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Wetland Review Board
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 @ 4:00 pm
City of Bozeman Department of Community Development
20 East Olive, Upstairs Conference Room ITEM 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE
WRB meeting called to order at 4:09 pm.
Attendance: Cyndi Crayton Rex McLachlin
Brian Sandefur
Guy Alsentzer
Kyle Martins Staff: Chris Saunders
Members of the Public: Walt Wolf
Lynn Bacon Scott Bechtle
ITEM 2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will
also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item.
Please limit your comments to three minutes.
There was no public comment.
ITEM 3. ACTION ITEMS
1. Flanders Mill MaSub Preliminary Plat #P-14024 (Saunders/Johnson).
* Bordered by Baxter Lane(N), Ferguson Ave (E), and Flanders Mill Road(W)
A Preliminary Plat Application to allow the subdivision of 136.75 acres into 292 single-
household lots, 2 multi-household lots, one public institution lot, variances requested for
alternative sidewalk option, and provision of alternative parkland option. Requesting variance
from Section 38.23.100, Watercourse Setback requirements. (Chris Saunders)
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Staff Presentation
Planner Saunders stated for the record that this action item is a request to subdivide
approximately 137 acres into 295 lots, relocate an unnamed tributary to Baxter Creek,
relocate and modify wetlands, and a variance request from wetland setbacks requirements.
Applicant presentation
Lynn Bacon and Scott Bechtle, the Applicant’s representatives, gave a brief summary of
the overall project. Additional wetland areas will be created in association with the
relocation of the unnamed tributary. Existing wetlands on site are very low quality and function. They continued by articulating why the variance is requested and how the
proposed design furthers the intent of the wetland setback. Seeking a relaxation in the
setback distance to allow more area to have additional wetland area. Substantial plantings
will be placed along the relocated watercourse.
Public Comment
There was no public comment on the proposal.
Board Discussion
The WRB was supportive of the variance request. The Board found the proposed
encroachment to be reasonable while insuring adequate separation between human
activity and the wetlands. Coordinated fencing along the open spaces containing the wetlands will help reduce encroachment and protect the wetland. The Board discussed
the proposed trial locations and potential impacts and need for some separation between
the trail and wetland areas. The Board continued by stating it appeared the information
for the Board to perform an adequate review of the project and provide the Commission a
positive recommendation on the project had been provided.
Board member Crayton moved to recommend that the City Commission grant the setback
variance from Section 38.23.100, BMC. The motion was seconded by Board member
Martins. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
2. Election of Officers. The floor was opened to nominations. Board member Alsentzer nominated Board
member Sandefur as president. Board member Crayton seconded. Seeing no objections
the nominations were closed. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Board member Crayton nominated Board member McLachlin as vice-president. Board member Alsentzer seconded. Seeing no objections the nominations were closed. Motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
ITEM 4. NEW BUSINESS (Board requested)
None
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ITEM 5. ADJOURNMENT
The WRB adjourned at 5:00 pm.