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DATE: 2 LIG'UST 7, Inter'-Com
CHARLES TBAYER, IS~fERIM CIT~ MAN~3ER
FROM: BOB LED~qDECKER, DIRECIgR OF PUBLIC ~IDRKS/CITY ENGINRRR
SUBJECT: BENETA ~AY LANDSCAPING
~TICN:
That the Tustin City Council, at their meeting of August 17, 1981, delay any action
on this item until suc~ time the masterplan of Columbus Tustin Park has been
o~,,pleted and approved.
BACKGRDUND:
At the July 20, 1981 City Council meeting, it was requested that staff prepare a
preliminary estimate of cost for la~x]scaping and irrigating a 20 foot wide strip of
land along Beneta Way adjacent to the roadway. The intent of this landscaping was to
eliminate the barren appearance of the undeveloped parksite and to provide the
residents of Lucero Way a more aesthetic view when traveling to and frc~ the
residences.
PROPOSAL:
It was proposed to landscape and irrigate a 20 foot wide strip of land adjacent to
the roadway of Beneta Way. It was not clear to staff as to what the limits of the
project would be, or whether it was intended to improve both sides of Beneta Way and
the frontages along Prospect Avemne. The estimate was segregated into two parts; the
north and south sides of Beneta Way. The frontage ~long Prospect Ave. was included
with each respective side of Beneta Way and is shown on the attached sketch.
In addition to the landscape and irrigation system estimate, the cost of sidewalk and
future street light conduit was included for your information. It was staff's
feeling that, if the project was to proceed, a sidewalk should be installed on the
northerly side of Beneta Way and the Prospect Avenue frontages co~currently with the
landscape and irrigation work so as not to have to remove said work for future
sidewalk construction.
The following estimates are prelimiD~ry in nature and are not based upon a detailed
plan:
Northerly side of Beneta Way inclusive of the Prospect Ave. frontage
Landscaping (grass only with soil preparation) . . . 25,400 S.F. x $1.20= $30,480
Irrigation System ................. 25,400 S.F. x $1.30= 33,020
BENETA ~AY LANDSCAPING
AUGUST 7, 1981
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4" thick P.C.C. Sidewalk 13,780 S.F. x $1.50=- $20,470
2" PVC Conduit for future street lighting = 2,700
Southerly side of Beneta Way inclusive of the Prospect Ave. frontage
Landscaping (grass only with soil preparation) . . . 9,800 S.F. x $1.20= $11,760
Irrigation System .................. 9,800 S.F. x $1.30 12,740
$24,500
4" thick P.C.C. Sidewalk 720 S.F. @ $1.50= $1,080
2" PVC conduit for future street lighting= 370
~ $1,450
ANALYSIS:
Staff feels that this project is premature at this time for the following reasons:
The Columbus Tustin Parksite is soon to be masterplanned for its ult/mate
use. The proposed interim irrigation system may or may not be utilized
within the ulimate system. Therefore, any project should be delayed until
sudl time the ultimate plans for Columbus Tustin Park are c~.~leted.
The vacant area adjacent to the proposed landscaping will becc~e a high
Fmintenance area with weeds due to the water and nutrient benefits received
from the proposed landscape area· The proposed annual maintenance cost for
these interim areas are:
Northerly side - $7,620
Southerly side - $2,940
The strip landscaping of areas will accentuate the adjacent non-developed
areas within the parksite and most likely will attract additional criticism
from the residents of the neighborhood.
Funding for this proposed project could be derived frem either General Fund or
Redevelopment Fund monies; however, this project was not included within the 1981-82
Capital Budget and will require action as a non-budgeted item if the Council desires
to proceed with the project.
DL~Z~OR OF PUBLIC ~KS/
CITY ENGINEER
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