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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 04 06 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 6, 1999-REGULAR MEETING I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 1999, by Chairman Donald A. Gilmore in the East Conference Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708) Roll Call Donald A. Gilmore, Chairman, present Gary Hillery, Vice Chairman, present Moti Khemlani, present Linda Tillis, present (arrived at 7:19 p.m.) George Morris, present Also Present Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri) Approval of the March 2, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes (Tabled from the March 23, 1999 Meeting) Approval of the March 16, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes Approval of the March 23, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes These Agenda Items were tabled until the April 13, 1999 Regular Meeting. The following Agenda Items are documented in the order they were discussed. III. REGULAR AGENDA D. Other Business Mr. Alan Davis, 2020 Winter Springs Boulevard, Winter Springs, Florida: informed the Board that he is the owner of the commercial property located at the comer of Seneca Boulevard and Winter Springs Boulevard. Mr. Davis asked about the design for the proposed entrance at Seneca Boulevard and spoke about the possible de-annexation of this property. Discussion ensued regarding this issue and Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri) handed out copies of potential designs. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 6, I 999-REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of 4 Board Member Linda Tillis arrived during the previous conversation. B. Discussion with Bill Starmer Regarding the Entrance Designs Mr. Daniel Bennett, 153 Cherry Creek Circle, Winter Springs, Florida; and Ms. Denise Ritchey and Mr. Scott Ritchey, 155 Cherry Creek Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: residents of The Reserve at Tuscawilla, spoke briefly regarding the proposed entrance at Tuscora Drive. There was discussion about the Seneca Boulevard entrance and the possible de- annexation. MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN GARY HILLERY: "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE PROCEED WITH "A" WITH THE OPTION OF MOVING IT, DEPENDING UPON WHAT HAPPENS IN THE FUTURE ON THE ANNEXATION". SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MOTI KHEMLANI. DISCUSSION ON THE POSSIBLE DE-ANNEXATION. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; LINDA TILLIS: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Tape 1/Side A Mr. Starmer spoke to the Board about the proposed entrance at Tuscora Drive and demonstrated possible designs. There was further discussion regarding this entrance. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI: "I MOVE THAT WE ALLOW MR. STARMER TO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THAT ENTRANCE AND THEN WE DISCUSS THE COSTS LATER". SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; LINDA TILLIS: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. The Board discussed the proposed Shetland Avenue entrance and reviewed a new design from Mr. Starmer. The Board agreed by consensus that they liked the new design for the entrance. The next discussion was regarding the proposed Trotwood Boulevard entrance. The Board looked at designs from Mr. Starmer and discussion ensued. Some of the concerns included: encroachments on private property; the safety of children when going to and from school; not harming the existing trees; and the fence that runs along Tuskawilla Road near Trotwood Boulevard. The Board directed Mr. Starmer to proceed with design "A" . CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICA nON DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 6. I 999-REGULAR MEETING Page 3 of 4 Mr. Starmer gave the Board copies of an updated design for the Vistawilla Drive entrance. There was much discussion regarding the locations of the signage; the locations of the pavers; and which design to recommend, along with the Florida Power switchgear box. Tape 2/Side A MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI: "I MOVE THAT WE GIVE MR. STARMER THE GO AHEAD FOR THE DESIGN OF ONE SIGNAGE OF THE SECONDARY DESIGN TO BE INTEGRATED WITH THE WALL AT HOWELL CREEK AND THAT WE AUTHORIZE THE BRICK WALL, FIFTY FOOT OF BRICK WALL FROM THE SIGNAGE WEST, TOWARDS THE WEST, WITH THE DEVELOPER BRICKING THE ADDITIONAL FIFTY FOOT; AND A SIMILAR DESIGN BE ALSO PLACED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAGLES WATCH ENTRANCE AND A PAVER DESIGN, OR PAVERS, AT THE HOWELL CREEK SIGN LOCATION". CHAIRMAN GILMORE ASKED BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI IF HIS MOTION EXCLUDED THE PAVERS AT EAGLES \V ATCH. BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI ANSWERED: "RIGHT". DISCUSSION. SECONDED BY CHAIRMAN GILMORE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; LINDA TILLIS: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: NAY. MOTION CARRIED. The Board was given a brief update by Mr. Starmer in reference to the waterfalls proposed for the front entrance being given a "ripple effect'" and the use of well water versus reuse water in the ponds and fountains. The Board further discussed these issues and other matters regarding the fountains and ponds. A. Discussion of Street Lighting Costs This Agenda Item was not discussed. B. Discussion of Scope of Services with Kangee Graham This Agenda Item was not discussed. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS · Discussion of Street Lighting Costs · Discussion of Scope of Services with Kangee Graham · Discussion with Bill Starmer Regarding the Entrance Designs · Discussion on the Tuscora Drive Entrance CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 6, 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 4 of4 IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:45 P.M. Minutes respectfitllv submitted by: Amy Lovingfoss, Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCSlboards/tusca wi II a/a r IIll1i n u tcs/040699 .doc