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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 04 27 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 27, 1999-REGULAR MEETING I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, 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 George Morris, present Also Present Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public Works/Utility Department Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri) The following Agenda Items are documented in the order discussed. II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Discussion of Street Lighting Costs Prior to the approval of the Minutes, the Board briefly discussed the status of the Street Lighting Costs report and a memorandum that Chairman Gilmore had received from City Manager, Ronald W. McLemore. Approval of the April 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION FOR APPROVAL BY BOARD MEMBER LINDA TILLIS. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MOTI KHEMLANI. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; LINDA TILLIS: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. C. Discussion of the Tuscora Drive Entrance Mr. Daniel Bennett, 153 Cherry Creek Circle, Winter Springs, Florida, spoke to the Board as a representative of The Reserve at Tuscawilla Homeowners Assocation. Mr. CITY OF W1NT AER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITIEE APRIL 27. 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of 4 Bennett informed the Board that the Homeowners Association voted on and approved the proposed design for the Tuscora Drive Entrance. Mr. Bennett also stated for the record that The Reserve at Tuscawilla is "Allowing Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification Committee to do whatever they need to do at the entranceway of Tuscora and 434; with Tuscawilla's name on the brick wall; and it is approved per The Reserve at Tuscawilla residents to be maintained by Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification". There was discussion regarding the Homeowners Association being involved in the planning of the designs for the lettering on the signage, and selecting the plant material to be used; along with improvements planned by the Homeowners Association for The Reserve at Tuscawilla in coordination with the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee. B. Discussion with Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), Regarding the Entrance Designs Mr. Starmer informed the Board that he needed direction from the Board in several areas such as: brick color; signage; and pavers. The Board looked at and discussed photo examples of several brick colors. Tape IISide B The Board narrowed the choices down to four brick designs, which were: 1. "Ancestral" 2. "Wyngate" 3. "Victorian" 4. "Harbor Creek" The Board next took an "official vote" on the four choices. Ancestral Wyngate Victorian Harbor Creek 1 st Choice Gary Hillery Moti Khemlani Donald A. Gilmore George Morris Linda Tillis 2nd Linda Tillis Gary Hillery Moti Khemlani Choice Donald A. Gilmore George Morris The Board directed Mr. Starmer to proceed on the basis of "Harbor Creek" being their first choice and "Victorian" as their second choice. The subject of pavers was next discussed. Mr. Starmer explained that the pavers will be designed to match the brick ofthe signage walls at each individual entrance. The Board CITY OF WINT AER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 27, 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 3 of4 discussed concerns regarding the durability of the pavers, especially at the intersection of Winter Springs Boulevard and Tuskawilla Road. Mr. Starmer informed the Board that the pavers can be constructed using embossed concrete; concrete; or c1aylbrick. The Board took an "official vote" to show which option they prefer. Embossed Concrete Concrete Pavers Clay/Brick Pavers Pavers Linda Tillis, George Morris, Donald A. Gilmore, Moti Khemlani, Gary Hillery The Board agreed to use c1aylbrick pavers at every entrance. There was discussion of the proposed signage, specifically the font and size of the letters; the material the letters will be made of; and a possible background for the letters. D. Other Business Ms. Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant, presented the Board with copies of her Statement of Services. There was much discussion regarding this issue. Tape 2/Side A The Board was in consensus that Ms. Graham is "a valuable assest" and requested to continue utilizing her services through installation and construction phases. A. Discussion of Street Lighting Costs (Continued) Manager McLemore presented the Board with a memorandum containing a "Comparison of Assessment District and Florida Power Corporation Lighting Cost". Mr. McLemore briefly explained the memorandum and suggested that the Board study the memorandum over the next week and discuss it at the May 4, 1999 Regular Meeting. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS · Discussion of Street Lighting Costs · Discussion with Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), Regarding the Entrance Designs CITY OF WINT AER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 27, I 999-REGULAR MEETING Page 4 of 4 IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER GEORGE MORRIS TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:32 P.M. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Amy Lovingfoss, Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCSlboards/tuscawillalarl/minutes/042799.doc CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAY 4, 1999-REGULARMEETING I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 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 George Morris, present Also Present Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager 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 April 20, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION FOR APPROVAL BY BOARD MEMBER LINDA TILLIS. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MOTI KHEMLANI. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; LINDA TILLIS: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. The following Agenda Items are documented in the order discussed. II. REGULAR AGENDA B. Discussion with Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), Regarding the Entrance Designs Mr. Starmer presented the Board with actual samples of the brick designs they had chosen at the April 27, 1999 Regular Meeting. The Board discussed brick colors and examples of the surrounding areas. Mr. Starmer informed the Board that the bid documents will say "Around this color or equal, with final color decisions to be made by the owner" and that he will "set aside" the discussion of brick colors until a later date. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAY 4, 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 2 00 The Board discussed matters relative to signage. Mr. Starmer showed the Board examples of designs for the signage and font types. The Board discussed, at length, the types of backgrounds for the letters; text size; durability; and brick colors. There was general consensus from the Board to recommend a red brick color, gold letters, and a black background for the letters. Street signage was next discussed, including: how the signs will be oriented on the poles, and how many poles will be at each of the intersections. Tape IISide 8 MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI: "I MOVE THAT WE HAVE A SIGN POST THAT HAS THE ROAD SIGNS "STACKED". CHAIRMAN GILMORE EXPLAINED: "THE TOP OF ONE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OTHER". SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN GARY HILLERY. VOTE: DONALD A. GILMORE: AYE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; LINDA TILLIS: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Gilmore further stated that this motion has "undone the other one "; (regarding the Motion at March 23, 1999 Regular Meeting pertaining to the street signage). There was continued discussion on the subject of street signage. The Board was in consensus to recommend two poles at the intersections and that the signs be "winged away" on the poles so that one sign will face northwest and the other will face southeast. Mr. Starmer informed that Board that there is a "heavy traffic design" for the pavers. The Board discussed the construction of the pavers and examples of other communities. A. Discussion of Street Lighting Costs There was extensive discussion between the Board, Mr. Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager and Mr. Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public WorkslUtility Department regarding the memorandum, pertaining to street lighting costs, which was given to the Board at the April 27, 1999 Regular Meeting. Tape 2/Side A Some of the Board's concerns included: replacement costs; questions on the assumptions; the statutory reserve; the lifecycle ofthe wires, poles and fixtures; and insurance. Manager McLemore stated that he will present the Board with further information from Florida Power Corporation at the May 11, 1999 Regular Meeting. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAY 4. 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 3 00 Board Member George Morris provided the Board with copies of lighting information that he had referenced during the conversation. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS . Discussion of Street Lighting Costs · Discussion with Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), Regarding the Entrance Designs 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 9:49 P.M. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Amy Lovingfoss, Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCSlboards/tuscawilla/arl/minutes/050499.doc