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HomeMy Public PortalAboutPRR 14-10191o1 9 Your orieinal request, dated June 20, 2014, is reproduced in the space below: From: Jordon Menter [mailto:jordonmenterl033 @gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 5:27 PM To: Bill Thrasher Subject: ranspach record This is my request for a public record from your agency. I do this pursuant to Article 1, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 119.07 of the Florida Statutes. I wish to make a public records request of your agency for the following records: All records related to Parker Ranspach including any reports, analysis, studies, communications or any other records created or received since September 1, 2012. If you contend that any of the records I am seeking, or any portion thereof, are exempt from inspection or disclosure please cite the specific exemption as required by §119.07(1)(e) of the Florida Statutes and state in writing and with particularity the basis for your conclusions as required by §119.07(1)(0 of the Florida Statutes. Please take note of §119.07(c) Florida Statues and your affirmative obligation to (1) promptly acknowledge receipt of this public records request and (2) make a good faith effort which "includes making reasonable efforts to determine from other officers or employees within the agency whether such a record exists and, if so, the location at which the record can be accessed." I am, therefore, requesting that you notify every individual in possession of records that may be responsive to this public records request to preserve all such records on an immediate basis. If any records are readily available, please produce those records first without waiting for all responsive records to be available. Produce the less readily available records as soon as they are available. If the public records being sought are maintained by your agency in an electronic format please produce the records in the original electronic format in which they were created or received. See §119.01(2)(f), Florida Statutes. If you anticipate the production of any of these public records to exceed $1.00 please notify me in advance of their production with a written estimate of the total cost. Please be sure to itemize any estimates so as to indicate the total number of pages and /or records, as well as to distinguish the cost of labor and materials. If any records may be produced for less than $1.00, please produce those records first while waiting to obtain authorization from me to produce more costly records. Do not incur any costs that you expect me to pay which are greater than $1.00 until first obtaining my authorization to do so. All responses to this public records request should be made in writing to the following email address: jordonmenter1033(W- gmail.com Invoice 2013 -1 Gulfstream Invoice To: Mr. William Thrasher Town Manager Gulfstream 100 Sea Road Gulfstream Florida, 33483 -7427 From: Parker Ranspach, RLA 1714 Madrid Way Boca Raton, Florida, 33432 Dear Mr. Thrasher, January 3, 2013 Thank you for the opportunity to work with you on this most important issue, preserving a small piece of our rapidly disappearing historical landscapes. Please find the following Invoice to be paid at your convenience. In our brief but informative involvement, we have provided a clearer understanding of the specific issues involved and the FDOT likely position should we move forward. The property involved in moving forward is also a factor and perhaps considering the alternative method by working through FDOT Maintenance. Initial Site Meeting 1 Base Material (aerial) 2 Site visit (photos) 1 Meeting — Permits 2 Meeting — Design (Creed) 2 Preparation, Correspondence, Analysis 4 Total 12 Twelve Hours at $75.00 per hour = $900.00 Total Amount Due; $900.00 FAMT. LF STREAM Thank you, PPROVED ParkerRanspach DATES T _DATI //4]//d TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT 10696 01/15/2013 2039-11094-21 Obligat'n Description Vendor number Account Amount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22095 professional services 779 A001-546.99-541-10 900.00 *** Total *** 900.00 TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT 100 SEA ROAD GULF STREAM, FL 33483-7427 (561) 276-5116 ** Nine Hundred Dollars and 00 Cents ** PAY TO THE Parker Ranspach, RLA ORDER 1714 Madrid Way OF Boca Raton FL 33432 10696 MERCANTILE BANK Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 orU Imewwra"R" mumeftfm 63-1377-631 2039-11094-21 01/15/2013 ***************900.00 DATE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE 11'01069611' ? C� 8 TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT 10696 Kelly Avery From: Wayhoyt @aol.com Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 11:34 AM To: Bill Thrasher Subject: Re: FW: Clear Zone - SR Al Bill, I have looked over the attachments and called a friend of mine that works on projects like this. He referred me to Parker Ranspach who is a landscape architect AND traffic engineer. Parker recently got another project passed in Dania Beach. I have called Parker, spoke to his wife (also a traffic engineer) and he is to call me back ASAP. I will keep working on the project but felt that I needed some expert help to know what needs to be done. I have not in any way committed to Town to the expense of outside experts, but would like to know if that is something the Town would consider. Please let me know. Call me on cell at 954- 825 -3000 as I am leaving the office now. Thank you, Way Hoyt In a message dated 12/6/2012 9:42:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, bthrasher @gulf - stream.org writes: Way, I am in a big hurry, but do what you can when you can. My cell 24 -7 is 561 -573 -8703. My good contact person at DOT is the cc: on this email. Thank you. From: Drouin, Brett [ma ilto : Brett. Drouin @dot.state.fl.us] Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 4:56 PM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Masone, Michael Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AIA Please review attached email thread for direction regarding a variance with respect to installing trees within the "clear zone ". In addition, for your convenience, the hyperlink below will assist you with the preparation of the required correspondence: http: / /www. dot .state.fl.us /rddesign /PPMManual /2012 /Volumel /Chap23.pdf If you need any further assistance please contact this office. Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasher(a�gulf- stream.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:30 AM To: Drouin, Brett Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA I thought of something else that may be considered in these discussions, the Town's Special Act concerning SR AIA and our planting of Australian pine trees. An 18' clear zone would "kill" the historic canopy in the long run. I hope that this could be helpful in obtaining such a "variance" along A1A in the Town. Please let me know what can be done to obtain approval for a 11' clear zone following review of the attachment. Thanks, M From: Drouin, Brett [ mailto : Brett. Drouin()dot.state.fl.usl Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 9:54 AM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Masone, Michael; Moore, David Subject: FW: Clear Zone - SR AlA Good Morning Bill: Please review Richard's email response below regarding "clear zone" issues within the Department's right of way, especially the AlA corridor. If you have any further concerns regarding this matter please contact this office at your earliest convenience. Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Creed, Richard Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 9:41 AM To: Dean, Jerry Cc: Drouin, Brett Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA Not based on past approvals, In general, clear zone must be maintained for operational and safety benefits to the traveling public. Any clear zone variance approval in the past would not automatically justify future clear zone variances. Each Design must be analyzed separately, in terms of criteria as well as existing safety and operational conditions. If a proposed deviation from the standard can be justified then the variance could be approved. Qtiacuya iuopiwd, J`lt"cPtaxd eWXd, YE Transportation Design 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309 Email: richard.creedCd)dot.state.fl.us Phone: (954) 777-4428 A member of the Gator Nation! (D Inlease consider the environment 6efore printing! From: Dean, Jerry Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 12:48 PM To: Creed, Richard Cc: Drouin, Brett Subject: FWD: Clear Zone - SR AM 4 Richard, I know we have made some exceptions in the past for A1A. Would we permit trees planted within 11' of the travel way? Here are some items of itests we consider. Se chain of a -mails between Brett and Bill Thrasher, City of Gulf Stream. Frangible Trees are permitted within the restricted planting areas, as described in Index 546. At maturity, frangible trees' trunk must measure 4" or less in diameter, measured at 6" above grade. They may be placed at 20' o.c.; however, they must be maintained with a minimum of 5' clear trunk, or 5' vertical clearance above the sight line datum. Some examples of trees that are considered frangible include: Cassia /Senna suratensis Jatropha integerrima Ptychosperma elegans, "Solitaire Palm" Conocarpus erectus var. Krugiodendron Ferrum, Black Ironwood Senna polyphylla sericius Eugenia Spp., "Stoppers" Myrcianthese fragrans, Simpson Thrinax / Coccothrinax Spp., Thatch Stopper palms From: Drouin, Brett Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 12:28 PM To: Dean, Jerry Subject: FW: Clear Zone - SR AIA Jerry: Could you check with Design to see if there is an exception on A1A to plant tree(s) at 11' from the travel lane, more particularly the town of Gulfstream? Thank you in advance for your assistance! Regards, Brett Drouin 9 Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasherCelgulf- stream.orq] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 11:55 AM To: Drouin, Brett Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA Thank you. From: Drouin, Brett [ mailto :Brett.Drouln(aDdot.state.fl.usl Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 11:38 AM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Masone, Michael Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA M I will forward to the District Office and see if I can confirm the 11' for you in lieu of the requirement set forth in Standard Index # 700. Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasher(o)aulf- stream.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 11:32 AM To: Drouin, Brett Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA I want to plant at 11'. This seems to make the wisdom. So I was correct in my interpretation of the distance, the chart indicate 18'. This makes the corridor additionally inconsistent. I would like the long range plan to be 11'. Additionally, I can't remember with whom, but this has been the verbal communication that I have had with the past several years. ;ll From: Drouin, Brett [ma ilto : Brett. DrouinCaldot.stateftusl Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 11:14 AM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Masone, Michael Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA Good Morning Bill: I do remember the beatification project within the Town's limits. It was my understanding the trees were installed (after much negotiation) at their current location by a decision from the Design Office with respect to an ongoing RRR project. I would suggest if you want to continue planting at the 11' distance that we get concurrence from our Design Office so that the "clear zone" requirements are not compromised. Please advise how you want to proceed! Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasherCaloulf- stream.oral Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 10:58 AM To: Drouin, Brett Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA Brett, maybe I am reading this chart wrong, but it seems the clear zone is larger than I thought, 18'. 