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D~ -,- REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 5/27/91 .( -: ITEM NO.: Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: Item Description: KK III request for boulevard planting at 2750 Patton Road Background: Early in May, inspectors from the Community Development Department became aware of the installation of five large Norway pine trees adjacent to the west side of Patton Road across from the new Roseville Business Commons III built by Klodt, Inc. Because of the close proximity to the traveled roadway, the inspectors requested that the Engineering Department review the installation with regard to city ordinances. Because the work was done without a permit, Klodt, Inc. .was directed to cease any further installation until the proper city approvals were obtained. Roseville Business Commons III is a new one-story office complex on the east side of Patton Road. The owners of the new building are concerned about views from their building to 'the west across Patton Road to the loading area of the Allied Van Line property. By installing landscaping on the west side of Patton~ Road adjacent to the Allied Van Line property, they felt they could screen the truck terminal from their building without reducing visibility of their building from Patton Road. No communication has occurred between Klodt, Inc. and the Allied Van Lines. policy Objective: Interpretation of current city code prohibits the placement of landscape material within the city boul~vard. The boulevard area is kept clear of obstructions to ensure ample room for snow storage and public and quasi public'utilities. In addition, the clear boulevard is maintained to ensure safe travel conditions along , city roadways. The city is responsible for the maintenance and eventual removal of all boulevard plantings. Recently, a committee has been formed through the Parks and RecreatiQn Department to investigate the city's boulevard planting ordinances. While the committee has not yet made specific recommendations, the 'Public Works Department has proposed a compromise ordinance that would allow boulevard planting under certain controlled conditions. ~Specifically, plantings could be allowed within the outer most four feet of the right:""of-way provided that such'plantings do not interfere with existing utilities and travel sight lines and that they receive a permit from'the city. It is expected that the committee will forward recommendations to the city council within the upcoming year. " '- ..;.