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HomeMy WebLinkAbout005 Zone Map Amendment Criteria NarrativeNexus Point Subdivision - Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 1 of 4 NEXUS POINT ZONE MAP AMENDMENT NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST a. Is the new zoning designed in accordance with the growth policy? How? RESPONSE: No, the future land use map in the Bozeman Community Plan 2020 currently designates these lots as Urban Neighborhood. The Urban Neighborhood category primarily includes urban density homes and correlates with a variety of zoning districts including the proposed R-4 zoning for the Phase 1 apartments. The proposed B-2M zoning for the two commercial lots is not included with the Urban Neighborhood designation, however, the proposed zoning aligns with the City’s goals of creating neighborhood walkability, identity, diversity and facilitating economic growth. B-2M is an accepted zone under the Community Commercial Mixed- Use land use which is the proposed Land Use Map change outlined in our concurrent Growth Policy Amendment The Phase 1 Apartments are currently zoned as R-O and although Urban Neighborhood also allows for this zoning, R-4 is a more appropriate zoning for these lots as these lots have been built according to R-4 zoning standards and contain no commercial use. In addition, every existing adjacent apartment complex is zoned R-4. Updating the zoning of the two proposed commercial lots from R-O to B-2M in addition with the Growth policy amendment will help facilitate the City’s growth goals. There are currently no support services within this neighborhood. Providing commercial services like the proposed market and restaurant will allow for a neighborhood focal point, reducing car dependency, increasing community identity, and positively contributing to the overall economic health of the community. Promoting this commercial space within the Nexus Point development aligns with the growth policy, in particular Goal N-2 which states “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 will secure safety from fire and other dangers as the subject properties are within the city limits of Bozeman and are/will be served by City Fire, Police and Public Works Departments. Public infrastructure, including roadways, water and sewer mains already exist to serve the proposed development and were built during Phase 1 of the Nexus Point Subdivision. Nexus Point Subdivision - Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 2 of 4 c. Will the new zoning promote public health, public safety and welfare? How? RESPONSE: Yes, the proposed Zone Map Amendment will promote public health, public safety and general welfare by requiring the property to develop per the City of Bozeman standards and regulations in terms of public health, safety, and general welfare. Phase 1 of Nexus Point has been constructed. The proposed commercial spaces on the B-2M zoned lots will be subject to review for protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community. The subject property falls within the existing City service area. d. Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements? How? Response: Yes, current development on this parcel has been reviewed 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 on South 19th Avenue, which is a Major Arterial street and allows access to the site for residents, visitors, and any necessary public services such as postal service or emergency access. A Traffic Impact Study was completed for this property during the approval of Phase 1 of the Nexus Point Subdivision. The subject properties fall within the Hyalite Elementary School, Sacajawea Middle School, and Bozeman High School Boundaries. Comments from the schools may be required to verify adequate capacity for future students. There are two existing parks and two lots of Delineated Wetlands to serve as open space and recreational areas for the surrounding development. The trails through these open spaces increase accessibility and walkability of the existing and proposed developments. Public Infrastructure to serve the proposed R-4 zoning area was installed during Phase 1 of Nexus Point. Water and Sewer stubs are in place for the future development of the proposed B-2M zoning area to connect to and any additional internal improvements required to connect to the existing infrastructure will be determined during site plan review of affected lots. 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 Nexus Point Subdivision - Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 3 of 4 open space areas, maximum building heights, lot coverage and setback requirements. Existing development meets these requirements and future development will be required to be reviewed through the City’s review processes ensuring the City’s development codes will be adhered to and will provide adequate light and air. f. Will the new zoning have an effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems? How? RESPONSE: Yes, the proposed Zone Map Amendment may have a minor effect on the City’s motorized and non-motorized transportation system. Any new development will affect the City’s transportation system with increased traffic. A Traffic Impact Study was completed for the approved development of Phase 2 of Nexus Point. The addition of B-2M zoning has the potential to reduce use of motorized transportation systems as the proposed commercial spaces of a market and restaurant will allow residents to remain within their neighborhood instead of seeking these services elsewhere. The commercial lots are integrated in a pedestrian-friendly manner through a network of sidewalks and trail system connecting the commercial lots to residential developments outside the Nexus Point as well. g. Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth? How? RESPONSE: Yes, the proposed zoning change of R-O to R-4 covers lots that were built according to R-4 zoning standards with no commercial office uses and is appropriate zoning under the currently assigned land use of “Urban Neighborhood”. In addition, adjacent apartment developments located south of Nexus Point are all zoned R-4. The proposed rezoning from R-O to B-2M for the two proposed commercial lots supports urban growth by encouraging the City’s goal of developing well-planned walkable neighborhoods. This rezoning will allow for needed supportive commercial services to be developed, supporting economic health and vibrancy of the city. h. Does the new zoning promote the character of the district? How? RESPONSE: Yes, the proposed zoning does promote the character of the district. The majority of the adjacent zoning is residential and rezoning from R-O to R-4 is appropriate as existing development was built to The B-2M zoning will allow for development of supportive services to the surrounding residential areas. The subject properties are bounded by S 19th to the east, creating a substantial physical barrier to other neighborhoods. There are no services located on the west side of S 19th. The B-2M zoning will facilitate a commercial area that can be a distinct focal point of the Nexus Point Subdivision - Zone Map Amendment Application Narrative Page 4 of 4 neighborhood, creating an identity for and promoting the character of the district. i. Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular uses? How? RESPONSE: Yes, the proposed R-4 zoning aligns with existing development on the lots as well as the surrounding developed areas. The proposed R-4 zoning is compliant with the Urban Neighborhood designation. The development built on the proposed B-2M zoned property will be developed to applicable standards that have been adopted per the City of Bozeman’s development standards and regulations. j. Was the new zoning adopted with a view to conserving the value of buildings? How? RESPONSE: Yes, the existing buildings on site were built to R-4 zoning standards, so there should be no change to the value of the buildings. k. Does the new zoning encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area? How? RESPONSE: Yes, the proposed Zone Map Amendment will encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area. The existing development was built according to R-4 zoning standards and no commercial offices exist. R-4 zoning matches the zoning of apartment developments in the surrounding areas. The lots proposed to be zoned as B-2M are adjacent to S 19th Ave, a major arterial street. This commercial zoning would provide needed commercial services to the surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods as well as serving as a distinct focal point for the neighborhood from S 19th Ave. END OF NARRATIVE