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Home My WebLink About08-27-24 Public Comment - A. Lex - Application 22389 Public Comment- LexFrom:Andrew L To:Bozeman Public Comment Cc:Danielle Garber; Brett Warner Subject:[EXTERNAL]Application 22389 Public Comment- Lex Date:Tuesday, August 27, 2024 10:22:15 AM Attachments:Application 22389 Comment.eml.msg CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To City of Bozeman Department of Community Development, This email is in response to the proposed project of Gran Cielo Block 14 MSP (Application 22389) northwest of the intersection of Bennett Boulevard and S. 27th Avenue by our fellow neighbors. Initially back in November we were not given notice of this project as required by law, and our previous comments submitted during the initial comment period were not documented by the City Planners though it was sent by email during the comment period. I have attached that email chain for reference. After reviewing the proposal there were three main items that cause concern- Placement of Trash and Recycling Misuse of Zoning requirements and regulations Lack of cohesion with surrounding community As residents, we need to reach out to you directly as our HOA is currently managed by the developer. Gran Cielo is a growing community, and we are excited for the continued expansion. We understand the need for higher density housing and feel with certain modifications this project could provide a lot for the already existing subdivision and community at large. Below I have included summaries of the concerns as well as a request to be modified in the proposed project. Placement of Trash and Recycling Based on the site plan of the current proposal includes outdoor semi contained trash and recycling. (006 C1.0 Site Plan). On the southside of the property they have placed one of the only two spaces for the proposed 158 units. This is street facing while the other to the north of the property is interior. This will directly face ours and another property that is still being built with only a road in between. This will introduce potential noxious orders, loud noises, and wildlife to the road as well as our properties. Resident Request- Move the trash and recycling to the interior of the proposed parking lot to have as little effect on directly adjacent neighbors. Misuse of Zoning requirements and regulations Plot was originally zoned as R-4, with a zoning map amendment to R5 requested and approved in 2021 Request (21095_Gran_Cielo_Ph_2_ZMA_Application_Materials.pdf) Approval (21095 Staff Report for the Gran Cielo Subdivision Phase 2 Zone Map Amendment) The purpose of the R-5 district is to provide for high-density residential development through a variety of compatible housing types and residentially supportive commercial uses. Per the zoning amendment request, the plot was to be used for BOTH residential and commercial as indicated in the application responses- items 1.g, 1.h, 1.i. The commercial as stated would be for services and small local support business for the surrounding neighborhood and business parks nearby. This is the only undeveloped and/or unapproved zoning plot within walking distance of the surrounding neighborhood and business parks which is zoned to allow commercial use. Not requiring some sort of community supported businesses outside of the proposed apartments removes any opportunity for community commerce in the immediate area. The current proposal does not include any services, businesses, or any supporting features to the surrounding neighborhoods. Only used for increased housing density and height of buildings for the developer’s profit. Resident Request- Have the plans redrawn to fit the reasons for R5 zoning and fulfill their promises of local business and services for the benefit of the surrounding community which the same applicants for this proposed project put in their application and had approved by the zoning commission. Lack of cohesion with the surrounding community Current proposal is for four high density residential complexes, each standing 4 stories high with outdoor parking. Within the community, no parking is allowed on any roadway or along any road within the property per the COA and HOA rules originally drafted by Cadius Partners, LLC - (Condo Declaration and Amendment) p. 36, 7.13 (Gran Cielo First Amendment Master Subdivision) p.40, 8.22 All units within the community and surrounding area are maximum 3 stories at street level, including all other high density housing. Current proposal is 4 stories, making them the tallest building in the community as well as surrounding communities. Resident Request- Redraw the proposal to match the community standards that Bozeman Haus LLC and Cadius Partners, LLC had already put in place- increase of on-property parking as streets are specifically prohibited and 3 stories max. Thank you for your careful consideration of the above pain points. As a community we embrace growth but want to ensure that community and preset standards are maintained. Thank you, Andrew Lex 2810 N 29th Ave Bozeman, MT 59718 From:Andrew L To:Danielle Garber Cc:Drabek, Stephen; Brett Warner Subject:Re: Application 22389 Comment Attachments:Screenshot 2024-07-25 111609.png