Admin Order 58-21-37 -- On-Street Parking West 7th Avenue

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Administrative Order -- Page 3 of 6 (f) The efficient use of the public way by the public. Removal and modification of parking allowances on W 7th Avenue 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 and commercial, including manufacturing, offices and a restaurant / bar. (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 W 7th Avenue 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. Sidewalks are present on the southern side of the street beginning at approximately 227 feet west of the intersection of W 7th Avenue and S Bertelsen Road, continuing west and ending at Powers Street. The sidewalk resumes at the intersection of W 7th Avenue and Commercial Street, continuing west and ending at Nolan Street. There are no sidewalks present on the northern side of 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. West 7th Avenue west of S Bertelsen Road 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 are undeveloped land segments on both the southern and northern sides of the street. (j) Emergencies. i. Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on W 7th Avenue. Removal and modification of parking will provide additional room for travel and deployment of emergency vehicles. ii. W 7th Avenue west of S Bertelsen Road 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.