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Mr. Hamner suggested a balance between the public and private sectors. <br />Public Works Director Jim Davis pointed out that roadway construction and <br />landscaping are governed by the FDOT greenbook mandates with respect to stormwater <br />drainage, curb & gutter requirements, size of trees, and other concerns. <br />Director Davis shared with the Board a photo from the Summer 1997 issue of a <br />publication of the Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Policy Planning Forum <br />illustrating the type of median planting they advocate. <br />There was discussion about other cities and counties having nice parking lots and <br />corridors which are not in compliance with FDOT mandates, and Commissioner Tippin <br />thought we needed a better tradeoff and to get Tallahassee to be more reasonable. <br />Commissioner Adams thought it might be a lack of communication; she favored the <br />big trees for safety so as not to go across the median and hit an oncoming vehicle. <br />There was a discussion about the distance apart large canopy trees should be planted. <br />15 <br />September 8, 1997 <br />