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Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Present
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Present
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Staff Present: City Manager Chris Kukulski,Assistant City Attorney Tim Cooper and
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
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A. 05:00:24 PM Call to Order— 5 p.m.—Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North
Rouse
Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
B. 05:00:25 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 05:01:03 PM Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Krauss asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the
agenda. Mr. Kukulski stated that it is his understanding that the Commission would like
to further discuss Consent Item No. 2.
D. 05:01:35 PM Minutes —June 16, 2014`L a and June 23, 2014 K1-a
05:01:39 PM Motion and Vote to approve the minutes from June 16th and June 23rd,
2014 as submitted.
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor:Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
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Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
E. 05:01:56 PM Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres) G
2. Community Development Bleek !`_. „+ Dluauaas i l +' + t,+u AFF a
Montana Depa went f Gemmeree 'Them'7 p *moved to Action
3. Notice of Award for the 2014 Pavement Markings Project to Montana
Lines Inc. in the amount of$83,476.10 (Kerr)111y a
4. Amendment 1 to Professional Services Agreement for the Story Mill
Landfill Corrective Measures Assessment(Hixson)O� a
5. Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech for sidewalk removal
and asbestos remediation along South Wallace Avenue(Johnson) KI-<�
6. Continue the public hearing for Essential Services Municipal Code
Amendment,Application Z14120 to July 28,2014 (Saunders)`�a
7. Resolution 4526, Intent to order installation of sidewalks in portions of
Baxter Meadows and Cattail Creek Subdivisions(Kerr)W�'G
8. Final Adoption of Ordinance 1892,Amending Chapter 36, Article 4
Bozeman Municipal Code related to the Montana State University
Residential Parking District(Lee) `-G
05:02:01 PM Public Comment on Consent
Mayor Krauss opened public comment on the Consent items.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
05:02:15 PM Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items E. I and 3-8 as submitted.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor-Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
F. 05:02:58 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
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G. 05:03:27 PM Action Items
05:03:32 PM Consent Item 2. 05:03:40 PM Community Development Block Grant
Planning Application to the Montana Department of Commerce (Thomas) IMF a
05:03:41 PM Staff Presentation
City Manager Chris Kukulski gave the staff presentation for the Community
Development Block Grant Planning Application to the Montana Department of
Commerce. This is a grant application is for the infill policy work.
05:05:36 PM Commission Questions for Staff
The Commission and staff discussed concern of using infill money and wanting to
making sure that staff has the time to do this. Mr. Kukulski stated that he will verify that
time commitments are appropriate.
05:07:56 PM Motion to approve the Mayor signing the 2014 Community Block Grant
Application for planningfunds for studying the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District as discussed.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: 2nd
05:08:13 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
05:08:45 PM Vote on the Motion to approve the Mayor signing the 2014 Community
Block Grant Application forplann ingfundsfor studying the Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay District as discussed.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: 2nd
Mayor-Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Ta ly or_Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
1. 05:09:07 PM Provisional Adoption of Ordinance 1885 ratifying the City
Manager's signature on a Purchase and Sale agreement transferring
ownership of the North Park property to Micropolitan Enterprises, LLC
and Powder River Company, LLC (Fontenot) all-a
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05:09:33 PM Brit Fontenot, Economic Development Director
Mr. Fontenot gave the staff presentation regarding the Provisional Adoption of Ordinance
1885 ratifying the City Manager's signature on a Purchase and Sale agreement
transferring ownership of the North Park property to Micropolitan Enterprises, LLC and
Powder River Company, LLC.
05:12:25 PM Eric Nelson, Development Team member and Applicant Representative
Mr. Nelson spoke regarding the acquisition and development of this parcel.
05:14:33 PM Commission Questions for Applicant
The Commission and the Applicant representative spoke regarding the zoning of the area
and the 6 month clause timing for the master plan approval.
05:16:02 PM Brit Fontenot, Economic Development Director
Mr. Fontenot continued the staff presentation highlighting the goal of the development of
the property.
