HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-19 Public Comment - S. Atkinson - Recovery HouseFrom:Susan Atkinson
To:Agenda
Subject:Recovery house proposal Graf/Westridge
Date:Saturday, July 27, 2019 6:33:42 PM
Dear Deputy Mayor Mehl, & Marty Matsen,
I read about the plans for a addict recovery house in the Figgins neighborhood, in a recent
Bozeman Chronicle article. I am concerned that information has not been posted at theproposed property on the corner of Westridge and Graf. Along with notification to
neighborhood residents of the plan.
A recovery house has the potential to significantly affect the neighborhood and the community
needs to be involved in the decision process.
Bozeman has a need for this type of facility, what are the criteria for this type of faculty,
policies in place when located in a neighborhood, close to schools and a main walking/biking
path to both Morningstar Elementary School and Sacajawea Middle School?
What is the potential safety concerns that the Mayor and commissioners are addressing. What
are the risks and benefits for this faculty, considering both patients and neighbors? Is it
residential care, there be high traffic due to the type of treatment provided? How has the
city/county addressed this concern?
The Figgins neighborhood and proposed location for the addict recovery house is zoned R-
1. Per the chronicle article, in order for the house just to break even it would need 12
residents. Having 12 adult residents along with a house supervisor certainly does not qualify
as “residential single-household low density district”. In addition to other issues, there
simply is not enough parking. During the school year Westridge Dr. is already very congested
with traffic and having 13 additional vehicles parked at or near the corner of Westridge and
Graf would only add to existing traffic issues.
To summarize, while an addict recovery house is certainly needed in Bozeman, the proposed
location is not a good choice due to is proximity to two schools and zoning issues. Lastly, the
residents of the neighborhood need to be involved in the process.
Susan Atkinson
2409 Westridge