2017 Remand - Public Comment (2)

Oakleigh Lane. Eugene, Oregon April 3, 2017 Page: 14 of 14 CONCLUSION Based on the results of the analysis described in this report, Oakleigh Lane as approved in the City's "Final Order" would not have the minimal configuration necessary to function reliably as a "queuing street" along the 250-foot segment analyzed. The primary findings are summarized below. a. A single 14-foot traffic lane for two-directions is not intended to be used as "queuing street" without a 21-foot minimum paving width that is signed and marked to provide a 14-foot wide travel lane and a 7-foot parking lane. The 20-foot wide right-of-way width is not adequate to allow the improvements noted above. b. There is no provision for a paved, marked and signed "parking/pullout" lane to ensure there are adequate areas (minimum of 20-foot paved width) for two oncoming vehicles to pass. c. As Oakleigh Lane being the only fire apparatus access road for the proposed PUD and existing dwellings, a 26-foot wide paved width for at least 20 feet on each side of a fire hydrant and a 20-foot minimum paved travel lane should be provided along the entire 250- foot segment. d. Oakleigh Lane, in the configuration approved by the EPC, cannot safely accommodate emergency response vehicles because of the potential for parked vehicles to obstruct the travel lane. e. The lack of sidewalks requires pedestrians and wheelchair users to share the travel lane with vehicles. Wheelchair users, in particular must travel on the pavement. City of Eugene guidelines recommend sidewalks on local streets. Accordingly, it is the conclusion of this analysis that the 250-foot segment of Oakleigh Lane, as approved in the City's "Final Order," cannot reasonably be relied upon as a "queuing street" that would provide unimpeded emergency response to the proposed PUD. Nemariam Engineers & Associates, LLC. Portland, Oregon