HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-25 Public Comment - L. Hickman - Comments on Number of Units Allowed in Low Density Residential Areas such as Figgins and Allison SubdivisionsFrom:Lowell Hickman
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Comments on Number of Units Allowed in Low Density Residential Areas such as Figgins and Allison
Subdivisions
Date:Friday, July 11, 2025 10:07:15 AM
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I am writing with serious concerns about the discussion which occurred at the
City Commission UDC work session, June 24. At this meeting, it is my
understanding that all Commissioners agreed that it would be acceptable to
allow unlimited numbers of units in the lowest density residential zoning
districts, like Figgins and Allison Subdivisions. Having lived in the Figgins
Addition for 44 years, I feel I have some valuable insights which differ from this
decision.
When purchasing our home in 1982, we chose a family neighborhood zoned
single family homes. We thought we were secure in our investment in a family
neighborhood and for awhile that was so. Over the years of living here, we
have seen the "single family" designation erode due to the fact that multiple
college students renting one home has been allowed. This has already had an
impact on our family neighborhood.
Things to consider:
----Safety is an issue....added density, added traffic, foot traffic on roads with no
sidewalks, safety for children walking/riding bikes to and from Morning Star
and Sacajawea Middle School are issues that need serious consideration.
----Why add in-fill to already established neighborhoods? In-fill and
development are a given in Bozeman....however, they are non-intrusive when
built in neighborhoods not already established. Please do not change the
nature of established, zoned neighborhoods.
----Adding the allowance of unlimited numbers of units to neighborhoods such
as Figgins and Allison, with our proximity to MSU, could be disastrous for those
of us invested in our homes. This would make our established neighborhood a
developers' delight and the residents' nightmare.
Thank you for your time.
Laurie Hickman
2610 Langohr Ave
Figgins Subdivision