HomeMy WebLinkAboutCombined Public Comment 071520
July 13, 2020
Bozeman Planning Board
c/o Community Development Department
via email trogers@bozeman.net & csaunders@bozeman.net
RE: Bozeman Community Plan Final Draft
Please consider the following comments and suggestions regarding the Planning Board 7/21/20 draft of
the Bozeman Community Plan.
1. Page 42 maintains the following language for the “Residential Mixed Use” Designation –
“Residences should be included on the upper floors of buildings with ground floor commercial
uses.” This language resulted in a confusing discussion during the City Commission review of the
Bridger View Growth Policy Map Amendment. Reword for clarity “If buildings include ground
floor commercial uses, residences should be located upper floors.”
2. Bozeman has long awaited a proper definition for infill. Page F-2 provides the following
language: “Infill. The development or redevelopment of vacant, abandoned, or under-utilized
properties within developed areas of the City, and where water, sewer, streets, and fire
protection have already been developed and are provided. Infill is located within land
subdivided for at least 35 years.” How was 35 years selected for the definition?
3. Page F-2 – Definition of Neighborhood – while Moskowitz’ “Illustrated Book of Development
Definitions” often proves to be very useful, his definition of “Neighborhood” appears to be a
remnant of a past era: “Neighborhood. An area of Bozeman with characteristics that
distinguish it from other areas and that may include distinct economic characteristics, housing
types, schools, or boundaries defined by physical barriers, such as major highways and
railroads or natural features, such as watercourses or ridges. A neighborhood is often
characterized by residents sharing a common identity focused around a school, park, business
center, or other feature. As a distinct and identifiable area, often with its own name,
neighborhoods are recognized as fostering community spirit and a sense of place, factors
recognized as important in community planning.”
This definition should be further modified to better coordinate with the other goals and themes
within the plan such supporting missing middle housing, mixed use and mixed-income
neighborhoods: “Our City desires to be diverse and inclusive, defined by our vibrant
neighborhoods, quality housing, walkability, excellent schools, numerous parks and trails, and
thriving areas of commerce. Phrases like “distinct economic characteristics, “distinct… housing
types” and “residents sharing a common identity” don’t promote inclusion and diversity within
neighborhoods.
This definition needs to be modernized. This is an issue that deserves more thought and
collaboration but here is some sample language: “Neighborhood. A walkable area of Bozeman
with a distinct character that may have some boundaries defined by physical barriers, such as
major roads or railroads or by natural features, such as watercourses or topography. A
neighborhood includes both geographic (place-oriented) and social (people-oriented)
components and is often characterized by residents sharing common amenities such as an
elementary school, a park, shops, a community center or other similar elements. As a distinct
and identifiable area, often with its own name, neighborhoods are recognized as fostering
community spirit and a sense of place, factors recognized as important in community
planning.”
Thank you for all your time and hard work on this important Community Plan and for the opportunity to
participate.
Sincerely,
Susan Riggs, AICP
July 13, 2020 Bozeman Planning Board c/o Chris Saunders & Tom Rogers Department of Community Development City of Bozeman 20 East Olive Street Bozeman, Montana 59715
RE: Bozeman Community Plan, Final Draft
Thank you for the continued opportunity to participate in the update to the Community Plan and for
incorporating many of the comments and suggested edits from our December 2, 2019 and January 21, 2020
memos. As you finalize the plan, please consider the following comments and suggested edits:
Comments Carried Forward from Previous Memos:
1. One of the items that can be confusing to the public is how Neighborhood Plans, such as the Downtown
Improvement Plan, are related to the Community Plan. Page 9 discusses the relationships between plans;
however, there are several locations in the plan where this could be further clarified:
• Page 4, suggested amendment: “Appendix B references the City’s key infrastructure and special topic
plans, with descriptions of, and links to each plan document. Included are future and existing plans for
transportation, storm water, wastewater, parks and open lands, public safety, economic development,
housing, neighborhood plans, and other topics.”
• Page F-3, suggested amendment: “Special Topic Plan. A formal plan prepared for a specific physical
resource or function or area of the City which examines the current state, future needs, and
recommended means of meeting identified future needs. Examples of topic plans are the Wastewater
Facility Plan, Affordable Housing Action Plan, various Neighborhood Plans, and the Transportation Plan.
2. Theme 3 includes Goal DCD-1: “Support urban development within the City.” DCD-2.4 is related specifically to
building height; however, there appear to be two separate but related goals tucked into one long statement –
the first part requests to minimally increase building heights simply to accommodate current building
methods without impacting the number of stories. The second part is related to looking at increasing the
number of stories allowed in all zoning districts to better meet the Community Plan themes. These ideas
would function better as two separate items.
• Page 22, suggested amendment: “DCD-2.4 Evaluate revisions to maximum building height limits in multi-
household, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use all zoning districts to account for revised contemporary
building methods and building code changes., and the effect of incremental height changes on meeting
goals of this Plan.”
• Page 22, suggested addition: “DCD-2.9 Evaluate increasing the number of stories allowed in centers of
employment and activity while also directing height transitions down to adjacent neighborhoods.”
New comments:
3. Page 19 includes “Goal N-4: Continue to encourage Bozeman’s sense of place.” One of the key items of
discussion over the last few years within the Conservation Overlay District has been related to the design
of new buildings and the character of established districts and neighborhoods. Both the Downtown
Bozeman Improvement Plan and the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Report recommend
creating three character areas with distinct Design Guidelines. Consider adding general language to the
Community Plan such as “N-4.3: Revise Design Guidelines within the Conservation Overlay District to
distinguish Downtown from the residential neighborhoods both north and south of Downtown.”
4. Page 31 – Please add the Downtown Improvement Plan to the list of “Other Relevant Plans” as multi-
model choices and accessibility are one of the five big ideas of the plan.
5. Page 44 – Thank you for incorporating our recommended definition for the Traditional Core; however,
please consider using at least one photograph that is not of Main Street. This may seem like a small detail;
however, it directly supports one of the five big ideas of the Downtown Plan related to changing the
narrative that that Downtown is more than Main Street – “Acknowledging that Downtown must be ‘more
than Main Street,’ future improvements can strengthen the character of smaller areas within Downtown,
broadening the experience and sense of place” (2019 Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan, pg. 60).
We would be happy to provide additional photographs.
6. F-1 Glossary – please consider the following amendment to the definition of Downtown: “Downtown. The
area subject to the Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan and generally bounded by Broadway Avenue,
Lamme Street, 5th Avenue, and Olive Street. An area of mixed uses, Downtown is generally characterized
by historic architecture and is principally commercial in character.” “Downtown. The area subject to the
Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan bound by the B-3 zoning district which generally extends to
Broadway Avenue, Villard Street, 5th Avenue, and Olive Street. Downtown is a mixed-use district but
primarily commercial in function and character. Downtown, and particularly Main Street, is distinguished
by its historic architecture but also includes notable recent development especially in the areas outside of
the historic core.”
