BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
ATTENDANCE:
D. ABRAHAM J. ARMER W. BLUM
S. BURZIO D. DECOSTANZO D. GORDON
E. MCCLURE A. MCKNIGHT T. MISKEL
L. NAPOLITANO M. PETTIT G. REILLY
R. SLOANE J. THOMPSON
EXCUSED:
J. COHN D. GIULIANO R. RIGOLLI
M. VERRET
ABSENT:
J. HEYER H. HUGHES M. KENTON
GUESTS:
P. RHEAUME – REP. FOR HON. YVETTE CLARKE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS
G. SPRICH S. WALTER B. LABONTE
J. MARSHALL
***MINUTES***
The meeting was called to order and a motion was made to adopt the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 7, 2011.
MOTION PASSSED: UNANIMOUSLY
A motion was made by Jerry Armer and seconded by Andrea McKnight regarding Publick design Oct. 2010 approval Revocable Consent.
VOTE: 10…..YEAS 0….. NAYS 3…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
Presentation and discussion on a Revocable Consents application submitted to the Department of Transportation on behalf of Brooklyn Events Center, LLC for the proposed installation of 206 security bollards and 15 benches at various locations around the Barclay Center Arena at 620 Atlantic Avenue.
Jane Marshall was introduced as the representative for Forest City Ratner and a representative from the Department of Transportation was there as well. The temporary certificate of occupancy and soft opening for the Barclay Center Arena is slated for August of 2012. CCO is September 2012 and the pre- season is in October 2012.
They discussed the security bollards and benches intended for installation at the Barclay Center. Brooklyn Events Center will maintain them according to DOT specifications.
No stickers (kept clean) Stainless steel cylinders with rounded top for rain run-off Cylinders – one foot in diameter Handicapped accessible between bollards
Bollards on existing train vents in sidewalk are to be installed and structurally approved design. Standard specs are to be reviewed with civil engineers, City Planning and Homeland Security.
The bollards were designed to the Department of State standards. They are coordinated with light poles, hydrants, etc. and the curb and property lines. They will be every 5 feet on center and a minimum of 20 feet from the building line.
Benches will be wood slotted with access from either side – no back support. The benches are approximately 4 feet wide with 6 feet of space between each bench.
A rack for 400 bikes is temporarily located where Building 3 will be built. When the building is completed, the bike rack will be relocated indoors.
Note: Currently, where the Long Island Railroad yards exist, the sidewalk narrows to approximately 9+ feet. Forest Ratner will review with IECS to confirm the area can handle the flow of pedestrian foot traffic. The condition will remain for 3-5 years (possibly longer) until the Long Island yards new location had been commissioned and transferred over. If there is an issue about pedestrian level of service being inadequate, Forest Ratner has been asked to come back and present to the board.
A motion was made by Jerry Armer to support the Revocable Consent application submitted to the Departent of Transportation on behalf of Brooklyn Events Center, LLC for the proposed installation of 206 security bollards and 15 benches at various locations around the Barclay Center Arena at 620 Atlantic Avenue as presented.
MOTION ADOPTED: UNANIMOUSLY
Orientation: Rules, regulations and procedures governing committee participation weres reviewed for the committee by the co-chairs.
The committee now consists of 21 members. The members were asked to consider future agendas that should be addressed such as: the Bike Share program, converted storefronts to residential, i.e. fencing to match are/neighborhood.
A comment from the public regarding traffic in and around Columbia circle was deferred to the District Manager.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned. The minutes were taken by Lisa Napolitano.