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•• JAN 13 1994
DATE: January 12 , 1994 PATRICIA A.DiCI000IO
MAMMARONECK
SUBJECT: Minutes - Town of Mamaroneck N.Y
Beautification Committee
Wednesday, December 15, 1993
PRESENT: Maxine Steffens
Phyllis Bers
Norma Perciasepe
Rene Simon
Peggy Perrin
Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn, Town Councilwoman
The meeting commenced at 9 : 40 am.
Several Spring '94 projects were discussed starting with Memorial
Park and the erosion problem below the flagpole off Murray Avenue.
Mrs. O'Flinn presented the landscaping plans prepared by Eleanor
Wilheim who was unable to attend this meeting. The first plan
illustrated existing conditions including areas of erosion, bare
earth, thin grass cover, trees, azaleas and junipers. The second
plan illustrated suggested planting for the problem areas with
pachysandra directly above the sidewalk, several azalea and
cotoneaster on the severely eroded hill and euonymous fortunii
closer to the park walkway. Eleanor Wilheim previously suggested
to Mrs. O'Flinn that this plan was prepared for discussion
purposes only and certainly not to be considered a final plan. The
members present agreed that the thin grass area should be
refurbished by fertilizing and planting shade grass seed. There was
no immediate agreement on the suggested planting but much
discussion on possible alternatives. After sometime, those present
agreed that perhaps the best solutions would be to plant more
azaleas in the bare areas with cotoneaster above the azaleas on the
hill and junipers along the sidewalk. The use of azaleas and
junipers would repeat what is there now. Eleanor Wilheim plans
proved to be most helpful in visualizing the existing problems and
possible solutions. It was agreed that a phased approach might be
best with the Spring '94 planting focusing on the hill area down to
the sidewalk. If successful, the area closer to the park walkway
could be attended to in 1995.
At this point Rene Simon graciously offered to be available in the
future should the Beautification Committee have a project requiring
an architect's plans.
Mrs. O'Flinn then informed the Committee that the estimate for a
split rail fence along the perimeter of Memorial Park at Myrtle
Blvd. (inside the tree line) and Maple Street was approximately
$700. Closer examination of the site revealed that the hedge along
Maple Street could be filled in with transplants from the Myrtle
Blvd. side. Fencing along Myrtle Blvd. alone then would run less
than $700. The Committee would like to proceed with this fencing
project.
The triangle at Rockingstone and North Chatsworth was discussed
next. After some discussion it was agreed that perhaps three
clusters of plantings strategically located to preserve traffic
sightlines would be most appropriate. A cluster might include 1
forsythia, 2 bridal wreath and 3 cinquefoil (potentilla) . This
combination would offer a variety of color in the Spring and color
throughout the summer. It was suggested that we meet at the site
at the next meeting to pace out the planting location.
The triangle at Seton Road and possible plantings there were
discussed. As a center focal point a low growing blue cedar or
several cedars were suggested surrounded by pennisetum grasses,
golden thread cypress and possibly junipers. Daffodils were
suggested for Spring color. It was thought that some color during
the summer months should also be added. A plan could be finalized
at a subsequent meeting with more input.
A discussion of summer annuals was postponed in the interest of
time.
Meeting was adjourned at 11 am.
Next meeting Tuesday February 8th 9 : 30 am Conference Room A.
Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn
Councilwoman
c: Town Board
Town Administrator
Town Clerk