We feel it is important to acknowledge the mixed-use, historic, and contemporary aspects of downtown,
not just the historic and commercial characteristics.
Lastly, regarding the Future Land Use Map (FLUM), I would refer you to pages 110 and 111 of the Downtown Plan
(https://downtownbozeman.org/uploads/Pdfs/2019_DBIP_with_Appendix_FINAL_ADOPTED_4-15-19.pdf) which
calls out discrepancies between land use and zoning designations. Some of conflicts have been resolved but
others warrant further consideration.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to participate.
Sincerely,
Chris Naumann
On behalf of the Downtown Urban Renewal District Board
CC: Susan Riggs, AICP, Groundprint, LLC, sriggs@groundprint.com
July 13, 2020
City of Bozeman Department of Community Development
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
Re: Bozeman Growth Policy Designation
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter to provide public comment regarding the Bozeman Growth Policy revision.
My Client recently receiving comments from Planning during the process of modifying an
approved plan for The Bozeman Gateway Subdivision PUD. Included was a Staff comment
recommending that we provide a written request to change the growth policy designation of the
Bozeman Gateway PUD to Regional Commercial and Services from Community Commercial
Mixed Use. To follow that recommendation, we would like to request a change in the Growth
Policy Designation for the Bozeman Gateway Subdivision PUD to Regional Commercial and
Services designation.
We agree with Planning Staff’s recommendation that the Bozeman Gateway PUD fits better
under the Regional Commercial and Services designation. This designation will provide the
most flexibility over time and allow the project to continue to be a development Bozeman can be
proud of.
Thank you for your consideration in this request. If you should have any questions regarding this
request don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
______________________________
James A. Ullman, PE
Senior Land Development Engineer
cc: Ted Mitchell, Mitchell Development Group
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From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Southside REMU Zoning
Date:Wednesday, May 13, 2020 7:57:25 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Jennifer Maixner [jenmaixner@gmail.com]Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 7:37 PMTo: Chris Mehl; Cyndy Andrus; I-Ho Pomeroy; Terry Cunningham; Michael WallnerSubject: Southside REMU Zoning
In regards to the proposed REMU Zoning District for the 392 acres of land at Goldenstein and Graf St, please recordthat the residents at 4502 E Graf DO NOT APPROVE. We purchased our home at high market price for the accessto space, beauty, and nature. We did not move to Bozeman for density and development, traffic, exposure topollutants or the problems associated with big development we are now witnessing especially in regards to COVID19. We do not want density. We do not want to pave our fertile fields with concrete for the sake of developers toturn dollars. We live on the south side of Bozeman for the valuable lifestyle Bozeman once had and we are soquickly losing to development.
Do something progressive. Do something forward thinking. Do something for the current residents of Bozeman andSTOP this development proposal. The Bozeman residents have had enough.
Jen MaixnerAndy MaixnerPhoebe MaixnerHolden Maixner
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Please oppose the REMU,. Industrial, and Community commercial rezoning of Bozeman"s Southside
Date:Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:50:12 AM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Jeanine Allen [delozierallen@gmail.com]Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:46 AMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Please oppose the REMU,. Industrial, and Community commercial rezoning of Bozeman's Southside
Dear Mayor Mehl,
We are writing to let you know that we completely oppose the rezoning of the 392 acres of land between W. GrafStreet and Goldenstein Lane, including the REMU, the Industrial designation of Bozeman’s Southease quadrant, andthe Community Commercial designation. We are residents in Sundance Springs neighborhood, and our childrenattend the public schools in the area including Sacajawea middle school. We specifically bought property on theSouthside because of the rural feel of the area, and because of the beauty. What would be the purpose of zoning landin this area for commericial development? This zone change is not consistent with the use of the area as residential,nor is it needed. On this 392 acre parcel of land live wildlife that we in Bozeman all say we love to see and protect,such as bald eagles, hawks, deer, geese, and cranes, but they would all have to leave if this is developed.
Changing the zoning of this tract of land to commercial development so that possibly a strip mall would be builtwould completely destroy the integrity of a family residential community, where traffic is light, cyclists and runnersabound, and deer live in our backyards. We understand the need for growth in Bozeman, but developing commercialbusinesses on this property is not in the best interest of residents, but rather only the developer. This would be aninalterable decision impacting generations to come. Please oppose this development.
Thank you,Bill and Jeanine Allen229 Silver Cloud CircleBozeman
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Opposition to Zoning Amendments
Date:Thursday, May 14, 2020 6:56:22 AM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Carolyn Plumb [cplumb50@gmail.com]Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 6:53 AMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Opposition to Zoning Amendments
Dear Mayor Mehl,
I am writing to express my opposition to the zoning changes listed below. When I purchased my home in SouthBozeman, I purposefully examined the zoning in areas around the home. I expected the zoning to remainresidential, which is the current state of affairs. I don't think it's fair to change the rules in the middle of the game.
Zoning changes I oppose:
REMU designation for the 117 acre proposed Blackwood Groves developmentIndustrial designation for Bozeman's Southeast QuadrantCommunity Commercial designation in Bozeman's Southwest Quadrant
Sincerely,Carolyn Plumb3114 Summerset Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Objection to proposed zoning in Southside Bozeman
Date:Thursday, May 14, 2020 10:10:56 AM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Janine Baker [janineabaker72@gmail.com]Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 9:41 AMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Objection to proposed zoning in Southside Bozeman
Dear Mayor Mehl
I am writing to strongly object to zoning changes proposed for the REMU Zoning District including the“Community Commercial” designation in Bozeman’s Southwest Quadrant, the “industrial” designation inBozeman’s Southeast Quadrant and the REMU designation for the proposed Blackwood Groves development. These designations would significantly alter the residential character of our neighborhoods and affect our propertyvalues negatively. I am counting on you to oppose these changes. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Janine Baker
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Opposition to REMU Commercial Development
Date:Saturday, May 16, 2020 11:55:01 AM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Daniella Payes McGuire [dpayesmcguire@gmail.com]Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2020 10:50 AMTo: Chris Mehl; Cyndy Andrus; I-Ho Pomeroy; Terry Cunningham; Michael Wallner; chris mcguireSubject: Opposition to REMU Commercial Development
Greetings,
My name is Daniella McGuire, and my family lives in the Sundance Springs Development, right off Goldenstein. Iam writing to state that we strongly oppose commercial development at the proposed "REMU" Zoning District.
