HomeMy Public PortalAboutHHC 10 06 1997MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 1997—GULF STREAM HISTORIC HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
ROY -FISHER
ASSOCIATES, INC.
Gulf Stream/AlA Landscaping
Meeting with Historic Highway Committee
October 6, 1997
Present:
Historic Highway Committee: Cynthia Neeves, Kimberly Tiernan, Jeanne
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razea e, Gcorge Kagan
Attendees: Mer[ Anderson, Scott Tiernan, Eddie Dalidowicz
Town of Gulf Stream- Kris Garrison
Roy -Fisher Associates: Connie Roy-Fishcr
Sun Sentinel: Merle Augustin
381 DRIVE Connie Connie Fisher reported that there had been a phenomenal response to the
TEQUESTA, PL survey sent to property owners along State Road AIA The majority of
33469 property owners not only supported the project but were also willing to
Id 161.747.3461
fax 561.7470281 maintain and irrigate the new plantings in the Right of Way.
The presentation began with a quick review of the project design approach
presented in the initial interview. The goal of the design will be to make
LANDSCAPE appropriate pictures at the end of axes or focal points, create interesting and
ARCHITECTURE & dynamic spaces and orchestrate rhythms as one moves from space to space.
LAND PLANNING,
ENVIRONMENTAL The following constraints were discussed:
1. Overhead wires along the western edge of the roadway present the
biggest constraint.
2. Water lines run parallel to the roadway at varying widths and
depths. Other utilities will be located prior to final layout so that plantings
can be adjusted as necessary.
3. The layout will have to be designed within the constraints of the
FDOT clear zone and safe site distance triangles. Safe site distance triangles
are triangular areas that need to have clear site for oncoming cars from
intersections where cars are turning. The clear zone is a determined width
parallel to the paving for cars to pull off in case of an emergency. The width
varies according to the classification and construction type of the roadway.
The preliminary plans were based on a 10' clear zone as indicated by the
FDOT local agency program coordinator for our ISTEA grant, but the exact
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h a v e t h e f i n a l r e v i e w o f t h e p l a n s . T h e f i n a l d e c i s i o n m a y b e a s c l o s e a s 6 '
b u t m a y b e a s f a r a w a y a s t 8 ' .
N o t k n o w i n g t h e c l e a r z o n e d i m e n s i o n c r e a t e s a d i l e m m a . I f t h e d i s t a n c e i s
g r e a t e r t h a n 1 0 ' i t w i l l b e d i f f i c u l t t o s c r e e n t h e p o w e r l i n e s .
O p p o r t u n i t i e s c o n s i s t o f
1 . A r e a s o f m a t u r e a n d d e s i r a b l e A u s t r a l i a n p i n e s c a n b e
s u p p l e m e n t e d w i t h m o r e A u s t r a l i a n P i n e s o r a d d i t i o n a l m a t e r i a l .
2 . T h e c e n t r a l s e c t i o n o f t h e r o a d w a y h a s a r i c h c o m b i n a t i o n o f
A u s t r a l i a n P i n e s , c o c o n u t s a n d l o w e r v e g e t a t i o n t h a t c a n b e s u p p l e m e n t e d f o r
a v e r y f u l l a n d t r o p i c a l l o o k .
3 . T h e a r e a a c r o s s f r o m t h e c o n d o m i n i u m s p r e s e n t s o n e o f t h e f e w
a r e a s t h a t h a s a m a t u r e a n d f u l l c a n o p y o f A u s t r a l i a n P i n e s o n t h e w e s t o r
o v e r h e a d w i r e s i d e o f t h e r o a d w a y , a n d t h i s i s s e e n a s a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o
c r e a t e a n a r r o w A u s t r a l i a n P i n e C a n o p y .
A n o v e r v i e w o f t h e p l a n w a s p r e s e n t e d w h i c h d i v i d e d t h e r o a d w a y i n t o
s e v e r a l s e c t i o n s o f v a r y i n g l e n g t h w h i c h w i l l r e c e i v e a v a r i e t y o f t r e a t m e n t s .
