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Bozeman Building Traditions SEP 1 o 2014
Ed Adamson
291 Turtle Way, Bozeman, Montana 59715 DEPART ME.IIT OF
(406) 585-7526 + Mobile: (406) 539-3700 COMMUNITY DEVELUI MENT
bbtedandbecky@msn.com
September 1, 2014
Bozeman City Commissioners
Bozeman City Department Officials
Bozeman, Montana
RE: Villas / Manley Road Development
Greetings.
The purpose of this letter is to address the concerns of myself, the residents of Sunfish
Park, and our neighbors regarding the proposed high density Condominium project
proposed for the current Byle / Hash property, the Villas, on Manley Road.
Context and Back Ground:
Bozeman Building Traditions secured the land for Sunfish Park from Ms. Joyce Nelson
in 2004. 1 immediately sought to develop the land as minor sub-division of five single
family residences for our unique style of construction. I saw this as the development of
a neighborhood for families who enjoy our Bozeman lifestyle.
I developed these lots, and Turtle Way, in conformance with all City Regulations and
Growth Plans. I was successful in this endeavor; Sunfish Park is now home to five
families with children and families. We pride ourselves in keeping Sunfish Park as a
showpiece example of rural and urban integration.
Concerns:
City Planners and Commissioners insisted on a number of conditions for the annexation
and development of Sunfish Park. The attachments to this document are the written
proscriptions and conditions mandated by the City. Please review these for a complete
picture of the conditions that Bozeman Building Traditions adhered to in the
development and subsequent occupancy of this minor subdivision. The points of
concern we have with the proposed annexation and development are the very same
points that City Planning and the City Commission had when Bozeman Building
Traditions proposed Sunfish Park. We are opposed to changing the Zoning of this area
to high density condomiums for the very same reasons that City Planning pointed out in
their directives to Bozeman Building Traditions. The main sentient points in reference
to this annexation proposal, alliterated from the attached City directives, are these:
1. Opposition to Zoning Changes.
Avoidance of undue concentration of Population and Prevention of Overcrowding
of the Land. City Planning rightly pointed out that the size of households in the
City of Bozeman, based on US Census data, had been declining since the
1930's. (This is point G in letter from planning regarding zone map amendment
application number Z-0429Z attached). City planning also pointed out that the
UDO limits would prevent overcrowding of the land. (This is point F in letter from
planning regarding zone map amendment application number Z-04292,
attached). Planning, therefore, indicated that compliance with the UDO
mandated zoning of R-S or R-1 provided for adequately sized dwelling units that
would avoid an unnecessary concentration of population. Sunfish Park
conformed to this designation.
City Planning and the City Commission was adamant that the project be kept to
low density. The Annexation Agreement specifies that (Per Section 8, Point g, of
the Manley Road/Bozeman Building Traditions Annexation Agreement,
attached) ... "the property shall be divided into five (5) parcels complying with R-1
zoning prior to any development. No further subdivision shall be allowed. No
more than five (5) dwelling units shall be allowed within the annexation and this
restriction shall be noted on the subdivision plat."
Reasonable Consideration of the Peculiar Suitability of the Property for Particular
Uses. The 2020 growth plan was amended to call for residential development in
the area. Planning stated that R-1 and R-S zoning designations were best
suited to implement the Residential land use. Sunfish Park conforms to this
designation. (This is point K in the letter from planning regarding zone map
amendment application numberZ-04292, attached). The proposed high density
development does not.
Reasonable Consideration to the Character of the District. A direct quotation
(per point 1 in the letter from planning regarding zone map ammendment
application numberZ-04292, attached) says it best; "The character of this part of
town is extremely varied. The Gallatin Park subdivision to the West is only
partially built out with a mix of manufacturing and industrial uses as well as some
residential aparments on the second floors. The park to the South and East
(East Gallatin Recreation Area) is heavily used. To the North is a mix of
residential and agricultural uses. Both R-S and R-1 are low density
zoning.designations and would give consideration to the varied character of the
area." Sunfish Park conforms to this directive. The proposed high density
developement obviously does not.
There are other issues regarding the character of the district that should also be
addressed. The East Gallatin Recreation Area ("The Park") is an excellent
resource for the enjoyment of wildlife and wildlife habitat. High density
development adjacent to the Park would have an extreme negative affect on this
urban wildlife interface. It is enjoyed by families and children of all ages; a high
density condominium development would negate the experience of the Park
enviornment.
Recently, the City approved a micro brewery and "tasting room" on the North
side of the Lake. City Commission approved this in the context of a light
manufacuring facility; however, the approved consumption of 48 ounces of beer
at a sitting defines this as a facility where alcholic beverages will be consumed.
This proposed high density project is to be designated R-3. This high density
could potentially transform the park into a passage way for the inevitable traffic
of people to the "tasting room". The current alcohol problems in the park are well
documented by both the Gallatin County Sheriff and the Bozeman Police
Department. It is a certainty that this high density development will only add to
these problems.
2. Access Problems:
The proposed high density development allows for only one access road to the
new development, the current access road that services the Park. Our
experience adjacent to the park, based on counts from a property owner, is that
as many as 300 vehicles per day use the access road currently. Using this same
access road for the occupants of 38 town home units would make this kind of
traffic loading untennable.
Fire and police protection would be severely hampered by this kind of density. It
is not difficult to see that with this kind of traffic, fire trucks and police would have
extreme difficulty accessing the development, and the Park, as emergencies
arise. The current plan does not allow for any alternative access for
emergencies to the development. The logistical problems in this high density
area for emergency equipment access are obvious.
