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Marla Keene
From:Mark Freker <m.freker@bfjplanning.com>
Sent:Friday, May 27, 2022 12:36 PM
To:Marla Keene
Cc:Georges Jacquemart
Subject:RE: EXTERNAL: RE: SP-22-020 39 Bowdoin St - technical review
Hi Marla,
In reviewing the floor plan, the space dedicated to warehousing was not exactly clear – but it appeared that this would
be in the area noted “Tenant 2”. I would be curious to hear what light industrial and warehousing activity is anticipated.
I ran the numbers for an all office scenario (ITE #710) – the LOS for Meadowland DR will probably remain at C - the LD
analysis does not seem to take into consideration that there is a left turn and a right turn lane on the Meadowland
approach, but the Landon Rd approach may change from a high LOS D to a low LOS E with delays in the range of 35 to 37
seconds, however, given the very low volumes on Landon, this does not justify any mitigation at this stage.
Mark Freker
BFJ Planning
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From: Marla Keene <mkeene@southburlingtonvt.gov>
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Wow, very interesting. They make no mention of general light industrial or warehouse in their application, and I hadn’t
caught that it was in their TIA. I’ll certainly be calling that out, though realistically traffic is the only parameter
affected. Office clearly generates MORE trips per SF than either of those other uses. Do you think if they were all office
that it would move the needle on whether there was an adverse effect on LOS at the intersection?
Good catch on the driveway configuration; definitely bringing that up.
Marla Keene, PE
Development Review Planner
City of South Burlington
(802) 846-4106
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From: Mark Freker <m.freker@bfjplanning.com>
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Subject: EXTERNAL: RE: SP-22-020 39 Bowdoin St - technical review
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Hi Marla,
Please find BFJ’s comments attached for 39 Bowdoin St.
In short, my review found that L&D’s trip generation estimates appear low. Despite higher peak hour trip generation
that BFJ estimates, we do not anticipate any adverse traffic impacts from this relatively small increase. However, it was a
difference that I wanted to highlight.
The attached notes provide further detail – please let me know if you have any questions, I am available until 2pm
today.
Thanks,
Mark Freker
BFJ Planning
115 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10003
T. 16463815702
E: m.freker@bfjplanning.com
From: Mark Freker
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2022 3:09 PM
To: Marla Keene <mkeene@southburlingtonvt.gov>
Cc: Georges Jacquemart <g.jacquemart@bfjplanning.com>
Subject: RE: SP-22-020 39 Bowdoin St - technical review
Hi Marla,
I will review and will provide any comments tomorrow before end of day. I’ll reach out if I have any questions along the
way but from my first look-over it does look straight forward!
Thanks,
Mark Freker
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BFJ Planning
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From: Marla Keene <mkeene@southburlingtonvt.gov>
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2022 2:10 PM
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Hi Mark, I’m hopeful this is a pretty plan vanilla project. Can you put eyes on it and let me know if you have any
concerns regarding transportation, traffic, or safety? Meadowland Drive is an unsignalized intersection. They are
estimating 27 new trips and no signal warrant. I’ve attached the site plan, the application form, the traffic impact
analysis, and an overall context plan. Generally speaking, if the trip calc is correct and traffic impacts do not adversely
impact the road network, this can be a pretty high level review.
Marla Keene, PE
Development Review Planner
City of South Burlington
(802) 846-4106
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Subject: SP-22-020 39 Bowdoin St - technical review
Hi everyone,
This application will be reviewed by the Board at the June 7 DRB hearing. A similar sketch plan was presented to the
Board a few years ago but did not move forward. This is a site plan application so this will be the Board’s only review of
the project. I apologize for the late notice. Please provide comments by no later than Tuesday May 31.
Just a reminder, comments you provide are inserted directly into the staff report for the project, so please frame your
response for public consumption.
Project Description
1. Site plan application #SP-22-020 of Naegley & Chase Construction to construct a single story 21,790 sf office
building, create 2,160 sf of outdoor storage, and associated site improvements 39 Bowdoin St.
\\192.168.9.13\apps\USERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Applications\2022\SP-22-020_39 Bowdoin
Street_NeagleyChase_2022-06-07
Thanks,
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Marla Keene, PE
Development Review Planner
City of South Burlington
180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 846-4106
www.southburlingtonvt.gov
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