HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-21 Public Comment - T. Moore - Canyon GateFrom:Ross Knapper
To:Thomas Moore
Cc:Agenda
Subject:RE: Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Date:Monday, September 27, 2021 11:52:02 AM
Dear Thomas,
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.
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: Thomas Moore <thomasevansmoore@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 11:14 AM
To: Ross Knapper <rknapper@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
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Sept 27, 2021
Ross Knapper
Development Review Coordinator, Community Development
20 East Olive St.
Bozeman, MT 59771
rknapper@BOZEMAN.NET
RE: Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Dear Mr. Knapper,
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
understood that 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 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 with the current development patterns for the area which wouldbe 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 thecharacter of the surrounding 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 numerousand 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 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 thequiet and 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 outof 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 toignore 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 you consider theever-increasing traffic to and from Bridger Bowl. There has been a distinct increase in
motor traffic and train delays in just the last few years. This proposal begs the question ofproper 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 are
representative of an overwhelming majority of the immediate subdivision as well as thesurrounding 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,
Thomas Moore
303-810-7780ThomasEvansMoore@gmail.com