HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-23 Public Comment - M. Antonczyk - Proposed zoning regulationsFrom:Mike Antonczyk
To:Agenda; Cyndy Andrus; Christopher Coburn; Terry Cunningham; jmadjic@bozeman.net; I-Ho Pomeroy
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Proposed zoning regulations
Date:Thursday, September 14, 2023 8:58:56 AM
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Dear Bozeman City Commissioners,
I trust this finds you well as the days get shorter and the leaves start to change. I am reaching outto you as a 20 year resident of Bozeman to voice my concerns about the
proposed rezoning regulations that will impact our beautiful town.
Like many, the draw of Bozeman and Montana in general has been the notion of open space,friendly people and lack of crowds. While Bozeman and the State as a whole have changed in
the 20 years I've been here (generally for the better in my opinion), the proposed rezoning has meworried as it threatens the underlying fabric of what Bozeman really is, a community where
people live good lives, raise families and make socio-economic sacrifice in pursuit of a lifestyle likeno other.
The changes to RA and RB zoning seem to signify a bit of the 'beginning of the end' in a town
that has already struggled with the impacts of development and growth. And while I want tobelieve the driver behind these changes is a positive one (in-fill vs. sprawl), I can't help but think
ruining the neighborhoods that do exist will only create a larger wedge in our community and killthe magic that does remain in our small neighborhoods.
Economically speaking, we all know interest rates are on the rise, and yet home purchases have
remained steady - why do you think that is? Its not everyday people buying 1MM$ homes at 8%mortgage rates - its continued investment from developers and large financial institutions in
towns like ours that are driving out the residents and ironically ruining the community they thinkthey are coming for / buying.
As one member of the community to another, as one neighbor to another, look me in the eye,
shake my hand in the park, drive by slowly past my house and wave while my kids play in theyard, and vote NO on the new zoning.
Don't do it for me - do it for you...you are members of this community, after all. I voted for each
of you when you were up for election and in this moment I hope you represent the values andfeelings of those whom you represent - if you don't, the choice to vote for you again won't be so
clear.
Regards,Mike
-- Mike Antonczyk+1.406.570.2259