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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION of the Director of the Planning & Development Department 1375 Olive, LLC Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption The Director of the Planning & Development Department of the City of Eugene finds that: 1. 1375 Olive, LLC is the owner of real property located at 1375 Olive Street, Eugene, Oregon, and more particularly described on Exhibit A attached to the Resolution approving this tax exemption, and has submitted an application pursuant to the City's Multiple- Unit Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (Section 2.945 and 2.947 of the Eugene Code, 1971) with respect to the residential improvements to be constructed on the real property. 2. I have reviewed the application and specifically find that the project is an eligible structure as defined in the Standards and Guidelines, is located within the downtown core area, and: 2.1 The applicant has submitted all materials, documents and fees required by the City; 2.2 Design elements that benefit the general public have been included in the project, which consist of: 2.2.1 Sustainability features. Sustainability features will be included in this project that will: encourage energy efficiency ("green" features); decrease dependency on automobiles; foster a sense of community among the residents; use energy efficient building envelope, light fixtures and appliances; reuse existing concrete paving as aggregate fill, require recycling of construction material, and dedicate an area of the building to recycling by residents; use construction materials with recycled content or those that can be recycled in the future; use materials such as paints and carpet glues with low levels of volatile organic compounds; use an underutilized site for the project; and incorporate landscaping and street trees that will require low water use and maintenance and will include many native species. 2.2.2 Responsiveness to adjacent historic structures. There are no adjacent historical structures. 2.2.3 Use of higher quality materials that contribute to longevity. Construction of the project will use concrete, steel, and brick on the outside, and concrete and steel on the inside. The windows will be clad with weather-resistant material. These features will contribute to dureability and enhanced building design. Exhibit B to Resolution No. 4815 -- Report and Recommendation - Page 1