HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-24 Public Comment - P. Andrews - The Guthrie ProjectFrom:Peter Andrews
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]The Guthrie Project
Date:Monday, March 25, 2024 11:15:53 AM
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To whom it may concern,
I am writing to express my concerns over the proposed The Guthrie Project at the corner of N
5th Ave and Villard Street. The project includes 111 units of housing with a number of them
being deemed affordable and seeks to utilize the City’s ‘deep incentive’ provision in UDC to
include more units and building height then normally allowed by code. As the first project to
make use of this provision, I think further review and transparency is needed and I urge the City
Commission to take back the review authority of the project from the Community
Development Director. There are several factors for this request, including parking, public
safety as it relates to increase traffic in close proximity to the nearby elementary school, and
building height. Also, I have some concerns with the economic study conducted to reuse the
existing building. This project will have a significant impact on the neighborhood and warrants
further review and great public awareness.
Thanks
Peter Andrews
325 West Beall Street
Peter Andrews AIA Principal | Senior Project Manager | ArchitectIntrinsik Architecture, Inc.
106 East Babcock Street Suite 1A Bozeman, Montana 59715
O. 406.582.8988 Direct 406.426.9554 M. 406.599.8054