Item 2D: MUPTE Application for Parkside Place Apartments

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ATTACHMENT B REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION of the Director of the Planning & Development Department Robert and Leslie Quinney Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption The Director of the Planning & Development Department of the City of Eugene finds that: 1. Robert and Leslie Quinney are the owners of real property located at 673 East 14th Alley Way, Eugene, Oregon, 97401, and more particularly described on Exhibit A attached to the Resolution approving this tax exemption, and have submitted an application pursuant to the City’s Multiple-Unit Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (Section 2.945 and 2.947 of the Eugene Code, 1971) with respect to the residential units to be constructed on the real property. 2. I have reviewed the application and specifically find that the project to be constructed will result in an eligible structure for the property tax exemption as defined in the Standards and Guidelines, will be located within the downtown core area, the construction will be completed on or before January 1, 2012, and: 2.1 The applicant has submitted all materials, documents and fees required by the City; 2.2 Design elements that benefit the general public have been included in the project, which consist of: 2.2.1 Sustainability features. Sustainability features of this project include: •Ideal location for bike commuting or walking to the University or to the immediately adjacent commercial area; •Use of high efficiency, low emissivity coated windows in vinyl frames; •Traditional attic roof construction to allow gravity ventilation of heat build-up; west windows will provide solar insulation; •Use of highly efficient insulation and weatherization; •Most units will include gas fireplaces which allow an alternate fuel for heating reducing reliance on hydroelectric power; •Some units to use natural gas for water heating; •Parking Garage to use a time clock and occupancy sensors for control of efficient fluorescent lights; •Use of photocell controlled exterior lights at common areas to reduce energy and enhance safety; •Use of electricity and gas metered for each unit to encourage personal conservation; •Most vehicle maneuvering and parking areas will be under living units or under high canopy trees, resulting in a minimal contribution to the “heat island” effect of concrete and asphalt exposed to the sun; •Waste generated in the construction process will be minimized due to designer’s familiarity with standard sizes and construction systems, and a well integrated approach to value engineering throughout the design-build process. Builder also participates in recycling materials. Recycling area is conveniently located; •Use of many products produced from sustainable forestry practices, or using smaller diameter non-old growth materials shall be used for construction materials; •A balance between architectural interest and contextual compatibility has been sought; L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060724\S0607242D.doc