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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_10_25 Traffic Committee Minutes TO:CLARA TRACY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK TRAFFIC COMMITTEE HELD TUESDAY OCTOBER 25, 1994 IN THE SENIOR CENTER OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK. PRESENT David Lobl-Chairman ;1lt i t]�4� Nancy Angiulo Richard MariANIL Camille Odierna D Frank Vozzati ' 8 Pincus Leitner vt EXCUSED Deidre Black ALSO PRESENT Stephen V. Altieri- Town Administrator 41114111 Valerie Moore O'Keefe-Town Board Liaison Lt. John Anderson-Police Dpeartment The meeting was called to order at 8 : 03 p.m. The members of the committee were intoduced. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the September 20, 1994 meeting were approved unanimously by a motion by Mr. Lobl and seconded by Mr. Mari with the following changes : pg 2 correct spelling to the name SIEGEL OLD BUSINESS COOPER LANE/MARDON ROAD PROJECT deferred until later in the meeting. NEW BUSINESS NORTH CHATSWORTH AVENUE, AND ROCKINGSTONE AVENUES Sandra Marraffino of 150 Rockingstone Avenue, Larchmont, gave a sample of a sign that would difuse confusion on the curve that would allow drivers to know they need to stay to the right to continue driving on North Chatsworth, and traffic traveling straight ahead would be on Rockingstone. Mr. Pincus made motion to have the sign installed. Mr. Mari suggested the sign have bigger letters so they can be clearly seen before the driver comes up on the curve. Mr. Lobl seconded, adding to have the Highway Department put in a sign similar to the one drawn up and presented by Mrs . Marraffino at a height and location to be determined by the Highway Department . PEDESTRIAN CROSSING CHATSWORTH AVENUE AND MYRTLE BOULEVARD Mr. Michael Glotzer of 21 North Chatsworth Avenue stated the request for a cycle change for the pedestrian crosswalk. Cars going west making a left turn speed up to beat the eastbound traffic leaving pedestrians in the middle of the cross traffic allowing for what he stated as being an anti-pedestrian crossing. Mr. James McDonald stated a similar complaint that was given to the comittee on 12-11-90 and replied to on 12-14-90 . He was advised then there were no perfect solutions to an already problematic intersection. Mr. Lobl stated that a study with considerable input was made 1986-89 and at that time, it was reconfigured. There was exclusive walk lights, but traffic bottlenecked and delays of over 2 minutes were the results . It is one of the most studied intersections in town. Lt. Anderson further established the 1986-89 study resulted in the reconfiguration, and in the last 10 years only 2 accidents ( with no serious injuries ) for failure to yield to pedestrians had occurred. Further discussion by Nancy Anguilo and Camille Odierna along with Mr. Lobl was added. Mr . Mari was at the 1990 meetings referred to by Mr. McDonald and advised that the issue has been reviewed at numerous meetings with a conclusion that every possibility has been considered that could be collectively thought of and implemented with solutions that have been less satisfactory. Mr. Lobl suggested a sub-committee, it was unanimously agreed to. The sub-committee will be Richard Mari along with Nancy Anguilo. EATON ROAD Monica Casey of 50 Eaton Road, Robert Siegel of 48 Eaton Road, Harriet Wachs of 44 Eaton Road, Mr. Flint of 49 Eaton Road, Ralph Edwards of 45 Eaton Road, Andrew Roth of 43 Eaton Road, Alan Ginsberg of 46 Eaton Road, and Michael Bloom of 39 Eaton Road were all present and in agreement that the curve is a hinderance and a danger to pedestrians and drivers the resolve being: the road needs a warning sign of curves ahead, double painted lines to keep people within the boundaries of the road, and a 3 way stop sign at the intersection. Lt. Anderson stated there has been 2 accidents, one in 1989 , and one other in 1992 . It was also agreed that hedges on the private property at the same intersection are also contributing factors to the blind spots . There was extensive discussion by the Committee regarding where stop signs should be, double lines should be painted, and a 15MPH curve sign could be placed. Mr. Lobl recommended the Traffic Committee agree double lines be placed in the center of the curve of Eaton Road north of the intersection of Little Farms, ( at the 90 degree curve) ; together with the slow-curve 15MPH sign in the approved form pursuant to the New York State Traffic Manual to be determined by the town Highway Department going north to south and south to north on Eaton Road at the location of the 90 degree turn. . It was seconded by Mr. Pincus and carried unanimously by the Committee. RELOCATION OF SIGN AT PALMER AVENUE OPPOSITE EKLAN ROAD Mr. Catera of 1081 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont presented the mathematical documentation and reasons for relocating the existing signs at the location, reiterating the information he wrote in his letter which was submitted to the Committee. Lt. Anderson pointed out that the County has to move th 20MPH sign. Mr. Altieri agreed and stated the County could be requested to put up the advisory sign that denotes School Zone Ahead. Mr. Lobl motioned a request for the County to install a sign to advise of the School Zone Ahead similar to section 236 . 1 of the New York State Manual, at Blossom Terrace and Palmer Avenue facing west for westbound traffic on the telephone pole. It was seconded by Nancy Anguilo. VISUAL OBSTRUCTIONS INTERSECTIONS ELKAN ROAD AND PALMER AVENUE Marcy Trenholm of 1054 Palmer avenue stated the biggest problem as being poor visibility due to trucks parking and obstructing the view of oncoming traffic. Mr. Howard Atchison of 20 Elkan described the location as being only 6 feet from the corner where parking ends . Visibility is impossible if there is anything other than a car parked. A request for parking spaces to be removed, and parking restrictions of cars only to be enacted was suggested by Ms . Trenholm. Sara Rowen of 42 Elkan another resident in attendance was in agreement with Mr. Atchison, and Ms . Trenholm. Lt. Anderson informed the Committee that the road is a County road and they would be the authority to decide to restrict . Mr. Mari pointed out that if the vehicles parking have passenger tags, there would be nothing to restrict. Mr. Atchison stated the right side has already been restricted, now the left side should be. Mr. Mari acknowledged the issue has been discussed in the past. After discussion by the Committee Mr. Lobl motioned it be recommended to the Town Board to move the no parking sign to a corner sign 20 feet west from it 's present location at the S .E. corner of Palmer and Elkan. Seconded by Mr. Pincus . DISCUSSION - PARKING SENATE PLACE Result- Point of clarification by the Town Administrator. Mr. Altieri stated it does not need to be returned to the Traffic Committee. Whatever the Fire Department and the Highway Department determine to be appropriate is acceptable to the Committee and should go directly to the Town Board. MURRAY AVENUE RESURFACING Mr. Altieri informed the Committee the work would commence on October 31, 1994 . There will be curb replacement, water main, and road milling. The decision by this Committee will be incorporated. The only revision: Radius of turns too sharp, they will be cut back slightly so it is a smoother turn. To be completed in 45 days subject to conditions . There will probably be a detour, and street closed at Murray Avenue between Colonial and Myrtle. Discussion about Mr. Quigley's situation was resolved. There was discussion regarding the bus stop at Dillon Road and the condition of the sidewalk; and the video store in the CVS center regarding traffic turnover. There was also discussion by Mr. Mari regarding the Palmer/Blossom Terrace No Parking sign on the west side. It is faded and needs to be replaced. Camille Odierna informed the Committee of the High Ridge/Mulberry Lane intersection having the High Ridge sign missing. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Lobl, seconded by Mr. Mari and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjouned at 10 : 04 p.m. Respectfully and humbly submitted by Valerie Capone.