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SUNA Parking Zone Appeal June 13, 2011 Page 2 of 9 2. On March 17, 2011, Greg Bryant, owner of properties at 2173 and 2193 Alder Street (Tax Lots 2400 and 2500, Lane County Assessor's Map 18-03-05-24) filed an appeal of Administrative Order 58- 10-17. Mr. Bryant's appeal of the administrative order included several issues, among which were a general objection to the inconvenience for guests of residents of the expanded parking zone and a general objection to the lack of a poll of residents. 3. An undated appeal to Administrative Order 58 -10-17 was filed by Sheryl and Volker Engelbert of 1065 E 22 Street (Tax Lot 3700, Lane County Assessor's Map 18- 03- 05 -13). The Engelbert appeal objected particularly to the creation of parking restrictions on their block. They asserted that the analysis for their block was incorrect, and that it did not need the restrictions because there was no shortage of parking spaces on their block: The Engelberts did acknowledge that other blocks in the area needed the parking restrictions. 4. The University is bordered on three sides by residential areas. Over the years, existing parking on the University have been replaced by classrooms and other University buildings. In addition, new student housing facilities have been constructed and the need for parking spaces generated by these structures have often exceeded that required by the zoning code. The reduction of campus parking spaces and the increase in the cost of parking permits and parking meter charges have contributed to the desire of University faculty and students to utilize nearby unregulated parking spots during the school week. 5. In June of 2010, the SUNA Board of Directors discussed a proposal to expand the Residential Permit Program in the area. The City of Eugene mailed out flyers on July 30, 2010 that contained information about the proposed expansion of the Residential Permit Program. The flyer went out to 1,374 addresses, including properties located within 100 feet of the proposed district. Feedback from the flyer consisted of 21 responses in support and 9 responses in opposition. The issue was also covered in the August 5, 2010 Eugene City Council newsletter and the SUNA Fall newsletter (mailed October 4, 2010). On February 7, 2011, a postcard was mailed to 670 residents affected by the proposed change in on —street parking. After notification of the proposed administrative rule, the City received five responses in favor and three responses in opposition. 6. Administrative Order 58 -92 -07 was adopted in 1992 to establish and govern Residential Parking Districts and set out rules (R- 5.040) for the implementation of the Residential Parking Program. The stated purpose and intent of the rule was to: "eliminate commuter parking in established residential areas; minimize the adverse impact of motor vehicles on local residential streets, minimize spill —over parking from nearby high—employment sites; and the promotion of transit and alternative modes of transportation by discouraging long —term employee parking." 7. An event parking district was established for the Fairmount Neighborhood in August of 2010 through Administrative Order No. 58- 10-15. The district regulates parking Monday through Sunday, 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. Since the