GIOELLO Nick R <br />From:Chris Roth <cnroth@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Friday, September 07, 2018 7:14 AM <br />To:GIOELLO Nick R <br />Subject:comments on UO Riverfront Conditional Use Permit application <br />Dear Mr. Gioello, <br />The University of Oregon hasn't justified their request for a 30-year Conditional Use Permit for the North Campus. If <br />granted, the permit would lock in a plan that’s 20-times longer than is typically allowed. Over the next 30-years, the <br />potential for changes in river protection standards, higher education, and global warming cannot be predicted and may be <br />substantial. <br />I request that the City instead require an incremental approach to development using the normal 18-month duration, so <br />that the UO's riverfront plans can respond to evolving needs in a changing world. <br />Furthermore, playing fields north of the railroad tracks should not be allowed. In all likelihood, these will be heavily- <br />illuminated, synthetic playing fields. Evidence is mounting that the materials used in artificial playing fields are <br />carcinogenic, which together with intense illumination, will be harmful to our community and the river ecosystem. <br />Finally, I request a three week timeline extension from the the University of Oregon so an additional hearing may be <br />scheduled during the time when the University is in session and some of the most-impacted community members (faculty <br />and students) are available to comment. If the University wants a permit it ought to be able to able to wait three more <br />weeks so that students and faculty can readily participate in the public process. <br />Sincerely, <br />Chris Roth <br />1 <br />