3. Wetlands Issues:
The proposed development site plan has no provision for the wetlands that make
up most of the south west end of the site. The proposed development site plan
has no provision for review by the City Wetlands Board. These wetlands are a
substantial wild life habitat. The proposed site plan has building lots shown
where there are now existing swamp and wetlands.
4. Sewer and Water:
The proposed development site plan contains no provision for a lift station that
will be necessary for the sewers for the project to function to either lift sewage to
a new connect from the Gallatin Business Park, or to the existing sewer
connection at the end of the Turtle Way cull-de-sac. Since this will require
substantial electrical power and a dedicated site, it is an obvious problem that is
not addressed in the proposed site plan.
5. Other:
The representative of the developer at the most recent meeting indicated that the
owners had an ethical prerogative to force this development. This is not
necessarily the case. When Glen Hash was finished removing the gravel from
the area that is now Glen Lake for the lucrative sale of the gravel, he was faced
with either filling in a large hole full of water or deal with ongoing legal liability,
taxes, and maintenance of this property which was not developable as a result of
the flooding after gravel extraction. Donation to State of Montana Fish, Wildlife,
and Parks alleviated this whole problem for Mr. Hash. It is clear that this was
just as much a business decision as a desire to gift the area to the State. The
attendant easement for road access made the acceptance of the Glen Lake
property viable for Fish Wildlife and Parks, and therefore was a part of this
business decision.
Conclusions:
We are not opposed to a development of this site that follows the same mandates of
the 2020 growth plan, City planning specifications, and City Zoning directives followed
by the development of Sunfish Park in 2005-2006. It is obviously ethically inconsistent
for the City to allow this new development to ignore the very strictures placed on
Bozeman Building Traditions. We followed these directives in the spirit of cooperation,
and with the view that our low density development was the best use for the property.
Prior to the development of Sunfish Park, I was personally approached by
representatives of the owners to not develop in order to preserve Mrs. Nelson's
driveway (now Turtle Way) for a park access, so as to allow for a development very
much like the one being currently proposed. These representatives, in exchange,
offered to contract with BBT to build some of the condominium units. I flatly rejected
this offer. It was my view then, as it is now, that such development would compromise
my ethical responsibilities to the City and my neighbors. It is the view of my company,
my neighbors, and of r local citizens that this is still very much a reality today.
Sinc ,
amson
ozeman Building Traditions
MANLEY ROADZONE,MAP AMENDMENT FIL-FlafO.Z—.04292
ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Item: Zone Map Amendment Application �Z-04292 requesting to
amend the City of Bozeman Zone Map to establish an initial
municipal zoning designation of R-1 (Residential Single-
Household, Low Density District) on approximately 1.84 acres
of land located at 780 Manley Road.
Owner/Applicant: Bozeman Building Traditions
P.O. Box 4480
Bozeman, Montana 59772
Date/Time: Before the Bozeman Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
January 19, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., and before the Bozeman City
Commission on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., both
in the Commission Meeting Room, 411 East Main Street,
Bozeman,Montana.
Report By: Susan Kozub,Planner I
Recommendation: Approval of R-1 with Contingencies
PROTECT LOCATION&MAP:
The subject property is legally described as that part of the SWIA of Section 31, T1S,R6E,PMM, Gallatin
County, Montana, described as follows: commencing at the Wl/4 corner of said Section 31; thence
southerly 177' 45' 52", assumed azimuth from north, 299.9 feet along the west line of the SWl/4 of said
Section 31,to the point of beginning of the property to be described;thence easterly 0871 46'48" azimuth
399.82 feet; thence southerly 1770 47' 35" azimuth 200.00 feet; thence westerly 2671 46' 49" azimuth
399.71 feet; thence northerly 357° 45' 52" azimuth 200.00 along said west line to the point of beginning.
The property in question contains 1.84 acres of land is located at 780 Manley Road, north of the East
Gallatin Recreation Area pond. Please refer to the aerial photograph provided at the end of the Staff
Report and to the following vicinity map.
Manley Road Zone Map Amendment Staff Report, #Z-04292
R-1
` } R-1 %oning
I Proposed
PROPOSAL AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property owner and applicant, Bozeman Building Traditions, propose to annex the 1.84-acre subject
property to the corporate limits of the City of Bozeman and to establish an initial municipal zoning
designation of R-1 (Residential Single-Household, Low Density District). The purpose of the annexation
and zone map amendment request is to extend municipal water and sanitary sewer infrastructure to the
property and obtain pubic services (i.e., police and fire) in order to develop at urban densities as outlined
in the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan.
Please note that an application was recently approved (Commission Resolution No. 3761) to amend the
growth policy land use designation on the subject property from "Parks, Open Space, and Recreational
Lands" to "Residential" on the Future Land Use Map of the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan_ At the
Growth Policy Amendment public hearing (10.18.04), one commissioner expressed the desire to see a total
of one to two residences on the subject property while another commissioner expressed support for five
residences on the subject property. The two lowest density residential zoning districts in the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) are R-S (Residential Suburban District) and R-1 (Residential Single-
Household, Low Density District).Although it is difficult to determine exactly what could happen on the
subject property given a certain zoning designation, generally the R-S district,which requires newly created
lots to go through the Planned Unit Development (PUD)review process, could allow up to two residences
with a density bonus.The R-1 district could allow, up to seven 5,000 square foot lots (netting out the non-
developable land such as additional right-of-way). A PUD in the R-1 zone could allow various different
development proposals with relaxations and density bonuses. The applicant has indicated a preference to
develop five residences on the subject property under the R-1 district.
