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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReappointments to the Design Review Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Reappointments to the Design Review Board MEETING DATE: July 7, 2014 MEETING TYPE Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint Walter Banziger, Lori Garden, Melvin Howe and Lessa Racow to the Design Review Board. BACKGROUND: The Design Review Board has four terms that expired June 30, 2014. All four members with expired terms have reapplied. 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, and 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 are four expired terms and four reapplying members. Reapplying Applicants: Walter Banziger Lori Garden Melvin Howe Lessa Racow ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachment: Board Applications 434 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 126 Form inserted: 6/26/2014 2:41:46 PM Name: Walter Banziger Physical Address: 513 Cambridge drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 586-6956 Additional Phone: (406) 579-9427 Email: blacklabny1@yahoo.com Your current occupation: Director Planning Design & Construction Employer: Montana State University How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Design Review Board City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 8 years If so, where ?: DRB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Licensed Architect in the state of Montana. Master education in Architecture and Planning. Experience in both planning and design relevant to city development and growth. My interest remaining on the design review board allows me to apply my background and experience towards service to the community. I hope to continue to play a part in the development and growth of the City of Bozeman, Gallatin County and the State of Montana and help preserve aspects of Montana’s history, culture, and lifestyle. Reference 1: Robert Lashaway William Rea Hallie Bornstein Banziger PhD Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: 994-2001 586-6956 How did you hear about us?: current Member 435 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 125 Form inserted: 6/24/2014 9:14:38 AM Name: Lori Garden Physical Address: 2329 Arabian Ave., Bozeman, MT 59718 Primary Phone: (310) 430-0015 Additional Phone: (310) 430-0015 Email: lori.garden@prumt.com Your current occupation: Interior Designer Employer: self How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: Design Review Board City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 1 yr If so, where ?: drb, Bozeman mt Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: this is a renewal Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes How did you hear about us?: renewal 436 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 123 Form inserted: 6/17/2014 6:04:33 PM Name: Melvin Howe Physical Address: 1204 Cherry Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 587-8027 Email: melvin.howe@gmail.com Your current occupation: Retired How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Design Review Board City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: About 18 years If so, where ?: B Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. : Educated in Architecture and worked in the field for 42 years. Reference 1: Same as last time. Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Same as last time. How did you hear about us?: Presently a member 437 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 69 Form inserted: 12/3/2013 9:10:50 AM Name: Lessa Racow Physical Address: PO Box 111, Bozeman, Montana 59771 Primary Phone: (406) 624-9111 Additional Phone: (406) 581-5599 Email: Lessa@INCONTOUR.COM Your current occupation: Landscape Architect Employer: inContour PLLC How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: Design Review Board City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 3 years If so, where ?: City of Bozeman, Tree Advisory Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: As a commercial Landscape Architect I have gained experience working on many land planning and subdivision projects as well as commercial building sites. I hold a Masters of Landscape Architecture degree, have been employed in the landscape architecture field for nine years, and have been licensed for the past three years. Currently I run my own commercial landscape architecture firm, inContour PLLC, located here in Bozeman. I have greatly enjoyed my continued experience volunteering on the Tree Advisory Board and would like to contribute more to the city and Bozeman community as a member of the Design Review Board. I feel that my professional experience would greatly contribute to this board and would be honored to sit on the board as a citizen. Reference 1: William A. Hoch (406) 994-5064 bill.hoch@montana.edu Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Jennifer Britton (406) 994-5215 jennifer.britton@montana.edu How did you hear about us?: bozeman.net 438