Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

Page 1 of 4 August 26, 2024 MINUTES OF THE COHOES TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2024 IN THE COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF COHOES CITY HALL AT 3:00 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Paul Johnston Assistant Police Chief Timothy Keefe Director Stephen Napier Commissioner Stephen Hennessey Fire Chief Joseph Fahd ALSO PRESENT: Theresa Flatley, Recording Secretary CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 24, 2024 MEETING Chairman Johnston asked if there were any comments, questions or concerns regarding the minutes as published. As there were no questions, concerns or comments, Chief Fahd made a motion to approve the minutes. Director Napier seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER REMOVING A PARKING PROHIBITION SIGN ON SUMMIT STREET This request was submitted by Chairman Johnston. Chairman Johnston stated that the sign at the alley intersection is no longer warranted as the alley is no longer used by DPW vehicles. The Chairman’s recommendation was to remove the No Parking Any Time sign on Summit Street in accordance with Attachment “A” to the agenda. Chief Fahd made a motion to approve the request to remove the No Parking Any Time sign on Summit Street in accordance with Attachment “A” to the agenda. Commissioner Hennessey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE, AND NO PARKING ON, REMSEN STREET AND BETWEEN COLUMBIA AND CAYUGA STREETS This request was submitted by the Ashleigh Adams of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. The temporary closure request was to permit the 14th Annual Mac-n-Cheese Bowl on October 19, 2024 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They are requesting, for safety reasons, that all cross streets be closed to traffic except Ontario Street and that no parking is permitted on Remsen Street. Ontario Street will have police presence to control traffic and pedestrians.  Page 2 of 4 August 26, 2024 Chairman Johnston stated that the Commission has historically approved closures of streets for City endorsed events. The Chairman’s recommendation was to again approve the request contingent on notification to CDTA of the proposed closures. Chief Fahd made a motion to approve the request for the temporary street closure of Remsen Street and the intersecting cross streets on October 19, 2024 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and to prohibit parking on Remsen Street during the event and contingent on CDTA being notified of the closures. Director Napier seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF A 15 MINUTE PARKING LIMITATION SIGN IN FRONT OF #93 ONTARIO STREET This request was submitted by Chairman Johnston. Chairman Johnston stated that this sign was originally approved in May of 2024 at the request of the owner of the SJ Pizza and Grill. Since the business is now closed because of the recent fire, there is no need for the continued need of the 15 Minute parking limitation sign. The Chairman’s recommendation was to remove the sign in accordance with Attachment “B” to the agenda. Chief Fahd made a motion to approve the request to remove the 15 Minute Parking Limitation sign in front of #93 Ontario Street in accordance with Attachment “B” to the agenda. Director Napier seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A DRIVEWAY AND A CURB CUT AT #113 LANCASTER STREET The request was submitted by Oleksii Ivanenko for the installation of a driveway in the rear of his property. The driveway would exit at the rear of the house onto Lansing Street. The driveway will be 22 feet wide and 24 feet maximum in depth. 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. His recommendation was to approve the request for the driveway of 22 feet in width and 24 feet in depth and a requisite curb cut, the driveway being constructed out of a typical driveway construction material of either asphalt, concrete or other approved hard surface material, the existing concrete sidewalk remaining in place and contingent upon receipt of a City building permit. Chief Fahd made a motion to approve the request for the installation of a driveway of 22 feet in width and 24 feet maximum in length and a requisite curb cut, the driveway being constructed out of a typical driveway construction material of either asphalt, concrete or other approved hard surface material, the existing concrete sidewalk remaining in place  Page 3 of 4 August 26, 2024 and contingent upon receipt of a City building permit. Director Napier seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A DRIVEWAY AT #119 CONGRESS STREET The request was submitted by James King for the installation of a driveway in the rear of his property. The driveway would exit at the rear of the house and onto the alley behind the house. The driveway will be 25 feet wide and 30 feet in depth. 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. His recommendation was to approve the request for the driveway of 25 feet in width and 30 feet depth, 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. No curb cut is required as there is no curb in the alley. Chief Fahd made a motion to approve the request for the installation of a driveway of 25 feet in width and 30 feet in length, 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. Commissioner Hennessey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF AN ANNUAL RE-APPLICATION FOR A RESIDENTIAL HANDICAP PARKING SIGN AT #105 LANCASTER STREET The request was submitted by Perla Candelaria of #105 Lancaster Street. Chairman Johnston stated that the City’s MIRA policy requires the annual re-application of the applicant. He also stated that at the June meeting, the Commission approved the removal of Ms. Candeleria’s handicap parking sign for her failure to return her re- application. The re-application has now been received and is in accord with the City’s MIRA policy and is on file. The Chairman’s recommendation was to approve the re-application and re-install the handicap parking sign at #105 Lancaster Street in accord with Attachment “C” to the agenda. Chief Fahd made a motion to approve the request for the annual approval of the handicap re-application and the re-installation of the handicap parking sign at #105 Lancaster Street in accordance with Attachment “C” to the agenda. Director Napier 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 September 30, 2024 at 3 PM.  Page 4 of 4 August 26, 2024 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 unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 3:05 PM.