05:19:13 PM Commission Questions for Staff and Applicant
The Commission and Staff discussed the marketing strategies for this property, exposure
of the property,the Tax Increment Financing entitlement,public easements and access,
where the money will be placed in the City funds once the property is sold,the purchase
of the property I l years ago without an appraisal,the Economic Development Director's
requests for M2 zoning property projects,the economic analysis and working collectively
with the State.
05:34:27 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
05:35:21 PM Motion that having conducted a public hearing, considered public
testimony, and based on the findings contained in this and other related staff
memoranda, the content of Ordinance 1885 and findings articulated by the
Commission during discussion,I hereby move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1885
ratifying the City Manager's signature on the Agreement to Sell and Purchase Real
Estate, the North Park property, with Micropolitan Enterprises,LLC and Powder River
Company,LLC.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
05:36:11 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that it is time for the City to move on from this
property. He doesn't feel that the City will develop it nor should develop it. He is
perturbed over the amount of money we are selling the property for given all that is going
on now. If he thought waiting to get more money would work, he would do that but he is
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ready to get it to a place where it is developing. He is convinced that this is the best
course of action. The purchaser is buying at the market price and moving ahead to
development.
Cr. Pomeroy stated that she agrees with Deputy Mayor Taylor. The purchase was
very poorly done in the past. The City needs to get off this book and move forward. It
will be a good use for the land. She believes this is great and she will support the sale.
Mayor Krauss spoke regarding where the money came from to originally
purchase the property. He spoke regarding funding from deposits into the landfill. There
was an excess in the fund. It was not the post closure fund where it came from. The
money should go into the General Fund from the sale because this way we can transfer
the money and discuss it. All the liabilities end in the General Fund. The payment on the
lawsuit came out of the General Fund. He sees no reason why a commission would not
error on the side of the General Fund.
Cr. Andrus stated that she is supporting this motion and that we have had two
appraisals completed on the property. We have a local buyer with a plan. She would be
happier with less than 6 months but understands there is a lot to do. She agrees with the
General Fund placement of the funds from the sale. She is glad to see that we are moving
on this.
Cr. Mehl stated that this may have been 11 years ago (when the property was
purchased) but we still live with it to this day. We have made strides. There was not a
direct purpose in mind in the past, and an appraisal was not done upon the purchase of the
property . This was however appropriately put into our standards. We need to move
forward and the market is doing well right now. He is satisfied with using a real estate
agent. Holding land to speculate it will increase in value is not top of priority list. He
added that we cannot bind future commissions.
05:48:29 PM Friendly Amendment to strike Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1885.
Deputy Mayor Taylor posed a Friendly Amendment to strike Section 3 of Ordinance No.
1885. Cr. Pomeroy agreed to the Friendly Amendment.
05:48:48 PM Continued Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspective
Mayor Krauss spoke regarding prior Study Commission efforts related to changing our
policies. We are turning this back to the private sector and the focus is on jobs and tech
areas and he will be paying attention so that it stays that way. We didn't have the same
rules in the past, hadn't engaged in a lot of real estate in the past.That was a different
time. He will be supporting this motion and we are returning this to the private sector.
Give the Tax Increment Financing District a chance to operate.
05:52:47 PM Friendly Amendment clarification
Deputy Mayor Taylor posed a Friendly Amendment to clarify his prior Friendly
Amendment to not strike section 3 in Ordinance No. 1885, but rather to say that we
deposit the funds from the sale into the"General Fund"and strike"Landfill Post Closure
Fund".
05:53:39 PM Vote on the Motion that having conducted a public hearing, considered
public testimony, and based on the findings contained in this and other related staff
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memoranda, the content of Ordinance 1885 and findings articulated by the
Commission during discussion, I hereby move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1885
ratifying the City Manager's signature on the Agreement to Sell and Purchase Real
Estate, the North Park property, with Micropolitan Enterprises,LLC and Powder River
Company, LLC, with the Friendly Amendment to not strike section 3 in Ordinance No.
