HomeMy WebLinkAbout19517 DRC comments response 2020-02-26
February 26, 2020
Sarah Rosenberg, Associate Planner
City of Bozeman Department of Planning and Community Development
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
Re: Bozeman Gateway Site Plan Review – Aviator Building
COB#: 19517
MMI#: 3638.009
Dear Sarah:
This letter is to provide written responses to the comments stated in the DRC review memo dated January
22, 2019. Below are our responses associated with each comment.
Section 2 – RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Please note that these conditions are in addition to any required code provisions identified in this report.
These conditions are specific to the development.
1. The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically
listed as conditions of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of the
lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or state law.
2. The site plan shall have an initial entitlement period of one year. The applicant may seek an
extension of not more than one additional year. Extensions may be sought under the provisions of
Section 38.230.140.
Planning Division, Sarah Rosenberg, srosenberg@bozeman.net, 406-582-2297
1. The parking lot that is part of Phase 4 needs to be removed from all the site plans.
The parking lot part of Phase 4 has been removed from view in all the site plans
2. To comply with the PUD and since this would be the final building to be built in Phase 3, the entire
parking lot should be constructed. This includes Common Area 8.
Acknowledged
3. Photometric Plan. Per Section 38.570.040.G and the Bozeman Gateway PUD Design Manual, many of
the light fixtures do not meet this standard. Please review the Exterior Façade Lighting section in the
Development Manual and the BMC section on lighting.
a. Parking lot lighting may not exceed .2 fc.
Table 38.570.040-1 States that the Minimum footcandle level is 0.2 fc. The design meets this
requirement See PH201. The parking lots are designed to be consistent with the existing
portions of the development utilizing the PUD approved luminaire.
b. Building entrances must be an average of 5 fc. Include average on elevations and by entrances
on site plan.
Typically, we anticipate 5fc to be measured on the ground although elevation averages are
shown per request. See averages on PH203, PH301 and PH302.
c. E10 is not an allowable light fixture as it is not full cut off.
38.570.060.A.3 states “ For lighting horizontal areas such as roadways, sidewalks, entrances
and parking areas, fixtures must meet IESNA "full-cutoff" criteria (no light output emitted
above 90 degrees at any lateral angle around the fixture).” Type E10 is not illuminating
surfaces such as roadways, sidewalks or entrances and therefore is requirements does not apply
to Type E10.
38.570.060.A.2 states “ All outdoor lighting fixtures must be shielded in such a manner that
no light is emitted above a horizontal plane passing through the lowest point of the
light emitting element, so that direct light emitted above the horizontal plane is eliminated.”
Type E10 is mounted to the underside of a 2ft overhang (See E10 Window Section detail and
E10 Window Plan View on sheet PH103). The overhang structure itself serves as a shield to
block light above the horizontal plane into the sky.
38.570-060.A.2 states “ Fixtures must be of a type and design appropriate to the
lighting application.” Type E10 is intended to lighting the perimeter of the window well (not
the window itself). This luminaire is suited for the application as it provides a clean, narrow
line of light to complement the architectural aesthetic of the building. Refer to on the sample
application images on page PH103. Providing this luminaire in the window recesses, highlights
elements to accommodate the Development Manual Façade Lighting item that states,
“Entrances and projecting elements should be highlighted to create a visually lively street at
night.”
As part of the building design, Type E10 luminaires will be equipped with dimming capabilities
and controlled separate from other exterior lighting types. This will allow for illumination
reduction and on/off control independent of the other exterior lighting.
d. Type E9 does not have an image of what the light looks like therefore we cannot tell if it is full
cutoff.
See additional image on PH102. Type E9 is the PUD approved wall light and is specified as
downlight only. The approved Bozeman Gateway Design manual encourages all buildings
to incorporate this luminaire.
e. Provide more details on E3. It appears it does not meet full cut off.
Type E3 is a recessed mounted in the side of the wall and steps to provide low level
illumination for pedestrian safety. This step light is louvered to reduce glare and direct light
towards the ground. See enlarged images on PH102.
f. Identify what handrails E11 is proposed to be located.
See notations on PH202, PH301 and PH302. For additional imagery, refer to architectural
east elevation E3.1 for second level patio handrail location; south elevation on A3.2 for
second level patio handrail location and north elevation A3.1 for main level patio handrail.
3D images on pages G2.1-G2.4 also show handrails in the various isometric views.
Engineering Division, Anna Russell, Engineer II, arussell@bozeman.net , 406-582-2281
1. BMC 38.220.080.A.2.l Site Plan Submittal Requirements. Provide a construction staging plan
including equipment and worker parking, concrete washout, material storage, construction
trailer, and trash receptacles during construction.
The construction staging items have been added to sheet C410 Erosion & Sediment Control Plan
2. Fire service plans, and domestic services 4” or larger, must be a standalone submittal, separate from
the Site Plan submittal. City of Bozeman applications for service must be completed by the applicant.
Separate Fire service plans have been digitally submitted to Anna Russell on 1/27/2020, hard copies
will be submitted to the city once the plans have been approved.
Forestry Division; Alex Nordquest, anordquest@bozeman.net, 406-582-3205
1. The landscape plan calls for one honeylocust at the northeast corner of the property. Due to the adjacent
overhead electric, they need to swap to a smaller-sized species. Approved trees for planting near utilities
are marked in the Street Tree Guide with a “U”.
The honeylocust in the northeast corner has been changed to Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac Tree.
2. Street Tree Guide - https://www.bozeman.net/home/showdocument?id=988
The street tree guide has been used to select the appropriate tree.
NorthWestern Energy; Cammy Dooley, cammy.dooley@northwestern.com
1. Clarify gas meter location. They will need to provide enough wall space for all the meters. These can
be stacked but it will be limited to 2 meters high. Please plan a minimum of 1’ length for each meter,
plus an additional foot for the regulator. If they want to stack the meters, that will be around 5’ in
height. In addition to those lengths they will need to provide a minimum of 3’ from the regulator to the
nearest electric meter.
A utility location plan and elevation exhibit has been supplied in the resubmittal, see sheet A1.3.
2. Please also contact Dylan Swanson at Dylan.swanson@northwestern.com for an easement across the
open space.
Dylan has been emailed a copy of the easement exhibit for the NWE line across the open space on
1/27/2020.
Solid Waste Division; Kevin Handelin, khandelin@bozeman.net, 406-582-3238
1. Location of refuse enclosure is fine, however, make sure the curbs do not wrap around in front of the
closures. It appears that trucks may run over curb on left hand side of enclosure.
The curbing has been modified to ensure easy access for garbage trucks to the enclosure.
2. Enclosure doors must open 180 degrees.
The enclosure doors will be able to open 180 degrees
If you should have any questions regarding these comments, revisions and corrections for the Aviator
Building Site Plan Application don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
_____________________________
James A. Ullman, PE
Project Engineer