September 23, 2013 <br />Letter of Reference: Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing <br />To: Hearings Official <br />I have been a River Road resident for more than 35 years. If I were planning a move from my <br />present home, Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing (OMC) project would be my firstchoice. <br />I have been fully apprised of OMC activity for at least two years. Their efforts to communicate <br />with the neighborhood have been extensive with at least monthly e-mails, monthly events to <br />which the neighborhood and interested parties could participate, and some interviews on the <br />radio with underwriting messages on Jefferson Public Radio. There have been articles and <br />announcements inThe Eugene Weekly,The Register-Guard, andThe Tribune News. A publicly <br />noticed presentation was available for all to view and ask questions earlier this year. I have seen <br />them at Home Shows, Eugene Celebration, and other public events. My husband and I attended a <br />picnic on the OMC property during the summer of 2012. Several presentations and <br />announcements were made atthe River Road Community Organization. <br />I am favorably impressed with their work to build community between the people planning to <br />buy into OMC and their effort to build community between OMC and the neighborhood and <br />beyond. It would be a dream come true to live in a thoughtful community that plans for the long <br />term to steward the land by providing open space for common enjoyment and gardens. It is <br />refreshing to see OMC's concern about building energy-efficient homes, minimizing the use of <br />cars, and supporting the rest of the community in growing a 20-minute neighborhood with <br />businesses that will provide the goods and services needed within walking and biking distance. <br />I strongly recommend approval of Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing with its thoroughly well <br />thought out approach to living more lightly on the land and providing housing for a multi- <br />generational community of people striving to live in a supportive environment. <br />Most cordially, <br />Carleen Reilly <br />395 Marion Ln. <br />Eugene, OR 97404 <br />541-689-8561 <br />carleenr@gmail.com <br /> <br />