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e owner, and the undeveloped nature of the property. Since then, the frontage along Martin Street has been almost totally developed with single-family houses and duplexes. In addition, the City has selected this street as one of its high-priority top ten "dusty roads" projects, aimed at reducing the particulate component of Eugene's air pollution problem. Lane Transit District views Martin Street as a link in its southeast Eugene system. They have requested paving of this street and the council has acknowledged bus routes as an important consider- ation in initiating paving projects. Mr. Reinhard said the council received a letter from Mr. Leong who was concerned that the existing environment in the area would be harmed by paving that street. Mr. Reinhard said he had been contacted by Mr. Leong and one other resident earlier in the day and residents on the south side of Martin Street had met last night and are now favoring the project and appreciate the changes that staff has made. They do have concerns with drainage as they built their houses with roof drains and the road design is higher than the roof drains. Mr. Reinhard said the City will help them solve their drainage problems. Public hearing was opened. Speaking in favor: George Montoya, Lane Transit District Planner, stated that LTD supports the paving project since it will require less maintenance of their vehicles. e Albert Leong, 870 Martin Street, stated he was in qualified support of the project and dlstrlbuted two handouts: a diagram and an overlay. He commended the Public Works staff. He urged consideration of the drainage problems in the neighborhood prior to paving or widening. He also commended the Public Works Department for preserving trees and the environment in the area, and noted that the neighbors support the proposed plans for developing a system of bike and jogging trails. Speaking against: Ronald Sticka, 828 Martin Street, indicated qualified opposition and stated they have a unique problem of water on Martin Street. He commended Bert Teitzel, Dave Reinhard, and Jim Hanks for their open- ness in dealing with the residents in this area. He stated dust is often raised by excessive bus speed. He feels the street will be paved so they would like to see a plan involving storm sewers for peak drainage seasons. He wondered what could be done for drainage. They are at the head waters of Amazon Creek and there is a flood approxi- mately everyone out of six years. They would like continuation of their subterranean drainage system. They are concerned about flooding and feel an additional study of the drainage problem would be good to determine the necessity of a new drainage system. They recommend postponing a decision or bid submission until this study is completed. e 6/9/80--5