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04-19-99 Beautification Advisory Board Meeting The City of Excellence Mmtlay,Aptir19,1999 9:00 AM 2999 NE 191 Street, Suite 500 Executive Conference Room RevisOO Agenda I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes from March 16, 1999 Meeting III. Chairman's Report IV. Staff Report A. Beautification Recognition Awards Program B. Arbor Day V. Other Business VI. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office ofthe City Clerk, 466-8901. not later than two days prior to such proceeding. CITY OF AVENTURA BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MARCH 16, 1999 9 A.M. AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER 2999 NE 1915T STREET SUITE 500 AVENTURA, FLORIDA I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Diamond at 9:00 a.m. Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman called the roll. Members present: Bob Diamond Janice Albin Dan Eichmann Stuart Schulman Ruby Steiner Marian Nesbitt Fanny Fraynd Others present: Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman II. Approval of Minutes. After motion made by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Mr. Eichmann and unanimously passed, the minutes of the February 17, 1999 meeting were approved. III. Chairman's Report. None. IV. Staff Report. A. Beautification Recoanition Awards Proaram EntrieslTour of Properties. Mr. Sherman provided the Board with a list of all properties submitting application for awards and Board members toured each property via bus. After separate motions made, seconded and unanimously passed, the following properties were approved for meeting landscape standards: Williams Island POA, 2000 Island Blvd. Condo. Assoc., 2800 Island Blvd. Condo. Association, 3800 Island Blvd Condo. Assoc., Residence Du Cap, Mystic Pointe Master Assoc., Turnberry South Tower, Porto Vita, Coronado, Turnberry Isle Resort, Aventura Mall, Mount Sinai, Aventura Hospital, Mariner Village Gardens, Promenade Shops, Island Way, Aventura Corporate Center, and Aventura Commons. A motion to approve Waterview for meeting landscape standards was made, seconded and failed, 1-6, with Mr. Steiner voting yes. A motion to approve the Terraces of Turnberry for meeting landscape standards passed, 4-3, with Ms. Albin, Ms. Nesbitt and Ms. Fraynd voting no. A motion for reconsideration was offered by Mr. Diamond, seconded by Mr. Eichman and unanimously passed. The motion to approve the Terraces of Turnberry for meeting landscape standards failed unanimously. V. Other Business. Mr. Sherman announced that the next meeting is scheduled for April 20, 1999 at 9 a.m. VI. Adioumment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11 :20 a.m. Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk Approved by the Board on 2 Property Name and Category Beautification Standards Property Residential Commercial Creativity Integration of Landscape Approp. Landscape Name Landscape Theme Landscape Main!. Waterview Harry Kesselman Condo 20515 ECCD over 5 936-9119 stories Coronado James Beard Condo 20301 WCCD over 5 931-5900 stories Turnberry Isle Resort Jeff McManus Resort 19999 WCCD 932-6200 Aventura Mall Robert Burke Retail 19501 Biscayne Blvd 935-111 0 Mount Sinai Office Estela T ost 2845 Aventura Blvd Professional 674-2385 Aventura Hospital Heather Rohan Hospital 20900 Biscayne Blvd 682-7100 Mariner Village Townhouse Robert Schiselman under 5 3565 Magellan Circle 332 stories 932-9994 Promenade Shops David Siegel Retail 20301 Biscayne Blvd 954-537-2700 Island Way Jeff Friendman Single 378-0130 Family Aventura Corporate Center Anthony Mooden Office 20801 Biscayne Blvd Bldg 931-9360 Aventura Commons Jan Pearce Retail 21063 Biscayne Blvd 854-2800 Property Name and Category Beautification Standards Property Residential Commercial Creativity Integration of Landscape Approp. Landscape Name Landscape Theme Landscape Main!. Williams Island POA Jack Mahon Master 7900 Island Blvd Assoc 935-7396 2000 Island Blvd Condo Assoc Michael Santiesteban Condo 2000 Island Blvd over 5 692-2000 stories 2800 Island Blvd Condo Assoc Diane Harari Condo 2800 Island Blvd over 5 937-1094 stories 3000 Island Blvd Condo. Assoc Diane Harari Condo 3000 Island Blvd over 5 933-4301 stories Residence Du Cap Diane Harari Condo 2600 Island Blvd over 5 937-2006 stories Mystic Pointe Master Assoc Fern Tirone Master 3595 Mystic Pointe Drive Assoc. 932-9600 Turnberry South Tower Max Feldman Condo 19667 Turnberry Way over 5 935-6011 stories Porto Vita Bruce N. Weiner Master 2001 ECCD Assoc. 