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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_04_19 Traffic Committee Minutes $ ,e5. < MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMI'ImE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1988 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE SENIOR CENTER OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK. PRESENT: Martin Zavell, Chairman Richard Mari Anthony Math Edward F.X. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: Steven V. Altieri, Town Administrator Arthur T. Dallas, Police Commissioner EXCUSED: Dennis Kenny Approval of Minutes On a motion from Mr. Math, seconded by Mr. Mari, the minutes of March 15, 1988 were approved with the following corrections: Page 4, paragraph 2, line 2 should read,". . .within the first block Northeast of Rockingstone Ave. Page 4, paragraph6, under the headingBurton Road should read "Mr. Altieri reported that the no through traffic sign on Burton Rd. does not appear to be an ordinance that can be enforced." Converting Two 24 Hour Spaces in Lot #3 To Handicapped And/Or Senior Citizen Spaces Dr. Heidi of N. Chatsworth Ave. requested that a limited number of handicapped and/ or senior citizen spaces be made available for 24 hour parking near the residences in lot #3. Dr. Heidi presented a letter with this request signed by five additional handicapped residents. Mr. Math stated that he saw no reason to deny the request other than the fact that spaces may not be available at this time. Mr. Ryan stated his concern regarding residents buying specific parking spaces due to the numbering system. Mr. Altieri explained that numbered parking is assigned since there are other spaces in the same lot designated daytime or overnight parking. He is also concerned because the Town has established a standard of service which would have to be changed if numbered spaces were not assigned. Mr. Ryan suggested that permit holders be notified that a change would take place at this location. Residents would be awarded 24 hour parking spaces but not assigned a specific space. Mr. Mari stated that he is in favor of creating two spaces for the handicapped in this lot. He feels strongly that the two spaces be appropriate for the handicapped. Mr. Altieri stated that the Town will be canvassing current permit holders to find out how many will be renewing for 1988. The results of the canvass will be in by May 16th. Mr. Zavell requested that this be put on the agenda for the next meeting when the results of the Town canvass would be available. Larchmont Knolls Neighborhood request-Alden Rd.-Consideration of One Way Traffic Ordinance Lillian Reid of 14 Harmony Dr. stated that no other residential community in the Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee April 19, 1988 Page 2 Larchmont Knolls Neighborhood request (cont. ) area has a similar problem of traffic for a commercial business spilling over onto residential streets. Theodore Brown of 6 Devon Rd. stated that he does not believe that Alden Rd. can be made a one way in either direction since there is no street to carry traffic in the opposite direction. He stated that he is opposed to making Alden Rd. a one way from the Boston Post Rd. to Copley Drive. Dennis Mulchaey of 14 Alden Rd. asked that the one way be considered on a tempor- ary basis to see if it improves the problem. Mr. Ryan stated the he would still like to see parking allowed on the Boston Post Rd. in this area. After discussion, Mr. Zavell made the following motion: The Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committe recommends to the Town Board that we experiment with the proposal to make Alden Rd. a one way southbound from Copley/Harmony to the Boston Post Road for a three month trial period. The matter will then be reviewed and its permanency decided. The vote was as follows: Mr. Math-Aye, Mr. Ryan-Aye, Mr. Zavell-Aye, Mr. Mari-Nay. The motion carried. Since Mr. Mari stated concern that the State DOT will need to be notified due to the fact that the Boston Post Rd. is a State road, Mn. Altieri will notify the State of the proposal. Hammocks Road and the Boston Post Road Andrea Potash, co-president of the Hammocks P.T.A. again stated the P.T.A. proposal to add a left hand turn lane to the road leading out of Hammocks onto the Boston Post Road. The Police Commissioner made the following report: Measurements concerning the East- West width of Hammocks Rd. support the division of this roadway into three separate lanes, facilitating a westbound "left turn only" lane entering onto the Boston Post Road. After discussion it was agreed that the State DOT must be contacted before such a change could take place. Mr. Math made the following motion: The Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee recommends to the Town Board that they adopt the Police Commissioner's recommendation regarding the modifications of Hammocks Rd. The motion passed unanimously. Rockinqstone Avenue at Mountain Avenue Ann Shea of 162 Rockingstone Ave. stated that meeting notices had not been received by her or anyone else whose names had been on the original petition. Mr. Altieri stated that notices had been sent out. ee Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee April 19, 1988 Page 3 