Opposition to Proposed Prefabricated Home Subdivision on Two Mile Drive Public Comment from Patrick and Michaela Smith Aimee Brunckhorst
Subject: FW: EXTERNAL Opposition to Proposed Prefabricated Home Subdivision on Two Mile
Drive
From: Patrick Smith <fS,MiitlhiMx55833. Maiill.:0iM>
Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 10:34 AM
To: Kalispell Meetings Public Comment<[Iuulla abirm�>
Subject: EXTERNAL Opposition to Proposed Prefabricated Home Subdivision on Two Mile Drive
Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the Kalispell City Council,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed prefabricated home subdivision located off
Two Mile Drive, east of the U.S. 93 Bypass.As a resident of a neighboring subdivision with larger lots, I am
deeply concerned about the negative impact this development will have on our community. I am not
against developing this property. However, it must be done in a way that does not come at the expense of
the surrounding area and its residents.
This proposal is not about responsible development or addressing a genuine housing need—it is simply
an attempt to maximize profit under the guise of providing affordable housing. The outskirts of town are
not the appropriate location for high-density, low-income housing, and this project does not align with
the character of the existing neighborhoods.
My Primary Concerns:
1. Inadequate Infrastructure:Two Mile Drive is a narrow two-lane road with no sidewalks and is
already struggling to accommodate current traffic levels.Any additional growth in this area would
require substantial infrastructure upgrades to ensure safety and accessibility.Without these
improvements, adding more homes will only exacerbate congestion and create hazardous
conditions for residents.
2. Overburdened Schools:The local school district is already significantly over capacity and
struggling to provide adequate resources for students.Approving additional housing without first
addressing this issue would put even more strain on an already overwhelmed system, ultimately
harming both existing and future students.
3. Negative Impact on Property Values:The proposed development does not fit within the
established community of custom homes on large lots. Forcing this type of project into an area
that was never intended for high-density housing will decrease property values and diminish the
appeal of the neighborhood for both current and future homeowners.
4. Dangerous Precedent for Future Development:Approving this project would set a dangerous
precedent for future rezoning and annexation requests, potentially leading to more high-density
developments in areas that were never intended for such housing. This decision could encourage
developers to push for similar projects, further eroding the integrity of established neighborhoods
and accelerating unchecked urban sprawl. If the city allows this subdivision without requiring
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significant infrastructure improvements, it may open the door to poorly planned expansions that
burden taxpayers and damage community character.
I urge you to consider the long-term consequences of approving this development.While I understand
the need for affordable housing, it should not come at the expense of established neighborhoods,
infrastructure, and schools that are already stretched thin. I respectfully request that the council reject
this proposal or, at the very least, delay any approvals until these critical concerns are thoroughly
addressed.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate your service to our community and look forward
to your response.
Sincerely,
Patrick and Michaela Smith
120 Aspen Loop
Kalispell, MT 59901
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