Landscape Plans Discussed
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- Created: 28 April 2008
A meeting of the Cramer's Crossing Homeowners Association was held on Monday, April 28th.
One of the major topics of the meeting was the discussion of landscaping improvements at the Avery Road and Rings Road entrances to Cramer's Crossing.
CCHOA's President said landscape improvements to the Avery Road entrance are nearly complete. Some of the existing plants, such as the ornamental grasses, were relocated behind the Cramer's Crossing sign and additional shrubs and perennials were added. A new light for the sign will be installed. A vandalized stone wall was also repaired.
At the Rings Road entrance, a "bed-reduction" plan will be getting underway soon to consolidate the large number of small flower and plant beds into a reduced number of larger, more dramatic plantings. More evergreens will also be added. While there are obviously costs involved in this "bed-reduction" plan, eliminating the hodge-podge collection of plantings will ultimately save the Association money by decreasing maintenance costs in future years.
The Board is also looking into adding two stone sign pillars on either side of Stockton Way. The Rings Road entrance currently has no signage. This proposal must be approved by the City of Dublin. The CCHOA has asked City Council to waive the nearly $1000 building permit fee required to add these pillars. That issue will be discussed at the May 5th Dublin City Council meeting.
The Board believes that in the future, as land to the south of Rings Road develops and with the eventual completion of Tuttle Crossing Blvd. to Avery Road, this entrance will become more visible and will most likely become the primary entrance to our community.
Originally, the cost of improvements to the entrance landscaping was planned to be spread over three to five years. However, when the City assumed the costs of maintaining our reserve areas, money that previously had been set aside for turf maintenance was reallocated to our landscaping plans. In the long-term this will save money as the project can be completed at current prices.
Landscape improvements to the other green spaces in our community were also discussed. The President reported that improvements to the shelter house next to the pond on Stockton are scheduled for this summer, according to Fred Hahn, Director of Parks and Open Space for the City of Dublin. Landscaping improvement requests for the Cramer Oval and the open space between Cramer's Crossing and Ballantrae have also been sent to City officials. Planning for such improvements will take place in 2009 with the actual work being completed within a 5-year time frame.
The Board welcomes your participation in this process. Planning meetings will be announced on this web site.
One of the major topics of the meeting was the discussion of landscaping improvements at the Avery Road and Rings Road entrances to Cramer's Crossing.
CCHOA's President said landscape improvements to the Avery Road entrance are nearly complete. Some of the existing plants, such as the ornamental grasses, were relocated behind the Cramer's Crossing sign and additional shrubs and perennials were added. A new light for the sign will be installed. A vandalized stone wall was also repaired.
At the Rings Road entrance, a "bed-reduction" plan will be getting underway soon to consolidate the large number of small flower and plant beds into a reduced number of larger, more dramatic plantings. More evergreens will also be added. While there are obviously costs involved in this "bed-reduction" plan, eliminating the hodge-podge collection of plantings will ultimately save the Association money by decreasing maintenance costs in future years.
The Board is also looking into adding two stone sign pillars on either side of Stockton Way. The Rings Road entrance currently has no signage. This proposal must be approved by the City of Dublin. The CCHOA has asked City Council to waive the nearly $1000 building permit fee required to add these pillars. That issue will be discussed at the May 5th Dublin City Council meeting.
The Board believes that in the future, as land to the south of Rings Road develops and with the eventual completion of Tuttle Crossing Blvd. to Avery Road, this entrance will become more visible and will most likely become the primary entrance to our community.
Originally, the cost of improvements to the entrance landscaping was planned to be spread over three to five years. However, when the City assumed the costs of maintaining our reserve areas, money that previously had been set aside for turf maintenance was reallocated to our landscaping plans. In the long-term this will save money as the project can be completed at current prices.
Landscape improvements to the other green spaces in our community were also discussed. The President reported that improvements to the shelter house next to the pond on Stockton are scheduled for this summer, according to Fred Hahn, Director of Parks and Open Space for the City of Dublin. Landscaping improvement requests for the Cramer Oval and the open space between Cramer's Crossing and Ballantrae have also been sent to City officials. Planning for such improvements will take place in 2009 with the actual work being completed within a 5-year time frame.
The Board welcomes your participation in this process. Planning meetings will be announced on this web site.
