HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-26 Public Comment - S. Draper - Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and Zoning From: susanne
To: Bozeman Public Comment
Cc: contact(s0arvestcreekmt.oro
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and Zoning
Date: Saturday,April 11,2026 7:57:36 AM
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I am writing as a Harvest Creek resident of nearly five years to express my strong opposition to the R-B rezoning
proposal for the Hanson Lane annexation,Application 25775.While I understand the city is growing,placing five-
story mixed-use buildings directly next to our quiet,single-family neighborhood is the definition of spot zoning.The
existing character of our community is defined by low-density R-1 and R-2 homes.Jumping to an R-B designation
is an extreme leap that ignores the established pattern of our streets.I walk and bike through this area daily,and I am
deeply concerned that extending Annie Street as a through road without significant traffic calming will create a
dangerous raceway for children heading to Emily Dickinson Elementary.
The infrastructure in this part of Bozeman simply isn't built to handle the intensity of R-B zoning.Our roads,
stormwater systems,and water utilities are already under strain.Furthermore,this area lacks the transit and walkable
services that normally justify such high density;the nearest shopping is over a mile away.Forcing this level of
development here will only lead to massive traffic congestion and safety risks for pedestrians.I am also worried
about the years of construction noise and dust,as well as the inevitable hit to our property values.I formally request
that the Community Development Board require a comprehensive environmental and traffic impact study before
moving forward.An R-A zoning designation would be a much more appropriate fit that respects the existing
neighborhood while still meeting the city's growth goals.
Susanne Draper
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