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City of EUgene - Kaufman House Page 10 Code Amendment/Zone Change: Creation of Historic Special Area Zone Satre Associates, P.C. August 5, 2004 relocation of existing structures; traffic calming; parking requirements; or public safety considerations. These actions should support planned densities in these areas, The proposal stabilizes the neighborhood by assuring the preservation of an existing historic structure.' The proposed SAZ language provides certainty to the neighborhood in terms of the future allowable uses on the Kaufman Senior Center property. The Special Area Zone provides incentives for revitalization and rehabilitation; historic properties are eligible for low interest loans from the city and tax credits from the state and federal governments, and these programs are more likely to be utilized if nonresidential uses are allowed. The proposed language incorporates' sensitivity to the Surrounding 'neighborhood into the development standards and approval criteria for adjustment review. · Policy H: Adopt and implement historicpreservationpolicies, regulations, and inCentive programs that encourage the inventory, preservation, and restoration of structures; landmarks; sites; and areas of cultural, historic, or archeologibal significance, consistent with overall policies. 'This SAZ application is a resuR of Eugene's Historic Preservation program. Properties listed on the city's Historic Landmark Inventory are eligible for Special Area Zones that · protect their historic values while providing flexibility not available through a conventional zoning district. The Kaufman House is a unique property not'well suited to residential zoning. If R-2 or R-3 zoning were retained on the property, future owners would be required to meet minimum densities if any change of use were to be proposed. This type of residential infill would compromise the gardens which have been associated with the house .as a community asset for over.30 years. (2) The proposedzone change is'consistent With applicable adopted refinement plans: In the event of inconsistencies between these plans and the Metro Plan, the Metro Plan 'controls. · Westside Neighborhood Plan Diagram The Westside Neighborhood Plan further refines the Metro Plan diagram by designating the Kaufinan House for residential and'mixed use (Eastern Residential/Mixed Use Area - see Attachment D). The description of the Eastern Residential/Mixed Use area includes the following text: "The portion of this area west of Washington Street is characterized by a mix of older single-family and duplex structures and newer large apartment buildings. There are also two social institutions and the Kaufinan Senior Center" (page 3- 7). 27