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MAINTENANCE PLAN <br /> Landscape Improvements <br /> Project State Road No(s): A1A from (M.P. 1.569)to(M.P. 1.968) <br /> Permit No(s): 2017-L-490-0003 <br /> Maintaining Agency: Indian River County <br /> RLA of Record: Robin Pelensky <br /> Date: May 24, 2017 <br /> I. GENERAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: <br /> The purpose of a plan for the landscape improvements maintenance practices is to allow the <br /> plant material on your project to thrive in a safe and vigorous manner while fulfilling their , <br /> intended purpose and conserving our natural resources. Plantings and all other landscape <br /> improvements shall be maintained to avoid potential roadway hazards and to provide required <br /> clear visibility, accessibility, clearance, and setbacks as set forth by Florida Department of <br /> Transportation (FDOT) governing standards and specifications: FDOT Design Standards, FDOT <br /> Plans Preparation Manual Vol. 1, Chapter 2.11 and FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and <br /> Bridge Construction, as amended by contract documents, and all other requirements set forth <br /> by the District 4 Operations Maintenance Engineer. The initial portion of the Maintenance Plan <br /> describes general maintenance requirements and recommendations. The concluding section <br /> provides recommendations prepared by the Registered Landscape Architect of Record <br /> specific to the attached approved plans. <br /> WATERING REQUIREMENTS <br /> Watering is a critical concern for not only the maintenance of healthy plant material but also for <br /> observing water conservation practices. The amount of water to apply at any onetime varies <br /> with the weather, drainage conditions and water holding capacity of the soil. For plant materials <br /> that have been established, it is imperative that any mandated water restrictions be fully <br /> conformed to on FDOT roadways. <br /> Proper watering techniques should provide even and thorough water dispersal to wet the entire <br /> root zone, but not saturate the soil or over-spray onto travel lanes. <br /> IRRIGATION SYSTEM <br /> The Agency shall ensure there are no roadway overspray or irrigation activities during daytime <br /> hours (most notably "rush hour traffic periods). It is imperative the irrigation controller 'is <br /> properly set to run early enough that the watering process will be entirely completed before high <br /> traffic periods, while adhering to mandated water restrictions. To ensure water conservation, the <br /> Agency shall monitor the system for water leaks and the rain sensors to ensure they, are <br /> functioning properly so that the system shuts down when there is sufficient rainfall. <br /> INTEGRATED PLANT MANAGEMENT <br /> An assessment of each planting area's soil is recommended to periodically determine-the <br /> nutrient levels needed to sustain healthy, vigorous plant growth. <br /> 8 <br />