From: 	Tom Errico <thomas.errico@tylin.com>
To:	Helen Donaldson <HCD@portlandmaine.gov>
CC:	David Margolis-Pineo <DMP@portlandmaine.gov>, Katherine Earley <KAS@portlandmaine.gov>, Jeremiah Bartlett <JBartlett@portlandmaine.gov>, Jeff Tarling <JST@portlandmaine.gov>
Date: 	10/28/2015 6:59 PM
Subject: 	158 Fore Street - Preliminary Traffic Comments

Nell ‑ I have reviewed the application materials and offer the following preliminary traffic comments.

*         I find the trip generation analysis to be reasonable and accordingly the project requires a Traffic Movement Permit. The applicant shall submit a Traffic Movement Permit application for review and approval. A scoping meeting will be scheduled upon approval of the application.

*         I need to review the parking generation analysis in detail. The applicant should provide documentation of parking supply adequacy in the Ocean Gateway garage.  The applicant should provide details on the valet parking program and how pedestrians will be routed between the garage and the site.  Specifically the provision of safe facilities.  A crosswalk may make sense at Hancock Street.

*         Specific details on deliveries shall be provided. The painted detail on Hancock Street should be eliminated. I will coordinate with the Parking Division on sign regulations.

*         Detectible warning panels are not required at the site driveway. I would suggest tip‑down curbing for improved sidewalk slope conditions.

*         The application indicates that a Fore Street improvement plan will be provided.  I will review the plan upon receipt.

*         Please note that the on‑street parking stalls are not to include painted lines separating spaces.  This should be noted on the plan.

*         Pedestrian use easements will be required for the sidewalk on Fore Street.

*         I will coordinate with the Parking Division and DPS on Fore Street on‑street parking regulations.

*         I need to further review the configuration of the corner handicapped ramps to ensure optimal compliance.

*         The driveway apron material does not meet City design standards and I will refer this issue to DPS.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Best regards,

Thomas A. Errico, PE
Senior Associate
Traffic Engineering Director
[T.Y. Lin International]T.Y. Lin International
12 Northbrook Drive
Falmouth, ME 04105
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