Join us on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 6:00 pm as we express our sentiments to the City of Whitefish located at 418 E. 2nd Street.
If you can not attend in person, please join us virtually!
Virtual/Webex Instructions: To attend the meeting, and provide live comment via WebEx on your computer, tablet or smartphone, residents and other attendees should click here to download the webex application 15 minutes prior to the meeting. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. Click here to view the meeting agenda, read the Principles for Civil Dialogue, and to get the link to join online.
You may also join via conference call by dialing: 1-844-992-4726.
You will need the Access code / Meeting Number to call in, or join via Webex: 2489 151 3099
- After clicking on the meeting link in the agenda, enter your name and email in the "Join the meeting" window and click "Join as a Guest."
- Make sure your microphone is muted until it is your turn to speak. The microphone is at the bottom of the screen.
- Make sure to raise your hand so you can get in line to comment - Click Participants and then click Raise hand next to your name. The City Clerk will call your name when it is your turn to speak. Unmute your microphone and give your public comment. After commenting, mute your microphone again.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT & HOW YOU CAN HELP
The Arim Mountain Gateway applications WPUD 21-03 (PUD OVERLAY) & WZC 21-03 (COMMERCIAL ZONE CHANGE) are first on the agenda. We anticipate the planning board will allow the individuals on WebEx who did not have an opportunity last meeting to comment first.
We ask that you make your voice heard!!!
If you agree with the provided opposition talking points after having done your own research, all you have to do is simple.
- State your name and where you live – i.e. My name is John Smith and I am a resident in the City of Whitefish
- Tell them what you want - I urge the planning board to recommend denial of the Mountain Gateway WPUD and zoning map applications.
- Tell them why
- The applicant has not done their due diligence regarding the negative impacts of this project.
- This development is not consistent with the vision for our community embodied in our Growth Policy.
- The development will create even more traffic in a congested area which poses a risk to public health and safety, especially for pedestrians, cyclists, and during the wildfire season.
- A project of this size should not be considered, let alone approved, until we can ensure that there is enough capacity in our public schools, that our roadways are sufficient to provide safe egress during emergency evacuations, that our water quality is being protected and that the surrounding neighborhood character is being supported and maintained. Muldown Elementary and Whitefish High School are already nearing student capacity levels.
- Furthermore, this development does not provide the type of affordable housing our community needs – workforce housing and housing that gives those who work and live here the opportunity to invest and build home equity in our community.
- Finally, but so important, thank the board for volunteering their time for our community.
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