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Adopted Januar y 2020 BELGRADE city of MONTANA BELGR ADE GROW TH POLICY ---PAGE BREAK--- Resolutions for Adoption of the Belg rade Growth Policy On January 14th, 2020, the Gallatin County Commission adopted the Growth Policy. On January 21st, 2020, the Belgrade Mayor and City Council of the City of Belgrade adopted the Growth Policy. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- 0iv Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 0iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This plan would not have been possible without the time, commitment, resources and input of the people of the City of Belgrade. Special thanks goes to the hundreds of individuals that provided input on the online sur vey, in-person open houses, or comment cards. The following public boards, councils, or groups provided input, guidance, and steering: • Belgrade Community Coalition • Gallatin Valley Land Trust • Bozeman Yellowstone International Airpor t/ Gallatin Airpor t Authority • River Rock Home Owners Association • Gallatin Valley American Youth Soccer Organization • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce • Knife River Corporation, Belgrade Division • Belgrade Planning Board • Belgrade Public Works • Belgrade Planning Department • Belgrade School District • Belgrade Senior Center Plan Adopted Januar y 2020 “Thanks for all of the hard work going into this process and intentionally making Belg rade a g reat place in the future.” -Public Sur vey Respondent ---PAGE BREAK--- 0v Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 0v TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 ap PLAN OUTCOMES INTRODUCTION VISION VISIONING THEMES GOALS & OBJECTIVES PLANNING FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION PLAN APPENDIX ---PAGE BREAK--- 0vi Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 0vi ---PAGE BREAK--- 01 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 01 01. PL AN OUTCOME S • What will it take to create this place? In shor t: It will take hard work and even more of the volunteer spirit already prevalent in the community. It will need more of the pioneering and common sense ethic that built this City. Most impor tantly, it will take all the people who live here, who work here, who lead here, and who teach here, to be the voice and vision illustrated in this Plan and use it to make decisions about their future, in harmony with their fellow community members. The Belgrade Grow th Policy is a planning tool used to communicate the future vision for the community with the goal of improving the lives of all people who live, work, play, learn, grow, and move within the Belgrade community. The community vision heard during the public engagement process, ref lected the objective of the planning process and was initiated by the City and the project planning team through a robust public engagement process. In tandem with the communities vision is an important look back at the City’s histor y, going back to its early settlers. Belgrade’s Vision statement aims to answer the following questions: • Who are we and what is our heritage? In shor t: we’re a small-town community steeped in our agricultural histor y, our heritage of building things and relationships, and our resiliency, which is bolstered by our grit and common-sense understanding of the world. • What community do we want to leave to our children and grandchildren? In shor t: A tight- knit City full of enriching and lively gathering places where we can build a sense of community, raise our children, spend our retirement years, and share our stories. • What does this place look like in the future? In short: Belgrade is a place where farmland or green open space stretches between vistas of mountain peaks, where anyone can attain a home, f ind a job, and enjoy recreational oppor tunities. Where it is easy and safe to walk to and from neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces, including shopping, recreational areas and eateries. “A city is not gauged by its leng th and width, but by the broadness of its vision and the height of its dreams.” -Herb Caen ---PAGE BREAK--- 02 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 02 Change is inevitable and communities cannot sit still. As the larger region of the Gallatin Valley experiences changes in character, Belgrade continues to experience rapid grow th which places increasing pressure on City ser vices. As a guiding plan for all aspects of Belgrade’s future, this grow th policy channels the community vision using a comprehensive set of statements and visual ideas that will guide ongoing discussions on grow th and change. These tools, like Future Land Use Maps and lists of improvement projects, remain f luid and are meant to be changed as the people, industries, “The Only Thing that is Constant is Change.” –Heraclitus of Ephesus c. 500bc marketplaces, streambeds, animals, plants or other human and physical elements change within and around the community. This grow th policy will be a success if one fundamental outcome is achieved: learn from the past to craft this vision of the future by guiding grow th in a logical and sustainable way. There is not one outcome but many, and in this process the community has stated their vision for the change that is needed to elevate Belgrade. ---PAGE BREAK--- 03 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 03 ---PAGE BREAK--- 04 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 04 1 2 8 4 3 5 13 16 6 6 7 Frank Rd Thorpe Rd Alaska Rd Broadway Cruiser Ln Dry Creek Rd Main St Jackrabbit Ln 11 12 14 9 10 15 15 River Rock BELGRADE Ryen Glenn 0 0.5 Mi 0.25 Downtown Parking Enhancements Opportunity Sites Public Improvement Projects Downtown Mixed Use/Affordable Housing Downtown Civic Development Aquatics Facility Community Gateway Feature Sports Complex Implementation Hotel/Events Center Interstate 90 Pedestrian Crossings Municipal Boundary Opportunity Site Area 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Streetscaping Improvements: Main Street Streetscaping Improvements: Jackrabbit Ln Street Lighting Enhancements Streetscaping Improvements: Broadway Dry Creek Rd Pathway Amsterdam Rd at Clovehitch Rd Tunnel 9 10 11 12 13 Dry Creek Rd and Cruiser Ln Improvements 14 15 Waste Water System Improvements 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- 05 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 05 02. INTRODUC TION • Belgrade Planning Board • Belgrade Public Works Depar tment • Belgrade Planning Department • Belgrade School District • Belgrade Senior Center Information gathered from stakeholders regarded their plans for the future, their interaction with the City, their involvement in the current grow th planning process, their immediate needs, long-term visions and needs, and how their entity currently interacts or affects City ser vices or residents. The Belgrade Grow th Policy begins with an understanding of where Belgrade has been and where it is now, followed by a vision statement of where the community wants to go, and f inishes with a road map of methods describing how to get there describing how to implement the vision. To establish an understanding of where we are, two general kinds of input were gathered in a process of listening and learning. First was a review and assessment of all histories, maps, demographic data, studies, plans or connected development effor ts completed by the City within the last f ive- year period. Second was a verbal intake of comments and ideas through written notes, online sur veys, and anecdotal discussions with stakeholders and the public. Stakeholder Process During initial meetings, the Project Team held phone inter views, one-on-one meetings and in- person discussions with individuals representing the following stakeholders: • Belgrade Community Coalition • Gallatin Valley Land Trust • Bozeman Yellowstone International Airpor t/ Gallatin Airpor t Authority • River Rock Home Owner’s Association • Gallatin Valley American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce • Knife River Corporation, Belgrade Division “Whatever good things we build end up building us.” –Jim Rohn ---PAGE BREAK--- 06 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 06 Montana state law requires communities to have a plan for their future using a hierarchy of standard statements (MCA 76 601) outlining the goals, objectives, and tasks needed to achieve the vision. To build this hierarchy, goals, objectives, and tasks from the existing Grow th Policy were revisited, revised and reorganized to match new circumstances found in 2019. To plot a road map, the information was translated into actual, physical outcomes. Goals, objectives and tasks provide an excellent hierarchy for framing a grow th policy planning effor t, however this information must be communicated in a way that City leaders, the general public, developers, land owners, business leaders, and visitors can understand. Therefore the Implementation chapter envisions actions, events or projects that will make this vision and plan relatable and come to life. The Implementation Plan is organized into f ive sections: 1. Future Land Use Maps: A visual geographic guide for where and what kind of grow th may occur in the City’s core or City - County Planning Jurisdiction. 2. Public Improvement Projects: A prioritized list of potential projects related to infrastructure, beautif ication, or other capital improvements. Open discussions included feedback on how their entity currently impacts the Belgrade community, as well as what their plans are for ser vices and business expansion. Are there par ticular locations in the City or within the City - County Planning Jurisdiction that are considered oppor tunity sites? Public Process The public engagement process was multi-faceted and included several ways of obtaining feedback, including handwritten responses on a shor t pamphlet, an online sur vey, live audience sur vey sessions, visioning boards, and in-person “on the street” discussions. In total approximately just about 10% of the community’s total population submitted one or more methods of input, including 750 online sur veys responders and about 100 people that were in attendance at one or more public open houses. Sur vey results can be found in the Appendix. How Was This Information Used? To understand where the community wishes to go, the qualitative input was collected, compared, and using the thematic framework of Live, Work, Play, Learn, Grow, and Move. Listening to the community, and understanding its past histor y and present condition, the input was translated into ideas, words, statements, images, maps, and lists of projects organized into the following Thematic Framework: • Live: Wellness, Housing, and Livability • Work: Jobs, Commerce, and Economic Development • Play: Parks and Recreation • Learn: Education • Grow: Land Use and Development • Move: Transpor tation and Mobility ---PAGE BREAK--- 07 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 07 3. Oppor tunity Sites: A framework of places or events with concept designs that translate input received into built places that achieve the vision spoken of by the community and its builders. 4. High-Level Infrastructure Assessment: A broad discussion on the relationship between the capabilities of various infrastructure systems to ser vice new grow th based on the amount of potential grow th possible. 5. Implementation Table: A matrix that organizes tasks into priority levels and identif ies leading agencies. Finally, the Appendix holds suppor ting analysis, char ts and data (demographic, geographic, economic, f iscal, etc.) that act as the mechanisms moving behind the policies and projects above. 1. Where do we want to go? Chapters 2, 3, and 4 the Introduction, Vision, and Visioning Themes imagine Belgrade of the future as expressed by its people and leaders. 2. Where are we now and how did we get here? Chapters 6 the Planning Framework tells the stor y of how Bel- grade became what it is today, and projects where it might go. 3. How do we get to where we’re going? Chapter 7 the Implementation Plan visualizes new places, lists aspirational projects, and describes actions that will lead Belgrade to where it wants to be. SUMMARY ---PAGE BREAK--- 08 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 08 CHAPTER 03 VISION ---PAGE BREAK--- 09 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 09 03. VISION This aspirational Vision Statement is the result of community engagement and visioning process that asked the question “My Future Belgrade looks like…” This statement paints a picture of life in the City of Belgrade that embraces a proactive planning and grow th management planning process over several decades and embodies the highest and most ambitious future for the community. “Belg rade is a place where the pastoral vistas and snow -capped mountains frame the iconic images of Big Sky Countr y. Where g reen prair ies dotted with Black Ang us cattle, f ields lined with pivot ir r igators, streams covered with Cottonwood trees, and expansive f ields painted violet by Alfalfa blooms are common. Between its sophisticated eater ies and countr y cafes, its micro-housing units and r ural acreages, its g ravel pit operators and computer eng ineers, and its f ishing accesses connected by miles of trails, Belg rade is the best place for a person to star t a career, raise a family, or age peacefully in the broad expanse of the Gallatin Valley.” This Vision Statement represents the values, identity, and character of the Belg rade for the next generation. ---PAGE BREAK--- 010 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 010 “More single family homes (affordable)” “Pool for Belgrade!” “Focused on young families buying homes” “Better traff ic f low” “Connect River Rock and Landmark to City” “More inviting to business so we can work, shop, & live here.” “More shops and restaurants downtown to attract visitors” “Connect the community, ie schools, parks and recreation facilities, neighborhoods and major employers with the use of bike paths and trails.” ”So awesome to have a bike trail system that led you to different parks throughout Belgrade” “If we had non-driving trail access, Missoula would have nothing on us!” Visioning board comments, 03.15.19 Map from Public Open House, 03.15.19 ---PAGE BREAK--- 011 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 011 “I’d really like to see more things to do in the Belgrade area.” “Music, fun day activities for kids and family’s, spor ts” “I shouldn’t have to drive to Bozeman, Manhattan, Three Forks or Churchill to f ind trails to walk and jog on” “Ar t fairs, farmer’s markets, free music events” “Parks & Recreation areas should be MANDATORY for new developments” “I think ‘urban’ bike trails and trails connecting communities are the top priority.” “My dog loves running around and meeting new friends and driving in to Bozeman can be a pain.” ”Belgrade needs to deal with [their] traff ic issues” “There are enough people in Belgrade to justif y a depar tment store and new innovative business. Some independence from Bozeman is needed.” ---PAGE BREAK--- 012 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 012 CHAPTER 04 VISIONING THEME S ---PAGE BREAK--- 013 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 013 04. VISIONING THEME S cannot attain the highest priced homes but strives for high quality living conditions has been and can continue to be built in Belgrade through compact, dense development in the most appropriate areas. During the Grow th Policy update, Belgrade stakeholders and public spoke passionately of many aspects of life in the Belgrade community that either aff irmed ideas from the 2006 grow th policy or other plans, made statements that were interpreted into new themes, or identif ied new motions that were discrepancies from previously established trends or ideas. As these themes emerged, they were – or blended – into a revised list of goals, objectives, and tasks. The following Visioning Themes are simply a way to organize the community’s vision in a way that satisf ies regulator y requirements for updated grow th policies established in Montana Code Annotated (MCA) MCA 76 601. LIVE: Wellness, Housing, and Livability Belg rade should be the most Livable city in Montana. Livability can be said to be the capability of a community to promote a high-quality day -to-day lifestyle characterized as safe, energetic, healthy, engaged, and connected with plentiful economic oppor tunity. Through thoughtful grow th planning, Belgrade will cultivate a lifestyle that allows its people to live in sound and reasonably priced houses, to gather with neighbors, and to fully enjoy the natural environment. In addition to low -income housing, housing for the segment of the population that This Chapter discusses in simple, clear ter ms the big ideas heard through the planning process, distilled into six themes: Live, Work, Play, Lear n, Grow, and Move. Live Work Play Learn Move Grow ---PAGE BREAK--- 014 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 014 LEARN: Education By recr uiting the f inest educators and building high- quality lear ning environments, Belg rade will provide an atmosphere where all people can take advantage of a lear n environment. Most of those who live in Belgrade that commute work at Montana State University’s campus in Bozeman, and this proximity to the State’s largest institution of higher education brings intellectuals of all varieties to the community. Conference space is limited in Montana, and the proximity to Bozeman or Big Sky’s larger event and convention spaces makes it diff icult to host large events in the City of Belgrade. By targeting special interest groups related to youth spor ts, agriculture, or recreational endeavors, a community facility or convention center in Belgrade can suppor t these large gatherings in the future. WORK: Jobs, Commerce, and Economic Development People will come to Belg rade to get the best things Made in Montana. Belgrade desires to have a strong, energetic local economy based on retail, manufacturing and technology. Local institutions that fabricate stone, wood, or metal choose to locate in Belgrade and anchor the manufacturing economy based on several reasons, locations, affordability, workforce, and a development friendly climate. The wheels are in motion to shed Belgrade’s image as Bozeman’s “bedroom community”. A diversity of locally - ser ving jobs within Belgrade matched with a housing base that suppor ts large employers – like Montana State University – will assist in Belgrade’s emerging identity as the production hub of the Gallatin Valley. The working-class spirit is the present and future of Belgrade, with large companies like Knife River Corporation employing over 100 people and the Yellowstone International Airpor t employing close to 1,000 people. Belgrade’s established commercial and light industrial areas prove there is plenty of room to grow. PLAY: Parks, Recreation, and Enter tainment The stage is set for Belg rade to be the hub of Montana’s athletic and recreational activities. It may not be widespread knowledge that people come from miles around for trademark events such as the Fall Festival and to visit its renowned parks, spor ts f ields, but it should be. With a school district population that nearly triples its municipal population, Belgrade is home to several youth spor ts tournaments. The community shall continue to be characterized as the epicenter of Montana scholastic athletics by building the best facilities – and supporting facilities like hotels and large post- event gathering and catering spaces. Belgrade strives to establish destinations on Main Street so that adults and families no longer have to drive to Bozeman for after- work enter tainment. To attract f ine dining establishments, live music venues, and family activities like a bowling alley or community theatre, Belgrade will need to harness the energy of its youth, educators, and volunteer spirit to uplift Belgrade’s appeal to existing residents and newcomers alike by out- competing nearby population centers for quality entertainment facilities or venues. ---PAGE BREAK--- 015 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 015 Better connectivity for all transpor tation modes is clearly needed, and the City’s recent Long Range Transportation Plan offered diverse solutions to these issues – many of which are represented in this plan. It is the intent of this grow th policy not to restate those solutions, but rather to strategize and prioritize actions according to aspirations for better pedestrian and bicycle connectivity heard throughout the planning process. GROW: Land Use and Development Belg rade has plenty of space for intelligent g rowth. As spoken by the community, the three most pressing issues were housing attainability, multi- modal connectivity, and the need for more restaurants and shopping. Future development can alleviate these issues by building dense housing in the right places, enhancing mobility infrastructure like trails and highway crossings, and enticing downtown revitalization and mixed-use development projects. Belgrade should leverage its regional position, its regulator y climate, and relatively inexpensive proper ty values to promote dense ver tical development on oppor tunity sites near the City’s core. In addition, resources should be focused on capital improvements in the public realm, such as sidewalk improvements, new public spaces, or wastewater system upgrades to promote development where it makes logical sense. MOVE: Connectivity and Mobility With connectivity improvements like br idges, underpasses, and expanded trails, it doesn’t take much effor t to get around Belg rade. Because of its histor y as the railroad hub of the Gallatin Valley, the City of Belgrade is crossed by a couple of physical barriers that hinder smooth connectivity across town. Active rail lines, an Interstate with approximately 25,000 vehicles passing through town ever y day, and the state’s largest and busiest airpor t, make transportation issues within the City complex. Fast-paced grow th and the work and housing dynamic between communities in Gallatin County and beyond add to the transpor tation discussion. According to US Census data from 2015, 90% of employed people living in the Belgrade‘s planning jurisdiction commute to jobs elsewhere. Of the estimated 11,600 people who live in Belgrade, about 4,500 of them (about 40%) commute to Bozeman for work. On the other hand, about 1,200 people are commuting to Belgrade from Bozeman. ---PAGE BREAK--- 016 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 016 CHAPTER 05 GOALS AND OBJEC TIVE S ---PAGE BREAK--- 017 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 017 05. GOALS AND OBJEC TIVE S Goal 2: Protect agriculture industr y and land as it contributes to Belgrade’s rural atmosphere, sustainability, and recreation. Objective 2.1: Encourage the preser vation of open space and agricultural land using conser vation easements, County open space programs, or similar regulator y tools. Objective 2.2: Encourage and def ine standards for buffers between people and par ticular uses (certain crops, livestock businesses, industr y, public facilities, etc.). Objective 2.3: Investigate oppor tunities to reduce sources of pollution within the planning jurisdiction. Objective 2.4: Push for agriculture and not development on land with good soils and adequate water. Objective 2.5: Inform new subdivisions that adjacent farmers and ranchers have the right to continue to farm or ranch. Objective 2.6: Keep large animal operations buffered from unlike uses using design standards. Objective 2.7: Protect agricultural water user facilities. Goals and Objectives specif y the above themes into goal statements and actionable items that are organized into the following categories as specif ied in MCA 76 601. Live Work Play Learn Grow Move • Land Uses • Population • Housing Needs • Economic Conditions • Local Services • Public Facilities • Natural Resources • Sand and Gravel Resources • Other Characteristics Land Use and Agriculture Goal 1: Provide eff icient use of land for the public interest and environment considerations. Objective 1.1: Encourage subdivisions to be in areas planned or zoned for development, contiguous with existing development, and in areas where infrastructure and ser vices exist at an adequate level to suppor t development. Objective 1.2: Give priority to annexations that are adjacent to developed areas. Discourage distant unincorporated annexations unless there is a clear path to continuity and contiguous annexation. Objective 1.3: Meet the needs of public when approving developments. Goals and Objectives are a combination of statements that link the Vision and the Implementation Plan. Based on a topic, the Goals present broad initiatives while Objectives present actionable motions taken by agencies, g roups, or individuals. ---PAGE BREAK--- 018 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 018 Economics Goal 1: Provide adequate commercial areas for retail, light manufacturing, and industrial areas. Objective 1.1: Retain existing businesses. Objective 1.2: Expand the clean industrial base with smaller businesses. Objective 1.3: Evaluate creating new standards like BP and BP-I0 zoning to encourage high quality commercial development. Objective 1.4: Consider impact on municipal ser vices as business expands. Objective 1.5: Keep strong enforcement of adopted building and life safety codes and ADA standards. Objective 1.6: Address existing buildings that may cause public safety issues and blight. Objective 1.7: Encourage grow th in the east, west, and south commercial/industrial corridors. Objective 1.8: Modif y sign regulations for size, height, lighting, and for new types of signage including electronic message boards. Objective 1.9: Modif y landscaping requirements to help commercial uses blend with the community. Goal 3: Pursue innovative and next-generation land use regulator y approaches. Objective 3.1: Transition land use regulations in def ined areas to a form-based code approach. Objective 3.2: Create design standards for the Main Street/Downtown area. Objective 3.3: Promote zoning and development policies in the unzoned por tion of the planning jurisdiction. Objective 3.4: Implement zoning in the unzoned por tion of the planning jurisdiction to manage land use requirements. Population Goal 1: The population within the City must grow faster than in the unincorporated planning jurisdiction. Objective 1.1: Encourage development adjacent to Belgrade or to existing development on marginal farmlands. Objective 1.2: Discourage development in unincorporated areas where it doesn’t make sense for safety, public infrastructure, noise, traff ic, etc. Objective 1.3: Pace grow th so it does not over take the ability to provide infrastructure and public ser vices. Housing Goal 1: Provide adequate housing for moderate incomes in appropriate areas. Objective 1.1: Encourage mixed use buildings to promote new and innovative housing options Downtown. Objective 1.2: Continue enforcing adopted plumbing, building, f ire, and life safety codes in the City and consider future code enforcement protections in the planning jurisdiction. Objective 1.3: Encourage PUDs or other tools that diversif y housing cost and type. Objective 1.4: Encourage low to moderate income housing. Objective 1.5: Prevent future blight through conser vation, construction rehabilitation, and removal. Objective 1.6: Identif y oppor tunities to retain and improve mobile homes and mobile home parks. Objective 1.7: Allow the development of high quality manufactured housing developments. Objective 1.8: Maintain and enhance the character and quality of manufactured housing developments. Objective 1.9: Encourage adequate housing for future generations. ---PAGE BREAK--- 019 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 019 Objective 1,4: Coordinate with the Fire Dept. for the review of projects to ensure f ire safety standards are met. Public Facilities Goal 1: Provide adequate public facilities eff iciently and effectively. Objective 1.1: Create a modern water system adequate for future grow th so that septic systems can be eliminated. Objective 1.2: Ensure an adequate and modern water system that can meet f ire protection needs. Objective 1.3: Identif y criteria to be included for proposed upgrades and expansions to public facilities. Objective 1.4: Give proper foresight to present and future development of the school system. Objective 1.5: Keep schools and facilities in the core of Belgrade. Objective 1.6: Encourage year-round use of school facilities (night school, adult education recreation community functions, etc.). Objective 1.7: Encourage the development of public owned wastewater disposal systems. Objective 1.10: Promote businesses within the Belgrade municipal boundaries. Objective 1.11: Prioritize commercial sites near the airpor t, Interstate 90, and existing industrial parks. Objective 1.12: Evaluate safety measures of commercial and industrial businesses during review of projects. Objective 1.13: Encourage land to be used for commercial activities in accordance with the area’s land inventor y. Objective 1.14: Utilize innovative land use regulations such as performance-based zoning standards and planned developments to ensure compatibility between commercial and residential areas. Objective 1.15: Establish standards for appropriate buffers between commercial and residential areas. Objective 1.16: Encourage local industr y and business leaders to par ticipate in the planning process. Objective 1.17: Encourage improvement of the viewscape from I-90. Goal 2: Promote a vibrant and dense downtown Main Street with a mix of housing and business. Objective 2.1: Utilize urban renewal district to focus resources on public improvement projects that will promote mixed use projects downtown. Objective 2.2: Encourage economic grow th in downtown Belgrade through encouraging existing and new businesses to locate and expand, and to maintain and beautif y parking areas. Objective 2.3: Identif y publicly -owned sites in downtown Belgrade to potentially leverage value to develop affordable housing. Objective 2.4: Increase allowable building heights in the Zoning Ordinance in appropriate districts. Objective 2.5: Reduce or eliminate parking minimums in appropriate downtown districts. Local Ser vices Goal 1: Provide adequate local ser vices eff iciently and effectively. Objective 1.1: Give foresight to the present and long range development of the Belgrade school system. Objective 1.2: Take measures to assist funding and staff ing for City ser vices commensurate to