issue of decreasing the size of the project have been, "We could have asked for 32 units" or "this could <br />have been developed by an out of toNtizl developer who doesn't care about the neighborhood." As a <br />community, we can do much better than that. <br />The neighbors and OMC have begun a mediation process. I arts involved in it and believe in <br />mediation. However, OMC has said that they will not postpone the hearing or decrease the number of <br />units proposed. I think this is a sad beginning for a project with so much heart and potential, that is <br />focused on building a cohesive community with positive impacts on the environment. I hear a loud <br />contradiction in the vision and how it is being expressed in the existing neighborhood. If I were a <br />future member of OMC, I would have misgivings about joining a community, the size of which, is <br />strongly opposed by the existing neighborhood. <br />As I said, this is a difficult and complicated situation Mth all good people involved. We strongly <br />oppose the development in its current size. <br />Maj Hutchinson <br />114 Oakleigh Lane <br />Eugene, OR 97404 <br />1218 <br />