HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-26 18-00_16-30_February 12, 2007LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
February 12, 2007
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Community Room, Gallatin County
Courthouse, 311 West Main Street, on Monday, February 12, 2007 at 6:00 pm. Present were
Mayor Jeff Krauss, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr. Jeff Rupp, Cr. Steve Kirchhoff, City Manager Chris
Kukulski, Assistant City Manager Ron Brey, Planning Director Andy Epple, Assistant Planning
Director Chris Saunders, Finance Director Anna Rosenberry, Director of Public Service Debbie
Arkell, City Engineer Rick Hixson, City Attorney Paul Luwe, and Deputy City Clerk Cynthia
Jordan Delaney.
0:19:10 A. Call to Order - 6:00 pm - Community Room, Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 West
Main
Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm.
0:19:22 B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
0:20:04 Changes to Agenda - Chris Kukulski
City Manager Chris Kukulski stated that Cr. Kaaren Jacobson's absence needs to be authorized.
0:20:28 C. Public Service Announcement - Pothole Hotline (Arkell)
Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell encouraged citizens to call the Pothole Hotline to report
potholes.
0:21:50 Motion and Vote to authorize Cr. Jacobson's absence.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, and seconded by Cr. Rupp, to authorize Cr. Jacobson's absence.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Kirchhoff, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
0:22:10 D. Minutes - January 29 and February 5, 2007
0:22:14 Motion and Vote to approve the minutes of January 29 and February 5, 2007.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, and seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff, to approve the minutes of
January 29 and February 5, 2007 as submitted. Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Kirchhoff, Becker, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
0:22:35 E. Consent
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1. Authorize payment of claims (LaMeres)
2. Finally adopt Ordinance 1692, Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance (Luwe)
3. Approve monthly building report (Poulsen)
4. Approve Old Chicago Minor Subdivision Final Plat, #P-06054 (Cooper)
0:22:39 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment on the Consent items.
There was no public comment.
0:23:04 Motion and Vote to approve Consent items 1-4.
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff and seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Consent items 1-4.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
0:23:18 F. Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment.
0:23:56 Public Comment - Peter Rugheimer
After setting up the computer, Peter Rugheimer, of 1404 Story Mill Rd., showed a conceptual
development sketch of his family's 60 acre property and stated that he is concerned with the
proposed hazardous waste collection facility being situated so close to his property.
0:33:49 Public Comment closed.
0:34:08 G. Special Presentation - Work Force Housing Task Force
0:34:24 Introduction by Ron Brey
Assistant City Manager Ron Brey introduced the public information session for the Work Force
Housing Task Force.
0:36:17 Overview and sharing the responsibility - Roxanne Klingensmith
Roxanne Klingensmith, of 1717 S Black #53, presented the task force's overview. She stated that
the twelve members of the Work Force Housing Task Force came together on September 7, 2006,
and the task force has met five hours weekly since September.
0:38:36 Overview and sharing the responsibility - Craig Roloff
Craig Roloff, of 514 Cambridge Drive, stated that the document before the Commission represents
significant research, many revisions, and a great deal of consensus-building. The task force
wholeheartedly and unanimously supports this proposed ordinance. The task force urges the
Commission to consider and adopt this ordinance as a package since the sections of the proposed
ordinance are linked together and carefully crafted to maintain balance.
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0:40:46 Applicability - Brian Caldwell
Brian Caldwell, of 733 S Tracy, discussed the applicability of this ordinance and how it has
changed from its original condition to what is presented now. Over the last nine years, Bozeman
has added 5.7 square miles of annexed property into the city, and all indications seem to show that
land consumption will continue at a high rate. This ordinance is linked to the annexation and the
amount of acreage and how it calculated.
0:43:14 Plan and Compliance - Chris Budeski
Chris Budeski, of 315 Sheraton Ave., presented a summary of Sections 30 and 40, Plans and
Compliance. He stated that the timing of the plan for affordable housing needs to be submitted at
preliminary plat. He mentioned that the main obstacle to providing affordable housing is land, since
the cost of unannexed land has increased 500% in the last five years.
0:51:22 Cost of Housing - Jennifer Olson
Jennifer Olson, of 4630 Clearview, discussed the cost of housing and how the cost of units is
determined. The maximum sales price for purchase of a work force housing unit will be determined
annually by the Work Force Housing Administrator.
