HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-26 Public Comment - K. Gibson - Overturn application 25238From:Katie Gibson
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Overturn application 25238
Date:Monday, February 23, 2026 10:27:11 AM
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Hello City Commissioners,
I am writing to express my opposition to Development Application #25238 for Lot 2 at thecorners of South 3rd and Little Horse Drive. The proposal must be rejected as it fundamentally
and repeatedly violates the legally binding Planned Unit Development (PUD) and MasterPlan that govern Sundance Springs.
This second application fails to comply with the established Covenantsand Development Guidelines in several critical areas, including but not limited to:
Building Scale Violation: The proposal calls for two, two-story buildings totalingnearly 10,000 square feet. This is a direct violation of the Master Plan, which
explicitly allows only one, single-story building of less than 5,000 square feet.
Prohibited Activity and Use: The inclusion of a large restaurant/bar with
extensive outdoor seating/business activities is strictly forbidden by the MasterPlan. Furthermore, the proposed density of 7 businesses (including a 2,500 sq ft gym
and 100+ seat restaurant) creates a city-wide destination, violating the PUD's mandatefor local neighborhood service businesses only.
Parking: The plan provides only 51 on-site parking spaces for a usage that mayrequire 150+ spaces. Since the PUD prohibits on-street parking, this deficiency will
flood our narrow residential streets with cars, creating safety issues, restrictingemergency vehicle access, and violating the PUD's core intent.
Given the previous City Commission ruling (4-to-1 on February 27, 2024) overturning thefirst application, I insist that the City Planning Department uphold the integrity of the PUD.
I urge you to reject Development Application #25238 immediately to enforce the existing,legally binding Master Plan. Thank you for considering my objection.
Sincerely,
Katie Gibson, 3940 E Graf Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
katiegibson09@gmail.com
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