HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-25 Public Comment - C. Anderson - OPPOSITION TO THE SECOND APPLICATION (#25238) FOR LOT 2 SUNDANCE SPRINGSFrom:Carol Anderson
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Cc:Carol Anderson
Subject:[EXTERNAL]OPPOSITION TO THE SECOND APPLICATION (#25238) FOR LOT 2 SUNDANCE SPRINGS
Date:Tuesday, November 18, 2025 10:18:44 PM
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ATTENTION ERIN GEORGE, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, I am writing in
opposition to the second application (#25238) for development for lot 2 Sundance Springs.
I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE DAMAGE IT WILL DO TO OUR QUIET
NEIGHBORHOOD!!!!!
I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT ALL THE INCREASED TRAFFIC THAT WOULD OCCUR ON
SOUTH THIRD. SOUTH THIRD IS A VERY BUSY ROAD WITH PEOPLE BIKING AND
WALKING.
I AM VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE THIS BUSINESS WOULD BE LOCATED A SHORT
DISTANCE DOWN THE ROAD FROM SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL. THERE ARE MANY
YOUNG CHILDREN WALKING AND BIKING TO AND FROM SCHOOL ON SOUTH THIRD.
I AM VERY CONCERNED WITH THE INCREASED TRAFFIC ON SOUTH THIRD AND
GOLDENSTEIN. THIS IS A HUGE WILDLIFE AREA WITH A LOT OF ANIMALS CROSSING
BOTH OF THESE ROADS. WE LOVE OUR DEER POPULATION.
I AM VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE OUR HOUSE IS AT 478 PEACE PIPE DRIVE. WE LIVE
VERY CLOSE TO THIS PROPOSED BUSINESS. OUR PROPERTY VALUES WOULD DROP
DRAMATICALLY. THERE WOULD BE SO MUCH NOISE FROM MUSIC, NOISE FROM
TRAFFIC, AND DISTURBING BRIGHT LIGHTS. SUNDANCE IS A LOW LIGHT
NEIGHBORHOOD. ALL OF THE HOUSES HAVE LIGHTS THAT SHINE DOWN. THESE ARE
SPECIFIC STREET LIGHTS REQUIRED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR EACH HOUSE.
I AM VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH PARKING SPACES TO
ACCOMMODATE THE PROPOSED BUSINESS. CARS WOULD BE PARKED ON PEACE PIPE
AND LITTLE HORSE CAUSING HUGE TRAFFIC PROBLEMS AND WOULD BE DANGEROUS
TO THE RESIDENTS OF SUNDANCE SPRINGS.
I AM VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE “IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME”, I THINK THIS
BUSINESS WOULD BE COMPARABLE TO MAP BREWERY. WHO WANTS TO LIVE NEXT TO
A VERY BUSY NOISY BREWERY?
THE SECOND APPLICATION STILL VIOLATES THE PUD AND THE MASTER PLAN
This second application corrects many of the first application’s violations, but there are still
fundamental problems. The PUD and Master Plan are the basis for the Covenants and
Development Guidelines. They are not being considered in this process. These legally binding
documents specifically prohibit:
1. · Two, two story buildings (only one, one level building
of 5,000 is allowed)
2. · A patio with extensive outdoor seating (prohibited)
3. · All outdoor activities (prohibited)
4. · A large restaurant or businesses designed to be city-
wide attractions (neighborhood size and scale are
required)
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.
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION, CAROL ANDERSON, 478 PEACEPIPE DR. BOZEMAN, MONTANA