1885, but rather to say that we deposit the funds from the sale into the "General Fund"
and strike "Landfill Post Closure Fund"
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
05:54:13 PM Break,
Mayor Krauss called for a Break.
06:04:16 PM Meeting Called back to order
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order.
2. 06:04:36 PM Southbridge Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Modification,located southeast of the intersection of West Graf Street and
19th Avenue South, Application P14010 (Quasi-Judicial) (Continued from
June 23, 2014) (Rogers) «
06:04:56 PM Tom Rogers, Staff Presentation
Staff Planner Tom Rogers gave the staff presentation regarding the Southbridge Major
Subdivision Preliminary Plat Modification, located southeast of the intersection of West
Graf Street and 19th Avenue South,Application P14010. Some modifications needed to
be made towards the cash-in-lieu of parkland. On June 23`d the Commission identified
some concerns that they wanted more time to consider. The concerns were in regards to
circulation of the modifications and block 9 of the project. The Applicant has made
changes since the hearing on June 23`d.
06:11:36 PM Commission Questions for Staff
There were no questions for staff.
06:12:02 PM Applicant Presentation
The applicant did not have any additional presentation as it was given on June 23, 2014.
06:12:14 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
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06:12:29 Plvl Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff reportfor application P14010 and move to approve the
Southbridge Major Subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
06:13:09 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Commissioner Andrus stated that she is going to support the motion as the made
changes including making the lots smaller and make sure that there is enough parkland.
She appreciates the work that has been done.
Commission Pomeroy stated that she agrees with Commissioner Andrus and that she
likes that the park is getting bigger.
Mayor Krauss spoke regarding his objection the first time in taking cash in lieu of park
land. We know we can't buy land for the price that we get cash for. He almost wants land
over cash. This is not an infill situation.
06:14:50 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff reportfor application P14010 and move to approve the
Southbridge Major Subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Ta ly or: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
3, 06:15:10 PM Continue the public hearing for Legends at Bridger Creek Il,
Phase III Major Subdivision,Application P14022 to July 21, 2014
(Rogers) a
06:15:49 PM Staff Presentation
Staff Planner Tom Rogers stated that the Applicant is asking for a 2 week delay so that
they can explore potential options on their design based upon the Planning Board's
review.
06:16:18 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
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06:l 6:35 PM Motion to hereby continue the public hearing on application P14022,
Legends at Bridger Creek II, Phase III Major Subdivision to July 21, 2014.
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:16:59 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Commissioner Mehl stated that he wants to make sure that this item can be heard on the
21". Mayor Krauss confirmed that it will be on the agenda.
06:l 7:07 PM Vote on the Motion to hereby continue the public hearing on application
P14022,Legends at Bridger Creek II, Phase III Major Subdivision to July 21, 2014.
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
4, 06:17:35 PM Sora Way Accessory Dwelling Unit Conditional Use Permit
for an accessory dwelling unit within a single-household residence at 3308
Sora Way within Cattail Creek Subdivision, Application Z14136 (Quasi-
Judicial) (Brekke) t�
06:17:51 PM Staff Presentation
Staff Planner Allyson Brekke gave the presentation for the Sora Way Accessory
Dwelling Unit Conditional Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit within a single-
household residence at 3308 Sora Way within Cattail Creek Subdivision, Application
Z14136.
06.22:54 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and staff discussed the construction of 2 sewer lines in the area,the
zoning of the area, owner occupancy provisions and the size of the Accessory Dwelling
Unit.
06:31:44 PM Applicant Presentation.
Ms. Brekke stated that the Applicant was not in attendance and asked that the
Commission table this until later in the meeting so that she can contact them.
06:32:18 PM Public Comment.
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
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06:33:01 PM Callie Miller,Public Comment
Ms. Miller stated that she lives across the street and that she is in favor of this project. It
makes it appealing and has been allowed in other spots in the community.
06:34:38 PM Public Comment closed
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
06:34:46 PM Motion and Vote to table this item until we get an applicant until the end
of the meeting.
The Commission agreed to this motion but a role call was not called.
