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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 05 13 Regular ./""'"' 5.13.92 BOWS MASTER PLAN OUTLINE The goal of the Master Plan is to provide the City of Winter Springs with a set of guidelines and recommendations for the purpose of City beautification. As buildings require resurfacing and/or painting, consider a color combination uniform throughout the City. The new City Hall color scheme might be the best color combination to carry uniformly throughout the City. The Beautification of Winter Springs Board sincerely hopes that these recommendations will be viewed and accepted in a positive light as steps towards the improvement of our City. The beautification of Winter Springs will instill a true sense of pride and benefit to all of our citizens. 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. r-- 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. 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. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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. r Beautification Board of Winter Springs Master Plan Outline Page 2 3. Add southwestern planters or urns on the front steps of City Hall. 4. Plant flowers (e.g. azaleas) around existing trees. 5. Plant flowerbeds of annuals at the entrance and around sign. 6. Existing plants and shrubs should be maintained regularly. 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 median should be created in the entrance into City Hall. 3. A fountain for the grassy area in front of City Hall should be installed to create a focal point for the building. 4. Benches around the fountain should be placed to provide areas to sit outside during lunch, breaks, etc. "...... C. Water 6{ 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. Thousands of people pass this office everyday and it would be an attractive example to private residences and commercial establishments. With this in mind, the following changes are recommended: 1. An attractive uniform sign be installed. 2. Sod should 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. D. Wastewater Treatment Plant West, 1000 West S.R. 434 - .-- 1. Acquire the pie-shaped piece of property which is outside - /"'"'" Beautification Board of Winter Springs Master Plan Outline Page 3 of City boundaries, located in front of the treatment plant entranceway. 2. Entranceway needs landscaping, (reposition the fence further back). 3. An attractive uniform sign should be installed. E. Water &: Sewer East (offices), 890 Northern Way - An attractive uniform sign should be installed. F. Wastewater Treatment Plant - East, 1560 Winter Springs Blvd - TO BE FOLLOWED UP G. Water Treatment Plants: (chlorination purposes, etc.) TO BE FOLLOWED UP Water Treatment Plant #1 - Corner of First &: Fairfax (site only) * The parking lot opposite the garage is in bad shape and recommend: r" 1. All debris should be removed, especially the concrete slabs. 2. The standpipe should be demolished. 3. The grass should be mowed on a regular schedule. 4. Sod the area between the fence and the streets, preferably with a St. Augustine-type grass. 5. Vehicles not in use should be parked behind the fence, not in the grassy area between the fence and the street. 6. Plant clinging vines (e.g. Confederate Jasmine) on existing fences to make all Water Treatment Plants uniform in appearance and hidden from public view. Water Treatment Plant #2 - (Highlands), Sheoah Blvd. behind the tennis courts - 1. A ttracti ve uniform sign is needed. 2. Water tanks should be painted and cleaned as needed. 3. Install adequate irrigation. 4. Plant clinging vines (Confederate Jasmine) 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) . /""" . Beautification Board of Winter Springs Master Plan Outline Page 4 1. An attractive uniform sign should be installed. 2. Water tanks should be painted and cleaned as needed. 3. Install adequate irrigation. 4. Plant clinging vines (e.g. Confederate Jasmine) 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. 2. Improve parking by resurfacing as needed. 3. Maintain and paint the fence as needed. 4. Hedges and shrubs be planted at the opening side, bordering the pond, in Tuscawilla Park. Maintain the existing hedge. 5. An attractive uniform sign should be installed. 6. Water tanks should be painted and cleaned as needed. 7. Install adequate irrigation. 8. Plant clinging vines (e.g. Confederate Jasmine) on existing fences to make all Water Treatment Plants uniform in appearance and hidden from public view. .,,-..., 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 - 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. ",-. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 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. Edge and resod where necessary. 2. Plant low-maintenance shrubs and a flowerbed. 3. Install adequate irrigation. 4. Install a uniform sign to be located in front of the 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. Resurface driveway as needed. 