HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-19 Public Comment - A. Hoitsma - Bozeman Medical Arts Zone Map AmendmentFrom:Amy Kelley Hoitsma
To:Agenda; Chris Saunders
Subject:Re-zoning Application 19-258
Date:Monday, September 02, 2019 2:59:05 PM
To Chris Saunders, Mayor AndrUS, Deputy Mayor Mehl, and Bozeman City Commissioners:
I respectfully ask that you reject Application 19-258, the proposal to rezone the Medical Arts parking lot from the
current R-4 (Residential High Density District) to B-3 (Downtown Business District).
Through my involvement in the NE neighborhood as well as through citizen participation in the revision of the
Community Plan and the Affordable Housing Plan, I have come to understand that the biggest issue facing Bozeman
right now is not a lack of commercial property but rather a lack of housing: specifically affordable housing, and
more specifically affordable housing within walking distance of the greater downtown area.
I understand that this proposal is being presented as a “housekeeping” measure to align the zoning map with the
community growth policy, wherein this lot is considered part of the downtown commercial district. What I, and
many other neighbors, fear is that the result will be construction of a commercial building of maximum height and
footprint with minimum parking, further encroaching on the safety and livability of the residential neighborhood.
As I read the code, I do not see anything enumerated in Section Sec. 38.100.040.C that calls on the City
Commission to rezone this property. In fact, it seems to me that if the Commission deems it more essential to
encourage housing over commercial development in this instance, then it has every right to do so.
Thank you for considering my concerns in this written request; I am unable to be at either the Zoning Commission
meeting or the City Commission hearing on this application as I will be out of town.
All the best,
Amy Kelley Hoitsma
406-581-1513
aok@mcn.net
aokworks.com