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Home My WebLink About02/12/2001 BAKERSFIELD David Couch, Chair Sue Benham Mike Maggard Staff: John W. Stinson SPECIAL MEETING URBAN-DEVELOPMENT COMMrR'EE of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Monday, February 12, 2001 4:00 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room, Suite 201 Second Floor - City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT NOVEMBER 13, 2000 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding tree maintenance and removal - tree ordinance - Grady B. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding Freeway Status Report - LaRochelle C. Discussion and Committee-recommendation regarding Transportation Development Fees - LaRochelle D. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding High Speed Rail locations - LaRochelle 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding Kern Bluff open space corridor - Grady B. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding request from Vision 2020 for Charrette funding - Grady/Shirlyn Davenport, Vision 2020 C. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding new zone for commercial development - Grady D. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding City/County drilling requirements - Grady E. Committee discussion and adoption of 2001 Urban Development meeting schedule 6. ADJOURNMENT S:~John\UrbanDev2001\udO10feb12agen.wpd ~L~ ~P~ DRAFT BAKERSFIELD ~--'-' ~J~ ~'~ Jeffrey.A. Green, Chair Alan Tandy, City Manager David Couch Staff: John W. Stinson Mike Maggard AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMI'I-rEE Meeting of Monday, November 13, 2000 4:00 .p.m. City Manager's Office - City Hall 1. ROLL CALL Called to order: 4:05 p;m. Present: Councilmembers Jeffrey Green, Chair; David Couch; and Mike Maggard 2. ADOPT OCTOBER 16, 2000 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC 'STATEMENTS Shawn Caldwell, Doug Bird and Leonard Koch spoke against opening Shellabarger Road. Keith Huffman spoke in favor of opening Shellabarger Road. 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A.Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding Transportation Development Fees - Capital Improvement Plan At the Committee's request from the last meeting, Jack LaRochelle provided a cash flow analysis' for the next five years. Marion Shaw gave an overview of projects added to the Regional Transportation Facilities .List. Some projects were added due to changes in growth patterns, but most were added to facilitate development and provide continuity to the transportation system. There is no change to the fee structure as the projects completed are approximately equal to the projects being added. URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DRAFT Monday, November ~ 3, ~000 Page -2- Roger Mclntosh spoke and questioned the reasoning for some projects included on the list and suggested waiting for the completion of the 2030 model that will be used for the Greiner traffic system study. The Committee discussed several projects on the list and time constraints. The Transportation Development Fees - Capital Improvement Plan needs to be adopted by the.Council within 180 days of adoption of the FY 2000-01 Capital Improvement Program .budget which was adopted June 28, 2000. It was pointed out that With Council direction, the Regional Transportation Facilities List can be amended during the year to prioritize, remove projects or add needed projects. As this is a metropolitan plan, it must alsb be adopted annually by the County. The Committee unanimously, approved the Regional Transportation Facilities List for the Transportation Development Fees - Capital Improvement Plan to be forwarded to the Council for adoption with the understanding .that it can be amended during the year at Council direction. B. DiscuSsion and Committee recommendation regarding tree ordinance Planning Director Stan Grady handed out a summary of comments from the Planning Commission Landscape Committee meeting and a summary of comments and recommendations from theTree Foundation. Planning staff has also met with the Board of *Realtors, the BIA of-Kern County and CELSOC members. Pauline-Larwood, Smart Growth Coalition, spoke about their recently'completed survey and results showing the number one issue of those surveyed was that citizens wanted to see more trees in Bakersfield and the metropolitan area. Gary O'Neil, Oleander Sunset Park Association, spoke about the'tree ordinance and the need to have a list of preferred trees, concern about the removal of mature trees, compliance and enforcement of the ordinance. Fred Porter, CELSOC, pointed out that commercial development is responsible for a very small portion of the trees in Bakersfield. Only 4.5 percent of the available property being developed is commercial. The Committee clarified that the draft ordinance now being considered for adoption is for new commercial development and does not cover residential. The original referral was to consider what can be done for future commercial development where there are existing mature trees and how to keep -those mature trees. The Committee directed Planning Director Stan Grady to ask the groups who have not submitted written comments to do so and invite the groups to a meeting with City staff and work out the issues in the draft tree ordinance that can be agreed upon and make notations on -the outstanding issues and bring the information back to the Committee. URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DRAFT AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Monday, November 13, 2000 Page -3- C. Discussion and-Committee recommendation regarding existing City ordinance relating .. to manufactured homes This item was before the Committee sometime ago and there was discussion about making changes to the existing ordinance to more closely conform with some optional language in State law. Basically, it would add language to the ordinance to prohibit the installation of a manufactured home in R-1 zones if-it is 10 years old or older. This would not apply to existing manufactured homes already on a site, but.only in~'tallation' of manufactured homes after adoption of the ordinance. Staff has been in contact with the Board of Realtors and they have no objection to the proposed changes to the ordinance. The Committee unanimously approved the changes to the ordinance relating to manufactured homes and directed staff to forward the ordinance to the Council for adoption. 5, ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Staff: City 'Manager Alan Tandy; Assistant City Manager John W. Stinson; City Attorney Bart Thiltgen; Public Works Director Raul Rojas; Planning Director Stanley Grady; Parks Supervisor Ed Lazaroti; and Public Works Civil Engineer Marian Shaw. Others: Roger Mclntosh, Martin-Mclntosh; Mark Smith, ASU; Cassie Daniell Bakersfield Board of Realtors; Stuart Baugher; Keith Huffman; Leonard Koch; Shawn Caldwell; Doug Bird; Dana Adams, Tree Foundation; Fred Porter, CELSOC; Brian Todd, BIA of Kern County; Gary O'Neil, Oleander Sunset Park Association; Pauline Larwood, Smart Growth Coalition; Renee Nelson; Reporter James Burger, The Bakersfield Californian; and reporter from KERN Radio. cc: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers S:~John\U rbanDev~UD00novl 3summary.wpd MEMORANDUM February 9, 2001 TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FROM: ~5""STANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICTS Commercial zoning by the City is divided into five districts. The most common are the Professional and Administrative Office zone (C-O), Neighborhood Commercial zone (C-1) and Regional Commercial zone (C-2). The Central Business zone (C-B) was drafted for downtown while the Commercial Center zone (C-C) is used for property within the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area. The order of presentation of the zones in this memorandum is from least permiSsive to most permissive. The C-O, C-1 and C-2 zone districts are used for new development with C-2 being the dominant retail commercial zone. Our zoning ordinance is constructed to allow uses permitted in less intensive zones to be permitted in more intensive zones. An example Would be medical offices, Which are allowed in C-O zones are a less intensive use than fast food restaurants, which are allowed in C-2 zones. With a C-O zone you could only develop the medical office, however with a C-2 zone you could develop either or both on the same site. Because of this, the C-2 Regional Commercial zone is the most requested zone when commercial zoning is sought because it allows the broadest range of permitted commercial uses. Neighborhood Commercial zones permit some uses that are similar to uses in the Regional Commercial zone, but with more restrictions. An example is drug stores which are allowed in both zones, however the outside nursery sales would only be allowed in the C-2 zone. Another example is fast food restaurants which are allowed in both zones, however the speaker box would only be allowed by right in the C-2 zone. This gradual loosening of regulations and expanding the list of permitted uses as you move from one classification to the next more intensive classification is the essence of zoning. It addresses land use compatibility at the human scale. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE February 9, 2001 Page Two The attached Table "A" provides a view of the commercial zone districts used by the City of Bakersfield. The uses in typical neighborhood centers common to both the C-1 and C-2 zones are highlighted. There are permitted uses within the C-2 zone that create concern from neighboring property owners when confronted with a proposed zone change. These . concerns involve permitted building heights and uses such as crematoriums, sanitariums and hospitals. A possible solution to these concerns could be to redefine the Regional Commercial zone as a community commercial zone. Create a third zone (C-3) and give it the Regional Commercial classification. Place in that zone a blend of the uses deemed undesirable in the old zone with some of the uses permitted in the Central Business zone. An example of how this could work is presented in Table "B". Transferring permitted uses from one district to another will create non- conforming uses. These uses will have difficulty expanding if they desire to do so at their present location. For example, if we move funeral services from C-2 to C-3 they will lose the right to expand their business at their present location because the use would no longer be permitted by right. SCG:pah Attachments cc: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director S:\STANLEYlcommercial zone districts.wpd TABLE"A" C-O C-1 C-2 C-B C-C 60 feet max building height 60 feet max building height 90 feet max building height max building height = none 180 feet max building height Any use listed in the uses permitted Any use listed in the uses permitted Any use listed in the uses permitted Any use listed in the uses permitted section in the C,-O zone section in the C-O and C-1 zones section in the C-O, C-1 and C-2 zones section in the R-3, R-4, C-O, C-1 and C-2 zones, except those uses 3ermitted in the R-1 and R-2 zones as referenced; 1. Accounting, auditing, tax I. Apparel and accessory specialty 1. Adult entertainment establishments 1. Bus, train and other transit station, 1. Apartment hotel, rooming house, preparation and bookkeeping shops, does not Include large scale as defined in Section 17.69.020 and ~rovlded that transit vehicles are not single room occupancy, services, chain department stores, subject to the regulations of Chapter stored on-site and no repair work or 17.69, servicing of transit vehicles is conducted on-site, 2. Advertising agencies. 2. Automobile sen/Ice stations, 2. Apparel and accessory stores, 2. News/magazine stand, 2. Bus, train and olher transit station, Including convenience markets but )rovlded that transit vehicles are not excluding truck stops, stored on-site and no repair work or servicing of transit vehicles is conducted on-site, 3. Banks, savings and loans, credit 3. Bakery, retail only, 3. Appliance store, Including 3. Nightclub, cabaret, bar, cocktail 3. Parking garage or surface lot, unions and other financial institutions, stoves, refrlgerstors, washers, lounge or other establishment selling dryers, and other electric or gas alcoholic beverages for on-site appliances, Including repair, consumption where such use, including entertainment, is the primary business, 4. Business and management 4. Book and stationery store, 4. Automobile accessory or part 4. Parking garage or surface lot, 4. Police, fire and other emergency consulting services, stores, including stereo, phone, fire, service alarm centers, upholstery and tune-up specialty shops but excluding heavy or major mechanical work and all body or paint work, and where all work is conducted inside a building, 5. Business and professional 5. Candy, nut and confectionery store, 5. Automobile dealership, new and 5. Police, fire and other emergency 5. Post office and other courier or membership organizations, used, service alarm centers, 3arcel delivery service, 6. Commercial art and graphic design. 6. ~hflstmas tree sales, limited 6. Automobile rental agency, including 6. Post office and other courier or 6. Sidewalk use, including but not between November 15 to December limousine service, parcel delivery service, limited to outdoor seating, subject to 26 each calendar year, issuance of an encroachment permit; 7. Commercial photography, including 7. Church, excluding schools, 7. Bowling center, billiards, 7. Sidewalk use, including but not C. Mixed combinations of uses portrait studios, limited to outdoor seating, subject to allowed in subsections A and B above issuance of an encroachment permit; are permitted; TABLE"A" ~ C-O C-1 C-2 C-B C-C 8. C~T, vuterv,~,m,.,,ii~anddata 8. Cosmetiostom, 8. Camera and photographic supply, iC. Residential uses provided they am D. Accessorybuildinga, stnJcturesor ~ processing smvices, located in the second story or above; uses necessary to support the principal use located on the same lot or parcel of land. 9. Co,-~s~n-,er c~6Git repo~i~,g and 9. Drugstore, pharmacy, 9. Card room, bingo parlor, D. Mixed combinations of uses collection services, allowed in subsections A and B above are permitted; 10. Day care nursery. 10. Fabric, yardage store, 10. Carpet and upholstery cleaners, E. Accessory buildings, structures and uses necessary to support the principal use located on the same lot or parcel of land. 11. Detect-ye and r~ecurity sy~e~$ 11. Rods[, 11. Carwash detailing, 12. Direct mail adve~ising services. 12. Fireworks sales, limited between 12. Computers and computer software June 1 and July 5 each calendar year, store, 13. E~T~oyment agency and help 13. Garment cleaning, pressing, 13. Department store, supply services, altambon and repair, 14. Engin~ering, surveying, i 14. Grogery stores, Including meat, 14. Farmers market; provided it is architectural and environmental fish, frui~ vegetable, delicatessen conducted on a paved surface, shall planning services, and convenience stores, not be operated more than two days ~er calendar week, has been certified by the Kern County agricuituml commissioner, and that adequate parking Is available through joint, shared or other arrangement as approved by the planning director )ursuant to Chapter 17.58, 15. Family and soclal service, clinics 15. Hair styling ~h~p and beauty 15. Floor covering store, and canters, salon, including tanning salons, !16. Gov~n~-~,~; serv~,c~$ and 1& Interior dec~;i,g, Including 16. Funeral services, including a administration, including libraries, drapery, curtain and upholstery crematory provided it is incidental to museums, galleries and judicial sales, the main use, courts; police, fire, and other emergency service alarm canters. 17. Insurarr.,~ s~-V~es. 17, Jo-weltS, ~atch, clocks, 17. Fumiture store, including rental, silverware, coins and gemstones Including repeir, 18. Legal serv~.~s. 1& Laundromat, 18. Garage for public or commercial parking, 19. Manet;.~T~,3~ ar, G public rela~'~-~$ 19. Liquor ~e, 19. Gift, novelty and souvenir store, 2 TABLE"A" C-O C-1 C-2 C-B C-C 20. Medical, dental, psychiatric and 20. Locksmith, 20. Hardwar~ ~;~-e, including ~-~-~e other health practitioner offices and building and garden supply, dinica, including chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy and blood banks. 21. Medical and dental laboratories. 21. Newspaper, magazine store, 21. Hobby, toy and game store, 22. Mo~tgoge, loan and personal credit 22. Pet and pet supply store, Including 22. Nome furnishings, In¢ludin§ institutions, grooming services, kltchenwara, glassware, lamps :lighting, and fireplace Inserts, 23. Palm reading, fortune telling, 23. Photocopying and duplicating 23. Hospital, sanitarium, astrologic and psychic sewices, services, !24. Pharmacies, in conjunction with 24. Photographic shops and 24. Hotel, motel, including restaurants, medical clinics, developing sewices, bars and cocktail lounges provided they are incidental to the main use, 25. Post office and other courier or 25. Physical fitness facility, 25. Luggage and leather goods, parcel delivery services. 26. Public and private utility 26. Pdvate service clubs, lodges, 26. Military surplus store, administration. 27. Real estate development, sales 27. Restaurants snd misted eatin§ 27. Motion picture theater and and property management services, olacee, excludin§ on.site alcohol auditoriums, excluding drive-in, sales, entertainment or drive-throu§h ~ervlce, 28. Secretarial and court reporting 28. Resthome, convalescent home, 28. Motorcycle dealership, new and sewlces, adult care facility, residential care used, facility as defined in Section 1502 of the Heal~ and Safety Code of the State of Califomla, 29. Telecommunications 29. Temporary promotional activity as 29. Musical instrument store, ' administration, defined in Section 17.04.610, ~0. Television, radio and cable 30. Tobacco store, 30. Nurseries, broadcasting stations. 31. Title and escrow offices. ~31. Video disk/tape rental, 31. Paint, glass and wallpaper store, 32. Travel agencies. 32. Veteflnary (small animal only), 32. Pool and spa sales, provided there excluding kennel services, ~s no outside storage of material, 33. Trusts and investment agencies. 33.'$hoppln§ center~. 33. Radio, television and other consumer electronics store, including repair, B. Accessory buildings or structures C. Accessory buildings or structures 34. Record, tape, disk and other necessary to such use located on the necessary to such use located on the 3re-recorded music and video store, same lot or parcel of land. same lot or parcel of land. TABLE"A" : C-O C-1 C-2 C-B C-C C. Temporary offices including D. Dwelling for use by caretaker or 35. Restaurant and related eating ~ :~able, modular or prefabricated night security, or as accessory and places, Including drive-through structures constructed in conformance incidental to the permitted use on the serv/ces and on,site alcohol sales with the uniform codes adopted by the pamel, when served together with and city (Title 15 of this code) and not Incidental to the serving of food, or attached to permanent foundations ~ In a cocktail lounge or bar which Is may be allowed for a period not to !an accessory use to the restaurant, exceed two years, plus one-year Including entertainment, extension subject to the approval of the planning commission. D. Dwelling for use by caretaker or E. Temporary offices, including 36. Sewing, needlework and piece night security, or as accessory and portable, modular or prefabricated good store, incidental to the permitted use on the structures constructed In conformance parcel, with uniform code adopted by the city 'r'~de 15 of this code) and not attached to permanent foundations may be allowed for a period not to exceed two years, plus one-year extension subject to the approval of the planning commission. iF. The specified store, shops or 37. Skating rinks, businesses in subsection B above, shall be establishments selling new merchandise exclusively, except used merchandise cleafly incidental to the regular business conducted on the 3remises, and shall be permitted only under the following conditions: 1. Such stores, shops or businesses, 38. Sporting goods, including bicycles, except autornobtle service stations, camping equipment, firearms, skiing shall be conducted entirely wifhin an and golf, enclosed building. No outside storage of materials is permitted. 2. Products made incidental to a 39. Taxidermist, permitted use shall be sold at retail on the'premises. TABLE"A" C-O C-1 C-2 C-B C-C 3. All public entrances to such stores, 40. Theater, cinema, excluding shops or businesses shall be from the drive-in, principal sffeat upon which the property abuts or within one hundred feet thereof, except that a rear or side entrance from the building to a public parking area may be provided. 4. The accessory buildings or 41. Trade, vocational or specialized structures necessary to such use school, !located on the same lot or parcel of land, including a storage garage for the exclusive use of the patrons add employees of the above stores or businesses. 42. Used merchandise, including antiques, books, furniture, thrift shops, and pawnshops, 43. Variety store, 44. Video arcade; C. The accessory buildings or structures necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land; D. Dwelling for use by caretaker or night security, or as accessory and incidental to the permitted use on the '~ 3arcel, 5 TABLE "B" C-1 C-2 New C-3 Zone C-B C-C NelghboHtood Commercial Zone Community Commercial Zone Regional Commercial Zone ;Central Business Zone , Commercial Center Zone (Regional Commercial Zone) 60 feet max building height 60 (90) feet max building height 90 feet max building height max building height = none 180 feat max building height Any use listed in the uses permitted Any use listed in the uses permitted Any use listed in the uses Any use listed in the uses permitted Any use listed in the uses permitted section in the C-O zone section In the C-O and C-1 zones permitted section In the C-O and section n the C-O, C-1 and C-2 and section in the R-3, R-4, C-O, C-1 and C-1 and C-2 zones ;C-3 zones C-2 and C-3 zones, except those uses permitted in the R-1 and R-2 zones as referenced; 1. Apparel and accessmy specialty 1. Adult entertainment establishments 1. Bus, train and other transit 1. Bus, train and other transit station, 1. Apartment hotel, rooming house, shops, does not include large scale as defined in Section 17.69.020 and station, provided that transit provided that transit vehicles are not single room occupancy, chain department stores, subject to the regulations of Chapter vehicles are not stored on-site and stored on-site and no repair work or 17.69, no repair work or servicing of servicing of transit vehicles is transit vehicles is conducted conducted on-site, on. site, 2. Automobile service stations, 2. Apparel and acoessory stores, 2. News/magazine stand, 2. Bus, train and other transit station, including convenience markets but provided that transit vehicles am not excluding truck stops, stored on-site and no repair work or servicing of transit vehicles is conducted on-site, 3. Bakery, retail only, 3. Appliance store, including stoves, 3. Nightclub, cabaret, bar, cocktail 3. Nightclub, cabaret, bar, cocktail 3. Parking garage or surface lot, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and lounge or other establishment lounge or other establishment selling other electric or gas appliances, selling alcoholic beverages for alcoholic beverages for on-site including repair, on-site consumption where such consumption where such use, us~ Including entertainmen~ Is the including entertainment, is the primary primary business, business, 4. Book and stationery store, 4. Automobile accessory or part 4. Parking garage or surface lot, 4. Police, fire and other emergency stores, including stereo, phone, tire, service alarm centers, upholstery and tune-up specialty shops but excluding heavy or major mechanical work and all body or paint work, and where all work is conducted Ins~e a building, 5. Candy, nut and confectionery store, 5. Automobile dealership, new and 5. Automobile dealership, new and 5. Police, fire and other emergency 5. Post office and other courier or used, used, service alarm centers, parcel delivery service, 6. Christmas tree sales, limited 6. Automobile rental agency, including 6. Post office and other courier or 6. Post office and other courier or 6. Sidewalk use, including but not between November 15 to December limousine service, parcel delivery serv/ee, 3arcal delivery sen,ice, limited to outdoor seating, subject to 26 each calendar year, issuance of an encroachment permit; TABLE "B" 7 Church, C'1 C-2 New C-3 Zone C-B C-C · excluding schools, 7. Bowling center, billiards, 7. Sidewalk use, Including but not 7. Sidewalk use, including but not C. Mixed combinations of uses limited to outdoor seating, subject limited to outdoor seating, subject to allowed in subsections A and B above to Issuance of an encroachment issuance of an encroachment permit; are permitted; permit; 8. Cosmetic store, 8. Camera and photographic supply, 7. Bowling center, billiards, C. Residential uses provided they are D. Accessory buildings, structures or located In the second story or above; uses necessary to support the principal use located on the same lot or parcel of land. 9. Drugstore, pharmacy, 9. Card room, bingo parlor, 9. Cardroom, blngoparlor, D. Mixed combinations of uses allowed in subsections A and B above are permitted; 10. Fabric; yardage store, 10. Carpet and upholstery cleaners, E. Accessory buildings, structures and uses necessary to support the principal use located on the same lot or parcel of land. 11. Florist, 11. Carwash, detailing, 12. Fireworks sales, limited between 12. Computers and computer software June I and July 5 each calendar year, store, 13. Garment cleaning, pressing, 13. Department store, alteration and repair, 14. Grocery stores, including meat, 14. Farmers market; provided it is fish, fruit, vegetable, delicatessen and conducted on a paved surface, shall convenience stores, not be operated mom than two days per calendar week, has been certified by the Kern County agricultural commissioner, and that adequate parking is available through joint, shared or other arrangement as approved by the planning director ipursuant to Chapter 17.58, 15. Hair styling shop and beauty 15. Floor covering store, salon, including tanning salons, 16. Interior decorating, including 16. Funeral sewices, including a 16. Funeral services, Including a drapery, curtain and upholstery sales, crematory provided it is incidental to crematory provided it is Incidental the ma n use, to the main use, 17. Jewelry, watch, docks, silverware, 17. Furniture store, including rental, coins and gemstones including repair, 18. Laundromat, 18. Garage for public or commercial l& Garage for public or commercial parking, ~ar~lng, TABLE "B" C-1 C-2 New C.3 Zone C-B C-C 19. Liquor store, 19. Gift, novelty and souvenir store, 20. Lock~,ith, 20. Hardware store, including home building and garden supply, 21. I'.'sw-_?-_per, magazine store, 21. Hobby, toy and game store, 22. Pet and pet supply store, including 22. Home furnishings, including grooming services, kitchenware, glassware, lamps and lighting, and fireplace inserts, 23. Pho~.uco~ying and duplicating 23. Hospital, sanitarium, 23. Hospital, sanitarium, sel~es, 24. Pho~o~raphic ~hop~ and :24. Hotel, motel, including restaurants, 24. Hotel, ~ote;, Including developing services, barn and cocktail lounges provided restaurants, bars and cocldall they are incidental to the main use, lounges provided they are Incidental to the main use, 25. Physical f~e~s facility, 25. Luggage and leather goods, 26. Private service clubs, lodges, 26. Military surplus store, 27. Restaurants and related eating 27. Mo~ion picture theater and ~laces, excluding on-site alcohol auditoriums, excluding drive-in, sales, entertainment or drive-through service, 28. Re~'-,3me, coi~valescent home, 28. Motorcycle dealership, new and adult care facility, residential cam used, facility as defined in Section 1502 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, 29. Te~porary pro,3-,otional activity as 29. Musical in~ument defined in Section 17.04.610, 30. Tobacco 6~o~e, 30. Nurseries, 31. Video Gisk/tapa rental, 31. Paint, glass and wallpaper store, 32. Veterinary (s~-~all animal only), 32. Pool and spa sales, provided there excluding kennel services, is r~o outside storage of material, 33. Shopping ce~3~ers. 33. Radio, television and other consumer electronics store, including repair, C. A_c~_:e~_--~-ory buildings or structures 34. Record, tape, disk and other necessary to such use located on the pre-recorded music and video store, same lot or parcel of land. 3 TABLE "B" ' C-1 C-2 New C-3 Zone C-B C-C ,~' D. Dwelling for use by caretaker or 35. Restaurant and related eating night security, or as accessory and places, Including drive-through incidental to the permitted use on the services and on-site alcohol sales parcel, when sewed together with and incidental to the serving of food, or in a cocktail lounge or bar which is an accessory use to the restaurant, including entertainment, E. Temporary offices, including 36. Sewing, needlework and piece )or,able, .modular or prefabricated good store, structures constructed in conformance with uniform code adopted by the city (Title 15 of this code) and not attached to permanent foundations may be allowed for a period not to exceed two years, plus one-year extension subject to the approval of the planning commission. F. The specified store, shops or 37. Skating rinks, 37. Skating rinks, businesses in subsection B above, shall be establishments selling new merchandise exclusively, except used merchandise clearly incidental to the regular business conducted on the I)remises, and shall be permitted only under the following conditions: 1. Such stores, shops or businesses, 38. Sporting goods, including bicycles, except automobile service stations, camping equipment, firearms, skiing shall be conducted entirely within an and golf, enclosed building. No outside storage of materials is permitted. 2. Products made incidental to a 39. Taxidermist, 39. Taxidermist, permitted use shall be sold at retail on , the premises. TABLE "B" C-1 C-2 New C-,3 Zone C-B C-C ,,' 3. All public entrances to such stores, 40. Theater, cinema, excluding 40. 'rhea;er, cliie~a, excluding shops or businesses shall be from the drive-in, drive-in, principal street upon which the property abuts or within one hundred feat thereof, except that a rear or side entrance from the building to a public )a~king area may be provided. 4. The accessory buildings or 41. Trade, vocational or specialized structures necessary to such use school, located on the same lot or parcel of land, including a storage garage for the exclusive use of the patrons and employees of the above stores or businesses. 42. Used merchandise, including antiques, books, furniture, thrift shops, and pawnshops, 43. Variety store, 44. Video arcade; C. The accessory buildings or structures necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land; D. Dwelling for use by caretaker or nigH security, or as accessory and incidental to the permitted use on the parcel. 