HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-24 Public Comment - D. Lillejord - Harper's Corner Annexand and Zone Map Amendment, App 23127 •
May 01, 2024
To: Bozeman City Commission
121 North Rouse Ave
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
From: Dale Lillejord
2270 Watts Lane
Bozeman, MT 59718
Subject: Application 23127
Project: Harper's Corner Annexation & Zone Map Amendment
Dear Bozeman City Commissioners:
I am the owner of the property located at 2270 Watts Lane, Bozeman, Montana
(Property No. 06-0904-27-3-03-01-0000). My property is located within 150 ft of
and immediately across Hidden Valley Road from a property proposed for
annexation into the City of Bozeman and proposed for zoning as R-4. The
property proposed for development is covered under Application 23127 and known
under the Project Name as Harper's Corner Annexation and Zone Map
Amendment.
I oppose the annexation and rezoning of this property as R-4.
Inconsistent with City and County Visions and Goals for Development.
As previously stated in my letters, I have multiple concerns. The proposed R-4
Development is not compatible for the surrounding Agriculture Low Density Rural
properties. The Safety & Public Health is inadequate for current county roads.
This would create High Density without connecting the City's existing Collector
Roads. This is not a "High Visibility Street." R-4 in this area is not preserving
Open Space, Agricultural Lands, Water Resources and Wildlife Habitation. In fact,
it's inconsistent with existing Rural Residential and Agricultural Charter of
surrounding properties.
I'm requesting the Cities plan to be gradually implemented and consistent with the
Community Plan. The zoning of R-4 would totally be spot-zoning. I request the
Commission consider denying the R-4 zoning.
The applicant has not been willing to put any restrictions on zoning in writing as
far as R-2 to R-4 which goes with the land if they sell. I'm talking Height and
Density next to Hidden Valley. The applicant has talked about doing development
in Good Spirit and Intent only, which wouldn't be good.
Thank You for your Consideration
Dale Lillejord
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