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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-23-2019 Heritage Preservation Commission Agenda PacketPage 1 of 2 SARATOGA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING July 23, 2019 8:30 AM SPECIAL MEETING Linda Callon Conference Room, City Hall | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 1. Site Visit(s): a. None 2. Call to Order: 3. Roll Call- Alexandra Nugent, Annette Stransky, Dr. Jo Rodgers, Marilyn Marchetti and Rina Shah 4. Oral Communications Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. 5. New Business: a. Heritage Orchard Master Plan-Study Session 6. Staff Comments: a. None 7. Old Business: a. None 8. Commission Items 9. Adjournment In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 868- 1216 or dbretschneider@saratoga.ca.us. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Any recommendation made by the Heritage Preservation Commission may be appealed to the Planning Commission within ten (10) days of the date of the decision. The appeal shall be taken by filing with the Secretary of the Heritage Preservation Commission a written notice and filing fee within ten (10) days of the date of the decision. Page 2 of 2 In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Heritage Preservation Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the Community Development Department Director at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the Director at the time they are distributed to the Heritage Preservation Commission. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF AGENDA I, Nicole Johnson, Planner II, for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission was posted and available for public review on July 18, 2019 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us. 1 | Page Community Development Department City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, California 95070 M E M O R A N D U M MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019 TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) FROM: Nicole Johnson, Planner II SUBJECT: MISC19-0037-Heritage Orchard Master Plan Update Study Session 13650 Saratoga Avenue (APN 397-30-053) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the HPC review the current Heritage Orchard Master Plan (Attachment 1), determine what sections should be maintained, removed, modified, and/or updated. Project Description: The purpose of this study session is to update an outline/sections for the Heritage Orchard Master Plan. The current document consists of the following sections; •Purpose of Document •Context •Goals •Recommendations •Implementation •Site plan Commissioner Nugent and resident Norman Koepernik have provided suggestions for topics to be included in the City’s Heritage Orchard Master Plan update (Attachments 2 and 3). Attachments: 1.Heritage Orchard Master Plan (2001) with DPR 2. Draft Topic Ideas prepared by Commissioner Alexandra Nugent 3. Ideas/proposal prepared by resident Norman Koepernik Item 5a 1 Heritage Orchard Master Flan rSaratoga, California David Cates &Associates August, 2001 Attachment 1 Heritage Orchard Master Plan Saratoga, California 1 Acknowledgements City Council Mayor John Mehaffey Vice Mayor Nick Streit Councilman Stan Bogosian Councilman Ann Waltonsmith Councilman Evan Baker Heritage Preservation Commission Norman Koepernik, Chair Dora Grens Carolyn King Willys Peck Robert Peepari Beth Wyman City Staff City Manager: David Anderson Public Works Director: John Cherbone tStaff Support: John Livingstone t Purpose of Document In order to ensure the long-term viability of Saratoga's Heritage Orchard,the Heritage Commission has prepared an Orchard Master Plan. This document provides for the renovation of the existing orchard and sets out guidelines to control future uses in the interest of minimizing disruption of the existing character or health of the orchard. Context The Heritage Orchard is an approximately 18-acre site at the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale Avenue. The orchard is currently comprised of Prune, Apricot, and Cherry trees. Historically,the orchard was made up primarily of Apricot trees, which still comprise approximately half of the trees in the orchard. A substantial block of Prune trees occupies the western edge of the site. In the last seven years, Cherry trees have been planted along the northern edge of the site to provide greater flexibility in responding to market crop values. Overtime, a number of trees in the orchard have died or declined. A substantial number of trees need to be replanted to maintain the orchard in a healthy condition. Currently, the orchard is irrigated using a temporary system. Irrigation lines are manually laid out on top of the