We purchased our home five years ago with the understanding that South Bozeman would remain a residentialneighborhood. The area suggested for a commercial district, "REMU", is located close to both Sacajawea MiddleSchool and Morningstar Elementary School. There is limited egress and ingress to this neighborhood so that trafficwould endanger students walking and riding bikes to school and back home.
Southside residents are similarly concerned that a commercial district will contribute to polluting our streams andwildlife. Finally, property values would surely crater if this neighborhood should become commercial.
Our country is currently fighting a pandemic. Business and homeowners are facing financial ruin. Buildingadditional commercial businesses during this time seems irresponsible.
Please, consider these important issues and oppose the REMU Commercial Development.
Sincerely,Daniella McGuire406-209-2092
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Zoning Map Change
Date:Sunday, May 17, 2020 8:09:00 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: James Pritchard [jamespritchard12@gmail.com]Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2020 7:55 PMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Zoning Map Change
Dear Mayor Mehl:
I urge you to reject the proposed zoning map amendment on Bozeman's Southside.
On the Bozeman Community Plan (2009), presented on the city's Planning Department webpages, the area between19th & 3rd, and between Graf and Goldenstein, are clearly marked as "residential" (see page 285). This is the planand the expectation under which we all bought homes in Alder Creek. To suddenly thrust REMU, Industrial, andCommunity Commercial zones onto the map is at best a rude surprise, and at worst an outrage. the map says"Residential," and Residential it should stay!
I recently provided comments on the "Triangle Plan." I suggested that bike routes should be included to providecommuting and recreational opportunities for cyclists. Why is the current direction in planning not focusing on a)an intensification of existing underutilized city areas (such as North 7th) and still-developing commercial zones(such as just south of the Mall), and b) the Triangle area, from Bozeman to Belgrade and Bozeman to 4 Corners.
Why should Bozeman be developing on some of the best soils and farmland in the valley, in every direction? Again, why not intensify land use where development is already occurring?
I urge you to reject the zoning map amendments, including the REMU/Blackwood Groves development, theIndustrial designation in the SE area, and the Community Commercial designation in Bozeman's SW quadrant.
Yours sincerely,James Pritchard3117 Madrona Lane
From:Joan Roe
To:Agenda; Brian Krueger; Cathy Costakis; Chris Mehl; Chuck Winn; Dennis Taylor; George Thompson; HenryHappel; Jennifer Madgic; Jerry Pape; Mark Egge; "paul_spitler@yahoo.com"; Richard Rudnicki; Tom Rogers
Subject:FW: Blackwood Groves Public Comment Received
Date:Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:19:24 PM
Attachments:Blackwood Groves Real Red public comment.pdf
Chris wanted me to pass this public comment letter on to you.
Joan Roe
Community Development Technician I | Community Development
City of Bozeman | 20 East Olive St. | P.O. Box 1230 | Bozeman, MT 59771P: 406.582.2278 | E: jroe@bozeman.net
The Department of Community Development is revising its operations until further notice to
address COVID-19. We appreciate your patience and are working hard to keep as much stability of
operations as possible. There may be delays in responding to inquiries. We continue to receive and
review development applications. Some application types may see delays in review due to
suspension of public meetings.
From: Joan Roe
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:45 AM
To: Chris Saunders <csaunders@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: Blackwood Groves Public Comment Received
Received 05/19/2020 via FedEx.
Joan Roe
Community Development Technician I | Community Development
City of Bozeman | 20 East Olive St. | P.O. Box 1230 | Bozeman, MT 59771P: 406.582.2278 | E: jroe@bozeman.net
The Department of Community Development is revising its operations until further notice to
address COVID-19. We appreciate your patience and are working hard to keep as much stability of
operations as possible. There may be delays in responding to inquiries. We continue to receive and
review development applications. Some application types may see delays in review due to
suspension of public meetings.
May 18, 2020City of Bozeman Department of Community DevelopmentATTN: Chris SaundersPO Box 1230/ 20 E. Olive StreetBozeman, MT 59715D) BI^EC:?^3^uMAY'19J?02[1 j['DEPAR!i.^i.,T OFCOMMUNITY DEV.LOPMENRE: 2019 Future Land Use Map - Blackwood GrovesDear Mr. Saunders and Commissioners,I am in receipt of the Notice of Public Hearing for the Blackwood Groves GPA application. As an affectedadjacent landowner - Real Red, LLC is opposed to both the amendment application and the 2019 FutureLand Use Map Draft. This is the first direct notice received regarding the 2019 FLUM and of anyprospective annexation.The March 2020 Community Plan indicates that "stakeholder interviews" were held along with onlinesurveys as part of the public outreach. As manager of Real Red, LLC no online surveys, USPS mailnotices/questionnaires nor interview requests were received.The FLUM has 140 acres of privately owned Real Red, LLC agricultural land zoned for future as"Community Commercial Mixed Use". It seems the landowner most affected by this designation shouldhave been contacted directly.Real Red, LLC is also opposed to the adjacent and property to the North of Goldenstein Lane that theFLUM zoned for future Industrial use. Industrial use zones should remain and be expanded on the northside ofBozeman.Real Red, LLC has owned and purchased the impacted and nearby properties specifically with the long-term intent and promise to maintain its current integrity as an agricultural, open and natural landscape.We contend that 230 people of nearly 50,000 residents is not a true representation. However, our long-term property use intentions for open space certainly appears to be echoed and confirmed by thosesurveyed and published in the February 2019 Community Opportunities Survey results.Sincerely,C?^o^^(Hjlie Greenfield, ManagerReal Red,LLC
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Proposed Zoning Changes
Date:Monday, May 18, 2020 1:33:22 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: webadmin@bozeman.net [webadmin@bozeman.net]Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 1:31 PMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Proposed Zoning Changes
Message submitted from the <City Of Bozeman> website.
Site Visitor Name: Johnna HallSite Visitor Email: jbhall3@mac.com
Dear Mayor Mehl,
After learning about a proposed change to the Future Land Use Map for the city of Bozeman, I was moved torespond to this proposal. I strongly oppose the three zoning changes which would allow for commercialdevelopment between West Graf Street and Goldenstein Lane.
Like most of our neighbors, we built our forever home in our Southside Bozeman neighborhood after researchingthe great schools in the area, studying and relying upon the Future Land Use Map to assure the future of ourresidential neighborhood.
The idea of allowing commercial businesses to this well-established neighborhood should not be pushed forwardmerely for the financial gain of the developer and the potential financial gains in tax revenue by the city ofBozeman, especially when those gains come with potential losses to our home values (and the decreased tax basethat creates) and sense of community, among other costs.
Please consider our expectations when we built our home here and became an active part of the Southside Bozemancommunity. My reaction to this proposal is not an emotional response based on ill-will towards CommercialDevelopers. I know there are areas of Bozeman better suited for this type of development.
