Gabriel’s Grove Landscape Repair and Restoration Committee members – Joe Serio, Don Subocz, Nick Bradley, Jake Posey, Mike Darr, Cyndi Hopkins July 2016

The common area structures and landscape are in great need of repair and restoration that exceeds available budget dollars Situation Raised masonry beds located along the entrance are now crumbling and decaying Members have requested landscape improvements Landscaping in our common areas is not at a level representative of our neighborhood and falls far below similar Georgetown neighborhood developments Complication At development of the property minimal landscape was installed Raised masonry beds were constructed without water drainage ports resulting in premature deterioration Since initial development, budget constraints have limited the scope of landscaping efforts to maintenance Proposed Solution Updates to current hardscapes, larger beds/less turf and additional plants along the entrance drive will be the area of focus A one-time assessment is necessary to fund landscape repair and restoration Total cost ~$55,000 or $540 per property owner – non recurring 2 of 11

The limestone structure at the gate area will be power washed, with sprinklers/lighting adjusted and planting areas added Gabriel’s Grove Proposed 3 of 11

…neighborhood logo plaques will be installed A new expanded bed with soil, mulch and 62 plants installed will wrap the existing limestone structure at a cost of $4,800 …neighborhood logo plaques will be installed 4 of 11

A $975 investment will repair the masonry column and greatly improve the aesthetic for the gate access code area Current Planned Scope of work Repair and power wash limestone column Add Gabriel’s Grove logo to existing structure Leverage existing bicolor iris Plant a 30 gal Red Rocket Crepe Myrtle Place an existing boulder within the bed Add Yellow Lantana in open spaces near the street 5 of 11

An expanded bed with ornamental trees, evergreen shrubs and perennials will be added to improve aesthetics at the mailboxes Current Planned Scope of work Remove railroad ties Remove turf in planting area Remove existing plants Expand planting area Install metal edging Changes to irrigation to insure coverage Install soil additives, mulch and river rock for drainage Plant area with 8 ornamental trees and 140 evergreen shrubs and perennials for screening, seasonal color and interest 6 of 11

…drought tolerant plants in lieu of turf reduces water usage The mailbox beautification effort will add 148 plants and ornamental trees and will cost $11,500 …drought tolerant plants in lieu of turf reduces water usage 7 of 11

…beneath the cypress trees to eliminate mowing in this median Masonry planters in the median areas are crumbling and need repair and replanting. Turf will be removed Current masonry planters Planned Median Sample plantings …beneath the cypress trees to eliminate mowing in this median 8 of 11

…beneath the cypress trees to eliminate mowing in this median Repair of masonry planters and replanting medians will cost $19,800. Turf will be removed and river rock added …beneath the cypress trees to eliminate mowing in this median 9 of 11

Several upgrade options are planned for the entrance marker that will refurbish and beautify this area Good – Approximately $500 Add Gabriel’s Grove logo to existing structure Re-plant existing bed Minimal Cost Better – Approximately + $10,500 Increase the scale of the entire structure with the addition of two substantial pillars Neighborhood logos installed in the new structure to tie in the new with the old Comparable to new developments Best – Approximately $13,500 (cumulative) Leverage existing structure, additional wall, pillars and lighting Expanded planting bed with the addition of ornamental trees, evergreen shrubs and perennials for seasonal interest Existing river rock will be repurposed in planting area Differentiator 10 of 11

…they thrive with minimal care so they cost less to maintain  Plant selection will include native and adaptive plants that are naturally drought tolerant and resistant to diseases …they thrive with minimal care so they cost less to maintain  11 of 11