ZONING DESIGNATION& LAND USES
The subject property- currently contain one single household residence and is zoned county M-2
(Manufacturing and Industrial District). The applicants propose a Zone Map Amendment to establish an
initial municipal zoning designation of R-1 (Residential Single-Household, Low Density District). The
intent of the R-1 residential district is to provide for single-household residential development and related
uses within the City at urban densities, and to provide for such community facilities and services as will
serve the area's residents while respecting the residential character and quality of the area. The following
Manley Road Zone Map Amendment Staff Report, #Z-04292 2
chart summarizes the existing, proposed, and potential zoning for the subject property.Requirements for
all of the residential zones may be found in Chapter 18.16 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Table 1
Existing Countv Zoning: Potential City Zoning: Proposed City Zoning:
4 I M-2 (Manufacturing&Industrial R-S (Residential R-1(Residential Single
District) Suburban District) Household Low Density
District)
Co
centers; family daycare
All principal uses eutniaed in the NI.1 district 5 Y
Principal Uses (Ambulance sense; Automobile, boat or I A�"cultural uses on 25 acres or home,group dwcare home;public and
more; community centers; family private manufactured homes on
recreational vehicle sales, service and/or rental; P P
Automobile parking lot or garage;Automobile aapcare home;group daycare home; permanent foundations; single
repair facilities, Bakery; Banks; Building public and private parks; household dwellings
contracror office;
s oce; Buil mat ding e.-ials sales; manufactured homes on permanent
Business and office machine sales, service and I foundanons single-household
repair shop; Cabinet shops; Churches &vellings
Community center or meeting hall;
Convenience food restaurant;Essential services I
(Type 1; Health and exercise center:Hotel or
motel; \lanufacuiing, light, and completeh-
indoors; Nledical, dental or health clinic;
klessenger or telegraph service station•
Newsstand; Nursery; Offices; Office suppIr,
Optician;Public buildings;Radio and television
studio,without transrisson toners;Repair and
service establishmen:for light consumer goods.
such as appliances and furniture; Research
laboratories Restaurant; Sign shops; Trade
schools: Travel agency; Truck. bus and rail
terminal facilities, Warehousing; 'Mini-
warehousing) plus any manufacturing or
industrial use is provided in this district if in
iI compliance with all provisions of This tide;
however, no residential uses, auto wTecl ing
yards, jurilzards or garbage dumps shall be
pemvtted except as conditional uses.
Adult businesses, Amusement and recreational
Conditional facilities, Animal shelters; Automobile service Accessory,dwelling units;agricultural
Uses and washing station.Dar cart center,Essential uses on 15 acres or less: bed and Accessory dwelling units; community
breakfast commercial stable; residential facilities; cooperative
services(Type R.Garbage transfer station,Junk
salvage yards; Production manufacturing and community residential facilities; housing; daycare centers, golf courses;
gcnc.acion facilities; Residences for onmer or cooperative housing, daycare home-based businesses;PUDs
carecakcr of junk salvage vards, Recall centers: golf courses; home-based
establishments other than principal uses listed in business; recreational vehicle parks
subsection A of this section,Solid waste landfill veterinary uses;PUDs
Truck repair facilities,Tmck sop,Truck semixe
station,Truck washing establishment.Veterin;uy
clinics;Am•use approved as part of a planned
unit development
None except that the lot area shall provide all I For exjsdng lots without communi ' 5,000 for single-household;1,oc0
Lot.Area required yard areas and off-street panting and I -%wc and/or sewer,1 acre; additional for ADUs
loading. For existing lots ndth communin'
water and/or sewer,'r-acre;
Determined through the PUD
procedure for newly created lots
Lot Width 4 100 fen I For existing lots:100 feet 50 feet
1!! f For newly created lots:Determined
through the PUD procedure
Manley Road Zone Map Amendment Staff Report, #Z-04292 3
Lot Coverage The entire lot, exclusive of required yards and I For existing lots:not more than 25 Not more than 40 percent
t' I parking,may be occupied by the principal and Il percent
accessory buildings. For neRvn•created lots. Determined
through the PUD procedure
Yards Ever}' lot in the M-2 district shall have the For existing lots,35 foot front,25 Front,25 feet adjacent to arterials,20
following minimum yards: Front yard 20 feet; foot rear,25 foot side;Determined feet adjacent to collectors,15 feet
i Rear yard none*;Side yards none* through the PUD procedure for adjacent to locals;
newly created lots Rear,20 feet;
When a lot is adjacent to or across the street Side,5 feet-,
from another zone,the yard requirements shall Garage,20 feet
be the same as the adjoining zone and buildings
shall be screened writh either a decorarive fence
or plantings. The provisions of A-S, R-S, PLI
and BP shall be interpreted as those of R-1.
