HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-21 Public Comment - D. Zyvoloski - Group Day Care Home OperationFrom:agenda@bozeman.net
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Date:Friday, July 2, 2021 2:16:56 PM
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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 Daniel
Last Name Zyvoloski
Email Address danzyvo@hotmail.com
Phone Number 4065702716
Comments
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing this letter to ask the commission to adopt an ordinance or revision to the Bozeman Municipal
code that would allow residents of Bozeman to participate in the review of Group Day Care Home locations.
This issue is significant given the recent passage of SB 142 that will allow for up to 15 children in a Group
Day Care Home compared to the old and current limitation in the Bozeman Municipal Code that only allows
for up to 12 children. Thus, an update to the Bozeman Municipal Code will be needed to reflect new state
law and would provide an opportunity for citizens to participate in a process that allows for public
participation.
Currently, all dwellings or households in any zoning district are allowed to operate a Group Day Care Home
with 12 children without any notice to neighbors or permits issued by the city of Bozeman. The intent and
purpose of Bozeman Zoning is to “respect the character and quality of the designated area”. Public
participation allows Bozeman residents to support and have a voice in that purpose.
Our neighborhood that is Zoned R1 had a Group Day Care Home operation open for business a few months
back. 15 children being dropped off and picked up each day results in up to 600 additional cars per month
(15 drop-offs x 15 pickups x 20 business days). This is a significant impact to a street and neighborhood that
has no sidewalks and receives minimal snow removal.
If a neighbor wants to have a chicken or more than two dogs, it must obtain a permit and notify the
neighbors of the proposed plans. This process allows for tax-paying residents of Bozeman to have a voice in
how their neighborhood is shaped. If neighbors are concerned, they have a process by which they can voice
their concerns or find solutions.
Additionally, illegal daycare operations are currently an issue the city of Bozeman is dealing with. The state
of Montana who is supposed to be providing oversight, lacks any enforcement capability. The lack of
defined enforcement creates a situation where children's safety is put at risk. If Group Day Care Home's
within Bozeman limits are required to obtain a basic permit, then the city could provide a level of oversite
and safety that is currently not available.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I advocate that this issue be brought up for discussion at an
upcoming commission meeting.
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receipt of all information.
Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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