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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-20 Public Comment - K. Filipovich - Proposed URD in NE BozemanFrom:Karen Filipovich To:Agenda Subject:Proposed URD in NE Bozeman Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2020 11:00:53 AM Dear City Commissioners: I am writing you to encourage you to vote no on the Idaho Pole URD at this time. Right now, the liabilities and potential benefits of the declaring the area a URD are not characterized well enough to make an informed decision on whether to move forward. Several issues need to be better understood before a URD on an area that is about the size of the 7th Avenue corridor is put in motion. These include: Planning board and public commenter concerns including the proposed boundaries, economic impact to existing businesses, transportation issues, and unknowns about health issues. Planning board members noted that they were only voting on a very narrow question related to whether potential development conforms to the current community plan. Better understanding of the hazards associated with the soil and water pollution and potential for remediation. It makes little sense to declare a URD if the remediation is impossible or cost prohibitive. Clearer characterization of the transportation issues. Points brought up so far include the mismatch between the recently ratified Front Street trail extension and the engineering report, the railroad crossings and access, and potential egress for fire and safety. The big picture issues should be clearly delineated before a URD decision is made. I'd encourage you to vote no now and gather the needed information first. Sincerely yours, Karen Filipovich 426 N Grand Ave Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 522-3819