03-17-98
Beautification Advisory
Board Meeting
The City of Excellence
Tuesday, March 17, 1998
9:00AM
Executive Conference Room
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Chairman's Report
IV. Staff Report
A. Beautification Recognition Program Update
B. Aventura Founders Park Update
C. N.E. 207 Street! Country Club Drive Update
V. Other Business
VI. Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. all persons who are disabled ~nd who need special
accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disabil ity should contact the Office of the City Clerk. 466-8901.
not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
CITY OF AVENTURA
BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 1998 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Diamond at
9:00 a.m. City Clerk Teresa M. Smith called the roll.
Members present: Bob Diamond
Fanny Fraynd Singer (arrived at 9:25 a.m.)
Janice Albin
Dr. Henry Diamond
Patty Robinson
Ruby Steiner
Members absent: Stuart Schulman
Others present: City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
II. Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the January 20,
1998 Board meeting and February 2, 1998 Subcommittee meeting was offered
by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Dr. Diamond and unanimously passed.
III. Chairman's Report. Deferred to later in the meeting.
IV. Staff Report.
A. Beautification RecoQnition Subcommittee Update. Mr. Sherman
provided an update on the subcommittee meeting of February 2nd. Board
members agreed with implementation of the program as discussed by the
subcommittee. Consensus of the Board that Board members be included
in the judging panel and that PR for the program be through the City
newsletter and local newspapers. Staff to outline specifics for the
program for consideration by Board members at the next meeting.
B. Aventura Park Update. Mr. Sherman noted that bids had been opened
and would be awarded at tonight's Council meeting. Anticipated
completion date is mid-September.
C. Biscavne Boulevard Sianaae Update. Mr. Sherman advised the Board
'Of his discussion with City Architect William O'Leary relative to this
proposed project. Mr. O'Leary was unsure as to the feasibility of such a
project and noted that FDOT requirements would have to be met. It was
the consensus of the Board to defer further discussions until the
completion of the FDOT construction project. Board members requested
that other cities be contacted for brochures/pictures illustrating their
entrance signs.
III. Chairman's Report. (Taken out of order) Mr. Diamond reported on his
discussion with the curator of the Fort Lauderdale Museum relative to
art/sculpture for the City. Ms. Robinson suggested that the Dade Cultural
Alliance be contacted regarding this matter.
v. Other Business. None.
VI. Adioumment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on
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O'LEARY DESIGN ASSOCIATES P.A.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTL'RE LAND PLANNING
URBAN DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN
February 13, 1998
Mr. Robert M. Sherman
Director
Community Services Department
2999 N. E. 191st Street
suite #500
Aventura, Florida 33180
Dear Mr. Sherman:
As per your request, I have begun research into the possibility of
constructing an arched entryway over Biscayne Boulevard.
My very preliminary discussions with the Florida Department of
Transportation indicates the following:
1) There appears to be nothing in this design standards
specifically prohibiting this type of structure.
2) Biscayne Boulevard has a 200 f~ot right-of-way width,
meaning that this structure will have to be designed as
a bridge.
3) The preference would be to avoid a column in the center
median, but, if it is required, it must be protected by
a guardrail.
4) All FOOT visibility and clearance criteria must be met.
5) Due to the width of the ~oadway, this project may not be
economically practical.
6) The City will have to sign an FOOT Maintenance Agreement.
The design and preparation of construction documents must be
completed by an engineering firm familiar with FOOT regulations.
At this early stage, it is almost impossible to establish a fee
structure for this work but it could easily be in excess of
$50,000.00.
OAK PLAZA PROFESSIO,'..;AL CE\lTER 8525 S.W. 92ND STREET. SUITE Cll MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 (305) 596-6096
\1E\1BERS OF THF "'.\1ERIC\''..; SOCIETY OF L"'."DSC"'.PE "'.RCHITECTS
Mr. Robe~t M. Sherman
February 13, 1998
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Please let me know if you require any additional informatin.
Very truly yours,
O'LEARY DESIGN ASSOCIATES, PA
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WHAT IS ALLBGBD JIBYER BAPPBDD.OUR FILES SUPPORT TRIS.Ropefu11y,
respect & appreciation for our Leadership precludes ACTIONS WYTHOOT
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3/16/98
TO: CITY OF A Y I5Jn'ud OPFIC:lALS
& Beautification
PRoth PATTY RO'8YRSON
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