04,'Essex <br />GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, 1` C. <br />October 8, 2013 <br />Becky Taylor <br />Associate Planner <br />City of Eugene <br />Re: Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing <br />Dear Becky: <br />I am writing to you in support of Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing (OMC). As .30 year resident of <br />Eugene and president of Essex. General Construction, I've been involved in construction projects in <br />Eugene and the surrounding. area since 1975. Many of the buildings Essex has constructed. since <br />2000.are multi-family housing, including market=rate, affordable and student housing. These <br />include two LEED Platinum and.two LEED Gold developments. This. experience has made it <br />essential that I understand the City's codes and its overall planning vision, .as expressed in Envision <br />Eugene. Additionally, I've also read. extensively about cohdusing,°and reviewed OMC`s plans. <br />I believe thatOMC epitomizes the. type of development encouraged by Envision Eugene.; by utilizing <br />land within the urban: growth' boundary. Additionally,: people living in this community can easily <br />access. altemative modes of transportation, based on their proximity-to the bike path and a major <br />bus line. The site is also within easy.walking distance.of an elementary school, and neighborhood <br />businesses:. These transportation attributes will lessen the residents' contribution to greenhouse gas <br />emissions, something we all support. The density of this development is less than what the site <br />could potentially accommodate based on City.codes, and its design will enhance the surrounding <br />neighborhood, <br />I fully support.:OMC and encourage the City of Eugene to do the same: If you have any questions, <br />please contact me.anytirrme. <br />Sincerely, <br />Jon Tenter <br />Essex :General, Construction; Inc <br />4284 W .7h :Avenue, Eugene,.Oregon 97.402.. E 541-342-4509 ® www. .EssexGC;com ® CCBn54531 <br />E <br />• <br />640 <br />