HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-21 Public Comment - M. Wictor - Maximum Density AllowedFrom:Mary Wictor
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Subject:Questions about maximum density and allowed uses for existing <1-acre parcel/Lot zoned as R-S, R-1, and/or R-
2
Date:Thursday, December 9, 2021 2:49:27 PM
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Dear City of Bozeman via agenda@bozeman.net:
Question:
For an existing parcel already in the City of Bozeman (or being annexed & zoning set) that is roughly 1/2
acre (about 22,000SF), what is the maximum density (types of development / allowed uses, & # of
units) for the following Zoning designations:
R-S ("to commemorate and preserve existing zoning")
R-1 and
R-2?
Also, if a property with parcel/Lot size under 1-acre was zoned R-S or R-1 and is annexed/zoned or re-
zoned to R-2, can a "lot-split" be done to create 2 parcels so that more dwelling units can be
built/achieved (& could a "lot-split" be done for just an existing R-S or R-1 lot, too)?
[I believe I recall hearing "lot split" mentioned at a some recent meeting, but I do not remember which one
nor which board/commission.
Maybe that can't be done, or only done if a parcel contains multiple Lots aggregated together--in which
case maybe that division or "lot-split" could be done or only be done under a boundary re-alignment
internal to that parcel?]
If these questions are too broad or too general, here is what I have seen recently and would like to know
about and understand better.
BACKGROUND
During the 19-Sep-2021 City Commission meeting under Agenda Action Item H) / H.1, project #21-147
at 2103 Bridger Drive on 0.556ac was annexed and requested zoning of R-2. It currently has a single-
family home with an ADU (attached/over the garage I believe).
I want to know what can be built?
Note: This parcel is actually 3 "skinny" Lots (#14-16) from the Ed Vogel Subdivision [Plat E-47], JUST
LIKE MOST of the other homes along Bridger Drive, which are each adjacent on the north-side to a
Phase of Legends II along the "alley" or 1/2 street with water/sewer.
[Same/similar situation exists with the Mount Baldy subdivision [Plat F-10] lying directly west along
Bridger Drive, where 2 lots ~ 0.75ac.]
Also, I heard and see that in the past couple years, or more recently, that there have already been a few
annexations in this area:
1919 Bridger Drive (Ed Vogel Lots 34-36 0.556ac) annexed into the City as R-1 or R-2, under Planning
File #21-123; is it R-1 or R-2?
1803 Bridger Drive (Mount Baldy Lots 5-6 0.742ac) annexed into the City as R-1
Note: Northview Street was built on a pair of R-1 annexed Mount Baldy subdivision Lots (27 & 28) to
provide the public road access to/from Legends II.
My initial/related Public Comment can be heard on the City Commission Video for 09/19/2021 at
timemark from about 1:00:40-1:01:22.
City Commission (granicus.com) OR
bozeman.granicus.com/player/clip/786fd3ac-f2f1-4f16-b388-35c3c9ef1598?meta_id=be78466d-8c2b-
43fe-bb35-7a1e4731575c&redirect=true
City Manager, Jeff Mihelich, had said during clarifications at 1:07:20 that submitting questions in advance
is encouraged, but follow-up on anything lingering could be done by phone call (or email) conversations.
Thus, I am sending this email to ask my questions on a broader manner while providing area details.
I look forward to hearing responses to my inquiries. Please reply or contact me to follow-up.
Best regards, Mary Wictor 425-283-7253 mobile425-836-9819 home/officeOwner: 1504 Boylan Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715