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2010 12 15 ALRC��C'0 City of La Quinta F Z v 5� ALRC Agendas are now Fp �Q available on the City's Web Page @ www.la-guinta.org FC �O�S y OF Ct� ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall — Study Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California DECEMBER 15, 2010 11:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2010-004 CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 3, 2010. P:\Reports - ALRC\2010\ALRC 12-15-10\ALRC Agenda 12-15-10.doc V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item .................. Highway 111 Corridor Landscape Design Guidelines Applicant........... City of La Quinta Location............ Highway 111, La Quinta Request ............. Review and Discussion of the Highway 111 Corridor Landscape Design Guidelines VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: Vill. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS: A. Planning Commission Update IX. ADJOURNMENT: This meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on January 5, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee meeting of Wednesday, December 15, 2010, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office, 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on Friday, December 10, 2010. DATED: December 10, 2010 61 MONIKA RAIDVA, Secretary for CAROLYN WALKER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California P:\Reports - ALRC\2010\ALRC_12-15-10\ALRC Agenda 12-15-10.doc MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA November 3, 2010 10:15 a.m. CALL TO ORDER A. This regular meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:15 a.m. by Planning Manager David Sawyer who led the Committee in the flag salute. B. Committee Members Present: Jason Arnold, Kevin McCune, and David Thorns Committee Member Absent: None C. Staff present: Planning Manager David Sawyer, Assistant Planner Yvonne Franco, and Secretary Monika Radeva II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CONSENT CALENDARI Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of October 6, 2010. There being no comments or corrections it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Arnold to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2010-916 a request submitted by Michael Andersen for consideration of site development permit to allow a private 5,320 square foot fitness center within the Tradition Golf Club (Attachments 1 and 2), located at the north end of the existing golf club parking lot between Tradition Trail entry drive and Citation Court along Peerless Place. Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 3, 2010 Assistant Planner Yvonne Franco presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Committee Member McCune asked for clarification on the proposed seven handicap parking spaces. Mr. Art Gardner, Civil Designer/Project Manager with Essi Engineering Inc., 78080 Calle Amigo, Suite 101, La Quinta, introduced himself and replied that five of the handicap parking spaces were existing and were located on the south side of the parking lot as indicated on sheet one of the submitted plans. The two new proposed handicap spaces were located on the north side of the parking lot. Committee Member McCune asked if the existing trees shown on the plans would be relocated or remain at their current location. Mr. John Hopkins, HO'A Manager with Tradition Golf Club, 52-620 Del Gato Drive, La Quints; CA, introduced himself and said the trees would stay where they are. Committee Member Thorns asked if the parking lot on the south side of the building was a regular parking lot or if it was a golf cart coral. Mr. Gardner replied it was a regular parking lot and showed on the plans the portion of the parking lot that would be removed to make space for the building and the green area that would be used to make up the lost parking spaces. Mr. Hopkins said there were 226 homes completed within the project and three homes currently under construction. He explained the majority of the traffic to and from the fitness center was either pedestrian or golf cart traffic. He said staff had recommended that the parking spaces along the frontage of the site be converted to golf cart parking with the exception of the handicap spaces, and have standard car parking lots to the south and east of the building. Committee Member Thoms said the landscaping plans indicated California Fan Palms would be used for the proposed landscaping. He said he had noticed that the existing palm trees in the project were a hybrid between California Fan Palms and Washingtonian Robusta Palms and suggested the applicant match the existing palm trees. P:\Reports - ALRC\2010\ALRC_12-15-10\ALRC MIN_l 1-3-10_Draft.doc 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 3, 2010 Mr. Hopkins said the applicant's intent was to match the current landscaping palette and design. Committee Member Thoms said he found the proposed plant list to be excessive and recommended the applicant revised it with less variety of plant material. Committee Member McCune asked if the Tradition Golf Club had an in-house landscape maintenance crew. Mr. Hopkins confirmed. General discussion followed regarding the landscaping throughout the development. Committee Member McCune said he had visited the site and had found that the proposed landscaping would blend in perfectly with the existing. Mr. Hopkins said the applicant had hired the same architectural firm that had designed the Clubhouse, Marsh and Associates, Inc., to ensure that the fitness center would feel as if it was part of the original development. Committee Member Thorns said he was very pleased with the architectural design. Committee Member McCune asked if the applicant had received any feedback from the members. Mr. Hopkins said the information was distributed last week and there had been only two negative comments so far and approximately 40-50 positive. He explained the majority of the members were not back yet and that the HOA was planning on scheduling a vote within the next thirty days. Mr. Hopkins said the HOA was expecting to receive the builder's bid information by the end of the week at which time it would be distributed to the members for approval. Committee Member Thorns asked about a high point located north of the existing lot. Mr. Gardner said the high point would remain almost as is and explained how the project tied into it. General discussion followed regarding the overall design and landscaping of Tradition Golf Club. P:\Reports - ALRC\2010\ALRC_12-15-10\ALRC MINI 1-3-10_Draft.doc 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 3, 2010 Committee Member Thorns recommended the landscape architect for the project reconsidered the variety of the plant palette. Mr. Hopkins emphasized that the proposed variety of plants matched perfectly the existing landscaping. General discussion followed regarding the proposed plants, their size, colors, bloom seasons, etc. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members McCune/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2010- 004, recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2010-916 as submitted, with staff's recommendations. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None. VIII. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS: A. Planning Commission Update Planning Manager Sawyer said the requestto renovate and expand an existing vacant automotive dealership site submitted by Ken Garff Automotive Group was approved by the Planning Commission on October 12, 2010. Committee Member Thorns said he had noticed that the applicant had already cleaned up the parking lot area. B. Discussion of Joint Council Meeting Items (Scheduled for November 9, 2010) Planning Manager Sawyer said the annual Joint Council Meeting with the various Commissions and Committees was scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. He noted the Architectural and Landscape Review Committee together with the Planning Commission were scheduled to meet with the City Council from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. P:\Reports - ALRC\2010\ALRC_12-15-10\ALRC MIN_11-3-10_Draft.doc 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 3, 2010 IX. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/McCune to adjourn this meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee to a Regular Meeting to be held on December 1, 2010. This meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. on November 3, 2010. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA Secretary P:\Reports - ALRC\2010\ALRC_12-15-IOWLRC MIN_11-3-10_Draft.doc 5 Tihr ^& 44arw MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee FROM: Les Johnson, Planning Directork-40 DATE: December 15, 2010 SUBJECT: Review of the Highway 111 Corridor Landscape Design Guidelines At the request of City Council, please find attached to this memorandum a copy of the latest draft of the Highway 111 Corridor Landscape Design Guidelines. These design standards are intended to serve as a template for Highway 111 landscape development, as well as, the future rehabilitation of existing parkway planting that front along the highway. At their October 19 meeting, City Council considered a first draft of the Guidelines as a study session item. Council members provided review comments at that time and the attached material includes modifications made as a result of the comments received. During the joint City Council/Planning Commission/Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee meeting last month, City Council directed staff to have the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee consider the proposed guidelines and provide review comments to City Council. City Council is scheduled to consider the updated information at their January 4, 2011 meeting. Staff will be present at the December 15 meeting to answer any questions you may have regarding the proposed design guidelines. 9• V'J '11NM VI S NOSHa=WBf Ol'3AV SWVaV-SNVIa3W U! 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Create a unique identifiable character for La Quinta 2. Reduce water consumption by eliminating turf and introducing a palette of low water use trees and shrubs. 3. Provide an easily maintainable landscape that allows for view corridors into adjacent retail / commercial developments. 4. Provide a plan for landscape "enhancement' that has an emphasis on retaining existing trees and shrubs that are well maintained. Through working with City staff we have developed a set of guidelines has been developed that will meet these primary objectives, as well as the additional objectives described in the guidelines. We presented plans and met with staff on 12/16/09, 1/15/10, 2/5/10, 5/19/10, 7/29/10, and 9/2/10 to review progress. The guidelines were presented to City Council on 10/19/10. Subject to comments received in those meetings and subsequent email follow up we have prepared the following guidelines for review and approval. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines HIGHWAY III LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 OBJECTIVES PAGE 2 PLANT PALETTE NARRATIVE PAGE 3 PLANT PALETTE PAGE 4 PLANT PHOTOS PAGE 5 SCHEMATIC PLAN NARRATIVE PAGE 6 OVERALL SCHEMATIC PLAN PAGE 7 CONCEPTUAL MEDIAN ISLAND — PLAN VIEW PAGE 8 CONCEPTUAL MEDIAN ISLAND — PHOTO SIMULATION PAGE 9 PARKWAY RE -DESIGN — PHOTO SIMULATION PAGE 10 PARKWAY RE -DESIGN — CROSS SECTION PAGE 11 PRIMARY CORNER TREATMENT; PLAN PAGE 12 REVISED ENTRY MONUMENT — PHOTO SIMULATION PAGE 13 PROPOSED WAYFINDING SIGNAGE — CONCEPT & SIMULATION PAGE 14 LIGHTING NARRATIVE PAGE 15-18 LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 19 PARKWAY LIGHTING PHOTO SIMULATIONS PAGE 20 PROPOSED ICON POTS - CONCEPT & SIMULATION PAGE 21 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE NARRATIVE PAGE 22-38 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines These design guidelines are intended to serve as a template for Highway 111 landscape development as well as the rehabilitation of existing landscapes that front along the Highway in La Quinta. The median island design included in these design guidelines will create a built environment in the Highway 111 corridor for property owners to refer to when they prepare their parkway improvements. La Quinta has a unique, recognizable landscape identity which is not yet evident on Highway 111. The existing "core" La Quinta landscape theme will be introduced into the Highway 111 corridor through these objectives: 1. Create a unique landscape identity for the Highway 111 corridor which will differentiate La Quinta from other desert cities through the use of iconic "La Quinta" plants, as well as with seasonally flowering trees and shrubs that will be unique to La Quinta. This unique identity will include: a. Pockets of Italian Cypress and seasonally flowering shrubs which borrow from the La Quinta Hotel (which is the most iconic La Quinta landscape). b. Citrus and Date Palms, which are reflective of La Quinta's agricultural heritage. c. New entry monuments, wayfinding signage and lighting which characterize the California Mission style architecture prevalent throughout the city. 2. Reduce water consumption while maintaining a sophisticated landscape theme. 3. Prohibit or significantly reduce the use of turf in new construction and encourage removal of turf in landscape renovations. The addition of artificial turf will be an option, and will be illustrated in the new median islands. 4. Create a recognizable landscape hierarchy which clearly identifies the primary Highway 111 intersections at Washington Street, Adams Street, Dune Palms Road and Jefferson Street over other signalized intersections. 5. Create a wayfinding sign program which facilitates locating major shopping venues and attractions. 6. Minimize maintenance requirements and provide a set of written guidelines for maintenance of plantings, with the goal of retaining and emphasizing the resort character of La Quinta. 7. Retain existing landscape character and forms where practical. 8. Emphasize that tree plantings at their mature size and location will have precedence over individual building signage. It is understood that monument and wayfinding signs are to serve as the primary commercial identification as viewed from Highway 111. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines PLANT PALETTE This plant palette is an integral element of the La Quinta Highway 111 image. By using the plants listed in the palette, a consistent resort quality character will be emphasized. It is, therefore, very important that all new plants to be installed along Highway 111 be selected from this palette. The deciduous trees on the plant palette are to be used within planting designs so that they are located in the midst of evergreen trees and shrubs which flower while the deciduous tree is defoliated. Plant substitutions will not be allowed without written approval from the City. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines 2 CITY OF LA QUINTA HIGHWAY 111 PLANT PALETTE BOTAN .`. ." 16ALNAME .