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TENTATIVE MIDDLE HOUSING LAND
DIVISION APPLICATION
1521 Gilham Road
Middle Housing Land Division
Assessor’s Map Tax Lot
17 03 20 24 5900
October 30, 2026
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Table of Contents
Page Numbers
Tentative Middle Housing Land Division Application ..................................................... 3 - 4
Tentative Middle Housing Land Division Written Statement ........................................ 5 - 14
Attachments
Attachment A Tax Lot Map
Attachment B Air Photo
Attachment C Air Photo (greater context)
Attachment D FIRM
Attachment E M Partition
Attachment F Shed Existing and Removed
Items Submitted Separately
Preliminary Title Report
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TENTATIVE MIDDLE HOUSING LAND DIVISION APPLICATION
1521 Gilham Road
PROPERTY OWNER / APPLICANT
Gilham Road Properties, LLC
1056 Green Acres Road
Suite 102, PMB 267
Eugene, OR 97408
Contact: Chris Looney
APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Schirmer Consulting, LLC
PO Box 10424
Eugene, OR 97440
Contact: Carol Schirmer
SURVEYOR
SSW Engineers, Inc.
60 North Danebo Street
Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97402
Contact: Mike Dahrens
The following specific application information is from the Middle Housing Land Division, Tentative Plan
Application Checklist and additional property information.
LAND USE REQUEST
The applicant proposes to divide the subject property into three legal lots. The lot is a middle housing land
division of a triplex. Middle Housing Lot (Parcel 1) (existing house after land division), Middle Housing Lot
(Parcel 2)(vacant lot after land division) and Middle Housing Lot (Parcel 3)(vacant lot after land division).
MAP and TAX LOT
Assessor’s Map Tax Lot Current Zoning
17 03 20 24 05900 R-1
AREA OF REQUEST
23,639 sf or .54 acres
CURRENT SITE ADDRESS
1521 Gilham Road
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NAME of MIDDLE HOUSING LAND DIVISION
N/A
MIDDLE HOUSING TYPE
Triplex
MIDDLE HOUSING STATUS
New
MIDDLE HOUSING CONVERSION
No
STATEWIDE GOAL 5 INVENTORY
No
CONCURRENTLY WITH ANOTHER LAND USE APPLICATION
No.
ADJUSTMENT REQUESTED
None
PROPOSED MIDDLE HOUSING LOTS
Proposed Middle Housing Lot (Parcel 1)
Existing Use: Existing residence
Area: 7,517 SF or .17 acres
Proposed Middle Housing Lot (Parcel 2)
Existing Use: Vacant
Area: 7,223 SF or .17 acres
Proposed Middle Housing Lot (Parcel 3)
Existing Use: Vacant
Area: 8,899 SF or .20 acres
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WRITTEN STATEMENT
Please review the application under the Expedited Land Division procedures, in accordance with HB
2138.
MIDDLE HOUSING LAND DIVISION, TENTATIVE PLAN
Submit a detailed written statement describing how this request is consistent with all application requirements
(Eugene Code Section 9.8193) and applicable criteria (Eugene Code Section 9.8194).
The following written statement addresses all the Middle Housing Land Division, Tentative Plan criteria. Code
requirements are in plain text and responses are in italics for clarity.
Introduction:
The proposed Middle Housing Land Division is for the property depicted as:
Map 17 03 20 24
Tax Lot 5900
Zoning R-1
The proposed Middle Housing Land Division will divide the subject property into 3 lawfully created units of
land.
9.8193 Middle Housing Land Division, Tentative Plan Application Requirements.
In addition to the provisions in EC 9.7010 Application Filing, the following specific requirements apply
to middle housing land division tentative plan applications:
(1) The tentative plan included in the middle housing land division application must be prepared by
an Oregon licensed surveyor.
This application is prepared by Schirmer Consulting, LLC., an Oregon licensed landscape
architect and the plan is prepared by SSW Engineers, Inc., an Oregon licensed land surveyor
whose license expires 12.31.27. The application is signed by the surveyor.
(2) The application must include a preliminary title report.
See attached Title Report.
(3) The application must identify all contiguous property under the same ownership as the property to
be divided.
This application identifies all contiguous property under the same ownership.
(4) The application must be signed by the owner of the property to be divided.
The application is signed by the owner.
(5) The property to be divided must be a legal lot.
Per the Eugene Code (EC) 9.0500 Definitions, a legal lot is defined as ‘a lot of record that has
boundary lines that were established: (A) through a partition or subdivision procedure, or (B) by a
deed that was signed prior to April 2, 1962.”
