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HomeMy WebLinkAbout006 NarrativeFebruary 17, 2023 Narrative Shady Glen Neighborhood Development Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan - PUDP Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application - PP Overview The Shady Glen Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a distinctive development that looks to align many of its design elements with Bozeman’s Community Plan (2009) and Bozeman 2020 Community Plan goals and objectives to create an exceptional residential infill neighborhood community from a recently annexed county island. In accordance with the City Planning goals and City Commission objectives, the project looks to promote infill to decrease sprawl, consolidate infrastructure and increase efficiency and connectivity for both City and County operations and services. The Shady Glen Neighborhood proposal intends to provide single family (R-1) lots that include two voluntarily provided affordable townhomes sites. The neighborhood promotes affordability, quality, and choice, while emphasizing Bozeman’s unique character and lifestyle through the protection and enhancement of existing wildlife habitat. Shady Glen creates a residential neighborhood that will encourage connection to the outdoors and invoke a residential character supportive of the City of Bozeman values. The project proposes developing approximately 4.74 acres inclusive of infrastructure (40%) of the 11.87-acre site into a low-density R-1 neighborhood consisting of 16 residential homesites: 14 single family (R-1) residential homesites and two affordable townhomes. This equates to a planned net density of 5.56. Bridger Center LLC will not be the designated home builder. As the Bozeman City code has not yet established the process to voluntarily provide affordable housing, we are submitting our PUD with the intent of working out the details of how this is to be done, with the assistance of our consultant Kilday Stratton, the City Planning Department and City Economic Development. We recently met with David Fein to discuss upcoming details. Wildlife Refuge Of significant note, the project will create a neighborhood amenity through the preservation of approximately 7.13 acres as a prime riparian habitat and wildlife refuge. This is 60 percent of the total site and does not include additional open space for a playground, gathering space and other amenities. The wildlife refuge is directly adjacent to and connects to the Glen Lake Rotary Park and trail system - essentially complementing the park and extending the habitat. The Shady Glen Wildlife Refuge will be owned and maintained by the Shady Glen HOA. Shady Glen will also provide connectivity to the cross-country ski trails on the Bridger Creek Golf Course, as well as trails and roads leading to the recently completed Story Mill Park, 0.14 miles (250 yards) to the south. Excluding the proposed wildlife refuge, 1.76 additional acres will be used for Common Open Space and neighborhood access. Location The Shady Glen PUD site is bounded by commercial development off Commercial Drive and Bridger Drive to the south, residential development off Birdie Drive to the east, residential development along Boylan Road to the northeast, Bridger Creek Homeowners Association Park to the north and Glen Lake Rotary Shady Glen Neighborhood - Narrative Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 2 October 21, 2022 Club Park to the west. The property is in the Southeast ¼ of Section 31, Township 1 South, Range 6 East, Principal Meridian, City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana. Figure 1: Shady Glen Site Location. Figure 1: Shady Glen Site Location The southern and western areas of the property consist of Palustrine scrub/shrub broadleaf deciduous trees forested areas intermixed with federally protected wetland grass areas. There is an artificial, constructed lined pond, designed by Urbani and Associates, in the south half of the property; this appears as the eastern pond in Figure 2: Areas of Seasonal Water Ponding. The wetland and woodland areas comprise the remaining lower and elevated areas of the subject site. An upland grassy area, (hay field) makes up the remaining acreage of the property. Figure 2: Areas of Seasonal Water Ponding Shady Glen Neighborhood - Narrative Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 3 October 21, 2022 Public Vehicle Access The Shady Glen PUD will provide public vehicle access to its home sites from the east, by extending the existing privately maintained street starting at Birdie drive and heading west through The Links condominium development. A 49-foot wide public access and utility access easement is in place to extend the street and water main utilities approximately 170 feet to the Shady Glen property line, as well as an adjacent 10’ wide utility easement for gas, power and communication lines; both easements are included as (49) Links Access and Utility Easements. The proposed extension would continue through the Shady Glen site, ending in a cul-de-sac. For the reasons stated below under “Pedestrian and Emergency Access,” the primary, and the only, public vehicular access to Shady Glen would be from Birdie Drive and through an extension of the existing private drive through The Links Condominiums. The proposed Shady Glen Lane will not intersect State, County or City