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ROLL CALL:
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
THURSDAY
January 11, 1996
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Burt Bruns Present
Leo Nicholas Present
Buzz Petsos Present
Mayor Porter Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Randels Present
OTHERS PRESENT:
Bennett Boucher, City Manager
Kohn Bennett, City Attorney
Sandra Sims, City Clerk
Michael Gluskin, Public Works Director
Members of the Beautification Board and Commercial Development Board
DISCUSSION:
1. A1A Landscaping and Beautification.
City Manager, Bennett . Boucher, explained that Stottler, Stammer & Associates were
instructed by the city to develop an A1A landscaping concept plan for submittal to FDOT
for a 50/50 match grant which is due on February 1, 1996.
Roy Cowle of SSA presented the plan designed by he and Kathleen Boursin, landscape
architect. Mr. Cowle explained that the landscaping program can be approached in whole or
by phase. Therefore, the plan is being illustrated in a four phase format. Mr. Cowie related
that the matching funds which the city will contribute can be derived from "in- kind" service
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which volunteers will likely offer, as well as the re -use irrigation construction costs which
are already financed. He stressed that the focus of determining the number of phases to
initiate stems directly on the perpetual cost of maintaining the installed landscape.
Mr. Cowie related that the proposed landscaping is for the west side of AlA. The proposed
pedway will be a 6' pedestrian path which will be designed by Hartman & Associates
because of its inclusion in the reuse construction. He commented that the pedestrian ways
are proposed at 6' rather than 8' because there would be no room left for landscaping. The
path will be constructed of concrete which is the most cost effective material for
maintenance. City Manager Boucher related that a change order may be required for the
pedway construction if substantially different than the one that exists.
The landscaping project will begin north of Tower Boulevard to the southern city limit.
There are areas which will not be disturbed that are already pleasantly landscaped.
Obstructions have been identified, such as poles, signs, catch basins, etc. Safety and
aesthetics were considered throughout requiring that curb cuts be minimized to comply with
the city's current ordinance. Mr. Cowle related that it is important to foster a partnering
relationship with property owners who will be affected.
Mr. Cowle described a proposed island to be constructed at the Columbia intersection
which has been designed especially for the safety of school children and enhanced by
landscaping.
Michael Gluskin, Public Works Director, opined that the area between the pedestrian way
and the highway should be sod only because of utility vehicles and other traffic which will
disregard ground cover, creating a maintenance dilemma.
Mr. Nicholas reminded Council that in determining how much the city is going to do will
be determined by the cost and where the money comes from. The estimated annual cost for
maintenance from Columbia south to Center Street is $25,000.
Consensus was to apply for the Florida Department of Transportation Grant which must be
submitted by February 1, 1996 for Phases 1 and 2. Mr. Cowle is to calculate and present
costs for extending Phase 2 for 1,100° for consideration at the January 16, 1996 Regular
Meeting.
The meeting recessed at 7:26 p.m. and reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
2. Lot Coverage.
Mr. Cowle, SSA, presented sketches illustrating the maximum lot coverage allowed under
the city's current ordinances.
Mr. Nicholas related that his concern is that the ordinances do not clarify that a certain
percentage of the lot allowed to be of impervious material and a clarification of what type
structures may be built on 50' lots.
Consensus was to refer the concerns of allowable impervious surfaces on a lot (driveways,
pools, etc.) to the Planning and Zoning Board for a recommendation to amend our current
ordinance for clarification.
Consensus was also to refer to the Planning and Zoning Board a request to clarify in the
form of an ordinance amendment, what type structures may be built on 50' lots.
Mr. Bruns related his concern about the house on the beach end of Washington Avenue
which is in deplorable condition. Council consensus was for the City Attorney to investigate
the matter for correction and possible condemnation proceedings.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Sandra O. Sims, CMC, CITY CLERK