Item 4: Resolution 4918 Approving a Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption for Residential Property Located at Patterson Street (2)

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ATTACHMENT B REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION of the Director of the Planning & Development Department Robert V. Newland Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption The Director of the Planning & Development Department of the City of Eugene finds that: 1. Robert V. Newland is the owner of real property located at 1360 and 1372 Patterson Street, Eugene, Oregon, more particularly described on the attached Exhibit A and has submitted an application pursuant to the City’s Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption Program (Sections 2.945 and 2.947 of the Eugene Code, 1971), with respect to residential units to be constructed on the property. 2. I have reviewed the application and specifically find that the project to be constructed will result in an eligible structure for the property tax exemption as defined in the Standards and Guidelines, will be located within the downtown core area, the construction will be completed on or before January 1, 2012, 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 include: •Location is ideal for commuting by walking or bicycling to the University, Sacred Heart and to the commercial areas within a four block radius. The LTD Breeze bus stop is ½ block away and the EmX bus stop is two blocks away from the property eliminating the need to drive to most destinations. •Higher density design with entries opening onto landscaped areas increases green-space for occupants. •Most of the maneuvering and parking area of the proposed development will be under living units which will result in a reduction of the “heat island” effect created by a concrete and asphalt parking lot with autos exposed to direct heating by the sun. •Fluorescent lights will be used in the parking area which will be controlled by a time clock and occupancy sensors. Exterior lights in common areas will be photocell controlled to reduce energy use and enhance safety. •Utilities will be metered to each unit to encourage individual conservation. •High efficiency, low emissive coated windows in vinyl frames will be used to provide minimum heat transfer and require no recurrent painting. •Traditional attic roof construction allows gravity ventilation of heat build-up and hip roof eaves shade south and west windows from midday sun, greatly reducing the need for additional cooling. Glazing is designed to provide excellent day lighting; south and west windows will provide solar insulation in winter months (summer high angle of incidence results in reduced heat gain due to reflective nature of coating). F:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M071008\S0710084.doc