5 BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE February 9, 2001 TO: URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE COUNCILMEMBER DAVID COUCH, CHAIR COUNClLMEMBER SUE BENHAM COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MAGGARD FROM: JOHN ~INSON ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CALENDAR The Urban Development Committee usually sets committee meetings on a yearly calendar. We have included the 2001 meeting schedule on the agenda. Attached is a calendar, which you may wish to use as a working tool to note convenient dates or dates you will not be available. Attachment cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council City Manager P:~nemo-uddatesOl febl 2.wpd URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PROPOSED 2001 MEETING SCHEDULE OUrban Development I I City Council Meeting Holiday Committee 0:00 p.m. Joint meeting [~'lBudget Hearing or City Council and Department Presentations Board of Supervisors at City Council Meeting JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S~ S M T W TH F S ~ 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 20 21 22 23 24i 18 20 21 22 23 24 APRIL MAY JUNE S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F Si S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 151 161 17 18 19 10 11 12111311 14 15 16 29 30 27 29 31 24 25 26 28 29 30 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 3~ 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 15 16 171181 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 211221 23 24 25 16 17 181191 20 21 22 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 I S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 11112[ 13 21 22 23r~-'~ 25 26 27 18 19 20 211~t~J~ 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 31 25 26 271 281 29 30 23 26 27 28 29 30 February 12, 2001 ~ FE~-12-81 09:~8 AM PECARICH 6~1 ~6~0~8 P.~I Fax Transmission j No, of pages incl. this one: TO: ~J-'~ Fax number: ~c2 - ~. X-o Voice: S -~ ~ - From: Pam'Pe~rich ... Date: -- ~-~_~[ _ If you do not re~ve a~ pages, p~ease conta~: Pam Subjech PH: (661) 663-8815/F~: 665-2058 S~cie/ /ns~ctions: ~ ~ ~'~ ~'~'~~~ ~~' ~ FE~-1~-81 09:~0 AM PECARICH 661 665~0~8 P.02 I~s Parkpath Why Bnkcrsficld. CA 933 t I February 10, 2001 t Jrban Development Committee City of Bakersfield 1501 Tntxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Clmirman and Mcmbors: Subject: Proposed Tree Ordinance Thc project of developing a ~ee-ordinance for Bakcrsfield has b0en proceeding since last year. Many have contributed to this worthy goal. I am writing to renfind this Committee, thc planning Commission and eventually the full Council that the pt~blic interest in having a strong ~-ee ordinance for the Metropolitan area is quite high. Key issues that have bccn raised over the last year are summarized below. I mn not certain how or whether these have been resolved at this point in time. Given that this Committee is closc to referrlng the matter to the Planing Commission for public hearings it seems a good point at which to rc41ect upon whethcr the proposal at hand is the bcst it can or should be. 1. Approach: Many ofus'had hoped that the City would start with a good and con~prehcnsive tree ordinance from another jurisdictkm to insurc all relevant i~sues were addres,~,l and that we started from a strong approach to the problem. The Tree Foundation provided ordinances from around thc state. The objective should be to increase our tree canopy a.~ much as po~'ble in a reasonable time frame. It has become more evident that time is of the cssence as we suffer fi-om increasingly poor air quality and now energy shortages. In order to accomplish a timely improvement in this area, we most change the value people place on trees and the maturer and volume in which they plant, maintain and prune them. The staffhave instead started with thc City's existing landscaping ordinance and recommcnded changes thereto. This Committee should h~sure that thc'approach being recommendcd is comprehensive enough to address all aspects .of the issue and to achieve the, objectives establisl',ed. This is more than a land.w, aping issue to many of us; it is protecting and expanding a scarce resource that benefits the entire commu;tity From that perspective, how does the proposed ordinance compare to a comprehensive ordinance from another city'?. From a public perception point cC view, wouldn't it be desirable to have an ordinance titled as atrec ordinance? 2. Scope of Ordinance: Many of us believe an ordinance should cover all types of developments, ~ch as m__w_ planned residential, new .and existing cormncrcial and industrial projects, and all medians, parks, etc. whether developed by the City or privately. While we recognize you cannot rcquire planting of trees in existing residential areas, nor dictate what indlvidual homeowners do with their trees, you can and shotdd require new residential dcvelopments to include tree plantings. In ,,ffldition, when a development requires a pm~< to be ?"' ~E~--12--81 89:51 AM PECARI¢-H 661 · Page 2 February 11,2001 provided, these area~ Rhould include tree requiren~mts, For these and commercial and indusLdal developments, there'should be a list of approved trcc species and size requirements and planting and maintenance protocols, ! believe the Tree Foundation has provid~ recommendations on these matters, including reconm~endations on trees in medians, on city meets, in parks and so f'onh. To conclude, it is just not acceptable to many of us to have a tree ordinance that po'mits a Valley Plaza wasteland to contim~e with no improvonent in sight. It is not acceptable to have acres and acres of'new hom~ built with virtually no trees, or just a t'cw and those bcing size of a shovel handle. Adopting an ordinance that permits more ofthe-~mc will only disillusion the citizeary. 3. Maintaining the Trees we-have: Removing mature trees to make development of an area easier should eithcr not be an option or should havca price tag aksociated with it. Thc community a~ a whole los~ when mature trees are removed and economic theory would hold that the public should be compensated. Only then will the economics of the transaction bc such that the trees have a fighting chance. The ordinance most address this probl~nn. What good will it be irit permits another Ralphs to occur.. Encouraging better pruning practices is a task for the new position of'urban £orester. Are them provisions appropriate for an ordinance that would give him or her more clout to discourage destructive pruning, at least in large commercial or industrial areas? 4. Enforcement: The ordinance must be enforceable throut~h fines at a minimum, and hopefully the ability to require a landowner to "cea~ and desisl" fi-om actions that violate the ordinance. Agai~t, ret'erring to what other communities have done would be instructive. In .~ome cities that are trying to protect native trees, even residential propc-n-ty owllcr~ must get a permit to remove a-mature trcc of the des[red variety. 5. Trec Advisory Board: This Board could bc of real value to the community and the.Council, along with other government agencies having an inter~,='st in urban forestry, as a technical resource. For it to function as intended, it must have some key elements. First, the goal of The Board must be stated. In an earlier draft I saw, th~m was no mission stat,~nnent. At thc same time, there was disc~ussion of membership fi-om thc public and the dcvelopn~l: community, individuals who n~y or may not have technical knowledge of the subject. Ir'the Boardis to have such membership, they should at a minimum be appointed and serve with thc understaading that their r~¢ is to.e0_co.0ra_.0g.e~~, t of'an ~t~. I persona]h/ believe the Boa.rd.will be of greatest value if'its members do have technical knowledge in the area and I would hope they also have a passion for a treed community. Sincerely, Pamela Pecarich MEMORANDUM February' 12, 2001 TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FROM: ,~TANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 17.61 - LANDSCAPE STANDARDS In August of 2000, this committee reviewed changes to the subject ordinance by the Planning Commission based on their review of recommendations proposed by the Tree Foundation of Kern County. The matter was continued to allow members of the public more time to review the ordinance and make comments. At the November 2000 meeting the urban Development Committee heard various differing opinions concerning the proposed changes. At the conclusion of public comments, staff was directed to meet with interested parties to work toward a consensus conceming the amendments proposed for the subject ordinance. On three separate occasions, staff met with interested parties and reached consensus on all but one item. That item is the percentage of shade to be required for parking lots. Current requirements are for 30% shade while 50% was proposed in the draft ordinance for parking lot trees. For example, the attached Smart and Final Plan (3 acres) required 31 trees and will achieve a 30% shade coverage consistent with ordinance requirements. In order to achieve a 50% shade coverage, the project would need to add 15 trees. SCG:pah S:\STANLEY~17.61.1tr.wpd ~' Bakersfield Municipal Code- Title 17, Zoning Ordinance Landscape Standards (DRAFT 2/8/01) Chapter 17.61 LANDSCAPE STANDARDS Sections: Chapter page 17.61.010 Generally. · · 17.61.020 Landscaping required. 17.61.030 Minimum landscape standor~. .. 17.61.040 Landscape maintenance. 17.61.050 Tree preservation and protection. 17.61.060 Landscape plan requirements. February. 2001 Chapter 17.61, Page I Bakersfield Municipal Code- Title 17, Zoning Ordinance Landscape Standards (DRAFT 2/8/01) 17.61.010 GENERALLY. The purpose of this chapter is to establish the necessary criteria, standards and limits for landscaping. The provisions of this section are intended to provide a transition between and mitigate conflicts which may arise between adjacent land uses, to promote an attractive visual harmony between the landscape and development, -~d to reduce air, noise and visual pollution, produce a vibrant~ sustainable urban forest, decrease temperatures, increase comfort, and promote commerce and socialization. 17.61.020 LANDSCAPING REQUI -. D. A. All projects for which site plan approval is required, shall install and maintain landscaping in accordance with the follow';ug requirements of this chapter; provided however, these landscape requirements shall not apply.to projects where a current use is expanded but the valuation of the building permit is less than 50% of the replacement value of the existing improvements. If the existing uses are to be expanded greater than 50% of their replacement value, the Planning Director shall determine the amount and placement of landscaping needed to comply with this section. B. Occupancy of a use subject to these standards shall not be permitted until the approved landscaping and irrigation has been installed, or if permitted by the Planning Director, an agreement and/or surety bond or cash deposit sufficient to cover the cost of installation which amount has been determined to complete the work plus administration costs by the city, and such has been provided to the city specifying · completion of installation within a time specified by the Planning Director. NOTE: Although no direction was given by the entire committee, some members expressed a desire that language should be added that this chapter also apply to public facilities. Their concern is that public entities should be subject to the same requirements as the development community. February. 2001 Chapter 17.61, Page 2 ¥ BakersfieldMunicipal Code - Title 17, Zoning Ordinance Landscape Standards (DRAFT 2/8/01) 17.61.030. MINIMUM LANDSCAPE STANDARDS. A. ' Installation of landscape materials shall bein accordance with commonly accepted methods of installation as approved by the City. B. Trees shall be .... *u,,,*,~',~ ~" _a minimum 15 gallon container size or larger and shall be vigorous and healthy when planted. The minimum diameter of the tree trunk, as measured at a point 4 feet up the trunk from ground level, shall be 1" for a 15 gallon container tree, 2" for a 24" box container tree, and 3"for a 36" box container tree. These trunk diameters shall apply throughout this chapter where tree container sizes are specified. C. Shrubs shall be a minimum 5 gallon container size or larger and shall be vigorous and healthy when planted. Mass Shrub .planting for area coverage may be a 1 gallon container size with a maximum spacing of 18 inches on center. Flats may be used for ground covers with a maximum spacing of 8 inches on center. D. Shrubs and/or ground cover, including turf, L';v¢ vegetative ,~-nattcr shall cover no less than 75% of the required landscaped area at i'a n~ara,-5~- within 4 years of planting. · , ,,,~,,, o..,,.,,~,,,,~ -,,,,., v,,o~,, unpr~vcrncnt3o~,,~" .... ,, a_A landscaped area 10 feet in width on arterial streets and 8 feet in width on collector and local streets as .measured from the property line, shall be installed behind the back of the curb or sidewalk along said street. The width of-the landscape strip may be reduced when, in the opinion of the 'Planning Director, the following conditions are met: 1. The total square footage of required landscaped area remains constant; 2. The reduction in the required width is consistent with th~ purposes of the landscape regulations of this chapter. 3. In the central district (C-B and C-C zone districts) this reduction may include the planting of street trees only to allow adequate pedestrian access consistent with adjacent development. February, 2001 Chapter 17.61, Page 3 Bakersfield Municipal Code- Title 17, Zoning Ordinance Landscape Standards (DRAFT 2/8/01) F. Along street frontages, a tree shall be planted at a ratio of 1 tree per b-5 30 lineal feet, .... ~.~. ~c .......... , ,_ ,~. ........ :_n ~... ,t.~ I '--~ per o., ,,,,,L ratio. Trees may be clustered or grouped to not conflict with required fire lanes, .public entrances/exits, and signs provided the minimum tree to frontage ratio is satisfied. A species mix of 30%.evergreen and ?0% deciduous shall be G. Trees shall be required to be planted within parking lots at a ratio of at least 1 tree for each 6 parking spaces. Spacing shall ~be such that achieves.the minimum shading required in paragraph H. of this section. Trees shall not be spaced more than 65 feet apart from other trees on the property. Ill ---'-:-- ' ........ :~- -' H. Parking lot trees shall be installed and thereafter maintained throughout the parking area to ensure that *--} (30%)'(50%) ~*- of the parking lot will be shaded based on calculating the canopy area of each tree at 15 years based on a master tree list approved-by the Planning Director. Shading will .be required for all parking stalls, loading areas, drive aisles and maneuvering areas. Truck loading docks in front of overhead doors, truck maneuvering and parking areas unconnected to and exclusive of any required vehicle parking areas, freight yards, and surfaced areas for automobile sales, lumber yards, and vehicle storage are not subject to this shading requirement. "'""°/ Staff will coordinate with the Parks Department, Tree Foundation and a landscape architect from the development community to develop a list of trees appropriate for this geographic area, including appropriate shade area calculations. This list would be available for review when the ordinance changes are scheduled for public hearing. However, the final list wouM be administratively approved by the Planning Director so that future changes could be easily accommodated if new tree species are found to be acceptable. i NOTE: A consensus was not reached by the committee concerning I the percent shade coverage. 