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4-15-23 Town Hall Adopted MinutesATTENDANCE: Present: Absent: Also Present: CALL TO ORDER MINUTES Town Hall Meeting Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 10:00 AM Gail Baker Community Center Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENT Meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. Due to the setting of the meeting, being outside, DCM Hogencamp requested that those who are wishing to speak walk up to speak close to the microphone. Newly established Safety, Traffic and Parking Committee Mayor Ford discussed this item and informed citizens of where they are able to find the application and how they can apply to be on this committee. Mark Garbynowicz spoke to concerns about the number of members on the committee. Lynn Richards shared that she works for North Beaches Parking and offered to be a resource to the committee to answer questions about parking. She encouraged everyone to apply for the committee and also shared that she would like to see designated parking spaces for AB residents only. Mayor Ford shared that this committee is an advisory committee to the Commission. Mitch Reeves provided input regarding enforcement of ordinances and spoke to concerns about dog rules. He recommended the Commission take into account the recommendations received from this committee and also spoke to staffing concerns. Mayor Ford informed everyone that this committee will sunset in November of 2024. Town Hall April 15, 2023 Name unknown inquired about AB police staffing. CM Gerrity shared that a shortage of police officers in not a problem specific to AB. He shared that over the last five years there has only been a difficulty in recruiting police officers and that City is working diligently to recruit. Suzanne Shaughnessy spoke to concerns regarding police staffing. Commissioner Waters addressed police staffing concerns as well. Grace Neville expressed concerns regarding staffing and road safety. She also shared information about various activities that AB has to offer. Joan Horn expressed concerns regarding staffing issues and the potential roundabout. Bill Permenter spoke to concerns regarding parking and ebikes. Alan Halperin expressed concerns about new construction along the East Coast. Mayor Ford addressed line of site issues and encouraged residents to continue to keep right-of-ways clear of trees and things that would block the view. Brinkley Harrell inquired about the committee being able to provide reports before the final report. Mayor Ford explained that the committee would collect data and that the committee will continue to gain duties as time goes along. Consideration of expanding pickleball play opportunities Mayor Ford took this item out of order. Clint Burbridge suggested expanding the pickleball opportunities within AB. DCM Hogencamp passed out a handout (which is attached hereto and made a part of this official record as Attachment A). Mayor Ford explained that the handout is only conceptual and encouraged the public to make input regarding this issue. Ben Keister expressed concerns about there being opportunities for children to have space to play and slots for different level players to play as well. Barbara Diamond spoke in favor of expanding the pickleball courts. Kurt expressed his gratitude for the pickleball courts and support for the expansion. Town Hall April 15, 2023 Mitchell Reeves expressed his thoughts regarding pickleball and also spoke to budgeting responsibility concerns. Jane Stevens expressed concerns regarding the staffing of the Baker Center and provided a supporting document (which is attached hereto and made a part of this official record as Attachment B). Jessie Datillo expresses the need for more staffing. Dan Wooten spoke about the expansion of pickleball and the different age groups that play. Mark Gabryonwicz spoke about the 2023 Commission priorities and mentioned that the City would like volunteers to assist with the various activities that are provided by the City. Mike Hilligass expressed his thoughts on expanding the pickleball opportunities. Amy Rose asked if there was a schedule for pickleball. Bruce Andrews addressed the concerns from Amy Rose and mentioned that there typically isn't a schedule and that the public shows up to play. He also mentioned that having extra courts could possibly help with making a tiered level system for different levels of playing pickleball. Name unknown commented on how the game of pickleball works and expressed gratitude for the wonderful culture that has developed around pickleball. Mark Davenport expressed support for the expansion of pickleball. 