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Home My WebLink About03/11/2019 Southold Transportation Commission Southold Town Hall Annex Board Room March 11, 2019 Meeting Called to Order at 10:02 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich. Members Present Councilman Bill Ruland, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Greenport Trustee Mary Bess Phillips, Jim Kalin, Frank Field, and Tom Fox. Also Present Jessica Frankel – Oysterponds Association. John Betsch - Kenney’s-McCabe’s Beach Civic Association Approval of February 11, 2019 Meeting Minutes A motion to accept the minutes was made, was seconded and was carried, with the following corrections: Page 2 – Planning Board Requests - Bus shelter at Vineyard Vines View Page 2 - Three-Way Stop Sign Request – Great Pond Way & Private Road 26 – Greenport Southold East End Transportation Council - Update There was no EETC meeting. Public Requests No Parking without Permit Request, Lighthouse Road - Southold Mr. Betsch of Kenney’s-McCabe’s Beach Civic Association referred to his email of February 26, 2019 to Councilman Ruland concerning a parking issue on that roadway leading to the beach. Councilman Ruland suggested that the Highway and Police Departments should investigate the situation. Mr. Betsch handed Neb a photo of the area and will forward more. In the meantime, the matter is tabled pending a situation report. Town Supervisor, Board and Trustee Requests Pike Street Parking Lot & Dean Parking Lot Rules of Operation – Mattituck The matter remains tabled pending further review and discussion. New Suffolk Parking Councilman Ruland reported that the Town Board has discussed the Commission’s memo of February 12. He and Jamie Richter will pursue the possibility of engaging consultants to provide a “global” view of the situation. Planning Board Requests Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter of Town Comprehensive Plan It is expected that the Town Comprehensive Plan will be available soon for the Town Board’s review. CR48 between Moores Lane & Chapel Lanes Councilman Ruland reported that Town Board discussed the Commission’s memo of February 12 concerning the adjustment of S92 bus service between those roadways. Bike lanes and “Share the Road” signage, as well as pedestrian safety measures should also be considered. 1 The issue of a fixed speed limit of 40MPH between the end of the four-lane portion of CR48 in Southold and Orient Point is subject to determination by NYSDOT and SCDPW. Current Transportation Issues - Updates Southold Bus Shelters – Update Further discussion of this issue is subject to any new developments. Love Lane New Proposed Contract Update - Mattituck Jamie Richter reported that NYSDOT Albany is reviewing the situation. Councilman Ruland advised that the six month moratorium on new construction in Mattituck will extend from Bay Avenue to Pike Street and that the scope of the traffic study will cover the Love Lane proposal and related traffic issues. It is also expected that there may be disruption of local businesses in the area. Peconic Water Taxi Proposal There are no new developments. Old Business None. New Business Town-Wide Transportation Issues Councilman Ruland observed that transportation issues will increase within the Town and that site plans for proposed new businesses will be required to deal with traffic and parking issues. Public Comment Speed Limit Issues - Oysterponds Association Jessica Frankel reported that the Oysterponds Association’s correspondence with NYSDOT concerning the issue of speed limit changes on SR25 will be provided to the Commission. Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:01 AM. Respectfully submitted, Thomas F. Fox cc: Town Clerk Town Government Liaison Officer 2 ?arking&r1arbage Issue on Lighthouse Road Request https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mai... r ' From: "NEBOYSHA BRASHICH" <nrbl@optonline.net> To: mflatley@town.southoId.ny.us, vincent.orlando@town.southold.ny.us Date: 03/11/2019 03:37:47 PM Subject: Parking &Garbage Issue on Lighthouse Road Request Attachments: %Scan 20190311.png (5355KB), %Scan 20190311 (2).png (3894KB), %Scan 20190311 (3).png (10087KB) Dear Marty &Vinnie - At today's Commission meeting, the attached e-mail on subject was discussed at some length. The upshot was that this was tabled until the two of,you could provide us with your inputs prior the next meeting on April 15th. Marty - What we need is the same process as was done for the Mattituck Park Distric's Requests -A Review of Local Law in relation to the No Parking area, including any amendments to the Vehicle and Traffic Code. Vinnie - Please provide a history of what you have been doing there and any suggestions to remedy this situation.. Also attached is a picture of the current situation. Thank you both. Neb 1 of 1 3/11/2019,3:40 PM Lighthouse Road https://webtop.webmail.optiTnum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mai... From: "Flatley, Martin" <mflatley@town.southold.ny.us> To: "Neboysha Brashich (nrbl@optonline.net)" <nrbl@optonline.net> Date: 03/19/2019 08:16:41 AM Subject: Lighthouse Road Attachments: %imaoe001.jpc1 (6KB) Neb, I did some research into the Southold Town Code and found the following codes on the books