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Theodore R. Kulongoski, Governor
Department of Transportation
District 5
644 'A' Street
Springfield, OR 97477
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FAX (541) 726-2509
March 25, 2008
Molly Markarian, Project Planner
. City of Springfield Planning Division
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
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Re: Site Plan Review for A-3 Addition
Dear Ms. Markarian:
Thank you for providing ODOT the opportunity to review the proposed Site Plan for an addition
to the Academy of Arts and Academics (A-3) in downtown Springfield. The A-3 building is
located at 637 Main Street. This portion of Main Street serves as the westbound segment of
Highway 126. The A-3 building is also one block north of South A Street, which serves as the
eastbound segment of Highway 126.
Based on my review and analysis ofthe site and application materials, I find that the capacity
. and operation of Highway 126 will not be significantly affected by the p.roposed addition. My
review of site conditions, however, has raised one concern that ODOT would like the City of
Springfield to address. \
Vehicular access to the A-3 site is provided by an alley that runs parallel to Main and South A
streets. I presume this alley is a City facility. This alley intersects with 6th Street approximately
20 feet from the intersection of 6th Street and South A Street (Highway 126). I presume that the
addition to the A-3 building will increase use of this alleyway for deliveries and by school staff
to access parking located behind the building. Given the proximity of the western end ofthis
alley to the 6th Street/Highway 126 intersection; ODOT is concerned that traffic entering 6th
Street from this alley could create conflicts with eastbound Highway 126 traffic tlirning onto 6th
Street, and that the lack of storage space on 6th Street could cause traffic to back up onto the
eastbound segment of Highway 126. To mitigate this concern, ODOT requests that the City
designate this alleyway for one-way traffic only in the eastbound direction. Directing traffic
within this block to 7th Street will provide a more safe and appropriate way for vehicles to access
Highway 126 and the local street system while reducing potential conflicts at the 6th
StreetlHighway 126 intersection., """. r
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Please contact me at 7Z6 2$45 if y~~ have any questions or concerns regarding this letter. I
would like to be informed of the City's disposition regarding the status of the alley serving the
A-3 site.
Sincerely,
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Interim Area 5 Region Planner
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Planner: MEM
Form 734-2257 (1-03)
03-25-08 04:00 RCVD
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