This lot is a legal lot because it was created through an approved M Partition. M 70-17. See
attached.
9.8194 Middle Housing Land Division, Tentative Plan Approval Criteria. The planning director shall
approve, conditionally approve, or deny the middle housing land division tentative plan application
based on compliance with the following criteria.
(1) If the property to be divided is not yet developed with middle housing:
(a) The application proposes development of middle housing on the lot or parcel to be divided;
and
The applicant proposes to divide the subject property into three legal lots. The lot is a middle
housing land division of a triplex. Middle Housing Lot (Parcel 1) (existing house after land
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division), Middle Housing Lot (Parcel 2)(vacant lot after land division), and Middle Housing
Lot (Parcel 3)(vacant lot after land division).
(b) The lot or parcel to be divided is developable with middle housing consistent with the
following:
1. EC 9.2750;
2. EC 9.2751;
3. EC 9.2760;
4. EC 9.2761;
5. EC 9.2775: and
6. EC 9.5550
EC 9.2750 Residential Development Standards
Table 9.2750
The subject property is zoned R-1.
EC Table 9.2750 Residential Zone Development Standards
Density Minimum: No Minimum.
Density maximum: 14 units per acre
Maximum building height 30 feet
Minimum Building Setback
Front Yard 10 feet
Existing House 21.5 feet
Garages/Carports 18 feet
Existing Garage 63 feet
Interior Yard Setback 5 feet or 10 feet between buildings
Existing House 30.75 feet from proposed north property line
15.4 feet from south property line
43.4 feet from proposed east property line
13.1 feet from existing garage
Existing Garage 6.15 feet from proposed east property line
55.71 feet from proposed north property line
0.3 feet from south property line
To the extent that the existing structures do not conform with setbacks they are
considered existing non-conforming.
When the vacant lots are developed, proposed buildings will conform to the current
land use code and will be evaluated at time of building permit submittal for
compliance.
Lot Coverage
Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes 60%
Lot coverage is for the parent lot only. Parent lot is 23,639 sf. 60% is 14,183 sf.
Coverage by existing buildings is 952 sf or 4%. When the vacant lots are developed,
the proposed buildings will conform to this criterion.
EC 9.2751 Special Development Standards for Table 9.2750
(1) Density
Minimum net density in R-1 – Not applicable.
(b) The maximum residential density requirements in Table 9.2750 do not apply to
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accessory dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, or cottage clusters.
This is a proposal for a triplex. The maximum net density requirements do not apply.
(15) Driveways and Parking Areas.
(b) R-1 Zone, Middle Housing. The standards in subparagraph (a) do not apply to
duplexes or development subject to the Middle Housing Standards at EC 9.5550.
Table 9.2760 Residential Zone Lot Standards
Lot Area Minimum
Triplex Lots (3) 3,500 sf
Existing Lot (parent lot) 23,639 sf
Lot Width Minimum Interior Lot 50 feet
Existing Lot 99 feet +
EC 9.2761 Special Standards for Table 9.2760
(6) Duplex and Triplex Lot Frontage and Width. The minimum lot frontage and minimum lot
width is 20 feet for interior and corner duplex lots. The minimum lot frontage and
minimum lot width is 35 feet for interior and corner triplex lots.
The lot frontage for this parcel (interior lot) is 99 + feet and the lot width is the same.
(8) Middle Housing Lots. Middle Housing lots shall comply with EC 9.2777 Middle Housing
Lot Standards.
EC 9.2777 Middle Housing Lot standards;
(1) There are no frontage, width, or lot area standards for middle housing lots.
Acknowledged.
(2) A middle housing lot may not contain more than one middle housing unit. A middle
housing lot that includes a common area, but does not include a dwelling, is
permitted.
Each of the proposed lots will contain one middle housing unit.
(3) A middle housing lot may not be divided.
Acknowledged.
EC 9.5550 Middle Housing Development Standards
(2) Applicability of Middle Housing Development Standards.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), Middle Housing Development Standards in this
section 9.5550 apply to:
1. The development of new middle housing, excluding duplexes . . .
This application is for the development of new middle housing; a triplex.
(b) Except as provided at EC 9.5550(6)(g), the Middle Housing Development Standards
do not apply to existing dwellings, buildings, and structures that are not being altered
as part of the middle housing development.
There is an existing dwelling on the property, and it is not being altered.
