HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-29-19 Public Comment - D. Stevenson - HRDC Warming Center Site1
Sarah Rosenberg
From:Dan Stevenson <dan.stevensonplanning@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 29, 2019 7:02 PM
To:Sarah Rosenberg
Subject:3025 Westridge Drive Transition Housing SUP - Opposition to Approval
Ms. Rosenberg:
I live just outside of the notice zone for this SUP. I am writing to voice my opposition to approval of the
proposed use at 3025 Westridge Drive. I'm very surprised that this is an approved Special Use in R-1
zoning. This project would have several negative impacts on what is otherwise a very stable and established
neighborhood:
1. As this neighborhood has matured and became a desirable place to live, many young families have
purchased homes with the understanding they will live in a stable and safe place to raise
their children. Home owners purchasing in R-1 Zoning should not wake one day to a use that is
commercial in nature in their neighborhood. With up to 36 individuals staying nightly, that is as large as
some hotels. This is not acceptable to place this use in R-1 zoning. Can you imagine being a
homeowner, in R-1 zoning, that ends up with this as neighbor? Isn't this the very reason we have
zoning?
2. While the use is for women and families, a very real concern is the potential safety for neighborhood
children. With two schools and a tremendous amount of youngster foot-traffic at this location, the
increased unknown adults of any background (lack of criminal background check) at this location is not
responsible.
3. As this isn't a wealthy neighborhood, many of the homeowners here have invested their life in the homes
they are building. A homeless transition shelter is certain to have a negative effect on home values. It's
interesting that this is not a criteria of the SUP - it should be. If approved, I expect several neighbors
will pursue legal action based on this.
HRDC is a great organization, but they made a very rash decision buying this property. This is not a good
location for a transition facility. I urge this SUP not be approved. Rather, the City should work with HRDC,
the County, and maybe the State to identify land to construct a warming facility in an appropriate location. I
will support, and financially donate, to that.
Thank you, and thank you for doing the hard work of planning our community.
Dan Stevenson
3009 Westridge Dr, Bozeman, Mt
406.570.3621