the size of Belgrade. Objective 1.3: Evaluate impact fee policies to ensure ‘grow th pays for grow th’. ---PAGE BREAK--- 020 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 020 Objective 1.7: Minimize effects of storm runoff during subdivision review process. Objective 1.8: Study existing and historic f looding information to identif y areas of potential f looding that are not included in off icial f loodplain maps and require watercourse setbacks through zoning. Objective 1.9: Require compliance with City of Belgrade and Gallatin County Floodplain Regulations. Objective 1.10: Any development near the E. and W. Gallatin River or any other natural rivers/streams and their adjacent riparian areas should ensure the stream’s protection as a natural and dynamic force utilizing setbacks in the zoning code. Mobility and Circulation Goal 1: Provide for the free, safe movement of people throughout the planning area. Objective 1.1: Coordinate new roads within subdivided land with other roads. Objective 1.2: Implement the 2017 Long Range Transportation Plan and par ticipate in county wide transportation plans. Goal 2: Maintain, upgrade, and expand parks, trails, and recreation facilities. Objective 2.1: Public facilities must comply with ADA standards. Objective 2.2: Evaluate the need for right-sizing parks to lead to more diversif ication. Objective 2.3: Evaluate community needs through obser ving how people are or are not using parks. Objective 2.4: Consider how the City can acquire lands for new recreation facilities. Objective 2.5: Encourage linear parkways that connect residential areas or schools etc. Objective 2.6: Include recreational amenities in high-density housing developments. Objective 2.7: Encourage parks within residential developments outside the City and connect them with greenways or linear paths. Objective 2.8: Proposed subdivisions should be reviewed for compliance with all current parks and recreation plans or policies. Natural Resources Goal 1: Protect surface and groundwater quality and availability. Objective 1.1: Provide potable water from public water systems versus individual wells. Objective 1.2: Developments in the County should be encouraged to connect to or construct their own public water and waste water systems. Objective 1.3: Work with agencies such as MTDEQ, Gallatin Environmental Health Depar tment, Local Water Quality District, and DNRC to identif y areas where individual wells or septic systems should be limited due to potential impacts on natural resources or public health concerns. Objective 1.4: Encourage enforcement of state and federal water quality regulations to prevent water contamination. Objective 1.5: Continue to encourage riparian protections in new developments through stream setback regulations. Objective 1.6: Protect stream water quality, preser ve habitat, and prevent f lood damage and erosion by establishing regulations and standards for riparian buffer zones in new developments. ---PAGE BREAK--- 021 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 021 Objective 1.3: Encourage pedestrian and bike paths to connect residential, commercial and recreational sites, as per the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Objective 1.4: City streets should be upgraded if existing primar y access roads do not meet current standards. Objective 1.5: Encourage curbs, gutters and sidewalks, stormwater treatment, and lighting within the City - County Planning Jurisdiction. Objective 1.6: Prioritize street improvements relative to available revenue. Objective 1.7: Arterial streets should be planned for movement of through traff ic and local access limited. Objective 1.8: Encourage pedestrian safety improvements for major roadway crossings in accordance with MDT requirements. Objective 1.9: Encourage pedestrian safety improvements for railroad and roadway crossings including above or below grade crossing structures or eliminating at-grade crossings in the future. Objective 1.10: Streets crossing railroad tracks at- grade should have crossing gates. Objective 1.11: Encourage a circulation system of the planning jurisdiction that suppor ts other community grow th and urban form goals. Objective 1.12: Identif y rights of way to be reser ved in advance of permitting future widening of major streets. Objective 1.13: Discourage and evaluate street vacations in terms of future traff ic needs. Objective 1.14: Evaluate widening of State Route 205 for safety reasons. Objective 1.15: Establish a policy for appropriate setbacks on roadways based on their urban character. ---PAGE BREAK--- 022 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 022 CHAPTER 06 PL ANNING FR AMEWORK Main Street Belg rade, 2019 (CTA) ---PAGE BREAK--- 023 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 023 06. PL ANNING FR AMEWORK 06.1 Regional Context and Background Belgrade’s location in the Central Gallatin Valley has historically been its greatest advantage. Located eleven miles (20 minutes drive time, one hour cycling) from the regional economic hub of Bozeman has given Belgrade a strategic and historic advantage over other nearby communities. Livingston, for example, is 25 miles (30 minutes driving) to the east however commuters must navigate the Bozeman Pass which can make travel challenging in cer tain seasons. Belgrade is also near many attractions and destinations in Central Montana. About an hour from the year-round resor ts of Big Sky, and less than a half hour from the natural allure of the Absaroka-Bear tooth Mountains and the Bridger Range, outdoor enthusiasts have long come to live in Belgrade for proximity to this lifestyle without the costs of living in Bozeman. Winter time activities and skiing are abundant at Bridger Bowl and Big Sky, both within an hour’s drive. Summer time brings locals and visitors to the many world-class trout streams and rivers including the Gallatin, Madison and Jefferson Rivers. Gallatin Gateway is the por tal to Yellowstone National Park which sees several million visitors per year and has seen that number increase recently. Many of these visitors arrive at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airpor t and travel through Belgrade to reach their destination. Although proximity to the Airpor t is a decided advantage, it will become more so with additional economic development effor ts to attract tourism into the City of Belgrade. The Planning Framework explains Belg rade’s existing position in the Gallatin Valley in ter ms of socio-economic, demog raphic, geog raphic, and other physical and human conditions. Belg rade’s proximity to the Airpor t is a g rowing advantage ---PAGE BREAK--- 024 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 024 Gallatin National Forest Gallatin National Forest Paradise Valley Bozeman Livingston Belgrade Manhattan Norris Four Corners Gallatin Gateway Three Forks Clyde Park GALLATIN COUNTY PARK COUNTY MADISON COUNTY JEFFERSON COUNTY BROADWATER COUNTY Regional Context J e ffer so n Ri ve r E a st G all atin R iv e r W Fork Gall atin Ri ve r Madison Riv er M i sso u r i R iv er Bridger Bowl Ski Area Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Montana State Univ. Madison Buffalo Jump State Park Missouri Headwaters State Park 90 85 89 Y e ll o w st one Rive r Museum of the Rockies Big Sky Resort (45 Mins) Yellowstone Nat’l Park (1.5 Hrs) 0 5 10 2.5 Miles Nearby Regional Destinations: • Bridger Bowl Ski Area • Museum of the Rockies • Montana State University, Bozeman • Gallatin National Forest • Big Sky Resor t • Norris Hot Springs • Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport National and State Parks: • Yellowstone National Park • Madison Buffalo Jump State Park • Missouri Headwaters State Park ---PAGE BREAK--- 025 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 025 This vision is repeated through the contents of the document and is ref lected in the goals, objectives and actions for each of the chapters. Has the 2006 g rowth policy achieved the pr imar y goal and vision established at that time? Recent residential development has not consistently followed a logical pattern. . Annexations of proper ty not co-terminus with City boundaries stretch public facilities and infrastructure and provide signif icant investments of public resources. This example is expressed in outlying areas of Ryan Glen and Meadowlark Ranch subdivisions. Now is the time to strategize where the City needs to invest in signif icant public facilities in order to provide expected levels of ser vice the community in 2019 and beyond. This 2019 update revisits the goals and objectives and eliminates redundancy where possible, and creates new ideas that address current issues. In addition, the Team must take a close look at the task list from 2006. What was completed, attempted or forgotten and why? At the end of this update, the Team needs to create a new task list that includes projects that we can fund and build. It is recommended the districts, locations and use def initions in the Future Land Use Map chapter be revisited in detail and f iner resolution in the 2019 update. 06.2 Existing Conditions A Brief Histor y of Planning in Belgrade The basis for this grow th policy update is stated in the 2006 grow th policy. From page 3 of the 2006 plan: “Belg rade’s f irst master plan was developed in the early 1970 s by the Bozeman City - County Planning Staff under contract with the Town of Belg rade. The plan was updated by the Belg rade City - County Planning Staff in 1979 in a document entitled Belg rade Update The Belg rade Planning staff also conducted a master plan update and expansion study in 1992 In 1999 the Planning Board completed The Belg rade Area Plan 1999 which was adopted by the Belg rade City Council and the Gallatin County Commission as a Master Plan for Belg rade and its Planning Jur isdiction.” Many of the core planning policies included in the 2006 plan were found to be relevant today and have been kept, while some were redundant and integrated with the new. New policies ref lecting the need to accommodate innovative city building, land planning, multi-modal transpor tation and conser vation methods were discussed and incorporated in this update. What is the 4.5 -Mile City - County Planning Jur isdiction? Cities of Belgrade’s current population are allowed to plan for and have jurisdiction over an area that is up to a 4.5 -mile radius around the incorporated municipal boundar y. This means that the Belgrade City - County Planning Board (Planning Board) has authority to recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of development projects within this area. These recommendations are presented to the Gallatin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), who make the f inal determination. The Planning Board will use this grow th policy document and all its text, maps, and implementation actions as guidance in making these recommendations. Plan and Study Assessment Summar y Step One in the planning process is to gain an understanding of the current condition of the regulator y and planning framework of the City by reviewing existing planning documents, studies, or other relevant reports. The following summar y provides a brief assessment of documents reviewed and considered during this process. Belgrade Grow th Policy, 2006 The City’s 2006 grow th policy has a primar y goal of “concentrating development within and adjacent to Belgrade on soils which would be considered marginal for agricultural production.” ---PAGE BREAK--- 026 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 026 The Gallatin County grow th policy encourages smaller area planning as grow th occurs in unincorporated areas. Two of these neighborhood planning areas are adjacent to or intersect Belgrade’s 4.5 mile planning area and as such are evaluated in this assessment to ensure compatibility of each planning effor t’s respective vision. As updates occur to the Gallatin County Grow th Policy, county planners should evaluate the Belgrade Grow th Policy and ensure compatibility in community vision, par ticularly in any new or existing neighborhood planning areas that intersect or overlap with the 4.5 mile planning jurisdiction. All future land use maps should be consistent in description of the land uses and delineation of their boundaries. Four Corners Neighborhood Plan, 2006 The Four Corners Neighborhood Plan guides grow th in the unincorporated community surrounding Four Corners, and is adjacent to the 4.5 mile Belgrade Planning Jurisdiction’s southern boundar y. The Gallatin County Grow th Policy directs grow th to both Belgrade and Four Corners. Rapid grow th over the last decade has resulted in the two communities quickly growing together. In addition, the substantial grow th that has recently occurred along Jackrabbit Lane/Route 85 has amplif ied traff ic congestion, and reformed the gateway to the Belgrade community. Future land use mapping must be coordinated to safeguard a pattern of development that maintains the health and welfare Belgrade Commercial Center Urban Renewal District Plan, 2017 The 2017 Urban Renewal Plan correctly recognizes that physical conditions within the central Belgrade District are not contributing to a vibrant, thriving, pedestrian-oriented Main Street in the downtown. It is recommended that the general guidance and language of the URD Plan be made more specif ic to fur ther encourage and catalyze development that meets the vision of this grow th policy update. A list of public improvements should be created through a set of rigorous stakeholder and public input sessions. Fur ther, the grow th policy and URD Plan may be linked by producing design concepts for identif ied oppor tunity sites with the City to spur ideas and to clearly communicate the community’s vision for new development within the Urban Renewal District. Title 10 Belgrade Municipal Code Zoning Regulations The City’s zoning code regulates land use including standards for the design of new development such as parking, signage, and landscaping requirements. This is done through 18 zoning districts as well as the Planned Unit Development zone. Implementation of this grow th policy update will directly occur as a result of amendments to the Zoning Regulations. As such, the 2019 update should consider the existing Zoning Regulations, and evaluate where changes could be made to the language, design standards, the applicable districts, or to the Zoning Map, to ensure the vision for community grow th is consistent between the grow th policy as a guiding document, and with the Zoning Regulations as the regulator y framework. Changes in the community’s vision have occurred in this grow th policy update, and as a result, it is recommended that the language or standards of the following items in the Zoning Regulations be reevaluated as the vision, goals, objectives, tasks or any other element of the grow th policy are updated: • B-3 Central Business Zone • R- 4 Residential Apartment Zone • R-S-M, R-2, R-3, and R- 4 Residential Zones • Parking Requirements • Off icial Zoning Map • Explore the creation of new zone districts Gallatin County Grow th Policy As the guiding plan for grow th in unincorporated Gallatin County, the grow th policy’s primar y goal is to preser ve agriculture and open space and to guide development to areas near established communities. In general, goals and policies in this plan aim to prevent inconsistent patterns of development, or unsuitable development to preser ve the health safety and welfare of all county residents through inter-jurisdictional cooperation. ---PAGE BREAK--- 027 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 027 Envision Tomorrow is a mapping and data tool included in the plan that is used to model land use scenarios and evaluate results of the scenarios. The study creates three scenarios that are evaluated utilizing the current grow th policies within the Triangle. The modeling exercise includes recommendations for regional cooperation, including: The scenarios in the Envision Tomorrow planning exercise provide an immediate base to build upon for future land use mapping around Belgrade and in the 4.5 mile jurisdiction. The grow th policy update should the location and types of development in these scenarios with public and landowner input to begin building future land use maps. As a result of the Triangle Planning Study the Belgrade City Council, Gallatin County Commission, and the Bozeman City Commission entered into a Memorandum of Agreement to establish a Planning Coordination Committee (PCC). The PCC is comprised of an elected off icial, a planning board member, and a planning staff member from each of the three jurisdictions. Since 2016, the PCC has met regularly and is in the process of developing the Triangle Community Plan which generally covers the area between the Bozeman, Belgrade, and surrounding Four Corners. The plan will be submitted for consideration to be made a par t of each jurisdiction’s Grow th Policy. of new residents and does not limit the ability of the City of Belgrade or the County to ser ve new development. Amsterdam- Churchill Neighborhood Plan, 2009 The Amsterdam- Churchill Neighborhood Plan was developed to guide suitable development along corridors into and out of the Amsterdam- Churchill community, as land becomes increasingly subdivided for development. Common themes such as preser ving the right-to-farm and preser ving open space and the agricultural lifestyle are outlined in the plan’s Guiding Principles. This neighborhood planning area is adjacent to the southern and western boundaries of the Belgrade 4.5 mile jurisdiction. Impor tant considerations should be made in this 2019 update regarding locations of development and traff ic along the Amsterdam Road corridor and Cameron Bridge Road corridor. As development creates destinations in both communities, they will become more interconnected and the roads between them will become impor tant transpor tation linkages for more and more people. Long Range Transportation Plan, 2017 Several community stakeholders were involved in the drafting of the recent Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) including City Council, the school district, HRDC, the airpor t, Streamline, Chamber of Commerce, and was adopted by the City - County Planning board, Belgrade City Council, and the Gallatin County Commission. One signif icant similarity between the grow th policy update and the LRTP is the process and stakeholders. This continuity between plans includes many of these same par ties and results in a list of projects in the LRTP that should be included in the mobility implementation measures. Belgrade to Bozeman Corridor Frontage Road Study, 2017 This study included stakeholders from Gallatin County with input from Belgrade City Planning and outlined feasible improvements to the frontage road over the next 20 years. The primar y improvement included expanding and adding a shared use path along the MTDOT right of way between Belgrade and Bozeman. Currently there is no funding identif ied to complete any of the recommended improvements. Grow th in the Belgrade community will continue to increase traff ic on the corridor between Belgrade and Bozeman, including the frontage road. Improvements to this corridor are critical and could be a viable alternative transpor tation route for recreation and commuting. Gallatin Triangle Planning Study, 2014 This document has a substantial summar y of par tnerships between governments and local organizations. The document also includes summaries of shared infrastructure. The Gallatin Triangle Study discusses current grow th policies for these areas and requirements for grow th policies. ---PAGE BREAK--- 028 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 028 • Belgrade is relatively affordable: according to a repor t from the Gallatin Association of Realtors, median sales prices in 2018 were $295,000 in Belgrade, up 9.2% from 2017. This is compared to $376,070 in Bozeman and $470,588 in the area just outside Bozeman city limits. (Source: US Census ACS Estimates 2013 -2017) Community Desig n and Character Summar y Steeped in agricultural histor y and embodying a pioneering mentality, Belgrade’s built environment is ref lected in the materials things are built from, the size and shape of buildings, and its iconic landmarks. Things are made from wood, stone, metal and softened by grasses and trees. Spruce trees, grain bins and elevators, and the water tower are landmarks in the community to navigate from, and fences line trails that follow roads deeper into the countr y. Future development should capture and build upon this authenticity, while promoting new and innovative building forms and means of transportation. The Community Prof ile paints a picture of how people live life in Belgrade. We get a better understanding of this by capturing information on items like who has been in the community over a period of time, who is moving in, and what has recently changed. To do this we use quantitative data that tracks changes in population or socioeconomic indicators, and qualitative data from the online sur vey, from conversations, and from anecdotal stor y telling. Who Is Belg rade? It is no secret that Belgrade and the area’s immediately surrounding Belgrade have grown, but how have they changed? Is there a particular place where most people are coming from? Is there a reason? A Snapshot • Belgrade is growing: It is in the top f ive of the fastest growing communities in Montana in population grow th along with Whitef ish, Kalispell, Bozeman, and Manhattan. • Belgrade is young and family -centric: Belgrade’s Median age is 32.9, compared to 34.1 in the County and 39.8 in the State. • Belgrade is hard- working: 77% of people aged 16 or over are in the labor force, which is led by manufacturing, wholesale trade, and transpor tation jobs. From 2010 to 2015, Belgrade added about 2,200 jobs or grew about 52%, compared to 22% in Gallatin County and 8% job grow th in the State. 06.3 Community Profile ---PAGE BREAK--- 029 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 029 Different eras of development have lef t iconic landmarks, sig ns, and landscapes that are impor tant to Belg rade’s identity. Belg rade’s existing character includes natural mater ials ref lective of local ag r icultural her itage and far ming histor y. Building on this identity while preser ving the things that g ive Belg rade its small-town character is impor tant to the community. E XISTING CHAR AC TER ---PAGE BREAK--- 030 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 030 Belgrade’s population pyramid from the 2017 US Census estimates indicates a large population of children under 15 years of age, then another for people ages 20 to 39. Belgrade has a smaller percentage of elderly population than Gallatin County particularly those older than 79 years. These demographic f igures indicate there will be a growing need for facilities for school-aged children, as the largest percentage of the population is 30 to 34 years – the age at which many young adults form households. The second largest age group is f ive to nine years, which indicates the need for adequate educational facilities as this age group will be in the school system for several years to come. Population Trends and Projections Population projections from the 2017 Belgrade Water and Waste Water System Master Plans were used to estimate the infrastructure capacity needed to provide adequate waste water and water services to the growing population. These estimates used historical data to project a population of 10,423 in 2020 and 14,703 in 2030. Utilizing more recent US Census data going back to 2010, an exponential smoothing forecasting model estimated a population of 13,795 in 2030, with an upper confidence bound of 18,951 people. Although there is currently developable land for housing and building associated development (retail and other local services) for these populations, significant financial investment and capital improvement projects to public facilities such as waste water and water will be required to serve these projected populations. 06.4 Plan Elements Population Belgrade is experiencing unprecedented grow th in and around the community. The most signif icant indicator of this grow th is the number of new people who are moving in to town. It is impor tant to understand not only where they are moving to, but also how long they are staying, how old they are, and what they are doing once they get to Belgrade. The last time Belgrade’s population declined was in 2010, when the City lost about 100 people according to Census estimates. Since then grow th has increased, with the fastest rates occurring in recent years. From 2016 to 2017 alone, Belgrade added approximately 370 people a 4.5% year-on- year increase. Generally, Belgrade’s population is young, with a median age of 32.9 years, which is younger than the State average at 39.8, but ver y similar to the Gallatin County average of 39.2. The City’s population pyramid visualizes its age and gender structure, describing where generations exist in comparison to each other. This is an impor tant distinction for predicting social and infrastructure needs of a community. For example, this data indicates anticipated future demand for day care ser vices, recreational oppor tunities, educational oppor tunities, or forecasting an increasing need for healthcare as a population ages. ---PAGE BREAK--- 031 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 031 • Plan Elements are organized by the contents of state statute in MCA 76 601. • Census estimates were used to quantitatively analyze existing conditions, trends and projections. • Maps in this section visualize the geography of how land is conser ved and used, where people work, and how people move across the Belgrade community. PL AN ELEMENTS SUMMARY 0% 5% 5% 10% 10% 15% 15% Under 5 years Male Female 5 to 9 years 10 to 14 years 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years 25 to 29 years 30 to 34 years 35 to 39 years 40 to 44 years 45 to 49 years 50 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 69 years 70 to 74 years 75 to 79 years 80 to 84 years 85 years and over 2020 9,382 2025 11,589 2030 13,795 2035 16,002 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 Values Forecast Lower Confidence Bound Upper Confidence Bound Population Projections, Belg rade, 2010 - 2035 (US Census ACS 5 Yr) Population Pyramid, Belg rade, 2017 (US Census ACS 5 Yr) ---PAGE BREAK--- 032 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 032 29% 23% 13% 8% 6% 5.5% 5.3% 3.7% 2.9% 1.5% 1.4% 0.1% Residential Single Family Agricultural Commercial Farmstead Exempt Property Parks/Open Space Residential Multi-Family Vacant Land Industrial Utility Mobile Home Mixed Use Issues and Constraints Pending unforeseen circumstances, Belgrade will add somewhere between 4,800 and 6,000 people between 2019 and 2030 who will need adequate housing, ser vices, goods, and recreational activities to maintain the livability that attracts people to this community. Preventing the overburdening of the City’s ability to provide for the safety, health, and wellbeing of its citizens through smar t grow th planning is the primar y objective of this plan. To ensure residential and other development occurs in a sound, logical manners, Future Land Use Maps are a part of the Implementation Plan to help guide leaders, developers, and the community in making decisions on land use and future development. These oppor tunities, issues, or constraints to grow th are discussed in the next several topics, as outlined in MCA 76 601. Land Use: City Within the incorporated municipal boundaries, single family residential land uses occupies the bulk of land with approximately 30% or 596 acres of the total 2,397 acres within the municipal boundar y. This land use accommodates about 3,200 housing units. Land used for agricultural activities such as farming, grain storage, transpor t or elevators occupies about 23% or 457 acres, while retail and off ice commercial uses occupy 13% or 258 acres of the total area. There are approximately 108 acres of parks or open space within the City which averages to about 586 square feet-per-person, less than the 650 square feet-per-person rule of thumb established by landscape architects in the early 20th centur y. About 114 acres are used for institutional activities (local government facilities, schools or places of worship). This is a considerable amount of land, the value of which could potentially be leveraged to accomplish cer tain goals such as completing the trail network across publicly -owned parcels or land contributions to build affordable housing. Belgrade Zoned Area The Belgrade Zoned Area is the area that the City administers zoning, beyond the incorporated municipal boundaries. The extent of areas that are zoned were used to calculate densities of future development in the waste water and water systems master planning processes, which were also used on Future Land Use Map for the 4.5 mile planning jurisdiction. Land Use: 4.5 Mile Planning Jurisdiction Land use outside the incorporated municipal boundaries is largely agricultural and low -density residential. There are many physical barriers to development in this area such as the railroad, the interstate, and the airpor t and it is the intent of this grow th policy to prevent a sprawling pattern of development within this area and to protect the agricultural and natural resources the community f inds valuable. This extent of a jurisdictional area is quite large for a planning jurisdiction. Development Potential Development potential describes the amount of available land for future grow th within Belgrade’s municipal boundaries. Housing – at low or medium densities of f ive to 50 units per acre – is indicated to be the predominate form of new development in future grow th areas, with schools and neighborhood commercial uses providing local amenities. It is estimated that about 1,400 acres of undeveloped land exists in these Planning Areas. Existing Land Use, Belg rade, 2019 (CTA) Undeveloped Land, Belg rade Planning Areas, 2019 (CTA) Planning Area Undeveloped Land (acres) East 1 78 East 2 63 Northeast 82 Northwest 431 Southeast 127 Southwest 498 West 12 Total 1,399 ---PAGE BREAK--- 033 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 033 Springhill Rd Frontage Rd Churchill Rd Walker Rd Thorpe Rd Jackrabbit Ln Burnt Rd Amsterdam Rd Weaver Rd Highline Rd Dry Creek Rd Heeb Rd Nelson Rd River Rd Lee Rd Kimm Rd Alaska Rd Hamilton Rd W Cameron Bridge Rd E Valley Center Rd Penwell Bridge Rd Swamp Rd Spooner Rd Love Ln Rector Rd Linney Rd Bitterroot Rd Frank Rd Bolinger Rd Davis Ln Toohey Rd E Baseline Rd McGuire Rd Stagecoach Trail Rd Harper