We built here, in this single-family-home neighborhood purposefully and large commercial buildings will drasticallychange the character of our neighborhood and those nearby. I oppose the “REMU” designation for the 117 acreBlackwood Groves development south of Alder Creek Subdivision and west of Sacajawea Middle School, the“Industrial” designation in Bozeman’s Southeast Quadrant and the “Community Commercial” designation inBozeman’s Southwest Quadrant. Please preserve these acres as zoned residential.
Johnna Hall
1003 Brookdale Dr.
Bozeman, MT 59715
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Zoning Map Change
Date:Monday, May 18, 2020 12:21:34 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Katherine Mikszewski [katesteiger@gmail.com]Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 12:16 PMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Zoning Map Change
Dear Mayor Mehl: My husband and I bought our home in Alder Creek three years ago, believing that we were protected from theREMU, Industrial and Commercial development proposed onBozeman’s Southside. It was our understanding that the area between19th and 3rd and between Graf and Goldsteinwould remain residential. We urge you to reject the zoning map amendments including the REMU/Blackwood Groves Development, theIndustrial designation in the SE area, and the Community Commercial designationin Bozeman’s SW quadrant. This area should remain residential! To change the zoning would destroy the charm and character of our neighborhood, the beauty of thesurrounding countryside and the value of our homes. The resulting increase in commercial traffic would impact thesafety of our children.
Yours truly, Kate and Jerry Mikszewski 3120 Madrona Lane Bozeman Montana 59715
From:Christina Price
To:Agenda
Subject:Future land use map - Blackwood Groves development
Date:Tuesday, May 19, 2020 3:47:45 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read our letter and consider our thoughts. We are
homeowners and primary residents of the Alder Creek subdivision. Our home backs up to theproposed Blackwood Groves development. Our address is 1116 Alder Creek Drive. We are
raising our three children here.
We vehemently oppose changing Blackwood Groves to "REMU" zoning. We also oppose the"Industrial" designation being considered for Bozeman's Southeast Quadrant. We also oppose
the "Community Commercial" designation in Bozeman's Southwest Quadrant. We haveseveral points to our opposition:
CONFUSION ON PUBLIC OPINION: An outside consultant evaluated the future
growth of Bozeman and advised a commercial zone further away from the railroad toprovide space for tech businesses that need to be in a non-vibratory zone. We were
told that the selling landowners actually supported REMU zoning. We would likesome more concrete information around all of this, as it seems curious that none of
the members of this close knit neighborhood ever spread the word that the city waslooking for our opinion. We were also informed that residents of the southern part of
Bozeman and Bozeman in general WANT more places of business and high-densityhousing here, specifically, between Graf and Goldenstein Lane. We would be
interested to see exactly, from a quantitative standpoint, how many Bozemanitesspecifically expressed this opinion and desire. There is nothing in this end of the
valley to the south except for residential and agricultural properties. If you travelsouth of our neighborhood you quickly run into Leverich and Hyalite Canyons. There
will never be legions of commuters driving from the south and looking for officebuildings or other places of business close to their homes. They will come from the
north, east and west. EXPECTATIONS OF RESIDENTS: We have yet to speak to any residents in this
area that had, or have the desire for a REMU zoned area abutting our neighborhoods.We bought a home here with eyes wide open; we knew the farm land would
eventually become developed, as neighborhoods and parks, not apartment buildings,manufacturing facilities or the many other commercial applications that fall under the
REMU/Industrial/Commercial designation. Clearly we paid a premium to live in aneighborhood with schools and parks surrounding our homes. We are happy for more
homes of similar specifications. There are many established residential neighborhoodswhose residents paid a premium to live near a park, a business zone, or close to Main
Street. Some chose to pay a premium to live in high-density housing that is a bike rideto their job at Oracle or other businesses in business parks. We all, as free Americans,
chose what kind of neighborhood we wanted to live in: mandating and allowing 180degree changes for any number of reasons is disruptive and confusing. Imagine if the
residents of North Black Avenue suddenly learned that Beall park was going tobecome a mall with a movie theatre, just because we need more of those! How would
those residents feel and respond? REMU's BROAD DEFINITION: The residents of Alder Creek and the
neighborhoods surrounding the proposed annexation are extremely vulnerable if theland abutting our property is designated as REMU. We have zero recourse if the
developer and investors were to change course from their friendly and beautiful"plan" due to unforeseeable circumstances that are infinite in possibility(911
terrorism, 2008 Recession, 2020 COVID 19 to name a few recent realities thatabruptly changed many things and commercial real estate most of all!) They could
rent out the buildings and land to whomever they chose. We would probably be ok ifit was a dry cleaner, coffee shop, and real estate office(like we need more of
those?!) but what about all the alternatives? There doesn't seem to be a reasonablemiddle ground here; it is all or nothing. EXISTING REMU/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL: When we look at the currentzoning of the city, there are many many acres of REMU/Commercial/Industrial zoned
areas that have yet to be developed. Why does the city need more REMU zoningwhen we haven't utilized the existing parcels of land? We look at the opportunity zone
on Garfield as a prime example. That is far enough from the railroad tracks to avoidvibrations(how many companies actually can't work near railroad tracks?), and there
are 42 acres available for "tech" or any other use by commercial entities. Contrary tosome opinions, those businesses don't have to be associated with MSU. As far as I
can see there is only one building under construction on that property that has beenavailable and for sale/lease for several years. There are many hundreds of acres along
19th Ave, Stucky, Garfield, and many other areas in "south" Bozeman that areabutting industrial parks, churches and their parking lots, and other multi-use
properties. What is going on with the swaths of land on Highland across from thehospital? What a great place to expand to the east where the new Heeb's Market was
built. That would benefit the residents of Livingston who are more and more likely tobe commuting to Bozeman to benefit our community with their skills and taxes. I
have heard arguments from city planners that 11th and 15th avenues need to beopened up so travel to the south is easier. Does that make sense to funnel more traffic
to the south for a few hundred acres of commercial zoning? Is the juice worth thesqueeze (see geography of valley pointed out above.) As we all know, 11th avenue is
already a terrible artery that passes through the university and is a virtual bottleneckfor 9 months of the year due to student pedestrian traffic. The traffic that travels off
19th, along Graf, right on 11th, and through our neighborhood to Sacajawea MiddleSchool is already a problem with speeders and passers by flaunting local traffic laws
on a twice daily basis. I am waiting for the increase in pedestrian deaths to open upour community's eyes to the danger of funneling commercial traffic through our
neighborhoods where many kids are riding bikes and walking to and from schooltwice daily. It is a huge problem lurking in the weeds. If we want to create a
community of the future where everyone can walk to work, we also need to build atraffic division in our PD to control the speeders. Let's do our best to separate the
speeders from our students where we can. At least in town where Hawthorne andother schools are located there are traffic lights to control the traffic.
