HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-30-12 South University District Park Plan Review Bozeman Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT - 59771
Park Plan Review
SUBJECT: South University District
PLANNER: Brian Krueger
FROM: Subdivision Review Committee
REVIEW DATE: 3/30/2012
BACKGROUND:
• This is a final submission for a park plan that was previously reviewed on
12/9/2011. The plan is basically unchanged.
• The parkland acreage for Phase 1 is sufficient to satisfy the required
dedication for that phase. The development will include a large open play
area that will be graded, seeded and irrigated to city specifications. A
perimeter trail will encircle the park with a North/South connector to Kagy
Blvd. will be constructed. Subsequent trail development in this phase will be
installed as social usage is assessed.
• A private open space with public access will be created between the
residential/group living buildings with a gathering area on the West end
connecting to the dedicated parkland.
COMMENTS:
• A street frontage variance will be required for the parkland that will be
developed with Phase 1. In light of the master plan as a whole the committee
recommends approval of the variance.
• Whether on not Arnold Street runs continuously between 11th and 19th when
the southernmost phases are developed remains under review, pending the
development of the subdivisions to the south and the possibility of locating a
city operated Aquatic Center on the development's southern park area.
• We favor the proposal to have on street parking and bike lanes on 14th and
17th when they are built, that is, built to local plus standard. We are,
however, concerned that a conflict might arise between public parking and
student parking.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandy Dodge,
RPAB Subdivision Review Committee