HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-25 Public Comment - C. Lee - Yes to Centennial Park neighbors request for R-A zoningFrom:Craig Lee
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Cc:jennieblee@gmail.com
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Yes to Centennial Park neighbors request for R-A zoning
Date:Monday, December 1, 2025 5:42:41 PM
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Dear City Commissioners,Our names are Craig and Jennie Lee (Cc'd) and we live at 322 N. Tracy Ave. where we raised
our family. We are long-term residents of the North Tracy Historic District and (Craig) wasborn in what is now the “North Central” neighborhood. Decisions made by previous
Commissions regarding zoning and development in the area immediately adjacent to ourhistoric neighborhood ignored the historic context and predictable impacts on long-term
residents. The extended construction of “The Henry”—a multi-year process far beyond atypical permit duration—resulted in years of disruption, significant quality-of-life impacts, and
the departure of roughly 75% of the families living adjacent to the project, many of whom soldtheir homes at a loss (below taxable value). As a result, our neighborhood now loses direct
sunlight by approximately 2 PM in the summer and even earlier in winter.We strongly support the more conscientious development framework proposed by residents of
the Centennial Neighborhood. While we have grown skeptical after watching the trajectory ofrecent decisions, we are writing in good faith in the hope that this Commission will take
seriously the responsibility to preserve what remains of Bozeman’s historic neighborhoods.We urge you to adopt policies that meaningfully protect these communities rather than merely
relying on legal review or minimal compliance with the new UDC.Sincerely,
Craig and Jennie