In conclusion we don't understand why these relatively isolated tracts of land south ofBozeman, surrounded by schools, rural communities, and our neighborhoods are being
targeted as REMU/Industrial/Commercial zones. We don't believe the residents of Bozeman,and certainly South Bozeman, are asking for this, and we don't understand why it makes sense
to the larger plans for the expansion of Bozeman. The unknown beneficiaries of these changes(developers and business owners) don't live here and certainly didn't buy property here to live
and work in the community. Why are the (mostly financial) gains of these unknown anduncertain parties being elevated above those who are already here? Thanks for considering our
opinions.
Respectfully Submitted,
William Holt and Christina Price
--
Christina Price"Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking
our potential."
-Winston Churchill
From:Cyndy Andrus
To:Agenda
Subject:Fwd: Proposed Zoning Changes/ Blackwood Groves Development
Date:Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:44:10 AM
Cynthia Andrus|Deputy Mayor
City of BozemanP:406.582.2383|E:candrus@bozeman.net|W: www.bozeman.net
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From: Lindsay Smith <lindsayreedsmith@gmail.com>Date: May 19, 2020 at 3:23:20 PM MDTTo: Cyndy Andrus <CAndrus@BOZEMAN.NET>Subject: Proposed Zoning Changes/ Blackwood Groves Development
Ms. Andrus,
I am writing to address the zoning changes that are proposed for the land south ofAlder Creek Drive and the proposed Blackwood Development Plan. I reside at
1340 Alder Creek Drive and this land is my backyard. One of the many reasons Ipurchased this house in 2016 is that I knew the land right behind my house was
zoned for residential use only. None of the three proposed zoning districts areresidential in nature (REMU, Industrial and Community Commercial). I believe
there is a place for zoning like this in Bozeman, but not in this area. WithSacajawea Middle School and Morning Star Elementary School being a stone's
throw away from this land, I strongly believe that this land should have aresidential emphasis.
I appreciate your tine in listening to my opposition of these zoning changes as
well as the Blackwood Groves development.
Lindsay Smith
From:Cyndy Andrus
To:Agenda
Subject:Fwd: Opposition to Zoning Map Amendments btwn W Graf St & Goldenstein Ln
Date:Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:42:51 AM
Cynthia Andrus|Deputy Mayor
City of BozemanP:406.582.2383|E:candrus@bozeman.net|W: www.bozeman.net
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From: Jennifer Cook <mrsjencook@gmail.com>Date: May 20, 2020 at 11:29:03 AM MDTTo: Cyndy Andrus <CAndrus@BOZEMAN.NET>Subject: Opposition to Zoning Map Amendments btwn W Graf St &Goldenstein Ln
Hi Deputy Mayor Andrus,
This email is in regards to the zoning map amendments: REMU, Industrial &
Community Commercial between Graf Street and Goldenstein Lane.
I am in opposition to these changes listed above.
My family which includes a 3 year old and 5 year old live in Alder Creek whichneighbors the land addressed above.
We specifically selected this quiet, family friendly, safe neighborhood that is
close to two schools and a park and a distance from industrial, retail andcommunity commercial areas. We were under the impression that the land
addressed would remain residential. None of the 3 proposed zoning districst areresidential in nature.
Please do not allow these changes to be approved so we can maintain the integrity
of Alder Creek and neighboring communities and most importantly keep our kidssafe from retail, industrial and community commercial environments.
Keep this area quiet, safe and family friendly, which is why everyone living on
this side of town purchased on the south side.
Please protect our families and the south side by not approving these changes.
Thank you for your time and consideration!
Jennifer Cook281-967-9310
From:Cyndy Andrus
To:Agenda
Subject:Fwd: REMU Zoning District
Date:Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:43:07 AM
Cynthia Andrus|Deputy Mayor
City of BozemanP:406.582.2383|E:candrus@bozeman.net|W: www.bozeman.net
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From: Sar Nich <sarnich@gmail.com>Date: May 20, 2020 at 9:54:22 AM MDTTo: Cyndy Andrus <CAndrus@BOZEMAN.NET>Subject: Fwd: REMU Zoning District
Deputy Mayor Andrus,
I am permanent resident, with home ownership in West Meadow. I am writing toyou today to state my strong opposition of the REMU designation for the 117 acre
"Blackwood Groves" development and the "Industrial" designation in Bozeman'sSoutheast Quadrant, AND the "Community Commercial" designation in
Bozeman's southwest Quadrant.
These three zoning changing would significantly change the landscape of ourcommunity. My family purchased our home intentionally with the presumption
that this area would remain residential. If Bozeman allows these zoning changes,then it really is only the very rich who can afford to live in a neighborhood
without industrial, REMU, and/or community commercial. Please opposethese proposed zoning changes.
Thank you for your commitment to community.
Sincerely,
Sarah NIcholas
147 Arcadia Ln Bozeman
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Blackwood Groves Development
Date:Saturday, May 23, 2020 11:24:22 AM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Arthur May [ac.may63@yahoo.com]Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2020 11:01 AMTo: Chris MehlCc: Cyndy Andrus; I-Ho Pomeroy; Terry Cunningham; Michael WallnerSubject: Blackwood Groves Development
My wife and I retired to Bozeman in 2011 to be near our children and to enjoy Bozeman and the surrounding area. We purchased a home in Alder Creek SD with the hope that the surrounding farm land would be developed into asingle family residential area which would be consistent with the growth in this area. We wish to let you and thecommissioners know that we are totally opposed to the proposed REMU zoning for the land south of Alder Creek. This would be totally inconsistent with the surrounding area. We urge you to limit the zoning to single familyresidential use. Any zoning in this part of the city which would allow “Industrial” or “Community Commercial”would be totally contrary to the residential growth this part of the city is experiencing.
Thank you,Mr and Mrs Cinclair MaySent from my iPad
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Upcoming zone changes
Date:Saturday, May 23, 2020 11:24:47 AM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Dan Klusmann [dan@imeonline.com]Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2020 9:37 AMTo: Chris Mehl; Cyndy Andrus; I-Ho Pomeroy; Terry Cunningham; Michael WallnerSubject: Upcoming zone changes
Dear City Commissioners,
We are concerned that the proposed “REMU” designation of the Blackwood Groves development, the“industrial”designation in Bozeman’s Southeast Quadrant, and the “Community Commercial”designation inBozeman’s Southwest Quadrant all drastically change the residential attraction of this area of Bozeman and willgenerate traffic concerns especially in the area of the schools.
