HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-09-21 Public Comment - T. Slater - Bridger MeadowsFrom:Twyla Slater
To:Agenda
Subject:Reference to Application #20350 & 20351
Date:Friday, July 9, 2021 4:31:50 PM
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Attn: Sarah Rosenberg
This letter is concerning Bridger Meadows development near Glen Lake Rotary Park.
It will be a land locked, 16 home cul de sac built upon a sensitive riparian area.
The only exit will be on Birdie Drive (a private cul de sac) to Bridger Drive. Every
week Birdie Drive is totally parked with business vehicles, trucks, and cars, makingtwo way traffic
at best and impossible during winter snow conditions. Bridger Drive is a busy street,
soon to be busier with the Story Mill Development. This subdivision will have bigimpact on
added traffic.
In addition, Bridger Meadows is asking the city to relax 6 of it's own development
codes. One of these allows being closer to the East Gallatin River than allowable by
city
standards. On wet years this land is known to flood extensively, already impacting
neighboring developments regularly in the spring.
The people on the planning board June 21st all had questions and doubts about the
development's impact on nearby residents, wetlands, and vehicle access. None of
the
concerns and doubts were adequately addressed by the developer. Yet the board
voted 6 -1 to approve the preliminary plat.
When the city commission considers the development on July 21st I would hope they
would look at Birdie Drive and Bridger Drive on a week day to see the already
existing
congestion. I hope they consider a cul de sac with 7 homes and continuing street
with 6 more homes and one exit through the Links Private Road. I hope they
consider the
wetlands and the effect this development will have on existing homes. The city
commissioner's decision will have a lasting effect on many people and issues.
Thank you for your attention,
Twyla Slater, 2413 Birdie Drive Unit B, Bozeman, MT 59715