30% is what is currently required by the I ordinance, 50% is what is recommended by the Tree Foundation. February, 2001 Chapter 17.61, Page 4 Bakersfield Municipal Code- Title 17, Zoning Ordinance Landscape Standards (DRAFT 2/8/01) I. Buildings with main entrances facing parking lots shall be landscaped with a minimum of 1 tree for each 50 feet of linear building frontage or portion thereof. Said trees shall be adjacent to the building and may also be credited for parking lot trees if they comply with the requirements set forth in paragraph L of this section. Trees may be clustered or grouped to not conflict with required fire lanes, public entrances/exits, and signs provided the minimum tree to building ratio is satisfied. The use of vines and large shrubs is encouraged to enhance the tree planting areas next to the building. J. Of the total number of trees required in the parking area and for the entire project, 30% shall be evergreen species. ~ ~ ~_ ~ ,,T G., H., and I. of this K. In addition to the trees referenced in paragraphs L., ~Vl., ,~,~ ~,. section, evergreen trees shall be installed along the property line perimeter, in the required landscape area required by Section 17.58.050 N., of drive aisles, parking lots, loading areas and storage areas as a buffer between office, commercial and industrial uses and property zoned for residential uses. Said trees shall be 100% evergreen species spaced no further apart than 30 20 feet on center. The minimum tree size shall-be a 24" box container size if the adjacent residential zoned area is all or partially developed, and a 15 gallon container size if the adjacent residential zoned area is undeveloped. L. Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed in compliance with any approved site plan or other project approval prior to final inspection or occupancy. M. Tree planters within the parking lot shall be a .minimum of 5 feet by 5 feet. Vehicles may overhang into these planters no more than 2~A feet provided the tree is protected from damage by a vehicle. February, 2001 Chapter 17.6I, Page 5 Bakersfield Municipal Code- Title 17. Zoning Ordinance Landscape Standa,'cZ* (DRAFT 2/8/01) 17.61.040 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE. A. All plant material shall be maintained in a reasonably healthy condition at all times. Maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, programmed watering, consistent fertilizing, weed control, cleaning, pruning, trimming, pest control and cultivating. Tree topping shall not be permitted except when necessary for the protection of public safety, property damage or liability. B. Landscape structural features shall be maintained in sound structural and attractive condition. C. All plant material shall be serviced by a permanently installed, electrically automated sprinkler system. Use of water conservation systems are encouraged. D__~. Tree pruning should follow the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning guidelines. This subsection does not apply to utility companies trimming. trees in developments for the purpose of providing necessary_ clearance for power lines. (Copy is attached - these guidelines would be made available to the public.) 17.61.050 TREE-PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION. A. Replacement planting must conform to the original intent of the landscape design. B_ Trees voluntarily remOved from an existing project, except when necessary for protection of public safety, property damage, or liability, shall replaced at the average size of what is or was existing not to exceed a 48" box container size. Said trees shall be .replaced within 120 days of removal. Trees shall be the same species as shown on the project'S approved landscape plan or otherwise meet the provisions of this chapter. Februa5v. 2001 Chapter 17.61, Page 6 Bakersfield Municipal Code - Title 17, Zoning Ordinance Landscape Standards (DRAFT 2/8/01) 17.61.060 LANDSCAPE pLAN REQUIREMENTS. A. A workable scale (preferred -- 1 inch equals 10 feet or larger) and north arrow; B. Property lines, overhead and underground power easements; C. Dimensions; D. Location of all trees and shrubs. Mature tree head diameter shall be depicted to scale; E. Existing and proposed structures; F. Existing natural features (note on plan to be removed or retained); G. Landscape drainage plan (showing method of water removal from the landscape areas); H. A plant specification list must be submitted: 1. Keyed to-the plan, 2. Estimated sizes at planting and at maturity, 3. Head diameter of trees at maturity and whether the tree is evergreen or deciduous, 4. Container sizes, 5. Quantity of each, 6. Percent of parking lot shading which will result from tree landscaping calculated in accordance with this section, 7. Percent of evergreen trees located in parking lot and percent-located along project perimeter (excluding trees required as buffer in Section 17.61.030P.). 8. Botanical and common plant names. February, 2001 Chapter 17.61, Page 7 ' 'ree- ,run g C clelines PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES COMMrlTEE Illusu~ioas by Veta M. t-btris Davis. California (Ftgutes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 from R.W. Hanis. Arboriculture: Integrated Management o/Landscape Trees. Shrubs and l~ne$, 2nd ed. 0 1992. Repdnted by permission of Prentice. Hall, Inc., Englcwood ClLffs. NJ) ISR Authored, published and copyrighted by the International Seciety of Arboriculture EO. Box 3129, Champaign, IL 61826-3129 Phone (217) 355-9411 · Fax (217) 355-9516 European Office: Troy House Chambers, Suites C &D Elmgrove Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA 1 2QQ England Phone 0044 (0) 181 861 6852. Fax 0044 (0).181 861 6858 email: isa@isa-ad:or, corn Web http'.//www, isa-arbor, com ' TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose ........................................................... 1 Pruning Techniques ............................................... 2 Types of Pruning Cuts ............................................. 2 Making the Cut .................................................... 3 Size of Pruning Cuts .............................................. 4 Climbing Techniques ................................ - .............. 4 Training Young Trees .............................................. 6 Trunk Development ............................................... 6 Permanent Branch Selection ........................................ 6 Temporary Branches .............................................. 6 Developing Strong Branch Structure .................................. '/ Pruning Mature Trees ............................................. 8 Crown Cleaning .................................................. 8 Crown Thinning .................................................. 8 Crown Raising ................................................... 8 Crown Reduction ................................................. 9 Crown Restoration ............................................... 10 Utility Pruning .................................................. 10 GlossatT of Terms ................................................ 12 Other Sources of InformaUon .................................... 14 PURPOSE Tr~.s and other woody plants re~ond biologically in specific and predictable ways to pruning and wounding. Careful study of the._~ responses has led to pruning practices that can best develop, pre. sen and enhance the beauty, structural integrity and functional value of t~es. In an effort to promote practices tl~...t encourage the development and preservation of t~e structure and health, the ISA Performance-Guidelines Committee had established the follow- ing Tree-Pruning Guidelines not only for arborists but also for those who manage and employ arborists. The reader may want to r~fer to 'Standard Practices for Tree, Shrub and Other Woody. Plant Maintenance" (ANSI A300). The Guidelines are presented as a wodcing tool, recognizing that trees are individually unique in form and suuctu~, and ~hat their pruning needs may not always fit strict rules. The arborist must take responsibility for special pruning practices, or regional variations, that may vary from these Guidelines. PRUNING TECHNIQUES A plato's r~sponses to most ~echn~ques of ~g ~ ~ ~ ~ of ~ ~~ng of ~ responses to p~ning cuts ~h m pining. ~d to ~move a b~ch at i~ ~t of ofi~n ~ m ~- ~it~ ~to a~ l~e enough to ~ume ~e ~ role ~ 1). ~e use of ~inning cu~ o~ns ~ forage of a ~, ~u~ · e weight on heavy limbs, can reduce a ffee's height, dis~bute e~uing invigo~- tion ~roughout a flee and ~u~ ~1~ ~ ~e ~'s ~ (~r ~ ~ oa~) ~ ~e~ a b~ ~. ~g cu~ ~ usu- ~o~ ~ ~ to ~ ~ ~o~ ~y ~e p~fe~ ~ of ~ prong. ~ he~ing cut ~moves a cu~nfly ~wing ,~ '~-~ or one-yes. Id sh~t back to a ~d, or cu~ older b~ch or stem back to a s~b or late~ b~ch not sufficiently l~e enough to ~ume ~ ~ ~le ~ 2). H~g cu~ appropriate for s~ific p~s such · Reducing !~ ~a on ~ unb~ched sh~ when ~ng y~ng ~es. · PoliCing ~. · Shap~g ~n~ floweHng pl~ (lilac, pfive~ ~ m~e, m~s). · Sh~ng h~ges. A he~ing ~t ~ould ~ly ~ u~ ~ ma~ ~, since it fo~es ~e ~ of vigorous, w~y a~ u~t sp~ ~g j~t ~1~ ~ ~ ~ ~, ~ ~ ~'s f~ is ~. ~ ~ si~o~, ~ch ~bs (m~i~ ~ ~ die back or p~uce spmu~ wi~ low vigor. 2 Making. the Cut When removing a live branch, pruning cuts should be made just outside the branch bazk ridge and collar (Figur= 3). This location of cut is in contro~t to a "flush cut" which is made inside the branch bark ridge and collar. 'Flush cuts should be avoided because they result in a larger wound and expose trunk tissues to the possibility of decay. If no collar is visible, Ihe angle of the cut should approximate the angle formed by the branch bark ridge and the trunk. When removing a dead branch, the final cut should be made outside the branch bazk ridge and the collar of live callus or woundwood tissue. If the collar has grown out along the branch stub. only the dead stub should be removed: the live collar should remain intact (Figure 4). If it is necessa~ to reduce the length of a branch or the height of a leader, the final cut should be made just beyond (withOUt violating) the branch bark ridge of the branch being cut to. The remaining branch should be no .less than !/'3 (one third) the diameter of the branch being removed, and with enough foliage to assume the terminal role. On large bees this type of cut is commonly called drop crotching (Figure !). Figure 3. Pruning cuts should be made jusl out- Figure 4. On a dead branc~ thai has a collar of side the branch bark ~o (top o! cut) and the live wood, the final cut should be just beyond the collar (botlom o! cut). outer edge o! the collar. .l~ur~ $. ~emo~ ~ lar~ Ilmb.l>/makin~ ~ ~a.~. Fire mt on the bottom o! ~'~ limb ~ (30 cra) from the branch attachment (left). Make the second cut on the top about 1 inch (2-3 cra) from the under cut. The final cut is just outside the branch bark ,ridge and the outer portion of the collar (r~ght). ~ i Pruning cuts should be clean and smoot, leaving the bark at the edge of the cut firmly .~ , atv~ched to the wood. A three-cut process will reduce chances of injury when removing large limbs (Figure $). Large or heavy branches that cannot be safely flu'own clear, should be lowered on ropes to prevent injury to the u'ee or other property. Wound dressings and ~'ec paints havenot been shown to be effective in preventing or reducing decay. Thc)' arc therefore not recommended for routine use on p~uning cuts unless specified for disease, borer, mistletoe or sprout control. Size of Pruning Cuts Pruning can be done to different levels of de~! or refinement. The removal of many small branches rather than a few large branches requires more time. but produces a less-pruned ..... appearance, forces fewer watersprouts. ~ helps to maintain the vitality and smJcture of the tree. Designating the minimum size of undesirable branches to be removed from the tree crown, such as one-half inch. one inch ~' two inches (l. 2.5 or :5 em) basal diameter, will estab- lish the detail and extent of pruning desired. Climbing Techniques Special cate should be taken by the climber to ensure that the tree is safe to climb before enter- ing iL Climbing techniques can affect tree health by preventing, or creating, injuries to the tree. Pre-Climbing Examination. A thorough inspection of the tree's smJcture for possible hazards should be made of every tree before climbing. A tree worker's safety inspection should also include an examination of the. tree's root collar, where the roots flare out into the soil. The tree should be inspected for potential hazards such as branch attachments with included bark. co-dominant (equal-sized) stems, trunk and branch 'about equal size. weakly- attached-watersprouts, limbs with cracks, broken limbs and hangers. Discussion should take place with the crew a.x to 'how to avoid or reduce the hazards to the climber when such struc- tural defects are present in the.tree. Hazards of the work site should also-be reviewed, such as the presence and location of ali electrical conductors, especially high voltage conductors. Check for property that might be damaged by falling branches. · If no root flare is present, either the soil may have .been raised over the original grade, girdling roots may he present or the tree is of a species that seldom develops root flares. In the first two cases, a potentially dangerous situation may exist, and a root-collar excavation is recommended. Likewise. if there are .signs of significant injury or decay at the base of the trunk, an excavation of the ro~t collar is recommended. A root-collar excavation includes the removal of soil around the trunk, six to twelve inches (15-30 cm) below the origina!grade, to expose the major roots for inspection. These roots are then examined for signs of healthy or dead bark and/or decay. After the examination is completed, the soil should he returned to the odginal grade of the tree's root collar. This can usually be determined by horizontal lines or wrinkles on the lower trunk or major buttress roots. Tree wells resulting from deep soil fills that have been removed during the root collar excavation can be covered with grates, decks or surrounded by small fences to maintain public safety. Diseased tissue Should be left exposed for one or more years, or tlntil callus is well formed and the progress of the disease has stopped. Roots should be-protected in winter months from freezing temperatures by recovering them with mulch or soil. and exposing them again the next spdng. 4 Spurs may be used to reach an injured climber or when climbing to remove a tree. a block in Ihe Iree to carry the load. A block or rope guard ma). also be used to reduce injury to the bark from the climber's line. Properly Izained h'~es will d~velop into s~y ~g ~ we~ s~ to ~ ~ ~on. ~-~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~on ~r ~ sh~d ~ ~e ~ ~g ~ ~y ~. Y~g ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ s~ ~d ~ ~~ ~!~ ~y to ~t (~-~ ~e-~ ~ ~ch o~ ~ ~ aa ~g ~ ~ ~k ~c ~k of~ ~ m ~t-~'s T~ of exc~nt (cen~ leader) ~ habit ~ly n~ h~e or no ~ng except to ~ve laths ~at ~ I~ Iow or to con~l late~s ~at may corette wi~ ~e leader. ~nk Development · to co~y ~si~on ~e lower ~n b~ch; · to sp~ o~er ~n b~ch~ at l~t 18 ~ch~ ~ ve~c~ly; · to ~move a ~ght ~uping of te~n~ ~igs ~ ~at a mo~ vigorous sh~t will develop ~ ~ leader. At I~t one ~f of ~e foliage should ~ on b~c~s (lem~ ~d ~ent) ~s~g · e l~er-~~ of a ~e. Sillily, b~ches should have a ~e disunion of forage along .