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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 20-080 Heritage Orchard Master PlanRESOLUTION NO: 20-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE UPDATED HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, on March 11, 2019, the City Council directed the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) to review and update the 2001 Heritage Orchard Master Plan: and WHEREAS, The Heritage Orchard is the only park in the City of Saratoga that preserves and celebrates Saratoga's rich agricultural history: and WHEREAS, With the assistance of David Gates and Associates, the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) created a Master Plan in 2001 that addressed: orchard preservation, educational opportunities, maximizing the views of the orchard, minimizing intrusion of site improvements, maintaining the orchard, and implementing a tree adoption program: and WHEREAS, The Master Plan is a working document which provides the community and its partners a guideline for operations, maintenance and development of the Heritage Orchard, while minimizing disruption and safeguarding the existing unique character and health of the orchard: and WHEREAS, the HPC researched Heritage Orchards in Santa Clara Valley, reviewed, edited, received comments from the public and modified the Heritage Orchard Master Plan at nearly every HPC meeting, including several special meetings, since April 2019: and WHEREAS, at their special meeting on October 27, 2020 the HPC voted (3-1) to recommend that the City Council adopt the 2020 update to the Heritage Orchard Master Plan; and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2020 the City Council held a duly noticed public meeting on the update to the Heritage Orchard Master Plan and considered evidence presented by City Staff, the HPC, and other interested parties. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows: Section 1: The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2: The City of Saratoga City Council hereby approves the update to the City's Heritage Orchard Master Plan. Section 3: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, "Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment." This exemption consists of actions taken by the City to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment. Heritage Orchard Master Plan update Page12 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga on this 2nd day of December 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Howard A. Miller, Vice Mayor Mary -Lynne Bernald, Council Members Yan Zhao, Rishi Kumar NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Howard A. Miller, Mayor Attest: ebbie Bretschneider, CMC, City Clerk DATE: 1306519.1 Heritage Orchard Master Plan `\�y of SAR,�T09 SARATOGA 1956 cgUFORN City Council Howard Miller Mary -Lynne Bernald Rishi Kumar Yan Zhao Heritage Preservation Commission Alexandra Nugent Rina Shah Dr. Jo Rodgers Annette Stransky Former HPC Members Marilyn Marchetti City Staff James Lindsay Debbie Pedro Nicole Johnson John Cherbone Kate Bear Acknowledgments Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Chair Vice Chair Commissioner Commissioner Chair (2019) City Manager Community Development Director Senior Planner Public Works Director City Arborist Original Document Prepared by: David Gates and Associates and Heritage Preservation Commission August 2001 Updated by: Heritage Preservation Commission October 2020 Table of Contents Vision Statement & Introduction History---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Review of 2001 Master Plan 2001 Master Plan Accomplishments____________________________________________ Objectives of the updated 2020 Orchard Master Plan______________ Existing Conditions, Issues, and Assumptions ---------------------------- Orchard Care and Maintenance --------------------------------------------------- Orchard Preservation Plan ------------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations for Implementation______________________________________ Recommended Implementation of Heritage Orchard Annual Maintenance and Reporting ----------------------------------- Timeline for Implementation_____________________ ------------ Summary------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Appe n d ix------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 5 6 7 8 11 13 14 16 17 21 Vision Statement "The vision for the Heritage Orchard is to preserve, in perpetuity, the rich agricultural history of Saratoga for the education, involvement and enjoyment of the community." --Heritage Preservation Commission This vision statement builds upon the achievements of the previous Master Plan for preserving this scenic symbol of Saratoga's agricultural history, as well as continuing to involve the residents of Saratoga in the unique life of a working orchard. Introduction F The Heritage Orchard is the only park in the City St. Andrew- of Saratoga that preserves and celebrates aSaint Epiacupai s I� a .Andrews School -.; Saratoga's rich agricultural history. The site is Church / zoned R-1-20,000 and the General Plan Land Use r designation is Open Space -Managed Resource Protection (OS -MR). It is recognized by the residents of Saratoga as a living jewel and Saner! Heart community landmark. Historically the Heritage CathdSceOrchard has also been known as Central Park. He Sacred School Scchoolp The working orchard is located at 13650 " l Saratoga Avenue on the Southwest corner of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale Avenue, south of the Saratoga Library. The site is bounded by Saratoga Avenue to the North, Fruitvale Avenue to the East, Wildcat Creek to the South, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School to the West. The land was purchased by the city in 1972 to construct the Saratoga Library and associated parking lot on 4.3 acres of the property. The orchard was designated as a City park 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 a working orchard, growing apricots, cherries, and prunes, because it was one of the last remaining orchards in the City of Saratoga in the 1980s. The orchard was placed on the City's Heritage Resource Inventory in 1988 (HP-88-01) and later designated as a Historic Landmark (H P-3). 