DESIGN PROFESSIONALS DEEP DIVE THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017
The Plan Article 5 Project Design Where we are in the process and what has been accomplished General organization of the document Specifics Questions, comments and concerns
50,000 45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000? Bozeman population 1970 2015 25,000 20,000 15,000 Approx 4.2% annually 10,000 5,000 0 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2015 2020
Fastest growing Mircopolitan area in the nation Approx 4.2% annually
Where to Find it: Planning Department, 20 E. Olive Street, City Hall, Clerk s office, 121 N. Rouse Avenue, Bozeman Public Library reference desk, 626 E Main Street, Montana State University reference desk, and www. bozeman.net (online as a PDF)
Adoption Schedule
Adoption Plan Public outreach is in addition to the extensive effort completed over the past 18 months; over 60 public engagements to date. The majority of the concepts and specific changes in the draft have been reviewed during various public events and the City Commission.
Adoption Plan Workshops focusing on overviews and specific subjects Advisory Boards including: UDC Advisory Committee Zoning Commission Planning Board Inter Neighborhood Council Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board Design Review Board More
Project Goals User-friendliness Consistency Clarity Compatibility Flexibility Predictability (community and developer)
Project Goals Major initiatives Reorganization Consolidate design standards Housing variety Infill support Form rather than use emphasis Review procedure improvement Midtown districts
Infill Support Cottage housing Revised park land procedures to lessen procedural burden on small project Small lot provisions Accessory dwelling unit revisions for design Simplified review procedures for many uses Alley loaded lots allowed additional flexibility Casino overlay issues consolidated into design standards
Greater Emphasis on Form Uses consolidated and broadened in commercial districts Specific design standards which are supportive of many uses are included with the block frontage approach Specific standards for transition between different uses and districts Simpler standards for accessory buildings which address location and size rather than use Added DRB review for tall buildings
Completed to Date 1. Affordable townhouse lot size averaging 2. Cash in-lieu of infrastructure 3. R-5 and B-2M added to sign code 4. R-5 group living use added 5. Parks as an allowed use in all districts 6. B-1 Apartment 7. Cottage housing 8. Level of Service for intersections 9. Property maintenance and demolition of historic structures 10. Create B-2M and R-5 districts 11. Midtown zone map amendments 12. Site Plan review process revisions 13. Revise wetland review board 14. Revise entryway corridors 15. Covenants and supplemental materials
Code Organization CHAPTER 38 - UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE STRUCTURE ARTICLE 1. General provisions (user guide, and purpose & authority) ARTICLE 2. Permits, legislative actions & procedures (consolidates project applications, review procedures, and approval criteria) ARTICLE 3. Zoning districts & land use (introduces zones, permitted uses, and density & dimensional standards) ARTICLE 4. Community design (includes standards related to public and larger scale community design issues such as streets, block size & connectivity, subdivision design, and parks) ARTICLE 5. Project design (includes standards to apply to the design of individual developments, including development frontages, site planning, building design, parking, landscaping, signage, etc.) ARTICLE 6. Natural resource protection (mostly wetlands and floodplain regulations) ARTICLE 7. Definitions
Article 5 Project Design A. Division 38.500 - Introduction B. Division 38.510 Block Frontage C. Division 38.520 Site Planning & Design Elements D. Division 38.530 Building Design
Project Design 38.520 Site Planning & Design Elements Relationship to adjacent properties Non-motorized circulation & design Internal circulation Vehicular circulation & parking Inter-site connectivity Internal roadway design Internal open space Residential open space Commercial open space Pedestrian-oriented open space design Service areas and mechanical equipment Location of equipment Screening of ground service areas and equipment Utility meters, electrical conduit, and other Roof mounted equipment 38.530 Building Design Building character Building character Architecture that is defined predominantly by corporate identity features Building massing & articulation Façade articulation storefront and other non-residential uses on the ground floor Façade articulation residential buildings Maximum façade width Roofline modulation Building details Façade details Window design standards High visibility corner and gateway sites Cornice/roofline design Articulated building entries Building materials Quality traditional materials Special conditions and limitations Blank wall treatment Definition Untreated blank wall
Article 5 Project Design Where does it apply? 1. To all commercial, industrial, and multi-household buildings, excluding single and two-household dwellings (510.010.B). 2. Eliminates Entryway Corridors