- COMMON NAPE .. SIZE CALIPER STANdA MS7NT •_YIRURE; SOENBW -:.. REMARKS. TREES: ACACIASMALUI SWEET ACACIA 24' BOX ACACIAANUERA MULGA TREE 24'BOX CITRUS CITRUS 24-BOX 1'CAL14'HT 20'X20' PARKINSONIA'DESERT MUSEUMOR -AZT THORNLESS' PALO VERDE HYBRIDS 24' BOX 1- CAL I T HT 30' X 30' MULTI PARKINSONIA PRAECOX SONORAN PALO VERDE 24* BOX 1-CAL17-HT W'X30' MULTULOW BRANCH STANDARD PALMS: BUTIA CAPITATA PINDO PALM 24" BOX 24- BTH MIN 10' X 10' 24" BTH MIN BRAHEA ARMATA MEXICAN BLUE PALM 24"BOX 24-BTH MIN 5.16XS 0' 24'BTH MIN CHAMAEROPS HUMIUS MEDITERRANEAN FAN PALM 24" BOX 3'4' CLUMP 5-20' X 5-15' MULTI PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA DATE PALM 20-30' HTS 40' X 15 SHOVEL CUT WASHINGTON11A FILIFERA CALIFORNIA FAN PALM 8-1SHTS 60'X 15' SKINNED WASHINGTONIA ROBUSTA MEXICAN FAN PALM B-16'HTS 100'X 10, SKINNED ACCENT PLANTS: AGAVE SPECIES AGAVE 5-15GAL 3-6X 3-6 CUPRESSUS S.'STRICTA' ITALIAN CYPRESS 15 GAL-24- BOX 15 GAU6-7' HT 24"19.11' HT MAX 113 OF TOTAL TO BE 15 GAL DASYLIRIONWHEELERI DESERT SPOON 5-15 GAL 51X5' L t!INOCACTUS GRUSONII GOLDEN BARREL CACTUS 12-18" DIA 2' X 2' FOWUIERIASPELENDENS OCOTILLO SHT 10 CANE MIN OPUNTIA BASILARIS BEAVER TAIL CACTUS 2'HT 10 PAD MIN 2'X6' SHRUBS: CAESALPINIA PULCHERRIMA RED BIRD OF PARADISE 5GAL CALLIANDRA CALIFORNICA SAJA FAIRY DUSTER 5 GAL 76' X S CASSIA SPECIES SENNA 5GAL 6-8'XB-10' CHAMELAUCIUM SPECIES WAX FLOWER 5GAL C. U. DANCINGOUEEN- LAVENDER AND PINK DANCING QUEEN 5GAL 6'X6' C. CILIATUM'SCADDAN-WHITE SCADDAN 5GAL TX4' C. MY SWEET SIXTEEN - RED AND WHITE SWEET SIXTEEN 5GAL 5-61X54i' DALEA PULCHRA INDIGO BUSH 5GAL 5'%5' EREMOPHILA SPECIES EMU BUSH E. VALENTINE VALENTINE 5GAL 4' X 4-S E.WINTERGOLO WINTER GOLD 5GAL 4.5X6' E. SUMMERTIME BLUE SUMMERTIME BLUE 5GAL 6'X6-8' E. PINK BEAUTY PINK BEAUTY 5 GAL 6-B' X 6-6 DALEA SPECIES D. SIERRA GOLD SIERRA GOLD 5GAL B'XT D. FRUTESCENS BLACK DALEA 5 GAL 4' X 5' HESPERALOE PARVIFLORA RED YUCCA 5 GAL N X 3' JUSTICIACALIFORNICA CHUPAROSA 5GAL 61X 17 LAVENDULA SPECIES L STOECHAS SPANISH LAVENDER SPANISH LAVENDER 5GAL TX 3' L DENTATA FRENCH LAVENDER FRENCH LAVENDER 5 GAL TX 3' LEUCOPHYLLUM SPECIES TEXAS RANGER L CIMMARON CIMMARON 5GAL 3'%3' L. THUNDERCLOUD THUNDERCLOUD 5GAL 3'%3' L. LYNNS LEGACY LYNNS LEGACY 5 GAL 5' %5' L LAEVIGATUM CHIHUHAN SAGE 5GAL 4'XS ROSEMARINUS OFFICINAUS ROSEMARY'TUSCAN 5GAL 3VX3E' SALVIASPECIES S. LEUCANTHA MEXICAN SAGE 5 GAL 4' X 4' S. CLEVELANDII CLEVELAND SAGE 5GAL 4' X 4' S. GREGGII AUTUMN SAGE 5 GAL TX 3' INERT MATERIAL: PALM SPRINGS GOLF FINES ANGULAR GRANITE BOULDERS MOWSTRIP CTE ATION EANDSETZGRADE TaCOLOR EDO BECONCRETE .],!,,C-ci a c p m 1 s'- �L „U 3 ao U OVERALL SCHEMATIC PLAN AND ENLARGEMENTS The following plan provides an overall view of Highway 111 in La Quinta and also acts as a reference map for the more detailed illustrations included in these guidelines. The plan indicates the location of primary intersections and wayfinding signage and establishes the extent of the medians and parkways covered by the guidelines. The enlargements referenced on the plan include: • Conceptual median island, plan view and photo simulation • Parkway redesign, photosimulation and cross section • Primary comer treatment, plan view • City entry monument, redesign, photosimulation and cross section • Proposed wayfinding signage and photosimulation • Parkway lighting and day and night photosimulations Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines 5 I «gym. yid \\ )}§ ƒ12 E0 §0 it � (\ , ( I I ' J!} gWdR+ i� �.. PW ?$ aE i ` I ` §( \ d\(( I'd (»(© §) \: M \� qq\q\/ , � :; W.\} { ( (\ ( 2 \ \! e ®� e� *' : e fy co .1 I i 3 Rm 0 m m 0 0 S W d 0 d m C d a N L O CO y{h8d h&� i•:i, pc Dw o C,a qJ. Voa �D.Y r w� cQ�whlwo�}6�y �•i i � ((t A'���a `�� A4 ��?9do9e�6T t �S ^ � a l 0 t eabaA 8Tw%5S? C I�f.J fh.f. >pae�i• V W J�a'J ^y�4 A.GS LS .Y R`tT¢SpaO•�J�'J�. Ji PY Lv} J W" N C CN ° C D 6' a M S CY) 9) (n S U N o V C E 0 � LIGHTING NARRATIVE The lighting included with these guidelines is for accent plant material and to provide illumination of sidewalks, wayfinding and entry signs. This lighting is low maintenance, energy conserving and in accord with the dark sky ordinance. There are two types of lights included in these guidelines: A. Accent Lights Accent lights are installed flush with grade and include a half shield to control glare. Accent lights are for illumination of selected plant material, such as palms and specimen plants and signage. Accent lights shall be Kim "Light Vault" LTV71 (see attached specification sheets). Two lights per palm and canopy tree; one per accent. B. Pole Mounted Lights Pole lights are intended to illuminate walkways. The lights are 12 feet tall, as measured from grade to the top of the lamp fixture. Pole lights shall be Sternberg E350LED fixtures post -mounted, with one fixture per post. Each fixture shall have an output of 1970 lumens and 34 watts with a frosted lens (see attached specification sheets). Spacing should be will be a minimum of 50' o.c., alternate sides of walk. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines 14 mm UGHTIIC Type: Job: Fixture Catalog number: I'I\Nrf. nM.lr C)(PIOn o•dcrrd,w W,d nith Ilqure Specifications Lens Ring: Cast bronze with natural finish. (Optional brushed stainless steel lens ring is also available.) Light captive `F6' blackened stainless steel hex-sr.wket cap screen's_ Lens: Tempered clear soda lime, 3/*E thick flush with lens ring, slightly crowned. Lens Gasket Ore -piece molded silicone, Wchannel wraps completely around lens flange. Composite Housing: High temperature, compression molded fiberglass impregnated, 3/6' min. wall composite. Charcoal gray. No top lip to trap dirt and moisture- Molded -in solid brass knurled inserts to receive socket base screws. Separate driver and splice compartments, individual cast aluminum internal covers, with silicone gaskets. Two 314' ,NVT in honour 24 cu. in. splice area. Body and dri •vr modules epoxy bonded. Optical System: 18 LED emitters configured in a circular array, mounted on }rake providing t15" vertical adjustment and .340' horizontal rotation, locking scree. Available in "Cool White" lapprox. 5000+1(j. LED Driver. 2 electronic drivers, rated 12 watt and b watt. Available in 120V input. -404, starting temperature. All drivers are. Underwriters labora torids recognized. Wiring: Anti -siphon barrier on wiring to and from splice compartment. All components wire linked for ground, quick -disconnect for removal of optical system. Distribution: Specify "Sr' for spot distributon.; siv-cif, "NI'" h1r naranv flood distribution. 15" " -1" 15, I__ —Grade I 340- Optical Adjustment y— (2)1/, NPT a32 mL Q_.OIL■ rvra�rrwrrryrrc 11{ID Lightvault' LTWI 120 / 277 Volt Composite Housing / 18 watt LED revision 8/3/04 • Ih•71.pdf Approvals: Fixture Options: Ckd, w1 wp.xxv:, ircnn fv, ( Date: Page: 1 of 3 ORDERING INFORMATION Fixture Mode ❑ LTV711SP 118LED120 Ll LTVT1SP I IBLED277 Fixture Mode ❑ LTV71NF 118LED120 0 LTV71 NF I 18LED277 18 LED Z77 _TTT Lamp Warts Lamp Type Line Voles LED - Light Lmating D.,a m Wattage I Max Amps 18W / .2 18W / .09 Wattage I Max Amps 18W ! .2 18W ! .09 PQ4 18 Emitters LED 18 Watt Listings and Ratings UL cUL 1598' j tPC0 Rated 25C Ambient `suitable for wet fixations KI?.1113F(r:•d; R SpFYiS Tr r FIGI I- TC CryldlGF. sracsFCA41CS VAn10U1 NOTICE ® 2009 KIM LIGHTING • PO BOX 60060, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716,0080 • TEL 626568.5666 • FAY(6M369.2695 btianwsLaS 15 Lightvault' LTWI 1201277 Volt Composite Housing / 18 watt LED lam UGHnMW re.