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<br />RELATED CITY POLICIES <br />MUPTE is enabled by state statute. The City of Eugene has participated in the MUPTE program since <br />1978. Encouraging housing in the core area is consistent with numerous adopted planning and policy <br />documents. Examples include: <br />Growth Management Policies <br />Policy 1 Support the existing Eugene Urban Growth Boundary by taking actions to increase <br />density and use on existing vacant land and under-used land within the boundary <br />more efficiently. <br />Policy 2 Encourage in-fill, mixed-use, redevelopment, and higher density development. <br />Policy 3 Encourage a mix of business and residential uses downtown using incentives and <br />zoning. <br /> <br />West University Refinement Plan <br />V.9 The City will encourage residential uses in all parts of the plan area. <br />V.11 The City and the neighborhood shall study ways to encourage a variety or mix of <br />structure types providing both owner and rental opportunities and appealing to a <br /> <br />diverse population. <br /> <br />Additionally, the MUPTE program is consistent with the current Envision Eugene work and, <br />specifically, the “Promote compact urban development and efficient transportation options” pillar. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br /> <br />The council may approve the exemption, deny the exemption, or delay approval in order to request <br />additional information from the developer. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br />The City Manager recommends approving the exemption based on a demonstration of need and that the <br />applicant scored 150 public benefit points, which exceeds the 100-point threshold for support. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br /> <br />Move to adopt Resolution 5053 approving a multiple-unit property tax exemption for residential <br /> <br />property located at 39 West Broadway. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />A.Resolution Approving the Property Tax Exemption <br /> <br />B.Report & Recommendation of the Planning and Development Director <br /> <br />C.Image of the Current Site and Proposed Development <br /> <br />D.Email from DNA Chair Indicating Support <br /> <br />E.Financial Analysis <br /> <br />A copy of the MUPTE application for Broadway Lofts is available in the council office for review. <br /> S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120123\S1201235.doc <br />