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ROADS AND RIGHT OF WAY COMMITTEE
Meeting of 21 April 2015
Conference Room of 2 Fairgrounds Road
FINAL AND APPROVED MINUTES
1. Call to Order, Approval of the Agenda, Approval of Minutes, and Public Comments
A. Chair Allen Reinhard called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. In attendance were Leslie
Forbes, Allen Reinhard, Bert Ryder, Lee Saperstein, and John Stackpole; there W' a quorum at
all times.
Absent were D. Anne Atherton, Nat Lowell, and Joe Marcklinger
Guests: Thomas Barada and Mike Burns
B. Public Comment. Thomas Barada had a question on the Committee's responsibility for
maintenance on Cathcart Road. He was particularly concerned with intentional encroachments
such as fencing and landscaping. Allen Reinhard answered that the Town has an encroachment
policy and it has assigned enforcement to the Department of Public Works. As an advisory body
to the Board of Selectmen, we can report to them problems that we have observed with the hope
that they will put pressure on the DPW to remedy them. His second question had to do with
Woodbine Street, which is the first turning on the right on Nonantum as one drives east. It ends
in a pedestrian public way that leads to the beach and he wanted to know what is the width of
that way. Allen Reinhard responded that originally it was a 33 -ft way but licensing agreements
with the abutters have reserved a ten -foot easement in the center of the way. The licenses
provide the abutters with the right to landscape the remainder of the way between the edge of the
easement and their property.
C. Minutes. It was moved by John Stackpole and seconded by Bert Ryder to approve the
minutes of March 17, 2015; the committee approved them unanimously.
D. Announcement. Allen Reinhard told us that the Board of Selectmen approved our request to
expand the committee to nine members.
2. Update on Mill Hill Park Bike Connector and Footpath Improvement from Mike Burns,
Transportation Planner.
Allen Reinhard introduced the Town's Transportation Planner, Mike Burns, to give the update.
He distributed a set of plans created by Bracken Engineering for two options on ways through
Mill Hill Park (attachment 1). Option A in the plans is for a hard- surfaced bike path that would
connect the existing Prospect Street bike path to the new, as-yet unnamed way to be developed in
the lands formerly of the Egan Trust. Mike Burns said that they would recommend a surface of
graded aggregate instead of asphalt for aesthetic reasons. As the committee members interpreted
the plan for Option A, it became apparent that this route was the shortest from the Prospect Street
path to the new street and, thus, had the least impact on the park. Allen Reinhard said that this
was long overdue and would be a strong response to the committee's interest in a means of
connecting all of the bike routes to the beach. Option B is a soft - surface footpath that would be
an upgraded expansion of an existing trail through the park, essentially from the bus stop on
Prospect Street across from the Old Mill to a connection with the bike path in Option A. The
soft surface could be mulch or similar material; the up -grade would enhance access for the
disabled and people with baby strollers, it would be eight -feet wide with two -foot grassed
shoulders. Starting with John Stackpole, several people spoke against Option B suggesting,
essentially, that, by converting a worn, woodland trail into a groomed path, we would be
harming the rural nature of the park. Allen Reinhard then summarized our feelings positively for
A but questioning for B. Leslie Forbes moved that we vote to support A strongly while
suggesting that action on B be deferred until we and others could study it further; John Stackpole
seconded the motion and it was supported unanimously.
3. Request from Nathan Porter to Update GIS Public/Private Ways.
Allen Reinhard related that he had received an E -mail from Nathan Porter, GIS Coordinator, who
apologized and said that time pressures meant that he had not yet produced maps for us to look
at. In response to a promise to bring material to our next meeting, Lee Saperstein, Secretary,
projected the existing "Nantucket Road Ownership Worksheet" and suggested that we ready our
questions for the next meeting.
4. Sidewalk Survey Project: Report Draft and Next Steps.
Allen Reinhard reminded the committee members that he had sent them a copy of a draft of the
report and indicated that we are closer to completion. Lee Saperstein projected a copy of the
report onto the screen. John Stackpole asked how much further we should go. Mike Burns then
said that he had taken the Committee's Excel spreadsheets and mapped them onto GIS for
inclusion in the 2015 Nantucket Regional Transportation Plan update (Attachment 2). We
agreed that this was an excellent coordination of our report with his department's needs. His
material includes estimates of areas to be modified, repaired, or installed. He went on to say that
the Nantucket Regional Transportation Plan and our report should "dovetail" and we agreed.
Allen Reinhard suggested that presentation of our report to the Board of Selectmen would give
added emphasis on funding work on the sidewalks. Mike Burns said that he has shared the maps
with other concerned committees such as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and
the Commission on Disability.
Thomas Barada asked about sidewalks along Sparks Avenue between the Boys and Girls Club
and the Fire Station. Mike Burns responded that a portion of those is being rebuilt as part of the
Stop and Shop project while the remainder is essentially a four -foot wide sidewalk. In a
discussion of missing or very inadequate sidewalks, Lee Saperstein mentioned his experiences
with the section of Pleasant Street between Williams and Back for which there is no sidewalk,
forcing walkers onto the street; Allen Reinhard talked about the need for connectors between
Town and mid- Island. Lee Saperstein asked what more should be done with the report. Allen
Reinhard said that the original purpose was to report to the Board of Selectmen with sufficient
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detail that they could give it to the Town's agencies with a request to fix the sidewalks; the
amendments to the Transportation Plan given to us by Mike Burns suggest a modified approach.
