HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-17 Public Comment - B. Werner - Short Term RentalsFrom:Ben Werner
To:Agenda
Subject:Tonight"s commission meeting
Date:Monday, August 14, 2017 12:05:02 PM
To whom it may concern,
I’m unable to attend the Commission meeting tonight for family reasons, but I’ve read through the
updated Ordinance 1974 regarding STRs in Bozeman and wanted to pass along a comment which I hope
you’ll consider. I am the president of the Traditions HOA and on the neighborhood steering committee for
Flanders Creek.
In summary, I hope you vote AGAINST the adoption of ordinance 1974 as written.
1. The document claims support for STRs is neutral in the city -- “The comments are almostevenly divided whether to approve or disapprove STRs”. This is incorrect. By a 2-1 margin,
citizens support progressive STR polices for our city per the survey the city sent out and
received 177 comments on: http://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink8/0/doc/117741/Electronic.aspx
2. This document, as written, is not constructed to the quality or clarity required for promulgation to
ensure that citizens can clearly understand and implement this ordinance. The ambiguities in this
document for exceptions, etc. will create a legal liability for the city and its residences unless
written out in plain language and in a logically consistent manner.3. I simply don’t understand why we are banning all Type 3 STRs in all zones. This is overreaching
(Especially for higher density R3 zones, etc).
Thanks,
Ben Werner
4366 Brookide Ln
Bozeman, MT, 59718
406 599 2498