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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.1_Add Plat Supplements Additional Subdivision Preliminary Plat Supplements A. Surface Water 1. Mapping The existing surface water resources within the proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision include Baxter Creek and Baxter Ditch. See Appendix A of this application for copies of the Gallatin County Ditch Map, and the Flood Insurance Rate Map highlighting the subject property and existing watercourses. 2. Description Two perennial waterways flow through the property in a northerly direction, eventually draining to the East Gallatin River. Baxter Creek traverses the entire length of the property from south to north. Baxter Ditch dissects the extreme northeast corner of the property. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (MFWP) classify Baxter Creek and Baxter Ditch as stream/ditches. A pond is located in the Private Common Open Space 1, east of Baxter Creek. This pond was created by a previous landowner to mine gravel. The pond is currently filled with water, classified as wetlands, and will be an amenity to the residents of the subdivision. As shown in the Wetland Impact Summary Map (Appendix A),the proposed road layout involves three surface water crossings. Utility crossings will occur within the road right- of-way as shown in the Utility Layout Map. All other construction will take place outside of the surface water corridors. Storm water detention ponds will be located throughout the subdivision(see Drainage Map in Appendix E). These ponds will discharge storm water at the pre-development runoff rate to Baxter Creek and Baxter Ditch. The detention ponds will be designed to minimize degradation of water quality in the receiving streams. Design of the detention ponds will be in accordance with the City of Bozeman Storm Water Master Plan and Design Standards and Specification Policy. 3. Water Body Alteration Development of the property will include construction of roads across the existing watercourses. Two new culverts are proposed on Baxter Creek and one new culvert is proposed on Baxter Ditch for road and utility crossings. Impacts to the stream channel and wetlands associated with the road crossing will require a 310 Permit from the Gallatin County Conservation District and the Army Corp of Engineers (USACE),respectively. 404 permits have been previously obtained for the stream crossing when the property was part of the Laurel Glen Subdivision. 4. Wetlands Vaughn Environmental Services of Bozeman, Montana, completed a wetland delineation and wetland mitigation plan for the original subdivision(Phases 1-4) in fall 2001. US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Permit#2001-90-847 was approved on October 15, 2002, and expired on October 15, 2007. Over the five year period since the original delineation was completed the wetland boundaries associated with Baxter Creek have shifted as a result of the change in land use from flood irrigated pasture to residential. The wetlands within Phases 3 &4 were re-delineated on June 24,2008. A copy of the 2008 Waters of the US Delineation Report is attached in Appendix A. The 2008 delineation is still valid and acceptable by the USACE. The delineation report specifically addresses all wetlands found within the boundaries of Boulder Creek Subdivision. 5. Permits A new Wetland Mitigation Plan, 310, and 404 permit applications have been prepared and submitted to the USACE addressing all wetland impacts associated with the construction of Boulder Creek. These applications and permits were received in the fall of 2013. Since receiving the permits,the developer has changed plans and will not be filling in the existing pond. This reduces the wetland impact and amendments to the 310 and 404 permits will be completed prior to starting construction. The only impacts associated with Boulder Creek are a result of roads crossing the existing wetlands. A 50 foot watercourse setback will be maintained from the edge of the wetlands at all areas outside of the road crossings. Copies of the Mitigation Plan,permit applications, and approved permits are attached in Appendix A. B. Floodplains A floodplain analysis was performed by Allied Engineering for the original Laurel Glen Subdivision and was approved by the City of Bozeman.Engineering Department. Although the layout of the lots has changed from the original Laurel Glen layout,no additional alterations to the stream are being made. All proposed stream crossings will remain as permitted. A copy of the floodplain analysis, 100-year floodplain delineation with current lot layout, and related material is included in Appendix A. C. Groundwater 1. Depth Attached in Appendix B are test pit logs from 39 excavations on site along with a groundwater depth map. The test pits indicate groundwater is found at depths ranging from 3.3 feet to at least 28 feet. Observations of construction over the past years have confirmed these groundwater depths and have shown seasonal fluctuation with seasonal highs