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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992_03_03 Traffic Committee Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK TRAFFIC COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1992 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, N.Y. 10543. PRESENT: David Lobl, Chairman Deidre Black Dennis Kenny Pincus Leitner Rosemarie Magazino Richard Mari Camille Odierna ALSO PRESENT: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Paul A. Munch, Police Chief Paul Ryan, Liaison The chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. He explained the purpose of the committee and introduced the committee members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion from Mr. Lobl, seconded by Mr. Kenny and carried unanimously, the minutes of January 14, 1992 were approved as written. STOP SIGNS-VINE RD. AND VINE PL., VINE RD. AND GLEN EAGLES DR. The Chairman asked Chief Munch for his report and recommendations. The Chief reported that the home owners at the intersection of Vine Rd. and Vine Place have voluntarily trimmed their shrubbery so there is no obstruction at that intersection. Committee members agreed that the visibility at this intersection is clear now. In regard to the Vine Rd. and Glen Eagles Dr. intersection, the Chief suggested four way stop signs (addition of 2 more), with a stop sign ahead warning sign. The two existing stop signs are visible. Emerson White of 55 Vine Rd. stated that he would be willing to cooperate in any way with shrubbery, but part of the problem is a large blue spruce tree and the grade of Vine Rd. After discussion by the Committee, Mr. Kenny made the following motion: The Traffic Committee recommends to the Town Board to adopt Chief Munch's recommendation and add four way stop signs plus a warning sign stating stop sign ahead at this location. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Magazino and carried unanimously. PARKING RESTRICTION-MAPLE STREET The Committee discussed revising parking regulations to two hour parking from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Maple Street. The restaurant owner has stated that he would be in favor of the new ordinance. Committee members questioned beginning the restriction earlier than 9:00 a.m. After discussion, Mr. Leitner made the following motion: The Traffic Committee recommends to the Town Board to adopt the Police Chief's recommendation of adopting an ordinance restricting parking to two hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Maple Street. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Magazino and the vote was as follows: Mr. Lobl-aye, Mr. Kenny-aye, Mr. Leitner-aye, Mrs. Magazino-aye, Mr. Mari-aye, Mrs. Odierna-aye, Mrs. Black -nay. The motion carried by majority vote. r TOWN OF MAMARONECK TRAFFIC COMMrI mE MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 1992 PAGE 2 UPDATE: BADGER DAY CAMP-ROCKLAND AVE. The Chairman asked Chief Munch for his report and recommendations. The Chief reported that he met with the owners of the day camp and they agreed that the camp will hire a crossing guard to be present between 3:30 and 4:30 when the camp is in session. The Chief suggested that signs be installed stating NO STOPPING for 200 feet either side of the crest of the hill. After discussion, Mr. Mari made the following motion: The Traffic Committee recommends to the Town Board to adopt the Police Chief's recommendation and install signs stating NO STOPPING within 200 feet of the crest of the hill on Rockland Ave. at the Badger Day Camp entrance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lobl and carried unanimously. Their was discussion of traffic during swim meets and Mr. Ryan suggested he speak to the owner of the property so he could notify the Police Dept. when a meet will take place. This would encourage the possibility of the camp hiring a crossing guard during those hours also. PARKING-WEAVER ST. BETWEEN HILLCREST AVE. AND DANTE AVE. After discussion, it was agreed that no parking signs should be installed on Weaver St. Chief Munch pointed out that Weaver St. is a State Road. The Committee agreed to give Chief Munch the authority to request from the State D.O.T. permission to install no parking signs on both sides of Weaver Street from Dante Ave. to Hillcrest Ave. MURRAY AVE. TRUCK STUDY Chairman Lobl gave a report on the background of this study for the new committe members, then turned the floor over to Mr. Alan Davis. Mr. Davis gave a brief summary of the traffic study done by his firm which included a traffic count done on a Monday and Saturday. Mr. McCartney of 163 Murray Ave. stated that Murray Ave. became a preferred route when the Weaver St. bridge closed. He feels that there are too many trucks. Mr. Levine of 288 Murray Ave. stated that there is a tremendous amount of traffic. He questioned the sign directing traffic to U.S. 1 from Weaver Street. Mr. Altieri reported that the sign had been stolen soon after it was erected. Mrs. Friedman of 164 Murray Ave. stated that she feels Weaver St. is a better option than Murray Ave. for truck traffic due to the school. Mr. Levitz of 280 Murray Ave. stated that trucks found a different route before they traveled on Murray Ave. Mr. Ashanyan of 283 Murray Ave. stated that residents of Murray Ave. are not concerned with where the traffic goes as long as it leaves Murray Ave. Mrs. Magazino stated that the quality of life is affected by the truck traffic on Murray Ave. and suggested no through trucks. Mr. Kenny stated that he was surprised by the small number of tractor trailers reported in the study. He would be concerned with enforcing a no truck regulation. Chief Munch stated enforcement would be difficult unless a driver committed a violation. TOWN OF MAMARONECK TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 1992 PAGE 3 MURRAY AVE. TRUCK STUDY (cont.) After discussion, Mrs. Magazino made the following motion: An alternate route for truck traffic such as the one suggested by Alan Davis be recommended to the Town Board. There was no second to the motion. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion from Mr. Kenny, seconded by Mr. Mari and carried unanimously, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.