HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-18-21 Public Comment - K. Foley - Canyon GateFrom:Kathleen Foley
To:Ross Knapper
Subject:RE: Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Date:Saturday, September 18, 2021 5:42:11 PM
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Sep 18, 2021
Ross Knapper
Development Review Coordinator, Community Development
20 East Olive St.
Bozeman, MT 59771
rknapper@BOZEMAN.NET
RE: Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
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 any of the
nearby residents and surrounding communities nor does it 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 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.
Wildland-urban interface & habitat corridor
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.
Traffic & safety
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.
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.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Foley