When do they apply? Levels of improvement 38.500.020 Level I exterior remodels and/or increase footprint up to 50% Level II - increase footprint between 50 100 % Level III footprint more than 100% More lenient than today
Article 5 Project Design How does it work? 1. Modulates development based on zoning district and character of neighborhood through Block Frontage 2. NCOD remains 3. Allows for special situations CDF Master Plans Departures 4. Generally reduces setbacks increasing development potential
Storefront Frontage Division 38.510.030.B Storefront Block Frontage (limited applicability)
Storefront Example Storefront Block Frontage Urban environment
Storefront Example Design Elements: Entryway facing street Sidewalk depth Transparency at least 60% (30 to 10 ) Building placement Weather protection Parking Departures
Storefront Example Comments on: Building placement Entrances Façade transparency Sidewalk depth Weather protection Parking Departures and departure criteria
Landscape Frontage Division 38.510.030.C Similar to today adding the following from the Design Objectives Plan: Formalizing building entrance requirement Building placement is allowed to be closer to street. Arterial and collector setback requirement. Façade transparency Weather protection Departures
Landscape Example
Landscape Example Design Elements: Entryway facing street Sidewalk depth (6 ) Transparency is variable Building placement Weather protection Departures
Landscape Example Design Elements: Landscaping Transparency no less than 25% (NRU) Building placement Weather protection Departures
Landscape Example Design Elements: Parking limited to no more than 50% of the street frontage Departures
Landscape Example Comments on: Building placement Entrances Façade transparency Weather protection Parking Departures and departure criteria Sidewalk depth
Mixed Standards Division 38.510.030.D Mixed Block Frontage
Mixed Standards Building placement Either may apply depending on needs. However, based on use standards vary Transparency follows storefront or landscape Weather protection Departures Storefront Plaza Landscape
Mixed Frontage Comments on: Building placement Façade transparency Sidewalk depth Departures and departure criteria
Gateway Standards Division 38.510.030.E Gateway Block Frontage Min 25 foot setback Entrance must be visible from street Parking to side or rear and no more than 60% Departures
Internal & Other Standards Division 38.510.030.F Internal Storefront Block Frontage Modified Storefront for internal roadways Departures Division 38.510.030.G Other Block Frontage Undesignated and secondary/tertiary streets 10 setback Transparency required Weather protection may be required Building entrances Departures
Frontage Standards Division 38.510.030, parts F, H, I, & J, K. Special case Block Frontage. Internal streets, industrial streets, trails/park frontages, and multiple streets frontage situations
CDF Master Plan Division 38.510.030.L CDF Master Plan a. To provide thoughtful and fair process to plan for the development of large and new commercial and mixeduse sites consistent with Bozeman s growth policy. b. To promote the arrangement of streets, buildings, open space, parking and service areas that creates a strong sense of community and enhances the character of Bozeman. c. To avoid uncoordinated patterns of development that waste valuable land, compromise vehicular and pedestrian access, and degrade the character of Bozeman.
Site Plan & Design Elements 38.520.030 - Relationship to adjacent properties Balconies rear & side yards adjacent to residential zones
Site Plan & Design Elements 38.520.040 - Non-motorized circulation & design 1. Access to sidewalk 2. Internal circulation 3. Pathway design 4. Bicycle facilities
Site Plan & Design Elements 38.520.050 - Vehicular circulation & parking 1. Driveways 2. Inter-site connectivity 3. Internal roadway design (including drive-through facilities The examples above include angled parking and planter strips with street trees. Pedestrian-scaled lighting also contributes to the character in the upper right image. The above left image illustrates a thoroughfare lane with a row of street trees. A sidewalk is included on one side of the street to provide a strategic connection between businesses. The right image illustrates the curbless woonerf design where travel speeds are low and lanes are shared between pedestrians and vehicles. Figure 38.520.050.D Good internal roadway examples.
Site Plan & Design Elements 38.520.060 - Internal open space 1. Usable residential open space Common open space Ground floor private yards Balconies Common indoor recreation areas Shared roof decks 2. 38.520.070 - Service support considerations
1. Usable residential open space The upper examples include a combination of open lawn area for informal recreation plus walkways and decorative landscape areas to enhance the setting for residents. The left image above includes a covered gathering space with outdoor grills adjacent to a landscaped commons with a central pathway. The right image includes a pond/wetland type area with boardwalk and seating areas. Figure 38.520.060.B.2 Common open space examples.
