HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-23 Public Comment - L. Kirtley - CDAB, Application 21381, the UDCFrom:lynn kirtley
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]CDAB, Application 21381, the UDC
Date:Monday, October 9, 2023 9:08:06 PM
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The proposed UDC is extreme in that it will skew the balance of existing neighborhoods by
promoting supposedly affordable infill in form based structures. New development shouldcoexist with existing development and neither should overwhelm the other. There should be
areas of transition to adjacent neighborhoods to preserve the character and history of existingneighborhoods. If the majority of dwelling places in a neighborhood are 1-2 stories, then new
development should be 1-2 stories. Block M and Black Olive provide no transition, areclaustrophobic, lack parking, promote a concrete jungle, do not provide affordable infill and
cater to residents who live in them on a part time basis. We should not incentivize thedestruction of historical neighborhoods. The newer areas of town are the appropriate places
for multistory apartment buildings to provide missing middle housing.
The new UDC should also require maintaining our urban forests and valley wetlands, byrequiring one tree planted for each tree removed and eliminating the practice of in-lieu fee
payments to exchange wetlands miles outside of Bozeman.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Lynn Kirtley1530 South Rouse Avenue
Bozeman