HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-23 Public Comment - L. Lawson - Please do NOT change the zoning in the old historic southside!From:Lori Lawson
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Please do NOT change the zoning in the old historic southside!
Date:Friday, September 29, 2023 12:41:02 PM
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Hello -
I do understand the need for "in-fill" as opposed to sprawl, and the need for affordability, but ourinfrastructure and parking and the character and charm of the southside of Bozeman will be
destroyed if the proposed zoning changes take place . . . and there is evidence that all the sacrificewill still not prevent sprawl, nor add to the stock of affordable homes.
One example is the unit on Harrison between 4th and 5th: currently it is an old historically
insignificant 2 story apartment complex filled that once was home to several older couples. AnMSU' student's Dad bought it - forced out the older couples - and filled it with college boys - the
noise, traffic congestion and feel of our little community changed for the worse. My bet is thenew owner will tear down the old building and replace it with a 3-story 8 unit apartment and our
'hood will become party central. PLEASE do not allow this to happen!
Even if you insist that new builds provide parking, the problem will not be solved. As Iunderstand it only 40% of a lot can be the building footprint, but does that include the parking
lot? I bet is does not, and really, how much better is a parking lot than a building? We will bepaving paradise and ruining a long-time community.
PLEASE do not allow developers to destroy our neighborhood!
Thank you,Lori
Lori Goss Lawson