HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-21 Public Comment - S. Evans - Cattail & Davis Project 21005From:Tom Rogers
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Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 1:40:44 PM
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First Name Shaney
Last Name Evans
Email Address shaney.b.evans@gmail.com
Phone Number (406) 223-5970
Comments/Questions
Dear Bozeman Planning Department,
I am writing in reference to Project 21005 at the corner of Cattail and Davis. The land on the southwest side
of this intersection is part of the only wetland complex remaining in this area. The wetlands are home to
many songbirds, birds of prey, foxes, and deer. I am concerned about the prospect of development at this
site, as the only option would be destruction of the habitat. As we are so lacking in any remaining wetlands
in Gallatin County, this site is important. I live in the Baxter Meadows neighborhood at 2451 Milkhouse
Avenue. Like many developments in Bozeman, this neighborhood was previously surrounded by open land:
in this case, an abundance of fields and wet meadows which were enjoyed by many Baxter Meadows
residents. The property at the SW corner of Davis and Cattail is mapped as wetland and wooded wetland in
the Montana State Natural Heritage mapping system. It would be terrible if this valuable wetland is filled in
for development. While the public notice at the site references a zone change application, the wetland is at
risk no matter if a zone change happens or not.
If the Bozeman Planning Department has listened to locals at all, you are aware that the vast majority of
locals are frustrated and deeply upset about the unchecked development and the destruction of any and all
open spaces remaining in Gallatin Valley. I would ask you to please provide me notice of any public hearings
related to this site, the proposed project, and the zone change application. It is my hope that the Planning
Department allows more consideration for this site than was shown for Flanders Mill Road, where every
Cottonwood tree on the entire west side of the road was demolished, including one that held an eagle nest
of a breeding pair that returned each year. There was no logical reason for the demolition of the trees, as
the site was made into a sports field, which could have easily accommodated leaving the trees standing
(and would have made for a much more pleasing look to the site, aesthetically).
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you personally regarding the site
and any public hearings,
Shaney Evans
Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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