PBSD MSTBU Agenda 09/24/2012 STN/
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PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
Municipal Service Taxing and Benefit Unit
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
THE AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN APPROACH FOR STUDYING
PATHWAYS & TREES OF THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD WILL
MEET IN REGULAR SESSION, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 3:00 PM AT THE
COMMUNITY CENTER AT PELICAN BAY, LOCATED AT 8960 HAMMOCK OAK
DRIVE, NAPLES, FLORIDA 34108
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The agenda includes, but is not limited: Colette �L
1. Roll Call
2. Discussion of draft approach for studying pathways and trees
3. Audience Comments
4. Decision on approach for studying pathways and trees to recommend
to full Board (at October 3 Board Regular Session)
5. Adjournment
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MINUTES PER ITEM TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.THE BOARD WILL SOLICIT PUBLIC COMMENTS ON
SUBJECTS NOT ON THIS AGENDA AND ANY PERSON WISHING TO SPEAK WILL RECEIVE UP TO
THREE (3) MINUTES. THE BOARD ENCOURAGES YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS IN
WRITING IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION
OF THIS BOARD WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING PERTAINING THERETO, AND
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MEETING YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT
THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION AT (239) 597-1749 OR VISIT
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Misc.Cones:
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Copies to:
September 24,2012 Ad-Hoc Committee to Develop an Approach for Studying Pathways&Trees of the Pelican Bay Services Division Board
2. Discussion of draft approach for studying pathways and trees"PBSD Pathways Project Draft 6.3"
PBSD PATHWAYS PROJECT DRAFT 6.3
Purpose
To provide the basis for an informed PBSD decision for community pathways and long-term tree canopy
enhancements along Pelican Bay Blvd.
Public Participation
The entire project will be designed to encourage public participation. As each phase of analysis is
developed, the process and results of analysis will be presented in open town hall type meetings that
encourage public questions and comments. The final recommendations will only be developed after the
analysis phase is completed, and will be based on the consensus of the community's reactions.
Step 1: Select Experts
- Engineer; and
- Certified Arborist (details regarding possible ways to choose the arborist will be
discussed at the September 24 Committee meeting)
Step 2: Experts' Assignment
- Evaluate selected and representative large trees along length of Pelican Bay Boulevard
to determine tree health and remaining lifetime, using 10-15 trees in 2 sections:
o The Commons to North Tram Station, and
o Northeast of North Tram Station to US 41
- Evaluate impact of various root barriers and pathway widths on selected and
representative nearby trees in the above sections, for the following scenarios:
o Existing 5-foot pathway
o 6-foot pathway
o 8-foot pathway
- Evaluate impact to selected trees of County's recent asphalt overlay
- Evaluate cost and impact to trees of using alternative materials to construct pathways:
o Asphalt
o Concrete
- Produce written analysis documenting the above work that is specific, complete, and
that can be understood by the community and PBSD Board
Step 3: PBSD Board's Assignment
- Conduct a statistically sound resident survey regarding:
o Frequency of use of pathways for walking,jogging, and biking
o Frequency of use of Blvd. for biking
o Determine preference for marking Blvd. for bicycle lanes:
• Keep Blvd. as is; or
• Restripe with one 12-foot lane for vehicles; and one 12- foot lane
dedicated to bicycles; or
• Restripe with one 12-foot lane for vehicles only; and one 12-foot lane to
be shared by both vehicles and bicycles (Sharrow); or
• Restripe with two 10-foot lanes for vehicles; and one 4-foot lane for
bicycles
- Have staff revisit County practice and codes for pathways and bicycle usage
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September 24,2012 Ad-Hoc Committee to Develop an Approach for Studying Pathways&Trees of the Pelican Bay Services Division Board
2. Discussion of draft approach for studying pathways and trees"PBSD Pathways Project Draft 6.3"
PBSD PATHWAYS PROJECT DRAFT 6.3
Step 4: Develop Recommended Approach
- Board and staff will recommend a comprehensive approach to be used for pathways and
tree canopy along Pelican Bay Blvd, including:
o Type of root barriers
o Pathway widths
o Pathway materials
o Recommended changes to the tree canopy
- The recommendations will also incorporate estimated cost to implement and general
implementation schedule
- Report will be broadly disseminated to the community and discussed at public town hall
session during season
Step 5: Board Makes Final Decision Regarding:
- Type,width, and placement of pathways and tree canopy
- Bicycle markings for Blvd.
