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more of the following: (a) is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history; (b) is associated with the lives of persons significant to our past; ( c) embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; (d) yields, or may be likely to yield, information important to prehistory or history. How is “density” defined and what is a “housing unit?” Response: The Eugene Code provides the following definitions: Density (gross). The number of dwelling units per acre of land, including areas devoted to dedicated streets, neighborhood parks, sidewalks, and other public facilities. Density (net). The number of dwelling units per each acre of land in residential use, excluding from the acreage dedicated streets, neighborhood parks, sidewalks and other public facilities. Dwelling. A building, or portion thereof, designed and used as a residence for occupancy by 1 family. This includes both buildings constructed on site and manufactured homes. Dwelling, Multiple-Family. One or more buildings on a single lot or parcel that are designed and used for 3 or more families, all living independently of each other, and having separate housekeeping facilities for each family. The dwellings may share common walls, common roofs, or common foundations. Multiple-family dwellings include condominium and apartment units without regard to ownership status. Issues raised by City Councilors on May 27, 2008 How many developments were constructed after being denied MUPTE approval? For those constructed after being turned down, was there a significant design change? Answer: No proposed developments have been constructed after being denied a MUPTE. Two applicants that were turned down have reapplied. Both applications include design changes. How many housing units were constructed in the West University neighborhood with and without MUPTE, since 1995? Answer: There were 299 housing units constructed in the West University Neighborhood since 1995. They are summarized below. 8 developments received MUPTE approval 177 units (59%) 6 developments were too small to qualify for MUPTE (fewer than 5 units) 20 units (7%) 6 developments were outside the MUPTE boundary 55 units (18%) 3 developments were inside the boundary and were built without MUPTE 47 units (16%) Z:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M080813\S080813C.doc