1 thought it was 11' and I think that is due to the as -built drawings I have that allowed the Town's previous beautification planting project at 11' from edge of pavement. Do you remember the highway beautification grant that the Town received? I have been planning and planting at 11' to mirror that grant improvement. Please comment. 'M1 From: Drouin, Brett [ mailto : Brett. DrouinCaldot.state.Fl.us1 Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 7:25 AM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Masone, Michael; Moore, David Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA Good Morning Bill: Please see attached Standard Index # 700 regarding your concerns. What is it exactly that your constituent wants to place with the Department's right of way? If the values determined in the Index are not satisfactory to your customer, there is an alternative process (Design Variance) review conducted by the District Design Engineer. If you have any further concerns please do not hesitate to contact this office. Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasherClagulf- stream.orol Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 2:24 PM To: Drouin, Brett Subject: Clear Zone - SR AlA Hello Brett, I am needing a source document of the FDOT policy about clear zone width? It is my recollection that along SR A1A within our boundaries it is 11'. 1 am not sure, and I need to provide a specific resident a hard copy containing the language. Please, when possible, forward to me a copy for my records. Thanks, M William H. Thrasher, ICMA -CM, CGFO, CGFM Town Manager Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Office 561.276.5116 I Fax 561.737.0188 10 Direct e-mail: bthrasher(a)gulf- stream.org - - - -- Original Message---- - Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR A1A Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 13:26:40 -0500 From: "Creed, Richard" To: "Dean, Jerry' , " Drouin, Brett' Reminder: A licensed professional must sign and seal the variance as described in Chapter 23 of the PPM. Qfufag.o iaopised, 54chwid etud, OT Transportation Design 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309 Email: richard.creed@dot.state.fl.us Phone: (954) 777-4428 A member of the Gotor Notion! Pfease consider the environment before punting! From: Dean, Jerry Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:38 AM To: Drouin, Brett Cc: Creed, Richard Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA Please have Exhibit 23A completed from the PPM Vol I, and submit it with the permit application. Thanks...... Jerry M. Dean District IV Permits Coordinator 3400 W. Commercial Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Tel: (954) 777 -4374 Work Hours 7:OOam- 3:30pm The D4 Permits Info can be found at Permits Information Site 11 From: Drouin, Brett Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:27 AM To: Dean, Jerry Cc: Creed, Richard Subject: FW: Clear Zone - SR AlA Jerry: Would Bill's email response (below) suffice to start the "variance "process? If not, please provide me with a list of requirements. Also, would Bill or a representative be required to attend the variance meeting (whether formal or informal)? Please let me know as soon as time permits because time is of the essence for Bill's commission meeting (12/14). Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasherCalaulf- stream.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:07 AM To: Drouin, Brett Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA I need to apply for a variance. Please drive by 1220 NOB. This property is being re- developed. Neighbors do not want the DOT portion cleared. I am trying to convince them that with a 11' clear zone the austrailian pine trees can be planted appropriately. It seems like a project worthy of a variance. 18' will "kill" any possibility of making this a better safety environment and will remain untouched. I have a Commission meeting one week from this Friday. I need approval quickly or I will need to pull it from the agenda. If a 11' variance cannot be obtained, then this site along AlA on DOT property will not be changed for the safety better. From: Drouin, Brett [ mailto :Brett.Drouin@dot.state.fl.us Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 9:54 AM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Masone, Michael; Moore, David Subject: FW: Clear Zone - SR AlA 12 Good Morning Bill: Please review Richard's email response below regarding "clear zone" issues within the Department's right of way, especially the AlA corridor. If you have any further concerns regarding this matter please contact this office at your earliest convenience. Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Creed, Richard Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 9:41 AM To: Dean, Jerry Cc: Drouin, Brett Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AIA Not based on past approvals, In general, clear zone must be maintained for operational and safety benefits to the traveling public. Any clear zone variance approval in the past would not automatically justify future clear zone variances. Each Design must be analyzed separately, in terms of criteria as well as existing safety and operational conditions. If a proposed deviation from the standard can be justified then the variance could be approved. QBw p u:apiwd, ✓tichmd aud, ✓ E Transportation Design 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309 Email: richard.creedPdot.state.fl.us Phone: (954) 777-4428 A member of the Gator Nation! lAease consider t(e environment before panting! 