40 feet 24 feet roof pitch<3:12; 24 feet roof pitch<3;12;
Building 30 feet roof pitch 3:12 or greater but 28 feet roof pitch 3:12 or greater but
a
Height <612; I <6:12;
i34 feet roof pitch 6:12 or greater but 32 feet roof pitch 6:12 or greater but
<912; <9.12;
38 feet roof*itch 9:I2 or greater 36 feet roof pitch 9:12 or greater �
The existing land uses and current zoning designations located in the immediate area of the proposed
annexation are:
North: Vehicular access to parking for East Gallatin Recreation Area and outbuildings for
agricultural use, zoned countyM-2 (Manufacturing and Industrial District)
South: Pond and trails owned by the State, zoned county M-2 (Manufacturing and Industrial
District)
East: Vehicular access and parking for East Gallatin Recreation Area, zoned county M-2
(Manufacturing and Industrial District)
West: Vacant lots in Gallatin Park Subdivision, in the City, zoned M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District)
GROWTH POLICY DESIGNATION
The area that is subject to this application is currently designated "Residential" on the Future Land Use
Map in the City's growth policy. This designation is described as follows:
Residential. This category designates places where the primary activity is urban density
living quarters. Other uses which complement residences are also acceptable such as parks,
low intensity home based occupations, fire stations, churches, and schools. The residential
designation also indicates that it is expected that development will occur within municipal
boundaries which may require annexation prior to development. The dwelling unit density
expected within this classification varies. It is expected that areas of higher density housing
would be likely to be located in proximity to commercial centers to facilitate the broadest
range of feasible transportation options for the greatest number of individuals and support
businesses within commercial centers. Low density areas should have an average minimum
density of six units per net acre. Medium density areas should have an average minimum
density of twelve units per net acre. High density areas should have an average minimum
density of eighteen units per net acre. A variety of housing types should be blended to
achieve the desired density with large areas of single type housing being discouraged. In
Manley Road Zone Map Amendment Staff Report, #Z-04292 4
limited instances the strong presence of constraints and natural features such as floodplains
may cause an area to be designated for development at a lower density than normally
expected within this classification.
All residential housing should be arranged with consideration given to the existing
character of adjacent development, any natural constraints such as steep slopes, and in a
fashion which advances the overall goals of the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan. The
residential designation is intended to provide the principal locations for additional housing
within the Planning Area.
The following growth policy designations are adjacent to the subject properly:
North: Vehicular access to parking for East Gallatin Recreation Area and outbuildings for
agricultural use, designated as "Parks, Open Space and Recreational Lands" in the 2020
Plan
South: Pond and trails owned by the State, designated as "Parks, Open Space and Recreational
Lands" in the 2020 Plan
East: Vehicular access to parking for East Gallatin Recreation Area, designated as "Parks, Open
Space and Recreational Lands" in the 2020 Plan
West: Vacant lots within Gallatin Park Subdivision, designated as "Industrial" in the 2020 Plan
REVIEW CRITERIA&FINDINGS
According to Section 18.70.020 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), the Bozeman Zoning
Commission shall cause to be made an investigation of facts bearing on each zone map amendment
application. The Zoning Commission must provide necessary information to assure that the action of
each zone map amendment application is consistent with the intent and purpose of the UDO.
Specifically,the investigation must address the following criteria as required in Section 76-02-304,Montana
Code Annotated:
A. Consistency with the City's growth policy
As previously noted, this property is now designated as "Residential" according to the Bozeman
2020 Community Plan Future Land Use Map;therefore, both R-S and R-1 would be in accordance
with the adopted growth policy. Subdivision design will be evaluated for compliance with the
growth policy during the subdivision review process.
B. Lessening of congestion in the streets
This site would be serviced by Manley Road, a collector street. Increased traffic will occur if
additional lots and residences are created, however, as part of the terms of annexation, easements
and waivers are required to help deal with increased use and to allow for potential road
improvements. During subdivision, site plan review*, and/or building permit review, Staff will
identify the impacts to the area's transportation network system and determine any required
gating measures.
Manley Road Zone Map Amendment 5toff Report, #Z-04292 5
C. Securing safety from fire, panic, and other dangers
The regulatory provisions established in the R S or R-1 zoning designations, in conjunction with
provisions for adequate transportation facilities, will address safety concerns with any further
development of the properly.
D. Promotion of health and the general welfare
The subject property is in the process of requesting annexation to the City of Bozeman.Municipal
infrastructure extensions (i.e., water and sanitary sewer) and public services (i.e., police and fire
protection) will be available to the subject site if the City Commission grants the annexation
request. Connection to City water and sewer will eliminate the need for wells and on-site septic
systems. Generally, the standards of development and accompanying development review
processes or building permit applications will adequately address the issues of health and general
welfare for any zoning designation.
E. Provision of adequate light and air
The regulatory standards set forth in the UDO for all of the residential zoning districts will provide
the necessary provisions (i.e.,yard setbacks, lot coverage, open space and building heights),which
are intended to provide for adequate light and air for any additional development on the subject
properties.
F. Prevention of the overcrowding of land
The UDO limits the number of people living in a household to a maximum of four unrelated
people (see definition of "household" in Section 18.80.1390). Minimum yard setbacks, height
requirements, maximum lot coverage, and required parking are also limiting factors that help
prevent the overcrowding of land.
G. Avoiding undue concentration of population
Compliance with the regulatory standards set forth in the UDO and the Interriational Building
Code will aid in providing adequately sized dwelling units to avoid undue concentration of
population. According to the census information for the City of Bozeman the average household
size has been declining from 5.74 in 1930 to 2.48 in 2000. This historical trend is likely to continue
and would indicate that the undue concentration of the population is not an issue with any zoning
designation.
H. Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and
other public requirements
The Bozeman 2020 Community Plan identifies the annexation request as lying in the "2020
Boundary" but not the "Capital Facilities Overlay District" (Figure 6-2). The "Capital Facilities
Overlay District" is intended to establish a priority area for development within the larger scope of
the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan future land use plan. The designation of the Capital Facilities
Overlay District is not intended to prohibit development in areas that are not contained
within it, Instead, it designates an area within the long range growth area of the city where
services would be most efficiently provided in the near term and where development in the near
Manley Road Zone Map Amendment Staff Report, #Z-04292 6
term would advance the goals of the 2020 Plan. An assessment of the impacts to infrastructure,
public services, schools, parkland, and other community requirements will be evaluated during
further development of the property.
