09 Right of Way Landscape Update
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RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPE PLAN Overview to CTOC October 05, 2023 Plan Objectives 2 • Long-term sustainable landscape infrastructure. • Striking a balance between water conservation and aesthetic appeal. Right-Of-Way Maintenance Map 3 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 4 Trees in Right-Of-Way 5 • 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 6 –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 7 • 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 8 Chinese Pistache Live Oak Desert Willow Chitalpa Acacia Willow Acacia Mulga Shrubs 9 Dwarf Oleander Mexican Bird of Paradise Green Cloud Sage Lantana "Gold“ Bougainvilleas Ground cover 10 Katie Ruellia Trailing Gazania Trailing Lantana Dalea Greggii Golden Barrel Cactus 11 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 12 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 13 • 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 14 145,080 (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 15 • 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 16 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