HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-21 Public Comment - K. Walker - Proposed Canyon Gate developmentFrom:Kate Walker
To:Agenda
Subject:Proposed Canyon Gate development
Date:Friday, September 17, 2021 2:37:53 PM
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Ross KnapperDevelopment Review Coordinator, Community Development
20 East Olive St.Bozeman, MT 59771rknapper@BOZEMAN.NET
RE: Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Dear Mr. Knapper,I am writing to you as a concerned Bozeman resident to express my opposition to the proposedzoning of the Canyon Gate development (Project No 21337). While it is understood that the landlocated on the corner of Story Mill Road and Bridger Drive would eventually be developed, the
current proposal is not in the best interests of any of the nearby residents and surroundingcommunities nor does it align with the current character of the area.
I urge the City to maintain the original intent and natural beauty of the established community,zoning to align with the current development patterns for the area which would be R-1, R-2, and R-3. Small scale mixed use should be limited to B-2 (not B-2M) along Story Mill so it is compatiblewith existing adjacent developments. This would maintain the character of the surrounding areas and
the intent in which people have created their homes and chosen to live in the area specifically for.The reasons for my opposition are numerous and include, but are not limited to, the wildland-urbaninterface, habitat corridor, and traffic & safety concerns of the residents.
Wildland-urban interface & habitat corridor
Using the recent wildfire in the Bridger Mountains just up the canyon from the proposeddevelopment, the wildland-urban interface should be considered. Today, the communities ofLegends I & II, Creekwood, Headlands, and others have abundant wildlife that use the quiet and safecommunities as a corridor to nearby wildlands and open spaces. High density development will putthe wildland-urban interface at risk, further pushing habitat out of their homes and the surroundingareas.
Traffic & safety
The proposed roadways and traffic flows are in direct conflict with the safety of so many youngchildren and active residents in the neighborhood. The proposed plan appears to ignore the originalroadway plan of the subdivision, re-routing roads directly to Story Mill, which will result intremendous traffic and safety impacts, especially if you consider the ever-increasing traffic to andfrom Bridger Bowl. There has been a distinct increase in motor traffic and train delays in just the lastfew years. This proposal begs the question of proper infrastructure for the health and safety of itsresidents and community members.
In conclusion, I hope that you will consider my concerns and know that mine are representative of anoverwhelming majority of the immediate subdivision as well as the surrounding communities. I askthat we limit the zoning to R-1, R-2, R-3, and maintain the landscapes and zoning that have beenestablished.
Sincerely Kate Moore