09 Right of Way Landscape Update

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2023-10-05)

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RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPE PLAN 
Overview to CTOC
October 05, 2023

Plan Objectives
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• Long-term sustainable 
landscape infrastructure.
• Striking a balance between 
water conservation and 
aesthetic appeal.

Right-Of-Way Maintenance Map
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ACTIVITY
AMOUNT 
PER YEAR
Maintenance of developed 
ROW
$2,887,000
Maintenance of undeveloped 
ROW
$176,000
Ongoing Landscape 
restoration (Catch-up)
$550,000
TOTAL RIGHT-OF-WAY 
BUDGET (HURF - Operating)
$3,613,000

FY2024 Citywide ROW Program
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Trees in Right-Of-Way
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• 22,000 existing tree sites 
Citywide:
~4,000 missing trees Citywide 
(to be planted over 7 years)
Does not include undeveloped right-of-way (adjacent to vacant parcels)

Trees in Right-Of-Way
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–For Barrel District
• Total – 900 in FY2024
–For Cholla District
• Total – 440 in FY2024
–For Sahuaro District
• Total – 1010 in FY2024
Does not include undeveloped right-of-way (adjacent to vacant parcels)
–For Cactus District
• Total – 305 in FY2024
–For Ocotillo District
• Total – 430 in FY2024
–For Yucca District
• Total – 855 in FY2024

Considerations
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• Use native drought tolerant 
plants.
• Decorative rock.
• Artificial turf at select 
locations.
• Balance tree planting, 
shrubs, and ground cover.
• Maximize tree canopy in the 
City.
• Maximize the opportunity 
to conserve water.
– Water harvesting features.
– Smart irrigation systems.
• Site restrictions.
• Ease of maintenance.

Drought Tolerant Trees
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Chinese Pistache
Live Oak
Desert Willow
Chitalpa
Acacia Willow
Acacia Mulga

Shrubs
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Dwarf 
Oleander
Mexican Bird 
of Paradise
Green Cloud 
Sage
Lantana 
"Gold“
Bougainvilleas

Ground cover
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Katie
Ruellia
Trailing 
Gazania
Trailing 
Lantana
Dalea
Greggii
Golden 
Barrel 
Cactus

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EXISTING CONDITION
Drought Friendly Plan
•Decorative rock
•Drought tolerant vegetation
•Add trees
•Add shrubs
•Water harvesting
•Add smart irrigation system
CONCEPT

Tree Spacing and Height Requirements
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71st Ave – Bethany Home Rd to Missouri Median Concept
•
1 Tree Per 30’
•
3 Shrubs Per Tree Gap
•
Maximum Tree Height 20’
•
Distance Requirement From Power Pole 10’
•
Tree Type And Shrubs Would Vary Depending On 
Location
EXISTING CONDITION
CONCEPT
SITE
10’ Distance
20’ Tree Height
71st Ave

Grass Medians Concept
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•
Remove natural turf.
•
Install artificial turf in the narrow nose parts of the 
median.
•
Plant additional trees to keep the spacing at 30’.
•
Plant shrubs at 3 per tree.
•
Install decorative rock for dust control.
EXISTING
CONCEPT

Water Use
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145,080
(445.2 AF)
181,350
(556.5 AF)
108,810
(333.9 AF)
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
Existing
Existing Fully Installed
Xeriscape Plan
In Thousands of Gallons
Savings of 111.3 acre-foot (AF)/Year with the Proposed Plan.

New Standard
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• Drought tolerant trees every 30’.
• 3 drought tolerant shrubs/groundcover/cacti in 
between trees (Preferred).
• Water harvesting features incorporated.
• Smart irrigation systems.
• Decorative rock color and size.
• Water crisis responsive standards.

Public Meetings
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Date
District
Location
# of Attendees
July 25, 2023
Yucca
Heroes Regional Library
1
July 26, 2023
Cactus
Rose Lane Recreation Center
2
July 27, 2023
Ocotillo
O’Neil Community Center
1
Sept. 25, 2023
Cholla & Sahuaro
Foothills Aquatic Center
12
Sept. 28, 2023
Barrel
Glendale Main Library
1

Questions
17