Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF THE COHOES TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MONDAY APRIL 18, 2022 IN THE COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF COHOES CITY HALL AT 3:04 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Paul Johnston City Planner Joseph Seman-Graves Fire Chief Joseph Fahd Lieutenant John Shanahan Commissioner Stephen Hennessey ALSO PRESENT: Theresa Flatley, Recording Secretary CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 21, 2022 MEETING Chairman Johnston asked if there were any comments, questions or concerns regarding the minutes as presented. As there were no questions, concerns or comments. Chief Fahd made a motion to approve the minutes. Lieutenant Shanahan seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF A HANDICAP PARKING SIGN AT #72 CONTINENTAL AVENUE This request was submitted by Helen Purcell. Chairman Johnston stated that Ms. Purcell has informed us that she no longer drives and therefore, no longer needs the sign. The Chairman’s recommendation was to remove the sign in accordance with Attachment “A” to the agenda. Chief Fahd made a motion to approve the request to remove the Residential Handicap Parking sign from #72 Continental Avenue. Joseph Seman-Graves seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF A HANDICAP PARKING SIGN AT #116 HUDSON AVENUE This request was submitted by Erin Vohs. Chairman Johnston stated that this sign was originally approved for Larry Vohs and Mrs. Vohs has informed us that her husband is deceased. The Chairman’s recommendation was to remove the sign in accordance with Attachment “B” to the agenda. Joseph Seman-Graves made a motion to approve the request to remove the Residential Handicap Parking sign from #116 Hudson Avenue. Chief Fahd seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed unanimously.  Page 2 of 2 CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF A CURB CUT AND DRIVEWAY AT 42 McELWAIN AVENUE This request was submitted by Jane DiGirolamo. Ms. DiGirolamo is handicapped and will be constructing a handicap ramp to the rear entrance of her house. She wants to install a driveway up to the base of the ramp and is requesting permission to construct a driveway of 15 feet in width and a curb cut on the east side of her house and in accord with the sketch that was attached to the agenda. Chairman Johnston stated that he had looked at the location and the request will have no adverse effect on on-street parking and will only improve it. The Chairman’s recommendation was to approve the request for a driveway and curb cut of 15 feet width in accordance with the sketch attached to the agenda, the driveway being constructed out of a typical driveway construction material of either asphalt, concrete or other approved hard surface material and contingent upon receipt of a City building permit and any requisite variances that may be required from the Zoning Board. Chief Fahd made a motion to approve the request for the installation of a driveway and curb cut of 15 feet in width at #42 Masten Avenue, in accordance with the sketch attached to the agenda, the driveway being constructed out of a typical driveway construction material of either asphalt, concrete or other approved hard surface material and contingent upon receipt of a City building permit and any requisite variances that may be required from the Zoning Board. Lieutenant Shanahan seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed unanimously. Since there was no further business on the agenda, Chairman Johnston stated that the next meeting of the Traffic Commission would be on May 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM. However, various members stated that they would not, or might not, be available on May 16th. The Chairman stated that for now this date would be tentative. Chairman Johnston made a motion to adjourn. Chief Fahd seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 3:08 PM.