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 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 shrubs (e.g. ligustrums) around tennis courts. f. Install lights at tennis courts. g. Install benches around the tennis courts. I"""'" h. Resurface tennis courts as needed. r---. Beautification Board of Winter Springs Master Plan Outline Page 6 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. TO BE FOLLOWED UP BY JACOBS j. Plant additional trees in the middle parking lot. k. Install adequate irrigation. 1. Foundation-type plants should be placed around the building. 2. Parks - Overall Recommendations for all Parks 1. Increase lighting in heavily vandalized areas. 2. Extend preventative maintenance to the equipment, i.e. water-sealing and rust-proofing of the swings and slides. 3. Benches and logs around playground areas need to be repainted. ~ 4. Add more mulch to the swings and play areas. 5. Erect sign posts to designate 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. 9. Inspect playground equipment on a regular basis to ensure that the equipment is safe and usable for the children. Specific Park Recommendations TUSCAWILLA PARK 1. The Exercise House sign needs to be replaced. 2. Eliminate trash and weeds in and around the pond. 3. Continue and expand the weed-eating perch program to eliminate the green scum from the pond. r- - ,"-'" Beautification Board of Winter Springs Master Plan Outline Page 7 RANCHLANDS PARK 1. Install a volleyball net. 2. Add several more grills and benches. SAM SMITH PARK Install permanent bathroom facilities. 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 r". 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 appropriate landscaping compatible with the surrounding area. 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". ,,-..., Beautification Board of Winter Springs Master Plan Outline Page 8 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-l 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. 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 maintained and neighborhood. fences should compatible wi th be attractive, the existing r"' 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. 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. 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. ~ Beautification Board of Winter Springs Master Plan Outline Page 9 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. 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. r- r-- Beautification Board of Winter Springs Master Plan Outline Page 10 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 northern side of S.R. 434 from S.R. 419 to Central Winds Park. 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. r- VII. ADDITIONAL SERVICES - ;--- Beautification Board of Winter Springs Master Plan Outline Page 11 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 - A contest for best "standard designed sign" would be devised to come up with an attractive, uniform sign for the City of Winter Springs. The contest would be open only to residents of Winter Springs and the winner would be selected by the Beautification Board. The criteria used to select the "winning" sign would include design, appearance and wording. The winner would receive an award, to be determined at a later date. The sign selected would then be adopted by the City as its "trademark" and be placed at the entrances into the City as well as in other strategic areas. 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. b. Proclamation signed by the Mayor; Mention with photograph of the residences displayed in the Winter Bulletin. winning Springs 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; and b. Mention with photograph of the winning business areas displayed in the Winter Springs Bulletin. 4. Most "improved" Residence/Business - ~ The award for most "improved" residence/business would r- Beautification Board of Winter Springs Master Plan Outline Page 12 coincide with Arbor Day and Beautification of Winter Springs Week, and advertised in the Winter Springs Bulletin. The winner(s) would be selected by the Beautification Board and each receive: a. b. Proclamation signed by the Mayor; and Mention with photograph of the residence/business displayed in the Winter Bulletin. winning Springs B. "Adopt-a-Park" program - 1. Voluntary clean-up programs by groups/organizations. 2. Beautification approval of Park Director. 3. Uniform sign of recognition. C. "Adopt-a-Road" program - Voluntary clean-up programs by groups/organizations. D. Garden Clubs - 1. Pioneer Garden Club, Marilyn Dickinson, President, 699-6398. ~ E. Tree Programs - Utilize the Tree Program as the kick-off to proclaim "Beautification of Winter Springs Week". This can be accomplished with the purchase of seedlings from the Forrestry Department of Seminole County and distributing, without charge, to Winter Springs organizations/groups/individuals, for planting in Winter Springs. Winners will be selected by the Beautification Board. F. Special Projects - TO BE FOLLOWED UP 1. Grant for beautification (sprinkler system). 2. Grant for beautification of S.R. 434 bicycle path. 3. School Clean-ups (to be followed up by Jacobs.) * Implemented and completed since recommendation made in the BOWS Master Plan. ~