1IPage Today, the Saratoga Heritage Orchard proudly stands as one of the last historic orchards in the Santa Clara valley. While the Open Space and Conservation Element of the Citys General Plan continues to preserve the orchard under Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Goal OSC-3, Saratoga residents savor the orchard's beautiful setting, abundant fruit trees, community trail and annual Blossom Festival celebration. With an updated Heritage Orchard Master Plan, residents will benefit from new opportunities to participate in the preservation of this historic site. With the assistance of David Gates and Associates, the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) created a Master Plan in 2001 that addressed: orchard preservation, educational opportunities, maximizing the views of the orchard, minimizing intrusion of site improvements, maintaining the orchard, and implementing a tree adoption program. In March of 2019, the City Council asked the HPC to update the 2001 Master Plan for the 1032 N Heritage Orchard. The HPC immediately began researching information, which included site visits to Heritage Orchards located in surrounding cities. The commission toured the Saratoga Heritage Orchard with the current Orchardist and the Community Development Director. They also held meetings with the Public Works Director and the Orchardist regarding orchard production and maintenance. The information contained in this report includes the history, vision, objectives and accomplishments of the 2001 Master Plan, key issues faced today and recommendations for updating the Heritage Orchard Master Plan for the continued success and protection of the Heritage Orchard using the best practices and standards of care used in the industry. This Master Plan is a working document which provides the community and its partners a guideline for operations, maintenance and development of the Heritage Orchard, while minimizing disruption and safeguarding the existing unique character and health of the orchard. 2 1 P a g e History Santa Clara Valley consists of most of Santa Clara County and a small portion of San Benito County. The valley, named after Mission Santa Clara, was known as the "Valley of Heart's Delight" from 1890 to the 1950s because of its high concentration of fruit orchards. The Heritage Orchard site was originally part of Quito Rancho. In the 1880s it was owned by the Marian family. The site was purchased by FC Cox in the 1920s, who farmed apricots and prunes for 30 years. In the 1950s, the land was owned and farmed by three generations of the Seagraves family. In 1900, Edwin Sidney (Everlasting Sunshine) Williams organized a citywide celebration when the two-year drought ended and called it the Blossom Festival. Wanting people to enjoy the blossoms of the orchards, invitations were issued as far away as San Francisco. Hundreds of attendees responded on foot, by stage, and by train. The day was filled with a parade, food, games, and a blossom and garden tour. Each succeeding year, the event grew in popularity with 20,000 attending one year. Due to its initial success, the Blossom Festival was held each year until WWII. At one time, the Santa Clara Valley produced one third of the world's prunes. Saratoga had its share of contributions during this time, including Glen Una, the largest prune ranch, the Blossom Festival which ran for forty-one successive years, and inventions like the prune dipper by Luther Cunningham, whose company became FMC. The valley was the largest fruit producing and packing region in the world, with thirty-nine canneries. Innovations in the areas of planting, drying, canning, and care of fruit flourished. After WWII, as men and women returned from the war, high tech firms were attracted to California. Orchards were removed to make room for homes and factories, and in the 1960s the Valley of Heart's Delight became known as Silicon Valley. In 1972, the City of Saratoga bought 11.3 acres to build the Saratoga Library. In 1973, the City purchased 4.2 more acres, and in 1977, an additional 2.6 acres were purchased. In 1988, the City approved the Department of Parks and Recreation Primary Record (DPR) survey written by the HPC and placed the orchard on the Heritage Resource Inventory. The DPR is a standard survey form used by the State of California's Department of Parks & Recreation. This DPR referred to the site as Central Park Orchard. In 1986, a small sign was 3 1 P a g e placed calling the land Central Park/Heritage Orchard. After that, the public began to use the name Heritage Orchard when referring to the site. As land began to be developed, builders looked to use the Heritage Orchard for other purposes, including soccer fields, a gymnasium, and more. The community was opposed to these new uses, and they voted in favor of preserving the orchard as a piece of living history. In October of 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 00-049 to block changes to the orchard, with the expectation that the orchard would be "maintained in perpetuity." The original Master Plan was then prepared by the HPC and David Gates & Associates before it was approved by the City Council in 2001. On April 3, 2002, the City Council approved Resolution 02-021 to remove specific trees from the orchard. In 