HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-25 Public Comment - C. Callaghan - Second Application (#25238) for Lot 2 Sundance SpringsFrom:Christine Callaghan
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Second Application (#25238) for Lot 2 Sundance Springs
Date:Thursday, November 6, 2025 10:26:56 AM
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City of Bozeman Planning department and Director of Community Development,
I am writing to oppose the development proposed for Lot 2 Sundance Springs for many
reasons (stated below). Legally, the developers and the city must follow the PUD and MasterPlan, which call for a single, one-level building with less than 5,000 square feet of interior
space and with no outdoor business use. Simply stated, this proposed plan is for two times thespace allowed by our Master Plan, and almost all the noted problems flow from those
violations. The people in our community are not opposed to a commercial development ingeneral, but the design is essentially unchanged and not addressing the primary violations
noted the first time around.
1.) TOO MANY BUILDINGS AND ACTIVITY ON TOO SMALL OF A LOT: As noted,Application #25238 proposes two, two story buildings totaling 10,000 square feet. Those
buildings include a restaurant/bar with over 100 seats for patrons, nearly half of which areoutdoors. Such outdoor seating is forbidden by our Master Plan. The proposal also suggests a
2,500-square-foot health gym, a 1,200 square foot retail space and a total of 4 second-storyoffice suites in the two buildings.
2.) ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARE NOT ALLOWED: The proposed plan shows
extensive outdoor seating for a restaurant/bar. Even more seasonal seating is possible in thegrassy area adjacent to the proposed patio. This is a direct violation of our Master Plan which
states that there should be no outdoor business allowed
3.) NOT ENOUGH PARKING: The proposed uses include businesses in two large buildingsthat - as designed - may at times need 150 or more parking spaces, and yet there are only 51
spaces provided on site. Our PUD prohibits on-street parking. This proposal creates majorsafety issues because our narrow streets will become one-lane alleys, restricting our safe
access to our homes and endangering us all with increased traffic, constricted traffic lanes andpoor access for emergency vehicles.
4.) NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ARE REQUIRED; NOT CITYWIDE DESTINATIONS:
The proposal of two oversized buildings will flood destination traffic into our neighborhoodfrom all over town. The intention of the Master Plan was just the opposite. The neighborhood
commercial lots at the western entrance to our neighborhood are meant for neighborhoodbusinesses.
5.) TWO BUILDINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED: Our PUD and Master Plan allow only one,
single story building of less than 5,000 square feet. This proposal asks for two, two storybuildings totaling nearly 10,000 square feet. The city should follow our legally binding
Master Plan.
6.) PARKING LOTS ABUT THE TRAILS, SETBACKS AND BLOCK FRONTAGE
STANDARDS CODES ARE VIOLATED: The proposed plan gobbles up setback space anddamages the character of our open space. Sundance Springs homeowners own the open space
surrounding this commercial lot. The relevant building code does not allow parking to lapover into the bordering setbacks that are meant to buffer our open space.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Christine
-- Christine Callaghan
Designer/OwnerFurn Design StudioC: 336.202.3646W: www.furndesignstudio.com