GIOELLO Nick R <br />From:Patrick McIlrath <mcilrath43@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Tuesday, October 09, 2018 6:32 PM <br />To:GIOELLO Nick R <br />Subject:Riverfront Development <br />Dear Friends, <br />My name is Patrick McIlrath. I've lived in Eugene since 1988, and I've <br />enjoyed the University's riverfront areas for years. <br />A master plan is required for the University of Oregon to receive a <br />Conditional Use Permit for the North Campus. The document, however, <br />doesn't provide enough detail or accountability in the area north of the <br />railroad tracks to constitute a tenable plan. <br />Yet there is general agreement that: <br />•A long-term 200 foot setback from the river will help protect the riparian <br />ecology <br />•The University has good intentions to restore the riparian zone (even if it <br />has no plan to do so) <br />•The University has no immediate need or desire to develop land north of <br />the railroad tracks <br />The UO Riverfront Restoration and Education Group submitted testimony <br />with three options that protect the riverfront, allow for development south <br />of the railroad tracks, and are consistent with the code. <br />I support the UO Riverfront Restoration and Education Group's three <br />options for achieving a win-win outcome! <br />Thanks for your consideration! <br />Patrick <br />1 <br /> <br />