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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-26 Public Comment - T. Friedlund - Public Comment on Application 25296 – Rocky Mountain Flats Site Plan From: Tammy Friedlund To: Bozeman Public Comment Cc: allison.sweeney(ftozemanmt.gov;tammyfriedlundCnbgmail.com Subject: [EXTERNAL]Public Comment on Application 25296—Rocky Mountain Flats Site Plan Date: Tuesday,January 27,2026 1:39:05 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Director of Community Development, I am submitting this letter as formal public comment regarding Application 25296—Rocky Mountain Flats Site Plan, located at 5532 Fowler Lane, during the public comment period of January 12, 2026 through February 3, 2026. I am a resident who lives directly across the street from the proposed development site. I have serious concerns regarding both the public noticing process and the substantive impacts of this application as currently proposed. Although the application indicates that adjacent owners were mailed notice on January 9, 2026 and that a site post was installed, I did not receive a mailed notice,nor did I observe a clearly visible site posting. Given my proximity to the project,this raise concerns regarding whether noticing requirements were adequately met and whether affected residents were meaningfully informed. This proposal includes 296 multi-family units across three large buildings,while requesting a reduced parking ratio of 0.75 spaces per dwelling unit under the Type C affordable housing incentives. Based on real-world conditions in this area,this parking supply is inadequate particularly given that many households own two or more vehicles. Overflow parking will inevitably burden surrounding roads, including Meah Lane and Fowler Lane, neither of which are designed to accommodate spillover parking or increased traffic volumes. Additionally, Stucky Road, a primary access corridor, is already unsafe,with frequent accidents, poor winter driving conditions, and no emergency pull-off capacity. The application does not adequately demonstrate how increased traffic volumes will be safely managed,raising concerns under BMC 38.230.050 related to safe and efficient circulation. The site lacks meaningful access to public transportation, schools, employment centers, grocery stores, and medical services. Reducing vehicle parking in an area with no viable transportation alternatives places an unreasonable burden on both future residents and existing neighbors. This site has historically functioned as a wildlife corridor and habitat, regularly used by elk, deer, and cranes,including for breeding and nursery purposes.It is unclear what analysis or mitigation has been undertaken to address wildlife displacement or long-term environmental impacts associated with this development. The application relies extensively on Type C Affordable Housing Incentives under BMC 38.380.040, including: • One additional story of height(up to approximately 55-56 feet) • Reduced parking requirements • No minimum lot area per dwelling While affordable housing is important,the cumulative effect of these incentives results in a development scale and intensity that appears incompatible with existing infrastructure and surrounding conditions. I respectfully request that the City: • Re-evaluate compliance with public noticing requirements • Require a more robust traffic and safety analysis • Reconsider the adequacy of parking provisions • Provide clarity regarding wildlife and environmental impacts • Ensure full compliance with BMC 38.230.050 and 38.230.100 site plan criteria • Please include this letter in the official record for Application 25296. Sincerely, Tammy Friedlund Resident located at 30th Ave-directly in front of Rocky Mountain Flats. From: Tammy Friedlund To: Bozeman Public Comment Cc: douglas.fisher(a bozeman.net;allison.sweeney(ftozemanmt.gov;emma.bode(a bozemanmt.net; iennifer.madgic(albozemanmt.net;Joey.morrison(cabozemanmt.net;area.sullivan(cbbozemanmt.net Subject: [EXTERNAL]Supplemental Public Comment—Preservation of Appeal Rights(Application 25296)-Notice of Compliance Date: Tuesday,January 27,2026 2:19:11 PM Attachments: image001.ong CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Director of Community Development, I am submitting this letter as a supplemental public comment regarding Application 25296— Rocky Mountain Flats Site Plan,for the express purpose of preserving all appeal rights under BMC 38.250.030.B. I reiterate and expressly raise the following concerns, all of which I believe must be addressed to demonstrate compliance with applicable review criteria: 1. Public Noticing Compliance I and other residence dispute and the adequacy of public noticing.As an adjacent resident living directly across the street from the project site, I did not receive mailed notice and did not observe a clearly visible site posting. I request confirmation of the mailing list, posting dates, and proof of compliance with noticing requirements. 2. Parking Adequacy and Spillover Impacts The proposed parking ratio of 0.75 spaces per dwelling unit, requested under BMC 38.380.040.E.3.d, is inadequate for this location and will result in spillover parking onto surrounding streets, contrary to BMC 38.510.030 and BMC 38.230.050. 3. Traffic Safety and Emergency Access Existing roadway conditions on Fowler Lane, Meah Lane, and Stucky Road already present safety concerns, particularly during winter conditions.The application does not sufficiently demonstrate safe and efficient vehicular circulation or emergency access as required under BMC 38.230.050 and BMC 38.510.030.E. 4. Compatibility,Scale, and Intensity The cumulative effect of requested incentives—including increased height, reduced parking, and eliminated minimum lot area raises concerns regarding compatibility with surrounding development and infrastructure, as required by BMC 38.230.050.A. 5. Environmental and Wildlife Impacts The site functions as a wildlife corridor used by elk, deer,fox and sandhill cranes and many more. I dispute the adequacy of analysis and mitigation related to wildlife displacement and environmental impacts. These issues are raised to ensure they are fully considered during review and preserved for any subsequent appeal. Please include this letter in the official record for Application 25296. Sincerely, T2 wt nA-u Fr�O LL v1,d Tammy Friedlund Liability Claims Manager, Proper Insurance® P: 406-417-3771 E tammy(a proper.insure