HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-18 Protest - C. and S. Drab - Mountain Vista Zone Map Amendment Protest letter pertaining to zone map amendment
3 C � i18-438 D .I /
December 9, 2018
DEC 103 201!-J Bozeman city Commission DCPi�F't -.—121 N Rouse ave
and zoning commission COMMUNITY DIALOPMf NT
20 E Olive st
This letter is to inform the commissions that we, the owners of 228 kathryn ct, BABCOCK
MEADOWS SUB PH 2B, S11, T02 S, R05 E, Lot 50, ACRES 0.25, PLAT J-314 CONTIGUOUS,
are protesting zone map amendment 1 8-438 based on the following criteria:
a) The r-4 designation does not fit in the immediate and adjacent area. Though zoned r-3, all
residences that horse shoe around the property are single family dwellings. Ten of the
single family residences will directly border the high density housing and the remaining
impacted residences are separated by a narrow trail. Also, there is no r-4 anywhere near
this lot.With other high density housing We trout meadows there is some form of buffer
between the high and lower density like a road. This high density will be less than 11 yards
from our backdoor. Not appropriate, nor acceptable.
b) Changing to an r-4 will definitely reduce our property value. Speaking with a long time
realtor in the valley, she stated of change to an r-4 would conservatively reduce the listing
price for our house by $20,000.
c) High density will negatively impacts traffic along babcock st and thought the
neighborhoods. This section of babcock has limited north/south arteries. To go north out of
the lot is along micheal grove which is already crowded and narrow. East bound traffic
trying to access or cross main st is typically backed up to virginia way between 0730 and
0900 on weekdays. A conservative estimate with an r-3 designation adds 50 more vehicles
to the neighborhood. not acceptable
d) With no buffer between our house and high density,the increased noise,traffic, and light
pollution will negatively impact our health, safety, and general welfare.
We moved into our home in 2002, the same year the city commission voted 4 to 1 to deny glen
haven properties an r-4 designation stating a r-2 was more appropriate. In 2005 staff supported
this decision. Much has changed but the pertinent reasons then for r-2 have not. Please review
these documents.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
sincerely
�—, I'
Christa and Steve Drab
228 Kathryn ct
BABCOCK MEADOWS SUB PH 2B, S11, T02 S, R05 E, Lot 50, ACRES 0.25, PLAT J-314