5. 06:35:33 PM Flanders Mill Subdivision Preliminary Plat for a Major
Subdivision with 295 lots and associated open spaces, streets, and parks
with requests for alternatives to standards for block length and park land
dedication and Variances for block width,watercourse and wetland
setbacks,provision of sidewalks, and block length, located southeast of
the intersection of Flanders Mill Road and Baxter Lane and west of
Ferguson Avenue,Application P 14024 (Quasi-Judicial) (Saunders) �G
06:36:19 PM Staff Presentation
Staff Planner Chris Saunders gave the staff presentation regarding-Flanders Mill
Subdivision Preliminary Plat for a Major Subdivision with 295 lots and associated open
spaces, streets, and parks with requests for alternatives to standards for block length and
park land dedication and Variances for block width,watercourse and wetland setbacks,
provision of sidewalks,and block length, located southeast of the intersection of Flanders
Mill Road and Baxter Lane and west of Ferguson Avenue,Application P14024.
07:00:25 PM Commission Questions for Staff
The Commission and Staff discussed privately owned open spaces, variances, lot length,
the alternative sidewalk item, hardships,the intersection of Ferguson and Durston, the
City's responsibility,park easements, levels of service, condition no,47, residences in
phases 1-4, the City's project list of improvements to intersections and an explanation of
phasing of this subdivision.
07:31.06 PM Applicant Presentation
Scott Bechtle,Architect gave the applicant presentation Flanders Mill Subdivision
Preliminary Plat for a Major Subdivision with 295 lots and associated open spaces,
streets, and parks with requests for alternatives to standards for block length and park
Iand dedication and Variances for block width, watercourse and wetland setbacks,
provision of sidewalks,and block length, located southeast of the intersection of Flanders
Mill Road and Baxter Lane and west of Ferguson Avenue,Application P14024. The
property has some challenges. He spoke regarding the power station view and how to
reduce the impacts of the station,the goal to restore the stream to its original location,
Parks and Open space, connectivity and fence styles.
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07:44:56 PM Commission Questions for Applicant.
The Commission and Applicant discussed the sidewalk alternatives of an asphalt trail,
bike lane areas, intersection improvements and intrusion into wetlands areas.
07:55:40 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
08:00:10 PM Motion 1 that having reviewed and considered tl►e application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report regarding dedication of parkland and waiver of park land
dedication perArticle 38.27 and move to accept the combination of dedicated parkland
as depicted in Park I and Park 2 and granting a waiver of dedication of additional
parkland per Section 38.27.100 as depicted in the submittal materials with the
applicable conditions setforth in the staff report.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:00:59 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated his concern of access and visibility. The design is meant to
draw you into it.Not many parks like that which become community centers.
Conceptually he can't tell but it looks more open and available. There are 5 access points
that are trails. In this case it works.
Commissioner Andrus stated there are a lot of other park areas around the proposed area
itself. She hears the Mayor's concern of the parking but with that many parks, shouldn't
be an issue.
Commissioner Mehl stated that there is an enormous amount of open space.
08:06:38 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report regarding dedication ofparkland and waiver of
park land dedication perArticle 38.27 and move to accept the combination of dedicated
parkland as depicted in Park I and Park 2 and granting a waiver of dedication
of additional parkland per Section 38.27100 as depicted in the submittal materials with
the applicable conditions set forth in the staff report
Depjg Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Ta. l�pprove
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
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08:W57 PM Motion 2 that having considered the proposed Park Plan for the
subdivision and considered the application materials,public comment, and all the
information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
regarding the reconfiguration of the existing park easement and direct that Staff
prepare the necessary documents to release and reconvey the eastern end of Park 1 in
coordination with the final plat of the initial phase of the subdivision and the adoption
of the Park Master Plan for the subdivision.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:07:30 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that it his understanding we are doing a flip. He likes the
Iooks of this. The Park and Recreation Board is behind it.
Mayor Krauss stated that he wants to make sure that we are getting the dedication of
public easements of private open space and the parkland dedication in phase 1. Mr.
