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April 5, 2019
Ms. Susan B. Barden, AICP
Principal Planner
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Delivered via email: susan.barden@saratoga-springs.org
Re: City Designated Consulting Services for Allen Drive Apartments
Traffic Assessment Review— 1st submittal review
14 Tait Lane, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York
City PB#2019.187
Chazen Project No. 31904.03
Dear Susan:
The Chazen Companies (Chazen) have completed our review of the Traffic Assessment prepared by Creighton
Manning Engineering, dated March 1, 2019. Following are our observations/comments:
1. The trip generation calculations,trip distribution percentages, and trip assignments are acceptable.
2. The sight distance evaluation and its conclusions are acceptable.
3. The figure numbering scheme does not match that of the text. This should be corrected for the record
copy.
4. Table 3 and Figures illustrating Phase 2 trips are not representative of Phase 2 but rather a combination
of Phase 1 and Phase 2.The table and figures should be corrected for clarity and for the record copy.
5. The first major signalized intersection on Route 9N east of the site is Church Street at West Avenue.This
intersection was subject of extensive analysis for developments proposed/approved in the West
Avenue area such that traffic signal timing improvements were necessary to mitigate impacts. The
traffic analysis for the Allen Drive Apartment project should evaluate this intersection as well since 70%
of its traffic is projected to pass through the intersection. The analysis should determine if the signal
timing improvements are sufficient to accommodate traffic from the Apartment project, or if additional
improvements are necessary.
6. There are level of service drops to the D level for the Allen Drive and Sunnyside Garden Driveway
approaches; discussions of potential mitigation improvements are not provided.The assessment should
indicate if the level of service drops can be mitigated, such as adding a turn lane on the minor street
approaches.
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Allen Drive Apartments—City No.20190187—1st submittal review
April 5,2019
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In order to expedite and simplify the review of revised materials we would appreciate if the next submission be
accompanied by a response letter that describes the revised materials and how our comments were/were not
integrated.
If you have any comments, questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact this
office at 518-273-0055.
Sincerely,
L r/L
T omas R. Johnson, P. PTOE
Transportation Services Manager
cc: Kari Donohue,Administrative Assistant, City Engineering (via email)
Michael Veitch, Saratoga Springs (via email)
Jim Connors, P.E. Chazen
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