HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-26 Public Comment - J. and R. Maclean - STR Legacy - RA Zone From: Janis Maclean
To: Bozeman Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL]STR Legacy-RA Zone
Date: Friday,April 17,2026 3:52:27 PM
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My husband and I are in our 70's. We raised our family in rural Montana. My husband was a
rural EMT for 24 years until his health prevented his further service.
We moved into Bozeman because my husband's illness necessitated the need to be closer to a
hospital.
Because of our very limited income we built a small ADU on the lot of our full time residence
to rent on a part-time basis to help with ever increasing tax expenses in the future and still
have accommodation for family to visit. It has been a godsend! We don't like the idea of being
full-time landlords and losing access to the unit for reasons of inspection and maintenance
upkeep. The business side of our STR is managed professionally by a neighbor so in a small
way it also invests in our immediate community. I clean the STR which also provides a little
extra income for us. I personally maintain outdoor yardwork as well. Please reconsider
banning Type 2 STRentals as it will have a profound effect on our "semi-retirement" living
and financial futures.My husband and I would hate to leave a community we so love!
Sincerely
Janis and Rod Maclean