Exh 8DAGENDA ITEM #8D
JULY 8, 2002
City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
7-1-2002
To the Honorable Mayor, City Commissioners and City Manager, et af;
On Saturday, June 29, 2002 Rodney Chaplin, a husband to Diane Chaplin, a dear friend, a
world class athlete and respected Atlantic Beach citizen met with a fatal heart attack while
jogging several blocks from his home on the Plaza.
Friends, family and a large number of acquaintances have expressed a strong interest and
desire to honor Rod Chaplin with some form of a memorial close to their home in Atlantic
Beach. As a Landscape Designer, I have come up with several possible scenarios for you
to consider. They are in order of preference.
Area #1, (see Photo #1)
Requirements: cut two 4'x4' holes in concrete and plant (2), 15' high (CT) Sabal Palms just
3' behind the yellow tire stop at the terminus of 10th Street, equal distance either side of the
stairs. There would be a plaque at the base of one of the two trees with an inscription, or no
plaque, just the Palms.
Area #2, (see Photo #2)
Requirements: One 10' high (CT) Canary Date Palm or Pindo Palm of equivalent size
planted 15' back from the Eastern most point of the center median on the Plaza just west of
the intersection. There would be a plaque at the base of .the Palm, or no plaque, just the
Palm.
Area #3, (see Photo #3)
Requirements: In this general vicinity, Five matching height Sabal Palms in a 15' circle. There
would be a plaque at the center of the base of the. palms, or no plaque, just the Palms in a
circle.
All expenses and permits shall be the responsibility. of family and friends. All Liabilities shall
be the responsibility of my subcontractor(s). I can give you references for both residential
and commercial Installations 'rf so desired.
Piease express to me your consideration in this matter as early as possible. There will be a
ceremony in his honor on Wednesday this week and i would like to inform the family of any
decision you may have.
On behalf of family and friends of Rod and Dee Chaplin,
Sincer ,
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Robert Nelson, President
Garden Room Landscape Design, Inc.
3002 South 3rd Street
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
904-237-0030
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