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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_02_01 Traffic Committee Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK TRAFFIC COMMITTE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1994 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST RAOD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK. PRESENT: David Lobl, Chairman Nancy Angiulo Pincus Leitner Richard Mari Camille Odierna Frank Vozza ALSO PRESENT: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Liaison from Town Board Lt. P. Anderson, Police Department Cindy Giraud, Recording Secretary The chairman called the meeting to order at 8 : 00 p.m. He introduced the Committee members and explained the purpose of the committee. He also introduced Valerie O'Keeffe who is the new liaison for the Town Board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion from Mr. Lobl, seconded by Mr. Pincus Leitner the minutes of November 23 , 1993 were approved with the following corrections: under members present a members name was misspelled it was spelled Vossa instead of Frank Vozza. One page 2 , under New Business paragraph 2 the word "pole" should be spelled "poll" . OLD BUSINESS NO OVERNIGHT PARKING SIGN - TOWN BORDER Lt. Anderson checked into the situation regarding the question about overnight parking signs on the Town border. His results were that both signs are missing and have to be replaced. Mr. Lobl made the motion to approve the new signs and the Board seconded the motion. Parking restriction on wood street. It was decided to have a sign that reads "2HR PARKING 7 : 00 AM to 2 : 00 PM" on Wood Street. Richard Mari made the suggestion that it should be Monday thru Friday. Board agreed with the suggestion. Mr. Lobl made the motion and the board seconded the motion and it was carried. NEW BUSINESS 4 Baldwin Avenue - Request for Street Parking Mr. Anthony Ilardi, of 4 Baldwin Avenue has requested a solution to his parking problem. His propertty has no curb cut of driveway and overnight parking is not allowed on that street. Recently he has been receiving tickets in front of his house. For the record Mr. Ilardi issued two pictures of his home of Baldwin Ave in addition a letter dated February 1. Mr. Lobl indicated that the committee can not make exception for just one resident. He suggested that he go to the Town Clerk's Office and put his name on a list for a parking permit. Mr. Ildardi indicated that he is on a list already. Request - Hidden Driveway Sign Mrs. Anne Goulb, of 843 Fenimore was requesting that a "Hidden Driveway Sign" be put up. She indicated that it is extremely difficult to see her driveway when traveling East to West going toward Griffin Ave. Lt. Anderson commented on this sitaution and also agreed with Mrs. Goulb. He stated that 833 Fenimore Rd starts the Nature Trail . Mr. Lobl made a motion to have the Highway Department put up a sign that reads "Hidden Driveway" . The board seconded the motion and it was carried. Dangerous Traffic Condition - Huguenot Drive Neil Novikoff of 12 Huguenot Drive and Rick Estock of 16 Huguenot Drive indicated that they live on a dangerous, twisted hill . The speed limit is 30 miles per hour which is very fast for this area. Residents are concerned that the speed limit is too high for the resident's children that play outside. The residents are requesting to lower the SPEED LIMIT and requested that signs be placed saying "CHILDREN AT PLAY" . Frank Vozza motioned the board to have SPEED ADVISORY SIGNS, 20 M. P.H. Mr. Lobl seconded the motion and it was carried. Traffic Light - Weaver Street/Quaker Ridge Road Mr. Gerardi, of 805 Weaver Street, spoke about the traffic light on Weaver Street and Quaker Ridge Road. Four or Five times a day traffic is backed up on Weaver Street. Residents that live on Weaver Street cannot get their cars out of their driveways. The residents are requesting an advance Green arrow. The Committee, Lt. Anderson, and Stephen Aliteri indicated that the Traffic Light belongs to the City of New Rochelle. Stephen Aliteri suggested that we write to the City Manager's Office of New Rochelle as to whether or not an advance green light could be placed in the north direction. Councilwoman O'Keeffe will write to the City Manager's Office of New Rochelle. Councilwoman O'Keeffe will report on this next meeting. Mr. William Byrne, of 19 Villa Road Larchmont, requested Improving Safety on Weaver Street at the St. John & Paul School, this will be placed on next agenda. Selection of 1994 Traffic Committee Meeting Dates March 1st April 12th May 10th June 21st Sept. 13th Oct. 18th Nov. 15th Dec. 20th Meeting adjourned at 9 : 25pm.