ground to provide flood irrigation to four rows of orchard trees and then relocated to the next four rows of orchard trees. Using this labor intensive approach, 'the trees are watered four to six times per year from a metered source. The Saratoga Library is located in the North corner of the orchard facing Saratoga Avenue. The proposed library expansion will necessitate the removal of some orchard trees to accommodate the building and parking expansion. Sixty-two of the removed trees have been transplanted to other locations in the orchard. An additional 140 orchard trees will be planted as a part of the separate library expansion project. These trees will be primarily located in the triangle of the Saratoga/Fruitvale intersection and along Saratoga Avenue with the remainder being planted the immediate perimeter of the library. Cnoartinv N.21 Carlos 0, M d. Parkmeer Moorpvla n Mine. rs um Blue Iv Cam W OY Y0. Allendale A 8p aga a yy 9 at 17 PROJECT SITE ab.wm 111 SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN I 1 Goals The following goals have been identified for the Saratoga Heritage Orchard: i I. Preserve the orchard as a functioning agrarian use. 2. Provide educational opportunities View of existing orchard from Saratoga Avenuetolearnaboutagriculturalhistoryin the area and orchard management and operations. 3. Maximize views of the orchard from the surrounding area to insure the orchard is an important part of the community's image. 4. Minimize intrusion of site Entry driveway improvements into orchard that may disrupt orchard maintenance operations or impact the 'natural appearance'of the orchard. 5. Ensure orchard is maintained inw optimum health by implementing necessary orchard maintenance and replacement programs. 6. Implement a tree adoption Access dirt road to barn site program. Apricot trees along existing parking SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 2 Recommendations In developing the master plan, the Heritage Preservation Committee reviewed a number of issues associated with the orchard from permitted uses to long-term maintenance approach. The following recommendations summarize their input on the range of issues. Replace orchard trees that have died or are in substantial decline. The orchard is comprised of 3 distinct groups of trees—Apricots, Prunes and Cherry trees. This diversity enhances the community enjoyment of the orchard by extending the period in which trees are blooming in the orchard. The diversity also facilitates orchard management with the staging of harvest time for the various fruits. The mix of fruit trees allow "averaging"the crop value from year to year as the price and productivity of the fruit crops will vary. Currently,there are 298 dead or missing trees, 154 are in severe decline and in need of replacement, and an additional 10 trees which will potentially need to be replaced in the next 5 years. Location of replacement tree species should be consistent with the existing trees in the various sections of the orchard. William Coates, Farm Advisor(Tree Fruit and Nut Crops)with the University of California Cooperative Extension, has provided the following recommendations for species selection when replanting the orchard: Apricot: Bleinhien or Marianna Rootstock 2624 Prune: French Prune or Marianna 2624 or Moroblin 29C Rootstock Cherry: Bing Cherry with Black Tartarion or Von Pollinizers or Colt or Mazzard Rootstock Heritage Orchard Stats Existing Tree Inventory Healthy Tree Cano Quarter Half Three Full Young Sub- Dead Total Quarters Trees* Total Trees Apricots 25 45 7 305 168 550 200 750 Cherries 0 0 0 0 314 314 61 375 i Prunes 44 40 3 73 105 265 34 299 Total I I I 1 1 1424 Trees under 7 years old 1 Retain existing health of non-orchard trees. A number of native oaks and other trees interspersed throughout the orchard, while their existing trees are not typically found in a commercial orchard as they compete with the fruit trees in sun and space. The Heritage Preservation Committee felt it is important to retain these trees as a part of the sites history. However, only orchard trees will be planted in the orchard in the future. SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 3 1 Provide informal pedestrian paths in orchard. Pedestrian paths in the orchard shall have minimal impact on the natural appearance of the orchard and not interfere with maintenance. Pedestrian access through the orchard should be limited to hard packed, dirt paths created by dragging or rolling a disced area to create an even smoother surface. Paths will need to be recreated each year. Install a permanent irrigation system in the orchard. A permanent spray irrigation system should be provided to water the orchard trees. The irrigation system should be designed to achieve