HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-29-1996 DRC DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1996
CITY COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL, 411 EAST MAIN
10:00 A.M.
Members Present: Larry Woodward, Neil Poulsen, Roger Sicz, Chuck Winn, Craig
Brawner, Rob Bukvich, Phill Forbes
Staff Present: Debbie Arkell, Dean Patterson, Karen Finke, John Paysek, Carol Schott
Visitors Present: Joan Rudberg, Mitchell Johnson, Gail Schontzler, Tom Bourdeaux, Mark
Chandler, Gary Bernardo, Dave Messner, Jonathan Roen
Vice-Chairperson Chuck Winn called the meeting to order. He noted that there were two
items on the agenda. He introduced the Safeway Informal review.
A. INFORMAL REVIEW
1. Safeway Informal I-9658 - (Arkell)
Oak Street
An Informal Review to discuss a Preliminary Site Plan.
Mitchell Johnson, Gary Bernardo, and Dave Messner joined DRC. Planner Debbie Arkell
explained the project which is located on West Oak, south of Wal-Mart. Mr. Bernardo
elaborated further and indicated the segment of 5th Avenue and Baxter Lane that the
applicant wishes to have vacated.
Project Engineer John Paysek explained that the City doesn't like to vacate streets. He
suggested several alternatives, including a private street.
Discussion ensued on the parking lot, truck ingress and egress, controlling traffic speeds,
traffic accesses from Wal-Mart and K-Mart, and the time frame for the completion of Oak
Street to North Rouse Avenue.
Discussion followed on the next steps to be done. DRC concurred that the street vacation
request and the amended plat need to be done through City Commission. Discussion
followed on private versus public streets and the procedure to be used to accomplish the
City's and Safeway's goals.
Public Service Director Phill Forbes inquired how many parking spaces have been figured.
Mr. Bernardo noted that there are plenty. Planner Arkell noted that Wal-Mart has 5.5
parking spaces per 1000 square feet of building and the Planning Office would recommend
that as a maximum ratio.
Water/Sewer Superintendent Larry Woodward noted that the sewer in that area is old clay
the and quite shallow. He continued that Wal-Mart was required to replace the old main as
part of their final site plan. He indicated that the water service was available for the
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location. Discussion ensued on water and sewer lines.
Roger Sicz stated he was not in favor of vacating the street, as it flows well now.
Discussion ensued on access locations from Oak Street and potential conflicts with proposed
North 5th Avenue south of Oak, and the K-Mart and Comfort Inn accesses.
Mr. Bernardo noted that the completion of Oak Street is critical to the Safeway site. Planner
Arkell noted that if Oak Street isn't improved by the time Safeway needs it, then Safeway
would be obligated to improve it. City Engineer Craig Brawner explained the anticipated
time frame for the completion of Oak Street from North 7th to North Rouse Avenue.
Discussion ensued on the truck movement in the Safeway and Wal-Mart lots, parking lot
landscaping and its calculation, how to proceed in the process, and Safeway's
responsibilities. Planner Arkell noted that sidewalks will be required on Oak Street as part
of the infrastructure during site plan review; discussion ensued on sidewalk requirements.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1996
CITY COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL, 411 EAST MAIN
10:00 A.M.
Members Present: Larry Woodward, Neil Poulsen, Karen Finke, Roger Sicz, Chuck Winn,
John Paysek, Phill Forbes
Staff Present: Debbie Arkell, Dean Patterson, Craig Brawner, Rob Bukvich, Carol Schott
Visitors Present: Joan Rudberg, Mitchell Johnson, Gail Schontzler, Tom Bourdeaux, Mark
Chandler, Gary Bernardo, Dave Messner, Tom Clark
B. CONTINUED ITEM
1. Bozeman Warehouses MiSP/COA #Z-9690 - (Patterson, Finke)
N. Church
A Minor Site Plan/Certificate of Appropriateness Application to allow
the construction of a three unit office/manufacturing building with parking.
Mark Chandler, Tom Bourdeaux, and Tom Clark joined the DRC. Planner Dean Patterson
noted that he received a storm drainage plan yesterday and asked Mr. Chandler to explain it.
