PT- 33 <br />To: Oakleigh Meadow Hearing's Official Date: 10/04/2013 <br />have lived in Eugene for 28 years and have been involved with <br />Oakleigh Meadow since February 2012. 1 own.my own business <br />performing driving evaluations and providing training for older drivers <br />and people with disabilities. I am, very aware of the impact unsafe <br />driving can have for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. As someone <br />who informs people on a weekly basis, that they are not safe to drive, l <br />also know the impact not driving has on individuals who. can no longer <br />drive or their mobility needs change. Our ability to remain active and <br />engaged is often dependent upon our ability to drive. <br />Designing a cohousing. community is about fostering interaction, <br />socialization, and a watchful neighborhood. Living in. cohousing, there is <br />a built in social system and a community that seeks to reduce our multi- <br />vehicle dependency by ride sharing, accessing public transportation, <br />biking and walking. We have allotted one parking space per <br />household, with the other spaces for our guests to eliminate the need to <br />park on Oakleigh Lane. <br />I, too anticipate walking down Oakleigh Lane, whether to the bus stop, <br />to walk one of the children to school, to get a cup of coffee, or walk my <br />dog to the corner to be groomed. We wish to maintain the country feel <br />of. the lane and want.to maintain the safety for all residents of Oakleigh <br />Lane, present and future. <br />agree with the City's report and hope you will decide in favor of our <br />development. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. <br />Laura Fischrup <br />1755 E. 23rd. Avenue <br />Eugene, OR 97403 <br />979 <br />