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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Miscellaneous_07/11/1994_Public Works Committee f �' `��� VILLAGE OF TEQLTESTA ; , , Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive "' Tequesta, F7orida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 ' " 3 � Fax: (407) 575-6203 ; o 9 4 f ��N COUN� PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING 1�IINUTI�'S JIJLY 11, 1994 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Village of Tequesta Public Works Committee held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Monday, July 11, 1994. The meeting was called to order at 4:35 P.M. by Chairman Earl Collings. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, the Recording Secretary. Committee members present were: Chairman Earl Collings and Co-Chair Elizabeth Schauer. Also in attendance were Village Manager Tom Bradford, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, Police Chief Roderick, and Gary Preston, Director of Public Works and Recreation. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Co-Chair Schauer moved that the Agenda be approved as submitted. Chairman Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth Schauer - for Earl Collings - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as submitted. III. Review of Preliminary Sketches Associated with Median Improvements and Signage for the Country Club Drive Improvement Project. Village Manager Bradford explained the Village Council had approved a bond issue for three projects, one of which was Country Club Drive Improvement Project, consisting of pavinq Recyr.led Paper Public Works Committee Meeting July 11, 1994 Page 2 and re-striping Country Club Drive and improvement of the entranceway at the intersection of Country Club Drive and the Martin County line by separation of the two lanes of traffic with a median divider, signs, and landscaping. In light of the lawsuit between Martin County and Northfark it had been deemed advisable to proceed with this project as soon as possible; therefore, paving had been commenced, a preliminary sketch of the median had been made, and an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan was being drafted to reduce the level of service on Country Club Drive by renaming and reclassifying the street from an urban collector to a neighborhood access roadway which would reduce the amount of traffic allowed on Country Club Drive. City Manager Bradford stated that paving and concrete work for the project were anticipated to be piggy-backed onto Palm Beach County contracts; existing signage had been designed by Gee and Jensen and erected by William E. Murphy, a local Tequesta contractor, who had been contacted to provide cost estimates for this project; and Gee and Jensen Engineers had been consulted for the preliminary design. He stated this meeting was held for the purpose of obtaining input from residents. In answer to Chairman Collings' question as to specific landscaping plans, Brett Nein, Gee and Jensen Landscape Architect, explained that landscapinq was anticipated to emulate the existing landscapinq at Beach Road. Alan Osland of Gee and Jensen explained the preliminary sketch which showed a 250-ft. long widened unit containing an island of approximately 15 feet in the center with paving material on either side to slow down traffic and yellow painted striped widening strips at each end to separate traffic. He explained type "F" non-mountable curbinq would be used along the outer edges of the roadway and semi non-mountable type "B" curbing around the island. Diseussion of materials which would provide a rough surface to slow traffic included paver brick, and asphalt with groves cut into it every 1-1/2 inch. Mr. Osland explained that paver brick would be the most expensive and that the asphalt would accumulate water during rains so that drainage would need to be provided. He explained that creating the look of a gated community would also tend to slow traffic. Bill Treacy, 315 Country Club Drive, suggested raising the island and landscaping it. Mr. Nein explained the island was planned to have a 6-inch rise and could be mounded. Public Works Committee Meeting July 11, 1994 Page 3 Bill Sharpless, Country Club Community, commented the Country Club Community owned the marker signs on each side of the road which would need to be relocated and questioned where they would be placed. Bernadette Elsasser commented she was on the Country Club Beautification Committee and had worked with Mr. Gufstason regarding the signs which gave the impression of tombstones and needed some adjusting. Mr. Nein suggested the possibility of intreqating the sign information with the proposed entrance walls. Gary Collins, Country Club Association Board I�ember, commented the signage might be placed on the walls. He also suggested investigation of the material used at toll booths to slow traffic. Mr. Osland explained the surfaces suggested would provide the same result as the material used at tall booths which was created by a machine following behind an asphalt-laying machine and either providing built- up ridges or depressions. Mr. Nein stated that paver brick in a different color would also contribute to slowing traffic. Fred Elsasser, Tequesta, questioned whether provision for irrigation had been made for landscaping. Mr. Neil explained solar powered connectors would be used to provide power for irrigation as well as lighting so that a power drop would not have to be used. Mr. Nein explained options for the signage and proposed walls at the entranceway. One option would consist of a large wall in the center of the divided roadway with small flare walls on the outer edge of each lane, with relocation and curving of the 5-foot asphalt path. Co-Chair Schauer stated she liked the gated effect, and residents present at the meeting agreed they also preferred that design. Neal Vanderwalt, Country Club resident, suggested more canopy trees to enhance the wails. Mr. Nein agreed and explained canopy trees could be mixed with pal.ms to enhance the look. Chairman Collings stated plans had been made to place trees all along Country Club Drive to slow traffic, however, budget constraints