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2. The existing site conditions include the two driveways on the east side of Willamette Street, opposite the west side Woodfield Station driveway entrance. The east side driveways are located within the new signalized intersection and the intersection influence area, prohibited by Section 7.420(2)(a) of the Eugene Code, 1971. The north - side pedestrian crosswalk also conflicts with the northern driveway. Due to the low volume of traffic expected to enter and exit these two driveways, the new traffic signal was not planned or designed to control those movements. 3. The properties served by the two east side driveways are also served by access and an access easement from Oak Street east of Willamette Street. As such, the properties have access available from a street with a lower street classification (classification of Local Street for Oak Street and Minor Arterial for Willamette Street) consistent the requirements of EC 7.420(1)(c). 4. The South Willamette Street Improvement Plan was accepted by the Eugene City Council on May 27, 2014. At that time, the Eugene City Council also provided direction to make permanent street improvements (the traffic signal at the Woodfield Station driveway entrance), conduct a year-long pilot study of a reconfigured Willamette Street, and report back to the Eugene City Council following the pilot study. The South Willamette Sheet Improvement Plan identified the permanent traffic signal at the Woodfield Station driveway entrance. The Plan was prepared following traffic engineering principles and traffic analysis consistent with engineering standards of practice. 5. Closing the east side driveways to 2837 and 2839 Willamette Street is consistent with traffic engineering principles regarding access management near intersections and specifically within the influence are of an intersection (where driveways conflict with the safe and efficient use of the public right-of-way). 6. Closing the east side driveways to 2837 and 2839 Willamette Street is consistent with traffic engineering principles that call for access to be taken from a minor street when possible. The properties served by the closed driveways are also served by access and an access easement from Oak Street. Additionally, closing the two driveways is consistent with the intensity of use of Willamette Street in the vicinity of the new permanent traffic signal. 7. If left open, the pedestrian crosswalk on the north side of the intersection and the safety of the public using that crossing that would conflict with the existing northern driveway. Both driveways also create conflict with people walking on the sidewalk and riding bicycles along Willamette Street. Thus, closing the east side driveways to 2837 and 2839 Willamette Street as part of the construction of the new traffic signal will enable the public to use Willamette Street in a more efficient, safe, and multi -modal manner, and therefore, is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare. E. City staff met with the owners of the affected properties to discuss the closures. The owners of 2837 Willamette voiced their concern regarding the effect the closure would have on the value of their property, and fire and life safety issues. The Junior League, who had owned Administrative Order -- Page 2 of 3