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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8_ZMA_Narrative 010521ZONE MAP AMENDMENT PROJECT NARRATIVE A) IS THE NEW ZONING DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GROWTH POLICY? The Future Land Use Plan element of the Bozeman Community Plan adopted in 2020 designates the property as “Community Commercial Mixed Use” This application proposes zoning designations of Residential Emphasis Mixed Use District (REMU) on the 10.071-acre tract. The proposed REMU zoning designation is listed on page 58 of the 2020 Bozeman Community Plan as being compatible with the “Community Commercial Mixed Use ” designation. REMU zoning is proposed for the entirety of the parcel, as it pertains to the Community Plan, Section 4: Implementation, Action items #2, #11. REMU zoning meets many of the Goals, Objectives and Actions, specifically to the south, and west where B-2 zoning exists and to the east where it adjoins with Bozeman school district #7 land, currently zoned Agricultural Suburban (AS). The proposed zoning actively complies with the following Goals, Objectives and Actions outlined in the Bozeman Community Plan. Specifically outlined below, REMU zoning supports the City of Bozeman Community Planning Themes: 2,3,4,5,6,7. Supporting details of how some of the City of Bozeman’s goals and objectives will be met are specified in the paragraphs below. • THEME 2: A CITY OF UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOODS. Goal N-1: Support well-planned, walkable neighborhoods. N-1.2 Increase required minimum densities in residential districts. Annexation of the subject property with the proposed zoning will minimize sprawl by allowing for development at urban density. The subject property is contiguous to City of Bozeman limits allowing for efficient extension of services. The proposed zoning supports a high-density core while respecting the rural residential nature of the existing neighborhoods surrounding the subject property’s perimeter. N-1.3 Revise the zoning map to lessen areas exclusively zoned for single type housing. REMU zoning will allow for higher density housing options and commercial mixed-use development. This will help reduce sprawl and allow for development to meet City of Bozeman urban density goals. N-1.8 Install, replace, and maintain missing or damaged sidewalks, trails, and shared use paths. The proposed project will support continued Right of Way (ROW) improvements along Davis Lane. These improvements align with the City of Bozeman Future Land Use goals and transportation objectives. N-1.10 Increase connectivity between parks and neighborhoods through continued trail and sidewalk development. The proposed project will support continued Right of Way improvements along Davis Lane. These ROW improvements will better connect the surrounding residential developments to Gallatin County Regional Park, Rose Park, Mathew Madison Park, Cattail Lake and the Harvest Creek Connector trail system. Goal N-2: Pursue simultaneous emergence of commercial nodes and residential development through diverse mechanisms in appropriate locations. N-2.1 Ensure the zoning map identifies locations for neighborhood and community nodes early in the development process. REMU zoning will encourage residential development integrated with commercial uses in an integrated and pedestrian friendly manner. Smaller scale commercial nodes will provide local services to the nearby residential neighborhoods, as well as give identity to the neighborhood by providing a visible and distinct focal point. The urban character to be expected in REMU zoning includes urban streetscapes, plazas, outdoor seating, public art, and hardscaped open space and park amenities. N-2.2 Revise the zoning map to support higher intensity residential districts near schools, services and transportation. Revising the zoning from Community Commercial Mixed Use to REMU will allow greater opportunity for higher intensity development solutions. The proposed project abuts a parcel owned by City of Bozeman School District #7 located directly to the east which is designated as Public Institutions (PLI) in the Future Land Use Map. • THEME 3: A CITY BOLSTERED BY DOWNTOWN AND COMPLEMENTARY DISTRICTS. Goal DCD-1: Support urban development within the city The proposed project will support urban development and bring the land into Bozeman city limits aligning with the objectives of the 2020 Community Plan. DCD-1.9 Promote mixed-use development with access to parks, open space, and transit options. REMU zoning of the proposed project will promote and allow opportunity for mixed use development. Allowing for REMU zoning will better connect residents to Gallatin County Regional Park, Rose Park, Mathew Madison Park, Cattail Lake and the Harvest Creek Connector trail system. DCD-1.11 Pursue annexations consistent with the future land use map and adopted facility plans for development at urban density The proposed project is pursuing REMU zoning and annexation consistent with future goals and objectives of the City of Bozeman Community Plan. Additionally, REMU zoning will allow opportunities for development at urban density. • THEME 4: A CITY INFLUENCED BY OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, PARKS AND OPEN LANDS. Goal EPO-3: Address climate change in the city’s plans and operations EPO-3.2 Ensure complete streets and identify long-term resources for the