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Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes
September 25, 2019
A regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee was held on September 25,
2019 at 2 PM at the Town Center Courtroom, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY
10543.
MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT:
Doris Shaw Block, Chair Abby Katz, Town Board Member
Stephen Bartell Connie Green O'Donnell, Deputy Town Administrator
Ben Garcia Lt.James Maher, Mamaroneck Police Department
Arthur Katz
Kimberly Larsen
Camille Odierna
Doris Block provided an update regarding the Town's proposed commuter parking law. The
purpose of the law is to prevent commuters from parking on neighborhood streets during the
day. As a result of the number of negative comments (written and oral) the Town Board
received, they decided that the scope of the area would be reduced and parking restrictions
on certain streets, rather than all the streets, in the area surrounding the train station would
be more effective in deterring commuters from parking.
Also, the Committee stated they were supportive of the Walking Safety Assessment
Feasibility Study that would be conducted at the Central School. If there is further
involvement needed by the Committee, they requested that it be placed on the next agenda
for further discussion.
OLD BUSINESS:
Follow-up on Traffic Concerns on Country Road:
Kathleen Charla, who resides at 6 Leatherstocking Lane, expressed her concerns for
neighborhood traffic safety. Ms. Charla claims there is poor visibility due to vehicles parked
on the right side of Country Road just before the curve. To substantiate her claim, she
provided the Committee with a petition signed by residents in the neighborhood and pictures
of the area. In her opinion, a stop sign should be installed at the corner and parking should be
restricted in front of two homes. Another resident was present at the meeting who was in
agreement with Ms. Charla about the safety issue and her recommendations. According to Lt.
Maher, there were no accidents reported during the past three years.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request for Feasibility Study-New I-95 Northbound Entry Ramp-Resident requests an
access ramp to 1-95 North off of Harmon:
A resident requested that a traffic study be conducted to determine whether an access ramp to
I-98 going north, in the vicinity of Weaver Street and Harmon Drive would be viable. He
stated he had prior discussions about this request with County Executive George Latimer,
Assemblyman Steve Otis and County Legislator Shelly Mayer. According to the resident, all
three officials though it was a good idea and suggested that he address his request to his local
government officials. He presented to the Committee a petition that included approximately
300 signatures in support of conducting the feasibility study to construct the access ramp onto
1-98 north. There were a number of Harmon Drive residents who spoke against the proposal
given it would increase traffic in an already congested area. Lt. Maher spoke of the negative
impact this would have on emergency response for fire and ambulance services as it is
already a congested area. Both the Town's Fire Department and the Volunteer Ambulance
Corp facility are located in the vicinity of the proposed access ramp. The respective
departments were not in favor of the access ramp in that area nor was the Police Department.
After discussion, the Committee voted against the request that a feasibility study be
conducted. They based their decision on input from Lt.Maher regarding emergency
response and the fact that this would increase traffic in the area of the proposed access ramp.
Request for a No Parking Zone on Forest Avenue:
The resident was unable to appear before the Committee. However,it was decided that the
request would be placed on the next Traffic Committee agenda. In addition, neighbors who
may be adversely impacted by the recommended restricted parking, are to be notified that
the issue will be discussed at the next meeting.
Referral from Town Planning Board-Site Plan Amendment-Trader Joe's:
As required,the Planning Board referred the item to the Committee for their review and
recommendation. The engineer for the project presented to the Committee the plans,which
included the elimination of the left turn lane onto the Boston Post Road. This was proposed
after having conducted a traffic study and was to address the Fire Department's concern about
having adequate space to maneuver a fire truck in order to respond to an emergency at the
shopping center. The Committee thought that the removal of the left-hand turn would increase
the safety of pedestrians crossing at the entrance, as well as reduce the traffic congestion
created by vehicles entering and exiting the shopping center due to the difficulty of making
the left-hand turn onto the Boston Post Road. Although the Committee approved the removal
of the lane,they did have reservations as to what impact that will have on the increased traffic
at Stop&Shop's parking lot, as well as traffic on Weaver Street.
Referral from Town Planning Board-Site Plan Amendment-Winged Foot Golf Course-
US Open:
As required,the Planning Board referred the item to the Committee for their review and
recommendation. The Committee was asked to review the proposed traffic plans that will be
implemented during the 2020 US Open that will be held at the Winged Foot Golf Course.
Although the coordination of off-site parking facilities and shuttle services have yet to be
finalized, the Committee agreed that the proposed plans,which are similar to what was done
for the 2006 US Open at Winged Foot,were acceptable.
Resident at 3 Washington Square Request Speed Bumps at the Entrance to I-95
Doris Block shared with the Committee that she spoke with the resident and informed him that
the Committee would not support the installation of speed bumps.
Review—Traffic Committee Review Request Form and Recordkeeping Procedures
The Committee reviewed the form and suggested that the name be changed and a question
be added as to whether other individuals or property would be impacted by the proposed
recommendation. Depending upon the issue being presented, an internal review and
determination would be made as to whether neighbors should be notified, accident reports
obtained, etc. All relevant information would be included in the Committee's agenda packet
in advance of the meeting.
Next Traffic Committee Meeting Scheduled for October 30, 2019