(c) The Middle Housing Development Standards do not apply to middle housing
conversion.
This is not a middle housing conversion.
(d) The Middle Housing Development Standards shall apply in all zones.
The property is zoned R-1 and the Middle Housing Development Standards apply.
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(e) The Middle Housing Development Standards do not apply to dwellings in a building
with non-residential use on the ground floor.
The existing dwelling does not have non-residential use on the ground floor.
(f) The Middle Housing standards apply in addition to the development standards for the
applicable base zone. In the event of a conflict between the Middle Housing
Development Standards and other applicable development standards in this code,
the Middle Housing Development Standards control.
Acknowledged and agreed.
(4) Standards for Triplexes and Fourplexes. Triplexes and fourplexes shall comply with all of
the following:
(a) Garages and Off-Street Parking Areas. Garages and off-street parking areas shall
not be located between a building and a public street, except in compliance with the
standards in subsection 1 or 2 below.
The existing garage is not between the building and the public street. If it were it
would be considered existing non-conforming.
At the time of building permit the development will be reviewed for compliance with
this criterion.
2. The combined width of all garages and outdoor on-site parking and maneuvering
area does not exceed a total of 50% of the street frontage.
No development is proposed. This will be evaluated at time of building permit
submittal for compliance with this criterion.
(b) Driveways.
1. In lieu of access connection standards in EC 7.410, triplexes and fourplexes shall
comply with subparagraphs 2 – 5 of this subsection. Triplexes and fourplexes
shall comply with the access connection standards in EC 7.420 through 7.445.
2. The total width of all driveway approaches must not exceed 32 feet per frontage,
as measured at the property line (see Figure 9.5550(4)(b)2-3. Triplex/Fourplex
Driveway Approach Width and Separation on Local Street). For lots or parcels
with more than one frontage, see subsection 5.
The lot has frontage on one street. The existing access is 14.98 feet wide
measured at the property line. Proposed driveways will be evaluated at time for
building permit for compliance with this criterion.
3. Driveway approaches may be separated when located on a local street if they
comply with the access connection spacing standards in EC 7.420 (see Figure
9.5550(4)(b)2-3. Triplex/Fourplex Driveway Approach Width and Separation on
Local Street).
Gilham Road is not a local street. It is classified as a Minor Arterial.
Proposed driveways will be evaluated at time for building permit for compliance
with this criterion.
4. For lots or parcels abutting an alley that meets the paving width standards of
EC 9.6870, access must be taken from the alley.
Not applicable. No existing alleys.
EC 7.420 Access Connections – Location.
(1) Access Connections to all Street Classifications. Access connections to all
street classifications shall be located in accordance with the following
standards:
(a) No access connection shall be located to encompass a municipal utility.
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The access connection, when proposed during building permit, will not
encompass a municipal utility.
(b) Except when an existing lot or parcel frontage is located entirely within
an area where the adjacent street grade is over fifteen percent (15%), no
access connection shall be located in areas where the street grade is
over fifteen percent (15%).
Not applicable. Existing street grade is not over 15%.
(c) If a parcel has frontage on two or more streets of different street
classifications, the access connection shall access the street with the
lowest classification. The access connection can access the street with
the higher classification if the applicant can demonstrate (1), (2) or (3):
Not applicable. The parcel has street frontage on one street.
(d) Access connections located within five feet of an existing alley
connection may be merged with the alley pavement.
Not applicable. No existing or proposed alleys.
(2) Access Connections to Arterial and Major Collector Streets. In addition to the
standards set forth in this EC 7.420(1), access connections to arterial and
major collector streets shall be located in accordance with the following
standards.
(a) Except when an existing lot or parcel is located entirely within the
intersection influence area, no access connection to an arterial or major
collector street shall be located within the intersection influence area. If
an existing lot or parcel is located entirely within the intersection
influence area, an access connection, of minimum width, onto an arterial
or major collector street will be permitted provided the access connection
is located along the property line furthest from the intersection.
2. Influence areas of partially controlled intersections shall be based on
the street classification as set out in the chart below. The influence
area for the primary street shall be measured from the centerline of
the secondary street, the influence area for the secondary street
shall be measured from the centerline of the primary street. If the
intersecting streets have the same street classification, both streets
are considered primary streets.
Gilham Road is a Minor Arterial road. The property is almost
completely within the influence area of the partially controlled
intersection at Galloway Court.
The access to Middle Housing Lots (Parcels 2 and 3) will be located
along the property line furthest from the intersection.