Puckett Rd Airport Rd E Cameron Bridge Rd Spain Bridge Rd Wes Davis Rd Tubb Rd Collins Rd Royal Rd Richman Rd E Gallatin Rd Hamm Rd Reese Creek Rd Lagoon Rd McIlhattan Rd Coral Stimson Ln Veltkamp Rd Idaho St Hulbert Rd W Cactus Rd Astor Ave Lake Rd Hidden Valley Rd N 19th St Parker Dr 7th St Green Tree Dr Floss Rd Cimmeron Dr E Main St E Valley Center Dr Cirque Dr Tower Rd W Park Ave Angus Dr E Gallatin Ave Ludwig Ln Rottweiler Ln Stag St Red Fox Ln Ballantyne Rd Jasper Ln Barnes Rd Royal Rd E Baseline Rd Airport Rd Frontage Rd Heeb Rd Alaska Rd BELGRADE BOZEMAN MANHATTAN 0 1 Mi 0.5 Airport Existing Land Use Agriculture/Open Space Commercial Mobile Homes Manufacturing Residential Multiple Family Residential Single-Family Public Municipal Boundary 4.5 Mile Planning Jurisdiction Planning Areas Vacant (Small-Lot Subdivisions) ---PAGE BREAK--- 034 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 034 of 13% from 2016, and early information indicates home star ts have continued strong through 2018 and into 2019. The 2006 Grow th policy states “The City of Belgrade has always provided a signif icant amount of the attainable and affordable housing for the Gallatin Valley”, and robust new home start f igures make clear that Belgrade continues to be a target for regional housing development within the Gallatin Valley. Although home value margins within the Gallatin Valley are becoming similar, the same reasons for the housing building boom primarily includes land availability, affordability, and proximity to Bozeman. Housing Grow th: : In the six- year period from 2013 to 2018, Belgrade’s new home star ts exploded from a modest 44 new home star ts in 2013 to an unprecedented 148 new home star ts in 2017 and a steady 141 star ts in 2018. This 220% grow th rate outpaced Gallatin County at 87% and the overall State grow th rate of 12%. In those same years Bozeman’s home starts decreased 47%, as the boom experienced there peaked in 2013 with 432 star ts. Most of Belgrade’s grow th occurred at Ryen Glenn and Meadowlark Ranch subdivisions, with other homes being built in the Henson Subdivision, a place likely to continue to absorb new housing development, as there are approximately 200 unbuilt single family residential lots as of April 2019. This grow th pattern provides a challenge with the current capacity of municipal water, sewer, and other infrastructure systems. According the Water and Wastewater Master Plans (2017) there is only capacity for a limited amount of additional units. As indicated in the recently updated Water and Wastewater Master Plans, the City is aggressively pursuing the completion of public improvement projects to accommodate projected demand for new housing or commercial development should current grow th rates remain. Issues and Constraints Land use goals and objectives of agricultural preser vation limit the areas for new housing and commercial land uses in the planning jurisdiction. Stream protection, habitat preser vation, protection of productive agricultural land, poor soils, groundwater, and f loodplain issues must be balanced with grow th pressure, while at the same time providing for and maintaining access to open space and recreational amenities. Eff icient inf ill urban development can alleviate some of these constraints by minimizing urban sprawl and creating for eff icient land use and low impact development. Creating and promoting zoning districts that suppor t ver tical mixed use buildings on small undeveloped or redevelopable sites is a critical component to smar t grow th and urban inf ill. These mixed use oppor tunities offer living spaces and leasable square footage that attract a wide range of demographics, creating an attractive and livable community. Dense development within the downtown and identif ied core areas within the City provide a level of sustainable public infrastructure such as police, f ire, emergency medical, water, sewer, and transit. Economic benef its are felt by the greater community with new employment centers providing the residents and works with needed day to day ser vices. The incorporation of connectivity and transit oriented development can reduce miles traveled, reduce air pollution, and provide for a healthier and move connected community. Current City zoning generally does not allow for buildings over three stories, which can be a limiting factor when tr ying to implement mixed use developments. To promote the vision of a dense mixed use urban form, itis an implementation measure of this grow th policy to amend the City’s Municipal Code to allow for taller, denser buildings in the downtown area or within appropriate areas of the City. Housing Housing is the predominant form of new development and construction in Belgrade. According to US Census estimates, there were 3,238 housing units in Belgrade in 2017. Based on Montana Building Industr y Association information, there were 148 new home star ts in 2017 which is 4.5% of the total housing stock in the Belgrade area built in one year. This represents a grow th increase ---PAGE BREAK--- 035 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 035 Springhill Rd Frontage Rd Churchill Rd Walker Rd Thorpe Rd Jackrabbit Ln Burnt Rd Amsterdam Rd Weaver Rd Highline Rd Dry Creek Rd Heeb Rd Nelson Rd River Rd Lee Rd Kimm Rd Alaska Rd Hamilton Rd W Cameron Bridge Rd E Valley Center Rd Penwell Bridge Rd Swamp Rd Spooner Rd Love Ln Rector Rd Linney Rd Bitterroot Rd Frank Rd Bolinger Rd Davis Ln Toohey Rd E Baseline Rd McGuire Rd Stagecoach Trail Rd Harper Puckett Rd Airport Rd E Cameron Bridge Rd Spain Bridge Rd Wes Davis Rd Tubb Rd Collins Rd Royal Rd Richman Rd E Gallatin Rd Hamm Rd Reese Creek Rd Lagoon Rd McIlhattan Rd Coral Stimson Ln Veltkamp Rd Idaho St Hulbert Rd W Cactus Rd Astor Ave Lake Rd Hidden Valley Rd N 19th St Parker Dr 7th St Green Tree Dr Floss Rd Cimmeron Dr E Main St E Valley Center Dr Cirque Dr Tower Rd W Park Ave Angus Dr E Gallatin Ave Ludwig Ln Rottweiler Ln Stag St Red Fox Ln Ballantyne Rd Jasper Ln Barnes Rd Royal Rd E Baseline Rd Airport Rd Frontage Rd Heeb Rd Alaska Rd BELGRADE BOZEMAN MANHATTAN PLI AS M2 B2 B2 R2 M1 R1 M1 B2 M1 M1 B2 R3 R2PUD R2M R4 R1PUD R1 R2 M1 R2 PLI R3 RSM R3 M1 B3 M1 R4 B2PUD M1 M1 B2 R3 R4 R2M R3 R4 R3S R2 R2 R4 R2PUD R4 M1 R2 R2 R2D PLI M1 R3 R3 R4 PLI R3M PLI R3 PLI R4 AS R2 B3 BP10 R3 R3 R4 R4 PLI AR AS AR AR RR/A C C RS RS-10 LDRR/A MU RR/A RS-1 RX-MD AS RS NC RS R-MH PLI PLI RX-MD RO RMH RS B-3 AR RX-HD AS R-TH R-TH R-MH R-2 R-2 R-2 RS N-S RX-MDRX-MD R-2 N-S CFI CFI N-S 0 1 Mi 0.5 Public/Institutional Existing Zoned Areas Agriculture/Rural Residential/Open Space Commercial Mobile Homes Manufacturing Residential Multiple Family Residential Single-Family Municipal Boundary 4.5 Mile Planning Jurisdiction Planning Areas ---PAGE BREAK--- 036 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 036 Unit Type: Housing type varies widely in the City and its surrounding subdivisions. In 2006 36% of housing were rental units, likely to support students and people who work in Bozeman and could not afford to live there. A goal of the City at that time was to increase ownership through annexation and subdivision of areas for new single- family detached homes. As a result of this goal, the rental housing percentage dropped to 32% of total units in 2017 (US Census ACS). Much of the new housing development within the incorporated municipal area has been multifamily dwellings in subdivisions such as Ball Park Greens, Las Campanas, Bullthistle Addition, and Addition. With a few exceptions including the Timberline Apar tments and the Emerald Park Condos, large apar tment or condominium developments with densities over 20 units in one structure are limited. However, multifamily structures between two and eight units have been ver y marketable in Belgrade’s platted urban area in recent years. Density and Mixed Use: Continuing to promote denser multifamily housing in the City’s downtown core could add to housing supply, which in turn, could mitigate the exponentially large price increases for housing units in this area. Adding density in strategic areas close to transpor tation corridors and community amenities and ser vices would improve Belgrade’s overall economic vitality by providing additional rooftops to suppor t retail; while enhancing mobility by locating people closer to destinations they want to travel to for day -to-day amenities and ser vices. A visual example of mixed use development with integrated opportunities for leasable retail space, off ice space, and housing can be found in the Implementation Plan in section 7.3: Oppor tunity Sites. Home Values: Most of the dramatic increase in Belgrade’s housing values has occurred in recent years. According to home price indicators (Zillow. com), the value of homes in the Belgrade area were $319,000 in 2019, up 19% from 2018 and up 50% from 2015. In 2012 home values were around $200,000 and have only risen at an increasing rate since then, climbing a net $119,000 in seven years. Housing Trends and Projections Although the unoff icial home value indices show a value index as of Januar y 2019 of $319,000 in the Belgrade area, an increasing number of buyers are pushing up the listing and sales prices even higher, as many people are moving to Belgrade as an oppor tunity to buy a newly or recently built single family home. An independent snapshot analysis of ‘for-sale’ homes in Belgrade indicates an average listing price of $393,000 for single family home active listings (April 2019) that were an average of 1,440 square feet on 0.23 acre lots (CTA). Should new single family home demand remain steady, projected trends indicate a large amount of land [quantity for thcoming] would be required to accommodate this pace of residential grow th over the next 5 -10 year period. Issues and Constraints People primarily move to Belgrade to live in lower- density single family neighborhoods. The Future Land Use map indicates there are a few places identif ied for such grow th. Note that if all the vacant land in the identif ied grow th areas becomes developed, infrastructure capacity must be added at the same rate as development is approved. This will be necessar y to continue to provide expected levels of ser vice for water and wastewater ser vice and to protect public health, safety, and welfare. For example, the housing density in the new grow th areas of Ryen Glenn, Ball Park Greens, and Henson subdivisions is roughly f ive units per acre. At this density, the Future Land Use Map’s residential Planning Areas have physical capacity to add roughly an additional 2,385 units, which calculates 44 47 62 125 148 141 0 20 40 60 80 100 [PHONE REDACTED] 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Housing Star ts, Belg rade, 2013 - 2018 (MT Building Industr y Association) ---PAGE BREAK--- 037 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 037 Springhill Rd Frontage Rd Churchill Rd Walker Rd Thorpe Rd Jackrabbit Ln Burnt Rd Amsterdam Rd Weaver Rd Highline Rd Dry Creek Rd Heeb Rd Nelson Rd River Rd Lee Rd Kimm Rd Alaska Rd Hamilton Rd W Cameron Bridge Rd E Valley Center Rd Penwell Bridge Rd Swamp Rd Spooner Rd Love Ln Rector Rd Linney Rd Bitterroot Rd Frank Rd Bolinger Rd Davis Ln Toohey Rd E Baseline Rd McGuire Rd Stagecoach Trail Rd Harper Puckett Rd Airport Rd E Cameron Bridge Rd Spain Bridge Rd Wes Davis Rd Tubb Rd Collins Rd Royal Rd Richman Rd E Gallatin Rd Hamm Rd Reese Creek Rd Lagoon Rd McIlhattan Rd Coral Stimson Ln Veltkamp Rd Idaho St Hulbert Rd W Cactus Rd Astor Ave Lake Rd Hidden Valley Rd N 19th St Parker Dr 7th St Green Tree Dr Floss Rd Cimmeron Dr E Main St E Valley Center Dr Cirque Dr Tower Rd W Park Ave Angus Dr E Gallatin Ave Ludwig Ln Rottweiler Ln Stag St Red Fox Ln Ballantyne Rd Jasper Ln Barnes Rd Royal Rd E Baseline Rd Airport Rd Frontage Rd Heeb Rd Alaska Rd BELGRADE BOZEMAN MANHATTAN 0 1 Mi 0.5 Development Patterns Building and Development Areas (Since 2016) Municipal Boundary Existing Planning Areas 4.5 Mile Planning Jurisdiction ---PAGE BREAK--- 038 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 038 to 5,700 to 6,200 additional people (at 2.39 to 2.6 people per household) if these subdivisions are fully built out. The water and wastewater plans identif y necessar y capital infrastructure projects to meet the required capacity to ser vice this amount of grow th. Skyrocketing home values in the area pose a threat to affordability and livability. This was stressed as critically impor tant in the sur vey responses and public outreach sessions. Increasing the supply of affordable housing units is a paramount goal of the grow th policy and for sustainable grow th and there are indications that homebuilders and developers are interested in assisting with this growing demand by reducing home sizes and increasing density. Ver y small units or micro-cabins have proven in Belgrade and in other places to be a viable market-driven solution to housing affordability. Providing oppor tunities for dense, urban housing in the City’s core near Main Street could assist in accomplishing this goal. Gap f inancing affordable housing through subsidies and funding programs Dense downtown mixed use projects create oppor tunities for new housing Micro-units can offer a supply -side response to attainable housing continues to be a viable option. Recent projects like the Cottages at Menicucci Square continue supply affordable housing, and strategic par tnerships with non-prof its such as HRDC should be maintained to continue building new and innovative housing projects. Housing for all cohorts of Belgrade’s people will be increasingly impor tant as the demographics change and retirees and the elderly move from other par ts of the state to be closer to healthcare or other amenities. ---PAGE BREAK--- 039 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 039 Employer No. of Employees Knife River Corp 100-199 Flying J Travel Plaza 50 - 99 Lee & Dad’s IGA 50 - 99 Anderson Precast & Supply Inc 20 - 49 Arlin’s Aircraft Svc Inc 20 - 49 Belgrade Clinic PLLP 20 - 49 Belgrade Liquor Store Inc 20 - 49 Big Sky Insulations Inc 20 - 49 Broadway Restaurant 20 - 49 Montana Canvas 20 - 49 Specialty Steel Fabricating Co 20 - 49 The intent of this grow th policy is to promote a logical pattern of residential development that allows for a walkable environment. Within the 4.5 - mile jurisdiction this means promoting new housing near communities where existing ser vices can easily be provided and where there are no physical constraints such as poor soils or f loodplain. This means discouraging new subdivisions on unincorporated land that is not adjacent to existing development in the planning jurisdiction area. Meanwhile, continuing to promoting denser multifamily housing in the City’s downtown core could add to supply, which in turn may increase attainability. Adding density in strategic areas close to transpor tation corridors and amenities would improve Belgrade’s economic vitality by providing rooftops to suppor t retail, while enhancing mobility by locating people closer to destination they want to travel to for day -to-day amenities or ser vices. Mixed use development with integrated oppor tunities for leasable retail space, off ice space, and housing may also accomplish this, and a vision for this type of development can be found in the Implementation Plan in section 6.5 Oppor tunity Sites. Economics Belgrade’s economy benef its from its productive agricultural resources, proximity to a major population center, proximity to the airport, and to the number of outdoor and recreational resources. Manufacturing, repair, and transpor tation businesses are also located in Belgrade, however employment sectors indicate a balanced economy with no single sector dominating. According to Census estimates from 2017, the top three sectors in the City are educational ser vices and health care retail trade and ar ts, enter tainment, and recreation indicating that many of the City’s workers are in establishments that ser ve locals and families that also live in Belgrade. There are only a few large single employers, however the community has been growing as an employment center since the last recession. Between 2005 and 2010, the workforce in the 4.5 mile jurisdictional area grew by about 2,200 jobs for an increase of 52%, signif icantly higher than the grow th rate in the County or the State Employment Projections Using an exponential smoothing forecasting model to project job grow th in the 4.5 -mile planning jurisdiction, there is potential to add between 2,300 and 3,600 new jobs by 2030. This grow th rate is not as fast as the projected population grow th rate during the same years (54% population grow th compared to 31% job grow th) however it continues to indicate that Belgrade could become a major employment center in the Gallatin Valley with job sectors that are diverse and well-rounded. Employment areas in Belgrade are clustered in the City core, at the public educational institutions, the Airpor t, and along major transpor tation corridors like Jackrabbit Lane on the south end of town, however most of the people working in Belgrade live elsewhere. According to Census data from 2015, 18.4% of the workers who are employed in the Belgrade area came from Bozeman, while 17.5% lived in Belgrade. About 3% commuted in from Four Corners, while 2% came from Billings. Of the residents in Belgrade who were employed, 38% commuted to Bozeman, 10% stayed within Belgrade for work, and 6% went to Four Corners for work. This indicates that people in the community are ver y mobile in f inding work, which has economic implications that stem from a geographic jobs and housing imbalance that adds to traff ic congestion as people continually travel between Bozeman and Belgrade for employment. Job grow th between 2005 and 2015 has occurred mostly outside the downtown core in areas south of the interstate and ---PAGE BREAK--- 040 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 040 rail corridor, and in the Bruce Industrial Park (US Census LEHD). Belgrade’s economy is strongly tied to the families that have their children in Belgrade schools. The estimated population within the school district is 21,000 [source?], meaning twice as many people that reside within the City itself are coming into to town for events and activities, doubling the Cities population at any given point in time. This indicates a large market trade area, and stakeholders and the public speculated that more could be done to capture spending activity from people taking their kids to and from school, or attending youth activities or spor ts events. In addition, the proximity to the Airpor t brings valuable economic benef it and tourism spending to the Gallatin Valley. Economic development effor ts should be targeted towards Main Street and downtown Belgrade to promote a denser more walkable urban environment that better balances living and working within the community. The City now has an oppor tunity to implement this vision with a productive urban renewal district, focusing f inancial and other resources on mixed-use development projects that provide housing and employment oppor tunities downtown. This investment would accomplish land use, population, economic, and connectivity goals and objectives listed in this plan. Issues and Constraints According to the online sur vey results, half of the responders do not work where they live, adding to transpor tation problems and traff ic congestion. Stakeholders have stated cer tain types of businesses are missing, specif ically those typically found along Main Streets such as food and beverage establishments or enter tainment options. People in Belgrade seek amenities such as enter tainment and dining options and often travel to Bozeman or other places to f ill this desire, removing economic oppor tunities for the community. While Belgrade’s past identity as a bedroom community may have prevented an independent small business owner from opening a location in Belgrade, making Bozeman the current hub of commerce, current public engagement indicates a strong desire to have these ser vices available within the community, eliminating the need to travel outside of Belgrade. 2015 6,570 2020 7,593 2025 8,438 2030 9,705 2035 10,761 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 Values Forecast Lower Confidence Bound Upper Confidence Bound Employment Projections, Belg rade 4.5 Mile Jur isdiction, 2007 - 2035; (US Census LEHD) ---PAGE BREAK--- 041 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 041 Bozeman Belgrade Manhattan 4.5 Mile Jurisdiction G alla t i n Ri v e r 90 85 Ryen Glenn Henson Sub. River Rock Gallatin Heights Amsterdam-Churchill 90 90 Valley Center Rd AmsterdamRd Cameron Bridge Rd Weaver Rd Burnt Rd Jackrabbit Ln Hulbert Rd Employment Areas Belgrade 4.5 Mile Planning Jurisdiction 4.5 Mile Jurisdiction City of Belgrade NORTH 0 1 Mi 2 Mi 1/2 Mi ! 1 - 18 Jobs ! 18 - 48 Jobs ! 48 - 138 Jobs ! 138 - 278 Jobs ---PAGE BREAK--- 042 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 042 People also clearly felt there is latent demand for activities related to tourism and business brought in by the Airport, and that measures could be taken to grow the local tourism-based economy. Hotel and conference space is limited in the area and the proximity to the state’s busiest airpor t could signal signif icant potential for a successful par tnership in the development of such a space. Capturing spending dollars of people going through town from the Airpor t poses a challenge given the City’s orientation relative to traff ic patterns. Traff ic currently is encouraged to utilize either the Frontage Road or the newly constructed round a bout to head directly to Bozeman. An oppor tunity for the City exists to capture some of this traff ic by increasing signage to Belgrade and by providing amenities such as hotels, eateries, and recreational oppor tunity. Recent development trends such as Yellowstone Airport Plaza may indicate Belgrade could soon become more of a destination for airpor t travelers. Local Ser vices Schools Belgrade schools continue to grow with the increasing population. The School District completed additions to the high school and the middle and intermediate schools in 2006, and have been on pace to outgrow the existing facilities within the school district. A signif icant bond measure passed Februar y 26, 2019 for $48 million to accomplish four primar y goals in order to address student population demand and aging facilities: 1) Replacement of Heck Quaw Elementar y, 2) Development costs for purchasing land and on-site development for two new elementar y school parcels, 3) Improvements to Saddle Peak Elementar y, 4) Development costs for a new four th elementar y school. Voters approved the bond by 57%, which should allow the district to have the capacity for 10 - year grow th projections. Law Enforcement Law enforcement is ser ved by the Belgrade Police Depar tment which has 15 full time sworn off icers, three civilian staff members and one volunteer chaplain. The depar tment offers the following local ser vices: Snow Removal (City Ordinance 2007- Street and Sidewalk Obstructions (Chapter 12.04), Parking (Ordinance 86 Abandoned Vehicles (City Ordinance 2002-7), Animal Control Regulations (Chapter 8.02), Water Rules and Procedures (Water Ordinance 90 - Signs (City Ordinance 2005 - Refuse Collection and Removal (City Ordinance 85 Business Licenses (City Ordinance 2005 -18), Live Animal Traps, and Nuisance (City Ordinance 2002- The Belgrade Police Depar tment presently employs about 1.4 off icers per 1,000 residents. That is down from 1.6 off icers per 1,000 residents in 2006, and down fur ther from 2.4 off icers per 1,000 residents in 1980. Law enforcement standards from the Federal Bureau of Investigation repor t an average of 1.59 off icers per 1,000 residents (2015 FBI UCR). Fire Protection The City of Belgrade contracts with the Central Valley Fire District for f ire protection ser vices within the City limits. Central Valley Fire is also the f ire ser vice provider for most of Belgrade’s 4.5 mile planning area, with the exception of the western por tion of the area that is protected by the Amsterdam Rural Fire District. The County approved additional subdivision review fees to go to the Fire Depar tment to help cover the cost of preliminar y plat and f inal plat subdivision review. Impact fees have been implemented to help the f ire depar tment purchase needed equipment and facilities in Belgrade’s downtown. This has included a ladder truck that could enable the f ire protection of larger or taller buildings. These fees should be reviewed periodically to ensure adequate ser vices are being provided. A combined f ire depar tment with career and volunteer f iref ighters, the CVFD has seven f ire stations and Station 1 is undergoing replacement and relocation to 215 Wings Way. [Staff ing and facilities needs for thcoming] Public Facilities Water and wastewater system capacity have the largest physical impact on future grow th in the coming years. The Waste Water Master Plan from 2017 went through a rigorous process of evaluation and prediction of future grow th to understand and be proactive about needs for waste water ser vicing and treatment. This Master Plan identif ied seven ---PAGE BREAK--- 043 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 043 The Waste Water Maser Plan identif ied system improvement projects for Planning Areas, such as here the Nor thwest Planning Area, in anticipation of g rowth. planning areas for potential future grow th and calculated system demand and cost estimates for improvements to handle grow th in these areas. Honoring that planning process, this grow th policy concurs with the same population calculations and planning areas in the Future Land Use Map for Belgrade’s zoned areas. Transportation, Mobility, and Connectivity The over whelming majority (93%) of sur vey responders were single-person commuters and drove alone in their own vehicle to work, school, or other daily activates. Although most people moved through the community this way, there was a large cohor t that walked or biked not only because they enjoy it for recreation, but also because it was stated that no other means were available. Although a few selected they rode the Streamline bus ser vice, it only runs to and from Bozeman with a Belgrade stop located at Missoula Avenue near the grocer y stores south of Main Street. The nearest next stop is at Four Corners (seven miles away) with no ser vice to other locations within Belgrade. As of the last update to this grow th policy in 2006, the most ambitious and expensive transpor tation project planned for the Belgrade area was the East Belgrade I-90 Interchange planned to be located near Alaska Road and I-90. The interchange connected Main Street to the Interstate one way and connected the Airpor t another way with simple, direct routes. This roughly $20 million improvement was a monumental step for ward in planning for future transpor tation impacts to the Airpor t and Belgrade and took a collaborative effor t between the City, Montana Depar tment of Transportation, the Airpor t, and local developers. A new set of ambitious transpor tation projects stemming from this process should now focus on bicycle and pedestrian mobility in tandem with improving vehicle traff ic f low across the community. Such projects are listed in the Public Improvement Projects and Oppor tunity Sites in the Implementation Plan. Issues and Constraints The lack of transpor tation alternatives, Montana’s seasonality, the geographic imbalance between homes and workplaces, and physical barriers like the railroad and interstate have dramatically increased vehicle traff ic congestion on local streets. The Streamline bus is a strong community asset, however with no Airpor t connection and no late night or early morning ser vice, it is diff icult for those working unusual hours at the airpor t or in other industries to consistently utilize this for commuting. A lack of non-motorized connectivity between neighborhoods and destinations such as schools, grocer y stores, or parks has become a signif icant barrier to smooth mobility across the City. Bridging these disconnected areas with over or underpasses to connect paths over railroads, interstates, or both, has signif icant positive economic development impacts where those connections are made, potentially increasing proper ty values and promoting private development in underutilized areas. Demand for bicycle parking has been increasing in the downtown area specif ically. The City along with new or existing businesses should suppor t the goals of promoting non-motorized transpor tation by par tnering to add bike racks to appropriate areas near new and existing downtown businesses. ---PAGE BREAK--- 044 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 044 Natural Resources Generally, natural resources can be def ined as a resource that is supplied or created naturally that can be used for economic gain or for human enjoyment. Forests, water, oil and gas, and productive agricultural soils are natural resources, but so is the right for a community to maintain and improve access to the outdoors or livelihoods through view preser vation, agricultural, and open space conser vation. Groundwater: The underground aquifer that all residents within the 4.5 -mile jurisdictions rely on may be the most impor tant natural resource in Belgrade. Previous development patterns in the planning jurisdiction have threatened groundwater quality by potentially contaminating individual wells with the proliferation of individual septic system drain f ields. In addition to frequent testing by State of Montana Depar tment of Environmental Quality, the Belgrade City Council adopted a wellhead protection ordinance in 1995. By avoiding individual wells and septic systems, new development should be guided to residential grow th areas on the Future Land Use Map where the existing municipal water system can be extended to continue to avoid threats to the underlying aquifer. Surface Water: It has been a longstanding effor t from the City and many other stakeholders the Gallatin Valley to protect surface water, riparian habitat, and stream from effects of development. Agriculture is the primar y historic, cultural, and economic natural resource in the central Gallatin Valley. Productive farmland is plentiful surrounding Belgrade, with Alfalfa being the most prevalent in the 2018 crop (9,000 acres), followed by Other Hay/ Non Alfalfa (5,250 acres), Spring Wheat (2,000 acres), and Winter Wheat (1,250 acres) (USDA NASS CropScape). Soils: Highly productive agricultural lands are ver y prevalent in the Belgrade area. It is an objective of this plan to preser ve areas with highly -productive agriculture, therefore such areas as identif ied in the USDA NRCS as having those soil types are not appropriate for development (see Soils Map). Being in between the East and West Forks of the Gallatin River, Belgrade’s soils are ideal for many extractive economic activities. Representatives from nearby sand and gravel mining operations stated Belgrade is rich in surface materials for aggregate and gravel for the many construction projects needed to suppor t the Gallatin Valley’s grow th. According to the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conser vation’s online database, oil and gas resources may exist in the central valley, but limited activity has occurred in recent years within Belgrade’s 4.5 -mile jurisdiction. Issues and Constraints In the past, rapid subdivision of rural land has threatened to reduce the amount of agricultural land. As residential subdivisions swallow up more affordable farmland which is easier to subdivide for developers, growing concerns about groundwater safety and ability for local governments to ser vice that pattern of development increases. It is a primar y statement of this grow th policy that existing agricultural land is a productive natural resource and the Future Land Use Map designates much of the remaining farm land in the 4.5 -mile jurisdiction as No Change in Use. Should markets or physical conditions change, this grow th policy must be amended to change the vision for those lands. Sand and Gravel Resources Local open-cut surface mining operators were inter viewed in the grow th policy planning process and mentioned the area has high-quality sand and gravel resources. Existing operators of such businesses are likely to continue to operate in the Belgrade area. Such operations are in continuous collaboration with the City regarding land use, utility infrastructure, and grow th management issues. The ability for private developers to mitigate impacts and redevelop gravel pits makes them a potential target for future development, as Belgrade has among the largest pits in the State of Montana. Continued cooperation between the sand and gravel operators, private developers interested in redeveloping such sites, and the City’s grow th policies will ensure all future visions for gravel pit sites are congruent, par ticularly on the Future Land Use Map. ---PAGE BREAK--- 045 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 045 Springhill Rd Frontage Rd Churchill Rd Walker Rd Thorpe Rd Jackrabbit Ln Burnt Rd Amsterdam Rd Weaver Rd Highline Rd Dry Creek Rd Heeb Rd Nelson Rd River Rd Lee Rd Kimm Rd Alaska Rd Hamilton Rd W Cameron Bridge Rd E Valley Center Rd Penwell Bridge Rd Swamp Rd Spooner Rd Love Ln Rector Rd Linney Rd Bitterroot Rd Frank Rd Bolinger Rd Davis Ln Toohey Rd E Baseline Rd McGuire Rd Stagecoach Trail Rd Harper Puckett Rd Airport Rd E Cameron Bridge Rd Spain Bridge Rd Wes Davis Rd Tubb Rd Collins Rd Royal Rd Richman Rd E Gallatin Rd Hamm Rd Reese Creek Rd Lagoon Rd McIlhattan Rd Coral Stimson Ln Veltkamp Rd Idaho St Hulbert Rd W Cactus Rd Astor Ave Lake Rd Hidden Valley Rd N 19th St Parker Dr 7th St Green Tree Dr Floss Rd Cimmeron Dr E Main St E Valley Center Dr Cirque Dr Tower Rd W Park Ave Angus Dr E Gallatin Ave Ludwig Ln Rottweiler Ln Stag St Red Fox Ln Ballantyne Rd Jasper Ln Barnes Rd Royal Rd E Baseline Rd Airport Rd Frontage Rd Heeb Rd Alaska Rd BELGRADE BOZEMAN MANHATTAN 0 1 Mi 0.5 Soil Types (Top 10 by Acreage) Municipal Boundary Fairway silt loam, 0 to 2% slopes 4.5 Mile Planning Jurisdiction Tetonview-Newtman complex, 0 to 2% slopes Saypo silt loam, 0 to 2% slopes Turner loam, 0 to 4% slopes Beavwan loam, 0 to 2%slopes Beaverell-Beavwan loams, moderately wet, 0 to 2% slopes Bandy-Riverwash-Bonebasin complex, 0 to 2% slopes Beaverell loam, 0 to 2% slopes Beaverell cobbly loam, 0 to 2% slopes Beaverell-Beavwan complex, 0 to 2% slopes 741A 241A 41A 606A 341A 43A 57B 506A 540A 511A ---PAGE BREAK--- 046 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 046 The Montana Depar tment of Environmental Quality permits and tracks sand and gravel mines in Gallatin County. The MT DEQ’s Open-cut Permit Database indicates there are seven permitted and active gravel pits in the 4.5 -mile planning jurisdiction. Springhill Rd Frontage Rd Churchill Rd Thorpe Rd Jackrabbit Ln Burnt Rd Amsterdam Rd Weaver Rd Highline Rd Dry Creek Rd Heeb Rd Nelson Rd River Rd Lee Rd Kimm Rd Alaska Rd Hamilton Rd W Cameron Bridge Rd E Valley Center Rd Penwell Bridge Rd Swamp Rd Spooner Rd Love Ln Rector Rd Linney Rd Bitterroot Rd Frank Rd Bolinger Rd Davis Ln Toohey Rd E Baseline Rd Stagecoach Trail Rd Harper Puckett Rd Airport Rd E Cameron Bridge Rd Spain Bridge Rd Wes Davis Rd Tubb Rd Collins Rd Royal Rd Richman Rd E Gallatin Rd Hamm Rd Reese Creek Rd Lagoon Rd M Coral Stimson Ln Veltkamp Rd Idaho St Hulbert Rd W Cactus Rd Astor Ave Lake Rd Hidden Valley Rd N 19th St Parker Dr 7th St Green Tree Dr Floss Rd Cimmeron Dr E Main St E Valley Center Dr Cirque Dr Tower Rd W Park Ave Angus Dr E Gallatin Ave Ludwig Ln Rottweiler Ln Stag St Red Fox Ln Ballantyne Rd Jasper Ln Barnes Rd Royal Rd E Baseline Rd Airport Rd Frontage Rd Heeb Rd Alaska Rd BELGRADE BOZEMAN MANHATTAN 0 1 Mi 0.5 Permitted Gravel Pits Gravel Pits Municipal Boundary 4.5 Mile Planning Jurisdiction Belg rade Gravel Pits (MT DEQ ) ---PAGE BREAK--- 047 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 047 Other Elements: Mobility and Circulation Belgrade has always been situated in an advantageous position in the center of the Gallatin Valley, however this creates transpor tation challenging as several impor tant transpor tation modes (rail, freight, agricultural transpor t, air traff ic and travelers, and daily commuter travelers) converge at the City. Issues and Constraints Two main mobility issues—vehicle traff ic congestion and non-motorized network connectivity—were central to the grow th planning discussion at the local and regional level. Several unique geographic conditions lead to these circumstances, including a lack of grade-separated rail crossings. Existing downtown businesses state they suffer from long traff ic waits from trains that deter people from visiting downtown during busy times. The Long Range Transpor tation Plan explores alternative solutions to this, however fur ther studies must be performed to understand the feasibility of enhancing grade separated connectivity across the rail corridor. Wherever a vehicle crossing is proposed, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and pathways should be enhanced as well. Feasibility studies should be performed to understand the feasibility of an additional underpass at Jackrabbit Ln connecting to Main St. Specif ic projects in the grow th policy’s Implementation Plan aim to complete the trail network to produce safe and comfor table routes from destinations within and outside of the community including, schools, parks, and outside neighborhoods. This means completing necessar y linkages and removing dead-ends. In addition, the City adopted a Safe and Usable Streets Resolution to promote street design and construction that meets the needs of all, specif ically non-motorized users. Other Elements: Historic and Cultural Resources Heritage is impor tant to the people of Belgrade and historical architecture and buildings helps reinforce the sense of community, par ticularly on Main Street and downtown. Seven buildings and/ or sites are currently on the National Register of Historic Places in or around Belgrade. The two inside the City limits of Belgrade include the old Belgrade City Hall and Jail building on Broadway anchors the Main Street corridor and offers a strong, prominent corner contributing to the downtown character. The remaining f ive sites are outside the planning jurisdiction. Although there are a handful of registered historical sites in the City, there are many other buildings that contribute to the local character and heritage of the community. Iconic landmarks like the grain elevator towers located along Main Street are important to the town’s identity and economic histor y. The airport control tower and water tower are also familiar sights in Belgrade. Views of the nearby Bridger Range, the Horseshoe Hills, and the Absaroka Bear tooth mountains – the highest in the State – are iconic and unique to the Valley and attract people from all over the countr y. Issues and Constraints Many historic main streets across Montana and the West have struggled to preser ve their rich architectural heritage in the face of rapid change due to the economics of renovation, coupled with the condition of older buildings, demolition becomes a more feasible result. Public and owner par tnerships, benef iting from tools available through urban renewal and tax increment f inancing, could be formed to preser ve these resources. The community deemed preser ving small-town character a critical goal and to keep some of this identity becomes critical to keeping Belgrade what it is to its people. A balance must be made between valuing these cultural and historic resources and the need for new development, par ticularly in the downtown. Creating architectural and historical design guideline requirements for development in these areas may help protect some of this vital heritage. ---PAGE BREAK--- 048 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 048 06.5 Public & Stakeholder Input Summar y Public Input Summar y I “Let’s keep the small town feel, make Belg rade a cute town.” “We need to improve the roads and develop traff ic patter ns which will accommodate for future g rowth.” “We need trails, trails and more trails.” “People need another reason to come here other than ‘it’s all I can afford’. “ The general public provided outreach in several means over the spring of 2019, with over 750 people providing input through live and online sur veys. The online sur vey was designed to capture grow th issues through the lens of the day -to-day lives of people who live, work, or recreate in Belgrade. Questions were posed to discover where people go for lunch or dinner on a weeknight, how they move across town, where they get their groceries. This allowed the project team to def ine successes and issues related to grow th and change. A “tag cloud” was generated to obser ve what words were repeatedly mentioned in the open- ended questions and thoughts from the sur vey. The words “Trails”, “Parks”, “Enter tainment”, “Bike”, and “Community” rose to the surface, indicating potential wants and desires for such amenities. ---PAGE BREAK--- 049 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 049 This word cloud emphasizes repeated words or phrases from comments received in the Online Sur vey responses by making the most repeated words the largest. The above map illustrates responses g iven by online sur vey responders to the question of “Where do you think Belg rade should g row?” In general, responders tagged areas nor th and west of the City, or clusters along major transpor tation cor r idors such as south along Jackrabbit Rd, and along the interstate to the south and east. A large cluster of tags were obser ved at the airpor t indicating the impor tance of the airpor t’s expansion to local economic conditions. ---PAGE BREAK--- 050 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 050 What people from the Belg rade community took the sur vey? Thir ty -eight percent of responders were between the ages of 31 and 40, mostly female and just over half lived within Belgrade, while another 34% lived in Belgrade but just outside the city limits. Just over half of responders to the online sur vey have lived in their community for over ten years. At the time they moved to their home, the large majority (67%) said it was because housing was less expensive than other options. Considering Belgrade’s changing affordability, responders were asked: “What is your idea of an affordable home?” to which most answered “Between $150,000 - $250,000”, far less than the local home value estimate of $319,000 (Zillow.com). What par ts of their day -to-day lives were affected by g rowth issues? The sur vey shed light on the commuting patterns and issues between Belgrade and Bozeman. Only half of the responders actually lived and worked in the same community, and of those, 40% said it took 10 -20 minutes to commute to work or school from home. Bozeman was the primar y outside destination for any work or non- work trip as over 500 responders said Bozeman is the community they most visit outside of Belgrade. Where people lived seemed to inf luence spending patterns seemed as well. About 42% of responders stated they usually stay at their workplace for a typical weekday lunch, rather than going home (24%) or spending money in a café or restaurant in Belgrade Interestingly, half of responders stated should they go to dinner on a weeknight, they would stay in Belgrade, while 46% would go to Bozeman. When asked “Where do you shop for groceries the most?” three quar ters of sur vey par ticipants stated grocer y stores within Belgrade (Albertsons or Town and Countr y) with 25% going elsewhere (mostly Bozeman) for grocer y items. Sur vey responders said clothing and similar retail items were the most diff icult thing to f ind in Belgrade (53% of the response), followed by enter tainment (31%) and pet supplies When responders stated “Other” many said groceries were easy to get, but ever y other retail item was diff icult to f ind, par ticularly at reasonable prices. How did they feel about g rowth? Responders were split on their general feelings toward the pace and amount of grow th in the community. Fifty -three percent of responders thought Belgrade was experiencing too much grow th, while 41% said it was seeing just the right amount of grow th. Ver y few people stated they thought there was not enough grow th occurring in Belgrade. One responder stated, “Quit annexing land without infrastructure!!!!”, while another said, “Belgrade does not offer the infrastructure for this kind of grow th”, and another suggested to “Keep infrastructure ahead of grow th.” Responders appeared to be cautious on the ability of public ser vices to keep up with the current pace of grow th should it continue. What did they think was missing? Restaurants were chosen as the most needed type of business in Belgrade, followed by enter tainment options, and small locally -owned business. Specif ic to downtown Belgrade, respondents chose family enter tainment options, locally -owned small businesses, and trails as the most needed improvements. Specif ically, an aquatics facility, sidewalks, lighting improvements downtown, a ---PAGE BREAK--- 051 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 051 new park on Jackrabbit Lane, and a dog park were frequently mentioned as things that were missing in Belgrade. What does this mean for the g rowth policy? The grow th policy is implemented through a list of specif ic projects and actions and the following list of desires, projects, or actions was identif ied and distilled through the public input process. This is not a list of future developments or buildable capital projects, but it is representative of the public’s vision of what could make Belgrade a greater community. • Aquatics facility • Central park near Jackrabbit Lane • Bike path for commuting between Bozeman • Dog park • Road surface repairs • Spor ts and athletics complex expansion • Events center • Creation of a Parks District • Affordable housing • Movie theatre • Bowling alley • Safer trails from neighborhoods to downtown • Lighting improvements at schools and on Main Street • Community pond • Year-round recreation center/gym • Sidewalks in all subdivisions • Public bathrooms Stakeholder Input Summar y “A stakeholder in an organisation is (by def inition) any group or individual who can affect or is affected by the achievement of the organisations objectives.” -Freeman,1984, p. 46 Through the lens of grow th management planning in smaller communities, stakeholders could be def ined as those who signif icantly contribute to or have a responsibility for the advancement of the community’s economy, culture, or politics and who represent a broad range of local demographics. These could be municipal administrators or staff, leaders from the business community, representatives from community organizations or non-prof its, large land owners, businesses that operate over large areas or employ many people, leaders from local educational, worship, or wellness institutions, and people representing the volunteer community. As such, the Project Team held phone inter views, one-on-one meetings, and in-person discussions with individuals representing the following stakeholders: • Belgrade Community Coalition • Gallatin Valley Land Trust • River Rock Home Owners Association • Bozeman Yellowstone International Airpor t/ Gallatin Airpor t Authority • Gallatin Valley American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce • Knife River Corporation, Belgrade Division • Belgrade Planning Department • Belgrade School District • Belgrade Senior Center • Belgrade City - County Planning and Zoning Board • Belgrade Public Works Depar tment • Belgrade Senior Center Information from stakeholders most impor tant to the success of the grow th policy regarded their plans for the future, their interaction with the City, their involvement in the current grow th planning process, their immediate needs, their long-term visions, and how their entity currently interacts or affects City ser vices or residents. These were open discussions occurring over the length of the planning process. Ultimately this input was into additions or revisions to the goals and objectives, additions to the list of potential projects, and to potential changes to the updated Future Land Use Map. The following is a high-level summar y of each stakeholder response and conversation. ---PAGE BREAK--- 052 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 052 Belgrade Community Coalition A signif icant stakeholder and front-running organization in fur thering the development of Belgrade’s trails, parks, or events the Belgrade Community Coalition (BCC) has a mission of connecting Belgrade for the safety, well-being, and recreation of all residents. Their recent successes include constructing the skate park and organizing the popular Festival of Lights event. Some of their aspirational project goals includes • Linkage/crossing over or under the interstate. • A trail or path system to connect Belgrade and Bozeman. • Creating and improving path and trail access within town. Connectivity for pedestrians and bikes across the community’s largest physical barrier – Interstate 90 –is among the highest aspirations of BCC, largely because of infeasible design and construction costs. Coalition members mentioned several locations targeted for connectivity and non-motorized mobility improvements, including: • Ryan Glenn to Belgrade through Airpor t proper ty along Penwell Bridge Road and Dr y Creek Road. • Along Amsterdam Road from Jackrabbit Road past River Rock to the Gallatin River f ishing access. • Continuous trail connection from Belgrade to Manhattan. • Maintenance and snow removal on the trail along Jackrabbit Road to Valley Center • Connecting existing subdivision trails that are already built (e.g. Landmark and Cobblestone Subdivisions) but not continuous. • Signage on existing trails and for the whole network. Considerable energy and fundraising has recently grown for trail development and for projects that connect these “gaps” in the network. The Coalition continues their partnerships with HRDC and the Streamline system to help enhance future mobility across the Gallatin Valley. Gallatin Valley Land Trust The intersection between the Belgrade grow th policy update and the mission of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) exists largely with agricultural land conser vation and trails. The stakeholder input discussion with GVLT focused heavily on building energy for inter-jurisdictional cooperation between Belgrade and GVLT for trail and park development. The Belgrade Parks and Recreation Master Plan being completed concurrently in 2019 became the perfect venue to launch a collaborated effort to gather a regional trails vision into one plan. Future projects for GVLT included: • Development of linear parks. • Develop the Frontage Road corridor between Bozeman as a multi-modal corridor. • Utilization of abandoned rail lines as trail corridors. • Expansion of conser vation easements. • Riparian streamside protections in rural areas around Belgrade. • Suppor ting the visionar y coast-to-coast Great American Rail-Trail to connect to Belgrade and the Gallatin Valley. River Rock Home Owners Association Residents of the River Rock community, with 1,214 individual proper ties about one half mile from the incorporated municipal boundar y, face issues similar to those who live in Belgrade. Traff ic congestion and bicycle/pedestrian connectivity were the largest concerns facing the neighborhood’s approximately 3,400 residents. Having a completed sidewalk network has been a goal throughout the neighborhood, with good connections between existing, but fragmented path segments. Ultimately ---PAGE BREAK--- 053 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 053 connecting these paths to the center of Belgrade is the long-term vision. In 2019 the last remaining commercial parcels were developing as mixed-use neighborhood developments. Projects mentioned by the HOA board included: • Construct a covered pavilion or gathering structure in the existing parks. • Re-open the pedestrian tunnel under Amsterdam Road at Clovehitch Road. • Build out f inal residential and mixed-use parcels. • Improve stormwater management infrastructure. • Drill an additional irrigation well for existing parks. • Add more vehicle parking to existing parks. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airpor t/ Gallatin Airport Authority Coming off the busiest year in its histor y in 2018, the Gallatin Airpor t Authority met with the Project Team to describe how they are continually adapting and expanding to meet growing demand and to discuss the impor tance of collaboration between the City and the Airport. Controlling about 2,200 acres of land and employing about 1,000 people – many of whom live in Belgrade – the airpor t is possibly the single largest stakeholder affecting the physical environment around the community. Existing Airpor t Inf luence Area Zoning is currently in place to regulate surrounding land uses and to prevent nuisances between aviation and urban uses (see Existing Zoned Areas Map). Future plans may include additional facilities related to growing aviation operations, however the Authority does not intend to interfere with private development. Lands to the south of the airpor t adjacent to the incorporated municipal boundar y that may be appropriate for commercial uses are likely to be held by the authority until development or market conditions change. There were concerns of increasing residential encroachment near the airpor t, and conf licts were discussed related to bird migration patterns related the open surface water ponds of the waste water treatment system located nearby. Infrastructure demand and improvements will need continual communication between the City and the Airport as demands increase and infrastructure upgrades are required. Regarding par ticipation in projects enhancing connectivity from Ryen Glenn across airpor t proper ty (i.e. trails or paths), the level of par ticipation must be determined by the authority’s board. There may be oppor tunities for collaboration. Once a trails plan is in place for the feasibility and prioritization of construction projects, communication should be between the City and Gallatin Airpor t Authority. The City and the Gallatin Airpor t Authority will continue to be partners in the development of land where the two entities are adjacent. A larger impact may come from the projected 1.5 million people who will either stop or pass through Belgrade as they travel through the airpor t in 2019. Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Several of the Chamber’s members attended a discussion with the Project Team at the Chamber building downtown to gauge oppor tunities and constraints related to the small business community, tourism, and other aspects of the future of the Belgrade’s economy in the face of changing conditions. To the local business community, Belgrade has many things that bring people to town and contribute to its small town identity. Places like the parks and splash pad bring families from far away, and events like the Fall Festival and Farm Fair strengthen the local character. With the backing of the Belgrade school district parents and students, which was reinforced by the Februar y 2019 passage of a $48 million bond, youth spor ts in par ticular attract many people to town. The largest softball tournament in the State occurs in Belgrade, but without several hotels for out of town teams to stay, or a restaurant that can handle a full team of players, parents, and coaches, the local economy loses valuable tourism spending to Bozeman and other nearby areas. Chamber members suppor ted the statement that one of Belgrade’s prime oppor tunities for future economic ---PAGE BREAK--- 054 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 054 development oppor tunities is in capitalizing on the assists of the community as a destination spot for organized youth sporting events. Chamber members stated there were challenges faced by entities interested in starting a business in Belgrade including high rents, lack of available leasable space, diff icult accessibility and visibility downtown, and lack of parking. Lack of affordable housing also hampers star t-up businesses due to diff iculty in f inding and retaining good employees. Business owners said that most of the workforce struggled to afford any thing over $1,500 per month either for a mor tgage payment or for rent. Knife River Corporation, Belgrade Division Along with the Gallatin Airpor t Authority, Knife River is a ver y large land user operating an approximately 325 -acre surface mining operation occupying a large sliver of land between the railroad, Interstate 90, and the eastern municipal boundar y at Hawaii Road. Knife River employs about 110 people in the community and have done several philanthropic projects to benef it the community, par ticularly with contracting suppor t using excess materials for trail building or other site improvements. Current and future plans for the mining operation are to move all equipment and expand operations to the south side of Interstate 90 onto a 300 -acre site. The transition is planned to occur over a ten- year period, however cer tain occurrences may speed up the process. The operation would not be able to relocate under any circumstances in less than f ive years. Once relocated the former mine nor th of the interstate would be sold for private development. These mines, once their permit has been completed, present redevelopment oppor tunities. As an example, Knife River recently sold about 50 acres of land to a private developer which was subsequently master planned, annexed, and entitled for commercial development on a completed surface mining operation. The corporation and the developer par tnered to grade and prepare the site for large-scale retail center with future phases to include hotels and restaurants intended to attract and ser ve airport travelers and tourists, as well as potential sites for a movie theatre or bowling alley as amenities for the local community. Generally the operation is not disruptive to nearby residential and needs minimal site remediation or reclamation to conver t to any other urban or non-urban land use. The Future Land Use Map ref lects the stated 10 - year plans of Knife River Corporation. The City of Belgrade has and will continue to par tner with Knife River and other operators to cooperate on trails projects on or adjacent to these operations so as to leverage concurrent construction staging and timing. The City has and will also continue to coordinate utility extensions into areas where potential surface mining may occur to coordinate future needs for all par ties. ---PAGE BREAK--- 055 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 055 Public Input Summar y II A second sur vey was made available online to verif y f indings and to prioritize recommendations presented in the public open houses. The following is a snapshot of responses. Over 220 par ticipants responded to questions regarding many facets of community grow th including how and where development may occur. When asked: “Belgrade could add between 4,800 and 6,000 people and between 2,300 and 3,600 jobs in the next 10 years” 81% of respondents agreed that the community should “Carefully regulate this grow th with stronger development policies.” When asked where the City should suppor t and target housing supply particularly for promoting affordability, respondents ranked “Any where in the City but should be more regulated” the highest, followed by “The Downtown Core at suitable medium densities” the second highest. Density “within the City at low densities” was the third highest ranking option. 