HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-25 Public Comment - C. Thomas - Project #25238From:Courtney Thomas
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Cc:tdyates21@gmail.com
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Project #25238
Date:Monday, November 17, 2025 7:41:45 PM
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Dear City of Bozeman,
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Courtney Thomas. I am a resident of 3736
Ellis View Loop. Please read my comments below regarding Project #25238.
Please consider rejecting this plan entirely. Legally, the developers and the city must
follow the PUD and Master Plan, 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 the space allowed by our Master Plan, and almost all the
noted problems flow from those violations.
1.) TOO MANY BUILDINGS AND ACTIVITIY 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.) ALL 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.) 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. 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.
We are blessed to live in a very quiet and safe neighborhood. Additionally, my family
worries about the traffic, parking, outdoor lighting/noise, and possibility of urban
campers in our area. Please consider our comments of following the master plan.
Thank you.
Courtney Thomas & Tucker Yates
3736 Ellis View Loop