HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_01_18 Traffic Committee Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMI'P1'hE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 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
EXCUSED: Leslie Schiom
ALSO PRESENT: Arthur T. Dallas, Police Commissioner
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
The chairman called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m.
After introducing member of the committee, the chairman read the agenda.
Approval of Minutes
On a motion from Mr. Math, seconded by Mr. Mari, and carried unanimously, the
minutes of November 24, 1987 were approved as written.
Removal - Two Parking Spaces on Elkan Road
Mr. Zavell clarified that the parking spaces in question are on Palmer Ave. at
Elkan Road. Chris Simonsen of 13 Elkan Road, president of the Elkan Park
Association was present to represent the residents.
Mr. Math stated that Commissioner Dallas was asked to report back to this committee
with a recommendation. He suggested we turn the floor over to the Commissioner.
Commissioner Dallas stated that, after looking over the site, his position is
that parking on Palmer Ave. to the left of Elkan Rd. (as you exit Elkan Rd.) ,
does not preclude a safe exit. He, therefore, feels parking should not be
changed on Palmer Ave. West of Elkan Rd. The Commissioner offered a photograph
to substantiate his recommendation. Mr. Simonsen was given the photograph to
show to other members of the Elkan Park Association.
On the basis of Commissioner Dallas' recommendation, the traffic committee
recommended no change be made in parking on Palmer Ave. at Elkan Rd.
Speeding Cars - Rockland Ave. Between Crest Ave. and Woody Lane
Stan and Judy Rubin of 75 Rockland Ave. were present and stated that Rockland is
used as a speedway. They requested that a stop sign be placed on Rockland Ave.
at Crest Ave. They further stated that it is impossible to exit their driveway
safely.
Richard Mari stated that Rockland Ave. has come before the traffic committee on
several occasions. He explained why stop signs are not used on through streets.
Mr. Mari suggested that more radar be used on Rockland Ave. and again stated that
stop signs can not be used to slow down traffic.
Mr. Ryan stated that he can clearly see the problem. He also stated that there have
been several requests for stop signs on Rockland Ave. (the entire length of it) .
He further stated that this would violate what the experts say a stop sign should.':
be used for.
Mr. Zavell explained why a stop sign is dangerous on through streets, particularly
at the crest of a hill.
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Speeding Cars - Rockland Ave. Between Crest Ave. and Woody Lane (cont. )
Commission Dallas described the origin of the traffic manual which covers the
State code for traffic controls making them uniform.
Mr. Rubin again stated his belief that this is an extremely dangerous situation.
Mrs. Rubin asked if a hidden driveway sign would help the situation.
Commissioner Dallas agreed to visit the site and Mr. Zavell asked for selective
enforcement in the area but stated that this committee would not recommend a
stop sign.
Commissioner Dallas will report back at the next meeting.
Parking on Leafy Lane
Jean Putnam of 10 Leafy Lane stated that non-residents park on both sides of
this street in order to walk to the train station making it difficult for residents
to traverse the street.
Barbara Barbara of 7 Leafy Lane stated there is no visibility on the street
due to parking on both sides. She also stated that when snow is on the street it
limits the width of the street.
Mr. Ryan stated that he recognizes the problem. He stated that he sees it as
inconvenient but does not know if it is dangerous.
Mr. Mari stated that providing the flow of traffic or emergency vehicles are
not inhibited, he feels parking should be restricted near the corner.
Mr. Zavell made a motion to recommend the following:
Restrict parking on Leafy Lane on both sides, Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to three hour parking.
Richard Mari seconded the motion.
Since the committee was divided regarding the restriction, Mr. Math and Mr. Ryan
felt that perhaps there should be no parking 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. , Monday
through Friday, it was agreed to postpone this to the next meeting.
Thru Traffic - Hillcrest Ave.
Robert Brown of 58 Hilldrest Ave. stated that there has been an increase in
traffic since the no entry onto Edgewood Ave. from Weaver St. had been posted.
Dermot Murphy of 53 Hillcrest agrees that Hillcrest has become a cut through with
increased traffic.
Mr. Math asked if a "no through traffic sign" could be posted on Hillcrest.
Mr. Altieri stated that most of the people ticketed for traversing through
Howell Park have requested trials. There is some question as to if the Town will
win these trials.
Commissioner Dallas stated that we are on the eve of closing the Weaver Street
bridge and would not like to see any restricted streets until we are further
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Thru Traffic - Hillcrest Ave. (cont.)
into the closing.
Mr. Zavell stated that Hillcrest, along with other streets will be directly
effected by the closing of the bridge. He suggested the residents bring this
up again after the bridge situation takes place.
Four Way Stop Sign - N. Chatsworth AT Birch Ave. , Echo Lane
David Lobel of 89 N. Chatsworth Ave. , Maureen Naughton of 101 N. Chatsworth and
Bob Reader of 94 N. Chatsworth made a request for a four way stop at N. Chatsworth,
Birch Ave. and Echo Lane.
Mr. Ryan clarified where stop signs already exist in this area. Mr. Ryan asked
that the whole area be evaluated.
After discussion, Mr. Zavell requested that Commissioner Dallas look over this
intersection and report back to this committee.
It was agreed that the Commissioner will contact residents before conducting the
study and will complete the study before the next meeting.
Mr. Ryan also asked for a report regarding traffic accidents at these intersections.
Traffic Matters - Moran Place
Since no residents were present to discuss this matter, the committee referred
to a letter they received asking that truck traffic be prohibited in this area.
After the committee discussed the matter, Mr. Zavell stated that he could not
see how there could be enough truck traffic to warrant prohibiting of trucks.
The committe agreed that they did not see the validity of the request and
suggested that if it needed further discussion, residents would have to attend
the meeting to clarify the request.
Proposal for High School Exit
After discussion, the committee agreed that a sign stating no parking here to
corner will be sufficient to regulate traffic at this exit.
Request for No Parking - Residents Only on Oakdale Rd.
After discussion including the Police Commissioners view of the matter, it was
agreed that the police department would use other means of curtailing traffic in
this area.
NEW BUSINESS
N. Chatsworth Intersection - Sub Committee
Mr. Ryan reported that the sub-committee consisting of Mr. Math, Mr. Davis and
himself had met and discussed the situation. The following conclusions had
been reached:
1. Recommendation of this committee was that traffic coming
from Murray Ave. should allow both lanes to turn right. One lane must go left
over the bridge, the other lane can go straight, left or right.
2. On Myrtle Blvd. & N. Chatsworth, remove the unused light stantion
and make three lanes heading East. Mr. Davis recommends one lane for through
traffic and left turns and the other for straight traffic.
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N. Chatsworth Intersection - Sub Committee (cont. )
Mr. Ryan further summed up the recommendations discussed with Mr. Davis.
Mr. Altieri stated that the Town Board asked that this committee have an early
February meeting in order to have this committee's recommendations before the
Town Board meeting.
Mr. Ryan and Mr. Math also agreed that there should be more short term parking
in this area.
It was agreed that Mr. Davis will be asked to attend the next meeting of the
Traffic committee.
Feedback From the Town Board
Mr. Ryan stated that he had spoken with the Town Supervisor regarding this
committee not receiving feedback from the Town Board. It was agreed that the
Town Board liaison will bring information to the committee from the Board and
from this committee to the Town Board.
Adjournment
On a motion from Mr. Math, seconded by Mr. Mari and carried unanimously, the
meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Cynthia Rocchio