HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-26 Public Comment - H. Toyne - Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and ZoningFrom:Heather Toyne
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and Zoning
Date:Friday, April 10, 2026 10:05:17 PM
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My name is Heather Toyne, and I reside at 3116 John Deere Street, very close to the proposed
Hanson Lane annexation. I am writing to express my strong opposition to Application 25775,which seeks to rezone the Hanson Lane parcel to R-B. This R-B zoning, allowing for
buildings up to 45 feet and five stories, is entirely out of character with our established single-family neighborhood, where surrounding properties are primarily R-1 and R-2. This feels like
textbook spot zoning.
Furthermore, the extension of Annie Street as a through street toward Emily DickinsonElementary is a serious safety concern for me, and for many of us who walk and bike in this
area regularly. Just recently, there was a pedestrian fatality less than a mile from here,underscoring the critical need for thoughtful urban planning that prioritizes safety. Without
definitive traffic calming measures integrated into any approval, this extension would create adangerous raceway. The R-A zoning, with its maximum of six units per acre, would be a far
more appropriate fit for the existing development pattern and aligns with the CommunityPlan's Urban Neighborhood designation without imposing undue density on an area lacking
sufficient transit and services. This decision will set a critical precedent for the entire Fowlercorridor, and I urge you to consider the long-term impact on our community’s safety and
character.
Heather Toyne