Item 1: Ordinances on Infill Compatibility Standards Code Amendments

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caused by residents searching for parking. A change is only proposed for developments in R-3 and R-4 zones in WUN and SUNA when large numbers of bedrooms are provided per unit. The proposed change applies to and targets a very small land area in the city of Eugene that is experiencing these real problems. The changes proposed do not affect the densities that can be achieved. Attached is a table (Attachment #1) that includes most of the recent multifamily infill projects proposed or completed in the West University neighborhood. Note that 82% of recent multifamily projects in WUN would comply with the proposed code changes to provide adequate off-street parking. Also note that the average density of the projects that provide adequate off-street parking was significantly greater (55 units/per acre) than the average density of projects that provided inadequate off-street parking (38 units/acre). Please note that providing adequate off-street parking in WUN does not impact the housing densities that are possible. The two WUN multifamily projects with the highest density of over 110 units/acre in an R-4 zone provide off- street parking in excess of (18 to 43% over) what the proposed code changes would require. The proposed code change levels the playing field so all developers in R-3 and R-4 zones in WUN and SUNA play by the same rules. The developers that provide adequate off-street parking are not disadvantaged economically as they are now. Buildings have a long life. The negative impacts created by problem developments now will persist for many years and inflict a toll on WUN and SUNA for years to come. An unfortunate side effect of this problem is that residents and visitors in RPP zones now often spend considerable time hunting for parking space. This is a huge waste of energy resources and counteracts any savings that result from residents walking or biking to the UO and work. Proposed Code Changes for Off-Street Parking Requirements The Multi-D Committee recommends the following code changes for off-street parking requirements for multiple family developments shown below in italics. The specific code changes are shown below in italics. Add the following definitions to EC Section 9.0500 Definitions as follows: Dwelling Unit. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation. Sleeping Room. Any room designed, built, or intended to be used as a bedroom as well as any other room used for sleeping purposes. Every room used for sleeping purposes shall be a: (a) habitable room as defined by the current Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) or Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC); (b) shall not be a kitchen; (c) shall have natural light, ventilation, and windows or other means for escape purposes as required by OSSC or OSRC; and Multi-Dwelling Infill Committee Parking Recommendations - April 6, 2009 Page 4