0:55:09 Cost Offsets - Marcia Youngman
Marcia Youngman, of 1214 W Koch, stated that the task force worked to develop a set of cost
offsets to be practical for both builders and developers to help decrease costs including smaller lot
sizes, fast track review procedures, low interest construction loans, help from the lending industry,
several architectural plans available to builders already reviewed, reduction or waiver of impact
fees (or later payment of fees), and a 1-to-1 trade between affordable housing land for park land
(with an average of 11% reduction in park land). The task force recommended less than 100%
reliance on development to create park land.
1:02:01 Construction Requirements - Amanda Cater
Amanda Cater, of 2305 Fairway Drive, presented the construction requirements for the builder and
the developer and the penalty for noncompliance. The work force housing units should blend in
with the neighborhood, have a mixture of 2 and 3 bedroom units (all with single car garage), be of
good quality (including normal amenities), preferably energy efficient, guidelines should be created
with building industry for standards of construction, be scattered throughout the subdivision,
identified on preliminary and final plat, and the lot must be marketed at the same time as other lots.
1:05:40 Occupancy Requirements - Connie Garrett
Connie Garrett, of 414 N Plum, presented Section 16.02080, Occupancy Requirements. Work force
housing units are intended to be the primary residence and owner-occupied. Proof of residency will
be required annually.
1:08:06 Buyer Qualifications - Jennifer Olson
Jennifer Olson, of 4630 Clearview, presented buyer qualifications. All program applicants must be
pre-qualified by a city-approved lender. The applicants must obtain a letter of qualification from
the lender. The household income may not exceed 120% of the area median family income for a
family of four. Applicants must be a resident or employee working in Gallatin County.
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1:09:54 Additional Suggestions and Summary - Marco Ferro
Marco Ferro, of 705 Blackmore Place, presented additional recommendations and requirements for
the Commission to consider. The task force wants the Commission to make a resolution to keep
moving this ordinance forward.
1:16:03 Closing Comments - David Smith
David Smith, of 2000 Commerce Way, the President and CEO of the Bozeman Chamber of
Commerce with 1,200 members, stated that this document represents a compromise "we can all
agree upon and that we can do better to provide affordable housing." This is a partnership with the
business community, and the Chamber of Commerce supports this report.
1:18:22 Closing Comments - Chris Budeski
Chris Budeski, of 315 Sheridan Avenue, thanked the Commission for giving the opportunity to
create this Work Force Housing Ordinance for the city. Diverse members of the task force spent the
time and energy to understand the task and what this city needed, and they came up with an
ordinance that fulfills the need in this community.
1:19:07 Public Comment opened.
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
1:19:57 Public Comment - Sandy Dodge
Sandy Dodge, of 612 W Story, Chair of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, stated that the
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board feels like this plan is fatally flawed. He stated that the 11%
park land reduction is an enormous burden on parks since parks are currently used to their full
capacity. An 11% reduction is an 11% reduction in all future park land in Bozeman. Livability is
the key, and affordability is being done at the expense of livability.
1:23:24 Public Comment - Connie Garrett
Connie Garrett, of 404 N Plum, spoke on behalf of parks and said the task force didn't reach
consensus about parks. She lives in the northeast neighborhood and watched $250,000 for parks
given instead to the library. She doesn't feel there needs to be a park reduction. Please limit the
parks reduction to 10%, and please set up a fund dedicated only to parks.
1:25:35 Public Comment - Anne Banks
Anne Banks, of 7 Hill Street, has been a member of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board for
14 years. She stated that for 14 years the board has been urging Commissions to find another way
to acquire and maintain park land, but nothing has come forth. She is truly unwilling to sacrifice
11% of park land to this ordinance. She asked the Commission not to approve the part of this
ordinance that affects park land.
1:27:02 Public Comment - Carol Stoll
Carol Stoll, of 2726 Harris Street, spoke in support of the citizen group and its ordinance. She
urged the Commission to adopt it now and fine tune it afterward, since there needs to be a place to
start from. She stated that she appreciates parks, but she also appreciates teachers and city patrol
officers and people who cannot afford houses. She believes it is as important to have roofs over the
heads of our workers as it is to have parks to play in with our dogs.