2005, a gravel trail was added through the orchard connecting City Hall with the Saratoga Library. The trail has been used extensively by Redwood Middle School students. Between 2000 and 2007, the orchard was the site for the Mustard Fair. In 2013, the festival resumed and was renamed the Blossom Festival in honor of the original festival's name in 1900. The festival continues to this day as the community celebrates and draws visitors from all over the valley. If an agricultural structure is added to the site in the future, it will complete the setting of a typical orchard of the 1900s. 41P,a_ Review of 2001 Master Plan The 2001 Heritage Orchard Plan provided an overview of the history and makeup of the Central Park Heritage Orchard, as well as guidelines for renovating the orchard and recommendations for its future use. The Plan included six goals: 1. Preserve the orchard as a functioning agrarian entity or enterprise. 2. Provide educational opportunities to learn about agricultural history in the area and orchard management and operations. 3. Maximize views of the orchard from the surrounding area to ensure the orchard is an important part of the community's image. 4. Minimize intrusion of site improvements into the orchard that may disrupt orchard maintenance operations or impact the'natural appearance' of the orchard. 5. Ensure the orchard is maintained in optimum health by implementing necessary orchard maintenance and replacement programs. 6. Implement a Tree Adoption Program. In the 2001 Master Plan, the HPC recommended the City replace any dead or declining trees. The Master Plan called for the immediate replacement of 298 trees that were either dead or missing and 154 that were declining. At the time the Master Plan was created, the Heritage Orchard included some native oaks and other, non -orchard trees. The HPC recommended the City retain these trees due to their historic relationship to the orchard, noting that only "orchard trees" (fruit) would be planted in the future. The HPC expressed concern for the impact of pedestrian traffic through the orchard and recommended that any pedestrian paths be "hard -packed, dirt paths" that would be created and maintained on a yearly basis. The HPC recommended a spray irrigation system be developed in a "disking pattern" between the tree rows. It was recommended that the system not only make use of the local metered water, but also explore the creation of a sustainable well system that included a "booster pump or holding tank system." It was determined that a feasibility test would be needed to confirm the viability of a well at this site. The following four HPC recommendations were not implemented, but are still recommended for accomplishment as soon as possible: 1. Construct an orchard maintenance/educational program "barn" on the eastern portion of the site. 2. Promote community involvement. 3. Implement a Tree Adoption Program. 4. Install a prominent sign at the corner of Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenues, to identify 5 1 P a g e the location of the Heritage Orchard. The proposed Master Plan of 2001 implementation was divided into two phases: Phase One: Several capital improvements, including the removal of dead/declining trees, determining the feasibility of a well, and designing an irrigation system. Phase Two: Planting bare root trees, constructing a well, and installing an irrigation system. 2001 Master Plan Accomplishments 1. Provided a Master Plan documenting objectives. 2. Preserved the orchard through City Council resolution. 3. Created a pedestrian path connecting City Hall with the Library. 4. Installed a permanent irrigation system in the orchard. 5. Installed a well with a booster pump for irrigation water supply. 6 1 P a g e Objectives of the updated 2020 Orchard Master Plan Preserve & Protect 1. Preserve the 13.9-acre orchard as a working, productive orchard to engage and educate the community on Saratoga's agricultural heritage. 2. Protect the orchard in perpetuity. 3. Provide guidelines for the proper stewardship and best agricultural practices of the orchard. Maintain 1. Maintain and improve the orchard's optimum health. 2. Ensure there is minimal intrusion of the site and orchard when improvements are made to ensure no disruption to orchard maintenance and little impact on the orchard's natural appearance. 3. Maximize views of the orchard from the surrounding area to ensure the orchard is an important part of the community image. Educate 1. Encourage and provide educational opportunities and events for others to learn about the agricultural history of the area and pursue avenues for community involvement. 2. Install prominent signage on the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale Avenue, as well as signage within the orchard. 3. Incorporate an agricultural structure(s) for community education and engagement. Outreach 1. Develop an outreach program to surrounding communities with heritage orchards in order to share ideas. 2. Foster and encourage a network program with other heritage orchards, orchard preservation programs. 3. Generate interest through social media and conventional media outlets. 