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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CAB 010709Agenda Community Aesthetics Board Ci of Palm Beach Gardens Wednesday, January 7,2009,5:30 PM Ci Council Chambers 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL: Reaula r Members Alternates Donna Wsneski - Chair Terence Brady -Vice Chair David Anderson Frances Heaslip Jim Griffin Mark Lenow Lynn Silber Rosie Carr - First Alternate Vacant - Second Alternate Councll Liaison Jody Barnett Staff Liaisoe Anaela Wona Cynthia Ung&, Alternate 111. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None V. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON VI. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Developing Board Objectives Board Objective: Issuance of City Beautification and/or Environmental Awards (see attachment) VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC X. ADJOURNMENT I I 1 1 i I I i ! I ~ TO Angela Wong, Operations Manager DATE: December 16,2008 FROM: Mike Kelly, Recreation Director SUBJECT: Keep America Beautiful, Inc. CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS MEMORANDUM Community Services Department The Palm Beach Gardens Community Services Department has been associated with Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful since 2005 in regard to several Keep America Beautiful programs. 1. The Recreation Division has been involved in the Coastal Cleanup in the fall and has gathered volunteers to clean nearby beaches. 2. The Parks Division held the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup for past three years in various endeavors throughout the community. They have included cleanups, tree plantings and renovations. 3. Holds annual Tree Day at the Greenmarket and Plant a Tree program as part of the KAB Beautification initiatives. 4. The Parks Division secured mini grants from Keep Palm beach Beautiful for their efforts in the Great American Cleanup to reimburse expenditures for these events. 5. The Parks Division led the initiative to recycle in the parks and held an informational Recycling Day at the Greenmarket last year. "It Starts in Parks" Suggestions for Community Beautification considerations: Plantings: Low maintenance, low water need, local species, low profile (not tall growing). Should not produce 'droppings' that stain driveways and cors, Must be low profileat the ends of driveways, or street corners to NOT obstruct visibility. Remove dying branches, and fallen branches. Remove tree bracing. Architectcrol: Visual screening around air conditioning equipment, cooling towers, transformers, trash, back flow valves, and fire protection connections. Accessible to handicapp ed...... exceed ADA minimum requirements Bike racks Lighting: Energy efficient, 'true" color, time-of day, occupancy seasor, photo controlled. Obviously, capable of surviving hurricane winds, Solar powered. brainage males: Keep grass cut and weed free. '%omcast posh": Hide them, provide visual screening. Award criteria: Available to industrial, commercial. residential, and municipal. Must be visually appealing, and conservative (not outlandish / over-the-top). Must have been there for not less than 2 years, and therefore established and well maintained. Must use local, drought tolerant, low profile plantings, colorful blooms, a11 year long. Recommend water falls / fountains ought to be a NEGATIVE when scoring because we are suppose to be in o dry season, a11 year. Use re-cycled moterials ought to score more points. Accessible to handicapped ...... more than ADA minimum requirements. Retention pond s...... are water fowl, fish, and turtles present, weeds under control ??? Minimal use of lighting, unless it's *solar powered". Move toward LEEbs program - NOT necessarily 'certification. Handicapped parking, bike racks, EXHIBIT 6 J Angela Wong From: Sent: To: Subject Wbradies@aol.com Tuesday, December 16,2008 7:35 PM Angela Wong Aesthetics Board Angela, Enclosed are a few things that I have put together: Criteria for the Beautification Awards Landscaping This category should focus on front yard landscaping or maybe a certain beautifd tree in the yard. Buildings consistent with other buildings in the area. Commercial Awards areas. This includes landscape, trees and eye appeal. businesses. The buildings should have a good eye appeal, good color scheme and correct signage . They should be They should be for a company that has gone above and beyond to beautify the buildings and surrounding Also they should be environmentally friendly as far as recycling and encouraging the participation of other Teny Brady Listen to 350+ music, sports, & news radio stations - including songs for the holidays -FREE while you browse. Start Listenina Now! For Immediate Release Contact: Cyndy Grivich-Tucker 901-522-1135 (0) 901-827-0658 (C) Memphis City Beautiful Commission Celebrates