HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-19 Public Comment - H. Chapin - HRDC Warming Center SiteFrom:Haley Chapin
To:Agenda
Subject:Please do not approve the HRDC proposed single-family housing
Date:Friday, November 01, 2019 1:35:01 PM
November 1, 2019
To Whom It May Concern:
I am a resident of Alder Creek Subdivision and I’m writing to inform you of myconcern regarding the Human Resource Development Council’s (HRDC)proposed purchase of a single-family residence located at 3025 Westridge
Drive, Bozeman, herein after referred to as “The Residence”.
The Residence is located within 287 feet from Morning Star Elementary School,
one mile to Montana State University (MSU) and one-half mile of Sacajawea
Middle School. Countless students walk and bike to and from these schoolsdaily, passing right by The Residence on their way. Because HRDC would
not screen individuals utilizing The Residence, there is concern for the safety of
our children.
According to the Bozeman Police Department, last season between November
and April, HRDC’s Durston location had alarming criminal activity whichincluded:
- 23 medical calls
- 10 disorderly conducts
- 6 welfare checks - 6 assaults
- 6 warrants
- 5 traffic complaints
- 5 trespass complaints - 5 follow-ups
- 1 theft
- 1 missing person
The HRDC does not control the would-be inhabitants of The Residence, and
there is significant concern there would be individuals with sexual abuse andviolent offender history within extremely close proximity to Morning Star
School, Sacajawea Middle School and MSU.
The Residence would house up to 36 people nightly. This, in a R-1 zoned
neighborhood just doesn’t make sense. With this number of occupants
combined with the designated smoking breaks for this many people, it
will significantly affect the value of homes in the area. Those living in theFiggins subdivision would be subject to declining house values.
This is not about lack of compassion for those individuals needing shelter. I
care deeply about the HRDC’s mission. The Residence is simply not a good
location for the shelter. It’s too much of a safety concern given The
Residence’s close proximity to three major schools in Bozeman.
Please DO NOT approve this Special Use Permit.
Thank you,
Haley Chapin
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