Streets & Roads Commission

Streets and Roads Commission Meeting Minutes August 27, 2015 Commission members in attendance: Chair, Tom Flemming; Lori Stone; Councilman Ken Phebus; Jennifer Smith. Citizens: None I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. II. Notes from the Chairman There were no notes from the chair. III. Departmental Report/Council Liaison Report Presented by Councilman Phebus. The following items were discussed: 1. Town Paving Projects – Paving improvements on Park Ave is mostly complete. The Town is currently working on new spot patching on Cottonwood Avenue near the firehouse. 2. Town Road Improvements – i. The State Highway Administration is nearing completion of the intersection improvements at Main Street and Ridgeville Avenue. 3. Parking Issues – The Town is holding off posting no parking requirements on Lookout Avenue and Center Street. The Mayor is going to talk to owners of properties near this intersection about the parking issues and sight distance concerns. 4. Route 27 Corridor Study – The Town has selected a consultant to perform the Route 27 Corridor Study. Preliminary information should be provided from the consultant soon. 5. Caboose Installation – The installation of the Caboose is nearing completion 6. Community Center Planning – There has been discussion on the option to improve the Flat Iron Building and the possibility of incorporating this effort into the design of a Community Center (see more under New Business). IV. Approval of prior minutes The meeting summary for the June 25, 2015 meeting was approved. V. Old Business Streets and Roads Commission Meeting Summary August 27, 2015 a. The request to provide one ADA compliant handicap parking space near the Gun Shack on Center Street was discussed with the Town Engineer. The recent restriping of the angled parking prohibits meeting the design requirements for a fully compliant ADA handicap parking space. Councilman Phebus will discuss with the Town Engineer the Safe Harbor provisions in the ADA regulations. VI. New Business 1. The Streets and Roads Commission has been asked to discuss possible traffic impacts of the various proposals to close Park Ave with the construction of the Town Community Center. Commission members recommended the Town look into adding a task to the Route 27 Corridor Study to look at the traffic impacts of closing this road. Councilman Phebus will discuss this option with the Town Engineer and Town Planner. 2. There is a concern regarding the maneuverability of fire emergency response equipment at the intersections of Center Street and Main Street; Center Street and Lookout Street; and Center Street and Cross Street. The Mount Airy Fire Department recently tested these intersections trying various turning movements to test the ability of a fire truck to maneuver through these areas. The tests indicated some intersections prohibited left or rights turns. 3. The Commission discussed the possibility of designating an unloading zone on Main Street between Prospect Avenue and Hood Street. The zone would need to accommodate a 24 foot long box truck and would be operational during limited hours. Councilman Phebus indicated he would reach out to members of the Main Street Association about this suggestion. VII. Adjournment The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Jennifer M. Smith 2