5) High density housing is not appropriate in the Community 4) The Downtown Core at high densities 3) The City at low densities 2) The Downtown Core at suitable medium densities 1) Anywhere in the City but should be more regulated Sur vey: “Please rank where housing is most appropr iate”: Sur vey: Should Belg rade...”Carefully reg ulate g rowth with stronger development policies”: 81% 19% No Yes Sur vey: “Please rank the following areas where the city should focus resources to create destinations”: 1) Focus resources in parks and recreation facilities 2) Support revitalization of underused properties (façade improvements, demolition of old buildings, property cleanup) 4) Focus on identifying as an airport and tourism destination 5) Invest in structured parking Throughout the planning process, much discussion was had on how Belgrade must grow a strong economy through a diversif ied business environment and high-paying jobs. Conversations revolved around whether the community should seek new industries and businesses or focus on suppor ting who was already established in the City. As such respondents were asked to rank where the City should focus economic development effor ts. Ranking f irst was “Directly invest and suppor t existing small/local businesses” followed by “Attract and pursue new industries and technologies”. Gauging effor ts to focus limited f inancial resources in establishing Belgrade as a destination through public improvements and economic development, respondents were asked to rank where the City should concentrate effor ts. “Focus resources in parks and recreation facilities” was ranked f irst, followed by “Suppor t revitalization of underutilized proper ties”, and Focus resources on Downtown beautif ication”. Sur vey: “Please rank where the City should focus economic development effor ts”: 1) Directly invest and support existing small/local businesses 2) Attract and pursue new industries and technologies These results largely verif ied community vision on policies for grow th, including: • Appropriateness of pace and location of grow th • Location/appropriateness for density • Resource allocation for public improvements ---PAGE BREAK--- 056 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 056 ---PAGE BREAK--- 057 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 057 06.6 Other Required Growth Policy Elements Subdivision Review Subdivisions in the planning jurisdiction must conform with state and local requirements specif ically the Gallatin County Subdivision Regulations for subdivisions located outside the City limits, the Belgrade City Subdivision Regulations for subdivisions located within the City limits and the Criteria for Local Government Review found in MCA 76 -3 - 608 of the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act. Subdivisions are reviewed for conformance with the Belgrade Area grow th policy as applicable in the criteria listed in MCA 76 -3 - 608 -3.A. Cr iter ia for Local Gover nment Review. Subdivisions within the Belgrade City - County Planning Jurisdiction adhere to the following criteria def initions: Agriculture: The use of the land for grazing and cropping to produce food feed and f iber commodities. Examples may include cultivation and tillage of the soil dair ying growing and har vesting of agricultural or horticultural commodities and the raising of livestock bees fur bearing animals or poultr y. Not including animal feeding operations as def ined. Agricultural water user facilities: Facilities that provide water for the production of agricultural products on agricultural land including but not limited to ditches canals pipes and head gates. Local ser vices: Any and all ser vices or facilities local government entities are authorized to provide including such things as water supply sewage disposal law enforcement f ire protection transpor tation system and educational system. Natural environment: Existing physical conditions relating to land water air plant and animal life of an area and the interrelationship of those elements such as soils geology topography vegetation surface water ground water aquifers drainage patterns recharge areas climate f loodplains noise scenic resources and objects of historic or aesthetic signif icance. Wildlife: e.g. mammals birds reptiles f ish that are neither human nor domesticated existing in their natural environment. Wildlife habitat: Geographic areas containing physical or biological features essential to wildlife for breeding rearing nesting or winter feeding and forage and essential to the conser vation of listed endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Impor tant and critical wildlife habitat: includes but is not limited to elk winter range, mule deer winter range, moose winter range, deciduous vegetation (cottonwood, aspen, willow) areas, riparian areas, and migration corridors such as the Bozeman Pass. Public health and safety: A condition free from danger risk or injur y for a community at large or for all people not merely for the welfare of a specif ic individual or a small class of persons. As required by MCA 76 -3 - 608 -3.A Cr iter ia For Local Gover nment Review and as the primar y criteria all proposed subdivisions are evaluated for their effect on agriculture agricultural water user facilities local ser vices natural environment wildlife and wildlife habitat and public health and safety along with all other elements of the grow th policy. The purpose of this review is to determine if there are signif icant unmitigated adverse impacts The governing body can deny a subdivision if adverse impacts associated with the development are not appropriately mitigated. The following seven criteria are examples of items considered in evaluating the overall impact of a proposed subdivision. These examples do not ref lect all potential items but they do include a preponderance of the items under consideration and some items may not apply to all subdivisions. In addition some proposals may require evaluation of the effects of other items not included in these examples on these criteria. It is the developer’s responsibility to document proposed mitigation of any adverse impacts in these critical areas. ---PAGE BREAK--- 058 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 058 Effect on agriculture including but not limited to: • Historic and current agricultural productivity and prof itability • Impact on productivity of adjacent farm operations e g access for agricultural machiner y water available for irrigation or livestock • Prime agricultural land (soils as def ined by the Natural Resources Conser vation Ser vices NRCS) • Prime rangeland soils (as def ined by NRCS) Effect on agricultural water user facilities including but not limited to: • Water availability to agricultural water users • Access for maintenance of facilities • Reasonable and prudent precautions to prevent injur y to children who may be attracted to play in the area of the agricultural water user facility • Liability resulting from proximity to agricultural water user facilities (eg blowouts f looding ar tif icially elevated high groundwater) • Impact on owners of the agricultural water user facility Effect on local ser vices including but not limited to: • Logical expansion of local ser vices and public facilities • Level of ser vice to meet demand • Provision of adequate local ser vices and public facilities simultaneous or prior to onset of impact • Location and provision of multi modal transpor tation facilities including pedestrian and bicycle safety measures and interconnectivity • Fiscal impact relating to cost of local ser vices and public facilities for all stages of development including projected future subdivision Effect on natural environment including but not limited to: • Runoff reaching surface waters (eg streams rivers or riparian areas) • Impacts on ground water supply quantity and quality • Impacts on air quality • Impacts on scenic resources • Noxious weeds • Wetlands not covered under nationwide permits • Light pollution on adjacent proper ty Effect on wildlife and wildlife habitat including but not limited to: • Loss of signif icant impor tant and critical habitat as def ined • Impacts on signif icant impor tant and critical habitat Effect on public health and safety including but not limited to: • Creation of potential man made hazards (eg unsafe road intersection development in wildland residential interface f ire areas) • Demonstration of freedom from natural hazards e g wildf ire f looding steep slopes • Existing potential man made hazards (eg high pressure gas lines lack of f ire protection cumulative impacts) • Traff ic safety • Emergency vehicle access • Emergency medical and law enforcement response time • Cumulative impacts on groundwater from individual sewage disposal systems or individual wells ---PAGE BREAK--- 059 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 059 • Any other item that endangers public health and safety Public Hearing Statement Public hearings follow a general process that allows an oppor tunity for public input. The general steps are as follows: l. Introduce public hearing 2. Planning Depar tment staff repor t 3. Applicant presentation 4. Public testimony 5. Applicant rebuttal 6. Close public testimony 7. Board discussion 8. Recommendation or decision Additional public comment may not be submitted after the close of public testimony unless additional information is submitted by the applicant that substantially changes the application and the governing body specif ically requests additional public comment. Board determination of conformance with the grow th policy is based on all other elements of the grow th policy including the evaluation of the criteria listed in MCA 76 -3 - 608(3)(A). Public hearings are not required for all proposed subdivisions and the statutor y review time varies. Descriptions of the review process for each type of subdivision are contained within the Belgrade City Subdivision Regulations and the Gallatin County Subdivision Regulations as applicable. Coordination Statement The Belgrade City Council and the Gallatin County Commission have established and maintained a healthy working relationship throughout the entire existence of the planning jurisdiction. The process of coordination and cooperation star ts with the Belgrade City County Planning Staff who will continue to work with and relay information between both governing bodies city staff and county staff including but not limited to the Gallatin County Planning Depar tment, Gallatin County Road Depar tment, Gallatin County Environmental Health Depar tment, the Gallatin Local Water Quality District, and the Gallatin County Attorney’s Off ice. The governing bodies share the responsibility of appointing the Belgrade City County Planning Board membership. Even as this grow th policy is being developed the governing bodies are working closely together to formulate inter local agreements for the maintenance of County roads that will ser ve the Ryen Glenn and Meadowlark Ranch subdivisions which are par t of the City. An example of coordination and cooperation is the continued adoption and amendment of the Four Corners Community Plan. And f inally this document must be adopted by both the Belgrade City Council and the Gallatin County Commission. The Belgrade City Council and Belgrade City Staff have and will continue to work with Gallatin County, Gallatin Airpor t Authority, Central Valley Fire District, Amsterdam Rural Fire District, Bozeman City Commission, the Manhattan Town Council, the Three Forks City Council and representatives of the State of Montana and Federal Government on various regional issues common to each respective agency. ---PAGE BREAK--- 060 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 060 CHAPTER 07 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ---PAGE BREAK--- 061 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 061 07. IMPLEMENTATION PL AN policy, they are not intended to be f inanced or designed as projects to be built at this time – rather they are intended to communicate a vision for what is possible on a par ticular site, path, or street, or park space to make a road map for future projects. The Oppor tunity Sites include: 1. Downtown parking structure 2. Downtown civic development 3. Downtown affordable housing/mixed use project 4. Aquatics facility 5. Belgrade Spor ts Complex implementation/Dog park 6. Interstate 90 crossing at Amsterdam Rd 7. Airpor t-area hotel and conference center concept 8. Gateway Feature on Frontage Rd There is potential in Belgrade to add between 4,000 and 6,000 people by 2030, and these people will need places to live, work, and play. Understanding this, the Implementation Plan gathers all the input, assessments, and knowledge to illustrate and visualize build-out of the goals, objectives, and tasks through improvement projects and oppor tunity sites in anticipation of this grow th. Key elements of the Implementation Plan include: Future Land Use Map: The Future Land Use Map is made up of the Future Land Use Map envisioning areas for grow th and describing what could develop in those areas and descriptions of corresponding land use categories. The Future Land Use Map visualizes community preferences expressed as par t of the grow th policy update process as to describing types, location, and intensities of development, inf luenced by other plans like the Waste Water and Water Master Plans and policies and the densities and intensities of Belgrade’s Zoned Area. During the input process, stakeholders and residents expressed a desire to balance the need to accommodate future grow th with the desire to protect Belgrade’s small-town character and livability. Oppor tunity Sites and Projects: The visionar y aspect of this grow th policy and comprehensive planning effor t, the Oppor tunity Sites are actual physical planning and design projects that came from direct obser vation from the input process, from previous plans or studies, and determined through anecdotal evidence repeated by many par ties. The Oppor tunity Sites represent an demonstration of community visions in actual places. Although Oppor tunity Sites directly implement the goals and objectives of this grow th The Implementation Plan illustrates how and where the Community will achieve its vision . ---PAGE BREAK--- 062 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 062 Public Improvement Projects: This is a list of projects interpreted from public and stakeholder input and from infrastructure repor ts and needs expressed by City staff or stakeholders. Although not an exhaustive list of potential projects, these improvements indicate the : 1. Streetscaping Improvements: Main St 2. Streetscaping Improvements: Broadway 3. Streetscaping Improvements: Jackrabbit Ln 4. Re-opening Tunnel: Amsterdam Rd at Clovehitch Rd 5. Dr y Creek Rd and Cruiser Ln Improvements 6. Street Lighting Enhancements: Primar y Pedestrian Routes around Belgrade School District Facilities 7. Connectivity Enhancements: Dr y Creek Rd from Ryen Glenn and Meadowlark Ranch to Belgrade Core 8. Waste Water System Improvements 9. Parks Improvements Heck Quaw Elementar y School ---PAGE BREAK--- 063 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 063 Neighborhoods Employment Areas Factors Inf luencing Future Grow th Existing Neighborhoods Belgrade’s established neighborhoods will maintain the core of the population and activity within the town and 4.5 mile jurisdiction. These are likely to remain intact at their existing density, however their people may change over time. Much of the interior of the land within the City is occupied by neighborhoods, while much of the residential in the 4.5 mile jurisdiction is low -density rural acreages. There is a noticeable ring of undeveloped agricultural open space around the City between these rural subdivisions and denser urban neighborhoods. Pressures from grow th should not be allowed to push development in these areas. Commercial and Employment Areas Job centers, and business parks are likely to remains where they are which is largely along major transpor tation corridors. Although these areas are stable and are intended to remain the same in character, there is a catalogue of undeveloped industrial and commercial platted lots that will continue to be built upon. In some cases neighborhoods and employment areas are growing together and measures should be taken to ensure compatibility in compliance with this grow th policy. ---PAGE BREAK--- 064 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 064 Open Space, Agriculture, and Floodplain The Central Gallatin Valley is home to rich agricultural and open space resources. Ver y productive soils with good water supplied from the East and West forks of the Gallatin River contribute to this, but also contribute to large f lood hazard areas as delineated by FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps. These physical conditions in the planning jurisdiction affect where things can change and where places are inappropriate for development. Planning Areas Utilizing the planning forecasting process from the Waste Water Master Plan, Planning Areas are districts where it is anticipated future grow th will occur. This was based on a process that considered land ownership, existing land use, real estate market conditions, and the location of existing public infrastructure. Parcels in these areas are then applied a Future Land Use on the Future Land Use Map. Future Grow th Areas are future land planning areas intended to maintain the current use of the proper ty until grow th occurs in the existing Planning Areas adjacent to them, or until conditions change enough to justif y an amendment to the Future Land Use Map and grow th policy, at which point a Future Land Use can be assigned and fur ther development of proper ty in the former Future Grow th Area can occur in a logical manner. Open Space and Floodplain Planning Areas Future Grow th Areas Open Space Floodplain ---PAGE BREAK--- 065 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 065 07.1 Future Land Use Map Based on the physical and non-physical factors at play, future grow th in the City of Belgrade and its Planning Jurisdiction over the next 5 -10 years is anticipated to occur in the designated located on the Future Land Use Map. Much of this land is undeveloped agricultural land inside the city or in the 4.5 mile jurisdiction that are planned for future development and already assigned a zoning district. Areas without a designated Future Land Use are not anticipated to change largely due to existing development in those areas or conser vations measures already exist. Developed areas within the city are not planned for redevelopment. Vacant or undeveloped sites with the potential for inf ill or redevelopment are identif ied as Opportunity Sites in later sections of the Implementation Plan. Although urban areas within the City or undeveloped areas with no Future Land Use designation have been identif ied as not planned for change, it does not mean they cannot or will not change in the future. Where necessar y, conser vation or protective measures may be needed. Neighborhood Plans: Development proposals may provide more specif icity and guidelines for the development and use of proper ty by proposing a neighborhood plan to be adopted as an amendment to the Belgrade Grow th Policy as per 76 604. The fundamental purpose of neighborhood plans, sometimes referred to as subarea plans, is to implement and ref ine the intent, goals, policies, and all other elements of the Grow th Policy for a specif ic geographic area within the City or planning jurisdiction. A neighborhood plan adopted as an amendment to the Grow th Policy could be used to amend the Future Land Use Map or be used in Future Grow th Areas or Non-Designated Areas on the Future Land Use Map. How To Use the Future Land Use Map The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) is a non- regulator y grow th visualization tool for the area in which the Belgrade City - County Planning Board has jurisdictional authority to make recommendations on land development or redevelopment projects. A Future Land Use on a proper ty does not mean there is a prescriptive assignment for a use, but rather a given use is a representation of the thoughts and ideas of public and stakeholders, and the histor y of development and planning within the community that best guides logical grow th patterns for the next several years. As designated Future Land Use districts represent areas of anticipated change, future land use categories are envisioned for individual parcels based on existing use, parcel size, existing zoning, the physical capability for accommodating types of development, and adjacent land uses. Each Future Land Use is described in the following table by describing the character of its future built environment. Future Land Use Undeveloped Acres Total Acres Suburban 2,080 2,518 Residential High Density 75 341 Commercial 340 986 Manufacturing 38 278 Public/Institutional 397 829 Airport 1,206 2,792 Future Growth Area 1,903 2,809 Agricultural Conservation Easement 2,890 TOTAL 6,038 13,443 Areas with designated future land uses may be fur ther entitled and developed under existing zoning. Areas without designated future land uses are not anticipated to change but should conditions of this grow th policy’s goals or objectives change, an amendment to the FLUM will be necessar y to carr y out development. ---PAGE BREAK--- 066 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 066 Springhill Rd Frontage Rd Churchill Rd Walker Rd Thorpe Rd Jackrabbit Ln Burnt Rd Amsterdam Rd Weaver Rd Highline Rd Dry Creek Rd Heeb Rd Nelson Rd River Rd Lee Rd Kimm Rd Alaska Rd Hamilton Rd W Cameron Bridge Rd E Valley Center Rd Penwell Bridge Rd Swamp Rd Spooner Rd Love Ln Rector Rd Linney Rd Bitterroot Rd Frank Rd Bolinger Rd Davis Ln Toohey Rd E Baseline Rd McGuire Rd Stagecoach Trail Rd Harper Puckett Rd Airport Rd E Cameron Bridge Rd Spain Bridge Rd Wes Davis Rd Tubb Rd Collins Rd Royal Rd Richman Rd E Gallatin Rd Hamm Rd Reese Creek Rd Lagoon Rd McIlhattan Rd Coral Stimson Ln Veltkamp Rd Idaho St Hulbert Rd W Cactus Rd Astor Ave Lake Rd Hidden Valley Rd N 19th St Parker Dr 7th St Green Tree Dr Floss Rd Cimmeron Dr E Main St E Valley Center Dr Cirque Dr Tower Rd W Park Ave Angus Dr E Gallatin Ave Ludwig Ln Rottweiler Ln Stag St Red Fox Ln Ballantyne Rd Jasper Ln Barnes Rd Royal Rd E Baseline Rd Airport Rd Frontage Rd Heeb Rd Alaska Rd BELGRADE BOZEMAN MANHATTAN AP AP P P RHD S S S S S RHD C C C C C C C C AP FG FG FG P AC AC AC AC AC AC AC M M M C FG S FG FG FG 0 1 Mi N 0.5 Airport Future Land Use Agriculture: Existing Conservation Easement Commerical Future Growth Areas (No Change in Use) Manufacturing Residential High Density Suburban Public Floodway Unsuitable Soils Zone AE Floodplain Zone A Floodplain Municipal Boundary 4.5 Mile Planning Jurisdiction AP AC C FG M P S RHD ---PAGE BREAK--- 067 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 067 Frank Rd Thorpe Rd Alaska Rd Broadway Cruiser Ln Dry Creek Rd Main St Jackrabbit Ln River Rock City of Belgrade Ryen Glenn AP AP P P RHD S S S S C RHD C C C C C C C AP FG FG FG FG P AC AC AC M M M C FG FG FG FG Madison Ave Oregon St 12 14 2 8 4 3 5 13 16 6 6 7 15 11 11 15 10 9 1 0 0.5 Mi 0.25 Downtown Parking Enhancements Opportunity Sites Public Improvement Projects Downtown Mixed Use/Affordable Housing Downtown Civic Development Aquatics Facility Community Gateway Feature Sports Complex Implementation Hotel/Events Center Interstate 90 Pedestrian Crossings Municipal Boundary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Streetscaping Improvements: Main Street Streetscaping Improvements: Jackrabbit Ln Street Lighting Enhancements Streetscaping Improvements: Broadway Dry Creek Rd Pathway Amsterdam Rd at Clovehitch Rd Tunnel 9 10 11 12 13 Dry Creek Rd and Cruiser Ln Improvements 14 15 Waste Water System Improvements 16 Airport Future Land Use Agriculture: Existing Conservation Easement Commerical Future Growth Areas (No Change in Use) Manufacturing Residential High Density Suburban Public Undeveloped Land Inside City AP AC C FG M P S RHD ---PAGE BREAK--- 068 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 068 Future Land Use Characteristics Typical Uses Suburban Supports new family-oriented neighborhoods with ancillary uses needed to accommodate day- to-day livability and convenience. May include schools, neighborhood-serving retail, churches, or community centers. Live/work and business park developments may be appropriate if designed to be compatible with existing or future residential properties. Similar in scale to new residential areas in the City such as Ball Park Phase 2 or Henson Subdivisions at approximately 5-10 units per acre, or County subdivisions such as Landmark, Valley Grove, or Gallatin Heights at 2-4 units per acre. Single family detached housing units (1 to 5 units/acre); Small-scale neighborhood-serving commercial retail. Residential High Density These areas are located adjacent to Belgrade’s zoning jurisdiction and are likely to be zoned and/or annexed by the City in the future. Intended to accommodate denser apartment or condominium development to support housing sup- ply and attainability goals. Similar existing neighborhoods include Emerald Condos on Cruiser Lane at approximately 15 to 30 units per acre. Multi-family attached housing units (5 to 25 units/acre); Apartment/condominiums (5 to 25 units/acre); Small-format neighborhood-serving commercial retail; Commercial personal services. Commercial Supports uses and activities that provide employment in existing retail centers, commercial business parks, or business zone districts. Commercial future uses may be oriented toward major transportation corridors and may support medium scale business facilities. Small to large-format commercial retail; Commercial personal services; Small to large-format commercial offices. Manufacturing Envisions uses and activities such as light industrial, fabrication, or sand and gravel mining and processing. These uses are intended to not be adjacent to, or are buffered from, existing residential areas. Industrial uses varying in scale dependent on surrounding and adjacent uses. Public Typically occupied by government buildings or facilities, schools, or by institutional uses such as churches, or non-profit organizations. Public uses are envisioned to be in or near residential ares to promote walkability to the adjacent neighborhoods. All civic and public uses. Density and hight varies depending on use. Airport Supports aviation-related uses. Conforms to Airport Zoning. Includes Gallatin Field Airport Noise Contour According to the Gallatin Field Airport Noise Land Use Study areas within the noise contour that are not zoned by the County as non development zones permit commercial development and very low density residential development (1 unit/10 ac). Agriculture: Existing Conservation Easement Has existing conservation easement on property. No change in use from existing agricultural activities. Agricultural facilities and uses; Agri-industrial and supporting uses. Future Growth Area No change in use from existing uses or activities until growth policy or FLUM is amended. Existing uses. Non-Designated Areas No change in use from existing uses or activities until growth policy or FLUM is amended. Existing Uses. Minor subdivisions at less than 1 unit per acre. ---PAGE BREAK--- 069 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 069 07.2 Opportunity Sites and Public Improvement Projects Oppor tunity Sites—which could also be called catalyst sites or projects—are the realized vision of this plan on existing sites within the community. These are planning and design projects derived from direct obser vation from public and stakeholder input, from previous plans or studies, or determined through anecdotal evidence that emerged during the plan making process. In some cases actual physical locations were used, however many of these sites are representative of the plan’s vision and could be completed at any number of similar sites to catalyze a similar outcome. This is par ticularly true of example visions for private development — this plan has no regulator y ability to create development on private sites, however envisioning the type and location of development is intended to communicate the community vision and spur interest in such projects. The list of Opportunity Sites and Public Improvement Projects includes: 1. Downtown parking enhancements 2. Downtown civic redevelopment 3. Downtown affordable housing/mixed use 4. Aquatics facility 5. Belgrade Spor ts Complex implementation/Dog park 6. Interstate 90 crossing at Amsterdam Rd 7. Hotel and events center concept 8. Community gateway feature on Frontage Rd 9. Streetscaping Improvements: Main Street 10. Streetscaping Improvements: Jackrabbit Ln 11. Streetscaping Improvements: Broadway 12. Re-opening Tunnel: Amsterdam Rd at Clovehitch Rd 13. Dr y Creek Rd and Cruiser Ln Improvements 14. Street Lighting Enhancements: Primar y Pedestrian Routes around Belgrade School District Facilities 15. Connectivity Enhancements: Dr y Creek Rd from Ryen Glenn and Meadowlark Ranch to Belgrade Core 16. Waste Water System Improvements 17. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Recommendations ---PAGE BREAK--- 070 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 070 1 2 8 4 3 5 13 16 6 6 7 Frank Rd Thorpe Rd Alaska Rd Broadway Cruiser Ln Dry Creek Rd Main St Jackrabbit Ln 11 12 14 9 10 15 15 River Rock BELGRADE Ryen Glenn 0 0.5 Mi 0.25 Downtown Parking Enhancements Opportunity Sites Public Improvement Projects Downtown Mixed Use/Affordable Housing Downtown Civic Development Aquatics Facility Community Gateway Feature Sports Complex Implementation Hotel/Events Center Interstate 90 Pedestrian Crossings Municipal Boundary Opportunity Site Area 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Streetscaping Improvements: Main Street Streetscaping Improvements: Jackrabbit Ln Street Lighting Enhancements Streetscaping Improvements: Broadway Dry Creek Rd Pathway Amsterdam Rd at Clovehitch Rd Tunnel 9 10 11 12 13 Dry Creek Rd and Cruiser Ln Improvements 14 15 Waste Water System Improvements 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- 071 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 071 Downtown Parking Enhancements Local businesses consistently state there is a need for more parking downtown. Shor t-term strategies like parking demand management—which may includes better signage guiding drivers to open parking areas—are likely more feasible in the next one to three years. A medium term solution is improving sites along the railroad to create more formal surface parking lots. This not only increases supply, but potentially reser ves a future location for structured parking. Public amenities like or small parks or plazas could accompany a formal redesign of these sites. Including streetscaping along Main Street should occur simultaneously with and construction. In the long term, developing a parking garage on former surface parking lots can be an economic development tool for the growing downtown. Structured parking can be expensive and requires demand from users who are willing to pay a determined fee for parking. These fees are often in turn used to continue to improve the downtown area. Feasibility studies should be performed to determine the appropriate size of the structure and mix of uses. Many parking garage projects incorporate small format retail or food and beverage to help the project generate income. Financial studies should also be performed to understand how tax increment f inancing or other tools can be used to f inance the project. In such cases an urban renewal authority would share ownership and operation of the project. Main St Potential sites for downtown parking enhancements include: 1)Existing parking on West Main Street and Broadway. 