From: 	Tom Errico <thomas.errico@tylin.com>
To:	Jean Fraser <JF@portlandmaine.gov>
CC:	Katherine Earley <KAS@portlandmaine.gov>, Jeff Tarling <JST@portlandmaine.gov>, David Margolis-Pineo <DMP@portlandmaine.gov>, Jeremiah Bartlett <JBartlett@portlandmaine.gov>
Date: 	4/18/2013 9:46 AM
Subject: 	2282 Congress Street

Jean ‑ The following are my initial preliminary comments on the site plan and may not be representative of all issues. Per your request these are being provided quickly given the project schedule.

*        It is suggested that the pedestrian facility between Congress Street and the proposed convenience store building be as direct as possible.  This may require the loss of some of the 9 parking spaces located along the front of the property.

*        Parking supply seems excessive for the type and scale of the proposed land use.  Supporting documentation on the parking needs shall be provided.

*        Auto‑turn analyses shall be provided that supports on‑site circulation aisle widths and the width of the driveway entrance on Congress Street. The applicant should also provide information on the number of large trucks anticipated to enter and exit the site.

*        It is unclear whether there are vehicle circulation restrictions on site (e.g. one‑way vs. two‑way).  Signage and pavements markings shall clearly support proposed circulation restrictions.

*        Many aisle widths exceed City standards and waivers from our technical standards may be necessary.  As noted above, supporting information will be required before I render any decision on waivers.

If you have any questions or comments, 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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