- Possible timing
- Actual vote to occur in season, after specifics have been broadly disseminated to the
community
Revised 9/14/2012 3:06:15 PM KID& LRJ
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September 24,2012 Ad-Hoc Committee to Develop an Approach for Studying Pathways&Trees of the Pelican Bay Services Division Board
3. Audience Comments-Comments by Eileen laizzo
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ResnickLisa
From: Eileen laizzo[eileensnotes @yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 12:30 PM
To: ResnickLisa
Cc: PBPOA @pbpropertyowners.org
Subject: Bromeliads-Continued and another observation
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I just returned from driving down Pelican Bay Blvd. and noticed the number of the bromeliad plants that
already have needed to have their leaves trimmed. What is natural or beautiful about flat cut tips on a leaf.
Such bad planning. And....what happened to the concept of minimalizing maintenence by removing grass? It
seems there are more landscape workers on the property than ever!
Another observation - having just driven down PB Blvd. during a downpour and experiencing road flooding,
has the pathwalk committee given any thought to wider pathwalks causing more rainwater runoff. As happens
in any urban area where "sidewalks" aka "pathwalks" or any hard surface dominates, flooding follows. Can this
issue be included on the Sept 24th Ad Hoc meeting?
Thank you
Eileen Iaizzo
Eileen
September 24,2012 Ad-Hoc Committee to Develop an Approach for Studying Pathways&Trees of the Pelican Bay Services Division Board
3.Audience Comments from Ms.Diane Lustig
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ResnickLisa
From: Lustigl [lustigl @t-online.de]
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 3:33 PM
To: office@pelicanbayservicesdivision.net
Cc: Johnson, Mary McLean; Chandler, John; Craven, Tom; Dallas, Keith; Trecker, Dave
Subject: Input for Sep 26 PBSD Ad Hoc Committee on Sidewalks&Canopy
Lisa, Please forward my email to the members of the Ad hoc Committee on Sidewalks and Canopy, the members of the
PBSD, and any other appropriate staff person
Dear Committee members and neighbors,As a resident of Hyde Park, I so much appreciate the effort that you are making
to analyze and address the issues associated with the tree canopy and the use& maintenance of the walkways. Both are
very important"amenities"within Pelican Bay, as they are key to the the"quality of our lifestyle"for those of us who
chose Pelican Bay because of its opportunities to pursue a very active lifestyle within the lush Florida environment.
As I have stated in past comments, the canopy is key for providing an acoustical buffer, as well as providing shade
along the Boulevard. Observe how the pedestrian will seek out the walkway that has the most cover from the blazing
sun. It is critical that the canopy be maintained: full with no breaks in the canopy, and healthy. The issue of the canopy
and its maintenance, however, is not limited to PBSD or the Foundation. The numerous associations with frontage on the
pathways were/are required by county codes to plant and maintain trees in these areas as well. Having carefully read
your proposal on how best to develop an approach to study the pathways and trees, please consider adding the following:
• Under Step 2 &Step 4: Identify and review the county landscape codes currently in effect within Pelican Bay as
to the number and spacing of trees along the street-side perimeter of the Associations. In 2005, it was--I believe--
1 deciduous or 3 palms every 30 feet.
• Develop a plan and process for how best to work with the associations in better identifying the appropriate trees
and their placement along the walkway as a way to enhance the canopy and yet protect the walkways.
• Evaluate whether to add lighting at the sidewalk level when resurfacing the walkways. I believe this would greatly
enhance safety, comfort and ease of use by pedestrians. This will be especially important when we double the
capacity of the bars at the beach restaurants. Anticipate increased use of the walkways after sunset.
• Before making your final decision on the width of the pathways, consider the optical effect of that width. Having
just spent the summer biking well over 300 miles along pathways, the wider pathways are not optically pretty.
