Admin Order 58-22-07 -- On-Street Parking Adams Street

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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 the streets are needed for more efficient use of the roadway by ensuring vehicle turnover for curbside parking. (g) The use of abutting property. i. Adams Street between W 6th Avenue and W 5th Avenue: a. The abutting properties include one- and two-story commercial buildings with asphalt surface parking lots, including a restaurant, grocery store and church. (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 Adams 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 both sides of Adams Street. iii. 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. Adams Street between W 6th Avenue and W 5th Avenue: a. The portion of Adams Street between W 6th Avenue and W 5th Avenue as shown in Exhibit A is classified as a local street with a speed limit of 25 miles per hour. The street segment is approximately 34 feet wide with parking both sides of the street, allowing approximately 20 feet of roadway for two-way travel in a commercial business area. Sidewalks are present on both sides of the street. There are no bike lanes. b. The abutting properties include one- and two-story commercial buildings with asphalt surface parking lots, including a restaurant, grocery store and church. (j) Emergencies. Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on Adams Street. Removal and modification of parking will provide additional room for travel and deployment of emergency vehicles. (k) The public health, safety and welfare. Extended on-street parking taking place on these streets has resulted in unsafe vehicle passage and turning clearance areas for the commercial and industrial uses.