SGPOA - Presentation 3
SGPOA - Presentation 3
SGPOA - Presentation 3
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PREPARED BY: THE PATRICK HODGES LAND STUDIO FLORIDA LICENSE NO. LA 0000850 COPYRIGHT 2012
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4. Entrance Design Alternative 1 5. Entrance Design Alternative 2 6. Sea Pine Place & Sea Dune Drive 7. Sandy Lane Tennis Court 8. T-Roads: Curlew Way 9. T-Roads: Bayberry Lane & Camellia Court 10. Dove Lane 11. Evodia Court 12. T-Roads: Dogwood / Elm Court 13. Bay Palm Village Pelican Lane Vista Opportunity 14. Pelican Point Tennis Court 15. Pelican Lane 16. Airport & Maintenance Area - Site Improvements 17. Forsythia Trail 18. T-Roads: Forsythia Way & Forsythia Court 19. T-Roads: Guava Trail & Hawthorne Lane 20. Sandpiper Village Hawthorne Lane Vista Opportunity 21. Windjammer Village Vista Opportunity between Ivy Way and Jasmine Way 22. T-Roads: Denise Drive / Sea Oat Drive 23. T-Roads: Reed Way / Nautilus Road 24. T-Roads: Pelican Street / Tarpon Lane 25. T-Roads: Hammock Lane / Turpentine Terrace 26. T-Roads: Whelk Way / Sea Fern Way 27. T-Roads: Beachwood Drive / Turpentine Trail 28. Twisted Pine / Palmetto Way 29. T-Roads: Shell Hammock Lane / Coquina Drive 30. West Terminus of Leisure Lane Option A 31. West Terminus of Leisure Lane Option B 32. Nicks Hole Prescribed Burn Alternative Plan 33. Site Features Signage, Furniture, Fencing, Bollards, Safety Rails, etc. 34. Pine Flatwood Planting Palette 35. Xeric Scrub Planting Palette 36. Palustrine Ecotone Planting Palette
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PREPARED BY: THE PATRICK HODGES LAND STUDIO FLORIDA LICENSE NO. LA 0000850 COPYRIGHT 2012
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12 width owners lane with striping as shown Low planter wall in curb island New timber fencing with accent columns; the fence disappears behind the large live sand oak with branching & foliage to the ground New timber fencing emerges approximately 100 from entrance defining the northern edge of the spatial composition of the entrance
Existing power pole proposed for relocation (requires formal request from FPL)
Low freestanding wall in new curbed boulevard creates an opportunity for new signage scheme
Optional drive/turnaround
Freestanding walls at each side of entrance designed to create a gated estate motif with inherent sense security enhanced privacy.
New, large boulevard entry planted with the native planting palette to create a more natural appearance and enhanced sense of privacy
Existing fencing removed allowing the large sand live oak with branches to ground and the sculptural pine tree to serve as the foreground of new entrance composition
New timber fencing emerges approximately 100 from entrance defining the southern edge of the entrance composition
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30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; installed to a 4 inch depth over non-woven geotextile, weed barrier. Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protects the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft, sandy shoulders from rutting. Clearly defines the roadway and edge of pavement by contrasting strongly with the dark asphalt and green vegetation beyond.
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shoulders between the shell edging/band and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these road-shoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case xeric scrub plants including: scrub mint, bear grass, saw palmetto, sea oats, beach morning glory, blanket flower, dune sunflower, etc.
3. REFORESTATION
in these road shoulder, margins and common areas using the native overstory trees such as Longleaf Pine, Caribbean Pine, Sand Live Oak, Myrtle Oak, Southern Red Cedar within the xeric habitats. In the palustrine and wetland plant communities Sabal Palms, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, Southern Red Cedar, etc. will be featured to add variety, contrast in texture and color, as well as, flowering interest.
recommendation to add 3 to 4 feet of asphalt paving & base to improve upon existing/ limited turnaround conditions and/or increase radii at intersections.
this the first of several locations noted throughout the master plan which serve as excellent examples of the desired edge condition where dense, existing vegetation meets the edge of pavement; at these locations only the proposed oyster shell edging needs to be added.
4. ADDITIONAL PAVING
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1. OYSTER SHELL EDGING A continuous 30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; installed to a 4 inch depth over non-woven geotextile, weed barrier. Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protects the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft, sandy shoulder from rutting. Clearly defines the roadway and edge of pavement by contrasting strongly with the dark asphalt and green vegetation beyond. 2. REGENERATION OF NATIVE VEGETATION Discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the shell edging/band and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these roadshoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case xeric scrub plants including: scrub mint, bear grass, saw palmetto, sea oats, beach morning glory, blanket flower, dune sunflower, etc. 3. REFORESTATION General reforestation in these areas using the native overstory trees such as Longleaf Pine, Caribbean Pine and Sand Live Oak within the xeric habitats. In the palustrine and wetland habitats Sabal Palms, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, etc. will be featured to add variety, contrast in texture and color and flowering interest. 4.TENNIS COURT AREA IMPROVEMENTS The following items are recommended:
Fire Station
4c. PLANTING
3. REFORESTATION
4e. PARKING 4d. PICNIC AREA 4g. EXISTING SHELTER & BOARDWALK
4a. SIGNS
4.TENNIS COURT AREA IMPROVEMENTS 4b. PAVED DRIVEWAY APRON 4a. SIGNS
Sandy Lane
a. SIGNS three new signs: one at the intersection with Leisure Lane another at the parking area entrance drive and the third on sandy Lane at the new pedestrian access walk. b. PAVED DRIVEWAY APRON using concrete cobblestone pavers, asphalt or poured-in -place concrete. Pavers are the preferred method in terms of function, durability, sustainability, aesthetics and lifecycle cost. c. PLANTING native shrubs such as yaupon holly, Chapmans live oak, viburnum, wax myrtle, etc. to screen/buffer the parking area and proposed improvements from the adjacent private lot. d. PICNIC AREA additional picnic tables and bike racks using sustainable products made from recycled materials e. PARKING define the existing shell parking area with a continuous concrete header or ribbon curb around its perimeter; add additional crushed seashell or oyster shell and a binding agent. f. NEW PEDESTRIAN ACCESS add a boardwalk from Sandy Lane with a bike rack and sign. g. EXISTING SHELTER & BOARDWALK add a drinking fountain and new waste receptacles within the shelter and in the picnic areas. (see recommended products). Stain or paint existing boardwalk to preserve and protect the investment.
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1. REFORESTATION
General reforestation in the medians, road shoulders and common areas using the native overstory trees. In this location on Curlew Way the surrounding palustrine plant community suggests the use of the following palette: Sabal Palms, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, Southern Red Cedar, etc. These trees will add variety, contrast in texture and color, as well as, flowering interest to the predominance of long leaf pine and Caribbean pine.