Beautiful Businesses (Memphis, Tenn) -The Memphis City Beautiful Commission is hosting the ISm Annual Beautiful Business Awards on Thursday. June 29 at Memphis Botanic Gardens. This year's awards drew 170 entries, the highest number of businesses to enter in the history of the event Awards will be presented in 27 categories and include commercial, institutional, residential and industrial properties. Members of the Commission judged each property with one or more on-site visits. Each winning location receives a plaque for interior display and an outdoor sign for exterior display. Sponsors of this year's event are The Commercial Appeal, First Tennessee Bank and Friends of City Beautiful. "we are really excited about the response to this event" said Eldra White, Executive Director of Memphis City Beautiful. "The overall appearance of our city depends on individuals and businesses who demonstrate on a daily basis their commitment to making Memphis the best city it can be. I think it shows how much our business community cares about our city and how we look to residents and visitors. We are honored to present these awards to the best of the best" In addition to the awards in the 27 competitive categories, special awards include Landscaper of the Year, the Commissioners' Award of Excellence and the Mayor's Award of Excellence. Participating businesses are invited to a reception at 5:30 p.m. in Hardln Hall, with the awards ceremony to follow. For more infomation call Memphis City Beautiful at 901-522-1135. -#- 2 os 7 Celebrate Beautiful Businesses! 19th Annual Providing leadership In ImMng MemphlaM toword beautipcanon and environmental imprwement The overall appearance of our city depends on the individual actions demonstrated daily by businesses like yours. To acknowledge your efforts, Memphis City Beautiful establlshed the Beautiful Business Awards. You are invited to enter . . . C 0 .- 4d7 191h dnnuol - JUDGING AND AWARDS Representatives of the Memphis City Beautiful Commission will judge entries from Friday, June 2 until Noon Monday, June 5,2006. An award will be presented to the winning entry in each category. An outdoor sign will be placed at each winning location from July through mid September 2006. Judges reserve the right to make no awards in a category and to make special awards as deemed necessary. LANDSCAPER OF THE YEAR is a new award that recognizes the landscaping company or person that has the most winning clients in any of the categories. MAYOR'SAWARD OF EXCELLENCE will be presented to the business that best exemplifies an overall positive impact on the City of Memphis. HALL OF FAME includes Memphis businesses that have won a Beautiful Business Award for three (3) consecutive years. These businesses are automatically entered into the Hall of Fame. A permanent plaque featuring alL Hall of Fame winners is on display in the lobby of City Hall. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING PROPERTIES I In addition to overall pleasing appearance and cleanliness, the following criteria will be used for judging: CONTRIBUTION TO THE NEiGHBORHOOD . = Appropriate signage and placement - Overall neatness and cleanliness a Appearance of paint, molding, trim, roof, structural surface Building and site are an asset to the neighborhood - Trash receptacles accessible and maintained . Dumpster clean and inconspicuous = No apparent Litter control problem WASTE HANDLING AND LITER PREVENTION LANDSCAPE DESIGN 9 Seasonal flower planting . . 9 Visual impact of landscape, curb appeal, and overall appearance Landscaping is maintained and in keeping with the building and surrounding area Use and preservation of trees and shrubs . Categories (Please choose one) COMMERCIAL RETAIL 0 Single Store 0 Shopping Centers 0 Shopping Mall 3 Restaurant 0 Other SERVICE 0 Bank Branches 0 Office Bldg. - 1 tenant 0 Office Bldg. - Multi-tenant 0 Office Parks - 1 tenant 6ce Parks - Multi-tenant 0 HotellMotels 0 Other INSTITUTIONAL 0 Churches 0 Hospitals RESIDENTIAL 0 Apartments 0 Less than 4 acres 0 More than 4 acres 0 Condominiums 0 Planned Unit Developments 0 Less than 4 acres 0 More than 4 acres 0 Retirement Centers DOWNTOWN 0 Commercial 0 Residential 0 Other INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURlNG 0 Single Building 0 Multi-Site 0 Less than 4 acres 0 More than 4 acres 0 Medical/Health Care Facilities 0 Public Buildings 0 Colleges/Universities 0 Funeral Homes 0 Other - 7 uc '7 . Deadline for entry form and fee: Noon, Monday, May 22, 2006 Deadline for digltal photos on CD Noon, Frlday, June 9, 2006 Mail or deliver to: Friends of City Beautiful, Inc. 664 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-4902 Fax: 523-0652 Telephone: 522-1135 (Business Must be Locate Contact Name at Business Office Phone: - Fax: E-Mail Address: Business Owner or Manager Office Phone: Fax: E-Mail Address: Does Your Business Recycle? Yes No