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Duke Commons: A Bushnell University Project Page 7 of 9 Adjustment Review Application: Written Statement May 11, 2026 Schirmer Consulting, LLC · PO Box 10424, Eugene, OR 97440 · (541) 234-5108 Landscape Architecture + Land Use Planning be adjusted, approval of the request shall be given if the applicant demonstrates consistency with all of the following: (a) The requested adjustment will allow the project to achieve an equivalent or higher quality design than would result from strict adherence to the standards through: 1. A building orientation, massing, articulation and façade that contribute positively to the surrounding urban environment; and 2. An overall site and building design that creates a safe and attractive pedestrian environment. Design elements for this purpose may include special architectural design features, high quality materials, outdoor seating, pedestrian-scaled lighting, prominent entries facing the street, multiple openings or windows, and a significant use of clear, untinted glass. (b) Impacts to any adjacent residentially-zoned property are minimized. Design elements for this purpose may include treatment of building massing, setbacks, screening and landscaping. Consistency with Land Use Code: EC 9.8030(32)(a)1. The proposed design provides a building orientation, massing, articulation, and facade treatment that contribute positively to the surrounding urban environment. Nearly the entire building frontage complies with the required 15-foot maximum setback, with only a small approximately 3-foot portion of the building that does not meet that standard. Given the limited extent of this deviation, the building maintains a strong street presence and pedestrian-oriented relationship. The building’s articulation, materials, entrances, glazing, and overall design provides an active and visually aesthetic streetscape consistent with the intent of the requirement. Consistency with Land Use Code: EC 9.8030(32)(a)2. The proposed design creates a safe and attractive pedestrian environment through a building and site design that emphasizes pedestrian activity, pedestrian connection through the project to abutting right- of-way, abutting alley and south to the existing campus. The large south facing plaza creates visual interest that serves as a pedestrian oriented space, supported by the surrounding architecture reinforcing an active and inviting public space. The building includes a prominent street-facing entry, extensive glazing, high-quality exterior materials, and architectural articulation that contribute to a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing pedestrian and public experience. The design also incorporates landscaping, pedestrian-oriented circulation areas, and gathering spaces that support an active campus environment. The minor approximately 3-foot deviation from the 15-foot setback standard does not undermine pedestrian safety or the overall pedestrian-oriented character of the development. The majority of the building frontage complies with the required setback relationship to the street, and the small area of deviation does not alter pedestrian circulation, visibility, access, or the quality of the streetscape. Overall, the proposal fully meets the intent of creating a safe, active, and attractive pedestrian environment. Consistency with Land Use Code: EC 9.8030(32)(b) There are 3 adjacent residentially zoned properties - north, south and west. The residentially zoned property to the south is occupied by campus offices, not residents. To the west is a sorority house and to the north is housing owned by Bushnell University. Impacts to adjacent residentially zoned properties are minimized through the overall site and building design, architectural treatment, and landscaping.