HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-24-25 Public Comment - B. Morrell - Don’t expand the B-3 zone to east Curtiss between Tracy and Black in the UDC updateFrom:Bobby Morrell
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Cc:Terry Cunningham; Jennifer Madgic; Joey Morrison; Emma Bode; Douglas Fischer
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Don’t expand the B-3 zone to east Curtiss between Tracy and Black in the UDC update
Date:Monday, November 24, 2025 11:50:30 AM
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Hello Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Commissioners, and Community Development Department.
My name is Bobby Morrell, and I strongly oppose the expansion of the B-3 zone.
My wife and I own 221 S Tracy Ave, which is in the South Tracy/South Black National Register
Historic District. Our home is known as the Catlin Home which was built in 1890.
As stated in the Montana Historical and Architectural Inventory regarding our home
"the Historical Integrity of this property has been retained due to the survival of the original
design and material continuity of use, setting and location."
About ten years ago our home went through a multi-year restoration. The number one goal was
to retain the historical appearance and preserve original materials. The goals were
accomplished, and the house continues to contribute to the historical fabric of the
neighborhood.
Our home is in the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, which states
"The intent and purpose of the conservation district designation is to stimulate the restoration
and rehabilitation of structures, and all other elements contributing to the character and fabric
of established residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas."
Our neighborhood is a very special area. All the homes contribute one way or another to the
historical feel. Expanding B-3 into our neighborhood goes against everything this neighborhood
stands for. Losing any homes in our neighborhood would detract from the neighborhoods
historical feel. Higher density developments would tower over the historical area and look
completely out of place. There are plenty of places in downtown Bozeman this could be done.
But this is not the place for it.
I would be happy to discuss further if anyone would like to call me at (305)815-1659.
Thank you,
Bobby Morrell
Muir Investment Holdings
221 S Tracy Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
Cell 1 (305) 815-1659