Admin Order 58-21-32 -- On-Street Parking Nolan St

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Administrative Order -- Page 3 of 5 (f) The efficient use of the public way by the public. Removal and modification of parking allowances on Nolan Street is needed for more efficient use of the roadway by ensuring adequate clearance for truck and traffic access to and from adjacent commercial and industrial uses. (g) The use of abutting property. The abutting land use is industrial, including manufacturing and offices. (h) The intensity of use of the street by vehicles and pedestrians. i. By Ordinance No. 20181, the City Council adopted the Street Classification Map that designated Nolan Street as a local street. By Resolution 4608, the City Council adopted the Design Standards and Guidelines for Eugene Streets, Sidewalks, Bikeways and Access Ways. Parking is an optional feature on streets. ii. Pedestrian facilities include sidewalks on the east side of the street, ending at approximately 229 feet south of the intersection of Nolan Street and W 7th Avenue. This order will not impact, and may improve, accessibility of use by pedestrians. (i) The physical condition and characteristics of the street and abutting property. i. Nolan Street is a local street with a posted speed of 25 mph. The curb to curb width of the street segment is approximately 40 feet wide with parking both sides of the street, allowing approximately 26 feet of roadway for two-way travel. There are no bike lanes. ii. The abutting properties include a two-story office building with an asphalt surface parking lot. There is undeveloped land on the southeast and western sides of the street. (j) Emergencies. i. Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on Nolan Street. Removal and modification of parking will provide additional room for travel and deployment of emergency vehicles. ii. Nolan Street is not designated as an emergency ice or snow removal route. (k) The public health, safety and welfare. Extended on-street parking taking place in this area has resulted in unsafe vehicle passage and turning clearance areas for the commercial and industrial uses. (l) Special events of community interest including parades and public gatherings. There are no special events of community interest that occur on Nolan Street.