-ision 1113/09 • Itv71.pdf Type: Job: Page: 2 of 3 17 Optional Features Brushed Stainless One-piece standard brushed stainless steel replaces Steel Lens Ring standard lens ring. Includes glass lens gasket and mounting Cat. No. El SS60 screws. -1 SS60 (A—gerrtbI4 May be ordered separately. To order assembled with fixture, add 0 No Option to fixture Cat- No. - Example: LTV71horh00000MX1SS60 Half Shield Lens ring for directional glare control toward the viewer. One- r___ r -_ Cat. No. J HS50 piece cast bronze, replaces standard lens ring. Includes lass f g g 9" ❑HS50 (Assembled) lens gasket and mounting scruwf, olA t63° %l No Option i 3 ;' i Rock Guard Lens ring for lens protection in vandal prone areas. Cat. No. ❑ RG60 One-piece cast bronze, replaces standard lens ring. Includes, _J RG50 (Asaembledl glass lens gasket and mounting scrMV5. May be To fixture, add El No Option ordered separately. order assembled with _� n. ieC to fixture Cat. No. - Example: LTV711120/RG60. Replaces standard lens ring. Trim Ring For flush mounting of fixture in concrete paid or paving. Brass Cat, No- 0 TR60 ring damps to housing with stainless steel screw. -1 No Option .01 — 9's' PIA - Photocell Sensor Built-in photocell sensor is muunled in the center of the LED board. Consult factory fur environment Cat. No. ❑ A-PC2 limitations and operation settings. L'• No Option NOTE: Available for LED model LTV711120. Colored LEDs Consult factory for color options. r- 02M KIM LIGHTING - PO BOX 60060, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716-We0 - TEL' 62SW8-5665 - FAX: 62rt369,2695 5617609215 16 110111111 LIGH TM Lightvaule LIWI 120 / 277 Volt Composite Housing / 18 watt LED revision fV3/D9 • Irv71 -lxlf Type: Job: Page: 3 of 3 Colored Lenses Cat. No. (See right) 1-1 No Option Lens Accessories (A. No. (See right) U No Option Optional Features Molded colored glass lens, replaces standard clear glass leers in fixture. (Sm color samples on page 26 of l.ightvault catalog.) 0 May he used in colubination with HL hex cell Louvers, SL spread or PL prismatic lemws. Cat. No. Color Description •RTSO Rose Warms metal halide color. Deepens high pressure sodium color to pink/orange. ❑AM50 Arnber Warms metal halide color. Deepens high pressure sodium color to yellow/orange. C RD50 Red Deep color accent. Best used with high pressure sodium lamps. 17, BF60 Blue Deep color accent. Best used with metal halide lamps. f ! GR50 Green Deep color accent. Blue shift with metal halide lamps. Yellow shift with high pressure sodium lamps. HL - Hex Cell Louver. Constructed of hex cell aluminum louvers with a cell dimension C, Ya" \N x %'+' D, ITrr lucing a 450 Cutoff angle, mounted in a circular frame, finished in baked high -heat flat black. May I>e used in combination with colored lenses. Inserts behind kerns into lens gasket. Not for use in combination with SL spread or PL prismatic lenses. Cat. No. EI HL50 Hex Cell Louver PL - Prismatic Lens: Softens lamp distrihution. Best with flood lamps. Inserts behind lens into lens gasket. Not for use in combination with HL60 louver. Cat. No. PL60 Prismatic Lens SL - Spread Lens: Creates an oval beam pattern. Best with spot lamps. Inserts behind lens into lens gasket. Not for use in combination with HL601ouvet.. Cat, No. SL60 Spread Lens 0 =9 HIM LIGHTING • PO 80x 60080, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716-0080 • TEL 6-119M5666 • FAX 62613%2695 5617609215 17 /N-7.S,r iS'1 H;ltA'IiFa;/: Architectural Luminaires LUMINAIRE DESIGN • 'file luminaire shall be a medium scale. architectural design fixture provided with I.Fl) light sources and roof mounted, down -lighting optics_ • The luminaire shall be 17"diameter and 20 " overall height. • The luminaire shall he supplied with line -ground. line -neutral and neutral -ground electrical surge protec- tion in accordance with It?EF. ANSI CG2 41 2 guidelines. • The luminaire shall he II.L.or I_:f.L.listed in D.S. and Canada_ • The 1350 is available with or without flat or sag lens. • The E300 is offered with a clear or frosted acrylic. tapered cylindrical body lens. POST FITTER • The titter shall he heavy wall, cast aluminum for high tensile strength. • The litter shall have an inside diameter opening sized to fit a 3" round pole or tenon. • The fitter shall secure to the pole or tenon with set- screws. DRIVER • The Lf.D driver shall he securely mounted inside the fixture roor for optimized driver performance and longevity. • The l_LD driver shall he supplied with a quick -dis- connect electrical connector on the power supply, pro- viding easy, poker connections and fixture installation. 35OLED E36OLEDFA LIGHT SOURCES • The luminaire shall use high output. high brightness LEDs • The LEDs shall Le mounted in arrays. on printed circuit boards designed to maximize heat transfer to tite heat sink surface • The LEDs shall he attached to the printed circuit hoard with not less than 90% pure silver to insure optimal electrical and thermal conductivity. • The LEDs and printed circuit hoards shall he protected from moisture and corrosion by a conibrmal coating of 1 to 3 mils. • The LEDs and printed circuit board construction shall be environmentally friendly and 1000'a recyclable. 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These landscape maintenance guidelines will keep the irrigation system functioning efficiently, the plant material properly pruned, the view corridor free from debris and, most importantly, keep the resort quality of the landscape intact. Part of the resort quality in the landscape is the selective use of shrub masses. The shrubs located in the median islands are not to be hedged, and should not be trimmed with power hedge trimmers. Shrub masses located in the parkways will not be hedged unless that was the original design intent. Shrubs which are not part of a hedge will not be trimmed with power hedge trimmers, nor will they be trimmed into geometric shapes, as the intent of the landscape theme is to maintain the natural form of shrubs and ground cover. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines 21 MAINTENANCE STANDARDS 1.01 PART 1 - GENERAL This section describes parameters for permanent maintenance of the landscape. Insurance. Licenses. Permits The Landscape Maintenance Contractor shall possess all insurance, licenses and permits required to perform the landscape maintenance. A. Licensing Reguirements In accordance with Division II, Chapter 9 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California, providing for the licensing of contractors, the Contractor shall possess a valid C-27 landscape maintenance license or Class A Contractor's license. In addition, the Contractor shall possess a valid chemical applicator's license to include pest control or must subcontract to a licensed contractor. 1.02 SCOPE OF WORK These specifications establish the standard for maintenance of the landscaping along the Highway 111 corridor in the City of La Quinta. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, services and special skills required to perform the landscape maintenance as set forth in these specifications and in keeping with the highest standard of quality and performance. Maintenance of these areas shall include maintenance of plant materials and irrigation system. Maintenance of plant materials shall include, but is not limited to, mowing, trimming and edging, pruning, fertilization, aeration, weed control, cultivation, pest control, tree surgery, thatching and plant replacement. It is the intent of these specifications to provide plant material maintenance methods to keep the site in a state of growth and repair. Irrigation maintenance shall include system operation adjustment and all necessary repairs needed to keep system operation at peak efficiency. A. Emergency Numbers The Contractor shall provide to the City, at all times throughout the duration of their contract, emergency telephone numbers which can be called for emergency conditions at any time that the Contractor's representatives are not immediately available at the job site. An alternative number shall be provided in case no answer is received at the first number. The emergency number shall be used to contact a responsible representative of the Contractor who can take the necessary action required to alleviate an emergency condition which threatens to cause damage to any property. PART 2 - EXECUTION 2.01 TURF GRASS AREAS (Where they occur) A. Mowin❑ Mowing of lawn areas shall be done once a week, except when weather precludes mowing. Bermuda grass shall be mowed at a cutting height of 3/4" - V. Rye grass shall be mowed at a cutting height of 1-1/2" - 2". Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines R C. A power driven rotary mower with a grass catcher attached to remove clippings shall be used to mow turf. Blades shall be kept sharp at all times. Edging and Trimming Edging shall be accomplished with a power edger each time the turf is mowed. Clippings shall either be vacuumed or blown off walks. The turf around tree wells, sprinkler heads and other objects shall be trimmed by hand clippers or a power weedeater. (Contractor to provide weedeater guard on all trees when weedeaters are used.) Chemicals may be used for this purpose only with the approval of the City Maintenance Engineer. Aerification Turf grass shall be aerified once a year during the first week of August, one week prior to fertilization. Aerate all turf areas, removing 1/2"x2" cores of sod with an aerator machine at a maximum of 6" spacing. Any areas that show excessive compaction shall receive additional treatment as required to alleviate this condition and allow for proper water penetration and minimal runoff. At the discretion of the Contractor, the cores may either be dragged to break them up or removed. D. Fertilization Apply fertilizers as indicated in Fertilization Section 2.05 of these specifications. E. Watering F G. H. A regular deep watering program shall be accomplished to give the best results. The established turf should not be kept wet but should dry out somewhat between waterings. Allow lawns to dry before mowing. Thatching (only if not overseeding) Thatch all Bermuda lawns once a year in early September in accordance with the following methods: Verticut entire area using a thatching machine set to soil line conduct. Verticut twice in parallel directions. Pick up debris at the completion of this operation. 2. Mow with rotary mower at regular cutting height. Overseeding of Perennial Rye In mid -October (or when the evenings are consistently cool), the following overseeding services should be performed: Perennial rye to be applied at a rate of 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet. 2. 15-15-15 fertilizer to be applied per manufacturer's recommendations. Refurbishment of Turf Areas Lawn areas that thin out due to shading effect of maturing trees, or dying back due to sogginess, will be reseeded with an approved grass seed to restore thinning areas. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines Weed Control Contractor shall maintain a weed -free lawn at all times by either chemical, mechanical means or by the water management program. The Contractor shall be especially careful if applying chemicals to control weeds because of possible damage to the lawn. Before such applications are made, the turf should be well established and in a vigorous condition. J. Disease, Harmful Insects and Rodent Control Maintain areas free of pest and diseases including rodents, snails, insects, etc. See Sections C, D and E of the Additional Work in All Areas section. 2.02 ADDITIONAL WORK IN ALL AREAS A. Standard Practices for Trees Shrubs and Other Woody Plant Maintenance/Pruning ANSI A300 (6-30-93) Trees shall be pruned to reduce hazards, improve structure, maintain natural aesthetics, maintain health or satisfy a specific need such as: Removing diseased, dead, dying, decayed, interfering and obstructing branches. Before pruning, the primary objective should be carefully defined. a. The purpose of utility pruning is to remove branches in order to prevent loss of service, present damage to equipment, avoid impairment and to uphold the intended safe usage of the utility space. b. The purpose of pruning trees other than for utility purposes is to provide hazard reduction, maintenance, aesthetic pruning or specialty pruning as defined in this standard. 2. To obtain the defined objective, the growth cycles of individual species as well as the type of pruning to be performed should be considered. 3. Before beginning to work and while work is being performed, a qualified Arborist shall visually inspect each tree for structural and plant health problems. If a condition is observed that requires additional attention, the person doing the inspection should inform an immediate supervisor or the tree owner of such conditions in writing. 4. Tools used in making pruning cuts shall be kept sharpened to result in final cuts with a smooth surface and secure remaining adjacent bark. a. Anvil -type pruning tools shall not be used to prune either trees or shrubs. When using a hook and blade -type hand pruner, lopper or pole pruner, the hook portion of the cutting head should be positioned on the outside portion of the branch to be removed. b. The use of climbing spurs is not an acceptable work practice for pruning operations on live trees. Climbing spur use is permissible on tree removals and in emergencies where an aerial rescue must be performed. Use of climbing spurs is a generally acceptable work practice for pruning operations on certain palm species and trees where limbs are greater than throw -line distance apart and only when alternative methods for accessing the crown are impractical. Climbing spurs should be removed when the climber has ascended and tied into the tree. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines C. Equipment and work practices that will damage the bark and cambium should be avoided. 5. When removing a lateral branch at its point of origin on the trunk or parent limb, the final pruning cut shall be made in branch tissue as close as possible to the trunk or parent limb, without cutting into the branch collar or leaving a protruding stub of branch tissue. a. When reducing the top or length of a branch, prune to a lateral branch at least one-half the diameter of the portion being removed. The cut should approximately bisect the angle formed by the branch bark ridge and an imaginary line perpendicular to the lateral branch cut line. b. Before a branch is reduced, the ratio of live wood in the branch to leaf surface should be considered carefully. Generally, not more than one-third the total leaf surface area of any branch should be removed. C. When removing a dead branch, the final cut shall be made just outside the collar of live tissue. If the collar has grown out along the branch stub, only the dead stub should be removed. The live collar shall remain intact an uninjured. d. To prevent damage to the parent limb when removing a small branch or branch with a tight crotch, the final cut should be made from the bottom of the branch up. e. Tree branches shall be removed in such a manner to not cause damage