Rockingstone Avenue at Mountain Avenue (cont.) Mr. Paul Marafino of 150 Rockingstone Ave. stated that the request is for a four way stop sign at this intersection as had been stated at the previous meeting. Mr. Marafino read from a code book which sets requirements for stop signs at intersections, pointing out that this intersection meets the criteria. Ann Shea stated that although selective enforcement was suggested at the previous meeting, she drives this stretch of road approximately five times a day and has not seen any radar units. Commissioner Dallas stated that he feels the only appropriate method of relieving the problem is the following recommendation: Relief may only be obtained by the redirection of traffic on Mountain Ave. between Rockingstone Ave. and Rochelle Rd. limited to westbound (one way) . Pedestrian crossing at the intersection should be prohibited. Rather, pedestrian crossings should be limited to the currently designated location at Wildwood Road. Mrs. Shea asked if the Commissioner felt lowering the speed limit would help the situation. In reply, Commissioner Dallas stated that there would be major non- compliance. Mr. Ryan stated that he would like to see the residents notified of the proposal of a one way street. Kevin O'Brian stated that he understood traffic counters were to be put on Rockingstone Ave. to determine if there is enough traffic to warrant a stop sign. Commissioner Dallas stated that the State has not moved the counters from the Weaver Street Bridge to Rockingstone Ave. yet. On a motion from Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mr. Mari and carried unanimously, the following was agreed upon: This intersection be put on the agenda for the next meeting date with a view of adopting the recommendation of the Police Commissioner and be certain that residents are notified of the meeting date. Unmarked Fork in Road-Mountain Ave. and North Chatsworth Avenue The Police Department's survey of the entire area resulted in the following recommendation: It is felt that despite the reduction in roadway width from 36 feet to 24 feet, the 30 m.p.h. speed limit appears appropriate. The Police Department recommends posting speed zone on N. Chatsworth Ave. within the first block, N/E of Rockingstone Ave. Southbound N. Chatsworth Ave. traffic entering Mountain Ave. must meet with appropriate pavement markings designed to disclose two way traffic on Mountain Ave. In addition, it is strongly recommended that appropriate two way traffic ahead signage be placed on Mountain Ave. facing S/B traffic, so as to properly advise motorists in the even that roadway markings are obliterated by weather conditions. Mr. Ryan moved to adopt the Police Commissioner's recommendations. The motion carried unanimously. Since it was agreed that the residents generally opposed to "no parking" in this area, Richard Mari made a motion that we do not restrict parking at the triangle on N. Chatsworth Ave. The motion carried unanimously. • Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee April 19, 1988 Page 4 Traffic Control - Murray Avenue Mike Saade of 200 Murray Ave. stated that he originally requested traffic control on Murray Ave. , but now realizes that this is not appropriate. He suggested in- stead that the area be looked at around the school and perhaps more signs be placed on Murray Ave. noting School Zone, etc. The committee agreed with the request to look over this area and erect more signs if needed. Request for one Way Traffic on Overlook Terrace Eileen Durkin of Overlook Terrace stated that she felt a one way in either direction would be helpful on this street. Joan Keenan of 91 Edgewood Ave. stated that she shares a driveway with two other families and a one way on this street in either direction would make it difficult to enter or exit this driveway. After discussion, Mr. Ryan suggested that this be tabled until the next meeting when all committee members will have had a chance to look over the area. Commissioner Dallas was asked to look over the area with this driveway in mind. NEW BUSINESS New Committee Member Mr. Zavell reported that the Town Board has appointed Kathleen O'Flinn as a new member to the Traffic Committee. Letter from Councilwoman Mr. Zavell reported that a letter has been received from Councilwoman Elaine Price commenting on the N. Chatsworth Ave. intersection and traffic signal and the excellent presentation by the traffic committee. Traffic Light-Central School Entrance It was reported that the State DOT has once again turned down the request for a traffic signal on Palmer Ave. at the Central School entrance. Myrtle Blvd. Parking Lot Mr. Ryan recommended that the Town Board be made aware of the concern regarding repairs to the Myrtle Blvd. parking lot. After discussion, Mr. Ryan made the following recommendation, seconded by Mr. Zavell and carried unanimously: The Traffic Committee Recommends to the Town Board that money be appropriated to blacktop the Myrtle Blvd. parking lot. Next Meeting Date It was agreed that the next meeting date for the Traffic Committee would be Wednesday, May 25th. Adjournment On a motion from Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mr. Zavell and carried unanimously, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Cynthia Rocchio