HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-21 Public Comment - N. Hofferber - Canyon GateFrom:agenda@bozeman.net
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Subject:Thank you for your public comment.
Date:Tuesday, September 28, 2021 9:43:18 PM
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Form Name:Public Comment Form
Date & Time:09/28/2021 9:43 PM
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Public comment may be submitted via the form below, or by any of the following options.
Public comment may also be given at any public meeting.
Email:
agenda@bozeman.net
Mail to:
Attn: City Commission
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
First Name Nathan
Last Name Hofferber
Email Address nphofferber@gmail.com
Phone Number 6509961769
Comments
Hello,
I would like to voice my opposition to the Canyon Gate development in it's current proposed form. I do not
believe that high density housing is a logical use for that parcel of land. If development is inevitable on that
land, there should be continuity in design and density with the surrounding neighborhoods. That single
development will have an outsized impact on Hawthorne school, which is already at max capacity, and
traffic which is pushing the limits of Griffin, L Street and Story Mill. The train delays are getting worse all the
time and if another 500+ households are added to the NE side of the tracks it will be only a matter of time
before somebody is gravely impacted by the delay. Infrastructure should come first, otherwise the
community impact is all but assure to be negative.
The impact on the surrounding neighborhoods must also be taken into considerations. Having ingress and
egress for a development of that density go through the quiet neighborhood streets of Legends does a
huge injustice to the people living on the border of Canyon Gate. There are many children in all parts of
Legends. People choose to live there because it is quiet and safe and they should not be subjected to the
traffic increases expected from commercial and high density development. Additionally, exiting Northview
onto Bridger Dr. is already dangerous because of how quickly people come down Bridger Dr. More traffic
pulling onto Bridger only compounds the risk.
It is understandable that infill is desirable but that solution needs to go hand in hand with the idea of
affordable housing. This does nothing to alleviate that issue as these units will likely be vacation homes and
high prices rentals. Providing high priced condos or apartments only brings more wealth to Bozeman
thereby increasing pricing. Canyon Gate will not do anything to alleviate the housing and affordability issues
faced by Bozeman. Without that benefit, there is not reason to have such high density development on the
edges of Bozeman.
This developers intent is to maximize density with no regard to affordability, minimize green space, and
completely ignore the lack of continuity with the surrounding community. Allowing this to move forward in
it's current proposed state is a clear statement by city planners that Bozeman is more interested in
accommodating the interests of wealthy developers than protecting family friendly neighborhoods.
Please, act as if the fabric of our community is at stake here. Do not allow Canyon Gate to move forward.
Nathan Hofferber, Bozeman native.
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City Of Bozeman
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