HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-19 Public Comment - J. Yeomans - HRDC Warming Center Site November1, 2019
To Whom It May Concern:
I am a resident ofAlderCreekSubdivisionand I'm writing to inform you of my concern regarding the
Human Resource DevelopmentCouncil's(HRDC) proposed purchase of a single-family residence located
at 3025 West ridge Drive, Bozeman, hereinafter referred to as "The Residence".
The Residence is located within 287 feet from Morning Star ElementarySchooI,one mile to Montana
State University(MSU) and one-half mile ofSacajawea Middle School. Countless students walk and bike
to and from these schools daily, 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 which included:
- 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 and violent offender historywithin extremely close
proximityto Morning Star School, Sacajawea Middle School and MSU.
The Residence would house upto 36 people nightly. This, in a R-1 zoned neighborhood is absurd. This
numberof occupants combined with the designated smoking breaks forthis many people will
significantly affectthe value of homes in the area. Those living in the Figgins subdivision would be
subjectto declining house values.
This is notabout lack of compassion for those individuals needingshelter. I care deeply aboutthe
HRDC's mission. The Residence is simply not a good location for the shelter. It'stoo much of a safety
concern given The Residence's close proximity to three majorschools in Bozeman.
Please DO NOTapprove this Special Use Permit.
Thank you.
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