936-9800 Terraces at Turnberry Julie Moskowitz Condo 20191 ECCD over 5 935-9051 stories The City of A ventura Invites You To Celebrate TREE em USA Arbor Day at Aventura Founders Park (J Date: Friday, April 30, 1999 Time: 10:00 a.m. Address: 3105 NE 190th Street Aventura, FL 33180 . Special Arbor Day Celebration by Ojus Elt.mentary School . Ceremonial Tree Planting . Presentation of Beautification A wards . Complimentary Refreshments :d- ., - ,..,. ..~ & .'-.:-0-.. ..iIa,. .)J' ,- For more information call the Community Services Department at 305-466-8930 ---~, .... Persons with dil'>abilities requiring accommodations in order to participate must contact the Community Services Department at least 48 hours in advance. - t City of Aventura . . I ill> _4 .. This section includes beautification projects and improvements to the City of Aventura's park system and recreational facilities. There are 4 projects in the Capital Improvement Program, which total $6,056,000. Special emphasis was given to implementing an ongoing beautification program and acquiring additional park sites and upgrading existing facilities. Policies The City of Aventura's investment in improvements to the City park system is based on the following policies: Goal: Provide adequate and accessible parks and facilities to meet the recreational needs of all current and future residents. . Continue to evaluate available vacant property for possible park sites. . Provide a variety of quality recreation facilities that will meet the needs of all age groups within the City and enhance the overall environmental characteristics of the area. . Maximize the utilization of all public facilities through the provision of variety in the type of facility offered. . Provide exerciselwalking paths to enhance the physical well being of residents. . Provide recreational facilities on the basis of 2.75 acres per 1,000 population. . Encourage the integration of recreational facilities into the development of residential, commercial, industrial, and open space land uses. Goal: Develop a master plan for parks facilities and update the 5 year CIP on a yearly basis. . Utilize impact fees to finance the development of future recreational facilities. . Provide parks whereby residents have access to neighborhood parks within 2 mile radius and community parks which serve the entire City. Goal: Increase Safety Standards . Provide for adequate security measure including limited access facilities. Capital Improvement Program 1999-2004 Page 23 City of Aventura . Replace dangerous equipment and eliminate visual barriers to reduce I opportunities for crime. . Employ vandal-resistant equipment and facilities. . Develop a Parks Usage Plan to protect the City's investment in the park system and insure the resident's safety. Goal: Protect and preserve environmentally sensitive land and water areas. . Preserve significant trees on existing sites. . Increase the utility of existing open space owned by the City. . Preserve and enhance open space with environmental impact. existinG Facilities There is 21.0 acres of open space and public park land in the City. Aventura Founders Park was opened in November 1998. This 11 acre site located on West Country Club Drive and NE 190 Street includes both active and passive recreational opportunities. The park encompasses the following components: Jogging Path, tennis courts, gated entries, One ball field wI dugouts and backstops, Restroom Buildings, Decorative Fencing, Playground, picnic area, passive play areas, baywalk, landscaping, two parking lots, multi-purpose plaza areas, signage, benches, and security lighting. The Country Club Drive Exercise/Walking Path contains 5.5 acres that is classified as open space recreation area. This facility is used by residents for both recreational and exercise purposes. Waterways Park was acquired by the City in 1998 from a private developer. This 1 acre site was previously constructed by a private developer. The park includes a playground and basketball court. The Huber Tract was purchased in 1998. This 3.5 acre site was one of the last remaining waterfront undeveloped parcels in the City. Formal plan for the use of the property have not been developed at this time and is currently under review. Prior Accomplishments The following projects have been completed or are scheduled for completion as of the 1998/99 fiscal year: Proiect Title Year Capital Improvement Program 1999-2004 Page 24 City of Aventura Conceptual Design of Aventura Founders Park 1996/97 Design of Country Club Drive Exercise Safety Improvements 1996/97 Purchase of 5.5 acres for Aventura Founders