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properties are zoned either R-1 or R-1/WR. Directly north and abutting the subject property is West Amazon Drive, a partially improved right-of-way that provides access to the subject property. On the other side of West Amazon Drive are eight single-family homes built along Foxboro Lane (a cul-de-sac). Abutting and to the east is Vivian Drive, an unimproved right-of-way that ends at the southeast corner of the property. Directly west and at the corner of Fox Hollow Road and West Amazon Drive is a privately owned, undeveloped residential property. To the south and southwest of the property is land owned by the City of Eugene. This land is partially adjacent to Fox Hollow Drive, runs parallel to the right-of-way and then wraps around the southern boundary of the subject property. That strip of land was originally intended to provide public access to a portion of the City's recreational trail system. According to a deed restriction for the property, the property "shall be used for park purposes" and is labeled as a "riding trail" on the Lane County Tax Assessor's maps. As noted above, the site has access from West Amazon Drive. This street has only one connection to the City's transportation network, which exists at Fox Hollow Drive. While the West Amazon Drive right-of- way continues to the northeast (where it meets Martin Street and runs parallel to East Amazon Drive), no street has been constructed that would provide a through connection for motor vehicle access. The City of Eugene recently purchased the land abutting that unimproved right-of-way segment for park purposes, and plans to maintain the land as a natural area and part of the ridgeline trail system. For this reason, staff found that the street connection will likely never be made. Public Notice and Referrals Public notice was mailed and posted on October 1, 2015, consistent with the requirements of EC 9.7315 Public Hearing Notice. The Planning Division received public testimony from neighbor Ross Williamson, who argued that three deficiencies exist with the original application: 1) the application does not demonstrate it is for needed housing as defined by state law; 2) no 5' interval topographic map was submitted; and 3) a tree protection plan to "insure maximum preservation of existing vegetation" was not submitted. He also argued that no documentation exists in the application in regards to certain Public Works issues that were brought up at the applicant's neighborhood meeting. These issues were related to paving width, sewer, and sidewalks. Mr. Williamson also sent written testimony regarding the Adjustment Review application. He believes that while the applicant requested an adjustment to street paving standards, they are actually trying to adjust connectivity standards that might require a connection to Vivian Drive. Mr. Williamson also notes that connectivity standards are not subject to an adjustment. Neighbor Richard Zeller also submitted written testimony regarding the proposed PUD. Mr. Zeller's letter discusses fire safety and egress issues, the proposed "detention facility" for stormwater, the Vivian Drive right-of-way, and the proposed pump system for sewage. He also stated that the applicant assured him that future homes on the lots adjacent to Vivian Drive will be constructed toward the uphill side of each lot, but that he would like further assurance that this will be implemented. Finally, he stated that he does not oppose the proposal in general, but believes there should be various conditions of approval to address the issues specified in his letter. No other written testimony was received as of the publication of the staff report. However, on November 2, 2015, the applicant's attorney Mr. Kloos submitted a letter suggesting that the Hearings Official should Hearings Official Decision (PDT 15-1/ ARA 15-13) 2