Admin Order 58-21-34 -- On-Street Parking Powers St

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Administrative Order -- Page 3 of 5 (g) The use of abutting property. The abutting land use is industrial and commercial, 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 Powers 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. There is a sidewalk along the eastern side of the street only. 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. Powers Street is a local street with a posted speed of 25 mph. The curb to curb width of the street segment is approximately 42 feet wide with parking both sides of the street, allowing approximately 28 feet of roadway for two-way travel. There are no bike lanes. ii. The abutting properties include several one- and two-story commercial buildings with asphalt surface parking lots. There is an undeveloped land segment on the southwest end of the street. (j) Emergencies. i. Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on Powers Street. Removal and modification of parking will provide additional room for travel and deployment of emergency vehicles. ii. Powers 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 Powers Street. (m) Construction within or adjacent to the street. No construction is currently taking place on Powers Street. The order will not impede, and may improve, access for the purpose of construction.