Parking on Right-of-Way

Options for County ParkLandscaping Option

Presentation to Alachua CountyBoard of County Commissioners

March 24, 2009

Presentation Outline

• Commission direction (December 9 regular BCC Meeting)

• Landscaping only alternative• Staff recommendation

Commission Direction

Staff return to the Board of County Commissioners with a reevaluation of alternatives to “No Parking” signs along Jonesville and Kanapaha Parks. Staff should return with a landscaping plan that more specifically addresses only those areas with parking concerns.

Parking Issue

Parking in right-of-way• safety hazard

– vehicles parked in clear zone

– obstructs motorists’ view of park users

– creates drop-offs at edge of pavement

– back out onto major facility with high traffic volume

• damages turf

Kanapaha Park

Landscaping 300 linear ft.

Kanapaha Park RoW

30 ft. X 35 ft. 30 ft. X 35 ft.

Bus Stop

Crape MyrtleFlorida Coontie

Pinebark Mulch

Bahiagrass Sod

SW 75th Street

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Kanapaha Landscaping Costs

MaterialsItem Size Amount Unit Cost cost/item

PLANTS/MULCHLagerstroemia indica 'Biloxi' (4' CT) 30 gal 6 $ 100.00 $ 600.00 Zamia pumila 'Florida Coontie' 3 gal 50 $ 15.00 $ 750.00 Pine Bark Mulch cubic yards 20 $ 14.00 $ 280.00 Bahiagrass Sod square feet 1500 $ 0.20 $ 300.00

IRRIGATION $1,860.00

Subtotal: materials $3,790.00

Personnel and equipmentIN KIND . . .$3,894.00

    Total Cost $3,790.00  

Staff Recommendation

Direct staff to install landscaping in the right-of-way along Tower Road in front of Kanapaha Park

Parking on Right-of-Way

Options for County ParkLandscaping Option

Presentation to Alachua CountyBoard of County Commissioners

March 24, 2009