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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4939 -=~=- COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 4939 A RESOLUTION DENYING A MULTIPLE-UNIT PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 450 EAST 14TH AVENUE, EUGENE, OREGON (TWENTY LLC, APPLICANT). PASSED: 4:3 REJECTED: OPPOSED: Clark, Pryor, Solomon ABSENT: Poling RECUSED: CONSIDERED: April 14, 2008 RESOLUTION NO. 4939 A RESOLUTION DENYING A MULTIPLE-UNIT PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 450 EAST 14TH AVENUE, EUGENE, OREGON (TWENTY LLC, APPLICANT). The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that: A. Twenty LLC is the owner of real property located at 450 East 14th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, more particularly described on the attached Exhibit A. Twenty LLC has submitted an application pursuant to the City's Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption Program (Sections 2.945 and 2.947 of the Eugene Code, 1971), with respect to residential units to be constructed on the property. B. A display ad soliciting recommendations or comments from the public was published in the Register-Guard on February 25, 2008, and advised that written comments would be accepted for a period of 30 days from the date of publication. Recommendations or comments were also solicited from the Planning Commission, and other interested City departments, agencies, and neighborhood groups. No comments were received in response to the ad. C. The Report and Recommendation attached as Exhibit B, which was prepared by the Director of the Planning and Development Department ("the Director") as designee of the City Manager, recommends that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making the recommendation, the Director found that the applicant submitted all materials, documents and fees required by the application and the City as set forth in Section 2.945 of the Eugene Code, 1971, and is in compliance with the policies set forth in the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Administrative Order No. 53-04-03-F. D. The project consists of the development of four residential three-bedroom units, and two residential five-bedroom units, which are not designed for, nor will be used as, transient accommodations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section 1. Notwithstanding the above findings and the Report and Recommendation of the Director of the Planning and Development Department attached as Exhibit B, the City Council denies the application of Twenty LLC for an ad valorem property tax exemption under the City's Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption Program for the residential units to be constructed at 450 East 14th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, and more particularly described on the attached Exhibit A. Resolution - Page 1 08 Fenway MUPTE Denial Resolution (00196361) Section 2. The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy of this Resolution to the applicants within ten days. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. The foregoing Resolution adopted and effective the 14th day of April, 2008. vht~ It>.. fli ,/,- J City Recor~'-/v -- Resolution - Page 2 08 Fenway MUPTE Denial Resolution (00196361) '1 [tf~~~~ . ~6W1io') 8<H/(frr A " Exhibit ~ contiDued, PateelS: The Ea'st 55 feet of the West 100 fet.tofLot 9. Block 6. PLAN OF SHAW'S ADDItION TO EUGENE CIty. as platted and recorded'inBook '~A~\Page'234,Lane County Or~g()n D~edRecords.i.n Lati;e.County, Or~gon. T~account 02S5l28.Map 17033232 10100, 45SE 13th Ave. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION of the Director of the Planning & Development Department Twenty LLC Application for Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption The Director of the Planning & Development Department of the City of Eugene finds that: 1. Twenty LLC is the owner of real property located at 450 East 14th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to the Resolution approving this tax exemption. Twenty LLC has submitted an application pursuant to the City's Multiple-Unit Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (Section 2.945 and 2.947 of the Eugene Code, 1971) with respect to the residential units to be constructed on the real property. 