landscape architecture
The Newsletter for the San Diego Chapter of the
American Society of Landscape Architects • October 2013
Overcoming Barriers Event a
Great Success
Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve Visitor Center Improvement Project in Murrieta, CA
Landscape Architect: David Neault Associates, Inc. and
In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc.
Client: Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District
Tim Smith, ASLA, Stewardship Committee Chair
The ASLA SD Stewardship / Belgard sponsored event in June,
regarding Barriers to Creative LID Solutions and MS4 requirements, was a success with a great variety of disciplines in attendance. The attendees included landscape
architects,
civil engineers, architects, geotechnical engineers, landscape
contractors and City/County representatives. With all of
these people together in one place, interested in the same issues, everyone had opportunities to share their thoughts about
more sustainable design solutions as well as network with all
the right people.
Stephanie Gaines, from the County of San Diego, gave a
very helpful presentation on the new MS4 requirements,
which generated many questions from the audience. Belgard
and several landscape architects presented projects that
showed creative solutions to storm water management. The
Stewardship Committee presented a detailed cost analysis of
permeable pavers versus non-porous asphalt paving in a large
business park.
(continued on page 7: Barriers)
Vision
A world where the built and natural
environments coexist in harmony and
sustainable balance; where all peoples
can express their diverse heritage and
their individual desires to grow and
thrive; and where we, as a profession,
can substantially contribute to the
process of achieving these ends.
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and artful design of our cultural and
natural environments.
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ASLA San Diego Chapter
1050 Rosecrans St. Suite B
San Diego, CA 92106
Mission
San Diego Chapter
2012/13 Executive Committee
President
Tim Jachlewski Jr., ASLA
In-site Landscape Architecture
619.795.7603
tim@insitelandarch.com
Thank
You
to Our Four Seasons Sponsors
President Elect - Fundraising
Patricia Trauth, ASLA
858.812.3526
URS Corporation
patricia_trauth@urscorp.com
Treasurer
David Preciado, ASLA
619.236.0143 x 210
Estrada Land Planning Dpreciado@EstradaLandPlan.com
Secretary
Darren Solano, ASLA
Landscape Architect
858.692.9765
dmsolano@gmail.com
Past President
Jim Kuhlken, ASLA
619.291.0707
Rick Landscape Architecture jkuhlken@rickengineering.com
VP Community Outreach
Nate Magnusson, ASLA
619.236.1462
Schmidt Design Group nmagnusson@schmidtdesign.com
VP Membership
Jim Taylor, ASLA
The Lightfoot Planning Group
760.692.1924
jim@lightfootpg.com
VP Programs/Education
Maria Swift, ASLA
URS Corporation
215.290.6824
Maria.Swift@urs.com
VP Visibility/Public Affairs
Ty Sterns, ASLA
858.205.9783
Urban Corps
tyhuntersterns@gmail.com
VP Programs/Social Activities
Joe Dodd
619.681.0096
JD Design
joe@jddesignco.com
Chapter Trustee
Mark Steyaert, Jr., ASLA
Landscape Architect
760.822.7424
markpiano@hotmail.com
California Council of ASLA
Jon Wreschinsky, ASLA,
619.916.6956
Land Design Collaborative jswreschinsky@pacbell.net
Stewardship Committee Chair
Tim Smith, ASLA
858.513.0030
Wynn-Smith Landscape Architecture
tim@wynn-smith.com
Landscape Architect Residential Practitioners
Rich Risner
760.518.7106
Grounded Modern Landscape Architecture
rich@grounded101.com
Emerging Professionals Committee
Michael Watts, EPC Chair
619.991.0023
mwdesigns21@aol.com
Student Affiliate Chapter President
John Thomas
619.660.4262
john.thomas@gccd.edu
Executive Director
Tracy Morgan Hollingworth
619.225.8155
1050 Rosecrans St, Suite B • San Diego, CA 92106
aslasd@sbcblogal.net
FAX 619.222.8154
Newsletter Editor,
Advertising Manager and Production
Jerrie Beard
530.621.1701
Beard and Associates
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California Council of ASLA
ASLA National
San Diego Chapter
Jon Wreschinsky (Govt Affairs Liaison) 619.916-6956
Tim Jachlewski
619.795-7603
ASLA National President
Thomas R. Ravella, FASLA
ASLA National President Elect
Mark A. Focht, FASLA
Immediate Past President
Susan M. Hatchell, FASLA
Vice President Education
Richard Zweifel, FASLA
Vice President Communication
Mark H. Hough, ASLA
Vice President Finance
David L. Lycke, FASLA
Vice President Professional Practice
Annette P. Wilkus, ASLA
Vice President Membership
Shawn T. Kelly, FASLA
Vice President Government Affairs
Chad D. Danos, FASLA
Executive Vice President
Nancy C. Somerville, Honorary ASLA
ASLA National Headquarters
636 Eye Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001-3736
Phone 202.898.2444
Fax 202.898.1185 • www.asla.org
2012/13 Executive Board
Sierra Chapter
John Nicolaus (President)
Dalton La Voie (Vice President)
Northern California Chapter
Chiye Azum (Treasurer)
Sarka Volejnikova
Southern California Chapter
Jim Pickel (Secretary/Website Mgr)
Pamela Galera
State Lobbyist for CCASLA
Terri V. Thomas
Thomas Advocacy Inc.