reaching close to 2 feet. Soils information from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) was utilized to help confirm the site's seasonal water depths (see Appendix B). According to the NRCS, .many of the soil types mapped on the site are commonly found in areas exhibiting high groundwater conditions. Approximately half of the site is covered by soils that typically have high water tables extending within one to four feet of the ground surface. The remaining 50 percent of the site's soils have estimated high groundwater tables of at least six feet or below. Generally,the sites anticipated seasonal high groundwater depths discussed above correspond with the groundwater characteristics of the mapped soil types. However, it appears that some of the soils mapping is not entirely accurate, particularly in the south-central portion of site. Shallow groundwater between the depths of four and five feet was encountered throughout much of this area, even though it was mapped as normally having high groundwater tables greater than six feet. Shallow groundwater conditions are prominent across the majority of the site. However, many of the limitations and negative impacts posed by groundwater can be successfully mitigated with the proper planning,design, and construction of the site's utility, street, and building improvements. The geotechnical report included in this submittal (Appendix B) presents detailed recommendations for site development in shallow groundwater environments. A summary of these recommendations are provided in a following section entitled "protective measures". 2. Steps to Avoid Degradation The proposed development will be connected to the City of Bozeman's public drinking water and sanitary sewer system. On-site wastewater treatment systems are not part of this project and the project will not have an adverse impact on groundwater quality due to impacts from domestic wastewater. Surface runoff will be controlled by channeling flows into detention areas which will limit discharges to pre-development rates and allow for percolation and aquifer recharge. The basins will also filter sediments and oil reducing the potential for contamination of down gradient aquifers. D. Geology-Soils-Slopes General Information The site is located on the Bozeman alluvial fan complex, an extensive Quaternary-aged, geologic formation covering much of the southeastern corner of the Gallatin Valley.. According to published literature, it is composed of a heterogeneous mixture of fine to coarse-grained sediments (ranging in size from clays to boulders) eroded from the southward lying Gallatin Range,transported into the valley by fluvial processes, and deposited as a thick accumulation of intermixed materials. Well-graded, sandy gravels (with abundant cobbles) predominately comprise the deposit;however, occasional lenses of fine sands, silts and clays are encountered. Gravels are usually encountered at depths of less than ten feet below the ground surface and are typically over lain by a variable thick silt/clay layer of primarily flood-plain origin. The shallow fine-grained soils are often blanketed by organic-rich topsoil.Underlying the alluvial fan deposit are semi-consolidated beds of Tertiary-aged clays, silts, sands, and gravels, which are considered to be "bedrock". In the vicinity of the site,the depth to bedrock is generally greater than 100 feet below the ground surface. Based on 39 test pit excavations that were performed as part of the geotechnical evaluation for the site, it appears soil conditions are consistent with the mapped geology as described above. Generally,the soil stratigraphy (with increasing depth) consisted of the following three distinct layers: black topsoil, brown silt, and gravel deposits. Depending on test pit location, the topsoil thickness ranged from one to five feet, while gravel depths extended between two and eight feet below the ground surface. The intermediate layer of silt had a non-uniform thickness across the site. For a complete and detailed summary of the site's soil conditions, see the geotechnical report in Appendix B. 1. Geologic Hazards The subdivision site is located in a valley that consists of flat-sloping topography (1.0 - 1.5%), upland terrain, and shallow gravelly soils. Therefore, there are no potential geologic hazards present with respect to slope stability, mass movement, surface subsidence,or soils bearing capacity. The Boulder Creek property is classified as Seismic Zone 3, considered to be a seismically active zone. Since the entire Gallatin Valley is also classified as Seismic Zone 3 the seismic risks at the site are no different than anywhere else in the Bozeman area. Based on the subsurface investigation, the site's native gravels are most likely not susceptible to liquefaction under seismic activity. This geologic issue is further discussed in the geotechnical report (Appendix B). As addressed in a previous section, a high groundwater table affects the site. However, the shallow groundwater conditions are simply an inconvenience, not a geologic hazard. As long as the protective measures detailed below are considered during the planning, design and construction of the subdivision improvements, existing subsurface conditions will not greatly impact or limit site development. 