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>, Jeff Tarling <JST@portlandmaine.gov>, JeremiahBartlett <JBartlett@portlandmaine.gov>
Date: 	7/31/2013 2:01 PM
Subject: 	Bay House Phase II - Preliminary Traffic Comments

Nell ‑ I have reviewed project details and offer the following preliminary comments.

*        Eaton Traffic Engineering conducted a trip generation analysis associated with both the overall Bay House Developments (Phases I & II).  The results of the analysis indicate the overall combined project is expected to generate 77 PM peak hour trips, with 15 trips associated with the Phase II development.  Based upon this estimate the project will not require a Traffic Movement Permit.

*        The project will be providing 42 parking spaces for 39 residential units.  In excess of one parking space per unit will be provided and accordingly the project meets City standards.

*        The proposed driveway location does not meet City separation standards.  The applicant shall formally request a waiver from the technical standards with supporting documentation.

*        The proposed driveway width does not meet City standards (it is slightly narrower than the minimum standard).  I support a waiver from the technical standard given the response provided by the applicant and the low traffic volumes expected from the project.

*        Several parking space dimensions do not meet City standards.  The applicant shall formally request a waiver from the technical standards with supporting documentation.

*        Changes to on‑street parking regulations will be required on Newbury Street and possibly Hancock Street.  The applicant will be required to provide application materials for the City Council packet that requests a traffic schedule change to the parking regulations.

*        The applicant shall provide a construction management plan for review and approval.  The plan shall provide details on how both vehicles and pedestrians will be routed through the construction area and where contractor employees will park.

*        Based upon prior project approvals in the area, the applicant will be expected to make financial contributions to improvements at the India Street/Middle Street intersection and to an East End Traffic Monitoring Study.  The Phase I project contributed $5,000 to each effort and therefore this project would be expected to contribute significantly less.  I will provide an estimate in the future.

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
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