Item 6: MUPTE for North Park Apartments

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ATTACHMENT C REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION of the Director of the Planning & Development Department Steven Bennett Application for Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption The Director of the Planning & Development Department of the City of Eugene finds that: 1. Steven Bennett is the owner of real property located at the northwest corner of th 14 Avenue and Hilyard Street in Eugene, Oregon, more particularly described in the legal description attached as Exhibit A (“the property). Mr. Bennett 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 identified as the North Park Apartments (“the project”) 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. •The project is within walking distance of Sacred Heart Hospital, the University of Oregon, stores and restaurants, and LTD bus transit stops. •Construction of the project will use local workers, business, architects, contractors, and subcontractors, thus creating jobs. •Sustainable, durable exterior finishes include cement fiber siding, and high quality composition shingle roofing. •Interior finishes will be low-VOC materials to maximize air quality. •Where feasible, products will be selected which contain recycled materials. •On site construction waste will be carefully managed and will be recycled to the maximum practical extent. •Native landscaping will be utilized to minimize water usage and reduce the need for fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. •Most parking spaces will be beneath the building; the remaining uncovered spaces will all be located in areas which will be shaded for most of the day, lessening the heat-island effect of paved areas. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION / Exhibit B to Resolution No. ______ - Page 1 of 4 08 North Park-Bennett MUPTE R R - Ex. B (00198841).DOC