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2022 General Meeting
March 30, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00 pm via Zoom Video
Attendees: Board members, Council members Martha Lopez and Al Tarantino, Kevin Kain, Nanette Bourne, Residence Park neighbors
1. Residence Park Neighborhood Association Announcements
- Members of the RPNA Board
2. Update on City Issues
- City Council Members, City of New Rochelle – received funds for American Rescue Funds and committee considering appropriate distribution of funds. Neighbor expressed concern about the noise in the neighborhood
3. Overview of Pelham Road Corridor Study
- Kevin Kain, Director of Planning and Sustainability, City of New Rochelle – city took a comprehensive look at the entire Pelham Road corridor. Will be improving signals on some intersections this year.
4. Presentation and Discussion of Pelham Road Corridor Study
- Nanette Bourne, Urban Planner / Sam Schwartz Consulting – Nanette presented slide deck for study. See last Board meeting for notes and presentation slide deck. Will recommend that prior traffic study be validated with current traffic data. Any plan to update traffic study? Kevin agreed further analysis was needed, but didn’t commit to any time frame for implementing it. There will be increased pedestrian safety with new intersection signaling and crosswalks. Entrance to Hudson Park should be addressed both aesthetically and with pedestrian safety in mind. Concern also expressed concern about traffic issues at Trinity during drop off and pick up. Concern expressed about future construction in the neighborhood. Construction in corridor will not mirror the size and complexity of downtown development. Bike path opinions in corridor vary. There currently isn’t adequate width for a bike lane at this time. Concern raised about corner improvements. Kevin will follow up with the traffic engineer. No current plans for A&P site. Kevin shared his email for anyone who wants additional follow up. No enforcing of double parking in downtown. Kevin will reach out to appropriate staff. Residence permit parking is a long process that requires state approval. Sutton Manor process has been ongoing for two years. How does city implement elements of the study? Examples include some traffic improvements, intersection improvements, zoning changes and others will go through funding and applying for grants. Concern the corridor improvements are addressed holistically and comprehensively, and not segmented. RPNA wants to be involved and kept in the loop as plan is implemented.
- Earth Day – To be held April 23rd. Will be first in person gathering since Covid. Masonic Trustees will be participating. Gathering place is on the large island on Elm St. Runs from 10-2. Rain date is April 24th.
- 27 Marvin – currently parking lot; less noise currently; will be presented to the City Zoning Board next Tuesday.
- Adrienne showed the attendees the RPNA website and Shaun guided everyone through the site.
- Alessandra Biaggi is running for congress in District 3. It’s an open seat. She’s looking forward to talking with our neighborhood.
- Tag sale inquiry and Dick advised one will be held.