for Revisions ON Pages 5,6,7,14-19,25,32&33;street plans on pp 44-59;pp,63-66(garden competition) KEEP } 1. "How tn Use the Plan" 2. "Vision" pp. 2-4; Board will write 3. "SiteAmalysiu"—remanne to"District Overview" and include both the District map and zoning map 4' "District Gateway" ppll-13; Edit to emphasize pedestrian +vehicular+public transit 5. "|dentity"—rename tq"Elements of District[harocter°—Provide Introduction which describes the Districts history providing the foundation for its current mixed use (eclectic character) a\ Sculpture—Pictures shall be of existing sculpture in District—Board will provide b\ Crusswa|k—umifonndesignappruvedbyBoamd c) Ligbtimg—bo||ardsatinteoectinno d> Street furniture—Pictures of existing—Board will provide e) Streets—provide statement about the streetscape character, how streetsare currently used and what aspects the Board wants to keep(landscaping, slower speeds, multiple user types within narrow right- of-way) °Find|ng°—Rename to"Project Identification" and separate into the fuUnvx|n�sections ` � / \ a\ Streets ^�<` b) Sidewalks\ J 6 Storm water _ d) Parks e) Green space t) Depot and Brewery A, � g) Review modifications tu zoning standards U.e. reduced front yard setback and/or changes tnOver|ay District guidelines tn provide District specific guidelines) 7. Page 1[L page 82 and Streamline Route—Combine into one ADD i Rename the Document"Northeast Urban Renewal District Neighborhood Plan" |L New Table ofContents 0L Page on Aspen Street pedestrian bridge (insert in "Project Identification") |V. A new chapter on the Depot and Brewery—existing abandoned buildings which need improvements (insert in Project Identification chapter) � Improve map consistency(maintain same footprint/size/quality). Maps should always show District Boundary � Check spelling and grammar w Deliverable shall include jpegsof all images � Layout shall be done io |nDesi0nC34wr lower orMSPublisher � Reduce the number of photos from other places. Most photos should be from the District and illustrate elements ofthe District Character the Board wishes to maintain.The Board members shall provide photos in most cases. Agenda for NEURD Meeting 4 October 2011 Present: Northeast Urban Renewal Board MSU SoA Community Design Center Introductions (5 minutes) Discuss core emphasis of book (10 minutes) Review requested changes (15-20 minutes) Review completed changes (5-10 minutes) Present layout ideas (10-15 minutes) Discuss Board's photos and vision statement (5 minutes) Talk about setting up future meetings (5 minutes)