HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-26 Public Comment - K. Whisenhunt- Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and Zoning From: Kodie Whisenhunt
To: Bozeman Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and Zoning
Date: Friday,April 10,2026 10:26:49 PM
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To the Community Development Board,
I am writing to express my profound concern regarding Application 25775,the proposed annexation and R-B
rezoning of the Hanson Lane parcel.As a homeowner who has cherished our quiet neighborhood on Lily Drive for
over a decade,I am deeply troubled by the thought of 45-foot,five-story buildings looming over an area currently
characterized by R-I and R-2 single-family homes.This isn't just about property lines;it's about preserving the
character and safety we've worked so hard to build.The idea of"spot zoning"an R-B development here feels like a
betrayal of the established residential fabric and sets a dangerous precedent for every other parcel along Fowler
Avenue.
This area simply lacks the infrastructure to support such intense development.There's no reliable transit,and the
closest shopping is a mile away—hardly a justification for R-B.My children attend a nearby school,and we use
these very roads daily,often on bikes.The proposed extension of Annie Street as a through-road to Emily Dickinson
Elementary,without adequate traffic calming,is a catastrophe waiting to happen.The potential for increased traffic
congestion,dangerous intersections,and a significant risk to pedestrian and cyclist safety is immense.This
development would destroy the quiet,peaceful,and safe environment we love.Please,consider the impact on
families like mine and reject this inappropriate R-B zoning in favor of R-A,which aligns with our existing
community.
Kodie Whisenhunt