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<br /> <br />The applicants visited the West University Neighbors Association and presented their proposal. They <br />received a letter of support following consensus from the Neighborhood Board and other residents <br />present at their June meeting. The letter is included as Attachment F. <br /> <br />The tax exemption, if granted, will result in the final closing of the land trade between the City and the <br />Quinneys. This will enable both the park and the housing development to move forward. <br /> <br /> <br />RELATED CITY POLICIES <br />MUPTE is enabled by state statute. The City of Eugene has participated in the MUPTE program since <br />1978. Since that time, all 13 requests have been approved (Attachment D) by the City Council. <br />Encouraging housing in the core area is consistent with numerous adopted planning and policy <br />documents. Examples include: <br /> <br />Growth Management Policies <br />Policy 1 Support the existing Eugene Urban Growth Boundary by taking actions to increase density <br /> and use on existing vacant land and under-used land within the boundary more efficiently. <br />Policy 2 Encourage in-fill, mixed-use, redevelopment, and higher density development. <br />Policy 3 Encourage a mix of businesses and residential uses downtown using incentives and zoning. <br /> <br />West University Refinement Plan <br />V.9 The City will encourage residential uses in all parts of the plan area <br />V.11 The City and the neighborhood shall study ways to encourage a variety or mix of structure <br /> types providing both owner and rental opportunities and appealing to a diverse population. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br /> <br />The council may adopt or deny the exemption. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br />The City Manager recommends adoption of the resolution to grant the exemption. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br /> <br />Move to adopt Resolution 4885 approving a Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption for residential <br />property located at 673 East 14th Alley Way, Eugene, Oregon (Robert and Leslie Quinney). <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />A. Proposed Resolution <br />B. Report from Planning and Development Director <br />C. History of granted multi-unit tax exemptions in Eugene <br />D. Photographs of housing site <br /> <br />Note: A copy of the complete application and a support letter from the West University Neighbors will <br /> be placed in the Council Office for review. <br /> L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060724\S0607242D.doc <br />