HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-25 Public Comment - D. Carty - Attn_ Community Development Board, NO UPZONING!From:Daniel Carty
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Attn: Community Development Board, NO UPZONING!
Date:Sunday, October 19, 2025 6:26:59 PM
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Sunday, October 19, 2025; 6:30 p.m.
To: Community Development Board Subject: No upzoning
I'm writing to ask:
(1) That the proposed R-A zoning district remains at a duplex by right, and allow the
Existing Building Alternative to stand as currently described in the draft. Do notupzone R-A to 4 units by right! With no minimum 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 an elegant compromise created with the neighborhoods,
residents, staff and commissioners.
(2) 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
and incentivizes demolition and redevelopment, thus resulting in gentrification and a loss ofeconomic diversity in core neighborhoods. R-B at 8 units does allow for Missing Middle
Housing.
(3) Please continue to honor the neighborhood-led rezoning proposals for the BonTon and Centennial neighborhoods to become R-A as currently shown in the Draft
UDC. These residents have spent countless hours organizing, educating, and draftingprofessional proposals at the invitation of Director George. Montana Code makes ample
provision for nonconforming structures to continue current use and conduct maintenance.These neighborhoods are part of our cultural heritage and history, and the current residents
are stewards of these community assets. Please respect their desire to carry out thosestewardship responsibilities by conserving these areas for future generations with the
requested R-A zoning and the Existing Building Alternative currently in the draft UDC.
Thank you,Daniel Carty
213 N. 3rd Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715