HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-25 Public Comment - J. Awe - application 24570From:Jerry Awe
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]application 24570
Date:Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:46:11 PM
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I am a resident of Baxter Meadows West and oppose the rezoning as requested to the city by the
developer. Their request is to get the zoning change to be able to build apartments and commercial
spaces along with residential. I am ok with the residential building zones. I do not see why, at this
time, Bozeman needs additional zoning to build more apartments. I believe the number of
apartments along with the new inventory under construction appears to be satisfying our current
needs. Example is the market now is offering perks to attract renters. Examples such as first 1-2
months free if a one-year lease is signed, and many other offers to consider out in our market.
When you consider the future of Bozeman, I believe more housing being build should be the mission
of the council. Appears that the council is willing to accept whatever a developer wishes to
accomplish. I would like to see our council put the breaks on this project, deny the zoning request as
it is currently applied for. Commit to a better vision for the future of Bozeman that is focused on
building more homes and when the need to build apartments is present, have them built in existing
zones where they already exist and use the land that is currently sitting there. My example would be
to use the land that sits empty at the intersection of Baxter Ln and Davis, the SE quarter of open
space next to the existing apartments in that area. The idea of holding steady on housing could look
like the White Horse Development at the corner of Love Ln and Baxter.
We need to protect the beauty of Bozeman!
Respectfully
Jerry Awe