maximum watering efficiency through head to head coverage. The system should be laid out to work with the discing pattern between the orchard rows. The system should be designed to work with both a metered water source or a well system. A permanent system will minimize the labor associated with the current temporary irrigation system approach and to 1 provide greater flexibility with watering in response to precipitation patterns and individual tree needs. Install a well with a booster pump for irrigation water supply. In order to reduce the City's reliance on and the expense of a metered water source, the City should initiate the process of implementing a well system. Preliminary information would seem to indicate a well system at this site would be successful. A test well needs to be drilled to confirm the feasibility of a well system for irrigation use. If the well system feasibility is confirmed, a booster pump or holding tank system should be designed to accommodate irrigation supply demand. 1 Construct a "barn" to house orchard maintenance equipment and provide a focus for education programs. The maintenance barn should be located in the existing open area in the eastern portion of the site at the end of the existing access road. In addition to storage, the barn could also be used as a gathering area for docent educational programs about the orchard. The barn would be approximately 40'x 80' and house all maintenance equipment and supplies stored on site. No outdoor storage would be allowed. The character of the barn should be consistent with the historic character of the orchard. Public restrooms would not be provided in the barn area.) Design of the barn would be subject to review by the City. iA gravel forecourt would provide all-weather access to the barn. The gravel area should be a minimized size for barn uses. Access to the barn should be via the existing access road and would only be used for orchard maintenance. Access to the barn for educational purposes would be via the pedestrian pathways. i SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 4 A water tower could also be located in this area to provide a visual landmark. O U Uz') a a 4 Implement an adoption program for orchard trees. In order to increase community involvement in the orchard preservation and to off set some of the orchard maintenance costs, the commission would like the City to implement a tree adoption program. While the details of the program would need to be refined, the commission envisions a freestanding kiosk to be used to identify individual adopted trees rather than plaques scattered throughout the orchard. Pedestrian access through the orchard would be created by discing the rolling paths between the rows, parallel to the irrigation lines. Provide sign to identify "Heritage Orchard". The sign should be located at the Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenue intersection. The design of the sign should be visually consistent with the agrarian theme similar to the "rock wall" Saratoga entry monument. The sign should be sited to avoid both conflict with sightlines and orchard operations. The kiosk should be visually consistent with the orchard area. SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 5 Implementation 1 Phasing: The implementation of the Master Plan will occur over a number of years. In addition to the ongoing management strategies, there are a number of capital improvements which are a part of the master plan. The Phase I improvements should be undertaken in the next year to insure the continuing health of the orchard. Phase I Capital Improvements Replace missing or dead orchard trees Install a permanent irrigation system Explore feasibility of a well and install well system as appropriate Construct orchard sign Future Phase Improvements Adopt a tree program development Maintenance 'Barn" construction Ongoing orchard tree replacement as required Phase II Schedule: Typically orchard trees are planted in January from bare rootstock and ordered in fall. Consequently, in order to maintain the schedule, it will be important to initiate the project in a timely manner. All other improvements, such as well and irrigation system, could be installed subsequent to planting. Order bare root trees October 2001 Initiate well tests and install well and pumps Oct./November 2001 Plant bare root trees January 2002 Prepare construction documents for irrigation system January 2002 Obtain bids for installation of irrigation system/award contract February 2002 Install irrigation system March 2002 Desi n and install orchard sin L Aril 2002 Initiate ado t-a-tree program July 2002 SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 6 Phase I Construction Costs: The city council will need to allocate funds for Phase I improvements as follows. The following Phase I costs are anticipated: Item Unit Cost Cost Remove Existing Dead Trees/stumps(450) 75/tree 33,750 Assorted Orchard Fruit Trees (450) 100/tree 45,000 Irrigation System Lump sum 95,000 1 Booster PumpMell Lump sum 41,000 Electrical Lump sum 5,000 Orchard Monument Sign 1 7,000 Subtotal 226,750 Contingency 20% 45,350 Total 272,100 1 SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 7 ti..