HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-23 Public Comment - D. Kent - Harper's Corner Annexation - Zone Map Donald Kent
1285 Hidden Valley Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
September 11, 2023
Community Development Board
121 North Rouse Ave.
C/O City Clerk
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, Montana 5771-1230 RE: Harper's Corner Annexation/Zone Map
Dear Members of the Community Development Board:
Please deny the requested zoning of R-5 (residential high density) for this application.
As you are aware,the directly north and across the street is currently zoned AS Rural Residential
by Gallatin County.
Placing R-5 (high density residential zoning) directly adjacent to a zoning designation
with the primary purpose of agricultural activities is a direct conflict. The purpose of the AS
zoning is to provide for Agriculture Activities and rural residential uses on larger tracts of land
and to maintain and preserve the rural character.
High density residential development is not compatible with agricultural zoning. The law
requires the City to authorize land uses comparable to the land uses authorized by county
zoning pursuant to Section 76-2-303,(3) MCA. By considering and possibly approved such high
density you will be automatically be in conflict with lots size, rural nature surrounding this
annexation and force any future residents to endure the usual acknowledged impacts of
agriculture,which is noisy, smelly and dusty.
Please do not set up our neighborhood for continual conflict. The City of Bozeman
Community Plan 202 requires the City to work with the County on land use planning issues.
Considering R-5 next to agricultural zoning does not demonstrate any kind of"work with" or
cooperation.
To the extent that my voice is a protest. I protest the annexation of this property and
the zoning designation.
Sincerely,
Donald Kent
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