HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-21 Public Comment - J. & S. Morrison - Buffalo Run DevelopmentFrom: Jennifer Morrison
To: Agenda
Cc: sean morrison; Terry Morrison; kathy@bozemanlegacy.com
Subject: Re: Buffalo Run high density condominium complex
Date: Monday, January 11, 2021 5:20:41 PM
Hello,
I am writing this letter regarding the Buffalo Run high density condominium complex. We are
residents of Meadow Creek Subdivision and find the zoning of the new complex very concerning. As
a subdivision that is zoned R1/R2, this complex is going to negatively impact our subdivision. Our
subdivision is calm and a very family friendly subdivision, which will go away if Buffalo Run is
approved. Not only does this affect the noise levels of our subdivision, but it also affects the children
and families that walk through our neighborhood. With the increased traffic levels from Buffalo Run
into Meadow Creek, it increased the chance of pedestrians being hit, which includes kids at play, it
increases the noise levels, it increases traffic accidents, speeding from the increased traffic flow and
the inability to control a family friendly neighborhood. Meadow Creek residents already struggle
with parking within our neighborhood, and this increases the likely hood of residents parking in our
neighborhood because they also struggle with parking overflow. Additionally, we already struggle
with water pressure in our neighborhood, and many residents are having to add additional out of
pocket expenses to ensure appropriate water pressure. With the addition of 288 units, this will
decrease Meadow Creeks water pressure significantly. The City of Bozeman has yet to address this
problem, which only gets worse with more and more houses/condominiums approved. The City of
Bozeman needs to address the issue regardless, so residents do not have to continue to pay more
and more out of pocket to address the issue.
As I read through the zoning for Buffalo Run, I am not sure how this is even a feasible solution to
approve a high density population next to a low density neighborhood. Is this going to be low
income housing for families, as Bozeman already struggles with low income possibilities? Or is this
another high end condominium complex? Regardless of what this is, the location is not appropriate
next to Meadow Creek Subdivision. Our park where families and children play will be affected since
the only access point to Buffalo Run is from Meadow Creek from Kurk Drive. This is an unsafe access
to begin with due to our park being located there, and children at play constantly in that area. Our
neighborhood works hard and closely with one another to ensure everyone’s safety. With the
approval of Buffalo Run, we will no longer be able to ensure the safety of our children, friends, family
and residents that enjoy the calmness and safety of our existing neighborhood with an additional
2,140 vehicle trips through our neighborhood.
I am requesting that you not approve the Buffalo Run R-5 Zoning for a high density complex next to
Meadow Creek Subdivision which is zone a R-1 single family neighborhood.
Thanks for your time in this matter.
Jennifer and Sean Morrison
6205 Blackwood Rd.
Bozeman, MT 59718
406-581-6696/406-640-0846
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