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the density which is a maximum of six units per acre. The Traffic Engineer could report on the traffic situation. Ms. Smith stated that she would like to hear - from Mr. Hanks since traffic is a major consideration. Jim Hanks, Traffic Engineer, stated that the situation cannot be sUbstantially ch anged . Capitol Drive is narrow at 18 to 20 feet wide and there are places with blind corners as well as steep driveways. There are 480 cars per day at the intersection with Spring Boulevard. Only three accidents have been reported to the Police Department since 1976. Ms. Smith asked about parking. Mr. Hanks stated that in the past five years, staff has attempted to remove part or all of the parking, but that creates extreme hardships for some residents. Ms. Smith asked if off-street parking should have been required at the time the properties were developed. Mr. Hanks stated that some of the properties were developed prior to the passage of the ordinance and in some cases, there is no way to provide off-street parking. Ms. Smith encouraged Public Works to limit street parking to whatever extent possible to help the traffic problem. Mr. Lindberg asked if the recommendation from the South Hills Study is for five units per acre, which would generate 50 additional trips per day. Mr. Hank s responded that that is correct. Mr. Lindberg stated that the remaining build- able lots could produce 19 units, which is four times as many as currently exist. He asked if that would be 680 trips per day at full capacity. Mr. Hanks responded that it would be 680 to 720. Mr. Lindberg asked if this includes land identified as that to be potentially annexed. He did not feel that that seems like a lot. Mr. Hanks responded that that is correct the figure includes all land that could be annexed. e Ms. Schue asked how the City got into a situation where there are houses where there is no off-street parking and the streets are unsafe to park on. Mr. Hanks stated that individual plans are not reviewed; the PUD requirements regarding off-street parking are reviewed, and some of the individual housing predates the 1948 requirement for off-street parking. Don Allen, Public Works, stated that in some cases, parking is there but it is not usable because of the grade. This plat has existed a long time. To deny development would have been inverse condemnation of the property. Ms. Miller stated that traffic seems to be the big question. It must be deter- mined whether Capitol Drive is an adequate public facility. The only two choices are to determine that the street is adequate for a minimum level of transporta- tion services or to have an island of vacant land surrounded by City property. She will support the resolution. Mr. Haws asked if there was time for rebuttal. Les Swanson, City Attorney, stated that this would be up to the discretion of the chair. A procedural discussion followed. Ms. Smith stated that she shares some of Ms. Miller's concerns, but she supports the resolution based upon City policy. Ms. Smith left the meeting. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 14, 1981 Page 3