Curlew Way
road shoulders between the edge of paving and the existing native vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; road-shoulders may also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case understory plants from the Pine Flatwoods and Palustrine Ecotone Palettes would be well-suited including broad-leafed shrubs such as, yaupon holly, saw palmetto, gallberry, and for flowering color & interest - St. Johns wort, Florida flame azalea, swamp azalea and native iris including blue flag.
1. REFORESTATION
Heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines delineate the revised limits of mowing allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native trees and understory shrubs and groundcovers. Proximity to the edge of the roadway and the plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community, i.e. palustrine wetland ecotone, xeric scrub or pine flatwoods.
of-way on Curlew Way will allow for the design and construction of two new linear cul-de-sac turnarounds at the east and west termini which would improve access for fire trucks, moving vans and other larger vehicles. The conceptual plan indicates a proposed layout of the paving and new median islands which can be reforested.
Leisure Lane
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1. OYSTER SHELL EDGING
A continuous 30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; installed to a 4 inch depth over non-woven geotextile, weed barrier. Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protects the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft soils in the shoulder from rutting. Clearly defines the roadway and edge of pavement by contrasting strongly with the dark asphalt and green vegetation beyond.
Discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the shell edging/band and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these roadshoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case palustrine constituents in the short stretch of Twisted Pine including palmetto, St. Johns wort, yaupon and transitioning to scrub plants at the Palmetto Way T; including: scrub mint, gopher apple, sea oats, beach morning glory, blanket flower, dune sunflower, etc.
Camellia Court
Bayberry Lane
3. REFORESTATION
General reforestation in these road shoulder and margin areas using native overstory trees such as Longleaf Pine, Caribbean Pine and Sand Live Oak within the xeric habitats. In the palustrine and wetland habitats hammocks of Sabal Palms, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, etc. will be featured to add variety, contrast in texture and color and flowering interest.
Add improved identity signage to clearly mark bike path locations and thereby reduce and avoid confusion with private drives and roadway.
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of-way on Dove Lane will allow for the design and construction of a full 85 diameter, circular turnaround cul-de-sac which would meet the turning radius requirements of fire trucks, moving vans and other larger vehicles. The conceptual plan indicates a proposed layout which includes a generous median island which can be reforested.
2. REFORESTATION
1. ADDITIONAL PAVING
General reforestation in the proposed cul-de-sac median, road using the native overstory trees. In this location on Dove Lane the surrounding palustrine plant community suggests the use of the following palette: Sabal Palms, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, Southern Red Cedar, Dahoon Holly, etc. Use of these trees will add much needed variety, contrast in texture and color, as well as, flowering interest to the predominance of long leaf pine and Caribbean pine.
2. REFORESTATION
Discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the edge of paving and the existing native vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; road-shoulders may also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case understory plants from the Pine Flatwoods and Palustrine Ecotone Palettes would be well-suited including broad-leafed shrubs such as, yaupon holly, saw palmetto, gallberry, and for flowering color & interest - St. Johns wort, Florida flame azalea, swamp azalea and blue flag iris. Other suitable understory plants include soft rush, muhly grass and love grass.
Heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines delineate the revised limits of mowing allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native trees and understory shrubs and groundcovers. Proximity to the edge of the roadway and the plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community, i.e. palustrine wetland ecotone, xeric scrub or pine flatwoods.
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1. REFORESTATION
General reforestation in the cul-de-sac median of Evodia Court using the native overstory trees. The surrounding palustrine plant community suggests the use of the following palette: Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, Southern Red Cedar, Dahoon Holly, Sabal Palms, etc. These native trees will provide much needed variety and strong contrasts in foliage texture & color to the tedium of ubiquitous long leaf pine and Caribbean pine.
2. ADDITIONAL PAVING
Based on current patterns of use adding pavement is recommended to improve upon existing conditions by increasing the turning radii at the intersection with Leisure Lane.
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1. REFORESTATION
discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the edge of paving and the existing native vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; road-shoulders may also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; once again in this location understory plants from the Pine Flatwoods and Palustrine Ecotone Palettes would be well-suited including broad-leafed shrubs such as, yaupon holly, saw palmetto, gallberry, and for flowering color & interest - St. Johns wort, Florida flame azalea, swamp azalea and blue flag iris. Other suitable understory plants include soft rush, muhly grass and love grass.
2. ADDITIONAL PAVING
Heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines delineate the revised limits of mowing allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native trees and understory shrubs and groundcovers. Proximity to the edge of the roadway and the plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community, i.e. palustrine wetland ecotone, xeric scrub or pine flatwoods.
2. ADDITIONAL PAVING
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1. OYSTER SHELL EDGING
A continuous 30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; installed to a 4 inch depth over non-woven geotextile, weed barrier. Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protects the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft soils in the shoulder from rutting. Clearly defines the roadway and edge of pavement by contrasting strongly with the dark asphalt and green vegetation beyond.
Discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the shell edging/band and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these roadshoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case palustrine constituents in the short stretch of Twisted Pine including palmetto, St. Johns wort, yaupon and transitioning to scrub plants at the Palmetto Way T; including: scrub mint, gopher apple, sea oats, beach morning glory, blanket flower, dune sunflower, etc.
Dogwood Drive
3. REFORESTATION
General reforestation in these road shoulder and margin areas using native overstory trees such as Longleaf Pine, Caribbean Pine and Sand Live Oak within the xeric habitats. In the palustrine and wetland habitats hammocks of Sabal Palms, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, etc. will be featured to add variety, contrast in texture and color and flowering interest.
A typical recommendation to add 3 to 4 feet of asphalt paving & base to improve upon existing/ limited turnaround conditions and/or increase radii at intersections as illustrated in the sketch plan.
Add improved identity signage to clearly mark bike path locations and thereby reduce and avoid confusion with private drives and roadway.
4. ADDITIONAL PAVING
These areas are excellent examples of the desired edge condition where dense, existing vegetation meets the edge of pavement; only the proposed oyster shell edging needs to be added.
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landscape architect to remove or significantly reduce the height of the following understory vegetation: yaupon holly, sea groundsel, wild grape vine, trumpet creeper vine, etc. Note: the southern red cedar will remain and require only minimal pruning. The limits/ extents of recommended pruning are as delineated; which is approximately 175 feet in length and varies from 15- 20 in width.