I. Reasonable consideration to the character of the district
The character of this part of town is extremeh,varied. The Gallatin Park subdivision to the west is
only partially built-out with a mix of manufacturing and industrial uses as well as some residential
apartments on the second floors. The park to the south and east is heavily-used. To the north is a
mix of residential and agricultural uses. Both R-S and R-1 are low density zoning designations and
would give consideration to the vaned character of the area.
J. Conserving the value of buildings
The R-S and R-1 zoning designations Rill not negatively affect the value of buildings.
K. Reasonable consideration to the peculiar suitability of the property for particular uses.
As previously noted, the 2020 Plan was recently amended to call for residential development in this
area. Either the R-S or the R-1 zoning designations are suited to implement the "Residential" land
use designation.
L. Encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the municipality.
Both zoning designations would allow, appropriate residential uses of the land and for the efficient
use of the land without negatively impacting existing land uses and development.
AGENCY REVIEW
The Planning Office has requested written summary-review- comments from the Bozeman Development
Review Committee and other applicable review agencies regarding the request for annexation. Comments
received as of the writing of this staff report have been outlined above. Additional comments and/or
recommendations received after the date of this report will be forwarded to the governing body.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Three letters of public comment have been received to date and are attached to this Staff Report. Any
comments received after the writing of the Staff Report will be distributed to Commissioners at the public
hearing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Should the City Commission choose to accept the request for annexation and to establish any initial
municipal zoning designation, the Planning Office has recommended that the following standard ZMA
contingencies:
Manley Rood Zone Map Amendment Staff Report,#Z-04292 7
1. That the ordinance for the Zone Map Amendment shall not be adopted until the
Resolution of Annexation is completed and adopted by the City Commission. If the
annexation is not approved,the application shall be void;
2. That the applicant submit a zone amendment map, titled "Manley Road Zone Map
Amendment," on: 1) a 24-inch x 36-inch mylar; 2) an 81h-inch by 11- or 14-inch paper
exhibit; and 3) a digital copy of the area to be zoned, acceptable to the Director of Public
Service, which will be utilized in the preparation of the Ordinance to officially amend the
City of Bozeman Zoning Map. Said map shall contain a metes and bounds legal description
of the perimeter of the subject property, description of the boundaries of each specific
zoning designation, total acreage of the property, acreage of each specific zoning
designation,and adjoining rights-of-way and/or street access easements.
SUMMARY&CONCLUSION
The Planning Office, Development Review Committee, and other local review agencies have reviewed the
requested Zone Map Amendment and have provided the above comments as they relate to the review
criteria and recommend approval with the above noted contingencies. The recommendation of the
Bozeman Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the Bozeman City Commission for consideration at its
public hearing on February 22, 2005_ The City Commission will make the final decision on the
application.
IN THE CASE OF PROTEST AGAINST SUCH CHANGES SIGNED BY THE OWNERS OF
25% OR MORE OF EITHER OF THE AREA OF THE LOTS INCLUDED IN THE
PROPOSED CHANGE; OR THOSE LOTS 150 FEET FROM A LOT INCLUDED IN A
PROPOSED CHANGE, SUCH AMENDMENT MAY NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE EXCEPT
UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE PRESENT AND VOTING
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION.
CC: Bozeman Building Traditions, P.O.Box 4480, Bozeman,Montana 59772
Attachments: Aerial Photograph
Photographs of site
Public Comment (3)
Applicant's Submittal Materials
Manley Road Zone Map Amendment Staff Report, #Z-04292 g
MANILEY ROAD/BOZEIAIAN BUILDING TRADITIONS
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of ,2005,bt-
and between the CITY OF BOZENfAN,a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of
Montana,with offices at 411 East Main Street,Bozeman,Montana,and mailing address at P.O.Box 1230,
Bozeman,Montana, 59771-1230,hereinafter referred to as"City,"and Bozeman Building Traditions,
P.O. Box 4480, Bozeman, Montana 59772, hereinafter referred to as "Landowner,"
WIT NTESSETH:
WHEREAS,the Landowner is owner in fee of tracts of certain real property,hereinafter referred
to as the "MANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION," situated in Gallatin County, Montana, and more
particularly described as follows:
That part of the SWIA of Section 31, T1S, R6E, PMM, Gallatin County,
Montana, described as follows: commencing at the WIA comer of said
Section 31; thence southerly 177' 45' 52", assumed azimuth from north,
299.9 feet along the west line of the SW'/a of said Section 31,to the point
of beginning of the property to be described;thence easterly 087°46'48"
azimuth 399.82 feet; thence southerly 177' 47' 35" azimuth 200.00 feet;
thence westerly 267'46'48"azimuth 399.71 feet;thence northerly 357'45'
52" azimuth 200.00 along said west line to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS,the Landowner has petitioned the City for annexation of the contiguous tracts;and
WHEREAS, the tiL,�NLEY ROAD ANNEXATIO\,T is not within the corporate limits of the
City-of Bozeman or other municipality but is contiguous to the City and may therefore be annexed to the
City in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and i\ICA Title 7, Chapter 2, Part 43; and
WHEREAS,all parties recognize that the annexation of the T ANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION
pursuant to Section 7-2-4301, er seq., itICA, will entitle the said property- to City services, including
municipal water and sewer service, upon their availability; and
WHEREAS,MCA Section 7-2-4305 provides that a municipality and landowner can agree to the
provision of services to the area to be annexed; and
WHEREAS, the City's present water supply is insufficient to enable it to supply reasonably
adequate water service to additional customers outside the present city boundaries;and
WHEREAS, the Landowner wishes to convey to the City certain water rights or take some
equivalent action to provide water and sewer service to the hIANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION;and
WHEREAS, all parties recognize that the development of the MANLEY ROAD
ANNEXATION will impact Zlanley-Road and will require additional public street improvements;and
WHEREAS,the Landowner finds that this Agreement NvU provide for the most satisfactory and
dependable water supply or service available to furnish water and provide traffic circulation for
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development near and within the AIANLEY ROAD ANNE<]KATION; and
WHEREAS, the malting and performance of this Agreement is desirable to promote the
development of the most adequate water supply and traffic circulation pattern for the City as it now exists
and as it is reasonably expected to enlarge; and
WHEREAS,the securing of an adequate water supply and traffic system by the City is necessary
and of mutual advantage to the parties hereto;and
WHEREAS, the parties have determined that it is in the best interests of the City and the
Landowner, and in furtherance of the public health, safety-, and welfare of the community to enter into
and implement this Agreement.
