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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6_Appendix D_Response Letters APPENDIX D RESPONSE LEERS =g-7L== Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1092 Stoneridge Drive * Bozeman,Montana ® Phone(406)587-:1115 a Fax(406)587-9768 vvww.chengineers.com s E-Mail: info@chengineers.com November 11, 2013 Charter Communications 511 W Mendenhall St Bozeman,MT 59715 + : Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision, S % of Section. 4, T2S,R5E, Bozeman, MT (1266 ). Dear Sir or Madam, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creek Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision is located within the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa.Way, immediately south of Oak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Environmental Assessment/Community Impact Statement,and are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions, thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Ene. G:\MAI 1\I1489\12.12.12 RESPONSE LETTERS.DOG Civil/Structural Engineering and Surveying Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoneridge Drive ® Bozeman, Montana v Phone(406)587-1115 ® Fax(406)587-9768 www.chengineers.com ® E-Mai(: info@chengineers.com November 11, 2013 American Medical Response Attn: Operations Manager 2101 Industrial Drive Bozeman, MT 59715 RE4 : Proposed Boulder Creep Subdivision, S 1/7 of Section 4, T2S,R5E, Bozeman, MT (I2662). Dear Sir or Madame, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creek Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision is located within. the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of teak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Environmental Assessment/Community Impact Statement, and are. requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your .ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions, thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Enc. GAC&11\11\1:1489\12.12.12 RESPONSE LETTERS.DOC GiviVStructural Engineering and Surveying E c Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoneridge Drive - Bozeman, Montana ® Rhone(406)587-1115 ® Fax(406)587-9768 www.chengineers.com m F-Mail: in€o@chengineers.com November 11, 2013 Allied Waste Systems Attn. Harry Kirschenbaum P.O. Box 10730 Bozeman, MT 59719 RE, : Proposed boulder Creek Subdivision, S % of Section 4, T2S,R5E, Bozeman, ITT (12662). Dear Sir, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creek Subdivision required by the City of Bozeanan. The proposed subdivision is located within the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of Oak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street, This project proposes that 63 lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Environmental Assessment/Community Impact Statement, and are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply, Please contact our office if you have any questions,thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Enc. G:\C&I1\1 1\11489\12.12.12 RESPONSE LETTERS.DOC Civil/Structural Engineering and Surveying E ca Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1.091 Stoneridge Drive ® Bozeman,Montana m Phone(406)587-1:115 ® Fax(406)587-9768 www.chengineers.com E-Mail:info@chengineers.com November 11, 2013 Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Attn: John Nordwick, President/CEO 915 Highland Boulevard Bozeman, MT 59715 12E: Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision, S '/Z of Section 4, T2S, 5E, Bozeman, MT (12662). Dear Mr.Nordwick, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creek Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision is located within the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of Oak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 lots with.this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Environmental Assessment/Community Impact Statement, and are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written cominents addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions,thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Enc. GAC&M 1\11489\12.12.12 RF,SPONSE LETTERS.DOC Civil/Structural Engineering and Surveying E c Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoneridge drive * Bozeman,Montana a Phone(406)587-1115 a Fax(406)587-9768 www.chengineers.com o E-Mail:info@chengineers.com November 11, 2013 Bozeman Public School District Attn: Kevin Barre, Director of Facilities P.O. Box 520 Bozeman,MT 59771-0520 E: Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision, S V2 of Section 4, T2S,JR:5E, Bozeman, MT (12662). Dear Mr. Baize, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creek Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision is located within the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of Oak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Envirozunental Assessment/Community Impact Statement, and are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions,thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Enc. GAC&H\I 1\11489\12.12.12 RESPONSE UrrERS.DOC Civil/Structural Engineering and Surveying =RL=: E C Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoneridge Drive • Bozeman,Montana • Phone(406)5874115 • Fax(406)587-9765 www.chhengineers.com • E-Mail: info@chengineers.com November 