Item C: Capstone Student Housing Development Proposal

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which residents may access at LTD Eugene Station. LTD has not ruled out the need for additional trips that may be necessary to accommodate increased ridership demand. Added trips would most likely be provided by increasing service on routes #28 and #76. 13.How will traffic congestion concerns on Olive be addressed? The proposed project will have to conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis Review. This analysis ensures that developments that will generate a significant amount of traffic or contribute to traffic problems in the area provide the facilities necessary to accommodate the traffic impact of the proposed development. 14.What will be the support and incentives for transit and bicycle use? Per Capstone, bicycle parking will be provided in excess of the required amount and covered/secured bike parking will be available to visitors. Capstone is working with LTD to locate a bus stop on site along Willamette Street. Capstone will also provide electric vehicle charging stations, and is working with “We Car,” a shared car program, to integrate a public location on site for this car sharing service. 15.What will be the impact on the neighborhood relative to parked cars? Capstone anticipates a minimal parking impact to the neighborhood with adequate car storage provided on site for the residents and guests. MUPTE 16.Who votes on the MUPTE application? City Council votes to approve or deny the MUPTE. The MUPTE application review examines the public benefits of the project, evidence that the project could not proceed without the tax exemption, and evidence that the developer consulted with the neighborhood association. 17.During the JWN meeting, there was in implication made that the MUPTE application could have been submitted sooner but that Capstone intentionally waited to force the Council to make a rushed vote. Is that true? The City does not have information to support this implication. Timing for submitting a MUPTE application is based on when the developer has enough detail about the project to complete the application. This includes a cost estimate, pro forma, preliminary design, and responses to the public benefit criteria. 18.Can a MUPTE be appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals (L.U.B.A.)? No, MUPTE is a tax exemption, not a land use decision, so it does not fall under the jurisdiction of the State Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). 19.When will a decision be made on the MUPTE? A public hearing on the Capstone MUPTE is scheduled for April 23 at 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. Council can take action at a subsequent work session. At this time, work sessions for this project are scheduled for April 25 and May 9.