Site Plan & Design Elements 38.520.060 - Internal open space 1. Usable commercial open space developments larger than one (1) acre; 2%. See figure 38.520.060.D.2. Does not include M-1 and M-2. The development envelope on both sites is 102,400sf (2.35 acres). The minimum amount of usable commercial open space (2% of development envelope) is 2,048sf. The left example consolidates the open space into one plaza near the major building entry. The right example includes three separate open spaces at strategic, visible locations. Figure 38.520.060.C Example site development integrating usable commercial open space.
Site Plan & Design Elements 38.520.060 - Internal open space Figure 38.520.060.D.1 Example of a small pedestrian-oriented open space
Site Plan & Design Elements 38.520.070 - Service support considerations 1. Location of ground related service areas & mechanical equipment. 2. Screening of ground related service areas & requirement 3. Utility meters, electrical conduit & other apparatus 4. Roof mounted mechanical equipment
Site Plan & Design Elements Place utility meters in less visible locations. The upper and lower left examples are successfully tucked away in a less visible location and/or screened by vegetation. The right images are poorly executed and would not be permitted in such visible locations. Such meters must be coordinated and better integrated with the architecture of the building. Figure 38.520.070.D Utility meter location and screening good and bad examples
Site Plan & Design Elements All three examples use durable and attractive enclosures with trees and shrubs to soften views of the enclosures from the side. The lower left example uses a trellis structure on top a desirable example particularly where the top of the enclosures are visible from surrounding buildings, streets, and walkways (due to topography or building heights). Departures to the provisions of subsections C.1 and 2 above will be considered provided the enclosure and landscaping treatment meet the intent of the standards and add visual interest to site users. All three examples use durable and attractive enclosures with trees and shrubs to soften views of the enclosures from the side. The lower left example uses a trellis structure on top a desirable example particularly where the top of the enclosures are visible from surrounding buildings, streets, and walkways (due to topography or building heights). Figure 38.520.070.C Acceptable screening enclosures
Building Design Division 38.530 (integration of Design Objectives Plan) 1. 38.530.030 - Character 2. 38.530.040 - Massing and articulation 3. 38.530.050 - Building details 4. 38.530.060 - Building materials 5. 38.530.070 - Blank wall treatment
Building Design Applies to all commercial, industrial, and residential building with three or more units. Industrial zones may employ different provisions. NCOD applicability
Building Design 38.530.030 Character NCOD conformance Architecture that is defined predominately by corporate identity features, aka, franchise architecture. Additional guidance being developed o Definition - a type of retail sales activity or retail sales establishment that has eleven or more other retail sales establishments in operation, or with local land use or permit entitlements already approved, located anywhere in the world. In addition to the eleven or more other retail sales establishments located in the World, maintains two or more of the following features: a standardized array of merchandise, a standardized facade, a standardized decor and color scheme, a uniform apparel, standardized signage, a trademark or a servicemark. In other words, retail stores with multiple locations and a recognizable "look" or appearance.
Building Design 38.530.040 - Massing and articulation Façade articulation nonresidential and residential use building. Departures allowed Roofline modulation
Building Design 38.530.050 - Building details (applies to non-residential and mixed use buildings) B. Façade details C. Windows D. High visibility street corners & gateway sites E. Cornice/roofline design F. Articulated building entries
Building Design 38.530.050 - Building details (applies to non-residential and mixed use buildings) B. Façade details - New buildings & level II/III additions must include on detail from three categories. 1) Window & entry treatment 2) Building elements & façade details 3) Building materials
Building Design 38.530.050 - Building details (applies to non-residential and mixed use buildings) C. Windows
Building Design 38.530.050 - Building details (applies to non-residential and mixed use buildings) D. High visibility street corners & gateway sites Within 20 of street corner Include design feature, see pg. 420
Building Design 38.530.050 - Building details (applies to non-residential and mixed use buildings) E. Cornice/roofline design Building 1 uses a dramatic overhanging cornice at the corner. The left portion of Building 1 uses a very simple cornice line to go with the upper level setback. Building 2 uses a traditional cornice line. Figure 38.530.050.E Examples of buildings employing confident and distinctive rooflines. Building 3 uses capped projecting columns along with an understated cornice line. Building 4 uses a very simple roofline which is acceptable in this case due to the prominence of the wooden canopy. Figure 38.530.050.E Examples of buildings employing confident and distinctive rooflines.