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained,the parties
hereto agree as follows:
1. Recitals
The above recitals are true and correct.
2. Annexation
The Landowner filed an application for annexation of the 1IANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION
with the City on October 28,2004. The City,on January 18,2005,adopted Resolution of Intent to Annex
No. 3702 for the 1\,IANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION. By execution of this Agreement, the City has
manifested its intention to annex.the 1L,�NLEY ROAD ANNEXATION tract pursuant to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. Subject to the provisions of Title 7,Chapter 2,Part 43,the City shall,upon
execution of this Agreement, adopt a Resolution of Annexation of the 1�IANLEY ROAD
ANNEXATION to the City. Further,upon the execution of this Agreement,the Landowner shall do all
things necessary and proper to aid and assist the City in carrying out the terms,conditions,and provisions
of this Agreement and effectuate the annexation of the MANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION tracts to the
City.
3. Services Provided
The City will,upon annexation,make available only existing City services to the extent currently
available, including municipal water service, municipal sewer service, police protection, and fire
protection, to the 1\IANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION,as provided in this Agreement.
4. Municipal Water Service Defined
The term "municipal water service" as is used in this Agreement shall be the service which is
supplied by the City in accordance with Chapter 13.12,Bozeman Tlunucipal Code,or as may be amended,
as well as any other terms and conditions which apply to the City's provision of this service. The term
does not contemplate d-ie extension of lines or construction of necessary improvements at any cost to the
City for delivery of water to and within the MANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION. Nothing in this
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Agreement shall obligate the City*to pay for right-of-way acquisition,engineering,construction,and other
costs for the delivery of water to or within the MANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION to include,but not
limited to, any impact fees,hook-up, connection, or development charges which may be established by
the City. Upon annexation and upon availability of service,the existing residence on the property must be
connected to City water.Any wells presently used for domestic purpose can be retained for irrigation only
with no physical connection to domestic water piping.
5. Municipal Sewer Service Defined
The term "municipal sewer service" as is used in this Agreement shall be die service which is
supplied by the City in accordance with Chapter 13.24,Bozeman Municipal Code,or as may be amended,
as well as any other terms and conditions which apply to the City's provision of this service. The term
does not contemplate the extension of lines or construction of necessary improvements at any cost to the
City for collection of sewage at and within the NIANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION. Nothing in this
Agreement shall obligate the City to pay for right-of-way acquisition,engineering,construction,and other
costs for the collection of sewage services to or within the MANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION to
include,but not limited to,any impact fees,hookup,connection,or development charges which may be
established by the City. Upon annexation and upon availability of service,the existing residence on the
property must be connected to City- sewer utilities. The existing on-site treatment systems must be
properly abandoned and certification provided the abandonment occurred.
6. Water Rights
The parties acknowledge the following City policy:
Prior to annexation of property,it shall be the policy of the City of Bozeman to
acquire usable water rights, or an appropriate fee in lieu thereof, equal to the
anticipated average annual consumption of water by residents and/or users of
the property-when fulls-developed.The fee may be used to acquire water rights
or for improvements to the water system which would create additional water
supply capacity. Except,however,that for any annexation in excess often(10)
acres, this policy shall be carried out prior to final plat approval of each
development phase.
-Section 2, No. 5, Conunission Resolution 3137,Adopted August 19, 1996
The I\LANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION consists of approximately 1.8 acres (exclusive of
adjacent right-of-way). The Landowner understands and agrees that they must provide sufficient water
rights in accordance with the City's policy according to the following schedule:
N-LkNLEY ROAD AN NE' consisting of a total of 1.8 acres,
shall provide water rights or cash-in-lieu in the amount of to
the City of Bozeman,at the time the Annexation Agreement is submitted.
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The Landowner shall provide sufficient cash-in-lieu as calculated by the City in accordance with its
policy at the time of calculation. The Landowner further understands that the City will calculate the
average annual diversion requirement necessary to provide water to this annexation tract on the basis of
the zonuzg designation and/or City-approved development for the property-at the time such calculation is
made.
