HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-26 Public Comment - J. and E. Hall - Fw_ Application 25238 for Lot 2 Sundance SpringsFrom:Ernie Hall
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Fw: Application 25238 for Lot 2 Sundance Springs
Date:Sunday, February 22, 2026 4:57:00 PM
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We originally became residents of Sundance Springs in 2004 when we purchased 127 Peace
Pipe Dr. We sold that property in 2008. We purchased 180 Peace Pipe Dr. in 2021 and still
live there today. In both instances, we were aware of all existing covenants and restrictions
and embraced them as protective of our existing and future property values. We are
neither protectionists or anti-growth or anti development. We were confident in what we
purchased and are extremely happy with those decisions. The recent application for Lot 2
Sundance Springs is not consistent with our understanding of what we bought. We ask that
the City and the Director of Community Development reject this plan entirely. Please let
the developer submit a third application, one that is consistent with the PUD and Master
Plan, and I will staunchly support it. That third application should address the following
concerns regarding the second proposed application:
1.) TOO MANY BUILDINGS AND ACTIVITIY ON TOO SMALL OF A LOT: As noted, Application
#25238 proposes two, two story buildings totaling 10,000 square feet. Those buildings
include a restaurant/bar with over 100 seats for patrons, nearly half of which are outdoors.
Such outdoor seating is forbidden by our Master Plan. The proposal also suggests a 2,500-
square-foot health gym, a 1,200 square foot retail space and a total of 4 second-story office
suites in the two buildings.
2.) ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARE NOT ALLOWED: The proposed plan shows extensive
outdoor seating for a restaurant/bar. Even more seasonal seating is possible in the grassy
area adjacent to the proposed patio. This is a direct violation of our Master Plan which
states that there should be no outdoor business allowed
3.) NOT ENOUGH PARKING: The proposed uses include businesses in two large buildings
that - as designed - may at times need 150 or more parking spaces, and yet there are only
51 spaces provided on site. Our PUD prohibits on-street parking. This proposal creates
major safety issues because our narrow streets will become one-lane alleys, restricting our
safe access to our homes and endangering us all with increased traffic, constricted traffic
lanes and poor access for emergency vehicles.
4.) NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ARE REQUIRED; NOT CITYWIDE DESTINATIONS: The proposal
of two oversized buildings will flood destination traffic into our neighborhood from all over
town. The intention of the Master Plan was just the opposite. The neighborhood
commercial lots at the western entrance to our neighborhood are meant for neighborhood
businesses.
5.) TWO BUILDINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED: Our PUD and Master Plan allow only one, single
story building of less than 5,000 square feet. This proposal asks for two, two story buildings
totaling nearly 10,000 square feet. The city should follow our legally binding Master Plan.
6.) PARKING LOTS ABUT THE TRAILS, SETBACKS AND BLOCK FRONTAGE STANDARDS CODES
ARE VIOLATED: The proposed plan gobbles up setback space and damages the character of
our open space. Sundance Springs homeowners own the open space surrounding this
commercial lot. The relevant building code does not allow parking to lap over into the
bordering setbacks that are meant to buffer our open space.
We love our neighborhood. We love where we live. We love what it was intended to be
and everything that it promises to be. Covenants are a wonderful thing.
Jean and Ernie Hall
180 Peace Pipe Dr.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Ernie Hall
Broker/OwnerBig Sky Properties, Inc.PO Box 160515Big Sky, MT 59716-0515cell 406 539 8585office 406 995 2000