` "4 x Orchard Inventory 2001CIVICCENTERr a axo Apricots CREEK X x © o .Xo O O © 0 a o x - f, j r Cherriesxxbxxx QOM Oxr - , OX x pppxO(&(aa p ,.. Q x ©Qa ® x. x '0. 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Address:SaratogaCity 95070Zip 10S d. UTM:(give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone mE/mN southwest corner of Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenues. e.Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) (Assigned by recorder): and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a location map as necessary.) ;; ; Located on the southwest corner of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale, south of the Saratoga Library, is this working prune and apricot orchard covering nearly fourteen acres. The property was the subject of a 2000 California Point of Historical Interest nomination and evaluation by Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of Saratoga. Those application and DPR523 forms are attached to this recording, and provide a detailed survey and evaluation of the property. *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements, include design, material, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries) HP31. Urban open space*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other (Isolates, etc.)*P4. Resources Present: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (List): *Attachments: Archives & Architecture: City of Saratoga Statement of Historic Context, 2009. *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none".) View of orchard, July 2009. P5b.Description of Photo: (View, date, accession #) Historic Prehistoric Both *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga CA 95070 *P7. Owner and Address: Archives & Architecture, LLC PO Box 1332 San Jose, CA 95109 *P8. Recorded By: (Name, affiliation, and address) 10/26/09*P9. Date Recorded: Reconnaissance *P10. Survey Type: (Describe) Established 1984. * Required InformationDPR 523A (1/95) Not for Publication Unrestricted 1 397-30-053APN# B.M. F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz Date Primary # HRI # Trinomial Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date Page 13650 7J State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *NRHP/CRHR Status Code Central Park OrchardResource Name (Assigned by recorder) 4of Marion-Cox-Kitchen-Seagraves Ranch B1. Historic Name: Central Park Orchard - 13659 Fruitvale/Saratoga Avenues B2. Common Name: Farm B3. Original Use:Public ParkB4. Present Use: n/a*B5. Architectural Style: Established as a park in 1984. *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) No Yes Unknown*B7. Moved?n/aDate:n/aOriginal Location: Construction of Saratoga community Library in adjacent acreage. Site is traversed on its southern boundary by Wildcat Creek. *B8. Related Features: n/a B9a. Architect:n/ab. Builder: Resource & Envir. Mgmt.*B10. Significance: Theme Heritage LaneArea: 1841 - 1975Period of Significance:ParkProperty Type:NoneApplicable Criteria: (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) Central Park Orchard is listed on the Saratoga Heritage Resources Inventory, included as a part of HP-88-01. It qualified under Criteria a and g: a) the property exemplifies and reflects special elements of the cultural, social, economic, aesthetic, and architectural history of Saratoga; and g) the property contributed to a unique natural setting constituting a distinct area having special character. Central Park Orchard also appears eligible for the California Register of Historical Resources under Criterion (1), as the site has been designated a landmark site, representing early Saratoga during its period of Horticultural Development. (Continued on page 4, DPR523L) DPR 523B (1/95)*Required Information B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission, Historic Resources Inventory form, 1988. Saratoga News, August 22, 1984 Saratoga News, August 13, 1986. *B12. References: State Point of Historical Interest Designated Landmark Site B13. Remarks: Franklin Maggi*B14. Evaluator: October 26, 2009*Date of Evaluation: (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) (This space reserved for official comments.) 2 HP30. Trees/vegetation Primary # HRI # Page State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION LOCATION MAP 4of DPR 523J (1/95)*Required Information * Map Name:Multiple n.t.s.