HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-23 Public Comment - G. Lindemeier - Public Comment LetterTo: lhyde@bozeman.net agenda@bozeman.net
smontana@bozeman.net candrus@bozeman.net
Subject: Project 22047 Comment
June 12, 2023
I have owned property in the residential portion of the Sundance
Springs PUD since the summer of 1999 and occupied our home in
July of 2001. I have been involved with the maintenance and
management of the residential HOA since the developer turned it
over to the homeowners in 2002 and am familiar with the
covenants pertaining to the commercial lots. I find the current
proposed development totally out of context both in architectural
design and purpose.
Since the City has “lost” the Final PUD Master Plan it would seem
reasonable for the Planning Department to follow the Findings of
Fact and Order for the PUD along with the architectural guidelines
and proposed usages outlined in the covenants rather than apply
current City standards. This would show some consideration and
respect for the residential portion of this long established
neighborhood.
In looking at the vicinity map included with the most recent Public
Notice I would like to point out that map indicates no housing
directly north of commercial lot 2. Obviously they are using a
very old map as that area is now all houses. Neither does the
map show sidewalks along the streets in Sundance Springs and
Ellis View. This tends to give an inaccurate concept of how much
the proposed development will impact current nearby neighbors.
Many other things have been pointed out such as, the proposed
trails through property not owned by the developer - no
guarantee trails would be approved by the owners; lack of
parking - streets in this neighborhood are only 24’ wide which
does not accommodate parking; building locations; proposed
patios; size & style of buildings does not maintain residential
character; setbacks are inadequate; the City does not maintain
our streets so the additional traffic on our streets will burden the
homeowners with additional maintenance cost; there has been no
market analysis done - very unlikely that nearby neighborhoods
would generate 50% of the revenue; lack of sidewalks, etc.
It is more than obvious this review process has not followed
normal procedure which is very concerning. I respectfully ask
that you give some consideration to the homeowners of this long
established neighborhood rather than go above and beyond to
appease the proposed developer who it appears has no concern
for the neighbors.
Respectfully submitted:
Gloria Lindemeier
168 Peace Pipe Dr.