HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-25 Public Comment - H. Hausmann - the GuthrieFrom:Holly Hausmann
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]the Guthrie
Date:Friday, January 3, 2025 9:31:09 AM
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Dear City Commissioners,
I am writing to strongly encourage you to reclaim review authority over the application for
The Guthrie. This project is highly controversial, and it is inappropriate to leave its approvalup to one person (especially an interim director of development).
I am sure you are aware of the perception that developers, particularly Homebase Partners,
have been given free reign to permanently and dramatically alter the nature of establishedneighborhoods in Bozeman. The Guthrie is yet another example of a massive development
overwhelming (bulldozing) a neighborhood, particularly one so close to an elementary school.
In a previous city commission meeting, where many community members expressed theiropposition, this project was rejected. It is crucially important that the citizens of Bozeman feel
that their elected officials are responsive to their concerns. Reclaiming the review authorityover this project would be a step in the direction of reestablishing this trust.
Thank you for your consideration,
Holly Hausmann
409 S. Bozeman Ave59715
406 224 5689