2. INVASIVE EXOTIC ERADICATION The view in this area is obscured by cat tails. The
Typha spp. (cat tails) are a listed as an invasive exotic plant species and should be removed by applications of a herbicide approved specifically for this purpose such as Alligare Glyphoshphate 5.4, by a Florida licensed pesticide operator.
education exhibit/sign describing the flora, fauna, biological functions and ecological benefits of this specific location is recommended. Interpretation can be provided by ANERR and other State Agencies. See suggested design images.
bollards at a 10 feet on-center spacing to define the overlook, provide a protective barricade and to also prevent parking. See the suggested design & installation detail provided.
evidence of significant erosion of the road shoulder on the north side of Leisure Lane at this location and will likely worsen if left unabated. It is recommended that this erosion problem be studied further as soon as funding is available.
4. INTERPRETIVE SIGN
Heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines delineate the revised limits of mowing; allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate over time thereby reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native trees and understory shrubs and groundcovers. Proximity to the edge of the roadway and the plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community, i.e. wetlands, xeric scrub, pine flatwoods and the ecotones between these habitats. (see planting palette sheet)
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PRPOSED PLANTING 1. CANOPY TREES southern live oaks sited to shade the existing parking area 2. RAIN GARDEN location recommended to FAMU team for implementation; the existing shallow swale located here could be used to collect treat runoff from the parking and the tennis court. 3. SCREENING HEDGE the suggested plant selection is yaupon holly Pride of Houston which is a very durable and vigorous native plant with dense branching and showy red fruit. 4. ACCENT SHRUB two other signature plant options recommended for this location are silver palmetto or needle palm; which can also work well together in this composition. 5. SIGNATURE PLANT Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus silicicola) is one of several signature plants. Selected for several reasons including adaptability to varying environmental conditions, attractive conifer-type foliage, reliability and functionality. Used here as a semi-formal screening hedge/windbreak this durable native offers the added benefit of attracting butterflies. 6. UNDERSTORY PLANTING BED a simple seeping plant massing with two or three layers of dense spacing and which step down in height; provide contrast in color, form and texture to include Walters viburnum, dwarf wax myrtle saw palmetto, coontie, scrub mint, yucca and gopher apple. 7. FLOWERING GROUNDCOVER as an underplanting in front of the sign. Native plant options include the following: sea purslane, blanket flower, lantana and dune sunflower. As an alternative the nonnative Arachis glabrata (flowering peanut) would be a suitable choice too. 8. SPECIMEN TREES the introduction of large evergreen trees such as Southern Magnolia is recommended to provide visual interest with foliage color and texture which will contrast sharply with the surrounding context of pines. SITE IMPROVEMENTS A. SIGNS replacement of the existing street name sign and tennis court sign are recommended. B. OYSTER SHELL EDGING typical detail as described previously, located at the edge of pavement and as a separation between the planting areas and turf lawn. C. BOLLARDS 15 to 20 10x10 square timber bollards at a 10 on-center spacing D. DROP INLETS to replace the mitered end sections and allow for the filling of deep holes at both ends of the existing culvert crossing.
EXISTING PINES
3. SCREENING HEDGE
5. SIGNATURE PLANT
EXISTING PINE
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A. SIGNS
EXISTING PINE
D. DROP INLETS
Leisure Lane
NOTE: The improvements (A,,B,C, and D) are subject to the approval of the Pelican Point Owners Association.
C. BOLLARDS
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1. PELICAN LANE BAY ACCESS OPPORTUNITY two lots at the end of the
cul-de-sac are owned by the State of Florida which presents an excellent opportunity to provide the St. George Plantation owners and visitors with an outstanding bay front vista and water access point. The following site improvements as depicted in the conceptual design plan are recommended for use in pursuing the permission for use and potential funding from state authorities. at the existing cul-de-sac turnaround of Pelican Lane allows enough room for parallel parking to be surfaced with crushed oyster shell compacted over a non-woven geotextile underlayment.
BIKE RACK
2. PARALLEL PARKING
3. BOLLARDS
this treatment is recommended along the roadway but not essential. The installation detail and purposes are the same as described on the gulf side T-roads: continuous 30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; installed to a 4 inch depth over non-woven geotextile, weed barrier. Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protects the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft soils in the shoulder from rutting. Clearly defines the roadway and edge of pavement by contrasting strongly with the dark asphalt and green vegetation beyond.
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1. NEW RESTROOM This is the location currently proposed for an 8x12 building with a 1,000 gallon storage tank. 2. PLANTING New plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding xeric plant community; i.e., chapmans oak, scrub mint, bear grass, saw palmetto, gopher apple, etc. 3. PARALLEL PARKING Existing parallel parking along Long Point Drive will be improved with crushed shell paving. 4. PROPOSED PARKING AREA This proposed design will requires an easement from the State of Florida. The design includes an asphalt paved loop drive, 44 double-loaded spaces with crushed oyster shell paving. As an option to reduce runoff and costs the loop drive may also be paved with crushed shell too. 5. BOLLARDS Large signature bollards to control and separate traffic 6. EXISTING RECYCLING CONTAINER To remain 7. FENCING New signature fencing to extend from the intersection of Long Point Drive with Leisure Lane to the airport as shown. 8. SIGNAGE Three new signs are proposed as shown in the sketch plan. 9. ACCESS ROUTE & SIGN Steps and an elevated boardwalk link the existing plane parking area with new automobile parking area which also features a new overhead sign. See perspective sketch above. NOTE: All of the proposed improvements are subject to the review & approval of the TSA and FAA; request for review and approval will be made by the SGPOA.
3. PARALLEL PARKING
5. BOLLARDS
2. PLANTING 8. SIGNAGE
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1. REFORESTATION
General reforestation in both the linear medians and in the new, proposed cul-de-sac median of Forsythia Trail using the native overstory trees. The surrounding palustrine plant community suggests the use of the following palette: Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, Southern Red Cedar, Dahoon Holly, Sabal Palms, Bald Cypress, etc. These native trees will provide much needed variety and strong contrasts in foliage texture & color to pine dominated surroundings.
1. REFORESTATION
6. ADDITIONAL PAVING
1. REFORESTATION
5. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS
Heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines delineate the revised limits of mowing allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native trees and understory shrubs and groundcovers. Proximity to the edge of the roadway and the plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community, i.e. palustrine wetland ecotone, xeric scrub or pine flatwoods.
road shoulders between the edge of paving and the existing native vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; road-shoulders may also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random naturalspacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; once again in this location understory plants from the Pine Flatwoods and Palustrine Ecotone Palettes would be well-suited including broad-leafed shrubs such as, yaupon holly, saw palmetto, gallberry, and for flowering color & interest - St. Johns wort, Florida flame azalea, swamp azalea and blue flag iris. Other suitable understory plants include soft rush, muhly grass and love grass.