7 1 P a g e Existing Conditions, Issues, and Assumptions Preservation of the Orchard • Existing Conditions: The Heritage Orchard is the only park in the City of Saratoga that preserves and celebrates Saratoga's rich agricultural history. The site is zoned R-1- 20,000 and the Land Use designation is Open Space -Managed Resource Protection (OS -MR). • Issues: The public has limited knowledge of the orchard and is not engaged in its preservation. The City of Saratoga General Plan makes no mention of the Heritage Orchard Master Plan and there is a need to explore additional legal protections to ensure preservation of the orchard. • Assumptions: The orchard will be secured for future generations. There will be outreach programs and events, such as the Blossom Festival, to engage the public and gain their continued appreciation of the land usage and history. Size and Use of the Orchard • Existing Conditions: The orchard is composed of approximately 13.9 acres and consists of fruit trees. • Issues: Any use, such as educational opportunities, community events, marketing efforts, and campaigns, could impact the health of the trees and the harvesting and distribution/sale of the fruit. • Assumptions: Decisions to place structures in the orchard, or community uses of the orchard, will consider the impact these changes might have on the current health or the future number of trees in the orchard. The site survey will be updated to represent the boundary and trees within the orchard. Inventory of Trees • Existing Conditions: Approximately 958 fruit trees grow in the orchard, consisting of 618 apricot, 255 prunes, and 85 cherry trees. There are spaces for another 384 trees. The orchardist recommends planting 274 apricots and 110 prunes. There are some mature coast live oak trees growing among the fruit trees. • Issues: The non -orchard, oak trees and other tree types may provide habitat for wildlife in the area. These non -orchard trees may be threatening the health of the fruit -bearing orchard trees. • Assumptions: When a non -orchard tree dies or needs to be removed, it will be replaced with an orchard tree. The City will continue annual thinning and caring for all non -orchard trees. 8 1 P a g e Irrigation • Existing Conditions: There is currently a well in the orchard which is used to irrigate the trees. An above -ground sprinkler system is also installed. • Issues: The current system is inadequate. • Assumptions: An updated irrigation system will be installed, such as a system to support the new soil building strategy. Climate and Air Quality • Existing Conditions: Due to climate change, the area will continue to see warmer days and drier conditions. • Issues: Air quality is a concern, for both trees and visitors. • Assumptions: Climate and air quality will be considered when planning for the continued health of the trees and when timing educational activities and events in the orchard. Soil Conditions • Existing Conditions: The soil in the orchard is Sandy Loam soil. Weeds are managed with mowing and manual weed whacking. • Issues: The quality of the soil in the orchard is impacted by climate, human and animal interactions, fertilizers, water, and conservation efforts. • Assumptions: An evaluated and annually updated maintenance plan will be implemented and followed. Pathways • Existing Conditions: There is currently one path of travel into the orchard, from the southern corner of the orchard at Fruitvale Avenue, to the library. • Issues: The current path, along with any additional paths taking visitors to a future structure, may impact the health of the orchard. • Assumptions: Pedestrian paths in the orchard will have minimal impact on the natural appearance of the orchard and will not interfere with maintenance. Wildlife and Domesticated Animals • Existing Conditions: The existing orchard provides a habitat for a variety of local wildlife, including coyotes, deer, bobcats, raccoons, skunks, opossums, birds, squirrels, and gophers. • Issues: Wildlife can cause problems for the trees and their fruit. 9 1 P a g e • Assumptions: Proper precautions will be used to deter unwanted wildlife at all times with an ongoing abatement plan. Signs will be placed to support the Citys requirement for pets to remain on a leash. Security • Existing Conditions: The orchard is not fenced. • Issues: When fruit is removed by pedestrians from the orchard, it decreases the amount of fruit available and could cause damage to the trees. People walking off the paths and taking the fruit could damage the trees and the soil. • Assumptions: Programs and signage will be introduced to educate the public on the best practices of harvesting the fruit. Adjacent Properties • Existing Conditions: The site is bounded by Saratoga Avenue to the North, Fruitvale Avenue to the East, Wildcat Creek to the South, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School to the West. • Issues: Any increased community involvement in the orchard could impact the surrounding properties. • Assumptions: A communication network with the adjacent properties will be adopted to ensure there are no event date conflicts. Structures • Existing Conditions: Currently, there are no structures for educational programs in the orchard. • Issues: The addition of a structure may impact the number of trees in the orchard. • Assumptions: With the addition of an appropriate agricultural structure, programs could be incorporated to promote education and the engagement of the community. Any structure will be placed in such a way as to minimize impact on orchard trees. Utilities • Existing Conditions: There are no public utilities in the orchard. • Issues: There are no public restrooms, other than those found in the library. People attending educational events will need restroom facilities. There is currently no drinkable water in the orchard for visitors participating in educational activities or events held in the orchard. • Assumptions: If an agricultural structure is added, there may eventually be public restrooms and utilities brought to the structure to support this addition. The HPC expects those managing the placement of any utility lines (water, sewer, electrical, 101 Page etc.) will be mindful of the location so they will not impact the success and operations of the orchard. Signage Existing Conditions: One small sign is located in the orchard with the name "Central Park Heritage Orchard". Issues: There is not adequate signage within the orchard. • Assumptions: Prominent signage will be added to the orchard educating the public on the history of the orchard and pet requirements. 