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November 26, 2024
Brian Krueger, Development Review Manager
City of Bozeman Department of Planning and Community Development
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
Re: Roers Bozeman Apartments
MMI#: 10549.002
Dear Brian:
Morrison Maierle, along with Kaas Wilson Architects and Outdoor Design, are working together to
design two apartment buildings, one affordable and one market rate, in Lot 1 Block 2 of the Urban +
Farms Phase 2 Subdivision, zoned B-2M.
We would like to request a departure from BMC 38.510.30, as this site has landscaped block frontages on
all four sides of the property boundary. With our design, we have been able to satisfy the requirements on
3 of the 4 sides. It is important to orient the buildings alongside Huffine as many other buildings in the
city limits along Huffine have a similar configuration. The buildings then extend along Laurel Parkway
and along the adjoining Park Space to satisfy those block frontage requirements. The parking lot is
located on the north side of both buildings and stretches along 80% of the Valley Commons frontage. As
Valley Commons is a local street, this is the best location for the parking lot. We have added landscaping
between the back of walk and parking lot to soften the parking lot area.
Should you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Celine Saucier, PE
Project Manager