proposed number of trees (50 to be removed and houses to be built (approximately <br />35) the collective view from most of the valley would be severely impacted. The narrow <br />streets and dangerous curves create a hazard. This approximately 13 acres is some of <br />the most unique and sensitive land in Eugene. In fact a number of years ago this area <br />was designated as a Goal 5 Upland Wildlife Habitat and still should be. There are <br />Riparian Corridors located in the valley near this proposed PUD. The bottom line here <br />shoulA ie maximum preservation of the natural environment as is possible to the <br />benefit of future generations. <br />Please do not take this asset from all of us, we will never get it back. It cannot be <br />justified through rewritten codes that the neighbors cannot keep up with. The city had <br />the foresight to adopt these policies and we paid for them and are proud of them. They <br />reflect local, state and federal legislation on global climate change. The refinement <br />plans were in place before this land was purchased. We have a right to own property <br />but a much bigger responsibility to protect and preserve our natural resources. <br />Additionally, the current Capital Hill PUD is not in compliance with several city code <br />requirements as follows: <br />1. Ingress and egress inadequate: EC 9.8320 (5) and (6) <br />2. Hazardous landslide area as defined by the State: EC 9.8320 (6) <br />3. Limits on development above 900 feet: EC 9.8320 (2) <br />4. Hazards created by extensive tree removal: EC 9.8320 (4) <br />5. Increased traffic and noise: EC 9.8320 (11) <br />6. Incompatibility with existing environment: EC 9.8320 (12) <br />The included documents serve as reinforcements. <br />~,8 <br />