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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC3. Flanders Mill Master Plan1 REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Chris Saunders, Planning and Policy Manager Wendy Thomas, Director of Community Development SUBJECT: Adoption of the Flanders Mill Subdivision Final Park Plan. Application 15-512. MEETING DATE: February 29, 2016 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent RECOMMENDATION: That the City Commission adopt the Flanders Mill Subdivision Final Park Plan. BACKGROUND: On September 8, 2014, the City Commission approved the findings of fact completing the preliminary plat approval to subdivide 136.75 acres together with the required supplementary plans and information to 295 residential lots, open space, and streets in seven phases. The developer has applied for final plat review and approval for Phase 1. The preliminary plat was unanimously approved (5:0) by the City Commission on July 7, 2014. A plan for development of the public parks associated with this subdivision was reviewed with the preliminary plat. The City Commission granted preliminary approval to the park plan. The final park plan has now been submitted. This park plan applies to the entire subdivision and is not limited to just the area in Phase 1. An easement has been provided to legally secure all the parkland for the entire subdivision in all phases. UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None determined at this time. ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the final park plan as presented and recommended. 2) Deny the final plat. FISCAL EFFECTS: None Attachment: Final Park Plan Report compiled on February 19, 2016 Commission Memorandum 15 Flanders Mill Parks Master Plan April 2014 Update for PH 1 Final Plat: 10.12.15 Prepared for: City of Bozeman & Flanders Mill, LLC Prepared by: With: Bechtle Architects TerraQuatic C&H Engineering 16 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 1 Parks Master Plan April 2014 SECTION 1 PROJECT LOCATION AND HISTORY 2 PROJECT SCOPE 2 DEDICATED PARKLAND AND OPEN SPACE 2 PERIMETER PATH 3 PARKLAND AND OPEN SPACE AMENITIES 4 COMMUNITY CENTER 4 PROJECT PHASING 4 DEDICATED PARKLAND BY PHASE 4 VEGETATION 5 IRRIGATION 7 SOILS 7 PLAYGROUNDS 7 TRAILS 8 MAINTENANCE 9 SECTION 2 LANDSCAPE DRAWING SHEETS SECTION 3 SOILS INFORMATION SECTION 4 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT CONCEPT, PICNIC SHELTERS CONCEPT, BRIDGES CONCEPT, FITNESS TRAIL CONCEPT AND FENCE CONCEPTS SECTION 5 COST ESTIMATES SECTION 6 VARIANCE AND ALTERNATE COMPLIANCE LETTERS 17 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 2 Project Location and History Flanders Mill is located near the Regional Park in Bozeman. The property is bounded by Flanders Mill Road, East Baxter Lane and Ferguson Ave. The land that makes up the Flanders Mill Subdivision has been used primarily for agriculture and livestock production for many years. The site is predominately grass land and agricultural land. Project Scope The Flanders Mill Master Park Plan is comprised of three main components: Dedicated Park areas, Common Open Space areas (with Public Access Easements) and a trails network. The primary purpose of this document is to describe the initial level of development and maintenance of the parks, trails and common open space. The second objective is to show a concept for future recreation facilities that could complement those installed by the developer. Guiding Ideas: • Provide connections between residential neighborhoods and park / open space areas. • Provide variety in recreation experiences and opportunities • Provide areas for passive and active recreation • Protect, retain and improve native and natural drainage corridors • Minimize hard or impervious surface • Address current parkland needs while also minimizing impacts to wetlands and streams Dedicated Parkland and Common Open Space Dedicated parkland and Common Open Space will make up 36.38 acres of the Flanders Mill subdivision. The Flanders Mill Subdivision is in a unique position with regards to its Common Open Space and Park Lands dedications. Working with City staff and planners, we are requesting to take advantage of Section 38.27.100 in the Bozeman UDO. Flanders Mill Subdivision will seek to satisfy all of its Park Land dedications through a combination of Dedicated Park Land and Common Open Space (with blanket Public Access Easements). Through the combination of these spaces the Flanders Mill Subdivision will be dedicating 36.38 acres of land for public recreation (12.09 acres Park Land and 24.29 acres of Common Open Space). The dedicated spaces contain wetlands, ponds, trails, playgrounds, manicured lawns, fitness stations, pavilions and other major park amenities. Approximately 9.69 acres of the total park and open space is comprised of wetlands, ponds or stream resulting in 26.69 acres of useable acreage. The following section outlines the installation and maintenance of all dedicated park areas for Final Plat filings. The plan puts emphasis on open, maintained areas for passive and active recreation. There will also be a playground with age appropriate equipment, which will be installed with Phase II or later. Part of the parkland is adjacent to a watercourse corridor and the natural character of this area will be maintained to the greatest extent possible. Plantings along the watercourse shall be appropriate to the environment and are detailed on Sheets L1.4, L1.5 and L1.6. 