7. Comprehensive Water and Sewer Design Report
Prior to development of the subject annexation, the applicant's engineer will be required to
prepare a comprehensive design report evaluating the existing capacity of both the water and sewer
utilities. The report must include hydraulic evaluations of each utility for both existing and post
development demands. The report findings must demonstrate that adequate capacity is available to serve
full development of the annexation area. If adequate water and/or sewer capacity is not available for the
full development, the report must identify the water and sewer system improvements required to provide
the necessary capacity. Any improvements necessary to serve the full development must be in place prior
to further development of the site. The Landowner agrees to complete at Landowner's expense, the
necessary system improvements to serve the fuU development.
8. Future Development and/or Subdivision
Landowner understands and agrees that there is no right,either granted or implied by the City,for
the Landowner to develop any of the-T\UANLEY ROAD ANNEIATION until it is verified by the City
that necessary municipal services,including but not limited to police and fire protection,are available to
all or a portion of the IIANLEY ROAD ANNEIkTION. The Landowner is hereby on notice of the
following requirements upon further development or subdivision of the MANLEY ROAD
ANNEIZATION:
a) The annexation agreement shall include notice that,prior to development,the applicant will
be responsible for installing any facilities required to provide full municipal services to the
property in accordance with the City-of Bozeman's infrastructure master plans and all city
policies that may be in effect at the time of development.
b) The Montana Department of fish,Wildlife and Parks shall be contacted by the Applicant
regarding any proposed ditch/stream relocation and any required permits (i.e., 310, 404,
Turbidity exemption,etc.) shall be obtained prior to Final Site Plan/Subdivision approval.
c) Prior to any development of the subject annexation, a stormwater drainage and grading
plan shall be provided to and approved by the City Engineer. The plan must demonstrate
that adequate treatment of ninoff from the public streets and all future lots will be achieved
by providing spot elevations,flow direction arrows,detention and/or retention basin details
(including basin sizing calculations and basin typical sections), outlet structure details,and
culvert capacity calculations. The plan must also locate and provide easements for adequate
drainage ways within the annexation area to transport treated runoff to the stormwater
receiving channel.
d) Prior to any development of the subject annexation,the new street shall be constructed to
follow the City of Bozeman Local Street Standards with a 31 foot(back of curb to back of
curb)width. However,sidewalk will only need to be constructed on the North side of the
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Street because the streets close proximity to the East Gallatin Rec.Area.
e) A public access easement of 60 feet will be required for the construction of the new
street.
PIans and specifications for any water, sewer and/or storm sewer main extensions, and
Public or Private Streets (including curb, gutter & sidewalks) prepared by a Professional
Engineer (PE) shall be provided to and approved by the City-Engineer. Water and sewer
plans shall also be approved by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The
applicant shall also provide Professional Engineering services for construction inspection,
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post-constction certification, and preparation of mylar record drawings. Specific
comments regarding the existing and proposed infrastructure shall be provided at that time.
Construction shall not be initiated on the public infrastructure improvements until the
plans and specifications have been approved and a pre-construction conference has been
conducted. No building permits Nvill be issued prior to City acceptance of the
infrastructure improvements.
g) In the event the property contained within the annexation is subdivided, the property
shall be subdivided into five (5) parcels complying with R-1 zoning prior to any
development. No further subdivision shall be allowed. No more than five (5) dwelling
units shall be allowed within the annexation and this restriction shall be noted on the
subdivision plat.
9. Impact Fees
The Landowners hereby acknowledge that annexation and development of their property will
impact the City's existing street,water,and sewer infrastructure,and fire service requirements. There is
one existing residence on the property. At the time of annexation,the landowners shall pay all street and
fire impact fees that are attributable for the existing residence. At the time of connection to the City's
water and sewer facilities, the landowners shall pay all applicable water and sewer impact fees for the
existing residence. At the time of any further development on the properties, the landowners and their
successors shall pay all Fire, Street, eater and Sewer Impact Fees required by chapter 3.24, Bozeman
Municipal Code, or as amended, at the time of application for any permit listed in Section 3 24.050A,
3.24.060A, 3.24.070A, or 3.24.080A, respectively. If the impact fees currently imposed pursuant to
Chapter 3.24 of the Bozeman Municipal Code are subsequently voided or declared invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction,Landowners agree to pay the City fees or assessments established by the City for
impact on City services in accordance with a new or revised Chapter of the Bozeman Municipal Code
lawfully enacted as a result of such court decision after the date of the court decision. If, prior to
enactment of such revised Chapter,the Landowner applies for any permit which actuates or would have
actuated impact fees pursuant to the current Chapter 3.24 of the Bozeman I'-Sunicipal Code, the
Landowner further agrees to pay at that time,the amount calculated for all such fees based upon the rates
established at the date of this agreement.
If the Court above declares Chapter 3.24 of the Bozeman Municipal Code invalid, and if
Iandowner would have been entitled to a refund under the court's decision but were it not for the sole fact
of the landowner paying impact fees because of this agreement,then all such impact fees paid prior to the
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court's decision shall be held in escrow until a revised Chapter of the Code is enacted after the Court's
decision.
At the time the revised code is enacted,then all such fees held in escrow shall be released to the
city and the balance, if any, returned to the landowner. All accumulated interest on the sum held in
escrow shall be released to the City or landowner on the same percentage as the money released to either
party-bears to the total sum held in escrow.
Landowners further understand and agree that any-improvements,either on-or off-site,necessary
to provide connection of ILANLEY ROAD ANNELATION to municipal services which are wholly
attributable to the property are "project related improvements" as defined in Chapter 3.24, Bozeman
Municipal Code, or as amended, and as such, are not eligible for impact fee credits.
