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r— L 11 Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. has recently completed a master plan for the Bonaventure community within the City of Weston. This area was built over twenty -five years ago under the jurisdiction of Broward County. The changing demographics of the area has created the need for new parks, bike paths, and sidewalks. Additionally, the infrastructure needed upgrading and improving. This area of the City was developed under County zoning criteria that, in many cases, had not been changed or modified since the zoning code was originally adopted in the 1950's. Before developing a master plan, it was necessary to review the existing codes and integrate the newer ordinances, which we developed for the newer sections of the City of Weston. The goal was to ensure that the existing conditions under the old codes could be enhanced with the newer codes. An important factor we considered when creating the new zoning codes was to ensure that the area built under outdated codes would blend in with the more updated zoning requirements. The first step in the process to develop a master plan is to create an inventory of the existing facilities. Water and sewer lines, roads, sidewalks, light poles and public facilities such as parks were identified, field verified, and categorized as to their conditions. Recommendations for improvements were then presented to the various homeowner groups and associations to receive their input on which improvements were the most important to the various neighborhoods. Initially, we recommended that visible improvements, at minimal costs, such as landscaping, entry features, and signage be implemented in order to establish a theme and a feel to the neighborhood. The next step in the process was to work with the various community groups to prioritize a wish list of desired improvements and explore funding mechanisms to achieve these goals. It was determined that both time and money were important factors in determining which funding mechanisms would work best for the various improvements. The final determination will be up to the City Commission. The Commission will have to determine the order in which the improvements contained within the master plan will be completed and the methodology of funding the improvements. In short, the Commission will have to balance the neighborhood desires with the overall goals and objectives of the City. Bonaventure Master Plan Client: City of Weston, Florida Contact Information: Mr. John Flint, City Manager 2500 Weston Road, Suite 101 Weston, Florida 33331 (954) 385 -2000 Project Date: 1999 - Ongoing Project Cost: $750,000 Services Provided: Planning, Zoning, Landscape Architecture, Engineering Key Personnel: Tammy Cook, RLA, ASLA Shelley Eichner, AICP Patrick Rutter, AICP Calvin. Giordano " Associates. Inc. Engineers Surveyors Planners