HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-26 Public Comment - A. Lewis - Application 25775 From: Anthony Lewis
To: Bozeman Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Application 25775
Date: Saturday,April 11,2026 7:37:25 AM
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I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed R-B zoning for the Hanson Lane
annexation, Application 25775. As a resident of Harvest Creek for over a decade, I am deeply
concerned that introducing five-story buildings into an area characterized by single-family
homes constitutes irresponsible spot zoning. This proposal ignores the established density of
six units per acre in our neighborhood and threatens to set a dangerous precedent for the entire
Fowler Avenue corridor. The transition from R-1 and R-2 homes to high-intensity mixed-use
development is far too jarring and undermines the essential character and livability of our
community.
My primary concerns involve the safety of our children and the integrity of our streets. My
children attend school nearby and use these roads daily, and I regularly walk and bike through
this specific area. Extending Annie Street as a through street without significant traffic
calming measures creates a hazardous raceway directly toward Emily Dickinson Elementary.
Furthermore, the lack of transit and services in this area does not justify R-B intensity. The
closest shopping is over a mile away, meaning every new resident will rely on a car, further
congesting our already strained residential roads. I urge the Community Development Board
to recommend R-A zoning instead. This classification still satisfies the Urban Neighborhood
designation of the Community Plan while respecting the existing development pattern and
ensuring the safety of pedestrians and students in our neighborhood.
Anthony Lewis