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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_02_10 Traffic Committee Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMI1'1'r,E OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1987, AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST RD. , MAMARONECK, NEW YORK. PRESENT: Martin Zavell, Chairman Richard Mari, Committeeman Anthony Math, Committeeman Edward F.X. Ryan, Jr. , Committeeman ALSO PRESENT: Steven Altieri, Town Administrator Thomas Amlicke, Town Councilman Arthur Dallas, Police Commissioner EXCUSED: Leslie Schlom, Committeeman The chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. . Approval of Minutes On a motion from Mr. Zavell, seconded by Mr. Mari and carried, the minutes of January 13, 1987 were approved as written. Parking - Myrtle Boulevard Mr. Zavell called upon Mr. Jack 4ibune e of Riviera Hair Stylist on Myrtle Blvd. to present his concerns regarding parking on Myrtle Blvd. Mr. Albanese stated that since the police officer assigned to enforce parking regulations in that area has retired, people will remain past the allotted time in this area. Mr. Albanese stated that his concerns have become greater due to the following: 1. A new office building going up in the area. 2. The possibility of the Daitch property being developed. 3. A new apartment building under construction in the area - all which will cause more cars being parked on the street. He also stated that if the status quo were maintained, his business could4survive. Mr. Albanese finds a need for short term parking for his customers. /fur 42) Mr. Zavell read the January 20, 1987 communication between Alanc3e and Clara Tracey stating these concerns. The committee thanked Mr. for bringing these conerns to the meeting and stated that they will keep this in mind as develop- ment in the area continues. Referral from Murray Avenue PTA Susan Reyelt and Betty Siegel attended as representatives of the Murray Ave. PTA. Mr. Zavell stated that a letter had been received from the principal of Murray Ave. School and the co-presidents of the PTA, requesting a sidewalk on Damon Terrace and changing the Yield sign to a Stop sign on Forest Ave. and Damon Terrace. Mr. Zavell stated that he was in full agreement with the requests. Mr. Mari questioned the possibility of the children being crossed at the corner. Susan Reyelt stated that after meeting with Robert Reynolds of the Police Department, it was agreed that alternate crossings posed a problem. Officer Reynolds recommended against moving the crossing to the corner. Mr. Mari suggested changing the flow of traffic on Damon Terrace to the opposite direction. Betty Siegel pointed out that the school buses would be facing the wrong direction to pick up and discharge passengers on the right hand side. Mr. Ryan stated that he agreed with the proposal of the sidewalk, but questioned why it would not continue the length of Damon Terrace. Mrs. Siegel pointed out that if the sidewalk were continued, it might encourage children to walk on that side of the street rather than the safer side next to the school building. Commissioner Dallas stated that the Police Department strongly endorses the PTA request for a sidewalk on Damon Terrace. Mr. Amlicke asked Mr. Altieri if this was a special budget item. Mr. Altieri stated that the topog- raphy of the area would have to be studied before this could be determined. Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee February 10, 1987 Page 2 Referral from Murray Ave. PTA - cont. In regard to the request for a Stop sign replacing the Yield sign on Forest Ave. and Damon Terrace, the committee is concerned that the traffic signal to be installed on Forest Ave. and Weaver St. may have an impact on the traffic flow in this area. Mr. Altieri stated that the Yield sign will be removed when the traffic signal is implemented and a sign stating, "Stop Here on Red" will be installed at this inter- section. On a motion from Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mr. Math and carried unanimously, it was agreed to recommend to the Town Board to adopt the suggestion of a sidewalk on Damon Terrace. Mr. Amlicke requested that a cost analysis be submitted to the Town Board along with the recommendation. Mr. Altieri will have this done. Site Plan Referrals a) Midland Construction - Victor Dortonna of Midland Construction introduced Jan Anderson of the planning firm who did the traffic study of the site. Ms. Anderson presented the traffic study which included site drawings, traffic counts at various intersections and driveways. It was stated that the site distance on the Boston Post Rd. is good in this area. Mr. Dortonna displayed photos of the site distance and visibility on the Boston Post Rd. Mr. Dortonna stated that the anticipated number of employees in the building would be 57. After discussion, Mr. Ryan clarified the number of parking spaces as being 85 for the office building and 44 for IHOP, totaling 120 parking spaces. Mr. Mari suggested that a restriction be placed at the exit for left hand turns onto the Boston Post Rd. After discussion, Mr. Altieri explained that a request may be made from the Town to the State regarding a left hand turn restriction onto the State controlled Boston Post Rd. If