We ask the City of Bend prohibit the relocation of existing public trails for the benefit of private developers. This request includes preserving the existing public trail easement located on Parcel 2 of Partition Plan 2013-2018 (near the intersection of McClain Drive and Shevlin Park Road) that is currently being developed by Pahlisch Homes (PZ-19-0381). Safety measures, including sight distance, can be implemented without moving the entire trail.

The relocation of the trail will:

- Result in the trail, presently located in a forest, to be moved immediately adjacent to NW Shevlin Park Road, eliminating the natural experience that currently exists.

- Allow the unnecessary removal of numerous trees in contradiction to City Code and the public interest

- Destroy mature trees for the purpose of allowing the developer to develop additional residential lots.

- Destroy the current character of the existing neighborhood and reduce overall property values. 

THE EASEMENT WAS DEDICATED AND DEVELOPED FOR PUBLIC USE AND SHOULD NOT BE RELOCATED FOR PRIVATE PROFITS!