Highway 99 Beautification Master Plan - Council of Fresno County ...

LANDSCAPE TREATMENTSHighway 99BeautificationMaster Plan1) Minimal Treatment (Mulch Only)This treatment is the most commonly proposed along the corridor. The goal behind using a mulch only treatment isto add a unifying element throughout the entire corridor.2) Wildflower and Native Grass Seeding (non-irrigated)Similar to treatment #1, a wildflower and native grass seeding treatment will help unify the corridor. It will alsoadd a seasonal interest at key corridor locations.3) Trees Only (rural treatment)This treatment is designed to augment the rural character of certain sections of the Corridor. The trees will beplanted in groupings to enhance the spatial character of the corridor. These groupings will also be used to enhanceand preserve positive views and screen or play down negative views.4) Trees and Shrubs (urban treatment)Treatment #4 is to be used in the more traditional urban type landscape. This treatment will require irrigation andit will usually be located adjacent to urban uses such as commercial or light industrial. The main functions of thistreatment are to screen, filter or enhance.AendiProposed Beautification Improvements5) Major Accent Landscape TreatmentAendiThe major accent landscape treatment is the most intensive landscape treatment of the five. It is meant to drawattention to significant features such as gateways, landmarks, and monuments. As with treatment #4, this treatmentwill require a permanent irrigation system. The level of maintenance will also be the most intense of the fivetreatments. A regular program of pruning, mowing and fertilization is necessary to sustain the accent features ofthis treatment.ProposedBeautificationImprovements30