HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-21 Public Comment - B. & E. Bunnink - Buffalo Run DevelopmentFrom: Web Admin
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Subject: FW: Feedback for City Of Bozeman
Date: Monday, February 1, 2021 8:01:16 AM
From: webadmin@bozeman.net <webadmin@bozeman.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 5:32 PM
To: Web Admin <webadmin@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: Feedback for City Of Bozeman
You have received this feedback from Brett and Elaine Gunnink <
beeprgunnink@hotmail.com > for the following page:
https://www.bozeman.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20567/2554?backlist=%2fhome
We are writing to express our strong opposition to R5 zoning of Bozeman's proposed
subdivision named Buffalo Run. We have followed the activity of the Meadow Creek HOA
board and know that they have articulated well the reasons that a R5 zoning is inappropriate
for this annexation. Our property is within 100 yards of this proposed new subdivision. Of
particular concern to us is access and density. With respect to access, 3 of the 4 access roads to
the Meadow Creek subdivision are currently not constructed or unfinished. Blackwood should
go from 19th street to the west boundary of Meadow Creek. However, a 200-yard segment of
Blackwood is unfinished gravel that is blocked by concrete jersey barriers. Mea should run
from the west boundary of Meadow Creek to the west boundary of South Ridge. Two blocks
of Mea are currently gravel and not maintained by the city. 27th street was designed as a
boulevard, but one block of it is half finished and currently this road, that was designed for
one-way traffic, supports two-way traffic. Currently, if the intersection of Parkway and Graff
were to become blocked there would be no city-maintained streets that would provide
emergency access to the entire Meadow Creek subdivision. These access issues should be
resolved before any further expansion of city boundaries in areas adjacent to Meadow Creek.
With respect to density, let's just say that we think it is ridiculous for the city to approved R5
high density residential development in this location. It is inconsistent with adjacent
development and because of the lack of available public transportation and the distance to
service businesses, it is also inconsistent with the city's R5 zoning designation and long-range
building plan. For these and other reasons well-articulated by the Meadow Creek HOA, we
strongly opposed the annexation of Buffalo Run with an R5 zoning. Respectfully submitted,
Brett and Elaine Gunnink 3361 S 29th Ave