Saunders verified that we are.
Commissioner Mehl stated that Condition No. 14 needs to be changed in the Ordinance.
08:09:20 PM Vote on the Motion that having considered the proposed Park Plan for
the subdivision and considered the application materials,public comment, and all the
information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
regarding the reconfiguration of the existing park easement and direct that Staff
prepare the necessary documents to release and reconvey the eastern end of Park 1 in
coordination with the final plat of the initial phase of the subdivision and the adoption
of the Park Master Plan for the subdivision.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:09:35 PM Motion 3 that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report and move to approve the variance from Section 38.23.100
to allow encroachment into the required 50 foot wetland setback as depicted on Exhibit
4.1 in the submittal materials with the applicable conditions set forth in the staff report.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
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08:l 0:l 1 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that we do need a finding of a hardship. He spoke
regarding the existence of the stream and moving it. He likes the way this plays into it
and creates a unique condition. The Wetlands Board thought that this was a better idea
than what exists. He feels the conditions are met.
Cr. Mehl stated that he agrees with Deputy Mayor Taylor. This has to do more with the
physical surroundings. He agrees that the conditions have been met.
Mayor Krauss stated that we have looked at this in the past. He spoke regarding stream
side cafes and that they need to be in the setbacks. It is a new geographical situation. The
other unique piece is it establishes a north south corridor. Peels there are no additional
costs to the City because most of it is privately maintained. It provides a superior product.
08:13:01 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report and move to approve the variance from.Section
38.23.100 to allow encroachment into the required 50 foot wetland setback as depicted
on Exhibit 4.1 in the submittal materials with the applicable conditions set forth in the
staff report.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2"'
Mayor-Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor:Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:13:14 PM Motion 4 that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report and move to approve the variance from Section
38.23.040.0 to allow a block width of less than 200 feet for Blocks 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 18
as depicted on Sheets 1 and 2 of the preliminary plat in the submittal materials with the
applicable conditions set forth in the staff report
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:14:00 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that we are dealing with topographical conditions that are
important to the development and moving us back to what used to be and at the same
time creating public access land.
Commissioner Andrus stated that she agrees with moving water course to where it
naturally flowed and that it opens up open space and availability to the development. This
is the the right thing to do. She feels that the variance is met.
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08:15:31 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report and move to approve the variance from Section
38.23.040.C to allow a block width of less than 200 feet for Blocks 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 18
as depicted on Sheets 1 air 2 of the preliminary plat in the submittal materials with the
applicable conditions setforth in the staff report.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taytor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Depute°Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:15:56 PM Motion 5 that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt thefcndings related
to alternative block length compliance as allowed by Section 38.23.040 as presented in
the staff report and move to approve Blocks 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22 and 24 to have a
length in excess of 400 feet as depicted on Sheets I and 2 of the preliminary plat in the
submittal materials with the applicable conditions setforth in the staff report.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:16:40 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that this is dictated by the stream. He feels the we would
find ourselves building streets across what he feels is a significant feature which he feels
that we should let alone. There are two internal crossings and then the main road crosses
it as well and should be adequate for traffic patterns. There are some pedestrian access
points as well.
08:17:32 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the
findings related to alternative block length compliance as allowed by Section 38.23.040
as presented in the staff report and move to approve Blocks 13, 15, 16, 17,20, 22 and
24 to have a length in excess of 400 feet as depicted on Sheets 1 and 2 of the
preliminary plat in the submittal materials with the applicable conditions setforth in
the staff report.
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
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Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:17:52 PM Motion 6 that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt thefrndings
presented in the staff report regarding a variance from Section 38.24.060 to allow all
intersection to function below level of service "C"as depicted on page 10 of the traffic
impact study in the submittal materials with the applicable conditions set forth in the
staff report.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- 1-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:18:18 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that the onus goes back to the City to move forward on
this. We need to move forward on this. In the long run this will be a step forward and a
quicker way to get this done because of this subdivision. He is willing to go with
dropping the level of service.
