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<br />Sustainability features: <br /> <br />·The Fenway is within walking distance of a wide range of shopping opportunities and other <br />services and is ideally located for foot or bike commuting to the U of O, PeaceHealth, Northwest <br />Christian College and the proposed OHSU medical training center. <br /> <br /> <br />·High efficiency, low emissivity coated windows in vinyl frames for minimum heat transfer. <br /> <br /> <br />·Traditional attic roof construction for gravity ventilation of heat build-up, hip roof eaves for <br />shade. <br /> <br /> <br />·Glazing area for excellent day lighting, south and west windows for solar insulation in winter <br />months, highly efficient insulation and weatherization. <br /> <br /> <br />·Time clock and occupancy sensors in parking area to control efficient fluorescent light. Photocell <br />exterior lights in common areas. Metered utilities for each unit. <br /> <br /> <br />·Majority of parking under living units reduces “heat island” effect. <br /> <br /> <br />·Construction waste kept to minimum and recycled. Convenient tenant recycling area. <br /> <br /> <br />·Architectural interest and contextual compatibility in building design. Larger interior yard set <br />backs maintained. Primary residence renovation to maintain current streetscape appearance. <br /> <br /> <br />·Cabinets, doors, and trim pre-finished offsite; more operable window area than required by Code <br />to enhance indoor air quality; exhaust fans with timers to reduce moisture problems. <br /> <br /> <br />·Washers and dryers included in units reduce travel to laundromats. <br /> <br /> <br />·Landscaping with plants selected for low water usage, ease of maintenance and aesthetic <br />considerations, including many native plants, on all sides of building. <br /> <br />Responsiveness to adjacent historic structures: There are no adjacent historic structures. <br />However, one house on front of the lot will be retained and the overall form of the building will <br />honor neighboring residential structures. <br /> <br />Use of higher quality materials that contribute to longevity: The Fenway will use high quality, <br />40-year plus rated roof shingles; Hardi brand cementitious exterior siding; vinyl windows; <br />concrete parking area. A 100-year or longer life is anticipated for the building. <br /> <br />th <br />Prominent entry facing the public street: The existing house facing East 14 Street is being <br />retained. All entrances of new building will be at grade level on the west side for security and <br />fire safety. <br /> <br />Impact and Need for Tax Exemptions to Encourage Housing <br />The City and other local taxing districts forgo some revenue when a development is exempt from taxes. <br />The land itself continues to be taxed during the exemption period. This project proposes new <br />construction on a property that has a full-size house in the front and a small building in back that was <br /> Z:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M080714\S0807147.doc <br />