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Cons: A new CUP requires that tile t'uture use of the site be known.' Depending oil the proposed use, a ~ew CUP could potentially require the improvement of housing on the site as necessary to meet the current density requirements in the land-use code. In addition, while staff has indicated that there will be flexibility in interpreting the .~arking requirements under the new code. there is ~till tmcei~ainty as to the how much parking will be required (and as such, how mu~h 0fthe site will be impacted). Fmzher. because parking will be tied to the operating characteristics of the use. fl~ere will continue to be uncertainty [~r future users of the site until such time that the operating charaCteristics of the site are established and a staff interpretation can be made regarding a given parking propoml.' Finally, the CUP would require a p. ublic hearing prior to ' approval'. Co~zchtsion ~ased o~ feedback fi'o~ stc~md t/~ gorenticd d~czd~ meeth~g the deve[o~me~,t standarda'. &ttre Aa',ocic~tes wozdd recommend ?hat the ciO: ~urszte a ne,.~: conditioi~cd ua'e permit on(v c~er carefid considercttion, ff this option~ is Pzms'zter~ the ci~' ,~411 need lo work with a~): fitture ua'er to e~sure thrtt the ~ro~osed o~erating ,hctrctcteristics ora gh,en ztse cctn be accommodclted withi~ ' the' existi~g s~zzcture and site constrainls. [~ addition, the cfn, shouM consider the long-term viabili~.of rmy zta'e; a'~e~, C¢~ mm', ~o~ be advisable mffes~ the user ~[ans to remai~ in the building for c~ nzm~ber of yea~x. -C. Request, a change in zone., Tile third option available to the ci~' would be to change the underlying zoning designation of the senior center site to a zone that allows the use proposed outright. Based on our review of the Potential zoning designations for the subject parcel, including review of the Metro and refinement · plan maps and policies for the subject site, the Historic.zone provides the most flexibility, in terms of potential use allowances and design standards. Essentially, the city could craft use and. development standards specific to tile site. According to Ken Guzowski, Senior Planner for the City. of Eugene, appropriate uses wouM include those filet are deemed compatible .with the building and site. Specifically, uses could include.some form of residential use, communi .fy/ neighborhood centers, offices, bed and breakfasts, or Iow impact retail. At the time of designation, specific uses and standal;ds as determined by the applicant could be proposed for consideration that allow for as much 0r -as little housing, parking, site alteration, etc. as desired. . Again according to Senior Planner Guzowski: Any property- listed as a City :of Eugene Historic Landmark or in the National Register of Historic Places is eligible to Utilize the Special Area Zoning, following approval of the application by the Ci~, Council. Application ors Special zone to a lot containing a specific building, structure, object, site or archeological resource that qualifies as an h istor/c landmark will ens ute ithat perm itted uses en courage preservation of historic qualities. *** Tile use of Special Area Zoning might be a desirable designation that will help assure retention of tile h/storic architecture and gardens while allowing uses that wi. Il serve tile Ci~, and/ts citizens wisely into the furore. Pros: Rezoning the senior center site to Historic provides an avenue for tile c/tv to maintain tile character of the Kaufinan house by acknowledging the historic value of the site: allows tile ci~' 'to establish a range of use. density, and development standards tbr tile site: and provides an avenue to sell tile Annex and market the Senior Center site t'br lease or sale. This alternative provides certainty I'br the city. potentially reduces I:uture planning process (in tile I'brm of CUP's. CUP M0di/:ications. etc.), and maintains the existing character ol:the neighborhood. In addition, there 66