Street systems. Shady Glen will require a cul-de-sac due to surrounding topography and the associated physical constraints imposed on the property by surrounding properties and natural features. Staff has determined that the cul-de-sac design for this development is appropriate, and a relaxation for this will not be required as a part of the accompanying preliminary plat application. The street extension will be maintained in accordance with a maintenance agreement between The Links and Shady Glen property owners associations. The proposed Shady Glen access through The Links has been incorporated into the recent Site Plan approval for The Links, satisfying a requirement to provide for public access and utility connections to adjacent properties. Pedestrian and Emergency Access Due to physical constraints, a second public street access is not feasible. To the North lies a narrow open space park bordered on the north by Boylan Drive. Numerous attempts, all unsuccessful, were made to obtain a public access easement from the private party (however, a public utility easement was negotiated). To the west is Glen Lake Rotary Park, to the east is the Village Greens Townhouses and the planned public access. To the south is a remnant of a 60-foot public access and utility easement that was partially released and reconveyed to a private lot within Bridger Center Commercial. The remaining easement, from the Shady Glen property to Commercial Drive, is inadequate for construction of a City standard street. (080) Ex. 14 - Offsite Access Improvements shows, as an overlay on the proposed pedestrian/emergency access, a local City street meeting the basic engineering standards: 60 foot right-of-way, 150’ min. centerline radius and 50’ min. tangent length for a reverse curve. The hatched areas on the exhibit would be outside of existing right-of-ways and public access easements. On the other hand, if the new road were centered in the existing 60-foot easement straight to Commercial Drive (i.e., the “S”-curve were replaced by offset intersections), there would be less than 30 feet between intersections, and there would be a tendency to “short-cut” into the opposing traffic lane to negotiate this double turn. Therefore, we have proposed the dual-use pedestrian/emergency access in place of a second public access; a two-lane public access through this route would create a non-standard, unsafe condition. Shady Glen Neighborhood - Narrative Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 4 October 21, 2022 What is proposed at this location is a gated emergency access combined with an ADA-accessible, bike-friendly pedestrian access (see Exhibit 13). A locked gate would be available for authorized vehicular use such as in an emergency, and a separate 4-foot wide un-gated opening between steel bollards would allow free passage for pedestrians and bicycles. The dual-purpose use would accomplish the following: The addition of a locked gate would prevent private motor vehicles from routinely “short-cutting” through the emergency access, which, for the reasons stated above, is unsafe. The locked gate would also eliminate potential conflicts between unauthorized private motor vehicle use and non-motorized uses; it creates a low-stress environment and much safer passage for pedestrians and bicycles. A new pedestrian pathway to Bridger Drive would create a significant connection to local businesses and Story Mill Park, mid-way between existing trails on the East Gallatin River (west end of Commercial Drive) and Birdie Drive. This would be a great amenity for all trail users, specifically the large residential population north of Bridger Center Subdivision (081) Ex. 15 - Trail Connections. The pedestrian pathway would be immediately adjacent to Shady Glen’s playground and picnic area within Common Open Space 04. The pedestrian pathway/emergency access would have a maximum slope of 5.0 percent, meeting ADA standards; the “pass-through” pedestrian/bicycle opening, next to the locked gate, would have a minimum opening width that also complies with ADA requirements. The City of Bozeman will not be responsible for maintenance. The entire access, from Shady Glen Lane to Commercial Drive, will be maintained for all-season access by a private-party maintenance agreement set up by the Shady Glen Property Owner’s Association. The “dual access” will normally function as a pedestrian and non-motorized access through the 4-foot opening, using the asphalt paving designed for emergency vehicles. Authorized/emergency vehicular traffic will enter through the larger, locked gate. An easement for pedestrian, bicycle and emergency vehicle use will be provided from the Shady Glen Lane right-of-way to the project’s south property line, where the existing 60’ easement begins. The City of Bozeman Fire Department is in support of this approach; refer to (071) Fire Dept. Support. This approach will require a relaxation for pedestrian right- of-way; refer to Section 07 (Relaxations). As a benefit not required by subdivision code, the emergency access will enhance Public Safety in the area by serving not only the proposed Shady Glen development, but at the same time providing a currently unavailable emergency access route to all of Bridger Center Subdivision and to the east end of The Links Condominiums. This would greatly improve reliability of access to the Bridger Commercial Center