HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-21 Public Comment - S. Altenburg - Buffalo Run DevelopmentFrom: Sara Altenburg
To: Agenda
Subject: Buffalo Run Annexation Public Comment
Date: Friday, January 8, 2021 3:19:04 PM
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Public Protest in Response to Application 20112
Attn: Chris Saunders
Dear Bozeman Zoning Commission,
I am writing today to oppose the R-5 zoning district and Buffalo Run development,
Application 20112. My husband and I own a home in the adjacent Meadow Creek
Development – 3311 S. 26th
Ave. Our backyard backs up to the primary intersection where
traffic for the proposed condominium development will be routed.
According to the Bozeman Municipal Code 38.300.100.F: the intent of the R-5 residential
mixed-use high density district is to provide for high-density residential development through
a variety of compatible housing types and residentially supportive commercial uses in a
geographically compact, walkable area to serve the varying needs of the community's
residents. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas adjacent to mixed-use districts and/or
served by transit to accommodate a higher density of residents in close proximity to jobs and
services. The proposed site is currently outside of city limits and has been slated as “Urban
Residential” in the Bozeman Community Plan Future Land Use Map. The area under review
is not adjacent to mixed-use districts, does not have public transit available, and is not in close
proximity to jobs or services. The Buffalo Run site is not suitable as an R-5 zone as described
by our Municipal Code.
Other areas of concern in relation to R-5 code designation for this neighborhood include:
1. Traffic impact
The Bozeman Master Transportation Plan has capacity limits for comparable cities in
Appendix J. Table 2.2 details San Diego County as an example, with a service
capacity of a Residential Road as <1500 vehicle trips/day. The traffic impact study
for Buffalo Run, which admittedly was impacted by a COVID related reduction of
travel, estimated 2140 vehicle trips/day along Kurk Drive.
--[if !supportLists]--> 2. <!--[endif]-->Reduction of Parkland
The development proposes reducing the existing park space to install a primary access road
which will bisect the current park. This creates a safety burden for all residents/users of the
neighborhood park space and increases use of a now smaller park for an increased number of
dwelling units.
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he development plan did not address whether the addition of a high density district would impact
an already pressure plagued system in the neighborhood, or the water table in general.
Of note for Bozeman in general, the addition of this R-5 Development will not contribute to
the Affordable Housing goals of the Strategic Plan for the City of Bozeman.
Please reject the proposed R-5 zoning district and Buffalo Run development, Application
20112.
Regards,
Sara Altenburg
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Home Owner
3311 S. 26th
Avenue, Bozeman MT 59718