* Scale:Varies* Date of Map: Central Park Orchard*Resource Name or #(Assigned by recorder)3 Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUATION SHEET 4of DPR 523L (1/95)*Required Information (Continued from page 2, DPR523b, B10) Historical Background The Central Park Orchard, consisting of 13.9 acres of apricots and prunes, bounded by Wildcat Creek, Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenue was created in 1984 to preserve the important agricultural heritage of Saratoga. As development encroached on the last remaining orchards in Saratoga, this site was chosen to represent the important early history of Saratoga and the role orchards played as the economic backbone of the town during the period of Horticultural Development (1869-1906). It was preserved as an orchard as it was one of the last remaining orchards in the city of Saratoga in the 1980s. The site was originally part of Quito Rancho and was later owned in the 1880s by the Marion family. In the 1920s, the property was owned by F.C. Cox who farmed apricots and prunes for 30 years on the property. In 1950s, the land was owned by W. Seagrave until 1984 when it was designated by the City of Saratoga as a Heritage Landmark Integrity The property continues to change slowly over time, as it is a working orchard; however, the setting and materials have remained consistent with the original design, and the property represents the historical associations and feelings of the outdoor resource. * Recorded By F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz Central Park Orchard*Resource Name or #(Assigned by recorder) Continuation Update10/26/2009* Date Primary # HRI # Trinomial Page 4 Heritage Orchard Master Plan - Draft Topic Ideas 1 Plan topic ideas Mission statement, purpose or objectives to include: 1. “Preservation is managing change through best practices” •Vision •History •Sense of place; connection to Saratoga’s agricultural past •Respite for citizens; demonstrates cycles of life; refer to DPR verbiage 2. Organization of the Plan • Process, phasing & milestones, periodic review •Planning influences (see p. 39 MCP): local, county, state, federal, climate change, agricultural trends •Opportunities (use the term throughout the plan sections) •Existing Conditions (use throughout) •Constraints (use throughout) •Resources: county, state, federal, SHPO 3. Tables, charts - see MCP (Martial Cottle Park) master plan samples General description / existing conditions (see p. 21 MCP) 1.Map coordinates 2.Current site plan, plot map (professional, colored with legends); other? 3. Acreage 4.Tree types 5.City Resolution 6. Landmark Structure status; DPR (does it need updating?) 7. Photos! (aerial, tree samples, well, irrigation system, furrows, maintenance) 8.Access 9.Signage 10.Financial, budgetary topics? Agricultural topics / emphasis on best agricultural practices 1.Irrigation / Hydrology - water sources, current system. 2.Soil condition and practices 3.Tree care 4.Tree types best as replacements for diseased or dying trees 5. Sprays: herbicides, fungicides 6.Fruit harvesting methods 7.Fruit production remains with the orchardist 8. Maintenance schedule chart 9. Suppliers: trees, agricultural products 10. Annual review, evaluation, updating Orchard contract: 1. Orchardist qualifications 2.Terms and conditions 3.RFP, Bidding cycle Recommendations / Opportunities (could be at the end of each section): Attachment 2 Heritage Orchard Master Plan - Draft Topic Ideas 2 Signage 1. Approved by previous City Council and HPC. 2. See drawings 3. Signage: do not pick fruit! Irrigation & hydrology 1. Latest, practical technology 2. Continuing productivity and viability of the existing well and equipment Weed control Addition of appropriate historic structures (include photos, dimensions): 1. Barn 2. Tank house 3. Do we want the structures; what are the consequences? 4. Suggest best locations for above and include location on site plan 5. Describe how the structures could be used or not 6. Costs to get and cost to have; restoration plans Property protection 1. Conservation, environmental, or agricultural easement 2. Contact the SHPO; Land Trust Alliance 3. Legal specialist 4. Evaluate strength and scope of council resolution No. 00-049, 10/04/2000 Historic property recognition beyond Landmark Structure 1. Research benefits of HALS, National Register, State Historic Inventory 2. California Point of Historical Interest 3. Cultural Landscape Education & Outreach; Public Access 1. Displays: • Historic, illustrated time line with photos (see photo examples from MCP) • Interpretive exhibit; illustrated description of current orchard care and harvesting by season with photos • Locations? 