maintenance of year round bike and multi-use paths to improve utilization and reduce annual per capita vehicle miles traveled. The proposed project will provide ROW improvements to Davis Lane and will better connect residents to Gallatin County Regional Park, Rose Park, Mathew Madison Park, Cattail Lake and the Harvest Creek Connector trail system. By providing sidewalks and access to urban trail systems this will reduce annual per capita vehicle miles and vehicular traffic. • THEME 5: A CITY THAT PRIORITIZES ACCESSIBILITY AND MOBILITY CHOICES. Goal M-1: Ensure multimodal accessibility M-1.4 Develop safe, connected, and complementary transportation networks for pedestrians, bicyclists, and users of other personal mobility devices ( e-bikes, electric scooters, powered wheelchairs, etc.). The proposed project will provide ROW improvements to Davis Lane and will better connect residents to Gallatin County Regional Park, Rose Park, Mathew Madison Park, Cattail Lake and the Harvest Creek Connector trail system. Access to urban trail systems and completion of city sidewalks are safe, healthy alternative transportation networks that allow for multimodal accessibility. M-1.11: Prioritize and construct key sidewalk connections and enhancements The proposed project will provide ROW improvements to Davis Lane thereby expanding key sidewalk connections in the vicinity. Goal M-2: Ensure multimodal safety M-2.2 Review and, as appropriate, update the City’s complete streets policy. The proposed project abuts Davis Lane and will provide ROW improvements that align with the city of Bozeman’s complete streets policy. M-2.3 Work with School District #7 and other community partners in planning and operating safe routes to local schools. The proposed project shares a property line with future School District #7. Discussion has already begun on how best to be good neighbors and best develop safe operating routes that will complement both the proposed project and surrounding landowners. • THEME 6: A CITY POWERED BY ITS CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMY Goal EE-1: Promote the continued development of Bozeman as an innovative and thriving economic center EE-1.2 Invest in those infrastructure projects that will strengthen business and higher education communities as coordinated through the annual capital improvement plan. Zoning the land for REMU development will help provide both business and residential opportunities to this unique area of Bozeman. School District #7 land is located directly to the east of the proposed development. REMU zoning could provide beneficial opportunities for the future school district. EE-1.6 Update the zoning map to correct deficiencies identified in the annual land use inventory report The 2020 land use inventory report contains data that shows REMU zoning from 2012-2018 was continuously deficient, equaling only 1.0% of all zoning districts over the 7-year period. From 2019-2020 REMU zoning made up 2.9% of all zoning districts. We propose REMU zoning for this project to help increase REMU zoning and better balance the zoning districts in the City of Bozeman. • THEME 7: A CITY ENGAGED IN REGIONAL COORDINATION Goal RC-3: Collaborate with Gallatin County regarding annexation and development patterns adjacent to the City to provide certainty for landowners and taxpayers RC-3.1 Work with Gallatin County to create compact, contiguous development and infill to achieve an efficient use of land and infrastructure, reducing sprawl and preserving open space, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, and water resources. REMU zoning this parcel of land will allow for creative, compact, development at urban density. This will help reduce sprawl and preserve our natural resources. RC-3.3 Prioritize annexations that enable the incremental expansion of the City and its utilities. The proposed project will significantly help support the city of Bozeman Community Plan in many ways. The property abutting the proposed project to the north has recently submitted a Development Review Application. REMU zoning and development of this property will close a gap in city boundaries and will help expand city utility infrastructure and ROW improvements in Davis Lane. RC-3.4 Encourage annexation of land adjacent to the City prior to development and encourage annexation of surrounded areas. The property abutting the proposed project to the north has recently submitted a Development Review Application. Annexation of this property will close a gap in the city boundaries. B) WILL THE NEW ZONING SECURE SAFETY FROM FIRE AND OTHER DANGERS? HOW? The regulatory provisions established for the requested zoning designations, in conjunction with provisions for adequate transportation facilities (interior subdivision roads, primary access and secondary/emergency access) should adequately address these concerns with future development of the property. Local emergency service agencies (fire and police) and City of Bozeman regulatory divisions will have the opportunity to weigh in on any further development proposals to ensure protection from fire and other dangers through the implementation of the municipal regulatory standards. The subject property has considered connections to an adjoining parcel with existing municipal services nearby. Existing municipal services can be efficiently extended onto the property to serve future development. C) WILL THE NEW ZONING PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH, PUBLIC SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE? HOW? Development of the subject property will require review and approval by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), City Engineer’s Office and Director of Public Service. Given the location of the subject property, annexation of the subject property will allow for the extension of existing municipal infrastructure (i.e., water, and sanitary sewer) and the efficient delivery of public services (i.e., police and fire protection) to the subject property. Additionally, the new zoning will provide future residents with a variety of housing types within proximity to existing commercial and transportation facilities. D) WILL THE NEW ZONING FACILITATE THE ADEQUATE PROVISION OF TRANSPORTATION, WATER, SEWERAGE, SCHOOLS, PARKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC REQUIREMENTS? HOW? An assessment of the impacts to infrastructure, public services, schools, park land, and other public requirements will be evaluated during preliminary subdivision plat and/or site plan review, and said impacts identified with development of the subject property will be mitigated with recommended conditions of approval by the City’s Planning, Engineering, Building, Fire, Parks, Water/Sewer, Sustainability and Sanitation Departments (D.R.C.). If not already addressed, right-of-way for higher order roads that will carry traffic to the subject property will be required with annexation of the subject property to ensure that adequate provisions for transportation needs have been made. E) WILL THE NEW ZONING PROVIDE REASONABLE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE LIGHT AND AIR? HOW? The regulatory standards set forth in the City of Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance for the requested zoning districts provides the necessary provisions (i.e., yard setbacks, lot coverage, open space and building heights), which are intended to provide for adequate light and air for any proposed development on the subject property. F) WILL THE NEW ZONING HAVE AN EFFECT ON MOTORIZED AND NON- MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS? HOW? During preliminary subdivision and/or site plan review of any development proposal on the subject property, a Traffic Impact Analysis will be required to be completed by the applicant’s consultant. The City Engineering Department and D.R.C. will review the impact to the area’s transportation network and determine mitigating measures, if required, through recommended conditions of approval. Vehicular access is currently provided to the property from Davis Lane which facilitates direct connectivity to Baxter Lane and Cattail Street. A secondary access can be provided with extension of either Equestrian Lane or Windward Avenue from the Baxter Meadows Subdivision or West Winds Subdivision. G) DOES THE NEW ZONING PROMOTE CAMPATIBLE URBAN GROWTH? HOW? The subject property adjoins the City of Bozeman with nearby developments within the City limits containing a mix of R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O, B-2, PLI and BP. Adjacent properties to the north and east fall within Gallatin County jurisdiction with county zoning designations of Agricultural Suburban (AS). Properties immediately to the west and south are developed city residential subdivisions with a zoning designation of Community Business (B-2). We believe the proposed zoning is compatible with surrounding urban zones, will help reduce REMU zoning deficiencies shown in the 2020 land use inventory data, while at the same time addressing compatibility with the adjoining properties. H) DOES THE NEW ZONING PROMOTE THE CHARACTER OF THE DISTRICT? HOW? Any future development of the property will be required to conform to the permitted land uses and densities described in the Unified Development Ordinance. Compliance with the regulatory standards for new development will promote character of the district. I) DOES THE NEW ZONING ADDRESS THE AFFECTED AREA’S PECULIAR SUITABILITY FOR PARTICULAR USES? HOW? The subject property being considered with this application is situated in an area that contains a broad cross-section of residential land uses. Properties further north are located within City of Bozeman limits and are residential in nature with increasing densities moving from south to north. Adjoining county properties to the north and east contain a mix of agricultural and residential properties with County zoning of Agricultural Suburban (AS). The zoning proposed for the subject property provides for a variety of residential and mixed-use land uses while at the same time addressing compatibility with adjacent property uses. J) WAS THE NEW ZONING ADOPTED WITH A VIEW TO CONSERVING THE VALUES OF BUILDINGS? HOW? The value of the existing buildings in the area would not depreciate with the proposed zoning designations. The proposed zoning gives particular consideration to compatibility with existing land uses, product types, and surrounding property values. K) DOES THE NEW ZONING ENCOURAGE THE MOST APPROPRIATE USE OF LAND THROUGHOUT THE JURISDICTIONAL AREA? The subject property is contiguous to the City of Bozeman limits. The goals of the City of Bozeman seek to promote compact urban growth. This proposal seeks to extend urban growth and existing City services to an area adjacent to these services while maintaining sensitivity to the adjacent land uses.