Park 1996/97 Bus Shelter & Bench Replacements 1996/97,1997/98,1998/99 Aventura Blvd Beautification Improvements 1997/98 Northern Entrance Beautification Improvements 1997/98 Aventura Founders Park Development 1997/98 Country Club Drive ExerciseJWalking Path Improvements 1997/98 NE 183rd Street Beautification Improvements 1997/98 NE 34 Avenue Beautification Improvements 1997/98 Library Landscaping Project 1997/98 Huber Tract Open Space Land Purchase 1998/99 NE 207th Street Beautification Improvements 1998/99 Country Club Dr. Exercise Path Safety Improvements 1998/99 NE 190th Street Beautification Improvements 1998/99 NE 185th Street & NE 28th Ave Beautification Improvements 1998/99 Biscayne Boulevard Phase I Beautification Improvements 1998/99 FEC Landscape Buffer 1998/99 NE 191th Street Beautification Improvements 1998/99 Park Facilities/Open Space Recreation The estimated current population for the City of Aventura is 20,838. The City's Comprehensive Plan recommended standard is 2.75 acres of park and recreation land for every 1,000 potential residents. The amount of park and recreation land required by the park standards for this population is 57.3 acres. In calculating the number of recreation acres the city has available for use by residents, public private, golf courses and marinas are accounted for at a different degree depending on accessibility to citizens of the City. Assuming that public facilities can be accounted for at 100%, private recreation facilities at 50%, and marinas and the golf course at 25%, the City existing and proposed recreation areas total 106.. Therefore, no deficiency exists under the City's standards. Table PFOS1 contains an inventory of existing and proposed recreation and open space areas. The City owns 21 park/open space acres. Although a deficiency in the provision of recreation/open space does not exist, the City desires to increase access to public facilities and providing recreational opportunities for all residents by acquiring and eventually constructing additional park facilities. The major park facility improvement outlined in the 1999/00 - 2003/04 relates to the improvements to existing park sites. The projects are included in the detailed project descriptions and a funding schedule that follows. (See Tables 1 and 2). The completion of the five - year Capital Improvement Program for parks/open space recreational facilities will provide the City residents with a well rounded recreational and park system geared toward meeting the needs of today and tomorrow. Capital Improvement Program 1999-2004 Page 25 City of Aventura Table PFOS 1 CITY OF AVENTURA Recreation/Open Space Inventory TYPE FACILITY Public Recreation Areas C Country Club Drive ExerciseJWalking path N Huber Tract* N Waterways Park N Aventura Founders Park ACRES APPLICABLE ACRES 5.5 3.5 1.0 11.0 Public Recreation Subtotal 5.5 3.5 1.0 11.0 21.0 21.0 Private Recreation Areas Private Recreation Sites Marina Complexes Golf Courses Private Recreation Subtotal 63.61 9.40 203.17 276.18 31.81 2.35 50.79 84.95 Total Recreation Areas C = Community Park N = Neighborhood Park * = Undeveloped 297.18 105.95 Citywide Beautification Proaram In December of 1996, the City Commission approved the landscape design concepts to be utilized with the implementation of a Citywide Beautification Program. This major undertaking, addresses median and right of way landscaping throughout the public areas within the City, and was adopted as one of the City's budget priorities and goals. The landscape design includes the planting of an assortment of palm trees, including date palms at the City's entrances and coconut and royal palms on various medians throughout the City, as well as shade trees such as live oaks. Many of the trees will be illuminated and the color of the lights will change in accordance with the changing seasons. In addition, the project includes replacing the existing bus benches and shelters with more attractive and user friendly units. With this Beautification Program, the City Commission will fulfill its long-term goal of creating the signature of the City and establishing its reputation as "the most beautiful City in South Florida". The actual construction of these projects will be ongoing until all of the improvements to the various areas within the City are complete. Projects have been prioritized according to the construction of the Biscayne Boulevard widening project. Medians will have groundcover instead of grass, decreasing annual maintenance costs. The following areas have been completed or are scheduled for completion