Ken Helm, City of Eugene <br />Re: Final Rebuttal - Oakleigh Meadow Co-Housing, LLC <br />Page 9 of 11 <br />certainly important to the viability of the project), is not an issue that the <br />Hearings Official should consider in evaluating the compatibility of the <br />proposal with adjacent and nearby land uses. In particular, the land use code <br />is not intended to set prices for particular development, and what an <br />individual pays for their unit has no bearing on whether the unit itself is <br />compatible with its surroundings. <br />In any case, should the Hearings Official elect to consider this issue, <br />the evidence in record reflects that at least one of the opposition - Ms. <br />Bovilsky -paid $257,500 for her property in 2010. This is well in excess of the <br />projected sale price for the units in the Co-Housing Development. <br />Accordingly, the proposed development is reasonably compatible and <br />harmonious. <br />7--impacts <br />The Oakleigh Meadow Co-Housing proposal will have minimal off- <br />site impacts including traffic noise, stormwater runoff and environmental <br />quality. <br />k As is set forth above, the proposal will have no adverse impact on <br />Oakleigh Lane with regard to either traffic safety or the functionality of the <br />street, and will actually improve traffic conditions both by dedicating <br />additional right-of-way for the street and for an emergency vehicle <br />turnaround, and by providing pedestrian connections to the river path <br />system by the public. <br />With regard to noise, opponents have not identified any reasonable <br />basis to believe that the Oakleigh Meadow Co-Housing project would result <br />in 'increased noise above existing ambient levels. In addition, the green wall <br />along the western boundary, and clustering of the structures themselves will <br />serve to buffer any noise from the site. <br />Opponents have raised concerns with regard to stormwater retention <br />and treatment. However, as has been established by civil engineers SSW <br />Engineers, the project conforms to all applicable standards for stormwater <br />destination and treatment. <br />With regard to environmental impacts, opponents have raised <br />concerns regarding preservation of animal habitat and plant species. None of <br />the plants or animals identified are listed as threatened or endangered under <br />either state or federal law. Nevertheless, the Oakleigh Meadow Co-Housing <br />441 <br />