Allen Reinhard said that he wanted to look at the draft report a bit more and then wrap up the
writing by mid -June. John Stackpole agreed that we should bring it to a conclusion and submit it
to the Board of Selectmen. Leslie Forbes asked Mike Burns what other information he might
wish for us to contribute. For example, the setting of priority is something that we could do. She
went to ask, "what's important to us in terms of setting priority ?" "Are there criteria over which
we can agree that help us to choose the districts most in need of repair ?" As Allen Reinhard
writes up the rest of the report, he will attempt to provide answers for these questions. Based on
the schedule for submitting the Regional Plan, we may need to have a draft ready for Committee
review by the May meeting.
5. Review of Potential Takings List: Should we Update priorities?
Allen Reinhard suggested that, with progress underway for the taking of the Boulevarde and
associated roads and for repairs to First Way and Backus Lane, it may be time to update our list
of roads suggested for public taking (Attachment 3). Lee Saperstein said, "yes, we should." He
also found an older copy of the list and projected it onto the screen. The discussion that ensued
supported his comment and it will appear on a later agenda.
6. Old, New, or Other Business.
A. As announced, the Board of Selectmen has approved the expansion of the Committee to nine
members. Potential new members will need to complete an interest form.
B. As noted in the Minutes for the previous meeting, Marsha Fader met with us about proposed
signs at the `Sconset Bluff Footpath and we gave her committee approval for them. Allen
Reinhard said that he has met with her and the Town's Sign Advisory Board and answered a
series of questions about the language of the poem and the choice of opening hours, namely
moving the starting time from 7:30 am to sunrise. Eventually, with the questions answered, it
went to the HDC where the signs were approved.
C. Lee Saperstein asked that the proposed Nantucket Railroad sign be placed on the agenda for
the next meeting.
7. Adjourn. With completion of the agenda, adjournment came at 5:27 pm.
Next meeting: May 19, 2015, 4:00 p.m., 2 Fairgrounds Road.
R &ROW Committee Outstanding Projects List:
Proiects Under Way:
• Downtown Sidewalk Survey Project;
• Nantucket Central Railroad Trail Project;
• In Town Bike Path from Washington St. Ext. to Rotary;
• Boulevarde to Airport road takings, and reconstruction as Public Ways;
• Installation of sidewalk from Prospect St. multi -use path to Upper Vestal Street;
• Bike path linking Surfside, Hummock Pond & Madaket Bike paths via Mill Hill;
• Surfside paper road/abutters way takings;
• Access to Sconset Footpath, maintenance and signage.
Projects in need of advancement:
• First Way Pedestrian/Bike Access and Road Improvement Safety Project;
• Nantucket Open Space Plan Update;
• Nantucket Greenway and Footpath System;
• East Creek Road viewing platform and CPC grant;
• Harbor walk;
• Update Potential Takings List and process used to evaluate priority for takings;
• Work with DPW on maintenance plan for public way monuments and trails;
• Oversight of maintenance West Chester St. Ext., Crooked Lane and Cathcart Road;
Completed projects needing implementation and follow up:
• Chapter 91 Public Access License Enforcement: Harbors Plan Implementation
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2015
ATTACHMENTS
1. Mill Hill Park Paths and Trails; see separate PDF file.
2. Pedestrian Improvements (Sidewalks) incorporated in the draft 2015 update to the Nantucket
Regional Transportation Plan; see separate PDF file.
3. Potential Road Takings List, 2014; see separate Excel file.
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6.7. PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
Throughout 2014, the Nantucket Roads and Right of Way Committee conducted a Downtown
Sidewalk Survey to inspect sidewalks and note their condition, encroachments, obstructions, and
identify gaps in the system where a sidewalk was needed. The following pedestrian
improvements are the recommendations of the Roads and Right of Way Committee, studies and
plans listed in Section 2.9.2, or identified as part of the outreach for this plan's development.
6.7.1. Sidewalk Replacements
The map below identifies existing sidewalks that are mostly flat with possible uneven surfaces or
narrow passage due to utility poles, tree roots, and broken pavement or uneven bricks. These
conditions impact accessibility by creating tripping hazards or more significant obstructions.
The sidewalks most in need of resurfacing are found in the core district (i.e., Main Street and
Centre Street) and along ancillary near the core (Upper Main Street and India Street) where
pedestrian traffic is the heaviest.
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6.7.2. Sidewalk Modifications
The map below shows the location of existing sidewalks that are proposed to be modified. In
most cases, a modification is recommended to widen the sidewalk to either meet the minimum
ADA standard width or widen to accept the large volume of pedestrian traffic along the corridor.
As noted in the Goals and Objectives, the priority areas for improving pedestrian circulation is
between the ferry terminals and the following areas: downtown public and cultural areas, bike
paths adjacent to the downtown area, the Hospital, Schools, and mid -island commercial areas.
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6.73. Sidewalk Additions
The map below identifies areas where a sidewalk should be added next to a roadway. In most
cases, the addition of a sidewalk would link existing sidewalks and would remove "gaps" in the
pedestrian network. As noted in the Goals and Objectives, these pedestrian improvements link
important commercial and transportation nodes, such well as attractions such as the Nantucket
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-zr
H
O
a