They look much like a runway cutting across the grass.
Regarding Step 3 in the draft proposal: Beyond surveying residents use of pathways and Pelican Bay Blvd for biking,
please also project into the future what the role of biking will be/could be within Pelican Bay, either as a recreational
activity or an alternate means of transportation. Biking is steadily increasing in its popularity, across the USA, and
especially within the demographic groups most represented within Pelican Bay. Please look to the future and not just
the current.
Again, thank-you for the opportunity to present a resident's comment. I am especially appreciative of the Foundation's
efforts to keep us well informed through use of the Internet. Sincerely, Diane Lustig
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. September 24,2012 Ad-Hoc Committee to Develop an Approach for Studying Pathways&Trees of the Pelican Bay Services Division Board
3. Audience Comments from Ms.Mary McLean Johnson
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ResnickLisa
From: MLMAssocAlCP @aol.com
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 10:23 PM
To: lustigl @t-online.de; office @pelicanbayservicesdivision.net
Cc: johnchandler219 @gmail.com; nfn16799 @naples.net; keithdallas @comcast.net;
djtrecker @yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Input for Sep 26 PBSD Ad Hoc Committee on Sidewalks&Canopy
Thank you Diane, for the thoughtful comments. I hope they receive full consideration as part of tomorrow's discussion.
Best regards,
Many
Mary McLean Johnson
(518)735-4385(Chateaugay Lake)
(239)248-8546(cell)
In a message dated 9/23/2012 3:33:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lustigl@t-online.de writes:
Lisa, Please forward my email to the members of the Ad hoc Committee on Sidewalks and Canopy, the
members of the PBSD, and any other appropriate staff person
Dear Committee members and neighbors,As a resident of Hyde Park, I so much appreciate the effort that you
are making to analyze and address the issues associated with the tree canopy and the use& maintenance of the
walkways. Both are very important"amenities"within Pelican Bay, as they are key to the the"quality of our
lifestyle"for those of us who chose Pelican Bay because of its opportunities to pursue a very active lifestyle
within the lush Florida environment.
As I have stated in past comments, the canopy is key for providing an acoustical buffer, as well as providing
shade along the Boulevard. Observe how the pedestrian will seek out the walkway that has the most cover from
the blazing sun. It is critical that the canopy be maintained: full with no breaks in the canopy, and healthy. The
issue of the canopy and its maintenance, however, is not limited to PBSD or the Foundation. The numerous
associations with frontage on the pathways were/are required by county codes to plant and maintain trees in
these areas as well. Having carefully read your proposal on how best to develop an approach to study the
pathways and trees, please consider adding the following:
• Under Step 2 & Step 4: Identify and review the county landscape codes currently in effect within Pelican
Bay as to the number and spacing of trees along the street-side perimeter of the Associations. In 2005,
it was--I believe--1 deciduous or 3 palms every 30 feet.
• Develop a plan and process for how best to work with the associations in better identifying the
appropriate trees and their placement along the walkway as a way to enhance the canopy and yet
protect the walkways.
• Evaluate whether to add lighting at the sidewalk level when resurfacing the walkways. I believe this would
greatly enhance safety, comfort and ease of use by pedestrians. This will be especially important when
we double the capacity of the bars at the beach restaurants. Anticipate increased use of the walkways
after sunset.
• Before making your final decision on the width of the pathways, consider the optical effect of that width.
Having just spent the summer biking well over 300 miles along pathways, the wider pathways are not
optically pretty. They look much like a runway cutting across the grass.
Regarding Step 3 in the draft proposal: Beyond surveying residents use of pathways and Pelican Bay Blvd for
biking, please also project into the future what the role of biking will be/could be within Pelican Bay, either as a
recreational activity or an alternate means of transportation. Biking is steadily increasing in its popularity,
across the USA, and especially within the demographic groups most represented within Pelican Bay. Please
look to the future and not just the current.
Again, thank-you for the opportunity to present a resident's comment. I am especially appreciative of the
Foundation's efforts to keep us well informed through use of the internet. Sincerely, Diane Lustig