Commissioner Mehl stated that he agrees. He is hoping that we can work something out
before it gets worse. He wants this discussed in the future with the Staff and Commission.
The money was approved in the General Fund and other developments are coming so
now is the time to get our arms around this. He will support this.
Commissioner Andrus stated that she will support this but that this one gave her the
most heart burn. We do have an entire network to look at not just an intersection and
looks forward to having a conversation between Staff and the Commission. Let's work
with county to get things moving forward and that this will progress in a manner that gets
better instead of worse.
Mayor Krauss stated that he not willing to impose a moratorium on this. This is our
opportunity to get a road through and developed and get others to join a Special
Improvement District. He would like to get the next piece of Durston and Ferguson
done. We own the failure now. The new Flanders Mill subdivision will make Baxter
better when the road is through. This is a problem of the past, He will support this and he
wants to have a discussion between Staff and the Commission on how to pay for the
percentage we own and solve some of the bottle necks. He worries about the other end.
Baxter and Ferguson.
08:23:32 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report regarding a variance from Section 38.24.060 to
allow an intersection to function below level of service "C"as depicted on page 10 of
the traffic impact study in the submittal materials with the applicable conditions set
forth in the staff report.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: nd
Mayor-Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: pprove
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Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:23:46 PM Motion 7that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report and move to approve the variance from Section 38.24.080
to allow the development to not construct a concrete sidewalk in the standard location
and size within the dedicated right of way for Ferguson Avenue,Baxter Lane, and
Flanders Mill Road and to instead construct a Class I asphalt trail in a public access
easement adjacent to the street right of way as depicted on Sheets 1 and 2 of the
preliminary plat and in the Park Plan in the submittal materials with the applicable
conditions set forth in the staff report.
Deputy Mayor- Carson 'Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:
08:24:39 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that this one gave him some heartburn because of the
standard is a little looser than other variance standards. He feels there is an undue
hardship. He takes variance seriously. He feels this meets the condition for a hardship.
The hardship is combined with major roads in the area and the topography his opinion.
Commissioner Pomeroy spoke regarding the inclusion of a bike path.
Mayor Krauss stated that this is a difficult one for him. His take on this is if this is a
superior product we need to make a code revision because this is not truly a hardship and
he can't make that finding. We should create this as an alternative and use this one as an
example. He spoke regarding two alternatives; a sidewalk,bike lane and road is a
transportation district, and the asphalt thing is something else and he would not want
these in lieu of transportation paths. One is more transportation and one is more leisure.
He does not know how to make this a hardship. We need to make a change to allow this.
Commissioner Mehl stated that he agrees with the hardship.
08:29:28 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report and move to approve the variance from
Section38.24.080 to allow the development to not construct a concrete sidewalk in the
standard location and size within the dedicated right of way for Ferguson Avenue,
Baxter Lane, and Flanders Mill Road and to instead construct a Class I asphalt trail in
a public access easement adjacent to the street right of way as depicted on Sheets I and
2 of the preliminary plat and in the Park Plan in the submittal materials with the
Applicable conditions set forth in the staff report
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner - 1-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
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Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:29:49 PM Motion 8 that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt thefindings
presented in the staff report for application PI4024 and move to approve the major
subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions and
incorporating all prior actions relating to dedication of parks, watercourse setbacks,
block width, block length provision of alternative sidewalks, and the level of service at
the intersection of Ferguson Avenue and Durston Road with the conditions set forth in
the staff report including the change in the fence condition 14
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy
08:30:41 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Commissioner Andrus stated that this is an awesome project. She feels all variances
were warranted.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that she agrees with Cr.Andrus and thanked the
developer. This project will provide over 300 houses in Bozeman. Someday she would
like to see everyone in Bozeman have a house
08:31:48 PM Vote on the Motion that 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 PI4024 and move to approve the
major subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions and
incorporating all prior actions relating to dedication of parks, watercourse setbacks,
block width, block length provision of alternative sidewalks, and the level of service at
the intersection of Ferguson Avenue and Durston Road with the conditions set forth in
the staff report including the change in the fence condition 14.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy M?!yor- Carson Ta lo�pprove
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cyntlua Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
4. CONTINUED 08:32:29 PM Sora Way Accessory Dwelling Unit Conditional
Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit within a single-household residence
at 3308 Sora Way within Cattail Creek Subdivision, Application Z14136
(Quasi-Judicial) (Brekke) a
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08:32:32 PM Motion and Vote to take this item from the table.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approvc
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: pprove
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approvc
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approvc
08:33:08 PM Applicant Presentation
The Applicant representative apologized for the scheduling mishap. He stated that he is
available for questions.
