HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-23 Public Comment - E. Guss - proposed UDC changes (Application 21381).From:Erik Guss
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]proposed UDC changes (Application 21381).
Date:Friday, September 22, 2023 10:44:44 AM
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I write to oppose the proposed UDC changes which will combine the R-1,2,3 into R-
A.
Of course these comments are my opinion but are based upon alot of local
knowledge.
The proposed changes will result in what I consider to be destruction of the older
neighborhoods, including my own. The fallacy that we can prevent sprawl and fix
affordability in/around Bozeman by densifying is fantastical thinking. The growth
outside the city is at a high level and accelerating. No policy within the city limits
impacts this to any significant degree. This proposal will enable, and promote, tearingdown existing single family homes, such as mine. Removing large mature trees,
stressing further our water supplies, and degrading the living conditions in town by
packing more people and their cars into the same space. A developer can cash flow
tearing down 2 smaller homes and rebuilding an 8-plex at current rental and financingrates. This proposal will attract large private equity to redevelop and then rent these
units at the very high current rates. This would start happening fast in certain
neighborhoods.
Your consultants input gathering process which contributed to this proposal was
flawed. Asking random people skewed, feel-good questions suggesting they can fix
affordability or reduce sprawl or save the environment does not convey reality in any
way. The current property owners/tax payers should have a priority say in this matter,and negative impacts need to be clearly studied, understood, and communicated to
existing property tax payers.
Sincerely,Erik Guss
S 12th Ave.
Bozeman