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.. - VI. Public Benefits Definition for Multi le Unit Pro ram Memo Distributed Manager explained that in the desire to give developers direction before they proceed, it was necessary to define more precisely "public benefit. II Mr. Kupper told of the difficult struggle in solving the problems of defining IIpublic benefits.'1 He explained the three approaches and why each failed. The Joint Housing Committee decided that the preamble would explain their concern for quality downtowrr housing projects and the quality of the project was a public benefit. The Joint Housing Committee would create a committee that would consider the housing project proposals. Mr. Kupper noted that the design was now considered a public benefit. A Project Advisory Committee of five members was created to consider whether the public benefits are adequate (two people from the Joint Housing Committee, two from the Neighborhood, one person from the Community Development Committee) . Jim Bernhard, Joint Housing Committee, said they are concerned about getting quality housing in downtown. Public hearing was opened. Those speaking in favor were: - Gene Brockmeyer, 3598 Emerald Street; Dave Fidanque, 952 West 10th Avenue; Phil Gall, 863 East 13th Avenue; Steve Wood, 271 West 10th Avenue; Deborah Smith, 286 1/2 High Street; Martha Filer, 235 East 3rd Street. At the board meeting of the Southwest Oregon AIA they commended this program and the guidelines They suggested having a volunteer design professional as a member of the committee. They suggested a process to ensure that the guidelines are met before the developer meets with the committee. Members of the neighborhood and neighborhood association were pleased that quality housing might be assured in the downtown area, an area that affects many people. Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to approve in concept the definition for public benefit in regard to multiple- unit property tax exemption program as outlined by staff and to schedule a ~blic Hearing June 11, 1979. Motion carried unanimously. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting was adjourned. ~nJ~ City Manager ~ (recorded by Beth Conant) CTH:BC:pm/CM23b20 5/9/79--7 2.55