the State approves the request, the Town would install the signs and the Police Department can enforce them. Mr. Altieri also stated that the Planning Board, who referred this site plan to the committee, could make this a condition of their approval. On a motion from Richard Mari, seconded by Martin Zavell and carried uanimously, it was agreed to recommend to the Planning Board to approve the plans submitted with the addition that a left hand turn be prohibited exiting from the primary driveway. It was noted that the recommendation of the Police Commissioner supports this recommendation. b) Coughlin Group Office Building - Donald Mazin, the attorney representing the Coughlin Group, stated that the intention is to construct a 13,600 square foot office building at 178 Myrtle Blvd. next to the Clock Tower Building. Mr. Mazin introduced Mr. Greely who has done a traffic study of the area. Mr. Greely presented a detailed survey of existing traffic conditions in the area. He explained that during peak hours there would be 27 to 32 vehicles exiting and entering the parking area. Mr. Greely stated the existing traffic volume and the projected additional traffic volume. He pointed out that a portion of the parking will be across the street from the building in a parking lot that the Coughlin Group intends to build. Mr. Greely stated that this parking lot will provide additional parking for area residents during the evening and on weekends. After the presentation, questions from the committee were called for. Richard Mari stated his concern that there was not enough footage for 32 parking spaces referrable to the Police Department study of area Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee February 10, 1987 Page 3 Site Plan Referrals - cont. parking done approximately six months ago. Mr. Mazin stated that their engineers along with the Town attorney and other Town representatives felt that the area was large enough for these spaces. Joe Coughlin of the Coughlin Group stated that the specifications represented 32 parking spaces and the lot can not be built unless it is built according to the specifications. Richard Mari called for the Police Commissioner's input. Commissioner Dallas stated that as long as their engineer is proposing this many parking spaces, he would he would have'no'objection to that proposal. The committee discussed the need for a crosswalk from the offsite parking lot to the office building. After discussion which included the Police Department's recommendation for a crosswalk in that area, the following motion was made: On a motion From Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mr. Math and carried unanimously, it was agreed to recommend to the Planning Board that the plans be approved as submitted with the following recommendation: A crosswalk for pedestrians be considered from the off site parking to the Coughlin Building. Request of 21 North Chatsworth Avenue Lisa Whittnar, a representative of 21 North Chatsworth, requested that parking be allowed on both side of North Chatsworth Avenue during construction of their parking lot. Mr. Zavell asked the amount of time involved. Mrs. Whittner stated that approximately one month would be needed. The committee agreed that this request was within the parameters of the criteria set up for exemptions. Mr. Zavell recommended waving the parking restrictions on both sides of N. Chatsworth Ave. during the time of reconstruction of a parking lot (approximately one month) behind 21 North Chatsworth Ave. The Police Commissioner agreed with the recommendation as long as the Fire Department had no reservations. It was agrred that Mr. Dallas will notify the Fire Department. Referral from Village of Mamaroneck Speed Limit - Boston Post Road After discussion, it was agreed that the traffic committee advises the Town Board that the Town traffic committee has studied the referral and feels it is unreal- istic to reduce the speed limit on the Boston Post Rd. to 30 M.P.H. They feel that 35 M.P.H. would be more realistic and consistent with a four lane State Highway. No Thru Traffic Sign - Weaver Street Firehouse After discussion of the complaint from 5 Edgewood Ave. , regarding enforcement of the No Thru Traffic Sign at the Firehouse, it was agreed that the Fire Department could create a barrier for thru traffic if it is a problem. New Business Chatsworth Ave./Murrtay Ave. intersection update - After the State DOT met with Mr. Zavell and other members of the Town, the following changes were agreed up- on by the State DOT: The pedestrian crossing will be readjusted and corrected. The length of the cycles will be set to comply with the traffic flow. Mr. Zavell requested that members of the traffic committee ride through the intersection and return to the next meeting with recommendations for further adjustments. Hickory Grove and Ellsworth - It was agreed that Mr. Mari will contact the owner of the property regarding parking on the curve in the road. Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee February 10, 1987 Page 4 Next Meeting Date and Adjournment It was agreed that the next meeting date will be Tuesday, March 10, 1987 at 8:00 p.m. On a motion from Anthony Math, seconded by Richard Mari and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Cynthia Rocchio