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Administrative Order -- Page 3 of 5 <br />(f) The efficient use of the public way by the public. <br /> <br />Modification of parking allowances on W 9th Place is needed for more efficient use of the <br />roadway by ensuring adequate clearance for truck and traffic access to and from adjacent <br />commercial uses, and overnight commercial vehicle parking. <br /> <br />(g) The use of abutting property. <br /> <br />The abutting land use is a mixture of commercial and residential. <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 W 9th as a local street. By Resolution 4608, the City Council adopted the <br />Design Standards and Guidelines for Eugene Streets, Sidewalks, Bikeways and Access <br />Ways. Parking is an optional feature on streets. <br />ii. There are sidewalks on both sides of the street segment. This order will not impact, and <br />may improve, accessibility of use by pedestrians. <br /> <br />(i) The physical condition and characteristics of the street and abutting property. <br /> <br />i. The portion of W 9th Place between Garfield Street and Hayes Street as shown in Exhibit <br />A is classified as a local street with a speed limit of 20 miles per hour. The street segment <br />is approximately 36 feet wide with parking both sides of the street, allowing approximately <br />20 feet of roadway for two-way travel in a mixed commercial and residential area. <br />Sidewalks are present on both sides of the street. There are no bike lanes. <br />ii. The abutting properties on the western side of the street segment include one- and two- <br />story commercial buildings with asphalt surface parking lots as well as an undeveloped <br />segment of land. The eastern side of the street segment includes single-story residences. <br /> <br />(j) Emergencies. <br /> <br />i. Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on W 9th <br />Place. Modification of parking will provide additional room for travel and deployment of <br />emergency vehicles. <br />ii. W 9th Place is not designated as an emergency ice or 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 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 the portion of W 9th Place <br />north of W 11th Avenue as shown in Exhibit A.