HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-11; Historic Preservation Commission; ; Nomination of a Sequoia at 4970 Cindy Avenue as a Heritage TreeMeeting Date:
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March 11, 2024
Historic Preservation Commission
Mike Strong, Assistant Community Development Director
Todd Reese, Park 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. Staff has docketed the seventh nomination for consideration
by the Historic Preservation Commission on March 11, 2024, and by the Parks & Recreation
Commission on March 18, 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 Commission accept this nomination, and recommend approval to the City
Council.
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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 current nomination is for:
• One Sequoia sempervirens (Santa Cruz Redwood) at 4970 Cindy Avenue, on privately
owned property – within the side yard.
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 shall be passed along to the City Council for final review and approval.
An item for consideration of this Heritage Tree nomination has been docketed for the Parks &
Recreation Commission on March 18, 2024, and the City Council on March 26, 2024.
Exhibits
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1.NOMINATION OF A SEQUOIA AT 4970 CINDY AVE. AS A HERITAGE TREE
2.HISTORIC PLAQUE PROGRAM
3.3rd GRADE ART CONTEST
4.ADDITIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION BENEFITS & INCENTIVES
5.FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 WORK PLAN
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 11, 2024 - AGENDA
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Heritage Tree Nomination
Todd Reese, Parks Services Manager
Parks & Recreation Department
March 11, 2024
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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
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ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION
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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
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•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
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EXPLANATION AND ANALYSIS
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•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
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EXPLANATION AND ANALYSIS
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•Decision Making Responsibilities for Heritage Tree Designations
Historic Preservation Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
City Council
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EXPLANATION AND ANALYSIS
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•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
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EXPLANATION AND ANALYSIS
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PRESENT NOMINATION
•4790 Cindy Avenue -Sequoia sempervirens (Santa Cruz Redwood)
Located on Private Property
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SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS
•4790 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”
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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
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•This Heritage Tree nomination has been docketed
for the Parks & Recreation Commission on March
18, 2024, and the City Council on March 26, 2024
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NEXT STEPS
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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
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ITEM 1: HERITAGE TREE NOMINATION
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COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Thank you
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