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895 Technology Blvd, Suite 203 Bozeman, MT 59718 (406) 586-0262 Fax (406) 586-5740
March 23, 2021
City of Bozeman Planning
20 East Olive Street
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
RE: 330 N. Rouse Residence- Project Narrative
Dear Reviewer:
The owner of the residence located at 330 N. Rouse plans to demolish the existing single-family home
and 10’x16’ shed and construct a new residence in its place. Per the Montana Historic Property Record,
the existing building is “a 1.5 story vernacular residence of wood-frame construction. It is rectangular
with irregular additions. The building is clad with non-historic wide-lap siding. The gable roof is covered
with asphalt shingles and on the south side has a gable dormer. There are a variety of windows in the
house, including double-hung 1/1, sliding, and picture windows flanked by casements. Most, if not all, of
the windows are modern units, and many occupy non-historic openings. The foundation is mostly
concrete, but includes some concrete block; it appears not to be original. There are two adjoining rear
additions. The east side addition is two stories tall, while the southeast addition is one-story. Both have
shed roofs and are covered with the same siding as the house. Southeast of the house is a 10 x 16-foot
shed. It has a gable rood and wide-lap siding. It is accessed via a plywood door. County assessor records
indicate that it was built in 1970.”
The new residence, located at 330 N. Rouse Ave., will consist of a 4-bedroom home with a detached
garage/ADU. The residence is referred to as the ‘summer home’ in the architectural plans (there is a
winter home adjacent to the summer home that was previously approved under a separate submittal). The
basement of the new home will consist of a recreation room, an office, and a storage room. The main
floor includes three bedrooms and a bathroom. The first floor consists of the master bedroom, kitchen,
dining room, living room, master bath and one half- bathroom. The detached garage includes a one-
bedroom ADU on the second floor with a bathroom, kitchen, living room, and office space. All lot
boundaries, dimensions, setbacks, easements, and access points are shown on the architectural plans that
have been included with the submittal. All information required per Form NCOA for the proposed
residence is also shown on the architectural plans.
According to the Montana Historic Property Record, the existing residence is not eligible for NRHP
(National Register of Historic Places) status. An excerpt from the Statement of Significance, taken from
the Montana Historic Property Record, states: “…This house, therefore, is potentially significant as a
representative example of period vernacular residential architecture, as well as for its association with the
early growth of Bozeman and its agricultural industry. The building, however, suffers from a diminished
level of historic integrity (as described below). Because of this loss of integrity, the building is no longer
a high-quality example of its type, and is not independently eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places.” The statement continues: “This building retains integrity of location and setting. Other aspects of
integrity have been diminished by non-historic alterations to the building’s exterior. These changes
include exterior siding of non-historic pattern and materials, and non-historic windows in an altered
fenestration pattern. In addition, the additions are likely not original.”
The above findings illustrate that the existing structure does not hold historical significance. There are
many new and improved structures within the general area of this residence. The architectural design and
building materials will integrate seamlessly with existing structures in the vicinity and enhance the quality
of the lot itself. Demolishing the existing structure and constructing a new home will add to the aesthetic
appeal of the downtown area of Bozeman. Boulevard landscaping in addition to exterior landscaping
around the home will enhance the overall streetscape. Construction of the new residence will commence
shortly after the existing structure has been demolished.
Please review the submitted material at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions or need
additional information please feel free to contact us at 586-0262.
Sincerely:
Derek Dennehy, EI
Cc: Chris McLay, Owner