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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Order 58-25-23 -- On-Street Parking Jackson StreetADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 58-25-23 of the Traffic Engineer of Public Works Maintenance's Traffic Operations Team of the City of Eugene CONCERNING ON-STREET PARKING ON JACKSON STREET The Traffic Engineer of Public Works Maintenance's Traffic Operations Team of the City of Eugene finds that: A. Under the provisions of Chapter IV , Section 16 of the Eugene Charter of 2002, the City Manager is designated as the administrative head of the City and is specifically authorized to enforce all ordinances of the City. In addition, EC 5.040 authorizes the City Manager or the Manager's designee to "establish , maintain, remo ve , or alter. .. parking areas and time limitations , including the form of permissible parking" and to "impose conditions upon which the streets and other public property may be used for parking." EC 5.055 sets forth the criteria the City Manager or the City Manager's designee should consider when taking administrative action authorized by EC 5 .040. B. On August 5, 2020, the City Manager issued Administrative Order No. 58-20-17 granting the Executive Director of the Public Works Department th e authority to exercise all of the duties and responsibilities specifically defined as those of the City Manager in Sections 5.040, 5.045 and 5.050 of the Eugene Code, 1971. That Order also granted the Executive Director of the Public Works Department th e authority to further delegate those duties and responsibilities to such person or persons qualified to perform the delegated duties. C. On August 6, 2020, the Executive Director of the Public Works Department issued Administrative Order No. 58-20-18 granting th e City Engineer the authority to perform the duties and responsibilities specifically defined as those of the City Manager in Sections 5.040, 5.045 and 5.050 of the Eugene Code, 1971. That Order also granted the City Engineer the authority to further delegate those duties and responsibilities to such person or persons qualified to perform the delegated duties. D. On August 11 , 2020, the City Engineer issued Administrative Order No. 58-20-19 granting the Traffic Engineer of Public Works Maintenance's Traffic Operations Team the authority to perform the duties and responsibilities specifically defined as tho se of the City Manager in Sections 5 .0 40, 5.045 and 5.050 of the Eugene Code, 1971. E. For purposes of public health , safety, and welfare, it is necessary to remove and modify parking on a portion of Jackson Street. F. In making the decision, I have considered all the applicable criteria set forth in EC 5.055. The following findings support my decision to limit parking in this area to commercial vehicles only from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a .m ., Monday through Sunday, except legal holidays; and two-hour time-limited parking from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday, except legal Administrative Order --Page 1 of 6 holidays. The parking signs will be clearly marked as tow-away zones if the intended use is not met or time limit is exceeded. (a) Traffic engineering principles and traffic investigations. i. Classification -The segment of Jackson Street between W 2 nd A venue and W 2nd Alley 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. Sidewalks are present on the east side of the street segment from the intersection with W 2nd A venue heading south approximately 185 feet to the intersection with W 2nd Alley . Sidewalks are present on the west side of the street segment from the intersection with W 2nd A venue heading south approximately 194 feet to the intersection with W 2 nd Alley. There are no bike lanes. ii. Vehicle Crashes -There was one motor vehicle crash reported between 2007 and 2022 on the portion of Jackson Street between W 2nd A venue and W 2nd Alley (property damage only). (b) Standards, limitations, and rules promulgated by the Oregon Transportation Commission or the Oregon Public Utility Commission or their successors. There are no such standards , limitations or rules that apply. (c) Other recognized traffic control standards. The City will apply the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for size, type and location for sign installation. (d) The city 's adopted transportation-related plans and policies. The City's 2035 Transportation System Plan does not include any policies that specifically relate to the provision or removal of on-street parking in industrial areas. Roadway and Parking Policy No. 1 a "Complete Streets Policy," is to "Design, construct, maintain, and operate all streets to provide comprehensive and integrated transportation networks that serve people of all ages and abilities , promote commerce , and support the comprehensive land use plan's vision for growth and development in a responsible and efficient manner. A "complete street" allows safe travel for automobiles and emergency responders , bicycles , walking , transit , and freight. In addition to fulfilling a street's basic transportation functions and providing access to properties, streets and sidewalks should be designed to be attractive , safe, accessible, sustainable, and healthy components of the City's environment." Limiting parking to only the parking needed to ensure a transportation network that allows safe travel for automobiles and emergency responders, bicycles, walking, transit , and freight is consistent with this policy. Administrative Order --Page 2 of 6 (e) Existing state and local laws regulating use of public ways. The use of the City's public ways for parking is regulated at the local le ve l. EC 5.040(1)(h)(5) and EC 5.040(1)(p) establish authority to manage parking. (I) The efficient use of the public way by the public. Removal and modification of parking allowances on Jackson Street is needed for more efficient use of the roadway by ensuring adequate clearance for truck and traffic access to and from adjacent industrial uses. (g) The use of abutting property. The abutting land use is industrial, with medium-residential areas adjacent to the section of Jackson Street in question. (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 Jackson 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. There are sidewalks on both sides of the street segment. This order w ill not impact, and may improve , accessibility of use by pedestrians. (i) The physical condition and characteristics of the street and abutting property. i. The segment of Jackson Street between W 2 nd A venue and W 2 nd Alley 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. Sidewalks are present on the east side of the street segment from the intersection with W 2 nd A venue heading south approximately 185 feet to the intersection with W 2 nd Alley. Sidewalks are present on the west side of the street segment from the intersection with W 2 nd A venue heading south approximately 194 feet to the intersection with W 2 nd Alley. There are no bike lanes. 