HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-24 Public Comment - J. Nesbitt - Comments for Range 5 Site Plan - Application 23306From:Julianna Nesbitt
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Comments for Range 5 Site Plan - Application 23306
Date:Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:33:24 AM
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To whom it may concern,
Hello, my name is Julianna Nesbitt, and I am a born and raised Montanan in our lovely city of Bozeman. I wanted to
reach out to make a comment about application 23306, which is a proposed development plan located adjacent to 4
daughters farm in Bozeman.
To begin, 4 daughters farm is a cornerstone of local agriculture in Bozeman. The farm not only provides amazing
fresh produce to our citizens, keeping us healthy, but also provides numerous opportunities for volunteering and
learning for Montana State University students, such as myself. This farm allows the citizens of Bozeman to engage
with local agriculture, which supports local business and ensures community health, which is important for many
reasons.
As I am sure the Bozeman Planning committee is aware, many locals in the Gallatin Valley are becoming
increasingly frustrated and concerned over the developments taking place in Bozeman. Most locals, including
myself, would agree that no one is “anti-development,” rather we hope to see development that safeguards the
beauty and health of our community. Bozeman is a flourishing town that is seeing increasing demands for housing
and infrastructure, however, these developments and protecting what makes Bozeman so special don’t have to be
mutually exclusive.
In regards to application 23306, there are a few reasons I would like to highlight as to why this plan is not in the best
interest of our community. To begin, this development will impact the 4 daughters farms‘ ability to run their
business. With the development of a 3 story building, there are concerns with blocking southern light
exposure/availability, as well as harmful run-offs, damaging soil and water quality, and noise pollution. Next, this
plan will be adding anywhere from 500-1,000 cars without any improvements on arterial routes. Stucky Road is not
built for high-volume traffic, and with no significant shoulder on the road, cars, bikers, and people end up in the
ditch and fear for their safety. Lastly, the proposed site of development is home to groves of trees, which provide
habitat, respite, and shade to wildlife and livestock. On top of the crucial wildlife corridor of this area, it also
provides a tranquil experience for customers of 4 daughters farms, which will be hemmed by the development of an
adjacent 3 story apartment building.
Overall, as mentioned, myself and other locals are not anti-development, rather we want to see development that is
in the best interest of everyone. Although Bozeman is seeing unprecedented growth, the reality is we don’t need to
jeopardize our local businesses, community, and ecosystem health in response. I hope the appropriate parties heed
these comments and consider the greater good of Gallatin Valley. We are at a crossroads and a pivotal time for the
city of Bozeman, and it’s our job to make sure we do the right thing to protect our city for generations to come.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
Best,
Julianna Nesbitt, Bozeman MT, 59715.