had prevented this from being done al l at once . He suggested that a tree contribution program might established. Mr. Vanderwalt suggested the Village might be able to get a good dsal on bulk purchase of trees so that individual property owners could purchase a tree to enhance their property at a reduced price. Public Works Committee Meeting July 11, 1994 Page 4 Fred Gufstason, 240 Country Club Drive, suggested the median island be made larger with the painted striping reduced as much as possible. He also stated there might be a federal cost-sharing program which could help with the trees to be placed along Country Club Drive. He also suggested a buffer of grass between the roadway lane and trees alongside the road to allow visibility for cars backing out of driveways. Gary Collins inquired what the increased cost to enlarge the island would be. Mr. Nein explained each additional linear foat would include curbinq at approximately $8.00, plus fill and landscaping; and that a point would be reached as the median narrowed where required setbacks would also narrow so that toward the end of the median no more trees could be planted since they would obstruct the view, but shrubs and ground covers could be used. Tom Hansen, River Drive, inquired whether street lights would be required. Mr. Nein replied landscape and signage lighting was planned. After discussion of the importance of providing a streetlight, Mr. Osland stated he would look into the possibility of obtaining solar-powered streetlights from a Stuart company. Chairman Collings asked Village Manager Bradford to also consider other lighting needs on Country Club Drive north of Turtle Creek. Joan Marshall stated that some years ago when lighting had been considered along Country Club Drive that some residents had been against it. Village Manager Bradford stated that currently a resident could have a light put on his property by FPL at a cost of $8-$15/month, and that the Village had a program where the Village would pay the bill but a certain percentage of residents living in the vicinity of the proposed streetlight had to sign approving the light. Chairman Collings summarized by stating cost, need, and acceptance by the citizens would all have to be considered. Bill Treacy inquired what coating could be used for the entrance walls so that graffiti could be easily removec�. Mr. Nein replied elastomer coatings were available that would act to seal the walls. Village Manager Bradford responded to Chairman Collings that the island was large enough to accommodate a guardhouse, should one be desired by residents in the future. After some discussion of the number of existing signs, Village Manager Bradford suggested a comprehensive signage Public Works Committee Meeting July 11, 1994 Page 5 plan to get the message across, and answered Mr. Vanderwalt's question regarding the possibility of cost sharing with Martin County for the median that two meetings with Martin County had not obtained results. Village Manager Bradford asked whether there were alternatives to minimize striping. Mr. Osland explained that striping was required to channelize traffic but the island size could be maximized to reduce the amount of striping needed. Mr. Collins stated the striping area would callect debris. Village Manager Bradford explained that the right-of-way on Country Club Drive was being reduced from 80 to 50 feet by taking 15-foot corridors on each side which would become easements allowing landscaping, utilities, and irrigation so that the probability of this road becoming 4-lane in the future would be removed. Village Manaqer Bradford also explained that an ordinance had been considered banning parking in the right-of-way of Country Club Drive because of the problem area along Bermuda Terrace, and that changing the roadway right-of-way to easement should be checked to see whether the change would impact the parking ban. Village Manager Bradford suggested the use of stamped concrete in place of paver blocks, since it would cost less and yet provide the same advantages as paver blocks of providing a rough surface to slow traffic which could be colored. He stated the target date for awarding the bid for this project was at the special Village Council meeting on July 28, 1994. Director of Public Works and Recreation Preston stated work would be finished by the end of September. Wade Griest questioned whether the island would contain enough landscaping or barriers to be protected from a car destroying the median during an accident. Mr. Osland replied that the type of curbing used should throw a car up and onto �the island without destroying the curbing. Mr. Griest also inquired whether a sign would be required warning of the divider; Mr. Osland replied that a sign stating "divided roadway ahead" would be required. Bernadette Elsasser voZunteered to conduct a survey by having the homeowners association take a vote to see how many people would object to lights. It was agreed she would provide this information to the Village Clerk. IV. ANY OTHER MATTERS Village Manager Bradford brought up the matter of changing Public Works Committee Meeting July 11, 1994 Page 6 the radius of the existing non-mountable type curb at the intersection of Country Club Drive and Tequesta Drive to allow large vehicles to make the turn easier. Mr. Osland stated the proposed valley curb would allow the trailing end of a large truck to complete the turn on the grass thereby creating ruts, and the only way to solve the problem correctly would be to widen the road with a 6-foot section which would taper in on the straightaway. It was determined that this would be the preference of the Committee unless drainage problems were encountered. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS All communications from citizens had been taken under Item III. VI. ADJOURNMENT Co-Chair Schauer moved that the meeting be adjourned. Chairman Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth Schauer - for Earl Collings - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, �� - � �`' ��i(��� ��� �- i,'� , . Betty�Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: � oann Mangan' llo Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: � 30 , / g 9