HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-01 - Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes Minutes of a meeting of the Traffic Commission
10/01/2007
Village of Rye Brook
938 King St.
Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573
Present: Chairman Appelbaum, Commissioners Walter, Rednick, Blank, Police Liaison
Sergeant Davison and State Assemblyman George Latimer.
Absent: Commissioners Brackman, Varbero, Russo, Ferraro and Trustee Liaison
Trustee Romano.
Convene Meeting: Meeting called to order by Chairman Appelbaum at 08:00 PM.
Approval of Minutes: Motion made to accept the minutes of the 08/06/2007 Traffic
Commission meeting as is by Chairman Appelbaum. Seconded by Commissioner Blank.
All in favor.
Report to Commission:
1- The Traffic Commission would like to contact the proper authorities in
Greenwich Connecticut requesting restoration of the right turn on red coming east
bound on Anderson Hill Rd onto south bound King St. The commission feels this
may reduce traffic congestion at this location. However Greenwich officials state
that Greenwich residents are not in favor of restoring the right turn on red.
Greenwich residents feel that the no right on red gives them a"break" in the flow
of traffic allowing them easier access onto King St from their side roadways east
of King St.
2- The fallen tree and dangerous branches along the westbound side of Westchester
Ave was turned over to the Rye Brook Building Department to determine
ownership of said trees. These trees were determined to belong to the property
owners of Avon Circle. A letter was sent by the building department requesting
that they correct this situation.
3- The traffic tubes are still not operational at this time, but the necessary parts are
being ordered.
Old Business:
1- Ms Catherine Henningsen of 27 Whittemore Place was present at this meeting to
request that a yellow no parking curb be painted in front of her walkway. Ms
Henningsen had previously requested a handicapped parking space in front of her
home and this request was discussed by the commission and it was determined
that this condition does not meet the requirements for a handicapped parking
space. The commission further discussed the request for a yellow no parking curb
at this location. The commission believes that the placement of a no parking zone
in front of 27 Whittemore Place does not meet the requirements for a no parking
zone. The parking situation at this location may be an inconvenience to the
resident, but is not illegal or in violation of any local ordinance. Furthermore Ms
Henningsen is not the owner of the property located at 27 Whittemore Place and
any requests for changes in parking at this location should be made by the owner
of said property.
New Business:
1- There have been complaints by residents of vehicles speeding down Pine Ridge
Rd from Mohegan Lane to Lincoln Ave. The commission recommended a study
be done when the traffic tubes are operational and if manpower allows a police
officer be posted at this location to observe and correct any illegal operations of a
motor vehicle.
2- There have been complaints that motorists are using Sunset Rd as a cut through
from Lincoln Ave to Westchester Ave to avoid the traffic control device at the
intersection. It has been suggested that the commission look into making Sunset
Rd a one way street traveling east bound and exiting onto Lincoln Ave to correct
this situation.
3- Request that the traffic commission look into ways to increase the safety of
drivers and pedestrians traveling around the blind turn located in the middle of
Bonwit Rd. This matter was tabled for discussion at the next traffic commission
meeting.
Meeting adjourned: 08:46 pm.
Next Meeting: November 5`h, 2007 at 8:00 pm.