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HomeMy WebLinkAbout019 - PROJECT NARRATIVEPROJECT NARRATIVE 5th & Main| SPR SUBMITTAL 5th & Main | BOZEMAN, MT, 59715 11.06 DESIGN GUIDELINES | SUBCHAPTER 4B A | MASS & SCALE 1. Provide density to meet the goals and objectives of the Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan: With 121 total units on 0.72 acres, 5th & Main makes good use of its lot area. It is an urban residential development opportunity, which directly relates to the intent identified in Bozeman’s UDC for B-3 zoning. As a residential building, the floor to floor height at level 1 is 15’-0” with large storefront windows to engage the sidewalks and the surrounding streetscape. On levels 2-5 the floor to floor height is 9’-0” to provide larger scale within each unit. Lastly, on level 6 the floor to floor height is 10’-0” to maximize each units oppotunity for addressing the spectacular views the site has to offer. 2. Innovative development and diversity of design is encouraged: 5th & Main incorporates a varied material palette of 2 tones of masonry siding, fiber cement panels, wood look aluminum, and large glazing elements to relate to both the Midtown Bozeman aesthetic and to tie into the high density Community Core. We believe it is important to tie both fabrics together with the project located at the boundary of two districts. To understand the design/aesthetic intent of 5th & Main, the building renderings and elevations provide a more holistic picture of the design intent. 3. A new building should exhibit clear order and comprehensive composite on all elevations: 5th & Main establishes itself at the corner of 5th Avenue and West Main Street. The building takes on a “U-Shape” opening it’s arms to the mountains to the south to provide not one but 2 elevated exterior experiences for residents. This design intent creates a unique facade on Main Street with the facade varying greatly across the most public front. The materiality and design have been applied to the rest of the building so that each intended unit has the availible views and the unique aesthetic carries around the rest of the building and site. 4. Building interface with residential zone properties: 5th & Main’s site, zoned B-3, is directly adjacent to B-2M zoned properties to the North and West of Downtown Bozeman. To the South & East of the property the B-3 zoning continues into residential zones. B| BUILDING QUALITY 1. New buildings shall be designed to the level of permanence and quality appropriate for Downtown Bozeman: Given that 5th & Main is still within the B-3 boundary that makes up Downtown Bozeman, it was important to consider the material context that was shown there. In an effort to deliver quality and timeless yet contemporary building materials, 5th and Main implements Fiber Cement Panels and Glazing as its primary materials and masonry to tie into the existing urban fabric. All of these materials have been tested over time for their permanence. 2. Sustainable methods and techniques shall be applied to building design but also integrated with site layout and infrastructure design: At a density of 121 units / 0.72 acres the proposed design allows for the residence to live in the “Community Core” which reduces the need and use for cars in the area. Storm water management procedures for on site retention are proposed, while also providing outdoor space to the residents at multiple locations throughout the site. Individual heating systems are planned for each unit as these will be leasable units. The building design plans for recycling/trash chute at each floor to encourage green disposal of waste. Lastly, the envelope and mechanical systems will exceed energy standards as set by the State of Montana. C| BUILDING ROOF FORM 1. Use flat roof lines as the primary roof form: BG Mill’s roof design lends to the buildings aesthetic engagement as it relates to the other B-3 zoned buildings, while also maintaining available locations for the mechanical equipment. Roof top mechanical units will be hidden from the pedestrian experience and the proposed screening will provide for near-zero visibility of the mechanical equipment. The sky lounge will host a shed roof rising to the south adding to the character and mountain-modern flare while coming and going from Downtown.