CƩƚƒʹBruceHaines\[mailto:brucejhaines1@gmail.com\] <br />{ĻƓƷʹTuesday,September04,201810:46AM <br />ƚʹBOHNERRodneyT<RBohner@eugeneor.gov> <br />{ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹRe:DenytheLombardApartmentsApplication <br />Mr. Bohner, <br />The Attorney didn't say 38 parking spaces. I admit I may have misunderstood, but I'm pretty sure he said the <br />anticipated number of vehicles "residing" in the development would be 38. I remember laughing at the low <br />number. In any case, I apologize if that's an error on my part. The other issue raised by paving for over 100 <br />parking spaces is the displacement of all that rainfall. If there is the slightest raise of the footing for the <br />proposed buildings, there will be a massive run-off of water into the back yards of all the existing homes <br />possibly leading to flooding. <br />The access I'm concerned about is regarding the rear of the property to allow for quick ingress and egress for <br />emergency vehicles. The proposal is for 94 units, over 100 parking places (which I'm sure still won't be <br />enough, who owns only one vehicle any more?), I can't see an ambulance or fire truck gaining quick access to <br />the back edge, the buildings and units along the river, This plan looks like a planned disaster just by itself. <br />However, the most important issue for me is what will happen to the quality of life for the people currently <br />living in the existing, detached, single homes suddenly finding themselves with purloined land and structures, <br />and a greatly increased traffic flow and the subsequent noise level that will be created. I know there are others <br />involved arguing against this particular proposal through legal routes, codes, etc. but when you get right down <br />to the human level and the life style of the people living there now, it has to be evident and obvious their lives <br />will be deeply and negatively affected, reason and common sense say so and I hardly need point it out. <br />I remain firmly against this proposal. Is it impossible to suggest to the developers they consider an alternative <br />plan? There is a smaller piece of land further north on River Road currently under construction showing an <br />architects drawing of a reasonable design showing fewer units and a much more relaxed and sensible use of <br />space. I understand concerns at this level are the easiest ones to avoid since they don't break laws or codes or <br />whatever. But there are so many examples of excellent architectural design and finished projects in a great <br />many places that show a clear concern for environmental health and a more sensible use of space. I don't <br />understand why it has to be this design. <br />Please do not do this. <br />Sincerely, <br />3 <br />76 <br /> <br />