4-15-23 Attachment A 4-15-23 Attachment B Consideration of a roundabout at the Five -Way Mayor Ford spoke about his brief knowledge on this topic and mentioned that there is an ongoing study of a potential roundabout. Donald Campbell expressed being adamant about a roundabout due to traffic safety concerns. He also discussed a handout (which is attached hereto and made a part of this official record as Attachment Q. Ben Keister expressed concern for pedestrian safety if there were to be a roundabout put into the community. Thom Underwood mentioned safety concerns that could come up if a roundabout gets placed into the community. Town Hall April 15, 2023 Name unknown mentioned that she agreed with the last two comments that have been made regarding roundabouts and pedestrian safety. Name unknown expressed that her stance is neutral on roundabouts and that she would like to see a study that mentions all possible options. Martha Padgett described her experience with the current five -way stop. She expressed that people on cell phones and road rage are two of the biggest problems. Bruce Andrews described his experience with the current roundabout and expressed concerns on whether or not a roundabout would be needed. Amy Rose expressed concerns about pedestrian and driver safety. Commissioner Waters addressed a few of the safety concerns and mentioned that police staffing is down and that this affects enforcement but is hopeful that once the department is fully staffed, safety issues can become less of a concern. Suzanne Shaugnessy shared her experience with the current five -way stop and expressed that if there isn't anything wrong, it should be left alone. Mitch Reeves explained the reason for Atlantic Beach Country Club having a gate that is for residents only. Name unknown suggested posting more educational road safety signs. 4-15-23 Attachment C 2 PUBLIC COMMENT - OPEN TOPICS Joan Horn expressed concerns around the rise in water levels within AB. She also inquired about what funding is available and what the City was doing to address the marsh side of AB. Mayor Ford expressed that there isn't an answer at the moment to these questions but that there is a take away and the issues would be addressed. Grace Neville announced that Duval County Public Schools will be offering free lunch pickup during the summer again this year. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m. Town Hall April 15, 2023 Attest: 0- z . �!- Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk Date Approved: 05- 2.2 — 15 r-jl.t 9 Curtis Ford, Wyor Town Hall April 15, 2023 Attachment A to 4-15-23 Minutes EXISTING CONDITIONS Dut Soccer/multi-use field ton Island Rd. �i 4 Pickie ball I co u rts 1-7 �!I i! Alternatives la and lb are conceptual for discussion only. 4-15-23 Attachment A to 4-15-23 Minutes Alternative 1a. Expand parking lot south 10 feet for additional 8 spaces Expand court 5 feet to west to fit 8 pickle ball courts Dutton Island Rd. 8 Pickle ball courts Soccer/multi-use field I Alternatives la and lb are conceptual for discussion only. 4-15-23 r- NORTH Alternative 1b. Expand parking lot south 10 feet for additional 8 spaces Expand court 5 feet to west to fit 8 pickle ball courts Alternatives la and 1b are conceptual for discussion only. 4-15-23 Attachment A to 4-15-23 Minutes Dutton Island Rd. 8 Pickle ball courts NORTH J Soccer/multi-use field Attachment B to 4-15-23 Minutes Dear Elected Officials, Disclaimer - I am a member of the Arts and Rec Committee, but this issue falls outside the purview of the committee. I am submitting this as a concerned citizen. The listed salary for the prospective Baker Center manager is $37,419. For a 40 hour work week with two weeks off, that is $18.70 an hour, but by making this a salaried position the city has removed the possibility of overtime. The city is offering a police trainee $19.70 an hour and they have no supervisory or planning responsibilities. Amazon starts at S15/hour for a job that requires very little by way of interaction with children or seniors. The base pay for a starting teacher in Duval is $48,700. By proposing to under -pay the Baker center manager the city has devalued the children who attend there. We need to pay someone a liveable salary to attract and retain a qualified individual. 37K is NOT A LIVEABLE wage. We are asking someone to accept 37K in a city with a median income of 68K. For $37K you are not going to attract someone with the skills and experience to fulfill the stated requirements of the job. I imagine the ideal Baker Center Manager to be the representative of the city in the community, much like Gail Baker herself was. I imagine this person as either a newly minted college grad with a degree in human services or health and education promotion who is full of new ideas and enthusiasm, or perhaps as a retired teacher who can afford to combine service with a pension and will work for half of what they were making in their last years of teaching. Below are the job duties for center manager taken directly from the city listing. have bolded those that require someone who can interact confidently