2. Suggestion <br />As a driver on Willamette I really like that blinking yellow turn option at 29th, but it creates a havoc down the <br />road. With the increase of traffic back into the southeast neighborhood from not being able to access Hilyard or <br />more drivers crossing the neighborhood, this problem will only increase. <br />I don't have any clear suggestion, but I do think it deserves further study and attention (could the blinking <br />yellow turn light at Willamette be shortened before the light completely changes to red to allow a lull of traffic <br />on 29th) <br />Finally <br />I am not thrilled that a 5 story living structure is going up on Amazon Corner. I do support denser development <br />and prefer the neighborhood housing like on Friendly or the ongoing project just being constructed off 29th near <br />the Friendly intersection. <br />On the city website I could not find the information on parking. I am concerned adequate and sufficient parking <br />is being provided for both the of the project and customers to the retail space below. Neighborhood streets can <br />not provide that parking. <br />I am not particularly satisfied with the way projects are introduced to the neighborhoods. I would prefer a <br />longer time frame with at least 3 notices: <br />One early before the project is set and moneys spent by developers locking in their ideas. <br />Second when the project has developed further and neighborhood concerns have been addressed, <br />Third a final "bug" notice to catch what might have been missed before. <br />Neighbors who live and walk and drive in their neighborhoods have experience and good ideas that might be <br />missed by computer generated plans and traffic patterns. <br />I participated in the "Amazon Cottages" (which borders our home) "neighborhood review". Attending many <br />meetings, bringing up concerns and making reasonable suggestions. I felt the developer and the city just went <br />through the pretense of listening and did exactly wha they were going to do anyway. <br />It was not a satisfactory experience and left me with a very low opinion of how "things" are meant to work and <br />how "things" really do work. <br />I hope the planning department takes a serious look at citizen comments and suggestions with genuine intent to <br />find good solutions for the best outcome for all. <br />I am retired from my graphic design career. Although I do not have professional training in traffic patterns and <br />neighborhood development, I am a very good problem solver and would be happy to participate to find good <br />neighborhood solutions. <br />Sincerely <br />Marilyn Ripley <br />645 E. 31 st Ave <br />97405 <br />