Coveted land around the park has been sparsely developed, and a proposed <br />Planned Unit Development (PUD) in the Capital Hill neighborhood behind <br />Hendricks Park could have ramifications such as increased traffic, noise and <br />landslides. <br />Facts are being called into question on a Trumpian scale as opponents and <br />supporters of the project have spent years hiring professionals to establish <br />the credibility of their arguments. <br />Opponents assert that safety for the neighborhood and the crown jewel of <br />Eugene's park system hang in the balance. PUDs allow developers to meet <br />density and land-use goals without having to adhere to strict zoning rules, <br />affording flexibility and opening the door for setting new precedents. <br />A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, to determine the future of <br />the Capital Hill PUD. <br />Meet the Neighbors <br />When he started planning his development in 2013, Tom Dreyer, a retired <br />plastic surgeon living in the neighborhood, dreamed of a small project that <br />had wide-reaching impact - a "viable neighborhood." Dreyer says he bought <br />the property to prevent someone else from developing, it at maximum density. <br />Only one of Dreyer's plans has been submitted to the city as a formal <br />proposal. He says he wanted input from his neighbors, but they have resisted <br />his plans. <br />The Capital Hill neighborhood and proposed PUD is nested in the East Hills <br />of Eugene. Signs decrying the safety of the Capital Hill PUD dot the winding <br />road leading to the top of Capital Drive and the "Pink House" where Dreyer <br />lives. <br />Neighbors are concerned about traffic safety: Capital Drive is a steep, winding <br />road with sharp curves and blind corners. Residents and visitors are allowed <br />