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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_06_28 Traffic Committee Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK TRAFFIC COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1988 AT THE SENIOR CENTER IN THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK. PRESENT: Martin Zavell, Chairman Dennis Kenny Richard Mari Anthony Math Kathleen O'Flinn Edward F.X. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Arthur T. Dallas, Police Commissioner Henry Korn, Liaison with the Town Board The Chairman opened the meeting at 8:10 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion •from Mr. Mari, seconded by Mr. Math and carried unanimously, the minutes of May 25, 1988 were approved with the following correction: On page 4, under the heading PRESTON ST.- EDGEWOOD AVE. STOP SIGN, let the minutes show that the vote was not unanimous. Mr. Zavell's vote was nay. ROCKINGSTONE AVE AND MOUNTAIN AVENUE Mr. Zavell reported that Mr. Maraffino wrote to ask that this be postponed until after August first. The request was granted by the committee. Mr. Zavell also reported that Mr. Maraffino delivered a video tape to Mr. Zavell which was very informative. After discussion, it was agreed that the committee would view the tape after this evening's meeting when Commissioner Dallas offered to show it on the Police Department's VCR. Ms. O'Flinn reported that Commissioner Dallas, Mr. Schlom, area residents and she had and informal, informational discussion regarding this intersection. All present agreed that the entire membership of the traffic committee should spend some time at this intersection. MYRTLE BLVD. Mrs. Campinelli of 7 Barnum Road stated that she feels it is dangerous to have cars parked in front of 79 and 85 Myrtle Blvd. since traffic must swerve into oncoming traffic in order to avoid the parked cars. Mr. Zavell stated that he is in agreement regarding the danger on this roadway. Commissioner Dallas recommended that No Parking signs be appropriately posted on the South side of Myrtle Blvd.from Laurel Ave. to the telephone pole in front of 77 Myrtle Blvd. Mr. Ryan stated that he feels that residents who would be affected should be given a chance to be heard. Commissioner Dallas further stated that the roadway conditions preclude parking on this street. Mr. Altieri stated that there may be an existing law precluding parking on Myrtle Blvd. After discussion, it was unanimously agreed that Mr. Altieri would investigate to see if there is an existing law regarding parking on Myrtle Blvd. If there is such an ordinance, signs will be installed and residents will be notified of the ordinance. If no such ordinance exists, residents will be notified that this will be placed on the agenda and discussed at the next traffic committee meeting. Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee June 28, 1988 Page 2 INTERSECTION OF FENIMORE RD. , BOULDER BRAE LANE AND DUDLEY LANE Mr. Charles Block of 1 Dudley Lane sent a letter to the committee stating difficulty with visibility at the intersection when entering Fenimore Road. He recommended that a traffic mirror be placed on opposite side of intersection to improve visibility. Ms. O'Flinn agreed that there is poor visibility at this intersection. She is not sure if a mirror would help due to the width of the intersection. Mr. Zavell agreed that this is a difficult intersection and stated that there are several in the area like this. Mr. Mari agreed with the assessment of the intersection, but would like to see the shrubbery trimed before installing a traffic mirror. Mr. Math agreed with trimming the shrubbery and installing a traffic mirror. Mr. Kenny and Mr. Ryan also agreed that this is a difficult intersection. The Police Commissioner's recommendation was as follows: The Town Highway Dept. cut back extensive foliage on Fenirmore Rd. (immediately West of Boulder Brae) and install a convex exterior traffic mirror. After discussion, Mr. Ryan made the following motion, seconded by Mr. Kenny and carried unanimously: The committee recommends to the Town Board that the Police Commissioners recommendation be adopted. NEW BUSINESS OVERNIGHT PARKING Victor Pisani of 43 Valley Road sent a letter to the Traffic Cuuunittee requesting an exemption from the overnight parking ban for two cars in the vicinity of his premises due to the fact that he does not have enough room in his driveway for the five cars needed for his family to attend business. Mr. Zavell explained the criteria used for granting exemptions to the Pisanis. It was agreed that this situation did not meet the criteria for exemption from the overnight parking ban. Mr. Pisani asked that the east side of Valley Rd. from Rockingstone to Fern be exempt since nineteen years ago, when he moved to the street, Valley Road was exempt from the ban. Mr. Zavell stated that he believes the Fire Department removed Valley Rd. from the exempt list due to the narrowness of the street. Mr. Mari suggested that the Pisanis poll the residents of the street to see where there sentiments are and it could then be determined if they meet Fired Department criteria. Since Mr. Ryan has been working on a presentation regarding overnight parking and the criteria used to determine exemptions from the ban, Mr. Zavell asked if it would be possible to have his recommendations ready for the August meeting. It was agreed that this would be put on the agenda for the August meeting. LAKESIDE DRIVE At the residents request for a pedestrian crossing near Falls Road at Lakeside Drive, the Police Commissioner was asked to look over the situation and make a recommendation to the cuirunittee. The Commissioner's recommendation is as follows: It is recommended that a Pedestrian Crosswalk be considered. It would be permissable to stop traffic (with prewarning signs) on the major traveled roadway for such a purpose. How- ever, this is a radical alteration of the current roadway usage and ought to invoke considerable discussion if not debate prior to any endorsement by the committee. Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee June 28, 1988 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS LAKESIDE DRIVE (cont.) Mr. Zavell polled the committee. The results were as follows: Mr. Ryan stated that he feels it would be appropriate to put in a stop sign and a cross walk. Mr. Mari stated that he would like to see a crosswalk installed but not a stop sign since he feels it would be ignored Mrs. O'Flinn stated that she would like to see a crosswalk installed closer to Myrtle Blvd. , not at the bridge where the danger zone is. Mr. Zavell asked Mr. Altieri to see that residents of Lakeside Drive, Myrtle Blvd. , Rock Road and Falls Rd. be notified and have this put on the agenda for the next meeting. INTERSECTION OF N. CHATSWORTH AVE. , MURRAY AVE. AND MYRTLE BLVD. A resident has complained of improper right turns being made from the left lane at this intersection. Commissioner Dallas made the following statement as part of his written recommendations to the committee: I believe that the town is awaiting proper placement of signs to help alleviate the condition. However, due to traffic volume and the geographic contraints of that location, strict enforcement will render the intersection virtually impassable. Mr. Altieri reported that the Town of Mamaroneck is trying to lift the roadway arrows at this intersection and is in the midst of attempting to rent a machine which will sand them off. PARKING LOT #1 Mr. Ryan stated that the Town Board has given the assignment of reviewing the parking layout in lot #1 to the Traffic Committee. Mr. Ryan stated that he would like a consultant involved and suggested that same consultant who was involved with the N. Chatsworth intersection. Mr. Altieri stated that he would speak to the consultant, Mr. Davis, and see if this is in his field of expertise. He would then get a proposal together after the committee decides on the area to study. Mr. Ryan asked that the pothole near the walkway be repaired. Mr. Altieri will see to this. Mr. Altieri will also get a layout of the lot to Mr. Ryan. NEXT MEETING DATE It was agreed that the next meeting of the Traffic Committee would be set for August 30, 1988 at 8:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT On a motion from Richard Mari, seconded by Anthony Math and carried unanimously, the meeting adjourned and members viewed the video tape supplied by Mr. Maraffino at 9:35 p.m.