Building Design 38.530.050 - Building details (applies to non-residential and mixed use buildings) F. Articulated building entries Figure 38.530.050.F Acceptable building entry examples.
Building Design 38.530.060 - Building materials CMU Metal siding EIFS Cementious wall board paneling/siding
Building Design 38.530.070 Blank walls Figure 38.530.070.B Blank wall definition
Design Review Board Participation Current DRB trigger criteria (2.05.3000, 38.19.040.C, 38.20.040.2(d), and 38.22.180.C.3). In general: 1. 20 or dwelling units, 2. 30,000 sq/ft commercial/office/industrial space, 3. Parking for more than 90 vehicles, 4. Large scale retail, 5. PUD s, and 6. When requested by Director 7. Appeals of ADR
Design Review Board Participation Proposed DRB trigger criteria. In general: 1. As described above or (disjunctive) 2. All buildings with four (4) or more stories 3. Increase Dwelling Units to 45 or more For Discussion 4. Concept Plan review 1. Would require additional meetings. 2. May require meeting during the day
Thank you! Tom Rogers trogers@bozeman.net 406-582-2260 www.bozemancodeupdate.com
Article 3 Districts & Dimensions District character Use Dimensional standards Building height Bulk and mass FAR Overlays NCOD Accessory structures
Article 3
Article 3 Main Proposed Changes: Reduced lot size in R-3 and R-4 districts Reduced lot width in R-3 and R-4 districts Added Far to address lot coverage Reduced setbacks for Arterial and Collector streets Yards vs. setbacks
Article 3 Main Proposed Changes: Reduced front yard setbacks & maximum Encroachments Residential garage (see Article 5)
Article 3 Main Proposed Changes: Zone edge transition (Figure 38.320.060) Setbacks Building height Residential garage (see Article 5)
Article 3 Main Proposed Changes: No change to the boundaries or application of the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) Recommendation in the NCOD report to be addressed at a later date
Article 3 38.340.090-130 Historic and nonhistoric structures and properties: Ordinance #1920. See Commission hearing January 30, 2017. See page 227 230. Requires maintenance throughout City Differentiates between historic & non-historic structures Clarifies how and when historic and non-historic structures can be demolished
Article 3 Main Proposed Changes: Accessory buildings, uses, and equipment (38.360.030 & 040). See also Table 38.320.030. Accessory structure may not exceed principal height Daylight plane Figure 38.360.030.G Daylight Plane
Article 3 Main Proposed Changes: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) (38.360.030 & 040). See also Table 38.320.030. No change in parking requirements Ground floor ADU permitted with alley access in R-2, 3, 4, 5, R-O, and REMU. Must meet lot size requirements for each District. Figure 38.360.030.G Daylight Plane
Article 3 Main Proposed Changes: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) (38.360.030 & 040). Limited to 600 sq/ft in all districts Owner occupied in R-S & R-1 Detached ADU in R-S & R-1 only in subdivisions plated after Jan 1, 1997, not restricted if within principal dwelling. Figure 38.360.030.G Daylight Plane
Table 38.360.030 Form & Intensity: Table 38.320.030.
Article 4 Community Design Sidewalks Trails and open space Parks Blocks Roads Utilities Community centers Alleys Driveways
Article 4 Main Proposed Changes: For townhouse / row-house driveway width & location < 30, not allowed 30, limited to 12 Reducing maximum driveway width depending on lot width for single household development
Article 4 Main Proposed Changes: No change to parkland requirements Refining how houses and building address park space
Article 5 Project Design A. Introduction B. Block Frontage Standards C. Site Planning & Design Elements D. Building Design E. Parking F. Landscaping G. Signs H. Outdoor Lighting
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Bozeman Code Update The purpose of this project is to implement the N 7 th Corridor Plan, review and update, as needed, the Unified Development Code (UDC) for the City of Bozeman. Development code needs updating Appropriately accommodate growth Sustainability Continue to further our Growth Policy and adopted plans
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