HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Villas Public Comment from Brad Ehrnman 9-2-14Date: 8/29
To: “City Boards and Committee”s
Allyson Brekke
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Developmental Review Committee
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
Mitch Overton
Erin Schattauer
Re: Proposed subdivision along the East Gallatin Recreation Area
Approval of the proposed high-density subdivision along the access road leading to the East
Gallatin Recreation is not in the best interest of the City of Bozeman. This type of development
stands to permanently change the landscape and user experience offered by one of Bozeman’s
most important city parks.
The footprint of 38 townhomes would add a sizeable amount of pressure one the access road,
trails, and park infrastructure in addition to Manly and Griffin roadways. Channeling what may
well be hundreds of additional vehicles per day onto the access road will significantly impact
environmental and aesthetic quality of the area in addition to safety concerns for anyone using
the park.
The proposal of a high-density development inside the designated federal flood plain zone also
brings up multiple concerns with regard to smart planning for Bozeman’s the future. How these
homes be financed and insured? Who will be responsible in the case of a flood? What would
the environmental impacts to the park be in such and event. I simply cannot understand how it
would ever be in the best interest of the City to annex a flood zone property for high density
development.
In brief, the Villa’s project on Manly road is a bad idea for the City of Bozeman. This project
exists in the best interest of the projects developers, not the residents of Bozeman. I would
urge you to reject this proposal and instead consider using this opportunity to expand the park
boundaries and secure the future of the east Gallatin Recreational area for the future.
Thank you for your consideration of these concerns. Please do not hesitate to call me for any
further information.
Sincerely,
Brad Ehrnman
bradehrnman@gmail.com
406.580.2784