(b) Access connections shall be spaced based on the street classification as
set out in the chart below. The spacing area shall be measured from the
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edge of one access connection to the leading edge of another access
connection.
(d) Applicant with an existing lot or parcel as of April 10, 2010, that cannot
meet the spacing requirement, does not qualify for a reduction in the
spacing requirements, and has no other access to the lot or parcel, will
be allowed one minimum-width restricted movement access connection.
This is an existing parcel created prior to April 10, 2010. The potential
access to the north for Middle Housing Lots (Parcels 2 and 3) will be
located as far from the existing access as possible. It will not meet the
spacing requirements and does not qualify for a reduction in the spacing
requirements and there is no other access to the parcels.
Any proposed access will be reviewed at time of building permit and
should be allowed one minimum width restricted movement access
connection.
Note: The property has only 100 feet of street frontage. The existing
driveway serves a garage that will remain, and the place where a
potential proposed access may be located is 65 feet away (the greatest
feasible separation). A shared driveway would require demolition of the
existing garage. Removing a functional structure solely to achieve
shared access is not a reasonable alternative.
Placing the potential future access furthest away from the existing
access puts it less than 150 feet from the existing access to the north.
EC 7.420(2)(d) already recognizes the need to accommodate access to
existing parcels where spacing requirements cannot be met and no other
access is available. Although the proposed land division creates new
lots, the underlying frontage constraint predates the division. Treating the
new lot boundaries as a reason to require discretionary review elevates
the date of lot creation over the physical conditions governing access.
These physical constraints exist regardless of the proposed land division.
Requiring an Adjustment Review cannot increase the frontage, move the
existing garage, or produce a more compliant access arrangement. It
instead adds application costs, delay, and exposure to appeal to a
housing proposal that already provides the maximum feasible
separation.
(c) Entry Orientation and Windows.
1. Entry Orientation.
a. At least one main entrance for each triplex or fourplex structure must meet
the standards in subparagraphs b. or c. below. Any detached structure where
more than 50 percent of its street-facing facade is separated from the street
property line by a dwelling is exempt from meeting these standards.
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The existing structure meets this requirement with a front door facing the
street. Proposal for development of these lots will comply with this standard
and be evaluated for compliance at time of building permit submittal.
2. Windows. All street-facing facades, except those separated from the front lot line
by a dwelling, shall have windows or entrance doors covering at least 15 percent
of the applicable facade area.
The existing structure is not required to meet this requirement. Proposal for
development of these lots will comply with this standard and be evaluated for
compliance at time of building permit submittal.
(2) If the property to be divided is developed with middle housing:
The property to be divided is not developed with middle housing.
(3) The proposed middle housing land division complies with all of the following:
(a) EC 9.2777, Middle Housing Lot standards;
(1) There are no frontage, width, or lot area standards for middle housing lots.
Acknowledged.
(2) A middle housing lot may not contain more than one middle housing unit. A middle
housing lot that includes a common area, but does not include a dwelling, is permitted.
Each of the proposed lots will contain no more than one middle housing unit.
(3) A middle housing lot may not be divided.
Acknowledged.
(b) EC 9.6505, Improvements, Specifications for any street frontage improvements required for
middle housing lots that abut a street;
EC 9.6505 Improvements - Specifications. All public improvements shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with adopted plans and policies, the procedures specified in
Chapter 7 of this code, and standards and specifications adopted pursuant to Chapter 7 of
this code. Additionally, all developments shall make and be served by the following
infrastructure improvements:
(1) Water Supply. All developments shall be served by the water system of the Eugene
Water & Electric Board.
All lots will be served by EWEB.
(2) Sewage. All developments shall be served by the wastewater sewage system of the city,
complying with provisions in Chapter 6 of this code. Public improvements will be
constructed privately.
All proposed parcels will be served by the wastewater sewage system of the city of
Eugene (municipal structure and wastewater treatment plant). They will be served by a
public waste water line in Gilham Road.
See Tentative Middle Housing Land Division plan for location.
Electric
While not specifically listed in the land use code this utility is being addressed. All lots will be
served by EWEB electric.
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(3) Streets and Alleys.
(a) The developer shall grade and pave all streets and alleys in the development
site. All paving shall be to the width specified. . . .
There are no streets and alleys proposed as part of this Middle Housing Land
Division.
(b) The developer shall pave streets and alleys adjacent to the development site to the
width specified in EC 9.6870 Street Width, unless such streets and alleys are already
paved to that width, provided the City makes findings to demonstrate consistency
with constitutional requirements. All paving shall provide for drainage of all such
streets and alleys, and construct curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street trees and street
lights adjacent to the development site.