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1:28:09 Public Comment - Tricia Bailey
Tricia Bailey, of 7975 Overlook Lane, the President of the Gallatin Association of Realtors,
expressed the Gallatin Association of Realtor's sincere appreciation to the task force for its time and
effort. She stated that she represents 800 real estate professionals, and asked the Commission to
carefully consider this plan and adopt it as presented. She believes this document is thoughtful,
thorough, and ready for implementation. She made various suggestions regarding how to
implement changes to the plan, if needed.
1:31:38 Public Comment - Patrick McCracken
Patrick McCracken, of 618 S 11th, stated that the Commission should adopt the plan as written, and
he thanked the task force for its hard work.
1:31:57 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
1:32:07 H. Action Items
1:32:11 1. Work Force Housing Task Force (Brey)
1:32:13 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss stated he didn't think the report is in ordinance form now. He wanted to get the word
out, discuss the issues, get it out for public discussion, and mull it over for at least a week.
1:32:54 Mr. Brey
Mr. Brey stated that the recommendation was to direct staff to bring the matter back to the
Commission in ordinance form after legal review and UDO revisions, as well as to offer a
recommended time frame so that the Commission's final adoption will allow for implementation
before June 30, 2007.
1:34:12 Cr. Kirchhoff
Cr. Kirchhoff thanked the task force for their hard work and intelligent product. He expressed
concerns about the amount of park land dedication and searched for the reality of impact fees. He
asked what it means that Bozeman is getting behind with park land. He stated that the public seems
to be bearing the pain, not developers.
1:40:34 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss thanked the task force for its perseverance and dedication to a comprehensive
solution. He stated that there is a lot of intelligence, team effort, and heart in this document, and he
finds it hard to second guess their product. He asked, Is affordable housing a public good that we
are willing to pay for? He stated that he will be willing to honor the task force's recommendation.
1:45:54 Cr. Becker
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Cr. Becker stated that we've come a long way, and he is impressed and humbled by the effort. As a
whole, this makes a lot of sense as long as it can remain complete and in balance.
1:51:50 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp thanked the task force for its dedication and its remarkable product. He stated that he
likes the model plan and the flexibility, and he is more comfortable with impact fee discussions and
offsets. He was grateful for the requirement about affordable land. He thinks that the
recommendations will capture only 5-7% of units, and he is concerned that nobody will buy an
affordable lot and build a home.
1:56:14 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss told the task force that they have taken the heat out of this discussion.
1:57:12 Cr. Kirchhoff
Cr. Kirchhoff stated that he doesn't know what the right amount of park land is.
1:59:30 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss asked if it was appropriate to entertain a motion to accept the report, thank the task
force, and set a date to consider a preliminary ordinance.
1:59:52 Mr. Brey
Mr. Brey suggested that the Commission meet with the task force during a policy meeting to
develop knowledge of where the data, numbers, and rationale came from.
2:01:43 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he wants to talk through the process, keep it on the agenda for two or three
Mondays, set aside a policy meeting, and get questions to Mr. Brey ahead of time.
2:02:47 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss suggested having Recreation and Parks people present at the policy meeting.
2:03:56 Cr. Kirchhoff
Cr. Kirchhoff said that ultimately the question is about money and who pays for it. He sees it as
pushing the cost burden to the public to make it viable to the building industry because he knows
the public is losing 11% and the impact fee.
2:05:46 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss asked the task force about scheduling the meeting.
2:06:33 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp asked Mr. Brey about the time frame when this ordinance is applicable to development
projects coming to the Commission.
2:06:58 Mr. Brey
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Mr. Brey stated that it "picks off" where preliminary plat is submitted after 7/1/07 for subdivisions
or where a site plan for condo units is submitted after 7/1/07.
2:09:13 Mr. Budeski
Mr. Budeski suggested one Thursday evening work session from 6-9 pm for the Commission to
meet with the task force.
2:10:09 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss and Commissioners discussed meeting on the evening of February 22 or March 1.
2:12:15 Motion and Vote to accept the Advisory Board's report and to set aside a Thursday
evening in the coming weeks.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, and seconded by Cr. Rupp, to accept the Advisory Board's
report and to set aside a Thursday evening in the coming weeks.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Kirchhoff, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
2:13:49 Break
2:36:43 2. Legends Impact Fee Credit Request (Hixson)
2:37:04 Staff Report - Chris Saunders
Assistant Director of Planning Chris Saunders reviewed the procedures and potential revisions to
the intersection proposal for Griffin Drive and N Rouse Avenue.
