New big blue signs in SoWal

[BeachSiO2]

And don't forget- the TDC said it would be spending $300 per sign for landscaping. Add the cost of maintaining this landscaping (read: irrigation system at each sign) in accordance with the scenic corridor rules that will go into effect on Feb 20th, and the cost to "improve" each sign goes even higher. Why not spend that money on new signs, and use the blue signs at Helen McCall or other suitable setting?

In this case, I think irrigation of landscaping is a non-issue since they would be using native plants. There are types of native plants that have little if any "additional" water requirements after initial plantings. If you look at TDC accesses, they don't typically have irrigation systems and the plants do fine. Also, look around in all the natural areas in Sowal where there aren't irrigation systems. As far as initial watering, they can add different additives like Stockabsorb that will give the plants a head start.

 

[Jdarg]

In this case, I think irrigation of landscaping is a non-issue since they would be using native plants. There are types of native plants that have little if any "additional" water requirements after initial plantings. If you look at TDC accesses, they don't typically have irrigation systems and the plants do fine. Also, look around in all the natural areas in Sowal where there aren't irrigation systems. As far as initial watering, they can add different additives like Stockabsorb that will give the plants a head start.

So are we sure native plants willl satisfy the maintenance requirements discussed by Mrs. Bannerman as being required by the scenic corridor rules?

 

[BeachSiO2]

So are we sure native plants willl satisfy the maintenance requirements discussed by Mrs. Bannerman as being required by the scenic corridor rules?

Let me rephrase your question back to you in this way, do you think the Scenic Corridor requirements are going to make all of the owners and developers install irrigation systems to maintain plants that are doing fine on their own? If so, you will DEFINITELY see an issue with water in the future and yes, Mr. Mares did say in the meeting that it would be native landscaping.

Maintenance is maintenance. If something can live on it's own without irrigation why would we want to install irrigation. It's the whole purpose of using native plants that live in sowal and are suited to tolerate the environment. I think if native plants can live on their own, the Scenic Corridor group won't be making people install irrigation systems. If they do, that would be a HUGE negative for the natural environment of sowal.

 

[Smiling JOe]

From what I heard at the last BCC meeting, the County is requiring that developers along 30A, to limit any irrigation to stop short of the Multi-use (aka-Timpoochee)Trail. So, I doubt we will see the WalCo Gov't installing irrigation systems in the Right of Way to water the signs. We all know what happens when the well water hits the signs (they fade and rust):

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

Claire Bannerman will meet with the TDC tomorrow to set up the design workshop. She was in Tallahassee yesterday to get final approval from the state for the Scenic designation for 30-A.

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

It's Official!!!! Scenic 30-A is an official Scenic Road!!! Thanks to Claire Bannerman and the Friends of 30-A for 9 years of tireless work to accomplish this. The dream we all had so long ago is finally a reality! Thanks Claire!!


Claire Bannerman to me
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Dave

It's official! Unanimous vote by the SHAC and FDOT yesterday - Meg
Nelson spoke to the Coastal Dune Lakes.
I took them through presentation powerpoint. Comm. Meadows addressed
Comp Plan. Some of our members of Friends
of Scenic 30A were there: Carole and Mike Siebert, Dale Foster, Steve
Rappaport, Vicki Kitahara.

Now we have the official Corridor Management Plan that covers Scenic
30A - the Friends of Scenic 30A will set up
a series of meetings to crank out a CMP within the community.

Bravo!

Claire

 

[Jdarg]

A huge thanks to all for their hard work and pride in their community.

 

[GoodWitch58]

Grayt news...an amazing amount of hard work and commitment is paying off. Let's all support these folks in the efforts that will benefit all of us.:

 

[Kurt]

I've started a new thread about the official designation - [ame="http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=20459"]Scenic 30A is now official - SoWal Beaches Forum[/ame]

 

[buster]

I voted Yuck - thanks Dave.