13 From: Dean, Jerry Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 12:48 PM To: Creed, Richard Cc: Drouin, Brett Subject: FWD: Clear Zone - SR AlA Richard, I know we have made some exceptions in the past for A1A. Would we permit trees planted within 11' of the travel way? Here are some items of itests we consider. Se chain of a -mails between Brett and Bill Thrasher, City of Gulf Stream. Frangible Trees are permitted within the restricted planting areas, as described in Index 546. At maturity, frangible trees' trunk must measure 4" or less in diameter, measured at 6" above grade. They may be placed at 20' o.c.; however, they must be maintained with a minimum of 5' clear trunk, or 5' vertical clearance above the sight line datum. Some examples of trees that are considered frangible include: Cassia /Senna suratensis Jatropha integerrima Ptychosperma elegans, "Solitaire Palm" Conocarpus erectus var. Krugiodendron Ferrum, Black Ironwood Senna polyphylla sericius Eugenia Spp., "Stoppers" Myrcianthese fragrans, Simpson Thrinax / Coccothrinax Spp., Thatch Stopper palms From: Drouin, Brett Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 12:28 PM To: Dean, Jerry Subject: FW: Clear Zone - SR AlA Jerry: Could you check with Design to see if there is an exception on A1A to plant tree(s) at 11' from the travel lane, more particularly the town of Gulfstream? Thank you in advance for your assistance! Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site 14 From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasherCabgulf- stream.orol Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 11:55 AM To: Drouin, Brett Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA Thank you. From: Drouin, Brett [ mailto: Brett. Drouin(a)dot.state.fl.usl Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 11:38 AM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Masone, Michael Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA Hn I will forward to the District Office and see if I can confirm the 11' for you in lieu of the requirement set forth in Standard Index # 700. Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasherCaaoulf- stream.oral Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 11:32 AM To: Drouin, Brett Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA I want to plant at 11'. This seems to make the wisdom. So I was correct in my interpretation of the distance, the chart indicate 18'. This makes the corridor additionally inconsistent. I would like the long range plan to be 11'. Additionally, I can't remember with whom, but this has been the verbal communication that I have had with the past several years. :ll From: Drouin, Brett [ mailto: Brett. Drouin(adot.state.fl.usl Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 11:14 AM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Masone, Michael Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA 15 Good Morning Bill: I do remember the beatification project within the Town's limits. It was my understanding the trees were installed (after much negotiation) at their current location by a decision from the Design Office with respect to an ongoing RRR project. I would suggest if you want to continue planting at the 11' distance that we get concurrence from our Design Office so that the "clear zone' requirements are not compromised. Please advise how you want to proceed! Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370 -1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasherCa3)gulf- stream.oral Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 10:58 AM To: Drouin, Brett Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA Brett, maybe I am reading this chart wrong, but it seems the clear zone is larger than I thought, 18'. 1 thought it was 11' and I think that is due to the as -built drawings I have that allowed the Town's previous beautification planting project at 11' from edge of pavement. Do you remember the highway beautification grant that the Town received? I have been planning and planting at 11' to mirror that grant improvement. Please comment. All From: Drouin, Brett [mailto:Brett.Drouin( dot.state.fl.usl Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 7:25 AM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Masone, Michael; Moore, David Subject: RE: Clear Zone - SR AlA Good Morning Bill: Please see attached Standard Index # 700 regarding your concerns. 16 What is it exactly that your constituent wants to place with the Department's right of way? If the values determined in the Index are not satisfactory to your customer, there is an alternative process (Design Variance) review conducted by the District Design Engineer. If you have any further concerns please do not hesitate to contact this office. Regards, Brett Drouin Permits Manager Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 Office: (561) 370-1134 Facsimile: (561) 432 -4231 Permits Information Site From: Bill Thrasher [mailto:bthrasher(aa gulf- stream.oral Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 2:24 PM To: Drouin, Brett Subject: Clear Zone - SR AIA Hello Brett, I am needing a source document of the FDOT policy about clear zone width? It is my recollection that along SR AlA within our boundaries it is 11'. 1 am not sure, and I need to provide a specific resident a hard copy containing the language. Please, when possible, forward to me a copy for my records. Thanks, M-11 William H. Thrasher, ICMA -CM, CGFO, CGFM Town Manager Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Office 561.276.5116 1 Fax 561.737.0188 Direct e-mail: bhrasher anoulf- stream.oro 17 Kelly Avery From: Wayhoyt@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 12:36 PM To: pranspach53 @gmail.com Cc: Bill Thrasher Subject: Re: ROW Ehancement Parker, Thanks for the update. Bill Thrasher will have to give you direction as to if he wants to pursue the variance and if we want to postpone the meeting on the 3rd. Way Hoyt In a message dated 12/19/2012 10:29:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, pranspach53 @gmail.com writes: I meant for us (you and Bill and myself) to meet however let me run a few things by you by email and perhaps you can advise the best course forward. I will provide a more thorough report shortly. 