18 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 3 Perimeter Path The Developer has met with City Engineering and Planning staff to review the Multi-Use Path plan for the perimeter of the project. On all perimeter streets of the project, the Developer will install and maintain 8' paved multi-use paths (Class I Trail). It is the intent to create a more park like experience along the edges of the development. These paths will also serve as important linkages to existing and planned community amenities. The 100 acre Gallatin Park, Oak Springs Park, Meadowlark Elementary and a proposed Soccer Complex would all be served by the new trails provided with Flanders Mill Subdivision. The Developer seeks to eliminate the use of standard boulevard sidewalks. The multi-use path will be maintain a greater average distance from the road than a sidewalk would and allow for more shared pedestrian and bicycle traffic with increased confidence for users. All landscape standards for street trees, landscape and irrigation would be adhered to. Additional trees, above the boulevard requirement, are planned to create a more pleasant edge to the development. 19 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 4 Parkland and Open Space Amenities The development of parkland amenities will be phased by the developer as necessary to meet the Parks Master Plan goals. The current list of planned amenities include: 1. Fitness trail with individual workout stations (for young and old pedestrians alike). 2. 6' wide Class II trails along all stream and wetland corridors, including all park areas. 3. 8' wide Class I trail in all perimeter Open Space Corridors along Flanders Mill Road, East Baxter Lane and Ferguson Avenue. 4. Benches at intermittent intervals along streams and paths 5. Playgrounds at both the north and south parks along with picnic pavilions and benches. Future climbing boulders could also be incorporated as interest and funding are realized. 6. Ice skating pavilion if pond is deemed suitable for winter use. Community Center The north park parcel will be designated as the Community Center. This park will feature the majority of park pavilions and picnic tables. In addition, a large playground and extensive mowed lawns will provide for multiple recreation opportunities. There is on-street parking available around 100% of this park parcel. Additionally, 11 trails and sidewalks lead to this park. Project Phasing Implementation of the Parks and Open Space plans will be conducted at each phase of Final Plat. The unique exception is Phase 1. During Phase 1 the Developer will seek to complete all central stream corridor, wetland mitigation, wetland enhancement and watercourse trails. In addition, the Developer may seek to dedicate the south park because of the extensive work in the area. The development of all this land (23.339 acres) will put the entire development permanently ahead of its Park and Open Space requirements (as would be calculated on a # of Units / Phase basis at Final Plat for each phase). Parkland and Open Space by Phase Required Provided (acres) Phase 1: 1.44 23.339 (stream corridor, south park and Ferguson Open Space Parcels) Phase 2: 1.56 0.408 Phase 3: 0.93 0.808 Phase 4: 1.26 1.774 Phase 5: 1.02 2.066 Phase 6: 1.62 3.403 Phase 7: 3.27 4.582 Total: 11.10 36.38 Future Improvements: The Park Master Plan (Sheets L1.0 through L1.7) show a comprehensive vision for future park improvements. The installation of playgrounds, exercise stations, dog waste stations, benches, trash enclosures and all other amenities will be installed during each phase of project development. 20 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 5 Financing: All Park, Common Open Space, watercourse improvements, street boulevards adjacent to the parks and detention stormwater basins for any phase of the subdivision will be bonded with the Final Plat for that phase. A cost estimate has been provided under Section 5. Construction: Any and all site work (including trails) must be preceded by a preconstruction meeting with the City of Bozeman. All plans, improvements, structures and plantings must be approved by the City prior to installation. Building Permits are required for any structural improvements. Any deviation from the Park Master Plan must be submitted to the City and approved before construction. Vegetation All vegetation shall be quality nursery stock and construction documents will dictate further specifications and species selection. A variety of species shall