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ATTACHMENT B REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION of the Director of the Planning & Development Department Arthur C. Carmichael, Jr. and Larry yon Klein Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption The Director of the Planning & Development Department of the City of Eugene finds that: 1. Arthur C. Carmichael, Jr. and Larry von Klein are the owners of real property located at 979 Patterson Street, Eugene, Oregon, (Assessor's Map # 17-03-32-23, Tax Lot # 7400), and have 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 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 prqject, which consist of: 2.2.1 Sustainability features. The East/West orientation of this project allows for the incorporation of day-lighting applications. Coupled with fight and thermally effective construction methods, this project will be an environmentally friendly and sustainable structure. Native species and drought tolerant plants that reduce the use of fertilizers and irrigation will be used for the landscaping. 2.2.2 Responsiveness to adjacent historic structures. Beta Them Pi Fraternity at 1009 Patterson, which was built in 1923 and remodeled about six years ago, will be adjacent to this project on the south. The Allen Apartments at 967 Patterson, built in 1908, will be adjacent to this project on the north. Chi Psi Fraternity at 1018 Hilyard, built in 1933, is located behind this project, across the alley, and adjacent to the Millrace. Bamhart Hall, also known as the University Inn, is a large University of Oregon housing project located directly across the street from this project. 2.2.3 Use of higher quality materials that contribute to longevity. Materials to be used for the project include 30-year roof shingles, high quality acrylic paints, long term Hardy Plank siding, vinyl double pane windows, low- flow plumbing fixtures, energy efficient appliances, and a quality elevator with windows for safety. Exhibit A -- Report and Recommendation - Page 1 L:\CMOX2004 Council AgendashM041122~S0411222E-attB..doc City Council Agenda page 127