HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-30-22 Public Comment - D. Stanley - Objection by Bozeman property owner to site plan 22047From:Dianne Stanley
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Subject:Objection by Bozeman property owner to site plan 22047
Date:Sunday, October 30, 2022 10:53:06 AM
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Hello, I am writing to let you know that I object to site plan 22047. I live in the immediate
area of this proposed development: Dianne Stanley 3172 Summerview Lane, Bozeman, MT59715 - Alder Creek
Hello, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed Sundance Springs Commercial
Development, site plan number 22047 because the development's request deviates from laws
describing the City's block frontage standards and the originally stated intent for the usage of this
property. I do not think that this development proposal aligns with BMC 38.510.020.F.1.d. because
it is asking you to consider departures that aren't compatible with the character of the area. In
addition, the location, size, and front orientation of the proposed buildings in no way enhance the
character of the street or provide continued enjoyment of adjacent residences and the tranquil trail
system.
Site plan 22047 doesn't meet either the location and front orientation requirements of the character
of the area AND it definitely doesn't enhance the character of the street or the neighborhood. The
trail system and private residences in close proximity to this proposed development would be
irreparably degraded in character. The tranquil feeling that other neighbors in the general area, such
as myself, enjoy would be removed.
I have an additional concern that there is a SCHOOL near this proposed brewery development and
also many very nice residences. The development of a brewery seems to be at odds with the existing
and proposed development plans for this part of the southside of Bozeman. The proximity of this
location to MSU also leads me to believe that there would be a high volume of traffic on the street,
particularly Third going past the school. I am in favor of maintaining quiet enjoyment of the property
for the neighbors, continuing safety for our school-aged children who are in the area often, and
continued enjoyment of the trail system for all of us.
I am in favor of ONLY approving development that complies with the original suggested
development plan for this corner: a neighborhood store such as described in the Sundance Springs
Village Plan, or similar development, which serves the local residents, maintains a low volume of
traffic, preserves the tranquility of the trail system, has limited parking with a slim chance of
overflow parking being needed at the site at various times of the day or night. The Sundance Springs
Village Plan, created in 1996 when the subdivision was approved, specified a small country store on
the site. The store was a single building, a single story, and less than 5000 square feet in size. Only
23 parking spaces were needed to meet the expected use. This seems right to me.
Thus, the original vision for the site was a commercial lot that complied with the 1992 B-1 zoning
requirements of "maintaining a residential character." Such a development would be compatible
with the tranquility of our open space and an asset to our neighborhood. Being one story and
having limited parking, any such building and it's parking lot could be easily screened from the open
space simply by planting vegetation on the edge of the open space.
Placing large commercial buildings along the designated open space is not compatible with the
tranquil character of the trail system or surrounding residential neighborhoods. I don't see any way
that this proposed development serves the LOCAL residents, but rather brings in customers from out
of the area, increases traffic, adds the need for additional law enforcement patrols, and reduces the
tranquility of the neighborhood.
I am NOT IN FAVOR of approving the proposed development and respectfully ask that you deny this
request. Any future requests for the development of that corner need to be in keeping with the
original vision of the developers and approved laws. If you would like additional information from
me, please get in touch.
Thank you. Dianne Stanley, 3172 Summerview Lane, 406-690-9450 dbhstanley@gmail.com