HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-19 Protest - J. Wilshire - Bozeman Medical Arts Zone Map Amendment Sept. 16, 2019
Dear Commissioners,
My name is Jennifer Wilshire and I own a physical therapy practice in the Medical Arts
Building, 300 N Willson Ave. Infants, children with special needs, and people who use assistive
devices such as wheelchairs and crutches are just a few examples of the population I see.
I am writing in protest of the proposed re-zoning of the parking lot across the street
from the building. I was at the Zoning Commission meeting 2 weeks ago and I heard the
Comma-Q architects state that the space would remain a parking lot until 2025. If that is the
case, why are they jumping through these hoops now? I also heard Chris Saunders state that
if they were to build across the street, they were required to provide parking within 1000 feet of
the Medical Arts building. That is 3 city blocks! My patients, as well as most others that utilize
the services of the Medical building, cannot negotiate 3 blocks in the best of circumstances, let
alone those during inclement weather or in the winter months.
I respectfully request that you consider the ramifications to the citizens of Bozeman and
their right to access their doctors with or without ADA accessibility. Please table this
discussion and your decision until further evaluations and assessments can accurately
determine the negative effects this constant unplanned and thoughtless growth has on the
community. Growth that is being dictated by a 10 year old plan.
Thank you in advance for your consideration,
nnifer Wilshire, PT
Jennifer Wilshire PT • 300 N. Willson, Ste. 105A • Bozeman, MT 59715 . 406-585-5551 . 406-585-3199 Fax • wilshire.bpsptogmail.com