in an emergency. The Applicant will establish a maintenance agreement between the HOA and adjacent property owners along the easement to Commercial Drive to maintain the full length of the emergency access year-round for pedestrians and emergency vehicles, both within and outside the property boundary. Shady Glen Neighborhood - Narrative Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 5 October 21, 2022 Trail Connections The inclusion of path connections and sidewalks to existing infrastructure addresses many of the objectives of providing accessible, desirable, and adequately maintained public spaces as noted in Goal R-1 of the Bozeman Community Development Plan. The pedestrian amenities will connect Shady Glen’s publicly accessible Common Open Spaces to the city’s existing trail and pedestrian network; refer to (081) Ex. 15 - Trail Connections. The configuration of the development is intended to create a buffer between the public circulation areas and the Shady Glen Wildlife Refuge, thus limiting disturbances to the wildlife. The development is configured to purposefully protect the refuge, limit intrusion by humans and pets, yet provide portals of opportunity for the residents and local community to interact, observe and experience the refuge without unnecessary intrusion. These portals include the picnic/playground area (Common Open Space 04), the bird blind within the Aspen grove in Common Open Space 02 and connections to existing trails (Common Open Space 01 and the dual-use pedestrian/emergency access in Common Open Space 04). We therefore are creating directly usable spaces adjacent to the wildlife refuge, while protecting that space for wildlife. In addition, the development will offer access for groups to view the refuge for educational purposes through a controlled approval system administered by the HOA. Shady Glen will provide connections to the existing adjacent trail system that runs along the river, on the adjacent properties, and within the Glen Lakes Rotary Park and ultimately connects to the newly developed Story Mill Park Figure 3 – Existing Glen Lakes, Story Mill Spur Trail (Goal C-2, Objective C-2.1, & Objective R-1.5). Signage, typical to signage used throughout the City trail systems, will be posted asking path users to keep their dogs leashed. Additional signage will be placed to encourage wetlands protection. Dog waste stations will be installed at the paths and trailheads to facilitate clean pedestrian areas. Block Length Through discussions with staff, it was determined that the block length on this project extends from Common Open Space 01 and 02 (east of the cul-de-sac) to Birdie Drive; this measurement is 1,140 feet. Although longer than the typical 300 to 400 feet stated in UDC 38.410.040.B, longer block lengths of up to 1,320 feet are allowed are allowed “…if necessary due to topography, the presence of critical lands, access control, or adjacency to existing parks or open space.” For the same reasons stated above under “Pedestrian and Emergency Access,” a block length exceeding 300 to 400 feet is necessary. Additionally, the proposed pedestrian corridor connecting the Story Mill Spur Trail across the site to Commercial Drive provides a mid-block connection meeting the 600-foot requirement of UDC 38.410.040.D. Refer to (081) Ex. 15 - Trail Connections for the dimensions noted. Therefore, the proposed development meets the block length requirements of UDC 38.410.040. Homesites Attention is given to elements of the Bozeman Community Plan 2009 version and the 2020 plan currently in place with the City. The project conforms to housing Goals H-1 through H-3 in terms of proximity to services and transportation options, recognizing the role of housing in economic development, promoting energy efficiency through strong design guidelines, and encouraging provision Shady Glen Neighborhood - Narrative Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 6 October 21, 2022 for affordable housing. The proposed development is directly adjacent to Glen Lake Rotary Park and is approximately 0.16 miles from Story Mill Park, which will also serve as the Shady Glen Neighborhood Center per UDC Section 38.410.020. In addition, Shady Glen is located approximately 1.1 miles from the Rouse and Tamarack Streamline bus route, within 100 yards of Commercial Drive and Bridger Center Drive businesses, and within 1 mile of services located in the Cannery District. The applicant proposes to voluntarily provide two (2) affordable townhomes within the development. The townhomes are expected to be three-bedroom units similar in size to the single-family residential units anticipated for the development, and similar to the existing condominiums at The Links. The intent meets the City’s requirement for affordable housing that was in effect prior to the 2021 change in state law, by providing two (2) affordable units in response to the 1.6 units previously required per Section 38.380.060 of the UDC. The townhome concept is expected to be aligned in character, massing, and quality. Wildlife Refuge In alignment with the City of Bozeman Community Plan, Land Use Goals and Environmental Quality and Critical Lands goals, the applicant proposes preserving 7.13 acres as a wildlife refuge (exclusive of the play area and gathering area) adjacent to the Glen Lakes Rotary Park, essentially creating an extension of the existing park. The