be selected to ensure that a pest or disease event does not decimate the entire project. Trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants will be chosen for their size, hardiness and aesthetic nature. Plants used will be regionally native and/or adapted to the extent possible. Trees All trees are subject to approval by the City of Bozeman. Tree selection should be based on the recommended species list provided by the City of Bozeman. Tree size and selection shall be varied in order to create visual interest and a varied genetic palette. Recommended Tree List Colorado Blue Spruce Northwoods Red Maple Quaking Aspen Cottonwood Common Honeylocust Spring Snow Crabapple American Linden Norway Maple American Elm Shrubs Shrubs used within the watercourse setback will be used to enhance the existing native vegetation, increase native habitat and provide a varied visual experience. Plants will be chosen based on hardiness, aesthetic quality and size. The City Forester will approve final plant selection for all woody plant material. Recommended Shrub List Booth Willow Bebbs Willow Yellow Willow Peachleaf Willow Red Osier Dogwood Alder Common Chokecherry 21 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 6 Grasses Herbaceous seed mixes will be dictated by the construction documents. In general, turf areas will receive a Kentucky bluegrass mix, detention areas will be seeded with a mix tolerant of wet conditions. All areas disturbed by construction will be properly prepared and seeded with a narrow spacing drill seeder. Before seeding, the soil shall be loosened to a minimum depth of six inches in order to improve initial root development. The soil will not be compacted in any manner. Sufficient compaction is readily achieved through the grading process and normal rainfall. Fertilizer should be applied prior to planting to insure healthy plant development. Recommended Turf Grass Mix (Dedicated Parkland and Boulevards) Pennfine Perennial Rye 30% Glade Kentucky Bluegrass 30% Baron Kentucky Bluegrass 30% Pennlawn Creeping Red Fescue 10% Recommended Native Grass Mix (Disturbed areas and Water Detention areas) Common Name Scientific Name Pounds/Acre* Slender wheatgrass Agropyron trachycaulum 4.0 “Sodar” streambank wheatgrass Agropyron riparium 5.0 Canada wildrye Elymus Canadensis 4.0 Covar sheep fescue Festuca ovina 1.0 Western wheatgrass Agropryon smithii 4.0 *Based on a drill-seeding rate of approximately 18.0 pounds PLS (pure live seed) per acre. The rates will be doubled for hand broadcast seeding, which is 36.0 pounds PLS per acre. Watercourse Setback Plantings Any area disturbed within the watercourse setback shall be reclaimed with native plant material. Area of disturbance will be assessed at time of construction. Appropriate plantings will be determined by a professional landscape designer and submitted to the City of Bozeman for approval before construction. Recommended Plant Species for Watercourse Setback Common Name Scientific Name Pounds/Acre* Slender wheatgrass Agropyron trachycaulum 10.0 “Sodar” streambank wheatgrass Agropyron riparium 3.0 Tufted hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa 3.0 Fowl bluegrass Poa palustris 0.25 American mannagrass Glyceria grandis 0.25 Slender rush Juncus tenuis 0.06 *Based on a drill-seeding rate of approximately 16.56 pounds PLS per acre. The rates will be doubled for hand broadcast seeding, which is 33.12 pounds PLS per acre. Arctic rush (Juncus articus) can be substituted for slender rush. 22 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 7 Irrigation All irrigation systems will be designed to meet City of Bozeman requirements. Irrigation systems will be compatible with Maxicom systems. All water lines shall be schedule 40 PVC. Black Poly pipe is unacceptable. Pipe shall be installed at a minimum depth of twelve (12) inches, main lines at eighteen inch minimum depth. If this depth is unachievable, the Parks Division must be consulted. No stacking of irrigation lines shall be permitted. Four (4) inches of sand shall be placed beneath pipe, and four (4) inches of sand above the pipe, to prevent compaction and settling. Sprinkler heads will be installed on manufactured swing joints (schedule 80 w/ o-rings). Heads to be installed must be approved by the Parks Division and shall be gear driven, with interchangeable nozzle sizes, unless noted otherwise, and shall be capable of producing the specified gpm and coverage area and shall be set to manufacturers’ specifications. Electrical locate tape shall be installed along all lines. Upon completion of installation, all warranty and maintenance information, as well as well logs and pump warranties and information, if applicable, and an “as- built” map shall be supplied to the City of Bozeman Parks Division and HOA. Soils All soils to be used on public park land shall be inspected by and meet the approval of City of Bozeman Parks Division Staff prior to installation and shall meet the minimum depth requirement of 8 inches. All rock