HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-21 Public Comment - S. Jones - Canyon GateFrom:Ross Knapper
To:SBJones
Cc:Agenda
Subject:FW: Canyon Gate Development
Date:Monday, September 27, 2021 2:30:12 PM
Attachments:Letter to Bozeman City 9-27-21.pdf
Dear Sherry,
Thank you for contacting the City of Bozeman and for submitting your public comment for this project. Your comments have
been added to the project record.
There is no public meeting related to the development review process schedule for today, that I am aware of. I am also not
aware of any other public meetings scheduled for today. The application has been formally submitted and is currently in the
initial review phase. After initial review, staff will either request additional information on the application to determine if it meets
required state statutes and local code requirements OR will determine that the application is adequate for further review and
the project will proceed to the next step of the process, which will include a public comment period and public hearings in front
of the Zoning Commission and City Commission. These dates have not been determined yet and will depend on the results of the
initial review. Public hearing dates will be posted on site at the subject property, mailed to adjoin property owners within 200
feet, and will be advertised in the Sunday edition of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
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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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Subject: Canyon Gate Development
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Hello Ross Knapper, I would like to address some concerns I have regarding the property use for a County parcel the City is planning to annexon the corner of Story Mill, Bridger Canyon and Boylan. I have a attached my comments in a word pdf. Let me know if you have any trouble accessing. Also, I understand thereis a pubic meeting regarding the parcel and development today, but I have been unable to find out the place and time. Thank you,My Best,
Sherry
Sheridan Jones
2563 Maiden Star Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715c 231 838 1698
Letter to the City of Bozeman RE: the Canyon Gateway - Homebase development.
September 27, 2021
Dear Bozeman City Planning,
I understand developer Homebase Montana is requesting to rezone and construct a mixed commercial
and residential development on the corners of Boylan, Bridger Canyon and Story Mill Roads. Presently
the area is County property, slated to be annexed into the City.
This parcel is flanked by quiet residential neighborhoods zoned predominately R-1, R-3 and R-S.
I am concerned these residential areas and the surrounding foothills environment will be negatively
impacted by increased noise, night lighting, and obstruction of mountain and foothill views due to
heights and densities of the buildings proposed by Homebase. Their lack of greenspace provided for
residents seems to disregard a clear, fundamental and established desire Bozeman residents have for
outdoor recreational options.
I understand the intent of R-1 is to respect the residential character and quality of life. The R-3 intention
is to provide a variety of housing while reducing the adverse effects of non-residential uses. I
respectfully ask that you review these intentions and perhaps look at how they might be appreciated
and validated with this new parcel the City intends to annex.
As a beautiful gateway to the Bridger Mountains (the premier amenity to all citizens and visitors of
Bozeman), I suggest housing and light business in keeping with the lower height profile that exists
would be a positive direction to take. Intentional greenspace mandated to include linking trails toward
Drinking Horse Canyon, the “M” and the Story Mill community park, would offer a connection all can
enjoy.
Residents of Bozeman clearly use and appreciate all provided trails and greenspace in place. A lower
height profile that respects the Foothills views, promotes activities in keeping with resident preferences
would be a bonus to new and older residents and visitors alike. I suggest, with concerted effort and
planning skills, our City can satisfy the additional needed housing AND create a positive attribute to City
Property.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheridan Jones
2563 Maiden Star Lane
Bozeman
231 838 1698