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<br />The project developer, Dan Neal, appears to be very committed to sustainable practices. Steelhead <br />Townhouses is being designed by architect Richard Shugar and will be constructed by Essex <br />Construction, two firms with significant experience in sustainable building. <br /> <br /> Sustainability features <br /> An architect and general contractor with expertise in the area of sustainability have been hired. The <br />sustainability features of this project add approximately 15 percent to the cost of the project, so <br />many of these features are feasible only if the MUPTE is approved. These features include: <br /> <br />Use of fiberglass windows rather than windows constructed from vinyl. <br />? <br /> <br />Reliance on natural lighting requiring more windows and skylight tubes. <br />? <br /> <br />Landscaping features that use native species which will reduce the need for fertilizers, herbicides <br />? <br /> <br />and pesticides. <br />Use of solar electric system that uses mono-crystalline modules to generate electricity for the site <br />? <br /> <br />in cooperation with EWEB. <br />Use of sustainable products: Marmoleum for kitchen and bathroom floors; carpeting in the <br />? <br /> <br />bedrooms and living rooms that use recycled materials as backing; paints having no volatile <br />organic compounds; siding consisting of long-lasting corrugated metal in certain areas and Hardi <br />Plank elsewhere; baseboards constructed of medium density fiberboard; cabinetry using glues <br />free of formaldehyde; plumbing and electrical products selected mainly for energy efficiency; <br />composition roof with longer useful life than typical 20-year products. <br />Treatment of stormwater on site. <br />? <br /> <br /> <br />Responsiveness to adjacent historic structures <br />th <br />There are no adjacent historic structures. The building currently on the 534 East 14 Avenue lot is <br />over 50 years old, but according to City of Eugene Senior Planner Ken Guzowski, is not a historic <br />structure. <br /> <br />Use of higher quality materials that contribute to longevity <br />The project will reflect a high level of attention to detail. The exterior design of the Steelhead <br />Townhouses will include the integrated usage of three different compatible siding materials and a <br />variety of interesting design details. The interiors will feature granite countertops along with many <br />other high quality finishes in the cabinetry, floor coverings, and light fixtures. The bicycle storage <br />area will be unique, functional, attractive, secure, and will have a roof to protect bicyclists from the <br />elements when they are getting their bicycles in and out of storage. <br /> <br />Prominent entry facing the public street <br />th <br />The Steelhead Townhouses will have an attractive entry on 14 Avenue. Landscaping features and <br />open space will be prominent. The Steelhead Townhouses will avoid a big box type of appearance <br />to create a more attractive, livable environment for the West University neighborhood. <br /> <br />Number of units by which minimum density is exceeded or which incorporate three or more <br />bedrooms to encourage families <br />All nine of the Steelhead Townhouse units will have four or more bedrooms making each well suited <br />to families as well as student groups. Marketing of the townhouses will focus on families such as <br />university or hospital employees who might find it desirable to live close to their employment and <br />across the street from the new West University Park. Increasing the density in this area will assist in <br />creating additional housing close to the urban core. <br /> F:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M071113\S071113D.doc <br />