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PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No.
February 7, 2012
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SUBJECT:
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
Mark Harmon, Director of Municipal Operations
City Street Tree Designation — Quiet Cave
Recommendation
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation (PB &R) Commission recommend to the City Council that
the Street Tree Designation on Quiet Cove (Corona del Mar) be changed from the current
Hong Kong Orchid (Bauhinia blakeana) to the homeowner's choice of the Peppermint
(Agonis flexuosa) tree.
Background
The City Street Tree Designation List was adopted by the City Council in May 2000
(Attachment A) after a thorough review by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation (PB & R)
Commission. The list designates specific species of trees for future planting in parkways
and/or medians of a City street to promote uniformity of the street treescapes.
The Street Tree Designation List is maintained and reviewed on an annual basis by City staff
in accordance with Section 13.08.020 of the Municipal Code (Official Tree List) and City
Council Policy G -6 (Maintenance and Planting of Parkway Trees). Any changes,
recommendations, or resident request for changes are forwarded to the PB & R Commission
for consideration.
Discussion
The Harbor View Hills South Homeowners Association (HVHS) has requested to change the
designated street tree from the Hong Kong Orchid to Peppermint tree on Quiet Cove
(Attachment B). There are five existing City Brisbane Box trees that are currently planted on
this street. These trees have been a long - standing maintenance problem due mainly to view
impairment issues.
Staff has determined that the Peppermint tree variety will help mitigate any future public
property damage and view encroachment issues, since the tree is suitable for a tree well with a
five foot growth space. Additionally, although the Peppermint tree has a maximum growth
height of 35 feet at maturity, it is a tree suitable to maintain at low height for view planes and
utility line clearance due to its slow growth and spreading habit. It is also an excellent coastal
tree that tolerates poor soil, strong winds and seaside climate. A map and information
regarding the proposed tree are attached (Attachments C & D). The tree will be a welcome
enhancement to this community.
Financial Review
There is no financial impact to the City due to a change in Street Tree Designation for a
particular street.
Public Notice
This agenda item was noticed according to the Ralph M. Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the public meeting at which the Commission considers the item).
Attachments: (A) City of Newport Beach Designated Street Tree List May 2000
(B) HVHS Board of Directors Letter dated January 12, 2012
(C) Description and photo of proposed designated street tree, Peppermint
Tree
(D) Aerial map
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PEPPERMINT TREE
Agonis flexuosa
General Notes
Peppermint Tree is a very useful tree in temperate
coastal areas as an evergreen specimen or shade tree It
tolerates heat but not extreme cold It s attraume weeping
character and dark green foliage are quite pleasing It
prefers moist, sandy soils Branches may tend to break in
very windy areas. It may eventually require regularly
scheduled light top -Trimming (but not necessarily shearing)
of vigorous top shoots to maintain its height below 25'. Has
fragrant leaf. Native to Western Australia
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Native To Western Australia
Habit: Evergreen
Sunset Zones: 15 - 17 and 20 - 24
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs. Wet to Dry Sod
Soil Type: Clay. Loam or Sand
Height: 25 - 35 feet
Canopy Width: 15 - 30 feet
Growth Rate: 24 - 36 Inches per Season
Shape: Rounded or Vase
Landscape Use: Street Tree or Screen. Espalier or
Hedged
Longevity. Less than 50 to 150 years
Leaves: Lanceolate Light to Medium Green .
Flowers: Showy, White
Fruit: Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches)
Bark: Red Brown, Exfoliating or Furrowed
Pest & Disease. Susceptible to Phytophthora and
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