HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-17 Public Comment - N. Bridges - Black Olive April 3,2017
<Sent Via Email to Nolan Campbell>
RE: Proposed Black Olive Project, Letter to be read at hearing and delivered to Commissioners
Dear City Commissioners,
My name is Nicholas Bridges. Our family owns the 33-unit property called"The Blackmore"across the
street from the proposed Black Olive property. I apologize for not being present at this meeting, but am glad
that our broker, neighbor, and friend Nolan Campbell will read this on our behalf.
We are in favor of the development as proposed. Even though we stand to be significantly Impacted
(views,construction noise, and competition for apartment renters)we feel that 1)the development is by-right
and 2)is good for downtown Bozeman.There is a lack of high quality rental apartments In Bozeman currently.
More rental units downtown will bring more business to the retail, restaurants, bars, and shops on Main Street.
We feel that apartments belong near the"urban core"of Bozeman rather than out in the suburbs.And
In fact,the city's plan and zoning rules seem to reflect this too.As I understand it,the development proposed
by HomeBase is allowed under current zoning.As an out-of-state Investor in Bozeman,we are uniquely suited
to remind the Commissioners that when an investor makes the decision to purchase a property(or a lender
makes the decision to finance it)we rely on the zoning and rules as fact. Not subject to interpretation. It Is
important for all of us that we uphold the importance of zoning and do not set a precedent for subjective
revisions.
In conclusion, let the record state that we are in support of the development as proposed by i
HomeBase. I
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Nick Bridges
On Behalf of B zeman Apartments i, LLC
Owner of Black ore Apartments at 120 S Black Ave.
(310)264-4519
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