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Subject: [EXTERNAL]Fw: Public Comment on Fowler Avenue Housing Development
Date: Friday,April 17,2026 6:12:38 PM
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Subject: Public Comment on Fowler Avenue Housing Development
As a homeowner who has lived in Harvest Creek for nearly a decade, I am writing to share my deep
concerns regarding the proposed Fowler Housing Development. The plan to cram 84 units into a
narrow 150-foot wide strip of land is fundamentally flawed. By the time setbacks and road
requirements are met,there is almost no room left for actual structures,resulting in a cramped,high-
rise design that is totally out of scale with our backyards. This proposal lacks the roadway buffers
found in every other R-3 transition in Bozeman,placing parking lots and five-story buildings directly
against our property lines. This will lead to a significant loss of privacy and an estimated property
value decrease of over one hundred thousand dollars for the homes bordering this project.
The traffic plan is equally troubling. Funneling nearly 170 cars through residential streets like
Farmall and Caterpillar,rather than providing access from Fowler Avenue,will create a safety
nightmare for those of us who bike and walk these streets. We were promised in the 2017 purchase
agreement that the city would preserve existing trees and green space,yet this plan seems to pave
over every available inch. These units are not truly affordable,yet they bring all the burdens of high-
density living to a low-density area. I urge the City Commission to honor the consensus-based
engagement process promised to our HOA. We need a development that mirrors the Bridger View
model—lower density,more green space, and proper infrastructure. Please do not approve any
zoning actions that would undermine our collaborative efforts to find a solution that protects our
neighborhood's character and safety.
Susanne Draper
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