~ek leng~s. ~is will inc~e ~ ta~r ~d more unifo~y dis~bute b~ch weight ~d wind s~ss ~ong ~e ~. Pe~anent Branch Selec~on ~ ~ight of ~e lowest ~ent b~ch wi~ de,nd on ~ ~nc~on of o~e; e.g.: ~n ~ ~i~fly ~, pmvi~ a w~d b~ sh~ a ~o or U~ ~y ~ ~ cl~ toge~er, t~ vigom~, we~y a~ched, or if ~e ~e ~y not ~i~ ~ w~r, ~move or ~t ~k few or ~ ~c~ ~ a n~ly-pl~t~ ~. ~ w~ e~ a ~r ~l~on for ~ent m~ b~c~ ~ su~uent y~, pmm~e ~d ~ly rapid ~ of a ~. Po~n~ ~ent b~ches ~ ~ spaced 6 to 12 inc~ (1~-30 cra) ap~ by ~ng. By ~e ~ y~ or ~f~, ~ b~c~ should ~ s~ ~o at I~t 18 if at ~ ~e ~ ~e~r ~ ex~d to .~ ~ter ~ 18 i~h~ (~ cra). Spacing ~ ~ l~ wi~ ~ ex~ ~ di~eter of le~ ~ 12 inch~ (30 cra) at o~ ~y ~ ~, ~n~ a.l~t 15-~ ~ (~l~ ~) ~ ~ l~er b~ch on s~! to m~ium-si~ ~es, ~d ~ inch~ (150 cra) on l~e-~wing Tempora~ 8ranches '~ s~ b~ ~ong ~ ~ for I to 5 y~ to ~ l~er-~ s~ ~d ~ to p~t ~ ~ ~m inj~ by ~e sun ~d ~s. It is mo~ i~t ~o have ~m- ~ b~c~ ~low ~e low~t ~ent b~h ~ ~ve. ~fe~ ve~c~ sp~ing of ~m~ b~c~s ~ 4 io 6 inch~ (~15 cra), wi~ none wi~n 6 ~ches (15 cra)of ~ten~ m~n b~ch~. ~l~t ~e le~t vigom~ sh~ for tem- ~ b~hes, ff l~er-~es~d b~ches n~d to ~ kepi ~ tem~, head ~em 6 back to 2 or 3 buds. It is impomnt to have son~ on ~he side of ~t~ trunk facing th~ ~'~emoon sun. Attachment angle of ~mponm7 branches is not impor~nt sinc~ ~.y will be removed. Temporary branches should be kept short to provide clearance for paths, etc. and to increase height growth of the leader. These branches may need more than one pruning during a growing season, depending on uee vigor. During the first dormant season, prune to thin the temDora~7 branches. Leave about 3/4 (three fourths) of those lef~ the first year. Leave them uniformly spaced, remove the largest or cut them back 2 or 3 buds. During the next dormant season, reduce the number of temporary bra~bes by I/5 (one f~) to 1/4 (one fourth) of those present the first year. In most situations, by the fifth dormant season, all of the temporary branches should be removed. DevEloping Strong-Branch Structure The relative size of a branch in relation to the trunk is more important for strength of branch armchment than is the angle of attachment. Branches should be !/2 (one haig) or less of the diameter of the trunk immediately above the branch. No permanent branch attachmenL~ should have included bark. Rein lateral branches along limbs, but each should-be less than I/2 (one haig) the diameter of the limb at its atlachmenL Permanent lateral branches along limbs should be at leas~ 2 feet (60 cra) out from the trunk. As ut'es grow to maturity, pruning should focus on maintaining or improving slructure, and directing the lree's growth. A goal of suuctural pruning is to maintain the size of permanent lateral branches to less than I/2 (one half) the diameter of the parent branch or trunk. If a scaffold branch is too large in relation to the leader or another scaffolcL thin the competing scaffold's late~s particularly near its terminal. Thin the leader and other scaffolds less, if at all. Thinning laterals from a branch will reduce the weight of the branch, slow its total growth and develop a stronger branch attachment. If pruning the competing scaffold'is not appropriate, it should be removed. On large-growing .trees, except for whorl-branching conifers, branches that are more than one-third.the diameter of the trunk should be spaced along the trunk at least 18 inches (50 cm) apart, on center. If this is .not possible, because of the present size of the tree, such branches should have their foliage thinned, particularly near their terminals. PRUNING I ]ATURE TREES (IViAINTENANCE PRUNING) As ~ mature, their need for structural pruning should decrease. Pruning should ~hen focus on maintaining tree structure, form, health and appearance by: · removing dead branches · thinning to reduce weight and/or the windsaii effect of large laterals, and · maintaining inner branches. Pruning such as crown reduction, or shaping, is sometimes necessary if tree branches of foliage begin to interfere with surrounding improvements, such as buildings, utility wires or paths. The types of pruning generally used in the industry are described below~ Crown Cleaning Crown cleaning, or cleaning ouL is the removal of dead, dying, diseased, crowded, weakly attached. Iow-vigor branches, and waterspouts from a tree's crown. Crown Thinning Crown thinning is lhe selective removal of branches and/or pruning back to large laterals to increase light penetration and air movement ~u-ough the crown. Thinning opens the foliage of a tree, reduces weight on heavy limbs, distributes ensuing invigoration throughout a lzee and helps retain the tree's natural shape. Thinning cu~s are usually the preferred method of tree pruning. When thinning the crown of mature u:es you should seldom remove more than !/4 (one fourth) of the live foliage. At least 1/2 (one hal0 of the foliage should he on branches that arise in the lower 2/3 (two thirds) of the tree. Likewise. when thinning laterals from a limb. an effort should be made to retain well-spaced inner lateral branches with foliage. Trees and branches so pruned will have mechanical stress more evenly distributed along a branch and throughout the tree. Caution must be taken not to create "lion-tailing:' which is caused by removing all or most of the inner foliage. This places folia~ weight at the ends of the branches and may result in sunburn, watersprouts, weakened branch structure and limb breakage. Crown Raising Crown raising removes the lower branches of a u~ee in order to provide clearance for build- ings, vehicles, pedestrians and visu~s. It is important that a developing m~e has at least 1/2 (one half) of its foliage on branches that originate in the lower 2/3 (two thirds) of ~e ~ee. Similarly, branches should have even distribution of foliage along their lengths. This will ensure a well- formed. ~apered structure and to uniformly distribute stress within a tree. In some cases, this · may not be possible because local ordinances require removal of iow branches for clearance. When pruning for view, it is preferable to develop spaces between branches, or "wind°ws'' through the foliage of the tree. rather than to severely raise or reduce the crown. 8 crown ReductiOn ~ ~ If a uee has grown too large for its alloued L space, either:. ,~ · Remove the tree, particularly if it has a central-leader growth habit; · Thin branches and/or prune back leaders to lateral branches in order to reduce tree height and/or spread (Figure 6). or · Head branches to reduce the height and/or spread of the tree crown. This is the least desirable of the three alternatives. Thinning cuts to reduce the size of the crown results in fewer sprouts and can maintain the structural integrity and natural' form of the Figure $. Tho height and spread o~ a tree can tree. delaying the need to re-prune. The lateral usually be.reduc~ and still maintain its natural to which a branch or leader is cut should be at shape. Branches that have been removed by thinning cuts are outlinad by broke~ lines, least I/3 (one third) the diameter of the branch being removed. A tree pruned by the crown reduction method appears more natural and lasts longer if confined to relatively small thinning cuts. This is the preferred method of crown reduction. The removal of a large limb or leader to a large .lateral, .or shorter vertical, is sometimes refen~ to as drop crotching or drop-crotch pruning. Pruning the leader of a central-lead_e...r, tree to a large lateral is inappropriate. Even though large wounds may lead to decay, drop-crotch pruning is preferred to making heading cuts. Heading cuts to control size and flowering are appropriate on small-growing trees which flower terminally on current-season's growth (crape myrtle). One-year-old shoots usually need to be reduced in number and the remaining shoots cut back to 3 or 4 buds. This pruning is best done on an annual basis. 9 effects Ihat could break-sprout a~ If such a hea~ng cut is made, it Is preferable to cut at an angle wi~ the high side towards Ihe aftemooo sun. (The full length of the sprouts and laterals am no~ shovm.) Crown Restoration Crown restoration is intended to improve the structure and appearance of trees that-have sprouted vigorously after-being broken, topped or severely pruned using heading cuts. One to three sprouts, on main branch stubs, should -be .selected to form a natural appearing crown. The more vigorous sprouts:may need to be thinned, cut to a lateral, or even headed, to control length growth or ensure adequate attachment for the size of-the sprout. Crown restoration may require several prunings over a number of years (Figure 7). Utility Pruning Utility pruning is used to maintain the required clearance of trees from high voltage trans- mission lines with a minimum of resprouting and fewer pruning cycles. The guidelines are based on known tree responses to various pruning techniques. In no sense should the guidelines take pmx'~Jence over safe work practices. Line-clearance tree workers should be trained to work safely around high voltage conductors. The United States Occupational Safe~ and Health Act (O.S.H.A.) and The American National Standards Institute (A.N.S.I.) have established minimum distances to be maintained by tree workers from electrical conductors. Utility pruning may vary .in urban and rural areas. The quality of care given a tree should balance with the landscape setting. The pruning of high-value trees in urban landscaped areas should more closely follow the preceding Tree Pruning Guidelines. Public pressure in some areas 'may require leaving more branches inside the canopy, which may potentially contact the conductor. This practice will be more costly as it requites more frequent pruning cycles. It is important to prevent bark injuries on large and high-value trees by controlled lowering of heavy limbs being removed and by not climbing with gaffs. Urban t~s often sustain injuries to the lower 'bole which open sites for decay. All trees should be carefully examined for structural problems bbefore climbing. 10 Lateral or Directional Pruning. A tree's growth under Utility lines is most economically managed by lateral or directional pruning (thinn~g cuts). Directional pruning is the removal of a branch to the trunk or a significant lateral branch growing away from the conductor. Heading cuts (topping), on the other hand, encourage vigorous sprouting and increases the ft~luency of pruning cycles and the cost of maintenance. Ail trees should be examined for hazards before climbing. Hangers and large dead branches should he removed. The root collar should .be examined for signs of decay or root rot which would make the tree unstable. Where possible, the tree should be allowed to attain normal height, with crown development maturing away form high-voltage conductors. To achieve clearance, pruning should he restricted to removal of branches at crotches within the crown. As few cuts as are reasonable should be used to achieve the required clearances. When the pruning of a branch will result in the loss of more than 1/2 (one halt') of the foliage on the branch, it should be removed to the parent stem. Precautions shall be taken to pre-cut large limbs to avoid stripping or tearing the bark. and minimize unnecessary wounding. Heavy limbs should be lowered on ropes to avoid damaging bark on limbs and trunks-below. The placement of pruning cuts shall be determined by anatomy, structure and branching habit. Limbs should not 'be arbitrarily cut off based on a pre-established clearing limit. Final drop-crotch cuts should be made outside the branch bark ridge on the main stem or lateral branch. The remaining branch shall he no smaller than !/3 (one third) the diameter of the portion being removed. The 'remaining branch should be pruned to direct the growth away from conductors. The use of multiple, small-diameter shaping cuts to create an artificially uniform crown form, commonly known as a "round0ver:' or a hedged side-wall effect, is not cost effective nor consistent with proper pruning practice. Severe crown reduction pruning should be practiced only where trees are located under lines. Topping of tall-growing species' directly under utility lines should be discouraged in favor of the removal and replacement with a species that matures at a lower height. Climbing spurs, gaffs, climbing irons or hooks shall not be used except for tree removal or where branches are more than a throw-line distance apart or'for emergency rescue. Mechanical Utility Pruning. Appropriate-for remote sites where trees occur in wooded areas or forest stands. To the extent possible, the placement of pruning cuts should be determined by crown structure and branching habit. The minimum number of cuts should be utilized to achieve .required clearances. Cuts should be made as reasonably close to the main stem as possible or to a lateral branch 1/3 (one third) the diameter of the removed branch that will direct future growth away from conductors. Pruning cuts are to be made outside the branch collar, leaving as small a stub as possible (see Figure 3). Precautions shall be taken to avoid excessive wounding and stripping or tearing Qf bark. Severed limbs shall be removed from the crown of the tree. 11 GLOSSARY OF TERMS (Page number corresponding with first use of ~erm.) Arborist: A person possessing the technical competence through experience and related training to provide for or supervise the management of re:es and other woody plants in the residential, commercial and public landscape. (pg. i) Branch: A secondary shoot or stem arising from the main stem or trunk. (pg. 2) Branch Collar: Trunk tissue that forms around the base of a branch between the main stem and the branch or a branch and a lateral. As a branch decreases in vigor or begins to die. the collar usually becomes more pronounced and more completely encircles the branch. (pg. 3) Branch Bark Ridge: A ridge of bark in a branch crotch that ma&s where branch and trunk tissues meet and often extends down the uunk. (pg. 3) Callus: Undifferentiated tissue initially formed by the cambium around and over a wound. (See woundwood.) (pg. 3) Climbing Spurs: Shaq>-pointed devices aff~xed to a Climber's legs used to assist in climbing trees (a.k.a. gaffs, hooks, spurs, spikes, climbers). (pg. 5) Crotch: The angle formed at the attachment between a branch and another branch, leader or trunk of a woody plant. (pg. 10) Crown: The-leaves and branches of a tree or shrub: the upper portion of a tree from the lowest branch on the trunk to the top. (pg. 8) Decurrent: Round-headed or spreading plant with no main leader to the.top of the plant. (See excurrent.) (pg. 6) Drop-Crotch Pruning Cut: A thinning cut which removes the terminal portion of a large branch or leader back to a lateral large enough to assume the terminal role. (pg. 2) Excurrent: Tree with cone-shaped crown with a central leader that outgrows and subdues lateral branches. (See decurrent.) (pg. 6) 'Flush Cat: A pruning cut made inside the branch collar and branch bark ridge. (pg. 3) Heading Cut: Pruning a currently growing or one-year-oki shoot back to a bud. or cutting an olden' branch or stem back to a stub or lateral branch not sufficiently large enough to assume the terminal role. (pg. 2) Included Bark: Bark that occurs in a crotch between branch and trunk or between codominant stems. Included bark usually prevents the trunk from growing around a branch. (pg. 4) Lateral: A branch or twig growing from a parent branch or stem. (pg. 2) Leader:. A dominant upright stem, usually the main trunk. (pg. 2) Limb: Same as branch, but usually larger and more prominent. (pg. 2) Parent Branch or Stem: The tree trunk: or. the larger limb from which lateral branches are growing. (pg. 7) Root Collar:, The junction between the root of a plant and its stem, often indicated by the uunk flare. (pg. 4) Scaffold: A large limb that is or will be part of the permanent branch structure of a tree. (pg. 7) Thinning Cut: The removal of a branch at its origin or cutting it or the leader to a lateral large enough to assume the terminal role. (pg. 2) Wound: An opening that is created when 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. (pg. 3) Woundwood: Ditferen~ated woody tissue which forms after initial callus has formed around the margins ora wound. Wounds are closed primarily by woundwood. (See callus.) (pg. 3) O 1995, International Society of Asboriculture, Champaign. IL All Ri~ts Rescued. Printed in the U.S.A. 10987654 .. 