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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Economic Development Commission Minutes - March 3, 2008_201402060750269814MINUTES “PUBLIC HEARING” NANTUCKET PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 7:00 PM, MONDAY, MAR. 3, 2008 2 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD 5 Members Present: David Gray, Michael Kopko, Barry Rector, Jeff Willett, Linda Williams Staff Present: T Michael Burns, Jeromette Hicks Audience Present: Judith Drake, Dan Drake, Curtis Barnes, Mary Malavase, David Barham, Wendy Hudson, Jon St. Laurent I. Call to Order Chairman Rector called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. II. Establishment of Quorum The Chairman declared a quorum was not present, but the Commission would take public comments concerning the Downtown Traffic Study. III. Approval of Agenda - Not taken up IV. Public Hearing Item: Downtown Traffic Study The Public Review period runs from Feb. 7 – Mar. 10, 2008 Mike Burns said he will provide the Commissioners with a draft summary of the staff recommendations. He will try for Thursday Mar. 6th. The study is scheduled for an endorsement (super majority) vote or acceptance (simple majority) vote on Monday Mar. 10, 2008. The discussion included: Curtis Barnes: Widening sidewalks, especially by the SSA and Hy-line Need to take into account turning radius for trucks Look at truck sizes and unloading times More Taxi Permits Surface Parking instead of parking garage Stop sign @ Francis & Washington Streets Asked if CPC funding might be available for some improvements? No Judith Drake: Look at Oak & Cambridge Street Changes Paint on curb for parking spaces Dan Drake: In favor of parking garage Look at Oak Street Police trained to handle traffic & pedestrians Look at more taxi stands Take some of the ideas and try them Mary Malavase: Kiosk already exists on Straight Wharf & funding No kiosks Easy & Broad Streets No arch Trash barrels are very necessary Widening sidewalks should look at radius trucks need for turning David Barham: Leave planting beds by Boat Basin, important for pedestrian traffic Look at widening sidewalks Also study “pent-up demand” for parking & traffic issues Wendy Hudson: Very happy with change in Broad Street Not sure about angle parking on Broad Street Need more parking, bike paths Need maps on boats and around town Downtown is at risk, especially for the small businesses Use smaller trucks Coordinate freight John St. Laurent: Summer specials do a good job Maps on the boats Bike safety, rules should be Have police at SSA to get pedestrians onto sidewalk Look at Oak Street Eliminate 3 parking spaces by Arnos building Widen sidewalks from Pacific Club to Straight Wharf Prevent pedestrians from walking in the streets Don’t increase number of taxi permits Improve pick-up / drop off at Straight Wharf & SSA V. Other Business – None VI. Adjournment The Chairman ended the meeting at 8:50 PM.