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Variance and Alternate Compliance
Section 38.24.080 Sidewalks
Flanders Mill Subdivision is an almost 137 acre development on the northwest edge of the City of Bozeman.
The subdivision is bounded by on three sides by Flanders Mill Road, East Baxter Lane and Ferguson Ave
and so extensive pedestrian facilities are required.
The Developer is requesting a Variance from the standard boulevard sidewalk requirements and providing
an Alternate Compliance as suggested by the Department of Community Development in their pre-
application comments.
Review Criteria:
1. We believe that the granting of this variance and approval of alternate compliance will not be
detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare. The trails will allow pedestrians to move
from one destination to the next at a greater distance from adjoining roads. Since the trails will also
be 8' wide there is less conflict between multi-modal uses than would normally be encountered on a
standard 5ft sidewalk.
2. No specific hardship is encountered with this request. The developer seeks to create a more park
like atmosphere for pedestrians and the linkages would fit better with the surrounding development.
The trails link subdivision parks, county parkland and significant amounts of permanent open
space.
3. The implementation will not cause a substantial increase in public costs. The trail will be built by the
Developer and maintained by the HOA. Language for the maintenance of the trails will be placed in
the HOA documents.
4. The construction of these trails will not cause non-conformance with other provisions of
subdivision or zoning codes. The trail is simply meant to replace the boulevard sidewalk as a means
of safe pedestrian routing.
A layout of the proposed trails are included in the Pre Plat Submittal. A color illustration has also been
included in the Parks Master Plan document.