2. Video/documentaries: (See Land Trust Alliance video making guide) • Orchard care by season led by Matt and appropriate City staff • Tour & history that includes interviews with: Matt, John, memories of long time Saratoga residents, April Halberstadt • Showcase old tools and equipment • Win hearts and minds regarding preservation of the orchard 3. Classes; demonstrations 4. Public Access / Visitor Use • Balancing orchard health & human activities is critical Heritage Orchard Master Plan - Draft Topic Ideas 3 • Capacity • Safety • Parking • Trails and buffers • Circulation plan 5. Community Partnerships that celebrate and promote preservation of the orchard • SHF; Blossom Festival • Art programs, artists 6. Docents, volunteers • Saratoga Historical Museum & Foundation • Other Questions: Should a description of the goals/items accomplished under the previous 2001 master plan be included? Check sources: MCP = Martial Cottle Park Master Plan; reports on other orchards. Note: Topics are suggested for brain-storming and not necessarily organized according to pri- ority. Page 1 Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission Ideas/Proposals for Heritage Orchard – From Norman Koepernik Master Plan A.A-1 – Install signage on corner (Saratoga Ave & Fruitvale) i.Should be first priority ii.Signage and sign design have been approved by City Counsel 1. Having signage would solidify the importance of the Orchard 2. An identity provided B.A-2 – Work on getting Orchard into a conservatory or some type of Agricultural Easement; Out of the hands of Saratoga (first priority) i.**No structures in Orchard ii.Possible water tower structure would be ok 1.Place over present pumps to protect from weather 2. Tower has to have the typical classic look with tank and windmill a. Note – Problems – Could promote vandalism of the pump because you will not be able to quickly see them 3. Could promote graffiti C.If a structure was set within Orchard, two sites have equal value for different reason: 1.The area right next to the Library at paths edge Pros: i.Helps square off Orchard for disking/maintenances ii.Close to bathrooms, water and parking iii.Easily acceptable 2. 2 nd area is in front of the oak tree, facing the creek and City offices a.A bridge would need to be constructed wide enough to except two or three vehicles, side-by-side b.This site is actually an excellent location, for it promotes interactive usage with the City offices and the Warner Hutton House Pros: i. Nice setting with the oak tree behind the structure ii.Fruit trees do not grow well there because of the shading from the oak tree iii.At present – few trees iv.Access to utilities v.Access to parking A.Any structures picked have to be large enough, unique enough and worthy to show off. B.Before deciding or selecting any structure questions and answers are needed of them from Building and Fire Department (given a hypothetical structure) Attachment 3 July 1, 2019 Page 2 a. Do the structures need to be fire sprinklered for any reason now or in the future. b. If you have people walking through or you set up an area for classrooms – even if used only once a week c. What about bathrooms d. Parking e. ADA f. What will be their cause/purpose? g. Who will manage them? h. Who will maintain/repair, does or will the City have time? i. May invite vandalism/graffiti j. Is the Heritage Commission willing to take this on (meaning – to ride herd over everything; it should fall within your perview.) Cons: a. Any structure may promote above concerns and further diminish the orchard size, which you are trying to prevent. (You are promoting a working, viable orchard for which future generations can learn past to present agricultural practices.) b. You need to draw a line and stick to it. There is no need to keep re-inventing. E. Orchardist to control what’s needed for the needed maintenance, health, and safety of the Orchard, (i.e. tree, land, pests, etc.) through standard farming practices • No promoting citizen to pick fruit • The Orchard is a living life cycle, thereby, people will observe all the trials, tribulations and successes • The Orchard is a respite (resting point) for all the people driving by and observing the openness and seasonal changes. • You want to encourage a productive Orchard 1. An Orchard/Orchardist that may try new products, equipment and techniques 2. A productive Orchard is part of the life cycle, but on the mechanical side. F. Adopt a Tree Program • People could donate $150.00 toward and Orchard fruit tree 1. They would receive an Orchard map in a grid form that would locate their tree; give them a certificate, have a brass tag made that is hung on a larger grid map with the tag. 2. All donations go into a separate account – ear marked only for the Orchard use. Norman Koepernik