governing Lighthouse Road in Southold: NO PARKING: Between sunset and 6:00 am from the guardrail at the northerly terminus southerly for a distance of 200 ft. BEACH PERMIT PARKING ONLY: on both sides of Lighthouse Road from the terminus south for a distance of 650 ft. Martin Flatley, Chief of Police Southold Town Police Department 41405 State Route 25 Peconic, New York 11958 631-765-3115 1 of 1 3/19/2019, 10:33 AN iw:Traasportation Commision Advice https://webtop.webmail.optimum.nettviewmessage?r=<request><mai... From: "Bill Ruland" <rulandfarm@yahoo.com> To: "Neb Braschich" <nrbl@optonline.net> Date: 02/26/2019 02:41:39 PM Subject: Fw: Transportation Commision Advice FYI, Regards, WPR William P. Ruland Town of Southold Deputy Supervisor Town Councilman 'E-mail:rulandfarm@yahoo.com Phone- C. 631-566-4107; H. 631-298-9159 ----- Forwarded Message----- From: Bill Ruland <rulandfarm@yahoo.com> To: sandeeshoes@verizon.net <sandeeshoes@verizon.net> Sent:Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 2:40:49 PM EST Subject: Re: Transportation Commision Advice I will forward your concern to the Chair of the transportation committee and have it put on the agenda for the next meeting, WPR William P. Ruland Town of Southold Deputy Supervisor Town Councilman E-mail:rulandfarm@yahoo.com Phone- C. 631-566-4107; H. 631-298-9159 On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 2:03:49 PM EST, sandeeshoes@verizon.net <sandeeshoes@verizon.net> wrote: Thought I might be able to ask you a quick Transportation Commission question this morning during a work session break, but alas no breaks- We have a considerable parking &garbage issue on Lighthouse Road which has continued for a long time. Vinny has helped with cleanups when he can. Disappearing No dumping signs have periodically been replaced. (Traffic Control has said -no signs-cant give tickets) It is also a nighttime"fishing"area with cars lining up on Lighthouse closer to Soundview-and resulting in continual garbage dumping. We would like to suggest consideration of a change to Chapter 189-2-(A)-(19) regarding Parking by Permit on Lighthouse Road and I am not sure the best way to address this. The present code states: 189-2-A-19,Lighthouse Road,Long Island Sound,Southold, on both sides from the terminus south for a distance of 650 feet.[Amended 5-14-1996 by L.L.No. 6-19961 I believe that if instead of 650 feet,the "No Parking without Permit" could be extended to Soundview 1 of 2 2/26/2019,4:02 PM �w:Transportation Commision Advice https://webtop.webmail.optimum.nettviewmessage?r=<request><mai... i Avenue, it would be a considerable help and would also give Traffic Control the ability to ticket. I am not sure the best or most expedient way to suggest this.Any help would be appreciated. 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I had been wanting to write this letter for a while , and decided to do so today. It should be no surprise to anybody visiting the North Fork during the above referenced seasons, that the traffic could be unbearable at times. I have often turned around just outside of Riverhead Town and headed back to my home in western Suffolk County because of this congestion. And, I am not the only one to have done this. I can only imagine the amount of lost business both Riverhead town and Southold town suffers as a result of this. Instead of complaining however, I thought I would make a suggestion. I thought it may be a good idea to either lease or buy a few acres of land in Riverhead Town outside the Business district of course, and provide a huge parking area for those travelers to the North fork who simply want to go to the Vineyards or visit the Farms. And, provide a shuttle Trolley/Bus service to and from the Vineyards and Farms. The Towns can charge a reasonable .1' parking fee and a trolley fee. I am sure most visitors would prefer this to bumper to bumper traffic. Anyway, that is my two cents. SicaNX. Hartofelis April 9, 2019 Transportation Commission PO Box 1179 Southold NY 11971 Suzanne Rothwell 1255 Hobart Rd Southold NY 11971 Subject :,Pedestrian Crosswalk To Whom It May Concern, This letter serves to inform and document an unsafe condition located at the east end of Southold Town on Rt. 25 (Main Rd.) east of Hobart Rd. We the residents of Southold request that a Pedestrian Crosswalk be installed in the above noted location between Hobart Rd and Town Harbor, preferably by Cottage Place or locust La. because of the better line of site of traffic. Although I have confidence that your department would determine the best suitable location. We do not believe at this time a traffic light is warranted. We have tried to cross Main Rd over the years and found it more difficult to cross safely.This difficulty has increased due to the growing tourism in the north fork. With the upcoming summer months almost upon us, We appreciate your department acting promptly before someone gets hurt. Hopefully, this will never happen with the proper safety tools utilized. We thank you in,advance. Sincerely, Suzanne Rothwell 119 /v7a—�1/ e Richard Rothwell 1255 Hobart Rd Southold NY 11971 Diane Clerici Me? 5 S 0-�� ✓ �� Joseph Clerici 660 Town Harbor Rd �7 Southold NY 11971 Richard Rothwell Jr Breanne Rothwell 840 Town Harbor Rd Southold NY 11971