From: 	Jean Fraser
To:	Kaplan, Susan
Date: 	9/20/2013 5:11 PM
Subject: 	133 York Street
Attachments:	ORDINANCEEXTRACT  RE SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS(excl design stds).pdf; ORDINANCE EXTRACT RE SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS Sept 2013.pdf; Design Manual Extract Multi family development.pdf; Design Manual Extract R6.pdf

Susan
 
Thanks again for keeping me in the loop.  
 
I have noticed that sometimes there are extraneous e-mails from other residents etc mixed in with e-mails that will be going to the Planning Board and that might be awkward.  It might be sensible for you to forward to me  the e-mails/e-mail exchanges (edited by you) that you want to go "on the record".  In any case I will use common sense so no real issue.
 
Also I am not sure if Jeremy is aware that you are copying his e-mails/your replies to me (or that sometimes I am in the circulation list that his e-mails go to) and it would be courtesy to let him know.   Again its not a big issue but I would like to be as "neutral" as possible during this phase as I had my input at the Workshop and again when I prepare the Hearing Report.  Having said that, it appears that they didn't understand my Memo about headlights and your graphics are excellent!!!
 
I attach the "core" site plan (excl the long design guide section) and subdivision standards (these are both extracts from ordinances, which are of a higher order than technical and design standards) along with the Design Standards for multi family development and for development in the R6 zone (all are referred to in my Memo).  These are also on the web, but you need to know the para numbers etc to find them.
 
Its up to the Planning Board to determine, based on evidence, that these standards are addressed adequately.    I realize they are long winded but it would give weight to your comments if the terminology of the ordinance was used in the comment, and also if you were to clarify which standard is not being met (re your concerns).  That helps the Board support any conclusion that a standard is not being adequately met. (hope that makes sense-  call me if you would like me to clarify).
 
Just to confirm  -  I am available to meet with any neighbors at any time (by appointment please).  And anyone can send e-mails or letters to me and ask me to ensure they are included in the hearing report  for the Planning Board to see.  
 
Have a good weekend.
 
Thank you
Jean
 
Jean Fraser, Planner
City of Portland
874 8728