HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-24 Public Comment - D. Lillejord - Harper's Corner Annexation Fou- I*i ^�
June 14, 2024
Bozeman City Commission
121 North Rouse Ave
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
Subject: Harper's Corner Annexation & Zone Map Amendment
Application 23127
Dear Bozeman City Commissioners:
I am the owner of the property located at 2270 Watts Lane Bozeman, Montana (Property
Geocode 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-3 & R-4. The property proposed for development is
covered under appl.r Ion 231 27 and known unrder the Project flame as Harper'c Corner
Annexation and Zone Map Amendment.
I oppose the annexation and rezoning of this property as R-3 & 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-3 & R-4 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-3 & R-4 in this area is also not preserving Open Space, Agricultural Lands, Water Resources
and Wildlife Habitation which is part of the Community Development charter. In fact, it's
inconsistent with existing Rural Residential and Agricultural character of surrounding properties.
It absolutely destroys property that should be preserved in the long-range planning for the City
and County as a Green Belt with low density rde\/elnpment\n/hirh abuts near the year-round
stream and wildlife habitat.
The R-3 & R-4 zoning is not consistent with earlier discussions with the developer and City
Commission representatives. I request the Commission deny R-3 & R-4 zoning for this
development property.
The applicant has not been willing to put any restrictions on zoning in writing as far as potential
R-2 to R-4 stepped development (which restrictions would go with the land) if they propose to
sell the property. The property should be zoned R-2 or even R-1 near Hidden Valley Road
and/or near the live water resources and the Green Belt. The R-2 and R-1 provides for lower
height and less density in critical areas that blend to the surrounding community and green belt
resourrec. While the property further to the east can be higher density as it abuts high-density
development closer to Davis Road.
The applicant has talked about doing development in "Good Spirit and Intent" but neighbors
like me understand that those words carry no weight in contract sales and developer actions in
the future.
Thank You for yo onsideration.
Dale Lillejord
2270 Watts Lane
Bozeman, MT 59718