HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-21 Public Comment - M. Bently - Buffalo Run DevelopmentFrom: agenda@bozeman.net
To: Agenda
Subject: Thank you for your public comment.
Date: Monday, January 11, 2021 12:21:15 PM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: Public Comment Form
Date & Time: 01/11/2021 12:21 PM
Response #: 827
Submitter ID: 33998
IP address: 69.145.52.153
Time to complete: 15 min. , 17 sec.
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Public comment may be submitted via the form below, or by any of the following options.
Public comment may also be given at any public meeting.
Email:
agenda@bozeman.net
Mail to:
Attn: City Commission
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
First Name Mary
Last Name Bentley
Email Address maryksuit@yahoo.com
Phone Number 406-579-4167
Comments
Dear City Commission:
I am writing to let you know my thoughts about the Negative Impacts of R-5 Zoning/Buffalo Run
development on the adjacent Meadow Creek single-family neighborhood.
As a resident of Meadow Creek for over 8 years and a local Bozeman resident for over 30 years, I'm
concerned with this type of mixed-use high density district being close to Meadow Creek due to traffic
increases within a small residential neighborhood to access the proposed development, the safety of kids
next to Ainsworth park with an increase of traffic and park impact, and what it'll do to neighboring
properties property values.
The Buffalo Run proposal is not consistent with the newly published Bozeman Community Plan.
The water table in Meadow Creek is extremely high. Several properties purge groundwater from crawl
spaces throughout the spring, which drain into a retaining pond on the north side of Ainsworth Park. It is
unknown how the development of the adjoining 20 acres would impact
runoff and water table mitigation currently in place.
Meadow Creek experiences significant water pressure problems already. Additional high-density
development would have an adverse effect on existing property owners; water pressure and
supply.
The proposal of an additional access point along S 31st Avenue would compromise the character and safety
of Ainsworth Park, the single city park serving the community of Meadow Creek. Developing this existing
easement into a road to access the proposed R-5 zoned area would nearly halve our park’s size, which is
already small. The park and its playground are very popular with families in the neighborhood. An access
point for a high-density development introduces a significant risk for the safety of those enjoying the park.
My hope is that neighbors and land owners don't sell their properties next to this high density project that'll
impact all of our property values.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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