Item 2D: MUPTE Application for Parkside Place Apartments

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Adoption of Resolution 4885 Approving a Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption for Residential Property Located at 673 East 14th Alley Way, Eugene, Oregon (Robert and Leslie Quinney) Meeting Date: July 24, 2006 Agenda Item Number: 2D Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Richie Weinman www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5533 ISSUE STATEMENT The City Council is asked to approve a resolution granting a Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption th (MUPTE) for Parkside Place at 673 E. 14 Alley Way. BACKGROUND The City Council has a 28-year history of supporting tax exemptions under the MUPTE program to encourage new housing in the core area. In April 2004, the council amended the MUPTE program regulations and boundary. th This project will be built on the E. 14 Alley Way, which is zoned R-3 high density residential. A portion of this building site includes part of what was the footprint of West University Park. The developers of this project, Robert and Leslie Quinney, agreed to trade property with the City of Eugene earlier this year through an action that was approved by the City Council. As a result, the park (closed for a decade due to vandalism and illegal activity) can be redesigned and reopened with improved visual th access from both 14 Avenue and Hilyard Street. The council approved the land exchange for the West University Park configuration on September 28, 2005. During the discussion, the potential of this MUPTE application was raised and it was clarified that this application would be considered on its own merits. Consistent with the council’s stated interests, this application proposes housing that increases density in the core area and provides new housing using higher grade materials. This project involves three-story buildings with underground parking. Each of the 21 housing units has a private entrance at grade level. The structure will feature heavy timber materials. Apartments are designed with courtyards and private balconies that overlook the park. Four units will be ADA accessible. The project includes a variety of features that promote sustainability. The designer and builder, Anslow & Degenault, has notable local experience in “green building” techniques and another of its projects was selected by the City for a “Green Building Demonstration Project.” L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060724\S0607242D.doc