HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-24 Public Comment - P. Southwood - Application #23306 CommentsFrom:Paige Southwood
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Application #23306 Comments
Date:Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:05:10 PM
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To Bozeman City Planning Department,
My name is Paige Southwood, and I am a resident of Bozeman, Montana. I live in the valley
and have spent the past several years working on local farms that provide food and flowers toour community. I have spent the past 12 months working on 4 Daughters Farm on Stucky
Road and have become aware of the plans to develop the land adjacent to the Heriza’sproperty. I am concerned a development of this size (proposed 312 units) will negatively
affect the farms and farming capabilities of the area. Access to clean water and soil drainagemay become an issue. Noise pollution will impact our ability to host agricultural events and
agritourism offerings. Increased traffic on Stucky Road will further complicate an alreadybusy and dangerous thoroughfare. The lack of proper pull-offs on the road is already a winter
weather hazard. The location of the proposed development will also block much-neededsouthern light exposure. The farm currently has four southern-facing hoop houses (several of
which were recently updated at great expense). These growing spaces would be directlyimpacted by the 3-story-tall buildings in the development application. The hoop houses,
southern light exposure, healthy soils, access to clean irrigation water, safe vehicle passage,and a peaceful ambiance for visitors are essential ingredients for a successful flower farm with
our short growing season.
Please consider amending the development plans for application #23306 to retain Bozeman’sagricultural character, healthy soils, clean water, safe roads, family agricultural businesses,
and bucolic appeal.
I can be reached at paige123@gmail.com
Thank you for considering my request.
Sincerely,
Paige Southwood