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Home My WebLink About2024-03-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; ; Nomination of a Sequoia at 4970 Cindy Avenue as a Heritage Tree Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: Subject: March 18, 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director Todd Reese, Parks Services Manager todd.reese@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-3968 Nomination of a Sequoia at 4970 Cindy Avenue as a Heritage Tree Recommended Action Accept the nomination of a Sequoia sempervirens (Santa Cruz Redwood) at 4970 Cindy Avenue as a Heritage Tree and recommend the City Council approve its designation. Executive Summary In September 2019, the City Council approved the updated Carlsbad Community Forest Management Plan. That plan lists goals and strategies that promote city-wide tree preservation, community education and sustainability, and showcases specimen or heritage trees to generate interest in the diversity of trees. With the approval of the Community Forest Management Plan, the City Council designated 116 previously identified living trees, some of them located on city owned property and some of them located on privately owned property, as Heritage Trees. Those Heritage Trees were determined to be important facets of the community’s history, arts and cultural resources. Since the City Council’s approval of the Carlsbad Community Forest Management Plan in September 2019, staff has received seven nominations for Heritage Tree designation. The completed nomination forms for each of the Heritage Tree candidates were reviewed by staff and determined to warrant further consideration. The initial six nominations were accepted by the Historic Preservation Commission on March 8, 2021, and the Parks & Recreation Commission on Nov. 20, 2023. The Historic Preservation Commission accepted the seventh nomination on March 11, 2024. The seventh tree nominated for consideration of Heritage Tree designation is a Sequoia sempervirens (Santa Cruz Redwood) at 4970 Cindy Avenue on privately owned property. Staff request that the Parks & Recreation Commission accept this nomination and recommend the City Council approve its designation. March 18, 2024 Item #1 1 of 6 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Staff Report Explanation & Analysis Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 11.12.02.A.4, Definitions, states “Heritage Tree means any tree existing within the city limits which has been so designated by resolution by the City Council. Heritage Trees shall be trees with notable historic interest or trees of an unusual species or size.” Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 11.12.140.A, Heritage Trees, further states “The City Council recognizes the important role trees have played in the history and development of Carlsbad and recognizes that a wide variety of trees can grow in its unique and temperate climate. The city may officially designate as Heritage Trees those trees in the community which have significant historical or arboricultural interest…” The Carlsbad Community Forest Management Plan, Chapter 6 – Heritage Tree Program, indicates that “…these trees are important facets of the City of Carlsbad’s history, arts, and cultural resources…They offer special opportunities for people interested in science and history to learn more about trees outside of the typical arboretum or classroom setting.” The Historic Preservation Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission are tasked with making recommendations to the City Council regarding the designation of additional Heritage Trees. The Carlsbad Community Forest Management Plan, Chapter 6 - Heritage Tree Program, addresses the following: •Describes the significance of Heritage Trees in the community •Lists a brief description of each of the Heritage Trees in Carlsbad •Provides management recommendations for the Heritage Trees •Outlines s process for nominating trees for Heritage Tree designation The process for nominating trees for Heritage Tree designation includes the completion of a nomination form, staff’s review and acceptance of the nomination, and submission of the nomination to the Historic Preservation Commission and to the City Council for action. Specifically, the Carlsbad Community Forest Management Plan, Chapter 6 – Heritage Tree Program, Heritage Tree Nomination Process, No. 4 states, “After review by the city staff, all completed applications should be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for their review and action to either accept or decline the application.” In addition, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.365.070.C, Duties, states “The Parks & Recreation Commission shall…review all tree-related issues and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the needs of the city with respect to its tree planting, replacement, maintenance and preservation programs.” Since the City Council’s approval of the Carlsbad Community Forest Management Plan in September 2019, staff has received seven nominations for Heritage Tree designation. The completed nomination forms for each of the Heritage Tree candidates were reviewed by staff and determined to warrant further consideration. The initial six nominations were accepted by the Historic Preservation Commission on March 8, 2021, and the Parks & Recreation Commission on Nov. 20, 2023. The seventh nomination was accepted by the Historic Preservation Commission on March 11, 2024. The current nomination is for: •One Sequoia sempervirens (Santa Cruz Redwood) at 4970 Cindy Avenue, on privately owned property – within the side yard March 18, 2024 Item #1 2 of 6 The Carlsbad Community Forest Management Plan, Chapter 6 – Heritage Tree Program, includes Heritage Tree management recommendations for the health, safety and longevity of the trees. The application of the recommendations is to be mandatory for city owned Heritage Trees, and advisory only for privately owned Heritage Trees. The owner of the privately owned Heritage Tree candidate has been informed of this nomination. Heritage Tree designations for privately owned trees do not affect private property owners’ rights to exercise control of the trees. Similarly, Heritage Tree designations for city owned trees do not affect the city’s rights, nor the adjacent private property owners’ rights, to exercise