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3. The historic property is structurally capable of relocation. <br /> The City has determined that the building appears structurally capable of withstanding the <br /> moving process. It is constructed of conventional stud, joist, and rafter framing which is <br /> relatively light and strong. The floor structure is intact and the chimney is of a scale to allow the <br /> limited moving envisioned. No power lines or street lights obstruct the path of movement for the <br /> bunkhouse, making it relatively inexpensive and convenient to move. The path of movement is <br /> paved which will facilitate the move with no bumps or dips in the way. The stucco could be <br /> preserved by bracing the building from the interior without damaging the wood finish inside; this <br /> will enable it to withstand lateral racking and shifting during the move. <br /> 4. The proposed new relocation site will not reduce the historic significance or historic <br /> architectural significance of the historic property. <br /> The bunkhouse has been moved several times around the Depot site over its history and therefore <br /> relocation within the Depot site will not reduce its historic significance. Its association with the <br /> Depot complex will be enhanced because it will function for a railroad use once again. The <br /> integrity of the building will be preserved during the move and rehabilitation is also planned in <br /> the future. The bunkhouse will be stored in a temporary location at the southwest corner of the <br /> site for approximately one year. To ensure the protection of this architecturally significant <br /> building the windows must be boarded over to ensure their protection. If vandalism occurs to the <br /> building, including graffiti, the building should be protected by security fencing. The roof of the <br /> bunkhouse is covered in deteriorated wood shingles. Evidence of leaking is apparent at the <br /> interior. The roof will need to be covered with heavy gauge black plastic after it is moved to its <br /> temporary location. Prior to commencing rehabilitation work on the bunkhouse a <br /> predevelopment meeting needs to be scheduled prefatory to the submittal of the Historic <br /> Alteration application. <br /> When a historic property is moved to a new location, the historic property status is " <br /> automatically removed for that property at the new site unless the planning <br /> director, using the process required for designation, determines that the historic <br /> landmark designation is appropriate. <br /> This application further evaluates the ability to retain the City of Eugene Historic Landmark <br /> status which was conferred on all three Southern Pacific Railroad Buildings in September of <br /> 1979. <br /> 9.8165 Historic Landmark- Designation Approval Criteria. The historic review board <br /> shall designate a historic resource as a historic landmark if it finds that the following <br /> criteria are met: <br /> (1) Designation is consistent with applicable provisions of the Metro Plan and <br /> applicable refinement plans. <br /> <br /> Findings & Decision: Southern Pacific Bunkhouse (HM 03-1) September 25, 2003 Page 4 <br /> . <br /> <br />