2) Proper ty along East Main Street on vacant land between the road and the railroad. Over time str uctured parking could become feasible on these sites, with a commercial component on the Main Street frontage to help feasibility and provide downtown amenities. ---PAGE BREAK--- 072 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 072 Downtown Affordable Housing & Mixed Use Development Increasing housing supply by building dense, small housing units on a formerly underutilized or vacant downtown parcel could be a visionar y project that could catalyze the downtown area with people and activities. Mixing retail could offer food and beverage business oppor tunities demanded by the public while helping the project’s feasibility. Off ice space could also be a potential use. Targeting the area within the Urban Renewal District along Broadway south of Main Street, and nor th of Madison Ave would bring housing to an established commercial district. Several vacant parcels and underutilized buildings in this area offer oppor tunities for assembling enough land to make a project feasible. A combination of small and medium sized (12-50 units) development would establish a new mixed use district within the downtown. Any commercial uses should be right-sized for the market so as not to underperform. Recent investment on Main Street indicates there is potential for some amount of commercial activity. Development of such a project on a public-owned site suggests f inancial tools could be utilized to build some amount of affordable housing units. Feasibility studies should be performed to understand the applicability of federal housing dollars or TIF f inancing. Main Street Commercial Space/Food and Beverage (~2,500 SF) BROADWAY Commercial Space/Food and Beverage (~2,500 SF) Broadway Streetscaping Improvements Side and Rear Parking (65-75 Stalls) 3-4 Floors Residential (40-50 Units) Building Frontage on Main Street ---PAGE BREAK--- 073 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 073 Downtown Civic Development Expanding public facilities and off ices to match the pace of grow th in Belgrade is a goal of the grow th policy, and as such the publicly -owned site on East Main Street was identif ied as having potential to redevelop as new municipal off ices, shops or other public ser vice facilities such as a police station. The f iref ighter training center would relocate to a new facility, allowing for new buildings on the roughly half-acre site located in the hear t of the community. Because of the site’s location near downtown directly adjacent to Lewis and Clark Park, it has great potential to become a community gathering space. Community -ser ving uses such as a librar y, ar t galler y, or other civic space would bring vibrancy and year-round activity to Downtown Belgrade. Having a small event space to hold classes, workshops, lectures, or markets would create a destination meeting the needs of local citizens who other wise would have to go elsewhere for such activities. Civic/Municipal Offices or Facilities Parking (25-30 Stalls) Library/Civic, Arts or Events Space MAIN ST ---PAGE BREAK--- 074 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 074 Aquatics Facility The 2006 grow th policy stated: “Over the years, City and County residents have repeatedly asked for a swimming pool to be built in Belgrade.” This sentiment has only grown, as an indoor and outdoor aquatics facility and recreation center was the most desired facility mentioned outside of trail enhancements. A master plan was included in 2006,that envisioned this facility at Lewis and Clark Park, however several other potential sites may exist in the City. One of the parks in the north of Belgrade could accommodate a site, which required roughly 2 to 4 acres. The City should par tner with community organizations spearheading the effor t to the extent possible. Belgrade Spor ts Complex Implementation This oppor tunity is to complete the park Master Plan provided by the School District. • Add shared use path along Dr y Creek Road • Add safe crossings at Spooner Road and Softball Complex • Add safe crossing across from Medina Park • Future expansion to consider airpor t height and light limitations • Add dog stations Interstate 90 Crossings Public and Stakeholder input specif ied a safer pedestrian and bicycle crossing or connection of the Interstate is greatly desired to improve connectivity for youth and others living in subdivisions. The existing pedestrian facilities on the Interstate 90 overpass on Jackrabbit Rd create unsafe conditions, particularly in winter when snow piles up on the east sidewalk. Solutions such as a separated attached bridge on the west side not only improves pedestrian safety but offers a more feasible solution than building an entirely new pedestrian only structure. Although a crossing or bridge west of town along Amsterdam Rd is a long-term improvement, this would provide a critical linkage in the pedestrian network and could enhance economic opportunities on either end of the bridge connection. Hotel and Events Center Considerable discussion was had—par ticularly amongst stakeholders and the business community— in support of a place for business or recreational expositions, events, small conferences or other gatherings in or near the community. Proximity to the airport is impor tant to the success of such a facility. Accompanied by a hotel, such an events center could become a regional destination, and the City could potentially be able to suppor t ancillar y activities such as restaurants, additional hotels, or shopping within the community. Enhanced Community Gateway Feature A gateway feature that includes signage, branding, wayf inding and landscape design that includes benches, weather protection creates a public gathering place while emphasizing the point of arrival into the community. Possible locations include Frontage Road at Wings Way at the existing welcome sign, Main Street at Jackrabbit Ln, or W. Main Street at 13th Street at the western gateway. ---PAGE BREAK--- 075 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 075 List of Public Improvements The following outlines a list of projects communicated by the public and stakeholders and are envisioned as elements that will help build the Belgrade of the future. This list encompasses performing studies, designs, or construction for projects that can be completed in the public realm. Each project is intended to be explored fur ther for f inancial feasibility by various public agencies or public/private par tnerships. Priority and time frame for estimated completion is assigned in the Implementation Table. Streetscaping improvements, as outlined below, as well as many other public improvement projects downtown are ideally implemented throughout the Urban Renewal Plan area using TIF f inancing to plan, design and construct enhanced streetscapes. The f irst step of this process would be to complete an Streetscaping design guide and plan as par t of a detailed urban renewal plan that prioritizes these projects and projects feasibility of completion based on projected TIF funding. 1. Street Lighting Enhancements: Primar y Pedestrian Routes around Belgrade School District Facilities To provide a safer, more accessible route to an from schools and nearby destinations, street lighting improvements should be incorporated in a detailed urban renewal plan framework and capital projects planning. 2. Connectivity Enhancements: Dr y Creek Rd from Ryen Glenn and Meadowlark Ranch to Belgrade Core Providing a safe and comfor table pedestrian route from Ryen Glenn and Meadowlark Ranch subdivision through the airpor t and on to Belgrade’s downtown is a critical gap in the trail network. Existing conditions create an unsafe route for walkers and bicyclists and yet people still make the trip. The feasibility of a separated use path should be explored to enhance this major linkage gap. 3. Re-opening Tunnel: Amsterdam Rd at Clovehitch Rd A pedestrian tunnel was constructed in the past at this location. Over time it was closed off, but in anticipation of existing and proposed grow th, this tunnel should be re-opened to better connect nor th and south sides of Amsterdam Rd. The tunnel should be designed to accommodate all forms of non-motorized transpor t/ 4. Streetscaping Improvements: Main Street Streetscaping is a design concept that recognizes the public realm is a place where people move and gather for various activities and can be visually improved to make a stronger and more vibrant community. The aesthetic appeal of the interface where people interact with a private or public building is critical to the amount of time people may spend in a Main Street retail environment, a public plaza, or a restaurant patio. Sidewalks, vehicle travel lanes, building facades, crosswalks, signs, lighting are elements of a streetscape, and public investment in improving these pieces has been proven to be an effective means of encouraging people to come to an area, thereby catalyzing private investment. Streetscaping improvements should build upon the existing pedestrian-oriented features on Main Street to promote an environment where it is comfortable to walk or bike between destinations and to gather. Such improvements may include: • Pedestrian “bulb-outs” and crossing enhancements on Broadway, Weaver and Kennedy intersections. Ensure accessibility and stormwater standards are met. • Street trees similar to those on the south side of Main Street between Davis and Quaw. • Street lights at a pedestrian-scale to improve safety and mobility. ---PAGE BREAK--- 076 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 076 5. Streetscaping Improvements: Jackrabbit Ln Jackrabbit Lane streetscaping improvements should build upon the character of that street as a main nor th - south transpor tation corridor for all modes of travel. As development occurs along Jackrabbit Ln in accordance with existing zoning and this grow th policy, strong pedestrian and bicycle connectivity will be 6. Streetscaping Improvements: Broadway Broadway streetscaping improvements should contextualize its use as a pedestrian connection from the neighborhoods to the nor th of downtown across Main Street, through the railroad crossing, and extending south into neighborhoods and commercial areas to the south. 7. Dr y Creek Rd and Cruiser Ln Improvements This is known to be a dangerous intersection and will continue to be a threat to public health and safety as grow th occurs in nor th Belgrade. Design improvements that enhance visibility, separate modes of transport, and slow vehicle traff ic should be studied. 8. Waste Water System Improvements As grow th occurs, recommendations from the Waste Water Master Plan should be studied, designed and constructed prior to grow th occurring so as to not strain capacity for public ser vices. 9. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Recommendations The 2019 Belgrade Parks and Recreation Master Plan introduces several critical and longer-term recommendations that are referenced in this grow th policy. Among these recommendations, the most critical is potentially the creation of a Parks and Recreation District that establishes a larger base to fund improvements and maintenance of Belgrade’s parks and recreation facilities and programs. The boundaries of this proposed district could be coterminous with the School District, although the exact boundaries should be studied for feasibility and vetted in a public process. ---PAGE BREAK--- 077 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 077 07.4 Implementation Table The Implementation Table organizes the Tasks and Oppor tunity Sites and Projects by priority and by project initiation timeframe goals. The left-hand column presents implementation action items in three categories: 1. Oppor tunity Sites 2. Public Improvement Projects 3. Tasks Implementation Action Priority Project Initiation Goal Opportunity Site 1 Downtown affordable housing/mixed use Within 1 year 2 Downtown civic development 1-3 years 3 Community gateway feature on Frontage Road 1-3 years 4 Aquatics facility 1-3 years 5 Belgrade Sports Complex implementation/Dog park 1-3 years 6 Interstate 90 crossing at Amsterdam Road 3-5 years 7 Downtown parking structure 3-5 years 8 Hotel and events center development 3-5 years Public Improvement Project 9 Street Lighting Enhancements: Pedestrian Routes around School District Facilities Within 1 year 10 Connectivity Enhancements: Dry Creek Rd from Ryen Glenn and Meadowlark Ranch to Belgrade Core 1-3 years 11 Re-opening Tunnel: Amsterdam Rd at Clovehitch Road 1-3 years 12 Streetscaping Improvements: Main Street 3-5 years 13 Streetscaping Improvements: Jackrabbit Lane 3-5 years 14 Streetscaping Improvements: Broadway 3-5 years 15 Dry Creek Rd and Cruiser Lane Improvements 3-5 years 16 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Recommendations Ongoing 17 Waste Water System Improvements Ongoing Tasks 18 Perform a comprehensive rewrite of the Belgrade Zoning Ordinance to include performance-based or form- based standards to implement the community’s vision 1-3 years 19 Rewrite the Zoning Ordinance for districts in the 4.5 Mile Planning Jurisdiction to achieve performance-based standards established by the community’s vision 1-3 years 20 Continue to evaluate and update the Belgrade growth policy and its amendment procedures to be current with Belgrade Area as it develops Ongoing ---PAGE BREAK--- 078 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 078 Implementation Action Priority Project Initiation Goal 21 Increase zoning standards, including building height, in the B-2 and B-3 zones Within 1 year 22 Create a Parks and Recreation District Within 1 year 23 Update the Belgrade Area growth policy every five years Ongoing 24 Improve and implement the land use permitting system for the City-County Planning Jurisdiction Ongoing 25 Continue to evaluate impact fees and capacity fees for new construction Ongoing 26 Update the City of Belgrade Subdivision Regulations 1-3 years 27 Update and amend the sign ordinance for the City of Belgrade’s zoning jurisdiction 1-3 years 28 Establish Urban Renewal Authority and Detailed Urban Renewal District Plan 1-3 years 29 Implement actions in the 2017 Long Range Transportation Plan 1-3 years 30 Reduce or eliminate minimum parking requirements in downtown zones 1-3 years 31 Develop and implement plans to renovate the City’s current water and waste water facilities to allow the City to expand its service area to accommodate anticipated population and employment increases Ongoing 32 Update the City’s water and sewer facility plans to accommodate projected growth in population and employment Ongoing 33 Implement the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to coordinate community recreational needs with existing and future residential growth Ongoing 34 Continue to evaluate and expand City annexation policies and service plans Ongoing 35 Work with the MDT and the County Road Department to install traffic lights at busy intersections in Belgrade and the planning jurisdiction Ongoing 36 Develop a bike and pedestrian trail network for the City and Planning Jurisdiction including along Frontage Road to Bozeman and west along Amsterdam Road 1-3 years 37 Develop a bike and pedestrian trail connection to Manhattan 1-3 years 38 Coordinate with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and others to connect the Great American Rail Trail to the Belgrade community 1-3 years ---PAGE BREAK--- 079 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 079 1. Online Sur vey Results 2. List of Previously Approved Plans A.0 APPENDIX ---PAGE BREAK--- 080 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 080 Response options Percentage 15 or younger 0 0% 16-20 1 1% 21-30 32 16% 31-40 73 37% 41-50 52 26% 51-60 23 12% 60 + 19 10% Response options Percentage Female 151 76% Male 47 24% Prefer not to answer 2 1% Response options Percentage Inside Belgrade City Limits 113 56% Just outside Belgrade City Limits 65 33% Four Corners 6 3% Amsterdam-Churchill 0 0% Manhattan 5 3% Bozeman 8 4% Three Forks 2 1% South Gallatin Co 0 0% North Gallatin Co 0 0% Elsewhere in Montana 1 1% Elsewhere 0 0% What is your age? What is your gender? What community do you live in or closest to? Belgrade Growth Policy & Parks Plan - ONLINE SURVEY Current run (last updated Mar 15, 2019 9:48pm) 40 Polls 205 Participants 167 Average responses 82% Average engagement Count 98% Engagement 200 Responses Count 98% Engagement 200 Responses Count 98% Engagement 200 Responses Response options Percentage Less than 1 year 16 8% 1-3 years 29 14% 3-5 years 26 13% 5-10 years 29 14% 10-20 years 50 25% Over 20 years 50 25% Response options Percentage 2 64 32% 3 36 18% 4 62 31% 5+ 37 19% Response options Percentage Yes 129 66% No 67 34% Response options Percentage Under $150,000 25 13% $150,000-$250,000 109 55% $250,000-$350,000 59 30% $350,000-$450,000 5 3% Over $450,000 0 0% How long have you lived in your community? How many people, family or non-family, live in your home? Did you choose to locate in Belgrade because housing was less expensive than elsewhere? What is your idea of an affordable home? Count 98% Engagement 200 Responses Count 97% Engagement 199 Responses Count 96% Engagement 196 Responses Count 97% Engagement 198 Responses Report from 3/15/19 ---PAGE BREAK--- 081 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 081 Response options Percentage Bozeman 178 91% Four-Corners 5 3% Amsterdam-Churchill 1 1% Manhattan 2 1% Three Forks 1 1% Big Sky 2 1% South Gallatin Co. 0 0% North Gallatin Co. 0 0% Elsewhere 7 4% Response options Percentage Yes 114 59% No 80 41% Response options Percentage Less than 5 minutes 54 28% 5-10 minutes 47 25% 10-20 minutes 56 29% 20-30 minutes 22 12% 30-45 minutes 3 2% 45+ minutes 9 5% Response options Percentage Drive alone 184 95% Walk 7 4% Bike 1 1% Streamline 0 0% Carpool 2 1% Galavan 0 0% Which community do you visit the most outside Belgrade? Do you live and work in the same community? How far do you commute to work or school? How do you usually get to work, school, or other daily activities? Count 96% Engagement 196 Responses Count 95% Engagement 194 Responses Count 93% Engagement 191 Responses Count 95% Engagement 194 Responses Response options Percentage Yes 37 19% No 156 81% Response options Percentage Yes 114 67% No 55 33% Response options Percentage Yes 145 81% No 33 19% Response options Percentage At home 57 30% Cafe/restaurant in Belgrade 44 23% Stay at workplace 70 37% Park or public space in Belgrade 1 1% Establishments elsewhere in the area 17 9% If you drive alone for most trips, do you have any feasible alternatives to driving? If you have children, do they or will they attend school at Belgrade Schools? Would you let your children bike or walk to school, parks, or local shops alone if there was a safe route? If you were to go to lunch on a workday, where would you typically go? Count 94% Engagement 193 Responses Count 82% Engagement 169 Responses Count 87% Engagement 178 Responses Count 92% Engagement 189 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 082 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 082 Response options Percentage Cafe/restaurant in Belgrade 107 56% Park or public space in Belgrade 0 0% Bozeman 77 41% Elsewhere in the area 6 3% Response options Percentage Belgrade Albertsons 70 37% Belgrade Town and Country 79 42% Belgrade Town Pump 0 0% Belgrade Family Dollar 0 0% Pop's in River Rock 0 0% Stores in Bozeman 40 21% Elsewhere 0 0% Response options Percentage Perishable goods 2 1% Clothing 102 55% Entertainment 58 31% Pet supplies 5 3% Computers 0 0% Telecommunication services 1 1% Prescription drugs 3 2% Tutors 1 1% Other 14 8% Responses Recycling Everything I buy is in Bozeman, only shop locally if it's an emergency or I forgot All of those responses except for groceries are unavailable in Belgrade. Decent restaurant and shopping Sporting goods All of the above. Enter All of the above Restaurant na Entertainment lacking, clothing, I selected clothing, but most items on the list are hard to find in Belgrade. Pretty much everything. limited shopping Not much, really. Everything retail, clothing, entertainment There are lots of things missing from Belgrade. From entertainment to clothing to a decent eatery. There is nothing really for kids to do, not much for later entertainment for a couple in date night and heaven forbid you actually need clothing that doesn't cost $50-$60 for 1 shirt! Clothing, Entertainment(i.e. bowling), most retail If you were to go to dinner on a weeknight, where would you go? Where do you shop for groceries the most? What things are difficult to get in Belgrade? If you chose "other" please describe: Count 93% Engagement 190 Responses Count 92% Engagement 189 Responses Count 91% Engagement 186 Responses 9% Engagement 19 Responses Response options Percentage Large employers 31 17% More restaurants 52 28% After work entertainment options 46 25% High-tech businesses 7 4% Small locally owned businesses 37 20% Other 13 7% Responses Clothing, massages Another grocery store, more restaurants besides Wendy's and a bigger McKenzie river. A pool and other entertainment things. But mostly a pool. Bowling, another restaurant, movie theater All of the above Not sure Entertainment for youth Shopko? Walmart? Something similar All of the above. CLOTHING STORES, COMPUTER SUPPLIES, AND TECHNITIONS Retail for everyday items like a shopco, walmart, or simular There needs to be an option for multiple responses. More large employers, "meaningful" retail, NO WALMART. Response options Percentage Restaurants/Breweries 36 19% More housing 1 1% Entertainment 19 10% Improved road, parking, and sidewalks 26 14% Other 14 8% All of the above 90 48% Responses More shops with goods like clothing, books, and art supplies. Big business Bowling movies swimming pool Better selection restaurants, more kid friendly activities... bike fix-it shop or other small service-oriented business s We need more small businesses in order to make Downtown Belgrade a thriving area. That include more places to eat, entertainment spaces, and retail such as a gift store, book store, outdoor store, kitchen store, etc. However, it will only work if there is a bit of everything - something for everyone. It will also drive tourism dollars from the airport & interstate to our community as well. Clean up the block with Sacks and the old vacant Belgrade Lounge building. A stop light at main and Broadway. An underpass at the train tracks on Broadway. Make jack rabbit wider south of main. A public pool somewhere. Small businesses and restaurants Trailer park clean up Shopping boutiques What types of businesses are most needed in Belgrade? If you chose "other" please describe: What would most improve downtown Belgrade? If you chose "other" please describe: Count 91% Engagement 186 Responses 6% Engagement 12 Responses Count 91% Engagement 186 Responses 6% Engagement 12 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 083 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 083 Response options Percentage The right amount of growth 72 39% Too much growth 104 57% Not enough growth 8 4% Response options Percentage Yes 93 50% No 92 50% Response options Percentage Establishments in Belgrade (gym, indoor rec facilities) 10 5% Establishments in Bozeman (gym, indoor rec facilities) 15 8% Outdoors in Belgrade 46 25% Outdoors in Bozeman 39 21% Elsewhere in Montana 63 34% Other 10 5% Response options Percentage Establishments in Belgrade (gym, indoor rec facilities) 30 16% Establishments in Bozeman (gym, indoor rec facilities) 61 34% Outdoors in Belgrade 23 13% Outdoors in Bozeman 17 9% Elsehwere in Montana 31 17% Other 20 11% Belgrade is currently experiencing: Do you or your family participate in agricultural activities (gardening, farming, 4H, FFA)? Where do you go for recreational fun when you are not at home, work, or school during the WARM months? Where do you go for recreational fun when you are not at home, work, or school during the COLD months? Count 90% Engagement 184 Responses Count 90% Engagement 185 Responses Count 89% Engagement 183 Responses Count 89% Engagement 182 Responses Response options Percentage Within walking distance? 108 60% Within biking distance? 18 10% Too far away to walk or bike? 53 30% Response options Percentage Walk 75 43% Drive 85 49% Bike 11 6% Public transportation 0 0% Jog/run 1 1% Taxi/carpool 0 0% Rollerblade/skate 1 1% Other 2 1% Response options Percentage Proximity 42 24% The park's activities or facilities 86 50% Dog friendliness 15 9% Crowds 22 13% Unaware of park location/activities 8 5% Response options Percentage Shelters and Seating 10 6% Restrooms 26 15% Pet friendliness 12 7% Cleanliness/Maintenance 16 9% Accessibility for wheelchairs 0 0% More or improved playgrounds or specialized play area 31 18% Better lighting and walks for safety 6 3% Parking 1 1% All of the above 70 41% Your home is a public park. How do you usually get to a public park? What mostly affects how much you use parks in the Belgrade area? What types of amenities and improvements are most needed in Belgrade area parks? Count 87% Engagement 179 Responses Count 85% Engagement 175 Responses Count 84% Engagement 173 Responses Count 84% Engagement 172 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 084 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 084 Response options Percentage Yes 134 74% No 47 26% Response options Percentage Park Maintenance District 15 9% Non-profit fundraising 30 17% Private-public Partnerships 15 9% Adopt-a-Park and Adopt-a-Trail programs 29 17% Sponsorship through advertising 8 5% Facility rental fees 4 2% Volunteers 7 4% Sales tax 2 1% Revenue from concessions 2 1% All of the above 63 36% Response options Percentage $0 32 18% $1-10 33 19% $11-$20 34 20% $20-$30 39 22% More than $30 36 21% Trees have many health and community benefits. Would you contribute to a tree fund to plant more trees in Belgrade? In addition to federal, state, and grant funding, what strategy would you support the most to fund park and trail improvements? How much would you be willing to contribute to a Park Maintenance District per year to fund park and trail improvements? Count 88% Engagement 181 Responses Count 85% Engagement 175 Responses Count 85% Engagement 174 Responses Responses Clean bathroom facilities Signage to parks would be great, kids after school program like YMCA, swimming pool, off leash dog parks, cross country skiing trails, sidewalks from the airport to downtown Belgrade, signage from the airport to points of interest in Belgrade Kid friendly activities, group sports for all ages, an indoor play space for winter Organized rec sports for all ages. Community events, music, theater, etc. Group fitness classes in the park in the summer after work We need a swimming pool!!! Swim center. We love Lewis and Clark park. Bigger splash park area. Clean bathrooms, family activities I wish I could have chosen more than one response on some of these. I would support fundraising of any kind in addition to advertising. What Belgrade parks need most are fences! Something besides a berm between Lewis and Clark park and Main Street. Swimming pool More athletes based park, but not sports like soccer or baseball. Like a spartan training park Dog parks are needed. We have to drive to bozeman to get the dog outside Public pool, children play structures Paintball, group activities, Belgrade needs a swimming pool. Just having a place for people to use as they like would be great. A dog park would also be so great. Outdoor concert venue Farmers market, craft fairs, lecture series, Outdoor summer concert series and a trail that circumnavigates the city (connecting the parks). I would love to see the city land along Yellowstone be planted full of trees and maybe a pond or something plus a sheltered picnic venue for larger groups. It would be fantastic if Belgrade would offer youth programs like the Bozeman parks and rec department offers. I would rather support my community with my money rather than Bozeman! Offer just specific parks for people with kids and a separate park for people with dogs. There have been to many people allowing their dogs of leash, not cleaning up after them, and allowing them to run up to people when they aren't friendly! Personally, I hate using a park that allows dogs because the owners are so inconsiderate and then get mad when you say something. Swimming pool Co-Ed Softball league A Community Event Center that can be used for family reunions or such like celebrations Weekend family friendly events Expand skate park Trails!!! Indoor basketball and soccer facilities and outdoor baseball fields The Belgrade community Market has been such an asset to Belgrade that I hope that continues this summer again. Also I feel that some of the smaller parks are lacking shade whether it's from a shelter or trees, and some of them don't have any seating. With young kids it's hard to walk to the parks that don't have bathrooms because a long walk home isn't a reasonable solution when a child has to go "now". I was also very disappointed in how Sunnyside Park was changed after the on-ramp was built. Many trees were cut down, the walking trail was taken away, and a path from Idaho Street to the park was never made once a condo was built on the existing path. Concerts Outdoor concert venue A pool for competition and recreation! Yeah Public pool, dog park I would love to see more walking trail available A public swimming pool Pool, amphitheater, basketball courts, running trails Outdoor Music The focus should be kids and not dogs. Park maintenance is key. Many of the play structures have nothing under them for fall mitigation. What programs, events, or facilities do you think Belgrade Parks and Recreation should offer? 