Admin Order 58-22-30 -- On-Street Parking on W Broadway North of Monroe Park

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Administrative Order -- Page 3 of 5 (f) The efficient use of the public way by the public. Modification of parking allowances on West Broadway is needed for more efficient use of the roadway by ensuring adequate parking for access to the adjacent city park. (g) The use of abutting property. The abutting land use is residential on the north side of West Broadway. Monroe Park abuts the south side of West Broadway. (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 West Broadway 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. There are sidewalks on both sides of the street segment. 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. The portion of West Broadway north of Monroe Park as shown in Exhibit A is classified as a local street with a speed limit of 20 miles per hour. The street segment is approximately 34 feet wide with parking on both sides of the street, allowing approximately 20 feet of roadway for two-way travel in a residential neighborhood. Sidewalks are present on both sides of the street. There are no bike lanes. ii. The abutting properties on the northern side of the street segment include six (6) residential properties, five (5) with driveways on West Broadway and one (1) with a driveway on Adams Street. The southern side of the street segment borders Monroe Park. (j) Emergencies. i. Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on West Broadway. Modification of parking may provide additional room for travel and deployment of emergency vehicles. ii. West Broadway 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 a lack of parking availability for access to the adjacent city park. (l) Special events of community interest including parades and public gatherings. There are no special events of community interest that occur on the portion of West Broadway north of Monroe Park as shown in Exhibit A.