Traffic on 11th is already causing back-ups around the University, South 3rd goes through residential areas and canbe congested and dangerous due to school traffic, which leaves 19th as the only reasonable access to this area. Thisarea of Bozeman also endures significant higher snow fall accumulations than the North side which adds to trafficissues.
Homeowners on Bozeman’s south side value the quiet and beauty of our neighborhoods so hope you will considerall this before approving zone changes that will have a negative impact on residents, MSU, and area schools.
Thank you,Dan & Teresa Klusmann
May 24, 2020
To: Bozeman City Commissioners
From: Dennis and Eileen Hansen
We are sending this notice to you, and all of the City Commissioners to advise you of our
objection to the zoning map amendments REMU designation for the 117 acres proposed
Blackwood Groves development south of Alder Creek Subdivision and west of Sacajawea
Middle School, the “industrial designation in Bozeman’s Southeast Quadrant, and the
Community Commercial designation in Bozeman’s Southwest Quadrant.
We purchased our residence in South Meadow in 2012 believing that Bozeman’s Southeast and
Southwest Quadrants would remain residential. None of the 3 proposed zoning districts are
residential in nature.
We are protecting the residential integrity of Bozeman’s Southside and plan to voice our
objection to the proposed Blackwood Groves development.
Your help is needed to disapprove the development.
Sincerely,
Dennis & Eileen Hansen
Cell phone 406 579 2798
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Blackwood Groves Zoning
Date:Tuesday, May 26, 2020 12:52:02 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: M & P Wells [mwells.pwells@gmail.com]Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 12:33 PMSubject: Blackwood Groves Zoning
We have lived on the south side of Bozeman for nearly 40 years. We have witnessed many changes in Bozemanduring that time. We love our community and wish to influence the continued changes in a way that will benefitALL in the community.
We wish to register our opposition to the proposed zoning for the Blackwood Groves 392 acre property locatedbetween W. Graf St and Goldenstein Lane. The proposed REMU, Industrial, and Community Commercial areas aremuch beyond what is appropriate or necessary.
—The zoning surrounding MSU allowing most of the high density housing and commercial development—muchnot yet developed—is adequate for needs of the area.—The area under consideration has close access to two schools, Sacajawea and the Bozeman district schoolproperty at 3rd and Patterson. The businesses allowed in the proposed zoning would cause traffic, safety, and accessproblems for young students.
—The needs of the community for moderate and affordable housing require mixed housing choices, but are not wellserved by non-residential uses allowed in the proposed zoning.
—Some neighborhood services similar to the size of the area now located at Kagy and So. 3rd with walking/bikeaccess from surrounding residential seems reasonable, but the zone allowing it should be confined to a specific areawith access by cars, walking, and cycling. There is no need for the commercial zone to be as large as is proposed.
We will not be able to attend the hearing on June 8 because of our virus concerns, but please submit our commentsfor the record.Regards,Michael and Phyllis Wells
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: REMU zoning map change for the Blackwood Groves Development
Date:Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:55:26 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Judy Tsiang [judytsiang@gmail.com]Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:45 PMTo: Chris Mehl; Cyndy Andrus; I-Ho Pomeroy; Terry Cunningham; Michael WallnerSubject: REMU zoning map change for the Blackwood Groves Development
Dear Chris, Cyndy, I-Ho, Terry, and Michael,
I think I’ve met most of you, and I support and appreciate your service to our wonderful and browing Bozemancommunity.
As somewhat of a newcomer myself (moved here in 2013), I can hardly discourage the growth of ou wonderfulcity. I can say that I am definitely against sprawl, at the cost of our natural areas (including important wildlifehabitat) and rich farmland. I support most of the growth in downtown, and this influx of people who want to movehere can only be good for such things like the arts. Hopefully, the increasing cost of everything will not come at theexpense of the diversity of businesses, especially those that are local. That said, I am very concerned about theFuture Land Use map and the potential harm it will do to the south side of Bozeman, where I live.
I do support some sort of development in this area. There has been tremendous growth in residential developmenton the south side, and without business development in this area, traffic could become problematic as everyone hasto drive north to meet their wants and needs. However, a blanket zoning permitting just about everything would behorrible and greatly diminish what makes this area so special.
I therefore strongly oppose both REMU and Industrial zones on the south side—especially REMU. There are moreappropriate locations, for such use (e.g., the old KMart parking lot). Especially egregious is the prospect of hotelsand manufacturing (with the exception of one step up from locally owned, cottage industry enterprises, similar to,say Big Sky Mountain Products). Small restaurants (not chains!), health and fitness places, similar to those found atKagy and Third, would likely be a welcome addition. And I strongly support keeping all buildings to no more thantwo floors. We treasure the views of the mountains to the south of us! The architectural/design aesthetics should bein harmony with our surroundings. (For a counter example, the new Copper Harbor building near Rosauers is anabomination—completely inappropriate to a mountain valley setting and to a lesser extent, the apartment buildingson 11th just south of Kagy, whose colors are incongruous with its surroundings.)
While I’m at it, it would be great to have a neighborhood trolley to take us downtown! (The Streamline, to myknowledge, only goes as far south at Kagy.)
Thank you for considering my input as you make your decision regarding Bozeman’s Southwest Quadrant. I retiredto Bozeman in general because of its quality of living, and I bought property on the south side in particular becauseof its peaceful and beautiful setting, and the character of its neighborhoods.
Sincerely,
Judy Tsiang
3300 E. Graf St., Unit 56
Bozeman 59714
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: REMU ZONING MAP CHANGE 117 ACRE BLACKWOOD GROVES DEVELOPMENT
Date:Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:30:29 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: GINNY FERRE [bridgrvu@msn.com]Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:13 PMTo: Chris Mehl; Cyndy Andrus; I-Ho Pomeroy; Terry Cunningham; Michael WallnerSubject: REMU ZONING MAP CHANGE 117 ACRE BLACKWOOD GROVES DEVELOPMENT
As a resident of Bozeman’s Southeast quadrant, I strongly oppose the 3 proposed zoning changes which includeREMU, Industrial and Community Commercial for the Blackwood Groves Development. As our elected mayor,deputy mayor and commissioners I urge you to vote against these changes to preserve the integrity of a trulyresidential area of Bozeman. I do not believe any of us want a commercial area behind Sacajawea School and themany fine residential homes in the area. Please keep some of our beautiful city for purely residential development.