Mr. Chandler noted that the plan is to install S" PCV pipe for the water main.
Streets/Sanitation Superintendent Roger Sicz noted that the City only allows RCP pipe to be
installed as PCV tends to crack and break. City Engineer Craig Brawner explained who
pays for the improvements and when they are installed. Mr. Chandler asked for reasons for
the City standards. Mr. Brawner noted that they are set by policy and are industry wide
standards. He continued that the City is trying to correct problems created in the past.
Mr. Bourdeaux questioned the non-use of PCV pipe. Mr. Clark inquired if impact fees are
being charged for this project. DRC concurred that they are. Planner Patterson noted that
none of the impact fees are for storm sewers. Mr. Brawner explained that the impact fees
don't cover the cost for installation of streets and water/sewer. Mr. Clark noted that the
issue is that the improvements are not just a benefit for the applicant, but everyone on the
street. Discussion ensued on storm water drainage. Mr. Clark asked for a compromise on
the storm water drainage condition. Mr. Brawner noted that the size for the drainage is for
this lot only, it is not oversized for the street run-off. Mr. Clark suggested that the City
share in the cost of the installation. Mr. Sicz suggested Mr. Bourdeaux start a petition to
create an SID for the storm drainage system. Mr. Brawner discussed the situation further.
Public Services Director Phill Forbes asked Mr. Chandler to explain the retention pond and
the pipe system that will serve it. He did and discussion ensued on the issue.
Mr. Brawner suggested that this not be the final week on this project since new drawings
have been submitted. Planner Patterson noted that he had asked last week if any additional
drawings were needed and nobody indicated such. Engineering Staff noted that they could
furnish their conditions later this week.
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Mr. Sicz discussed the comments from his department, which were distributed last week.
Water/Sewer Superintendent Larry Woodward noted that the City recently installed the water
main on this street, and had the City not installed it, the developer would have had to bear
the expense.
Mr. Bourdeaux argued that the size of the storm sewer line is the issue with him. Discussion
ensued on the line size regulations and the location of the detention pond.
Second Vice-Chair Forbes asked about continuing the meeting and inquired if the DRC is
comfortable with this being the final week of review.
Planner Patterson asked Engineering about the length of the sidewalk. Mr. Brawner noted
that it will be installed from property line to property line.
Mr. Bourdeaux noted that he is installing curb and gutter on the opposite side of the street to
help channel the storm drainage. Mr. Brawner noted that will trigger widening the street to
a full width and require more paving. He noted that approximately 3-5 feet of additional
width will be required.
Second Vice-Chair Forbes inquired if any public comment has been received. Planner
Patterson noted that a letter from Velma McMeekin has been received and was distributed in
last week's packets. She is keeping in close contact with the Planning Office on the
development of this property.
Planner Patterson noted that Second Vice Chair Forbes had asked last week about the north
elevation. Mr. Bourdeaux noted that there is a driveway to allow the tenant in that building
to take a two times a month delivery of grain. The tenant will be addressing the building of
a silo for storage in his CUP application. Mr. Bourdeaux noted that he will condition the
drive on the north side for no other use other than delivery. Planner Patterson noted that the
area will have to be paved as it is a driveway. He suggested that Mr. Bourdeaux build the
north elevation with a regular door and then the tenant could come in for site modifications
in the CUP process to change the door.
Planner Patterson reviewed the conditions from the Planning Office. (All conditions are on
file in the Planning Office.) Mr. Brawner noted that a floor drain will require an oil/grit
separator. He noted that a letter from Mr. Bourdeaux could alleviate the spillage overflow
problem by passing the issue on to the tenant who would deal it with in the CUP.
Second Vice-Chair Forbes noted that DRC is to make a final decision on this project. Mr.
Sicz moved, Planner Patterson seconded, that the project be conditionally approved. Motion
carried unanimously. Second Vice-Chair Forbes noted there is an appeals process and
Planner Patterson reviewed the process.
Meeting adjourned.
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