Another problem in this lot is caused by people who park against the side of the dollar store building. They narrow the roadway even further. Quite a few of them have handicap permits. If you look at them, they glower back at you as if to say, "Hey, I have a handicap permit". I've got news for those folks. I have a handicap permit as well but only park in designated handicap spots. It's not a "park anywhere you feel like it" permit. Those folks park in front of Walmart.

the real fun happens entering and exiting the lot. There are no lanes enforced by barriers to make people drive from/to the exits via any particular path. That means people pick freeform paths, and need 360degree vision to ensure that someone else hasn't chosen an intersecting path. Curbed islands between the blocks of parking spots, and islands surrounding the lanes to the exits will result in people making better choices about where to drive.

Parking lots in the Town of Ulster is regulated by the Building Department. Jim Moloney is the head of the Buliding Department and should be held responcible for this . He is doing nothing. He was appointed to this position by supervisor Quigley and is his puppet, and neither one do anything for the towns people.

There site is currently going through the review process for a new white castle. The Town planning board is requiring tons of improvements for this lot in order for the white castle to be put in place that will help to improve the flow of traffic on the site (curbing that will totally separate driving lanes from parking areas, new landscaping, new stormater controls, new pedestrian access, new lighting, etc etc).

You can go to the Town of Ulster's building dept to look at a copy of the plans.

here site is currently going through the review process for a new white castle. The Town planning board is requiring tons of improvements for this lot in order for the white castle to be put in place that will help to improve the flow of traffic on the site (curbing that will totally separate driving lanes from parking areas, new landscaping, new stormater controls, new pedestrian access, new lighting, etc etc).

You can go to the Town of Ulster's building dept to look at a copy of the plans.

White Castle has been coming for 3 years. Thats just an excuss.The parking lot is a mess. The Town Board should get off there butts and do their job. The problem can be solved with a few signs and road markings. Do your job.

THe problem is not fixed !!!

I was just there yesterday and it's darn scary. Cars are coming at you from every direction, especially because both entrances are in use. Please get this fixed!

I heard they won't put White Castle there because it doesn't match the other buildings.....haha wtf

I agree something does need to be done about this parking lot. It is a total mess. and out of control. drivers don't pay attention, race through it hoping not to hit anyone, no lines, no order to it at all. Needs a serious makeover...

Near as I can tell, this parking lot is private property, and thus - aside from the legally mandated handicapped parking spots - I'm not sure what anyone thinks the town of ulster can legally do about it?

Derek: Zoning laws are applicable—or, if there are no Town of Ulster zoning laws that codify the requirements for commercially-zoned properties with parking lots, this parking lot clearly shows that the town needs to hurry up and pass some!

As a matter of public safety, businesses in Ulster should not be allowed to create a free-for-all parking lot in a commercial space; there should be a requirement that a minimum curbing design be implemented to prevent accidents and promote a reasonable traffic flow. For that matter, commercial properties ought to be asked before they get a building permit, "so where are you planning to put the snow in February?" Too many of our local businesses were obviously designed without thought to plowing, and the result is parking spaces filled with snow and blocking vision, creating hazards.

First, any zoning law passed now would basically have to grandfather in any existing designs.

Second, why does this require a zoning law at all. Don't like the parking lot? DON'T VISIT THE BUSINESSES THERE. Vote with your dollars. And tell the business-owners there why you went elsewhere.

It's not that difficult.