HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-21 Public Comment - B. Fitch - Gallatin County Rest Home ■■ Barbara Fitch
612.281.9595,406.570.9891. mafswash@gmail.com,1424 Juniper Street,Bozeman,MT 59715
October 10,2021
Chris Saunders&the Bozeman City Commission
City of Bozeman Department of Community Development
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT59771-1230
Opposition to Application 21330
To whom it may concern,
This letter is to inform you of my strong opposition to application number 21330, the ZMA
application to change the zoning from R-3 to R-4.
My name is Barbara Fitch and I am the owner of the residence at 1424 Juniper Street,
Bozeman, MT 59715 with is located less than 150 feet from the area affected by the
proposal.
Application number 21330 should be denied based on the following concerns:
- Myself and my neighbors purchased our homes based on the existing zoning. Changing
from R-3 to R-4 will be detrimental not only to the character of our neighborhood, but to
the financial value of our homes.
- The proposed plan contains zero details.As homeowners directly impacted by this
potential zoning change,we deserve concrete specifics, not"considerations".
- Traffic, congestion and parking shortages will increase which will negatively impact the
health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood.
- R-3 zoning provides more than ample development opportunities that mesh well with
the existing community. R-4 will destroy our friendly neighborhood.
- The parcel of land that the proposal affects is currently and constantly enjoyed by
neighborhood kids playing, people walking their dogs and people simply enjoying the
open space. Developing the space within the parameters of R-3 zoning would allow for
this enjoyment to continue.Walking/biking paths could be incorporated, green spaces
to beautify the community included and even a much needed dog park. R-4 zoning
does not permit any of these much needed items/values to be preserved.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely, z J
Barbara Fitch
1424 Juniper Street
Bozeman, MT 59715