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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5A - City Street Tree Designation - Quiet Cove by HVHS HOAF,WPp X* i TO: FROM Parks. Beaches and Recreation Commission Mark Harmon, Director of Municipal Operations SUBJECT: City Street Tree Designation — Quiet Cove Recommendation PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. May 1, 2012 That 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 homeowners choice of the Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora) 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 Plantino 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 Australian Willow 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 Iona standing maintenance problem due mainly to view impairment issues. Staff has determined that the Australian Willow 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 Australian Willow 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 utilit) line clearance due to its moderate 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 Cite 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 April 19, 2012 (C) Description and photo of proposed designated street tree, Australian Willow Tree (D) Aerial map 0 C N r1 C A y C% L L d 0J L V M� w N L Cr a V Cr N d M i N Is 4 r 3 a v i ! ' W i I 1 S Q 3 2 0 p� 0 0 Q W i' Q W W (3 4 U 'y' W S 1] `� `❑ 'L W 2< O U' 2 Ci O� W Z W J W O W w w W N Z q O 3< !. [.!' d W W 3❑ �K� Q G �s 4 4 U W W < 6< J<OQm yyy �l1 �1 U��Q. "�yy1�� -a WWZS� Z Q 2'O<O 2 Z LL 4 4 Z�C 2 < I. yWS R¢g�ig's w O d) WW�2'�m2 K VWl 2 NA 2 Z!y O W W 0 S K W C 2 2 Q< LL w ¢ Z^ LL 2 W❑> ?(( W f. W Z W. I 2 4: 2 W W 1 J 3 4 Z a Q iL f W J F U IY z< ❑ Z W L� W J w 4 h' ❑ pp�� N 1 W p w W F' O w W �. 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All Homeowners on that street support this request. The existing trees have been a long- standing maintenance problem due mainly to view impairment issues. Our Board hopes for the earliest possible action to approve this request so that long awaited reforestation can proceed. cc John Conway, urban Forester `�, 4�1'vtCOR 1062 Calle Negocio.. Suite' P" San Clemente CA 92673 Office (949) 661 -7767 Fax (949)661 -5696 k§ &} ! \ � E ■- {} $ ). § 3 �k] |§R k #�f - : , ■$ ) }k% ) /) \ f } ! a!t f E .2 k © »;k �m ; _ �((f ■ �! ! ) k \]\ \! _ 2 7 2 § 3 J M J :I .� it f �G L v. _4 E r y l J v U v. 7 r V i V G L