Forsythia Trail
4. CULVERT EXTENSIONS
Typical recommendation to extend the culvert pipes from a minimum of 10 feet up to 24 in length; end treatments will vary from mitered end sections, to drop inlets and/or ditch bottom inlets. crossovers at locations where driveways coincide on opposite sides and/or where current use patterns indicates the need. Three paving options are recommended including the following: six inches of crushed-shell over geotextile with a concrete paver header/edge restraint, asphalt (if resurfacing is already scheduled) or concrete unit pavers if the budget allows and the neighborhood owners support the expenditure.
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of-way on Forsythia Trail will allow for the design and construction of a full 85 diameter, circular turnaround cul-de-sac which would meet the turning radius requirements of fire trucks, moving vans and other larger vehicles. The conceptual plan indicates a proposed layout which includes a generous median island which can be reforested.
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road shoulders between the edge of paving and the existing native vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; road-shoulders may also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random naturalspacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; once again in this location understory plants from the Pine Flatwoods and Palustrine Ecotone Palettes would be well-suited including broad-leafed shrubs such as, yaupon holly, saw palmetto, gallberry, and for flowering color & interest - St. Johns wort, Florida flame azalea, swamp azalea and blue flag iris. Other suitable understory plants include soft rush, muhly grass and love grass.
Forsythia Court
Forsythia Way
Add improved identity signage to clearly mark bike path locations and thereby reduce and avoid confusion with private drives and roadway.
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30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; installed to a 4 inch depth over non-woven geotextile, weed barrier. Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protects the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft soils in the shoulder from rutting. Clearly defines the roadway and edge of pavement by contrasting strongly with the dark asphalt and green vegetation beyond.
shoulders between the shell edging/band and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these road-shoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case palustrine constituents on both Gauva Trail and Hawthorne Lane should yucca, palmetto, scrub mint, coontie, gopher apple, sea oats, beach morning glory, blanket flower, dune sunflower, etc.
the road shoulders with overstory shade trees such as sand live oak, southern live oak and long leaf pine will eventually generate a canopy road effect over time. The overstory planting will also aid and benefit the benefit the regeneration of the native understory plants. NOTE: The formal arrangement indicated in the concept plan can be made more natural and informal in appearance by several methods: planting of several tree types instead of a single type; use of trees in informal groupings of 2, 3 or more and use of random spacing as opposed to a rigid, standard on-center spacing as currently indicated in the conceptual plan.
5. ADDITIONAL PAVING
Hawthorne Lane
Guava Trail
signage to clearly mark bike path locations and thereby reduce and avoid confusion with private drives and roadway.
indicates additional asphalt paving and base to provide an improved turnaround at west end of the Ts on both Guava and Hawthorne (to the extent possible based on the limitations of the existing right-of-way and other site conditions).
5. ADDITIONAL PAVING 1. OYSTER SHELL EDGING 4. BIKE PATH SIGNS 4. BIKE PATH SIGNS
5. ADDITIONAL PAVING
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1. PRUNING AREA Prune as directed on site by the landscape architect to remove or significantly reduce the height of the following vegetation: yaupon holly, sea groundsel, wild grape vine, trumpet creeper vine, etc. Note: the southern red cedar will remain and require only minimal pruning.
2. LIMITS OF PRUNING -
Are as illustrated and further described as the area between by the bent sand live oak at the west and the large sweetbay magnolia trees at the east which is approximately 150 feet in length and varies in depth from 15 feet to 36 feet.
3. BOLLARDS -
Install approximately 15 bollards at a 10 feet on-center spacing to define the overlook and provide a protective barricade and prevent parking. See the suggested design & installation detail provided.
4. INTERPRETIVE SIGN -
An environmental education exhibit/sign describing the flora, fauna, biological functions and ecological benefits of this specific location is recommended. Interpretation can be provided by ANERR and other State Agencies. See suggested design images.
5. PLANTING -
2. LIMITS OF PRUNING
Leisure Lane
On the opposite side of the road, plant the median area between the existing bike path and Leisure Lane. Suggested understory and canopy/overstory plantings include the following: saw palmetto, yaupon holly, Walters viburnum, dwarf wax myrtle, coontie palm, coral bean, blazing star, southern red cedar sand live oak and long leaf pine.
5. PLANTING
Heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines delineate the revised limits of mowing; allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate over time thereby reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native trees and understory shrubs and groundcovers. Proximity to the edge of the roadway and the plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community, i.e. wetlands, xeric scrub, pine flatwoods and the ecotones between these habitats. (see planting palette sheet)
6. ADDITIONAL PAVING
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1.PRUNING AREA Prune as directed on site by the landscape architect to remove or significantly reduce the height of the following understory vegetation: yaupon holly, sea groundsel, wild grape vine, trumpet creeper vine, etc. Note: the sabal palms and southern red cedar will remain and require only minimal pruning to remove dead fronds and browned branches, respectively.
2. LIMITS OF PRUNING -
Are as illustrated and further described as the area between by the existing sabal palms at the west and the large double-trunked pine at the east which is approximately 150 feet in length and varies in depth from 15 feet to 30 feet.
3. BOLLARDS -
Install approximately 26 bollards @ a spacing of 10 feet on-center, in order to demark the overlook, provide a protective barricade and to prevent parking. See the suggested design & installation detail provided.
4. INTERPRETIVE SIGN -
An environmental education exhibit/sign describing the flora, fauna, biological functions and ecological benefits of this specific location is recommended. Interpretation to be provided by ANERR and other State Agencies. See suggested design images.
5. PLANTING -
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On the opposite side of the road, plant the verge area between the existing bike path and Leisure Lane. A combination of understory and canopy/overstory plantings includes the following: saw palmetto, yaupon holly, Walters viburnum, dwarf wax myrtle, coontie palm, coral bean, blazing star, southern red cedar sand live oak and long leaf pine.
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Heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines delineate the revised limits of mowing; allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate over time thereby reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native trees and understory shrubs and groundcovers. Proximity to the edge of the roadway and the plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community, i.e. palustrine , xeric scrub, pine flatwoods and the ecotones between these habitats. (see planting palette sheet).
5. PLANTING
Jasmine Way
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Keynotes:
1. OYSTER SHELL EDGING
A continuous 30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; installed to a 4 inch depth over non-woven geotextile, weed barrier. Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protects the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft soils in the shoulder from rutting. Clearly defines the roadway and edge of pavement by contrasting strongly with the dark asphalt and green vegetation beyond.
Discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the shell edging/band and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these roadshoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case xeric constituents on Denis Drive and Sea Oat Drive should include palmetto, scrub mint, coontie, dwarf yaupon holly, bear grass, beach morning glory, sea oats, sea purslane, etc.
Planting the center median and the road shoulders with overstory shade trees such as sand live oak, southern live oak and long leaf pine will eventually generate a beautiful canopy road effect over time. The overstory planting will also aid and benefit regeneration of the native understory plants. The medians should be excavated to create a shallow swale before planting to allow for the collection of the stormwater runoff to irrigate the trees and understory.
