HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-25 Public Comment - L. Momberg - Application24570From:Lisa Momberg
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Application24570
Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:55:01 AM
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Date: July 6, 2025
RE: Reject Application 24570
To Whom it May Concern,
We are asking you to reconsider the zoning and annexation described in application #24570 for the following reasons:
- Incompatibility with the existing rural and low-density character of surroundingproperties
- Ignores the Long Term Community plan to preserve agricultural business operations, preserve valuable open spaces, and preserve,enhance and protect wetlands
- Significant increase in traffic and safety risks on undersized County-managed roads
- Violates Bozeman Zoning Regulations, Article IV, section 21.01, #3 (minimize adverse environmental impacts). Displaces largenumbers of wildlife which call this wetland home. Developing this area would have lasting impacts on habitat health and availability. Largenumbers of migratory birds (including sandhill cranes, geese, ducks, swallows, warblers), hawks, owls, eagles, deer, foxes, coyotes, andmany other animals and birds can be seen living in this area.
- Violates long term community plans to address climate change. This large scale, high density project would replace wetlands that helpprevent flooding, cleans water, and regulates surface temperatures with asphalt, which does not carry any environmental benefit. Violatesgrowth policy R-2.9- long term sustainable gains.
- Bozeman is in a water shortage. We are permanently on a water restriction and prices of water have increased significantly over thepast few years. Without implementation of new water storage and water conservation efforts, it is wreckless to continue to build highdensity apartment complexes that use 4-7 times more water per acre than a single family home. Violates Bozeman Zoning Regulations,Article IV, section 21.01, #3 and #5 ( minimize environmental impacts and ensure adequate provisions of public services) - Ignores Long Term Community Plan "A City of Unique Neighborhoods: Promote a Diverse Supply of Quality Housing Units." 66% ofbuilding permits since 2018 have been multi-family, with only 17% being single family homes. As the need for temporary housing hasbeen met, it's time to build more single family homes. More supply will bring down the housing costs and make owning a home moreaffordable. 75% of property buyers in Bozeman are looking to purchase single family homes. This one sided planning for only approvinghigh density residential is making the single family housing markets much more expensive and unattainable. It's time to stop supportingthe out of state developers' financial interests and start supporting the interests of the community you are elected to represent. ViolatesBozeman City Growth Policy R-2.3 (potential for economic benefit to the broader community).
We respectfully urge the Bozeman City Commission to reject this application.
- Ignores the Long Term Community plan to preserve agricultural business operations, preserve valuable open spaces, and preserve,enhance and protect wetlands
- Significant increase in traffic and safety risks on undersized County-managed roads
- Violates Bozeman Zoning Regulations, Article IV, section 21.01, #3 (minimize adverse environmental impacts). Displaces largenumbers of wildlife which call this wetland home. Developing this area would have lasting impacts on habitat health and availability. Largenumbers of migratory birds (including sandhill cranes, geese, ducks, swallows, warblers), hawks, owls, eagles, deer, foxes, coyotes, andmany other animals and birds can be seen living in this area.
- Violates long term community plans to address climate change. This large scale, high density project would replace wetlands that helpprevent flooding, cleans water, and regulates surface temperatures with asphalt, which does not carry any environmental benefit. Violatesgrowth policy R-2.9- long term sustainable gains.
- Bozeman is in a water shortage. We are permanently on a water restriction and prices of water have increased significantly over thepast few years. Without implementation of new water storage and water conservation efforts, it is wreckless to continue to build highdensity apartment complexes that use 4-7 times more water per acre than a single family home. Violates Bozeman Zoning Regulations,Article IV, section 21.01, #3 and #5 ( minimize environmental impacts and ensure adequate provisions of public services) - Ignores Long Term Community Plan "A City of Unique Neighborhoods: Promote a Diverse Supply of Quality Housing Units." 66% ofbuilding permits since 2018 have been multi-family, with only 17% being single family homes. As the need for temporary housing hasbeen met, it's time to build more single family homes. More supply will bring down the housing costs and make owning a home moreaffordable. 75% of property buyers in Bozeman are looking to purchase single family homes. This one sided planning for only approving
high density residential is making the single family housing markets much more expensive and unattainable. It's time to stop supportingthe out of state developers' financial interests and start supporting the interests of the community you are elected to represent. ViolatesBozeman City Growth Policy R-2.3 (potential for economic benefit to the broader community).
We respectfully urge the Bozeman City Commission to reject this application.
Respectfully,
Lisa Momberg4615 Equestrian LnBozeman, MT. 59718