with all people of the community both old, young and in between as well as with vendors and other city employees providing services to the center. The requirements listed below also require someone to be available outside of a defined 40 hour work week. We are asking someone to work more like a 50 hour work week. With those hours we are paying more like $15/hour. I suggest we do the right thing and change the salary for the Baker Center Manager to an amount at least equivalent to a starting teacher salary. Then we at least have a chance of getting someone who can execute the job well and allow Trenia to stop focusing on the centers and to get back to her supervisory capacity and forward looking planning. Sincerely, Jane Stevens. Attachment B to 4-15-23 Minutes • Work a flexible schedule, including some early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. • Attend departmental, city and community meetings. • Oversee program participants and provide transportation for select activities and events associated with City programming. • Provide homework support and monitor academic performance of after-school program participants. • Provide program participants with field trip opportunities, such as to local college. • Evaluate equipment and material needs for assigned recreational programs, and coordinate the procurement of materials, as needed and approved. • Promote goodwill on the City's behalf by interacting with neighborhood residents and groups/organizations/agencies that serve the recreational needs and interest of the community, and the news media. • Enforce rules and regulations of the City's facilities; provide a key role in updating policies and procedures; and educate and distribute rules, regulations and other information, as needed. • Keep track of volunteers' hours, schedules, application and background screening. • Meet with educational, civic, fraternal, and social organizations to solicit and facilitate the participation and support of neighborhood and community groups. • Assist in soliciting sponsorship from local business enterprises and similar entities, e.g. corporate sponsorships and private support. • Coordinate facility rentals for public and private use. • Monitor center expenses and record/track daily, weekly, monthly and annual attendance/participation. • Review and inspect facility, programs, buildings, and operations to identify safety issues; and report maintenance needs to the Director. • Coordinate facility rentals for public and private use. • Assist in investigating and resolving complaints or inquiries from City employees, residents, customers and patrons concerning the operation of the facility, and appropriately manage challenging situations. • Provide administrative functions by answering questions, maintaining correspondence, coordinating walk-throughs and tours, and interfacing with community groups. • Actively promote the facility and its programs throughout the community. • Manage and maintain recreation equipment, and keep inventory • Manage and evaluate the work of staff, interns and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are effectively used. • Prepare and maintain records, logs and reports, such as budgets, personnel record and safety/training/maintenance data. Attachment B to 4-15-23 Minutes • Establish and maintain relations with agencies and organizations to meet community needs while determining whether services are being duplicated. • Research and analyze community needs to determine program directions and goals. • Plan and administer budgets, under the Director's supervisory authority, for the after-school program, summer camp, teen activities, senior and special programs, events, equipment, and community support services. • Attend meetings, trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting State requirements. • Communicate with parents, students, teachers, administrators, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information. • Inform the Department Head, Human Resources, personnel, volunteers, parents, etc. of practices and incidents (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures, suspicious situations, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures. • Perform first-aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of program participants, staff, volunteers and others, as needed. • Drive City vehicle/van to and from schools and City facilities, and/or during field trips, in a safe and timely manner. • Fuel assigned vehicles for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition. • Assist students, seniors and other passengers (e.g. seating, restraints, special equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport. • Maintain assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior (e.g. cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc.), for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance and sanitation of vehicle. • Monitor passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers. • Perform pre -trip and post -trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements. • Prepare vehicle/passenger documentation (e.g. daily mileage and condition reports, incident/accident reports, inspections, disciplinary and positive behavior reports, mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. • Perform all other related duties, as required. Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes Topic #625-000-002 FDOT Design Manual 213 Modern Roundabouts 213.1 General January 1, 2018 This chapter provides design criteria and guidance for the geometric layout of modern roundabouts. A modern roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic travels counterclockwise around a central island, and entering traffic must yield to circulating traffic. A key design feature of the modern roundabout is the alignment of the entry lane with receiving circulatory roadway. Figure 213.9.1 illustrates the characteristics of a single -lane modern roundabout. Figure 213.1.1 Modern Roundabout Characteristics Entrance tine - Central Island -� 213 -Modern Roundabouts - a circulatory Roadway Sidewalk Landscape Buffe, 1'- T►UCk Apron Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes Topic #625-000-002 FDOT Desiqn Manual January 1, 2018 Only single -lane and two-lane modern roundabouts are to be constructed on the SHS. Partial three -lane roundabouts may be acceptable under certain conditions. Roundabout designs must be submitted to the Central Office for review as early as practical, but no later than Phase II design submittal. See FDM 301.4 for the roundabout review submittal requirements. The design for a roundabout on the SHS requires the approval of the State Roadway Design Engineer. 213.1.1 Roundabout Evaluation Modification for Non -Conventional Projects: Delete FDM 213.1.1 and see RFP for requirements. Modern roundabouts provide substantial safety and operational benefits under a wide range of traffic conditions. FHWA has designated roundabouts as one of nine proven safety countermeasures because of their ability to substantially reduce the types of crashes that result in severe injury or loss of life. Studies show that modern roundabouts provide a higher level of safety than any other intersection type: including pedestrian and bicycle modes. The Department is committed to installing modern roundabouts on the SHS where it makes sense to do so. A roundabout alternative must be evaluated in accordance with FDM 116 when: • New signalization is proposed • Major reconstruction of an existing signalized intersection is proposed • A change in an un -signalized intersection control is required. An evaluation is not required for minor operational improvements such as changes to signal phasing, or for signal replacement projects where the primary purpose is to upgrade deficient equipment and installations. To construct a modern roundabout on the SHS, one of the following must be met: (1) MUTCD traffic signal warrants 1 or 2 is met, (2) Documented high frequency of severe crashes, (3) Context appropriate operational improvement on low speed facilities, or (4) Need for speed management when transitioning from a high speed context classification to a lower speed context classification. 213 -Modern Roundabouts Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes Topic #625-000-002 FDOT Design Manual While roundabouts may provide a community constructed on SHS solely for this purpose. January 1 2018 enhancement, they are not to be Use 20 -year design traffic volumes for roundabout evaluation and design. 213.1.2 NCHRP 672 The criteria contained in the FDM are supplemented by guidance provided in the National Coo erative Hi i�wa Research Pro ram NCHRP Report 672 Roundabouts: An Informational Guide. 213.1.3 Design Vehicle Roundabouts typically accommodate a WB-62Fdesign ehicle or theate through movements on the SHS. A smaller design vehicleY be movements connecting off -system roads. See FDM 201.5 for additional information on design vehicle. 213.2 Swept Paths Swept path diagrams assure that there is adequate thoutnt to over over-trackinge the curb maneuvers of design vehicle through the roundabout ram that is often used to AUTOTURN is a CADD-based vehicle turning p P ro 9 determine the swept path of the design vehicle. velop Provide swept path diagrams for the design vehicle falturnsng mo reprevsentative oft avel travel paths using continuous smooth spline cualignments paths experienced in the field. ance between the outside edge of the design vehicle's Provide a minimum 1.5 -foot clear tire track and the face of curb. 213.2.1 Single -Lane Roundabout The swept path design vehicle is required to stay ruickln the travel lane tra ler is allowed to dCrossis rover1the from encroaching on the outside gutter pari. The t inside gutter pan and mount the truck apron. Exhibit 213-1 illustrates a WB-62FL design vehicle swept path for a single -lane roundabout. 