T h e t r e a t m e n t s t r a v e l i n g f r o m N o r t h t o S o u t h i n c l u d e "
" M i x e d P a l m T r e a t m e n t
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" S u p p l e m e n t e d A u s t r a l i a n P i n e
" N a r r o w A u s t r a l i a n P i n e C a n o p y
" S a b a l / G u m b o L i m b o T r e a t m e n t
" O p e n C l u b h o u s e T r e a t m e n t
" W i d e A u s t r a l i a n P i n e C a n o p y
" L e a f y C a n o p y T u n n e l
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A r e d u c e d v e r s i o n o f t h e o v e r v i e w i s a t t a c h e d t o t h e m i n u t e s . C r o s s s t r e e t
i n d i c a t i o n s h a v e b e e n a d d e d p e r t h e H i s t o r i c H i g h w a y C o m m i t t e e s r e q u e s t .
T h e c o m m i t t e e a l s o r e c o m m e n d e d c o n s i d e r i n g t h e a d d i t i o n o f a S a b a l / G u m b o
L i m b o t r e a t m e n t t o t h e s o u t h o f t h e G o l f C l u b w h e r e t h e c o n t r a s t c r e a t e d
b e t w e e n o p e n a n d c l o s e d o n t h e n o r t h a p p r o a c h c o u l d b e r e p e a t e d o n t h e
s o u t h e r n a p p r o a c h .
P l a n v i e w s a n d b e f o r e a n d a f t e r s e c t i o n v i e w s i l l u s t r a t e d t h e i d e a b e h i n d e a c h
c o n c e p t . T h e d e s i g n f o r t h e m o s t p a r t d e a l s w i t h t r e e s e x c e p t i n o n e s e c t i o n
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where a variety of existing laycred landscape materials will supplement
proposed trees.
This will be a design that is perceived as one is driving. As one is driving,
mass and detail at eye level and above will be more readily perceived than
plantings at ground level. Thus, trees will be important to this project.
Guidelines for planting and maintenance will be prepared for property owners
that may want to supplement proposed trees in front of their property.
Curved and straight Sabals were used to disguise power poles and overhead
wires where space is limited. Coconut palms will provide a canopy in the
mixed palm sections where their bigger heads will not interfere with overhead
wires. Coconut palms have been used historically in Gulf Stream and
contribute a tropical feeling.
Lethal yellowing disease is back in force, affecting even green Malayan
coconuts. Discussion followed on whether to inoculate new plantings and
whether older and neighboring coconuts would have to be inoculated.
Inoculations are usually recommended four times a year at a cost of
approximately $15/per application.
Power line burial was suggested for an area along the Golf Course for several
reasons. There is an existing stand of Australian Pines on both sides of the
roadway but on one side they are being cut back to accommodate the
overhead wires and look very unbalanced. While still very costly, this area is
the least expensive to bury the wires because there are no feeds to properties
to the east and west. This area could be seen as a common area that all can
enjoy riding down the historic highway rather than benefiting one group of
property owners over another.
There was discussion regarding removing dead and diseased Australian Pines
along this section as well as some maintenance trimming and cleanup. The
design also proposes adding a variety of vines along this section of the
roadway to produce a variety of colors similar to the historic post card that
was used on the cover of the Request for Proposals for the project
All lawn should be removed under Australian pines because maintenance
equipment and chemicals are contributing to their decline. Lawn will be
replaced with pine needles or ground cover like liriope, rhoeo or spider lilies.
In several areas it was recommended that existing pine hedges be allowed to
grow into trees. Research with Way Hoyt will be necessary to determine if
these hedges will be able to grow into healthy trees. One of these areas could
be in front of the Westminster Condominiums, where there is a full existing
canopy on the western side of the roadway. It would be desirable to match it
on the east. To accommodate this Australian Pine Canopy, it would be
necessary to relocate some existing Royal Palms. This was considered as
part of the project budget. Roy -Fisher Associates will do some sketches for
the Westminster to show them what the final product would look like
Connie Fisher has spoken with Art Mello at the Westminister several times.
They are supportive of the plan and will make a final decision atter reviewing
the sketches
It was proposed to request that the Golf Club consider allowing its Australian
Pine Hedge grow from 6' to 12-14'. It would be difficult to hide the wires
which are also very close to the roadway. In this area, it is hoped that the
larger hedge would be more impressive than the overhead wires. Connie
Fisher discussed this with the Golf Club but nothing has been resolved as of
yet. If the town decides to pursue burying the wires along the Golf Course, it
may also be necessary to ask them to grant an easement. This has not been
discussed with the Golf Club
Comments on the concepts included a request for guidelines for owners for
underplantings and maintenance, addition of ground covers in front of Gulf
Stream School and a further look at screening the Bath and Tennis Parking.
