HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-23 Public Comment - S. Bieluch - N 8th Zoning Change Violating Property RightsFrom:Scott Bieluch
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Subject:N 8th Zoning Change Violating Property Rights
Date:Tuesday, April 11, 2023 11:21:05 AM
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Dear City of Bozeman Zoning Board,
My name is Scott Bieluch. I have lived at 805 W. Lamme since 2003. I
am writing to express my opposition to the proposed zoning change on N
8th Ave in Bozeman, MT. I am a property owner of 20 years on W Lamme
St, which is located across the street from the property that is the
subject of the change.
I was not notified of the proposed zoning change by mail, as required
by the Bozeman Zoning Ordinance.!!! This was a highly unethical and
illegal deliberate action by the property developer. I only learned
of the change a few days before the 4/4/23 City Commission meeting,
when I saw a sign on the property. This did not allow me a fair
opportunity to research the project or oppose it or attend the meeting
and denied me of my rights to voice my opinion. I was illegally
silenced by an unethical, criminal developer and the only way to make
it right is to deny this proposed zoning change. I will take legal
action to protect my rights if necessary.
The failure to notify me of the proposed zoning change is a violation
of my rights. This was illegal, unethical, dishonest and completely
unfair to me. I am a property owner and long time tax payer who is
directly affected by the change, and I have a right to be informed of
the change and to have a say in the decision-making process. These are
my rights as a citizen of Bozeman. Please City Commissioners, protect
my rights, do not take them away!!
I was purposefully denied this right by the developer of this
property. I formally request that you enforce my rights and
immediately deny this zoning change due to failure by the developer to
notify me, an adjoining property owner. It was legally required to
notify me of these proposed changes, the developer failing to do so is
cause to deny this proposed zoning change. This is only one of many
City Ordinances that this property owner / developer constantly flouts
as they have zero concern for the safety of the neighborhood
residents.
The failure to notify me of the proposed zoning change is only one
of many, many reasons why the zoning change should be denied. The
zoning board has a duty to ensure that all property owners are treated
fairly and that their rights are protected. This change will
drastically lower my property value and bring commercial traffic and
commercial problems to my now quiet residential neighborhood. I will
take legal action if necessary to enforce my right to be notified and
my right to speak in opposition to this horrible, neighborhood
destroying change.
By failing to notify me of the proposed zoning change, the developer
has shown that they do not respect the rights of property owners. I
urge the zoning board to deny the proposed zoning change. The change
is illegal, and it is unfair to property owners who were not notified
of the change. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Scott Bieluch
805 W. Lamme St
Bozeman, MT 59715