time. This driveway simply cannot accommodate the traffic, much like 8 people trying to live in <br />a home where they share one bathroom, it is troublesome and impractical. <br /> <br />I believe that the proposed development of the property at 3755 E. Amazon Dr. will greatly <br />reduce the property value of my home as well as the property value of the flag lot behind my <br />home at 3771 E Amazon Dr. Undoubtedly the construction of an additional dwelling behind <br />3755 E Amazon Dr. will be lucrative for the property owner, but why should the financial gain of <br />this new resident be facilitated at the cost of a loss of value to the existing neighbors? I argue that <br />it is not only unlawful, not complying with city code, but it is unethical, unnecessary, and <br />unreasonable. <br /> <br />According to the City of Eugene: <br />Eugene’s land use code regulates how property may be used or developed and is an <br />expression of our community’s values around economic development, housing <br />affordability and choice, natural resource protection, compact urban development, <br />transportation options, climate change and energy resiliency, neighborhood livability and <br />adaptable implementation. The purpose of the land use code is to protect and promote the <br />health, safety, and general welfare of the public and to preserve and enhance the economic, <br />social, and environmental qualities of the community (City of Eugene, Land Use Code). <br />Why should we change this city code? There is a reason we have city codes and there is no <br />argument weighty enough to abandon the current legal restrictions determined by the city of <br />Eugene. <br /> <br />I am not under the fantasy that the valuable space behind 3755 E Amazon Dr. is going to remain <br />empty for the deer and turkeys to nest in, as they currently do. The development of said lot <br />should be done responsibly and legally (without changing the law). I propose that the owner of <br />3755 E Amazon Dr. go back to the drawing board to make a plan that is not harmful to the South <br />Eugene neighborhood. For example, if the current house underwent construction to remove the <br />attached garage, and if the existing carport/storage building were removed, the driveway would <br />be significantly enlarged and become more appropriate to accommodate additional traffic to the <br />lot. <br /> <br />In conclusion, the development of the property behind 3755 E Amazon Dr., as proposed, would <br />be harmful to the neighborhood, and detrimental to the lifestyle and finances of the neighboring <br />properties. There is no sufficient justification to change the existing city code, and I request that <br />it not be allowed to proceed as currently planned. Further development of said lot must be done <br />responsibly to ameliorate the negative effects on all those involved. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Jodi Hisey <br /> <br />References <br />Land use code. Land Use Code | Eugene, OR Website. (n.d.-a). https://www.eugene- <br />or.gov/2128/Land-Use-Code