2500--PC-5/99 ISBN 1-881956=0'/-5 These Guidelines address pruning in terms of tr~e growth and response to pruning. They are not intended as a complete training manual for pruning or climbing techniques. T~cc pruning is often dangerous, with unseen h~7~t~ls, l:~opcr ,train~. g)n safe work lx-aaices and supervision ts ~luired for m:e climbing. Iris the u'ec worker s responsibility to exemise adeq,,nte, precautions for safety. All ~ maintenance must be performed in compliance with the ANSI Z133.3 Safety Standards. BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF KERN COUNTY BAKERSFIELD. CA 93301 PHONE (661) 633-1316 FAX (661) 633-1317 NATIONALASSO~IATIO,~ -' OF HOME BUILDERS ! President December 5, 2000 i David Turner :. D,,.id.4. Tu,',er Homes Mr. Stanley Grady, Director .. Planning Division, City of Bakersfield First Vice President 1715 Chester Avenue Roger Mclntosh Bakersfield, California 93301 :. Mcbttosh & Associates ~ Dear Stan: Second Vice President · .. Gregory Petrini Petrini Construction In respon, se to the Urban Development Committee's request in their November 13 meeting, the following are our written comments on the Secretary proposed revisions to .the city. ordinance on Landscape Standards, as it .~ Calvin R. Stead: Esq. relates to the regulation of trees in commercial developments. t~tH'IOIL Petrini & Com'on. LLP i Treasurer majority of the proposed changes are laudable, and we We believe that the John Cicerone are pleased to be generally in support of them. However, in order for the .ilo'an;nih l?en' Bravo. LLC final ordinance to be workable and effective, we offer the following observations and requests: Immediate Past President David Dmohoxvski Section 17.61.030(B) We concur with the Planning Commission's Pc~dc'ct Dc.vign Consultant.; Landscape Standards committee and others that the most accurate x'erminology for mandating minimum tree sizes is referring to trunk sizes Board of Directors I - K2. lc Carter rather than the size of the container or "box" the tree is in. i ~?le C~II'&'I' Homes. :: Glenn Davis Section 17.61.030(E) Regarding the requirement for 10-foot wide i', B. nk ql'Stockd, de landscaped areas along arterials and 8-foot wide along collectors, there should be an exception for projects with topographical constraints that make Y. likc Granite 7' Stewart Title these facilities impossible to build. · Greg Hash ~: Section 17.61.030(F) 3.0-foot spacing between trees is,too clOse for some !.,:: Invtt,'ance .4genciex species of trees that have been discussed. I.' Pat Henncbcrry Section 17.61.030(H) A mandated percentage for city-wide tree shade ! Ca.s'tlc & Cooke Ccdi/brnia. Inc. coverage of 30 percent in 10 years, and 50 percent in 15-20 years has been Mike Kane proposed. What collective penalties would be imposed if these targets are Gl'alii&' CotLYtl'tlc'tiolI not met? Marion Malamma Fir.,'/.4merican Title Section 17.61.030(1) We accept the proposed requirement for 1 tree per 50 r~,~ ?.~,y feet of linear building frontage where the building's main entrance faces a Coleman Homes. Inc. parking lot, provided that developers are allowed to group the trees so as Betsy Teeter not to obstruct the project's or tenants' signage. Struope Realtot:v .- G,I,L.IC Dan'FI Tucker Dcvel,/mtc,t Executive Vicv President Brian J. 'lbdd ' ' Section 17.61.030(K) A definition is needed in this section for what are "neighboring residential areas" that are "developed". Section 17.61.030(L) Placed on center, a 5 x 5 foot tree well in a parking lot reduces a 20-foot parking space to 17 feet, which is too small to accommodate large SUV's and vans. We believe adjusting this to a 4 x 4 foot tree well would allow adequate parking space size, while still achieving the proposal's stated goal. Section 17.61.040(C) The Planning Commission committee has recommended that the city require all tree pruning to comply with the International Society of Arboculture pruning guidelines. An exemption is needed for broken tree limbs, if not already exempted under these guidelines. Also, are these requirements common knowledge for most Bakersfield area tree- trimming contractors? Who would be liable for violations of these proposed regulations- the offending tree-trimming contractor, or the property owner? Section 17.61.050(A) Mandates have been proposed requiring tree replacement and specifying minimum required sizes for replacement trees, up to a 48" box, estimated to cost $2,500 per tree (our inquiries revealed that insurance policies generally cover only $500 per tree maximum, minus the policy holder's deductible). We request an exemption for trees destroyed due to acts of God, including but not limited to storm damage and disease. Also, an exemption is needed for property owners who must permanently remove trees that are damaging or threatening damage to buildings, sidewalks, parking areas, or other real property. Further, under 17.61.050(A), what civil or criminal penalties will be imposed onj>rol~erty owners who are not in compliance? '- We look forward to discussing these issues with you at our upcoming meeting to discuss these concerns. 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' ' · White Fomst Nurse~ z., ;~;~ 9oU,g, side of~mm~ci~l ~d M'd~ial-buildM~s ~11.~1 ~e mn~e and ~- ~" ~mily Knox-Tayl6~ d~ ~ ~ ~ well ~ ~diate 1~ hint. - ~ :~a,. g~y.r ,.,,c°~t~.. ~ ~.. Cl~ Ak: A ~op of4~ d&~,. M 0~ ci~5~ll d~ ~0g ,, ' ,. . . Ed ~oti pr~u~i°n ~ 12%, ' ~ ~ ' ..... /. Ci~ofBakersfield -' ' ' '". ' '. ' ' ~ : ' '' ' ~ - , Con'ay Lo~Z. · Pollution ~[igati0m ~Tr~a~b ~ff diO~de pr~UcM ~ ~s M' -- z' .. .~' C,n,;~tr~,s,,~'. p~kMg'lof~dpt~u~o~gm.~..' --' -"-' >."'~.. ... :'~ ".'" x, Linde Robimon .. -r- ' ,.,: ~. ''' '~ -' - ,.j- TheLCh~mn Complies "~ Q: ': ' : .'" ~' ;? q , /[ ' ''~ -'} .. ~ .~ ..JimWeddle ~ ' ' ' .... " ' ' ' ......... ":r" '~' .C -- '"- "~ike Willis., ' ; ' :, -., . . ' -." / < .:.:: ~ ~ ~. ,. ., . . .. ' ' "" "' ' EXEC~IVE' ' . ~' ~ , --5 .... -'" . . ' :_~ ' ' ' ' -' ' '. ': :" ' '~' ~: ........ ~ '" ....'-,"r ' 'V':.',: '"':'' ,.. .~,-.. ,~....{~ .... :. ', . ~ '.._. . .:..: .,. ~ . : ~.~" -~ :, ~a Adams - . : Q.-'- ' .; ". _,, .... ~ ' ..' · ~ · r , ' ""'7'~ ~ .... ~' , .:t .. ,- _._ ~, ~ ''~ .~ -. :"' ~ .' , . Susan O'Rou?ke :5~.. . - . ' . - .'csv~'[~z~'~ -' . ,% : ,/xx ~'' - ":? ":. , - --. ~: -., < .,, -- '.?.t' · ~ ~": ~ik~ Stocktgn ' - '7 ' t, ' '~ X':~l~,S~k ~ -.. -. , :( ,. ' 7-.' - ": ~ ......:- .... :~ '-- - :'.::..',7 ¢5'..:L~='_ . ...- · _ . . ,-~¢ ~' , ;-' . ..... .-..:g~.-.:' . MEMORANDUM February 12, 2001 TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS O.F THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FROM: ,,~¢,-"STANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: KERN BLUFF OPEN SPACE CORRIDOR The subject project represents a planning effort to preserve open space and currently active trails along the bluffs in Northeast Bakersfield. A strategy and scoping meeting was held on February 6, 2001. It was attended by members of the public and Councilmember Couch. We discussed potential funding sources for acquiring property to gain control of the subject land, the area to be included in the project boundary and resources needed to pursue adoption of a plan. The strategy of pursuing funding and acquiring the land appears to-provide the greatest opportunity for gaining control. This would then allow time for more precise trails planning without the pressure of potential development. SCG:pah S:\STANLEY~kern bluff.mem.wpd EAH CHAPTER Arthur D. Unger 2815 La Cresta Drive Bakersfield, CA 93305-17i9 (661) 323-5569 alunger@juno.com City of Bakersfield Urban Development Committee Re: Northeast Bakersfield Open Space February 11, 2001 Dear City Counselors: SC supports'livable places. One reason we do is so that we do not wish to dwell on our wild and agricultural lands. Open spaces, like that you have been urged to provide around hang glider hill, will help make Bakersfield a more livable place. Development should be kept off the bluffs where it will impair the view and impede access for runners, bicyclists and equestrians. In addition, we hope some of the area just northeast of town can be used to recover endangered species. We see Bakersfield Cactus, we have seen a couple of kit-foxes and we are told BNLL may be present. We would like ~biologists to study the area. If they say that species can survive here in perpetuity, funds set aside for endangered species could be spent here. These funds would probably come from the MBHCP, also from area landowners whose land would become more valuable'because of its proximity to open space that provides habitat for endangered species, and from taxpayers. Land that saves species near inhabited areas is more socially valuable than biologically equal land further away. It can remind future generations that these marvels exist. Nearby habitat allows residents to experience these species even if they do not have the time or transport to access more distant areas. Thus nearby habitat helps ensure continued support for the Endangered Species Act. For biologists to show that animal species can survive here in perpetuity, they must show that the species has enough land to sustain a viable population, or that the small amount of land set aside in this area communicates with other lands that contain enough individuals to prevent the species from in breeding and disappearing over the centuries. They must also consider the possibility that human contact, such as vehicles running animals over, would prevent this from being an area in which to recover endangered species. For example, BNLL do best on fiat land; the.steep bluffs are not sufficient. The map shows open space that might sustain a viable population. A corridor to connect land just south of Hart Park would probably have to connect that area to the area around Mesa Madn. We have noticed bulldozing near Mesa Madn that lowers the chance that there is enough land for animals. The hang glider hill area should remain open space. The possibility that the area is eligible for endangered species funds should be studied. Thank you, Arthur Unger Hang glider Hill and Kern Bluff Open Space Corridor and Trails Proposal Proposal: We would like to see the city of Bakersfield amend the General Plan to incorporate a conservation easement with the new housing developments in the Northeast foothills and permanently set aside a greenbelt/trails system immediately south of Hart Park adjoining the Bakersfield Cactus Preserve, the old county dump site, and the BLM parcel. This proposed permanent open space will include Hang glider Hill and the Kern Bluffs. This area consists of approximately 1500 to 1900 acres. Funding could come from a variety of sources. Rationale: 1. If we do not exercise good planning practices now, we will lose one of our most unique areas forever. Runners, cyclists, walkers, equestrians, hikers, bird watchers and amateur paleontologists have all frequented the existing trails systems for many years. 2. Many other cities, such as San Diego, Phoenix, Sacramento/Auburn, Chico, Eugene, Boulder, Portland etc. have created trails systems, which complement housing developments with great success. 3. The land .in question is already zoned Open Space in the Metro 2010 General Plan and has more than a 15% grade, making it unbuildable according to current city code. However, this land needs to be Permanently set aside to protect it from future zone-change proposals. 4. Developers and businessmen will benefit from good planning in this area, as they will be able to use the greenbelt/trail system as a marketing feature for homes and businesses. Many businesses have already benefited from the existing Kern River Parkway and this would be a way to make the Northeast attractive for new development as well. 5. This open space contains much habitat for endangered and sensitive flora and fauna that are important to conserve, and is rich with native plants and animals including the Bakersfield Cactus, the San Joaquin Kitfox and the Blunt-Nosed Leopard Lizard. This area could not only be an area of conservation, but could be a source of community education through interpretive kiosks~, self-guided nature tours etc. 6. An ungroomed greenbelt such as this would be a nice complement to the Kern River Parkway and groomed parks elsewhere in Bakersfield and would contribute positively to Bakersfield' s image and quality of life, which are goals set by the Bakersfield 2020 Vision Process. Bakersfiel~d consistently scores at or near the bottom in quality of life surveys. This would be one way to change that perception. 7. There will be initial investment expenses associated with the planning, designation and land acquisition to be implemented by partnership of private, public and non-profit sectors. Trails already exist here and can be maintained in a low-cost fashion · :· ;...". : HANGGLIDER/KERN BLUFF OPEN SPACE CORRIDOR AND TRAIL :SYSTEM I .'.7~:':'.':'~ :. i' - -~-) ~ .' , .-. N 0 R T H I I before its too la~e I have lived in Bake~field most of my ~ -- m fact s~ce 19~ -- m~d have watched ~e development of fl~e ciW Rom ~.: the ~e it w~s sm~ ~ tom to its pre- sent e~sion ~xd ~o~h. The Freest · tl~g the ciW h~ done is to recog~e a - variety of recreational needs and to include ~ im piing ~e~ for w~kers, bikem, mom ~d homeback fidem. Cities ~at have f~ed m fl2s have done so to fl~eff detfianent because of their con- : · sequent trna Xractiveness to yoking ~hm~ies · cm~ide~g where to r~se their cl~(~m. I m pm~c~fl~ly concerned now with . the gro~h h~ fl~e l~s e~t of fl~e c~ty m~d ' "~' ~ ' . ~::' ~4fl~ the possible loss to w~l(em and mn- · nero of ll~e vow speci~ area on the bluffs Prese e G der I have w~ked or ridden horseback there s~ce [~48 ~d mu fmt~ mfl~ speci~ v~ues of fl~e ~e~ [ ~ con.ced ' :~":: ~d ~ ~e ~m~d~t. more ~acfive to buye~ ff ~ey ~ow ~at I'm in full agreement .w~th ~o ~or re~ons I have remmed a w~l~g ~d ~g m'ea ~1 be pr~' Ca, tifom~ian columnis[ Bob Price ~ B~e~field ~er momg here' s~ sewed m~ a sho~ ~ce of ~ek reg~ding prese~aflon of the open yom ~o ~e H~g G~der ~ ~d fl~e homes ~ peCe~. · sp~e ~o~d fl~e P~o~m Bl~s ~ea ~ee~g of open ~e offered by ~e Ob~o~ly ff ~e bl~s ~e developed, e~t of Hm P~k. ~ ~a ~ e~oyed m~s~o~g ~e ci~. It ~ a [~ous ~ey ~ be e~oyed on~ by a ph~eged by co~fle~ ~e~, bicyc~, '~- fl~g si~. I ~ve b~n fl~g hm~g g~d- few m~ ~e rest of us excluded. Ple~e ~ks ~d ~e~ ~e myse~, ~o~ m~ e~ for lg 7e~. ~oB who do not live w~te to ~e Ci~ Co~cfl membe~ ~d m~y s~ecies of pro~c~ ~ ~d here en~ o~ ~cre~bly s~e ~d con- ~ge ~em ~ co~ider ~e prese~afion of ~ plm~B, s~nfly flY~le ~ d~t on the edge of ~e bl~s for ~ cicero of Bakemfield. : ' '. hous~g developers .to opine ,~ A~ ~e moment,, Hm~g G~der I~ is B~e~field ,. wilderness, so fl~a[ ~e enm co~- j~t the ~c~me by whch eye.one "~:':' ty may benefit. I have lived in ~ows ~e ~e~ On m~s ~a[ ~el i~ it ' -~ ........ ':x'~:-.,,. B~{emfield for 12 yom now. ~e of ~e ~ ~I~ ~[ ~. It's ~ne to offici~y :. '~.. ~ m~n re~ons why I Mve stayed here ~ rome it H~g G~der ~ ~d desig- .. hecamse we have e~ ~c~ss ~ ~ ~ it for ~ ~d beau~ pe~m~enfly. ~ . bmn~ ~ea in whd~ ~ ~, wale ~d C~n~t ~e Ci~ Co,cfi ~d ~e Kern . e~oy n~x~e. I don't wmt to .se~ ~e ;~Ver p~y Fox,on ~ e~ress · ~ea ~ ~e no~e~X ~o~ed'.'b~..~e .~PP0~ .for ~e prese~on of ~s .. t~ ~rawl we see '~ me soamwe~ m~e ~d~le p~ofBakemfielf: . .':. JO~SC~ ' Kudos to ~che~e M~s B~ Ci~ ~ Br ~ Nov. 13 pre~ coffer- Com~c~ ~ke ~ ~d colin- .' ~ce ~o~mg ~ suppo~ for pr~ nist Bob Price. Let's hope o~ ci~'leM- se~g open ~e ~ ~e foo~ e~t . em see beyond ~less-development of ~emfidd. ~ project ~ong ~ ' ~md n~ rite open sp~e zo~ of respomible development by adj~ent ~ ~ ~ea hol~ a we~flx of memm of the premier places to live in ;;.... rios tbr m~y of m r~ ~ B~emfield; ~emfiel& Weneedmpr~e~efl~ea~i~m- .. ff you Mve never recreated ~ tim ...? '~" ~ sine, not o~y for p~t memo~es, m~ you m ~g out on one of the but for pre~nt ~d ~ geritol. -b~ p~es ~ ~emfidd m mo~ ;:t<:" NO~ ~ B~GGS · b~e, ~e, b~ w~h or homeb~k fide. B~emfleld ~e ~ew Rom H~g Glider Hi~ is m~ open-~e recre~o~ m~ whch ~der ~ ~].~way m~d fi~g ~ w~ it ~wa~ ~s b~m Spend a'few up ~m ~e f~ ~ tim way m ~e · ho~ out ~ere ~y w~kend ~d you'~ mp of ~g G~der ~. We leave tim agree. A sho~ 15 ~ut~ ~m do~- f~ ~a ~e ~o Bravo ~e~ c~c~g Im~, p~p!e ~c~e ~ ~ G~der ~ b~k ~ H~ P~k ~ong the hven ~ fide motor~cles, A~s, g~, ~d ~ue~. ~4 ve~cles; I*~ w~k ride hom~; What a loss to the people of . and of course, to fly h~g glidem, ~emfield ff ~e c~ent open spm:e pam~dem ~d model ~p~. d~ofi ~ clmged m ~ow develo~ ~ of these ¢~emnt ~m get ~ong merit m bilk ~c~ ~ fl~ ~e~ I beaufif~y, ~d ~ ~d m~t ~ ~v~ . ~co~e o~ Ci~ Co~cfl m work for ~ of ~eff ~. . ':, - mw~ develop~g a Sp~ffic ~s Out ~ ~g Gader ~, one feeh a .'~ for ~ ~a ~d ~plement such a '. some of pete, ~om ~d ~dem~ p~ prior m ~e ~ of d~elopmen~ fl~ c~ot be fo~d ~ a d~ or ev~ a ~CI S. . . ~ .~ :~ ' need ~ decide who o~ fi~e l~d, wha~ ~ i~ (zoning) desi~a~on, . · whefl~er fl~erc ~'e ~ng seUem --- ~. away from ~em -- ~d where to ' ' "~ we do m~(e it happen, it x~ STAFFCOLUMNIST ;,~-, ,~ ~ ::~" ~. t': One of ~ose people ~ k~che~e~? ;:. z, Moses Beck, a member of ~e ': ':' ' ~ B~e~field ~k Club. She helped ~;'9:~ Socie~, Kern ~ee~, treas ewomb ~ B~e~field c~ ~d Succ~ent :'~:;~ d~ one day ~d we s~d t~g It's s~ po~ible ~ ~d a few :~';f.~ 'We've got ~ get ~volv~ hel~ ?[~ before it's ~ ~.' We s~d pl~es ~ Ba~e~eld where a per,-.~ ?:,;i~}:~ .wor~ ~a ate Kern ~ver son ~ ~t se~e ~deme~ ~::': P~ people m see ffp~ of People come hem ~ ~e b~es. ~ey come hem ~ ~ ~ ~ ~a co~d be p~e~ed ~ con- But who pays? ~'s yet ~ be ~ut it won't ~e away ~m ~e ho~on for ~ho~d~d ~w~ ~" ~'~ j~on ~ ~e development Fve decided, but Ma~d beUeves it c~ ~e~Ues ~ey'm obUg~ ~ m~t' ' ~; . s~ ~e ~ for fo~ ~d ~. ,:,-?. ? ~ been ~ dues whe~ ~ ~ been ~pen ~out ~p~g developem. (~ ~e new nei~borhoo~ ~o~ claim ofa~~ k- ~:(::]' done, wS~ ~efve ~ed develo~ "We ~ Mve to ~d amech~m b~d).' ~ ~w here ~d ~ hge ': ~":- ment ~d ~, ~d it's so Wonde~ ~ pay for ~ that won't come from M~d ~'t decide overt:' "':.'.% ~one. . : ~ -- for evewbo~ ~volve~' developer fees, hom~buyer fees or ~ H~der ~ w~ wo~ sa~g' Once upon a ~e ~ w~ ~e -~d ~es. ~ f~ he ~ (developem') pm'k (ob~g~on) fees," ~ a con~ ~e~e. He boo~es, but today it sim on ~e a pro~, ~deme~e p~k at M~d smd. '~ ~de~g h~ sold on i~ ~eci~ v~ue long ~o. . no,tek,most edge of develo~ ~der ~ ~t e~ce ~e no~g m do ~ ~a~ ~ ~ a "It's gorgeo~, ~e best pl~e ment m B~(emfiel~ ~ ~e p~ ;.. ~ : d~W of development ~ ~e co~u~U-~de ~g, not (~ ~ W w~h ~e s~eq" he ~d. few mon~ ~e ou~oo~ fo~ ?:~:~'~.;~:' ' s~o~g ~ me~W) j~t for ~e people who ~ve e~oy ~a~ ~ea ~ong ~ ~o~ who Mve lo~ e~oyed ~ -,~g~ . r '~'~ ':: · ~e g~ ~ be~er s~d m open ne~ W iC People ~ve from ~ over of o~em. I e~en ~de my b~e out ' "":~:~ washed ~ ~ B~emfield . ~'~' .~:~ ~'~ ~ no~g ~e s~ep "~ ~d ~- "Not only ~ ~ not be a cos~ ~c~g ff we c~." '.' development ~ ~ new ~ bf · ~.:((;;~ ~ ' ~way 178 be~een Mesa M~ :):~ .~ developer Mo~ ~ew Bravo ~ ~'~':'"': ' :' ~ ~C, co~d evenm~y ~ow ~ ,~ ho~e 11,500 p~ple. · : ~ver i~ ~wb~ ~t ' :":' be ~rou~g ~m f~d, a f~t ~ :~'" Co--ion m i~ ~pro~ of ~e , - project ~t mon~. ~e ~emfield Ci~ Co~ loo~ ~ it We~y ~. bt~ ~t ~em ~e ~e ne~ ' ' i~ p~e for pavement m ~ '.. ' , .~ Preservation needed now ~ ~oup of ~kers. joggem, eques~- used by generado~ of B~em[eld resi- ~s, bikem ~d ~e enthusi- dents for jogging, ~g, M~ng ~d ~ ~ m'e so~c~g the w~g: enjo~g natz~e's wondem co~d be set Save the bl~[s ~d ~sides of no~h- ~de ~ ~hrough pureh~e or other e~t Bakersfield today, or suffer the arr~gement ~ ~oF co~ued pubic use. ~.grets tomo[mow. Development of a p]~ At long l~t, development ~ and presem'a~on of the ~ea [~ occu~g ~ the no~h- ~ ~ open space ~ e~ce ea~. Inst~ation of water ' ~e v~ue ~d a~acfiveness ~cl sewer ~es ~ the a~'ea of the s~o~g l~d ~at pro~ses to chapel home ~ stilted for development. building and commercial It is co~endable ~at development to the no~h- those who cherish this " e~t, re~e~g ~e prentke u~pofled ci~ pocket ~e to continually gobble up not w~g for a develop- p[~e a~c~ l~d to the west ~ ment ~eat to become a re~W. ~ey the ci~ s~etches ag~t i~ boodles] ~e pro~vely ~g work to be~ . ~e CiW ~ ~e ~ls project ~ the lat- now on fo~a~g a prese~a~on pl~. est ~ what is ~kely to be ~ mcre~g ~ B~emfield residen~ shoed sup- effo~ to c~'e new neighborhoo~ ~to po~ ~s effo~. Ci~ o~ci~ should otw cowa~.~W's ~e~e. ~s~t in the pl~'s development ~d Acco~oda~g ~ow~h ~d preset- ~plemen~fion. ~g the na~ beauW ~d wonder of the ~o decades ago, B~emfield w~ bl~s ~d ~sides that s~etch to the ~g i~ back on ~e Kern River. I~ mou~ of the Kern River C~yon c~ be scra~y shore~e ~d s~dy ~ver bed compa~ble go~. were co~ emb~men~. .: · To ac~ev~ these go~ req~es corn- De~c~ed ~io~es ~d suppo~ve of a pl~ s~ to ~e one ~at brou~t emb~ment ~to a ~e~ed ~e~e ~ f~t, a Kern River P~ay sub- A propo~ to es~h ~, 'p~ ~'~ e~g ~or work to be~ on develop~g ~id~ of no~e~ B~e~[e]d shows ~ open space bl~s ~d ~ pl~ for equ~ pro~e. . the ~ea sou~ of H~ P~k ~o~g the We m~ not ~u~der ~ oppo~ .~: cactus preserve, Bureau of Land to p~e~e ~e bl~ ~d ~d~.' We M~ement l~d ~d H~g G~der ~. m~ not leave ~e ~ea's ~e ~ c~ce. Designated in the Metropolitan Te~ B~e~eld Ci~ Co,cfi membem B~e~field 2010 pl~ ~ open ~ace, ~e to suppo~ ~ open ~e, bl~ ~d ~ steep ~es of ~e slopes ~ the ~ea pl~ for no~e~ B~emfiel~ Con~t ~':~' m~e co~cfion ~c~t on much of ~e Kern ~ver P~ay Co~~' ~ the l~d. offer yo~ help ~ develop~ a'p~'~d ~tead, ~ l~d, w~ch h~ been pr~e~e~ea'sb~ ' '.':?: · Bakersfield Cactus Succulent Society '.'~ May 9, 2000 Mr. Rich O'Nei1 Kern River Parkway Foundation Bakersfield, California :.~i;~ Dear Mr. O'Neil, ~ It has just come to our attention that a significant population of the rare Bakersfield Cactus is likely to be destroyed. We hope we are wrong,· but it is our understanding that the plateau on the Kern Bluffs above Hart Park is to be developed in such a way that the populations of Bakersfield Cactus will be :-. . ..i severely impacted (if not completely destroyed). Needless to say, we are ~;, , ..;; The study, of the, extar~t populations of the Bakersfield Cactus completed in ,,:.,~ .... · .- .... :'' """ 1989 for the Department of Fish and Game Natural Diversity Data Base indicated that this area contains the second most important populations to ii!;! protect; those at Sand Ridge and Caliente Creek flood plain being first. Other ?:.. :!ipopulations, such as those north of Oildale, near Metier, in the Kern Canyon, .. and others, were rated significantly lower. ~:. We heard of this threat today and want to protest any development plan that would compromise these important populations. We also wish to go on record requesting that the Kern Bluffs populations of Bakersfield Cactus be · protected. We thought that you might be able to see that this letter gets to the right .- Thank you for your assistance , .. Members of th~'Bakersfield Cactu,~/and'Succ~lent Society" . ,~ ,'~¢. ' CASEY CHRISTIE / THE CALIFORNIAN '* A bicyclist startS*th~it~ektoWard,the bluffs northeast of Bakersfield. A diverse group of open space advocates want the city to preserve the Push for Hang Glider Hill..:. in its natural stata By JAMES BURGER monolog J~ one anoth~ Californian staff writer . NOW members of ~ose groups want ~o m~e s~ ~11: J~e~e~flem.mm . ho~g developmen~ e~ec~d ~ move ~m nom]t- ' A ~ve~ ~ of ~ups ~ p~g a pl~.~ e~[ B~(emfield over ~e ne~ 10 ye~ won't pave p~e~e fl~e se~-n~ ~on ~d ~e over ~e r~re~on ~e~. ~ ~o~ ~e Kern ~ver bl~ ~d ~ G~der ~d ~ey ~e ~g ~e ciW of B~(e~field m help ~. '. · . · ~em. ~e bl~ ~ co~ by ~mb b~ ~d ~bl~ "~ we're gong ~ do some~g, ~ ~ ~e put up we~ ~d webbed by ~ ro~ ~d m~d ~ or shut up ~e,' ~d ciW p~cip~ pl~er N~c worn ~m ~e ~d~ by g~e~o~ of horn . Gauger. h~v~, ~ b~ ~d mb~r ~ . · . ~e co--mW ~oups have a p~. . A l~u~ ~ve ~m do~m~ B~emfield, ~e P~ o~r ~cheUe B~k cm~ her f~er bl~ m ~ ~m ~e uP~e ho~ ~ ~ ~e idea~ ~ ~ ~e p~ s~ am P~o~ D~ve m ~em ~U ~y ~o~ ~e bl~s.. sw~ps mu~ ~m ~e K~ ~v~ m fie ~m ' "I w~ out ~g ~ my ~ ~d we s~d ~w~ 178. ' .. · ~p~,' she ~ "He ~d, 'I get so sick of ~ pl~e . ~e open ~d ~ o~ed by mom ~ 15 ~du- be~ ~ed B~e~it" ~ ~d ~ups, but ~e ~ ~ ~d by ~e mo~- F~ ~d ~u~r ~eed ~en ~ ~e Kern ~ b~em, ~em, ~ w~h~, off-m~'mo~r- ~ver bl~s were a ~que ~d beau~ p~ of ~ ~d horn ~d~ who ~ ~e bl~ ~ a ~emfield ~t shoed be pr~wed ~d ~ ' ~or rem~on ~ .: She ~d some~g ~out iL It ~ one of ~e few p~ cl~ ~ ~ wh~ Gauger cre~S B~k, a seven~-~e ~her, ~ ~ ~o~ op~ ~e for ~e ~e~t ~ups ~ ~g her f~efs ~ ~ou~t some~ Hang Glider HIll is a ~pular s~t m e~oy ~ ~ ~out ~ ~ or - ' flea~ ~m ~ ~U~ / ~ near Ha~ Pa~ ~r . .' · .,.::.-. ? ~.4'~.~?:~.~ ~: ~ ~,: ..... '.- .,: .'. ' : . ' "' '~ · '..'.' ' '..~" :~ ?% ~;c.'~O:~ ~(~::,'~"~.'¢:; ~ c.(.' . · .'..' . . :' : '.' '-' % C',~;~'~:q;~; ~::,~:.~".~',~. t:'.'','-'~''~.''' . ~1~ [~ ~ [~ Community Park/Greenway ~ KERN RIVER ~ PARKWAY U.S. ARMY RECRUITING-ROADRUNNERS ,,~,, ~',~ ,':";.,~,,,~-L.;':~;':'.%~'~.,t, ~,~ ~,:.', ~.,;~ ~.~...;~7:: .~.'. ,'., .,~.,~..~ _... ..,~: ...: ................... ., ./~~~ the Kern River and ils f~~ :ommuni~, resources available for a variely of uses, including waler recharge, recreation, flood :onlrol, and op_en space. [he Kern River Parkway Committee proposes :hat lhe community of Kerfi Counly and Bakersfield area eslablish a Kern River Parkway /,,ith a large cer~lral park ¢omponenl as a .. ~howp ece tot Kern industry and.residents .~nd secondary Ikxx$ plain and'designaled ~diacenl lands Irom Kern canyon to Lake Buena ¢ista. BLUFFS:.Pi gmay take abOut a year Continued [tom A1 ' l~eserval:ion of Traiks. more titan rumination. The plan's course through the city ~ is all beCaUSe of this one little approval process would begin with lady,' he sa/d. the Uti)an Development committee Beck has organized theopen asking staff to draw up a work pro- space, bluffs and trails subcommittee gram and a budget for the project. of the Kern Paver Parkway Once it has tha informalion the Committee to spearhead the concept committee could send the plan to the through city bureaucracy. · . full City Council for approval. With a The properties along the bluffs are :.- support/ve vote, the plan can be final- General Plan, metro Bakemiield's projects the city is funding. blueprint for future' development. "We'd have to put up some But many of the properties in the money,' Gauthier said. area have an overlay residential zon- Costs would include building and lng which could allow conSmiction maintaining paved trails for bikem of homes. and unpaved trails for equestrians, Grades are steep, all above 30 per- mountain bikem and nmners. Parks cent, in the areas the open space and amerdUes like wa~er fountains committee is looldng at. Building could also be added. there would be difficult, Gauthier But the plan is still to keep most of said. the space in pretty much the same Stephan/e Stockton of Bakemfield shape it's in today. owns two large sections of land in the "Part of my vision is to keep this area, including most of the area area as natural as possible," known as ~ Glider Hill Cunningham salcC "When rinherited it, it Was called. And then there is the cost of Ant H/Il,' she said. acquiring the land. Stockton leases the property to "They probably want it for noth- sheepherders who graze their flocks ' ing,' landowner Stockton said about on the slopes, which turn lush green . her property. "But ffthey're willing to following winter ralms. She's open to · come up with a decent price I raight talking about the future of her prop.' be ~ to sell.' erty with c/ty planners... Her son, Chris Stockton, said the The other property owhers include, family hasn't really thought about a local and federal government, absen- possible sale because they haven't tee landlords and several individuals i been approached by the city. and musts.. Buying land is a distant issue right Beck has a broad coal/t/on of com- now because, in Hardisty's timeline, munity groups organized in suppor~ planning f~r the project has barely .of preserving the open space, includ- begun. mg the Audubon Society, the · - :. If there is a plan and City Council Bakersfield Track Club, the Kern authorization of land purchases, he Wheelraen.bicycle grOup, the Kern _sa!'..d, property owners like Stephanie Equestrians for the'Preser, rahon of" 'i:';' :~ockton would get faa- market velue. m~d ~ ,s°..uthe~.Sierra:~i:'i/~ ~ .??~ ~le SOuroe.of funding niight ' ma~/groups ~,~ve not gotten~%~ bU'.dget,..which thedt~ 6seS to Pur4ii~i~. :.: ,... ~ smcC. ,.., ~,..:,~ en,arenmental said Gauthier, ~,,~,~. :u .mugnc me c0neep~o~ a .i .? _~S~n a~ ld~ fox, the blunt nosed ~recre~u, 0._n preserve to ~zU~. '~;~;~i~,~.,~:[ .egp ard ~ and the Baker~eld .... uncu. .... . ....... G ' ' .... ~ · ..... '~... authierss~dthebhiffscouldbea out the concept needs to be devel- great place to spend habitat conser- oped into a firm plan with specific, ' ration funds because it is close to the boundaries, proposed improvements citgand would make the plants and ' and, of course, a budget, said Jack animals that live in the area accessi- de.v. elopment services dime.: ble to the people of Bakersfield. mr me ct~.: '. ": :Beck mid her coalition would be : Hesaldbringingsucharermed:. :'.. ~t6raisefunds.tohelpinthe~ . plan to the City Councilitself'for' - .. p ,re~. 'on effort and work ~th'the '[ approval will take SOme ~ae ~- ifg's .. ci~ b~i other funding sources. : :' i .... ...:~'.¢~:Mountain bikers, environmental. ha~ extra ume. mm ev.e.ryo.ne, wno.,'.,; ~_ve differgntviews about the bluffs.' ?.a concern or m ..te~. m ~e plan >~...'. ?. Ther~ will. need to be some work or me preperty have me~r intek~t~:'.: i.?o~lmild and maintain consensus added to a deal, Itardlsty said. about wh~ should be done in the Beck said her coalition is willing to' area of th~ bluffs. wait and work to make sure the ' 'A lot of this is neg0~,aUon,' preserval~on of the bluffs is done fair- Hardlsty said. 