to other parts of the tree or to other plants or property. All branches too large to support with one hand shall be precut to avoid splitting or tearing of the bark. Where necessary, ropes or other equipment should be used to lower large branches or stubs to the ground. f. All cut limbs shall be removed from the crown upon completion of the pruning. Under no condition shall any severed or partially cut branch be left in the canopy of a tree after the tree worker leaves the job site. 6. Wound dressings and tree paints are not recommended for routine use when pruning, except when specified by the Arborist or Landscape Architect for disease, borer, mistletoe, sprout control, or cosmetic reasons. a. If wound dressings or paints are used for cosmetic or other reasons, then materials non -toxic to the cambium layer shall be used, and only a light coating shall be applied to the wound surface. Asphalt base coatings shall not be placed on tree wounds. b. When tracing bark wounds, a qualified person shall remove only damaged or loose bark, disturbing a minimal amount of live tissue. C. Cavities shall not be filled or treated if the boundary reaction zones are disturbed. Pruning of trees shall only be performed under the supervision of an Arborist by qualified tree workers, who through related training and/or on the job experience, are familiar with the practices and hazards of arboriculture, and the equipment used in such operations. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines a. This standard shall not take precedence over safe work practices. b. All applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American National Standards, such as ANSI Z-133, as well as state and local regulations shall be complied with. 8. Tree/Shrub Pruning Types: a. The following pruning types are the general categories of pruning used on all species of trees. The user should include one or several of these types at any time an any particular tree or trees or any part of a tree, depending on the desired results. 1). Hazard Reduction Pruning. Hazard reduction pruning is recommended when the primary goal is to reduce the danger to a specific target caused by visible defined hazards in a tree. This pruning shall consist of the removal of dead, diseased, obstructing, split and/or broken branches 2 inches (5.0 cm) in diameter or greater. The removal of such described branches is to include those inside the crown of the tree. Limbs susceptible to failure from dense or heavy foliar masses should be thinned. 2). Maintenance Pruning. Maintenance pruning is recommended when the primary goal is emphasis on Hazard Reduction Pruning, tree health and structure. Maintenance pruning shall consist of the removal of dead, dying, diseased, interfering, obstructing, split and broken branches and girdling roots. The removal of such described branches is to include those within the crown of the tree one inch in diameter or greater (2.5 cm). 3). Aesthetic Pruning. Aesthetic pruning is recommended when the primary goal is emphasis on maintenance pruning, tree health, structure and overall appearance. Aesthetic pruning shall consist of the removal of dead, dying, diseased, interfering, obstructing, split and broken branches 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) in diameter or greater. Selective thinning may also be accomplished within the entire tree or any specific branch, as needed. The main difference between maintenance and aesthetic pruning is that the branch diameter to be removed is smaller, thus a much finer job, and selective thinning is incorporated. 4). Shrub Pruning. All non -hedge shrubs, free standing shrubs, and desert plants (Desert Spoon, Texas Ranger, etc.), shall be trimmed selectively by hand. Gas powered trimmers are prohibited from use on shrubs. b. Specialty Pruning: 1). Crown Reduction or Crown Shaping. Consideration should be given to the ability of a species to sustain this type of pruning. Crown reduction is the reduction of the top, sides or individual limbs by the means of removal of the longest portion of a limb to a lateral no less than 1/2 of the total diameter of the original limb or no more than 1/3 of the leaf surface. In most cases, Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines one of the 3 previously mentioned pruning types will accompany this procedure. 2). Crown Cleaning. Crown cleaning shall consist of one or more of the following items: dead, dying, or diseased branches, weak branches and watersprouts. 3). Crown Raising. Crown Raising shall consist of the removal of the lower branches of a tree to provide clearance. 4). Crown Restoration. Crown restoration pruning should improve the structure, form and appearance of trees which have been severely headed or vandalized. 5). Crown Thinning. Crown thinning shall consist of the selective removal of branches to increase light penetration, air movement, and reduce weight. 6). Vista Pruning. Vista pruning consists of primary and selective thinning to allow a specific view of an object from a predetermined point. 9. Young Tree Pruning: a. At Planting. When a young tree is planted, the following material shall be removed: All deadwood, any broken or split branches, in addition to any branches that are competing with the leader. Develop a central trunk or leader by removing double or multiple leaders and vigorously growing upright branches competing with the leader. b. Between three and four years. At this tree growth stage, begin the development of a strong scaffold branches structure by identifying the primary scaffold branches. To make improvement to the structure, remove branches which are crossing or interfering with the scaffold branches. These scaffold branches should be properly spaced. For deciduous shade trees which will reach or exceed 40 feet in height at maturity, the recommended spacing between primary scaffold branches is about 18 inches. For smaller species, 6 to 8 inches should be the recommended spacing. G. Between five and seven years. During the juvenile growth stage, the following woody plant tissue should be removed to continue the development of good structurally sound scaffold branch system with a central trunk/leader. All dead, interfering, split, and broken branches should be removed. Branches with narrow angles shall be removed from the trunk or canopy. Lower branches shall be raised (under - clearance) so as not to interfere with human needs where appropriate. 10. Utility Pruning. The purpose of utility pruning is to remove branches in order to prevent the loss of service, prevent damage to equipment, avoid impairment and to uphold the intended safe usage of the utility space. a. Due to the specialized nature of pruning trees near electric utility lines, only a qualified line clearance tree trimmer or qualified line clearance Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines tree trimmer trainee should be assigned to line clearance work as per ANSI Z133.1, 29 CFR 1910.331-335, 29 CFR 1910.268, and/or 29 CFR 1910.269 (publication pending). b. Utility Crown Reduction Urban/Residential Environment 1). Urban/residential pruning cuts should be made according to Section 2.03.A hereof. 2). A minimum number of cuts should be made to accomplish the purpose of utility pruning. The natural shape of the tree should be considered. 3). Trees directly under and growing into the facility/utility should be pruned by removing entire branches or by removing branches that have sprouts growing into or, once pruned, will grow into the facility/utility space. 