HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-24 Public Comment - C. Wood - Harper Corner’s application # 23127From:Caroline Wood
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Harper Corner’s application # 23127
Date:Thursday, May 2, 2024 7:00:02 PM
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Dear City Commissioners,
I am writing to express concern in regard to the proposed rezoning of the Harper’s Corner land to
R4. I lived along Valley Center for 12 years and frequently enjoyed running and biking a loop which
included Hidden Valley. It is a shame to see this happening as the view from the hill on corner
looking out over the valley is so beautiful.
While I know and understand that we cannot block growth in our valley, I do think we can make wise
decisions and be good neighbors. While I believe Turnrow and Project 86 are appropriate projects
for the land along Davis, I absolutely do not believe R4 is the appropriate designation for Harpers
Corner. I think putting in 400 units on 4 acres in 10 large buildings would not fit the character of
Hidden Valley and tapered zoning makes SO much more sense.
I believe R2 would be the most appropriate however R3 could be a nice compromise.
In addition, when you have 3 developers that will forever change the landscape of this huge parcel
of land, I hope you will encourage these developers to work together to create a trail system that
meanders from Hidden Valley to a crosswalk on Davis to Cattail Lake. There will be SO many
residents living there and this will give them a wonderful amenity with a trail system and open park
land perhaps in coordination so it is one large park rather than 3 little ones. These are things the city
should have control over when you are granting permission to rezone land.
Thank you for your consideration.
Caroline Wood
Caroline Bach Wood
Independent Travel Advisor
Affiliate of Travel Experts – a Virtuoso Agency
Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist 2005 – Present
House of Beyond Member