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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-26-2020 Public Comment - B. Gallik - Sustainable Development CodeFrom:Chris Mehl To:Agenda Subject:FW: re Gallik comment Date:Thursday, March 26, 2020 2:05:20 PM Attachments:sdc_000197.pdf Chris Mehl Mayor, City of Bozeman cmehl@bozeman.net 406.581.4992 ________________________________________ From: brian [brian@galliklawfirm.com] Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 1:51 PM To: Chris Mehl Subject: re Good Afternoon, I trust you are staying safe. Interesting times. You are no doubt aware of the sustainable development code (SDC). If not, the City's staff most likely is. I was not, but see that MSU is a contributor to the project. I attach a recent article in a publication I receive on land use, planning and the SDC and how to maximize its use. For that reason I send on. As I've only stumbled upon it, I take no position on its substance, but will review with interest. One section that caught my eye was limiting off property shading of solar energy systems, or the potential for such systems. As I walk in the sections of town where large buildings have been allowed -- eg black and olive, Loft 1, etc. -- I feel for the first time in this town the loss of sun, sky and openness. In my neighborhood, a three story, 3 unit condo is going up on a lot that once was home to a single family residence. The homes (and entire lots) to the north of this monstrosity will most assuredly feel the diminished sunshine they once took for granted, as the condo covers the entire lot (east to west). I wouldn't want to own the homes to the north of this project. While I thank you for your service, I must state, again, that the actions taken by a majority of the commission are decimating the character of my neighborhood and those near the downtown core. As evidenced by the public comment at the meeting a few weeks ago, many people don't believe there is anyone listening. Many others believe the commission views the residents as simply an ATM machine. The City Commission may wish to act, like the school districts, in pulling the park district tax increase from the ballot this May. That might show some empathy to people already struggling to pay the property taxes in this town. -- Brian K. Gallik Gallik, Bremer & Molloy, P.C. Attorneys at Law 777 East Main, STE 203 PO Box 70 Bozeman, Montana 59771-0070 Phone: (406) 404-1728 Fax: (406) 404-1730 brian@galliklawfirm.com<mailto:bgallik918@gmail.com> The information contained in this communication may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or any of its contents, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please return it to the sender immediately and delete the original and any copy of it from your computer system. If you have any questions concerning thismessage, please contact the sender.