HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-30-21 Public Comment - S. Atkinson - 2303 South Third AveFrom:Susan Atkinson
To:trodgers@bozeman.net; Agenda
Subject:Zoning - 2303 South Third Ave.
Date:Saturday, October 30, 2021 1:10:29 PM
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Hello,
I live in the Figgins neighborhood and I am concerned with the Julien Morice of
Ironwood Inc proposal for building a multi story multi condominium development on
the 1 acre property at 2303 South Third Avenue.
If the property is currently zoned R-1 and is congruent with the neighborhood why
would the city consider changing the zoning. The property to the west off of 11thstreet has already been re-zoned for more density and the multi story, mega-
apartments to the west on 11th do the job for the multi-building multi story high
density need in the area.
Strongly opposed to rezoning for the following reasons:
1. South 3rd and Westridge neighborhoods have been R-1 for decades.
2. Proposed zoning is out of step with the residential character of the surrounding
neighborhoods.3. Rezoning from R-1 to R-5 or even R-3 is 'spot zoning' - Spot zoning refers to
applying a map classification for purposes of the municipal zoning ordinance to a
particular parcel of land without regard to its surrounding designations. That's a bad
thing, not a good thing, because it may smack of favoritism toward a particularland owner. $$$$ Talks
4. The parcel borders roughly 40 acres of agricultural land under the stewardship of
the Museum of the Rockies. The proposed condominium buildings would directly
abut an historic barn and farmhouse that may eventually become a part of themuseum's future planned use of teh acreage for historical and educational exhibits.
5, Traffic on South Third Avenue in this area is already heavy during morning and
evening rush hours. Vehicles turning on to South Third from adjacent Westridge
Drive add to that congestion. Adding another ingress to South Thirds so close toWEstridge Drive from a development of the proposed density would create more
congestion and traffic hazards on an already busy road.
6. Fire Safety is a potential issue with such a dense development on such a small lot.
Has this re-zoning been done in neighborhoods in Bozeman already? Is re-zoning like this aconsistent practice within the planning and development department of Bozeman? Is this thedirection Bozeman is going? Is this the will of the people or the will of the planningdepartment?
Keep Bozeman about community, consistent codes with consistent neighborhoods
and steward our land and resources well. For the future of Bozeman. Growth is
inevitable but wise, conservative growth that matches the neighborhoods and
community feel will benefit Bozeman in years, decades to come.
Thank you for your consideration,
Susan Atkinson
2409 Westridge