HomeMy WebLinkAboutRiverside Annexation Public Comment from Harry Murphy 8-13-14From:harry murphy
To:Agenda
Subject:riverside annexation
Date:Wednesday, August 13, 2014 2:41:56 PM
My name is Harry Murphy, 48 Riverside Drive, Bozeman. As a resident of the Riverside
subdivision for over 25 years I would like to express to you our enjoyment of the rural
atmosphere that is part of the Riverside development. I am interested in preserving this
rural feel after annexation to the City of Bozeman and one of the ways I feel we can
preserve this county subdivision feel is by having the City agree as part of the Annexation
agreement to not require now or in the future sidewalks, curb or gutter be installed in the
subdivision.
Riverside lots are small to begin with and the loss of front yard space caused by adding
sidewalks would reduce green area and change the feel of the subdivision from more rural
to more urban. My wife and I raised our two children here and allowing them to play in
the park, our front and back yard and our friends and neighbors yards was a great part of
their childhood and our memories. In my opinion sidewalks, curb and gutter will change
the look of the subdivision and the feel of the open play area our children enjoyed.
While I would rather see a 10 year deferment to annexation I do not have major objections
to the 5 year plan, I do have strong feelings regarding the sidewalk, curb and gutter issue
and strongly urge the City Council to added the requested wording to the annexation
agreement. We do not need any more" hardscape" in the subdivision, preserving the grass
and landscape areas verses concrete walks will help reduce run-off, reduce pollution and
help keep the surrounding area cooler in the summer.
Thank you for your consideration of my request.
Harry Murphy
Harry A. Murphy, III
Broker
Commercial Real Estate Service
CAM-GMBH Partnership
406-580-7115