Some plantings for the parking area were included in the design but the
committee recommended a hedge parallel to the roadway. This needs more
study as well as discussions with the Bath and Tennis Club.
Signage was also discussed. A proposal was made for entry markers but the
consultant wanted more input on the scope of the signage portion of the
project and the amount of budget that should be allotted The entry marker
design proposed includes a simple stuccoed column with quoins, "Gulf
Stream" lettering and a small polo player weather vane on top. The area is
windy in the winter and the hope is that the movement of the weather vane
and the historical idea of the polo player will create an interesting but
understated entry point into Gulf Stream.
Discussion followed on the possibility of private donors for the entry sign and
the possibility of using other figures for the polo player like a golfer or a
sailboat. Cross streets could be a simple marker or a reduced version of the
entry marker idea depending on funding and the final budget The possibility
of grants was discussed and it was decided that this should be further
researched. Various other fundraising ideas were discussed including a mass
mailing of postcards showing a historic picture of the highway asking for
support.
The attached proposed plant palette was reviewed. Plants were selected for
inclusion on this list because of their salt tolerance, mention in landscape
books of the period when Gulf Stream was being landscaped and because of
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their low maintenance and water requirements. The sizes of the trees will
probably be around 14-16'.
The attached budget allotment was discussed. At this stage the budget is
preliminary, it was prepared by counting the number of plantings along a
typical section of roadway and multiplying that by the length of that section.
It is expected that the numbers will be modified as the plans are drawn
according to the exact condition of each section.
If meeting attendees notice any errors or omissions in the foregoing, please
contact Connie Fisher at 561-747-3462
cc: Those present
Gary Klefe
Joe Borello
Jon Weymouth
October 1, 1997
Preliminary Plant Palette
Canopy Trees:
Small Canopy:
Australian Pine
Clusia
Gumbo Limbo i
Geiger
Strangler Fig
Cassia i
Sea Grape
Dahoon Holly
Pigeon Plum
Garcinia
Ficus Rubiginosa
Kopsia
Black Olive (sp)
Silver Buttonwood
Nohronia
Oleander
Green Buttonwood
Hibiscus
Callophyllum
Copper Leaf
Ligustrum
Cleyra
Firebush
Fiddlewood
Chemille Plant
Palms:
Shrubs:
Sabal
Crinum Species
Thatch
Saw Palmetto
Paroutis
Selloum
Coconut
Ginger
Lattania
Bismarkia
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Ground Cover:
Vines:
Rheo (sp)
Pothos
Liriope
Skyvine
Spider Lily
Bougainvillea
Pine Needles
Trumpet Creeper
Agapanthos
Mandevilla
Day Lily
Coral Vine
Aloe
Night Blooming Cereus
Petria
October 6, 1997
State Road AIA/Town of Gulf Stream
Landscape Construction Preliminary Budget
I. Landscaping
Area:
Description:
Cost•
Plan/Section I
Mixed Palm Treatment
$ 40,000
Plan/Section 2
Palm/Australian Pine Restoration
20,000
Plan/Section 3
Supplemented Australian Pine
45,000
Plan/Section 4
Narrow Australian Pine Canopy Restoration
15,000
Plan/Section5
Curved Sabal/Gumbo Limbo Treatment
6,000
Plan/Section 6
Open Clubhouse Treatment
6,500
Plan/Section 7
Spacious Australian Pine Canopy Restoration
*500
Plan/Section 8
Leafy Canopy Tunnel
22,000
Plan/Section 9
Mixed Palm Treatment
25,000
Ninety (90) days Maintenance/Watering
35,000
Maintenance of Traffic
10,000
Focal & Entry Plantings
25,000
Sub Total:
250,000
Contingency (10%)
25,000
Total:
$ 275,000
Additional Recommended Items Subject to Funding
• II Signage
2 Entry Markers 3,000
1 Town Hall/ Police 1,500
Street Markers 8,000
• III Utilities
Approximately 1,200' overhead wire burial 360,000
• Not included in budget due to cost. Pursue other funding sources such as grants.
Prices are approximate depending on final details and locations.