Paved crossovers at locations where driveways coincide on opposite sides and/or where current use patterns indicates the need. Three paving options are recommended including the following: six inches of crushed-shell over geotextile with a concrete paver header/edge restraint, asphalt (if resurfacing is already scheduled) or concrete unit pavers if the budget allows and the neighborhood owners support the expenditure.
4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS -
recommendation to add asphalt paving & base to improve upon existing/ limited turnaround conditions and/or to increase turning radii at intersections; as illustrated in the sketch plan
signage to clearly mark bike path locations and thereby reduce and avoid confusion with private drives and roadway.
4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS
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Keynotes:
30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; installed to a 4 inch depth over non-woven geotextile, weed barrier. Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protects the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft soils in the shoulder from rutting. Clearly defines the roadway and edge of pavement by contrasting strongly with the dark asphalt and green vegetation beyond.
shoulders between the shell edging/band and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these road-shoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case xeric constituents on Denis Drive and Sea Oat Drive should include palmetto, scrub mint, coontie, dwarf yaupon holly, bear grass, beach morning glory, sea oats, sea purslane, etc.
crossovers at locations where driveways coincide on opposite sides and/or where current use patterns indicates the need. Three paving options are recommended including the following:
Way is another excellent opportunity to implement this concept. Planting the center median and the road shoulders with overstory shade trees such as sand live oak, southern live oak and long leaf pine will eventually generate a beautiful canopy road effect over time. The overstory planting will also aid and benefit regeneration of the native understory plants. The medians should be excavated to create a shallow swale before planting to allow for the collection of the stormwater runoff to irrigate the trees and understory.
4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS
six inches of crushed-shell over geotextile with a concrete paver header/edge restraint, asphalt (if resurfacing is already scheduled) or concrete unit pavers if the budget allows and the neighborhood owners support the expenditure.
recommendation to add asphalt paving & base to improve upon existing/ limited turnaround conditions and/or to increase turning radii at intersections; as illustrated in the sketch plan
medians contain about a dozen existing palms (planted) and 2 sand live oaks (indigenous) with sparse grasses in the understory. The medians both need understory planting and the addition of either more palms or sand live oaks to provide a more finished appearance.
4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS
5. ADDITIONAL PAVING
5. ADDITIONAL PAVING
6. T- ROAD MEDIANS
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Keynotes:
1. OYSTER SHELL EDGING a continuous 30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; installed to a 4 inch depth over non-woven geotextile, weed barrier. Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protects the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft soils in the shoulder from rutting. Clearly defines the roadway and edge of pavement by contrasting strongly with the dark asphalt and green vegetation beyond. 2. REGENERATION OF NATIVE VEGETATION discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the shell edging/band and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these roadshoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random naturalspacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case xeric constituents both Pelican and Tarpon should include palmetto, scrub mint, coontie, dwarf yaupon holly, bear grass, beach morning glory, sea oats, sea purslane, etc. 3. CANOPY ROAD PLANTING Pelican Way is another excellent location to implement this planting concept. The planting of the median and the road shoulders with native overstory trees such as sand live oak will eventually generate a beautiful canopy road effect over time. The overstory planting will also aid and benefit the benefit the regeneration of the native understory plants such as palmetto. The medians should be excavated to create a shallow swale before planting to allow for the collection of the stormwater runoff to irrigate the planted trees and understory shrubs. Care should be taken to preserve and protect the beautiful, wind & salt pruned sand live oak which gracefully arches over the southbound lane. 4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS - paved crossovers at locations where driveways coincide on opposite sides and/ or where current use patterns indicates the need. Three paving options are recommended including the following: six inches of crushed-shell over geotextile with a concrete paver header/edge restraint, asphalt (if resurfacing is already scheduled) or concrete unit pavers if the budget allows and the neighborhood owners support the expenditure.
8. CULVERT EXTENSIONS
5. ADDITIONAL PAVING
4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS 5. ADDITIONAL PAVING BIKE PATH SIGNS 4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS BIKE PATH SIGNS
5. ADDITIONAL PAVING a typical recommendation to add asphalt paving to increase turning radii at the intersection as illustrated in the sketch plan 6. T- ROAD MEDIANS the Tarpon Drive medians contain several existing mature sabal palms (planted) and should be augmented with additional mature palms to match the existing in size and with xeric understory shrubs and groundcover plantings. 7. LEISURE LANE MOWING DIET heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines delineate the revised limits of mowing allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native trees and understory shrubs and groundcovers. Proximity to the edge of the roadway and the plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community, i.e. palustrine wetland ecotone, xeric scrub or pine flatwoods. 8. CULVERT EXTENSIONS typical recommendation to extend the culvert pipes from a minimum of 10 feet up to 24 in length; end treatments will vary from mitered end sections, to drop inlets and/or ditch bottom inlets.
6. T- ROAD MEDIANS
4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS
6. T- ROAD MEDIANS
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3. ADDITIONAL PAVING
General reforestation in these medians using the native overstory trees from the palustrine plant palette including Long Leaf Pine, Sabal Palms, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, Southern Red Cedar, etc. with dense understory plantings of native grasses and groundcovers. Medians should become gentle, shallow swales to collect runoff.
2. MEDIAN REFORESTATION
3. ADDITIONAL PAVING
A typical recommendation to add 3 to 4 feet of asphalt paving & base to improve turning radii at the Leisure Lane and Hammock Lane intersection as shown.
The prescription is simple: delineate heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines to clearly define the new limits of mowing. Thereby, allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate and over time reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad median areas can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native understory shrubs and groundcovers. The understory plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community which in this case is pine flatwoods.
recommendation to extend the culvert pipes up to 24 in length; end treatments will vary from mitered end sections, to drop inlets and/or ditch bottom inlets.
2. MEDIAN REFORESTATION
Leisure Lane
3. ADDITIONAL PAVING
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Keynotes:
1. OYSTER SHELL EDGING Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protecting the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft soils in the shoulder from rutting. The bright white/ grey color will clearly define the roadway/edge of pavement and contrast strongly with the asphalt and native vegetation. The typical section-detail is described as follows: a continuous 30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; compacted to a 4 inch depth over non-woven geotextile, weed barrier.
