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STAFF WRITER An ongoing skirmish over a 30-foot-wide ribbon of land on the northwest corner of Los Angeles International Airport has pitted neighbor against neighbor, drawn in multiple environmental groups and stalled a major landscaping project. The controversy is over an LAX project begun over a year ago on the northern boundary of the sand dunes that are home to the endangered El Segundo blue butterfly. Some nearby residents love the improvements, which included planting 90 fan palm trees, an irrigation system and a walkway along Waterview Street, Rindge Avenue and Napoleon Street between Pershing Drive and Vista del Mar. Others, however, grouse that the palm trees block their ocean views. Longcore said he supports landscaping the area but objects primarily to the palm trees because they would provide perches from which nonnative birds such 1
fact sheet landscapersThe storm drainage system is designed to collect stormwater - rain and snow melt - and release it directly to Clear Creek - untreated. Pollutants are transported in stormwater as rain and snowmelt flow across surfaces such as lawns, roads and parking lots, picking up substances such as fertilizers, pesticides, oil and sediments before entering Clear Creek. Contaminants that enter the creek degrade the quality of our drinking water source and the quality of fish and wildlife habitats. Therefore, care must be taken to ensure that stormwater runoff does not jeopardize the quality of Clear Creek. The following is a list of possible Best Management Practices (BMPs) that are applicable to your business. Implementing BMPs and good housekeeping practices will help ensure a safe work environment and a cleaner water source for years to come. Street resurfacing and landscaping Madison St. needs a Master Plan that will unify the corridor Concentrate median landscaping from Oak Park Ave. 1. Existing planters out of scale, too small and lend a feeling of clutter instead of importance and uniformity. 2. Future planters should be large and grander in feel and in proportion to the space they are in. Irrigation and landscaping for all medians phased over time 2. Landscaping to be a symphony of flowering and evergreen shrubs, perennials, annuals and ornamental grasses 3. Eliminate most or all turf grass areas Schematic Design - Option 1 Schematic Design - Option 1 Schematic Design - Option 1 4. Provide additional plantings in raised curb areas if budget allows or in future phases 5. Develop landscape treatment around major intersections 6. art23No site plan shall be approved unless said site plan shall show landscaping, buffer areas, and screening consistent with the requirements set forth herein. Section 23.03 LANDSCAPE PLAN REQUIRED A separate detailed landscape plan shall be required to be submitted as part of a site plan review (see Article 6). The remainder of the front yard buffer area shall be landscaped in grass, ground cover, shrubs, and/or other natural, living, landscape material. A. In addition to any buffer area or parking lot landscaping required by this Article, at least ten (10) percent of the site area, excluding existing thoroughfare right-of-way, shall be landscaped with grasses and other live groundcovers, planting beds, and trees, or combinations thereof, except that a minimum A. All landscaping required by this Ordinance shall be planted prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy, 295_BayFriendlyCov2Assess the soil and test drainage 3. Survey and protect flora & fauna 4. Consider the potential for fire 5. 1. Select appropriate plants: A. Choose plants to match the microclimate & soil conditions B. Choose plants that can grow to their natural size in the space allotted them C. Replace sheared hedges with plants that can grow to their natural shape & size D. Do not plant invasive species 2. Produce mulch from plant debris 4. Water and fertilize judiciously 7. Use goats for controlling weeds and creating firebreaks 8. Install a separate meter to monitor landscape water use 8. LANDSCAPING AT RESIDENTIAL STREETS LANDSCAPING AT Landscaping is generally well established at the residential streets surrounding the campus: Hill Avenue, Catalina Avenue, and Arden Road. Existing landscaping and street trees in these areas shall be maintained in good condition and improved as required. Landscaping at Arden Road and the houses along it shall be maintained in a condition complimentary to and consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. If historic houses are moved into the area or as new houses are constructed, existing landscape at the street shall be protected and not damaged. These driveways will emanate from Wilson Avenue, Del Mar Boulevard, and Holliston Avenue and should be landscaped on at least one side of the driving lane to establish a sense of context within the overall open-space network. 13-02revWhen designing a landscape plan, consideration must also be given to snow plowing and de-icing operations, access for utilities, and safety issues such as maintaining proper sight lines and not obscuring light fixtures. To ensure the health and vitality of landscape plantings a comprehensive maintenance program must be developed and implemented. All required landscaping will be inspected periodically. The landscape improvement deposit shall be established for a period of not less than three (3) years and may be reduced from time to time by the Village Engineer as the landscape improvements are accepted by the Village. The intent of the Village's landscaping requirements for business/commercial developments is to achieve and maintain sustainable, functional landscapes, which emphasize the use of plants native to this area to provide Add More life to your Landscape FREE Landscaping Boise City for FREE classes on the fundamentals of water efficient landscaping. Learn how to create a beautifully landscaped yard that conserves water and saves you money! 23 Landscape Design and Mulches and Landscape Maintenance City of Fort CollinsThere are two separate standards for water conservation: Landscaping and Irrigation Systems. The standards for Landscaping promote the installation of landscapes that require less water. The standards for Irrigation Systems ensure irrigation systems are designed to apply water efficiently to meet the needs of the landscape. All projects within the city limits that are required to submit a landscape plan to the City as part of the development review process. What do I have to do to comply with the Landscaping standards? Submit a landscape plan as part of the development review process. The plan must meet the requirements of Landscaping Standards for Water Conservation (see page 2) before the development plan is approved. The landscape plan shall include the total area (in square feet) for each landscape category. DefensibleSpaceDuring the upcoming hot summer months, San Diegans should take note that landscaping can do more than add an aesthetic appeal to your home. Several plants in your landscape can perform this triple duty during the upcoming hot season. Simple steps can help landscapes defend your home from dangers. Choosing landscaping that can ward off fires can also create new water savings. Selecting appropriate plants is particularly important during the summer months when water consumption rates tend to increase, and studies have shown that landscaping alone accounts for more than 50 percent of the total residential water usage. Creating a defensible space with appropriate water efficient landscaping can contribute to lowered water usage rates during the summer, and all throughout the year. -more-Summer Landscaping with a Purpose Page 2 of 2 Vibrant and Intro letter on webWild Ones is a direct outgrowth of a natural landscaping workshop offered by the Schlitz Audubon Center of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1977. A camaraderie developed during the lectures, tours, and digs, but it was not until two years later that a "wild" idea blossomed into Wild Ones - Natural Landscapers, Ltd. Our resident expert, Lorrie Otto, taught us much about the natural landscaping philosophy - organizing yard tours to help us with planning our yards. We believe time will prove our landscaping methods popular for their economic and environmental benefits, but we are already proving, by example, that our landscapes are beautiful - naturally. These initiatives provide an important voice for the natural landscaping movement, where the majority of land use decisions are made - at the local level. Involved and committed citizens are the backbone and lifeblood | |