Gilham Road is not designated on the Street Right-of-Way map and is considered a
Minor Arterial street. Table 9.6870 indicates a Minor Arterial street has a right-of-way
width of 65’ – 100’ and has a paving width of 46’ – 70’.
The current right-of-way width is 60’ and the paving width is 40’. This street does not
meet the right-of-way and paving standards set forth in Table 9.6870.
(c) The standard at (3)(b) may be adjusted if consistent with the criteria of EC
9.8030(19).
No request for adjustment is being made.
(4) Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be located, designed and constructed according to the
provisions of this land use code, the Design Standards and Guidelines for Eugene
Streets, Sidewalks, Bikeways and Accessways, construction and design standards
adopted pursuant to Chapter 7 of this code, and other adopted plans and policies.
There are sidewalks on both sides of Gilham Road.
(5) Bicycle Paths and Accessways. Bicycle Paths and Accessways shall be designed and
constructed according to provisions of this land use code, the Design Standards and
Guidelines for Eugene Streets, Sidewalks, Bikeways and Accessways, construction and
design standards adopted pursuant to Chapter 7 of this code, and other adopted plans
and policies.
No new bicycle paths or accessways are proposed because of this development. There
are bike lanes on both sides of Gilham Road.
(c) EC 9.6805, Dedication of Public Ways; and
EC 9.6805 Dedication of Public Ways. As a condition of any development, the city may
require dedication of public ways for bicycle and pedestrian use as well as for streets and
alleys, providing the city makes findings to demonstrate consistency with constitutional
requirements.
This development site does not propose any new public ways.
(d) All other applicable development standards for features explicitly included in the application.
EC 9.6410 Motor Vehicle Parking Standards.
Table 9.6410 Required Off-Street Motor Vehicle Parking
Residential: Dwelling
Per Council Ordinance 20699, effective December 31, 2023, parking is no longer a
requirement of development within the city of Eugene.
EC 9.6791 through 9.6797 regarding stormwater destination, pollution reduction, flow control
for headwaters area, oil control, source control, easements, and operation and maintenance.
This is a proposal for a Middle Housing Land Division and the structure exists. No impervious
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surface is proposed with this land division. Any development plans will be required to meet
current City of Eugene Stormwater Management criteria and will be evaluated by staff for
compliance.
(4) The following easements are shown on the tentative plan:
(a) Easements necessary for locating, accessing, replacing, and servicing all utilities;
The following easements are either existing or proposed.
· Proposed 20 Foot Wide Private Access and Pedestrian Access and Utility Easement.
(b) Easements for pedestrian access from each dwelling unit to a street;
The proposed 20 Foot Wide Private Access and Pedestrian Access and Utility Easement will
provide pedestrian access for Middle Housing Lots (Parcels 2 and 3) to the ROW. Middle
Housing Lot (Parcel 1) fronts the ROW.
(c) Easements necessary for any common areas or shared building elements;
Not applicable.
(d) Easements necessary for any shared driveways or parking.
The proposed 20 Foot Wide Private Access and Pedestrian Access and Utility Easement will
accommodate any potential future shared driveway.
(5) Separate utilities are provided for each dwelling unit.
See Tentative Middle Housing Land Division plan for location of these utilities.
(6) The middle housing land division results in one dwelling unit on each middle housing lot, except
lots, parcels or tracts that include a common area. Lots, parcels or tracts that include a common
area, but do not include a dwelling unit, are permitted.
Each Middle Housing Lot will have only one unit. This can be evaluated at time of building permit
submittal for compliance.
(7) The application demonstrates that buildings or structures on the middle housing lots created by
the middle housing land division will comply with applicable building code provisions related to
new property lines; and, notwithstanding the creation of new lots or parcels, that structures or
buildings located on the middle housing lots will comply with the Oregon Residential Specialty
Code.
The existing building meets required setback standards to the proposed property line. To the
extent that any building does not meet setback requirements it is considered existing non-
conforming.