8. CULVERT EXTENSIONS
5. ADDITIONAL PAVING
Whelk Court West
2. REGENERATION OF NATIVE VEGETATION discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the shell edging/ band and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these road-shoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case xeric scrub palette selections for Whelk and Sea Fern might include palmetto, scrub mint, coontie, dwarf yaupon holly, bear grass, beach morning glory, sea oats, sea purslane, etc. 3. CANOPY ROAD PLANTING Whelk Way presents yet another opportunity to implement this bold but simple planting concept. Planting the median and the road shoulders with native overstory trees such as sand live oak will eventually result in a beautiful canopy road effect over time. (see Rosemary Beach on County Road 30-A in South Walton County). The overstory planting will also aid and benefit in the regeneration of the native understory plants such as palmetto, chapmans oak, yaupon, etc. The medians should be excavated to create a shallow swale before planting to allow for the collection of the stormwater runoff in order to irrigate the newly planted trees and understory. 4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS - paved crossovers at locations where driveways coincide on opposite sides and/or where current use patterns indicates the need. Three paving options are recommended including the following: six inches of crushed-shell over geotextile with a concrete paver header/edge restraint, asphalt (if resurfacing is already scheduled) or concrete unit pavers if the budget allows and the neighborhood owners support the expenditure. 5. ADDITIONAL PAVING a typical recommendation to add asphalt paving to increase turning radii at the intersection as illustrated in the sketch plan 6. T- ROAD MEDIANS the medians of Sea Fern Way contain several existing mature sabal palms (planted) which appear to be in fair to good condition and which should be fertilized with a special palm formula. The addition of additional mature palms to match the existing in size with an appropriate selection of understory plants which are both salt tolerant and xeric, and might include grasses and groundcover plantings such as Gulf cordgrass, dune panic grass, sea oats, beach morning glory, portulaca and seashore paspalum. 7. LEISURE LANE MOWING DIET the prescription is simple: delineate heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines to clearly define the new limits of mowing. Thereby, allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate and over time reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders should be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native trees and understory shrubs and groundcovers. Proximity to the edge of the roadway and the plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community, i.e. palustrine/wetland ecotone, xeric scrub or pine flatwoods. 8. CULVERT EXTENSIONS typical recommendation to extend the culvert pipes from a minimum of 10 feet up to 24 in length; end treatments will vary from mitered end sections, to drop inlets and/or ditch bottom inlets.
5. ADDITIONAL PAVING
5. ADDITIONAL PAVING
4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS
Whelk Way
6. T- ROAD MEDIANS
4. MEDIAN CROSSOVERS
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Keynotes:
1. LEISURE LANE MOWING DIET
The prescription for the road shoulders and median is the same: delineate heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines to clearly define the new limits of mowing. Thereby, allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate and over time reducing annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad median and shoulder areas can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native understory shrubs and groundcovers. The understory plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community which in this case is pine flatwoods.
3. MEDIAN PLANTING
Turpentine Trail
Turpentine Terrace
Discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the edge of pavement and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these road-shoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case xeric scrub plants including: scrub mint, bear grass, saw palmetto, sea oats, beach morning glory, blanket flower, dune sunflower, etc.
4. ADDITIONAL PAVING
General reforestation in these medians using the native overstory trees from the palustrine plant palette including Long Leaf Pine, Sabal Palms, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, Southern Red Cedar, etc. with dense understory plantings of native grasses and groundcovers. Medians should be graded to be gentle, shallow swales allowing for the collection of stormwater runoff as irrigation for new plantings.
3. MEDIAN PLANTING
Baechwood Drive
4. ADDITIONAL PAVING
A typical recommendation to add 3 to 4 feet of asphalt paving & base to improve turning radii at the Leisure Lane and Beachwood Drive intersection as shown.
4. ADDITIONAL PAVING
5. CULVERT EXTENSIONS
5. CULVERT EXTENSIONS
Typical recommendation to extend the culvert pipes up to 24 in length; end treatments will vary from mitered end sections, to drop inlets and/or ditch bottom inlets.
Leisure Lane
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4. ENTRY MEDIAN
Palmetto Way
8. ADDITIONAL PAVING
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Keynotes:
1. OYSTER SHELL EDGING A continuous 30 inch-wide band of crushed oyster shell or seashell; installed to a 4 inch depth over nonwoven geotextile, weed barrier. Serves important functional and aesthetic needs; protects the edge of pavement from raveling and the soft soils in the shoulder from rutting. Clearly defines the roadway and edge of pavement by contrasting strongly with the dark asphalt and green vegetation beyond.
2. REGENERATION OF NATIVE VEGETATION Discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the shell edging/band and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these roadshoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random naturalspacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case palustrine constituents in the short stretch of Twisted Pine including palmetto, St. Johns wort, yaupon and transitioning to scrub plants at the Palmetto Way T; including: scrub mint, gopher apple, sea oats, beach morning glory, blanket flower, dune sunflower, etc.
3. REFORESTATION General reforestation in these road shoulder and margin areas using native overstory trees such as Longleaf Pine, Caribbean Pine, Myrtle Oak Chapmans Oak, Sand Live Oak, etc. within the xeric habitats. In the palustrine and wetland habitats hammocks of Sabal Palms, along with Southern Red Cedar, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, etc. will be featured to add variety, contrast in texture, color, as well as, flowering interest.
4. ENTRY MEDIAN Add several additional Sabal Palm in the short median; swale to collect drainage and under plant with native shrubs or groundcover 5. T-ROAD MEDIAN Excavate to create shallow swale condition to collect runoff (typical of all medians); plant with an overstory/ midstory tree such as Sand Live Oak and an understory of Saw Plametto; clump os existing vegetation will remain.
6. BIKE PATH SIGNS Add improved identity signage to clearly mark bike path locations and thereby reduce and avoid confusion with private drives and roadway. 7. LEISURE LANE MOWING DIET Heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines delineate the revised limits of mowing; allowing for the native vegetation to regenerate over time thereby vegetation to regenerate over time thereby reducing annual maintenance costs.
Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native trees and understory shrubs and groundcovers. Proximity to the edge of the roadway and the plant selections for replanting and reforestation will correspond to the context and predominant plant community, i.e. wetlands, xeric scrub, pine flatwoods and the ecotones between these habitats. (see planting palette sheet)
8. ADDITIONAL PAVING A typical recommendation to add asphalt paving & base to improve upon existing/ limited turnaround conditions and/or to increase turning radii at intersections; as illustrated in the sketch plan.
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Keynotes:
1. REGENERATION OF NATIVE VEGETATION
Discontinued mowing on the road shoulders between the edge of pavement and existing vegetation will allow the native understory vegetation to regenerate over time reducing annual maintenance costs; these roadshoulders should also be augmented with sporadic groups of new plantings of native species in a random natural-spacing arrangement. Plant selections will correlate to the surrounding plant community; in this case xeric scrub plants including: scrub mint, bear grass, saw palmetto, sea oats, beach morning glory, blanket flower, dune sunflower, etc.
