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This adjustment review is not a minor request as suggested by Kelly Witmill of the City of Eugene. I counted only 60 below ground parking spaces and 98 above ground parking spaces for 108 residential units with residents and guests and the many businesses with employees and visitors parking needs. There needs to be an expanded Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) to address the following traffic issues and specific concerns including: 1) Increased traffic on the residential side streets of Ferry, Alder, Kincaid, Harris & Onyx Streets and 31st, 32nd & 33rd Avenues, (refer to: R-9.8650-A, C-1, F-8.1.1- 8.1.4, F-9). 2) Lack of safe crossings for pedestrians and cyclists, (refer to: R-9.8650-C-1, F-9, G-2). 3) Lack of refuges for vehicles entering/exiting Hilyard Street at 31st Avenue, (refer to: R-9.8650-C-1, F-8, 9, 10). 4) The study was only done for late afternoon hours, not the morning school and work rush times, (refer to: R-9.8650-F-4.1.1, 2, 4, 5, 6 - F- 4.4.9 - F-5.1). 5) Parking on 32nd Avenue, (refer to: R-9.8650-G(1)(2)). 6) Fewer units means less traffic, so building three stories is preferred, rather than four stories as suggested in the 8/26/16 Register Guard article or five stories as presently proposed (refer to: R-9.8650-A). Three stories replacing the previous single story building will increase the usage on this property by more than three times. There needs to be an emphasis on the identification of traffic issues created by the proposed Amazon Corners. This Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) needs to be done independently of the City of Eugene or the U of O which I believe is not an unbiased group separate from the City. There needs to be mitigation to shrink and lower the overall footprint and height of the proposed development, this will address the many traffic issues, neighborhood concerns, etc. The proposed one lane each way on Hilyard Street will create congestion and is unacceptable. Mike Coughlin, by taking action to reduce the severity of this building project and addressing the serious impacts on the neighborhood you will truly move this residential/business concept into a positive addition to the community rather than a painful symbol of greed. The previously mentioned plan and this proposed plan is disturbing neighbors. Mike you said. "I want it to be a nice project. We want it to blend in with the area and have it be a place for the neighborhood and community to appreciate." Listen to the neighborhood so this project is a success and one you and your family can be proud of. I hope the quality of construction will be much higher than Crescent Village as mentioned for comparison in the RG article, read the complaints of Crescent Village residents online. The following factors can make a huge difference in the quality of life for those living here and would increase the overall demand for the units. Will it have proper sound isolation between the apartment units? Will it be built solidly and properly to withstand the coming earthquake? Can residents guests park on site when visiting? Is this proposed project really visually appealing? There is a need for affordably priced housing units and low income housing, not high end apartments. This project would get more support if it included units that are affordable for most people. But as Mike Coughlin said these units probably will be priced at the higher end of the market because of the cost to build them. Housing units with new construction will always cost more and yet they will be profitable. No City tax exemption should be allowed for this building project. Most importantly, please keep in mind the Envision Eugene draft report approved by City Council that includes seven pillars, one of which is: "Protect, Repair and Enhance Neighborhood Livability." The Amazon Corner proposed development needs to scale back its height and footprint to conform to this pillar and not negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood. Please place in the public record. Janet Bevirt, 2915 Charnelton St, Eugene, OR