HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-17 Public Comment- P. Oliver - Black Olive IIFrom:Pete Oliver
To:Agenda
Subject:Black Olive II
Date:Sunday, August 06, 2017 7:45:45 PM
Dear Commissioners:
Please deny this latest version of Black Olive that is proposed for 202 South Black Avenue.
The design review board has denied approval once again and for good reason: Parking is still
an issue. Relative scale to the surrounding neighborhood is still an issue. Aesthetics is still anissue.
I believe the City should protect its citizens before catering to a developer at any cost. We all
know that growth is inevitable and density is the best answer for fighting sprawl - but we alsoneed to respect those neighborhoods that were here first. I'm not saying we close the door to
growth but more focus on transitional zoning, respect for existing neighborhoods, andredevelopment of other areas inside of the city limits like North 7th are an important way to
provide density without slowly losing the unique character of the downtown neighborhoodsblock by block. Once that charm is gone it's gone forever.
Thankfully you as Commissioners took on the responsibility of this decision once again.
Please deny this project and move quickly on better defining transitional zones before moreprojects like this wind up on your desk.
Thank you for your time.
Pete Oliver413 North Wallace
Bozeman