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A special study has been completed and i s attached to the applicant's state- ment. The co~nission concurs with the analysis contained in that study; however, would add the fallowing analysis concerning the affected property 1 ocated east of Lincoln Street . This area i nvol ves a stri p of 1 and situated between the 3rd-4th connector street and the railroad tracks and extends nearly to Pearl Street. Most of this area i s vacant except for two bus 1 di ngs done vacant} at the west end and a parki ng lot at the east end. Development i n this area wi 11 thus involve new structures . The concerns that staf f i den - ti f i ed included the future use of the 3rd-4th connector, compati bi 1 i ty with property 1 ocated directly north which i s zoned predominately residents al , and the protection of views of Skinner Butte and the Shelton-McMurphey House. The future use of the 3rd-4th connector i s of particular concern with the City Traffic Engineering Division. There are no current plans for this street. The concerns include possible improvements to city standards, sidewalks, need far additional right-of -way, and general parking and circulation patterns . Depending on the type of development proposed, compatibility could be an issue, parts cut arty with existing multi -family residential development. One apartment complex is situated very close to the 3rd-4th connector. Noise, height, and other relative impacts should be considered. ~n addition, the s ~ to dues conta~ n several 1 arge fir trees which should be given consideration for preservation. In order to address these issues, Section 3, Development Standards, of the proposed district should be amended to i ncl ude a new subsec- tion as follows: ~ ~5} Site Revs ew Subdistrict. Any new devel apment shall be reviewed under the Site Review Procedures contained in the Eugene Code, 5ectsons 9. fi86-9. fi94 for as amended hereafter} , with the fo11 owi ng specific con- cerns to be addressed during the site review process a. compati bi 1 i ty with the surroundings, parts cul arty when residential in character. Height, setback, and noise are a major concern and its effect an surrounding residential areas. The issue of height shal 1 consider the view of the Shelton -McMurphey House, part i cul arl y views of the structure from Wi 11 amette Street. compati bi 1 i ty shat 1 also address the ref ati onsh i p of new development with the view of Skinner Butte from the general area, particularly from ~lillamette Street. b. Safe and efficient ingress and egress and on-site traffic ci rcul a- tson. This factor includes the review by the City Traffic Engineer of the use of the 3rd-4th connector and may include requirements such as, but not 1 invited to, right-of-way dedication, street im- provements, and sidewalks. c. Due consideration of the preservation of attractive and distinctive natural features. landscaping shal 1 be provided that i s consistent with the character of Skinner Butte, including street trees along the 3rd-4th connector. d. Signs and i 11 umi Hats on i n scale and harmony with the site and area. Findings and Conclusions - 6 Exhibit B