HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP summary doc for web posting.docxThe N 7th Avenue Urban Renewal Board is seeking a Planning Consultant to codify the goals and design objectives of the District Plan into a regulatory structure within the City of Bozeman’s
Unified Development Code.
Link to RFP
SUMMARY
Bozeman is a small city located in southwest Montana with a population of approximately 40,000. Bozeman has four Tax Increment Finance
(TIF) Districts, one of which encompasses N. 7th Avenue which is largely comprised of automobile oriented, strip commercial development built in the 1960’s and 70’s. The N. 7th Avenue
Urban Renewal District was established by the City of Bozeman in 2006 and a District Plan was adopted to remedy conditions of blight to create an active and attractive corridor with
a distinct character.
Several strategies were adopted to achieve this goal including, but not limited to:
Develop the corridor as a focus for commercial and entertainment activities
that serve residents and visitors alike
Strengthen the corridor as a neighborhood service center
Provide mixed use development
Guide new development along the corridor such that it improves
the aesthetic experience
Coordinate public and private improvements
Provide flexible public space along the corridor
Increase pedestrian connectivity along the corridor
Scope of services
will involve reviewing the adopted plans which guide redevelopment of the corridor and drafting recommending Unified Development Code (UDC) changes to the existing zoning standards for
the M-1 and B-2 zoning Districts (including sign code) to create a new zoning district for N. 7th Avenue. The goal is two-fold:
Simplify the redevelopment process for properties within
the N. 7th Avenue district by codifying the goals and design objectives into a consolidated regulatory structure. This includes allowed uses, dimensional standards and site development
standards, specifically for access, parking, landscaping, and signs. An incentive based regulatory structure is preferred for the new zoning district.
Resolve the areas of conflict
between the District Plan and the Transportation Plan. This includes a determination of the minimum standards for public right-of-way improvements required for redevelopment.
Deadline:
September 5th, 2012
Mail 6 copies to Keri Thorpe, Assistant Planner | NSURB | PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771
Helpful links:
www.nsurb.net