HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-23 Public Comment - D. Suit - zoningFrom:Donald Suit
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Cc:Donald Suit
Subject:[EXTERNAL]zoning
Date:Tuesday, October 10, 2023 5:51:52 PM
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I have lived in Bozeman for 34 years in the University subdivision. About 20-25 years ago, I helped
lead an effort to change our zoning from and R-2 to an R-1. We had it changed because we are a
single family home area and people were putting in illegal apartments. They were turning their
basements into rentals and adding a second entrance. The basements did not have egress windows
and they were not safe for potential renters. A couple of homes were grandfathered in and the rest
had to go back to the way they were initially.
In buying our home, we knew we wanted to live in and R-1 area. We do not want to live next to an
apartment complex, high rise, or any other multiple unit structure that is being considered.
It is frustrating to see how Bozeman is changing and without much thought. Affordable housing is
not being considered as it should be when one sees the very expensive apartment complexes that
have been built in the downtown area. An apartment that rents for 3000-4000.00 per month is not
affordable for the majority of Bozeman residents.
I watch the Bozeman real estate market a lot and there is no affordable housing currently existing or
being built.
Even more worrisome is the strain on the utilities. Will Hyalite be able to handle these multiple
housing developments? Is the sewer system going to be continually upgraded? Do you see long
term what will be happening to the community?
I feel that this zoning proposal should be decided by the voters of this county and not by a
commission. This is a proposal that effects everyone.
Catherine L Suit
1220 S Black Ave
Bozeman MT 59715