From: 	Tom Errico <thomas.errico@tylin.com>
To:	Jean Fraser <JF@portlandmaine.gov>
Date: 	7/13/2012 4:26 PM
Subject: 	RE: Urgent-ish Re: FW: Opechee/Jordan's Meats Ph II: India-Middle  Intersection

Jean – please see my responses below.
Thomas A. Errico, PE
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From: Jean Fraser [mailto:JF@portlandmaine.gov]
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 10:57 AM
To: Tom Errico
Subject: Urgent-ish Re: FW: Opechee/Jordan's Meats Ph II: India-Middle Intersection

Tom

I have inserted your last set of comments at the end of this for reference.

Opechee is trying to finalize their plans and subdivision plat in order to make a final submission on July 24th for a hearing on Aug 14th.  I met with them yesterday and they are trying to have everything tied up and avoid conditions:

1.  They need the final layout for the bumpout at Middle/India so the outline can be shown on the plat-   how definite is the
 sketch that you sent before?  It is conceptual.  It is a good general layout. The exact dimensions and geometry will not be finalized until the design is undertaken. We don’t get specific with off-site improvements in the public right-of-way, so in my professional opinion it is subject to change during final design.

2.  Clarification re TDM requirements-  they are resisting showing a parking space or two dedicated to car pool/van pool vehicles because all the spaces are going to be sold to the individual units and then each unit owner will determine their own TDM measures.  I explained how this does not facilitate coordinated carpooling and therefore undermines the point of the TDM.  We left it that staff will list the particular TDM measures (from the huge list in their submission) that we feel are effective in this case so that the sale deeds and condo docs can specify those to unit owners;    the applicant will provide an addendum to the previous TDM submission.  It would be helpful if you could suggest what particular measures you feel the unit-level TDM Plan (s) should include. For the TDM plan to be effective, they should identify spaces that will be used for vanpool and carpool usage.  I believe it to be critical to improving the likelihood of getting people out of their single occupant vehicles.  The spaces should also be very convenient in terms of location to entry locations within the garage. I will follow up with suggested TDM action items.

3.  Should I be pressing them to undertake the second parking occupancy survey now? Yes – I think it to be a better sampling of activity during the busy summer time period.

4.  Can you firm up re any of your other comments (below) so they know where they are at? See Below

thanks
Jean

Your 6.6.2012 comments:   Jean – The following represents my preliminary comments following a review of the traffic study and site plan. I would note that I need to spend additional time reviewing the traffic study, given the report was submitted on June 5th, and I’m on vacation through Monday June 11th.

• The traffic study indicates improved intersection operations are expected at the India Street/Middle Street intersection following implementation of an all-way STOP controlled intersection. My initial opinion is that I support this change. I support the change to an all-way STOP location and the applicant should be responsible for all costs associated with implementation.

• The traffic study concludes that a traffic signal is not warranted at the India Street/Fore Street intersection. I need to review the data in detail and assess intersection conditions as it related to safe pedestrians provisions. I find conditions to be acceptable at this location.  Bruce Hyman did identify drainage ponding on the northwest corner of the intersection that impacts the sidewalk ramp.  If would be beneficial if this problem could be corrected.

• I have reviewed the parking demand analysis and in general the methods seem acceptable. I need to review this in more detail. I would suggest that the applicant conduct a second parking occupancy survey to assess parking demand characteristics during the busy summer time period. This should be performed.

• The applicant should provide details on plans that specify parking lot layout dimensions and note if any waivers are required in conjunction with not meeting City standards. I’m not sure if they have formally requested any waivers.

• On-street parking spaces should not be delineated with paint. This continues to be valid.

• The no-parking areas near the Middle Street driveway should not be delineated with paint. This continues to be valid.

• The driveway width exceeds City standards and accordingly will need a waiver from the City’s Technical standards. I support a waiver, but would like the applicant to provide recommendations on how best to design the driveway for optimal pedestrian safety. Has the applicant made any suggested changes to this area?  My thought is that a different material be used to help delineate the wide driveway width.

• The TDM Plan needs to craft specific details for implementation (e.g. designating carpool spaces). I will make suggestions on specific requirements in the future. I need to spend more time on this.

• Based upon the fact that the project will be utilizing the parking supply at the Gateway Parking Garage, the applicant should contribute money towards pedestrian improvements at the India Street/Middle Street intersection I have provided a suggested contribution of $5,000.00.

>>> Tom Errico thomas.errico@tylin.com> 6/27/2012 11:37 AM <mailto:thomas.errico@tylin.com%3e%206/27/2012%2011:37%20AM%20>   measures.  >>
fyi

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Senior Associate
Traffic Engineering Director
[T.Y. Lin International]T.Y. Lin International
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Falmouth, ME 04105
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207.400.0719 mobile
207.781.4753 fax
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From: Bruce Hyman [mailto:BHYMAN@portlandmaine.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 8:21 AM
To: Barbara Barhydt; Tom Errico
Cc: David Margolis-Pineo; Katherine Earley
Subject: Opechee/Jordan's Meats Ph II: India-Middle Intersection

Good morning,

Attached is the curb extension concept for Opechee's use in determining upper limit costs for the crossing across India Street on the south at Middle St. As we discussed, there is also a need for an improved sidewalk along the Micucci's frontage on Middle Street from India. The current asphalt sidewalk is in fair-poor condition.

The attached should be at the 1"=20' scale of their site plans.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require additional information.

Bruce

Bruce Hyman, AICP
Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Coordinator

City of Portland, Maine
Dept. of Public Services
bhyman@portlandmaine.gov<mailto:bhyman@portlandmaine.gov>
207-874-8833