111Page Orchard Care and Maintenance Yearly Tasks by Month Task Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Prune Plums X X Plant Trees X Spray trees X X X X Thin Apricots X Harvest Apricots X X Inspect Plums X X Prune Apricots X X Harvest Prunes X Prune Cherries X X Harvest Cherries X X Sow Cover Crop X Routine Tasks* X X X X X X X X X X X X " Routine Tasks (ongoing) - • Remove dead or diseased trees • Gopher and Ground Squirrel Trapping- weekly • Irrigation checks- weekly • Mowing/weed whacking- every 4-6 weeks (depending on cover crop) 121 Page Orchard Preservation Plan A primary objective of the management of the Heritage Orchard is the preservation of the orchard in perpetuity. The HPC has also determined that the highest level of protection to preserve the Heritage Orchard in perpetuity requires an amendment to the original City Council resolution that includes a legal land survey showing the boundaries of the orchard. The original City Council Resolution No. 00-049,----�-- =- adopted by the Council on October 4, 2000, noted that the orchard "should be maintained in perpetuity for the enjoyment of generations to come." However, the resolution did not specifically reference the necessary land boundaries, an official survey, acreage, or elements of the orchard. In order to further ensure the protection of the orchard and provide important addenda to the Master Plan, it is recommended that the City of Saratoga commission updated boundary, topographic and intensive level historic surveys of the Heritage Orchard. It is advised and imperative that the City Council issue an amendment to Resolution No. 00- 049 that references the updated land surveys. The reference would ensure that none of the documented, surveyed orchard site would be vulnerable to sale or boundary limitation by future City Councils or adverse consequences due to actions by others. With the goal of protection in perpetuity in mind, it is strongly advised that an attorney review the options and documents, affording the strongest legal wording for the amended resolution. 131 P -� 4 Recommendations for Implementation Orchard Care & Maintenance 1. Implement the orchard preservation plan using best agricultural practices. 2. Create a program to manage wildlife that may threaten trees. 3. Replace all dead/diseased trees accordingly. 4. Request City staff work with the orchardist to prepare quarterly reports and provide tours to the HPC regarding the health of trees based on annual orchard maintenance tasks, numbered tree records, new trees to be planted, and projects, such as new irrigation systems. 5. Implement a tree numbering system to keep better records on each tree and to assist when an "Adopt a Tree Program" is initiated. 6. Update the irrigation system. 7. Maintain existing paths and add paths in a mindful manner, especially if a new structure is installed, to ensure the health of the trees is not threatened. 8. Request Orchardist to work with the City to implement best management practices that ensure the health and longevity of the orchard through optimum orchard maintenance, tree replacement programs, and an accessible database that provides documentation of ongoing as well as planned maintenance and projects. 9. The Orchardist should provide quarterly reports to the HPC on the status of the Orchard. 10. Comply with the City's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for weed and pest control. 11. Introduce soil nutrients and fertilization when testing shows that it is necessary to properly care for the trees. A safe and effective weed control program should be utilized accordingly. 12. Ensure pedestrian access through the orchard will be limited to hard -packed, dirt paths created by dragging or rolling a disked area to create an even smoother surface. Paths will need to be recreated each year. 13. Periodically review and update policy and plans relevant to the care of the Orchard. 14. Seek out grant opportunities for building soil, providing habitats as part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program and irrigation repair/improvements. Signage & Orchard Name 1. Install permanent signage with appropriate lighting on the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale Avenue and at the corner on Saratoga Avenue closest to the Warner Hutton House. 2. Provide signage within the orchard related to history, education, pet requirements, etc. 3. Recommend that the City officially rename the park "Heritage Orchard" for consistency. Remove the existing sign that reads "Central Park" and save for a future 141 Page historic display. Education and Community Outreach 1. Create educational and community outreach programs that engage the community in the preservation of the Heritage Orchard. 2. Introduce education programs with the orchardist and the community to ensure the security of the orchard. 3. Add an agriculture structure (such as, but not limited to, a barn) to educate and engage the community. 4. Implement the Adopt a Tree Program recommended in the 2001 plan. 5. Hold an Annual Harvest Day to engage the community. Saratoga residents would be guided and allowed to pick the fruit on Harvest Day using best practices. 5. Request City communication channels (social media, newsletters, website, video tours, etc.) to be used to share this necessary information with the community, including any educational/outreach programs, special events, and orchard program information. 7. The City should continue to collaborate with non-profit volunteer organizations that work to provide food for people in need to harvest the fruit. In addition, fruit will be harvested at community picking events and as a part of the adopt a tree program. 