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PUBLIC BENEFITS Patterson House 979 Patterson 27 Units 1) Incorporation of sustainability features such as conservation performance measures, solar heating, natural lighting, "green" building (techniques that use environmentally friendly materials and practices), and landscaping with native species that reduce the need for fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. The East/West orientation of this subject site makes it a perfect candidate for incorporating the use of day-lighting applications. Coupled with tight and thermally effective construction methods this building would be an environmentally friendly and a sustainable structure. Landscaping will be with native species and drought tolerant plants that would reduce the use of fertilizers and irrigation. 2) Responsiveness to adjacent historic structures that are on the National Register of Historic Places or listed as City Landmark. City Landmark structures would be the somherly adjacent BE'IA THETA PI FRATEILNITY; 1009 Patterson, originally built in 1923 and remodeled about six years ago but keeping the look of authenticity with pillars and brick veneer. A landmark adjacent to the north would be the historic AL[~EN APARTMENTS, 967 Patterson, originally built in 1908. Behind this subject property (across alley) is the CHI PSI Fraternity at 1018 Hilyard, originally built in 1933 with stucco and fi:amc construction, situated a4jacent to the Millrace. A prominent and modern building directly across the street from the subject property is BARNHART }-tAIi. A.,, ofl~erwise known as 'the UNIVERSITY INN, a large University of Oregon housing project. 3) Use of higher quality materials that contribute to longevity, durability, or enhanced building design. The higher quality materials would start with 30-year roof shingles, high quality ac~Tlic paints, long term HardyPlank siding, vinyl double pane windows, low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy eiticient appliances, and a quality elevator with windows ~br safety.