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<br /> e assumption behind this process is that persons should have some control over <br /> the design of streets near which they live. <br /> Responding to question from Ms. Bascom about who is responsible for choosing <br /> which substandard streets are selected for staff analysis, Mr. Lyle said that <br /> direct requests from property owners, councilors, or other community members <br /> are given first consideration. Eventually the City hopes to look at all <br /> substandard streets. <br /> Jim Carlson, Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), spoke about the <br /> recommendations that the CCI has forwarded to the council. He summarized <br /> several of the basic design elements and optional improvements being <br /> considered for substandard street reconstruction. Basic design elements <br /> which can be modified depending on the results of street analysis include <br /> street base, pavement surface, and width. Several optional components <br /> include street lights, street trees, and sidewalks. <br /> Mr. Carlson said that the two major factors which determine what type of <br /> design elements are best suited for a street are the physical restrictions <br /> and use. Staff would conduct a cursory analysis of street design needs based <br /> on these two factors. <br /> Mr. Carlson said that street width is one factor which can be controlled. <br /> Property owners would be allowed to chose among three options: streets which <br /> are 28 feet wide with parking allowed on both sides, streets which are 24 <br /> feet with parking on one side, or streets which are 20 feet in width with no <br /> e parking allowed. The typical width on a residential street is 28 feet. <br /> The CCI developed a matrix of possible options which could be presented to <br /> property owners to determine which alternative options would be chosen. <br /> Ms. Ehrman noted that in some instances it would be in the City's interest to <br /> require street light installation. Mr. Carlson said that mandatory street <br /> light installation is one issue which has not yet been resolved. <br /> Mr. Carlson said that property owners are given the option to decide whether <br /> they want sidewalks. If they opt for sidewalk construction, they may be <br /> given the option of choosing between sidewalk construction on one or both <br /> sides of the street. <br /> Mr. Bennett pointed out that the importance of sidewalks to residential areas <br /> changes over time. Sidewalks become increasingly important in those areas <br /> where a large number of families with young children reside. Because the <br /> makeup of residential areas is constantly changing, it would be difficult to <br /> justify street construction for residential neighborhoods without requiring a <br /> sidewalk on at least one side of the street. Mr. Boles responded that <br /> sidewalk construction was considered as an optional component because the <br /> additional costs associated with sidewalk construction might prevent street <br /> reconstruction for property owners with limited financial means. <br /> e Page 5 <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 20, 1990 <br />