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City of Eugene Adjustment Review Application February 4, 2026 Page 6 of 7 Where the site is currently a parking lot and the blank walls of a non-operational former hospital, the proposed building activates the streetscape on both Hilyard and Alder Streets with a vibrant street façade, active uses on the ground floor, and the introduction of numerous new residents to the area. (8) Multiple-Unit Standards Adjustment. Where this land use code provides that the multiple-unit standards may be adjusted, the standards may be adjusted upon finding that the design achieves all of the following: (a) Maximum Building Dimension. The requirements set forth in EC 9.5500(6)(a) may be adjusted if the proposal creates building massing and/or facades that: 1. Create a vibrant street facade with visual detail. 2. Provide multiple entrances to building or yards. Findings: The proposed five-story multiple-unit residential building includes articulated and visually engaging elevations along both street frontages and property lines. The proposed building incorporates a variety of design elements that contribute to a vibrant streetscape. Extensive window openings establish a consistent rhythm across all floors, with variation introduced at key entry points, such as the full-height windows that highlight the lobby and the covered main entrance on Hilyard and Alder Streets. Banks of balconies are incorporated at regular intervals on the upper floors, emphasized by contrasting exterior finish materials. The façades further enhance visual interest through a mix of materials, including masonry at the ground level and a variety of lighter and darker-toned material finishes on the upper stories. In addition to architectural detailing, the building’s windows and balconies provide a level of “natural surveillance” of the surrounding sidewalks, which promotes safety and security in this pedestrian-oriented environment. All facades are located between a minimum of 5 feet and about 15 feet from the public sidewalk. These setback areas are landscaped to meet the required L-1 standard. A total enhanced pedestrian area of about 25’-6” feet wide in some variation will be provided along Alder Street to comply with 9.5500(4)(b) Multiple-Unit Minimum Building Setback Along Streets. The existing street tree plantings on Hilyard Street, combined with the required L-1 landscaping, will add depth and detail to the public realm while providing comfort to residents and pedestrians through enhanced separation from adjacent street traffic. The building also incorporates multiple building entrances from abutting public sidewalks and the private access drives. The main entrance is located on Alder Street near the southeast corner of the proposed building. A second entrance is provided on the western street façade on Hilyard Street, and a third entrance is located on the south side of the building near Alder Street to provide a direct connection for cyclists to the bike storage room. Additional north and south exits connect to the adjacent private access drives.