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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 04 08 Regular ,.. .. r- 4.08.92 BOWS 1991 MASTER PLAN OUTLINE 1. 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. * 5. 6. 7. ./""" 8. 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. Installation of an irrigation system. Storage area near Fire Station #1 needs to be hidden from public view by means of a buffer zone, such as fence and/or a high hedge. B. City Hall - (Due to the future widening of S.R. 434, some of the following recommendations may not be feasible and will modify Exhibit A.) r" Phase I: 1. A large, well-lit marquee-type sign should be installed at the entrance near S.R. 434 to inform the public of upcoming meetings, events, and other important information. 2. Trees should be planted around the front of City Hall to provide symmetry to the building. 3. Add southwestern planters or urns on the front steps of Ci ty Hall. 4. Plant azaleas around existing trees. 5. Plant flowerbeds of annuals at the entrance and around sign. 6. Existing plants and shrubs maintained regularly. ~ BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline r Page 2 Phase II: 1. Plant a 30" hedge along the southern border of the front parking area, satisfying the County Code by blocking headlights from oncoming traffic. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. A fountain for the grassy area in front of City Hall should be installed to create a focal point for the building. 5. 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. An attractive uniform sign be installed. 2. 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 boundaries, located in front of the treatment plant entranceway. r BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline 1""'"'. Page 3 2. Entranceway needs landscaping, (reposition the fence further back). 3. An attractive uniform sign be installed. E. Water << Sewer East (offices), 890 Northern Way - Attractive uniform sign needed. F. Wastewater Treatment Plant - East, 1560 Winter Springs Blvd - G. Water Treatment Plants: (chlorination purposes, etc.) Water Treatment Plant #1 - Corner of First << Fairfax (site only) * The parking lot opposite the garage is in bad shape and recommend: ~ """" 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. Plant clinging vines (Confederate Jasmin) on existing fences to make all Water Treatment Plants uniform in appearance and hidden from public view. 5. 6. Water Treatment Plant #2 - (Highlands), Sheoah Blvd. behind the tennis courts - 1. Attractive uniform sign needed. 2. Water tanks should be painted and cleaned every five years. 3. Adequate irrigation is needed. 4. Plant clinging vines (Confederate Jasmin) on existing fences to make all Water Treatment Plants uniform in appearance and hidden from public view. Water Treatment Plant #3 - (Bahama, between Edgemon << Moss Roads) . 1. 2. Attractive uniform sign needed. Water tanks should be painted and cleaned every five BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline ".,..... Page 4 r- years. 3. Adequate irrigation is needed. 4. Plant clinging vines (Confederate Jasmin) on existing fences to make all Water Treatment Plants uniform in appearance and hidden from public view. Water Treatment Plant - (East) (Northern Way, across from Fire Station #2) 1. Large shade trees should be planted along the area bordering Northern Way. Improve parking - resurfacing. Paint the fence. Hedges and shrubs be planted at the opening side, bordering the pond, in Tuscawilla Park. The existing hedge needs maintenance. Attractive uniform sign needed. Water tanks should be painted and cleaned every five years. Adequate irrigation needed. Plant clinging vines (Confederate Jasmin) on existing fences to make all Water Treatment Plants uniform in appearance and hidden from public view. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. H. Retention Ponds - 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 native shrubs should be planted around the borders. 5. Any protective fences should be attractive, maintained and compatible with the existing neighborhood. 1. Lakes - r' 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. BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline /"" Page 5 4. Continue and expand the weed-eating perch program when necessary. J. Fire Station #1 - Recommend that the appearance be enhanced by adding the following to the landscaping: 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. K. Fire Station #2 - Recommend that the appearance be enhanced by adding the following: 1. Remodel outer wall of the building to enhance its overall appearance. Improve landscaping by planting more native shrubs and shade trees in open areas. The driveway needs to be resurfaced. Replace existing sign with a larger uniform sign. 2. /"" 3. 4. L. 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 flower beds 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. " BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline r- Page 6 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- Overall Recommendations for all Parks 1. Increase lighting in heavily vandalized areas. 2. Preventative maintenance needs to be extended to the equipment (i.e. water-sealing, rust-proofing the swings, slides). r- 3. Benches and logs around playground areas need to be repainted. 4. More mulch should be added to swings and play areas to enhance the parks' beauty and to avoid potential dangers to children. 5. Signs should be posted to designate parking areas. Parking area posts should be erected to define the parking area. The parking areas' ground should be smoothed out periodically to minimize the holes and bumps in the unpaved parking areas. 6. Implement a regular water maintenance schedule. 7. Implement a regular mowing schedule. 8. Eliminate mulch in exercise trails and replace with turf- type grass. This is easier to maintain, less expensive, and gives a nicer appearance. 9. Periodic and regular inspections should be done on all equipment to ensure that playground equipment is safe and usable for the children. r- BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline r Page 7 Specific Park Recommendations TUSCAWILLA PARK 1. The Exercise House sign needs to be replaced. 