11,2013 Julie Cunningham, Wildlife Biologist Mike Vaughn, Fisheries Biologist Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parrs 1.400 S 19t"Ave Bozeman,MT 59718 RE: Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision, S 112, of Section 4, T2S,R5E, Bozeman, MT (12662). Deal-Sir or Madam, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creek Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision is located within the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of Oak Street mid North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Environmental Assessment/Community Impact Statement, and are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions,thank.you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Enc. G:\C&H\l I\11489\12.12.12 RESPONSE LETTERSDOG Civil/Structural Engineering and Surveying E . ""C 71L= =. Engineering end Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoneridge Drive Bozeman, Montana ® Phone(406)587-1115 Fax(406)587-9768 www.chengineers.com ® E-Mail: info@chengineers.com November 11, 2013 Montana Historical Society Attn: Damon Murdo, Cultural Records Manager Historic Preservation Office P.O. Box 201201 Helena,MT 59620-1201 RE: Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision, S '/z of Section 4, T2 ,R5E, Bozeman, MT (12662). Dear Mr. Murdo, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creek Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision is located within the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of Oak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will.be developed as a multiple family residence, We are presently preparing an Environmental Assessment/Community Impact Statement, and are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions,thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Enc. GACM11\11489\12.12.12 RESPONSE LETrERSDOC Civil/Structural Engineering and Surveying E c &L Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoneridge Drive , Bozeman, Montana ® Phone(406)587-1.115 ® Fax(406)587-9768 www.chengineers.com - E-Mail: info@chengineers.com November 11, 2013 Northwestern Energy Attn: Michael J. Cech, PE 121 E Griffin Drive Bozeman, MT 59715 RE: Proposed Boulder Creep Subdivision, S Vz of Section 4, T2S,R5E, Bozeman, MT (12662). Dear Mr. Cech, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creels Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision. is located within. the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of Oak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Environmental Assessment/Community Impact Statement, and are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions,thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Eric. G:\C&1-1\11\11489\12.,12.12 RESPONSE LETTERS DOC CiviVStructurai Engineering and Surveying E ca Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoneridge Drive ® Bozeman,Montana ® Phone(406)587-1115 e Fax(406)587-9768 www.chengineers.com ® E-Mail:into@chengineers.com November 11, 2013 United States Postal Office Attn: Nike Novotny 2201 Baxter Lane Bozeman,MT 59718-9998 RE: Proposed. Boulder Creek Subdivision, S % of Section 4, T25,R:5E, Bozeman, SIT (1.2662). Dear Mr.Novotny, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creek Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision is located within the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of Oak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Environmental Assessment/Community Impact Statement, and.are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your, written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions,thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Enc. GACMAI 1\11489\I2.12.12 RESPONSE LETTERS.DOC Civil/Structural Engineering and Surveying E cak Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoneridge drive 9 Bozeman,Montana & Phone(406)587-1115 ® Fax(406)587-9768 www.chengineers.com a E-Mail: info@chengineers.com November 11, 2013 Streamline Transit 1812 N Douse Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 RE Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision, S % of Section 4, T2S,R E, Bozeman, MT (12662). Dear Sir or Madam, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creek Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision is located within the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of Oak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Environmental.Assessnient/Community Impact Statement, and are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and. your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions,thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Enc. G:\C&H\t 1\11489112.12.12 RESPONSE LETTERS.DOC Civil/Structural Engineering and Surveying CK Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091.Stoneridge Drive ® Bozeman,Montana a Phone(406)587-1.1.1.5 e Fax(406)587-9768 www.chongineers.com ® E-Fait: info@chengineers.com November 11,2013 Qwest Communications 2707 West Main St Bozeman, MT 59718 RE: Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision, S 1/ of Section 4, T2S,R5E, Bozeman, MT (12662). Dear Sir or Madam, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creels Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision is located within the City of Bozeman between Laurel Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of