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Home My WebLink AboutSP. UDC Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Tom Rogers, Senior Planner Wendy Thomas, Director of Community Development SUBJECT: UDC, Chapter 38 Update MEETING DATE: August 17, 2015 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Special Presentation RECOMMENDATION: N/A. BACKGROUND: The City of Bozeman (City) is revising the development code. The purpose of this project is to review and update as needed the Unified Development Code (UDC) for the City of Bozeman in two related steps. With the adoption of the City’s Community Plan in 2009, the existence of numerous adopted neighborhood and special area plans, and rapid growth (infill and edge), the City recognizes the need to update its land development regulations and standards. Bozeman initially adopted zoning in 1934. Bozeman’s current UDC structure which includes zoning, subdivision, and infrastructure standards was established in 2004. Many older elements and standards were carried forward in 2004. The present text therefore does not always reflect best zoning, planning and infrastructure practices. Incremental modifications and updates are ongoing resulting in a less efficient code to administer, unnecessary complexity, leading to challenges in implementing the land use and design recommendations in Bozeman’s adopted plans. Large areas of Bozeman’s older neighborhoods are nonconforming. This has led to frequent variance requests and incremental amendments to the UDC. The older areas of town have experienced substantial reinvestment in the past 20 years and there is a growing interest in increased development in the historic core of the community. The additional intensity of use has created conflicts between new and existing users. The update will be completed in a two-step process. Step one is focused on the North Seventh Avenue corridor (“Midtown”) and urban renewal/tax increment district (TIF) and creating a new more user friendly organization and presentation of the development code that will carry through the entire chapter 38. This step will entail preparing text/graphic zoning concepts for Midtown that focuses on mixed-use infill that fulfills the goals of the urban renewal district. The intent is also to create a design handbook, image catalog, or visual representation of what the Midtown code provisions will do and will allow, or not allow. Step two will be to continue the evaluation of the Unified Development Code, Chapter 38, BMC make recommendations on the organization, presentation and create revised code for adoption. Staff and others have identified 15 general issues and more than 100 specific code revisions this update intends to address. In addition, the Community Development Department will integrate current code updates in process including cash-in-lieu of parkland, subdivision review process, 141 Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) demolition, and others into the overall code update. CURRENT STATUS The Request for Qualifications has been completed and advertised. The City received numerous responses. Subsequently a selection team was convened to evaluate the responses and based on the criteria of evaluation made a unanimous decision on the desired consultant team to perform the work. The selected team includes:  MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design, Seattle, WA  Studio Cascade Inc., Spokane, WA  Leland Consulting Group, Portland, OR Final drafting of the scope of work (SOW) and fee is completed. Initial fees proposed for both phases individually exceeded $330,000. Through diligent review and discussion staff successfully negotiated the fee for the aforementioned work down to $267,400. The Professional Services Agreement will be brought before the City Commission August 24, 2015 for review and approval. Once the Professional Service Agreement has been reviewed and approved work will begin immediately. A City wide kickoff is planned for September. UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None. ALTERNATIVES: As determined by the City Commission FISCAL EFFECTS: None identified at this time. Report compiled on: August 7, 2015 Attachments: Presentation 142 City Commission Revision and Update to the City of Bozeman Development Code A.The City of Bozeman is revising the development code. The purpose of this project is to review and update as needed the Unified Development Code (UDC) for the City of Bozeman in two related steps. 144 City Commission Step One – Implement the North 7th Design & Connectivity Plan 145 MONDAY, August 17, 2015 City Commission 143 City Commission Step One – Implement the North 7th Design & Connectivity Plan 1.Neighborhood Level Objectives Maintain Views Landscape buffers Establish public and private spaces More 2.Site Level Objectives Encourage rehabilitation and redevelopment of underutilized parcels Stronger relationship between buildings and street More 3.Building Level Objectives Increase two or more stories Add interest and establish sense of relatedness More Design Objectives 146 City Commission Step One – Implement the North 7th Urban Renewal Plan 1.Provide a distinct identity for corridor, 2.Develop the corridor as a focus for commercial and entertainment activities, 3.Strengthen the corridor as a neighborhood service center, 4.Provide mixed use development, 5.Improve auto, bicycle and pedestrian circulation, 6.Provide pedestrian connections to adjacent neighborhoods, 7.Establish a way finding system, 8.Guide new development improves the aesthetic experience, 9.Coordinate public and private improvements, 10. Provide flexible public space along the corridor, and 11. More. 147 City Commission Step Two – Continue Chapter 38 Revisions to Include: Implement the Growth Policy Improve organization, Presentation, Function, Address known issues, and Generally revise code. 148 General Known Issues Changing community character from rural town to small city, many of the base standards were established in the 1970’s with some updates since – need standards updated for changed conditions. Infill supportive provisions which respect community character of existing development, e.g. transitions between differing intensities such as edge conditions of B-3 and R districts. Consideration of how transitions happen within districts. Accessory buildings Accessory dwelling units – general applicability of standards Differentiating zoning districts for long standing developed area and new areas. Solar and other sustainability features including water conservation, stormwater best management practices and LED lighting Arterials setback standards Update of design standards and integration into districts rather than as overlays Consider adjustments for site planning thresholds PUD – Overlay, separate district or use Open Space and park land clarity for code users Affordable Housing incentives No infill development regulations No mixed use infill zone district or infrastructure standards Interface between B-3 zone district and historic residential neighborhoods City Commission 149 City Commission Revision and Update to the City of Bozeman Development Code Comprehensive Plan Updates 1958 1958 1972 1983 1990 2001 2009 Zoning Ordinance Replacements 1934 - Initial adoption of Zoning in Bozeman 1935 1938 1941 1954 1960 1966 1973 1982 1991 2000 - Municipal only zoning 2003 - Adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance (current framework) 150 City Commission 151 City Commission May 12, 2012 152 City Commission April 21, 2015 153 • Public comment and participation is encouraged. • For more information please contact Tom Rogers at the Community Development Department . Please call your Community Development Department at 582-2260 • Next Steps: August 24, 2015 Professional Service Agreement Public Meeting and Kickoff I September Expected Time Line: • Phase 1 – Late February to early March, 2016 • Phase 2 – Final adoption early 2017 Public Comment City Commission 154