If Landowners default on this condition at the time such is to be performed, and should default
not be remedied or corrected within thirty (30) days after written notice by City to Landowners of such
default, City may at their option:
a) Declare the amounts owing for impact fees immediately due and payable and City shall
have the right and privilege to take legal action against Landowners for the collection of
such sum, including the entry- of any judgment. In addition, the City may, at its option,
enforce payment of such amount by levying an assessment on the premises.
b) Elect any other remedy available to City- under the Iaws of the State of Montana.
c) Any waiver by City of any default shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
default.
d) It is agreed that it shall be no defense to the enforcement of this provision by the City that
impact fees imposed pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Bozeman Municipal Code are
subsequently voided or declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction. It is the
express intention of the parties not to be bound by such a declaration or judgment and,
therefore, notwithstanding any judgment either limiting impact fee payments under
annexation agreements to specified amounts,or prohibiting any such payment,landowner
will pay such amount as specified above.
10. Stormwater Master Plan
Landowner understands and agrees that prior to development of the hLANLEY ROAD
ANNEM-MON,a stormwater drainage and graduig plan shall be provided to and approved by the City
Engineer. The plan must demonstrate that adequate treatment of runoff from the public streets and all
future lots will be achieved by providing spot elevations, flow direction arrows, detention and/or
retention basin details (including basin sizing calculations and basin typical sections), outlet structure
details,and culvert capacity calculations. The plan must also locate and provide easements for adequate
drainage ways within the annexation area to transport treated runoff to the stormwater receiving channel.
The plan shall also include a stormwater maintenance plan.
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11. Traffic Analysis Report `
If required by the Engineering Department,the landowner shall provide a detailed Traffic Analysis
Report(s) at the time of future development of any portion of the annexed property.
12. Waiver of Ri ht-to-Protest Special Improvement Districts
Landowner has executed a Waiver of Right-to-Protest Creation of Special Improvement Districts
for street improvements,including but not limited to:paving,curb,gutter,sidewalk,and storm drainage
improvements to Manley Road; and have further executed a Waiver of Right-to-Protest Creation of
Special Parks Maintenance Districts. Said Waivers are attached hereto as Exhibits A and B.
13. Right-of-Way Easement for Future Roadways
Landowner has dedicated,by written easement,the following land to the City of Bozeman,ivluch
represents the Landowner's proportionate share of the necessary right-of-way:
a. The applicants shall submit an easement for 15 additional feet of right-of-way along
Manley Road. Manley Road is designated as a Future Collector and requires 90 feet
of Right of Way.
Said easements will be filed with the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder at the time this Annexation
Agreement is filed.
14. Utilijy Easements
Landowner understands and agrees that utility easements,a minimum of 30 feet in width,will be
necessary for the installation and maintenance of water and sewer utility services to the annexed parcel.
The Landowner shall create such easements ui locations agreeable to the City during the appropriate
development procedure,but in no event later than the filing of any final plat or site plan or issuance of a
building permit on any of the parcels.
15. Ditch Easements
Landowner understands and agrees that if the onsite ditch is used as an agricultural water user
facility or for some other purpose including overflow or drainage, appropriate easements shall be filed
prior to annexation in accordance with Section 18.42.060 "Easements."
16. Wetlands
Landowner understands and agrees that,prior to annexation,boundary determinations shall be
prepared for all wetlands on the property to be annexed in accordance with Section 18.56.050"\Yletlands
Mapping."
17. Additional Terms of Waivers
The parties recognize that these documents shall be filed and of record with the Gallatin County
Clerk and Recorder prior to the sale of any land within the MANLEY ROAD ANNEXATION. The
parties further agree that the City may file these documents at any time.
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18. Governing Law and Venue
This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the state of Montana. In
the event of litigation concerning this Agreement, venue is in the Eighteenth Judicial District Court,
Gallatin County, State of Montana.
19. Attornev's Fees
In the event it becomes necessary for either party to this .Agreement to retain an attorney to
enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, then the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney's fees and costs, to include the salary and costs of in-house counsel including City
Attorney.
20. Waiver
No waiver by either party of any breach of any term, covenant, or agreement shall be deemed a
waiver of the same or any subsecluent breach of this same or any other term, covenant or agreement. No
covenant, term or agreement shall be deemed waived by either party unless waived in writing.
21. Invalid Provision
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other
provisions hereof,and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable
provision were omitted.
22. Modifications or Alterations
No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid unless evidenced by a writing
signed by the parties hereto.
23. No Assignment.
It is expressly agreed that the Landowner shall not assign this Agreement in whole or in part
without prior written consent of the City.
24. Successors
This Agreement shall be binding upon,inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the pazties
hereto and their respective heirs, successors and assigns.
25. Covenants to Run with the Land
The parties intend that the terms of this Agreement shall be covenants running with the land and
shall not expire at their deaths or upon transfer of ownership of the property.
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The undersigned Landowners affirms that they have authority to enter into this Agreement on
behalf of their partnership, and to bind the partnership to this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the
day and year first above written.
CORPORATION%
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Edward C. Adamson
STATE OF MONTANA
Bozeman Building Traditions
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County of Gallatin )
On this j—&d day of , 2005, before me, the undersigned, a
Notary Public for the State of AMontana,4prsonally appeared Edward C.Adamson known to me to be
the president of Bozeman Building Traditions,the corporation that executed the within instrument,and .
acknowledged to me that he executed the same for and on behalf of said corporation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day
and year first above written.
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Notary Public or the State of Montana
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