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May 5, 1992
Quality Custom Homes
Bob & Dorothy Butler
2992 MelOlius Dr.
Eugene, ()R 97401
(503) 485.3176
Dear Greg and Laurie,
It is with great reluctance that we write this letter today
because we had hoped that you would have respected the advi~ we
had offered with respect to street trees.
However, a recent trip through the subdivision on Monday, May
4th, indicated that the tree removal hadn't been restored to its
properly designated location as approved by city inspectors before
occupancy was approved for 856 Raintree Way.
We have enclosed copies of an excerpt from the City of
springfield's tree ordinance as well as a copy of the Declaration
of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Rainbow
Estates which you signed when you closed the loan for the property.
We believe the information is explanatory in nature, but we would
be happy to answer any questions or perhaps you will want to refer
this to someone else whom you believe is knowledgeable about such
matters.
Such restrictions are pretty typical of Oregon cities in the
Wi11amette Valley. As an indication of this I have submitted a
copy of the city of Eugene's requirements regarding street trees in
our new development by Riverridge Golf Course.
While Dorothy and I dislike any disharmony or conflict, we
have a responsibility to the city, to our other home buyers and the
protection of property values to insure the livability of the
environment that is being created.
Specifically, we request that you place the tree back in its
original location which was approved by city officials. I believe
that it is in the best interest of everyone to utilize the approved
location although it doesn't appear possible from the ordinance for
the tree to be planted at least 1 1/2 feet from the sidewalk and in
the zone in front of your home which is about three feet from the
sidewalk and is owned by the City of springfield.
We hope that we have provided enough information for your
review.
Sincerely,
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Bob and Dorotny Butler
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