in excess of 1 inch in diameter shall be removed. Soil tests (a sieve analysis and soil analysis) shall be performed prior to planting to determine the classification and texture of the soils, along with any nutrient deficiencies. The classification and texture will determine what amendments, if any, are needed, while the soil analysis will help correct any nutrient problems with a pre-plant fertilization. * Guidelines for soils - The soil will be deemed acceptable if: it is less than 35% clay and less than 70% sand, and 70% silt. Ph must not exceed 8.4. The soil will be screened at 1” minus for rocks and debris; topsoil depth will be at least 8 inches. The sub base, after grading, will be scarified to a depth of twelve inches to insure drainage throughout the profile. Amendments may vary depending on existing soils, but will generally consist of 60% coarse sand (generally concrete sand), 20% organics (C: N ratio below 30) and 20% approved native soil. Soils will be mixed, prior to installation, with a screener / mixer machine, or applied in layers on site and mixed thoroughly with a deep rototiller. Depth of amended soil will be a minimum of ten (10) inches. There will be no compaction following the grading process. Fertilizer, and the rate at which it will be applied, should be dictated by the soil test report. Playgrounds Playgrounds shall be installed on Parkland managed by the HOA (or by the City of Bozeman at such time as a Park Maintenance District is created). All playgrounds must be approved by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and meet ASTM F1487-01, CPSC and ADA guidelines and specifications. Playgrounds shall be age appropriate, for area served, and be signed accordingly. There shall be an adequate use zone area around equipment, approved material in use zone, which meets impact attenuation criteria as specified in ASTM 1292, and 23 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 8 adequate drainage. All installation plans, materials list, construction guidelines, maintenance information and manufacturer’s name shall be supplied to the HOA/City of Bozeman’s Parks Division, upon completion of playground installation. All work will be overseen and approved by a CPSI. No wooden structures will be approved. Kompan is the favored option for play structures and final selection will be subject to City of Bozeman approval. Cut sheets for preferred equipment are provided in this submittal under Tab 4. Trails Class I Trails 1. Single surfaced tread with width of eight feet. Tread width may be reduced to 36 inches for a maximum distance of 10 feet to pass or preserve significant features such as rock formations, important vegetation, etc. 2. Tread surface will be asphalt. The tread material including any base course will have a total minimum thickness of six inches. 3. The minimum cleared zone will be tread width plus 2 feet to either side of the tread and 10 feet vertical. 4. Maximum sustained running grade is 5%. A 10% maximum grade is allowed for a maximum distance of 30 feet. 5. Tread will be raised above adjacent surfaces and have a 1 to 2 inch crown. Where this requirement is not possible, the tread will have a 1 to 20 cross slope and/or side ditches outside the cleared zone. Stream crossings will be over culverts or bridges. Only dips or slot-entrance drainpipe will be used for cross tread water stops. 6. Wood chips are not an acceptable tread material for Class I trails. 8. Adequate visibility for safety. 9. The minimum acceptable trail easement width is 25 feet. 10. Trail entrances will be signed describing the degree of ADA access. 11. All above items may be modified to meet current ADA specifications. Class II Trails shall be a minimum of 72 inches in width. Trail bed must be excavated a minimum of 6 inches deep, prior to installation of tread mix. All existing organic material shall be completely removed from the proposed trail location and subgrade sterilized. Tread mix shall be installed in two parts. The first 3 inch lift shall be of ¾” Road mix, compacted, and then the top 3 inches of 3/8th inch minus gravel (natural fines). Natural fines used for these trails shall consist of 80% sand, 10% silt and 10% clay. If the material falls outside of these parameters, the City Of Bozeman Parks Divisions must be consulted for approval or modification. If the natural fines tread mix does not contain enough clay or silt binder, additional binder must be mixed in. Alternative soil stabilizer products are acceptable, but must be approved by the City of Bozeman Parks Division. Trail bed must be filled up to original surface along both edges with a cross slope of 2% cross slope to provide for water drainage and meet ADA requirements. Tread mix must be rolled flat and compacted after installation, maintaining a 2% cross slope. (If moisture content is not adequate for compaction, water should be added prior to rolling and compacting). Where terrain allows, slope of trail should not exceed 20:1 with a cross slope no greater