HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-20 Public Comment - P. Epple - Future Land Use Map -- Suggested RevisionFrom:Andy and Paulette Epple
To:Agenda
Cc:trodgers@bozeman.net
Subject:Future Land Use Map -- Suggested Revision
Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 2:15:24 PM
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Dear Mayor Andrus and members of the Commission. The purpose of this email is to request that, in making final
changes to the Draft Bozeman Community Plan, you change the proposed Future Land Use designations on the
highlighted +33-acre parcel of land (see map below) from “Public Institutions” and “Community Commercial
Mixed Use” to “Parks and Open Lands.” The subject property is privately-owned by Sacajawea Audubon Society
(SAS) and is commonly known as the “Indreland Audubon Wetlands Preserve” (IAWP). Sacajawea Audubon intends
to manage the entire property as natural “open lands,” primarily for the benefit of avian (and other) wildlife, as well
as for public education and enjoyment. The narrative description of “Parks and Open Lands” in the Draft Community
Plan most closely fits Sacajawea Audubon’s vision for this acquired property, whereas the descriptions of “Public
Institutions” and “Community Commercial Mixed Use” do not fit the ownership pattern or intended uses of the
property.
Sacajawea Audubon looks forward to actively participating in future discussions regarding application of an
appropriate zoning designation for the IAWP, in compliance with the adopted land use classification.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me at the this
email address or by phone at (406) 580-6186.
Paulette Epple
Conservation Chair
Sacajawea Audubon Society