HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-21 Public Comment - K. Gooch - Canyon GateFrom:Kyle Gooch
To:Agenda
Cc:Ross Knapper
Subject:Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Date:Friday, November 12, 2021 12:21:26 PM
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I am writing to submit my opposition to the Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337. Iam disappointed to hear annexation and rezoning for the 20 acres is even under
consideration.
First, it would be negligent to allow higher density four story apartments and commercialbuildings without first addressing the traffic problems and insufficient infrastructure for when
there are emergencies. Bridger Canyon road is heavily used with folks traveling to the M andDrinking Horse trails. The traffic issues are compounded during the winter with skiers going
to and from Bridger Bowl. Making traffic issues worse are the many trains that block accessout of this corner of Bozeman. Many times I have to turn around because a train has just
stopped to unload material at Kenyon Knoble. Usually they block the two main thoroughfareson Spring Hill Road and Rouse. This is merely not an inconvenience but a major safety
concern. During the winter if there is an emergency how do ambulances respond quickly orget the person to the hospital before it's too late? Currently they have to battle the train to get
to the residence and then they have to battle Bridger Bowl traffic, train blockages and justnormal residential use of the road. Safety and the ability for emergency personnel to offer
service to the residents of these neighborhoods is my main reason for opposition.
The second reason I am opposed, the developer is not addressing the affordable housing issueswe as a community are trying to remedy. These are family neighborhoods and this is not an
affordable family housing proposal. It's more luxury condos and commercial space for therich. I wouldn't mind if a development was proposed that was not high-density or
commercial but focused on affordable housing. Unfortunately the developers only concern ismaking as much profit as possible at the expense of the surrounding neighborhoods and our
community.
Third, there is total disregard for the environment. How is open space below the minimumstandards acceptable? There is no consideration for open space or for the natural wildlife
corridor that exists between story hills and bridger creek. Cash instead of open space andparks? This sounds like greed and not what is best for our community. If this developer truly
cared for our neighborhood and the community they would understand the value of openspace. They would not try to bribe the city with cash.
I hope our city planners take time to read all of the concerns submitted by the community. I
also hope they understand we are not against development or making a profit. We only askthat development take into consideration surrounding neighborhoods and promote growth in a
healthy way. This can be done by ensuring the proper infrastructure is in place to handle theadditional density proposed, protecting open spaces/wildlife and addressing the affordable
housing crises.
Thank you for your time.
-- Kyle Gooch
2296 Boylan RdBozeman, MT 59715