08:33:32 PM Commission Questions for the Applicant
The Commission and Applicant discussed if the buyer knows that there is an owner
occupancy requirement. The Applicant representative stated yes. The Commission and
Applicant discussed the size of the unit and adequate parking.
08:35:44 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
08:35:52 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt thefindings
presented in the staff report for application Z14136 and move to approve the 3308 Sora
Way Accessory Dwelling Unit conditional use permit to allow the establishment of an
accessory dwelling unit in a single-household residence with conditions and subject to
all applicable code provisions
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: 2nd
08:36:23 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Cr. Mehl stated that there are pros and cons of ADUs. He is struck about the zoning in
the area and that it is a small ADU.
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that he will support the motion. He is always concerned
with parking but it sounds like this is taken care of.
Mayor Krauss suggested making a condition that says "must be owner occupied"
regardless if it is in the Code,he spoke regarding ADU locations.
08:37:52 PM Friendly Amendment to the Main Motion to add a condition that says
"must be owner occupied"and then cite the Code provision.
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Cr. Mehl posed a Friendly Amendment to the Main Motion to add a condition that says
"must be owner occupied" and then cite the Code provision. Deputy Mayor Taylor
agreed.
08:38:13 PM Continued Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Mayor Krauss stated that we did plan to have ADU's in the back. His concerns were
jamming in ADUs in backyards towering over the neighbor's property. RI and 2 3
zoning we are blurring the lines a little more every day and talking more about design
standards. He will vote for this because he voted for this the first time.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that she drove there and that there are other ADUs in the
area. This is not a unique. She will support this one.
08:40:50 PM Vote on the Main Motion that 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 Z14136 and move to
approve the 3308 Sora Way Accessory Dwelling Unit conditional use permit to allow
the establishment of an accessory dwelling unit in a single-household residence with
conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions with the Friendly Amendment
to add a condition that says "must be owner occupied"and then cite the Code
provision.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Carson Taylor: 2nd
Mayor -Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:41:18 PM Break.
Mayor Krauss declared a break.
08:48:23 PM Meeting called back to order.
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order.
6. 08:48:24 PM Laurel Glen Lot 1, Block 9 Growth Policy Amendment to
change 2.04 acres from Community Commercial Mixed Use to Residential,
Resolution 4534, Intent to consider an Amendment to Figure 3-1 of the Bozeman
Community Plan, 856 Loxley Drive,Application P14020 (Saunders) K;�a
08:48:36 PM Motion and Vote to table this application until next week because there
is not an applicant available to present this evening.
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Jeff Krauss.Approve
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Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl. Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
7. 08:49:39 PM Cattail North Growth Policy Amendment to change 32 acres
from Residential to Community Commercial Mixed Use, Resolution 4533,
Intent to consider an Amendment to Figure 3-1 of the Bozeman Community
Plan, located southwest of the intersection of Valley Center Road and North
27th Avenue, Application P 14016 (Saunders) "�L G
08:49:45 PM Staff Presentation.
Mr. Saunders gave the Staff presentation for the Cattail North Growth Policy
Amendment to change 32 acres from Residential to Community Commercial Mixed Use,
Resolution 4533, Intent to consider an Amendment to Figure 3-1 of the Bozeman
Community Plan, located southwest of the intersection of Valley Center Road and North
27th Avenue,Application P 14016.