Virginia Ferré3300 E. GrafSt., #76Bozeman, MT
From:Chris Mehl
To:Terry Cunningham; Agenda
Subject:FW: REMU Zoning, Bozeman"s South Side
Date:Monday, June 1, 2020 10:26:41 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Briana Lucas [brianallucas@gmail.com]Sent: Monday, June 01, 2020 9:59 PMTo: Chris Mehl; Cyndy Andrus; I-Ho Pomeroy; Michael WallnerSubject: REMU Zoning, Bozeman's South Side
Dear Bozeman Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Bozeman's City Commissioners:
I am writing regarding the REMU designated area in the 117 acreproposed Blackwood Groves development south of Alder Creek subdivisionand west of Sacajawea Middle school. Specifically the area between W.Graf Street and Goldenstein Lane.
I live in the Alder Creek subdivision. Like many residents of thisneighborhood, I purchased my home, and then built another home in thesame neighborhood based on the presumption that the Bozeman'sSoutheast and Southwest Quadrants would remain residential. Myhusband and I specifically chose this neighborhood for its proximityto the schools, so that our two children could walk safely to schoolthrough the eighth grade. Additionally, we chose this neighborhoodbecause it is a quiet, safe and wonderful area for young children togrow up. Surrounded only by only other residences, parks, trails andfields. I specifically chose the South Side of Bozeman for itsresidential nature.
The proposed location between Graf and south to Goldenstein, seemslike an extremely odd and very poor place to insert REMU, industrialand community commercial zoning. It doesn't make sense to potentiallyhave a large area full of storage units, or a hotel, medical offices,student housing or manufacturing sandwiched in between so manyresidential-family neighborhoods. It doesn't feel cohesive with therest of the "look" of this side of town. And I've always thought thata certain "look" was important to the City of Bozeman.
This type of area would also increase traffic, particularly on South19th, drawing more people out of the center of Bozeman and away fromwhere most of the other commercial business already exists.. I thinkBozeman overall has done a very good job of keeping the integrity ofour beautiful city by allowing change where it makes sense. This areajust doesn't make sense. - out to an area that has been so residentialin nature for many, many years.
I know growth in a city like Bozeman is inevitable. I have lived here
for almost 20 years and have seen plenty of growth and change in how
our city looks during this timeframe. Growth can be painful, but it
can also be very good, and many of the changes Bozeman has experiencedhave been good. However, I feel strongly that the area off South 19thAvenue, is NOT a good place for a new REMU zoned area. I think thereare better areas in the city where an area like this could be planned.
I urge you to PLEASE keep this South side area residential and allowus to maintain the safe streets and quiet nature of our neighborhoods,and continue to have a great place for our children to grow up!
Best regards,Briana Lucas3125 Summerset Dr.Bozeman, MT 59715
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Opposition to Upcoming Map Ammendments
Date:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 11:56:20 AM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: smohr1029@charter.net [smohr1029@charter.net]Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2020 11:50 AMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Opposition to Upcoming Map Ammendments
Mayor Mehl:
With this e-mail I am asking that you NOT APPROVE the following three zoning map amendments that will bebefore the commission soon:
* REMU designation for proposed Blackwood Groves development, * Industrial designation for Bozeman’s southeast quadrant, and * Community Commercial designation for Bozeman’s southwest quadrants.
I fully understand that development is important, but the southside of the city is substantially residential, and shouldremain so. I ask that you NOT APPROVE these amendments.
Stew Mohr
(406) 551-3830 (cellular)
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Opposition to zoning map amendments
Date:Tuesday, June 2, 2020 11:16:07 AM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Todd Holmberg [todd@echocommerce.net]Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2020 11:07 AMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Opposition to zoning map amendments
Hi Chris,
After researching information from a flyer being circulated around our neighborhood regarding proposed zoningchanges near my home, I wanted to voice my opposition to these changes. I believe the changes could allow foruses that are not in harmony with the residential nature of our area here in South Bozeman, and would negativelyimpact the safety and quality of our neighborhoods. None of the proposals are residential in nature. Specifically, Ioppose:
* "REMU" designation for the 117 acre proposed Blackwood Groves development south of Alder Creek, west ofSac Middle School * "Industrial" designation in Bozeman's Southeast Quadrant * "Community Commercial" designation in Bozeman's Southeast Quadrant
Thank you for all you do for our community and for your consideration!
Best Regards,
--Todd Holmberg, Co-FounderEcho Commerce LLCtodd@echocommerce.net<mailto:todd@echocommerce.net>
<http://tacticalair.com>
<http://armoryofreplicas.com>
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Blackwood Groves development
Date:Wednesday, June 3, 2020 7:27:24 AM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Karen Williams [karenskis@gmail.com]Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2020 7:26 AMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Blackwood Groves development
Good morning,I am writing to ask you to deny a change in zoning requested by the Blackwood Groves developers. I understandthat this area is currently zoned residential and would be re-zoned to REMU. This change would allow many otheruses both retail and high density housing. A change is zoning from residential would change the character of southBozeman, which is why many of us chose to buy homes in this part of town.I understand that other zoning amendments considered include an Industrial designation in the southeast quadrantand community commercial in the southwest quadrant.Please leave this part of the city residential for the residents! Please don’t facilitate the developers; you represent us.Thank you for your consideration,Karen Williams133 Nostalgia Lane
From:Cyndy Andrus
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: [SENDER UNVERIFIED]Bozeman"s Southside Proposed Zoning Changes
Date:Friday, June 5, 2020 4:19:12 PM
Cynthia Andrus | Deputy Mayor
City of Bozeman | 121 North Rouse Avenue | P.O. Box 1230 | Bozeman, MT 59771
P: 406. 582-2383| E: candrus@bozeman.net | W: www.bozeman.net
________________________________________
From: Mary [marsadowski@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 4:03 PM
To: Cyndy Andrus
Subject: [SENDER UNVERIFIED]Bozeman's Southside Proposed Zoning Changes
Dear Deputy Mayor Cyndy Andrus,
I am urging you to please protect the residential character of Bozeman’s Southside. As a nearby resident living in
Sundance Springs, the proposed zoning changes have a huge impact on our part of town. As a resident of Bozeman
for nearly forty years — I’ve lived on the Southside for many years in three different locations (Mystic Height,
Sourdough Properties and now Sundance Springs).
The area of these proposed changes is residential and agricultural in nature. There’s a significant amount of wildlife
including Bald Eagles, Redtail and other hawk and falcon species, Great Horned Owls, copious amounts of deer,
numerous mammals like fox, raccoons, and other species — and Sandhill Cranes. As development gobbles up
wildlife habitat, our diversity of species decreases and road kill becomes the norm.
Traffic is also a huge concern as well. Our streets are already very busy and can get back-up (look at South 3rd
between Kagy and north Wagon Wheel in the mornings. There are numerous walkers (kids for the large nearby
schools of Morning Star and Sacajewea), bikers and joggers that use the area.
Light and noise pollution will impact all the surrounding residences.
Limited resources of available water are also an on-going concern with this rapid growth we are experiencing in
Bozeman!!
