Mr. Dave DeBaie This is Me

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1. 1. Panel recommends JFK Center as site for new Portsmouth library

   www.fosters.com/news2002a/jan0 - [Cached]

   Published on: 1/25/2002   Last Visited: 1/25/2002

   At the beginning of the meeting, Charles Nickerson, president of R.W. Gillespie & Associates Inc. of Portsmouth, and David DeBaie, professional engineer with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. of Bedford, gave a presentation on analyses of soil and traffic conditions at the site.
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   Next, DeBaie explained his analysis of traffic near the proposed library site that were conducted on Sept. 18 and Oct. 6.
   
   The study found that there would be enough parking in the lots surrounding the proposed library to satisfy its maximum use. Parrott Avenue is the busiest for about 16 days in the fall when youth soccer is held at the recreational facilities.
   
   The peak time usually occurs at about 5 p.m., DeBaie said. He estimated that there would be about 313 spaces in the lots surrounding the proposed library and estimated peak demand to be 310 spaces.
   
   DeBaie also stressed that the project would not involve some aspects that had been discussed at previous meetings. Parrott Avenue is not going to be widened to add diagonal parking, he said, but the option was included in its study. Also, the South Mill Pond parking lot will not be expanded, at least right now.
   
   The city could also install gates and walkways to encourage better use of the South Mill Pond lot.
   
   Many people at the meeting said they had a difficult time believing that parking would not be a problem, especially with the study's assertion that only 60 percent of the available spaces on Parrott Avenue are being occupied from 9 a.m.-noon.

2. 2. PLANNING BOARD, Action Sheet for 01/24/02

   www.cityofportsmouth.com/agend - [Cached]

   Published on: 1/24/2002   Last Visited: 8/13/2003

   The traffic and parking consultant was identified as Dave DeBaie of VHB.
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   Mr. DeBaie addressed the Board and stated that Julie Tyson would be assisting him in a Power Point presentation.
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   Mr. DeBaie pointed out that on street parking is a popular commodity for the soccer people. Demand for weekend parking; say on a Saturday at noon in October, is no where near the demand for a weekday.
   
   Mr. DeBaie explained that doorway counts were done at the existing library in correlation with a recent parking survey.
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   As far as options are concerned, Mr. DeBaie felt that the South Mill Pond parking lot could be reconfigured to provide 28 more spaces; that the present layout is inefficient; that the parking area could be squared with some additional pavement. It was his opinion that the existing playground equipment and trees could be "preserved".
   
   Mr. DeBaie announced that the option of angle parking along Parrott Avenue, which could provide 30 additional spaces, would not be pursued as part of the library project.
   
   He pointed out that at this time, they were working with a conceptual plan only. With regard to traffic, Mr. DeBaie reported that the intersections of Parrott and Rogers, Parrott and Richards and Richards and Middle were looked at.
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   Mr. DeBaie pointed out that the plan is a conceptual one.
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   Mr. DeBaie responded by stating that their eyes would be open to worst case conditions.
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   Mr. DeBaie felt that consideration would be given to circulating buses in a manner different that what presently exists.
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   Mr. DeBaie responded by stating that the evening peak had been identified as being between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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   Mr. DeBaie felt that some Middle School students would walk to the library after school.
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   Mr. DeBaie pointed out that in terms of an overall deficit, there isn't one, reiterating that there would be enough supply to cover a worst case demand.
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   Mr. DeBaie responded by stating that such a consideration was not part of the evaluation.
   
   Ms. Roberts inquired if the surplus parking supply took into account the option of 28 extra spaces at the South Mill Pond parking lot with Mr. DeBaie responding in the negative.
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   Mr. DeBaie responded by stating that it is estimated that there will be 100 vehicle trips in and 105 vehicle trips out during a peak hour. Factoring in walkers and those using bicycles, he estimated 100 to 150 people at a peak time.
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   Mr. DeBaie commented that ITE data is used as it relates to the square footage of a building.
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   Mr. DeBaie stated that they did not see a need for a traffic signal due to increased traffic from the proposed library.
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   Mr. DeBaie responded by stating that was something that could be looked at.
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   Mr. DeBaie responded with a "yes, sir".