HomeMy WebLinkAbout023 Appendix P - Architectural Departure Request 1
August 24, 2022
Nakeisha Lyon, planner
City of Bozeman Community Development
20 East Olive Street
Bozeman, MT. 59715
Re: Departure for Application 22205
Dear Nakeisha:
Thank you for your time regarding this departure request. The West Park Phase 1 Site has 7 buildings.
The northwest 18-Plex (A) building requires a departure.
The departure request is in response to Bozeman Municipal Code section 38.510.020.F1 and F3.
Building 18-Plex (A) is perpendicular to Laurel Parkway with no entry or weather protection on the
west façade. There would be high volumes of residential traffic along arterial street Laurel Parkway
and limited pedestrian traffic beyond the public sidewalk. Due to the overall site constraints we are
unable to orient 18-Plex (A) building entries directly to the street. If we were able to do so it would
greatly affect the efficiency of the site layout in terms of unit density which is paramount in the
feasibility and success of the development. Additionally, if we were to address the building orientation
requirement it would require a new apartment design, or entries directly into private bedrooms. Both
options detract from the overall consistency and cohesiveness of the project as a whole.
We have had the same departure approved for Oak and Cottonwood Phase 1 at West Oak Street and
Twin Lakes Avenue. Oak and Cottonwood Master Site was project #20433, reviewed by Danielle
Garber. The same departure was also approved for Boulder Creek Phase 1 at Sherwood Way and
Abigail Lane. The Boulder Creek Site was project #19021, reviewed by Danielle Garber.
Please let me know if you require further information regarding our request for the departure.
Thanks,
Jesse Sobrepena, AIA
JDS Architects, Inc.