<br /> <br />August 24, 2018 <br /> <br />Hearings Official <br />c/o Nick Gioello, Associate Planner <br />City of Eugene Planning and Development <br />99 W 10 th Ave <br />Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> <br />RE: CU 18-0001/WG 18-0002 UO North Campus <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Gioello: <br />By way of background I have been a resident of Eugene since 1950. During that time, I have made it a <br />point to do whatever I can to protect both the Willamette and McKenzie rivers that flow through our <br />communities. <br />roposed U <br />of O project will only enhance the Willamette river corridor in the vicinity of the proposed CUP. As <br />recently as last week I was in a drift boat with City Manager Jon Ruiz and we witnessed numerous <br />transient camps, several of which are on the banks of the U of O ownership. <br />I believe that by increasing the activity and awareness of the riparian areas that this behavior will <br />diminish and that we will be able to help restore the riverbanks to their natural state. I wholeheartedly <br />support the CUP as proposed. <br /> allowing projects that would enhance, restore, <br />and activate its riverfront land. I support the proposed CUP because it: <br />Seeks to connect people to the river by facilitating improved access to the river. <br /> <br />Proposes a 25-acre continuous conservation area along the river, which has the potential to be a <br /> <br />landmark project for providing educational opportunities and encouraging stewardship. <br />Proposes a 200-foot development setback from the river top-of-bank, double the required <br /> <br />setback of 100 feet. <br />It proposes active uses near the river to contribute to a safe environment. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />