HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-21 Public Comment - F. Schoessow - Buffalo Run App. 21076From:agenda@bozeman.net
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Subject:Thank you for your public comment.
Date:Sunday, March 21, 2021 5:05:59 PM
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Form Name:Public Comment Form
Date & Time:03/21/2021 5:04 PM
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Submitter ID:36221
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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 Forrest
Last Name Schoessow
Email Address forrestschoessow@gmail.com
Phone Number 4065487006
Comments
I am writing to express my profound concern regarding the proposed R-4 high-density zoning "Buffalo Run".
I ask the City Commissioners to please consider the impact this proposed development will have on the
Meadow Creek community. Any of us owning property around Ainsworth Park or on N. 27th, Kurk Ave,
Blackwood, 30th, and Meah will directly face negative impacts. The proposed R-4 district does not align
with the Bozeman Community Plan, as it would not be in "close proximity to jobs and services" but situated
in an extremely quiet neighborhood at the edge of city limits & clearly does not promote "compatible urban
growth". Furthermore, the effect of the proposed R-4 high-density district on
motorized and non-motorized transportation systems would significantly disrupt the Meadow Creek
community which has few access points and is not capable of coping with excessive traffic. Lastly, please
consider the impact R-4 development will have on the value of homes in this community. The character of
this district is defined by quiet, wildlife, and open spaces.
Finally, the Buffalo Run development application for high-density R-4 re-zoning does not align with the
City's Spot Zoning Criteria #1-3. Based upon these criteria, the Buffalo Run development plan significantly
opposes the Bozeman Community Plan.
P. 23-#1 "Question: Is the proposed use significantly different from the prevailing land uses in the area?"
The development application states that R-4 designation would not be "significantly different" from the
surrounding land use. In what universe would R-4, 3 story, high-density housing not be significantly
different than the wide open meadows & single family homes currently in the area?
P. 23-#2 "Q: Is the area requested for the rezone rather small in terms of the number of separate
landowners benefited from the proposed change?" A straight answer is not given here, but it is clear that
one developer will profit at the expense of all surrounding property owners.
P. 23-#3 "Q: Would the change be in the nature of “special legislation” designed to benefit only one or a
few landowners at the expense of the surrounding landowners or the general public?" Again, this is an
obvious problem with this proposed R-4 re-zoning. One developer will profit at the expense of surrounding
property owners. The development application states: No substantial negative impacts to surrounding
landowners have been identified due to this proposed zoning." This is quite simply a lie!
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