151Pae RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION OF HERITAGE ORCHARD ANNUAL MAINTENANCE & REPORTING Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Task City Orchardist Other Jan- April- July- Oct- Ongoing March June Sept Dec Identify and implement X X Share X best agricultural practices with HPC Orchardist to work with City X X Share X to implement best with HPC management practices Choose organization to x x x harvest fruit Implement tree numbering X X and create database Update irrigation system X X Maintain paths in orchard X X X Create program to manage X X wildlife Introduce soil nutrients X X Replace all dead/diseased X X X X X trees Plant cover crops/grasses X X X X X Quarterly report to the X X X X X City/HPC 161Page Recommended Timeline for Implementation Task City HPC Other 2020 2021 2022 2023 Preserve and Protect Make an amendment to the original City Council Resolution 00- X 049 that includes a legal land X survey showing the boundaries of the orchard. Immediately update boundary, topographic and intensive level historic surveys of the Heritage Orchard as addenda to the X X Resolution 00-049 to ensure the Heritage Orchard will stand as is in perpetuity. Maintain Implement the orchard preservation plan using best X agricultural practices X as agreed by the City and Orchardist Periodically review and update policy and plans relevant to the X X X X X care of the orchard. Educate Install permanent signage with appropriate lighting on the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale X X X Avenue & at the corner on Saratoga avenue closest to the Warner Hutton House Provide signage within the orchard related to history, education, pet X X X requirements, etc Recommend that the City officially rename the park "Heritage X X X Orchard" for consistency. Remove the existing sign that reads "Central 171Page Park" and save for a future historic display. Community Outreach Create education and community outreach programs that engage the X X X X community in the preservation of the Heritage Orchard Introduce education programs with the orchardist and the community to ensure the security of the X X X orchard. Add an agriculture structure (such as, but not limited to, a barn) to educate and engage the community. Barn could contain X X X educational displays Implement the Adopt -A -Tree Program as recommended in the X X 2001 plan Purchase a kiosk for listing those who have adopted a tree and have an audio and map of Orchard X X highlights Create a video of the Heritage Orchard X X Hold an Annual Harvest Day to engage the community. Saratoga residents would be guided and X orchardist X X X allowed to pick the fruit on Harvest Day using best practices. Create outreach to managers of other heritage orchards locally as well as historical orchard managers for information exchange. Meet X X X X X once a year or organize presentations to the public 181Page Request City communication channels (social media, newsletters, website, video tours, etc.) to be used to share necessary X X X X X information with the community, including any educational/outreach programs, special events, and orchard program information. Establish communication network with adjoining properties to alert X X X X X them of events, etc. Financial Assistance Research grants available for X X X X X historic properties to offset costs. 191Page Summary The Heritage Orchard is living history and considered a piece of agricultural history in Saratoga. The preservation and maintenance of the Heritage Orchard will continue to be associated with the early twentieth century horticulture and fruit growing agriculture industry, that once flourished in the Santa Clara Valley. This can be accomplished by: 1. Providing permanent protection using revised and updated surveys and documentation. 2. Utilizing and annually reviewing the best agricultural practices. 3. Recognizing the orchard with attractive and educational signage 4. Implementing educational and outreach programs, including Adopt -a -Tree, news articles, a web site, video tours, for the community. "The best friend on earth of man is the tree. When we use the tree respectfully and economically, we have one of the greatest resources on the earth." — Frank Lloyd Wright 201 Page Appendix 1. 2001 Heritage Orchard Master Plan --------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 2. Central Park/Heritage Orchard DPR---------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 3. City Council Resolution No. 00-049----------------------------------------------------------------------- 37 4. City Council Resolution No. 02-021----------------------------------- _----------------------------------- 38 5. Orchard Keepers Inc., Monthly Tasks______________________ ___.____39 6. Heritage Orchards Visited in 2019 by Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission: • Los Altos Civic Center 51 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 • Sunnyvale Heritage Orchard Park 560 Remington Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 • San Jose Martial Cottle Park 6283 Snell Avenue San Jose, CA 95136 211 Pa-e � Heritage Orchard � Master Plan Saratoga, California David Gates & Associates ' August, 2001 1 221 Page Heritage Orchard Master Plan Saratoga, California 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 Staff Support: John Livingstone 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. SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN I Goals The following goals have been identified for the Saratoga Heritage Orchard; I . Preserve the orchard as a functioning agrarian use. 2. Provide educational opportunities to learn about agricultural history in 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 improvements into orchard that may disrupt orchard maintenance operations or impact the 'natural appearance' of the orchard. 