HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-26 Public Comment - N. Layman - Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and Zoning From: N Layman
To: Bozeman Public Comment
Cc: contact(d)harvestcreekmt.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and Zoning
Date: Saturday,April 11,2026 6:46:45 AM
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I am writing to the Community Development Board to express my deep opposition to the
proposed R-B zoning for the Hanson Lane annexation,Application 25775. I have lived at
2902 Rose Street for over a decade, and in that time, I have watched our quiet corner of
Bozeman transform. While I understand the city is growing,proposing five-story, mixed-use
buildings directly next to our modest single-family homes is a clear case of spot zoning that
ignores the character of the neighborhood we have spent years building. The transition from
our R-1 and R-2 homes to an intense R-B designation is far too abrupt and sets a dangerous
precedent for the entire Fowler corridor.
My concerns are deeply personal because I see how these decisions affect our daily safety.
The extension of Annie Street as a through-way toward Emily Dickinson Elementary is a
major safety risk for our children. Without significant traffic calming, this will become a
dangerous cut-through for vehicles. Furthermore, the Northwest section of Bozeman is already
struggling with immense congestion. Adding high-density housing in an area that lacks transit
and sits over a mile from the nearest services will only force more cars onto our residential
streets. I urge the board to consider R-A zoning instead. This would still meet city growth
goals while respecting the scale and livability of the established Harvest Creek community
that so many of us call home.
Nicole Layman