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Duke Commons: A Bushnell University Project Page 13 of 23 Site Review Application: Written Statement May 11, 2026 Schirmer Consulting, LLC · PO Box 10424, Eugene, OR 97440 · (541) 234-5108 Landscape Architecture + Land Use Planning systems are limited. This is not a proposal for multiple buildings or internal circulation networks that would necessitate on-site connections between uses. Pedestrian access is provided directly from the adjacent public right-of-way via defined entrances on the building, the public sidewalk, the proposed outdoor patio space and internal walkways, which connect to the existing neighborhood pedestrian network. Bicycle and transit circulation similarly rely on existing public infrastructure that is nearby on Franklin Blvd, and West East 11th Avenue. There is an abutting street. A proposed bridge across the Mill Race to connect to other parts of the Bushnell University campus, including nearby designated bicycle routes, and transit stops within a reasonable distance of the site. Because the development does not function as a multi-building or campus-style project, and does not create internal barriers to movement, the proposal does not impede pedestrian, bicycle, or transit connectivity. Instead, it relies on and integrates with the surrounding public network, which provides access to nearby residential areas, transit stops, and other destinations consistent with the intent of this criterion. (4) The proposal will not be a significant risk to public health and safety, including but not limited to soil erosion, slope failure, stormwater or flood hazard, or an impediment to emergency response. The proposed development will not pose a significant risk to public health and safety. The subject site is generally flat and does not contain steep slopes or areas of geologic instability; therefore, risks associated with slope failure or mass movement are not present. Similarly, the site is not subject to unusual erosion conditions beyond that typically created by construction, which will be managed through erosion control measures in the required Erosion Control Permit required at the time of building permit. Stormwater will be managed in accordance with applicable City standards, ensuring that runoff is controlled and does not create off-site impacts. The site is not located within a mapped flood hazard are, a flood plain or a flood way and no flood-related risks are anticipated. The development will not impede emergency response. The site will be served by existing public streets, and access is designed to meet applicable fire and life safety requirements. Building placement and site design allow for adequate emergency access. The Development site abuts Alder Street to the east and Alder Alley to the west, an unusually wide (30 foot) alley with adequate access. The building will be required to be sprinklered providing additional fire safety. Given the absence of topographic constraints, flood hazards, or access limitations, and with compliance with applicable erosion control and building standards, the proposal will not be a significant risk to public health and safety. (5) The proposal complies with all of the following standards: (a) EC 9.2000 through 9.4170 regarding lot dimensions and density requirements for the subject zone and overlay zone; The property is zoned R-4/SR/TD. As such the following are the relevant criterion in EC 9.2000 through EC 9.4170. EC 9.2730 Purpose of R-4 High Density Residential Zone. The R-4 High-Density Residential zone is designed to implement the comprehensive plan by providing areas for high-density residential use and is intended to provide an opportunity for a dense living environment. The R-4 zone must ensure that public facilities and services will be provided in a timely manner to adequately serve the projected demand. The R-4 zone is