5. Ensure orchard is maintained in optimum health by implementing necessary orchard maintenance and replacement programs. 6. Implement a tree adoption program. View of existing orchard from Saratoga Avenue Entry driveway Access dirt road to barn site 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 0 Cherry: Bing Cherry with Black Tartarion or Von Pollinizers or Colt or Mazzard Rootstock Heritage Orchard Stats Existing Tree Inventory Healthy Tree Canopy Quarter Half Three Quarters Full Young Trees* Sub- Total Dead Trees Total Apricots 25 45 7 305 168 550 200 750 Cherries 0 0 0 0 314 314 61 375 Prunes 44 40 3 73 105 265 34 299 Total 1424 *Trees under 7 years old 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 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 provide greater flexibility with watering in response to precipitation patterns and individual tree needs. Install a well with a booster Dump for irrigation water su 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. 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. ' A 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 I be used for orchard maintenance. Access to the barn for educational purposes would be via the pedestrian pathways. SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 4 A water tower could also be located in this area to provide a visual landmark. 3UU< J +� qo'x ec P.Y%rl OD 0 O o ji awl - JOO 4 ImDlement an adODtion Drogram 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 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 Design and install orchard sin 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 Booster Pump/Well Lump sum $4 I ,000 Electrical Lump sum $5,000 Orchard Monument Sign I $7,000 Subtotal $226,750 Contingency 20% $45,350 Total $272,100 JAKA i UCLA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 7 qxv X X Q X x x X x x x x x X (@ (D R t x x .0 R x 0 a. x x x LLI ®R x fox x X x x x @ xi x x@X z ED 0 x LU 0 @) x 0 .'Ii @ a x (aft(O' 0 X 0 X (D x X X X X X "XI (X x x @X X X a s. (@)@ (a Cy x x O@X, X x 0G) 06 X @ G o gig xj X x G ID IQ x @ x X Ix x X RX x XYXi 16A x X X S ox x X (2) x 0 ell, x O X (ERD ID 0 <Z x p00 x a 0 x Mee) x & a x 00 ;HOC /// j / / �. 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Location: ❑ Not for Publication ® Unrestricted *a. County Santa Clara County and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a location map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad Cupertino Date 1980 Photorevised T .8 S . ; R . 1 W. ; Mount Diablo B.M. C.Address: 13650 Saratoga Ave. City Saratoga Zip 95070 d. UTM:(give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone 105 mE/ mN e.Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) southwest corner of Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenues. APN# 397-30-053 *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements, include design, material, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries) 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. *P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP31 . Urban open space *P4. Resources Present: ❑ Building ❑ Structure ❑ Object ® Site ❑ District ❑ Element of District ❑ Other (Isolates, etc.) a cr„i t P5b.Description of Photo: (View, date, accession #) �.� View of orchard, July 2009. *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: ® Historic ❑ Prehistoric ❑ Both Established 1984. *P7. Owner and Address: City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga CA 95070 *P8. Recorded By: (Name, affiliation, and address) .. F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz . Archives & Architecture, LLC PO Box 1332 + San Jose, CA 95109 6 *P9. Date Recorded: 10 / 2 6/ 0 9 4t.; " *P10. Survey Type: (Describe) Reconnaissance *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none".) Archives & Architecture: City of Saratoga Statement of Historic Context, 2009. *Attachments: ❑ None ® Continuation Sheet ❑ District Record ❑ Rock Art Record ❑ Other (List): ® Location Map ® Building, Structure, and Object Record ❑ Linear Feature Record ❑ Artifact Record ❑ Sketch Map ❑ Archaeological Record ❑ Milling Station Record ❑ Photograph Record *Required Information DPR 523A (1/95) 331 Page State of California - The Resources Agency Prima # Primary DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HM # BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 4 *NRHP/CRHR Status Code Resource Name (Assigned by recorder) Central Park Orchard B1. Historic Name: Marion -Cox -Kitchen -Seagraves Ranch B2.Common Name: Central Park Orchard - 13659 Fruitvale/Saratoga Avenues B3. Original Use: Farm B4. Present Use: Public Park *B5. Architectural Style: n/a *B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Established as a park in 1984. *B7. Moved? ® No ❑ Yes ❑ Unknown Date: n/a Original Location: n/a *138. Related Features: Construction of Saratoga community Library in adjacent acreage. Site is traversed on its southern boundary by B9a. Architect: n/a b. Builder: n/a *B10. Significance: Theme Resource & Envir. Mgmt. Area: Heritage Lane Period of Significance: 1841 - 1975 Property Type: Park Applicblea: None (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period and geographic scope.CAlso riteaddress integrity.) Central Park Orchard is listed on the Saratoga Heritage Resources Inventor g) of HP-88-01. It qualified under Criteria a and g: Y. included as apart 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) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) *19112. References: Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission, Historic Resources Inventory form, 1988. Saratoga News, August 22, 1984 Saratoga News, August 13, 1986. 