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Administrative Order -- Page 3 of 5 <br />(f) The efficient use of the public way by the public. <br /> <br />Removal and modification of parking allowances on Willow Creek Circle west of Willow <br />Creek Road is needed for more efficient use of the roadway by ensuring adequate clearance <br />for truck and traffic access to and from adjacent commercial and industrial uses. <br /> <br />(g) The use of abutting property. <br /> <br />The abutting land use is industrial and commercial, including manufacturing and offices. <br /> <br />(h) The intensity of use of the street by vehicles and pedestrians. <br /> <br />i. By Ordinance No. 20181, the City Council adopted the Street Classification Map that <br />designated Willow Creek Circle as a local street. By Resolution 4608, the City Council <br />adopted the Design Standards and Guidelines for Eugene Streets, Sidewalks, Bikeways and <br />Access Ways. Parking is an optional feature on streets. <br />ii. Sidewalks are present on the northern side of the street segment only. This order will not <br />impact, and may improve, accessibility of use by pedestrians. <br /> <br />(i) The physical condition and characteristics of the street and abutting property. <br /> <br />i. Willow Creek Circle west of Willow Creek Road is a local street with a posted speed of 25 <br />mph. The curb to curb width of the street segment is approximately 65 feet wide with <br />parking both sides of the street, allowing approximately 51 feet of roadway for two-way <br />travel, including a center turn lane. There are no bike lanes. <br />ii. The abutting properties include several one- and two-story commercial buildings with <br />asphalt surface parking lots. There is an undeveloped land segment on the southern side of <br />the street. <br /> <br />(j) Emergencies. <br /> <br />i. Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on Willow <br />Creek Circle. Removal and modification of parking will provide additional room for travel <br />and deployment of emergency vehicles. <br />ii. Willow Creek Circle west of Willow Creek Road is not designated as an emergency ice or <br />snow removal route. <br /> <br />(k) The public health, safety and welfare. <br /> <br />Extended on-street parking taking place in this area has resulted in unsafe vehicle passage <br />and turning clearance areas for the commercial and industrial uses. <br /> <br />(l) Special events of community interest including parades and public gatherings. <br /> <br />There are no special events of community interest that occur on Willow Creek Circle west <br />of Willow Creek Road.