From: 	Tom Errico <thomas.errico@tylin.com>
To:	Jean Fraser <JF@portlandmaine.gov>
CC:	David Margolis-Pineo <DMP@portlandmaine.gov>, Katherine Earley <KAS@portlandmaine.gov>, Jeff Tarling <JST@portlandmaine.gov>, JeremiahBartlett <JBartlett@portlandmaine.gov>
Date: 	8/23/2013 10:27 AM
Subject: 	133 York Street

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

*        Access and egress movements into the garages appear difficult given the narrow pavement area.  The applicant shall provide turning template graphics for a standard passenger car illustrating the ability of vehicles to adequately circulate on‑site.

*        Pedestrian movements between the proposed building and York Street should be considered.  I would note that I am flexible in the width of the driveway given the size of the development and accordingly a reduction would be acceptable.  The City's Technical Standards permit a driveway width of between 10 and 20 feet (it is preferred that the width allow for two vehicles to pass each other particularly at York Street ‑ so I would suggest 16 feet is the minimum width).

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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