HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-24 Public Comment - D. & D. Richter - Harper's Corner Annexation June 15, 2024 2q
Bozeman City Clerk
121 North Rouse Ave
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
Subject: Application 23127
Project Name: Harper's Corner Annexation & Zone Map Amendment
Dear Bozeman City Commission:
We oppose the proposed High-Density R-3 R-4 zoning for the Harper's Corner Annexation and
development. Please deny approval of the developers zoning request. We are not for sale to the
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natural green corridor in the Gallatin Valley.
We own property at 2950 Harper Puckett Road Bozeman, Montana. Our property is located about 100
yards south of the proposed property annexation and development referred to as Harper's Corner
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Long Range Planning and Development
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without a long-term plan for the region in place.
The Triangle Community Plan that the city of Bozeman was part and parcel to approving includes over
4000 acres north and west of the current city limits. The current plan for development by the Bozeman
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has no responsibility for ensuring the maximum profitability of developers via high density apartment
complexes and furthermore you do owe the landowners and taxpayers of the county a responsible and
reasoned development approach protecting the quality of life in the Gallatin Valley.
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rather than expediting small development projects. It is timely to 1) step back 2) create a community
development plan for the large area 3) gain feedback from residents, developers, businesses,
infrastructure experts and 4) proceed with a comprehensive development plan. This approach will a
template for residents to understand impact on their property before they buy or sell, provide a firm
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growth in designated areas and allow long term infrastructure planning by city professional staff.
Incompatible with Existing Community and Residents
The proposed development is completely inconsistent with the surrounding area and private
properties. The proposed property is surrounded by agriculture or single-family homes developed on
acreages used for small agricultural operations such as hay, grain and domestic livestov�ck. You also will
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surrounding property consists of rural development with people who love the Gallatin Valley for the
intrinsic values, open spaces, community reflecting all that is best in the Gallatin Valley.
My question is...... will you as a City Commission stand for the principals and values you have already
agreed to i1 i a I ai jvilit JL Ul J yr Vvili you Jtaild before the public al id pi uleJJ that thc$c vaiucJ ar c
meaningless to you? You will be destroying your credibility allowing a high-density development on the
Harper's Corner Annexation.
Non-Compliance with Published and Approved Plans
The Triangle Community Plan, Natural Resources Plan, Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan,
Bozeman Community Plan. There are numerous statements, objectives and guidelines from your own
approved planning documents that are convicting the City Commission of"non-compliance" if you
approve a high-density development at Harper's Corner Annexation. Some of these include:
>......health, safety, and quality of life of our citizens is the number one value driving the plan.....
>Opportunity for agriculture, industry and business, while minimizing conflict between adjacent land
uses.
> Increase community participation and citizen engagement in planning and visioning.
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> Encourage developments to employ Best Management Practices for projects along and adjacent to
ditches, streams and rivers... manage runoff of particulates, pollutants and sediment into waters.
> Establish open space, parks and trails along the Gallatin River and other waterways.
> ....protect valuable agricultural land and open space in the heart of the Triangle where development
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>Support opportunities to establish larger swaths of open space and parks instead of primarily relying
on small parks from individual review of subdivisions.
> Encourage protection of surface water and groundwater resources......
> Protect wildlife corridors and habitat.
Opposition to Hig- Density Developments
We oppose approval of this project as High-Density as it is not in congruity with the surrounding
community and it fails to recognize the intrinsic character of the adjacent lands, community, year-round
stream and long term potential for park and green corridors as the city expands to the northwest.
Sincerely,
Del Rll l 1 I Dena Richiter
2950 Harper Puckett Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718