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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 10 09 Regular I"'" 10.9.91 BOWS 1991 MASTER PLAN OUTLINE I. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY In order to impress the public with its desire to beautify the City of Winter Springs, the City should begin with its own buildings. A. Public Works - The following improvements should be made to make the area more attractive: * * ,,-.. 1. 2. 3. 4. Repaint the wall. Resod the area between the wall and the street. Add additional low shrubs along the wall. Add additional flowers or low-growing shrubs in the existing flowerbed. In the area next to the garage on First Street, pave the parking spaces or put in new gravel. Plant shrubs between the parking area and the garage. The parking lot opposite the garage is in bad shape and recommend: 5. 6. 7. * a. b. c. d. All debris be removed, especially the concrete slabs; The standpipe be demolished; The grass be mowed on a regular schedule; Sod the area between the fence and the streets, preferably with a St. Augustine-type grass; Vehicles not in use should be parked behind the fence, not in the grassy area between the fence and the street. * e. 8. Installation of an irrigation system. B. City Hall - (Refer to Exhibit A - Map of City Hall Landscape Design by Phases). Stephens submitted 8 1/2 x 14 reduction of Barth I s drawing Phase I: Sign 1. A large, well-lit marquee-type sign should be installed at the entrance near. S.R. 434 to inform the public of up-coming meetings, events, and other important information. 2. Trees should be planted around the front of City Hall to provide symmetry to the building. .,.,-.. Hall. 3. Add southwestern planters or urns on the front steps of City ,~ BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline Page 2 Phase II: Front Entrance 1. A series of oak trees leading into the entrance to City Hall should be planted. This is not only eye-catching, but it would also be a point of interest to visitors. 2. A median should be created in the entrance into City Hall. This is in keeping with the urban character of this area and could be done without any major reconstruction. 3. Existing shrubs and plants should be maintained regularly. Phase III: Right Side of the Lawn 1. A fountain for the grassy area in front of City Hall should be installed to create a focal point for the building. 2. Benches around the fountain should be placed to provide areas to sit outside during lunch, breaks, etc. C. Water & Sewer West (offices), 1 North Fairfax - /"" With the exception of City Hall, the next most visible City-owned building is Winter Springs West. The building itself is an attractive one but the grounds need beautifying. With this in mind, the following changes are recommended: 1. Acquire pie-shaped piece of property, outside of City's boundary, located in front of plant entranceway. 2. An attractive uniform sign be installed. 3. Sod be planted between entranceway and S. R. 434, and resod the grassy areas surrounding the building. 3. Install foundation plantings on the three (3) visible sides of the building. 4. Renovate the area now covered by pebbles on the Fairfax side by putting in new shrubs. Thousands of people pass this office every day and it would be an attractive example to private residences and commercial establishments. D. Wastewater Treatment Plant West, 1000 West S.R. 434 - 1. Acquire the pie-shaped piece of property which is outside of City boundar les, located in front of the treatment plant entranceway. Entranceway needs landscaping, (reposition the fence further back) . An attractive uniform sign be installed. 2. ,........ 3. r' BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline Page 3 E. Water & Sewer East (offices), 890 Northern Way - (Diane Brown to revisit. ) Attractive uniform sign needed. F. Wastewater Treatment Plant - East, 1560 Winter Springs Blvd. - (Diane Brown to look at area behind fence.) 1. Large shade trees should be planted along the area bordering Northern Way. 2. Improve parking - resurfacing. 3. Paint the fence. 4. Native shrubs be planted. 5. Hedges and shrubs be planted at the opening side, bordering the pond, in Tuscawilla Park. The existing hedge needs maintenance. 6. Attractive uniform sign needed. 7. Water tanks should be painted and cleaned on a regular schedule. 8. Adequate irrigation needed. I""""' G. Ponds - (Jacobs to contact Gil Artman regarding debris.) All ponds in the City should be maintained in both function and appearance. 1. Grass area surrounding ponds should be mowed on a regular schedule. 2. All debris should be removed on a regular basis. 3. Barren areas should be resodded. 4. Where appropriate, hardy nati ve shrubs should be planted around the borders. 5. Any protective fences should be attractive, maintained and compatible with the existing neighborhood. H. Fire Station #1 - Recommend that the appearance be enhanced by adding the following to the landscaping: (Diane Brown to revisit.) 1. Edging and resodding where necessary. 2. Planting low-maintenance shrubs, and a flowerbed. 3. Adequate irrigation be provided. 4. Addition of a uniform sign, located in front of building, visible from both directions. I""""' 1. F ire Station #2 - Recommend that the appearance be enhanced by adding the following: r- BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline Page 4 1. Remodel outer wall of the building to enhance its overall appearance. 2. Improve landscaping by planting more native shrubs and shade trees in open areas. 3. The driveway needs to be resurfaced. 4. Replace existing sign with a larger uniform sign. J. Recreational Facilities ,-... 