Truly, the heavy impacts of commercial development do not need to expand so far south of Kagy Blvd!!! PLEASE
— Maintain the rural residential and agricultural SOUTHSIDE!
PLEASE oppose:
1) REMU designation for 117 acre proposed Blackwood Groves
2) Industrial designation in Bozeman’s Southeast Quadrant
3) Community Commercial designation in Bozeman’s Southwest Quadrant
Kindly,
Mary Sadowski
4449 White Eagle Circle
Sundance Springs
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-599-3204
From:Cyndy Andrus
To:Agenda
Subject:Fwd: Please deny proposed zone amendments REMU, INDUSTRIAL, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL on the Future
Gallatin County/ City Land Use Map in the area West of 3rd behind Sacajawea Middle School, South ofGoldenstein Lane, East of S.19th, and N of W. Graf St.
Date:Friday, June 5, 2020 2:25:17 PM
Cynthia Andrus|Deputy Mayor
City of BozemanP:406.582.2383|E:candrus@bozeman.net|W: www.bozeman.net
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From: Robert Wilkes <accurate270@outlook.com>Date: June 5, 2020 at 2:22:17 PM MDTTo: Cyndy Andrus <CAndrus@BOZEMAN.NET>Subject: FW: Please deny proposed zone amendments REMU,INDUSTRIAL, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL on the Future GallatinCounty/ City Land Use Map in the area West of 3rd behind SacajaweaMiddle School, South of Goldenstein Lane, East of S.19th, and N of W. GrafSt.
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From: Robert Wilkes
Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 2:16 PM
To: cmehl@bozeman.net
Subject: Please deny proposed zone amendments REMU, INDUSTRIAL, COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL on the Future Gallatin County/ City Land Use Map in the area West of
3rd behind Sacajawea Middle School, South of Goldenstein Lane, East of S.19th, and N
of W. Graf St.
This area is now residential, small and large agricultural units, Conservation Easements
and some open spaces to accommodate Wetlands in area. It is also very close to the
Urban Interface and Wildlife corridors.
These zone amendments could devalue most of the properties and cause health
problems from Commercial and Industrial businesses.
These proposed zones are more suited to properties close to I-90 and adjacent
commercial zones.
Thank you for your attn to this important map change.
The Wilkes Family
9354 Nash Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
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From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Draft Community future Land Use Plan
Date:Sunday, June 7, 2020 5:37:34 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: webadmin@bozeman.net [webadmin@bozeman.net]Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2020 5:33 PMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Draft Community future Land Use Plan
Message submitted from the <City Of Bozeman> website.
Site Visitor Name: Cheryl EiholzerSite Visitor Email: ceiholzer@charter.net
This note is to comment on the Draft Community Plan Future Land Use. Specifically, the commercial developmentbetween W. Graf Street and Goldenstein Land and east of 19th Ave. I strongly oppose of the following:• the RDMU use designation behind Sacajawea Middle School• The Industrial use designation south of the RDMU designation.I am strongly opposed those proposed designations because the changes would change the whole nature of the area.We purchased our home 13 years ago in Westfield subdivision with the understanding that the area around thesubdivision and to the west out to 19th street would be residential. We want the quiet. We want it to be safe forwalking and especially bicycling in the area south of us. We wanted the low traffic We wanted the dark sky. All ofthe likeable qualities will be destroyed with the proposed changes.
Bottom line, once again, Bozeman is trying to bait and switch. Here is a nice residential area. Let’s change it. Thatbait and switch is ethically wrong.
If we must compromise, I would not oppose RDMU right along 19th only – 1 to 2 blocks wide. But residential onlyall around the middle school. NO INDUSTRY. If you want industry, put it West of 19th an already busy street oralong North 7th or Huffline.
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Rezoning of Bozeman"s South Side
Date:Monday, June 8, 2020 12:07:53 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: kristy johns [kljohns@me.com]Sent: Monday, June 08, 2020 11:56 AMTo: Chris MehlSubject: Rezoning of Bozeman's South Side
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to express my opposition to the rezoning of Bozeman’s Southeast Quadrant and Bozeman’s SouthwestQuadrant, between W. Graf and Goldenstein Lane.
I am concerned about changing this acreage from a residential to a commercial and industrial zones.
We residents of the Southside of Bozeman enjoy our neighborhoods and parks. We enjoy our quiet trails and ourtime away from the commercial areas of Bozeman. It is why I live on the Southside of Bozeman.
Bringing commercial buildings will change the entire character of the neighborhoods. There are many areas ofBozeman that already have restaurants, gym space, office space and community living. Creating new areas ofcommerce will only take away from our bustling Downtown Bozeman. Keep the commercialism where it hasalready been established and zoned for.
If the City of Bozeman has disregard for current zoning plans, what is the point of making any plans regarding anyof the neighborhoods or areas of Bozeman. If the city is able to change any law for its own profitable gain, why dowe set for any development plans?
I urge the City of Bozeman to do the right thing and keep zoning areas as they are originally designated, residentialin nature, contributing to the landscape that is already created.
Please do the right thing.
Sincerely,Kristy JohnsWestfield Park Resident
From:Chris Mehl
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Commercial Development in South Bozeman
Date:Friday, May 22, 2020 4:15:19 PM
Chris Mehl
Mayor, City of Bozemancmehl@bozeman.net406.581.4992________________________________________From: Ronald Evans [rsevans0112@gmail.com]Sent: Friday, May 22, 2020 2:41 PMTo: Chris Mehl; Cyndy Andrus; I-Ho Pomeroy; Terry Cunningham; cwallner@bozeman.netSubject: Commercial Development in South Bozeman
Mr. Mayor and Commissioners:
As residents of Bozeman's Southside, we'd like to express our strong desire for the City Commissioners toreconsider the current designation of the 392 acres of land between W. Graf and Goldenstein for commercialdevelopment.
Our understanding is that the proposed zoning changes would allow REMU, Industrial and Community Commercialdesignations in this area.
We, and most other residents of the South of Bozeman, I believe, purchased our property with the assumption thatthe SE and SW quadrants would remain residential. The additional traffic, noise, nighttime activities, etc wouldsignificantly degrade our life styles and home values. We urge you to keep the Southside the highly desirable partof Bozeman that it has been for years.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ron and Marsha Evans
Public Comment submitted through online growth policy map since the March 2020 public
hearing.
1. Given this area is already an industrial use I would request as an owner of two of the
three parcels to keep this as Industrial use. Both myself and the owner of the Ice House
parcel wish to continue to use these parcels as they are being used today, although we may
add complimentary uses that would fit with the zoning designation. Thank you.
Scott Dehlendorf on behalf of Boise Airport Center, LLC & Mtn. Springs Ranch North Assoc,
LLC