2. Protective Measures a. Utilities Due to the site's groundwater conditions, the intermediate silts, which are moisture sensitive, will be the most problematic native material encountered during utility construction. As the moisture content increases, these soils will substantially soften in consistency, which subsequently weakens their support capacity. In addition, they will be impossible to compact when overly moist. As a result of these soil characteristics, the geotechnical issues that must be adequately addressed when these silts are involved are foundation support(or utility lines),thrust restraint(of water mains), and the compaction of trench backfill. In all applicable locations, the use of Type 2 bedding for trench foundation stabilization and the use of thrust restraints will be required. The inspection and testing of backfill processes will be very important to ensure satisfactory soil compaction is being achieved under roadways in order to reduce potential trench settlement concerns. Dewatering will likely be required for most utility line installations. b. Streets Finished street elevations should closely match or exceed existing grades in order to limit conflicts with high groundwater and reduce the potential for soft subgrade soils. Street grades below the natural topography should be discouraged. The majority of the site's subgrade soils will consist of the intermediate silts, therefore the use of a thickened gravel section and a geotextile separator fabric under all paved surfaces is recommended for adequate structural support. In locations where unstable subgrade materials are encountered, the installation of structural geo-grids or over-excavation / replacement(with. gravel)practices may have to be incorporated into the construction of the streets. C. Buildings Buildings with full basements or interior slabs set below existing grades will not be suitable due to shallow groundwater depths. In order to reduce the potential for moisture related problems in crawl spaces, the depths to which they extend below the natural ground surface should be minimized. As an added precaution against high groundwater in crawl space applications, the installation of footing drains around the perimeter of the foundation is recommended. In locations where these subsurface drainage improvements cannot be feasibly implemented, all components that could be negatively affected or severely damaged by water should be eliminated from the crawl space,particularly those essential to the operation of the structure. The gravel deposits encountered at depths ranging between two and eight feet below the ground surface are the most structurally competent material under the site for use as foundation support. Therefore, they are the "target" bearing material for all building improvements. All footings are recommended to either bear directly on these native materials; or indirectly on them via structural fill (i.e. the structural fill must be supported on the gravels and extend up to the base of the footing). None of the silty soils that lie above the gravels are recommended for foundation support due their moisture sensitivity and the site's high groundwater environment. They have a much greater susceptibility for non-uniform soils bearing capacity and the potential for settlement is likely. 3. Unusual Features The site contains no unusual topographic, geologic or hydrogeologic conditions limiting its capability to be developed using standard engineering or construction practices. The site's shallow groundwater environment is its most prominent limitation. Groundwater dewatering will be required for most site work, including the construction of utilities, streets, and structures. Based on previous development in areas having a similar groundwater environment, construction dewatering operations for this project can be successfully implemented. 4. Soils Map According to NRCS soils data.(see Appendix B), there are six mapped soil types within the boundary of the site. These soil types are defined by a different map unit, but are all quite similar with respect to their silt loam composition, topographic locale, and relatively shallow seasonal high groundwater depths. For convenience, a summary of the site's soils are presented in the following table. Map Unit Soil Name Coverage Typical Slope Approximate W/1 Of Ground Depth To Seasonal Subdivision Surface(%) High Groundwater (Ft.) 448A Hyalite-Beaverton 10 0.0-2.0 4.0-8.0 Complex 457A Turner Loam 33 0.0-2.0 4.0-8.0 537A Lamoose Silt Loam 30 0.0-2.0 1.0-2.0 748A Hyalite-Beaverton 20 0.0-4.0 >6.0 Complex 453B Amsterdam-Quagle 0.0-4.0 >6.0 Silt Foams 5 509E J Enbar Loam 2_ 0.0-4.0 2.0-3.5 Figure 4-3 (Appendix B) is an aerial photograph of the site overlain with the NRCS soils map. This figure illustrates the layout and distribution of the above referenced soil types. Detailed soils reports, obtained from the NRCS database, are enclosed in Appendix B. The information contained herein includes descriptions of each soil type's physical and engineering index properties, water features, hydric characteristics, and site development limitations. 