2:39:09 Staff Report - Rick Hixson
City Engineer Rick Hixson presented a report about the potential for putting a roundabout at Griffin
and Rouse instead of a traffic signal. He stated the complications of building a roundabout, and the
staff recommendation is to go ahead with the traffic signal.
2:57:52 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss asked for public comment. There was no public comment.
2:58:09 Motion to approve Impact Fee Payback Request #0602 contingent on the four
conditions given by staff.
First, Cr. Kirchhoff moved to direct staff to move forward with signalization. Then, it was
necessary to change the motion to include the impact fee and the four conditions.
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff and seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve Impact Fee Payback
Request #0602 contingent on the four conditions given by staff:
1. The credit will be paid as a single amount.
2. The final value of the credit will not be determined until final project costs are available. A
preliminary credit value of $307,272 has been identified based upon an engineer’s estimate.
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3. No credits will be available until the project is completed and accepted and final costs for
the project are provided to and accepted by the City.
4. The applicant shall agree in writing to the above listed conditions of approval prior to the
credits becoming effective.
2:59:00 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp asked questions about the minimum standard for size and engineering for a roundabout.
2:59:20 Mr. Hixson
Mr. Hixson stated that the size of the roundabout circle is based on the length of the design truck
(an interstate semi truck)--the size it takes for the truck to go around at 5 mph.
3:00:14 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that in the future he would like to see staff address roundabouts as a design
priority, including acquisition of right-of-way in new subdivisions so they don't have to retrofit
later.
3:01:19 Vote to approve Impact Fee Payback Request #0602 contingent on the four conditions
given by staff.
[It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff and seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve Impact Fee Payback
Request #0602 contingent on the four conditions given by staff:
1. The credit will be paid as a single amount.
2. The final value of the credit will not be determined until final project costs are available. A
preliminary credit value of $307,272 has been identified based upon an engineer’s estimate.
3. No credits will be available until the project is completed and accepted and final costs for
the project are provided to and accepted by the City.
4. The applicant shall agree in writing to the above listed conditions of approval prior to the
credits becoming effective.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Rupp, Becker, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
3:01:30 3. Appoint members to the Zoning Commission (Fontenot)
3:02:26 Motion to reappoint Nathan Minnick, J.P. Pomnichowski, and Warren Vaughan to
the Zoning Commission.
It was moved by Cr. Becker and seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff to reappoint Nathan Minnick,
J.P. Pomnichowski, and Warren Vaughan to the Zoning Commission.
3:02:40 City Attorney Paul Luwe
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City Attorney Paul Luwe suggested an amendment to the motion to make it retroactive to February
1, 2007 and ratify the actions of the Zoning Commissions taken since February 1.
3:02:55 Amended Motion and Vote to make three retroactive appointments effective
February 1, 2007 and to ratify the actions taken by the Zoning Commission on February 6,
2007.
The amendment was moved by Cr. Becker and seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff to approve the
recommendation listed in the staff report: to make retroactive appointments of Nathan
Minnick, J.P. Pomnichowski, Warren Vaughan to fill up the three vacancies in the Zoning
Commission effective February 1, 2007, and to ratify the actions taken by the Zoning
Commission at their meeting of February 6, 2007.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Kirchhoff, Rupp, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
3:03:40 Planning Director Andy Epple
Planning Director Andy Epple clarified that the Commission didn't endorse the Zoning
Commission's recommendation; the Commission ratified that the Zoning Commission took an
action.
3:04:37 4. Billion-Norton Growth Policy Amendment, #P-06065 (Sanford)
3:04:42 Staff Report - Andy Epple
Planning Director Andy Epple presented the Billion-Norton Growth Policy Amendment, #P-06065,
submitted by Joe Billion, for approximately 40 acres directly north of the Billion Auto Plaza at the
intersection of Cottonwood Avenue and W Babcock.
3:10:59 Applicant - Kirsten Emborg
Kirsten Emborg, of K Emborg Consulting on 811 O'Connell Drive, presented a last minute
modification to the Growth Policy Amendment application on behalf of Joe Billion. The
modification requests that 20 acres be redesignated as Community Commercial (instead of original
34 acres), leaving 14-15 acres in the Residential designation along northern and western
boundaries. This Residential zoning will buffer properties to the north.
