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_ . <br /> C .NN <br /> Nome Builders <br /> A S S O C I A T I O N <br /> of Lane County <br /> January 10, 1997 <br /> Scott Plamondon, Urban Forester <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 1820 Roosevelt Blvd <br /> Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> RE: Administrative Rules enacting Local Street Plan <br /> Dear Mr. Plamondon: <br /> This letter is in response to the City of Eugene's recent solicitation of comments concerning the <br /> provisions of the Ordinance enacting the Local Street Plan. We have considered the City's <br /> proposal and what we have found it that these rules are not consistent with the more important <br /> worry in our community, that is, afforable housing. In addition to this letter, I am also enclosing <br /> letters from our membership. <br /> Inquiries raised by members of our Association included how the City of Eugene has arranged <br /> to monitor the Local Street Plan when maintenance problems with street trees have fallen on the <br /> City of Eugene in the past. <br /> It would appear from reading the set of proposed rules, that they have been structured in such <br /> a way that the City wants the sole responsibility for street trees. <br /> . ss <br /> �,. r is ou o • NI . I D • „ ; resi • ential <br /> • :. . 'as five weeks to be approved. This process will only further burden the <br /> PIC operations. <br /> Affordable housin - is • • • • - endurance of our community. <br /> _ is information was provided to me • y one • • - . - 1. I - I- <br /> ;r. . en of Breeden Bros. He based these charges on a recent development he worked on along <br /> with the help of Johnny Medlin from the City of Eugene's Public Works Department. The <br /> combined costs of assessments, fees, and permits associated with building a new home in our <br /> community is $20,000. With this Plan, new home buyers can expect that amount to increase <br />