than 50:1 (2%) to provide for ADA accessibility. All damage to surrounding features 24 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 9 and/or vegetation shall be reclaimed immediately. Encroaching weeds, due to trail construction, shall be treated and controlled for a minimum of 2 years after trail section is completed. Minimum overhead clearance shall be 96" for pedestrian and bike traffic, and 120" for equestrian traffic. Maintenance Responsible Party The Association shall be responsible for liability insurance, local taxes and maintenance of recreation and other facilities in the common space areas. The assessments levied by the Board for the maintenance, upkeep, repair and operation of common areas like all other assessments, become a lien on each lot within the Flanders Mill Subdivision. The Board may, in its discretion, adjust the assessments to meet the changing needs of the community and the areas serving the community. The Association shall enter into an annual contract with a certified landscape nursery person for upkeep and maintenance. The Association will be responsible for park maintenance until such time a City wide Park Maintenance District is created. The Association shall also be responsible for the maintenance of all common properties, paths and trails, facilities, centers, and adjacent sidewalks and/or landscaping in street boulevards. The Declarant will be responsible for maintaining pathways, open space and parkland until 50 percent of the lots are sold. At such time, the Association will take over maintenance. Maintenance will include the following as well as care and replacement of playground equipment (CPSI approved) and/or site furnishings, replacement of doggie pick-up bags and emptying of refuse containers. Any and all work and/or park fixtures must meet standards set by the City Parks Division. Trees and Shrubs A contractor will be hired to perform park maintenance. Maintenance duties to be performed will consist of spring and fall clean up, routine mowing, lawn patching, care and replacement of dead trees and/or shrubs. All tree trimming and pruning must be performed by a certified arborist as outlined in City Ordinance 12.30.040 in coordination with Forestry Division. All trees on public property are subject to City of Bozeman permits and ordinances. Trails Natural fines trails will not be plowed. These trails will be inspected regularly and receive routine patching and surface maintenance to prevent erosion or unsafe conditions. Weeds on the trails well be controlled following City of Bozeman standards, set by the City Parks Division, and using industry standards or as part of the weed control plan described in this document. 25 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 10 Turf Care Native grass areas should be mowed 3-4 times per year dependant on rainfall levels The first mowing should occur at the end of May, and the second time should take place around mid July, with the final mowing in Mid October. Kentucky bluegrass areas should be maintained between 2"-4 1/2" and should receive approximately 12" water between June 1st and late September. This translates to about 1" water per week for lawn areas. Mowing will not be done during extremely wet periods or when sub-grade is saturated or with standing water. Established lawns can receive a deep, but less frequent watering in order to conserve and not over water. Noxious Weed Control A weed control program will be developed that conforms to the requirements of the City of Bozeman, Gallatin County Wed Control Board Supervisor and NRCS. This program will consist of an annual visit in June to spot spray where necessary, including trails and sidewalks. Weeds will be sprayed by a licensed contractor, according to industry and local standards, on a regular basis, using appropriate applications and products. The utmost care will be taken to protect water sources, park users and adjacent property owners. The City of Bozeman shall be notified of any and all applications of pesticides and/or herbicide on public lands. Signs shall be posted prior to application in appropriate and noticeable locations identifying the product applied and the date applied. Signs will remain in place for a minimum of two days after treatment. Records shall be maintained in accordance with State of Montana Pesticide Act, Administrative Rule 4.10.207 and copies submitted to the City of Bozeman Parks Division. Fertilization Fertilization should be minimized to prevent unnecessarily high amounts of nutrients running off into streams and wetlands on and off the site. No fertilizer should be applied within 50ft of streams or wetlands to further minimize the potential for contamination through run-off. Trees and shrubs inside the 50ft buffer should be monitored and if fertilization is necessary, capsule fertilizer should be used. Lawns should be fertilized once in spring with a 24-4-24 blend after the last frost and with a 21- 3-21 in made to late summer. It is recommended that