HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 09 11 Consent 409 Install Canopy Trees Moss Road
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM
409
CONSENT
September 11, 2006
Regular Meeting
DEPT.
REQUEST: Community Development Department, Urban Beautification Services Arbor
Division, Requesting Approval For The Installation Of Canopy Trees Along
Moss Road To Mitigate Tree Removals At The Saratoga Condominiums Site.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Commission Item is to request authorization for the installation of
canopy trees along Moss Road, by Metropolis Homes, as part of tree mitigation for
Saratoga Condominiums and to enhance the Public Rights-oJ-Way bordering SR 434
Village Walk.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The Saratoga Condominiums are to be located on approximately (9) nine acres of
land adjacent to SR 434 Village Walk at Moss Road and State Road 434, in the City of Winter
Springs. The Developer, Metropolis Homes, wishes to beautify the surrounding Community
and add value to the project while mitigating tree removals by installing an additional (59)
Sand Live oak canopy trees and (6) Live oak canopy trees.
Metropolis Homes has generously offered to provide and install native canopy trees in
the rights-of-way on both sides of Moss Road, from SR 434 to SR 419, and to install additional
trees at the entrance to the Development. City Staff has worked with Metropolis Homes in
determining the optimum tree species and layout for the area that will ensure long term benefit
and sustainability.
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Once installed, the canopy trees located on Rights-of-Way along Moss Road will
become public property and be established by City Staff. Regular on-going maintenance of
the trees will be performed by the City Rights-of- Way, Medians, and Ponds Contractor.
FUNDING
Funding for the canopy tree purchase and installation is not required of the City.
Funding for establishment and continued maintenance of the canopy trees, at a cost of $1,800
annually, will come from the Urban Beautification Line Code (1525-54682) - R&M
Grounds, beginning in FY '06 -07. This funding will include manual watering of the new
trees until they are adequately established and occasional watering, trimming and fertilization
thereafter.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission approve the installation of canopy trees
located in the Rights-of-Way along Moss Road and at the entranceway to Saratoga
Condominiums, by Metropolis Homes; to become public property after installation. Staff
also recommends the City Commission approve the expenditure of $1,800 annually for the
care and maintenance of canopy trees installed by Metropolis Homes, in the City Rights-of-
Way, as part of this project.
IMPLEMENT ATION SCHEDULE:
Metropolis Homes will complete the installation of canopy trees along Moss Road, to
the satisfaction of the City, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the 50th
residential unit. City Staff will supervise the installation of all trees put in the City Rights-of-
Way.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Saratoga Condominiums - Sheet LOS Rev. 8/24/06 (N. Moss Road Street Tree Plan)
COMMISSION ACTION:
Saratoga Condominiums
N moss road street tree plan