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: 	9/12/2013 12:36 PM
Subject: 	Bay House II - Traffic Comments Status Report

Nell ‑ The following is a status update of my July 31st comments following a review of the most recent submitted materials.

*        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.
Status: No comment necessary.

*        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.
Status: No comment necessary.

*        The proposed driveway location does not meet City separation standards.  The applicant shall formally request a waiver from the technical standards with supporting documentation.
Status: A formal request with supporting documentation has not been provided.

*        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.
Status: No comment necessary.

*        Several parking space dimensions do not meet City standards.  The applicant shall formally request a waiver from the technical standards with supporting documentation.
Status: A formal request with supporting documentation has not been provided. I would also note that a building column is located in the middle of a parking space, making it inaccessible for vehicles.

*        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.
Status: No comment necessary.

*        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.
Status:  The applicant has provided a construction management plan for the initial phase.  The applicant should provide details on other phases of construction for review and approval and anticipated time durations for each phase.  The City would like to gain a full understanding of construction impacts during the all periods of time.  The City also suggests providing realistic information on street closures for preliminary approval purposes. The plans should illustrate all anticipated signage and pavement marking changes for each phase. For the Hancock Street sidewalk closure, I would suggest that the sidewalk be closed at Federal Street and pedestrians directed to the east side sidewalk at the intersection.  I would note that for the sidewalk closure, all pedestrian detours will need to be ADA compliant. Lastly, approval of the plan by the Fire Department will be required (ensuring acceptable emergency access).

*        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.
Status: To be determined.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Best regards,

Thomas A. Errico, PE
Senior Associate
Traffic Engineering Director
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