HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-25 Public Comment - P. Burns - Attn_ Community Development BoardFrom:paul burns
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Attn: Community Development Board
Date:Sunday, October 19, 2025 9:31:36 AM
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I truly believe the board has gone too far in its attempts to alter the fabric of our
neighborhoods. The housing market has taken care of itself; now there is a glut of
empty apartments AND the price of homes that are for sale in the city has dropped by
tens of thousands. There’s no need for this board or city government to meddle in the
economics of housing.
But since there seems to be an itch to scratch regarding housing, please do notchange the proposed R-A zoning from what it currently is. Upzoning, if that’s the
correct term, to allow 4 units without a minimum lot size has the drastic potential to
ruin so many of our delightful neighborhoods, particularly when the demand has
abated.
In addition, please do not upzone R-B to allow 12 units. That’s just silly to consider
that, and irresponsible for this body to attempt to spoil what so many homeowners
have accomplished in town: the creation of neighborhoods.
I know I’m part of the majority in Bozeman who opposes tearing apart our
neighborhoods. Please act wisely and responsibly.
Paul Burns
1031 E. Olive Street