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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992_06_22 Traffic Committee Minutes s • MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK TRAFFIC COMMI'iT E HELD MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1992 IN THE SENIOR CENTER OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST RCAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK. PRESENT: David Lobl, Chairman Deirdre Black Rosemarie Magazino Richard Mari Camille Odierna ALSO PRESENT: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Lieutenant P. Anderson, Police Department Paul A. Ryan, Town Board Liaison Kathleen T. O'Flinn, Town Board EXCUSED: Dennis Kenny Pincus Leitner The chairman called the meeting to order at 9:40 p.m. He introduced the committee members and explained the purpose of the committee. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion from Mr. Lobl, seconded by Mr. Mari and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of May 19, 1992 were approved with the following amendments: Under the heading VISUAL OBSTRUCTION, in the last paragraph the words "If this does not pro•Je acceptable" should be inserted before the words-the committee. At the end of the minutes the following words should be added: Respectfully submitted by Cynthia Rocchio. VISUAL OBSTRUCTION-FALLS ROAD AND COOPER LANE Joan Druker of 4 Falls Road stated that new shrubs have been put in to replace an old hedge of the same height. She felt that the terrain may make visibility difficult not the shrubs. She feels the real issue is that a resident who complained is concerned that their view of the duck pond may be blocked. Sonia Gargaliano of 72 Cooper Lane stated that she travels Falls Rd. to access her driveway and has never felt the shrubs cause a visual obstruction. Sandy Tashoff of 40 Cooper Lane stated that the hill on Falls Rd. is steep and that causes any obstruction. She further stated that the next corner is much more of a visual obstruction. Pat DiCioccio, Town Clerk stated that the Building Inspector felt the shrubs along the front of the property were the only possible obstruction, not those in question on the side. After discussion, it was agreed that the prior plantings did not present a different configuration than is there now and no town residents expressed the view that they were a visual obstruction. The following motion was made by Mn. Lobl, seconded by Mrs. Black and carried unanimously: The Traffic Committee determines that there is no visual obstruction caused by shrubbery at this intersection and trimming the existing plantings from four feet to three feet will not improve visibility. CCRNER OF FOREST AND MURRAY AVE.-FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION Mr. Altieri stated that the Fire Chief's report has not been received yet. The committee would like a copy of it when it is received. Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee June 22, 1992 Page 2 CORNER OF FOREST AND MURRAY AVE.-FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION (cont. ) Lt. Anderson stated that he feels parking should be prohibited on both sides of Forest Ave. from Weaver St. to Murray Ave. There was discussion regarding making the island more narrow. Mr. Mari stated he would like input from the school before taking any action. Mrs. O'Flinn stated that we might need to find alternate parking for the school. The Committee agreed that this should be put on the agenda for the next meeting after the memo is received from the fire department. ROCKLAND AVENUE PARKING - BADGER DAY CAMP The signs stating NO PARKING, STANDING OR STOPPING for this area have been received. There has been a request to make this a seasonal ordinance. Diane Tohn of 129 Rockland Ave. is concerned that cars will line up on side streets if they are prohibited from parking on Rockland Ave. Mary Lou Biacco of 25 Rockland Ave. stated that the only time there is a problem is at pick up time from day camp. Some cars used to park on Rockland Ave. John Collins of 105 Rockland Ave. feels that the ordinance should be year round, not seasonal. Mrs. O'Flinn stated that Mr. Collins of Badger Sports Club has been very gracious in regard to helping solve this problem by hiring a guard to direct traffic. It was agreed that this subject will be postponed until the September meeting since the Town Board asked that this be looked at after the summer camp season. Mr. Altieri will see to it that Committee members receive prior minutes which deal with this location. TRAFFIC PA'ri'i.RNS-JEFFERSON STREET & NORTH CHATSWORTH AVE. A letter was received from Dr. Grisanti, president of the co-op at 16 N. Chatsworth regarding improving visibility at intersections. Lt. Anderson reported that in order to improve visibility there would be a loss of parking spaces. Mr. Altieri reported that parking in this area was difficult since the residents were looking for 24 hour parking while the commercial business were looking for 1 and 2 hour parking. After discussion, Mr. Lobl made the following motion which was seconded by Mr. Mari and carried unanimously: The Police Dept. and/or Highway Department review the intersection of Jefferson St. , New Jefferson St. and N. Chatsworth Ave. and determine if parking should be restricted to create greater visibility for cars entering Jefferson St. and New Jefferson St. Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee June 22, 1992 Page 3 THREE HOUR PARKING LIMIT - MURRAY AVE AND WASHINGTON SQUARE A letter of request was received regarding parking in this area. After discussion it was agreed that Mrs. Black would contact the resident and follow up with suggestions for parking. BYRON PLACE-PARKING After discussion, Mr. Altieri suggested that parking be prohibited on one side of the street. Lt. Anderson recommended that parking be restrict on the building side (north side) of Byron Place with a three hour parking limit on the South side. Mr. Lobl made a motion to accept Lt. Anderson's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mari and carried unanimously. SITE PLAN AGENDA Mr. Altieri presented the site plan for the Town owned property at Hommocks Road and Boston Post Road. The committee had a lengthy discussion regarding the traffic impact on the intersection and the area in general. The Committee explored the traffic implications in general. The eleven parking spaces on the school property were discussed. Both Mrs. Magazino and Mrs. Odierna voiced negative opinions regarding the parking spaces on school property. Mr. Black stated concern regarding the open pathway to the spaces on the school property. Mrs. Magazino also stated that she feels it is a poor idea to have the driveways open onto Hommocks Road. WORK SESSION It was agreed to call a work session on August 25th at 7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT On a motion from Mr. Mari seconded by Mr. Lobl and carried unanimously, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Cynthia Rocchio