3:16:38 Applicant - Joe Billion
Joe Billion thanked the Commission and stated that he has worked closely with all neighbors to the
West and North of the property. He stated that buffering will work fine. Car dealerships will be in
the 20 acre parcel in the middle, along with other businesses. He is concerned about fitting into the
community and working with neighbors, and he will work out lighting concerns with neighbors. He
stated that he can't afford to wait until the 2020 Plan, and he said that if the Commission approved
this GPA it would be outstanding for the project's time frame.
3:18:03 Public Comment opened.
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Mayor Krauss asked for public comment.
3:18:20 Public Comment - John Hulme
John Hulme owns property directly to the east of the proposed expanded dealership at the corner of
Cottonwood and Fallon. He purchased that land one year ago, and he is currently building the 1st
phase of a 96 unit condo project . He wouldn't have purchased the land if he knew there would be a
car dealership to the west. He feels damaged because he made his decisions based on current
zoning, and now there is a consideration to change that zoning. If the Commission allows this
change of zoning, there are site plan considerations. He doesn't want to see a sea of cars next to
residential.
3:21:39 Public Comment - Dave MacDonald
Dave MacDonald, of 4011 Blackwood Road, owner of DMC Incorporated and a developer 16
years, stated that he owns the land directly East and North of John Hulme's land. He is doing
construction and design development work with Mr. Hulme's land, and he stated that he has many
of the same concerns when modifying the Unified Development Ordinance. He requested that the
Commission take changes to the UDO seriously because people are making plans based on UDO
work to date. He stated his concern that residents will have lights flooding into their living rooms
from the commercial development next door.
3:26:22 Public Comment - Greg Stratton
Greg Stratton, of 25A Clifden Drive, represents the Aspen Group (the developers of Valley West
Subdivision). He stated that he met with Mr. Billion a few weeks ago and expressed three concerns:
the continuation of parks established in Valley West, the continuation of the streetscape along
Babcock, and compatibility with the residential subdivision to North. He stated that Mr. Billion and
Ms. Emborg addressed his concerns, and he voiced his support for the project with the
modifications shown tonight.
3:27:37 Public Comment - Tom Hennish
Tom Hennish, speaking on behalf of Norton Properties (neighbors to the West), commended Mr.
Billion for working with the city and neighbors. He stated his support for the application as
presented today.
3:28:20 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
3:28:37 Applicant - Mr. Billion
Mr. Billion stated that light pollution is a concern, but Cottonwood Road will be an interstate
connection and probably similar to 19th Street eventually.
3:36:18 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked Mr. Epple if the amended proposal that came in at 11 am changes the staff
recommendation.
3:36:28 Mr. Epple
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Mr. Epple stated that staff still feels that this kind of significant change is best addressed with
overall 2020 development. The staff would prefer to review this amendment in the context of a
comprehensive rewrite of the plan, but the staff appreciate the scaled down acreage development.
3:37:52 Public hearing closed.
Mayor Krauss closed the public hearing.
3:39:33 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss stated that he wants no more N 19th's, especially not on Cottonwood.
3:42:10 Motion to approve Billion Norton Growth Policy Amendment application #P-06065
with contingencies listed on staff report and the modified design.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp and seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Billion Norton Growth
Policy Amendment application #P-06065 with contingencies listed in staff report on page two
and the modified design presented tonight (modification: 20 acres redesignated as
Community Commercial, leaving 14-15 acres in the Residential designation):
1. The applicant shall submit, within forty-five (45) days of approval by the City Commission,
an 8½- x 11-inch or 8½- x 14-inch exhibit entitled Billion-Norton Growth Policy Amendment
to the Planning Department containing an accurate description of the property for which the
growth policy designation is being amended. The exhibit must be acceptable to the Planning
Department.
2. The resolution for the growth policy amendment shall not be drafted until the applicant
provides an exhibit of the area to be re-designated, which will be utilized in the preparation
of the resolution to officially amend the Future Land Use Map of the Bozeman 2020
Community Plan.
3:43:02 Cr. Kirchhoff
Cr. Kirchhoff stated that he has always been uncomfortable with this application because it is
essentially doing growth policy work on the fly. In the 2020 Plan, a process was never approved for
cobbling together Growth Policy Amendments rationally every few years.
3:45:51 Vote to approve Billion Norton Growth Policy Amendment application #P-06065 with
contingencies listed on staff report and the modified design.
