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e e e road being connected to 40th Avenue. Construction would not start for about 18 months; they will work with the Parks and Recreation Department for a two- to three-acre park. In summary they feel the soils and topography are adequate and that traffic problems will be solved in the future. Raymond L. Rexius, 750 Chambers, stated that he is a local builder and is concerned about keeping Eugene livable. This property was purchased after determining that it could be annexed. They have local interests in mind and have checked with geologists and the Planning Department. This property was purchased from Harold Edmonds and he also is concerned about this property. He had had 100+ acres and most of it was sold to Breeden. On January 17, 1963, the original contract called for access to be provided to the property. later, there was a misunderstanding regarding access, and an easement was provided on November 12, 1975, to Brookside Drive. Even before Brookside and Brae Burn were built, access was to have been provided. Some people say that Brookside is too busy and dangerous. This concerned him, so he drove around in the area during peak traffic times. He showed a film of the Brae Burn/Brookside intersection during peak times and noted the apparent lack of traffic. This is a nice neighborhood, and he does not blame people for not wanting traffic. Even if traffic increased substantially, however, he does not feel that it would be a problem. He expressed his desire to work with local residents and is willing to give property for a park, keep the maximum number of trees undisturbed, and would welcome the Edgewood West Neighbors to work with him on suggestions. Speaking in opposition: John C. Sihler, 4235 Brae Burn, stated that he lives at the foot of Brookside Drive. He indicated that he was speaking for the neighborhood association. Linda Row, the association president, has asked to see an agreement for addi- tional access, but this has not been provided by Mr. Rexius. The neighbors object to this annexation from a safety standpoint, since construction will occur prior to the street being built that will serve as the alternate route. Inclement weather is also a concern with a higher traffic volume, since the question is how safe the intersection of Brae Burn and Brookside really is. They would request that the council not allow the hazard to increase and to ask Mr. Rexius to wait until Breeden guarantees access to 40th. They feel all the annexations should proceed together. This was originally submitted with Brookside noted as the only access. He requested that the council not approve this annexation until the alternate route is provided. There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. Jim Croteau, Planning, stated that the criteria for annexation are: 1) rela- tionship to the urban growth boundary; 2) availability of services; 3) that it be a logical extension; and 4) that it be contiguous to the city limits. Tonight's testimony has focused on service delivery, particularly streets. The evaluation shows that it is possible to provide access. During colder MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 23, 1981 Page 4