HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-24 Public Comment - K. Williams - Historic Landmark Program comments for CDB and HLP folder.From:Karen Williams
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Cc:Sarah Rosenberg; Erin George; Chris Saunders; adrienne
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Historic Landmark Program comments for CDB and HLP folder.
Date:Sunday, October 20, 2024 8:07:22 PM
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Community Development Advisory Board members –
It is unacceptable that voluntary Heritage Tree Program and UDC-based tree protections
are not being considered for the City’s Historic Preservation Policy and Local Landmark
Program (HPPLLP).
I am writing to request that the City include these protections in the HPPLLP.
Trees in Bozeman’s urban forest, such as the Ponderosa pine at the development site of
the Main St Hotel (NW corner of N. 5th Ave and Main St) are assets that need to be
protected.
In semi-arid southwest Montana, mature trees take many years to grow. Replacing
mature trees takes many years. The City should not be so dismissive of tree protections.
Karen Wiliams