3. ADDITIONAL PAVING
2. MEDIAN REFORESTATION
Coquina Drive
2. MEDIAN REFORESTATION
General reforestation in these medians using the native overstory trees from the palustrine plant palette including Long Leaf Pine, Sabal Palms, Bald Cypress, Loblolly Bay, Sweetbay, Southern Red Cedar, Dahoon Holly, etc. with dense understory plantings of native grasses, woody shrubs and groundcovers. Medians should be re-graded to become gentle, shallow swales to collect runoff for irrigation purposes.
3. ADDITIONAL PAVING
3. ADDITIONAL PAVING
A typical recommendation to add several feet of asphalt paving & base to improve turning radii at the Leisure Lane intersection as shown.
2. MEDIAN REFORESTATION
The prescription is simple: delineate heavily mulched areas with gently curving bed lines to clearly define the new limits of mowing. Allow the native vegetation to regenerate over time resulting improved aesthetics and annual maintenance costs. Re-vegetation of the broad road shoulders in this segment can be expedited with the planting of scattered groupings of native understory shrubs and groundcovers. The understory plant selections for replanting and reforestation should complement the context and predominant plant community which in this case is pine flatwoods.
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Conch Drive
Coquina Drive
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New, elegant loop drive subject to south parcel owner participation to create a beautiful setting that complements the east entrance and overall community.
New drive to be architectural cobblestone pavers, also to include new fencing with masonry monument columnends to match the proposed entrance design.
Existing fencing; remove the western portion to meet and match new fencing and monuments
Proposed bike path extension to Twisted Pine in order to complete the beach bike route on the south side.
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Conch Drive
Coquina Drive
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Multi-modal pullover space to be improved with oyster shell New boulevard at end designed to create relaxed alignment and beautiful setting for the west end of leisure lane; also features architectural cobblestone pavers with new monument signs.
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Nicks Hole
Leisure Lane
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Existing
Proposed
Picnic table
Bike rack
Street sign
Street sign
Stop sign
Street sign
Speed sign
Stop sign
Street sign
Speed sign
Entrance sign
Safety rail
Lift station
Interpretive sign
Bollards
Exisiting furnishings consist of smaller than neccessary signage, such as stopsigns, address signs, street road signage, etc. Shiny brand new guard rails create an eye sore from the road. Several utility structures and in plain open site and drainage structure need to be addressed. Picnic Tables Made from Recycled Materials Option 1: http://www.recycledplasticfactory.com/tables/a-frame-picnic-table/ Option 2: http://www.recycledplasticpicnictables.com/6-ft-a-frame-cedarrecycled-plastic-picnic-table Signs Made from Recycled Materials Option 1: http://www.baldwindesignworks.com/ recreationalseriessmall-2-1-1-2-1.aspx
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BOTANICAL NAME
DESCRIPTION
Specimen evergreen tree, prefers sandy, or clay-sand soil, long lived tree, no pruning required, NSP Large broadleaf evergreen, large fragrant flower, no pruning required, NSP, EST
Wax Myrtle
Dahoon Holly
MIDSTORY TREE Dahoon Holly East Palatka Holly Redbay Sweet Bay Yaupon Holly SHRUBS Chapman Rhododendron Coontie Scrub Mint/ Wild Rosemary Lowbush Blueberry Dwarf Yaupon Holly Fetterbush Gallberry / Inkberry Hammock sweet Azalea Highbush Blueberry Lantana Ocala Anise Saw Palmetto Shiny Blueberry St. Johns Wort Dwarf Yaupon Holly Wax Myrtle Rhododendron chapmanii Zamia pumila Conradina canescens Vaccinium darrowii Ilex vomitoria Schellings Dwarf Leucothoe racemosa Ilex glabra Rhododendron serrulatum Vaccinium corymbosum Lantana camara Illicium parviflorum Serenoa repens Vaccinium myrsinites Hypericum hypericoides Ilex vomitoria nana Myrica cerifera Deciduous flowering shrub, prefers moist soils, filtered light, cold damage Compact evergreen shrub, prefers sandy, dry thin soils, sun or shade, cold & drought tolerant, MST Evergreen shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil, fragrant needle like foliage. Deciduous shrub with attractive flowers and blue/black fruit Tolerant moist soil types, hardy evergreen shrub with dense, compact forms, EST Evergreen shrub, no serious pests Evergreen shrub, prefers moist soils and light shade, NSP Deciduous flowering shrub, prefers moist soils and shade Evergreen shrub, medium height, no serious pests, full sun to part shade, blue/black fruit in fall Herbaceous flower, no pest, profuse flowering Prefers moist soils and light shade, excellent evergreen screening shrub, very aromatic, NSP (aka Yellow Anise) Predominant shrub/groundcover, tolerates wide range of soils and conditions, erosion control. Deciduous shrub with attractive flowers and fruit Flowering herbaceous semi-woody shrub, moist soils, NSP Evergreen shrub, medium to large attractive fruit, specify female plants Evergreen tree with multi-trunk growth habit, tolerates variable & harsh conditions, EST Ilex cassine Ilex x attenuate East Palatka Persea borbonia Magnolia virginiana Ilex vomitoria Tolerant wet soil & salt air, evergreen with red attractive fruit of female plants, NSP, MST Evergreen broadleaf tree, upright form, red fall fruit on female plants, NSP Broadleaf Evergreen tree, no serious pest, tolerates various conditions. Tolerates wet soils, evergreens with attractive silver green foliate and white spring flowering, NSP Evergreen with upright form and open branching, attractive red fruit, specify female plants, EST
Saw Palmetto
Mulhy Grass
Longleaf Pine
Coontie
Pine Flatwoods are the most common plant community in Florida and are characterized by acidic, sandy soil with a hardpan layer 1 to 3 feet below the surface. Moisture levels vary from dry to nearly saturated during the wet season. In natural settings, fires caused by lighting occur every 5-10 years leaving ash to fertilize new growth. Long ago, the pine flatwoods floor was cleared by fire. Now, without regular fires, the shrub strata dominate. In managed conservation areas, controlled burns are conducted to reduce the amount of fuel plants on the forest floor and to encourage growth of herbaceous species. The most dominant species include Longleaf Pine, Slash Pine or Pond Pine (depending on hydric conditions), Saw Palmetto, Gallberry, Fetterbush and Tarflower. The forest floor has herbaceous species such as Wiregrass, Muhly grass, Blazing Star, Violet and Lilies species adapted to both wet and dry conditions. Occasionally there are Dahoon Holly, Persimmon, Maple Tree, Loblolly Bay and Sweet Bay.