as of the 1998/99 fiscal year: Capital Improvement Program 1999-2004 Page 26 City of Aventura Aventura Boulevard, Northern City Entrance NE 20th Street, NE 183rd Street, NE 185th Street & 28th Avenue, NE 190th Street, Biscayne Boulevard (Phase 4) and FEe Landscape Buffer (Southern entrance to Miami Gardens Drive and the Library Landscaping Project Fundina Plan Funding for the proposed beautification and park facilities will be provided by the proceeds from the following revenue sources: Total Category Budget Fundina: General Fund FDOT Contributions $6,056,000 $4,756.000 $1,300,000 Capital Improvement Program 1999-2004 Page 27 City of Aventura TABLE 1 PROPOSED BEAUTIFICATION AND PARK FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR 1999/00 .2003104 SUMMARY BY YEAR (~I~' iilf..H~;....nl[' 1I'iTii.' ~~l-:Wl1 ~lllltljH :(_iliwr .4tIt)'JUl' J.lJ.~~j.~ ,.,fl BP1 Waterways Park Improvements CS5 170,000 170,000 BP2 Foundefll Park Improvemnets CS7 231,000 231,000 BP3 Citywide Beautification Improvements CS8 1,150,000 700,000 1,250,000 900,000 1,000,000 5,000,000 BP4 8us Bench IShetter improvements CS9 130,000 175,000 350,000 655,000 T atals $ 1,681,000 $ 875,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 6,056,000 TABLE 2 PROPOSED BEAUTIFICATION AND PARK FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR 1999/00 . 2003104 FUNDING PLAN BOnd General FOOT Developer GraRtlli ClP /I Pr(,'eet Tille Pe . # Total R8!Yenlll! FIIIlll Contributions Conli'lbutione '" FIIIH BP1 Waterways Park Improvements CS5 170,000 170,000 BP2 Foundefll Park Improvemnets CS7 231,000 231,000 BP3 Citywide Beautification Improvements CS8 5,000,000 3,700,000 1,300,000 BP4 8us Bench IShelter improvements CS9 655,000 655,000 Totals $ 6,056,000 $ $ 4,756,000 $ 1,300,000 $ $ Capital Improvement Program 1999-2004 Page 28 City of Aventura PROPOSED PROJECTS 1 - CS Waterways Park Improvements 1999/00 $170,000 This project consists of making the following improvements to this park site recently acquired by the City: 1999/00 Playground Equipment Walkways, benches and trash receptacles Sun Shelter Exercise Stations Landscaping and Irrigation Resurface Basketball Court/replace goal Replace and add fencing New Signage Power and Security Lighting Design and Engineering Costs $35,000 $15,000 $25,000 $7,500 $20,000 $9,500 $15,000 $3,000 $20,000 $20,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-CS Founders Park Improvements 1999/00 $231 ,000 This project consists of installing enhancements to this park site as requested based on input from the community: 1998/99 Shade structure Additional tot swings Gazebo/amphitheatre with power Engineering and Design for amphitheatre Holiday Lighting Storage Shed Parking Lot Expansion Design $20,000 10,000 160,000 20,000 7,500 6,000 15,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-CS Citywide Beautification Improvements 1999/00 $1,150,000 2000/01 $700,000 2001/02 $1,250,000 2002/03 $900,000 2003/04 $1,000,000 This project consists of implementing the landscaping and beautification concepts approved by the City Commission. Projects have been prioritized according to the Capital Improvement Program 1999-2004 Page 29 City of Aventura I construction of Biscayne Boulevard, project visibility, and safety concerns. The primary plant palette includes date palms, royal palms, queen palms, and live oaks. Seasonal color will be used at primary intersections, and medians will have groundcover instead of grass, decreasing annual maintenance costs. 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 Biscayne Boulevard (5/6) Phase II FEC Landscape Buffer Holiday Decoration & Lighting Aventura Boulevard Entrance Features $800,000 100,000 250,000 450,000 250,000 1,250,000 900,000 Biscayne Boulevard (7) Phase III Entrance Features Biscayne Boulevard (7) Phase IV NE 213th Street Country Club Drive Phase I (VVest and North CCD from Causeway to NE 34 Ave) 1,000,000 Future Country Club Drive Phase II (North and East CCD from NE 34 Ave to Causeway) $1,000,000 William Lehman Causeway $1 ,100,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-CS Bus Bench & Shelter Improvements 1999/00 $130,000 2000/01 $175,000 2001/02 $350,000 This project provides for the systematic replacement of bus benches, shelters, and trash receptacles within the City. To provide safe and attractive bus shelters, benches, and trash receptacles. 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 Replace 3 shelters $130,000 Replace 4 shelters $175,000 Replace 7 shelters, 8 benches 8 trash receptacles $350,000 Capital Improvement Program 1999-2004 Page 30