HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Exception (176)get data from the Town's Police Department on the number of accidents that have occurred on
Farrwood entering and exiting.
Mr. Nardella asked what the distance is from center line of the access drive to the center line at
Farwood. Mr. Kelley stated 250'.
Mr. Kelley stated that Ms. Colwell, Mr. Hajec and himself went out to Chickering Road to
observe the traffic flow. Mr. Kelley stated that the traffic flows in cycles every 70 seconds. They
observed that the traffic flows from one direction for 30 seconds and from the other direction for
40-50 seconds. For 20-30 seconds the traffic is lessened. So people who are exiting and entering
Farrwood have 30-35 seconds of no traffic and for 45 cars turning onto Farrwood there was no
queuing.
Mr. Nardella asked the number of cars that could que up out of 200 Chickering Road. Mr. Kelley
stated that 3 could.
Paul Hajec, President of Hajec Associates, the town's traffic consultant was present to explain
what he has observed. Mr. Hajec stated that everything that Mr. Kelley has said is correct. Mr.
Hajec stated that they did not observed more than 2 cars at a time queuing. There could be some
traffic problems when Rt. 495 is blocked up and people use this as an alternative route however
that is a rare occurrence and is not one that the applicant should be expected to fix.
Ms. Lescarbeau asked what would happen if there was a dar turning into the plaza and there was
a car behind them that is turning into Farrwood. Mr. Hajec stated that they could use the
shoulder of the road. It is a paved road and the shoulder is 8'to 10' wide.
Mr. Hajec stated a traffic light would have to be approved by the state and Mr. Hajec thought that
would be very unlikely. The traffic lights would make unnecessary delays and more accidents
usually occur when there is a traffic light.
Dave Johns of 209 Chickering Road, stated that it is difficult to take a left hand turn out of his
driveway and that people walk on the shoulder therefore it is very hard to pass in the shoulder.
Lisa Neukuckatz of 68 Fernview Ave. stated that her children walk on Chickering Road to and
from school and believes it is dangerous if people use the shoulder to pass.
Joseph Balliro of 27 Farrwood Ave. stated that he is a criminal defense lawyer and thinks it is not
a legitimate point to use the shoulder. It may be legal but it is not safe.
Peggy Walsh of 27 Farrwood stated too many things are happening (too many other
driveways)within the 250' of road.
Mr. Nardella asked as residents if they had any ideas to make the flow better. Mr. Balliro stated
that they should put in a dedicated turn lane and possibly a yellow blinking light.