proposed wildlife refuge would significantly increase contiguous open space and parkland acreage in the area (Objective R-1), thereby avoiding fragmentation of the natural ecosystem, and enhancing sustainability by creating one large ecosystem. The intent is to protect wildlife from negative human impacts that currently exist in the area by better preserving the existing federally protected wetlands, water bodies, and thick vegetation as a wildlife refuge and resting area. The applicant has met with City staff and its Parks Department director, local environmental nonprofit groups and neighbors to gather input on preserving the habitat. In these meetings, preservation of the aspen groves and wildlife/avian viewing emerged as a priority. Per conversations with City Parks staff, the applicant understands that they have their support for creating such a unique and environmentally sustainable amenity within the city boundaries. Due to the diverse vegetation, wetland features, and intentional inaccessibility to humans, many different species of wildlife will continue to inhabit the site. Large ungulates such as moose, mule and whitetail deer, many small mammals, songbirds and birds of prey have been seen frequently by visitors and documented in the area (Objective R-1.12). The adjoining Glen Lakes Rotary Park is full of trails. While the paths are a wonderful amenity for city residents and visitors, the abundance of walkers, bikers, and especially the dogs that accompany them often disturb the wildlife. Because of its thick vegetation and lack of interior paths, the seven (7) plus acres of woodlands we propose as a wildlife refuge will secure a quiet and safe area for wildlife. Every spring, a cow moose and her calves can be seen retreating into this area. It is for this reason that Bridger Center proposes no paths through the refuge and is requiring fencing on adjacent building lots. It is important to note that the configuration of homesites and pedestrian circulation system will allow for well-defined portals into the refuge to provide for public viewing. These portals offer educational and observation opportunities to the general public as well as creating a neighborhood focal point that is rare in other city parks (Objective LU-4.3, C- 3.2, R-1.13, and E-1.4). Shady Glen Neighborhood - Narrative Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 7 October 21, 2022 Common Open Space Amenities The applicant proposes a neighborhood play and gathering area in Common Open Space 04, in the southeast corner of the development between the wildlife refuge and the pedestrian/emergency access. This area will include a playground and picnic area that serves as a gathering place for neighborhood functions, educational activities, and wildlife viewing. These elements will be owned and maintained by the Shady Glen HOA but will be available to the general public. The play area will be accessible by a gravel trail from the dual pedestrian/emergency access and will feature shaded seating areas. A short trail will run west (south of the pond) to a secluded picnic area. Educational interpretive signage will be provided at Common Open Spaces 01 and 04 to help promote educational opportunities for visitors and inform them of wildlife inhabitants typical to the area (Objective R-1.2). Large shade trees, as well as drought tolerant pine species, will be planted to provide shade to the play area as well as screen the site from adjacent properties to the south. Common Open Spaces 02 and 04 are located adjacent to the wildlife refuge and will allow the general public a way to enjoy the large area of natural beauty on this site. Compliance with Community Goals Shady Glen will enhance the local community and goes beyond typical developments through its attention to Land Use Goals and Objectives identified within the Community Plan. These include: Provide for and support infill development which provides additional density of use (Objective LU-1.4). Encourage the use and development of underutilized sites in proximity to historic areas by providing housing and neighborhood amenities (Objective LU-3.2). Give particular emphasis to encourage living opportunities within walking distance to downtown employment, retail, and neighborhood services (Objective LU-3.4). Protect important wildlife refuges and natural areas (Objective LU-4.1). Encourage creation of well-defined neighborhoods with the focus on wildlife refuge (Objective LU-4.3. Encourage development throughout Gallatin County to occur within existing municipalities and support the local ability to address and manage change and growth (Objective LU 4.10). The development also addresses Community Quality Goals and Objectives. These include: Support compatible infill within the existing area of the City rather than developing land requiring expansion of the City’s area (Objective C-1.3). Achieve an environment through urban design that maintains and enhances the City’s visual qualities within neighborhood, community, and regional commercial areas. (Objective C-1.4). Expansion of shared use pathways within the City. (Objective C-2.3). Encourage the preservation and continuing operation of existing neighborhood schools. (Objective C-3.1). Shady Glen Neighborhood - Narrative Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 8 October 21, 2022 Provide for neighborhood focal points to encourage