HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-26 Public Comment - K. Smith - Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and Zoning From: Kirsten Smith
To: Bozeman Public Comment
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Subject: [EXTERNAL]Hanson Lane App 25775 Annexation and Zoning
Date: Tuesday,April 21,2026 7:01:50 PM
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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 at 3109 John Deere Street, I regularly walk and
bike through this area and am deeply concerned about the safety implications of this proposal.
Rezoning this parcel to allow for five-story high-density buildings is a clear case of spot
zoning that ignores the established character of our single-family neighborhood. The transition
from our quiet R-1/R-2 homes to a massive 45-foot structure is far too abrupt and will
inevitably lead to a loss of the livability we value so much.
The extension of Annie Street through this development toward Emily Dickinson Elementary
is a major safety risk. Without strict traffic calming measures,we are looking at a high-speed
cut-through in an area where our children walk to school. Furthermore, this area lacks the
transit infrastructure and nearby services required to justify R-B intensity. I am also worried
about the long-term financial impact on current residents. We should not be forced to shoulder
the tax burden for the infrastructure upgrades required to support such an intense development,
especially when it threatens our own property values. I formally request that the city conduct a
comprehensive traffic and environmental impact study before any vote is taken. R-A zoning is
a much more appropriate fit that respects the existing community while still meeting the goals
of the community plan.
Kirsten Smith