213 -Modern Roundabouts I Attachment C to S11` l5Y29mL'A"E ROUNDABOUT SWEPT PATH EXAA Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes Topic #625-000-002 FDOT Design Manual January 1, 2018 213.2.2 Two-lane Roundabout Provide adequate pavement area for the simultaneous passage of the design vehicle and a passenger vehicle through the roundabout and for turning movements. The design vehicle swept paths must stay within the travel lanes without encroaching on the inside and outside gutters, with the exception of the inside gutter of the circulatory roadway. Develop swept path diagrams for all turning movements in the following combinations: • Design vehicle in the outside lane and passenger vehicle in the inside lane • Design vehicle in the inside lane and passenger vehicle in the outside lane It is acceptable for the design vehicle path to encroach on the adjacent travel lane within the circulatory roadway as long as there is sufficient space for the passenger vehicle plus two feet of clearance between the two vehicles. When truck volume is very low, consider allowing the truck -trailer to command both lanes to complete the maneuver. 213.3 Speed Control Controlling entry, circulating, and exit speeds of vehicles as they navigate through a roundabout has a significant impact on safety and operations. Design roundabouts that limit the speed of approaching traffic and promote consistency in the relative speeds between conflicting traffic streams. Roundabout design features that serve to control vehicular speeds include (1) Prominent landscaping in the central island: Prominent landscaping serves to increase visibility of the central island and provide a visual queue to approaching drivers that they are entering a low speed environment. See FDM 228 for landscape design requirements. (2) Raised splitter islands and roadside curb: The segment of roadway adjacent to a roundabout, characterized by the splitter island in the median with curb and gutter on the outside, provides a speed transition zone that promotes slower speeds. Lengthening this transition zone on high speed facilities can be an effective strategy for slowing down traffic prior to entering a roundabout. (3) Hard Geometry: The most effective way to control vehicular speeds at roundabouts is to introduce hard geometric features designed to slow drivers down. These features control speeds by introducing deflection and curvature into the path of the driver. Design parameters have a dramatic impact on the driver's entry, circulating, and exit speeds; e.g., inscribed circle diameter, lane width, entry width, curb locations. Roundabouts Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes Topic #625-000-002 FDOI Design Manual 213.3.1 Fastest Path January 1, 2018 The effectiveness of speed control within a roundabout can be determined by conducting a fastest path performance check. The fastest path is defined as the smoothest, flattest path possible for a single vehicle, in the absence of other traffic and ignoring all lane markings, traversing through the entry, around the central island, and out the exit. A detailed discussion of the fastest path performance check is provided in NCNRP 672. Entry speed for a single -lane approach is restricted to 25 mph or less. Entry speed for a 2 -lane approach is restricted to 30 mph or less. The relative difference between entry and exit speeds is to be no more than 10 mph. 213.4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation Exhibit 213-2 includes standard details for splitter islands, pedestrian facilites, and bicycle facilities. The following requirements for bicycle and pedestrian facilities apply: (1) Provide sidewalks in accordance with FDM 222 for projects with pedestrian facilities on the approach roadways. (2) Provide crosswalks at every approach leg when sidewalks are present. (a) Provide curb ramps consistent with FDM 222 and Standard Plans. Index 522-002. (b) Orient crosswalks perpendicular to the roadway to minimize pedestrian crossing distance. (c) At each crosswalk location provide a minimum 6 -foot wide and 10 -foot long pedestrian refuge area within the splitter island. Locate the refuge area approximately 20 feet from the outside edge of the circulatory roadway. (d) Provide detectable warning surfaces in accordance with FDM 222 at each curb ramp and pedestrian refuge area. (e) Provide pedestrian crossing lighting in accordance with FDM 231. (3) For 2 -lane roundabouts, terminate bicycle lanes or shoulders approximately 100 feet from the circulatory roadway and provide bail-out ramps. Installation of bicycle bail-out ramps is optional for single -lane roundabouts. When bicycle bail-out ramps are provided, the desired sidewalk width is 10 feet, but should not be less than 8 feet. 213 -Modern Roundabouts Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes Topic #625-000-002 FDOT Design Manual January 1. 