HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-23 Public Comment - D. Carty - Opposition to Shady Glen Application 22294From:Daniel Carty
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Subject:[SUSPECTED SPAM] Opposition to Shady Glen Application 22294
Date:Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:03:12 AM
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March 6, 2023
Bozeman Community Development Board and City Commission:
I am writing to request that the Bozeman Community Development Board and CityCommission deny Shady Glen PUD Application No. 22294.
I am making this request for the following reasons:
As you know, wetlands and their associated riparian zones are important for
maintaining healthy fish and wildlife, for maintaining high water quality, for flood
control, and for the sequestration of carbon, which in turn helps combat the
deleterious effects of climate change. As such, any relaxation of the wetland buffer
zone (a full 50 ft) and the associated riparian zone will be ecologically detrimental to
existing, onsite native Montana plants and animals.
Thus, Application No. 22294 does not comply with the following three goals ofBozeman’s Community Plan 2020, Theme 4, which is “a city influenced by our
natural environment, parks, and open space.”:
Goal EPO-1.5: Work with partner organizations to identify and reduce impacts on at-risk, environmentally sensitive areas that contribute to water quality, wildlife corridors,
or wildlife habitat, specifically wildlife habitat as we continue outward growth.
Goal EPO-2.3: Identify, prioritize, and preserve key wildlife habitat and corridors.
Goal EPO-4.6: Develop a plan to mitigate conflicts between humans and wildlife
through the use of proactive, non-lethal measures.
Moreover, Application 22294 does not comply with the following action item of
Bozeman’s Climate Plan 2020: Action Item 6.P.1: Protect Local Wetlands for Flood
Resilience and Water Quality.
In conclusion, the Shady Glen PUD Application No. 22294 should be denied until it
can guarantee that it will not adversely affect existing, onsite native Montana plantsand animals and until it comes into full compliance with Bozeman's Community Plan
2020 and Climate Plan 2020.
Daniel Carty
213 N. Third Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
email: dgc12@hotmail.com; ph: 406-548-2810