HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-23 Public Comment - J. Connor - Opposition to Thriftway Super Stop proposalFrom:Jim Connor
To:Nakeisha Lyon; Agenda
Subject:Opposition to Thriftway Super Stop proposal
Date:Friday, May 26, 2023 10:07:11 AM
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Ms. Lyon:
I am writing in opposition to the Thriftway gas station and convenience store proposal on Baxter,DIRECTLY across the street from residences.
There is a small retail park to the west, with a Mexican restaurant, a Montessori school and offices -MUCH MORE APPROPRIATE BUSINESSES IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA.
This proposal would pull traffic INTO a residential part of the city, away from major shopping andbusiness corridors.
The 24-hour nature of a 12-bay gas station is impactful to the homes across Baxter where rear
bedrooms will be lit all night, and subject to noise from turning vehicles. I can’t think of another location of such a large gas station in a residential area in Bozeman.
There are much better uses for this land, in keeping with the development already in place: single
family homes to the south along Baxter, and apartment homes to the north along Davis. Medicaloffices and services come to mind. So do day-time service businesses.
Making this decision will SOIL and change forever the residential nature of the area.
Thank you,
Jim Connor