1. This particular property (1220) is especially difficult in that the driveway off of A -1 -A presents an acess management issue which puts into play clear -sight (index 546) which reduces greatly any planting opportunities. This is because driveway now services multiple lots. 2. In situations like this and perhaps as an avenue of moving forward in other areas along the corridor, we can persue 'substituting' trees and adding wherever we can through FDOT maintenance (not District). This keeps the process site specific to a more local level. However we may find we cant add as many trees as we would like. 3. If we wish to persue a variance, which i have a hearing scheduled january 3, we should perhaps consider a different site due to the reasons in #1. 4. Richard Creed communicated to me that he would not reccomend a variance be given and doubted Howard Webb would either. He suggested we have a meet with Jim Wolf prior to variance hearing, which in all likely hood is impossible before the third. I will discuss later in more detail why a variance is extremely difficult, but anything is possible. 5. Therefore, I suggest the following ( however 1 will persue any course of action you decide to be most prudent): We can choose an area anywhere along the corridor and persue a permit through maintenace to remove an undesireable (or perhaps where one was recently removed) and replace (in same location) with Australian pine. We continue to build relationship wit fdot maintenace and set a kind -of presedance and continue to add Pines by obtaining approvals through maintenance. Meanwhile, lets pick a better suited site, meet with jim wolf, delay variance hearing 1 month and then at that time determine whether its best to persue variance through FDOT District or keep it more local with FDOT Maintenance Department on Forest Hill. Thank you for your thoughts, Parker Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2012, at 5:41 PM, Wavhovt(o)aol.com wrote: Thanks Parker, Let Bill Thrasher and me know when the meeting is to be so we (or 1) can be there, if needed. Way In a message dated 12/18/2012 10:37:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, oransoach53(a)gmail.com writes: I have just spoke with Brett Drouin who is with Maint and also a part of original email chain. I beleive that we may want to consider keeping this issue with the fdot maint (on Forest Hill) in terms of removal and replacement in -lieu of persuing a variance at this point. I can elaborate further in person if a meeting is possible wed or thurs, otherwise i wil write a report descibing my findings. Cheers Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Parker Ranspach <pranspach53(cDgmall.com> Date: December 18, 2012 8:59:09 AM EST To: "Wavhovt(oaol.com" <Wavhovt ata)aol.com> Cc: Bill Thrasher < bhrasher cDgulf- stream.com> Subject: Re: ROW Ehancement The meeting with R. Creed yesteday afternoon was informative, however it pointed out some very difficult factors we face as well. Would it be possible to meet tomorrow or Thursday to discuss? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 17, 2012, at 4:51 PM, Wavhovt(d).aol.com wrote: Parker, Thanks, please keep up the good work and keep me informed. Way In a message dated 12/14/2012 2:09:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pranspach536a gmail.com writes: I have a monday 4:00 pm meet with Richard Creed, thats good news. I will touch base with you on monday to confirm a coulple of items. Another unlikely ally are the concrete poles (for now). Have a good weekend, i am available if you want to chat. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Parker Ranspach <pranspach53 o(�gmail.com> Date: December 14, 2012 10:13:54 AM EST To: "wayhoyt( aol.com" <wavhovt(a )aol.com> Cc: Bill Thrasher <bthrasher(a)gulf- stream.com> Subject: ROW Ehancement I have met with permits and am now seeking a meeting with Richard Creed to discuss necessary materials for variance. Will keep in touch. Sent from my iPhone .r All F Transportation Design 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309 Email: richard.creed @dot.state.fl.us Phone: (954) 777 -4428 A member of the Gator Nation! Tease consider the environment before printing! From: Bill Thrasher [mailto:bthrasher @gulf - stream.org] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 2:06 PM To: Creed, Richard Subject: RE: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Richard, On a separate issue, the Town requests that white concrete triangles and buttons be removed from the roadway within this same distance within our boundaries. These concrete obstacles pop up from time to time and the promise I made, verbally, was to keep them out of this area for bicyclist's safety. Usually the maintenance contractor will do this if I call them, but I not sure of their contact information or who your current vendor is. Thanks again, Bill Thrasher From: Creed, Richard [ mailto: Richard.CreedCaldot.state.n.us] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 1:08 PM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Gutierrez, Maria Subject: RE: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Good afternoon Bill.... I trust you had a Happy New Year. I wanted to follow up on this issue with you. Secretary Wolfe would like the District Design Engineer to be involved in this discussion, however, he is out of the office until January 7t". Therefore, we will need to postpone the meeting until next week at the earliest. We are also investigating the circumstances surrounding the October 1999 letter referenced below to ensure we have all pertinent information on this issue. Either myself or Secretary Wolfe's admin assistant (Maria Gutierrez) will contact you early next week about possible meeting dates. If you have any additional questions in the meantime, please let me know. aQmayo huspiwd, `✓U and &"d, YE 2 Transportation Design 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309 Email: richard.creedPdot.state.fl.us Phone: (954) 777-4428 A member of the Gator Nation! (Please consider the environment 6efore printing! From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasher(abgulf- stream.orq] Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 2:39 PM To: Creed, Richard Cc: Drouin, Brett; dbrannonObnciengineers.com Subject: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Hello Richard, Through a Town consultant, Parker