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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26-2000 DRB Minutes DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 MINUTES ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE Chairperson Henry Sorenson called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. and the secretary recorded the attendance. Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Melvin Howe Jim Raznoff Jami Morris, Assistant Planner Dawn Smith Joanne Mannell Noel Chris Saunders, Associate Planner Henry Sorenson Bill Hanson Jody Olsen, Associate Planner Dick Pohl Dan Glenn Carol Schott, Recording Secretary Visitors Present None ITEM 2. MINUTES OF AUGUST 15, 2000,AUGUST 22, 2000, & SEPTEMBER 12, 2000, (Not Available) ITEM 3. DISCUSSION ITEM A. Taco Bell Proposed Final Site Plan Discussion Assistant Planner Jami Morris presented the Proposed Final Site Plan to the DRB, noting the methods used to address the pedestrian access and the landscaping additions, which were concerns of the DRB at a previous meeting. Ms. Smith asked it there was some way to have the pavers match the walkway of the bank. Discussion ensued on the height of the speed bump. The Board concurred that the 4" height was appropriate. Mr. Pohl asked if the landscaped islands had increased in size. Planner Morris noted the islands are not larger, however, they are landscaped more fully. Mr. Pohl noted the coloration in the walkway could be bolder. He suggested beginning with the color change and add striping if necessary to add intensity. Mr. Pohl asked for an update on Home Depot. Planner Chris Saunders explained the newest site proposal is located north of Costco. He explained the processes to be followed if that site is chosen. Design Review Board Minutes -September 26, 2000 1 B. Bozeman 2020 Plan Goals and Objectives - (Saunders) A Discussion to review the draft goals and policies for the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan,which will form the foundation for future regulatory policy. Associate Planner Chris Saunders presented the draft goals and objectives for the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan and asked for comments. He noted a change in concept from the current Master Plan in Section 4.2"Centers"and explained the"Center" concept. Chairperson Sorenson asked how Planner Sherman envisions a center. Planner Saunders depicted the idea for the Board. Mr. Pohl noted that features of the land will determine the grid of the center and dictate where the parks, trails, etc. will be located. Planner Olsen stated the nodes within the center would be connected. Planner Saunders discussed the transportation plan as a plan dictated by the Master Plan,which will determine where and what size streets will be required for a particular land use. He noted the proposed plan considers a bicycle as a mode of transportation and the Planning Board is looking to create interconnected pedestrian and bicycle facilities. He reviewed the inclusion of bike/pedestrian lanes which are included in the Transportation Plan Update. Planner Saunders reviewed the transit systems available in Bozeman at this time, noting the connection of these systems might allow applications for Federal funding to further develop the systems. Ms. Smith asked if the transit systems proposed would be free or if there would be a fee as was advised, those kinds of details will be worked out later. Mr. Howe discussed the cost of operating Galavan and the lack of an established route. Chairperson Sorenson asked if the requirements for parking should be higher than the applicant thought they needed. He asked if there is something in the 2020 Plan that balances out the parking requirements and developer's envisioned parking need. Planner Saunders noted a parking utilization study has been done as part of the transportation plan study, and noted it showed there is plenty parking available downtown. Mr. Pohl noted the arrangement of the Kinko's parking lot on College Street doesn't work. Mr.Pohl noted his perception is that Main Street is becoming a corridor community. Planner Olsen stated the Planning Board's idea is to expand the business district north and south rather than east and west. Chairperson Sorenson stated that the City lacks a park downtown to encourage public usage. He noted none of the main traffic arteries have parks. Planner Olsen suggested one of the street level parking lots could become a park if a parking garage were constructed downtown. Design Review Board Minutes-September 26, 2000 2 Chairperson Sorenson noted the statements for protecting the floodplain and wildlife are wonderful goals, however, within the last month the DRB has looked at projects that are constructed right up to the wildlife corridor. Planner Olsen noted that one goal of a group of interested people is to get a grant to do an inventory of the wetlands and wildlife of the area. She noted the loss of wetlands in our area has a cumulative effect. Discussion followed on how to allow community gardens within all zoning districts. Planner Olsen noted under the current zoning ordinance, greenhouses are not allowed in backyards if the produce is for sale. Ms. Smith encourage the Board to attend the Focus group meetings being held tonight and tomorrow night as there are many people in the community who care about the planning and development of our community. Planner Saunders noted methods are being researched for accumulating park land. He discussed the methods of determining the density of newly annexed land for the purposes of parks. Chairperson Sorenson noted the Board would like to see how a proposed park will fit into the larger picture and has discussed parks frequently when reviewing projects. Planner Saunders described a scenario where ZMA and ZCA submittals would be scheduled one or two times a year. Ms. Smith asked for public noticing requirements. Planner Saunders described the requirements. Planner Olsen noted people seem to not like the new subdivisions, which is one reason for the center-based neighborhoods. Mr. How noted that even houses that are constructed of similar materials and styles at the same time are changed when people add onto, demolish parts, add landscaping, etc. and they all become different. Chairperson Sorenson noted for him it is more in the level of artistic ability and craftsmanship. Ms. Smith stated she feels the developer should be required to install more landscaping on each lot. Ms. Smith noted if this is to be a binding document, the statements need to be more demanding. Planner Saunders noted the specific requirements will be dealt with during the detail portion of the document and in the zone code. ITEM 4.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Design Review Board, Mr. Howe moved, Ms. Smith seconded, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m. Henry Sorenson, Chairperson Design Review Board Design Review Board Minutes - September 26, 2000 3