HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-21 Public Comment - D. Gaugler - Canyon GateFrom:Daniel Gaugler
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Subject:Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Date:Friday, September 24, 2021 5:09:26 PM
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September 24th, 2021
Attn: City Commission
RE: Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to you as a Bozeman citizen and concerned neighbor to express my opposition to theproposed zoning of the Canyon Gate development (Project No 21337). I support development of thisarea, but I am against this specific proposal’s extreme density request.
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-1 (not B-2M) along Story Mill, so it is compatible withexisting adjacent developments. This would maintain the character of the surrounding areas, providehousing for families who live here not vacation condos, increase density, and support the themes ofthe 2020 Community Plan.
- Requesting B-2M over B1o The height permitted in B-2M and R5 zoning would forever change our skylineand entrance to Bridger Canyon.o The Stockyards has already been preliminarily approved for mixed commercialand other mixed commercial space is nearby. There doesn’t appear to be a need formore commercial space in this location.- Requesting R5 over R3, R2, or R1o R5 or R4 zoning is inconsistent with the adjacent neighborhoods consisting of R-1,
R-S or R-2 density. The existing neighborhood is largely families and high density 1 ortwo bedroom units would be inconsistent with that.o Again, the height permitted in R5 or R4 would forever change the skyline andviews.- No proposed community space, or parklando Sec. 38.410.020 A. states that all developments that are ten acres in size or
greater, must have a neighborhood center. This plan doesn’t meet theserequirements and relies on getting an exemption through neighboring HOAs andparkland.o Further what is proposed parkland in the current plan would be needed forstormwater management and Sec 38.410.020 A. 6. States that any part of the centerused for stormwater management does not count towards park dedicationrequirements.o This subdivision like its neighbors should be required to invest in parkland andopen space stated in the 2020 Community Plan, “Our City is home to an outdoor-conscious population that honors and protects our natural environment and ourwell-managed open space and parks system.”o No consideration for the habitat and how this piece of property acts as a wildlife
corridor from the Story hills and East Gallatin River to Bridger creek to the Bridgermountains.- Limited/ Poor Commercial and accesso Three of the four access points into his massive development are through R1
neighborhoods and past the Legends community park. These are sleepy familyneighborhoods that should consist of neighborhood traffic.o Adding this much density without adequate transportation arteries will increase
the existing traffic delays problemso Emergency response access is limited and fear this makes the existing publicsafety issue.
There are many more reasons why the proposed density of this proposal is simply not suitable forthis area. Thank you for your consideration and diligence in making our town the "Most LivablePlace" and preserving the foundations of what makes it so desirable in the first place.
Sincerely,
Daniel Gaugler
1588 Boylan Rd.
Bozeman, MT 59715