HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-24 Public Comment - J. Preston - The GuthrieFrom:John Preston
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]The Guthrie
Date:Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:07:45 PM
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City Commissioners,
I encourage you to reclaim the review process for the Guthrie Project. I attended the meetingTuesday and agree with the objections that were raised during the public comment.
I am especially concerned about the grossly inadequate parking proposed by Homebase. Residing on S Bozeman Ave I have seen firsthand how a neighborhood has to absorb the
overflow parking when Homebase is allowed to develop without providing adequate parking. I am also very concerned about the impact the project would have on Whittier School. I
taught at Irving School and would have been very concerned if this project were proposed oneblock away from our school. Traffic is always a concern around a school (especially an
elementary school) and this project should raise serious red flags in this regard. A project with this much impact should not be left in the hands of one person - City
Commissioners should be involved in the review of this project and should listen carefully tothe objections raised by the community.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment, and thank you for your service.John Preston
409 S Bozeman AveBozeman, MT 59715