Ranspach, it has been suggested that a meeting with Secretary Wolfe could be possible on January 3, 2013 to discuss "clear zone" challenges along SR AlA in the Town of Gulf Stream. I was informed that this meeting is to be coordinated with and through your office. Please accept this email to confirm that Gulf Stream Mayor Joan Orthwein, town consultant Danny Brannon P.E. and me would like to discuss the Town's planting Australian pine trees at a distance of 11' from the travel lane. Please verify that a January 3 meeting is possible and provide the location and time that is convenient with the Secretary. Although you have been in specific discussions with Parker about 1220 North Ocean Blvd., our discussion with the Secretary is "in general "and for the full length, both east and west sides, along AlA within the Town's boundaries. The Town would very much like to avoid having to address this challenge every time an opportunity arises to plant new tree in the ROW continuing the developing of the tree "canopy ". However, in regards to 1220 NOB and according to Parker, you indicated to him that there was approximately 18' available for this property address primarily because there is a 60' overall ROW provided. I am including a recent survey that indicates that at this location, there is only 11' available ROW in most areas and maybe 13' at the most in a very small portion. This obviously makes planting trees at this location impossible utilizing a 18' clear zone concept. Also, on October 11, 1999 1 wrote a letter to Mr. Scott A. Burrie of FOOT that Job #93060 -3506; WPI #4118811; FAP #SE- 642(7) was completed. This project was, as known then, an ISTEA grant of $352,000 for planting mature native tree species in the Town of Gulf Stream. The as -built drawings seem to show that the approve planting location allowed for a 11' clear zone. Consequently, the Town has aligned itself to that concept since that time. Parker also indicated that an "Access Management Permit" should have be acquired by the developer from FDOT and /or is required to alter or add an opening onto SR AlA. It was my understanding, and represented to me by the developer that such a permit was applied for. As soon as possible I will contact the developer or his representatives to substantiate the same. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear your comments and whether a time and place has been determined for a meeting with the Secretary. Bill Thrasher William H. Thrasher, ICMA -CM, CGFO, CGFM Town Manager Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Office 561.276.5116 1 Fax 561.737.0188 Direct e-mail: bthrasher(a)qulf- stream.org Kelly Avery From: Creed, Richard <Richard.Creed @dot.state.fl.us> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 1:59 PM To: Bill Thrasher Subject: RE: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Will do.... Thanks for the clarification. Talk to you early next week! akrmrp.i Gwpised, J?tcPu yd emd, YE Transportation Design 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309 Email: richard.creed(@dot.state.fl.us Phone: (954) 777-4428 A member of the Gator Nation! W Please consider the environment before printing! From: Bill Thrasher [mailto:bthrasher @gulf - stream.org] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 1:57 PM To: Creed, Richard Subject: RE: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Thank you and indeed I /we had a very pleasant New Year time. Understood on the timing for a meeting. Please provide, if possible, two dates and time. I am not sure of the Mayor's schedule. Also, I know there is a varying distance from the "white traveling line" (layman term), but when I say 11' clear zone, I am measuring from the edge of road. This works for us. Therefore, the actual distance can be 1 -3 feet wider or 12 -14' from travel line. If there is any wiggle room I hope this might achieve everybody's reasonable objective and thus avoid further cost /time /energy. Thank you, Bill Thrasher From: Creed, Richard [ mailto :Richard.Creed@dot.state.fl.us1 Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 1:08 PM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Gutierrez, Maria Subject: RE: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Good afternoon Bill.... I trust you had a Happy New Year. I wanted to follow up on this issue with you. Secretary Wolfe would like the District Design Engineer to be involved in this discussion, however, he is out of the office until January 7th. Therefore, we will need to postpone the meeting until next week at the earliest. We are also investigating the circumstances surrounding the October 1999 letter referenced below to ensure we have all pertinent information on this issue. Either myself or Secretary Wolfe's admin assistant (Maria Gutierrez) will contact you early next week about possible meeting dates. If you have any additional questions in the meantime, please let me know. QBwwjz inapi", J khaxd ('teed, YE Transportation Design 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309 Email: richard.creedPdot.state.fl.us Phone: (954) 777 -4428 A member of the Gator Nation! (ease consider the environment before printing! From: Bill Thrasher rmailto :bthrasher(a)oulf- stream.orol Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 2:39 PM To: Creed, Richard Cc: Drouin, Brett; dbrannonObnaenaineers.com Subject: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Hello Richard, Through a Town consultant, Parker Ranspach, it has been suggested that a meeting with Secretary Wolfe could be possible on January 3, 2013 to discuss "clear zone" challenges along SR AIA in the Town of Gulf Stream. I was informed that this meeting is to be coordinated with and through your office. Please accept this email to confirm that Gulf Stream Mayor Joan Orthwein, town consultant Danny Brannon P.E. and me would like to discuss the Town's planting Australian pine trees at a distance of 11' from the travel lane. Please verify that a January 3 meeting is possible and provide the location and time that is convenient with the Secretary. Although