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Jan. 10, 2020

LANDSCAPE PROPSAL FOR BACK OF BUILDINGS EAST SIDE OF COMPLEX

Attached are three different proposals for the back of building 5, starting at the beginning units

511/521, to run to the end of building 2, 213/223 units. The landscape committee feels that plants are

needed in these areas to give the residents privacy and fix the undesirable view. All plants will be

planted on the berm between the oak trees. Please see diagram and photo below.

Building 1 does not back up to any windows

and/or equipment from the ALF see photo to

the left. It is up to the board to decide if plants

are needed there, pricing is given in a separate

line, it is recommended to keep visual

continuity. The board needs to decide if plants

will be added between the buildings to fill the

view from the courtyards. To keep costs down,

the courtyard view is not recommended.

The board and landscape committee

understand that no planting can be done until

the drainage/elevation work is completely finished. This information should be passed along to the

owners along with a date of when landscaping will start. The landscape committee recommends to the

board that all planting be done by the chosen landscape company due to drainage pipes, sprinkler lines,

tree roots, etc.

Also included are price points for the cost of planting a palm tree to replace where the landscapers cut

down an 8 foot tree w/berries between building 9 and 10. It has been asked of our landscapers to take

out the stump. On page 6, there are some requests to the board, by owners, for approval. On page 7,

there is a request from the landscape committee for board approval.

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Two landscapers were asked for quotes, Beltrans Nursery in Punta Gorda off Taylor Road and Gonzalez

Nursery on Pine Island. The association has worked with Gonzalez before. They planted the Christmas

Palms around the pool.

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PROPOSAL 1

Planting of Azaleas (multicolor of Lavender, Pink, White)

Plants would be planted in-between the oaks, in a hedge like formation.

Plant Info:

Prefers shade to some partial sun, does well under tree canopy. Grows 4-6 feet tall to 5 feet wide. Non-

invasive root. Moderately to fast growing.

Maintenance: Trim or prune once a year after blooms fade.

Beltrans Only (Gonzales does not carry)

60 to 73 plants (7 gallon) @ $25 dollars each planted. $1,500 to $1,825 total.

Notes:

If board decides that a courtyard view is needed, add another 30 plants to fill. Additional Cost: $750.

If board decides that building 1 should be included with plants, add 12-16 more plants. Additional Cost:

$400 for 16 plants.

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PROPOSAL 2

Planting of Lady Palms

Plants would be planted in-between the oaks, one in front of each lanai.

Plant Information:

Prefers shade. Grows 8-10 feet tall to 8 feet wide. Non-invasive root. Slow to moderate growth.

Maintenance: No trimming, possible thinning if plants get too thick.

Beltrans

12 plants (3 gallon) @ $55 dollars each planted. $660 total.

12 plants (7 gallon) @ $90 dollars each planted. $1,080 total.

Gonzales

12 plants (7 gallon) @ $85 each planted. $1,020 total.

Notes:

If board decides that a courtyard view is needed, add another 4 trees to fill.

Additional Cost: $360 based on 7 gallon size.

If board decides that building 1 should be included with plants, add 3 more plants.

Additional Cost: $270 based on 7 gallon size.

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PROPOSAL 3

Planting of Fish Tail Palms

Plants would be planted in-between the oaks, one in front of each lanai. Would benefit both upper and

lower units.

Plant Information:

Shade to Part-Sun. Grows 20-25 feet tall and clusters wide. Non-invasive root. Moderately to fast

growing. Maintenance: Trimming would be necessary to control growth (height and width).

Beltrans

12 plants (3 gallon) @ $30 dollars each planted. $360 total.

12 plants (7 gallon) @ $115 dollars each planted. $1,380 total.

12 plants (15 gallon) @ $200 dollars each planted. $2,400 total.

Gonzales

12 plants (7 gallon) @ $90 each planted. $1,080 total.

Notes:

If board decides that a courtyard view is needed, add another 4 trees to fill. Using a 7 gallon size.

Additional Cost: $360 to $460

If board decides that building 1 should be included with plants, add 3 more plants.

Additional Cost: $220 to $360

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Proposal for Palm Tree Replacement on Island between building 9 and 10.

Due to the landscapers removing an 8 foot tree out of this island, a palm tree is recommended for a

replacement. Palms have roots that are ball shaped and less chance of cracking concrete. The landscape

committee feels a Christmas Tree Palm (3 cluster) would best fit the landscape design. Recommendation

would be either the 25 gallon or 15 gallon Christmas tree. Preferred for visual and same size

replacement would be the 25 gallon.

XMAS TREE

Beltrans

Field $350 planted

25 gallon $275 planted

Gonzalez

Field $300

25 gallon $200

15 gallon $90 5 foot tall.

Owner Requests for Board Approval.

It has been asked by the owner of 1011, Joetta Crupi. That if she purchased a 25 gallon Silver Biskmark

($175 out of her pocket) could it planted in front of her lanai. This would replace the mango tree that

the landscapers took out. The $175 is for the plant only. She was hoping the landscape committee could

plant if approved. It would cost an extra $100 for Beltrans to deliver and plant.

It has been asked by multiple owners if the dead berry tree could be removed in the parking peninsula

to between building 3 and 2. This could be done by the landscape committee using a truck/chain pull

method.

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Landscape Committee Request

After visually looking at the islands, the committee feels that the island at building 10 is out of place. The

committee would like to transfer the Majesty Palm to behind building 1 middle unit and transfer

another palm from building 7 side to behind unit 111. There is currently a Majesty Palm by unit 113 that

needs to be moved slightly away from the lanai screen and pruned. By transplanting these palms, it

would cost nothing to the association and add continuity.

The Majesty Palms prefer shade and no more than 4 hours of sun. They are slow growers. Takes over 10

years to get 10 feet tall. Will grow to 20 feet if in the right conditions.

The cost to replant the island in front of building 10 would be around $60.