local identity within the community and provide a place for social interaction. (objective C-3.4). Integrate a wide variety of open lands, such as parks, trails, squares, greens, playing fields, natural areas, orchards and gardens, greenways, and other outdoor spaces into neighborhoods. (Objective C-3.5). The development also addresses Environmental Quality and Critical Land Goals and Objectives. These include: Discourage development in areas characterized by wetlands (Objective E-1.1). Protect, restore, and enhance the benefits of wetlands by creation of the wildlife and federally protected wetland refuge (objective E-1.2). Provide educational opportunities to both view and learn about the habitat (Objective E-1.4). Encourage sustainable development and building practices (Objective E-3.2). Promote dark sky and public safety through moderated lighting systems for homes, pedestrian paths, and park area which would limit disturbance into the wildlife refuge (Objective E-5.3). Emphasize a walkable, bikeable community with connections to existing systems (Objective E- 5.6). Highlights of the project that address the noted Bozeman Community plan objectives include: The preservation of 7.13 acres (60% of the development) into a wildlife refuge adjacent to the existing residences and adjoining the Glen Lakes Rotary Park. Infill of a previously annexed property, which is under-utilized and surrounded by existing development. Close proximity to the Bozeman Cannery District and Bozeman Historic Brewery District. Close proximity and walking distance to local transportation routes (Streamline bus, Bridger Drive). Connects to and expands upon existing trail systems within the vicinity of the development (Story Mill Park, Glen Lakes Rotary Park, ski trails on Bridger Creek Golf Course). Protection of Critical Lands In accordance with Chapter 9 of the goals and objectives noted in the Bozeman Community Plan, the Shady Glen PUD is proposing several measures that collectively will greatly improve protection of critical lands as a valuable resource for the community. These measures include preservation of existing riparian areas, federally protected wetlands, and wildlife habitats; implementation of Low Impact Development concepts and weed management. Impacts with respect to the floodplain, watercourse setbacks and wetland buffers have all been minimized to the extent possible while meeting other important City goals related to infill development in close proximity to existing City services. The Shady Glen project will collect runoff from all currently proposed impervious areas, and from all future improvements on the single family lots to the extent feasible. Building design guidelines for the Shady Glen Neighborhood - Narrative Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 9 October 21, 2022 development will include a requirement for each individual lot owner to route their roof drainage to rain barrels or on-site infiltration facilities, or to surface drain the runoff to the front side of the lot where it will collect in the street and drain to a stormwater storage, infiltration, and treatment facility. Disturbed areas within the open space lots will be re-graded, hydro-mulched, seeded, and planted with a variety of indigenous plantings. A variety of vegetation will provide structural diversity for migratory songbirds, birds of prey as well as shelter and browse sources for other wildlife species at the subject site. Disturbed areas beyond proposed hard surfacing improvements will be seeded with native grasses to protect from erosion and to provide natural treatment of runoff. Extreme efforts have been made to address disturbance of existing wetlands and the East Gallatin River floodplain. The Shady Glen development will slightly increase floodplain water storage capacity, enhance protection of the unimpacted wetlands and, by creating an environment conducive to additional wetland growth and expansion west of Lot 5, may eventually result in larger and healthier wetlands than the site has now. The 100-year floodway is unaffected by the project. The Shady Glen PUD would also improve public health and safety in other ways. It would provide a second means of access for emergency vehicles into the Bridger Commercial Center. Should Birdie Lane or Bridger Drive be blocked for any reason, the Shady Glen development would make direct access between these streets possible, and greatly improve reliability of access to the Bridger Commercial Center in an emergency. In order to meet the City’s stated goals with respect to Planned Unit Developments and Growth Policy to promote infill and affordable housing, and to meet minimum net density requirements of R-1 zoning, 16 homes are required. As a means to meet community goals of creating infill residential development, a key element of the project is a request to reduce the wetland buffer from 50 feet to 35 feet; discussion is provided in (07) Proposed Relaxations. The City Planning Department confirmed that minor items like a fence, garden, playground equipment etc., will be considered minor improvements and are allowed within wetland buffers. This clarification will be placed in the Shady Glen HOA covenants. The proposed floodplain fill is localized to Lots 3 through 5 and 8 through 11. The amount of 100-year flood storage volume lost due to fill placement is more than offset by excavation proposed