HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-19-21 Public Comment - C. & S. Miller - Canyon GateFrom:Sumillster
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Subject:Canyon Gate Development Project No: 21337
Date:Sunday, December 19, 2021 1:49:03 PM
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>> We am writing to you as concerned Bozeman residents to express our opposition to the proposed zoning of the
Canyon Gate development (Project No 21337).
>> As many of us have stated: the current proposal at the corner of Story Mill Road and Bridger Drive is not in the
best interests of any of the nearby residents nor does it compliment the current character of the area’s single family
homes. The plan for a 6 story building is ludicrous to say the least, as one looks at the current neighborhoods and
the housing project being built east of the Story Mill Park. There simply is no overwhelming need for a mega size
hotel at this location in Bozeman.
>> We strongly urge the City to maintain the original city zoning and planning to the natural beauty of the
established community. The appropriate zoning should align with the current development patterns for the area.
These would be R-1, R-2, and R-3. Small scale mixed use should be compatible with existing developments
nearby and limited to B-2 (not B-2M) along Story Mill. The character of these surrounding neighborhoods are
important to the extent in which people have chosen to live here.
>> The reasons for our opposition include, but are not limited to the wildland-urban interface, wildlife habitat
corridor, loss of dark night skies, and historic mountain views. The M view will become hidden from sight and
increased traffic & safety concerns of the residents, commuters to Bridger Bowl Ski Area as well as summer hiking
traffic.
>> Today, the communities of Legends I & II, Creekwood, Headlands, Hillside Lane 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. Once the housing project east of the Story Mill Park is completed and
residents have moved in, the increased traffic will be significant. The newly installed bike/walk path to the M is
consistently in high use. 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. This was also very evident with the Bridger Canyon
foothills fire last year.
>> Access for emergency first responders and equipment would be compromised affecting possible lives and
homes. These distinct increases in motor traffic and train delays in just the past year should be addressed by city
planners.
>> This proposal begs the question of proper infrastructure for the health and safety of Bozeman residents and
community members. We hope that you will consider our concerns and know that they are representative of an
overwhelming majority of the immediate subdivisions as well as the surrounding communities. We ask that zoning
be limited to R-1, R-2, R-3 and continue to maintain the landscapes and zoning that have been previously
established.
>> Chris and Susan Miller
>> Hillside Lane