41% Engagement 84 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 085 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 085 Responses A city pool!!! More park equipment and amenities Music on Main Pickleball (fast growing and this could be a regional draw for tournments), dog park, cross country skiing, swimming pool for older kids, community gardens. Swimming Swimming pool Not sure Ice skating rink either indoor or outdoor not sure A children's rec program like Bozeman has (classes, field trips, sports, etc). Also the park areas should ne fwmced for safety, especially near main roads (Lewis & Clark park seriously needs a fence by the busy Main Street!) Belgrade needs a pool. The trails by the airport need to be paved. A trail to Bozeman needs to be constructed. People need to get off their butts and go out and enjoy what is already there. Traditional youth and adult sports programs such as coed softball, basketball, volleyball and others. Music in the park, basketball courts, Food truck gatherings Restrooms. More toddler friendly equipment. Kids camps movie in the park Kids camps, cross country skiing activities (the new Ryen Glenn park would be good for that), cameras at parks to deter vandalism Movie night in the park. Community pool. Bigger ice rink. Golf course. Better playgrounds, Pool, Trail system, bigger water park, more basketball courts Bathrooms and the city should look into managing the recreation type events to provide more access to the whole community instead of clubs Entertainment, updated playground equipment and seating Attractive landscaping and cleanliness. Pools!! Swimming lessons along with a recreation area like Spash Montana in Missoula and the one that opened last summer in Butte. Belgrade is in DESPERATE need of a pool! Dog park, pool, trail system, community garden and summertime children's activities. Family friendly events. A dog park in Belgrade. Not sure Outside music events Bike trails / Swimming pool city organized events such as city league basketball, softball, football, and other events that families can participate in We go to the park for the car show and fair-type thing in the warmer months We need a better skate park for the kids. Music Swimming pool music in the parks, family night, movie nights.... all w/ vendor type snacks or food. Age appropriate recreational & outdoor learning activities, community gatherings, craft shows, splash park... swimming pool Swimming pool Belgrade could really use a recreation program for youth similar to what Bozeman offers. A one stop shop, per see, where we can sign our kids up for activities outside of school. A swimming pool would be amazing! As many of us tire of having to go into Bozeman for these activities. A community center that isn't subject to the school districts calendar would also be nice but the Special Events center seems to do ok hosting our community for now. It would be great to have local summer recreation programs/camps that kids of all ages can take part in. We also really need a pool (which I know is going to be commented by more than just myself). A community pool. Green grass.....Lots of green grass Tennis fressbee golf Kids sports (like soccer in the summer) Responses With the way that the town is growing, more parks will really enhance the childhood experience of our young people. We need both badly Walking trails Bike trails No Trails!!! More trails outside city limits We have so many dog parks in this valley. Can we take care of the kids? Would love more biking walking trails The land on Jackrabbit that used to be owned by Louisiana Pacific should by a big Central Park with a community center. require developers to install neighborhood parks and make a plan for trails that developers have to include and incorporate. Install sidewalks in all neighborhoods. Plan safe passage for kids to schools. Include bike lanes on main routes. Traffic congestion must be addressed, quickly Connect parks through trails! ? Safe trail between belgrade and 4Dot for walking or biking. Highway too narrow and unsafe. We need summer programs for kids. It would be great to have a space that could be used for events such as the farmers market that has more parking. Lewis & Clark Park is a great venue, but the parking aspect is an issue. After working with the current farmers market (so, personal experience) a new park or an upgrade to an existing park that includes functional bathrooms, good parking, space for a couple food trucks, and convenient access to electricity I think is necessary in our growing community. We need parks, and we need events in those parks, to improve the sense of community here (and save people from going to Bozeman for everything). Another thought, could the old fire station be used as offices for community services such as a Parks & Rec Department, the BCC, or the Farmer's Market? It would be nice to keep that as a public building, and not private if possible since it's in such an ideal location next to the park. Looking forward to seeing what you guys do! Biking and walking trails with some shade would be fantastic. There is no way to walk or bike anywhere in this town without ever almost being run over. I would never let children bike to any location by themselves. Would be nice to have some food/concessions at parks to make it a family event. Ice cream cart, something like that. No place to go now except that place on Broadway Waist dispensers, walking paths, pickle ball courts, bozeman shouldnt hold monopoly on live music. create a venue for live shows. local bands will start, over time bigger names with come Required open park space in new subdivisions It would be nice to have a bowling alley or something more since the areas around us are growing with activities for families and youth. Need to broaden the financial net and require users such as SOCCER to pay their fair share. We need more gym space for youth athletics and an event center Dog park? Keep up on infrastructure (roads and such) with growth of population. Commercial growth to the north and south would be great as well. Additional taxes is not the answer. We are in Belgrade not Bozeman because of their massive taxes. Recently Bozeman City is considering another significant tax to help maintain for all the parks and trails. Let it be done though private-nonprofit fundraising. Thank you for listening to the community! My taxes are way out of control. I will not pay another dime more than I have to to live here. And you think I'm going to pay for a tree??! I HOPEFULLY WITH THE PARKS IDEA, IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE MADE TO SIDEWALKS, STREETS, AND STOP LIGHTS. The streets infrastructure is what turned me away from living in Belgrade. If there is a way that the streets can be upgraded to support the amount of traffic in and out of the city, I believe it would be attractive for small businesses to move in especially in city center. More lights Swim center Any other thoughts on growth or parks and recreation facilities? 25% Engagement 51 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 086 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 086 Response options Percentage 15 or younger 0 0% 16-20 4 2% 21-30 26 14% 31-40 74 39% 41-50 58 31% 51-60 20 11% 60 + 8 4% Response options Percentage Female 144 75% Male 42 22% Prefer not to answer 5 3% Response options Percentage Inside Belgrade City Limits 103 54% Just outside Belgrade City Limits 64 34% Four Corners 2 1% Amsterdam-Churchill 2 1% Manhattan 5 3% Bozeman 7 4% Three Forks 1 1% South Gallatin Co 1 1% North Gallatin Co 2 1% Elsewhere in Montana 0 0% Elsewhere 2 1% What is your age? What is your gender? What community do you live in or closest to? Belgrade Growth Policy & Parks Plan - ONLINE SURVEY 3- 17-19 Current run (last updated Mar 20, 2019 7:46am) 40 Polls 191 Participants 163 Average responses 85% Average engagement Count 99% Engagement 190 Responses Count 100% Engagement 191 Responses Count 99% Engagement 189 Responses Response options Percentage Less than 1 year 5 3% 1-3 years 21 11% 3-5 years 24 13% 5-10 years 32 17% 10-20 years 74 39% Over 20 years 32 17% Response options Percentage 2 49 26% 3 34 18% 4 56 30% 5+ 47 25% Response options Percentage Yes 123 65% No 65 35% Response options Percentage Under $150,000 27 15% $150,000-$250,000 114 61% $250,000-$350,000 40 22% $350,000-$450,000 4 2% Over $450,000 1 1% How long have you lived in your community? How many people, family or non-family, live in your home? Did you choose to locate in Belgrade because housing was less expensive than elsewhere? What is your idea of an affordable home? Count 98% Engagement 188 Responses Count 97% Engagement 186 Responses Count 98% Engagement 188 Responses Count 97% Engagement 186 Responses Report from 3/17/19 ---PAGE BREAK--- 087 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 087 Response options Percentage Bozeman 169 91% Four-Corners 10 5% Amsterdam-Churchill 0 0% Manhattan 2 1% Three Forks 1 1% Big Sky 1 1% South Gallatin Co. 0 0% North Gallatin Co. 0 0% Elsewhere 3 2% Response options Percentage Yes 88 47% No 98 53% Response options Percentage Less than 5 minutes 42 23% 5-10 minutes 38 20% 10-20 minutes 55 30% 20-30 minutes 41 22% 30-45 minutes 2 1% 45+ minutes 8 4% Response options Percentage Drive alone 170 91% Walk 6 3% Bike 1 1% Streamline 1 1% Carpool 8 4% Galavan 0 0% Which community do you visit the most outside Belgrade? Do you live and work in the same community? How far do you commute to work or school? How do you usually get to work, school, or other daily activities? Count 97% Engagement 186 Responses Count 97% Engagement 186 Responses Count 97% Engagement 186 Responses Count 97% Engagement 186 Responses Response options Percentage Yes 32 17% No 152 83% Response options Percentage Yes 120 71% No 50 29% Response options Percentage Yes 136 77% No 41 23% Response options Percentage At home 38 21% Cafe/restaurant in Belgrade 37 20% Stay at workplace 79 43% Park or public space in Belgrade 6 3% Establishments elsewhere in the area 24 13% If you drive alone for most trips, do you have any feasible alternatives to driving? If you have children, do they or will they attend school at Belgrade Schools? Would you let your children bike or walk to school, parks, or local shops alone if there was a safe route? If you were to go to lunch on a workday, where would you typically go? Count 96% Engagement 184 Responses Count 89% Engagement 170 Responses Count 93% Engagement 177 Responses Count 96% Engagement 184 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 088 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 088 Response options Percentage Cafe/restaurant in Belgrade 89 49% Park or public space in Belgrade 2 1% Bozeman 80 44% Elsewhere in the area 10 6% Response options Percentage Belgrade Albertsons 61 33% Belgrade Town and Country 75 41% Belgrade Town Pump 0 0% Belgrade Family Dollar 0 0% Pop's in River Rock 0 0% Stores in Bozeman 42 23% Elsewhere 5 3% Response options Percentage Perishable goods 3 2% Clothing 102 56% Entertainment 51 28% Pet supplies 7 4% Computers 5 3% Telecommunication services 1 1% Prescription drugs 1 1% Tutors 0 0% Other 13 7% If you were to go to dinner on a weeknight, where would you go? Where do you shop for groceries the most? What things are difficult to get in Belgrade? Count 95% Engagement 181 Responses Count 96% Engagement 183 Responses Count 96% Engagement 183 Responses Responses Misc, and clothing are not in belgrade Gifts Feel like Belgrade could use a cost co or target or more places to eat. Didn't choose other Honestly all the above is what belgrade sorelu lacks And clothing Pet supplies, decent produce at reasonable prices N/A Affordable housing Costco Family style restaurant Everything except gas All of the above Gf, local, organic goods Many of those things are harder to find in Belgrade - clothing, entertainment, pet supplies, computers, sporting equipment Would love to see more option for restaurant fast food included. another grocery store. A 24 hour pharmacy would be helpful with having a baby and he gets sick in the middle of the night. More sidewalks. Good restaurants. Clothing, personal items not over priced at grocery stores Pretty much everything. If I have the time, I'd rather go shopping for groceries at Smith's in Bozeman. No clothing and no entertainment in Belgrade Na na Entertainment too I lived in Belgrade (River Rock) for over six years and moved to Three Forks because of the congestion and high density. Even though I have a bit longer commute, leaving Belgrade was an easy decision. The only thing I will miss about the area is Ridgeview Elementary and a handful of nearby local restaurants. Everything except food groceries. Barely any clothing, no entertainment, no technology, Albertsons is way over priced. Town and country has little selection. Sporting goods Ice climbing gear Family style dining Clothing N/A . girlfriend Clothing and good groceries Bowling alley N Entertainment, clothing, nonperishables Clothing and social services nothing is really difficult! Response options Percentage Large employers 25 14% More restaurants 60 34% After work entertainment options 47 26% High-tech businesses 4 2% Small locally owned businesses 24 13% Other 19 11% If you chose "other" please describe: What types of businesses are most needed in Belgrade? 19% Engagement 37 Responses Count 94% Engagement 179 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 089 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 089 Responses All of the above. All of the things listed! All of the above We need more business, big box stores and restaurants to build our tax base to lighten our tax load Shopko/wal mart type store, sit down restaurant (not fast food), local businesses (gift stores, candy store, etc) NA All the above A mix of all the answers ALL OF THEM! Target or WalMart type store Walmart type store, more grocery stores Clothing/undergarments. Would love a store like target but not a fan of family dollar. Events A store like Target or Walmart No more bars. Not everyone drinks. Something else to do after work other than drink. Movie bowl anything All of the above Pet supplies, clothing stores that aren't boutique All of the above After work options too Family entertainment There are enough people in Belgrade to justify a department store and new innovative business. Some independence from Bozeman is needed. Until then, Belgrade will remain as housing for Bozeman's working class. A different variety. Would love just a quick hamburger joint. Response options Percentage Restaurants/Breweries 27 15% More housing 4 2% Entertainment 27 15% Improved road, parking, and sidewalks 27 15% Other 12 7% All of the above 84 46% Responses Moved here for a small community now Belgrade is getting to big Do something with the HIDEOUS storefront of the "Lounge"!!!! Terrible eyesore!!!! Restaurants, parking Love Belgrade Affordable dining options that offer something besides burgers or pizza. Restaurants, shopping, not breweries A real downtown. Coming from the airport, west on Main Street is a real eyesore. Very embarrassing. The old lounge building needs to come down. That blue wall is putrid Leave the gazillion breweries to Bozeman New sports complex Lower rents Room for people to park & more things to do that are not child oriented. NA Movie theater or bowling I'm less concerned about housing in the downtown area than events, shopping, and walkability. Cleaning up and updating the appearance of some of the store fronts N/A Re-model/reopen the old bar on main st next to Montana Camp Affordable rent so businesses can stay there If you chose "other" please describe: What would most improve downtown Belgrade? If you chose "other" please describe: 12% Engagement 23 Responses Count 95% Engagement 181 Responses 10% Engagement 19 Responses Response options Percentage The right amount of growth 75 42% Too much growth 90 50% Not enough growth 14 8% Response options Percentage Yes 87 49% No 92 51% Response options Percentage Establishments in Belgrade (gym, indoor rec facilities) 8 4% Establishments in Bozeman (gym, indoor rec facilities) 15 8% Outdoors in Belgrade 39 22% Outdoors in Bozeman 28 16% Elsewhere in Montana 74 42% Other 14 8% Response options Percentage Establishments in Belgrade (gym, indoor rec facilities) 20 11% Establishments in Bozeman (gym, indoor rec facilities) 62 35% Outdoors in Belgrade 8 5% Outdoors in Bozeman 18 10% Elsehwere in Montana 49 28% Other 18 10% Belgrade is currently experiencing: Do you or your family participate in agricultural activities (gardening, farming, 4H, FFA)? Where do you go for recreational fun when you are not at home, work, or school during the WARM months? Where do you go for recreational fun when you are not at home, work, or school during the COLD months? Count 94% Engagement 179 Responses Count 94% Engagement 179 Responses Count 93% Engagement 178 Responses Count 92% Engagement 175 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 090 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 090 Response options Percentage In the past week 18 10% In the past month 19 11% In the past 2-3 months 23 13% In the past 6 months 48 27% In the past year 37 21% More than a year ago 22 12% Never 11 6% Response options Percentage 1-5 visits per year 77 44% 6-10 visits per year 27 16% 11-20 visits per year 28 16% 21-50 visits per year 22 13% 50+ visits per year 20 11% Response options Percentage To be close to nature 4 2% To exercise and be physically active 12 7% To spend time with family or friends 74 43% To attend an event, class, or sports game 40 23% To spend time with or exercise my dog(s) 31 18% Other 12 7% Response options Percentage Yes 73 41% No 105 59% When was the last time you or your household used any Belgrade area parks? How oʱen do you or your household visit Belgrade area parks? I visit parks in and around Belgrade___________. Do you use any private property or facility (school ball fields, empty private lot) for recreation? Count 93% Engagement 178 Responses Count 91% Engagement 174 Responses Count 91% Engagement 173 Responses Count 93% Engagement 178 Responses Response options Percentage Within walking distance? 87 49% Within biking distance? 31 17% Too far away to walk or bike? 60 34% Response options Percentage Walk 67 39% Drive 87 50% Bike 17 10% Public transportation 0 0% Jog/run 0 0% Taxi/carpool 0 0% Rollerblade/skate 1 1% Other 2 1% Response options Percentage Proximity 48 28% The park's activities or facilities 71 41% Dog friendliness 20 12% Crowds 26 15% Unaware of park location/activities 8 5% Response options Percentage Shelters and Seating 13 8% Restrooms 25 15% Pet friendliness 21 12% Cleanliness/Maintenance 9 5% Accessibility for wheelchairs 0 0% More or improved playgrounds or specialized play area 21 12% Better lighting and walks for safety 5 3% Parking 7 4% All of the above 70 41% Your home is a public park. How do you usually get to a public park? What mostly affects how much you use parks in the Belgrade area? What types of amenities and improvements are most needed in Belgrade area parks? Count 93% Engagement 178 Responses Count 91% Engagement 174 Responses Count 91% Engagement 173 Responses Count 90% Engagement 171 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 091 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 091 Responses Fitness opportunities (Pull up bars, etc.) pool Dog park More than bozeman More softball fields; sand volleyball courts, basketball courts Pool Skate swim tennis Better side walks, parks on the north end of jackrabbit. Dog park in town, any indoor play area open on Sundays. Larger baseball fields Music events A swimming pool!! Belgrade Summer Nights!!! Outdoor recreation classes, outdoor music events, craft teaching events. Better farmers market, concert or music venue, dinners on the lawn complete with various food trucks, Music in the park, food truck Friday and more kids activities no ideas Pool Swimming pool More ball fields. Softball and baseball. So many kids are involved and we don't have enough fields More bike and walking paths throughout the city. Shakespeare in the Parks. More runs/races in and around Belgrade. More festivals in downtown would be nice as well . Live music, movies in the park, dog training and competitions, off leash dog park with pond they can cool off in. Softball and baseball fields. The local program depends on the kindness of the school and the arbitrary lease amount the current Athletic Director decides to charge. Trails Indoor/ outdoor swimming pool . Open year round public pool Yoga. Kids days. Pets day. Pool, roller and skating rink, bowling, rock climbing kid park outdoors Right now I'm drawing a blank Youth programs Theatre and There is a large area near Wyoming St in Las Campanas that everyone in the neighborhood uses to throw frisbees or play with their dogs. It's just a field of weeds and gophers. It would be great to have grass and trees but keep it mostly open. Clean bathrooms and maintained parks. Theater or musical events Lewis and Clark Park is the closest to where we live and we enjoy going there in the summer. The splash park is great but it gets too crowded at times. Perhaps if we also had a public pool in Belgrade, that would help with the crowding. The same goes for River Rock Pond. For the winter months, we love the ice rink and have had no issues or concerns there. Children 2 and under activities Family fun Pool Community pool. Movie night in the park A pool Belgrade needs a city owned Softball complex and a swimming pool. Music in the park evenings, plays eyc Summer camps, athletics for young ones More music in the parks, similar to Linch on the Lawn at the Emerson. Open mics, comedy shows, skateboarding lessons and events, family events! Love the Farmers Market and the Fall festival! Dog parks, movie in the park, Farmers markets with lots of food /veggie options, game nights Concerts Dog park. Disc golf. Amphitheaters for small concerts and plays. More covered eating areas. More open play areas. Trees. Dog parks. Water features for kids. Better restrooms What programs, events, or facilities do you think Belgrade Parks and Recreation should offer? 45% Engagement 85 Responses Responses More community events would be nice. A bike path from the River Rock area would be a nice addition. Lessons for dog owners on how to clean up after their pets and smokers on how to properly dispose of cigarette butts. Youth facility, music performances, age appropriate play equipment at Lewis and Clark park, outdoor pool. I honestly think we need a pool. The splash park is amazing in the summer and I know costly. But if we had a indoor pool it could be year round and at say 15 $person it could pay for itself. The splash park is packed all summer..the pool would be too. Swimming pool Children's enrichment park More kid friendly activities A trail system for running and walking Swimming pool! We don't need any parks Trails. At least fence existing "dog park" Public pond for fishing and swimming. More softball/baseball fields HRDC free lunch in River Rock during the summer A pond for kids/families to fish and recreate. Possible event space. Hiking/ski trails that allow for better outdoor recreation in all seasons. Would be cool to have a place where are people can learn about native plant and trees, history of Belgrade, and have a place to learn and spend time outdoors. Swimming pool. Bike trails. None, parks are way over rated in this area, people would rather go to nearby mountains LARGE farmers market The youth sports complex is a great start, as is Lewis & Clark. Some thing like Bogert park with multiple amenities -pool, covered blacktop for skating (wheels in summer, ice in winter), playground, bandshell, open space, walking path, parking area. Baseball, soccer, basketball, and rugby Coed sporting events A sled hill, we are so flat our poor kids only have the one option for sledding by the roundabouts tricycle races Swimming pool Kid oriented programs, walking trails More covered picnic area. Better bathrooms Bandshell/amphitheater Dog-friendly public events Swimming pool or bowling alley More handicap accessibility. For instance when there are car shows in the field behind the tennis courts, you can't get a wheel chair through there to see the cars. There also should be more play equipment for the handicap. More activities like splash park. Dog park Pool, more softball and baseball fields. Our community Bozeman and Belgrade has more soccer fields than you can shake a stick at. Especially with the new school bond which appears to be adding even more soccer fields. Thursday fest type block "party" with music, food trucks and family fun ---PAGE BREAK--- 092 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 092 Responses More sports areas- b-ball, tennis courts, walking and running areas, nature sanctuaries, community gardens, roller and skateboard areas, more fallfest type events. So much building going on with no thoughts to roadways. Not related, but this was a terribly designed survey! I am afraid that the information you receive will be difficult to decipher. For example, i work from home., do not drive to work. Occasionally fly Housing NEEDS to be affordable. Belgrade also needs larger businesses that would also bring traffic to us from Bozeman, etc. movie theater, bowling ally, movie theater, bowling alley, Keep infrastructure ahead of growth. Roads like jackrabbit south of main, do something about the railroad crossings through downtown. Perhaps an underpass? Stop light at main and Broadway. not at this time Need a The Dotted i is a great nonprofit fundraiser if that route is persued. I really appreciate the idea of gathering money for the parks from a larger area of Belgrade. Belgrade has outgrown its limits, and there are so many people outside the limits using the parks. It seems unfair to only get money from that small amount of people in limits when everyone is using the facilities. We visit the parks in Las Campanas frequently and will gladly contribute to more green spaces. Please consider the large space near Wyoming and Hawaii streets. Thanks! More equipment is needed at parks . A small pool similar to frog pool park in miles city . A center for indoor rental from public/private events Make the huge open space by Las Campanas a dog park. NA Hire more law enforcement to get the drug dealers out As Gallatin County grows, is like to see Belgrade maintain its personality with an increase in outdoor community offerings and trail system for community cohesion Belgrade is not the red-headed step child of Bozeman. We need more people who treat this place like home. Make this town a hometown. Traffic is a problem so growth can't happen until the traffic flow is taken care of. Good luck! Trails connecting the outer subdivision to the parks Would love more running and biking trails Would love to see a dog park None No Use the space for affordable housing not parks! I would love to have walking trails in Belgrade The parks need to be upgraded with new equipment all ages can safely play on. Also need more trash cans around the skate park. I think our Parks board has done a wonderful job! We have a lot of great parks! The parks are full of dog poop, it's disgusting. Area restroom facilities are poor to none, and there's not nearly enough parking. It would be great if we had larger shoulders on the roads to encourage biking and more trails for walking and running. Also, I think it would be wonderful to groom a nordic ski trail on the new soccer fields(I see ski tracks there regularly during the winter). Live far enough away that this isnt an issue. Have our own park away from hustle and bustle of city. Too many weirdos that hang out at belgrade parks anymore. Wouldnt feel safe there anyways. Please don't use precious outdoor athletic space for a dog park! The Greenview Estates SUB PH1 Park Area needs to be developed into a park, it has been neglected for decades and money was put in by the homeowners for a park space. This should be addressed and no longer ignored. Any other thoughts on growth or parks and recreation facilities? 