HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-26 Public Comment - V. Hanson - Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and ZoningFrom:Victor Hanson
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Cc:Harvest Creek
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and Zoning
Date:Sunday, April 19, 2026 11:42:04 AM
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To the Community Development Board and City Commission.I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the proposed Hanson Lane annexation
and R-B rezoning under Application 25775. Having lived in Harvest Creek for over twentyyears, I chose this neighborhood for its quiet, low-density character. As a retiree, I value the
peace we have here, which is already frequently interrupted by the traffic on West Oak Streetas well as I-90. The sounds of airplane landings and takeoffs from 6 a.m. to midnight and and
the BNSF railroad, especially at night.
This proposal makes little sense siting multi-story buildings smack against the backyard fencesof existing homes along New Holland Drive. The surrounding area consists of R-1 and R-2
homes constructed 20+ years ago. Jumping to R-B skips the logical transition of R-A zoning,which would better respect the existing neighborhood pattern. Furthermore, the increase in
traffic on Annie Street, Farmall Street, Caterpillar Street, John Deere Street and New HollandDrive as well as the increase in parking along these streets due to the lack of sufficient parking
in the newly zoned area. You can see what happens when high density building takes placewith insufficient parking simply by looking at the number of vehicles parked on Hunter's Way
and Michael Grove streets between Villard Street and Durston.
I am particularly worried about pedestrian and cyclist safety being compromised by driverslooking for a shortcut or parking. The lack of transit and services in this immediate area
simply doesn't justify such high-density zoning. Rezoning this to R-B would set a dangerousprecedent for every other parcel along the Fowler corridor, eventually erasing the character of
the community we have spent decades building. I urge you to consider R-A zoning instead tomaintain a consistent and safe development pattern.
My personal preference would be to see the Fowler corridor made into a park with trees and
walking paths rather than the development of such a narrow space for multi-dwelling, highdensity housing.
Victor Hanson