Admin Order 58-21-38 -- On-Street Parking Arrowsmith Street

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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 Arrowsmith 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 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 Arrowsmith 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. Sidewalks are present on the southeastern side of the street beginning at the intersection between Arrowsmith Street and W 11th Avenue, continuing north for approximately 593 feet. A sidewalk segment is present on the southwestern side of the street beginning at the intersection between Arrowsmith Street and W 11th Avenue, continuing north for approximately 194 feet. 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. Arrowsmith Street north of W 11th Avenue is a local street with a speed limit of 25 miles per hour. 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 southeast and northeast ends of the street. (j) Emergencies. i. Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on Arrowsmith Street. Removal and modification of parking will provide additional room for travel and deployment of emergency vehicles. ii. Arrowsmith Street north of W 11th Avenue 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.