Oak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Environmental Assessment/Community Impact Statement, and are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions,thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Enc. Gc\C&1,1\11\11489\12.12.12 RESPONSE LETTERS.DOC Civil/Structural Engineering and Surveying K: Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoner dge Drive e Bozeman,Montana n Phone(906)587-1115 a Fax(406)587-9769 www.chengineers.com s E-Mail: info@chengineers.com November 11, 2013 Yellowstone Pipeline Company 318 W Griffin Bozeman, MT 59715-2297 RE: Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision, S % of Section 4, T'2S,R5E, Bozeinan, MT (12662). Dear Sir or Madam, Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed preliminary plat of Boulder Creek Subdivision required by the City of Bozeman. The proposed subdivision is located within the City of Bozeman between Laurel. Parkway and Rosa Way, immediately south of Oak Street and North of the purposed connection of Annie Street. This project proposes that 63 .lots with this subdivision will be developed as single family residential homes and 4 lots will be developed as a multiple family residence. We are presently preparing an Environmental Assessment/Community Impact Statement, and are requesting your help. Please review the enclosures and provide your written comments addressing the effects this project may have on the community and your ability to provide services to the area. The State of Montana Subdivision Regulations require written comments on the services which will be affected by new development. We appreciate your assistance and prompt reply. Please contact our office if you have any questions,thank you. Sincerely, Mike Balch Enc. G:\C&H\l 1\1 1489\12.12.12 RESPONSE.LETTERS.DOC Civil/Structural Engineering and Surveying &KosgarLa "skg % I We Vddl - e TUrICs fto TO: C&H Engineering FROM: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks DATE: I 1/14/13 RE: Westbrook.Subdivision S1/2 of T2S,R5E, Section 4 We are writing in response to your request for review and a summary of probable impacts of the aforementioned development to wildlife. This project is to allow the subdivision of approximately 34 acres in T2S, R5E, Section 4 into 77 single-family lots. The general location falls north of Durston and east of Laurel Parkway. We wrote a letter dated 7/31/13 in which we requested planners do their utmost to maintain these old cottonwood stands in their designs. Especially after recent removal of other nearby large cottonwoods (i.e., near Meadowlark Elementary),these trees may become even more important to foraging and nesting raptors. This request appears to have not been entirely accommodated. Although we applaud the inelusion of open space along Baxter Creek, which will maintain some cottonwoods and willows, the design of lots 9, 10, 11, and 12 appear to be in conflict with the presence of several large trees planted around the current building structure. We would encourage the engineers and planners to consider:larger lot sizes around the existing house and outbuildings to encourage the maintenance of this shelter belt. . Please let us know if you would like any additional information or clarification. Sincerely, Julie Cunningham, Wildlife Biologist Mike Vaughn,Fisheries Biologist Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 1400 S. 19`" Ave Bozeman,MT 59718 ta &ff0qfVV Tlsk � 6Wddkfe (M, Tar#@ TO: C&H Engineering. FROM: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks DATE: 7/31/13 RE: Westbrook Subdivision Phases 1-4, S1/%of T2S,R5E, Section 4 We are writing in response to your request for review and a summary of probable impacts of the aforementioned development to wildlife. This project is to allow the subdivision of approximately 34 acres in T2S, R5E, Section 4 into 77'single•family lots. The general location falls north of Durston and east of Laurel Parkway. The empty lot contains several old cottonwood trees which serve as raptor nesting and perching area;. Although no bald eagle nests are currently known in the area,bald eagles and red-tailed hawks do frequent the general area. Developers should do their utmost to maintain these old cottonwood stands in their designs. Especially after recent,removal of other nearby large cottonwoods,these may become even more important:to foraging and.nesting raptors in the future. Besides concerns regarding raptors, this development should have negligible effects to other species of wildlife based on'its location relative to other developments. White-tailed deer, pheasants,foxes, and ground squirrels rimy also be present and displaced,but these are not population-level concerns. Our principal concerns for impacts to fish at this time are generic to this type of development and its potential to harm local waterways. In general you should plan to avoid any activity(road building and associated infrastructure,house construction, utility placement)near surface waters 'that might destabilize existing channel configurations. You 1,vill want to avoid disturbing riparian or wetland vegetation. And you will want to avoid situations that might deliver pollutants to surface waters as can happen for example when paved surfaces concentrate oil or other petroleum products that can be washed into ehwinels by rain or snowmelt. Drainage within the