Item 6: MUPTE for "The Danville" at 740 East 13th Avenue - p 1-15

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demonstrated an award of at least five points more than the minimum needed for certification, and a narrative describing the project’s green elements. ·Mixed Income. The Danville will not include housing dedicated to controlled income. ·Homeownership. No units are designated for home ownership, however, the project is being constructed to quality standards that meet market expectations for condominiums and there is a possibility that condominium conversions will be undertaken at some point after completion of the project. ·Accessibility. All of the residential units will be ADA adaptable. None of the units will be ADA accessible. ·Historic Sensitivity. The project is not immediately adjacent or contiguous to a historic structure. ·Location. The project is not located in the Downtown Plan Area. ·Parking. The project is not in a Residential Parking Permit Zone, however, 10 on-site parking spaces and 20 off-site parking spaces will be provided. In addition, the applicant plans to contract with WeCar to provide a car sharing service to the residents of the building. 2.5.2 Longevity of Public Benefits. All of the public benefits listed above will extend beyond the period of the tax exemption. 2.5.3 Points Awarded. The applicant has been awarded 150 public benefit points. 2.6 The applicant has demonstrated that the project as proposed could not be built but for the benefit of the tax exemption. City staff and a City loan advisory committee have reviewed the pro- forma and have recommended approval of this application. 2.7 Presentations concerning the Danville project were given to the West University Neighborhood (WUN) Association at their October 8, 2009 and November 5, 2009 meetings. The Association has submitted a letter indicating that they would support the project under the following conditions: (1) At least 35 parking spaces are provided; (2) That the Danville be no taller than the Oregon Arts Supply store directly to the west; (3) That the Danville have on-site management; and (4) That the building qualify for at least Earth Advantage certification. Given that the number of parking spaces (initially represented to the WUN to be 35) has decreased to 30, it is inferred from WUN’s letter that they would not support this project. 3. A display ad soliciting recommendations or comments from the public regarding this project was published in the Register-Guard on November 29, 2009. The period for comment expired on December 29, 2009. One comment was received in response to the ad. The comment was submitted by University Small Business Association which indicated its support of the project. Z:\CMO\2010 Council Agendas\M100208\S1002086.doc