the building of the Ribbon Trail. This leads me to believe that this land next to the Ridgeline is <br />still in recovery today, and that its delicate eco- system has been significantly compromised by <br />the small clear-cut at the entrance to Floral Hill now several years later. <br />Based upon the 1987 Report of the Army Corp of Engineers and my own actual experience, <br />can't imagine the windfall damage that will be done to my property and to Hendricks Park when <br />an additional 50% of the natural tree barrier is cut down over the entire expanse of the 8 acre <br />parcel in question of development in CHPUD. I believe that such a wide cutting of trees in a <br />short expanse of time could <br />irrevocably destroy the delicate eco-system of the Laurel Ridgeline as well as <br />endanger the ability of Hendricks Park to survive in a suburban oasis fully cut- off <br />from the mainland forest, and also, its protective canopy on its southwest side. <br />My question to the Hearing Officials and the City Planning Department is: <br />To what degree is the city willing to marginalize the well-being and future of Hendricks Park in <br />order to fit it into a cookie cutter box of city expansion codes <br />that has no reference for protection for a one of a kind, significant historical, city feature as <br />that of Hendricks Park? <br />Unfortunately, once Hendricks Park is destroyed by disrespect for its habitation and its <br />specialized needs for survival, it's gone forever. <br />It is my wish that any decisions made regarding the CHPUD have the survival of Hendricks Park <br />in the foremost consideration of the decision making process. This is no ordinary park. It's the <br />heart and soul of Eugene. <br />No matter what, the City of Eugene must always be the long time protector of Hendricks Park <br />for all future generations. <br />DATE: March 5, 2018 <br />TO: Hearing Officials, Capital Hill PUD <br />From: Peggy Fisher <br />2808 Capital Drive <br />Eugene, OR 97403 <br />RE: CHPUD <br />Hendricks Park is a destination park in the heart of the city of Eugene frequented by locals and <br />visitors alike. It's one of the Pioneer Parks still left in America where one can get a sense of <br />