HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-18-21 Public Comment - D. Bergin - Canyon GateFrom:Dayna Bergin
To:Ross Knapper
Subject:Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Date:Saturday, September 18, 2021 9:27:09 AM
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Dear Mr. Knapper,
I am writing to you as a concerned Bozeman resident to express my opposition to the proposed zoning of the
Canyon Gate development (Project No 21337). While it is understood 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
anyone unless you are a millionaire looking for yet another ski house. The Cannery build out doesn’t even have a
hotel. I urge the City to maintain the original intent and natural beauty of the established community, zoning to align
with the current development patterns for the area which would be R-1, R-2, and R-3. Small scale mixed use should
be limited to B-2 (not B-2M) along Story Mill so it is compatible with existing adjacent developments. This would
maintain the character of the surrounding areas and the intent in which people have created their homes and chosen
to 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. Using 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 others have 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 homes and the
surrounding areas. The proposed roadways and traffic flows are in direct conflict with the safety of so many young
children and active residents 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 you consider the ever-increasing traffic to and from Bridger Bowl. There has been a distinct increase in
motor traffic and train delays in just the last few years. This proposal begs the question of proper infrastructure for
the health and safety of its residents and community members. <BR><BR>In conclusion, I hope that you will
consider my concerns and know that mine are representative of an overwhelming majority 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. <BR>
dayna