HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-21 Public Comment - J. Morrison - Buffalo RunFrom: Cyndy Andrus
To: Agenda
Subject: Fwd: Buffalo Run High Density Condominium Complex
Date: Monday, February 8, 2021 6:23:38 PM
Cynthia Andrus|Mayor
City of Bozeman
P:406.582.2383|E:candrus@bozeman.net|W: www.bozeman.net
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From: Jennifer Morrison <jennifersimonson@hotmail.com>
Date: February 8, 2021 at 6:07:36 PM MST
To: Cyndy Andrus <CAndrus@bozeman.net>
Subject: Buffalo Run High Density Condominium Complex
Hello Commissioner Andrus,
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 or
even 150 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 or even Blackwood Rd. Blackwood
Rd is already a quiet road, and with the completion of Blackwood Rd. so they can
access 19th
, doesn’t even make sense. 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 Morrison
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