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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992_11_24 Traffic Committee Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARCNECK TRAFFIC COMMITTEE HELD TUESDAY, NOVIIMBER 24, 1992 IN THE SENIOR CENTER OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARCNIECK, NY PRESENT: David Lobl, Chairman Deirdre Black Camille Odierna Richard Mari Pincus Leitner ALSO PRESENT Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Lieutenant Anderson, Police Department ABSENT: Rosemarie Magazino The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. The minutes of the October 27, 1992 Traffic Committee were approved after it was noted to amend the minutes to show that Pincus Leitner was also present. Echo Lane and Murray Avenue Residents attending the meeting stated haw dangerous this location is and felt that a stop sign is needed at Murray Avenue. Because Murray Avenue is a County Road, the County would have to approve a stop sign. A letter from the County stated that because Murray Avenue is a primary road, there should be no stop sign and that they volume of traffic did not warrant a traffic control device. There was a discussion of making Echo Lane one way from Murray Avenue to the intersection of Hillside Road, however, the residents attending the meeting felt this would be inconvenient to those living in the neighborhood. They also cited visual obstructions at this location which makes traversing the area difficult. There are two large trees and protruding bushes blocking the view when approaching the intersection that should be removed. Because of the configuration of the intersection, cars must pull all the way out into the intersection before proceeding making it very dangerous when people are also attempting to cross the street. Residents also felt that excessive speeding on Murray Avenue warrants a stop sign. Mr. Litner feel that the configuration of the road is bad on Murray Avenue and the placement of the trees makes the situation worse. The County should be contacted concerning the trees. This matter will appear on a subsequent Traffic Committee agenda after communication from the County is received. BRYSON STREET David Lobl asked if any action had been taken on the sidewalk study. Mr. Altieri reported that three zones were created for reconstruction of sidewalks with the third zone to be completed next year. The background on Bryson Street is that children are walking on lawns of homeowners because there is no sidewalk at this street. When cars are parked along the lawn edges it either forces the children to walk in the street or on people's lawns. There is a Town right-of-way so -2- technically people are allowed to walk and this easement will be looked into. The Town could assume the right-of-way and construct sidewalks or could enlarge the street. It was suggested that letters be sent to the residents on Bryson Street educating them of the easement so that walking will be permitted. The letter will be drafted in conjunction with the Town Attorney and placed back onto the Traffic Committee agenda at a later date. NEW JEFF'ERSON STREET Nancy Anguila of 16 North Chatsworth Avenue stated that a new NO U TURN sign is needed at the intersection of North Chatsworth and New Jefferson Street because the old sign is in a deteriorating condition. There is also a problem at this intersection when attempting to leave the parking lot of 16 North Chatsworth and that a NO LEFT TURN sign be posted. She also stated there should be no parking allowed outside the gate of the parking lot. A NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign should be established on the north side of North Chatsworth Avenue fran the fire hydrant to the corner of North Chatsworth Avenue to the entrance of Old Jefferson Street (entrance to the parking area of 16 North Chatsworth Avenue) . The Traffic Committee, after discussion, recommended the above to the Town Board for implementation. NORTH CHATSWORTH AVENUE INTERSECTION In 1988, this intersection was subject to a major study and was redesigned. Mr. Osterveil's letter states of a dangerous condition at the intersection with traffic turning onto Myrtle Boulevard. The Traffic Committee feels that this is an enforcement issue. Selective enforcement will be used at this time with a report due back to the committee at their next meeting. Respectfully submitted, Clara Tracy