My Office Hours:Mon-Thursday 7:OOam-5:30pm W www.proper.insure Coverholder: Lloyd's of London I Concert specialty From: Tammy Friedlund To: Bozeman Public Comment Cc: douglas.fisher()bozeman.net;emma.bode(abozemanmt.net;iennifer.madgic(albozemanmt.net; Joey.morrison(ubbozemanmt.net;grea.sullivan(o)bozemanmt.net Subject: [EXTERNAL]RE:Supplemental Public Comment—Preservation of Appeal Rights(Application 25296)-Notice of Compliance Date: Tuesday,January 27,2026 3:47:49 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Director of Community Development, I am submitting this letter as formal public comment regarding Application 25296—Rocky Mountain Flats Site Plan, located at 5532 Fowler Lane, during the public comment period of January 12, 2026 through February 3, 2026. I am a resident who lives directly across the street from the proposed development site.I have serious concerns regarding both the public noticing process and the substantive impacts of this application as currently proposed. Although the application indicates that adjacent owners were mailed notice on January 9, 2026 and that a site post was installed, I did not receive a mailed notice,nor did I observe a clearly visible site posting. Given my proximity to the project,this raise concerns regarding whether noticing requirements were adequately met and whether affected residents were meaningfully informed. This proposal includes 296 multi-family units across three large buildings,while requesting a reduced parking ratio of 0.75 spaces per dwelling unit under the Type C affordable housing incentives. Based on real-world conditions in this area,this parking supply is inadequate particularly given that many households own two or more vehicles. Overflow parking will inevitably burden surrounding roads, including Meah Lane and Fowler Lane, neither of which are designed to accommodate spillover parking or increased traffic volumes. Additionally, Stucky Road, a primary access corridor, is already unsafe,with frequent accidents, poor winter driving conditions, and no emergency pull-off capacity. The application does not adequately demonstrate how increased traffic volumes will be safely managed,raising concerns under BMC 38.230.050 related to safe and efficient circulation. The site lacks meaningful access to public transportation, schools, employment centers, grocery stores, and medical services. Reducing vehicle parking in an area with no viable transportation alternatives places an unreasonable burden on both future residents and existing neighbors. This site has historically functioned as a wildlife corridor and habitat, regularly used by elk, deer, and cranes,including for breeding and nursery purposes.It is unclear what analysis or mitigation has been undertaken to address wildlife displacement or long-term environmental impacts associated with this development. The application relies extensively on Type C Affordable Housing Incentives under BMC 38.380.040, including: • One additional story of height(up to approximately 55-56 feet) • Reduced parking requirements • No minimum lot area per dwelling While affordable housing is important, the cumulative effect of these incentives results in a development scale and intensity that appears incompatible with existing infrastructure and surrounding conditions. I respectfully request that the City: • Re-evaluate compliance with public noticing requirements • Require a more robust traffic and safety analysis • Reconsider the adequacy of parking provisions • Provide clarity regarding wildlife and environmental impacts • Ensure full compliance with BMC 38.230.050 and 38.230.100 site plan criteria • Please include this letter in the official record for Application 25296. Sincerely, Tammy Friedlund Resident located at 30th Ave- directly in front of Rocky Mountain Flats. From:Tammy Friedlund Sent:Tuesday,January 27, 2026 2:19 PM To: comments@bozeman.net Cc: 'douglas.fisher@bozeman.net' <douglas.fisher@bozeman.net>; allison.sweeney@bozemanmt.gov; 'emma.bode@bozemanmt.net' <emma.bode@bozemanmt.net>; 'jennifer.madgic@bozeman mt.net' <jennifer.madgic@bozemanmt.net>; 'Joey.morrison@bozeman mt.net' <Joey.morrison@bozeman mt.net>; 'greg.sullivan@bozemanmt.net' <greg.sullivan@bozemanmt.net> Subject: Supplemental Public Comment— Preservation of Appeal Rights (Application 25296)- Notice of Compliance Dear Director of Community Development, I am submitting this letter as a supplemental public comment regarding Application 25296— Rocky Mountain Flats Site Plan,for the express purpose of preserving all appeal rights under BMC 38.250.030.B. I reiterate and expressly raise the following concerns, all of which I believe must be addressed to demonstrate compliance with applicable review criteria: 1. Public Noticing Compliance I and other residence dispute and the adequacy of public noticing.As an adjacent resident living directly across the street from the project site, I did not receive mailed notice and did not observe a clearly visible site posting. I request confirmation of the mailing list, posting dates, and proof of compliance with noticing requirements. 2. Parking Adequacy and Spillover Impacts The proposed parking ratio of 0.75 spaces per dwelling unit, requested under BMC 38.380.040.E.3.d, is inadequate for this location and will result in spillover parking onto surrounding streets, contrary to BMC 38.510.030 and BMC 38.230.050. 3. Traffic Safety and Emergency Access Existing roadway conditions on Fowler Lane, Meah Lane, and Stucky Road already present safety concerns, particularly during winter conditions.The application does not sufficiently demonstrate safe and efficient vehicular circulation or emergency access as required under BMC 38.230.050 and BMC 38.510.030.E. 4. Compatibility, Scale, and Intensity The cumulative effect of requested incentives—including increased height, reduced parking, and eliminated minimum lot area raises concerns regarding compatibility with surrounding development and infrastructure, as required by BMC 38.230.050.A. 5. Environmental and Wildlife Impacts The site functions as a wildlife corridor used by elk, deer,fox and sandhi[[cranes and many more. I dispute the adequacy of analysis and mitigation related to wildlife displacement and environmental impacts. These issues are raised to ensure they are fully considered during review and preserved for any subsequent appeal. Please include this letter in the official record for Application 25296. Sincerely, Tammy Friedlund Resident at 30th Ave