Item 8BAGENDA ITEM:
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BACKGROUND:
CITY OF ATlANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM # 8B
JANUARY 12, 2015
Seminole Road Drainage lmp?Jments
Douglas E. layton, P.E. M_( f ~ L __ .
Public Works Director u J
December 29, 2014
Seminole Road is budgeted to be reconstructed from Atlantic Blvd to 5
points. Features desired in the project were stormwater, water and
streetscaping improvements. Genesis was selected as the design firm
and the Commission awarded a design contract to them early in 2014.
On September 30, 2014 a neighborhood meeting was held to obtain
input from the public on the conceptual design. Approximately 30% of
the neighborhood attended the 9/30 meeting.
On October 13, 2014, the Commission discussed some of the design
features contained in the conceptual design. Public Works was asked
to hold the design at the conceptual stage and come back to the
Commission with more illustrative graphics and further consideration of
design options.
The presentation accompanying this report is in response to the
Commission request of 10/13/14 and contains additional graphics and a
list of design options with recommendation for each option.
These documents are provided for discussion by the Commission
BUDGET: $1,600,000 is contained in the FY'15 budget for these improvements.
RECOMMENDATION: Obtain a consensus of the Commission to move forward with design of
the project utilizing the recommended design options.
ATTACHMENTS: Graphics and Design option
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Seminole Road-View Looking North
11.18.2014 Seminole Road-View looking North-With Parking -WI Oak Tree
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11.18.2014 Seminole Road-View Looking North-With Parking I Miami Curb-WI Oak Tree
11.18.2014 Seminole Road -View Looking North-No Parking
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ASIATIC JASMINE
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PLANT MATERIAL OPTIONS FOR SEMINOLE ROAD
Native Grasses
Muhly Grass Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass
Evergreen paspalum grass Sand Cord Grass
Flowering G round Cov er
Bulbin e Sh o r e Juniper
Liriope Tasred Flax Lily
Ground Cover
Ornamental Peanut Asiatic Jasmine
Flowering Understory Tree
Muskogee Crape Myrtle
Seminole Road Conceptual Streetscape
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City of Atlantic Beach
Seminole Road Improvements
Feature Options Recommended Current
Design Pro Con PWComment
Project Build No Build Commission level Decision Replacement of aged storm Cost. Neighborhood concerns Old water & storm piping replacement, nusiance
&water Piping. Beautification. flooding, beautify City entrance
Reduce nusiance flooding
Stormwater Treatment Bios wales Build Large Pond Bioswales Landscaping allowed in bioswales Pond reduce park space Stormwater treatment required by SJRWMD if
road reconstructed
Curbing Standard Miami Standard Protects swales. Extends S point Concern expressed about appearance of standard curb. Standard curb important to reduce swale
look Reduces ability to park on swales/grass maintenance
Parking Minimize Eliminate Minimized Allows current use. Beautifies and Neighborhood concern. Odinance currently prohibits. Reduced to S spaces per block to balance
organizes parking. Replaces Enforcement issues. Concern about opening door into traffic current use and neighborhood concern. Plus
parking eliminated by ped path additional parking at Russell/Howell Park. Some
residents in favor. Parking width is 9-1/2'.
Midsize car is 6' wide
Swale Landscaping Plantings Grass Plantings Plantings improve beautfication Grass reduces maintenance and increases ability to park Plantings will increase maintenance budget
approx $8,500/yr
8' Ped Path -West side Construct Replace existing 4' 8' ped path Improved path use & safety. Loss of 4' driveway parking on west side & greenspace 8" ped path in this location meets an unfunded
sidewalk w/ 4' or 6' Reduced cost portion of the safe path to school plan
4" Raised Crosswalks Construct Eliminate Construct Increased safety. Speed reduction "Bumpy" traffic calming on through road Included for pedestrian safety and traffic
calming
Irrigation Construct Native Species Native Species Will help maintain landscaping Cost. Water usage Not in current project budget. Approx $30K
appearance and allow non-native initial cost.
species
Bike Path Construct Not Construct Not Construct Allows on street bike traffic Increases road width 8'. Loss of "yard.11 & greenspace. Ped path allows biking by casual bikers.
Increased cost about $30K. Serious bikers currently use East Coast. Not in
current budget.
treet Lights Construct Not Construct Design Neighborhood desired. Safety Current cost estimate is $240 Street lights for ped path are currently being
enhancement designed. Plan is to minimize cost and bid as
alternate for funding decision at award. SZ40K
current estimate
Tree Islands-minimum 12' Construct Not Construct Not Construct Ability in include Oaks in project. Concern with safety and driveway access. Loss of "yard." Not 3 potential locations identified. Not currently in
W x 70' length Lighted tree would beautify in budget design. Adds desirable City entrance feature
near Atlantic
Wider Driveways Widen Replace existing Replace existing Minimize parking loss due to Not in budget 10' x 2Z' is approximately $1,600 per widened
increased s/w width drive to r/w. Resident would have additional
cost.
3'x 3' Driveway Cart Pads Construct Not Construct Construct Minimal cost Ususual This is an unusual, low cost feature to assist
citizens access driveways on trash days