HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-25 Public Comment - K. Epskamp - Application # 25238 Sundance SpringsFrom:Kim Epskamp
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Application # 25238 Sundance Springs
Date:Monday, November 17, 2025 12:12:36 PM
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Bozeman City Planners:
I am opposed to the project Application # 25238 in my neighborhood. The project
doesn't comply with our PUD, Master Plan, Covenants and Development Guidelines. Here
are some shortfalls.
1.) TOO MANY BUILDINGS AND ACTIVITY ON TOO SMALL OF A LOT: As noted, the latest
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. This latest 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.) 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. Only one
building is allowed!
3.) OUTDOOR BUSINESS 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 is no outdoor activity allowed.
4.) NOT ENOUGH PARKING: The proposed uses include businesses in two large buildings that -
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. But the two oversized buildings will
flood our streets with parked cars. 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.
5.) NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ARE REQUIRED; NOT CITYWIDE DESTINATIONS: The proposal of
two buildings housing as many as 7 businesses will draw destination traffic into our
neighborhood from all over town. The original intention of the Master Plan was just the
opposite. The neighborhood commercial lots at the western entrance to our neighborhood
are exclusively for neighborhood businesses serving mainly local residents. Future proposed
businesses are not meant to draw outside patrons into our neighborhood. But the current
proposal will violate this key provision of the 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. The relevant code also does not
allow buildings with main entrances that front onto parking lots.
Sincerely,
Kim Epskamp
4057 Rain Roper Dr
Bozeman, MT 59715
(503) 961-4259
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