GC needs a landscape designer or architect

Berkeley CA

Description

We have a project in Berkeley for which we need to submit a Vegetation Management Plan to Berkeley Fire Department. Here is what that Plan consists of: "SITE PLAN- The site plan shall include the following: 1. Site plans shall be drawn to a conventional scale. 2. The name, address, and phone number of the plan preparer shall be included on the plans. 3. A vicinity map shall be shown on the site plan that clearly shows the subject property and surrounding roads. 4. The site plan must show all existing and proposed lot lines, labeled with their metes and bounds, open space, and the boundaries of existing and proposed easements and rights of way. 5. The footprints of all existing and proposed structures and buildings on the subject property must be indicated and drawn to scale. 6. Their use, location, and setbacks to all property lines must be indicated. 7. The minimum setbacks from the exterior walls of the buildings to each HIZ (Home Ignition Zone) must be dimensioned on the plans. 8. The footprint of existing structures on adjacent properties within the extended 100’ HIZ (Zone 3) NARRATIVE- Vegetation Management Plan “Narrative” shall describe: 1. The existing property conditions including existing plants/shrubs/trees and hardscape 2. The proposed scope of the work 3. A disclaimer for future plantings 4. The description and requirements for all Home Ignition Zones (Zone 0 –Zone 3). 5. A description of long term maintenance and safety practices GRAPHIC PLAN- The plan sets shall be required to include the following graphic detail: 1. All building(s), structure(s), property lines, and access/egress roads or driveways. The plan shall graphically indicate the extents of each home ignition zones (Zones 1,2 & 3) 2. The location and configuration of existing plants/shrubs/trees 3. The location of the existing plants/shrubs/trees planned to be removed and/or modified 4. The location and configuration of plants/shrubs/trees to be planted 5. The location and type of mulch and ground cover material (organic and inorganic) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. The plan shall include a schedule/list of plants to be used and/or retained. 2. The plan shall include a schedule/list of fire prone plants. See Standard 220-B for an example of a plant list. 3. Irrigation details, if applicable. Remember, while all plants will eventually burn, healthy ones with high moisture content will be more difficult to ignite."