4). Trees growing along the side and growing into or toward the facility/utility space should be pruned by removing entire branches. Branches that, when cut, will produce sprouts that would grow into facilities and/or utility space should be removed. 5). Limbs should not be cut at the edge of a pre -established clearing limit. That is, all cuts should be made a nodes. Cuts at the top of branches between nodes should be avoided. C. Utility Crown Reduction Pruning Remote/Rural Environment 1). Utilities must often maintain facilities/corridors at remote locations in forests. The trees in these locations are not usually considered as individual specimens but rather have value by being part of a whole forest. In such locations, it may be appropriate to use a mechanical pruning method. 2). Cuts should be made close to the main stem, outside of the branch bark collar. 3). Precautions should be taken to avoid stripping or tearing of bark or excessive wounding. 11. Emergency Service Restoration During a declared emergency, utilities must restore service as quickly as possible in accordance with ANSI Z133.1, 29 CFR 1910.331-335, 29 CFR 1910,268 and/or 29 CFR 1910.269 (publication pending). At such times it may be necessary, because of safety and the urgency of service restoration, to deviate from the use of proper pruning techniques as defined in this standard. Following the declared emergency, corrective pruning should be done as necessary. 12. Referenced ANSI These standards are intended to be used with the following American National Standards. When these referenced standards are superseded by a Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines revision approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc., the revision shall apply: ANSI Z133.1 For Tree Care Operations - Pruning, Trimming, Repairing, Maintaining, and Removing Trees, and Cutting Brush - Safety Requirements. 13. Referenced Federal Regulations. a. Occupational Safety and Health Standard, 29 CFR 1910.331-335, subpart S - Electrical Safety -Related Work Practices. b. Occupational Safety and Health Standard, 29 CFR 1910.269 Telecommunications. C. Occupational Safety and Health Standard, 29 SFR 1910.269, Electrical Safety -Related Work Practices (publication pending). 14. Aooendixes/Glossary of Terms ANVIL -TYPE PRUNER - Pruning tool which has a sharp blade which cuts onto an anvil -type metal cutting surface. (See Hook and Blade -Type Pruners.) ARBORIST - A professional possessing the technical competence through experience and related training to provide for or supervise the management of trees and other woody plants in the residential, commercial and public landscape. BOUNDARY REACTION ZONE - A separating boundary between wood present at the time of wounding and wood that continues to form after wounding. BRANCH - A secondary shoot or stem arising from one of the main axes (i.e., trunk or leader) of a tree or woody plant. BRANCH COLLAR - Trunk tissue that forms around the base of a branch between the main stem and the branch. As a branch decreases in vigor or begins to die, the branch collar becomes more pronounced. BRANCH SIZE - A minimum or maximum diameter size of branches to be removed should be specified in all pruning operations. This establishes how much pruning is to be done. BRANCH BARK RIDGE - Raised area of bark in the branch crotch that marks where the branch wood and trunk wood meet. CALLUS - Tissue formed by the cambium layer around a wood site. CAMBIUM - Dividing layer of plant cells that forms sapwood (xylem) to the inside and bark (phloem) to the outside. CLIMBING SPURS - A sharp pointed devise affixed to the climbers leg used to assist in climbing (aka gaffs, hooks, spurs, spikes, climbers). CLOSURE - The process of wound -wood covering a cut or other tree wound Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines CROTCH - The point of attachment between a branch and another branch, leader or trunk of a woody plant. CUT - The exposed wood area resulting from the removal of a branch. DECAY - Degradation of woody tissue as caused by certain biological organisms. FACILITY - Equipment or structures used to deliver, or provide protection for the delivery of an essential service such as electricity. FALSE CROTCH - Loops of rope or a pulley device used to support a load - line or a climbing line. GIRDLING ROOTS - Roots located above or below ground whose circular growth around the base of the trunk or over individual roots applies pressure to the bark area, ultimately restricting sap flow and trunk/root growth, frequently resulting in reduced vitality of the plant. HEARTWOOD - The inactive xylem (wood) that provides structural support; found beneath the sapwood. HOOK AND BLADE PRUNER - Pruning tool which has a sharpened blade which overlaps a supporting hook (see Anvil -Type Pruners). LATERAL - A branch or twig growing laterally from the parent branch or stem. LEADER - A dominant upright stem, usually the main trunk. There can be several leaders in one tree. LIMB - Same as branch, but usually larger and more permanent. MYCELIUM - Mass of fungus tissue growth, often found under bark or in rotted wood. OBSTRUCTING - To hinder, block, close off, or be in the way of; to hinder or retard a desired effect or shape. QUALIFIED TREE WORKER - A worker who, through related training on-the-job experience, is familiar with the hazards of pruning, trimming, repairing, maintaining, or removing trees, with the equipment used in such operations, and has demonstrated ability in the performance of the special techniques involved. QUALIFIED TREE WORKER TRAINEE - Any worker undergoing on-the-job training who, in the course of such training, is familiar with the hazards of pruning, trimming, repairing, maintaining, or removing trees with the equipment used in such operations, and has demonstrated ability in the performance of the special techniques involved. Such trainees shall be under the direct supervision of qualified personnel. REMOTE/RURAL - Areas associated with very little human activity. SAPWOOD - The active xylem (wood) that stores and transports water and stores carbohydrates; a wood layer of variable thickness found immediately inside the cambium, comprised of water -conducting vessels and living plant cells. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines SHALL - As used in this standard, denotes a mandatory requirement. SHOULD - As used in this standard, denotes an advisory recommendation. TARGET - A person, structure or object which could sustain damage from the failure of a tree or portion of a tree. THINNING - The removal of branches to open up or reduce the crown. TRACING - Shaping a wound by removing loose bark from in and around a wound, usually resulting in an elliptical shape with no pointed apex. URBAN/RESIDENTIAL - Locations normally associated with human activity such as densely populated areas including public and private property. UTILITY - An entity that delivers a public service such as electricity and communication. UTILITY SPACE - The physical area occupied by the utility's facilities and the additional space required to assure its operation. WOUND - The opening that is created any time the tree's protective bark covering is penetrated, cut, or removed, injuring or destroying living tissue. Pruning a live branch creates a wound, even when the cut is properly made. XYLEM - Wood tissue; usually, active xylem is called sapwood, inactive xylem is called heartwood. B. Loss or Damage to Plant Material by Contractor Shrubs, trees and plants damaged or killed due to the Contractor's operations, negligence or chemicals, shall be replaced at no cost to the Owner. C. Disease and Harmful Insect Control Monthly inspections shall be made for evidence of disease and/or harmful insects. If evidence of such is found, a report shall immediately be submitted to the Landscape Architect. The report shall include: 1. Exact location(s) where disease and/or harmful insects are prevalent. 