HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 02 28 Regular 504 Trees for the SR 434 Improvement Project (Village Walk)
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 504
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
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February 28,2005
Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department, Providing the City Commission Information On The
Trees For The (State Road) 434 Improvement Project (Village Walk).
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Commission item is to provide details to the City Commission on
the trees for the State Road 434 Improvement Project (Village Walk).
CONSIDERA nONS:
The City Commission requested further information regarding trees selected for the
landscaping of SR 434 as part of the SR 434 Project (Village Walk.). The trees, all native to Florida,
were selected due to their drought tolerance and flowering habits.
Varietv of Trees
Selected trees that will be installed per the approved plans are:
Common Name Size/Specification Container Size Quantity
Redbud 10' ht. x 5' spread. 65 gallon 18
2" caliper
Yaupon Holly 14' ht x 6' spread 100 gallon 45
3" caliper, 5' clear trunk
Little Gem Magnolia 12-14' ht x 5'-6' spread 100 gallon 47
3"-3.5" caliper, 5' clear trunk
Flatwoods Plum 12' -14' ht x 6' spread 65 gallon 7
2" caliper, 5' clear trunk
February 28, 2005
Regular Agenda Item 504
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Tree Characteristics
Common Name Growth Rates and Habits
Redbud Small deciduous tree often planted as an ornamental tree for its' pink
flowers in the spring, A short lived tree that grows rapidly in part shade to
full sun and can reach heights of30' although 20' is the height normally
seen.
Yaupon Holly Small evergreen native to Florida grows moderately in shade to full sun and
can reach heights of up to 15'. Produces small white flower in the spring
and female plants produce bright red berries.
Little Gem Magnolia Medium height evergreen with large white flowers. A slow grower that
blooms at an early age and for up to 5 months during the summer, can reach
a height of 40' .
Flatwoods Plum A slow growing deciduous native to Florida that reaches a mature height of
20'. Produces an abundance of white flowers in late winter to early spring.
Grows best in full sun and does well as a street tree.
The Magnolia trees will be planted primarily on the Rights of Way on the North and South
sides of SR 434. There will be three Magnolias planted in the first traffic divider at Talmo Street and
three more in the traffic divider located just west of the Winn-Dixie Plaza. Five more will be planted
in the traffic divider beginning at Sherry Street going east to Costa Rica Drive.
The Flatwoods Plums will be in the eastern most traffic divider near the intersection of SR
419 and again in the traffic divider east of Sherry Street.
The Yaupon Holly and Redbud trees are scattered through the traffic dividers with some
Yaup on Holly's located in the Rights of Way. Staff generally agrees with the selected material,
however, staff would like the option to blend in some variety such as ligustrums and/or EP Hollies to
provide additional greenery.
FUNDING:
No additional funding needed at this time. The City of Winter Springs has contributed
$320,000 from the proceeds of the One Cent Sales Tax as Contingency Funds for this Project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission endorse the trees selected for the 434
Improvement Project and give the staff some latitude to substitute ligustrums or EP Hollies
to enhance the project where deemed appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
None. A presentation will be provided at the meeting.
COMMISSION ACTION: