HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-21 Public Comment - D. McSweeney - Canyon GateFrom:Ross Knapper
To:Dean McSweeney
Cc:Agenda
Subject:RE: Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Date:Friday, September 24, 2021 8:47:32 AM
Dear Dean,
Thank you for contacting the City of Bozeman and for submitting you public comment for this
project. Your comments 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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From: Dean McSweeney <mcsweeney8@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 8:17 PM
To: Ross Knapper <rknapper@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
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Dear Mr. Knapper, I am writing to you as a concerned Bozeman resident to express myopposition to the proposed zoning of the Canyon Gate development (Project No 21337). Whileit is understood that the land located on the corner of Story Mill Road and Bridger Drivewould eventually be developed, the current proposal is not in the best interests of any of thenearby residents and surrounding communities nor does it align with the current character ofthe area. I urge the City to maintain the original intent and natural beauty of the establishedcommunity, zoning to align with the current development patterns for the area which would beR-1, R-2, and R-3. Small scale mixed use should be limited to B-2 (not B-2M) along StoryMill so it is compatible with existing adjacent developments. This would maintain thecharacter of the surrounding areas and the intent in which people have created their homes andchosen to live in the area specifically for. The reasons for my opposition are numerous andinclude, 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 recentwildfire in the Bridger Mountains just up the canyon from the proposed development, thewildland-urban interface should be considered. Today, the communities of Legends I & II,Creekwood, Headlands, and others have abundant wildlife that use the quiet and safe
communities as a corridor to nearby wildlands and open spaces. High density developmentwill put the wildland-urban interface at risk, further pushing habitat out of their homes and the
surrounding areas. Traffic & safety The proposed roadways and traffic flows are in directconflict 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-routingroads directly to Story Mill, which will result in tremendous traffic and safety impacts,
especially if you consider the ever-increasing traffic to and from Bridger Bowl. There hasbeen a distinct increase in motor traffic and train delays in just the last few years. This
proposal begs the question of proper infrastructure for the health and safety of its residents andcommunity members. In conclusion, I hope that you will consider my concerns and know that
mine are representative of an overwhelming majority of the immediate subdivision as well asthe 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.--Dean McSweeneydeanmcsweeney8@gmail.com
(206) 999-0150