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' MUPTE Public Benefits The Tate 3 7. Responsiveness to neighborhood character and safety: The neighborhood has a mixed character: residential, commercial, with a church directly across the street. The Tate incorporates both residential units and commercial space, which provides a transition between the residential area to the south and the more. commercial area to the north. Windows and balconies reflect the residential character of the area. Exterior canopies help to blend the commercial spaces into the residential areas. The Tate will help to create a new character for the area with a high-quality brick building reflecting elements of the new Eugene Public Library, the Eugene Station Bus Terminal, and the new Fire Station Number 1, located just around the corner. The height of The Tate will be approximately 75 feet, the same as the First Methodist Church, its neighbor directly across Olive Street. The new Eugene Public Library is a similar height. The Tate will also incorporate materials similar to those used on the Library, the Eugene Station, and Fire Station Number 1. Since The Tate will be taller than most buildings around it, it is designed to be viewed from all directions. The Tate will incorporate features which will reduce its apparent mass: indented areas, landscaping, and a metal-clad sixth floor which will be set back from the rest of the building, resulting in a smaller footprint for this level. Public safety is facilitated by large window areas, canopies, and exterior lighting and landscaping, which will not only complement the building, but will also provide a clear view of one's surroundings. A secure entry and gated parking will help insure safety for residents. 8. Number of units designed for home ownership: All forty-seven residential units are designated for home ownership. Sixteen of these have been sold as of early October, several with the contigency that The Tate receive MUPTE approval. The three commercial spaces on the ground floor, which do not qualify for MUPTE, are also designed for sale, and have already been sold. 9. Solicitation of comments from relevant neighborhood association: Several of our investors, along with Sara Bergsund, our local architect, attended a meeting of Jefferson Westside Neighbors earlier this year. The neighbors attending were very interested in our project. There seemed to be no negative feelings. Their main concern was parking, and they were reassured when they learned that all residential and commercial parking at The Tate would be on-site, not on the street. They appreciated the architectural features of the building. They liked the fact that all our units have large balconies, our own "outside space." We look forward to being a part of this vibrant neighborhood.