5. Cuts and Fills Fill within the right of way will primarily be composed of imported fill material. Where cuts and fills are required outside of the right of way, material will generally be moved from cut areas to fill areas. The construction contract shall provide for landscaping, seeding, and fertilizing of all cut and fill slopes. The overall storm water master plan/erosion control plan required by MDEQ will detail all necessary erosion control measures. "Best Management Practices" will be utilized to minimize erosion and any down gradient impacts. The Covenants and Weed Control Plan include provisions to ensure that re-seeding and erosion control is provided as individual buildings are being constructed. E. Vegetation 1. Vegetation Map The NRCS Soils and Vegetation Map has the Boulder Creek site listed as Shallow to Gravel (map units 448A and 748A), Sub-Irrigated (map units 509B, 510B and 5Uk), Silty (map units 453B and 457A), and Wet Meadow (537A) (See Figure 4-3 for location of mapped units). According to NRCS data (Appendix B), the area receives annual precipitation of approximately 15 to 19 inches per year. A recent aerial photograph with the proposed subdivision overlaid is attached in Appendix A. The aerial photo shows the nature of the site topography and vegetation. The bulk of the pasture vegetation is comprised of timothy (Phleumpratense) wheatgrass species (agropyron spp.) Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis), meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis), tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea), redtop (Agrostis alba), smooth brume (Bromus inermus), dandelion (Taraxacum off cinale) and quackgrass (Agropyron repens). Small patches of Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) and musk thistle (Carduus nutans), Category I noxious weeds, were also observed. Pasture or upland plant species generally correspond to MRCS map units 748 A, 448 A, 453 Band 457 A (Figure 4-3). The wetland delineation completed for the proposed subdivision identified numerous wetland species including meadow foxtail (41opecurus pratensis), reed canary grass (Phalaris ar undinacea), beaked sedge (Carex rostrata), Nebraska sedge (Carex nebrascensis), slender sedge (Carex tenera), water .sedge (Carex aquatilis),creeping wildrye (Elymus triticoides) tall mannagrass (Gyceria elata), Baltic rush (Juncus balticis), common rush (Tuncus tenius), various willow species (Salix spp.), mountain alder (Alnus tenuifolia), red osier dogwood (Cornus stolonifera), small buttercup (Ranunculus uncinatus) and watercress (Rorippa nasturitium-aquticum). NRCS map units generally related to this type of vegetation include 509 B, 510 Band 511 A (Figure 4-3). A noxious weed management plan has been approved by the Gallatin County for the control of weeds associated with development. A copy of the approved weed plan is included in Appendix C. 2. Protective Measures Much of the site will be disturbed during the construction of the proposed project, either during construction of the roads and other infrastructure, or during the development of each lot. No critical plant communities will be disturbed. Existing woody species on the site are associated with the Baxter Creek corridor and the depressional wetland. These trees and shrubs will not be disturbed except at road crossings or in the wetlands enhancement/mitigation areas. For more information on critical plant species in and around the proposed subdivision, see the response letter from Montana Natural Heritage Program included in Appendix C. F. Wildlife 1. Species The November 19, 2001:-"Wetland Delineation Report by Vaughn Environmental Services, includes functional assessments of each wetland. The habitat assessment addresses fish and wildlife habitat and discusses identification of species and/or indication of species habitation(tracks, scat and etc.) The field investigation performed as part of the wetland delineation revealed little to no wildlife signs near the pond, Baxter Ditch, or the depressional wetland along the north boundary. According to this report there are sparse food sources in adjacent uplands. Similar observations were noted in the area around and including Baxter Creek. Wildlife food sources and cover were limited to isolated areas on Baxter Creek and the depressional wetland. 2. Critical Areas There are no critical wildlife or habitat areas noted on the property. For more information on critical wildlife in and around the proposed subdivision, see the response letter from Montana Natural Heritage Program included in Appendix C. 3. Pets/Human Activity The proposed subdivision was approved for annexation into the City of Bozeman and is subject to city animal control laws that require licensing of pets and leashes on dogs. Impacts from human activity will be minimal since the site does not contain significant wildlife. 