slow release fertilizer be used to prevent excessive shoot growth and to provide turf nutrition over and extended period of time. Lawns should be fertilized according to manufacturer standards. Annual soil test should be performed to check nutrient levels and determine whether changes are necessary. Outside the 50ft buffer, shade trees should be fertilized in April with a 16-10-9 blend plus iron and zinc. Other trees should be fertilized with food spikes but no fertilization of woody vegetation should occur past mid July. Trees under one year old should not be fertilized. Evergreens should be pruned as necessary in June and shade tree pruning should be done in April, except for birches. Birches should be pruned in mid July. All trees should be continually monitored for pests and diseases throughout the growing season. Woody vegetation should be deep watered right before the ground freezes. 26 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 11 Snow and Leaf Removal Snow removal will be provided within the park by a snow removal service retained by the Neighborhood Association. Sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall event per Bozeman Ordinance 1529. The Home Owner’s Association will be responsible for clearing snow on sidewalks, on walks adjacent to Parks and Open Spaces and the South 19th boulevard; no snow removal will be performed on the natural fines trails. Leaf removal will be provided most likely by a landscape contractor or handyman service, as retained by the Neighborhood Association. Playground Inspection Playground inspection should be performed on an annual basis by an independent contractor certified as a National Certified Playground Safety Inspector. The inspectorshall submit a report to the City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department. The Neighborhood Association is responsible for hiring the independent contractor. Irrigation System The irrigation system should be charged in April, after the ground thaws and plants start growing. The manual drain valves should be turned to the closed position and well pump power switch turned on. The controller should be programmed for the anticipated water requirements for the current month. All heads should be checked for breakage and proper coverage and check on a monthly basis for necessary adjustments. Drip emitters should be periodically checked and the inter system should be regularly monitored for line breaks, head breakage and vandalism. Head replacement should be done with the same brand to ensure efficient coverage for the shall working pressure and dispersal at an equal precipitation rate. The height of heads should be checked to avoid damage from mowers or maintenance equipment. Winterization should take place during the last week of October. Power to the well pump should be shut off and all manual drain valves opened. To flush out the lines, a high power air pump shall be connected to the quick coupler valves and air should be run through the system. Each valve zone should be opened and closed until all water is completely flushed out, then the controller should be turned off and water lift off until spring. Any necessary watering during the winter months should be done with a tank to prevent damage to the irrigation system. Animal Control Pets should be leashed at all times while in the parks and open space and residents must clean up after their pets. If rodents become a problem with regards to damaging plant material or posing a health risk to residents or pots, rodent control should be utilized. However, no poison is permitted on within parkland or open space areas. Refuse Refuse within the parks and open space will be collected weekly by a service retained by the Neighborhood Association or the party responsible for maintenance. 27 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 12 Section 2 PARK PLAN DRAWINGS 28 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 13 Section 3 SOILS INFORMATION 29 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 14 30 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 15 31 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 16 Section 4 PARK AMENITIES Tot Lot Concept Young Children Playground Concept Bench Concept 32 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 17 Fitness Trail Equipment 33 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 18 Bridge Concept (Actual bridge may vary) Picnic Pavilion Concept 34 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 19 **Refer to Flanders Mill Design Guidelines for the location and layout of all fence types. 