Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout003 Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative1013 Thomas Drive Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 1 of 7 1013 THOMAS DRIVE ZONE MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST NARRATIVE Amendment Criteria 1. The proposed amendment must cure a deficiency in the growth policy or improve the growth policy to better respond to the needs of the general community; RESPONSE: The proposed amendment to alter the zoning designation for subject properties from Residential High Density District (R-4) to Residential Emphasis Mixed-Use (REMU) improves the growth policy to better respond to the needs of the general community. Amendment of the subject parcels to REMU zoning will allow for residential intensity in a developing area close to schools and other public services. REMU zoning will provide an opportunity for the development of small commercial buildings in correlation with the land use category as described the City's future land use map and further outlined on p. 58 of the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan. Commercial buildings within the subject property could include a restaurant, a coffee shop, or other commercial businesses that would promote pedestrian and bicycle transportation for the development, serve the needs of the community’s residents, and provide diverse quality buildings to the development. 2. The proposed amendment does not create inconsistencies within the growth policy, either between the goals and the maps or between different goals and objectives; RESPONSE: The proposed zoning amendment creates no inconsistencies within the growth policy. The zoning amendment promotes the goals of the growth policy by encouraging housing diversity in a high density residential area that is intended for urban development as per the City's future land use map. The subject parcels are currently designated R-4 and are undeveloped, exclusive to one single family dwelling on the parcel known as 1013 Thomas Dr. Amendment to REMU zoning will promote residential development at urban intensity and allow an opportunity for neighborhood-scaled commercial development, which will facilitate employment opportunities in the area without requiring the use of a car. 3. The proposed amendment must be consistent with the overall intent of the growth policy; RESPONSE: The subject property lies within the Growth Policy Boundary as illustrated on p. 7 of the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan. The development will provide city water and sewer extensions as necessary and all public infrastructure will be constructed to City of Bozeman standards. Transportation infrastructure along Thomas Road will improve as a result of developing the subject properties. 1013 Thomas Drive Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 2 of 7 The proposed zone map amendment will increase connectivity to the residential and commercial districts to the north of the subject properties. 4. The proposed amendment may not adversely affect the community as a whole or any significant portion thereof by: a. Significantly altering land use patterns and principles in a manner contrary to those established by this Plan, RESPONSE: The proposed zone map amendment will not significantly alter land use patterns in a manner contrary to those established in the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan. Based on the proposed REMU zoning of the parcels, the development will primarily include residential units. Secondary uses of the land will allow for an opportunity to include neighborhood-scaled commercial buildings. Vicinity land use includes residential, commercial, and office developments to the north. The 15 ac. parcel known as 1001 Thomas Drive is contiguous to the north of the proposed zone map amendment. The recent application to annex 1001 Thomas Drive into the City proposed initial zone map amendment of REMU. b. Requiring unmitigated improvements to streets, water, sewer, or public facilities or services, thereby impacting development of other lands, RESPONSE: The subject properties will require the development of its main access via Thomas Drive, thereby; road improvements will be made to a portion of Thomas Drive. These road improvements are expected to enhance the area not adversely impact the development of other lands. c. Adversely impacting existing uses because of inadequately mitigated impacts on facilities or services, RESPONSE: Any future development that occurs will be thoroughly examined by the consulting engineer and by the City engineer to ensure there is adequate capacity for any proposed improvements. d. Negatively affecting the health and safety of the residents, RESPONSE: The proposed zone map amendment is not expected to have an adverse effect on the health and safety of the residents. The proposed zone map amendment is expected to encourage pedestrian and bicycle transportation by providing connectivity between adjacent residential properties and to nearby commercial services. 1013 Thomas Drive Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 3 of 7 Zone Map Amendment Criteria a. Is the new zoning designed in accordance with the growth policy? How? RESPONSE: Yes. The future land use map in the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 designates this parcel as Urban Neighborhood. Urban Neighborhood category primarily includes urban density homes and correlates with a variety of zoning districts including R-S, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O, REMU, RMH, B-1 and PLI. Urban Neighborhood is also designated for adjacent properties to the north, west, and south. Properties to the east of the subject property are designated Regional Commercial and Services. The proposed zone map amendment from R4 to REMU will allow a diverse supply of quality housing units to be developed at urban intensity. Secondary uses of the land include offices, small-scale retail, and restaurants. Neighborhood scaled commercial developments will serve the varying needs of the community's residents in a geographically compact, walkable area. This supports goals N-1 & N-2 of the growth policy, which respectively are: “Support well-planned, walkable neighborhoods” and “Pursue simultaneous emergence of commercial nodes and residential development through diverse mechanisms in appropriate locations. b. Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers? How? RESPONSE: Yes, the proposed zoning, which is in compliance with the City’s future land use map, will secure safety from fire and other dangers as the subject property is within the city limits of Bozeman and is served by City Fire, Police and Public Works Departments. The City of Bozeman development standards require future development of this property to comply with the Bozeman Municipal Code standards ensuring adequate transportation networks, fire services, and public utility mains be installed to provide a safe neighborhood for the residents. c. Will the new zoning promote public health, public safety and welfare? How? RESPONSE: Yes. Due to the size and character of the parcel, future development of the parcel will require the property to be reviewed through the City’s review processes which provide standards and regulations that promote public health, safety and general welfare of the residents. In addition, future connection to the City’s municipal water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system will reduce water contamination issues from 1013 Thomas Drive Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 4 of 7 groundwater wells and will eliminate environmental risks associated with septic systems. Analysis on the City’s capacity for additional water and sewer connections will be completed with infrastructure submittal. Municipal fire and emergency response services will protect public health and safety and will respond to the subject property. d. Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements? How? Response: Yes, future development of this parcel will be subject to review by the City of Bozeman for adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements as specified in the City’s development and engineering standards. If it is determined during the City’s review process that additional improvements are required to adequately serve the proposed development, those improvements would be required to be constructed and/or pay impact fees, assessments, and taxes to support transportation, water, sewer, school, parks, and other public requirements. The subject property fronts Thomas Dr., which is the main access to the site. Future development will include road improvements made to Thomas Dr. which will allow for easier access to the site by residents, visitors, and any necessary public services such as postal service or emergency response. The subject properties fall within the Emily Dickenson Elementary School, Chief Joseph Middle School, and Gallatin High School Boundaries. Comments from the schools will be required to verify adequate capacity for future students. There are existing parks located to the north and west of the subject property. Parkland required for the subject properties will be provided for with a physical developed park space, with cash-in-lieu, or with a combination of both. Public infrastructure to serve the future development will be determined during City review. It is anticipated that existing public infrastructure along Thomas Dr. will be utilized for development within the subject properties. e. Will the new zoning provide reasonable provisions of adequate light and air? How? RESPONSE: Yes, the City’s development codes include requirements for development to provide adequate light and air with the use of parks and open space areas, maximum building heights, lot coverage and setback requirements. Due to the size and character of the parcel, the future development of the parcel will be reviewed through the City’s review processes ensuring the City’s development codes will be adhered to and the development will provide adequate light and air. 1013 Thomas Drive Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 5 of 7 f. Will the new zoning have an effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems? How? RESPONSE: Yes, development of the subject property with REMU zoning will likely have an effect on the City’s motorized and non-motorized transportation system due to the increased allowed density. Any new development will affect the City’s transportation system with increased traffic. Development of the property will provide connectivity between urban areas north and south of the subject property. A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) may be necessary to gauge the potential impact of future development. The city may require a TIS based on the increased density to determine if additional mitigation would be required. Applicant acknowledges that future development may require the property owner to waive their right to protest the creation of future Special Improvement Districts (SID) and participate in funding nearby future infrastructure improvements that may be required to offset impacts created by development. The 15 ac. parcel known as 1001 Thomas Drive is contiguous to the north of the proposed zone map amendment. The recent application to annex 1001 Thomas Drive into the City proposed initial zone map amendment of REMU. Zone map amendment of the subject parcels to REMU will allow the community’s residents to have better access to existing pedestrian connection systems including the arterial multiuse trail located along the north boundary of 1001 Thomas Drive. g. Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth? How? RESPONSE: Yes, the subject parcels are located within an area designated Urban Neighborhood on the future land use map. The City’s future land use map shows properties to the north, west, and south of the subject property are designated as Urban Neighborhood. Urban Neighborhood category primarily includes urban density homes and correlates with a variety of zoning districts including REMU. The 15 ac. parcel known as 1001 Thomas Drive is contiguous to the north of the proposed zone map amendment. The recent application to annex 1001 Thomas Drive into the City proposed initial zone map amendment of REMU. Zone map amendments of the subject parcels to REMU zoning will promote compatible urban growth. h. Does the new zoning promote the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses? How? 1013 Thomas Drive Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 6 of 7 RESPONSE: Yes. The proposed zone map amendment of the subject properties to REMU zoning will encourage land use that is similar to nearby developments and will established a development pattern that compatible with existing developments in the vicinity. The proposed zone map amendment is designated Urban Neighborhood in the City’s future land use map. REMU zoning allows for increased residential density inclusive of small-scale retail and restaurants as secondary uses of the land in a geographically compact, walkable area. The 15 ac. parcel known as 1001 Thomas Drive is contiguous to the north of the proposed zone map amendment. The recent application to annex 1001 Thomas Drive into the City proposed initial zone map amendment of REMU. Zone map amendment of the subject parcels to REMU will promote the character of the district by encouraging similar land use and by establishing a compatible development pattern in accordance with the growth policy. i. Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular uses? How? RESPONSE: Yes. The properties are located within an area designated Urban Neighborhood as defined in the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan. Urban Neighborhood category primarily includes urban density homes and correlates with a variety of zoning districts including REMU. The proposed REMU zoning is suitable for the site given the adjacent Urban Neighborhood Designation to the north, west, and south of the parcels. City roadway, water and sewer mains to serve the future development are located adjacent to the property along Thomas Drive Public Right-of-Way. j. Was the new zoning adopted with a view to conserving the value of buildings? How? RESPONSE: There is currently one existing single-family home within the proposed zone map amendment. It is likely the existing home will be removed to more efficiently develop the property in the future. k. Does the new zoning encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area? How? RESPONSE: Yes. The City’s Growth Policy designates the adjoining properties west of Thomas Dr. as Urban Neighborhood on the City’s future land use map. Neighborhood category primarily includes urban density homes and correlates with a variety of zoning districts including REMU. The 15 ac. parcel known as 1001 Thomas Drive is contiguous to the north of the proposed zone map amendment. The recent application to annex 1001 Thomas Drive into the City proposed initial zone map amendment of REMU. Zone map amendment of the subject parcels will best integrate the subject 1013 Thomas Drive Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 7 of 7 properties into the existing area and will provide residents with access to existing pedestrian connection systems. Based on the City’s Growth Policy’s land use designation for the subject property being consistent with the proposed zoning amendment to REMU; residential developments existing to the west and south of the subject property; and residential and office developments existing to the north of the subject property; the proposed zoning does encourage the most appropriate use of the land. END OF NARRATIVE