11. The abutting property on the eastern side of the street segment includes one industrial building with an asphalt surface parking lot. The abutting property on the western side of the street segment includes one industrial building with an asphalt surface parking lot. ()) Emergencies. i. Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on Jackson Street. Removal and modification of parking will provide additional room for travel and deployment of emergency vehicles. ii. Jackson Street between W 2 nd Avenue and W 2 nd Alley is not designated as an emergency ice or snow removal route. Administrative Order --Page 3 of 6 (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 industrial uses. The community has filed three requests for service in a one-year period from March 11th, 2024 , to March 11th, 2025 . Of those three requests, three were turned into work orders. (!) Special events of community interest including parades and public gatherings. There are no special events of community interest that occur on the portion of Jackson Street as shown in Exhibit A. (m) Construction within or adjacent to the street. No construction is currently taking place on the portion of Jackson Street as shown in Exhibit A. The order will not impede , and may improve, access for the purpose of construction. (n) When establishing conditions upon the use of parking in the public way and city-owned parking facilities: (I) Applicable and appropriate time limits ; EC 5.135(1) prohibits the storage ofa motor vehicle or personal property on the street for more than 72 hours . There is no additional time limits proposed for this area where parking is to be allowed ( except as described at the end of this order and noted in Exhibit A). EC 5.040 authorizes the City Manager or the Manager's designee to take administrative action establishing parking area time limitations , including the form of permissible parking , and imposing conditions upon which the streets and other public property may be used for parking. Notwithstanding any other administrative action to the contrary , the portions of the streets described below and depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A to this Order shall allow commercial vehicles only from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday , except legal holidays. The commercial vehicle only signs will be clearly marked as tow-away zones if the intended use is not met. And, two-hour time-limited parking from 7:00 a .m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday, except legal holidays. The two-hour parking signs will be clearly marked as tow-away zones if the time limit is exceeded. (2) The vehicle type and purpose; Commercial vehicle only parking and two-hour time-limited public parking for passenger and recreational vehicles supports the intended land use. (3) The relative, seasonal and special event demands for parking spaces within the areas of the requested parking; This Order is not a response to a request for new / additional parking spaces. Administrative Order --Page 4 of 6 (4) The other public uses for the property; The area is industrially zoned and the public parking areas are intended to serve that use. (5) The location and physical characteristics of the parking area or facility ; Existing parking includes two surface lots belonging to adjacent buildings and on-street parking on both sides of the street. (6) The demand for operating revenues, the costs of operations and eriforcement; 1. Removal and modification of parking is not anticipated to significantly impact operating revenues. 11. The C it y has resources to enforce this area. If resources are not available for enforcement, then the parking restrictions may be revisited . (7) The use of parking regulation s to promote city adopted goals and policies; Removal and modification of parking is consistent with City -ad opted goals and policies. (8) Abuse by applicants of any parking-related permits; Not applicab le. (9) The impact on nearby commercial uses; Removal and modification of parking supports adjacent industrial uses by ensuring the parking and adjacent travel lanes are av ailable , as needed, to support the industrial uses. (10) The ease of enforcing th e provis ions of this chapter; and The City has resources to enforce this area. If resources are not available for enforcement, then the parking restrictions may be revisited. (11) The availability of other parking spaces . 1. Parking is available on adjacent private property. 11. Time -limited parking will create vehicle turnover on the street. 1u. Commercial vehicle parking will remain available on the street. On the basis of these findings, I order that: Parking on Jackson Street between W 2nd A venue and W 2 nd Alley shown in Exhibit A to this Order shall be restricted to commercial parking related to a commercial use on the adjacent property , and only in the red areas of Jackson Street; and two-hour time-limited parking only in the green areas of Jackson Street shown on the attached Exhibit A to this Order. This is more specifically described as follows: a. Commercial vehicle only parking shall be permitted from 7 :00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m ., Monday through Sunday , enforced as a tow-away zone, except legal holidays , on the west side of Jackson Street from approximately 13 feet north of the intersection of Jackson Street and W 2nd Alley to approximately 53 feet north of the intersection of Jackson Street and W 2nd Alley . Administrative Order --Page 5 of 6 b. Only two-hour parking shall be permitted from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday , enforced as a tow-away zone , except legal holidays, on the east side of Jackson Street from approximately 64 feet south of the intersection of Jackson Street and W 2nd Avenue to approximately 10 feet north of the intersection of Jackson Street and W 2nd Avenue. No parking of any kind shall be permitted on areas of Jackson Street between W 2nd A venue and W 2nd Alley not addressed in section a or b above. Dated and effective this .zB~ay of July, 2025. Administrative Order --Page 6 of 6 Christopher y-Henry, PE Traffic Engin~c--- Traffic Operations Team TOW-AWAY ZONE Locat ,:,\ Sq Tu EXHIBIT A W 2nd Ave from Van Buren St to W 2nd Alley COMMERCIAL MARKED VEHICLES ONLY 7P.M.-6A.M. TOW AWAY ZONE • II 2 Hour Parking Monday thru Sunday 7am-11 pm CMV 7PM-6AM Tow Away Zone # CMV 7PM-6AM Tow Away Zone --> Located on the N/S of W 2nd Ave 81ft E/O Van Buren St. Sq Tube 10ft I # CMV 7PM-6AM Tow Away Zone <--> Located on the N/S of W 2nd Ave 237ft E/O Van Buren St. Sq Tube 10ft # 2 Hour Parking Monday thru Sunday 7am-11 pm --> Located on the E/S of Jackson St 64ft S/O W 2nd Ave Sq Tube 1 Oft/Core Drill # 2 Hour Parking Monday thru Sunday 7am-11 pm <-- Located on the E/S of Jackson St 47ft N/O W 2nd Alley Sq Tube 1 Oft/Core Drill '