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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20446 Approval LetterBOZEMANPlanningNTHISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD CERTIFICATE OFAPPROPRIATENESS DECISIONAPPLICATIONDate:May 20, 2021File Number:20-446Address:415 S. GrandAlterations:New construction of a 3-bedroom home.FINDINGSDProject does not meet City of Bozeman Design Guidelines for hlistoric Preservation and theNeighborhood Conservation Overlay and Section 38.340.050 Bozeman Municipal Code.Project meets City of Bozeman Design Guidelines for Historic Preservation and the NeighborhoodConservation Overlay and Section 38.340.050 Bozeman Municipal Code with conditions, seebelow.DProject meets City of Bozeman Design Guidelines for hlistoric Preservation and the NeighborhoodConservation Overlay and Section 38.340.050 Bozeman Municipal Code, see attachment.PLANNER SIGNATUREJador6 Miller, Assistant PlannerDIRECTOR SIGNATUREMartin Matsen, AICP, City of Bozeman Community DevelopmentCONDITIONSCondition Guideline ConditionNo.1.None.@ 20 East Olive Street | @P.O. Box 1230Bozeman, MT 59771-1230(P) 406-582-2260 © 406-582-2263 { www.bozeman.netTDD: 406-582-2301THE MOST LIVABLE PLACE. BOZEMANPlanningMTCODE PROVISIONSSec. 38.340.050. - Standards for certificates of appropriateness.1. The project does not conform to the design guidelines for the Bozeman Guidelines for HistoricPreservation & the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. The following guidelines are not beingmet:a. Solid-to-void ratio: The guidelines recommend a rectangular solid, with small holes punched in thewalls for windows and doors. This project presents large balconies, patios and a carport to thestreet creating voids in the mass of the building that is not seen anywhere in the district.b. Parking: The guidelines recommend locating parking in the rear of a site and specifically says donot use a front yard for parking. The carport does not comply with these guidelines and would beout of place within the district. The site has alley access and an existing two car garage which,based on the guidelines, should be utilized instead of the front yard carport.c. Building form: The large amount of balcony and patio space is inconsistent with the composition ofbuildings within the NCOD, which are primarily rectangular with sloping roofs, and creates astandalone character for the project that does not blend with the surrounding properties.d. Architectural appearance guidelines from 38.340.050.B:i. Proportion of doors and windows; The front facade does not present any significantwindows to the street. The windows that are shows are circular and cannot be foundanywhere in the NCOD.ii. Relationship of building masses and spaces; The proposed building lacks a consistentfacade and is instead wrapped around by balcony space, creating an incongruent lookwith the surrounding structures.2. Bon-Ton District:a. "Secondary structures and garages to the rear of the lot"i. The existing garage in the rear of the lot should be utilized and the carport should beremoved in order to comply with this guideline and remain consistent with the rest of thedistrict.b. "Automobile access is primarily from the alley"i. The existing garage in the rear of the lot should be utilized and the carport should beremoved in order to comply with this guideline and remain consistent with the rest of thedistrict.c. "Use simple rectangular building forms with sloping roofs"i. The balcony, carport and patio space in the front of the building presents to thestreetscape as a large void and is inconsistent with the simple rectangular buildingdesigns seen throughout the district.APPEALS@ 20 East Olive Street® ^S^? 59771-1230 ® 406-582-2260 [ © 406-582-2263www.bozeman.netTDD: 406-582-2301THE MOST LIVABLE PLACE. BOZEMANPlanningMTYou have the right to appeal this decision of the Community Development Director pursuant to the provisions ofArticle 38.250 of the Bozeman Municipal Code.Please note that this decision is also subject to appeal by other aggrieved parties as defined by Sec. 38.700.020 ofthe Bozeman Municipal Code. Such appeals must be filed pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 38.250.030 of theBozeman Municipal Code. An appeal must be filed within 10 working days following the date of this decision. If avalid appeal is filed, no further action on the project may proceed until a decision on the appeal is made by the CityCommission, and the Community Development Department and Building Division will not be able to approve anybuilding permits or to perform any inspections related to this COA.IMPACT FEESFuture building permit applications may require payment of the required transportation, water, sewer and fireimpact fees according to the City of Bozeman adopted impact fee schedule in place at the time of building permitissuance. If you desire an estimate of the required impact fees (according to current rates) please contact theDepartment of Community Development.CONTACT USAlfred M. Stiff Professional Building20 East Olive Street 59715 (FED EX and UPS Only)PO Box 1230Bozeman, MT 59771phone 406-582-2260fax406-582-2263planning@bozeman.netwww.bozeman.net® 20 East Olive Street ®P.O.Box 1230Bozeman, MT 59771-1230@ 406-582-2260 © 406-582-2263 www.bozeman.netTDD: 406-582-2301THE MOST LIVABLE PLACE.