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· Parking and site lighting will be controlled by a photocell to reduce energy use. · High efficiency, low-e glazing will be used at al exterior windows, allowing natural ventilation of the building. · Extended roof overhangs and balconies will shield window and patio doors from direct solar heat gain. · A generous area will be provided for the collection of recycled materials to encourage tenant use. .Bicycle areas will be lighted and include 44 bike lockers, enclosed and secured with heavy-duty steel fencing. .Project will be constructed on an underutilized site. The two rental houses currently on the site are nearing the end of their useful life. The project will replace them with new buildings using modem construction methods and more environmentally sustainable materials. 2.2.2 Responsiveness to adiacent historic structures. There are no adjacent historic structures. The property currently contains a single family dwelling on one of the four lots and a tri-plex on another of the lots, both constructed in 1910, and both of which will be removed. In response to Mr. Bennett's notification of removal of the structures, Ken Guzowski, Senior Planner in the City's Planning and Development Department, by memo dated April 14, 2008, stated that "The buildings do not appear to have a strong eligibility for City Landmark or National Register listing, nor are they officially listed. You have properly provided notification of intent to remove or demolish these buildings...." Mr. Guzowski further notes that on June 9, 2008, Mr. Bennett will have met the advance notification requirements of the MUPTE ordinance. 2.2.3 Use of higher quality materials that contribute to longevity. The project proposes to use cement fiber siding material for exterior wall surfaces. Roofing at sloped roof areas will be high quality composition shingles. If it falls within the budget, brick cladding at the street-facing ground floor level exterior walls will be included. All of the cladding materials offer high levels of longevity and durability and will contribute positively to the fabric of the neighborhood. 2.2.4 Prominent entry facing the public street. The project includes a prominent entrance at the central lobby space facing 14th Avenue and the adjacent West University Neighborhood Park. The entrance will include a wide walkway with ample landscaping at each side, a projecting canopy, and storefront glazing system at the lobby entrance. 2.2.5 Number of units by which minimum density is exceeded or which incorporate three or more bedrooms to encourage families. The proposed project includes 40 apartment units. The minimum density required by the Eugene Land Use Code for the R-3 zoning classification is 20 units per acre, which equates to 15 units for the property's .7346-acre site. Therefore, the minimum density is exceeded by 25 units. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION / Exhibit B to Resolution No.ili.L - Page 2 of 4 08 North Park-Bennett MUPTE R R - Ex. B (00198841).DOC