HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-08-15 Tache, Martin Public Comment Mark&Christin Tache
407 W. Story St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
May 8, 2015
To:Jeff Krauss, Mayor
Dear Mayor Krauss,
We are writing this letter of support on behalf of Brian and Anne Martin, our neighbors who reside
across the alley at 402 W. Koch St., Bozeman, MT.
Over the past year,we have witnessed the construction of their recently completed garage and ADU
and were impressed by the style and nature of the project from start to finish. The design fits well
with the overall design qualities of the neighborhood and through the entire construction phase
they were extremely sensitive to the impact on their neighbors. Although we are only
acquaintances, the Martins went out of their way to keep us apprised, limit excessive noise and
keep an extremely neat construction site. We have been owner/builders in our lifetime, and
appreciate the amount of energy and care it takes to keep neighborhood construction sites
contained so as not to negatively impact the neighbors. The Martins have proven to be extremely
thoughtful and caring homebuilders.
It was admittedly a poor judgment call not to have reached out to the city when discovering the
structural problems during the final phase of demolition, but knowing them to be people of
integrity, we believe that it was an unintentional, honest mistake made in the moment. We know
that they regret it greatly.
We strongly encourage the commissioners to find a resolution that allows this project to move
forward as previously approved by the City- in its original location as in design, size and scale a
historical facsimile of the original home. This is the outcome that is most appropriate for the
neighborhood as a whole, much more so than the alternative, which would seriously impact our
other across-the-alley neighbor, Julie Videon's property, sight lines and "feel". That outcome feels to
us unreasonable and unfair.
We have confidence that the commissioners will reach the right decision, and allow the project to
proceed, as being in the best interest of the neighborhood we all love so much.
Thank you for taking our points and this letter into consideration.
Sincerely,
Mar &Christin Tache
407 West Story
Bozeman, MT
Cc: City Manager, Chris Kukuluski