HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-25 Public Comment - M. Paine - UDC Adoption Objection for 12-16-25From:Paine, Matt
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Subject:[EXTERNAL][SENDER UNVERIFIED]UDC Adoption Objection for 12/16/25
Date:Monday, December 15, 2025 6:46:14 PM
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I am submitting the attached letter as an objection to the reversal of B-3 height limits at the
12/2/25 commission meeting.
Thanks,
Matt Paine
Easily and quickly schedule a meeting with me here!
Commissioners,
I submit this as nothing but a summary of facts to contest the last minute decision to revert
B-3 Height limits during the UDC adoption hearing on 12/2/25.
Current B-3 Height Limit: 70 Feet
Proposed B-3 Height Limit: 90 Feet
Tallest Existing Building in B-3: 101.7 Feet
Current B-3 Core Height Limit: 55 Feet
Proposed B-3C Height Limit: 60 Feet
Tallest Existing Building in B-3C: 86.8 Feet (105.4 Feet Including Sign)
The B-3 Height Limit proposed and carried since 2019 would cap maximum building heights
12% below our city’s tallest building. The 12/2/25 revision would cap the height of future
buildings 31% below the Armory Hotel, the tallest building in B-3.
The B-3 Core Height Limit was proposed to be increased by 5 feet to 60 Feet. This is 31%
to 43% below the Baxter Hotel, the tallest building on Main Street.
All existing and proposed height limits cap the height of future buildings significantly
below existing buildings.
Attached are LiDar scans of The Baxter and The Armory for visual reference.
Respectfully,
Matt Paine
NorthView Baxter HotelN Wilson Ave.
West View Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman