HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/2017 Southold Transportation Commission
Southold Town Hall
April 10, 2017 Meeting
Called to Order: 10:00 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich.
Members Present
Councilman William Ruland, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Police Chief Martin Flatley, Planning
Director Heather Lanza, Frank Field, Jim Kalin, Nick Mazzaferro, and Tom Fox.
Approval of March13, 2017 Meeting Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes was made and was seconded,
Future Meetings
There will no meeting in May. The next meeting will be on June 19, 2017.
EETC Update
The meeting scheduled for April 12, 2017 will be held on a May 2017 date to be advised.
Town-Wide Parking Problems — Review Transportation Commission Draft to Town Board
On April 5, 2017, Neb's forwarded to the Supervisor the Commission's detailed memo with
suggestions for the Town Board's consideration. Commissioners have been invited to attend
the Town Board's meeting of April 11, 2017, when Neb and Heather Lanza will discuss the
memo.
LIRR— Meeting
At the rescheduled meeting of April 7, 2017, representatives of the LIRR presented refinements
of previously discussed schedule changes to both North and South Fork services to
representatives of the five East End towns, as well as state and local legislators.
Heather outlined the proposals by the LIRR, which presented two options for increased daily
and seasonal weekend North Fork service. Preferred Option #2 would provide for four
Ronkonkoma/ Greenport round trips by adjusting the current PM schedule, including seasonal
early morning east bound service ("Fisherman's Train") and by repurposing the "Jury Train" with
service from Ronkonkoma to Greenport. The potential start date would be in the fall of 2017.
Revised weekend schedules would provide for four Ronkonkoma/ Greenport round trips with
earlier eastbound arrivals and late evening westbound service. The potential start date would
be in the summer of 2018.
LIRR representatives will attend the April 7 Town Board meeting and the Village of Greenport
has requested that LIRR representatives attend its Board meeting on April 27, 2017.
Greenport Update
The Village will continue to seek long-term solutions to seasonal parking issues at the North
Ferry terminal and for the funding a feasibility study. It was suggested that cooperative
promotional efforts be expanded by local governments, commercial and civic associations to
address seasonal issues. It is also understood that Assemblyman Palumbo will schedule a
meeting on those matters. Heather indicated that she would attend that meeting.
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Public Requests
Public Transportation — Increased Usage of the S-92 Bus - North Fork
Jim Kalin reported that Suffolk County Transit has acquired newer and larger buses with the
expectation that service on that route would be increased.
Supervisor, Town Board & Town Trustees Requests
New DEC Boat Ramp at Hashamomuck Creek - Southold
Because of the impact of traffic accessing the proposed boat ramp from SR25 in way of the Port
of Egypt Marina, Jamie Richter wrote to the NYSDOT requesting its consideration of the
placement of an intersection with the Old Main Road at location. No response has yet been
received. However, the Town Trustees have also requested NYSDOT to address the issue.
Lavender Farm Update— East Marion
Chief Flatley reported that the potential use of a lot at Pebble Beach Farms for off-site parking
for about 100 cars may be prohibited by a covenant for non-development. Neb also noted that
the principals of Lavender Farm have not proposed any concrete solutions to alleviate the
parking issues at their venue.
Weight Limit on Peconic Bay Boulevard Review Request
The Town of Riverhead has imposed a weight limit for motor vehicles of more than 16,000
pounds throughout that roadway in the that town. However, both Councilman Ruland and Chief
Flatley observed that no complaints about trucks on that thoroughfare have been received. The
Town Board will be advised accordingly and Chief Flatley will monitor traffic on that roadway.
Planning Board Requests
Town Comprehensive Plan
Issuance of the Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter has been further delayed to later in
2017.
Current Transportation Issues - Updates
Southold / Greenport Bus Shelters
Neb and Jamie Richter will meet with SCDPW to discuss the issue. Jim Kalin remarked that the
new operations person at SCT is very much in favor of shelters.
Project Bus Shelter
As there are three shelters still outstanding, Ned will seek an update on the situation.
Mattituck Traffic Study
Neb, Councilman Ruland, Highway Superintendent Orlando and DPW rep Jeff Standish
attended a meeting of the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association at the American Legion in Mattituck
on March 27. Neb outlined the requirements for signed petitions by area residents for the
consideration of local issues and remarked that the above representatives of the Town had
made a very good overall presentation. Jeff Standish also distributed handouts outlining the
Town's areas of responsibility.
Councilman Ruland remarked that people must understand government's role and what it is
able to accomplish. Moreover, dealing with change requires sensible long-term solutions.
Old Business
None.
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New Business
None.
Next Meeting
There will be no May 2017 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2017 at 10:00
AM in the conference room at Town Hall.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:11 AM.
cc: Town Clerk
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas F. Fox
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Options for Public Parking Regulation
SUMMARY
Duration
o Short term
o Minutes or Hourly
o Daily
o Long term
o Overnight
o Weekly or Monthly
o Seasonal or Annual
Payment Method
o Parking Meter
■ Coin or credit
■ Computerized
■ License Plate Scan
o Parking Pay Station
■ Pay & Display
■ Pay by Parking Space Number
■ Smart Card usage
■ Accepts coins, credit cards, or cash
o Parking Permit
■ Daily
■ Annual
■ Beaches, town parks, municipal lots etc.
■ Resident Parking
• Curbside parking in front of residence
• Guest Passes- limited # per residence
o Parking Payment App
■ Links license plate to payment system
Parking App
o Locates parking spaces
Prepared by the Southold Town Planning Department June 19, 2017
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Duration
• Short term parking
o Minutes or hourly
Free, regulated by signage
Examples:
® 10-minute parking only
• 2-hour parking maximum
■ Pay using parking meters or pay stations
Commonly in increments of 15 minutes, half hour or hour
■ Maximum time limits, 2 hours is common
o Hourly
o Daily
■ Permit
• Further regulation by signs
o `No overnight parking'
o `Parking by permit only 6am-8pm'
■ Beach parking lot with attendants collecting daily fee
■ Meters allowing up to 10 or more hours at a time
• Long term
o Overnight
o Multiple days
o Weekly or Monthly
o Seasonally or Annually
■ Uses municipal lot or parking garage
■ Pay at pay station
■ For residents, visitors, or businesses
Payment Methods
• Parking Meter
o Mechanical, Electronic or Computerized
• Coin or credit card
• Used on streets or municipal lots
• Commonly 25 cents per half hour
• Commonly enforced hours are 8 a.m.- 12 a.m. seven days a week
• Can be used in conjunction with maximum time limits (2-hour maximum
is common) to free up spaces for more people
• Can be seasonal (not required to be used during winter months)
• Solar power/battery options
• Smart meters can read license plates
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• Parking Pay Stations
■ Cash or credit card
■ Used on streets, municipal lots or parking garages
■ Pay after vehicle is parked
■ Pay and Display
• Enter how long vehicle will be parked
• Place ticket on dashboard
■ Pay by parking space number(No ticket required on the dash)
■ Add time if needed at same or different pay station
■ Smart Card usage possible
• Parking Permits
■ Daily Permit
■ Annual car sticker
■ Beaches,town parks, municipal lots etc.
■ Revenue collected benefits township, village, hamlet, etc.
■ Resident Parking
• Curbside parking in front of residence or in permitted area
o Guest Passes- limited per residence
• Parking Payment App
o Parkmobile app
• Links license plate numbers to payment system
• Enter parking space or zone number and amount of time
• Extend time if needed
Parking Locator App
• Locates parking spaces
• Map of parking
• Identifies metered spaces and free parking
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Examples:
Northampton,MA
• Parking meters on the side streets
0 25 cents per hour
0 6 side streets have metered spaces
• On street parking enforced
o Monday- Saturday except holidays
0 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Two hour maximum parking meters
o $1 hour
o Main Street and one side street
• 10-hour maximum parking meters (longer-term parking)
o Side street municipal lot
0 7 side streets
• Pay stations
o Municipal Parking Lots (Pay and Display type)
0 50-75 cents depending on municipal lot
o Main Street (diagonal head-in parking)
• Municipal Parking Garage
o Monday- Friday 5 p.m. - 6 a.m.
o Saturday and Sunday: Available 24 hours
• Parking tickets must be paid within 21 days within issue of violation
• Any appeal of ticketing must be within those 21 days, otherwise over notice with
$10 late fee
• If still not paid: Non-renewal of license registration, more fees
Provineetown,MA
• Parking meters on some streets
o Coin-operated
• Pay stations for numbered spaces in municipal parking lots
o Enter parking space number, credit or cash (no dashboard ticket required)
o Enforced April- October 31, seven days a week
o Used 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
o Rate $2 per hour
0 4 municipal parking lots, 3 public places, and 1 street
• Annual car sticker parking permits for various municipal lots
Available to:
o Free for senior citizens
o Resident- $55
o Non-resident property owner- $100
o Resident commercial- $140
o Non-resident- $275
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o Resident camper- $150
o Non-resident camper- $425
o Guest house- $500
• Hourly parking permit
o $3.50 per hour(max. 10 hours) in adjacent lot near pier
o $2.25 per hour (max. 10 hours) in Grace Hall lot(Bradford & Prince St.)
Sea Isle City, NJ
• Parking meters used May 15- Labor Day
o 25 cents per 15 minutes
• Parking pay stations used May 15- Labor Day
o 6 Municipal lots available
o Up to 10 hour parking.
• Seasonal parking for summer parking in municipal lots is $200
Port Jefferson,NY
• Metered parking used March 7-December 6 seven days a week
0 25 cents per half hour
o Enforced 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
o Traditional parking meter used
• Smart card '
o Renew parked hours with discount
o Used in parking pay station in municipal lot
o Accepts coins, credit cards, or cash
• Parking app
o Specific for Port Jefferson Parking
o Map of available parking and lots, meters, etc. throughout village
o Parking payment available on phone
Newport,RI
• Parking pay stations on two side streets near municipal lots
o Accept coins, credit cards, and bills
o Rates vary, but normally $2 for first half hour, $1.50 each additional half hour
o With visitor's center ticket the first half hour is free
• Beach parking seasonal parking permit
o $10 per car weekdays
o $20 per car weekends and holidays
• Resident parking
o Guest Passes
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■ One guest pass per residence
■ Resident attains parking permit/sticker
■ Effective May 1- October 31
■ Designated residential street areas
Lake George,NY
• Metered parking used May 15-September 15
o Four municipal parking lots for$2/hour
o $1/hour street parking
o Accepts quarters or dollars
• Municipal parking lots used May 15- September 15
o $2/hour
o All day parking: $5410 depending on lot
Southampton, NY
• Bridgehampton Train Station Parking lot regulated by the Town.
0 1/3 of the parking spaces are long-term—annual parking sticker
■ 1 —2 week maximum stay depending on season
0 1/3 of the parking spaces are 18-hour parking (day trip to NYC)
0 1/3 of the parking spaces are 30 minute parking and taxi parking
• Metered parking on certain streets and in municipal lots used May 15-September 15
o Four municipal parking lots for$2/hour
o $1/hour street parking
o Accepts quarters or dollars
• Municipal parking lots used May 15- September 15
o $2/hour
o All day parking: $5-$10 depending on Iot
• Parking districts in Hampton Bays and Bridgehampton are set up and the funds go to
village improvements societies for things like potted plants and other beautification of the
lots. Technically funds from a parking district are to be used for maintenance and
improvement of the parking facilities.
• Many streets near the ocean beaches have No Parking signs. Parking is mostly restricted
to the ocean-side parking lots. Some are resident-only and sonic allow day-passes to be
purchased from beach attendants.
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o Pay by Space
o Pay by License
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o Pay on Foot
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left or right buttons to select the parking space.
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SCOTT A.RUSSELL �' $ �' Town Hall,53095 Route 25
SUPERVISORP.O.Box 1179
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Southold,New York 11971-0959
Fax(631)765-1823
Telephone(631)765-1889
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
To: Neboysha Brashich, Chairman
Southold Town Transportation Commission
From: Scott A. Russell, Supervisor S
Date: June 1, 2017
Re: No Parking on Southside of Main Bayview (Pine Neck to Main
Road)
Please be advised that the Town Board discussed the possibility of "No
Parking" on Main Bayview, from Pine Neck Road to Main Road, on the
southside.
Numerous complaints have been made to my office from homeowners in
the area who experience parking issues in front of their homes due to
customers who patronize the Gulf Gas station.
The Town Board requests that the Transportation Commission discuss
this issue at its next meeting and forward its determination to my office.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
ED
Anthea Carr&Paul Smith D E C I E V
275 Main Bayview Road
Southold,NY 11971 MAY - 3 2017
May 1st,2017 SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
To Whom It May Concern
My name is Anthea Carr. My husband Paul and I live with our three children at 275 Main Bayview Road
in Southold,across from the(now)Gulf Gas Station. This business is the reason for my correspondence
today.
In recent months we have had numerous issues with the gas station,mostly related to lights,noise,
extended and inconsistent hours(now operating 24 hours),lack of parking and their seemingly endless
inability to manage their garbage situation and maintain basic cleanliness. Despite requests on our behalf
directly to them and a recent code enforcement complaint,they continually fail to secure the gates and
lids of their dumpsters which allows for locals to freely dump household waste which ends up in our
yards and up and down Main Bayview Road.There are more than a few residents on Main Bayview that
take on the weekly task of garbage-picking in order to manage this on-going situation. At the time this
gas station applied to the town to be allowed to construct a canopy,their inability to manage efficiently or
cleanly the property was one that we personally brought to the towns attention as it was of valid concern
to us then and still is. They have failed to install any type of notable landscaping,which we were assured
during the canopy approval process would be done. This would aid in both light and noise dispersement
and beautification(I hold the Valero station in Cutchogue up as an example). This establishment has
become a blight on our hamlet. It is dirty and unkempt with no signs of improving.
Concerning issues related to the canopy and extended hours. We would like a clear explanation from the
town as to how this establishment is possibly meeting night sky compliancy. It is immeasurably brighter
than it was before the canopy was installed despite assurances during the board approval process that
"light spill"would be contained. It is not contained at all. The combined light affect of the store itself
and pumps now operating 24 hours a day,the canopy and a large illuminated sign standing at the end of
the property have made this intersection for the residents unbearable. My question is to what end? Why
does it need to be so bright?and why does it need to be open 24 hours?So that they can sell an extra pack
of cigarettes and a case of beer to someone leaving Sophie's at 1:00am? Our property values have
dropped significantly because of this expansion and our quality of life is being deeply impacted.
Concerning issues relating to the convenience store itself. When they first posted their Building Permit
for the canopy,we assumed that the complete renovation and expansion of the interior of the store was
also permitted. Unknown to us until recently,that was not the case and they completed this work without
a permit. They greatly increased the square footage use of the space. This expansion has only
exasperated their lack of parking issues. Trucks,landscape trailers and boaters are common place in front
of our home at most hours of the day. It was problematic before but due to the fact that this station has
now expanded,we are subjected to frequent idling and a constant flow of vehicles pulling up on the
property in front of our house and across the street. It is a complete mess on both sides of the road and it
has become very dangerous. My husband was rear-ended recently while making a right hand turn into his
own driveway from a safely stopped position by a distracted driver traveling too fast. Their vehicle ended
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up in our yard. In the same place that our children used to tum their bicycles around in. Our front yard/
driveway is now completely off limits for use by our children. My husband and I have three children
under the age of ten who are no longer allowed to simply check the mailbox at the end of our driveway
due to the constant speed and frequency of which cars,trucks and trailers pull off the road not for gas but
for the convenience store as parking on their site is so limited. I am disheartened to think that this
situation will be allowed to continue without further discussion or some consideration by the town as to
how it can be safely addressed.
In saying this,we have drafted a list of what we feel are some areas/compromises that we would like
considered by the town or the ZBA when and if the owners of the station are called in front of them to
discuss the expansion and the lighting. These improvements collectively would have a dramatic impact
on the quality of co-existence between private residences and business in this area.
-A reassessment of the light levels and amount of spill that this station is emanating as a whole based on
the need and purpose of those lights
- Consistent 12 month a year business hours of 6-10(posted for patrons in clear view)
-Some kind of deterrent to prohibit the dangerous propensity drivers have of pulling onto the lawn in
front of and across the street from our property and the Trunce property.
-Dumpsters camouflaged/secured/gated. Investigate the possibility of moving these dumpsters to the
other side of the building where they are not accessible by locals looking to avoid a dump fee and visually
not a blight for us.
-Require that the owners properly landscape the three designated areas on the site to diminish noise and
filter vehicle lights as well as to assist the place in looking like it belongs in a residential area.
-A sign on the station that requests for the courtesy of the neighbors patrons do not leave their vehicles to
idle.
We thank you very much for your time and any attention that you have to address these concerns with as.
Kind Regards,
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Anthea Carr&Paul Smith
631-466-4215
516-901-8224
antheadru@gmail.com/pmasonsmithCa)optonline.net
CC: Supervisor Scott Russell
Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board
Code Enforcement
Building Department
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Victor B.Trunce
95 Main Bayview Rd.
Southold,NY 11971
25 April 2017
To Whom It MayConcern,
I have some questions about the Gulf station at the intersection of Main Bayview Rd. and Route
25 in Southold. I have lived across from this gas station for my whole life and have to this point
made my peace with my unfortunate proximity to it. Though this is my forever home I
acknowledge that this particular intersection may be the most blighted in the hamlet.
The approved canopy was recently completed. Though the fixtures are dark-skies compliant and
the light sources are hidden from my view,there is much more light generated on and reflected
off the site. It has not reduced the overall light pollution inside my house and in the street and
neighboring homes.
The place is now open 24 hours. This change has as big an impact as the previous conversion to
a convenience store. In addition to having bright lights on through the night I find myself feeling
unsafe. If one considers the neighboring properties they are (with the exception of a few
residences)vacant after hours, dark and, in one case, abandoned.
Do we really need to be creating a magnet for late night/early morning"activity"in this deserted
area?
During the construction of the Gulf station's canopy the owners increased the size of the
convenience store. My understanding is that only 800 square feet is allowable by town code for
a retail space within a gas station. I do not believe that this work was covered by the building
permit for the canopy. Might they need a variance at this point?
I look forward to further conversations regarding these issues.
Sincerely,
Victor B.Trunce (� @
631-219-0197
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TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
To: Neboysha Brashich, Chairman
Southold Town Transportation Commission
From: Scott A. Russell, Supervisor
Date: June 6, 2017
Re: Greenport Village- Main Street Traffic Signage Requests
Please find attached, an email from Mary Marland requesting "additional
signage on the northern part of Main Street in both directions to reinforce
the speed limit and larger signage at the entrance of the village, where
traffic enters, with a reminder that the driver is entering a pedestrian
friendly area."
The Town Board has already referred the letter to Chief Flatley to
address the issue of speed enforcement mentioned in the email and asks
that the Transportation Commission review the signage requests at your
next meeting and forward a determination to my office.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
fomaszewski, Michelle
From: Mary Marland <mkmarland@icloud.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 7:58 AM
To: Russell, Scott
Subject: Re: Greenport Village Main Street Traffic Enforcement and Signage Request
Thank you Scott.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 6, 2017, at 12:19 AM, Russell, Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov> wrote:
> Hi. I sent your email the Police Chief Martin Flatley. He can address issues of enforcement. I am also forwarding
you email to the Southold Town Transportation Commission. That board generally reviews and implements plans
to increase safety on our roads.
> I believe that portion of road is still governed by New York State. if so,we would need the approval of the NYS
Department of Transportation to install signage. The Transportation Commission wouldalso would reach out to
that agency to get that process underway.
> As soon as I hear from the Police Chief and the Commission i will report back to you.
> Scott
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> -------- Original message--------
> From:Mary Marland <mkmarland@icloud.com>
> Date: 6/5/17 10:16 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: "Russell, Scott" <scottr@southoldtownny.gov>, William Ruland <rulandfarm@yahoo.com>, "Evans,
Louisa" <louisae@southoldtownny.gov>, "Doherty, Jill" <jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>, "Dinizio, James"
<james.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us>, "Ghosio, Bob" <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>
> Cc: Milton Jaimes <miltonjaimes@icloud.com>
> Subject: Greenport Village Main Street Traffic Enforcement and Signage Request
> Hello my name is Mary Marland and I own a property in the village of Greenport. I've noticed in the last few
years pedestrian traffic has increased on the northern part of Main Street and in fact we have noted a constant
increase of pedestrians passing by our home at 744 Main St. I see this as a positive indicator that people want to visit
and live in Greenport and many of the pedestrians include children so this is positive for the next generation of
Greenporters. As I've seen an increase of pedestrian traffic I've also seen a sharp increase in the speed of cars. People
are going closer to 60 mph versus the 30 mph speed limit and this past weekend I witnessed a woman with a stroller
almost get hit at the intersection of the veterans memorial park. Likewise many neighbors have similar stories and
my own experiences are consistent. It's often hard to even get across the pedestrian walkways.
> I believe it's a matter of time before a preventable accident takes place. I've noticed a police presence at the
entrance of the Village on Front Street where there is significantly less pedestrian traffic but I rarely see a police
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presence on the northern part of Main Street. I believe there are three proactive steps that would make an immediate
impact:
> 1)more frequent police presence to enforce the speed limit on the northern part of Main Street
> 2) additional signage in both directions reinforcing the speed limit
> 3)larger signage at the entrance as traffic enters Greenport village with a reminder the driver is entering a
pedestrian friendly area
> Along with addressing legitimate safety concerns,the interest to embrace the growing pedestrian culture is a
major investment. Walkability is a key indicator of quality-of-life so I have no doubt any attention around these
issues will be well received.
> Please let me know if I can provide additional information on this matter and what the appropriate next steps
would be.
> Thank you!
>Mary Marland
> 917-621-6460
> Sent from my iPhone
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Civic Association '=
To the members of the Southold Town Traffic Commission. June 7, 2017
In response to many requests and complaints from community residents the
board of the NSCA is requesting help in dealing with our deteriorating traffic and
parking situation. With the summer season coming fast we are looking for
assistance and guidance from your group to help remedy some our more serious
issues. The commercial traffic that supplies businesses no longer just use box
trucks and vans, they are now employing tractor trailers. They access the village
on every street in the "grid" and have no regard as to speed, lane marking, stop
signs or residents property. We would like to see restrictions such as the use of
Main Street as the "commercial corridor" and commercial traffic prohibited on
King and Orchards Streets. Eliminate parking at intersections that force traffic into
oncoming lanes. Limit street parking by expanding parking by permit areas.
We would also like to see more aggressive enforcement of beach parking and
trailer parking regulations. The number of individuals that ignore the posted signs
and laws grow every year.
We thank you in advance for your help and consideration in this matter.
Respectfully,
The Board of the New Suffolk Civic Association.
CC:
Scott Russell, Supervisor, Town of Southold
Martin Flatley, Chief of Police, Town of Southold
New Suffolk Civic Association I P.O. Box 642 1 New Suffolk, NY 11956
RE;,request for a circle or traffic light https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail...
From: "Richter, Jamie" <Jamie.Richter@town.southold.ny.us>
To: "Jim Dinizio" <jim@jamesdinizio.com>, "Collins, Michael"
<michael.collins@town.southold.ny.us>
Cc: nrbi@optonline.net
Date: 06/19/2017 08:01:32 AM
Subject: RE: request for a circle or traffic light
Jim
I do not know if Michael responded to you on Friday and he is out sick today.
The existing Traffic Study on that intersection was prepared over ten years ago when Valerie Scopaz was still
with the Town.
It was a good study that was prepared by Dunn Engineering on behalf of Suffolk County DPW.
When it was completed the major recommendation was for the installation of a Round-A-Bout.
The County then turned the study over to State DOT because this three way intersection was two thirds
State.
The State had no money and that is where it stood until being dusted off recently.
We are currently studying the Village Lane Intersection with Route 25.
If all goes well,the next project will be to re-study this intersection in Greenport.
We have also been talking in the Transportation Commission Meetings with Greenport representatives about
this project.
When I last spoke to Mary Bess Phillips she wanted to move the project along faster.
I told here if the Village Board made a formal request to the Town there may be a joint project that could be
considered sooner.
I gave her no guarantees but suggested that the Town Board would need to be consulted to do so.
I will bring a copy of this e-mail to the Transportation Commission Meeting that is scheduled for today.
Let me know if you have any additional questions.
Jamie
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James Aa lichter
James A.Richter, R.A.
Stormwater Manager
Office of the Engineer
Town of Southold,New York
Stormwater Management Control Plan Website:
http://www.southoldtownny.gov/index.aspx?nid=195
Office: 631-765-1560
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From: Jim Dinizio
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 7:52 AM
To: Collins, Michael; Richter,Jamie
Subject: Fwd: request for a circle or traffic light
Hi Michael and Jamie,
I know have spoken about this in the past can you refresh my memory on where we are on this.
Jim Dinizio
Sterlingtelcom.com
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From: Kathryn Casey <kathcasey@gmail.com>
Date: June 15, 2017 at 10:19:03 PM EDT
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Subject: request for a circle or traffic light
Dear Town Board &Supervisor Russell,
I write to make a formal request for a full traffic light or traffic circle at the intersection of Rte
48 and Main Rd in Greenport. My understanding of the issue is that this is the purview of NY
State, but may require the Town formally bringing this safety concern to the attention of the
state.
This intersection currently has a blinking yellow light, but this is woefully insufficient to
adequately protect the safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. As a year-round resident,
this intersection is always a concern. However, in the busy tourism seasons, summer and fall,
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especially, it is a tremendous hazard.
Significant traffic is due to the cross sound ferry, and of course drivers and pedestrians
entering and leaving Greenport Village. Ideally, if it were a traffic light it would also contain a
left turn lane signal coming from the east: many cars are attempting to turn left onto the
Main Rd into the village, as others go around those cars on the right. At the same time, cars
coming from the village heading east are trying to manage a left turn onto Rte 48. This left
turn is hard enough. But on several occasions, I have witnessed cars waiting to turn into the
village even try to waive cars leaving the village to go first, not realizing they are waiving
them into oncoming traffic from cars behind them! Even the right turn into the village is
hazardous, as drivers encounter cars approaching from the east.
Please, this is a tragedy waiting to happen. I hope that the Town and State will be able to
address this quickly, to best protect residents and visitors alike.
Thank you for your consideration.
Warmly,
Kathryn Casey Quigley
518 First Street
Greenport, IVY 11944
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From: "NEBOYSHA BRASHICH" <nrbi@optonline.net>
To: "Hunt, Kristen" <kristenh@southoldtownny.gov>
Date: 04/10/2017 03:37:14 PM
Subject: RE: Stop Sign Request on North Drive
Good Afternoon Kristen -
Thanks for the e-mail.
Please inform the gentleman that the Commission does not respond to single requests. If he wishes to
pursue this, he will need to provide a signed petition from all the residents in the neighborhood where he
lives agreeing to this "stop sign" before we can consider this request.
FYI. We had our monthly meeting today. The next meeting is on June 19th - no meeting in May.
Thank you.
Neb
On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 12:15 PM, Hunt, Kristen wrote:
Good Afternoon Neb,
I am forwarding a request from an elderly gentleman who called our office.He lives on South
Drive in Southold.He is requesting a Stop Sign be placed on North Drive in Southold where it
connects with Main Bayview Road. He stated that he has almost been hit numerous times as
people speed down the road. He wishes for this area to be looked at by the Transportation
Committee. Thank you.
Kristen Hunt
Town of Southold
Secretary to the Superintendent of Highways
(631) 765-3140
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SOUTHOLD TRANSPORTATION
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Phone(631)765-1889
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April 14, 2017
TO: Supervisor Scott A. Russell
FROM: Neboysha R. Brashich, Chairman
SUBJECT: Weight Limit on Peconic Bay Boulevard
The Commission discussed the possibility of instituting a weight limit regulation
on Peconic Bay Boufvard as requested in your March 7th memorandum at our
monthly meeting on April 10, 2017.
The decision reached was to adopt a "wait and see" position, particularly since
no problems have occurred on this road to date. Toward that end, two highway
patrolmen will be assigned to keep watch.
Should this situation change, we will review the current position and advise you
of our ultimate determination.