HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-30-21 Public Comment - J. & P Miller - Canyon GateSep 20, 2021Ross KnapperDevelopment Review Coordinator, Community Development20 East Olive St.Bozeman,MT 59771rkiiapper@BOZEMATS;NETRE: Canyon Gate Development Project No:21337Dear Mr. Knapper,I am writing to you as a concerned Bozeman resident to express my opposition to the proposedzoning of the Canyon Gate development (Project No 21337). While it is understood that the landlocated on the corner of Story Mill Road and Bridger Drive would eventually be developed, thecurrent proposal is not in the best interests of any oftiie nearby residents and surrouiidingcommunities 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 would be R-l, R-2, andR-3. Small scale mixed use should be limited to B-2 (not B-2M) along Story Mill so it is compatiblewith existing adjacent developments. This would maintain the character of the surrounding areasand the intent in which people have created their homes and chosen to live in the areaspecifically for. The reasons for my opposition are numerous and include, but are not limited to,the wildland-urban interface, habitat corridor, and traffic & safety concerns of the residents.Wildland-urban interface & habitat corridorUsing the recent wildfire in the Bridger Mountains just up the canyon from the proposeddevelopment, the wildland-urban interface should be considered. Today, the communities ofLegends I & II, Creekwood, Headlands, and others have abundant wildlife that use the quiet andsafe 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 thesurrounding areas.Traffic & safetyThe proposed roadways and traffic flows are in direct conflict with the safety of so many youngchildren and active residents in the neighborhood. The proposed plan appears to ignore theoriginal roadway plan of the subdivision, re-routing roads directly to Story Mill, which will result intremendous traffic and safety impacts, especially if you consider the ever-increasing traffic to andfrom Bridger Bowl. There has been a distinct increase in motor traffic and train delays in just thelast few years. This proposal begs the question of proper infrastructure for the health and safetyof its residents and community members.In conclusion, I hope that you will consider my concerns and know that mine are representativeof an overwhelming majority of the immediate subdivision as well as the surroundingcommunities. I ask that we limit the zoning to R-l, R-2, R-3, and maintain the landscapes andzoning that has been established.Sincerely,Patrick D. Miller2537 Weeping Rock InBozeman,MT 59715
Sep 20, 2021Ross KnapperDevelopment Review Coordinator, Community Development20 East Olive St.Bozeman,MT 59771rknam5er@BQZEMAJsLNETRE: Canyon Gate Development Project No:21337Dear Mr. Knapper,I am writing to you as a concerned Bozeman resident to express my opposition to the proposedzoning of the Canyon Gate development (Project No 21337). While it is understood that the landlocated on the corner of Story Mill Road and Bridger Drive would eventually be developed, thecurrent proposal is not in the best interests of any of the nearby residents and surroundingcommunities 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 would be R-l, R-2, andR-3. Small scale mixed use should be limited to B-2 (not B-2M) along Story Mill so it is compatiblewith existing adjacent developments. This would maintain the character of the surrounding areasand the intent in which people have created their homes and chosen to live in the areaspecifically for. The reasons for my opposition are numerous and include, but are not limited to,the wildland-urban interface, habitat corridor, and traffic & safety concerns of the residents.Wildland-urban interface & habitat corridorUsing the recent wildfire in the Bridger Mountains just up the canyon from the proposeddevelopment, the wildland-urban interface should be considered. Today, the communities ofLegends I & II, Creekwood, Headlands, and others have abundant wildlife that use the quiet andsafe 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 thesurrounding areas.Traffic & safetyThe proposed roadways and traffic flows are in direct conflict with the safety of so many youngchildren and active residents in the neighborhood. The proposed plan appears to ignore theoriginal roadway plan of the subdivision, re-routing roads directly to Story Mill, which will result intremendous traffic and safety impacts, especially if you consider the ever-increasing traffic to andfrom Bridger Bowl. There has been a distinct increase in motor traffic and train delays in just thelast few years. This proposal begs the question of proper infrastructure for the health and safetyof its residents and community members.In conclusion, I hope that you will consider my concerns and know that mine are representativeof an overwhelming majority of the immediate subdivision as well as the surroundingcommunities. I ask that we limit the zoning to R-l, R-2, R-3, and maintain the landscapes andzoning that has been established.Sincerely,Jeanne M. Miller2537 Weeping Rock InBozeman, MT 59715