Dylan Beaumont <br />Wilkes Drive <br />Eugene, Oregon <br />03/07/17 <br />Re: Undeveloped park property located in the Santa Clara area of Eugene on Ferndale Drive, west of <br />River Road at the intersection with River Loop 1 <br />Dear Envision Eugene / City of Eugene Planning Office, <br />I understand the positive benefits of adding a city park to our block. Unfortunately, from my experience <br />as a resident in the immediate area, I know there are considerable concerns as well. <br />On our block on a daily basis trucks race in excess of the speed limit between River Road / River Loop 1, <br />River Loop 2 and Chapman / Whiteley Landing. They take the sharp curve where the proposed park will <br />be at reckless speeds. We have dealt with this distraction for years. <br />In inclement weather, the negligent drivers even race on the lawn of Madison Middle School and in the <br />center of the road on River Loop 1. <br />We don't have a routinely visible police presence in the neighborhood, given our distance from busier <br />patrol beats & being between County & City jurisdictions. Because of this the behavior largely goes <br />unchecked. <br />More than a handful of times I've seen drivers roughly try to course correct at the curve due to speed <br />and / or to avoid pedestrians. <br />The park's location would encourage more pedestrians. I am concerned that this in conjunction with <br />this erratic driving and the sharp bend is a certain liability. <br />Additionally, we deal with after-hours congregating at Madison Middle School & Whitely Landing on a <br />daily basis. The disturbances overnight are frustrating. They lead to a feeling of less security in our own <br />neighborhood. I do expect a city park would regrettably provide another destination for trespassing. <br />I appreciate you providing me a voice. <br />I hope you will take my concerns into consideration as planning stages proceed. <br />Dylan Beaumont <br />