June 3, 2026 Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

o The relocated driveway will have a two-lane approach: = Dedicated left-turn lane. = Right-turn/through lane. o This allows: = Country Club traffic to exit safely a Residents traveling toward Oval Road continue straight through the signalized intersection Modern traffic signal features: © The new signal will be fully modernized and compliant with the MUTCD o Features include: = Modern vehicle detection Pedestrian accommodations on all four legs of the intersection Crosswalks ADA-compliant curb ramps Connecting sidewalks a Pedestrian signals and push buttons , © Mr. Pehnke stated that all modern traffic signal safety features would be incorporated. Additional improvements shown on Sheet 13: © Continuous widening along Eagle Rock Avenue also allows: = Approximately 200 additional feet of left-turn storage for vehicles turning onto Laurel Avenue. °. This: = Keeps waiting vehicles out of the through lane. = Improves.safety and traffic flow on westbound Eagle Rock Avenue. o Overall, the corridor between Laurel Avenue and Oval Road will receive significant operational improvements that provide a public benefit. Coordination with Essex County: © The plans will continue through the Essex County approval process. o Mr. Pehnke noted: = County officials have been familiar with these improvements for years. = Prior traffic engineer coordinated with the county. o Field meetings had already occurred. The new intersection is expected to operate at very good levels of service. | The new traffic signal will be coordinated with the Laurel Avenue traffic signal. | Coordination will use GPS-based synchronization: © Laurel Avenue will function as the "master" signal. © Oval Road will function as the "slave" signal. © This is a standard practice that allows both signals to operate efficiently without interfering with each other. Drainage improvements: o Existing drainage along Eagle Rock Avenue is inadequate. o The project includes a new drainage system designed to: a Eliminate ponding and puddling = Improve roadway safety o Some drainage infrastructure will be accommodated on the Crestmont site through Mr. Cote's site design. o Mr. Pehnke described improved drainage as another significant public benefit. Mr. Schkolnick asked whether the improved left-turn lanes benefit all users of Eagle Rock Avenue, not just Crestmont or Oval Road traffic. Mr. Pehnke agreed. 22