2. Contractor's opinion of the type of disease and/or insect. 3. Contractor's recommendations for control and elimination of disease and/or harmful insects. D. Pest Prevention and Control 1. The Contractor shall be responsible for detection, prevention, elimination and control of diseases, harmful insects and weeds in the turf, shrubs, trees and groundcover areas. The Contractor shall select and supply proper materials and licensed personnel and obtain necessary permits to comply with all city, county, state and federal regulations or laws. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines 2. Contractor will assume responsibility and liability for the use of all chemical controls. Pests and diseases to include, but not limited to, all insects, mites and other harmful organisms. 3. Chemical controls to include necessary use of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Mechanical means, as well as chemicals may control pests. E. Rodent Control The Contractor shall be required to hire, as subcontractor, a professional who is in business strictly for the purpose of controlling rodents. The Contractor shall be responsible for overseeing the subcontractor to assure the control of all rodents, as required in all landscaped areas. F. Clean Up 1. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the entire area, including hardscape areas, free of debris such as papers, bottles, cans, glass, dirt, etc. Debris shall be removed Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. The Contractor shall be responsible for trash removal from the sites. 2. Contractor shall remove all debris resulting from the maintenance operations and dispose of it off -site. All grass clippings deposited on roadways or walks shall be picked up after each mowing or trimming operation. 3. All debris resulting from any of the Contractor's operations shall be removed and disposed of legally at the Contractor's expense. No debris will be allowed to remain at the end of the workday. 4. All walkways will be kept clean and care shall be taken not to create unnecessary hazards to the walking surface. 5. Unless otherwise indicated or directed, the Contractor shall provide a general clean-up operation at least once a week for the purpose of picking up debris which may accumulate from use of the area, windblown debris, dropped twigs or branches, leaves or paper in the landscape area. G. Irrigation System (Computer Controlled) Operation a. The water schedule will be established and programmed by the City's landscape maintenance supervisor. Application rates will be based on the amount the planting areas are capable of receiving without excessive runoff. The irrigation system's schedule shall be reviewed with the City. b. In determining rates of application, soil type, topography and weather conditions will be taken into consideration. The project is equipped with an automatic system which provides for repeat cycles. Applying water over short periods of time will allow for proper infiltration and thereby minimize runoff. C. Sprinkler heads shall be kept clear of overgrowth which may obstruct Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines maximum operation. Contractor will avoid manual activation of automatic valves. e. Contractor will keep system in operation by valve or head adjustment to keep all systems operating at manufacturer's recommended operating pressures. This shall be accomplished by valve throttling and pressure gauge. Contractor will be responsible for hand watering any areas not provided with an irrigation system, or any area resulting from the physical breakdown of the irrigation system. 2. Maintenance a. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of cleaning, repair, adjustment and replacement of irrigation system components, with the exception of irrigation controllers and backflow protection devices. b. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of cleaning, repair, adjustment and replacement of all items listed in the foregoing paragraphs in addition to the following: Pipe Pipe Fittings Remote Control Valve Wiring Remote Control Valves Manual Control Valves Quick Coupler Valves Sprinkler Heads Valve Boxes C. Replacement of any item shall be with an item of identical design, unless otherwise specified in writing by the City. 1). The following specifications are provided for replacement of plastic pipe and plastic pipefittings: a) Plastic pipe shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Schedule 40, Type 1, Grade 2 (PVC 1220). b) Plastic pipefittings and connections shall be PVC Schedule 40. 2). The Contractor shall inspect and examine the irrigation system while water is on twice per month. 3). Any part of the system not functioning normally shall immediately be cleaned, adjusted, repaired or replaced. 4). Contractor shall be responsible for adjusting height of risers necessary to compensate for plant material growth. 5). Automatic controllers will be kept locked at all times Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines 2.03 MISCELLANEOUS A. Inspection The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying Owner upon discovery of damage to facilities (i.e. drinking fountains, lighting poles and fixtures, etc.) which could be a potential health and safety hazard or could be an inconvenience to the general public. B. Inspections will be made by the Contractor on a weekly basis and/or at the request of the City. 2.04 FERTILIZATION A. General Fertilizers shall be dry, pelletized formation, as specified. Application shall be in accordance with indicated rates and times. B. Method of Application In making application of fertilizer granules, caution shall be taken to contain these materials in the planting areas. Avoid use of cyclone spreaders which tend to throw material into paved areas, etc. Use gravity flow spreaders when possible to keep material contained in planting areas. C. Timinp of Application When climatic factors may cause problems of general containment of fertilizer materials, adjustment of the fertilizer schedule may be necessary. Avoid application of fertilizers prior to forecasted rainy weather, etc., which might affect stability. After fertilizer application, monitor watering schedule to eliminate runoff of fertilizer materials in solution. D. Trees and Shrubs Agriform 21 grams plant tablets shall be applied to trees and shrubs that require supplemental feeding. Annual fall feeding shall be done in accordance with the rates indicated. Place tablets 6 to 8 inches deep. PRODUCT ANALYSIS TIME RATE PER 1,000 S.F. 20-10-5 As required 1 gal plant - 1 tablet 5 gal plant - 2-3 tabs mature trees - 1 tab per 1/2" of caliper PART 3 - CLEAN UP Contractors shall remove all debris associated with his work from the project site on a daily basis. Contractor is responsible for providing proper debris receptacles, or disposing of debris off site. All receptacles or off site disposal must conform to state and local codes. Contractor is responsible for identifying any waste associated with his work which may be deemed as being "hazardous" as defined by the EPA, and disposing of it per EPA regulations. Highway 111 Landscape Design Guidelines