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Home My WebLink About1999 04 13 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 13, 1999-REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 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, absent George Morris, present Also Present Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public WorkslUtility Department 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 April 6, 1999 Meeting) Approval of the March 16, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes (Tabled from the April 6, 1999 Meeting) Approval of the March 23, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes (Tabled from the April 6, 1999 Meeting) This Item was discussed later in the meeting. The following Agenda Items are documented in the order discussed. II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Discussion of Street Lighting Costs Mr. Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public WorkslUtility Department, informed the Board that the City could not provide the costs at this meeting but should be available at the April 20, 1999 Regular Meeting. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 13, 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of 4 D. Discussion on the Tuscora Drive Entrance Lisa Karlovic, 104 Atrium Court, Winter Springs, Florida, informed the Board that she was appointed by the Developer of The Reserve at Tuscawilla to be the liaison between the neighborhood and the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee. Ms. Karlovic wanted to find out the details of the proposed entrance to bring back to the homeowners for a vote. Daniel Bennett, 153 Cherry Creek Circle, Winter Springs, Florida, spoke to the Board about The Reserve at Tuscawilla Homeowners Association and the vote that will be taken. There was discussion from the Board on these issues. Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), passed out revised designs of the Tuscora Drive entrance and discussed certain aspects of the design. Mr. Starmer also answered questions that were raised pertaining to the property that will be needed; lighting; water sources; and maintenance. The Board continued discussing the Tuscora Drive entrance, and focused on concerns about the sidewalks being too close to the road; the type of street signage; houses being visible and compromising the design; and the median. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MOTI KHEMLANI: "I PROPOSE THAT "C" BE SELECTED AS THE DESIGN FOR TUSCORA ENTRANCE". SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GEORGE MORRIS. DISCUSSION. BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI: "PLEASE ADD TO MY MOTION TO INCLUDE THE MEDIAN FOR SHRUBBERY AND MAINTENANCE". VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: NAY; GARY HILLERY: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: NAY; GEORGE MORRIS: NAY. MOTION DID NOT CARRY. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI: "I MOVE THAT WE PROPOSE OPTION "A" WITH THE SIGNAGE TO BE MOVED AS IN "C" AND ALSO TO INCLUDE LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MEDIAN. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRIS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Tape 1/Side B There was discussion on The Reserve at Tuscawilla Homeowners Association bringing the results of their vote to the Board; meeting with Mr. Starmer; and having documentation as to whom is the official Representative of the Developer. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 13, 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 3 of4 C. Discussion with Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), Regarding the Entrance Designs. The Board briefly discussed the Vistawilla Drive entrance, and reviewed a proposed fountain that the Vistawilla Drive residents are asking for. The Trotwood Boulevard entrance was next discussed. Ms. Graham informed the Board that she has spoken to the property owner on the north side of the road and that "he has no objection to anything that we do up there as long as we make it look nice and protect the kids". The Board focused on issues such as the sidewalks being very close to the road; the safety of the children; and protecting the existing trees. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI: "I MOVE THAT FOR THE TROTWOOD ENTRANCE WE SELECT OPTION "A". SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRIS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. The Board continued the discussion about the sidewalks at the Trotwood Boulevard entrance and the plans for the Oak Forest wall. Chairman Gilmore called a recess at 8:36 p.m. Chairman Gilmore reconvened the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Approval ofthe March 2, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION FOR APPROVAL BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRIS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Approval of the March 16, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION FOR APPROVAL BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN GARY HILLERY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Approval of the March 23, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes Board Member Khemlani stated that he had a correction to page 2, where the time that Board Member Khemlani arrived is mentioned. Board Member Khemlani asked to have CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 13, 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 4 of 4 that line cOITected to read "Board Member Moti Khemlani arrived during the previous discussion" . MOTION FOR APPROVAL BY VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Approval ofthe March 30,1999 Regular Meeting Minutes Board Member Khemlani spoke about the discussion with Mr. Jim Avitable (on page 2 of the minutes). The Board asked for a verbatim transcript of the discussion with Mr. A vitable, prior to the Board approving these minutes. E. Other Business There was further discussion on the proposed fountain that the Vistawilla Drive residents are requesting. Mr. Lee Jensen, 134 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs, Florida, listening to the concerns of the Vistawilla Drive residents. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS · Discussion of Street Lighting Costs · Discussion of Scope of Services with Ms. Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant Prior to the conclusion of the meeting, there was brief discussion on the signage being located in the right-of-ways; information that Mr. Starmer needs; and the discussion of street lighting costs for the next meeting. IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:10 P.M. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Amy Lovingfoss, Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCSlboards/tuscawilla/arl/minutes/041399.doc