HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992_09_22 Traffic Committee Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK TRAFFIC COMMITTEE HELD
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON
POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK.
PRESENT: David Lobl, Chairman
Deirdre Black
Pincus Leitner
Rosemarie Magazino RECEIVED
Richard Mari NOV 4 1992
ALSO PRESENT: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator PATRICIA A.D►CI000IO
TOWN CLERK
Lieutenant P. Anderson, Police Department MAMARONECK
Paul A. Ryan, Town Board Liaison N.Y.
EXCUSED: Camille Odierna
The chairman called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. He introduced the
committee members and explained the purpose of the committee.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion from Mr. Leitner, seconded by Mr. Lobl and carried unanimously,
the minutes of the meeting of June 22, 1992 were approved with the following
correction: The first line should read, The chairman called the meeting to
order at 8:40 p.m.
MURRAY AND FOREST AVENUE
Mr. Sal Valando of 272 Murray Avenue stated his concern regarding parking
on Forest Avenue at Murray Avenue.
After discussion, the following motion was made by Mr. Leitner, seconded by
Mr. Lobl and carried unanimously: The Traffic Committee adopts the recommendation
of September 18, 1992 by Lieutenant Anderson of the Police Department.
PARKING-PALMER AVENUE
Many residents addressed the issue of poor visibility pulling out onto
Palmer Avenue due to the parking along Palmer Avenue. Mr. Kronenberg of
66 Howell Ave. stated it is very difficult to pull out onto Palmer Ave. from
Carleon or Howell Ave. Mr. Engels of 1274 Palmer Ave. explained that his
driveway exits on Palmer Ave. and the site line is poor. Mr. Breakstone of
1299 Palmer Ave. stated that cars park along the area painted yellow which
cuts down visibility. Mr. Borno of 1299 Palmer Ave. stated he would like
to see two or three hour parking restrictions on Palmer Ave. to curtail
commuter all day parking. Laura McCorry of 1299 Palmer Ave. stated that some
residents need daytime parking.
After a lengthy discussion regarding time restrictions on parking and
eliminating parking spaces near intersections, Mr. Lobl made the following
recommendation: Have the Police Department review the area of Palmer Ave.
from the Town line to Weaver Street and propose a signage plan taking into
consideration driveways and intersections and bring the recommendation back
to the committee. The committee voted unanimously to adopt this proposal.
INTERSECTION-ROCKLAND AVE. AND HICKORY GROVE DR.
Lt. Anderson suggested advisory signs on Rockland coming down the hill.
Mr. Lobl suggested leaving the choice of signs to the Police Department.
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INTERSECTION-ROCKLAND AVE. AND HICKORY GROVE DR. (cont)
It was agreed that the Police Department will furnish the committee with some
appropriate choices of signs at the next meeting.
HOMMOCKS PARK
Mr. Altieri brought information from the Town Planning Board regarding the
parking complex at Hommocks Park. There was a discussion regarding safety of
the Hommocks school children during and after construction.
Mr. Altieri made the couuuittee aware of the driveway locations and answered
questions regarding footage. He further stated that there would be an additional
crossing guard at the site during construction along with control of truck
traffic during school openings and closings.
BRYSON STREET
It was agreed to postpone discussion of Bryson Street until the next meeting.
This will be placed on the October agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion from Mr. Mari, seconded by Mrs. Magazino and carried unanimously,
the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Cynthia Rocchio