2. The pond has accumulated a lot of trash which is clearly visible from the parkgrounds. Also, the weeds are overgrown around the pond and contain excessive trash, green scum, etc. RANCHLANDS PARK 1. The volleyball equipment needs a net. 2. The addition of several more grills and benches would allow more people to use the park. SAM SMITH PARK Construct permanent bathroom facilities. .r- SUNSHINE PARK 1. The ballfields should be periodically smoothed out, resurfaced and reshaped. * 2. The mound of clay at the entrance to the park's ballfields should be moved to a less conspicuous area. MOSS ROAD PARK Install gate to prevent cars from entering the park at night. 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 or screened in on its four sides by a solid wall with a gate. .---- 3. Landscaping - a. Recommend all commercial property should include BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline r-' Page 8 appropriate landscaping compatible surrounding area. with the b. This landscaping should be maintained on a regular basis. 4. Irrigation - Adequate irrigation system needs to be provided at the time of construction. 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-All Commercial property should have an adequate buffer separating it from residential property. This buffer should be properly maintained. 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. 8. Retention Ponds - All ponds in the City should be maintained in both function and appearance. r"" a. Grass area surrounding ponds should be mowed on a regular schedule. b. All debris should be removed on a regular basis. c. Barren areas should be resodded. d. Where appropriate, hardy native shrubs should be planted around the borders. e. Any protective fences should be attractive, maintained and compatible with the existing neighborhood. III. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - A. Garbage Container Policies and/or Recyclables - All garbage that might cause a health hazard or odor must be placed in sealed plastic bags or lidded containers. Empty cans and recyclable containers should be removed from curbside by noon the following day. r- B. Dumpsters - ~ BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline r"'" Page 9 Recommend all dumpsters be placed in an inconspicuous location or screened in on its four sides by a solid wall with a gate. C. Retention Ponds - 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 native shrubs should be planted around the borders. 5. Any protective fences should be attractive, maintained and compatible with the existing neighborhood. IV. CHURCHES- ",..... A. Retention Ponds - All ponds, 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 native shrubs should be planted around the borders. 5. Any protective fences should be attractive, maintained and compatible with the existing neighborhood. B. Dumpsters - Recommend all dumpsters be placed in an inconspicuous location or screened in on its four sides by a solid wall with a gate. C. Church Vehicles - Recommend vehicles owned/operated by the Church, should have adequate parking with attractive buffer. These buffers should be designed to conceal Church vehicles. ",- ,. BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline r" Page 10 D. Appearance - Churches should be adequately landscaped and maintained. V. COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY - A. Schools 1. Appearance - a. All schools should be adequately landscaped and maintained. b. Debris and trash should be removed on a regular basis. c. Adequate irrigation be provided. d. Fences should be attractive, maintained and compatible with the existing neighborhood. 2. Dumpsters - Recommend all dumpsters be placed in an inconspicuous location or screened in on its four sides by a solid wall with a gate. 3. Parking - Adequate paved parking be provided. B. Bus Depot - ,......., 1. Recommend that the sign "Consolidated Services School Board of Seminole County" be surrounded by landscaping and shrubs. 2. Trees or shrubs should be planted on the S.R. 434 side of the chain link fence, large enough to conceal the buses. C. Roads - County roads should continue to be adequately maintained. VI. STATE/FEDERAL PROPERTY - A. Highways and Right-of-Ways - 1. Trash should be picked up on a regular basis. 2. An Adopt-a-Road program should be encouraged by the BOWS Board and other City agencies. B. Bike Path - ,-... Due to the BOWS Board's effort, Florida Department of Transportation will institute a bike path along the norther side of S.R. 434 from S.R. 419 to Central Winds Park. .. .r- BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline ~ Page 11 1. A landscaped rest area will be constructed midway along the bike path. This should include decorative benches, bike racks, water fountain, and trash receptacles. 2. A plaque of appreciation dedicated to Florida Department of Transportation on behalf of the BOWS Board should be installed. C. Post Office - The Post Office should continue to be adequately maintained. VII. ADDITIONAL SERVICES - Additional source of manpower be provided to implement the BOWS recommendations. VIII. PROJECTS - TO BE FOLLOWED UP A. An "Award Program" be instituted in the following categories: 1. Best standard designed sign for the City - TO BE FOLLOWED UP BY META /"'""', 2. Best "kept up" resident home - The award for best "kept-up" resident home would be selected annually, from each election district, by its respective Commissioner. The criteria used would solely be based on overall appearance. The 5 winners would each receive: a. Proclamation signed by the Mayor; b. Mention in the Winter Springs Bulletin; c. Photograph of each winning home, displayed at City Hall. 3. Best "kept up" business area - The award for best "kept-up" business area would be selected annually, from each election district, by the BOWS members. The criteria used would solely be based on overall appearance. The 5 winners would each receive: a. Proclamation signed by the Mayor; b. Mention in the Winter Springs Bulletin; c. Photograph of each winning business area, displayed at City Hall. /"'""' '1 . r- .~ ,r" BOWS 1991 Master Plan Outline Page 12 B. "Adopt-a-Park" program - 1. Voluntary clean-up programs by group/organization. 2. Beautification approval of Park Director. 3. Uniform sign of recognition. C. "Adopt-a-Road" program - Voluntary clean-up programs by group/organization. D. Garden Clubs - 1. Pioneer Garden Club, Marilyn Dickinson, President, 699-6398. E. Tree Programs - TO BE FOLLOWED UP F. Special Projects - TO BE FOLLOWED UP 1. Grant for beautification (sprinkler system). 2. Grant for beautification of S.R. 434 bicycle path. * Implemented and completed since recommendation made in the BOWS Master Plan.