HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-08-21 Public Comment - R. Deming - Bozeman CohousingFrom:Susana Montana
To:Rich Deming
Cc:Erik Bonnett; Lance Lehigh
Subject:RE: Bozeman CoHousing Application 21096
Date:Monday, October 11, 2021 7:24:05 AM
Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Mr. Deming. I will forward them to both the Applicant
and the Director. Hopefully, the Applicant will consider your suggestions for buffers and pet control
and incorporate them into their design and CC&R rules for residents. The Director, Marty Matsen,
makes the decision on site plan applications after reviewing the staff evaluation, Development
Review Committee recommendation and public comments. I will forward your comments to the
Engineer working on this application and will ask him to consider them in his evaluation and
recommendation to the Director.
Have a great day.
Susana Montana
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From: Rich Deming <rich_deming@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, October 8, 2021 1:15 PM
To: Susana Montana <smontana@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: Bozeman CoHousing Application 21096
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Dear Ms. Montana – Please accept this email commentary on the above mentioned residential
development site plan application.
I own property directly adjacent to this development at 3100 Wagon Wheel, Kent Hal
Condominiums, Unit 2.
I have a number of concerns regarding this proposal that I will outline for you:
Size & Scope – I understand the need for more housing in Bozeman and the desire for density,
but I really feel that this project exceeds many of the parameters for that. 43 units on only 5+
acres is simply too much for this neighborhood which is currently dominated by single-family
homes.
Traffic – With an anticipated population of 86+ (assuming 2 people per unit, which could
really be more) and a similar vehicle count this will have an immediate an negative impact on
traffic on Wagon Wheel, Graf and South 3rd. With several schools nearby these roads are
frequented by many children both on foot and on bicycles and the increased traffic would
pose a serious safety hazard.
Parking – The application shows 73 parking spaces which is inadequate for the number of
people and units. Thus, it would be necessary to park on the street for these residents and
their guests. Wagon Wheel road is not wide enough to accommodate that.
Garbage – I have serious concerns about where the garbage collection bins will be stored. For
this many units there will need to be multiple bulk storage garbage bins. Should those bins be
located next to my property it would have serious negative impacts – smell/odors and noise
both from the residents and from the collection trucks.
Buffer – I would really like to see some buffer space between my property and this
development, preferably landscaped with trees and shrubs to block both the view and the
noise.
Size – I strongly feel that no departure should be allowed from the building length of 120 feet.
The City put this limitation in for a variety of reasons that I don’t need to elaborate on. For all
the reasons mentioned above, no deviation should be allowed.
Pets – Pets have become more and more popular, especially dogs, and dogs need to go
outside to urinate and deficate. Where will that be? I am very concerned that it would be
along the south edge of my property which obviously is not desirable. I do not want a pet
lavatory adjacent to my property!
Construction traffic– I am also concerned about the traffic during construction. Currently the
only road accessing this property is directly adjacent to my property. Will that continue to be
the case? I would suggest that an alternate road be built to accommodate the heavy truck
traffic required during construction. The space buffer will definitely help in noise reduction on
my property.
Thank you for your consideration of my concerns. Please understand that I am not opposed to the
development of this property, but I am concerned that it is too big for the space and the
neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Rich Deming 406-581-4162