HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-25 Public Comment - L. Miklush - Project #25238From:Lisa Miklush
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Cc:Lisa Miklush
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Project #25238
Date:Wednesday, November 12, 2025 5:38:48 PM
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Dear Bozeman City Commission,
I grew up in Bozeman and live near the proposed development #25238. I am writing to
ask you to please hear the voices of the residents of Sundance Springs and Ellis View
Estates, and not approve this development. Our PUD and Master Plan are the basis for the
Covenants and Development Guidelines in our neighborhood, and they are not being
considered by the developer. Specifically:
1.
There are 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 are outdoors. 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-story office suites in the two
buildings.
2.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARE NOT ALLOWED: The proposed plan shows extensive
outdoor seating for a restaurant/bar. Even more seasonal seating is possible in the
grassy 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.
There is NOT ENOUGH PARKING: The proposed uses include businesses in two
large buildings that may need 150 or more parking spaces - and yet there are only
51 spaces provided on site. In addition, our PUD prohibits on-street parking. This
proposal creates major safety 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 and poor access for emergency vehicles.
4.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ARE REQUIRED; NOT CITYWIDE DESTINATIONS:
The proposal of two oversized buildings will flood destination traffic into our
neighborhood from 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 neighborhood businesses.
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
story buildings 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 and damages 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 lap over into the bordering setbacks that are
meant to buffer our open space.
Instead of imposing this development on our quiet neighborhood, we ask for adherence to
the original Master Plan and Covenants that have applied to the PUD from its inception. A
small village store, as originally envisioned, will complement our neighborhood and
benefit local residents. Please think about the citizens you represent, and remember the
importance of considering the lives of the residents who will be impacted by your
decisions regarding land use.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Miklush
3775 Ellis View Loop