HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-25 Public Comment - K. Rich - Attn_ Community Development Board, NO UPZONING!From:Kathy Rich
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Attn: Community Development Board, NO UPZONING!
Date:Saturday, October 18, 2025 2:02:47 PM
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Hello Chairman Happle, Commissioner Madgic, Director George, and members of the
Community Development Board, I'm writing today to express my desire that the proposed R-A zoning district remain at a duplex by right, and allow the Existing Building Alternative to
stand as currently described in the draft. Do NOT upzone R-A to 4 units by right! With nominimum lot size, and new ADU allowances, plenty of gentle infill can occur in R-A while
maintaining the character of existing neighborhoods. The Existing Building Alternative is anelegant compromise created with the neighborhoods, residents, staff and commissioners. Let it
stand. Do NOT upzone R-B to allow 12 units. The community time and time again has shownup asking for NO UPZONING! Increasing development entitlement increases property taxes,
incentivises demolition and redevelopment resulting in gentrification and a loss of economicdiversity in core neighborhoods. The 3 story, 12 unit, single stair structures architects and
developers are lobbying for can be built in proposed R-C and above. R-B at 8 units does allowfor Missing Middle Housing. Please continue to honor the neighborhood led rezoning
proposals for the Bon Ton and Centennial neighborhoods to become R-A as currently shownin the Draft UDC. These residents have spent countless hours organizing, educating, and
drafting professional proposals at the invitation of Director George. Montana Code makesample provision for nonconforming structures to continue current use and conduct
maintenance. These neighborhoods are part of our cultural heritage and history and the currentresidents are stewards of these community assets. Please respect their desire to carry out those
stewardship responsibilities by conserving these areas for future generations with therequested R-A zoning, and the Existing Building Alternative currently in the draft UDC.
Thank you,