4. Public Access Currently, there are no public trail areas on the site. Public access will be improved through the establishment of a public access trail system. 5. Protective Measures The majority of site's wetlands will not be significantly impacted by project development. The riparian systems associated with Baxter Creek will be protected within continuous open-space corridors. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the channels will provide food sources and improved protective cover for wildlife. Woody plants also provide shade that will reduce water temperatures, increase dissolved oxygen concentrations, and increase invertebrate insect populations. Woody species planted on the corridors may include willow, cottonwood, alder, serviceberry, chokecherry, and currant. b. Fish, Wildlife and Parks Written comment was received from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Fisheries Biologist, Michael Vaughn. His concerns with the development are primarily impacts to fish in Baxter Creek. Mr. Vaughn would like to see bridges used instead of culverts for stream crossings. He recommends to avoid activity near surface waters, to avoid disturbing riparian or wetland vegetation, and to avoid delivering pollutants to the surface waters (via storm drainage). Another concern is preventing localized stream disturbances during construction. A copy of his letter dated November 14,2013 is included in Appendix D. The proposed layout of Boulder Creek addresses the majority of Mr. Vaughn's concerns. The proposed layout includes a large watercourse/wetland corridor with setbacks where impacts to Baxter Creek are minimized. Wetland mitigation will occur within the corridor to offsets the impacts from the proposed road and utility crossings. The mitigation measures will increase the functional quality of the wetlands and enhance the fish habitat. A storm sewer collection system will be designed to City of Bozeman standards, diverting the storm drainage into detention and retention basins designed to remove sediment and pollution. Localized stream disturbance during construction will be minimized using "Best Management Practices" outlined in the "Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan"required by MDEQ as a part of the General Permit For Storm Water Discharge Associated With Construction Activity. The project has already received approval on the 310 and 404 permit applications. During the site inspection, the FWP representative requested a fish resting area be added to the culvert for the Annie Street road crossing due to the long length of culvert. All other culvert stream crossings were approved. G. Historical Features Written comments from Mr. Damon Murdo of the Montana Historical Society are included in Appendix D. According to his letter,there are no historical structures on the property. Any structure over 50 years of age is potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. A cultural resource inventory will not be performed unless historic structures are discovered during construction. H. Agriculture 1. Number and type of acres in production The 35.34-acre Boulder Creek Subdivision site currently consists of vacant pastureland. 2. Agricultural operations in the vicinity The area around the development consists of pastureland, hayfields and single-family residences. 3. Productivity of the Land Data from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS), and Gallatin County Soil Survey indicates the proposed development contains the following mapping units(Figure 4-3) and associated forage species: • 448A&748A Hyalite-Beaverton- 1500 lbs/acre Idaho fescue(Festuca idahoensis). and 1100 lbs./acre arroWleaf balsamroot(Balsamor-hiza sagittata). ® 453B Amsterdam- 2200 lbs. /acre Columbia needlegrass (Stipa Columbiana)and 1400 lbs. /acre of Idaho fescue. • 457A Turner -2200 lbs. /acre Columbia needlegrass and 1800 lbs. /acre of Idaho fescue ® 509B Enbar- 4500 lbs. /acre Nebraska sedge (Carex nebraseensis)and 4000 lbs./acre basin wildrye (Leymus cinereus). ® 537 A Lamoose - 5000 lbs. /acre Nebraska sedge and 3000 lbs. /acre bluejoint (Calamagrostis Canadensis). The above values are typical NRCS production based on soil series using native vegetation. Vaughn Environmental performed a wetland delineation for the proposed subdivision on November 19, 2001 and again in 2008. According to the report, the majority of pasture vegetation consists of timothy (Phleum pratense) wheatgrass species (agropyron spp.) Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis), meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis), tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea), redtop (Agrostis alba), smooth brome (Bromus inermus), dandelion (Taraxacum off cinale) and quackgrass (Agropyron repens), Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) and musk thistle (Carduus nutans), Category I noxious weeds, are present in minor amounts. Pasture or-upland plant species generally correspond to NRCS map units 748 A, 448 A, 453 Band 457 A (Figure 4-3). Plant species typical of moist sites include meadow foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis), reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea),beaked sedge (Carex rostrata),Nebraska sedge, slender sedge (Carex ten era), water sedge(Carex aquatilis), creeping wildrye (Elymus triticoides) tall mannagrass (Gyceria elata), Baltic rush (Juncus balticis), common rush (Juncus tenius), various willow species (Salix spp.), mountain alder (Alnus tenuifolia), red osier dogwood (Corpus stolonifera), small buttercup (Ranunculus uncinatus) and watercress (Rorippa nasturitium-aquticum). NRCS map units generally related to this type of vegetation include 509 B, 510 Band 511 A (Figure 4-3). After full development,the land would not be used for farming. 4. Farmland Viability Due to the fractured ownership of the surrounding properties and encroaching development the site is no longer considered a viable farming unit. 5. Containment of Family Pets Covenants will include restrictions on the containment of family pets. Homeowners will be required to meet City of Bozeman pet licensing requirements and leash laws. 6. Fencing Fences found within the property will be removed as soon as development begins. Perimeter fencing will be left in place for as long as possible during construction. After the construction phase, the maintenance of fences adjacent to land under agricultural use will be the responsibility of the individual lot owners. 1. Agricultural Water Use I. Type; description, ownership, and users of facilities Perennial surface water systems within the subdivision include Baxter Creek and Baxter Ditch. Baxter Creek flows through the entire property. Baxter Creek originates approximately 2.8 miles south of the property in Section 22 of Township 2 South Range 5 East and flows approximately 1.4 miles to the north where it is intercepted by Farmers Canal. Flow in Baxter Creek starts again downstream of ponds located southwest of the intersection of Huffline Lane and Cottonwood Road in Section 16, Township 2 South, Range 5 East and is supplemented by irrigation water from Farmers Canal. Baxter Creek continues northward through the property and eventually discharges to Hyalite Creek approximately 5.6 miles north of the property in Section 8, Township 1 South, Range 5 East. Baxter Creek carries water for private water rights users and shareholders of the Farmers Canal Company. Baxter Ditch originates approximately one mile south of the property and runs approximately 1000 feet east of Baxter Creek until it reaches its confluence with Baxter Creek approximately i/2 mile north of the property. Baxter Ditch conveys water to private users and users of the Farmers Canal Company. Downstream water users of Baxter Creek and Baxter Ditch include irrigation, stock water, recreation, commercial, fish and wildlife. There are no plans to alter stream/ditch corridors that will impact downstream water users, although there will be temporary disturbances to the streams/ditches during construction associated with the culverts and channel improvements. 310, 404, and Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permits will be obtained before construction activities commence within the channels. Flow should not be disrupted during construction and appropriate measures will be taken to prevent silting of waterways as required by applicable permits. Flow to downstream water users will not be affected during construction or after full development of the property. Culverts will be appropriately sized and placed to accommodate anticipated peak flows and to prevent flow restrictions. J. Water and Sewer Supply 1. Water Supply Water for domestic use and fire protection will be provided by connections to the City of Bozeman water system. 8-inch water mains will be looped through the subdivision connecting to existing 8" mains in Laurel Parkway and Oak Street. 8-inch mains will be extended into the subdivision from the exterior roads and looped throughout. Hydrants will be provided at intervals no greater than 500 feet throughout the subdivision as specified in the Uniform Fire Code. Water Usage is based on the following criteria: Population Estimate (R2 Zoning) = 59 dwelling units x 2.11 persons per dwelling unit =124 persons (R4 Zoning) = 52 dwelling units x 2.11 persons per dwelling unit =110 persons The overall annual average daily demand of 170 gallons per day(gpd)per person is suggested for all future development. The demand estimate includes: 1.) Fire flows, flat rate accounts, leakage, under registering meters and other unaccounted water usage such as street cleaning,hydrant and sewer flushing. (Water Facility Plan,page 18) 2.) Base flow water. 