HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-21 Public Comment - P. MacFadyen - Canyon Gate Development ProposalFrom:Pete MacFadyen
To:Ross Knapper
Subject:Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Date:Tuesday, September 21, 2021 12:42:35 PM
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Dear Mr. Knapper,
Thank you for taking the time to seriously consider my comments.
The proposed canyon gate development seems out of character with the adjacent
neighborhood and it seems like they want to put an awful lot of people in a relatively smallfootprint.
Of course the developers want to make as much money as possible which means as many
humans as possible...but I'm thinking there must e a way to develop, generate a profit, andmeld with existing neighbors in a way that does not over tax current available open space.
I took a look at the development plan and it seems to be the minimum open space possible and
that they hope to channel humans onto adjacent open space. I'm all for every one using openspace i just believe development and you/the city, as the arbitrator, have a responsibility to
ensure open space is included (not the minimal and not a tax to the city to be appliedelsewhere).
Please take your role seriously and know that humans who, are your neighbors, look forward
to welcoming a well thought out development plan that values the neighborhood over thedepth of the developer's pockets.
I echo my neighbors comments below. Thank you.
I am writing to you as a concerned Bozeman resident to express my opposition to the
proposed zoning of the Canyon Gate development (Project No 21337). While it is understoodthat the land located 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 andsurrounding communities 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
compatible with existing adjacent developments. This would maintain the character of thesurrounding 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 arenot limited to, the wildland-urban interface, habitat corridor, and traffic & safety concerns of
the residents.
Wildland-urban interface & habitat corridorUsing the recent wildfire in the Bridger Mountains just up the canyon from the proposed
development, the wildland-urban interface should be considered. Today, the communities of
Legends I & II, Creekwood, Headlands, and others have abundant wildlife that use the quietand safe communities as a corridor to nearby wildlands and open spaces. High density
development will put the wildland-urban interface at risk, further pushing habitat out of theirhomes and the surrounding areas.
Traffic & safety
The proposed roadways and traffic flows are in direct conflict with the safety of so manyyoung children and active residents in the neighborhood. The proposed plan appears to ignore
the original roadway plan of the subdivision, re-routing roads directly to Story Mill, whichwill result in tremendous traffic and safety impacts, especially if you consider the ever-
increasing traffic to and from Bridger Bowl. There has been a distinct increase in motor trafficand train delays in just the last few years. This proposal begs the question of proper
infrastructure for the health and safety of its residents and community members.
In conclusion, I hope that you will consider my concerns and know that mine arerepresentative of an overwhelming majority of the immediate subdivision as well as the
surrounding communities. I ask that we limit the zoning to R-1, R-2, R-3, and maintain thelandscapes and zoning that have been established.
Pete MacFadyen
1825 Chippewa LnBozeman, MT 59715
406-538-0399