BAKER Linda S <br />From: Alice Parman <parman.alice@gmail.com> <br />Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 12:24 PM <br />To: MCKERROW Mike J <br />Subject: 7th and Polk proposal <br />[EXTERNAL Q] <br />To Mike McKerrow: <br />In addition to the quality of life and strategic issues mentioned in my earlier letter, I would like to address specific <br />concerns about proposed code changes that would make it possible to put a gas station at 7th and Polk. EC <br />7.420(2)(a)(1) requires 250' driveway spacing from the center line of Polk; the proposal calls for spacing of 158'. This is <br />an already backed up intersection and this will not allow for sufficient space from the traffic signal and will add to <br />already congested traffic in this area. EC 9.6703(3)(a) requires a 50' stacking area from the sidewalk to the nearest <br />pump. The proposal requires 35'. This could lead to possible backups out into the street, further impacting traffic, <br />including EMX vehicles. EC 7.420(2)(b) requires 200' driveway spacing from the existing driveway in the Stay Woke <br />parking lot. The proposal calls for 93, less than half is what is required. I think it would be dangerous and irresponsible <br />to allow these changes to be made, along one of Eugene's busiest arterials. <br />As a neighborhood resident (I live two blocks from 7th and Polk) I often cross the street (walking or on my bike) there, at <br />the only traffic light with pedestrian walk signs between Chambers and Blair. Pedestrian traffic is busy there because of <br />the EMX station, and many cyclists cross there en route to/from the Whiteaker and the riverfront. <br />I expect and trust that a city planner will be responsible and responsive to ordinary citizens as well as to business <br />interests. Please bear in mind the numbers of families and elderly folks (many without cars) who live in our densely <br />populated neighborhood. And be strategic about nurturing and protecting alternatives to fossil-fuel driven transport. <br />Sincerely, <br />Alice Parman <br />836 Taylor Street <br />Eugene, OR 97402 <br />541-342-3464 <br />