HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-25 Public Comment - A. Bolander - Project #25From:Alane Bolander
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Project #25
Date:Tuesday, November 18, 2025 3:59:27 PM
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Regarding Project #25 the city of Bozeman is proposing.
As a homeowner in Sundance Springs subdivision I am requesting the city and the Director of
Community Development reject project #25 entirely. A similar plan was rejected before in2024 and as then this plan does not meet the covenants and development guidelines of
Sundance Springs HOA.
The main issues are:1. Too many buildings and activity on too small a lot.
The proposal proposes two, two story buildings totaling 10,000 square feet. The buildingsinclude a restaurant/bar with over 100 seats for patrons. 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 officesuites in the two buildings.
2. All outdoor activities are not allowed.
The proposed plan shows extensive outdoor seating for a restaurant/bar. Even more seasonalseating is possible in the grassy area adjacent to the proposed patio. This is in direct violation
of our Master Plan, which states that there should be no outdoor business allowed.
3. Not enough parking.The proposed businesses in the two large buildings may at times need 150 or more parking
spaces, and yet there are only 51 spaces provided on site. Our PUD prohibits on-streetparking and is upheld by its residents, and thus should be upheld by the city. This would
create major safety issues because our narrow streets will become one lane alleys, restricting anormal traffic flow and endangering us with increased traffic, constricted lanes and poor
access for all use and limit access for emergency vehicles.
4. Neighborhood services are required not citywide destination services.The proposed oversized buildings will flood destination traffic into our neighborhood. The
intention of the Master Plan was just the opposite. This commercial lot is intended forneighborhood businesses only.
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 is for two, two story buildings totaling nearly 10,000 square feet. The city
should be following our legally binding Master Plan.
6.Parking lot 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 Spring residents own the open space surrounding this commercial lot.. Parking isnot allowed to lap over into the bordering setbacks, which buffers our open space.
Thank you for your consideration of these violations to the Sundance Springs PUD and MasterPlan.
Alane Bolander3912 Rain Roper Dr.
Bozeman, MT. 59715
Lanie Bolander<br/>Bozeman, Montana<br/>Mobile: 406 640-2920