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Home My WebLink About5B - Reforestation Request - Cliff Drive Parks Area and San Bernardino Avenue by applicants on those streetsTO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Municipal Operations Director SUBJECT: Reforestation Request Recommendation PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. 'j& December 4, 2012 Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission consider for approval the reforestation request of the applicants of Cliff Drive Park area and San Bernardino Avenue to remove and replace four City trees of various species within Cliff Drive Park. Discussion City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees requires individual property owners living within an area with no formally recognized homeowners association to petition adjacent homeowners within 500 feet of the proposed area and receive a 60% approval of the petitioned. Staff has received a request from the applicants to remove four City trees of various species within the Park. In addition to paying for the removal of four trees, the applicants are proposing to incur the costs for the planting of four 36 -inch box Water Guru trees (Tristania laurina) within the park. The applicants identified three additional trees /shrubs within the park for removal that are not included in this request as noted in the attached Tree Inspection Report: - A shrub that has been pruned and lowered; therefore, it does not need to be removed. - A park tree, Canary Island Pine, beyond the view plane, location of removal is not supported by staff. - A private tree upon private property — City has no jurisdiction of private trees. The applicants have complied with the requirements of Policy G -1, and have agreed to assume the full cost of the removal and replacement of the City trees, approximately $2,776 ($2,100 for the required four 36 -inch box replacement trees, and $676 for four removals). Staff agrees with the applicants that the current trees have been topped and over -pruned for many years to maintain the view plane. These types of trees grow rapidly in vertical shape, requiring annual pruning which is unsightly. The Water Gum is broad - shaped and has a slower growth rate which is more manageable, and will not require annual pruning to maintain the view plane. Staff has attached a Tree Inspection Report, Tree Inventory Detail, Reforestation Check List, and photographs related to the request. The applicants have received a copy of this report and a notice of the Commission meeting. Submitted b Mark Harmon Attachments: (A) Tree Removal Request Applications (B) Tree Inspection Report (C) Reforestation Checklist (D) Photos (E) Area Map CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT SUPPLEMENTAL TREE TRIM MG REQUEST FORM To initiate the process, please send the following to John Conway, Urban Forester: • Completed Supplemental Tree Trimming Form; • Approval letter from the Homeowners Association, if applicant resides in a community with an active association; and • Check(s) payable to the City of Newport Beach in the amount of $134.00 per tree. Mail to: Municipal Operations Department City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92658 Applicant's Name and Address: 'i i � SA,ti3 �2.f? I�Pr>277 r rvl [S �?ttJt" e Phone Number: �l' ��fCi o� LV -1,r�5 ek 760- tzi -011;;x Address where tree(s) is /are located: �W� (1Neq._ ol- ap.Y. \�aA,c�,� C Q k Property owner closest to the tree(s), if different from applicant: Signature: _ 5' 9a4l, // /P-v� Printed Name: j> i ATl e_ ti d oy P-0 C Address: `7 (j !�_� d e4{/ 1-12_1_->/{j d If the tree(s) requested for trimming is not located in front of applicant's address,f has the property owner closest to the tree been notified? Yes x No If the tree(s) requested for trimming is located in a community with a Homeowners Association, has the Homeowners Association been notified? Yes No�� Homeowners Association Name: Date: 4 _'Li - I a Trimming Request *: • Supplemental tree trimming shall be completed in accordance with ISA Standards per City Council Policy G- L"' Note: The City will notify the property owner of the date of trimming, however, a specific time of day cannot be set. IrnV't`11.1�t"'tl WnQ�DC d Vrm\ v'k i2w . Revised 05/2011 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT SUPPLEMENTAL TREE TROMNG REQUEST FORM To initiate the process, please send the following to John Conway, Urban Forester: • Completed Supplemental Tree Trimming Form; • Approval letter from the Homeowners Association, if applicant resides in a community with an active association; and • Checks) payable to the City of Newport Beach in the amount of $134.00 per tree. Mail to: Municipal Operations Department City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92658 Applicant's Name and Address: C a94 ctl" D2-, �oit fi &K, r?A �2�to3 Phone Number: QqQ`722 -2q 40 (Ceil 71q-g15 -) ql�) nn r Address where tree(s) is/are located: Ft^0�1-�- dY 2q}' 0 ��4 P1, Pi fu T eL 1n PA1- K— T0p1)ej 41 )n2doti Property owner closest to the tree(s), if different from applicant: Signature: Printed Name: Address: If the tree(s) requested for trimming is not located in front of applicant's address, has the property owner closest to the tree been notified? Yes No If the tree(s) requested for trimming is located in a community with a Homeowners Association, has the Homeowners Association been notified? Yes No k TO: Deputy Municipal Operations Director FROM: Parks /Trees Superintendent November 6, 2012 Mtrmn Resowrt:.,, .EcGlYF,l by. Cnm_ _~- SUBJECT: Tree Removal Review - HOA Reforestation T PROPERTY OWNERS) / REQUESTER INFORMATION: Name: Cliff Drive Park and San Bernardino Avenue Residents 1 Tree Location(s): Cliff Drive Park The applicants are requesting the removal of four City trees of various types based on the criteria of the City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees. The applicants have agreed to incur the costs of the four City tree removals and replacements with four 36" box size Water Gum trees within the parkway. REPLACEMENT TREE(S): V YES NO DESIGNATED TREE(S): Tristania laurina- Water Gum DEPUTY MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS: nou-U 4 f-"Uc- as Signature: RISK MANAGER - COMMENTS // RECOMMENDATIONS: Signature: CITY MANAGER - COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS: Date: 1(,f4Z, Date: M Signature: ^\:- °'"- �l Date: )) Name: Tree Locations: TREE INSPECTION REPORT Cliff Drive Park and San Bernardino Avenue Residents Cliff Drive Park Request: Applicants are requesting of the Municipal Operations Department staff for the removal of a minimum of four City trees of various types based on the criteria of the City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees. Applicants have agreed to incur the costs of the four tree removals and replacements of four 36° box Water Gum trees within the park. The applicants have identified six trees /shrubs (see attached photo) within the park for removal. The following identified by #1, #4, and #6 are not included in this request as noted: #I - a shrub that has been pruned and lowered. Therefore, no need to remove. #4 - this is a park tree, Canary Island Pine, beyond the view plane, staff does not support removal of this tree. #6 - this is a private tree upon private property. The City has no jurisdiction of private trees. Staff supports removal of #2, #3 (2 trees), #5 - which are a total of four trees. These trees are within the view plane and are pruned excessively to accommodate the view. Replacement of these trees with the Water Gum will insure a constant view plane since these trees will not grow into the view plane. Botanical /Common Names: Designated Street Tree: Estimated Trees Value: Damage: N/A Various types - see attached tree site info Various types - see attached tree site info Various types - see attached tree site info Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf (X) Other Comments: A field inspection confirmed four healthy City trees with severe topping to accommodate the view plane. Inspected by: Date: October 15, 2012 John Conway, rban Forester Recommendation: Forward the reforestation request to the Parks, Beaches 4 d Recreation Commission for review and approval. Reviewed by: 4, Date: October 15, 2012 Dan P. Sereno, Parks and Trees Superintendent 04 ?F WP 0 Reforestation Check List Urban Parks and Trees General Services Verified by: Forester Superintendent Director ❑ Legally Established Homeowners Association ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Individual Private Property Owner(s) ❑ Reforestation Application ❑ (90) days Reforestation Request Compliance ❑ Resolution of the Board of Directors, Minutes, Notices ❑ ❑ ❑ (Legally Established Homeowners Association) DamaEe/Impaet ❑ Blue Water View Impact �✓� ❑ Incorrect Tree Species % ❑ Hardscape Damage: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑CurblGutter ❑Sidewalk ❑Utility Individual Private Property Owner(s) ONLY Urban Parks and Trees General Services Verified by: F ter Supern"ndent Dir for ❑ Written Agreement by Individual Property Owner(s) 4f47�d1 ❑ Staf£Approved Petition E6 E ❑ Property Owners Signatures Verified ❑ Meets 60% Reforestation Criteria: #- Property owners notified %ZS Agreed with removal YEP NO Meets Minimum Reforestation Requirements: F] Department Signature: �Q V, l� Date: 1 f '14'(q City Attorney Reviewed: Date: a(r r•., P#A*• . 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