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Once historic landmark status is obtained the applicant can submit all application for creation cfa Special Area Zone: specifically for Historic. This is a Type V application and requires approval by tile Planning Commission and subsequently by tile Eugene City Council. 4.4 Would the eiL-y support a rezone to S-H, Itistorie for either site? Any property, listed as a.City, of Et, gene 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,ty Council. Application ors Special zone to a lot containing a specific building, structure, · object, site or archeological resource that qualifies as an historic )andmark will ensure that permitted uses encourage preservation of historic qualities. : These properties are currently located in tile R-2 and R-3 zoning idistricts, which support a higher densi .ry, suggesting that both of these properties could be removed to accomplish the maximum' density desired in these zoning districts.' The use of Special Area Zoning migllt be a desirable designation float will help assure retention of the historic architecture and gardens while allowing 'uses that will serve the City and .its citizens wisely into the future~ 4.5 If so, what standards related to both use and' development would apply? At the time of designation the applicant could submit suggested uses and development standards that the Historic Review Board could consider, Following support of staff. The uses and development standards would be submitted as part of the SD Historic application. Some examples are in the Ball House Zoning ordinance, included here as' an attachment. 4.6 How might Historic Designation of one or both parcels facilitate the sale of the Annex? Tile specific uses that would, be crafted for the Annex Or Senior Center could facilitate office and commercial uses in the properties, which would not be allowed in ;the'R2 or R3 zoning districts. For example, commercial and office uses are not allowed in the above referenced zoning districts. Reference the resident/al uses lists in Table 9.2740 of the Residential Zone Land Uses and Pe. rmit Requirements. 4.7 Are' there other factors related to historic status or designation that FaCilities should consider at this point in time given their request to sell :the Annex property? Historic properties are subject to alteration review tbr major changes to the exterior or landscapes ora historic property.. If an owner w/shes to move o,' demolish a historic property, they are 'subject to applications fbi' apprOval according to the Eugene code. 'Historic propert/es are eligible to utilize the historic .loan program which can lend Lip tO $20,000 tbr exterior projects, at 6% interest. FIistoric properr/es can apply tbr variances to waive setback, building height and parking require'lllents that will ensure preservation of a structure, as examples. If the properties were listed in the National Register of Historic Places they would be eligible to freeze the property taxes tbr .fifteen years, which is only a benetit xvhen ~or in public ownership. 77 Kal.li}~m~ !;enb',r ~ 'ctll. c~' b'~:t)r~larv_ 200'i