08:53:28 PM Commission Questions for Staff
The Commission and staff discussed the resolution of intent, the formal adoption process,
the location of the area, REMU zoning and the Nelson Road issue.
09:10:41 PM Applicant Presentation
Applicant Representative Susan Riggs gave the applicant presentation for the Cattail
North Growth Policy Amendment to change 32 acres from Residential to Community
Commercial Mixed Use, Resolution 4533, Intent to consider an Amendment to Figure 3-
1 of the Bozeman Community Plan, located southwest of the intersection of Valley
Center Road and North 27th Avenue,Application P14016.
09:15:09 PM Commission Questions for Applicant
The Commission and applicant discussed REMU zoning considerations,restrictions of
REMU,the definition of a center vs. a corridor,hotels, airport access, real estate
conditions, improvements to infrastructure,the vicinity location of this property from the
new interchange being built near Belgrade and B2 zoning.
09:23:42 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
09:23:57 PM Callie Miller,Public Comment
Ms. Miller stated that this project is near her area and it is full of residential and that this
may be appealing to residential area. She is excited about the proposal. She urged the
Commission to think ahead about what could go there outside of box stores and hotels.
The infrastructure out there worries here.
09:25:57 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
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09:27:51 PM Motion that having reviewed the application materials, considered public
comment, and considered all of the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented and instruct staff to bring back a resolution amending the growth Policy.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: 2nd
09:29:21 PM Continued Commission Discussion on the Motion and Perspectives
Cr. Mehl stated that this motion affects Application No. P-14016. There are
contingencies in the staff report that he expects to be followed. He feels that B2 is more
appropriate given how this property will be developed. He will vote in favor of his
motion.
Deputy Mayor Taylor there are standards for growth policy amendments and feels that
they are met by the information that was given to the Commission. This particular area is
better served by the change of the growth policy due to its location. He does not see
REMU as a viable option in this area. He has concerns of creeping to the west but is
alright with going this far.
Commissioner Andrus stated that she has been persuaded that REMU does not work as
well here as other locations. She spoke regarding the hard edge areas of the city and
exploring what should be there. She is going to support the application.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that we need service places as well as housing. It is a
good idea to make commercial property instead of a residential area because of the access
to I-90.
Mayor Krauss stated that we don't need to limit to hotels. Community commercial lends
itself to something better. REMU is experimental for the college area. See the edge city.
Urban density and farm land,no feathering,we need to have a hard edge. His vision is
large employer buildings there.
09:38:34 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed the application materials,
consideredpublic comment, and considered all of the information presented,I hereby
adopt the findings presented and instruct staff to bring back a resolution amending the
growth Policy.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Clods Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
09:38:58 PM 8. Appointment to the Audit Committee(Brunekhorst) gi t-
09:39:01 PM Motion and Vote to appoint Joseph Huber to the Audit Committee.
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Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: 2nd
Manor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
09:39:19 PM 9._Reappointments to the Bozeman Istoric Preservation Advisory Board
(Brunckhorst)K1 G
09:39:20 PM Motion and Vote to reappoint Lora Dalton,Mark Hufstetler and Lisa
Verwys and appoint new members Merri Ketterer,Kelsey Matson and Michelle
Morgan to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board.
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Depute Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
09:39:52 PM 10. Reappointments to the Design Review Board (Brunckhorst) ry-a
09:39:54 PM Motion and Vote to reappoint Walter Banziger,Lori Garden,Melvin
Howe and Lessa Racow to the Design Review Board.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
H. 09:40:06 PM FYI[/Discussion
Mayor Krauss will be gone next week.
Costs related to Aerial photos.
Neighborhood Meeting at 7 p.m. July 8t1i at Riverside organized by the Riverside
Neighborhood to discuss annexation.
Formal Ribbon cutting of the new water plant, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
Annual Gallatin Water Hike is this Friday.
City Picnic this Thursday at 5 p.m.
July 21"meeting starting at 5 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst receives Certified Municipal Clerk designation.
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1. 09:47:50 PM Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
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