Admin Order 58-22-34 -- On-Street Parking on W 10th Avenue

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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 W 10th Avenue is needed for more efficient use of the roadway by ensuring adequate clearance for truck and traffic access to and from adjacent commercial uses, and overnight commercial vehicle parking. (g) The use of abutting property. The abutting land use is mixed use employment on the north side of the street segment and community commercial on the south side of the street segment. (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 W 10th Avenue 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 the north side 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. Classification - The portion of W 10th Avenue west of Garfield Street 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 44 feet wide with parking both sides of the street, allowing approximately 30 feet of roadway for two-way travel in a commercial / industrial business area. A sidewalk is present on the south side of the street segment. On the north side of the street segment, sidewalks begin approximately 235 feet west of the intersection between w 10th Avenue and Garfield Street. There are no bike lanes. ii. The abutting properties on both sides of the street segment include one- and two-story commercial and industrial buildings with asphalt surface parking lots. (j) Emergencies. i. Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on W 10th Avenue. Modification of parking will provide additional room for travel and deployment of emergency vehicles. ii. W 10th 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 uses.