Five Monterey Cypress Trees Planted Along Scenic Road/Carmel Beach Bluff Pathway

ABSTRACT: Five Monterey Cypress trees, Tree #1, Tree #2, Tree #3, Tree #5 and Tree #9, have been planted along Scenic Road and the Carmel Beach Bluff Pathway. Information about and photos of Trees # 1, #2, #3, #5 and #9 are presented.

Five Monterey Cypress trees approved for planting along Scenic Road by Forest and Beach Commissioners and planted, as follows:

Tree #1: 20’ south of 8th Ave. steps to beach. 35’ west of Scenic Rd.
Spoke to property owner directly across the street from this location and he was supportive of planting a new tree next to the large old cypress. No other direct contacts.
Recommend planting at this location.

Tree #2: 10’ north of vehicle ramp to beach, between 8th & 9th Aves.
Same owner as above was in favor of a tree at this location. No other direct contacts.
Recommend planting at this location. This is a location of a large cypress that was removed in 2004-05 and not immediately replaced.

Tree #3: 20’ south of 9th Ave. crossing, along Scenic pathway.
No direct contact. This is a dead cypress and it should be removed and replaced.
Recommend planting at this location.

Tree #5: Approximately 80’ south of 10th Ave. crossing, in planter area between Scenic Rd. and path. No direct contact, but both properties directly across from this site wrote letters in support of planting.
Recommend planting at this location.

Tree #9: Between 13th & Santa Lucia Aves., on the south side of the point at 13th Ave.
Contracted one resident at this location; concerned abut maintenance of existing trees and the city managing its future maintenance obligations.
Recommend planting at this location. A tree at this location will provide additional visual interest to the site but not wall off significant views of Carmel Beach.

REFERENCE:
One Noteworthy 7 October 2010 Forest and Beach Commission Agenda Item

ADDENDUM:
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
6 January 2011
Thursday
1:30 p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the Forest and Beach Commission of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California was held on the above date at the hour of 1:30 p.m. Acting Chairperson Hornik called the meeting to order and adjourned to the Tour of inspection at 1:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 1:55 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Leslie Kadis
Tom Leverone
Todd Hornik (Acting Chairperson)
ABSENT: Joe Ford

STAFF PRESENT: Mike Branson, City Forester

VII. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION

2. Receive verbal report on the Scenic Road tree planting.

Mike Branson, City Forester, presented his report and addressed questions of the Commission.

(courtesy of Margi Perotti)