HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-24-21 Public Comment - A. House - Canyon GateFrom:Amanda House
To:Ross Knapper
Cc:Agenda
Subject:Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Date:Sunday, October 24, 2021 7:11:59 AM
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Dear Mr. Knapper,
I am writing to you as a homeowner in Bridger Legends neighborhood and a concerned Bozeman resident toexpress my opposition to the proposed zoning of the Canyon Gate development (Project No 21337). While it isunderstood 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 doesit 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 withthe current development patterns for the area which would be R-1, R-2, and R-3. Small scale mixed use should belimited to B-2 (not B-2M) along Story Mill so it is compatible with existing adjacent developments. This wouldmaintain the character of the surrounding areas and the intent in which people have created their homes and chosento live in the area specifically 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 proposed development, the wildland-urban interface should be considered. Today, the communities of Legends I & II, Creekwood, Headlands, and othershave abundant wildlife that use the quiet 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 out of their homesand the surrounding areas.
Traffic & safetyThe intersection on Bridger Canyon Drive is very busy with vehicle traffic and pedestrian and bike traffic. I oftensit waiting for traffic to clear, to be able to turn onto the road. I have seen people almost hit trying to cross theintersection on foot and bike.The proposed roadways and traffic flows are in direct conflict with the safety of so many young children and activeresidents in the neighborhood. The proposed plan appears to ignore 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 youconsider the ever-increasing traffic to and from Bridger Bowl. There has been a distinct increase in motor traffic andtrain delays in just the last few years. This proposal begs the question of proper infrastructure for the health andsafety of its residents and community members.
In conclusion, I hope that you will consider my concerns and know that mine are representative of an overwhelmingmajority of the immediate subdivision as well as the surrounding 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.