evident in the attached aerial photographs that date from 1936 to 2021. In 1936, <br />the parcel was largely open, featuring agricultural crops on the south and west <br />sides, with orchards toward the north. At the close of the period of significance, <br />the 1944 aerial shows that the landscape was largely the same as it was in 1936, <br />though the trees were larger. This house, like the others in the grouping, was not <br />screened from the street with trees as it is today. The present-day trees on the <br />south and west sides were not there during the period of significance, nor were <br />the hedges or blackberry bushes. As mentioned above, the setting has also been <br />disrupted by the conversion of the former tractor garage into a residential unit <br />with a carport. Finally, the larger setting of the grouping has substantially <br />changed over time. Structures that were important to the agricultural <br />significance of the site including the greenhouses, smokestack, Chase business <br />office, and barn have all been demolished. Photos of these resources are <br />attached. Surrounding the ensemble, the neighborhood is now a densely <br />populated commercial and residential area that includes large scale housing <br />developments and commercial enterprises. The building does not retain integrity <br />of setting." <br />Testimony from Carter points out that the grouping as a whole appears to be largely intact and expresses <br />a concern that demolition of buildings and landscaping will impact the integrity and character of the <br />entire group. Carter also points out that the Harry and Etta Chase House was evaluated not for its <br />individual significance, but for its contribution to the overall architectural character and historical <br />narrative describing the Chase Gardens Residential Grouping. Carter also notes that the changes <br />mentioned by the Heritage report occurred before the listing to the National Register in 1999 and <br />concludes that the alterations were not significant enough to prohibit its "contributing" status <br />nomination. <br />Testimony from Steven Baker (Baker) received March 17, 2022 argues that demolition of the structures <br />in the middle of the grouping and construction of the proposed building would diminish the primary <br />character of the National Register nomination and could lead to future demolitions. Baker also points <br />out that building codes have changed over the years, and while the Heritage report calls out issues with <br />the structure, he asserts that many could be repaired. <br />Testimony from Joy Sears received March 21, 2022 argues that demolition of the non-contributing <br />resources and the Harry and Etta Chase house will gut the Chase Family Residential Grouping, losing <br />what is left of the Chase Gardens legacy in Eugene. <br />Based on the testimony and evidence provided, the Board finds that on balance, the historic integrity of <br />the Harry and Etta Chase House does not warrant preservation. <br />Factor 3: Age <br />The National Register nomination lists the date of construction for each of the contributing houses. In <br />order from oldest to newest they are the Frank Chase House, built 1889; the Jack (John) and Ida Chase <br />House, built 1909; the Harry and Etta Chase House, built 1914; and the Gladys Chase House, built 1936. <br />While the Harry and Etta Chase House was not the most recent addition to the ensemble, it is noted that <br />Final Order: The Harry and Etta Chase House I HDM 21-1/ HA 21-3/ ARB 21-2