HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-20 Public Comment - S. Taylor - Annexation an dinitial zoning for Application 20184From:Susan Taylor
To:Agenda
Subject:Application 20184
Date:Monday, November 9, 2020 12:14:51 PM
To Whom it May Concern;
I am writing regarding the application for Annexation and Initial Zoning (20184). I own
the residential property directly across Reeves Road from the subject property and
am one of the Declarants of the Walker Property PUD's Declaration of Restrictions
and Protective Covenants recorded in 2002.
The B-2 zoning requested by the applicant is not a zoning designation contemplated
in the Walker Property Covenants and is a much more intensive commercial zoning
than the current R-O zoning on the subject property. If in fact it becomes a veterinary
surgical center with no outside kenneling it would likely be a good neighbor, as is theexisting vet clinic on the adjacent property to the east of the subject property (also
directly across Reeves Road from my property). On the other hand, B-2 zoning also
allows for uses that are not compatible with a residence. As one example B-2 zoning
allows for retail stores in excess of 40,000 square feet if I am reading the chart
correctly, whereas the PUD requirements (the Covenants and the Design Review
Guidelines) for that lot state, in part, that
The office clusters should reflect the architectural character of the adjacent farm
buildings. Therefore, office buildings should be limited to a ground floor area of 5,000
square feet to promote clustering and a general rural residential character. These
guidelines encourage more than one building on an individual parcel.
If the PUD guidelines would still apply, then perhaps B-2 could be acceptable, but I
feel the City of Bozeman should not "over zone" the parcel. I am not opposed to yet
another veterinary facility in the area, but the minimum zoning required for a
veterinary surgical facility should be adequate. If that is B-2, then I would respectfullyrequest that approval conditions be put in place such that the Design Guidelines of
the Walker Property PUD still apply even though B-2 is not a zoning designation listed
in the PUD documents. Otherwise, I feel B-2 zoning is incompatible with the stated
intent of the Walker Property PUD and my adjoining property across Reeves Road.
I would also respectfully request that the site plan of the future business(es) be
designed with an eye to minimizing its impact on the residence across the street. For
example, vehicular access from Campbell Road instead of Reeves Road would makea substantial difference in the impact the business has on my property. I am also
concerned about the potential for excessive light, noise, odors, and/or litter (blowing
from garbage containers) from that lot. With the exception of odors these are impacts
I currently absorb from the existing vet clinic, not hypothetical ones.
Thank you for your time in considering my comments and concerns.
Sincerely,
Susan R. Taylor