7-Story Building Proposed Near the Bozeman Public Library

An application has been submitted to the city proposing the demolition of several buildings to construct a 7-story mixed-use building. 

Located just across Babcock from Vienne and Little Star Dinner, the Block B Mixed Use Building would redevelop five parcels in a B-3 zoning district of downtown Bozeman. The existing buildings include three dwellings and a 20-unit apartment complex that sold in July 2023 and is now vacant. These buildings are 511-541 E. Babcock.

According to city documents, the proposed project would demolish the existing buildings and build a seven-story, 174,216 sq.ft mixed-use building. The building is proposed to include 46 residences including two, three, and four-bedroom units on the second-seventh floors. There would be a lobby, residential amenities, parking, and commercial space on the ground level of the building. There is also a proposed underground parking garage to include 80 parking spaces. It is not clear whether these residences would be for sale or rent.

The developer proposes using incentives from the city’s Affordable Housing Ordinance to allow for the building to be 7 stories. According to city documents, the proposed project is in a B-3 zoning district which allows for a 70-foot tall building. The use of incentives would allow the building to be 100 feet tall. The proposed building is 90 feet tall.

The developer is also proposing that the project use the Land Donation Alternative option in the ordinance (Sec. 38.380.050) which would allow them to donate one or more parcels of land within the city limits to be used for the construction of affordable homes rather than including affordable housing in the proposed building.

The property owner is listed as S2K Miller Babcock LLC, an organization that also owns two parcels of undeveloped land on North 19^th Avenue, near the intersection of North 19th and 22nd Avenue.

This project is in the Review / Public Notice stage. The Public Comment period is from 10/31/24 to 11/26/24. If you are interested in making public comments regarding this project, please read below.

This application is evaluated against the site plan criteria of section 38.230.100 and the certificate of
appropriateness criteria of section 38.230.080 of the Bozeman municipal code (BMC) and associated standards. Per 38.230.100.B, BMC, approval is granted if all criteria are met. Approval or conditional approval may be granted if the decision maker determines all criteria are met.

The public may comment in writing regarding compliance of this application with the required criteria. Comments should identify the specific criteria of concern along with facts in support of the comment. Per 38.250.030.B, BMC, issues not raised during public comment period may not be raised on appeal. Written comments may be directed to: City of Bozeman Department of Community Development, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230, or emailed to comments@bozeman.net.

The city is hosting a public open house on November 21st from 4-7 p.m at Fire Station 3 to gather public input on the Affordable Housing Ordinance. You can also submit feedback and input to the City Commission at comments@bozeman.net.

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