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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 06 14 Other Master Plan 1992 JUNE 14,2006 THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT WAS HANDED OUT TO THE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS BY MR. STEVEN RICHART, URBAN BEAUTIFICATION SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DURING THE BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS MEETING. Beautification Board of Winter Springs ..::i::.:....,;"""'''.....:~::'''..''."i"''<''.''.<.,..,.........~..''''''''''.'''.......::.::::. ,,>;!i~;i~ ';:i~ , _. .0. .0. .:::.::.:...:::::........:::::.:::.:::.:.:.:.:.:::::::.:::::::.:::::::.:::::........::::..:..'.:::.::!:. .' ,:,.,.,..:,:",:,:. ':::"'::""""" " (;i;~... ~ , :i" .1. :::.,.,./,:~;.i;.;.;.:.'.;.'.;..:.:~~:.:..:.;.... :,:::::.. ..:.... ..........--....... ::.r"';;:, \\:."., :ii!:::::i:: oi: ......::.;~i~i;:....:: i:'. :0- ....... . ..... :.....:..:. . :'::::::... :;. ...... . . \ '. .......,...'...'...'...'. .!' ....~ :::~ ../ ".. ".. ~..;:"..i"",:::,.:::.:.:.S I.;;::::.:, ' '. ':.1::,1. r;.. .....:..1................ ...:E ........ \. ]1 f.~!!;. i:Y;":;)!i:i\i" ,lrjJ~,,;:i;:::~;.;::.'.\::.. "'J ,/ . ':!liqi1;::i.9! .' \.':.""'"..,.<",.,"",.""'.,"""'''''''''>'''.,''''''~::;:;;:~~;,./ "~I!:~"" l il;,:!,!.;:!i I:. ., 1992 BEAUTIFICATION BOARD OF WINTER SPRINGS 1992 MASTER PLAN INTRODUCTION The goal of the Beautification Master Plan is to provide the City of Winter Springs with a set of guidelines and recommendations for the purpose of City beautification as stated in the By-Laws, Article Il(a) and Ordinance #459. This Plan is the result of many months of detailed study of our City. Winter Springs encompasses an area of 13 square miles. This Board has made a concerted effort to cover all the visual areas of our City. The Plan should be considered a document of recommendations from an advisory board of citizens. The Master Plan is divided into eight categories: City-Owned Property, Commercial Property, Residential Property, Churches, County-Owned Property, State/Federal Property, Additional Services, and Projects. Each category is further divided, where possible, by specific buildings, sites and other appropriate subsections. The Board recommends a periodic assessment of progress to meet this Plan and a re-evaluation including possible Plan expansions during each assessment. The Beautification Board of Winter Springs sincerely hopes that these recommendations will be viewed and accepted in a positive light as steps toward the improvement of our City. The beautification of Winter Springs will benefit and instill a true sense of pride in all of our citizens. BEAUTIFICATION BOARD OF WINTER SPRINGS 1992 MASTER PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS I. City-Owned Property ......................1 II. Commercial Property ......................8 III. Residential Property .....................9 IV. Churches ..........................................10 V. County-Owned Property ...............10 VI. State/Federal Property............. 11 VII. Additional Services .................... 12 VIII. Projects .......................................... 12 1992 BOWS MASTER PLAN 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. 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. A. Public Works - The following improvements should be made to make the area more attractive: 1. Repaint the wall. 2. Resod the area between the wall and the street. 3. Add additional low shrubs along the wall. 4. Add additional flowers or low-growing shrubs in the existing flowerbed. . 5. In the area next to the garage on First Street, pave the parking spaces or put in new gravel. 6. rJ k rJ f,..eVf,-k~ 0,,-<.-1'0\....1 V Plant shrubs between the parking area and the garage. Installation of an irrigation system. 8. 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.) 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. 7LI\ ~C7 . i ii Q t':l X r:- --------------------------- ::r I~ . ~ .. tr .... rt = )lI = ~ . I~ + .. I-----~ I rr=-----==---=11 I I II ~i III I I L________-'~ I L___-.L-_=.J LL----~- ------------"--------------------------------------- ~ ~ .' " 'QfJ v~-r ~ LDT nn ClIVO'__- I "r(if ( -. ' ~d e ~ I . CITY HALL I II i"n ,Iulii ~ ~ DV' Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 2 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 City Hall. 4. Plant flowers (e.g. azaleas) around existing trees. 5. Plant flower beds 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 & 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: (9 {Jr, -~. An attractive uniform sign be installed. Sod should be planted between entranceway and S.R. 434, and resod the grassy areas surrounding the building. fJ" ~ 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. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 3 D. Wastewater Treatment Plant West, 1000 West S.R. 434 - (G..'4 01> @ Acquire the pie-shaped piece of property which is outside of City boundaries, located in front of the treatment plant entranceway. Al ~ 4,j..-r:1 I'IQ 1 2. Entranceway needs landscaping, (reposition the fence further back). "7 3. An attractive uniform sign should be installed. E. Water & Sewer East (offices), 890 Northern Way - /Zen +.,. , An attractive uniform sign should be installed. F. Wastewater Treatment Plant - East, 1560 Winter Springs Blvd - The area should be kept in a neat and orderly fashion. fJr) r 1. Grass should be mowed on a regular schedule. 2. All debris should be removed on a regular basis. G. Water Treatment Plant #1 - Corner of First & Fairfax (site only): 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. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 4 dY Water Treatment Plant #2 - (Highlands), Sheoah Blvd. behind the tennis courts - ...... 1. j"'M i?- 2. /..)0 /..)<. 4. . . ft l\' 1- Vl~' 1..111 t An attractive uniform sign is needed. Water tanks should be painted and cleaned as needed. 3. Install adequate irrigation. Plant clinging vines (Confederate Jasmine) on existing fences to make all Water Treatment Plants uniform in appearance and hidden from public view. I. Water Treatment Plant #3 - (Bahama, between Edgemon 6( Moss Roads). y't S 5" Q T 1'. ~?-- 2. AI () 3. I..}. V ,$'; t );1)' 4. :f.. An attractive uniform sign should be installed. Water tanks should be painted and cleaned as needed. Install adequate irrigation. Plant clinging vines (e.g. Confederate Jasmine) on existing fences to make all Water Treatment Plants uniform in appearance and hidden from public view. J. Water Treatment Plant - East (Northern Way, across from Fire Station #2): Do ",r 1. L fr . .;J" 2. 0'-- /lie; + iJ'",-rT 3. -"7 4. 'f ~,.,d' 7. Large shade trees should be planted along the area bordering Northern Way. Improve parking by resurfacing as needed. Maintain and paint the fence as needed. Hedges and shrubs should 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. 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. r Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 5 K. 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. L. 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. 4. Continue and expand the weed-eating perch program when necessary. M. Sidewalks - Sidewalks should be maintained and repaired wherever necessary. N. Fire Station #1 - The appearance should 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. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 6 O. Fire Station #2 - The appearance should be enhanced by adding the following: 1. Remodel outer wall of the building to enhance its overall appearance. 2. Improve landscaping by planting more native shrubs and shade trees in open areas. 3. Resurface driveway as needed. 4. Replace existing sign with a larger uniform sign. P. 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. h. Resurface tennis courts as needed. 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. Plant additional trees in the middle parking lot. k. Install adequate irrigation. 1. Foundation-type plants should be placed around the building. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 7 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. e. 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. 10. Install park signs noting the following information: a. park hours; and b. contact person responsible for reservations and equipment use. 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. RANCHLANDS PARK Add several more grills and benches. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 8 SAM SMITH PARK 1. Grass should be mowed on a regular schedule. 2. All debris should be removed on a regular basis. SUNSHINE PARK 1. The ballfields should be periodically maintained. . 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. 2. Dumpsters - All dumpsters should be placed in an inconspicuous location or screened in on its four sides by a solid wall with a gate. 3. Landscaping - All commercial property should include appropriate landscaping compatible with the surrounding area and be maintained on a regular basis. 4. Irrigation - Provide an adequate irrigation system. !S. Parking - The Beautification Board has reviewed and endorses the existing City Code. 6. Buffers - All Commercial property should have an adequate buffer separating it from residential property. This buffer should be properly maintained. 7. Setbacks - Increase 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. BeautJfJcatJon Board of WJnter SprJngs 1992 Master Plan Page 9 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 with be attractive, the existing 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 - All dumpsters should 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. D. City Code/Code Enforcement - Provide City Code ensuring adequate standards for resident homes in the City; and provide necessary maintenance to those neglected/abandoned residences. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 10 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. e. Any protective fences should be attractive, maintained and compatible with the existing neighborhood. B. Dumpsters - All dumpsters should be placed in an inconspicuous location or screened in on its four sides by a solid wall with a gate. C. Church Vehicles - All vehicles owned/operated by the Church, should have adequate parking with an 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 should be provided. d. Fences should be attractive, maintained and compatible with the existing neighborhood. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 11 2. Dumpsters - All dumpsters should 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 should be provided. B. Bus Depot - 1. The sign "Consolidated Services School Board of Seminole County" should 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 is 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. This will be constructed during the widening process of S.R. 434. 1. A landscaped rest area should 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. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 12 VII. ADDITIONAL SERVICES - Additional source of manpower should be provided to implement the BOWS recommendations. VIII. PROJECTS - 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" should 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 should 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 with photograph of the winning residences displayed in the Winter Springs Bulletin. 3. Best "kept up" business area - The award for best "kept-up" business area should 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. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 13 4. Most "improved" Residence/Business - The award for most "improved" residence/business should 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 would each receive: a. Proclamation signed by the Mayor: and b. Mention with photograph of the winning residence/business displayed in the Winter Springs Bulletin. B. "Adopt-a-Park" program - Voluntary clean-up programs by groups/organizations with approval by the Park Director. C. "Adopt-a-Road" program - Voluntary clean-up programs by groups/organizations. D. B.O.W.S. Week - A "Beautification of Winter Springs Week" will be implemented in which citizens and civic groups come together to beautify their City. The focus would be on planting trees and flowers along the roadsides. This event would encompass four phases and would be an annual event in April/May. Phase I: Phase I is the Planning Phase in which a public workshop will be held to decide which areas to beautify. The selected areas would be grouped and uniquely named as separate Streetscape Projects. In addition, this phase encompasses extensively recruiting citizens for this event by advertising in the Winter Springs Bulletin, newspapers, schools, civic organizations, notices on bulletin boards at City Hall, Civic/Senior Center, etc. Beautification Board of Winter Springs 1992 Master Plan Page 14 Phase II: Phase II involves determining the type of trees and flowers to be planted, where to purchase them, and at what price. Costs will be analyzed and a budget will be formulated to quantify the Streets cape Projects and to determine target preliminary estimates for fundraising activities. Phase III: Phase III encompasses fundraising activities. fundraisers will be held and donations will be achieve the preliminary budget's objectives. donation, if approved, will be given by the C.1ty. Specific accepted to A matching Phase IV: Phase IV is the actual Beautification Week where the volunteers are grouped by Streetscape Project and begin working side-by- side digging, planting, picking up litter, etc. During, and at the end of the week, the volunteer citizens are commended by the media for their dedication and hard work in beautifying the City. E. School Clean-ups - Implement a "School Clean-up Day" each May, involving students cleaning the school grounds. The participating schools as well as media will receive information from the BOWS Board. F. Special Goals - 1. Explore grants available for City beautification. 2. Acquire sprinkler systems for City-owned property where necessary. This should include systems for certain islands and areas near City entranceways. 3. Beautification of S.R. 434 Bicycle Path. 4. Install attractive signs at the major entrances to the City such as S.R. 434, Tuscawilla Road, etc. * Implemented and completed since recommendation made in the BOWS Master Plan.