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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk
Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Appointment to the Design Review Board
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2009
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one new member to the Design Review Board.
BACKGROUND: A ‘non-professional’ position is currently vacant on the Design
Review Board. One new applicant has applied and per the preferences listed for this position,
the applicant has knowledge in the field of architecture. The Design Review Board was created under Section 18.62 of the Bozeman Municipal Code.
Members are appointed to staggered two-year terms. The Board is charged with the design
review of certain plans and proposals and should be comprised of six professional and two non-
professional members. Professional members should be degreed in their respective disciplines and/or otherwise licensed or certified by their respective professional authorities. They shall
include:
4 Architects;
1 Architectural historian;
1 Landscape architect/designer; 2 Non-professional members.
At least one of the professional members shall have a demonstrated expertise in urban design.
The non-professional members shall have an interest in, or knowledge of, architecture, urban design, or historic preservation. No member shall serve as a member of the City Planning Board or the Zoning Commission concurrently. The Board is generally advisory to the
City Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and the City Commission, although it does make the
final decisions on some minor applications.
There is one vacancy, with one applicant. New Applicant:
J. Russell Davis
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission Attachments: Board Application
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
APPLICATION FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Date:__________________
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Physical Address: _________________________________________________________
Mailing Address (if different): _______________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________
Phone(s): _______________________________________________________________
Length of time in the Bozeman area: _________________________________________
Occupation: ______________________________________________________________
Employer: _______________________________________________________________
Have you ever served on a City or County board? ________________________________
(If so, where, what board, and how long?)
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests, and experiences.
References (Individual or Organization) Name: Phone:
___________________________________________________ __________________
___________________________________________________ __________________
___________________________________________________ __________________
This application is considered public record. Application contact information may be displayed
on the City of Bozeman website.
PLEASE NOTE: Per Ordinance No. 1759, revising Chapter 2.01 of the Bozeman Municipal
Code, all board members are required to attend a yearly ethics workshop provided free of charge
by the City as a condition of service as a member of a board.
Applicants should apply as one of the following: architect; architectural historian; landscape
architect/designer; or non-professional.
J. Russell Davis, LEED AP
jrussdavis@gmail.com
6 Candlelight Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
(540) 292 0871
Have taken all seven A.R.E.s with six passes and one pending score
USGBC LEED certification
Founder and President, Virginia Tech Alumni Association of Montana
Dean’s List 7 semesters
Eagle Scout
activities
and
awards
Virginia Tech; Blacksburg; VA; 2003-2008 ▪Bachelor of Architecture, May 2008
▪#1 Ranked Undergraduate Architecture School in the United States 2008
CESA; Ticino, Switzerland; Spring 2007
▪Virginia Tech study abroad program ▪Studied Architecture in a studio environment
▪Residency program with travel through six countries
education
Habitat For Humanity; Bozeman, MT; October 2009-Present
Volunteer
▪Residential home construction labor
▪Working towards involvement on the future site selection committee
Dubbe-Moulder Architects; Jackson, WY; August 2008-March 2009
Intern Architect
▪Worked on a design team designing multi-million dollar homes
▪Produced construction documents, 3D and physical models
▪Began testing for my licensure
President, Virginia Tech Class of 2007; 2004-2007
▪Spoke at commencement in spring 2007 and fall 2006
▪Managed over $80,000 for class events for a class of 5000
Rule Joy Trammel + Rubio; Atlanta, GA; Summer 2007
Architecture InternArchitecture Intern
▪Worked on a team of five designing a 26 story high rise
▪Designed through CAD, 3D computer models and physical models
▪Revised construction documents for a changing design under construction
Ryan Homes; Charlottesville, VA; Summer 2006
Production Management Intern
▪Construction management experience
▪Managed the construction site daily with construction managers and subcontractors ▪Wrote a 5 year land development plan in conjunction with another intern to be
used by the company for future growth into new territory in central Virginia
Balzer and Associates; Roanoke, VA; Summer 2005, Summer 2004, Winter 2006
Architecture Intern ▪Extensive Surveying Experience
▪CAD experience in building and landscape design
▪Worked directly with a client on a small addition to a private residence
Software Experience; REVIT Architecture, AutoCAD, Autodesk VIZ 2007, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Energy-10 Energy Modeling, Microsoft Office
experience
to serve Bozeman as a non-professional member of the Design Review
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