HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-21 Public Comment - K. Strissel - Buffalo Run DevelopmentFrom: Katie Strissel
To: Agenda
Subject: Comments on Buffalo Run Subdivision application #20112
Date: Monday, January 11, 2021 4:22:59 PM
Attachments: Buffalo Run Comments.pdf
Please see attached comments on this subject for tonight's meeting.
Josh and Katie Strissel
3273 S 26th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
RE: Application #20112 Buffalo Run Subdivision
To: Bozeman Zoning Commission
We are Josh and Katie Strissel. We have lived at 3273 S 26th Ave for 5 years. We
are located 4 houses north of the intersection of 27th Avenue and Kurk Street with
our backyard running up against the street of 27th Avenue.
We are contacting you to protest the application proposed for R-5 zoning next to
our park and subdivision. Our reasons are as follows:
1. Unsuitable R-5 Zoning
Bozeman’s Code of Ordinances states that the R-5 zoning use “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.” However, the
location of the proposed development meets none of those descriptions.
- The adjacent neighborhood of Meadow Creek is primarily single-family
homes. Also the proposed location also does not meet the description of
being “served by transit to accommodate a higher density of residents”, as a
prime example, the closest bus stop for the Streamline service is
approximately 3 miles away.
- Finally, this location is not in close proximity to jobs and services as it is
primarily surrounded by agricultural land.
- The proposed location is not near a major street. The main outlet would end
up being residential streets, Kurk Drive and 27th Avenue leading to Graf
Street to get to 19th Avenue.
2. Heavy Traffic and Safety Risk
Because of the number of units proposed, traffic would increase significantly
and cause a huge strain on residential streets and would pose a safety risk to the
residents of Meadow Creek.
-Adding the increased volume without additional options of ways to connect
to major streets would cause more strain on already busy Kurk Drive and
27th Avenue, and even more strain on Graf Street. This would lead to safety
risk for Meadow Creek families, children and pets who use these roadways,
sidewalks and who have yards along these streets.
We realize there is need for housing and understand there are complicated
issues with a growing town. But, this proposed development is not appropriate for
high density R-5 zoning. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Josh and Katie Strissel
3273 S 26th Ave