1. Civic Center/Senior Center a. Improve sodded areas by resodding and fertilizing where necessary on a regular basis. b. Plant flowers in flowerbeds around the Civic Center to keep in line with the Senior Center. c. Remove debris and aluminum structures lying on the ground near the tennis court fence and fence leading to the playground equipment. d. Repair fence leading to playground equipment and install a gate. e. Plant ligustrums around tennis courts as these are accent plants with multiseasonal appeal and do not drop their leaves or sap on the courts. f. Consider lighting tennis courts for night use and to hinder vandalism to property. g. Install small benches around the tennis courts. h. Resurface tennis courts. i. Remove the two palm trees at the entrance of the Senior Center. They are unattractive and are not in line with the Center's landscaping. j. There is room for four more trees in the middle parking lot. The three small trees already in this area do not look healthy and are vulnerable to cars running them over. Shapely ligustrums with its exposed bark could be the accent trees in this area. k. As improvements are made, irrigation needs to be installed where appropriate. 2. Parks - (Meta to revise) TUSKAWILLA PARK Observations: A. Equipment 1. Preventative maintenance needs to be extended to the equipment (i.e., water-sealing, rust-proofing the swings, slides). Currently, the swings are rusted, the chains are broken on the plank/slide equipment, and the wood on the fort and planks are rotted and are serious hazards to the children. r- 2. Benches need to be treated and painted. r-- BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline Page 5 3. The Exercise House sign is in need of repair. B. Lake/Pond The pond has accumulated a lot of trash which is clearly visible from the park grounds. Also. the weeds are overgrown around the pond and contain excessive trash. green scum. etc. C. Grounds 1. Although the grounds overall are adequately maintained. certain areas need improvement. More mulch should be added to the swing areas and in the exercise areas to enhance the park's beauty and to avoid potential dangers to children. 2. Signs should be posted to designate parking areas. Parking area posts should be erected to define the parking area. The parking area's ground needs to be smoothed out as there are many holes and bumps. ,-.. CENTRAL WINDS PARK Not developed yet. RANCHLAND PARK Observations: 1. A regular water maintenance schedule needs to be implemented for the young trees planted. 2. The volleyball equipment needs a net. 3. The addition of several more grills and benches would allow more people to use the park. 4. A regular mowing schedule should be implemented. MOSS ROAD PARK Observations: ,-.. A. Equipment/Grounds BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline ~ Page 6 1. Preventative maintenance needs to be extended to the equipment (i.e. water sealing/rust-proofing the swings and train. slides) . 2. One swing is in need of repair or replacement. 3. The basketball net is shredded and needs to be replaced - possibly with a chain net which is more durable. 4. The tennis court needs repairing (1. e. the net and net "holders" need to be placed on the court.) 5. A metal bracket is broken in half on the top rung of the slide. 6. The logs around the playground area need to be repainted. 7. The metal playground equipment needs to be repainted. 8. A regular water maintenance schedule needs to be implemented to save the few remaining trees. 9. A designated parking area should be made. ,""" SAM SMITH PARK Observations Simple. well-maintained. Future Possibility 1. Construct permanent bathroom facilities. 2. Eliminate mulch in exercise trails and replace with turf type grass. This is easier to maintain. less expensive. and gives a nicer appearance. SUNSHINE PARK Observations Several improvements could be made to this park: 1. The mound of clay at the entrance of the park's ballfields should be moved to a less conspicuous area. ,.-- , . r-- ,,-... ,.-- BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline Page 7 2. The grassy areas between the ballfields should be mowed on a consistent basis. 3. The ballfields should be smoothed out, resurfaced and reshaped. 4. Installation of lights would increase the park's usage. K. Undeveloped Land - Maintain in a non-hazardous condition. L. Median Strips and Right-of-Ways 1. Irrigation should be required in all new median strips and, where appropriate, in existing median strips. 2. Maintained in a clean and well-kept fashion. 3. Designate appropriations each year by the City to improve the visual appearance of City-owned medians and right-of-ways. M. Entrances to City (4) Purchase appropriate parcels and place identical signs at the four entrances to the City. N. City-Owned Signs Adopt uniformed signs for all City-owned property. II. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - A. Retail/Professional 1. Signs - The Beautification Board has reviewed and endorses the existing City Code as it satisfies the current needs of the BOWS Board regarding "Signs". 2. Dumpsters Recommend all dumpsters be placed in an inconspicuous location and screened on its four sides by a wooden fence. (to be further reviewed by Gennell) 3. Irrigation-(to be reviewed by Meta) 4. Landscaping-(to be reviewed by Meta and Gennell) 5. Parking - The Beautification Board has reviewed and endorses the existing City Code as it satisfies the current needs of the BOWS Board regarding "Parking". 6. Buffers-(to be reviewed by Gennell) 7. Setbacks-Recommend increasing the commercial front setbacks zoned C-1 and C-2 to a minimum of 50 feet from the right-of- way and side setbacks to a minimum of 20 feet. (to be further reviewed by Gennell) ,-.... I"""'" ,I"'"'" . . BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline Page 8 III. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - A. Garbage Container POlicies/Dumpsters - Stephens to review the City Code regarding Garbage Container Policies. Dumpsters - Recommend all dumpsters be screened on all four sides and not visible from the street. IV. CHURCHES- V. COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY - A. Schools B. Bus Depot C . Roads VI. STATE/FEDERAL PROPERTY - A. Highways and Right-of-Ways B. Post Office VII. ADDITIONAL SERVICES - A. Addi tional source of manpower be provided to implement the BOWS recommendations. VIII. PROJECTS - A. An "Award Program" be instituted in the following categories: 1. Best standard designed sign for the City. 2. Best "kept up" subdivision entrance. 3. Best "kept up" private area. 4. Best "kept up" business area. B. "Adopt-a-Park" program C. Garden Clubs D. Tree Programs E. Special Projects * Implemented and completed since recommendation made in the BOWS Master Plan.