HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-25 Public Comment - R. & M. Clark - Protest of 5211 Baxter Lane, App 24570 Rexford J. Clark and Marabee Ann Clark ,—a
4693 Kimberwicke St
Bozeman MT 59718
Phone: 406-850-1737
F—il rexfordclark@gmail.com
July 6, 2025
Bozeman Citv Clerk
121 Rouse Ave.
PO Box 1230
Roz,, mmen A"T 59771.-1,230
Re: Protest of annexation and zone map amendment application#24570, 5211 Baxter Lane
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As the legal owners of the real property located at 4693 Kimberwicke St, Bozeman MT 59718 we hereby
submit this formal written protest in opposition to Annexation and Zone Map Amendment Application
#24570. as noticed for nuhlic hearine heforp the city commission.
We submit this protest pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 76-2-305 since we qualify as adjoining
property owners.
Statement of protest:
We oppose the zoning changes and annexation described in application#24570 for the following
reasons:
1. Violates Bozeman City Zoning Regulations,Article IV, Section 21.01#3 (minimize adverse
environmental impacts) and#5 (ensure adequate provision of public services) since we are
currently in a water crisis, and since our own water prices have doubled in the last few years and
we are on permanent water restrictions,yet the City is considering zoning yet another large-
scale, high-density apartment complex,which uses 4-7 times more water per acre than single
family housing.
2. Ignores Long Term Community Plan "A City of Unique Neighborhoods: Promote a Diverse Supply
of Quality Housing Units." 66%of building permits since 2018 have been multifamily,with only
17% being single family homes. As the need for temporary housing has been met, it is time to
pivot and build more single-family homes, since more supply will bring down prices. 75%of
property buyers in Bozeman are looking to purchase single family homes. This one-sided action
of only approving high density residential is making the single-family housing market more
expensive and less attainable. Continuing to support the economic benefits of out-of-state
developers and investors,without an opportunity for locals to buy a property, does a disservice
to the community you are elected to represent. Violates Bozeman Citv Growth Policv R-2.3
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3. Violates Bozeman City Zoning Regulations, Article IV, Section 21.01#5 (ensure adequate
provision of public services). There is no pump station, and a temporary solution is not
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alone more high,density housing and unenforceable traffic at the outskirts of town. (An
example of this is the regular and substantial violation with impunit of the speed limit on
Harner Puckett Road North of RnxtPr I ane.)There are not ennimh first resnnnrlPrc and the fire
station and police station expansions that have been proposed out of need for more services
were rejected by the voters. Therefore a pause on further annexation makes sense until our
public safetv sector can catch up to growth.
We respectfully urge the City Commission to reject this application.
Qualification of protestors
Property Owners Rexford J. Clark and Marabee Ann Clark
4693 Kimberwicke St
Bozeman MT 59718
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