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Southold Transportation Commission
Southold Town Hall
June 27, 20ii Meeting
Called to Order: 10:00 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich.
JUL 2 5 2011
Southold Town Clerk
Members Present:
Frank Field, James Baker, Planning Director Heather Lanza, Town Engineer Jamie Richter,
Greenport Rep. Bob Feger, Captain Martin Flatley, Councilman Chds Talbot, Margaret Brown and
Tom Fox.
Members Absent:
Joel Reitman and Highway Superintendent Pete Harris.
Minutes of May 23, 20tl
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Bob Feger, seconded by Margaret Brown
and was carried.
East End Transportation Council
Neb advised that the next scheduled meeting is on July 13th. The Council is awaiting the
next meeting of the East End Supervisors and Mayors Association (which meets bi-monthly) to
discuss any future mandates for the Council.
New Comprehensive Town Plan
The draft chapter on Community Character is available for consideration. Meetings to
discuss the matter will be held on June 30th at 5:00 PM at the Peconic Lane Recreation Center
and at 7:00 PM on July 14th at the Human Resources Center on Pacific Street, Mattituck.
Commissioners are encouraged to review the draft for comment.
Mattituck Corridor Study
Heather reported that there was no news.
Supervisor's Requests
Vanston & Nassau Point Roads Concerns, Cutchoque
On May 19, 2011, members of the Nassau Point POA strongly requested that the issue of
stop signs at the above location be revisited. They have recommended that the three-way stop
signs previously requested be now be erected.
At that location, two stop signs and stop lines would be placed in the northbound and
southbound directions on Nassau Point Road and a "Stop Ahead" warning sign would be placed on
the northbound direction on Nassau Point Road.
Leeton Drive and West Ddve in the Vicinity of Kenny's Beach and McCabe's Beach, Southoid
Twenty nine residents in that area have requested that two stop signs be placed at that
intersection. Captain Flafley will inspect the area and Jamie Richter will also photograph the
location with a view toward determining if shrubbery overgrowth may be causing line of sight
problems for motorists.
Mill Road, Peconic - No Parking Issues
Councilman Talbot reported that the Town Board is to revisit no parking proposals on the
east side of Mill Road north of 2nd Avenue to about 400 feet south.
Also to be considered is a proposal for no parking for 400 yards south of 2nd Avenue on
both sides to Sound View Avenue.
Planning Board Requests
None.
Current Transpo.,~tion Issues - Updates
Southold/Greenport Bus Shelters
Neb will contact Legislator Romaine's office concerning an update from the SCDPW about
the long-requested two new shelters.
Orientation / Interpretive Si.qnage Project - RBA Phase II
Neb reported that RBA is finishing the specifications for the signs and is working with the
NYSDOT concerning the documents required by that agency to complete the Phase II proposal for
the Commission's review and the Town Board's approval.
Executed forms from the Village of Greenport granting access to and construction of the
signs on non-town rights of way must be issued per NYSDOT requirements. The Village will also
be required to maintain the signs.
The Southold Hamlet kiosk will be placed on the Southold Historical Society's historic
property at Maple Lane and Route 25. The Town will require a permanent easement from the SHS
for access to the kiosk, which will not be maintained by the Town.
Heather Lanza will review the NYSDOT documentary requirements and refer them to the
Town Attorney concerning the requirements for access and/or easements to the signage. She also
reported that the New Comprehensive Town Plan will include a signage ordinance.
Traffic Calmin.q Options on Factory Avenue, Mattituck
There will be a public hearing on July 5th at 7:30 PM concerning that matter.
Restrictive Parking Request, Cottage Place, Southold
The.Commission's letter of May 25th to the concerned residents advised that as there
appeared to be no issues of public health or safety, the Commission does not support "No Parking"
signs at this location.
Continuing Review of Streetlights Reduction Proposal
Jim Baker reported that he was still trying to organize a New Suffolk Property Owners
Association nighttime walkabout survey concerning the situation in that area concerning
streetlights.
Harbes Family Winery, Mattituck
Heather advised that news concerning the Harbes - ordered traffic study is expected in
November or December 2011.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Route 25 and Aldrich Lane, Mattituck
As the height of the LIR:R bridge underpass on Route 25 is now compliant with the NYS
Traffic Law, the SCDPW should remove the old signage on CR48 concerning the formerly
restricted bridge height.
Next Meeting
July 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Town Hall.
Adjournment
11:30 AM
cc: Town Clerk
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas F. Fox