HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-21 Public Comment - R. Morris - South 3rd GPA App. 21309From:Tom Rogers
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Subject:FW: Public Comment on Upcoming Nov. 15, 2021, Growth Policy Amendment Hearing for Application 21309
Date:Friday, November 12, 2021 9:44:03 AM
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From: Robin Morris <robinsong9@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:37 PM
To: Tom Rogers <TRogers@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: Public Comment on Upcoming Nov. 15, 2021, Growth Policy Amendment Hearing for
Application 21309
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Dear Mr. Rogers,
This letter is regarding the upcoming Growth Policy Amendment Hearing Nov. 15, 2021 for Application
21309, for the parcel located at 2303 South Third Ave., in Bozeman (S24, T02, R05E, Tract in NE Cor
NE4NE4 1.0 AC)
I am writing specifically about the formal annexation and zone map amendment filed for the property
(Skyview Lofts or S3 Lofts, CBJ LLC, Ironwood or Julien Morice).
As residents and owners of a condominium at Overbrook who live within 200' of this proposed
development, my husband and I are vehemently opposed to the request for zoning change
required to complete this project. Adjacent neighborhoods are currently zoned R1 and have been
for decades with the exception of our PUD community, in existence since the 1990's. Granting an R5 or
even an R3 zoning to this parcel could amount to "spot zoning." However, there are many more
considerations at stake. The proposed development would greatly alter the existing character of the
neighborhood. This proposal of three four-unit buildings would increase safety concerns in the
neighborhood, with limited fire truck accessibility and greatly increased traffic and congestion on
an already busy road (South 3rd). Additionally, this proposal does not meet city open space
requirements. In that regard, a nearby park was proposed, but is not necessary, has no plan for
maintenance and has no room for parking. None of my neighbors are in favor of this park idea either.
Additionally, the parcel under consideration borders 40 acres of agricultural land under the stewardship of
the Museum of the Rockies. The proposed condominiums would directly abut an historic barn and
farmhouse that will eventually become part of the Museum's Living History Farm. These condominiums
would not fit in with the character of the existing historic parcel.
Therefore, as owners and residents of an Overbrook condominium who live within 200' of this
proposed development, we are vehemently opposed to any of the proposed rezoning that would
make this uncalled for development possible. Thank you for your serious consideration in this
matter.
Sincerely,
Roberta (Robin Morris and Robert Hughes
405 Overbrook Dr., #!