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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-23-84>. '�4 ) . CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HAMPTON, ONTARIO LOB 1JO R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR TEL. (416) 263.2231 987.5039 REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 1984. 110 1 V1 Da 1 1 WAWI 11, SUBJECT: TREE PLANTING POLICY AND QUALITY STANDARD FOR TOWN OF NEWCASTLE ROADWAYS. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended: 1. That this report be received; and, 2. That Council adopt the attached Quality Standard for the Planting of Trees on Town of Newcastle Roadways; and, 3. That the Director of Public Works be authorized to arrange for the planting of trees on Town roads in accordance with the Quality Standard; and, 4. That all tree planting expenditures be in accordance with the approved Public Works Department Budget. rr � d ` Page 2 REPORT NO.: WD -23 -84 BACKGROUND: Members of Committee have shown interest in developing a Tree Policy or Quality Standard for the planting of trees on Town roadways. Public Works staff have reviewed this matter with other area municipal staff and have developed the attached Quality Standard for consideration and approval. Trees offer an effective means for providing interest, variety and beauty to the roadside and if properly controlled, tree planting may provide an aesthetically pleasing right -of -way. For rural roads, the objective is the preservation or recreation of a natural foreground or setting in harmony with a distant view. Trees should be planted in areas to create occasional points of interest rather than in monotonous rows. However, a more formal arrangement of tree planting is acceptable in urban areas. In all areas, trees should be placed back from the travelled roadway to provide a recovery area for vehicles that run off the road. A tree planting program is desirable to reduce the environmental impact of road reconstruction and to provide an attractive and pleasing roadside. Trees relieve the monotony of driving by providing a change of scenery and can be planted to emphasize a change in alignment or to accentuate traffic hazards such as bridge abutments or culvert headwalls. Page 2 REPORT NO.: WD-23-84 Tree species such as Norway Maple, Ash, or Linden, are hardy and have been found to be road hazard resistant. 1 It is therefore recommended that the Quality Standard for planting of trees on Town of Newcastle Roads be accepted. DTG:jco February 15, 1984. QUALITY STANDARD FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES ON TOWN OF NEWCASTLE ROADS Objectives: The major objectives for the planting of trees is: r To provide an aesthetically pleasing right-of-way within the municipality; and, To reduce the environmental impact of road construction; and, To replace diseased and structurally unsafe trees removed on the tree removal programs. Level of Service: All tree planting expenditures to be in accordance with the approved Public Works Department Budget. Trees to be planted should generally be six (6) foot and eight (8) foot Maples, Ashes and Lindens, unless otherwise approved by the Director. Trees to be planted where reconstruction of the road has resulted in the removal of trees or where no trees presently exist. Trees ma; the home not more Trees to hardy to be planted on private property where requested by owner Cand approved by- the Director, at a distance than fifteen (15) feet from, the right -of -way,.) be planted shall be selected from species which are f the Newcastle area. Trees in new subdivisions must be planted in accordance with the Town of Newcastle Design Criteria and the Development Agreement. E Page 2 Quality Standard - Trees Trees are to be planted in either the spring or fall dormant season in unfrozen soil. Trees planted on boulevards to be set back from the curb a minimum of six (6) feet and must not encroach within six (6) feet of any utility such as Hydro, Bell Canada, sewers, driveways, or hydrants. Trees are to be planted on the opposite side of the street to overhead hydro or telephone wires and in a location as to not impede sight lines for vehicular traffic. Trees are to be planted a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from any stop or yield sign.