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<br /> .- <br /> to be a quiet residential street. There are alternatives available. He feels <br />. the second option is the better one. <br /> There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. <br /> Mr. Teitzel stated that the petition was submitted mainly by property owners <br /> from Todd Street with two owners on Ellen Street. It is a 64-percent petition, <br /> but less than 50 percent of the owners on Ellen Street want this to occur. <br /> Staff recommends that the council should award the project. <br /> Mr. Obie asked what percentage of those owners on Ellen Street requested the <br /> paving. Mr. Teitzel responded about 40 percent. The petition is from those <br /> east of Todd on Ellen Street. <br /> Ms. Schue stated that it is a priority with LRAPA for the City to pave gravel <br /> streets to reduce pollution. She asked how this project falls in their priority <br /> 1 i st. Mr. Teitzel stated that it is not on the list of streets which create <br /> significant impact. Ms. Schue asked if this is because it is such a short <br /> st reet . Mr. Teitzel responded that that is one reason; the other is the small <br /> amount of traffic. <br /> Mr. Obie stated that the council has looked closely at this project, and they <br /> are aware of the slope of the street. The arguments on both sides are valid. <br /> The street is existing and platted and that is a strong argument. The dust <br /> problem is also a good argument. However, the arguments on the other sides are <br /> more compelling. He feels the alternative of vacating the street and putting in <br />. a bike path would solve the problem. The safety elements are real. The slope <br /> of Ellen for three blocks must be a concern whether the day is icy or not. The <br /> safety of children is important. Alternative routes are available. For going <br /> to the school; if a bike path were installed, children could be dropped off at <br /> Ellen Street and Todd. Those most directly affected on Ellen Street should be <br /> listened to. He would be in favor of option 3--paving Todd east of Ellen with a <br /> bike path between Todd and Coventry. <br /> Mr. Hamel stated he had gone on the tour this afternoon and College Hill and <br /> Spencer Butte both have steeper grades than this street. He feels the concerns <br /> of the City, LRAPA, and DEQ should be heeded and the street should be paved. <br /> Mr. Lindberg stated he does not feel it will make a really big difference if the <br /> street is paved or not. Although cars would increase from 200 to 500 per day, <br /> his street has 7,000 cars per day, and there are 17,000 cars per day on 18th. <br /> Either proposal increases safety concerns to some extent. The variation on time <br /> to get to school is minimal. He will vote with Councilor Obie since every <br /> neighborhood develops its own residents' habits of transit, and he sees no <br /> reason to develop streets to change residents. habits. He supports option 3. <br /> At a future date, this should be vacated to create a bikeway. <br /> Mr. Haws noted agreement with Mr. Obie and Mr. Lindberg on option 3. He feels <br /> the least should be done and that is option 3. He would support such a motion. <br /> Ms. Schue stated that she would like to see the street put through. She is <br /> not particularly impressed with the safety issue. Children can be taught to <br />. walk on sidewalks, and schools can provide crossing guards. But City policy is <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1981 Page 15 <br />
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