within the floodplain fringe, west of Lot 5. The excavation area is an historic artificial fill from an old road or railroad bed that is taking up space within the existing floodplain; this fill was placed prior to the current FEMA floodplain mapping and report. This project proposes to restore elevations to resemble the elevations prior to fill placement. Due to the net increase in flood storage volume, there will be no net rise in floodplain water surface elevations due to the project. We have received approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision for Fill Placement (CLOMR-F) to place a minor amount of fill on the edge of the floodplain fringe and outside of the floodway (Appendix D), and a City of Bozeman floodplain fill permit application is included as Appendix D. The area defined in this permit is a metes and bounds description that varies from the actual lot lines of Shady Glen; there are no changes proposed to the area or the elevations of the fill defined in the permit. UDC Section 38.220.020 indicates that wetland permits must be provided before work begins and/or with Final Plat Application. It is understood that the Applicant cannot place any fill until the City floodplain permit is approved, and that a follow-up LOMR-F submittal Shady Glen Neighborhood - Narrative Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 10 October 21, 2022 to FEMA is also required to document that as-built conditions match the design proposed in the CLOMR-F. Terraquatic LLC has conducted a delineation of wetlands and waters of the U.S. at the subject site and has received a 404-permit approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The delineation is included in this application as (55a) Aquatic Resources Delineation Map, and the approved permit is included as Bridger Center 404 Permit. Aquatic resource impacts are limited to 3,964 sq. ft. Impacts would occur to wetland 3, a wetland that has been at least enhanced, if not created, because of the malfunctioning stormwater basin in the BCHOA Park to the north, and very minor impacts to wetlands 1 and 4. A relaxation of the setback requirement to 35 feet is requested; refer to (07) Proposed Relaxations. Residential lots were arranged to make the proposed 35 ft. Wetland Buffer feasible for each building envelope. See (35-b) Preliminary Plat p. 2. A few specific relaxations to subdivision standards are necessary to allow the project to meet an overall vision that, on the whole, creates a residential neighborhood that is superior to what could be accomplished under strict adherence to all of the standards. Relaxations requested as part of this Preliminary PUD application are listed below. Discussion of the relaxations, design specifics and justification can be found in (07) Proposed Relaxations. 1. Section 38.400.010.A.8: A relaxation for the design of a dual (combined) use access for pedestrians and emergency vehicles. 2. Section 38.400.050.A: A relaxation from specific right-of-way and design standards for local streets, for Shady Glen Lane. 3. Section 38.410.040.D: A relaxation from right-of-way standards, for a pedestrian access doubling as an emergency vehicle access. 4. Section 38.410.100.A.2.c.4: A relaxation from watercourse setback and wetland buffer requirements. 5. Section 38.410.100.A.2.d: A relaxation to allow placement of fill material, for non-exempt uses, within the East Gallatin River’s 100-year floodplain. 6. Section 38.310.030, Table38.310.030.A: A relaxation to allow townhouses as a permitted use within the R-1 zoning district in order to develop two deed-restricted affordable housing units. Construction Schedule It is the applicant’s intent to proceed with construction of the development’s infrastructure in the spring/summer of 2023, with an anticipated completion in Fall of 2023. Homesites would then be available for individual sale to builders and owners for construction of the residential units. PUD/Project Objectives The Shady Glen project includes numerous elements and features which are intended to specifically address sections 38.430.090 – Planned Unit Development Design Objectives and section 38.520 – Site Planning and Design Elements: (18) Shady Glen Project Objective. Section 38.520.030.A.1 – To promote functional and visual compatibility between developments. Shady Glen Neighborhood - Narrative Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Subdivision Preliminary Plat Page 11 October 21, 2022 Section 38.520.030.A.2 – To protect the privacy of residents on adjacent properties, Section 38.520.040.A.1 - To improve the pedestrian and bicycling environment by making it easier, safer, and more comfortable to walk or ride among residences, to businesses, to the street sidewalk, to transit stops, through parking lots, to adjacent properties and connection throughout the city. Section 38.520.040.A.1 – To enhance access to on-site and offsite areas and pedestrian/bicycle, paths. Section 38.520.060.2 – To create open space that contributes to the residential setting. We believe that this application is aligned with the goals and objectives of the Bozeman Community Development Plan (2009) and the City of Bozeman Unified Development Code and meets the goals of the 2020 Bozeman Community Plan. If you have any questions, please feel free to direct them to the Applicant’s development team. We thank you for your consideration and efforts.