[It was moved by Cr. Rupp and seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Billion Norton Growth
Policy Amendment application #P-06065 with contingencies listed in staff report on page two
and the modified design presented tonight (modification: 20 acres redesignated as
Community Commercial, leaving 14-15 acres in the Residential designation):
1. The applicant shall submit, within forty-five (45) days of approval by the City Commission,
an 8½- x 11-inch or 8½- x 14-inch exhibit entitled Billion-Norton Growth Policy Amendment
to the Planning Department containing an accurate description of the property for which the
growth policy designation is being amended. The exhibit must be acceptable to the Planning
Department.
2. The resolution for the growth policy amendment shall not be drafted until the applicant
provides an exhibit of the area to be re-designated, which will be utilized in the preparation
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of the resolution to officially amend the Future Land Use Map of the Bozeman 2020
Community Plan.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Kirchhoff, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
3:46:11 5. Parking Garage Change of Conditions, #Z-05006 (Windemaker)
3:47:06 Staff Report - Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple stated that staff discovered conditions imposed on the parking garage that should be
modified in order to receive federal funding (for an intermodal transportation facility). He stated
that Condition 3 is an impossible condition, saying that a signal must be installed, but the Montana
Dept. of Transportation says it isn't warranted and won't be done. Staff recommends that Condition
3 be amended.
3:51:33 Motion to amend Condition 3 as recommended by staff.
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff and seconded by Cr. Becker to amend Condition 3 as
recommended by staff: Installation of traffic signals at the intersections of Mendenhall Street
and Black Avenue and Mendenhall Street and Tracy Avenue shall be installed in a future
phase of the Parking Garage per the Traffic Impact Study if MDOT warrants have been met.
3:52:04 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp clarified the changes to Conditions: no one is saying the traffic lights are not needed, but
MDOT will not grant the lights. He stated that the garage will be built, there will be a bottleneck at
the intersections, and then in two years the signal will be approved. He said the light is needed to
make this facility function properly.
3:54:24 Vote to amend Condition 3 as recommended by staff.
[It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff and seconded by Cr. Becker to amend Condition 3 as
recommended by staff: Installation of traffic signals at the intersections of Mendenhall Street
and Black Avenue and Mendenhall Street and Tracy Avenue shall be installed in a future
phase of the Parking Garage per the Traffic Impact Study if MDOT warrants have been
met.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
3:55:00 Staff Report - Mr. Epple
Planning Director Andy Epple presented the staff report about amending Condition 5 and endorsing
the design as it relates to the Mendenhall access.
3:56:37 Public Comment
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Mayor Krauss called for public comment on the Consent items.
There was no public comment.
3:56:56 Motion and Vote to amend Condition 5 as recommended by staff.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp and seconded by Cr. Becker to amend Condition 5 as
recommended by staff: The drive approach exit on Black Avenue is to be right-turn only. The
configuration of the Mendenhall Street drive access shall be as shown in the Marvin &
Associates Traffic Impact Study for Bozeman Downtown Intermodal Facility, dated
September 2006.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Kirchhoff, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
3:57:17 I. Non-Action Items
3:57:34 1. Household Hazardous Waste Convenience Station Report (Epple)
Mr. Epple presented the staff report saying that Planning and Engineering staff found no
restrictions or references to limiting use of the Household Hazardous Waste Convenience Station
only to city residents. Allowing non-city residents to use the facility is not a violation of the
conditional use permit.
4:00:36 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that Mr. Rugheimer's public comment struck home with him tonight. He stated that
it might be worth the due diligence to revisit: Is that the appropriate place to put the hazardous
waste disposal site? He wants a second look at the issue to put it as far away as possible from
populated areas.
4:02:03 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss said that there are three thumbs up to relook at hazardous waste site.
4:02:33 J. FYI/Discussion
4:02:37 1. Commission Policy Meeting Schedule (Kukulski)
City Manager Chris Kukulski stated that the next policy meeting schedules include density,
Accessory Dwelling Units, and road design. He suggested an all-day session for these topics.
4:08:25 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss suggested that the Commission forgo the policy meeting at noon on February 22
since the Commissioners will have a meeting with the Work Force Housing Task Force on
February 22 from 6-9 pm.
4:10:42 K. Adjournment
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Jeffrey K. Krauss, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brit Fontenot, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Cynthia Jordan Delaney, Deputy City Clerk
Approved on ___________________________.
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