HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-19 Public Comment - S. Staub, J. D. Largess, E. M. Stull - Sale of Rural Grazing LandFrom: agenda@bozeman.net
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Subject: Thank you for your public comment.
Date: Sunday, January 20, 2019 3:11:57 PM
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Form Name: Public Comment Form
Date & Time: 01/20/2019 3:11 PM
Response #: 163
Submitter ID: 15077
IP address: 172.24.96.111
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First Name Sherry
Last Name Staub
Email Address scstaub@mchsi.com
Phone Number 563-370-0757
Comments
Dear Mayor Andrus, City Commissioners and Planners,
As neighbors of a large parcel of land north of Durston; South of Oak and east of Love Lane to the western
city limits, we are concerned about the sale of this land which is currently rural grazing land. It is our
understanding that this land is "sale pending" by developers.
With an open view of that land from our properties, we have observed a myriad of raptors (hawks, osprey,
bald eagles, kestrel and owls) in addition to herons and sandhill cranes to name a few. In fact, there are
nesting pairs as well as literally hundreds of cranes that use this area in the fall as a "pre-staging" area
during migration. We have documented these flocks as well as their ongoing use of the area as habitat all
season long.
We are very concerned about the elimination of this habitat for the migrating birds as well as other local
birds and wildlife. This is an extremely low-lying area with two creeks passing through making this a
valuable wetland. Please consider this as you move forward with your new "Growth Policy" and strategic
planning designations for this area.
Besides these concerns for wildlife, given the low-lying nature of this land, it would be extremely costly to
bring city utilities into and out of this area.
We would be happy to present our documentation of this habitat to the commissioners at any time.
Myself and another neighbor plan to be present at the January 28th City Commission Meeting.
Happy Trails,
Sherry Staub Jim and Dee Largess Ed and Marie Stull
1167 Saxon Way 1197 Saxon Way 1205 Saxon Way
Bozeman Bozeman 'Bozeman
Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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