2018 213.5 Splitter Islands See Exhibit 213-2 for an illustration of splitter island details. Splitter islands are to use a traffic separator or Type E curb. Provide raised splitter islands that are a minimum 100 feet in length and a minimum of 6 feet wide at the crosswalks. An island less than 100 feet in length, but not less than 50 feet, may be considered for roundabouts located on a highway with a design speed of 35 mph or less. Provide an island at least 150 feet in length for roundabouts located on a highway with a design speed of 50 mph or greater. Extend the splitter island beyond the end of the exit curve to discourage exiting traffic from crossing into the path of approaching traffic. 213.6 Truck Apron Use the standard truck apron design illustrated in Figure 213.6.1. When circulatory lanes are concrete pavement, use red color additive to the concrete truck apron to provide a contrast. Figure 213.6.1 Standard Truck Apron Design Truck Apron Frog t Concrete Curb Concrete Curb (TYPE D) (TYPE RAJ ` Rdwy. Pvtnt. ----- \ lr-)Wwy. Base Ir concrete Pawateat 12' Sub -base 1 r Sub -baso 213 -Modern Roundabouts I I-A' r tOfisef .3 down to V Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes SPLITTER ISLAND DETAIL 35" to 45` DETAIL "A" 1:7 raper Rate ROUNDABOUT DETAILS 'flet 3' down to Y 3' R Offset 3 down to I' 1' R Detectable Warning Surface I Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes Topic #625-000-002 FDOT Design Manual January 1, 2018 213.7 Signing and Pavement Markings Well-designed signing and pavement markings will enhance safety and traffic operations by clarifying the rules of the road and proper lane assignments to drivers as they navigate through the roundabout. Follow the details presented in Exhibits 213-3, 213-4, and 213-5 when developing roundabout signing and pavement marking plans to promote consistency throughout the state. Use the standard left -turn arrow with a circular dot on the left-most lane of the approach to multi -lane roundabouts as shown in Standard Plans, Index 711-001. Use standard arrows within the circulatory roadway. 213 -Modern Roundabouts R6 -4a 0 R3-17 9u(E IaNE ENDS R3-17bP �1 W2-6 �.„ W 13-1 P 0 ' R4 0141 -1 O Bike Ramp (Typ.)--,, Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes vRi 0 W11-2 W 16-7P D1-5 q) e '113-03 M6 -02R DI -Id Special Emphasis Crosswalk (See Index 711-001) L'o 6"'Wh -/ —6" Yellow / Detect G F F r E"! POA*r OG F Paver Chanr R6-4 , R4-7 0 • •�•� OMI ® R3-17 • 0 ENDS R3-17bP W2-6CW13-IP t 0 Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes IW 11-2 W 16-7P ScurN M3-03 A f -;i] M6 -02R Or D1-ld 0 0 D; -S AC" V,011 -v ( 'table t _ F � U F 12" White 2'-2' Dotted Extension (Typ.) 6" White (Typ ,o o'A E r G R6 -4a 0 ® R3-17 ENDS R3-17bP �1 W2-6 W 13-1 P 0 R4-7 • OM1 -1 0 Bike Ramp (Typ.)--,, Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes D1-5 0 0 t w OD 0 0 6" White 2-4' Dotted Guide (Typ.) Pavement Marking for Gore Channelization (See Index 711-001) SOU- M3-03 F—A-1 A1A M6 -02R or 0 6" White (Typ.) DI -1 6" Yelloi PG, 0 / F r 0 Attachment C to 4-15-23 Minutes Topic #625-000-002 January 1, 2018 FDOT Desi n Manual 213.8 Lighting Nighttime illumination of roundabouts is required. Provide a minimum 1.5 foot-candles on the roadway surface within the circulatory roadway and at least 200 feet in advance of the splitter islands. See FDM 231.3.3 for additional lighting requirements when pedestrian facilities are provided. 213.9 Landscaping Create a mounded central island that slopes toward the truck apron using a 1110 slope. Provide varying height landscaping in the central island to enhance driver recognition of the roundabout upon approach. Provide quality space above and below ground for trees and other desirable vegetation to grow. Place trees near the center of the central island and not less than 6 feet from the face of curb. Use low -maintenance vegetation and trees. agreement mre decorative obtained.are requested by local agency or groups, a maintenance9 Additional information regarding roundabout landscaping is in Chapter 9 of NCHRP 672. Coordinate the landscape design in the early stages of plans development to assure that landscaping will be fully integrated into the roundabout design and sight distance requirements will be satisfied. 213.10 Community Aesthetic Features Communities commonly desire to place public art or other large aesthetic objects within the central island; e.g., statues, monuments, gateway features. These types of features are acceptable provided that: • Objects are located outside the sight triangles, • Not less than 6 feet from the inside edge of the truck apron, and • Approval is granted through the process outlined in FDM 127. Fountains, or other water spraying features are not permitted. rn Hou