1313. Remarks: State Point of Historical Interest Designated Landmark Site *1314. Evaluator: Franklin Maggi *Date of Evaluation: October 26, 2009 (This space reserved for official comments.) DPR 523E (1195) HP30. Trees/vegetation (Sketch Map with north arrow rPni drarl i *Required Information State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION LOCATION MAP *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) central Park orchard Page 3 of 4 * M-nn Name: Multiple t� r� Primary # HRI # Trinomial * Scale: n. t. s. * Date of Map: Varies 01000 FEET 0 y. 5Mm 1060m Map croaivl wish TOP010 @2003 Nation] 0009mohic (wwv mii0i»190 gaPrw'v0M toPo) *Required Information DPR 523J (1/95) State of California - The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial Page 4 of 4 *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Central Park orchard *Recorded By F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz *Date 10/26/2009 ® Continuation ❑Update � .,,,�. �1. — l z um page z, VPR523b, B10) Historical Background The Central Park Orchard, consisting of 13.9 acres of apricots and prunes, bounded by Wildcat reek, Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenue was created in 1984 to preserve the important agricultural leritage 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 Dlayed 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 'ity of Saratoga in the 1980s. The site was originally part of Quito Rancho and was later owned _n the 1880s by the Marion family. In the 1920s, the property was owned by F.C. Cox who farmed ipricots and prunes for 30 years on the property. In 1950s, the land was owned by W. Seagrave intil 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. DPR 523E (1/95) *Required Information RESOLUTION N000-049 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA RECOGNIZING THE HERITAGE ORCHARD WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga City Council designated the Heritage Orchard a Heritage Resource on August 15, 1984; and WHEREAS, the Heritage Orchard is one of the last remaining orchards in the City of Saratoga; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the Heritage Orchard has special historical, cultural and aesthetic value as part of the heritage of Saratoga and Santa Clara County; and WHEREAS, the Heritage Orchard is a valuable asset to the community that should be maintained, enhanced and made available for education of the public about Saratoga's agricultural history; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE HERITAGE ORCHARD is hereby recognized as a valuable asset to the community that should be maintained in perpetuity for the enjoyment of generations to come. The above foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Saratoga City Council at a meeting held on the 4th day of October, 2000, by the following vote: AYES: Evan Baker, John Mehaffey, Nick Streit, Ann Waltonsmith Mayor Stan Bogosian NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None TTESTS 1 " Cat leeti oy`_er;" ity Cl Stan Bogosian, Mayor City of Saratoga 371 Page RESOLUTION NO. 02-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA AMENDING THE HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF NON - ORCHARD TREES WHEREAS; after further review of the Goals stated in the Heritage Orchard Master Plan the removal of the non -orchard trees would act to preserve the orchard as a functioning use, and minimize intrusion into the orchard that would disrupt orchard maintenance and the natural appearance of the Orchard and; WHEREAS; the proposed project consisting of the removal or non -orchard trees from the Heritage Orchard is Categorically Exempt from the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant Sections 15061(3), the general rule exemption and 15331, "Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation", Class 31 of the Public Resources Code (CEQA). This exemption allows for the restoration and preservation of historic resources and; NOW, THEREFORE, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does hereby amend the Heritage Orchard Master Plan to allow the removal of non -orchard trees. The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the 3Rn day of April 2002 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, John Mehaffey, Ann Waltonsmith, Vice Mayor Evan Baker, Mayor Nick Streit NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Nick Streit, Mayor 38 1 Page Orchard Keepers Inc. Heritage Orchard Year of Tasks Routine Tasks (ongoing) • Gopher and Ground Squirrel Trapping- weekly Irrigation checks- weekly • Mowing/weed whacking- every 4-6 weeks (depending on cover crop or not) Tasks Per Month January • Prune plums • Plant trees February • Spray- All trees for overwintering pathogens and soft bodied insects (Bacterial Canker, Brown Rot, Rust, Shothole Fungus, Mealy aphid, plum curly leaf aphid) o Materials to be used- Nordox copper fungicide, Superior type oil Prune plums March • Prune Cherries • Spray -If wet during bloom, we will spray for Brown Rot. Spray for the Oblique Banded Leafrolling caterpillar o Materials to be used- Serenade ASO, BT April • Thin Apricots if crop is too heavy • Work with City to organize harvest with different organization and/or residents May • Harvest Cherries • Plums- keep an eye out for Mealy Aphid and address if reaching threshold June • Harvest Cherries • Harvest Apricots- be support for the various organizations and/or residents who will be picking. J u�l rr • Prune Apricots August • Prune Apricots September • Sow cover crop October • Spray for mealy aphid- kill it before it overwinters o Material used- Trilogy (Neem oil) November • Spray for shot hole fungus o Material used Nordox copper fungicide December • Routine tasks 39 1 Page