23% Engagement 44 Responses Responses I've heard there will be 1,700 new units built between Jackrabbit and Bollinger. Belgrade does not offer the infrastructure for this kind of growth. Belgrade should seriously look at getting a new off/on ramp across from Bollenger if that new school is going in down there. Traffic already gets backed up well past 13th St. during rush hour traffic or when there's a train. Sometimes it takes 1/2 an hour to get from my house to the interstate when this is only a 6 minute drive. When people drop their kids off at school they can just access the interstate to get to work from there if they work out of town. This will prevent further back up for people trying to get out of there. I also think Belgrade should look at more affordable housing. Single parents can't survive with the cost of rent around Belgrade. I know there is the farmhouse apartments as I have a sister with a disabled daughter that lives there, however, these are apartments are not well-maintained and the walls are paper thin. I'm tired of seeing single parents that I know getting pushed out of Belgrade and having to uproot their children because they can't afford to live here anymore. Need STREET MAINTENANCE!! Quit annexing land without infrastructure!!!! The Belgrade Aquatic Center is a must have. I wish that Belgrade had more shopping options No Better side walks and trail system would be a huge help. Even an alternative walking route over the interstate ,down jackrabbit, and especially down frontage road in both directions Anything will be an improvemenr Movie theater, another grocery store would be nice too. Belgrade has a large population of school age children that need a place to play. Trails for families and older citizens could run through athletic fields. Safer bike riding areas. Having trails and walkways from surroundings neighborhoods to Downtown Belgrade would be nice ---PAGE BREAK--- 093 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 093 Response options Percentage 15 or younger 0 0% 16-20 3 2% 21-30 30 15% 31-40 75 38% 41-50 55 28% 51-60 19 10% 60 + 13 7% Response options Percentage Female 142 73% Male 51 26% Prefer not to answer 1 1% Response options Percentage Inside Belgrade City Limits 86 45% Just outside Belgrade City Limits 72 38% Four Corners 3 2% Amsterdam-Churchill 4 2% Manhattan 0 0% Bozeman 18 9% Three Forks 1 1% South Gallatin Co 3 2% North Gallatin Co 1 1% Elsewhere in Montana 1 1% Elsewhere 3 2% What is your age? What is your gender? What community do you live in or closest to? Belgrade Growth Policy & Parks Plan - ONLINE SURVEY Current run (last updated Mar 27, 2019 9:10am) 40 Polls 195 Participants 156 Average responses 80% Average engagement Count 100% Engagement 195 Responses Count 99% Engagement 194 Responses Count 98% Engagement 192 Responses Response options Percentage Less than 1 year 12 6% 1-3 years 28 15% 3-5 years 24 13% 5-10 years 37 20% 10-20 years 50 27% Over 20 years 37 20% Response options Percentage 2 63 34% 3 42 23% 4 49 27% 5+ 30 16% Response options Percentage Yes 128 70% No 54 30% Response options Percentage Under $150,000 22 12% $150,000-$250,000 109 59% $250,000-$350,000 45 24% $350,000-$450,000 8 4% Over $450,000 0 0% How long have you lived in your community? How many people, family or non-family, live in your home? Did you choose to locate in Belgrade because housing was less expensive than elsewhere? What is your idea of an affordable home? Count 96% Engagement 188 Responses Count 94% Engagement 184 Responses Count 93% Engagement 182 Responses Count 94% Engagement 184 Responses Report from 3/27/19 ---PAGE BREAK--- 094 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 094 Response options Percentage Bozeman 164 90% Four-Corners 4 2% Amsterdam-Churchill 3 2% Manhattan 3 2% Three Forks 2 1% Big Sky 3 2% South Gallatin Co. 0 0% North Gallatin Co. 1 1% Elsewhere 3 2% Response options Percentage Yes 78 43% No 104 57% Response options Percentage Less than 5 minutes 31 17% 5-10 minutes 39 22% 10-20 minutes 72 40% 20-30 minutes 31 17% 30-45 minutes 5 3% 45+ minutes 3 2% Response options Percentage Drive alone 167 93% Walk 8 4% Bike 2 1% Streamline 0 0% Carpool 3 2% Galavan 0 0% Which community do you visit the most outside Belgrade? Do you live and work in the same community? How far do you commute to work or school? How do you usually get to work, school, or other daily activities? Count 94% Engagement 183 Responses Count 93% Engagement 182 Responses Count 93% Engagement 181 Responses Count 92% Engagement 180 Responses Response options Percentage Yes 29 16% No 151 84% Response options Percentage Yes 109 65% No 59 35% Response options Percentage Yes 136 79% No 36 21% Response options Percentage At home 38 22% Cafe/restaurant in Belgrade 29 16% Stay at workplace 82 47% Park or public space in Belgrade 6 3% Establishments elsewhere in the area 21 12% If you drive alone for most trips, do you have any feasible alternatives to driving? If you have children, do they or will they attend school at Belgrade Schools? Would you let your children bike or walk to school, parks, or local shops alone if there was a safe route? If you were to go to lunch on a workday, where would you typically go? Count 92% Engagement 180 Responses Count 86% Engagement 168 Responses Count 88% Engagement 172 Responses Count 90% Engagement 176 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 095 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 095 Response options Percentage Cafe/restaurant in Belgrade 78 44% Park or public space in Belgrade 2 1% Bozeman 93 53% Elsewhere in the area 3 2% Response options Percentage Belgrade Albertsons 47 26% Belgrade Town and Country 80 45% Belgrade Town Pump 0 0% Belgrade Family Dollar 0 0% Pop's in River Rock 1 1% Stores in Bozeman 46 26% Elsewhere 4 2% Response options Percentage Perishable goods 2 1% Clothing 84 49% Entertainment 61 36% Pet supplies 11 6% Computers 6 4% Telecommunication services 0 0% Prescription drugs 0 0% Tutors 0 0% Other 7 4% If you were to go to dinner on a weeknight, where would you go? Where do you shop for groceries the most? What things are difficult to get in Belgrade? Count 90% Engagement 176 Responses Count 91% Engagement 178 Responses Count 88% Engagement 171 Responses Responses costco Na Restaurants I am retired, but I answered as when I was working and our kids were growing up. Tea Stuff you get at Walmart I can't remember what questions I chose other on. However, many of your questions needed to be able to pick more than one answer. I do not live in the Belgrade city limits but we are in the Belgrade school district. We live equal distance from Belgrade and Bozeman. I will ride my bike to work in the summer months (especially now that Jackrabbit has a path). I do think Belgrade needs more bike paths so that more people can safely commute that way. We probably shop equally in Belgrade as we do in Bozeman. Good activities for kids I didn't None Pet food is also hard to get and we eat out on Bozeman just about as much as in Belgrade depends on what we want Everything at an affordable price All of the above . The only thing you can get in Belgrade is perishable goods. Everything else listed is hard to get. The only thing available in Belgrade is perishable goods Better restaurants Places to eat lunch Restaurant - lunch Response options Percentage Large employers 18 11% More restaurants 69 41% After work entertainment options 41 24% High-tech businesses 4 2% Small locally owned businesses 25 15% Other 13 8% Responses Family entertainment: Water Park, swimming pool, movies Things that will encourage children, young adults and families to spend time in Belgrade. Family entertainment options Clothing/Sporting goods/Discount stores Belgrade DOES need more restaurants and small locally-owned businesses (but we need more places like The Mint or Bar3 or Cafe Havana - we don't need more places like JR's or places with slot machines inside). But we also need some more professional offices. I work in an architecture firm, and there are about a million architecture offices in Bozeman. Having a few in Belgrade would make downtown so much more legit, provide a bigger base of ready customers, etc etc Pet Supplies and Clothing, like a ShopKo or something. . None Kids activities- bowling, roller skating, indoor sports, big movie theatre, etc. All of the above All of the above Family friendly entertainment Once again all are needed If you chose "other" please describe: What types of businesses are most needed in Belgrade? If you chose "other" please describe: 10% Engagement 19 Responses Count 87% Engagement 170 Responses 7% Engagement 13 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 096 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 096 Response options Percentage Restaurants/Breweries 28 16% More housing 4 2% Entertainment 31 18% Improved road, parking, and sidewalks 29 17% Other 4 2% All of the above 75 44% Responses Restaurants...no Brewery's. more trails and parks within town to walk/jog/bike around town I wanted to chose all of the above. The survey would not let me change my answer. More family friendly activites All are needed, housing needs to not be high density multi family rentals. Response options Percentage The right amount of growth 70 41% Too much growth 89 52% Not enough growth 11 6% Response options Percentage Yes 94 55% No 77 45% What would most improve downtown Belgrade? If you chose "other" please describe: Belgrade is currently experiencing: Do you or your family participate in agricultural activities (gardening, farming, 4H, FFA)? Count 88% Engagement 171 Responses 3% Engagement 5 Responses Count 87% Engagement 170 Responses Count 88% Engagement 171 Responses Response options Percentage Establishments in Belgrade (gym, indoor rec facilities) 1 1% Establishments in Bozeman (gym, indoor rec facilities) 12 7% Outdoors in Belgrade 40 24% Outdoors in Bozeman 45 27% Elsewhere in Montana 53 32% Other 17 10% Response options Percentage Establishments in Belgrade (gym, indoor rec facilities) 8 5% Establishments in Bozeman (gym, indoor rec facilities) 62 38% Outdoors in Belgrade 16 10% Outdoors in Bozeman 24 15% Elsehwere in Montana 37 22% Other 18 11% Response options Percentage In the past week 26 15% In the past month 18 11% In the past 2-3 months 12 7% In the past 6 months 44 26% In the past year 37 22% More than a year ago 20 12% Never 11 7% Response options Percentage 1-5 visits per year 70 44% 6-10 visits per year 24 15% 11-20 visits per year 30 19% 21-50 visits per year 20 13% 50+ visits per year 16 10% Where do you go for recreational fun when you are not at home, work, or school during the WARM months? Where do you go for recreational fun when you are not at home, work, or school during the COLD months? When was the last time you or your household used any Belgrade area parks? How oʱen do you or your household visit Belgrade area parks? Count 86% Engagement 168 Responses Count 85% Engagement 165 Responses  Count 86% Engagement 168 Responses Count 82% Engagement 160 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 097 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 097 Response options Percentage To be close to nature 9 5% To exercise and be physically active 18 11% To spend time with family or friends 71 43% To attend an event, class, or sports game 23 14% To spend time with or exercise my dog(s) 30 18% Other 15 9% Response options Percentage Yes 66 40% No 101 60% Response options Percentage Within walking distance? 90 54% Within biking distance? 22 13% Too far away to walk or bike? 55 33% Response options Percentage Walk 69 41% Drive 84 50% Bike 10 6% Public transportation 0 0% Jog/run 2 1% Taxi/carpool 0 0% Rollerblade/skate 0 0% Other 2 1% I visit parks in and around Belgrade___________. Do you use any private property or facility (school ball fields, empty private lot) for recreation? Your home is a public park. How do you usually get to a public park? Count 85% Engagement 166 Responses Count 86% Engagement 167 Responses Count 86% Engagement 167 Responses Count 86% Engagement 167 Responses Response options Percentage Proximity 42 25% The park's activities or facilities 72 44% Dog friendliness 28 17% Crowds 15 9% Unaware of park location/activities 8 5% Response options Percentage Shelters and Seating 15 9% Restrooms 15 9% Pet friendliness 20 13% Cleanliness/Maintenance 7 4% Accessibility for wheelchairs 0 0% More or improved playgrounds or specialized play area 29 18% Better lighting and walks for safety 6 4% Parking 5 3% All of the above 61 39% Response options Percentage Yes 125 76% No 40 24% Response options Percentage Park Maintenance District 24 15% Non-profit fundraising 14 8% Private-public Partnerships 12 7% Adopt-a-Park and Adopt-a-Trail programs 16 10% Sponsorship through advertising 3 2% Facility rental fees 2 1% Volunteers 8 5% Sales tax 3 2% Revenue from concessions 10 6% All of the above 73 44% What mostly affects how much you use parks in the Belgrade area? What types of amenities and improvements are most needed in Belgrade area parks? Trees have many health and community benefits. Would you contribute to a tree fund to plant more trees in Belgrade? In addition to federal, state, and grant funding, what strategy would you support the most to fund park and trail improvements? Count 85% Engagement 165 Responses  Count 81% Engagement 158 Responses Count 85% Engagement 165 Responses  Count 85% Engagement 165 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 098 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 098 Response options Percentage $0 12 7% $1-10 38 23% $11-$20 41 25% $20-$30 36 22% More than $30 37 23% How much would you be willing to contribute to a Park Maintenance District per year to fund park and trail improvements?  Count 84% Engagement 164 Responses Responses Look at Boise ID and Meridian ID parks. Much of the money for their parks has been donated from private, albeit, very wealthy families, but we miss the parks there. Specifically Settlers Park, Kleiner Park, and Ivy Wild Park. This area needs a Park with a pool (to play in, not just for laps), with a kiddie splash pool. More people would visit local businesses near the pool/Park to take kids to lunch after or make quick grocery store stops. Boise offered this not only in amazing city parks, but also indoor options at the YMCAs. Drag strip Adventure course, comedy in the park, something for all ages An outdoor movie night. I take my dog to the Heart of the Animal dog park a lot (more than the 20-50 I answered) because I wasn't sure if it was considered a Belgrade park. A park with a pool, an indoor park, a roller skating rink. I'd really like to see more things to do in the Belgrade area. A seminar to explain how the growing town has no money for schools, and first responders, let alone parks. Mills are not intended to be a yearly ballot issue to offset mismanagement. Music, fun day activities for kids and family's, sports walking/jogging trails/loops that connect the parks, housing developments and business districts...and LEASH LAWS. I shouldn't have to drive to Bozeman, Manhattan, Three Forks or Churchill to find trails to walk and jog on. Walking/bike path interconnectivity. Off leash dog areas. More softball/baseball fields. Maybe a volleyball courts or indoor gyms More bike paths/ lanes Swimming pool. Basketball courts Pool year round swimming pool Kids camp, outside concerts Indoor/outdoor swimming pool. 1park for dogs...the rest for human beings.Patks with more equipment for kids. Art fairs, farmer's markets, free music events Due to the lack of infastructure I can't see them offering much. I think they need to start small and work up. Have activities at different parks.....traveling playground. Get a partnership with the schools and have arts and crafts, Connector trail to Bozeman Swim center. Different activities at parks for variety of age ranges. Community pool Belgrade needs a SMART and coherent urban plan growth system. Parks & Recreation areas should be MANDATORY for new developments to make more kind the urban fabric. New developments in large scale are rising from the ground (Prescott, and Hensen Subv.), and they have no space planned for public spaces. Sports fields that aren't always booked with outside of Belgrade teams. Dedicated dog park Water park The ice rink is great keep it up. Many of the current parks have too small of grass area for things such as kite flying frisbee or field games Belgrade needs the facilities first, but then allowing programming that allows families to stay in the area would be great. Catch families in the early years with toddlers and you have them until elementary. Target homeschool as well. Sports and recreation leagues - proceeds can go to parks and trails. art in the park, farmers market, more accommodating for dogs We need more activity areas in parks that are missing equipment. Bathrooms are lacking. It would be nice to have more sports offered at our local parks. Tennis courts, basketball courts, horseshoes, walking trails. Off leash dog Park Would be nice if we had a pool Organized sports, summer camps and workshops. Trails for walking, running, and biking. Concerts, outdoor movies, more places to ice skate, roller skating rink. A dog park Dog park, walking trails Pool Swimming, trails What programs, events, or facilities do you think Belgrade Parks and Recreation should offer?  37% Engagement 72 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 099 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 099 Responses I'm not sure this falls under 'parks,' but I think bike trails are the biggest thing Belgrade needs. Especially a safe way to bike to Bozeman. If I had a safe way to commute on my bike I would never drive a car. Better and more baseball fields. Baseball tourneys being in revenue for the town as well. We do not need more parks in Belgrade we need to improve our road system. Local concerts and venues Festivals Nordic Trails, more bike trails (not just sidewalks but actual bike trails). Bike and Nordic classes. It's be great if we had a pool w/ swim programs and also rock climbing. Egg hunt, movie theatre, coffee shop/bakery, community pool. Basketball courts. Softball fields, and walking paths More dog ONLY parks An indoor/outdoor multiple use court facility. Basketball, tennis. An indoor community pool. Tennis courts, organized sports facilities Community events A public pool dog park Music venues Water park-pool We need walking/activity trails. Would also like improved bike trails on main roads (like dry creek into Belgrade) Swimming pool We need accessible sidewalks down Thorpe and Amsterdam Toddler friendly equipment Public pool, market, outdoor movies A public skating area that can be roller skating in the summer and ice skating in the winter Trails Trails! Trails that connect to other trails - Bozeman, Four Corners, Manhattan, etc. TRAILS, Lewis & Clark Park and the Splash Pad need a major overhaul/upgrade. That one park would make a huge difference in the feel of downtown Belgrade! Establish themselves as a an actual department first. They don't seem to have much gravitas in the local government and it shows when they can't maintain what they have or make considerable decisions about the future. Kids sports, music pavilion, trails music venue More community entertainment Activities for young children and families More ice skating rinks on the east side Swimming Pool Music in the park Group fitness classes and kid sports More natural areas with wildlife habitat. Responses Too many new subdivisions going in that are causing problems to an already stressed infrastructure. Dog friendly, more community entertainment (Not just family entertainment). Less Police involvement (Their aggression has truly ruined the downtown area). I would love to see more bike paths leading to parks and downtown. I live off of Amersterdam and find that road to be way too scary to ride my bike on. If a path was available I would ride downtown way more often. We need safe commuter/recreation routes that are separated from the roads, particularly, a safe way for people to get from the developments that are South of the freeway to the school zones and parks. We also need a new freeway exit around the Thorpe/ I-90/Frontage road intersections. An indoor or outdoor swim pool would be great. Even little Townsend has one. I know that's probably a pipe dream. I hope Belgrade is very cautious about the Street light issue. Increasing lightening is expensive, causes light pollution and has not been shown to prevent crime. It might prevent falls. Many towns are joining the Dark skies initiative. It would be nice to have some sort of rec center with a gym as well! Somewhere that is affordable for families, teens, elderly etc... and the entire family can participate at once. More native and drought tolerant plants and less Kentucky bluegrass please! Safe bicycle paths from River Rock / Landmark subdivision to the High School. Consider adding bird-friendly/native plantings to current or new parks. They will provide much-needed habitat for our feathered friends. Needs to be well lit. 911 emergency land line. Bathroom for our little kids and trees. Need to have more/improve on the trail system in Belgrade much like what Bozeman has been doing. Gallatin Valley Land Trust should maybe check their NAME - they only fund trail projects in Bozeman, and not the entire Gallatin Valley! I don't want Belgrade to be like Bozangeles, which I can't stand, too yuppy, too crowded, etc...but it would sure be nice to have some kind of trail system with a few fishing ponds, picnic areas, etc. And don't forget to make it handicapped accessible too. Would love to see more parks or areas where kids can play sports. And run around and have fun. Something like the skate park, only for volleyball/softball Let's keep the small town feel, make Belgrade a cute town. Not sure parks need much, we just need better pedestrian and bike options. i.e. better(or any) sidewalks and trails. A walking path on the railroad property along Northern Pacific Ave connecting Belgrade to the new gravel pit development and surrounding neighborhoods would be great. I think 'urban' bike trails and trails connecting communities are the top priority. But wouldn't it be great if I could get to trailheads on my bike, too? If we had non-driving trail access, Missoula would have nothing on us! A pool and aquatic center would be great, indoor and outdoor use, great and affordable for all ages and all families!!!! Provide safe bike routes to recreation, more trails similar to Bozeman Belgrade is severely lacking in trails to walk on. We love the Belgrade splash park. Even Bozeman doesn't have one. Three Forks puts Belgrade and Bozeman to shame with their paved bike path system. Belgrade and Bozeman need a connecting paved bike path and in and around Belgrade. Many Belgrade streets don't even have a sidewalk let along a bike path. More shelters to picnic. I would personally love to see a great dog park here in Belgrade. My dog loves running around and meeting new friends and driving in to Bozeman can be a pain. Important to maintain green spaces/open multi-use areas rather than have them filled up with commercial enterprises. Outdoor and indoor Swimming pool!!!! Any other thoughts on growth or parks and recreation facilities?  23% Engagement 44 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 0100 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 0100 Responses I've been surprised at how infrequently it seems that private parties invest in the growth of the community. The Albertsons, Simplots, and Morrisons have donated so much into the growth of Boise and Meridian over the years, and have put a lot of focus on the arts and family. Bozeman and Belgrade have families with funds as well, and I just wonder if those resources aren't being utilized. Obviously tax incentives would be available to those families BELGRADE NEEDS A SWIMMING Food trucks lunch on the lawn kids activities Replacing old and broken equipment It would be nice to have a place to take my dog in town. Before I had my own yard, I definitely wanted a community garden. Upgrade bathrooms at public parks, build a stage at Lewis and Clark park More benches and we really need better trails connecting areas of Belgrade. I would like to see a community center that can be used during the cold months. Rec sports could be offered or open gyms. We need to improve the roads and develop traffic patterns which will accommodate for future growth in and around the Belgrade area. This should be the priority, not an expanded park system. We need trails, trails and more trails. sidewalks in all subdivisions Out of town users dont pay Belgrade infrastructure in general is extremely poor and never seems to improve. Speed limits on Amsterdam Road and Jackrabbit lane are too high. More lanes are needed on these roads. A turn lane into the Town Pump truck stop on Amsterdam Road is necessary. Also, paving the rest of Hub Road. My concern is far more focused on the poor roadways than the parks and recreation of Belgrade. Our family has to go outside of Belgrade to ride our bikes, unless we want to use the sidewalks, as I mentioned in the last question. It would be so awesome to have a bike trail system that led you to different parks throughout Belgrade, so you could get out and ride bikes as a family. A YMCA or similar facility would be amazing and rec classes for preschool aged kids- like intro to different sports or other classes that are offered in Bozeman but not Belgrade. Belgrade needs to deal with there traffic issues before they worry about there parks. Need to think about long term tax base. More single family homes (affordable, not just low income), sidewalks/trails, athletic center (similar to the ridge or YMCA), less chain restaurants, better traffic flow. People need another reason to come here other than ' it's all I can afford We truly do need more amenities. As ugly as it sounds the towns growth should be focused on young families buying homes not developers building hovels. Belgrade needs to build a tax base as well as a community instead of being the "it's all I can afford location" it's becoming. Community pond, similar to the river rock pond A trail system to walk and bike on. To more easily get around town. And an area to gather for music in summer months. ---PAGE BREAK--- 0101 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 0101 Response options Percentage 15 or younger 0 0% 16-20 0 0% 21-30 1 6% 31-40 3 18% 41-50 5 29% 51-60 5 29% 60 + 3 18% Response options Percentage Inside Belgrade City Limits 11 65% Just outside Belgrade City Limits 3 18% Four Corners 1 6% Amsterdam-Churchill 0 0% Manhattan 0 0% Bozeman 2 12% Three Forks 0 0% South Gallatin Co 0 0% North Gallatin Co 0 0% Elsewhere 0 0% Response options Percentage Less than 1 year 2 13% 1-3 years 3 19% 3-5 years 0 0% 5-10 years 1 6% 10-20 years 3 19% Over 20 years 7 44% What is your age? What community do you live in or closest to? How long have you lived in your community? Belgrade Growth Policy & Parks Plan - 3.13.19 LIVE VERSION Current run (last updated May 1, 2019 3:27pm) 29 Polls 23 Participants 17 Average responses 75% Average engagement Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 70% Engagement 16 Responses Response options Percentage Yes 11 61% No 7 39% Response options Percentage Under $150,000 2 12% $150,000-$250,000 8 47% $250,000-$350,000 5 29% $350,000-$450,000 2 12% Over $450,000 0 0% Response options Percentage Yes 6 35% No 11 65% Response options Percentage Less than 5 minutes 3 19% 5-10 minutes 2 13% 10-20 minutes 6 38% 20-30 minutes 4 25% 30-45 minutes 1 6% 45+ minutes 0 0% Response options Percentage Drive alone 17 89% Walk 0 0% Bike 2 11% Streamline 0 0% Carpool 0 0% Galavan 0 0% Did you choose to locate in Belgrade because housing was less expensive than elsewhere? What is your idea of an affordable home? Do you live and work in the same community? How far do you commute to work or school? How do you usually get to work, school, or other daily activities? Count 78% Engagement 18 Responses Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 70% Engagement 16 Responses Count 83% Engagement 19 Responses Report from 5/01/19 ---PAGE BREAK--- 0102 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 0102 Response options Percentage Yes 2 13% No 14 88% Response options Percentage Yes 11 79% No 3 21% Response options Percentage Yes 17 100% No 0 0% Response options Percentage At home 5 38% Cafe/restaurant in Belgrade 2 15% Stay at workplace 5 38% Park or public space in Belgrade 0 0% Establishments elsewhere in the area 1 8% If you drive alone for most trips, do you have any feasible alternatives to driving? If you have children, do they or will they attend school at Belgrade Schools? Would you let your children bike or walk to school, parks, or local shops alone if there was a safe route? If you were to go to lunch on a workday, where would you typically go? Count 70% Engagement 16 Responses Count 61% Engagement 14 Responses Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 57% Engagement 13 Responses Response options Percentage Cafe/restaurant in Belgrade 9 50% Park or public space in Belgrade 0 0% Bozeman 8 44% Elsewhere in the area 1 6% Response options Percentage Belgrade Albertsons 5 28% Belgrade Town and Country 8 44% Belgrade Town Pump 0 0% Belgrade Family Dollar 0 0% Pop's in River Rock 0 0% Stores in Bozeman 5 28% Elsewhere 0 0% Response options Percentage Perishable goods 0 0% Clothing 9 53% Entertainment 7 41% Pet supplies 0 0% Computers 0 0% Telecommunication services 0 0% Prescription drugs 0 0% Tutors 1 6% Response options Percentage Large employers 5 28% More restaurants 3 17% After work entertainment options 6 33% High-tech businesses 2 11% Small locally owned businesses 2 11% If you were to go to dinner on a weeknight, where would you go? Where do you shop for groceries the most? What things are difficult to get in Belgrade? What types of businesses are most needed in Belgrade? Count 78% Engagement 18 Responses Count 78% Engagement 18 Responses Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 78% Engagement 18 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 0103 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 0103 Response options Percentage Restaurants/Breweries 1 6% More housing 0 0% Entertainment 0 0% Improved road, parking, and sidewalks 2 12% All of the above 14 82% Response options Percentage The right amount of growth 8 47% To much growth 7 41% Not enough growth 2 12% Response options Percentage Establishments in Belgrade (gym, indoor rec facilities) 2 12% Establishments in Bozeman (gym, indoor rec facilities) 1 6% Outdoors in Belgrade 1 6% Outdoors in Bozeman 4 24% Elsewhere in Montana 7 41% Other 2 12% Response options Percentage In the past week 2 11% In the past month 2 11% In the past 2-3 months 2 11% In the past 6 months 8 44% In the past year 0 0% More than a year ago 2 11% Never 2 11% What would most improve downtown Belgrade? Belgrade is currently experiencing: Where do you go for recreational fun when you are not at home, work, or school? When was the last time you or your household used any parks operated by the City of Belgrade? Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 78% Engagement 18 Responses Response options Percentage 1-5 visits per year 9 50% 6-10 vists per year 2 11% 11-20 visits per year 3 17% 21-50 visits per year 0 0% 50+ visits per year 4 22% Response options Percentage To be close to nature 0 0% To exercise and be physically active 2 12% To spend time with family or friends 9 53% To attend an event, class, or sports game 3 18% To spend time with or exercise my dog(s) 2 12% Other 1 6% Response options Percentage Within walking distance? 8 44% Within biking distance? 4 22% Too far away to walk or bike? 6 33% Response options Percentage Walk 6 33% Drive 9 50% Bike 3 17% Public transportation 0 0% Jog/run 0 0% Taxi/carpool 0 0% Rollerblade/skate 0 0% Other 0 0% How oʱen do you or your household visit parks operated by the City of Belgrade? I visit Belgrade parks and rec facilities___________. Your home is a public park. How do you usually get to a public park? Count 78% Engagement 18 Responses Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 78% Engagement 18 Responses Count 78% Engagement 18 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 0104 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 0104 Response options Percentage Proximity 2 12% The park's activities or facilities 11 65% Dog friendliness 2 12% Crowds 0 0% Unaware of park location/activities 2 12% Response options Percentage Shelters and Seating 2 13% Restrooms 0 0% Pet friendliness 2 13% Cleanliness/Maintenance 1 6% Accessibility for wheelchairs 0 0% More or improved playgrounds or specialized play area 2 13% Better lighting and walks for safety 0 0% Parking 1 6% All of the above 8 50% Response options Percentage Yes 15 79% No 4 21% Response options Percentage Park Maintenance District 5 26% Non-profit fundraising 1 5% Private-public Partnerships 3 16% Adopt-a-Park and Adopt-a-Trail programs 0 0% Sponsorship through advertising 1 5% Facility rental fees 1 5% Volunteers 0 0% Sales tax 0 0% Revenue from concessions 0 0% All of the above 8 42% What mostly affects how much you use Belgrade's parks and rec facilities? What types of amenities and improvements are most needed in Belgrade parks? Trees have many health and community benefits. Would you contribute to a tree fund to plant more trees in Belgrade? In addition to federal, state, and grant funding, what strategy would you support the most to fund park and trail improvements? Count 74% Engagement 17 Responses Count 70% Engagement 16 Responses Count 83% Engagement 19 Responses Count 83% Engagement 19 Responses Response options Percentage $0 2 10% $1-10 2 10% $11-$20 2 10% $20-$30 4 20% More than $30 10 50% How much would you be willing to contribute to a Park Maintenance District per year to fund park and trail improvements? Count 87% Engagement 20 Responses ---PAGE BREAK--- 0105 Belgrade I Montana Growth Policy I 2019 0105 1. The following documents are adopted into the Belgrade Grow th Policy by reference: 2. Belgrade Long Range Transpor tation Plan-2017, Prepared by Rober t Peccia and Associates. 3. Belgrade, MT 2017 Water Master Plan, Prepared by TD&H. 4. Belgrade, MT 2017 Wastewater Master Plan, Prepared by TD&H. 5. Belgrade Park and Recreation Master Plan-2019, Prepared by CTA. 6. Belgrade Commercial Center Urban Renewal District Plan-2017, Prepared by Community Development Ser vices of Montana. LIST OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANS