LANDSCAPE ADVISORY GROUP
Plants,
like all living things, have life cycles: infancy, youth, middle age, and old age. Such an
obvious fact is often overlooked in landscaping plans and maintenance. Landscapes can be
planted too densely with young plants so as to achieve instant effects to the detriment of
long-term appearance. Shrubs and trees can be improperly pruned at various stages, again
with negative long-term effects. Finally, older plants are prone to disease, and this may
eventually detract from landscape appearance rather than enhancing it, if not removed.
How
do these considerations impact specifically our Coronado Shores landscaping? Our community
is 30+ years old. There is ample evidence of trees and shrubs that have not been optimally
pruned for their health, or that were pruned specifically to limit heights and lateral
extents in order to avoid crowding or blocked views. In both instances, this can lead to
an unfavorable appearance and poor health of these plants. Certain trees, in particular
Ficus and Coral trees, which are prone to producing roots close to the surface, are
affecting the appearance of lawns and planting beds. Finally, there are shrubs around the
complex, especially in building foundation beds, that are clearly near or at the end of
their serviceable life cycles. These are not unusual problems for any large complex such
as ours, but constant attention to such matters is required to preserve a pleasing
appearance at the Shores.
The
Landscape Advisory Group examines these issues on a continual basis and makes
recommendations for action to the L&R Committee. The L&R Committee has the final
say on major landscaping decisions such as the removal of individual trees or sections of
older shrubbery. Consideration of plant removal requires that options for replacement be
thoughtfully addressed before any further steps are taken. Maintaining continuity in the
appearance of landscaping, both in specific areas as well as community-wide, is an
important priority. Also important is learning from past mistakes regarding plantings
which have not done well in their particular environments, or have exhibited other
undesirable features such as excessive size, surface root structures, etc.
Have thoughts, comments, suggestions, or
complaints about landscaping at Coronado Shores? For consideration by LAG, direct them to:
SmithDonEvelyn@gmail.com.
THE
REAL PURPOSE OF MUTT MITTS
All pet excretion or droppings must be picked up and properly disposed of by the
person in control of the animal. Mutt Mitts are provided throughout the community. For health and safety reasons, we appreciate pet
owners who use the Mutt Mitts. The Mutt Mitts are not being provided for any other
use. Please do not empty the Mutt Mitt
dispensers for personal uses within in your condo units.
As a reminder: No Pets Are Allowed on the Roeder Lawn. This is a designated Play Area for humans.
JULY COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Recreation
Advisory Group
Monday
7 / 12 - 9:00 a.m. – Underground
Landscape
Advisory Group
Monday
7 / 12 – 1:00 p.m. – Underground
Beach
Club sub-Committee
Tuesday
7 / 13 – 9:30 a.m. – Underground
L&R
Committee
Thursday 7 / 15 - 2:30 p.m. –
Roeder Pavilion
Enforcement Committee
Friday
7 / 30 – 2:00 p.m. - Underground |
JUNE
L&R ACTIONS
THRU 5/2010
Budget
Actual
Variance
INCOME:
( )
= Unfavorable
Assess.
813,625.
813,652.60
27.60
Admin
3,425.
2,692.71
(732.29)
Recreation
9,448.
31,468.00
22,020.00
Beach Club
48,745.
50,494.55
1,749.55
TOTAL:
875,243.
898,307.86
23,064.86
COST OF GOODS SOLD:
Beach Club
36,483.
40,819.71.
(4,336.71)
EXPENSES:
( )
= Unfavorable
Admin
156,454.
162,573.75
(6,119.75)
Landscape
107,095.
98,738.87
8,356.13
Maintenance
176,305.
174,247.43
2,057.57
Beach Club
39,185.
36,998.49
2,186.51
Recreation
33,990.
45,682.14
(11,692.14)
Utilities
132,127.
123,127.00
8,750.71
Security
160,330.
157,374.83
2,955.17
TOTAL:
805,486.
798,991.80
6,494.20
NET INCOME:
33,274.
58,496.35
25,222.35
·
Capital Replacements: $18,913.97 of $103,600
budgeted for the year has been spent year to date.
·
The trellis overhang on the Beach Club’s
front deck was rebuilt and painted, and, the curbs have been painted to control summer
parking problems.
·
A sewer overflow was unblocked by removing tree
roots. Legal counsel is working with L&R
and the City on maintenance of the main sewer system issues.
·
The Fire Dept.’s 5-module CERT Program was
completed on June 16. All ten buildings and
L&R have trained employees and/or residents.
·
Only one lap lane will be left in place after 10am
at the El Camino Pool. The rules will not be
changed. Lap swimmers after 10am are
encouraged to share.
·
Coronado Shores’ employee benefits were renewed.
·
The Enforcement Committee is reviewing an
engineer’s report resulting from an inspection of the seawall following winter storms
and earthquakes.
·
Non-Photo ID Cards will not be dated by month. The front gatehouse will be hard wired to activate
cards.
·
L&R Reps asked for reports showing condo
units with more than ten Photo ID Cards, to be reviewed in July.
·
The Exceptions Committee was disbanded.
·
An Executive Session was held to discuss a
personnel issue.
Next
Meeting: Roeder - Thurs. July 15 - 2:30pm |
