Tronstad/Whitetail Crossing Public Comment from Susan SharpDear City Council,
I am not available to attend the public hearing on the above referenced issue Monday evening, May 20, so I'm putting my comments in writing to be included in the public comments.
My main concern about this proposal centers around lack of representation by the current landowners surrounding this proposed subdivision. We are county residents and therefore are
not able to vote in city elections. As a result, we have no input into who is elected to the city council, nor what the city develops as a "master plan" Yet, it is the very City Council
who will make the decision to arbitrarily change the zoning regulations and existing covenants in order to further their growth plan agenda. My family and neighbors purchased land
in this area because of the rural nature of the community. The County understood this and that's why covenants were placed on the land to maintain this rural environment. Why should
the City have the right to wipe it all away and impose their urban guidelines in their place, especially since you do not represent the current surrounding landowners? It's not right
and it's not in keeping with American values.
I realize that growth is inevitable, but growth in harmony with existing protocols is a much better approach. Why not consider keeping the existing covenants and approving a subdivision
which will maintain the rural nature of the community? That will also eliminate the problems that will ensue with a high density subdivision.
Sincerely,
Susan Sharp
2859 Whitefish Stage
Kalispell, MT 59901