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July 16, 2018 <br />Mayor Lucy Vinis <br />Members of the Eugene City Council <br />Ms. Allison Camp <br />125 E. 8th Avenue, <br />2nd Floor <br />Eugene, OR 97401 <br />submitted via email to: allison.k.camp@ci.eugene.or.us <br />Dear Mayor Vinis, Members of the Eugene City Council, and Ms. Camp - <br />Please accept this testimony in support of the 5 th Street Public Market expansion plans as <br />designed and submittedÄspecifically the height limit request, sign ordinance variance, and <br />alley vacation. <br />As a patron of the arts in Eugene and former arts administrator, I am excited about the <br />prospect of additional resources being made available to local artists through the planned <br />expansion, particularly opportunities for local visual artists to display and sell their creative <br />works to the public. Such opportunities are one of the primary needs that artists in our <br />community face as they work to make a living by their craft and enliven our wonderful city <br />through their creativity and dedication. <br />I appreciate the careful thought put into the project design and the attention paid to honoring <br />the historical character of the area. Undoubtedly, this effort will provide yet another anchorÄ <br />together with the existing Hult Center for the Performing Arts and the University of OregonÈs <br />planned renovation of the property at 510 Oak Street into faculty artistsÈ studiosÄfor a much- <br />needed cultural district in the heart of downtown. The proposed rooftop sign, especially, is <br />attractive and an integral part of this plan as it will draw attention to the new district and <br />become a distinguishing marker for community members and visitors alike. <br />Thank you for your consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />John Barry <br />2105 Musket Street <br />Eugene, OR 97408 <br />jb@johnsbarry.net <br />*´«¸ ΑΒǾ ΑΏΐΗǾ -¤¤³¨­¦ ȃ )³¤¬ Γ <br /> <br />