3.) Increases in summer usage including lawn and garden irrigation, non- commercial car washing, cleaning sidewalks, and other miscellaneous metered uses. Utilizing the 170 gpd per person, the predicted average daily water demand for the Boulder Creek Subdivision is 39,780 gpd. Preliminary analysis indicates that the Bozeman City water system can supply water to this property. Final approval of water connections will be obtained through the normal approval process of the preliminary plat, design report, and construction plans. Approval will also be required from MDEQ. 2. Sanitary Sewer Boulder Creek will require connection to the City of Bozeman's existing sewage collection system. The subdivision will be serviced by existing 8" sewer main located in Oak Street. The existing main flows to the west and north, respectively,to an existing lift station on Oak Street installed with Laurel Glen Phase 1. The lift station was sized with Phase 1 to handle the sewage from all Phases of Laurel Glen Subdivision including the area where the Boulder Creek Subdivision is located. Sewage will be conveyed to and treated at the City of Bozeman's Wastewater Treatment Plant located at Moss Bridge and Springhill Road. Design Requirements The capacity of the 8-inch main at Oak Street to serve the entire Boulder Creek Subdivision is checked as follows: The peaking factor for the design area is determined by figuring the equivalent population and inserting the population into the Harmon Formula. The population to be served in the Boulder Creek Subdivision is calculated as follows. Population Estimate (R2 Zoning) ' = 59 dwelling units x 2.11 persons per dwelling unit = 124 persons (R4 Zoning) = 52 dwelling units x 2.11 persons per dwelling unit = 110 persons Harmon Formula: Peaking Factor=(18 +P-5)/(4 +P-5) P =Population in thousands Peaking Factor=(18 + 0.234.5)/(4 +0.234.5) Peaking Factor=4.12 Assumed infiltration rate = 150-gallons/acre/day = 150(35.34acres = 5301 gal/day). The peak flow rate is calculated by multiplying the City's design generation rate of 89 gallons per capita per day by the population, multiplying by the peaking factor, and adding the infiltration rate. Peak Flow Rate= 89 gpcpd (234 persons)(4.12)+ 5301 = 91,104 gpd 63.27 gpm 0.141 cfs The capacity of an 8-inch main at minimum slope is checked using Manning's Equation: QfuU= (1.486/0.013)AR2"Sv2 For the 8 inch main: Manning's n= 0.013 for pvc Minimum Slope (%)= 0.400% Minimum Slope(S)= 0.004 (ft/ft) Pipe Diameter(d)= 0.660 ft. Area(A)=(pi/4)dA2= 0.342 ft.^2 Wetted Perimeter(P)=2(pi)r = 2.073 R=A/P 0.165 R^(2/3) = 0.301 S^(I/2) = 0.063 Qfu11 = 0.7592 cfs Q= 0.141 cfs Q/Qfull= 18.57% The 8-inch sewer main proposed to service this subdivision will be more than adequate to carry the design flows at full build out with minimum slope. K. Storm Water Management Storm water run-off from the Boulder Creek Subdivision will be directed to one of three storm water detention areas on site. A drainage map is included in Appendix E. The site was divided into drainage areas which drain to detention ponds that will release into Baxter Creek and Baxter Ditch at the pre-development flow rate. The storm water runoff rate was calculated with the rational formula as shown. A runoff coefficient C) of 0.50 was applied to all residential lots regardless of zoning to be conservative. A runoff coefficient of 0.73 was calculated for the right of way typical of the roads in the subdivision. A runoff coefficient C) of 0.20 was used for all park land and open space as well as the calculation of the pre-existing runoff. The detention ponds were sized using the rational method to solve for the time of concentration, then calculating the pre-development flow rate. The post development flow rate was then calculated and a storm duration chart was developed indicating the maximum amount of storage required for each drainage basin. The calculations for each basin are included in Appendix E. More detailed calculations will be provided in the design report required for city and MDEQ approval. L. Streets, Roads, and Alleys 1. Description Access to the site will be provided from Laurel Parkway, Annie Street, Sherwood Way, and Oak Street. The project will include right of way dedications for all interior streets. 2. Access to Arterial Lots within the proposed subdivision will not have direct access to Oak Street. Access to the arterials will be accomplished through local streets within the subdivision. 3. Modification to Existing Streets a. Oak Street The east and west sections of Oak Street were constructed with Laurel Glen Subdivision Phase I with two 16'wide drive aisles. A city standard sidewalk will be installed on the south side of the road. b. Annie Street The westerly portion of Annie Street was constructed with Phase I of the Laurel Glen development, dedicating 74 feet of right of way,with two eleven foot driving lanes,a five foot bike lane, and a seven foot parking lane. This project will construct Annie Street to the same specifications from the east boundary of Laurel Glen to the west boundary of Traditions Subdivision(Laurel Parkway). C. Local Interior Roads All local roads will be constructed to the city standard with a 60 foot dedicated right of way, 31 feet from back of curb to back of curb, an 8.5 foot wide boulevard strip between the curb and sidewalk, and 5 foot wide sidewalks. See Appendix L for a drawings showing the typical street cross section. 