subdivision is a critical consideration to avoid increasing sediment or other contaminants that might be delivered to local waterways. Our other main concern is to prevent localized stream disturbances during construction. We anticipate that your construction plans will include actions to reduce or mitigate sediment delivery, and to prevent discharges of petroleum products or other harmful substances into nearby ditches, or to lands capable of delivering these:substances to nearby waterways. An important project goal should be to ensure that the completed subdivision poses no direct or persistent environmental threat to the local watershed. Please let us know if you world like any additional information or clarification. Sincerely, Ju ie Cunningham, Wildlife Biologist Mike Vaughn, Fisheries Biologist: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks '1400 S. i91h Ave Bozeman, MT 59718 Historic I'reser2xzt`at�ra Mg Sky.Big f.ancl,Big History. tlrl'tasc raua Montana (hatrerach&haterlmdation a Publications Research Center November 14, 2013 Mike Balch C&H Engineering & Surveying, Inc. 1091 Stoneridge Drive Bozeman MT 59718 RE: BOULDER CREED SUBDIVISION BOZEMAN MT. SHPO Project#: 2013111404 Dear Mr. Balch: I have conducted a cultural resource file search for the above-cited project located in Section 4, T2S R5E. According to our records there have been no previously recorded sites within the designated search locales. The absence of cultural properties in the area does not mean that they do not exist but rather may reflect the absence of any previous cultural resource inventory in the area, as our records indicated none. It is SHPO's position that any structure over fifty years of age is considered historic and is potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. If any structures are to be altered and are over fifty years old we would recommend that they be recorded and a determination of their eligibility be made. As long as there will be no disturbance or alteration to structures over fifty years of age we feel that there is a low likelihood cultural properties will be impacted. We,therefore, feel that a recommendation for a cultural resource inventory is unwarranted at this time. However, should structures need to be altered or if cultural materials be inadvertently discovered during this project we would ask that our office be contacted and the site investigated. If you have any further questions or comments you may contact me at(406) 444-7767 or by e-mail at dmurdo@mt.gov. I have attached an invoice for the file search. Thank you for consulting with us. Sincerely, ` Damon Murdo Cultural Records Manager State Historic Preservation Office File: LOCAUSUBDIVISIONS/2013 225 North Roberts Street: P.O.BOX 201201 Helena;NI`5962o-m.i (406)444-2694 (406)444-2696 FXX coon tanalristoricalsociety,oro; Mike Balch ''— .vM: Molenda,Andy[ < m> � ~ent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 9:02AM To: Mike Balch (nba|ch@chengh)eemzpm) Subject: Proposed Preliminary P|at's(3) Dear Mike, RE: Proposed Westbrook Subdivision, Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision and,Proposed Lot 5 Annie Subdivision Phase 11 Thank you for your letter's regarding the above proposed preliminary plat's. VVe would like 10 provide Charter services to these proposed subdivisions however I cannot guarantee our services due to necessary cost approvals within our company that will come closer to the beginning of the project. My request tp best facilitate this process isto keep in contact with rneas things progress. Before I design our services into the area's I would request a design of the power and gas routes for Northwestern Energy. The reason for this is that we follow the same routes,often using the same trench's to minimize costs as well as keep our pedestal locations the same. (f any culverts are necessary, |would request a minimum 6" culvert specific for Charter only to accommodate any necessary piping we need to get through the culvert anao/s\. Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks again for the letter's! |look forward tu working with you as this gets closer tobeing final and starting the ground breaking process. Sincerely, - \ ƒvMolencla ' `^1a[barComU7uDicotions Construction Supervisor—Bozeman, MT 406-323-6522 Charter [--1 -�' 1 N 'W�-Stc- th[ �',nni .. _ Delivering a bright Future November 27, 2013 C&H Engineering & Surveying Attn: Mike Balch 1091 Stoneridge Drive Bozeman, MT 59715 RE: Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision Mike, Regarding your letter of November 11, 2013, Northwestern Energy is willing and able to provide service to the proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision, in Bozeman. These services can be provided in accordance with applicable Montana Public Services rules and regulations and the current Northwestern Energytariff schedule. Northwestern Energy shall determine the locations of all transformers and underground lines and equipment to provide for maintenance and installation. These facilities shall be located on front lot lines or rear lot lines along designated alley ways. We also would require all adequate & appropriate utility easements along lot lines and roads in accordance with common subdivision design practices. Natural gas service is also available in this area, and installation of electric and gas service to this