Parking on Right-of-Way Options for County Park Landscaping Option Presentation to Alachua County Board of County Commissioners March 24, 2009

Presentation Outline Commission direction (December 9 regular BCC Meeting) Landscaping only alternative Staff recommendation

Commission Direction Staff return to the Board of County Commissioners with a reevaluation of alternatives to “No Parking” signs along Jonesville and Kanapaha Parks. Staff should return with a landscaping plan that more specifically addresses only those areas with parking concerns.

Parking Issue Parking in right-of-way safety hazard –vehicles parked in clear zone –obstructs motorists’ view of park users –creates drop-offs at edge of pavement –back out onto major facility with high traffic volume damages turf

Kanapaha Park Landscaping 300 linear ft.

Kanapaha Park RoW 30 ft. X 35 ft. Bus Stop Crape Myrtle Florida Coontie Pinebark Mulch Bahiagrass Sod SW 75 th Street N

Kanapaha Landscaping Costs Materials ItemSizeAmount Unit Cost cost/item PLANTS/MULCH Lagerstroemia indica 'Biloxi' (4' CT)30 gal6 $ $ Zamia pumila 'Florida Coontie'3 gal50 $ $ Pine BarkMulchcubic yards20 $ $ BahiagrassSodsquare feet1500 $ 0.20 $ IRRIGATION $1, Subtotal: materials $3, Personnel and equipment IN KIND...$3, Total Cost $ 3,790.00

Staff Recommendation Direct staff to install landscaping in the right-of-way along Tower Road in front of Kanapaha Park

Parking on Right-of-Way Options for County Park Landscaping Option Presentation to Alachua County Board of County Commissioners March 24, 2009