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Home My WebLink About1984-02-08-CRC-min Minutes of the Center Revitalization Committee The Center Revitalization Committee met on February 8, 1984 at 7 30 P.M. in the Selectmen's meeting room in the Town Office Building Present from the CRC were Margery Battin, Chairperson, Laura Nichols, Jacqueline Bateson, Karsten Sorenson, Joseph Trani and John Powell. The Town was represented by Walter Tonaszuck. Also present were the following Town Committee members and citizens John Oberteuffer, Chairman of the "Attendant Parking Sub-Committee Project", Jack Eddison, Robert Domnitz, Frank Cavatorta, Ruth Williams, Richard Michelson Our agenda was revised to allow John Oberteuffer to present his committee information to date in regard to the Meriam Street parking lot. A chart prepared by John was displayed and he discussed the access, operating hours, fees and operation of the Attendant Parking concept John met with Captain James Lima of the Traffic Division, Lexington Police Department, who suggested re- taining the Meriam Street access to relieve the traffic problems he believes would by created by vehicles entering and leaving by the depot area. John submitted that the lot could be divided into a combined ticket area parking and attendent area parking Mr Joseph Trani suggested that the area east of the Depositors Trust be the attendent area parking Mr Walter Tonaszuck pro- posed that the Management Companies contacted submit their ideas regarding lot layout John continued with his presentation - corrected an error of omission in his previous information meeting - that the Brookine plan is not an "Attendenct Facility" plan, and as suggested by Mr R. Comnitz, is pot applicable to our situation Fees suggested by John would range in the 20 - .25 per hour area Hours 8 a m. to 8 p m. - attendants in uniform - hire local people- reflect character of Town. John stated that a project such as this in a town like Lexington would be desirable for any parking management firm. Mr Walter Tonaszuck expressed concern about accomodating parking permit holders and change of permit locations, again stating to hear tha Management peoples ideas Mr J Eddison asked "How can cars by stacked - how much lot is needed for stacking - layout for stacking"? Ms L Nichols asked if we could control the lot ourselves? Mr. J. Trani proposed that we not concern ourselves with "How or Control" until we can obtain cost estimates from management companies. Additional comments from Mr K. Sorenson 'to allow space for turn-over parking at Meriam Street portion of lot' and Ms J Bateson 'lot is now 80 - 90% all day parking Ms Margery Battin, Chairperson, summarized results of discussion - to have Mr J Oberteuffer request Management Companies to submit proposals based on requirements as discussed and 'their' proposal as they would recommend, based on a one year contract. Further discussion revised previous points as follows Hours - S to 5 or 6 p m - Management people may suggest increasing hours (Restraunt or Movie parking) Fees - 20 to .25 per hour - $1 50 per day Mr. J Powell suggested that fee figures be kept at a rate as not to create excessive profits John will request proposals based on varied parking fee costs This is the amount of income the Town considers necessary to support such a facility Ms M. Battin, Chairperson, requested Mr W Tonaszuck to estimate maintenance cost of lot to assist committee in determining fees submitted by management companies Mr R. Domnitz asked for time to read a statement regarding his thoughts and feelings pertaining to the proposed attendant parking project, and Mr. J Oberteuffer's participation in the project as a member of the Conservation Commission, as this writer did not take the time to note his comments, I re- quested a copy of his comments to insert in these minutes hV IOW Ms M Battin, Chairperson, reiterated the charge by the Town Meeting V a —2— directing the CRC to develop a parking proposal program for the center Mr J Oberteuffer was appointed as chairman of a sub-committee after presenting the attendant concept at a previous CRC meeging John will present more detailed information on Thursday March 1, at 12:00 noon meeting of CRC Ms M. Battin asked for motions to approve minutes of November 17, 1983 meeting and January 19, 1984 meeting Motion to approve minutes of November 17, 1983 meeting was made by Mr J Powell, second by Ms J Bateson Motion to approve minutes of January 19, 1984 (with changes noted by Ms M. Battin) was made by Mr J Trani and second by Ms L Nichols PARK DRIVE PROPOSAL Ms M. Battin, Chairperson, discussed meeting of Saturday morning on Park Drive by members of CRC and Mr Frank Cavatorta, the results of that meeting was to further revise the parking plan based on mutual concern for land and resident interests Mr W Tonaszuck presented another plan with lesser impact on land areas by recommending parralel parking on both sides of Park Drive A total of 29 spaces would result - 15 on one side - 14 on the other. Costs would in- volve $1000 to $2000 (grading) He stated that wetlands would not be affected and the School Department has no objections Ms L Nichols submitted Mr D Olson's objection to parking on both sides of Park Drive Suggested that only one side has parking. Ms J Bateson stated she would agree with Mr D Olson's suggestion if parking on one side could be extended to compensate for loss of parking on both sides Both Mr F Cavatorta and Ms strongly objected to any parking on Park Drive citing safety reasons, loss of life style, inconvenience of increased traffic, devaluation of property value, inability of picking berries along Park Drive and walking of dog Ms M. Battin, Chairperson, responded by restating the effort of the CRC to make up deficit parking by utilizing the system devised by the Town Planner Park Drive is one of the locations in that proposal and the CRC has arrived at a minimum impact on the area Ms Battin suggested 30 spaces be considered, 15 East of Muzzey St - 15 West of Muzzey St - on the side nearest the High School Mr K. Sorenson stated there was not sufficient augument to allow parking on residential areas around center Ms Batting, Chairperson, requested Mr W Tonaszuck to check with the Conservation Committee in regard to Mr K. Sorenson's concern with Parking along roadside at Park Drive Also check with Town in regard to when parking revisions were initiated on Park Drive FOR SELECTMAN'S AGENDA Prohibit parking on Mass Avenue - Winthrop to Slocum St. (Safety issue) Interim proposal for Meriam Street parking facility Ms J Bateson submitted the following plan to utilize spaces on existing lot A. Conditions Permits are valid in the permit area only up until 11 a m. After 11 a.m. permit area will be usable by validated machine tickets 5. -3- After 11 a m. permit holders will be allowed to park in other areas of the Meriam St lot, provided the permit parking area is filled to capacity These intructions should be issued to every permit holder Mr W Tonaszuck displayed chart indicating revised parking layout to in— crease spaces (24) by designing areas for compact cars and relocating permit apaces Mr R. Michelson commended Mr W Tonaszuck for theimprovement noting a more effective land use of the area (mix of compact and regular size vehicles) . Me requested Mr Tonaszuck to consider size of car space marking in revising area Mr W Tonaszuck proposed continuing with rate structure as it now exists Mr R. Michelson suggested that permits be renewed for a six month period, to allow time for changeover, if needed, to different system. Ms M. Battin, Chairperson, summarized all items for agenda for Selectmen's meeting Chairperson declared meeting adjourn)