proposed development shouldn't impact service to existing facilities in this area. Please call me if you have any questions or concerns at 582-4615, also, we require having a copy of the approved plat of this proposed area prior to providing a cost to bring in these services. If installation is required prior to approval of the plat, it will be your responsibility to keep us informed of any changes which would alter our utility design and installation. Sincerely, c Michael J. Cech, PE Manager of Construction Bozeman Division Michael J. C ch, B Manager of Construction Bozeman Division �.cech@northwestern n 406-582-4615 406-581-2816 121 East Griffin Drive I P.O Box 490 1 Bozeman,MT 59771 1 0 888-467-2669 NorthWestern E ne rgy.com Offomtarta Wisk WdAWe (a 1400 South 191h Ave Bozeman, MT 59718 November 25, 2013 Mike Balch C&H Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoneridge Drive Bozeman, MT 59718 Dear Mr. Balch, Today I reviewed a preliminary plat and other materials concerning the proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision located in northwest Bozeman. I would like to provide a few comments to you as requested in your letter of November 11th. Based on the materials you have provided, my principle concern for impacts to fish at this time is generic to this type of development and its potential to harm local waterways. In general you should plan to avoid any activity (road building and associated infrastructure, house construction,utility placement) near surface waters that might destabilize existing channel configurations,that could otherwise threaten bank integrity, or that could create a need for bank stabilization of any type in the future.You will want to avoid disturbing riparian or wetland vegetation. And you will want to avoid situations that might deliver pollutants to surface waters as can happen for example when paved surfaces concentrate oil or other petroleum products that can be washed into channels by rain or snowmelt. Drainage within the subdivision is a critical consideration to avoid increasing sediment or other contaminants that might be delivered to local waterways. I see that Baxter Creek runs through the subdivision. Bridges,which fully span the creek bottom at road crossings, allow natural stream functions to occur and also allow a host of animal species to utilize the stream corridor in a natural manner. Culverts can cause a number of problems that bridges avoid. .My other main concern is to prevent localized stream disturbances during construction. I anticipate that your construction plans will include actions to reduce or mitigate sediment delivery,and to prevent discharges of petroleum products or other harmful substances into nearby streams,.ditches, or lands capable of delivering these substances to nearby waterways. An important project goal should be to ensure that the completed subdivision poses no direct or persistent environmental threat to the local watershed. I look forward to hearing how your project plans develop. Please contact me with any questions. Sincerely; Michael W. Vaugh FWP Fisheries Biologist 406-994-6938 mvaughn@mt.gov s November 18, 2013 Mike Balch C & H Engineering and Surveying Inc. 1091 Stoneridge Drive Bozeman, MT 59715 RE: Proposed Westbrook Subdivision, S 1 /2 of Section 4, T2S, R5E, (1 2662) Bozeman, Montana Dear Mike: I am not aware of any negative impact that proposed Westbrook Subdivision S 1/2 of Section 4, T2S, R5E would have on our ability to deliver our services to the residents of Gallatin County. If I can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. Sin erel , IKev► itze. r �- President & CEO 915 Highland Blvd :: Bozeman, MT 59715 :: Tel: 406 414-5000 :: Fax: 406 414-1070 :: www.bozemandeaconess.org BOZEMAN DEACONESS HOSPITAL - HILLCREST SENIOR LIVING p BOZEMAN DEACONESS HEALTH GROUP t Bozeman Public Schools =� Kevin Barre 404 West Main, PO Box 520 Director of Facilities, 0GR Bozeman, MT 59771-0520 Voice: (406) 522-6009 www.bsd7.org Fax: (406) 522-6018 Kevin.Barre@bsd7.org December 16, 2013 Mike Balch C&H Engineering and Surveying, Inc. 1091 Stoneridge Drive Bozeman, Montana 59718 Subject: Proposed Boulder Creek Subdivision Dear Mr. Balch: Please reference your letter dated November 11, 2013 concerning the subject development. We would expect that 63 single family housing units and 33 multi-family units would generate the following students: Pre-K-5 23 Students e 6-8 11 Student 9-12 15 Students As of this date, the proposed development will be in the Meadowlark Elementary School, Middle School and Bozeman High School attendance areas. Population growth and demographic shifts in the future may necessitate boundary realignments to existing schools which could modify the designated attending schools. Similarly, if a designated school attendance area's student population exceeds the school's capacity; attendance at an alternate school may be required. Infrastructure, such as sidewalks, should be constructed for the entire project irrespective of when actual homes are developed to provide a Safe Route to School pathway for students to safely traverse the developed and existing roadways. Our existing bus system can accommodate the estimated number of additional students. Please let us know if there are any changes to the proposed development as this could modify the above student projections. Since ely, Kevin R. Barre