you have been in specific discussions with Parker about 1220 North Ocean Blvd., our discussion with the Secretary is "in general "and for the full length, both east and west sides, along A1A within the Town's boundaries. The Town would very much like to avoid having to address this challenge every time an opportunity arises to plant new tree d in the ROW continuing the developing of the tree "canopy ". However, in regards to 1220 NOB and according to Parker, you indicated to him that there was approximately 18' available for this property address primarily because there is a 60' overall ROW provided. I am including a recent survey that indicates that at this location, there is only 11' available ROW in most areas and maybe 13' at the most in a very small portion. This obviously makes planting trees at this location impossible utilizing a 18' clear zone concept. Also, on October 11, 1999 1 wrote a letter to Mr. Scott A. Burrie of FOOT that Job #93060 -3506; WPI #4118811; FAP #SE- 642(7) was completed. This project was, as known then, an ISTEA grant of $352,000 for planting mature native tree species in the Town of Gulf Stream. The as -built drawings seem to show that the approve planting location allowed for a 11' clear zone. Consequently, the Town has aligned itself to that concept since that time. Parker also indicated that an "Access Management Permit" should have be acquired by the developer from FDOT and /or is required to alter or add an opening onto SR A1A. It was my understanding, and represented to me by the developer that such a permit was applied for. As soon as possible I will contact the developer or his representatives to substantiate the same. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear your comments and whether a time and place has been determined for a meeting with the Secretary. Bill Thrasher William H. Thrasher, ICMA -CM, CGFO, CGFM Town Manager Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Office 561.276.5116 1 Fax 561.737.0188 Direct e-mail: bthrasher(a)qulf- stream.org Kelly Avery From: Creed, Richard <Richard.Creed @dot.state.fl.us> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 1:08 PM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Gutierrez, Maria Subject: RE: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Good afternoon Bill.... I trust you had a Happy New Year. I wanted to follow up on this issue with you. Secretary Wolfe would like the District Design Engineer to be involved in this discussion, however, he is out of the office until January 7t". Therefore, we will need to postpone the meeting until next week at the earliest. We are also investigating the circumstances surrounding the October 1999 letter referenced below to ensure we have all pertinent information on this issue. Either myself or Secretary Wolfe's admin assistant (Maria Gutierrez) will contact you early next week about possible meeting dates. If you have any additional questions in the meantime, please let me know. aftm fo iao puted, JrMatd ('heed, J E Transportation Design 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309 Email: richard.creedCddot.state.fl.us Phone: (954) 777 -4428 A member of the Gator Nation! W (Please consider the environment before printing! From: Bill Thrasher [mailto:bthrasher @gulf - stream.org] Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 2:39 PM To: Creed, Richard Cc: Drouin, Brett; dbrannon @bngengineers.com Subject: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Hello Richard, Through a Town consultant, Parker Ranspach, it has been suggested that a meeting with Secretary Wolfe could be possible on January 3, 2013 to discuss "clear zone" challenges along SR AlA in the Town of Gulf Stream. I was informed that this meeting is to be coordinated with and through your office. Please accept this email to confirm that Gulf Stream Mayor Joan Orthwein, town consultant Danny Brannon P.E. and me would like to discuss the Town's planting Australian 1 pine trees at a distance of 11' from the travel lane. Please verify that a January 3 meeting is possible and provide the location and time that is convenient with the Secretary. Although you have been in specific discussions with Parker about 1220 North Ocean Blvd., our discussion with the Secretary is "in general "and for the full length, both east and west sides, along AIA within the Town's boundaries. The Town would very much like to avoid having to address this challenge every time an opportunity arises to plant new tree in the ROW continuing the developing of the tree "canopy ". However, in regards to 1220 NOB and according to Parker, you indicated to him that there was approximately 18' available for this property address primarily because there is a 60' overall ROW provided. I am including a recent survey that indicates that at this location, there is only 11' available ROW in most areas and maybe 13' at the most in a very small portion. This obviously makes planting trees at this location impossible utilizing a 18' clear zone concept. Also, on October 11, 1999 1 wrote a letter to Mr. Scott A. Burrie of FDOT that Job #93060 -3506; WPI #14118811; FAP #SE- 642(7) was completed. This project was, as known then, an ISTEA grant of $352,000 for planting mature native tree species in the Town of Gulf Stream. The as -built drawings seem to show that the approve planting location allowed for a 11' clear zone. Consequently, the Town has aligned itself to that concept since that time. Parker also indicated that an "Access Management Permit" should have be acquired by the developer from FDOT and /or is required to alter or add an opening onto SR AIA. It was my understanding, and represented to me by the developer that such a permit was applied for. As soon as possible I will contact the developer or his representatives to substantiate the same. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear your comments and whether a time and place has been determined for a meeting with the Secretary. Bill Thrasher William H. Thrasher, ICMA -CM, CGFO, CGFM Town Manager Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Office 561.276.5116 1 Fax 561.737.0188 Direct e-mail: bthrasher(a2oulf- stream.oro Kelly Avery From: Creed, Richard <Richard.Creed @dot.state.fl.us> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 10:43 AM To: Bill Thrasher Cc: Drouin, Brett; dbrannon @bngengineers.com Subject: RE: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Good morning Bill... Parker and I discussed the Town's request for tree plantings along A -1 -A within the existing FDOT R /W. Our discussion included a possible landscape buffer opportunity within the development at 1220 NOB, outside of FDOT ROW. He stated the Town's interest in planting within the R/W which would also be within the existing clear zone for AlA. Secretary Wolfe is on vacation until January 2nd so am unable to verify his schedule at this time. Could we tentatively set up a meeting with the Secretary for the second week of January? That will give his administrative assistant time to organize the meeting date and location. Please let me know if that works for you. Thank you. atwmFa hwpiaed, JrUcha.%d C'wm, J E Transportation Design 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309 Email: richard.creedRdot.state.fl.us Phone: (954) 777 -4428 A member of the Gator Nation! W,' Please consider the environment before printing! From: Bill Thrasher [mailto:bthrasher @gulf- stream.org] Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 2:39 PM To: Creed, Richard Cc: Drouin, Brett; dbrannon @bngengineers.com Subject: Clear Zone- Australian pine tree canopy development Hello Richard, Through a Town consultant, Parker Ranspach, it has been suggested that a meeting with Secretary Wolfe could be possible on January 3, 2013 to discuss "clear zone" challenges along SR AIA in the Town of Gulf Stream. I was informed that this meeting is to be coordinated with and through your office. Please accept this email to confirm that Gulf Stream Mayor Joan Orthwein, town consultant Danny Brannon P.E. and me would like to discuss the Town's planting Australian I pine trees at a distance of 11' from the travel lane. Please verify that a January 3 meeting is possible and provide the location and time that is convenient with the Secretary. Although you have been in specific discussions with Parker about 1220 North Ocean Blvd., our discussion with the Secretary is "in general "and for the full length, both east and west sides, along A1A within the Town's boundaries. The Town would very much like to avoid having to address this challenge every time an opportunity arises to plant new tree in the ROW continuing the developing of the tree "canopy ". However, in regards to 1220 NOB and according to Parker, you indicated to him that there was approximately 18' available for this property address primarily because there is a 60' overall ROW provided. I am including a recent survey that indicates that at this location, there is only 11' available ROW in most areas and maybe 13' at the most in a very small portion. This obviously makes planting trees at this location impossible utilizing a 18' clear zone concept. Also, on October 11, 1999 1 wrote a letter to Mr. Scott A. Burrie of FDOT that Job #93060 -3506; WPI #4118811; FAP #SE- 642(7) was completed. This project was, as known then, an ISTEA grant of $352,000 for planting mature native tree species in the Town of Gulf Stream. The as -built drawings seem to show that the approve planting location allowed for a 11' clear zone. Consequently, the Town has aligned itself to that concept since that time. Parker also indicated that an "Access Management Permit" should have be acquired by the developer from FDOT and /or is required to alter or add an opening onto SR A1A. It was my understanding, and represented to me by the developer that such a permit was applied far. As soon as possible I will contact the developer or his representatives to substantiate the same. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear your comments and whether a time and place has been determined for a meeting with the Secretary. Bill Thrasher William H. Thrasher, ICMA -CM, CGFO, CGFM Town Manager Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Office 561.276.5116 I Fax 561.737.0188 Direct e-mail: bthrasher()gulf- stream.org TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via e-mail November 24, 2014 Jordon Menter [mail to: jordonmenterl033 @gmail.com] Re: GS #1019 (ranspach record) All records related to Parker Ranspach including any reports, analysis, studies, communications or any other records created or received since September 1, 2012. Dear Jordon Menter [mail to: iordonmenterl033Ca,gmail.coml, This letter provides you with the full production of public records you have requested on June 20, 2014. Your original request can be viewed at the following link http://ww-w2.aulf- stream.org/WebLink8/0/doc/18179/Pa ee l.amxx. Be advised that the responsive documents are available at the same link. Please note that the checking account number has been redacted pursuant to Fl. Stat. 119.071(5)(b). We consider this matter closed. Sincerely, Town Clerk Custodian of the Records TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via a -mail June 24, 2014 Jordon Menter [mailto: jordonmenter1033@gmaii.com] Re:ranspach record All records related to Parker Ranspach including any reports, analysis, studies, communications or any other records created or received since September 1, 2012. Dear Jordon Menter [mailto: jordonmenterl033@gmail.com], The Town of Gulf Stream has received your public records request dated June 20, 2014. If your request was received in writing, then the fust page of that request is attached to this cover letter. If your request was verbal, then the description of your public records request is set forth in the space below. The Town of Gulf Stream is currently working on a large number of incoming public records requests. The Town will use its very best efforts to respond to you in a reasonable amount of time with the appropriate response or an estimated cost to respond. Sincerely, Town Clerk Custodian of the Records