HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-18 Public Comment - P. Spinelli - NCOD ReviewFrom:Felix Spinelli
To:Agenda; The Canfields; Jane Klockman; Elizabeth Darrow
Subject:Changing Course on NCOD could involve a "takings" for many individuals
Date:Monday, August 13, 2018 10:11:58 AM
I support your efforts to address the concerns and needs of your citizens. Your job to balance
growth in such a desirable place as Bozeman will take courage and knowledge of issues thatare complex, but have been faced by many communities around the country and especially in
the Mountain West. I would recommend (if you have not already read it) a book, Better, NotBigger that addresses many of the relevant issues concerning growth. As far as the NCOD is
concerned, I am wondering if the changes in this successful program will detrimentally affectthose individuals in the NCOD that have made substantial improvements in their properties to
retain their historical nature due to their belief that the NCOD policy will remain in place andsafeguard their investment. This may also apply to those individuals that surround the NCOD
that have also made similar improvements. I would think that such individuals may havegrounds to request a financial compensation if the NCOD policy safeguards are pulled away
from their neighborhood. I am interested to hear what the City's view is concerning thisissue.
As an aside, it is my opinion that the NCOD policy should be maintained and strengthened in the future to
safeguard our neighborhood and quality of life.
Thank you for your consideration to this matter. Felix Spinelli
-- Felix (Phil) Spinelli