From: 	Jennifer Thompson
To:	Fraser, Jean
Date: 	1/23/2014 7:29 AM
Subject: 	Re: 133 York Street Plat and Condo Docs

Jean - I agree with your assessment.  The Plat and the condo docs for this application are marginal.  Although I realize that the practice has, somewhat by necessity, been to make final edits to the plat and condo docs a condition of approval, there is still a requirement that applications for subdivision approval be complete when the go before the Board and that the proposed plat and condo docs contain sufficient detail to allow the Board to make an informed decision.  As you say, for this one the plat and in condo docs need to clear in respect to:

snow clearance requirements
Maintenance requirements
Existing utilities
location and purpose of pedestrian walkway between York and the front door
tree preservation measures (ongoing-  maybe also during construction?)
location of tree filter and ref stormwater system maintenance (confirming that this is not city and referring to agreement etc)
Agreement re fencing with York Street apartments (see draft attached)
Plat should show street trees
I would also prefer to see the construction easements depicted.

The subdivision plat really needs to inform folks of necessary information on its face.  It is not sufficient to be incorporating by reference other sheets when it comes to the essential contents of the plat.

Jennifer L. Thompson
Associate Corporation Counsel
City of Portland, Maine
(207)784-8480