'When you do it that 17 and well. way it stands ~rmer and longer. More 'It's a matter of everybody get~ people buy into it.' toge~er and peacefully co-~ · 'there are a lot of different inter- said Marci Cunningham, a ~. ests that need to be respectecl," be tat/ye of the Kern ,g, questrians for the said. CLOSE TO HO/VIE It is finally happening. Housing developments are being planned in the areas in which we ride, the northeast foothills. There is a housing development in the planning stages immedi- ately north of Mesa Matin Raceway. "City in the Hills" is planned in the area north of Hwy 178 and south of Paladino Drive. This is a wide open flat space that is really not very interesting to us cyclists. The other development is one that hits a little closer to home, home riding tuff that is. The rough boundaries of the de- velopment are Hart Park and the Sheriff's Shooting Range on the north side, to the east the Play Ground and to the west Bob's Drop area. In short the plateau area. Like it or not development will take place in this area and eventually eastwardly towards Powder Keg, it's just a matter of time. At this early stage we do have tools With which to ease this transition and offer direction to a certain degree. liti°n f°r the preservation of our open space around the Kern Bluffs and Hang Glider Hill. People like us, cyclist, neighbors, runners, walkers, naturalists, equestrians, hikers, local histori- ans and archaeologists. The idea is to let the City Council know that you are concerned about this wonderful playground that we have had the privilege of using for many years. If the council doesn't hear from us they will think that no one cares what kifid of direction the development takes. We want to take this once-in-a-life-time opportunity to link together already existing public property and create'a recreational corridor / green belt and preserve the existing dirt trail systems in the hills. The Open Space, Bluffs and T~:ails Subcommittee of the Kern River Parkway Committee is at the forefront of the impending development that is on the horizon for the areas in which we ride. The committee is making a stellar effort to make our (SSFTA, Bakersfield Track Club, Audobon, Equestrian, Kern Wheelmen, Parkway Committee, et. al.) preferences be known. This forma- tive stage of development is the time to solicit and lobby our requests to the powers that be. The land is currently zoned "Open Space" which means that development of any kind needs to be preceded by rezoning. Rezoning is handled by the City Council so they are the ones that need to hear our collective story. The committee realizes that development is inevitable and would like to help guide the plans with common sense and sym- pathies towards continued accessibility for the aforementioned users and future users. All of this is looking forward to inclusion into the Kern River Parkway system. The Kern River Parkway Committee has a solid and exten- sive background in the formulation of the parkway system that we now enjoy and is the leader for this logical extension of this asset. To promote our desires we need to write to the City Coun- cil. Please take the time to send a letter or email the City Council and let them know that you have appreciated the area and are interested in it's future· Correspondence to the "City Council" a~itl be forwarded to each council member. The City Council's email address is <city council@ci.bakersfield.ca.us> mailing ~ddress is Bakersfield City Council 1501 Tmxtun Ave. Bakers- 'ield, CA 93301. · ... . ':~.- .: '.:'C;,.?.}.}[,.2~[i~::,7%.:.~::,!'.~.~7.;:.:~· ::: ._ .. . · . ....-. - ~" .*?..:'. ,~.,,-. ,'. ,i..: ;:: ~:-~ :~ ~:.::., .. :.- . . ' . ' ' "" .'' ." ,:W;,;;:..~.~"~,.~: '~!77 ~.~ .5 '; :5::::" ' ' . Bluffplans get.support Protect the bh,ff .: · open Your lX~ion supporting ~"P~:~ect:to .~:~,-;!:As a' resident .of Bakemfield since preserve the bluffs in the northesst is tO be :1954, ! know how nice it has been commended. It took far too long for any- going out to Hart Memorial Park for thing to happen with the Panomma bluffa ': '.'picnics and to see the amimals at the In order for this new bluff area to:...' zoo. AS much as the park is an e~joy- become a real asset, some serious ·ment, the river and surrounding hills restorat/on will be needed, ~long with a always added that extra outdoor plan to determine the par~cular use, as atmosphere. far as recreation is concerned.. The zoo is gone from Ha~ Park, but Over the past years, off-road motor ' we now have the California Living bikes ~ scarred ~e ~ destroying, Museum, and the surround/rig ~ are the th/n 1.~er of soil on the sudac~',The ~ there. , most visible segment seen by the public . - As I run in the hills, I see so many oppodte the, C~lffo~mia. I./ving .M. ~us~. ~, :oeOOlel,hiking, running and bike rid- ~acn year, ~ lhas:gO~en worse.'):..h~h~:~,~i,~o if w~.ld h. a~harae Would the area con~/nue to be ava/laMe ~-..'~'.~.~:~ ,'L"~'o;'.;,- ~7'~C- ~ with .... c~ve ~i~i~ W~ ' : ~'~o'mave ,mese mas cm~ere. ~ been done~ Will there be plans for ~: · · ~s 'me dry. grows, lm sure homes some other ~a for off-read bikes, to i.~.'!.willbe built on our l~[ls. But let's keep sat/dy that recreat/onal desire? · ....... oPen trails ~d land for our lf~kers, run-. P~rha~s. all those who:have tom'~m .: nets;.equestrians and bike riders. The the sides of these bluffs would'donate a, '(.~ Council needs to keep these open dollar for each t/me they have bee~'~''' lands available for the health of there for remedial work. ." ,:'. :",.~,,~: i!:..'B~ersffeld. , .... CRAIG INGALLS GERHARD ILSCHMIDT~?...::?.*, .~ ... ,. ,,. · -"Bakersfleld.~..,/.:~:( ]~i:, ,-:-i': ,-., ' .': Bakersfield Bikers hit the road on one of the weekly rides conducted by the Soulhem Sierra Fat Tire Association. Don't let the chic Lycra bound riders scare fmak~l out O~m ty n ' ~ of ]m ~ove) Inet. x~lh club membem ired ofi~n drove Ul) to Brash. ~lt,t~ [);wP M,~c)ro ;~1 Ih(, M(,~a Mai~H about, ddb~g x~41h lUl o~m~ed bike chfi). I was B~emfield to allend club fides, races mid I'll Stol) ('hex r~,n ;LI fl darien I loaded my Si)~it~[ ll~l R~k ~Ve~ ~ ay fi~t fide; hoxvever, il see[ned dff- .Jml. ~2 ~ Cow Flal. Sch~l on mine W~lay ~1 at 6 o'cloe~ Ihe p~t. ~ua had happened in fl~e p~l m'o Jim. 29 ~ Famih' F :~ I l~ked ~otmd rite intdlddating ~up xhfll ycm'?~s suhj~ ~ ~ )een debalt d in tl~c ;md Paula a~ ,rtdie[ T~l,HlltW Sdmol ' ~s ~ ofll~e~ sl~ny new bikes I begm~ ~o wm~ ~ner h~s of ~A rot qtdte some lime now. F~fi rt~x ,m P:m~mtn~m Ihere we~ pcmpte ~ha[ didn't have on b'cm. liotl for he next ye~ C~I rids a I)emomd mi~ hight ride~ (t~qhl:~ ~i~Ut It*:lntet.~ ~'cquircd). I immedialely felt at e;~. l Imnched up ~5fll ~ ~ montldy newsletter, 1 ;un going or vi.~it the tt'eb site at some p~ple who had O~e ~mne bik~ ~d Io x~te m~ ~cle a monflt to get feedback ~md http~lmembar.~.aol, cr.tff~sflafor Good planning ese ar. not o,,y peo,.,e who live in fl~e northe~t, d~ey are will benefit people ~om d~e soud~,ves~, ~osed~, Wes~chester m~d eve~ p~ of ~e ~eater B~emfield ~ea ~e ~d beau~ ~e~ wo~de~ ~ea for ~o~, however It ~ ~ ~e home ~ Michelle m~ ~e~es of b~, ~ ~d p~. ~ ~q ~e Kern Bl~s ~ home ~ ~e second most ~t s~d of ~e end,gered . I ~ a ~long ~d~t of ~e~eld C~. B~em~eld ~d I ~ve ~n o~ · ~ a d~, we ~ve a onc~m-a- ci~ ~ow ~emendo~ly ~ ~e l~t ~e~e oppo~ ~ cre~e 20 ye~. Most of ~e ~ h~ ~me~ ~ ~ fo~er a posi- c~s~y CHRISTIEffHE CALIFORNIAN been ~ ~e soufl~west, bu~ now five ~e for o~ ci~, Ci~cs, such Hang Glider Hill near Hart Park is a B~emfield fm~ i~ff s~ ~ ~ ~enm, Da~, C~co, popular spot for motorcyclists. fl~e door of ~cm~ble ~ion ~ E~ene, Po~d, Bo~der, · e no~e~ Phoe~ ~d ~e have rate,ted ~ I suppom r~po~ible develo~ devdopmenm M~ open space, ment ~ ~e ~e~ but I m con- ~ ~ ~d ~ ~e~ some of~e ~ it~ ~e ~ ~e p~L ~ ~ e~ple, ~ ~y ~'t we ~ve ~me~g Avenue ~ ~ed ~ ~p ~ ~e ~ hem? How wonde~ it I c~ot even begin to ex, mss ~e ~d f~t-f~ m~m, but it ~ wo~d be ~ goup ~emfietd ~ ~ger I have regm'~g fl~e l~d develow ve~ U~e ~eene~, ~ or ~e ci~ ~o~ for ~eff ~ beau- ment ~ ~ be~g to occ~ across p~ for ped~ ~ w~ ~m ~ ~emfield co~tenfly scores from H~ P~k. ~fis l~d h~ been one p~e ~ ~o~er. ne~ ~e boom ~ q~ of ~ e~oyed by m~y residenm of Kern I wo~d ~e to ~e ~e ci~ cr~ ~e~, but a ~e~acqopen Cowry for generation. ~s ~ea of l~d ~ a Spec~c ~ P~ for ~e ~ ~ ~ help ch~ge ~s. ~ u~ed by homeb~k fidem, bicycUsm, ~ ~e~te~ sou~ of H~ ~clu~g ~e ~ of ~e no~e~t w~kem, jog- gem, ~d most P~k,~o~g~eC~ ~ebeau~KemRiver T~C[ ~]~ de, tomy ~ese~e, ~e BhM prope~ ~d P~vay ~ ~afly e~ce om' H~g GUder ~. ~ ~ea ~ c~- ci~'s ~e. he~, off-road rendy desi~ated open ~e ~d ff we do not exerc~e good pl~- vel~clcs. Yo~g mxd old e~lore ~s l~d h~ mom ~ a 15 percent ~e, ~g p~flces now, We ~ lose eve~7 weekend, obsm~g nattwe's cma- m~ it ~le for b~ one of o~ most ~que ~e~ for- axes ~d spen¢~g t m~c ~qd~ dxose xvho accor~g ~ c~en~ ciW code. ever. B~emfield does not have tt~e ~e most Unpo~t ~ the~ Uwes. Nod~g h~ b~n proposed for l~h beau~ flint m~y o~er.pl~es ~ave ~ ~ea of lm~d ,retouched by ~ ~ea ye~ so ~ ~ ~ ide~ ~e do, but o~ mu~ beau~ h~ a ~e e~sion of residenti~ m~d corn- to propose ~me~g ~ ~ po~ c~ of im o~ ~d desexes to merci~ conm~ties. ~e co~cm d~a~ i~vely ~ect o~ en~e co~. be prese~ed. ~l ~se ~ ~d I hope you ~c nu~ nmve Ci~ pl~em demo~ I m a ~r ~d have spent enou~ to be~eve d~ere ~ not be con- m~g ~ion 30 ye~ ~o when ~y pte~t ho~ ~g ~e ~c~ -- could e~Uy be avoided. · ey set homes back from ~e foo~ ~u~ of H~ P~k. Con~ue devdop~g lm~d beh~d H~ bl~s ~ong P~o~a Drive, leav- R~em ~e not ~e o~y ones who P~k, in ~e southwest ~d no,west, ~g ~e for a b~e p~x. ~ ~ea ~e ~ ~ however. CycSsm, where lbnner sites of recrea~on~ e~edences hea~ ~e on a d~y w~em, ~ues~, ~em ~d ~es have ~e~y been ~en. Do not ~e b~ by b~em, jo~em ~d ped~ b~d w~hem ~ve from ~ over tl~ ~ea of l~d away from ~ose resi- de ci~ pl~em ~o showed ~e~t ~ s~tel~ m ~e ~ea generations. ~ion when ~ey desired ~e We che~h ~ ~ea ~ove ~ otb- S~e, we ~e ~ excited about thc gro~ of B~emfield m~(t we wdcome ~ea hme~ly sou~ of ~ P~k ~ open sp~e ~ ~e Develope~ ~d b~essmen new residenm, but do not ibrget about fl~ose who have been here ~ ~ong help- ' Me,oporto 2010 PI~. ~e cifi- ~ benefit from g~d plm~g ~ ~g ~ m~e growth poss b e ze~ of B~m~eld preened ~ek ~ ~e~ ~ we~, ~ ~ey ~ be My hope is that dxis [m~d ~ contm~e ~ion of a mom be~ ~le ~ ~e ~e ~eenbelff~ sy~ to be here for my (. ~d Bakemfield d~g ~e 2020 V~ion tern ~ a m~ke~ feaze for gms. I wm~t them to be able to shoe ~t - hom~ ~d bus~e~. ~ok at . how ~e b~'~s ~ong ~e Kern fl~e e~efiences we have prodded fl~em wi~ fl~e~ c~dren. . ~d ~ve~ ~ve ~y Sullivan is a res~ent Sponsored by Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association Wednesday Night MTB Foothill Training Slow, Medium &Fost Groups Good Manners and Helmets Mandatory ~.'i-~~,.~~Meet at Juhet Thorner ~!:. Drive ;~ ~~~7 eanorama ~ ~orn~ng ~' ~~ ;3~ R~de Leaves ~ 6.10 P.M. L~rWthe names of the while riding them local trails and loops.... ............ in good companyI Saturday, January 20, 2001 M THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN Editorial Page editor Dianne Hardisty / 395-7414 e-mail: opinion@bakersfield.com Coi i U TY VOICES Keep bluffs for futUre tomorrows '~'~ ~'~hen I was many years younger, I spent seemingly ~_~x ~....~.' ~/ endless days each summer wandering about the '' river bottom below the Panorama bluffs, climbing through the tangled vines and muddy trails along the edge of the Kern River, doing my best to play out the dreams and fantasies of youth inspired by such stories as would be ' found in the best of Tom Sawyer's · .~'-.¢-~ ._: adventures -- just a boy and his dog and the river. As time went by, those dreams came and went, but the fiver remained, little changed by nmn or the ' fantasies of that youth. As I got older, no longer was I satis- fied with merely tramping through the trails or climbing along the face of the bluffs. I discovered there existed more adventure in running, or biking, along Glenn A,those trails and pitting my strength and stamina against the sometimes Pfuett daunting inclines found everywhere along the bluffs from Manor Street to Nowhere else nearby can one experience, on a brisk Lake Ming. Saturday morning, a Red Tailed Hawk diving from the Now comes man to build homes, stores, gas stations and skies, or a Golden Eagle soaring high with the thermals schools upon much of that verylan~ I suppose that's progress along the face of Hang Glider Hill. Nowhere. else quite so and I suppose too it was destined to happen someday, close to town will one stumble upon a family of coyotes However, I have recently learned of a proposal submit- calling out against the first of the day's sunlight or witness ted to the city by some very forward-thinking citizens, who the grandeur of a Bald Eagle sitting atop a lone sycamore also happen to also be runners and outdoor enthusiasts, along the River. whereby much of that land near Lake Ming and Hart Park We have a unique opportunity, Bakersfield, to save ia would be saved for the future for people such as myself, major portion of what was, for what will be. We should I applaud their efforts and the efforts of City Councilman realize that if we fail to preserve what we have now in this Mike Maggard in keeping this area, also known as Hang area, this ragged piece of terrain, this jewel in our own Glider Hill, in a near-natural state for the benefit of all. back yard, it will be forever lost to those growling autos, The plan, as [ am led to believe; does not preclude the manicured lawns and million-dollar estates that will .s~rely construction of homes or businesses. Rather, in an effort to gobble up the best views around. meet the needs of the growing community while still pre- We must support Councilman Maggard and those folks serving .the natural habitat, the proposal suggests we can who are working to preserve this land not just for us who incorporate running/biking trails all through this land while run or bike today, but for those who want to do so tomor- still building upon it~ row and all the tomorrows yet to come. No other place nearby off, rs such a diverse opportunity Glen A. Pruett of Bakersfield is a former Marine for runners and mountain bikers to challenge themselves and race (/irector for VOLKLAUF Mud l~un. and pit their energies against such obstacles as one finds in Community Voices is an expanded commentarll that those bfflls, raa~l contain up to 500 words. MEMORANDUM February 12, 2001 TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FROM:/~,'~STANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: CHARRETTE FUNDING Current pledges for the downtown charrette total $18,000, of which $10,000 is from the Great Valley Center. They have informed us that we may need to re-apply because we did not use the funds last year and they are now in a new funding cycle. The goal for pledges is $40,000 to $45,000, which does not include contributions of facilities and other help to support the charrette process. The City has contributed $20,000 towards the charrette which is currently encumbered by a consultant contract with Mogavero Notestine Associates. The total cost to conduct the complete charrette process is estimated at $60,000 to $75,000, of which $49,000 is the estimated consultant costs. The balance will cover graphic supplies, report reproduction, recording and facilities, food/refreshments not provided through in kind contributions. SCG:pah S:\STANLEY~charrette.mem.wpd PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE INCREASES Based upon the ENR Construction Cost Index Single Family, Detached 1 $1,179 $2,197 $2,397. 2 $828 $1,471 $1,605 Heavy/Service Industrial 3 $87 $87 $95 Light Industrial 4 $38 $38 $41 Under 100,000 sq.ft. 5 $33 $33 $36 100,000 - 199,999 sq.ft. 6 $39 $39 $43 200,000 sq.ft. & over 7 $41 $41 $45 Under 10,000 sq.ft. 8 $39 $35! $38 10,000 - 49,999 sq.ft. 9! $25 $45 $49 50,'000 - 99,999 sq.ft. ~ 10 $28 $60 $65 100,000 - 199,999 sq.ft. 11 $31 N/A N/A 200,000 - 299,999 sq.ft. 12 $35 N/A N/A 300,000 - 399,999 sq.ft. 13 $44 N/A N/A 400,000 - 499,999 sq.ft. 14 $53 N/A N/A 500,000 - 999,999 sq.ft. 15 $64 N/A N/A . ~. 1,000,000 sq.ft. & over 16 $71 N/A N/A 06/08/92 02/10/97 proposed 02/14/01 Construction Cost Increase = 9.12% .'..