Thursday, January 29, 2009

Catalina Oaks Beautification Project

Catalina Oaks Beautification Project
Statement of Work-New landscaping
Request for Proposals

We have received one proposal from Paradise and it is shown on the blogspot. Another proposal is coming from “Everything Outdoors”. Jutta will also get with a landscaper of her choice and Dick is doing the same. Once the bids are in the board will make a selection and we would like to see work started in March.

I invited Spencer Pontius owner of “Everything Outdoors” at 4th and old Dixie, to bid on the project. Jutta, Spencer and I, walked the property last night (1/28/09) while discussing details of project. Spencer will provide his proposal in the few days.

The following is what I learned about the landscaping project, so I thought I would share it with you. I have divided the project into 4 categories and propose that any bids we request are done by category. This will enable us to decide on each area individually. I understand that most of us are in concert with a complete re-do of area B. and C. We are not together on Area A and D.

A. The wall area next to the sidewalk that runs north and south along 6th Avenue
B. The corner of 6th Ave and 10th Street
C. The area, east and west side, at the entrance to the subdivision
D. The small berms that run north and south on 5th Court near mail box
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Area A.
The wall area next to the sidewalk that runs north and south along 6th Avenue. There are 3 indentations in the wall (coves), which contain a few shrubs, and some grass. The existing plants in the coves need to be trimmed and pruned. The surrounding area needs to be racked out and cleaned up.
There is a patch of dirt between the wall and the sidewalk ranging from 1 ½ foot to 3foot with some dead grass and leaves and no plants. No sprinklers are present along the wall or in the coves. A hedge along the wall or vines growing on the wall, in the indentations, was tossed out for consideration. A big concern is lack of water to any new vegetation. A solution is to run PVC and sprinklers or underground soakers for the plants. That will help with the growth but could be a problem related to additional vandalism. See note (a).

The 1st cove is small at about 1x5 yards with a few plants that need some attention.


The 2nd cove is the largest at 11x13 yards with a few plants. There is a faucet with running water. I am not sure who owns this piece of real estate.



The 3rd cove is 3x15 yards with plants that also need attention.

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Area B.
The location at the corner of 10th and 6th has a lot of old growth and the thinking is we remove what is there and start new. No attempts will be made to salvage anything at this location.




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Area C.




The entrance to our developement at 5th Court on both sides of the street has a lot of old growth and the thinking is we remove what is there and start new. No attempts will be made to salvage anything at this location.


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Area D.
The small berms that run 5th court are in reasonable shape. Most of what is there will be salvaged. The idea is to use what is in place and add a few new plants and remove or trim what is there, and possibly relocate a few plants from area D. to area A, B or C.








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Notes:

(a) Sprinklers along 6th – We have had numerous occasions of vandalism where sprinklers and the associated pvc pipes that exist at the corner of 6th and 10th. It seems it a never-ending battle and it continues. Putting more sprinklers along 6th provides additional targets for those who like to destroy said items.
(b) Vines on the wall -There are concerns regarding vines (ivy) growing on the wall. Once they are fully-grown they will look beautiful, and should help the graffiti problem that occurs periodically. Without a sprinkler system they may not do well. This would also add additional cost to grounds maintenance. If we ever want to remove them it will be a challenge as they adhere to the wall like glue.
(c) Trees – Any new trees that are part of the proposal should be, at maturity, no taller than 15 feet.











Rgs 1/29/09

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