Item 5: MUPTE on East 15th Townhouses

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2.2.7 Responsiveness to neighborhood character and safety in respect to height, mass, architectural detail, landscaping and open space. •The project will include eight parking spaces for the 12-bedroom complex which exceeds the minimum required by the city code as well as the West University Neighborhood Association desired bedroom/parking ratio. The parking is shielded from public view. •The project includes open porches and balconies to allow for the tenants to interact among themselves and with the community. Each space is provided with outdoor gathering space directly adjacent to the street. •Front porches, with their proximity to street and sidewalks, provide social gathering spaces, interaction with neighbors, and lessen the likelihood of vandalism. •Trees, shrubs and lawn area will be provided and professionally maintained. Existing street trees will be retained and protected through construction. •This 2 ¾ story project has been designed to balance the needs of the neighborhood with respect to scale and architectural character. The porches, rail details, stone columns and trim details will make this project a model for future redevelopment. •The project will help accommodate increased student population. 2.2.8 Number of units designed for home ownership. No units are designed for home ownership. 2.2.9 Solicitation of comments from relevant neighborhood associations. The project was reviewed by the West University Neighbors and received the Association’s unanimous support, with inclusion of certain safety features related to parking and access to the rear side of the building. 2.3 The project will be monitored through the City’s regular processes with respect to planning, permit and building and safety requirements to insure compliance with all local regulations; 2.4 The property currently includes a single family dwelling that is over 50 years old. However, the house is not on the list of historic structures. 2.5 The owner has stated in the application and provided evidence that the project as proposed, including the quality and quantity of sustainability features planned, would not be feasible without the tax exemption. 3. A display ad soliciting recommendations or comments from the public regarding this project was published in the Register-Guard on October 20, 2008. The period for comment expired on November 21, 2008. No comments were received in response to the ad. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION / Exhibit B to Resolution No. ______ - Page 3 of 4 S0901125-attC.DOC