HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-21 Public Comment - K. Erbe - Canyon GateFrom:agenda@bozeman.net
To:Agenda
Subject:Thank you for your public comment.
Date:Thursday, September 16, 2021 4:01:06 PM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name:Public Comment Form
Date & Time:09/16/2021 4:00 PM
Response #:1222
Submitter ID:43689
IP address:98.127.251.147
Time to complete:17 min. , 2 sec.
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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 Kareen
Last Name Erbe
Email Address kareen.erbe@gmail.com
Phone Number 4066007881
Comments
I am writing to express my concern about the Development and Re-zoning of the 20 acre parcel of land
near Bridger Drive and Story Mill.
I live in this area, along Bridger Drive in one of the houses on the north side that was constructed in the
1960s. I am extremely concerned about the proposed higher density development. I regularly walk past the
field where this development is being considered. Not only is there a beautiful cottonwood stand that acts
as habitat and a wildlife corridor for deer, turkeys, raptors and other animals but this proposed
development would completed change the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
While I understand the need for additional housing as Bozeman grows, this proposed residential area will
likely not be any sort of affordable housing. Once again, it will further gentrify the city, making it accessible
only to those in the higher income bracket and servicing only those in a higher income bracket.
In addition, this will lead to increased traffic along residential streets, and more traffic along Bridger Drive
(which is already incredibly busy).
I feel as if this proposal has little consideration for the existing character of the surrounding neighborhood
and the design seems like it's aimed to maximize developer profits.
I would like to see more of the development dedicated to open space and the conservation of some of the
existing wildlife habitat. I think this can be done, while at the same time providing housing and commercial
spaces. It may not be as dense as the developers would like but it would go along way with regards to
conserving what makes this area of Bozeman so desirable.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Kareen Erbe
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City Of Bozeman
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