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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-12 North Seventh Urban Renewal Board Minutes In APPROVED minutes from February 2, 2012 board meeting Voted on and approved during March 1, 2012 board meeting URBAN RENEWAL BOARD held at the Stiff Building, upper conference room TO DO List: Everyone attend March 1 board meeting Carl get MM's Confluence section drawing to owner Kevin,MM will get Confluence drawing to Carl and order sample light fixture for installation Dustin sample light fixture installation work Planning criteria for characteristics, district zoning Michelle commission meeting public comment, board's support of continuing Krauss' liaison position Attendance: Susan Fraser, Dustin Johnson, Mike Hope, Andrew Cetraro, Carl Solvie, Kevin Cook, Jeff Krauss, Keri Thorpe, Scott Hedglin, Michelle Wolfe Call to Order - Carl called to order at 4:32pm. Public Comment - none. Meeting Minutes Andrew made the motion to approve January 5 meeting minutes; Susan seconded the motion. All in favor. Greater Gallatin Watershed Council Sierra Harris introduced attending members, interns, etc, and started presentation on low impact design, specifically stormwater handling. The council is interested in working with NSURB on a pilot project along N7. N7Rehab applications and presentations Dennis Cattin visiting along with Brett Potter as followup on current TAG, wanting board's support of sign variance. Discussion. Board agreed to attend commission meeting in support of variance application. Tim McHarg forecasted end of March for this item on commission agenda. Dennis said he will give the board the easement for the current lighting project after the variance is approved. Brett gave update on Cats Paw and Debos Pawn projects as properties are working together to reduce the number of access lanes from five to two. Large pole sign at Cats Paw is still the major concern restricting property owner's decisions. He went on to say both TAG documents are complete and have been submitted to the planning office. Discussion included the need for an easement at the `Paw. Discussion also included district-specific zoning. Brett updated on Frontier Pies property, introducing the new owners, HRDC and their project manager, Martin Johnson. Martin reported the building is currently gutted, heat turned on for the first time since 2007, etc. The usage includes culinary arts program use of the kitchen, training spaces for programs and serving meals to food bank customers. Page 1 of 3 II�A R WAL 90ABo ig mEg project update Kevin with Morrison-Maierle handed out the monthly report (Attachment A), noting easements are still needed. Dustin noted Confluence easement not truly needed as they are currently parking on city property. Owner has not returned Carl's call but the building manager is onboard, reported Mr. Solvie. Design work is complete but MDT wants more information, i.e. wants to see full set of plans, Kevin continued. As for cost estimate - pretty close to being complete but not quite ready to give to board as easements are not complete and dollar figure will be affected. Keri noted N7 TIF just had $143K deposited into it, the first half of this fiscal year's tax increment. Kevin went on to report Jim Armstrong, the lighting company representative, wants to install an actual lighting fixture before all are purchased. Discussion. Board gave direction to staff and Morrison-Maierle to purchase one fixture and mount near new bus stop in front of Van's if MDT approves; secondary location choice is by the bus stop in front of the senior center on Tamarack. Mike suggested a board subcommittee start working on district zoning. Tim reminded board such special zoning must be in accordance with The Winter Plan. Discussion. Set criteria for district zoning, i.e. age, personality, maintained, restoration possibility, etc. Planning office will come up with the beginning of criteria for character-definitions of the N7 corridor. Special Lighting District Keri reported development is going along nicely. FYI Jeff noted commission turnover and option of board selecting another commissioner as liaison. Discussion. Michelle will attend commission meeting and give board's support of continuing Jeff Krauss as NSURB liaison during the public comment period. Adjournment Michelle adjourned the meeting at 6:29pm. Page 2 of 3 InAttachment A URBAN RENEWAL ENGINEERS L MORRISON SCIENTISTS suRVeraRs ��J �T J® M �E RLE INC. PLANNERS 1 2890 TECHNOLOGY BLVD.WEST @OLEMNY,MT 59718 409597-0721 FAl(496-597-1176 An Employee-Owned Company PROGRESS REPORT#7 PERIOD FROM 01/1/2012 TO 01/31/2012 CITY OF BOZEMAN N.7M LIGHTING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION To: North 7 th.Urban Renewal Board From: Kevin Jacobsen,P.E.,Project Manager;Morrison-Maierle, Inc. MMI#: 0417.063 Date: February 2,2012 1. GENERAL PROJECT STATUS Design work is essentially complete at this time. Sidewalk design is pending easement status. MDT is requiring additional submittal information than what they previously said they needed. We are working to prepare the additional information they are requiring so we can re-submit. Due to the additional information required by MDT,construction cost estimates are not complete at this time. The lighting supplier has mentioned that there is a possibility of erecting a sample light fixture. The supplier is somewhat concerned about the dark blue color and how it will actually look under different light conditions. A sample,erected in place,might be a nice way to ensure the correct color. Details to follow. II. ITEMS FOR UPCOMING PERIOD The NSURB members shall continue the process of meeting with property owners along the corridor where easements are required. Gallatin Valley Furniture is a critical easement for this project. Final sidewalk design pending easement status. Final plan creation,MDT review coordination,cost estimates,and SILD assistance will continue throughout the next period. III. OTHER ITEMS We will continue to keep you informed throughout this project on a monthly basis,or more frequently as necessary. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me at 406.922.6823. cc: Dustin Johnson,City of Bozeman Engineering Keri Thorpe,City of Bozeman Planning Design Team Page 3 of 3