HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-22 Public Comment - C. Crane - Canyon Gate Project 22264From:Claire Crane
To:Susana Montana
Cc:Planning; Agenda
Subject:Canyon Gate Project #22264
Date:Wednesday, September 21, 2022 9:08:37 AM
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Hi,
I am writing to express some concerns that I have regarding the current Canyon Gate site plan (project #22264).As I’m sure you’re aware, this development consists of many medium- and high-density residences directly adjacentto a current low-density residential neighborhood.
My primary concern is regarding the placement of the 2 parking lots with entrances and exits directed onto MaidenSpirit St. Maiden Spirit Street is currently a quiet residential street with many young children and part of theLegends neighborhood. These parking lots will be serving a total of 134 units (4 x 4-story buildings) which is asignificant amount of vehicles. With the parking lot entrances directly onto Maiden Spirit St, it is clear that a lot oftraffic heading up to the M, drinking horse, or Bridger canyon will likely utilize Maiden Spirit St and the existingLegends streets if heading in this direction. This is likely to significantly impact the safety of these streets and is notappropriate to have directly next to a quieter residential neighborhood.
Instead, the parking lots should be located with entrances closer to Story Mill Road, therefore keeping traffic awayfrom the current residential streets. This would also make sense given that the necessary infrastructure (stop lightsand turning lanes) are currently being built at the intersection of Story Mill Road and Bridger Drive and thereforethese larger roads would be able to accommodate this degree of traffic.
Another option is for the Legends HOA to grant an easement to provide access from the Canyon Gate Blvd / GraceLane intersection onto Northview Drive, and to relocate the parking lot entrances onto Canyon Gate Blvd wheretraffic could more easily leave and exit the neighborhood without going through the current residential streets.
My other concern with the current site plan is regarding the lack of park space. There is a small “public park”walkway shown in the current site plan, but this leads directly onto the Legends open space (not clearly shown onthe map by the developer, but this is on the far right of the site plan). It seems like there is a subtle intent that thisopen space may be utilized as public park space by Canyon Gate residences. Canyon Gate either needs to provide itsown park space, or find ways to improve connectivity to current public park areas (Story Mill Park, path across fromBridger Drive, or the Legends park).
Sincere thank you for reading and considering these concerns,
Claire Crane