Screenshot 2024-07-25 111609.png Hello, I am following up to this email chain as I have become aware that this was never reviewed inconjunction with Application 22389. As the Final approval has just been made public, it is quite distressing to read in your staff report you listed that there was no public comment(LINK). Screenshot 2024-07-25 111609.png I know I was not the only direct neighbor to leave a comment. Please respond showing thatyou have received this and provide context to why our complaints were not documented. On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 6:54 AM Andrew L <anrilex@gmail.com> wrote: Good Morning, I wanted to send one followup to the above comment. Our property is adjacent to theproposed project, less that 150 feet away, and we did not receive a mailed notification of this proposed project. I also wanted to note that the posting of the proposed project was on thenorth end of the lot, facing the exit onto Stucky Road. Stucky was closed for a majority of the posting period limiting access to that entrance and visibility of the posted notice. Thelack of transparency and notification from the applicant is highly concerning. Thank you, On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 8:49 AM Andrew L <anrilex@gmail.com> wrote: To City Planner Danielle Garber, We were made aware of the proposed project of Gran Cielo Block 14 MSP (Application22389) northwest of the intersection of Bennett Boulevard and S. 27th Avenue by our fellow neighbors. As of 11/21/23 we have yet to receive a mailed notice even though weare adjacent to the property, directly across Bennett. This is concerning as other neighbors are not being informed of said development. After reviewing the proposal there werethree main items that cause concern- Placement of Trash and RecyclingMisuse of Zoning requirements and regulations Lack of cohesion with surrounding community Gran Cielo is a growing community, and we are excited for the continued expansion. Weunderstand the need for higher density housing and feel with certain modifications this project could provide a lot for the already existing subdivision. Below I have includedsummaries of the concerns as well as a request to be modified in the proposed project. Placement of Trash and RecyclingBased on the site plan of the current proposal includes outdoor semi contained trash and recycling. (006 C1.0 Site Plan).On the southside of the property they have placed one of the only two spaces for the proposed 158 units. This is street facing while the other tothe north of the property is interior. This will directly face ours and another property that is still being builtwith only a road in between. This will introduce potential noxious orders, loud noises, and wildlife to the road as well as our properties.Resident Request- Move the trash and recycling to the interior of the proposed parking lot to have as little effect on directly adjacentneighbors. Misuse of Zoning requirements and regulationsZoning was zoned as R-4, with a zoning map amendment to R5 requested and approved in 2021Request (21095_Gran_Cielo_Ph_2_ZMA_Application_Materials.pdf)Approval (21095 Staff Report for the Gran Cielo Subdivision Phase 2 Zone Map Amendment)The purpose of the R-5 district is to provide for high-density residential development through a variety of compatible housing types andresidentially supportive commercial uses. Per the zoning amendment request, the plot was to be used for BOTHresidential and commercial as indicated in the application responses- items 1.g, 1.h, 1.i. The commercial as stated would be for services andsmall local support business for the surrounding neighborhood and business parks nearby.The current proposal does not include any services, businesses, or any supporting features to the surrounding neighborhoods. Only used forincreased housing density and height of buildings for the developer’s profit.Resident Request- Have the plans redrawn to fit the reasons for R5 zoning and fulfil their promises of local business and services for thebenefit of the surrounding community which Cadius Partners, LLC put in their application and had approved by the zoning commission.Lack of cohesion with the surrounding community Current proposal is for four high density residential complexes, eachstanding 4 stories high with outdoor parking. Within the community, no parking is allowed on any roadway or alongany road within the property per the COA and HOA rules originally drafted by Cadius Partners, LLC -(Condo Declaration and Amendment) p. 36, 7.13 (Gran Cielo First Amendment Master Subdivision) p.40, 8.22All units within the community are maximum 3 stories at street level. Current proposal is 4 stories, making them the tallest building in the community as well as surrounding communities.Resident Request- Redraw the proposal to match the community standards that Cadius Partners, LLC had already put in place- increase ofon-property parking as street is specifically prohibited and 3 stories max. Thank you for your careful consideration of the above pain points. As a community we embrace growth and change but want to ensure that community and preset standards aremaintained. Thank you, Andrew Lex2810 N 29th Ave Bozeman, MT 59718