HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-21 Public Comment - T. Moltzan - Buffalo Run App. 21076From:Terry Moltzan
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Subject:Buffalo Run Annexation and Zone Map Amendment Application #21076
Date:Saturday, March 20, 2021 3:40:21 PM
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Growth is a hard problem to manage. There are many chicken and egg scenarios to
consider even once a master plan is in place. Like most residents of Meadow Creek I
acknowledge that there will be future growth around our quiet subdivision and that it
may not always be to our liking. That being said, I do believe that this application is
not congruent with the city's existing plans and guidance. My primary concern is with
traffic and the adherence to the master plan that is in place. My previous objections
for R-5 designation still stand for an R-4 designation.
R-4 is " is appropriate for areas adjacent to mixed-use districts, commercial districts,
and/or served by transit to accommodate a higher density of residents in close
proximity to jobs and services."
This parcel is only adjacent to unannexed farmland and the Meadow Creek
subdivision. Meadow Creek is zoned R-3 and effectively built as an R-1. There is noclose proximity to jobs and services from the proposed Buffalo Run. I
acknowledge that Stucky could become a corridor with jobs and services in close
proximity, but it currently is not. Stucky is not a city road and Fowler is not even
currently paved. Connecting to Buffalo Run through Meadow Creek on Kurk Drivedoes not make sense for a high density housing area. High density areas need to
have access to streets that are designed for that use. Kurk does not meet this
standard, and Fowler is only a future arterial. The current state of build out in the
surrounding area does not warrant creating an island of high density housing. I feelthat with a blanket R-4 designation of the Buffalo Run subdivision there would be
significant traffic increase on Kirk, which is not designated to be a collector or arterial
road.
I fully support and agree with the letter submitted by the Meadow Creek HOA Board
in opposition to the Annexation and Zone Map amendment as submitted.
Sincerely,Terry Moltzan