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Public Comments Letter for Application: 21479
June 02, 2022
Re: Application 21479 - Autumn Grove Condominiums
To Whom it may concern:
I am writing regarding the Application: 21479 and the current
advancements in the Autumn Grove Condominiums site planning as it
commences. As current residents of the West Winds neighborhood, many
concerns have arisen in conjunction with the viability of this area.
These proceedings include but are not limited to:
Public safety traffic incidentals.
Parking
Accessible green spaces.
Liability of a higher renter population.
The need to hold a Public Hearing on the proposed development.
Intending to increase the number of residents of this neighborhood
raises unsettlement as this leads to a higher chance of speeding
traffic. We already have problems currently with reckless drivers
speeding at 40 mph instead of driving at 25 mph on Hunters Way and
Tschache Lane. The safety of children and other residents should be of
utmost priority. We are requesting a thorough traffic study to be
conducted on Windward Ave, Autumn Grove St, Tschache Lane, and Spring
View Ct. With this development, there is the potential to add an
additional 200 persons and maybe more importantly 200 vehicles to the
neighborhood. When we purchased our property the area in question was
planned for a church. Nothing with this kind of density was planned.
With roadways in consideration, automobile parking on-site plan
application #21479 insinuates there will be approximately 205 designated
parking spots. Current residents are wary if these guaranteed spots are
separate entities to the roadway as there is already a persistent
struggle for space on the road. All of the proposed 205 parking spaces
must be inside the development. They should not be relying on street
parking on the adjacent streets of Autumn Grove, Windward, and Winter
Park. Lastly, will parking be enforced by the HOA or the City of
Bozeman?
Furthermore, as this city expands and grows, the inclusion of
sustainable development is crucial to biodiversity and recreational
purposes. The Parks Department and the City of Bozeman approved cash in
lieu of a park from the Owner-TruNorth Properties. How will the
Owner-TruNorth Properties utilize this space instead of green space?
The variance of the renter to owner occupancy is concerning to our
fellow residents. A higher renter occupancy ensures the deterioration of
the neighborhood. We would like a limitation on the percentage of
renters because of concern for the integrity of the neighborhood and
would rather have more owner-occupancy than renters. We would like to
see a requirement of 80% owner occupancy.
This proposed development will have a significant impact on the
neighborhood. In light of this, we strongly believe the City should hold
a public hearing to get more complete input from the homeowners in
Westwinds Subdivision.
With the current housing situation in Bozeman, we recognize the need for
additional housing units. However, that need does not outweigh and
certainly should not come at the safety and expense of the current
homeowners in Westwinds Subdivision.
Sincerely,
Joel and Charlie Murdy
1811 Springview Ct. Bozeman, MT. 59718
West Winds Concerned Neighbor