ADU Issue Public Comment from Brett MortonAimee Brunckhorst
From: Brett Morton <brett.morton@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2021 2:09 PM
To: Kalispell Meetings Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] ADU Issue
Dear City Council Members,
I'm writing to express my strong support in regards to the proposed ADU re -zoning...
As a lifelong resident of Kalispell I've seen much change come to the valley - most notably in regards to the lack of
affordable housing. While I can appreciate that Kalispell has become the de -facto landing spot for those looking for
affordable housing in the valley, I maintain that this growth should come, whenever possible, in a way that maintains
some degree of character and community; mass apartment complexes and tracts of new homes in a subdivision devoid
of character are not the answer, in my opinion.
As the owner of a small home at 538 3rd Ave. West my opinion is admittedly biased here, as we would love the ability to
build an ADU. With this said - biased or not - the reality for my family (and many others, I imagine) is that with the ability
to build an ADU we can remain living in town with space for storage and in-laws to stay. If this is not an option, with our
first child on the way my wife and I will soon be forced to build outside town and rent our current property.
I believe parking requirements (relative to the ADU size) would address any potential parking issues which could arise
from the increased density of residents. Apart from this parking issue I have a hard time seeing how expanded ADUs
wouldn't benefit everyone from homeowners to the City to those looking for affordable housing.
Thanks for your consideration.
- Brett