HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-26 Public Comment - T. Friedlund - Public Comment on Application 25296 – Rocky Mountain Flats Site PlanFrom:Tammy Friedlund
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Public Comment on Application 25296 – Rocky Mountain Flats Site Plan
Date:Tuesday, January 27, 2026 1:39:05 PM
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Dear Director of Community Development,
I am submitting this letter as formal public comment regarding Application 25296 – RockyMountain 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 haveserious concerns regarding both the public noticing process and the substantive impacts of thisapplication as currently proposed.
Although the application indicates that adjacent owners were mailed notice on January 9, 2026 andthat 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 noticingrequirements were adequately met and whether affected residents were meaningfully informed.
This proposal includes 296 multi-family units across three large buildings, while requesting areduced parking ratio of 0.75 spaces per dwelling unit under the Type C affordable housingincentives. Based on real-world conditions in this area, this parking supply is inadequate particularlygiven 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 notadequately demonstrate how increased traffic volumes will be safely managed, raising concernsunder BMC 38.230.050 related to safe and efficient circulation.
The site lacks meaningful access to public transportation, schools, employment centers, grocerystores, and medical services. Reducing vehicle parking in an area with no viable transportationalternatives 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 ormitigation has been undertaken to address wildlife displacement or long-term environmentalimpacts associated with this development.
The application relies extensively on Type C Affordable Housing Incentives under BMC38.380.040, 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 andsurrounding 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
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jennifer.madgic@bozemanmt.net; Joey.morrison@bozemanmt.net; greg.sullivan@bozemanmt.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Supplemental Public Comment – Preservation of Appeal Rights (Application 25296)- Notice ofCompliance
Date:Tuesday, January 27, 2026 2:19:11 PM
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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,
Tammy Friedlund
Tammy Friedlund
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Joey.morrison@bozemanmt.net; greg.sullivan@bozemanmt.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL]RE: Supplemental Public Comment – Preservation of Appeal Rights (Application 25296)- Notice ofCompliance
Date:Tuesday, January 27, 2026 3:47:49 PM
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Dear Director of Community Development,
I am submitting this letter as formal public comment regarding Application 25296 – RockyMountain 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 haveserious concerns regarding both the public noticing process and the substantive impacts of thisapplication as currently proposed.
Although the application indicates that adjacent owners were mailed notice on January 9, 2026 andthat 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 noticingrequirements were adequately met and whether affected residents were meaningfully informed.
This proposal includes 296 multi-family units across three large buildings, while requesting areduced parking ratio of 0.75 spaces per dwelling unit under the Type C affordable housingincentives. Based on real-world conditions in this area, this parking supply is inadequate particularlygiven 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 notadequately demonstrate how increased traffic volumes will be safely managed, raising concernsunder BMC 38.230.050 related to safe and efficient circulation.
The site lacks meaningful access to public transportation, schools, employment centers, grocerystores, and medical services. Reducing vehicle parking in an area with no viable transportationalternatives 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 ormitigation has been undertaken to address wildlife displacement or long-term environmentalimpacts associated with this development.
The application relies extensively on Type C Affordable Housing Incentives under BMC38.380.040, 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 adevelopment scale and intensity that appears incompatible with existing infrastructure andsurrounding 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
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allison.sweeney@bozemanmt.gov; 'emma.bode@bozemanmt.net' <emma.bode@bozemanmt.net>;
'jennifer.madgic@bozemanmt.net' <jennifer.madgic@bozemanmt.net>;
'Joey.morrison@bozemanmt.net' <Joey.morrison@bozemanmt.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 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,
Tammy Friedlund
Resident at 30th Ave