Is your business willing to support other community clean-up and beautiflcation initiatives? Yes No - - Work Phone: Fax:- Registration Fee of $45 enclosed This form may be duplicated for multiple entries. Please forward two (2) dlgital photos per property to the Memphis City Beautiful office by Noon, Friday, June 9, 2006. Photos are for award ceremony only. Award Ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2006, Memphis Botanic Garden - Hardin Hall. ! I I Erin Tllghmen 4elphbomwd Revlbllzauon Dlvlslon ,#rector 861)298-5353 atllphllUnOmWlnhrh8V~#l.CO~ KBye Boone Yelghborhwd Services Supervlsor 863)298-4482 kWoneOmywint~rhaven.com 1 .. I.... e-* ELATED UNKS BulMinp and Licensing - ofcupawonal Ucenslnp Ndshbomaod Revltalirablon - Eode Cnfomment - Ndghborhwd S.rvkes - CDBslSHIP - Hlttorh Prasewatlon - Eeautmutlon Award Raciplents PIwnnlng and Zoning - Planning Commisslon Menu: Overview Nomination Procedures and Form Award ReciDients .-- . - - Overvlew: lack to top The mlssion of the Beautification Council is to ensure that the City of uVlnter Haven is a premier city through recognition of beautification mjects. Landscaping Improvement This category focuses on the front yard and landscape improvements. Selection will emphasize year-round visual appeal and environmental considerations. Structural Improvement This category focuses on exterior structural Improvements. Selection will emphasize the overall visual effect of the structural improvements. Selection Criteria Overall, selection will be based on the outside appearance of the structure and the landscaping grounds of the yard, as seen from the street. Winners will be selected based on the following: Effort rather than cost Creativity and effort combined Tasteful landscaping, including but not limited to trees, shrubs The property must be well maintained. . Structural improvements and flowers Selection Committee The selection committee is typically comprised of representatives from the following groups: Winter Haven Community Development Department http://www.mywinterhaven.com/cd/community_improvement-award.htm 12/22/2008 PaEe 2 of 3 Chamber of Commerce Keep Winter Haven Clean and Beautiful lwards The Beautification Council will award the winners with the following accolades: Cash prize (residential only) s A framed certificate of appreciation presented at a City Commission meeting A recognition sign to be placed in the recipient's yardffront of the business for a period of 30 days Recognition on the partners websites Nomlnation Procedures and Forms: %ck to top Applicants Any owner or renter of a residential or commercial property located within the greater Winter Haven area and visible by the general public, can nomlnate their own property or another property by submitting an application to a participating partner. Entry Procedure __.-..__I___ ~- . .. ~ 1. Complete the nomination form; answer ail required questions, 2. If possible, prepare supplementary material, i.e., before and after photographs. 3. Mail completed form to: City of Winter Haven Neiahborhood Services Unit P.6 Box 2277 Winter Haven, Florida 33883-2277 Award recipients will be notified by phone or in person. This award will be presented at the next available City Commission meeting. If you have any questions please call: Erin Tilghman: (863)298-5353 Hiromi Watanabe: (863)293-2138 3 Beautification Award Application and Nomination Form (fQF:MKB) http://www.mywinterhaven.com/cd/community_improv~ent-award.h~ 12/22/2008 3oc a ~NTERHAVEN OREATI" Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce' ?%e Cbain of Lakes City Beautification Award Application & Nomination Form Nomination Requirements: All applicable building permits must be obtained. 9 A "before' and "after" photograph of the property is preferred, but not required. if a before photograph is not available, please take extra care to provide details of the property's original condition. Photos will not be returned. The property will be judged on how it looks from the street. 1 Properties with any outstanding code violations or criminal activity will be disqualified. . The committee reserves the right to withdraw your application if any instructions are not followed. * Nomination forms will be held for one year, nominees may inquire every year. 1, Property Address (within City Limits) Residential 0 or Commercial 0 2. Name of Nominee 3. Contact Phone Number: email 4. What improvements were made7 5. What unique ideas or innovations were used? ~ 6. Who actually made the improvements? 7. (Estimated) Number of regional native plants used in this project? 8. PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING - The undersigned hereby consents to the use of hidher name, likeness, and picture of the subject property, and releases the all Public or Private entities from any and all claims, damages, causes of action, of whatever kind or nature, relating to the use of such information and pictures on the City of Winter Haven's, Chamber of Commerce, Keep Winter Haven Clean and Beautiful web site's and media publication. Nominee's Signature: Date City of Coral Gables Web Site .%By m&fd@/ Home I Arts L Culture I Businesses I City Departments I Employment I FAQs I Government I Online Services I Residents I VldtOrs Search Landscape Beautllkatlon Awards WHAT ARE THE LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATfON AWARDS? A Landscape Beautification Award honon those who create and maintain beautiful IIndscapcI In the City 01 Coral Gab10 Each year,throuph the Awards pm9nm. the Landscape BeaMfmtIOn Advisory Board honors bndsupes that are beavutul and best represent the char~tu or the city. The ward and the oh Commlrr(on hone that thmuph SNIlnq the results of the beautl%at!+n effwts, Others are Insplrcd m enhame the qualty Of We alonp the Itr~tsca~~~ in every WlphborhoOd and dlWM Of UH CIW. F LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION AWARD ARCHIVE 2007 Awards 2006 Awards ................. * .............................................................................. . ........... LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 1007 ilf ALEDO AYE 155SANSEIIASTIANAVE http://www.coralgables.com/CGWeb/publicserv_landscape.aspx 12/22/2008 CITY OF CORAL GABLES LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION AWARD NOMINATION FORM Nominatio~~ are being sought for the best examples of landscape beautification efforts made by residents and business owners of properties in Coral Gables. Anyone may nominate any residential or commercial property in the City, regardless of ownership. Deadline for submission is December 3 1,2008. Address of properly being nominated Name of properly owner if known Give a brief description of the property landscaping. Attach any additional supportive information. Attach 2-5 photographs (no larger than 8”x 10”). Digital image files in addition to the photos will be accepted. Photos should show the street view of the nominated properties as this is what will be judged. All submitted materials become the property of the City of Coral Gables and can not be returned. Nominators’ name, address and daytime phone number Mail enhies to: Coral Gables Public Service Department 2800 SW 72 Avenue Miami, FL 33155 305-460-5 13 1 www.coral~ables.com Beautification Committee Page 1 of2 (Job : Beautification Committee The BeauURcation Committee recommends projects and provides advice to the Town Coundl on beautification of public roads and fadlk. The Commfflee deslgns and recommends landmatks to the Town CouncH, such a8 the docktower shown at the lefl at Military Trail and lndlantawn Road. The Committee sponsors a qwrterly Beautification Award to rscognize prqMy owners in resldentlal and commercial categories who have recently improved the aesthetics of their property. (See photos of recent winners below.) For the 4th quarter awards, the Comminee sponsors a Holiday Decorating Event for homes and businesses. The Comrnfflee meets the 2nd Monday of each month as necessary. See the Twri Me&ngs. Ca1enda.r . .. for the next meeting. All meetings are open to the public. 1. Residents am encoumged to send In nominations for their own homes, their neighbor's mes andor commercial ptupertles that have been enhanced by landscaping, paint or general beautllication. lease contacf Jacquelyn Smith, Specla/ Projects Manager at 741-2623 or Town Hall, 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL M58 or emailjazqrre!yn.~~~Ri~~.~~n~$ . Quarterly Beautification Awards 326 Juplter Lakes Blvd. 2301A http://history.jupiter.fl.us/CommunityDevelopment/Beautification-Committee.c~ 12/22/2008 City of Palm Beach Gardens Community Aesthetics Board Beautification Award Category Residential Single Residences &aments/ Condominiums Planned Unit Developments Commencial Retail Office Park Restaurant Frequency: One annually for each category Quarterly: March; June; None in September; December Designation: Sign Council Presentation Certificate Criteria: Planting - Landscaping architectural for commercial or institutional lighting; screening for utilities established landscaping Building appeal Institutional Churches Hospitals/ Medical facilities Colleges/Schools structural improvements property should be well maintained Entry format or Nomination method On the web site fill out entry form submit pictures e-mail HOA for participation nominations by citizens, garden club. Board members COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Please Print DR Name: p Arsn L1( 12/ c HflPL\K Address: 7 I s lid DSrMj ‘hw city: P06 FC Subject: RFSTHETIC~ ?RaA LFm / vl/ CITY Members of the public may address the City Council during the “Comments by the Public” portion of the agenda and during “Public Hearings”. This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.