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Home My WebLink AboutPUD Narration Table of Contents Combined Concept PUD and Pre-Application Narrative Vicinity Maps and Exhibits Site Photographs Tab 1 : Concept PUD Application & Checklists Relaxation Requests 2016 Valley west PUD Greenplan Greenplan for The Lakes at Valley West Tab 2: Pre Application Application & Checklists Waiver Requests Phasing Plan for The Lakes at Valley West Pre-Application Plan for Phase 3 Parkland Exhibit & Estimations Conceptual Park Plan Typical Road Sections Waters of the US Exhibit Wetlands Update Letter& Permit Amendments THE LAKES Al VALLEY R'ES"I I' 77 The Lakes at ValleyWest Planned Unit Development Concept Plan & Major Subdivision Pre Application April 2016 inGr nsik ■� Morrison [� c} y�C ,..,��:, ti � Maierle `o Pltiins Design�i Etl vitolt Nlr Yrtil SClviie5 engineers•surveyors-planners•scientists THE LAKES AI VALLEY WESA The Lakes at Valley West PUD Concept Plan and Pre-Application Narrative April, 2016 I I Summary Since its original approval in 2002, the overall design of the award-winning Valley West Planned Unit Development (PUD) has continued to mature and adjust to ongoing parks and wetlands design, changing land use regulations and policies, developing adjoining properties and overall market conditions. Several significant land use changes have recently occurred — most notably, a school and church have been constructed on the property west of Cottonwood Avenue in place of what was originally contemplated as a residential neighborhood. The Phase 3 Concept Plan proposes to continue the neighborhood character that was defined by Phases 1 and 2 of the Lakes at Valley West by creating compact residential neighborhood pockets that are all connected by open spaces, trails, streets and enhanced alleys inspired by the European planning concept of a woonerf. Woonerfs are described in the Unified Development Code as: "streets where pedestrians and cyclists have priority over motorists. Woonerfs may be permitted on public local streets or alleys through the PUD process" (38.09.030). This application also includes the subdivision pre-application for Phase 3 (54 residential lots, 5 open space lots and one Restricted lot for future development). The Lakes at Valley West master plan shows likely development patterns for approximately 300 dwelling units on the entire 65 acres. This is for reference only. The property owners require flexibility as future phases are submitted to adjust to continuing changes in the Bozeman market. PUD Modifications The 2014 PUD Master Plan, which showed the concept plans for all of the "Lakes" phases, has many elements of previous plans. The road network, which was previously envisioned to consist of grid-pattern streets, has been adjusted to allow connected pockets of residences. On the following page is a graphic representation showing the evolution of Valley West over the previous 12 years. The latest PUD concept plan version showing Phase 3 follows. The concept plan for Phase 3 is consistent with the 2014 update except it replaces a dead end woonerf with a looped solution. 1 wnr rw.:,•. _ 2002 PUD Plan •� i .: , Original PUD One lake �' ��- •-• M Very limited roads and trails on west portion School site identified .. � i "! •. FTI � �� 2005 PUD Plan ' 't j- T- `----1!• .� Modified PUD Lots surrounding one _• :• " lake West portion more j developed - "��< "�; -• "" 2008 PUD Plan 2nd Modified PUD E ' _: r•. " fix 2 lakes z W ^� Straight gridded roads and alleys `t�� '� yr, P .� _ •i l is �•r.i`�... A r,))• 2014 PUD Plan �� dun:•'`` ' t " ]� 3rd Modified PUD �• •"' t [Note: church and school were ', , ' , ,•,� previously modified between t '-��N►�^•�� "+��;'':��,� 2008 and 2014 plans.] + •• •• Modified grid to create pocket neighborhoods • =' Addition of "woonerfs" in place of alleys No commercial node proposed in west portion 2 _g�_ 2016 Green Plan —IL =.7.. e"'b e r e`'� a .f!K•1'tKd�Y7d.'trt � tit All- N r 1 - � r rwaaey��.r +v 3 Land Use Patterns The following chart summarizes proposed land uses for the entire 65 acres The Lakes at Valley West. Acreage Percentage Open Space(Public Access Easement) 14.3 acres 22% Dedicated Parkland 12.9 acres 20% Residential Lots 24.2 acres 37% Streets,Alleys and Woonerfs 13.6 acres 21% TOTAL 65 acres 100% Land uses for The Lakes at ValleyWest, Phases 1 &2 final Dlatted 2015). Acreage Percentage Open Space(Public Access Easement) 3.4 acres 15% Dedicated Parkland 4.9 acres 21% Residential Lots(single-three 6.4 acres 28% household units) Streets,Alleys and Woonerfs 8.2 acres 36% TOTAL 22.9 acres 100% The following chart summarizes proposed land uses for The Lakes at Valley West, Phase 3. Acreage Percentage Open Space(Public Access Easement) 2.9 acres 27% Dedicated Parkland 0 acres 0% Residential Lots(single -three 5.2 acres 49% household units) Streets,Alleys and Woonerfs 2.6 acres 24% TOTAL 10.7 acres 100% In order to uphold the high design quality standards set by previous phases of Valley West, Phase 3 will have covenants similar to the rest of the neighborhood, and essentially the same as those in Phases 1 and 2; however, individual pocket neighborhoods may have additional restrictions as each phase is developed. The next stage of entitlements (Preliminary PUD and Preliminary Plat)will include draft copies of these documents. Relaxations The Valley West PUD has a number of relaxations. This trend will continue with Phase 3, even though many of the original relaxations proved successful enough to have been incorporated into updates to the Unified Development Code. A list of the requested relaxations for Phase 3 is provided later in this application, along with brief justification comments. Note that relaxations are not requested from Sections 38.23.030.D "Corner Lots" and 38.24.010.A.9 "Cuts-de-sac" because these sections of the code have built-in flexibility under certain conditions with an approved development plan. Concurrent Construction Concurrent construction is not being requested for Phase 3. Neighborhood Center While most pocket neighborhood are designed to have their own shared gathering spaces, the Lakes at Valley West project, as a whole, includes a larger central neighborhood center located in 4 the park southeast of the intersection of Westmorland Drive and North Laurel Parkway (see dashed circle below). This area will function as a neighborhood park, with the intent as described in the Bozeman PROST plan. The focus for the improvements will be informal recreation for all age groups, with special emphasis on those citizens living in a '/ to '/2 miles radius. The area will take advantage of the existing water bodies and proximity to the natural area already established to the east. The neighborhood park will consist of gathering spaces, shelters, a playground, Class IIA trails and fishing access points. Part of the area will receive full irrigation from groundwater wells, and the lands closest to the water's edges will remain in a more native vegetative state, consistent with the requirements of the wetland mitigation requirements. The trails will connect with the existing Class IIA trails to the east, providing an extremely high level of connectivity throughout the Valley West PUD and beyond. •�,�,fT j{y�•Sret..w.�Y.4Y1NN �' `� �— — 7 r, - J__—� I I„`.`�", s ; l I V4.% I Parks, Open Space & Trails A variety of exceptional parks, natural and active open space areas and trails are found within the developed phases of Valley West. Meyers Park won a 2007 Beautification Award and a 2008 AIA Montana Honor Award. The westernmost phases propose to continue this high level of quality with a connected system of varied open spaces and trails. The two lakes defining the Lakes at Valley West project were constructed in 2008 providing an extensive area of open water and native wetland habitat for fish and migrating waterfowl and wildlife. Area residents will be able to enjoy fishing, bird watching, and walking on a wide-spread system of gravel trails. The lakes form the west edge of a continuous 30-plus acre wetland system that extends from the Baxter Creek Natural Area/Bronken Park to the shallow-water wetland ponds located southeast of the east lake. The lakes were planted with hundreds of native trees and shrubs and wetland plants creating a natural refuge within the city limits. Approximately 5 acres of land was dedicated to the City and added to Bronken Park/Baxter Creek Natural Area with the "Lakes" Phases 1 and 2. Note that no new dedicated parkland is required for this project - there has always been an excess of parkland in Valley West as a whole. Now, because the planned neighborhood just west of Cottonwood Road (which was originally approved for up to 156 units) is a school and a church, there is even more excess parkland than originally contemplated. All park requirements for this subdivision are met by existing parkland - the dedication of the 5 acres was extra. The west lake is proposed as open space with a public access easement. PUD points will continue to be met with open space. In addition to community open space and parks, each pocket neighborhood is connected by pedestrian paths to the shared woonerfs. 5 Community trail connectivity is an essential component of the project. The Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) Plan calls for one north/south trail connection (note two additional north/south connections directly east and west of the site) and one east/west trail connection through the property. The PUD will greatly exceed these required connections. Project phasing will be designed to avoid any temporary dead end trails. The Phase 3 concept plan provides a north-south open space corridor through its center, similar to the corridor provided in Phases 1 and 2. Transportation Networks The proposed road network includes a modified grid with appropriate connectivity to surrounding and planned neighborhoods. North Laurel Parkway was constructed and dedicated with Phases 1 and 2. Phase 3 will dedicate and construct Westgate Avenue, which will line up with the Laurel Glen Subdivision to the north and connect to future phases of the Norton property to the south. Only one east/west connection (Westmorland Drive) is shown for the undeveloped property to the west due to the presence of Aajker Creek (which falls on the adjacent property) and the associated critical lands. Frontage for the Phase 3 lots on Arnhem Way is being provided by Option C in Section 38.24.090.B.2.c which allows: "25 feet of frontage on an improved alley and a greenway corridor or trail corridor with public access. Improvements to accommodate emergency access, snow removal and storage, and the provision of utilities will be provided as was done for Phases 1 and 2. The right-of-way width proposed is 32 feet (minimum off 22 feet clear) to accommodate the additional increased demands. Defined parallel parking spaces will alternate with landscaped areas along one side while concrete ribbons will visually pinch the perceived lane to 17 feet. Pedestrian lighting and signage will help to provide visual clues that this is shared space. See the proposed Woonerf-inspired alley section (32 feet of r/w) proposed section below as well as the street sections provided with the subdivision pre-application information. Conclusion The "Lakes" Phases will complete the residential portion of the Valley West PUD. While there are many relaxations and new concepts being implemented and requested with the Lakes applications, flexibility is needed to allow Valley West to continue to be a progressive model for new neighborhoods within our community. 6