35 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 20 Section 5 COST ESTIMATE 36 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 21 37 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 22 38 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 23 Section 6 Variance and Alternate Compliance Letters 39 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 24 Waiver of Park dedication and Alternate Compliance Section 38.27.100 Waiver of Park dedication Flanders Mill Subdivision is an almost 137 acre development on the northwest edge of the City of Bozeman. The subdivision is bounded by on three sides by Flanders Mill Road, East Baxter Lane and Ferguson Ave and features expansive open space, ponds, extensive wetland and stream restoration as well as dedicated parks. The Flanders Mill Subdivision is in a unique position with regards to its Common Open Space and Parkland dedications. Working with City staff and planners( meeting with Mitch Overton and Chris Saunders on 2/19/14), we are requesting to use Section 38.27.100 in the Bozeman UDO to satisfy our requirements for recreation and park dedication. Flanders Mill Subdivision will seek to satisfy all of its Parkland dedications through a combination of Dedicated Parkland and Common Open Space (with blanket Public Access Easements). Through the combination of these spaces the Flanders Mill Subdivision will be dedicating 36.38 acres of land for public recreation (12.09 acres Park Land and 24.29 acres of Common Open Space). The dedicated spaces contain wetlands, ponds, trails, playgrounds, manicured lawns, fitness stations, pavilions and other major park amenities. Review Criteria: 1. We believe that the granting of this variance and approval of alternate compliance will not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare. The extensive installation of amenities, trails, significant protection of wetlands and creation of a functioning stream corridor will all enhance the quality of life for residents and increase potential habitat for birds and small mammals. 2. Because of the extensive wetlands associated with the property it becomes very difficult to improve parkland in an efficient and well functioning manner. The trails, amenities and parks are woven through the project and serve to link adjacent properties and parks to the future residents of this project. The Developer has engaged TerraQuatic to meet with the Wetlands Review Board to determine the best practices to mitigating impacts to wetlands and ensuring that our project meets all applicable standards for wetlands protection, enhancement and mitigation. 3. The implementation will not cause a substantial increase in public costs. The two Park parcels will be dedicated to the City of Bozeman as is normal practice in development. The entire remainder of Common Open Space will be owned and maintained by the HOA. A Public Access Easement will be placed over all open space to ensure that in the future the City or other necessary entities may travel the trail corridor or Open Space to make repairs or improvements to the site as necessary. 4. The granting of the variance and alternate compliance will not cause non-conformance with other provisions of the subdivision or zoning codes. The granting of the alternate compliance will ensure that more than 26% of the total project will remain open and accessible to the public. A layout of all proposed Parkland and Common Open Space has been provided in the Parks Master Plan as part of the Flanders Mill Preliminary Plat Submittal. 40 Flanders Mill April 2014 Parks Master Plan 25 Variance and Alternate Compliance Section 38.24.080 Sidewalks Flanders Mill Subdivision is an almost 137 acre development on the northwest edge of the City of Bozeman. The subdivision is bounded by on three sides by Flanders Mill Road, East Baxter Lane and Ferguson Ave and so extensive pedestrian facilities are required. The Developer is requesting a Variance from the standard boulevard sidewalk requirements and providing an Alternate Compliance as suggested by the Department of Community Development in their pre- application comments. Review Criteria: 1. We believe that the granting of this variance and approval of alternate compliance will not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare. The trails will allow pedestrians to move from one destination to the next at a greater distance from adjoining roads. Since the trails will also be 8' wide there is less conflict between multi-modal uses than would normally be encountered on a standard 5ft sidewalk. 2. No specific hardship is encountered with this request. The developer seeks to create a more park like atmosphere for pedestrians and the linkages would fit better with the surrounding development. The trails link subdivision parks, county parkland and significant amounts of permanent open space. 3. The implementation will not cause a substantial increase in public costs. The trail will be built by the Developer and maintained by the HOA. Language for the maintenance of the trails will be placed in the HOA documents. 4. The construction of these trails will not cause non-conformance with other provisions of subdivision or zoning codes. The trail is simply meant to replace the boulevard sidewalk as a means of safe pedestrian routing. A layout of the proposed trails are included in the Pre Plat Submittal. 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