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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-14 Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES CITY OF BOZEMAN ZONING COMMISSION, CITY COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL 121 NORTH ROUSE AVENUE TUESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2014 6:00 P.M. For Minutes linked to the video of this meeting, please go to: http://www.avcaptureall.com/Sessions.aspx#session.195adf25-580c-4f18-85df-04db0e09f632 ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE Zoning Commission Erik Garberg - Present George Thompson- Present Dan Stevenson - Present Laura Dornberger - Present City Staff Mayor Jeff Krauss Planner Tom Rogers Public Chuck Archer Chris Budeski, Madison Engineering Matt Ekstrom, Morrison-Maierle Trevor McSpadden, Morrison-Maierle ITEM 2. PUBLIC COMMENT (Limited to any public matter within the jurisdiction of the Zoning Commission and not scheduled on this agenda. There is a three-minute time limit per speaker.) No comment forthcoming. ITEM 3. MINUTES OF JULY 01, 2014 00:00:46 Mayor Krauss noted the minutes of July 1st state he abstained from a vote, but wanted it noted that as a Commission Liaison, he is a non-voting member. 00:01:52 Commissioner Thompson would like more of the substance of the Commissioners’ comments recorded in the minutes. Perhaps buy transcription software. Minutes approved with amendments. ITEM 4. PROJECT REVIEW 1. Alexander Zone Map Amendment Application Z14177 (Saunders) A Zone Map Amendment Application requested by the property owner Springhill Holdings, LLC, 145 Jeana Lei Ct. Bozeman MT 59715, represented by Madison Engineering, 895 Technology Blvd., Bozeman MT 59718 to amend the zoning map to add approximately 2.137 acres and B-2 (Community business District) zoning designation for Lot 1A Block 6 of the Amended Plat of the Walker Property subdivision, located on Springhill Road and Frontage Road (Highway 10), in Bozeman as allowed by Article 38.37 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. The property is described as Lot 1A of Minor Subdivision 221E, located in Section 26, Township 1S, Range 5E, P.M.M., City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana. The project is generally located on the southwest intersection of Valley Center Road and North 27th Avenue. 00:03:44 Planner Rogers presented the staff report for Planner Saunders, who was unable to attend the meeting. Planner Rogers concluded the staff presentation and was available for Commissioner questions. No questions forthcoming. 6:00 min Chair Garberg opened for the Applicant presentation. Chris Budeski, Madison Engineering, represented the applicant. Mr. Budeski noted that the Applicant, Dan Alexander, had a previous engagement and was unable to attend. Mr. Budeski explained why the Applicant chose B-2 zoning instead of B-1 zoning, stating: 1) The property is adjacent to a State Highway. B-2 zoning is encouraged when adjacent to a major arterial road, and; 2) The Walker Subdivision PUD had very specific standards for developing the property. Mr. Budeski concluded his presentation. Chair Garberg opened for Commissioner questions to the Applicant’s representative. No questions forthcoming. 00:08:22 Chair Garberg opened the Public Hearing. No comments forthcoming. 00:08:29 Public Hearing closed and Chair Garberg opened for Motion, Discussion and Vote. A question was asked whether motions are to be made separately for the annexation and zoning. Planner Rogers stated the Zoning Commission does not make/vote on motions for annexations. They are only being asked to look at the initial zoning. Motion Dan Stevenson: Motion George Thompson: 2nd Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application Z14177 and move to approve the Alexander Zone Map Amendment with contingencies required to complete the application processing. 00:09:40 Chair Garberg opened for Commissioner Stevenson to speak to his motion. Commissioner Stevenson stated he believes this is a great piece of property to annex to city limits and to develop. Vote Chair Garberg opened for vote. Chair Garberg: Aye Commissioner Thompson: Aye Commissioner Stevenson: Aye Commissioner Dornberger: Aye Motion carries unanimously. Item #1 will be on the August 25th Commission agenda. 2. The Springs Living ZMA Z14188 (Saunders) A Zone Map Amendment application requested by the property owners Dan & Marlyn Properties Inc, 220 Sacajawea Peak Drive, Bozeman MT 59718-9392 and Roger B. Hamilton Trust, 4228 S. Marsala Ave., Meridian ID 83642-9096, Applicant The Springs Living, 640 NE 3rd Street, McMinnville, OR 97128, represented by Morrison-Maierle Inc, PO Box 1113, Bozeman MT 59718 to amend approximately 5.9 acres from B-1 (Neighborhood Service district) to B-2 (Community business District) as allowed by Article 38.37 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. The project is generally located 2632 Catron Street and 3072 N. 27th Avenue, the intersection of Catron Street and N. 27th Avenue. The property is legally described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 4, Cattail Creek Subdivision. 00:10:28 Planner Rogers presented the staff report for Planner Saunders. 00:13:03 Planner Rogers conclude his staff report and was available for questions. Commissioner Thompson asked if N. 27th is considered an arterial and what is the traffic volume? Planner Rogers did not know but said the Engineering Department determined that the slight increase from B-1 to B-2 would not impinge any possibility for future development, including transportation needs. 00:15:38 Chair Garberg opened for the Applicant Presentation. Matt Ekstrom, Morrison-Maierle spoke for the Applicant and was available for questions. No questions forthcoming. 00:16:05 Chair Garberg opened the public hearing. No comment forthcoming. Public hearing closed. Motion Chair Garberg opened for discussion, motion, vote. Commissioner Dornberger: Motion Commissioner Thompson: 2nd Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application Z14188 and move to approve the zone map amendment with contingencies. 00:16:50 Chair Garberg opened for Commissioner Dornberger to speak to the motion. No comments from Commissioner Dornberger. 00:16:58 Mayor Krauss spoke to the difficulty of zoning this area of Cattail Creek Subdivision, especially since it’s behind a big box store and fronts N. 27th and is next to a creek. Commissioner Thompson spoke to service access to the B-2 site behind a big box store and asked about possible complaints from neighbors regarding trucks coming and going. Vote Chair Garberg opened for vote. Chair Garberg: Aye Commissioner Thompson: Aye Commissioner Stevenson: Aye Commissioner Dornberger: Aye Motion carries unanimously. Item #2 will be on the August 25th Commission agenda. 00:19:26 ITEM 5. NEW BUSINESS No new business has been advertised or noticed. No new business forthcoming. 00:19:43 ITEM 6. ADJOURNMENT This meeting is open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact ADA Coordinator, James Goehrung, at 582-3200 (voice) or 582-2301/582-2432 (TDD).