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BOTANICAL NAME
Pinus clausa
DESCRIPTION
Medium sized, drought tolerant evergreen tree, compact habit of growth, adaptable to various soils, NSP Small broadleaf evergreen tree, dwarf from, dense glossy foliage, NSP Evergreen broadleaf tree, upright from, red fall fruit on female plants, NSP Small broadleaf evergreen tree, compact form & foliage, tolerant of various soil condition, NSP, EST Small broadleaf evergreen tree, compact form & foliage, NSP Deciduous tree, with attractive foliage, vivid fall color, drought tolerant, fast grower Evergreen with upright form and open branching, attractive red fruit, specify female plants , EST Showy flowering herbaceous perennial, drought tolerant, MST Compact evergreen shrub, prefers sandy, dry thin soils, sun or shade, cold & drought tolerant, MST Evergreen shrub, prefers full sun and well drained soil, fragrant needle like foliage Deciduous shrub with attractive flowers and blue/black fruit Hardy evergreen shrub with compact form and dense branching foliage Low growing evergreen spreading groundcover with bright green glossy foliage and white, oblong fruit Full sun locations and moist soil, unique one sided inflorescences, erosion control, NSP Predominant shrub/groundcover, tolerates wide range of soils and conditions, erosion control, fan-shaped leaves Deciduous shrub with attractive flowers and fruit Flowering herbaceous semi-woody shrub, moist soils, NSP Flowering herbaceous perennial, cold sensitive, non-native but naturalize, drought tolerant Soft, fine texture, dense grass, naturalizes, full sun to part sun, moist & dry soils Evergreen shrub with branching; attractive fruit, specify female plants, NSP Accent evergreen shrub with sculptural foliage, full sun, highly adaptable to varying soils, EST Low maintenance turf grass, drought resistant Tall, finely textured grass, sun/shade tolerant Herbaceous; light blue flowers, native Heavy textured, lush turf EST
MIDSTORY TREE
Chapmans Oak East Palatka Holly Myrtle Oak Sand Live Oak Turkey Oak Yaupon Holly
Quercus chapmanii Ilex x attenuate East Palatka Quercus myrtifolia Quercus geminata Quercus laevis Ilex vomitoria Gaillardia pulchella Zamia pumila Conradina verticillata Vaccinium darrowii Ilex vomitoria Nana Licania michauxii Sorghastrum secundum Serenoa repens Conradina canescens Vaccinium myrsinites Hypericum hypericoides Lantana involucrata Aristida stricta Ilex vomitoria Yucca filamentosa Paspalum notatum Muhlenbergia capillaris Sisyinchium angustifolium Stenotaphrum secundatum
SHRUBS/ GROUNDCOVER
Blanket Flower Coontie
The Xeric Scrub community is characterized by deep acid sand with virtually no organic matter except for surface litter, the soils are infertile and extremely welldrained, being low in moisture retention. Under natural conditions, high intensity fires occur at 20 to 80 year intervals. Plants of his community require good drainage and suffer from flooding and wet or heavy soils. They are drought and frost resistant and can endure light shade and slight salt exposure. Usually the xeric scrub has a canopy of Pinus clausa; when no pines are present, the scrub community can be viewed as a dwarf forest, where plants which are normally understory or shrubs are the tallest woody plants, and function as canopy.
Cumberland rosemary Lowbush Blueberry Dwarf Yaupon Holly Gopher Apple Lopsided Indian Grass Saw Palmetto Scrub Mint Shiny Blueberry St. Johns Wort Wild Sage Wiregrass Yaupon Holly Yucca/Bear grass
LAWN GRASSES
Bahia Grass Muhlygrass Blue Eyed Grass St. Augustine Grass
Lantana
Scrub Mint
Blanket Flower
Muhlygrass
Viburnum sp.
Way Myrtle
Dahoon Holly
Turkey Oak
Sand Scub
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BOTANICAL NAME
Taxodium distichum Ilex cassine Gordonia lasianthus Magnolia virginiana Myrica cerifera Ilex vomitoria Juniperus silicicola Zamia pumila Ilex vomitoria nana Serenoa repens Conradina canescens Hypericum hypericoides Ilex vomitoria Yucca filamentosa Gaillardia pulchella Iris virginica Iris hexagona savannarum Spartina bakeri Tripsacum dactyloides Sorghastrum secundum Muhlenbergis capillaris Eragrostis spectabilis Paspalum vaginatum Juncus effusus Aristida stricta
DESCRIPTION
Deciduous conifer, reddish fall color tolerates wet soils and periodic inundation, minimal pruning, NSP Tolerates wet soils & salt air, evergreen with red attractive fruit on female plants, NSP, MST Tolerates wet soils, evergreen, attractive white flowering in May, full sun to part shade, NSP Tolerates wet soils, evergreen with attractive silver/green foliage and white spring flowering, NSP Evergreen tree with multi-trunk growth habit, tolerates variable & harsh condition, EST Evergreen shrub with attractive red fruit, female plants only, tolerates harsh environments, EST Coniferous evergreen tree with multi-trunk growth habit, tolerates variable & harsh condition, EST Compact evergreen shrub, prefers sandy, dry thin soils, sun or shade, cold & drought tolerant, MST Tolerates moist soil types, hardy evergreen shrub with dense, compact form, EST Predominant shrub/groundcover, tolerates wide range of soils and conditions, fanshaped leaves Evergreen shrub, prefers, full sun and well drained soil, fragrant needle like foliage Flowering herbaceous semi-woody shrub, moist soils, NSP Evergreen shrub with branching; attractive fruit, specify female plants, NSP Pride of Houston Accent evergreen shrub with sculptural foliage, full sun, highly adaptable to varying soils, EST Showy flowering herbaceous perennial, drought tolerant, MST Prefers wet soils, NSP, attractive blue w/ orange & white flowers, spring flowering, sun to part shade Prefers wet soils, NSP, attractive blue w/ orange & white flowers, spring flowering, sun to part shade Tolerates various environmental conditions, responds well to periodic cut-back pruning, NSP, EST Tolerates various environmental conditions, responds well to periodic cut-back, NSP (aka Gammagrass) Full sun locations and moist soil, unique one sided inflorescence, erosion control, NSP Tolerates various environmental conditions, responds well to periodic cut-back, full sun, NSP, EST Tolerates various environmental conditions, erosion control, responds well to periodic cut-back, NSP Drought resistant, mow at 1.5 HT, full sun, adapts to moist & dry soil, EST Requires wet conditions, full sun to part shade, a pond accent plant Soft, fine texture, dense grass, naturalizes, full sun to part sun, moist & dry soil
Wax Myrtle
Dahoon Holly
Saw Palmetto
Mulhy Grass
Wiregrass
Sweet Bay
The recommended selections in this palette are intended for use on sites which are located in close proximity to wetlands, or other seasonally wet areas. The plants included in this group thrive in wet soils but can also tolerate drier upland habitats, as well.
Rosemary
Coontie
Yucca
Wetland
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