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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-23 Public Comment - J. & G. Cain - Application 22205 and Application 22178From:Jennifer Cain To:nylon@bozeman.net; Agenda; gregory.cain@usda.gov Subject:Application 22205 and Application 22178 Date:Tuesday, February 7, 2023 8:32:21 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Morning, We wish to comment on the proposed growth and addition of the West Park Neighborhood Application 22205 and 22178. Of greatest concern is the increased traffic, potential parking and its implications to travel on Vaughn Drive and Laurel Parkway through The Lakes. The traffic study cites that approximately 35% of traffic will go north on Laurel once Phase 1 and 2 are complete, this will be a significant increase in through traffic within The Lakes community. The safety of pedestrians and children are our greatest concern. Additionally, living on Vaughn, there is concern that the extension from Its current east terminal could create unanticipated traffic on the east aspect of Vaughn to access Laurel Parkway. The current Vaughn Dr to the current east terminal, is narrow and will not be able to safely accommodate parked vehicles and two way traffic, especially considering how Vaughn Dr narrows on the west end when it meets Laurel within The Lakes. Furthermore, thru traffic from West Park to Laurel via the northern aspect of Vaughn could potentially create safety and access concerns for emergency services and city services if there is anyone parked on either side of the street. I realize that currently there is not a site map for phase 2, but if structures are placed on the Northern aspect of Vaughn there is potential for significant traffic to travel Vaughn west to access Laurel. It may need to be considered in the future that traffic not turn left onto Vaughn to exit the West Park Neighborhood into The Lakes, but rather will need to exit Vaughn to the right within the West Park Neighborhood to access Laurel. Additionally, when planning Phase 2 consideration to building locations to direct the flow directly to Laurel Parkway or Babcock through the Norton development might be helpful. Within the traffic study it states that with development as proposed the traffic at Laurel and Durston intersections will be met as they are built now. It is disappointing that a faded approach to density was not utilized moving from the Lakes south toward Babcock and the distal aspect of the Phase 6 development. This would have better blended the West Park Community and The Lakes. It also would have alleviated some of the potential traffic moving north toward Dursten and sent it toward Babcock. With regards to the parking lot in Phase 1, can it be considered that at the north aspect a grassy knoll, fence or thick shrubs be planned to decrease headlight from parking cars into the homes on Vaugn Dr? Additionally, the speed limit along Laurel next to the lakes and playground may need to be decreased to a 15 mph park limit. Thank you for the consideration of the comments and concerns above. Additionally, thank you for the open space planning that exists within the West Park Neighborhood and Norton Ranch. Sincerely, Jennifer and Gregory Cain 5363 Vaugn Dr Bozeman, MT 8142278825 Jennifer Cain, FNP-CUrgent Care Provider BestMed Urgent Care p: 406.312.8360 f: 406.577.2804 a: 862 Harmon Stream Boulevard, Suite 101, Bozeman, MT 59718 e: jennifer.cain@bestmedclinics.com This electronic communication and all attachments may contain privileged and confidential information and is intended solely for the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately and delete the message and anyattachments from your systems. You may NOT use, disclose, copy or disseminate this communication or any attachments.