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Five different methods, including the existing method of apportioning costs were evaluated. Each method is described in the following paragraphs along with some of the pros and cons of each method: 1. Existing Apportionment Method - Using this method, one half of the costs are apportioned on the basis of a weighted alley frontage and one half of the costs are apportioned on the basis of a weighted property area. The alley frontage is weighted by multiplying the alley frontage by a land use factor based upon the existing use of the property. The land use factor ranges from 1 (single family home) to 10 (commercial). The property area is weighted by multiplying the area of the property within 160 feet of the property and at right angles to the alley frontage by land use factors based upon the zoning of the property. The land use factors are the same as used in weighting the alley frontage. Alley improvement costs are apportioned for each individual alley segment. The effect of this method is that properties with different zoning and uses, but with identical areas and alley frontages could have assessments that are an order of magnitude in difference. For vacant lots the land use factors are based upon the zoning for both the alley frontage and property area. Finally, only measuring the area of property at right angles to the alley frontage results in only measures the area of the "pole" of a flag lot. This method of apportionment was implemented in 1973 after two years of study by a committee appointed by the City Council. 2. Existing Apportionment Method With Modified Land Use Factors - This method varies from the existing method in that the land use factors are correlated to vehicle trip generation rates for difference land uses. Similar land uses are grouped into four broad categories and the land use factors range from 1 to 7. The land use categories (and their factors) include single family residential (1); multi-family (0.5 per unit); office, industrial and institutional (1); and commercial (7). 3. Land Use Based Apportionment Method - This method is similar to the transportation system development charge methodology. However, rather than using vehicle trip generation rates for each type of land use, similar land uses were group into four broad categories similar to the previous method. Residential land uses were multiplied by the number of dwelling units and commercial, industrial and institutional land uses were multiplied by the total gross square footage of the structure. Undeveloped properties were apportioned costs assuming the use of the property would be similar to properties with the same zoning and physical characteristics. 4. Alley Frontage Based Apportionment Method - Using this method the costs are apportioned to each property based upon the alley frontage of the property. This method is similar to the method used for streets and is commonly used by other municipalities. Although very simple, this method does not address flag lots equitably. A flag lot with a large area could have a relatively small assessment due to the small amount of alley frontage. This method of apportionment was in use from 1926 to 1973. It is probable that the majority of improved alleys in Eugene were constructed during this time frame. 5. Alley Frontage and Property Area Based Apportionment Method - Using this method one half of the costs would be apportioned based upon the alley frontage of a property and one