control of their properties, including but not limited to, development of their properties. Per Carlsbad Community Forest Management Plan, Chapter 6 – Heritage Tree Program, “Unlike fine artwork, trees do not remain in a static state and are constantly exposed to the elements and biological factors. It is important to preserve heritage trees, but even though the best plant health care practices available may be applied to keep heritage trees in good condition, trees do age and naturally senesce and succumb to factors beyond the control of arboriculture professionals. When a heritage tree reaches the point of needing to be removed out of safety or practicality concerns, the tree may have an extended use and be further memorialized through the Community Green Waste, Wood and Tree Recycling Program.” Next Steps In accordance with the Carlsbad Community Forest Management Plan, Chapter 6 – Heritage Tree Program, Heritage Tree Nomination Process, No. 5, a nomination accepted by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission shall be passed along to the City Council for final review and approval. An item for consideration of this Heritage Tree nomination, and the six initial Hertiage Tree nominations, has been docketed for the City Council Meeting on March 26, 2024. Exhibits 1.Heritage Tree nomination form and photograph March 18, 2024 Item #1 3 of 6 March 18, 2024 Item #1 4 of 6 Exhibit 1Carlsbad Parks & Recreation 1166 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 (442} 339-2824 Applicant Tree nominated by> i ropertY ~wn~r , ~<: ' Na~eI(A~M~_ui~+'J L-'~¢4. ; ·,. City: -----Other: ____ _ (Last, First, Middle Jhltlal) A.ddress'. ':/9]~; ·C ,ody (\vf-,,, . Ctty: C:o,.. Ls ba d .. ,, ,.}~ ' I'" Stat¢: C-A ' '' '. ',., '·: Tree lrifor~atf~n Tree Species: ' I ; ' • l ' \i•J • '.,,1•: 'l ' Pho~e_: :U,O· ~<i?.3 /-:::Z O ~ .3 Email: ----------- ,. 4ddress'! :;-::::~~7-=~~71.~~*6rr~½+~i:..:..:'::'.::l,~+:;:;,_~._2:::.:_~;::£..~~~ ' Appr:oxima, '. -"--'I------nQPY .. ' • ' • I, • y ··rcurnf~rence: ',. ' '.' ,· • \",,.,·•' ( :\ '(\,:{\ ') i ,"•_ ·.~:\1\',.l~-,• ·:, (Diameter o trees ul easured 4.5 eet a ove round. ·' • • • • • • 'App,r9x(mate • •,g( ,,, I' ~ '.·, • 't ' ·:; ," . . ~. ' ' March 18, 2024 Item #1 5 of 6 March 18, 2024 Item #1 6 of 6~~.~i -;-,-G, ... , ,~ "--'-'-....:..;..;_-'--'--.;;;..------"'-----=-"·"'4~~ ~ ;~1,~~;~~-+'l Heritage Tree Nomination Todd Reese, Parks Services Manager Parks & Recreation Department March 18, 2024 1 {city of Carlsbad RECOMMENDED ACTION Accept the nomination of a Sequoia sempervirens (Santa Cruz Redwood) at 4970 Cindy Avenue as a Heritage Tree and recommend the City Council approve its designation 2 ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION {city of Carlsbad EXPLANATION AND ANALYSIS •2019 Community Forest Management Plan Update ➢Goals and Strategies that are “consistent with promoting city- wide tree preservation, community education, sustainability and showcasing specimen trees or heritage trees to generate interest in the diversity of trees” ➢City Council designated 116 previously identified tree candidates on public and private property as Heritage Trees ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION 3 {city of Carlsbad •Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 11.12.02.A.4 ➢Heritage Tree means any tree existing within the city limits which has been so designated by resolution by the City Council ➢Heritage Trees shall be trees with notable historic interest or trees of unusual species or size ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION 4 EXPLANATION AND ANALYSIS {city of Carlsbad •Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 11.12.140.A ➢The City Council recognizes the important role trees have played in the history and development of Carlsbad and recognizes that a wide variety of trees can grow in its unique and temperate climate ➢“The City may officially designate as Heritage Trees those trees in the community which have significant historical or arboricultural interest…” ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION 5 EXPLANATION AND ANALYSIS {city of Carlsbad •Decision Making Responsibilities for Heritage Tree Designations ➢Historic Preservation Commission ➢Parks & Recreation Commission ➢City Council ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION 6 EXPLANATION AND ANALYSIS {city of Carlsbad •Heritage Tree Nomination Process (for additional trees) ➢Completion of the Heritage Tree nomination form ➢Staff review of nomination, on-site evaluation and comments ➢Consideration of tree nomination by the Historic Preservation Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION 7 EXPLANATION AND ANALYSIS {city of Carlsbad PRESENT NOMINATION •4970 Cindy Avenue -Sequoia sempervirens (Santa Cruz Redwood) ➢Located on Private Property ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION 8 {city of Carlsbad SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS •4970 Cindy Avenue ➢Species typically found in Northern California ➢Very unique in Carlsbad, especially this size ➢Located between two microclimates (coastal/arid) ➢Believed to be over 75 years old ➢A good specimen, not many here to compare to ➢Referred to as “carbon sequestration champion” ITEM NO. 1 – HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION 9 NEXT STEPS •Per 2019 Community Forest Management Plan: ➢ Nomination of Heritage Tree candidate will be advanced to the City Council for review and action ➢If approved by the City Council, the nominated tree will be added to the Heritage Tree Inventory ➢Heritage Tree Management Recommendations will be advisory for a privately owned Heritage Tree ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION 10 •An item for consideration of this Heritage Tree nomination, and the initial six Heritage Tree nominations, has been docketed for the City Council Meeting on March 26, 2024 ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION 11 NEXT STEPS {city of Carlsbad RECOMMENDED ACTION Accept the nomination of a Sequoia sempervirens (Santa Cruz Redwood) at 4970 Cindy Avenue as a Heritage Tree and recommend the City Council approve its designation 12 ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION {city of Carlsbad COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Thank you ITEM NO.1 – HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION 13 {city of Carlsbad