HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-21 Public Comment - C. Crane - Canyon Gate Development ProposalFrom:Ross Knapper
To:Claire Crane
Cc:Agenda
Subject:RE: #21-337 Canyon Gate Development Project
Date:Wednesday, September 22, 2021 8:27:46 AM
Dear Claire,
Thank you for contacting the City of Bozeman and for submitting your public comment for this project. Yourcomments have been added to the project record.
Best,
Ross Knapper | Development Review Coordinator, Community DevelopmentCity of Bozeman | 20 East Olive St. | P.O. Box 1230 | Bozeman, MT 59771406.582.2968 | (C) 406.451.6803 | rknapper@bozeman.net | www.bozeman.net
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-----Original Message-----From: Claire Crane <claireanne.crane@gmail.com>Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 9:12 PMTo: Ross Knapper <rknapper@BOZEMAN.NET>Subject: #21-337 Canyon Gate Development Project
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Dear Mr. Knapper,
I am writing to you as a concerned Bozeman resident to express my opposition to the proposed zoning of theCanyon Gate development (Project No 21337). While it is understood that the land located on the corner of StoryMill Road and Bridger Drive would eventually be developed, the current proposal is not in the best interests of anyof the nearby residents and surrounding 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 withthe current development patterns for the area which would be R-1, R-2, and R-3. Small scale mixed use should belimited to B-2 (not B-2M) along Story Mill so it is compatible with existing adjacent developments. This wouldmaintain the character of the surrounding areas and the intent in which people have created their homes and chosento live in the area specifically for. The reasons for my opposition are numerous and include, but are not limited to,the wildland-urban interface, 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 canyonfrom the proposed development, 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 safe communitiesas a corridor to nearby wildlands and open spaces. High density development will put the wildland-urban interfaceat risk, further pushing habitat out of their homes and the surrounding areas.
Traffic & safety
The proposed roadways and traffic flows are in direct conflict with the safety of so many young 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, which will result in tremendous traffic and safety impacts, especially if youconsider the ever-increasing traffic to and from Bridger Bowl. There has been a distinct increase in motor traffic andtrain delays in just the last few years. This proposal begs the question of proper infrastructure for the health andsafety of its residents and community members.
In conclusion, I hope that you will consider my concerns and know that mine are representative of an overwhelmingmajority 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 the landscapes and zoning that have been established.
Sincerely,
Claire Crane