1981-06-04
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f1r. Frank G. Straub, Executive Vice President
Fishkill National Bank
Beacon, N~ 12508
RE: Access Drive, Route 9P(SH 222)
Chelsea Ridge Mall
Town of Wappinger
Dutchess County
Dear Hr. Straub:
This is in response to your letter of February 10, 1981. expressing your
firm's concern for the traffic conditions at the Route 9D/Popula Boulevard
intersection. The Department's records on the development of the apartment
complex and tt~ commercial center are quite extensive, as we have been
actively involved since the planning stages.
In 1968, the Department dictated that the developer acquire additional land
along Route 9D due to sight obstructions along the frontage of its proposed
facility. The additional land allowed the driveway to be located at the crest
of the vertical curve of Route 9D and Popula Boulevard was constructed at its
present location in accordance with the Department's policies and standards of
that time. In 1977, the owners and the Department discussed the future growth
of the Chelsea Ridge property including additional residential units and the
commercial facility. As a result of our site plan review, we recol'l.lrnended that
the driveway be upgraded to present day standards and that ". . . consid-
eration be given to the construction of an auxilary lane on the east sIde of
Haute 9D." Although the majority of the intersectional improvements \.,rere
subsequently provided, we are attaching a copy of Hr. Rosenberg's letter of
May 5, 1977, which expressed his objections to an auxilary lane. Since future
or anticipated traffic volumes are difficult to accurately project, we reached
a mutual understanding with the developer that if problems result, \-le ,-muld
prohibit northbound left turns into Popula Boulevard. We are attaching a copy
of Hr. Rosenberg's letter attesting to the latter agreement.
With specific reference to your letter, we are not in favor of providing a
"skirt", which 'Vle assume \V'ould be increasing the blacktop shoulder width. The
State's Vehicle and Traffic Law explicitly prohibits the use of the shoulder
to by-pass vehicles. Ilowever, we would still be in favor and ,,,ould encourage
a proposal to widen Route 9D to provide a left turn storage lane for
northbound vehicles. Since the lane is necessary as the direct result of the
increased traffic being generated by Popula Boulevard, it would be the direct
responsibility of the developer (owner) to construct the necessary
improvements under a Highway Work Permit issued by the Department. If the
owner(s) refused to cooperate, we would still have the option to prohibit the
left turn movement, as previously agreed upon.
Hr. Frank G. Straub
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11arch 4, 1981
In conclusion, as a perspective tenant, we suggest that you discuss the Matter
with thl: o..mers to detennine if they \^lOuld now be Hilling to undertake the
improvements previously recommended by this office. If you feel we could be
of any assistance, please advise.
Very truly yours,
H. J. Hignogna
llliGIONAL TRAFFIC ENGINEER
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Hr. Al Dickson
N. Y. S. Department of Transportation
Regional Office
4 Burnett Boulevard
Poughkeepsie, New York 12602
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Re: Chelsea Ridge Hall Shopping Center, Town of Wappingers,
Dutchess County
Dear Hr. Dickson:
It is our intent to become a tenant at the New Chelsea Ridge Hall sometime in
Harch or April. We feel that this is an excellent business location which
should generate a good business traffic flow. However, based on our own
observations it is felt that the traffic pattern on Route 9D at the entrance
of the shopping center is a problem area. Several weeks ago at the time I
visited this location, an accident had just occurred. As I came to a stop,
the car behind me was traveling too fast, resulting in the driver making a
complete 3600 turn in the road and came within inches of hitting my car.
Both commuters and the business people that are presently in the shopping
center have advised us about their anxiety going into and out of Chelsea
Ridge.
Obviously there is a need to either widen Route 9D at this particular location
or at least provide skirts on the road.
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It would be greatly appreciated if you could review this matter and hopefully
provide some proper input to correct this hazardous situation. Should you
wish to discuss this matter further, please feel free to give me a call.
Very truly yours,
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Executive Vice President
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