2. I have reviewed the application and specifically find that the project to be constructed will result in an eligible structure for the property tax exemption as defined in the Standards and Guidelines, will be located within the downtown core area, the construction will be completed on or before January 1, 2012, and: 2.1 the City; The applicant has submitted all materials, documents and fees required by 2.2 Design elements that benefit the general public have been included in the project, which consist of: 2.2.1 Sustainability features. -The Fenway is within walking distance of a wide range of shopping opportunities and other services and is ideally located for foot or bike commuting to the U of 0, PeaceHealth, Northwest Christian College and the proposed OHSU medical training center. - High efficiency, low emissivity coated windows in vinyl frames for minimum heat transfer. -Traditional attic roof construction for gravity ventilation of heat build-up, hip roof eaves for shade. -Glazing area for excellent day lighting; south and west windows for solar insulation in winter months; highly efficient insulation and weatherization. -Time clock and occupancy sensors in parking area to control efficient fluorescent light. Photocell exterior lights at common areas. Metered utilities for each unit. -Majority of parking under living units reduces "heat island" effect. -Construction waste kept to minimum and recycled. Convenient tenant recycling area. Report and Recommendation / Exhibit B to Resolution No. 4939 -- Page 1 of 3 4939 Ex. B (00196643) · Architectural interest and contextual compatibility in building design. Larger interior yard set backs maintained. Primary residence renovation to maintain current streetscape appearance. .Cabinets, doors, and trim prefinished offsite, and more operable window area than required by Code to enhance indoor air quality. Exhaust fans with timers to reduce moisture problems. · Washers and dryers included in units reduce travel to laundromats. · Landscaping with plants selected for low water usage, ease of maintenance and aesthetic considerations, including many native plants, on all sides of building. 2.2.2 Responsiveness to adiacent historic structures. There are no adjacent historic structures. However, form of the building will honor the forms of residential structures. House on front of lot will be retained. 2.2.3 Use of higher quality materials that contribute to longevity. The Fenway will use high quality, 40-year plus rated roof shingles; Hardi brand cementitious exterior siding; vinyl windows; concrete parking area. A 100-year or longer life is anticipated for the building. 2.2.4 Prominent entry facing the public street. The existing house facing East 14th Street is being retained. All entrances of new building will be at grade level on the west side for security and fire safety. 2.2.5 Number of units by which minimum density is exceeded or which incorporate three or more bedrooms to encourage families. The Fenway will have 6 units. In the R3 zone, this site is allowed to have a minimum of 5 units and a maximum of 14 units. All units incorporate three or more bedrooms. 2.2.6 Number of available ADA accessible units. No units will be ADA accessible. 2.2.7 Responsiveness to neighborhood character and safety in respect to height mass. architectural detail. landscaping and open space. Setbacks have been exceeded, roofs hipped, and exterior materials, hips, gables, entry porches, covered balconies, residential style doors and windows, all serve to provide resonance with the neighborhood's residential character. Allowable height in the R3 zone is 50 feet; The Fenway will be about 36 feet tall. The Fenway will include: well-lit parking area and entryways, private entry door at grade level, no entries facing the alley, and locked rooms for bicycle storage. The building is equipped with fire sprinklers. 2.2.8 Number of units designed for home ownership. No units are designed for home ownership. Report and Recommendation / Exhibit B to Resolution No. 4939 -- Page 2 of 3 4939 Ex. B (00196643) 2.2.9 Solicitation of comments from relevant neighborhood associations. By letter dated February 11. 2008, Deborah Healey, Chair of the West University Neighbors stated that, by unanimous vote of the Executive Board and membership, the WUN supported the use of MUPTE funding for this project as long as the design features remain in the proj ect. 2.3 The project was 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 Currently, there are two structures on the site. The four-bedroom house facing 14th Street will be retained. The small one bedroom house on the alley will be demolished; and 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 February 25, 2008. The period for comment expired on March 26,2008. No comments were received in response to the ad. Therefore, based upon the above findings, the project is in conformance with all applicable local plans and provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, planning regulations, the Metropolitan Area General Plan, and the criteria set forth in the City's adopted Standards and Guidelines for Multiple-Unit Housing Property Tax Exemption, and I recommend that the application be approved. Dated this _ day of April, 2008. Director, Planning & Development Department, City of Eugene Report and Recommendation / Exhibit B to Resolution No. 4939 -- Page 3 of 3 4939 Ex. B (00196643)