HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-2011 Correspondence re; Resurrection Parish Catholic Church, Variance requestdarling I sandholm I architects
January 27 2011
Mayor and Commissioners
City of Bozeman
121 N. Rouse
Bozeman, MT 59771
RE: Resurrection Parish Catholic Church with Variance Request (Application Z- 10356)
Mayor and Commissioners:
On behalf of our client, Resurrection University Parish Catholic Church, we are respectfully
requesting that the City Commission reclaim this project for review. The project includes an
addition to the existing church located at 1725 S. 11 ch Avenue, which is along the south edge of
the MSU campus.
The existing Church with proposed addition is a Conditional Use within its R4 zone. We are
submitting two variance requests, the first to Section 18.38.050 G.1 of the Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) and the second to 18.38.060 D.1. Section 18.38.0506.1 addresses detached
accessory structures in front, side or corner-side yards and Section 18.38.060 DA addresses
Height Limitation Exceptions.
Due to the unique design goals and challenges of church projects, the location and context of
this particular church and the lack of clear code definition and requirements pertaining to bell
towers, we feel it is most appropriate to take this course of action. If you have any question
regarding this request please feel free to contact me at 5560113 or
bmechels@dowlingsandholm.com.
Sincerely,,
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Bob Mechels, LEE:D-AP, AIA
Associate Principal-Dowling Sandholm Architects
cc: Father Val Zdilla & Diane Dwyer, Resurrection Parish
Chris Budeski, Madison Engineering
Ken Thorpe, Assistant Planner-City of Bozeman
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