From: 	Bradley Roland
To:	Fraser, Jean
Date: 	11/2/2012 11:03 AM
Subject: 	Re: Baxter Blvd North storage conduit & trail work
Attachments:	09006xs1-xsec 8 103112.pdf; 09006D-DETAIL 2 103112.pdf; 09006pp1-BAXTER 1500-2050 103112.pdf; 09006pp1-BAXTER 2050-2650 103112.pdf; 2012 10 23 US Army Corp Permit - NAE-2012-02263 City of Portland.pdf

Good Morning Jean,
I have several items for you and will run them down in a list.
 
1. We can certainly have a meeting but just so you know I have been meeting separately with Rec. Their primary issue was the condition of Dyer's Flats when the project is done which has been addressed.  If you can find a time when Deb is available to join us I will review everything for anyone you want to invite.
 
2. I have attached four sheets which further detail the trial improvement - your third bullet.
 
3. Sheet 11 also has the parking lot information.  Deb and the Historic Preservation board have not yet made a decision on the material of the parking lot.  I will be bidding it as paved.  The lot will remain the exact same size and we will replace the granite at the back edge as it currently exists.  I have added to catch basins to the street to help with the existing drainage issues.  
I have made the suggestion this morning to Deb of a pervious concrete edging separating the boulevard and the parking area.  This was a question of discussion with the HP board. It is not on the plans yet and I am not sure she will even go for it.  We can discuss when we meet.  
I am happy to leave the parking lot gravel as well. Makes no difference to me.  But I will bid as paved as that is the more expensive method.
 
4. We have addressed all the MDEP environmental concerns as indicated in the receipt of the NRPA permit forward to you the other day.
 
5. And yes I am under increasing pressure to get this out to bid from all departments.  I believe I have meet everyone's need but deb wants me to make a follow prehension to HP on Nov 28 and she understands I can not wait that long to bid.  But as she has not presented me with any memo or letter of specific HP needs I have addressed the ir comments from the meeting and her comments from meeting separately.  And of course the Maine State HP is asking what the City HP comments were.  I have permitting restrictions of time for working in the Cove from IF&W which I will be bumping against in the Spring as it is.
 
6. Attached is the Army Corp permit as well.
 
7 . Would love to meet and discuss.  Let me know a time.
Brad

>>> Jean Fraser 10/31/2012 4:32 PM >>>
Brad
 
Please include the plans/details for the parking area and clarify whether there is any expansion or reduction of the impervious area and what other improvements are proposed (?landscaping; curbing; lighting etc).
 
Possible it could trigger more stormwater management controls but it depends on what area is involved etc.
 
Jean

>>> Bradley Roland 10/31/2012 3:31 PM >>>
Jean,
I think we should address the parking lot in this application.
HP has not decided if they want it paved or not.
But I have it on the plans as paved because it is easier to not pave than to argue with the contractor to have it paved.
What do you need to add it to the application - a modification submittal?
I have Sebago working on a detail of the trail improvements.
And I have plans dated Oct 15 which I will forward once I have a whole package for you.
Including the Army Corp permit.
Deb said go ahead and bid however I will be making another presentation to HP on Nov 28 discussing the incorporation of their comments from the workshop and the looking for a parking area decision.
Brad