A referral from city of Eugene Building and Permit Services staff dated November 18, 2024, (for
MHT 24-15 and referenced here) states that the proposed Middle Housing Land Division
complies with the applicable provisions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. The ORSC
grants municipalities the authority to implement jurisdictional Administrative Rules to be applied
on a local level, in place of the congruent section of the ORSC. In this case, the applicable
requirement is the City of Eugene's Administrative Rule R-8.005-(A)(3)(a) Existing Installation,
which reads as follows:
Buildings, structures, electrical and mechanical systems and equipment, and plumbing
systems and fixtures constructed and maintained in conformity with the regulations in effect
at the time of construction may have their existing use or occupancy continued, if such use
or occupancy is in accordance with the original design and location and was legal at the time
of the adoption of these regulations and provided such use is not hazardous to life, health or
property and is not in conflict with statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances of any federal or
state agency or municipality.
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According to referral comments, City of Eugene Building and permit Services does “not
require any type of City of Eugene inspection or private home inspection documents be
provided to prove maintenance with codes in effect at the time occupancy was granted.”
As such, the existing unit located on the subject property is considered part of an existing
use which is “in accordance with the original design and location and was legal at the time of
the adoption of these regulations.”
Any unit proposed for the Middle Housing Lots will be reviewed for compliance with current
building code at time of building permit submittal.
(8) The following notes are included on the tentative plan:
(a) The middle housing lots shown on the tentative plan were created pursuant to a middle
housing land division and may not be further divided.
See Tentative Middle Housing Land Division plan for this note.
(b) The middle housing developed on the middle housing lots shown on the tentative plan shall
remain middle housing and shall not be considered to be any other housing type as a result
of the middle housing land division.
See Tentative Middle Housing Land Division plan for this note.
(9) The proposed middle housing land division will not cause any existing improvements on the
middle housing lots to be inconsistent with applicable standards in this land use code.
The proposed middle housing land division will not cause any existing improvements on the
middle housing lots to be inconsistent with applicable standards in this land use code. The
proposed north and east property lines are more than 5’ from the existing building to remain.
Conclusion
We look forward to your review and approval of the Middle Housing Land Division on Gilham Road and the
addition of more housing ownership opportunities for the city of Eugene.
Sincerely.
Schirmer Consulting, LLC
Carol Schirmer
Principal
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ATTACHMENT A
TAX LOT MAP
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AIR PHOTO
SUBJECT
PROPERTY
ATTACHMENT C
AIR PHOTO (Greater Context)
SUBJECT
PROPERTY
FIRM MAP
SUBJECT
PROPERTY
ATTACHMENT D
ATTACHMENT E
ATTACHMENT F
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1. ENTITY NAME
GILHAM ROAD PROPERTIES LLC
2. MAILING ADDRESS
1056 GREEN ACRES RD STE 102 PMB 267
EUGENE OR 97408 USA
3. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
1361 PEARL STREET
EUGENE OR 97401 USA
4. NAME & ADDRESS OF REGISTERED AGENT
CHRISTOPHER J LOONEY
1361 PEARL STREET
EUGENE OR 97401 USA
5. ORGANIZERS
CHRISTOPHER J LOONEY
1682 SAND TRAP LANE
EUGENE OR 97408 USA
6. INDIVIDUALS WITH DIRECT KNOWLEDGE
CHRISTOPHER J LOONEY
1682 SAND TRAP LANE
EUGENE OR 97408 USA
7. INITIAL MEMBERS/MANAGERS
MEMBER
CHRISTOPHER J LOONEY
1682 SAND TRAP LANE
EUGENE OR 97408 USA
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Corporation Division
sos.oregon.gov/business OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE
MEMBER
151919694 - CACHE PROPERTIES LLC
32773 HIDDEN MEADOWS DR
EUGENE OR 97405 USA
8. DURATION
PERPETUAL
9. MANAGEMENT
This Limited Liability Company will be member-managed by one or more members
10. OPTIONAL PROVISIONS
The company elects to indemnify its members, managers, employees, agents for liability and related expenses
under ORS 63.160 to 63.170.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that this document does not fraudulently conceal, fraudulently obscure,
fraudulently alter or otherwise misrepresent the identity of the person or any officers, managers, members or
agents of the limited liability company on behalf of which the person signs. This filing has been examined by me
and is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct, and complete. Making false statements in this
document is against the law and may be penalized by fines, imprisonment, or both.
By typing my name in the electronic signature field, I am agreeing to conduct business electronically with the
State of Oregon. I understand that transactions and/or signatures in records may not be denied legal effect solely
because they are conducted, executed, or prepared in electronic form and that if a law requires a record or
signature to be in writing, an electronic record or signature satisfies that requirement.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
NAME
CHRISTOPHER J LOONEY
TITLE
MEMBER
DATE
06-04-2026
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