4. Dust Dust will not be a problem because all interior and arterial roads will be paved. There will be some dust during construction,but this will be mitigated with water. 5. Pollution and Erosion Road maintenance for all streets will be provided by the City of Bozeman after the improvements have been accepted by the City. On site runoff will be treated with detention facilities. Erosion and siltation control will be exercised during construction by using the appropriate best management practices as outlined in"Montana Sediment and Erosion Control Manual"prepared by the MDEQ Water Quality Bureau. 6. Traffic Generation A Traffic Impact Study for the subdivision has been prepared by Abelin Traffic Services and is enclosed in Appendix G. See Appendix G for a detailed discussion of the improvements recommended to mitigate additional traffic generated by this subdivision. M. Utilities Letters requesting comments on their ability to service this subdivision have been sent to the following service providers: Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Bozeman Fire, Charter Communications,U.S. Postal Service, and NorthWestern Energy.. Response letters from all of those who chose to comment are enclosed in Appendix D. N. Educational Facilities A response letter was sent to Kevin Barre, Director of Facilities—Bozeman Public Schools. Mr. Barre's response is included in Appendix D. 0. Land Use Boulder Creek Subdivision is proposed as a 63 lot major subdivision. The development is proposed to contain 59 single family residential lots and 4 R-4 Multi-Family lots. The property has zoning designations of R-2 and R-4. The breakdown of the percentages is found on the Area Tabulation shown on the preliminary plat. P. Parks and Recreation Facilities Parkland requirements for the subdivision will be met with the dedication of two large public parks located within the subdivision and a cash4n-lieu donation. The park is located on the southwest boundary of the property and will be adjacent to the proposed park in the Westbrook Subdivision. This will provide the public with one large contiguous park. The required Boulder Creek parkland calculation is as follows: 59 single family lots x 0.03 acres/lot = 1.7700 acres R-4 4.9938 Acres x 8 units/acre x 0.03 acres/lot = 1.1985 acres Total = 2.9685 acres Total Boulder Creek Parkland Required = 2.9685 acres Boulder Creek Parkland Proposed (Park 1 and 2) = 2.9269 acres 0.0416 acres short Baxter Creek and Baxter Ditch,there associated wetlands and setback corridor are incorporated into the subdivision as "open space"running through the entire subdivision in a north-south direction. A trail network is proposed within this open space corridor, providing connectivity between adjoining properties and the centrally located parkland. The open spaces and stream corridors running the length of the subdivision are not included in the parkland calculation, nor are any of the areas with proposed or existing storm water ponds. These open space areas amount to an additional 10.6023 acres. A Park Master Plan is attached in Appendix H outlining the proposed parkland improvements,maintenance responsibilities and irrigation plan. Q. Neighborhood Center-Plan The 6.7582 acre centralized park(areas of Westbrook and Boulder Creek parks)will serve as the neighborhood center for Westbrook and Boulder Creek. A pavilion is proposed at the northeast corner of Laurel Parkway and Annie Street within this park area. The park master plan is attached in Appendix H. R. Lighting Plan Street lighting will be installed as required by the City of Bozeman Design Standards and Specification Section IV. J. within the Boulder Creek Subdivision. Street lights at intersections with arterial streets (Oak Street)will be 250-watt High Pressure Sodium shoebox style fixtures at approximately 22,500 lumens mounted at 35'on round,tapered fiberglass poles. Street lights on interior streets will be 100-watt High Pressure Sodium shoebox style fixtures at 9,500 lumens mounted at 25' on square fiberglass poles. Bollard lighting will be provided at the intersection of pedestrian trails and streets. Cut sheets for the proposed lights and a location plan are attached in Appendix 1. Special Improvement Lighting Districts will be created in cooperation with the City of Bozeman for financing maintenance and electrical costs. S. Miscellaneous 1. Public Lands There are no adjoining public lands. 2. Hazards The only construction hazards near the development are the existing power, gas, electric, and phone lines found at the perimeter of the subdivision. The location of these utilities will be considered in the design of all underground utilities. The construction plans will require the contractor to have all underground utilities located prior to the initiation of construction. There are no known public nuisances on or around the subject property. T. Affordable Dousing The Workforce Housing ordinance has been suspended by the City of Bozeman Commission. No lots are intended to meet the requirements of Chapter 10, Section 8. 7 ;,