City Attorney have stated S-JW and S-C do allow dwellings that meet the statutory definition of "Accessory <br />Dwelling Unit." Let WECAN waste everyone's time an money appealing on this claim they'll be denied and <br />may even be liable for attorney's fees because of bringing a "frivolous" claim. <br />The letter borders on the absurd when it claims that a person couldn't build a second dwelling if that <br />dwelling were to coincidentally meet the criteria that defines an "SDU." Excluding "Dwelling, Secondary" as <br />an explicit allowed use does not in any way "prohibit" building the same type of dwelling as a permitted <br />second dwelling. <br />The facts remain that S-JW and S-C are highly-regarded as thoughtful models for allowing additional density <br />and housing flexibility in an older, established neighborhood. <br />The tiny bunch of zealots in WECAN have never done a thing to become engaged in the type of open, <br />collaborative community process for which the Jefferson Westside Neighbors has been recognized both <br />locally by City Council's unanimous approval and by being honored with Eugene's first "Neighborhood of the <br />Year" award, and nationally as a "Neighborhood of the Year" finalist in the national competition of <br />Neighborhood USA ("NUSA"). <br />WECAN's letter merits no backtracking by the City Council. <br />Thank you for supporting neighborhoods and making decision based on the true facts. <br />Paul Conte <br />Former JWN Chair <br />Accredited Earth Advantage <br />Sustainable Homes Professional <br />