HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-02-2020 Public Comment - R. Gebhardt - Parking Benefit DistrictsFrom: Renee Gebhardt
To: Agenda
Subject: PARKING BUFFER ZONE
Date: Monday, March 2, 2020 9:13:16 AM
Dear City Commissioners: I attended last month's hellaciously long meeting because
I am concerned about the proposal initiated by the Parking Commission. I have lived
at 414 N. Bozeman Ave. for 34 years, and in Bozeman for 44 years. I understand
that change is inevitable, however, I feel that the need for a parking buffer zone could
have been avoided by not allowing so many multi-use, luxury condo/apartments being
built so close to R2 zones. The lack of integrity by the developers has added to this
conundrum. It is the city commissions' job to listen to those who elected them---not
just money-driven developers, and I feel that there is a huge imbalance.
The point that rubs me wrong every time I read the proposal is that residents/property
owners would get first dibs at buying parking permits. Residents, including renters
and property owners, as well as their visitors, should not have to purchase permits
period. AND, they should not have to put up with spillover traffic from downtown.
Maybe it's back to the drawing board, and a re-examination of what "infill" looks like. I
certainly didn't foresee it as a move to draw in the super wealthy. I was hoping that it
would mean more single to perhaps 4 plex affordable homes, not ugly luxury condos
that shadow over single dwellings.
I know you all work very hard, and the parking commission has as well, but,
unfortunately, this is not the answer. Keep our public residential streets as they are
please. Thank you, Renee
Renee Gebhardt
www.mountaintimebooking.com
Bozeman, MT
406-587-9318
406-570-9776 Cell