LATC Resource
Andy Bowden
LATC Program Manager
Trish Rodriguez
CCASLA Executive Director
Tracy Morgan Hollingworth
Executive Officers
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S an D iego L andscape
A rchitecture
Thursday, December 5, 2013
From the President
Annual Meeting/Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner
Thank You and Welcome
Join your peers, Chapter sponsors and guests at this year’s Annual
Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation dinner scheduled for Thursday,
December 5, at the Bali Hai
Restaurant on Shelter Island. We’ll
be celebrating the achievements
and highlights of the Chapter year
and thanking all the outstanding
volunteers who make the Chapter
one of the most active ASLA Chapters in the nation.
Make the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation dinner your
office holiday party and enjoy the three course buffet, great tropical
drinks and choose from many silent auction items to bid on early in
the evening.
RSVP by Friday, November 29, with the enclosed registration
form and support the dinner event as an Event Sponsor or with a
silent auction donation. Contact us at ASLASD@sbcglobal.net if you
have questions or want to volunteer to organize the dinner event.
October
9
13
Exec Com Reports Due to Secretary
Orchids and Onions, Museum of Art, Balboa Park,
6 pm
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Executive Committee – 6 pm, URS Corporation, 4225
Executive Sq., Ste. 1600, La Jolla
November
13
Exec Com Reports Due to Secretary
14-15
ASLA CPC Mtg, Boston, MA
15-18
ASLA Annual Conference, Boston, MA
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Executive Committee – 6 pm, URS Corporation, 4225
Executive Sq., Ste. 1600, La Jolla
At the beginning of the year, I wrote about “What’s in it for me”
regarding ASLA. I hope those who volunteered and attended our
events felt the benefits of contributing to our profession and the
connection to your peers. This year, our chapter’s events have grown
both in quality and number of attendees. I would like to thank our Executive Committee members, Committee Chairs and volunteers for
their dedication, creativity, and enthusiasm in making this happen.
Some of my favorite events included the Sustainable Sites Initiative
event at Stone Brewery and
Gardens and the Overcoming Barriers to Low Impact
Tim Jachlewski,
Development event downASLA
town. Landscape Architects
In-site Landscape
are “getting a spot at the
Architecture
Inc.
table” with our allied professions of civil engineering, architecture, and government
agencies. Our Emerging Pro“Landscape Architects are
fessionals group is growing.
‘getting a spot at the table’
On behalf of the Chapwith our allied professions of
ter, I want to thank our outgocivil engineering, architecture,
ing Executive Committee
and government agencies.
members: Darren Solano,
Our Emerging Professionals
David Preciado, Jim Kuhlken
group is growing.”
and Jim Taylor. We appreciate all the service and dedication you have provided to our Chapter
over the years.
I also want to welcome our new Executive Committee members:
•Tim Smith, President Elect
•Todd Schechinger, Secretary
•Joy Lyndes, Treasurer
•Rich Risner, VP of Membership
Remember, our Chapter is about you and about us. We hope you
continue to join us as we bring energy and momentum into our
profession throughout the rest of the year and into 2014.
December
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January Newsletter Deadline - Articles to Secretary
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Annual Mtg/Holiday Event – Bali Hai Restaurant –
5:30 – 9 pm, Register at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/TBD
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Executive Committee – 5:30 pm Conference call TBD
Stewardship Committee Meetings: 3rd Wednesdays, 6 pm,
Wynn Smith Landscape Architecture – tim@wynn-smith.com
Visit the ASLA SD website at www.asla-sandiego.org for
dates on events.
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2013 Fall Home & Garden
Show a Huge Success
Rich Risner, ASLA
I want to thank all our volunteers who helped out at the Fall Home &
Garden Show in September. They were polite, punctual and did a
great job keeping our booth organized and professional. Most of all I
appreciated their dedication to Landscape Architecture and our ASLA
organization.
ASLA again joined forces with the local AIA and ASID residential
practitioners to create a large dynamic booth with free 30 minute “Ask
the Expert” design consultations for the consumer. We also provided a
daily public seminar with an expert licensed panel including an Architect, Landscape Architect and Interior Designer. The discussion title was
“The Plan View.” Questions revolved around our team approach to a
project and the benefits of hiring a licensed practitioner.
Incoming ASLA SD president Patricia Trauth and I did an early
morning channel 6 news show on Friday. We let consumers know that
information on Landscape Architecture and ASLA was available at our
“Ask the Experts” booth. Our goal was to educate the public about the
Landscape Architecture profession and how we can provide professional Landscape Architecture services to the homeowner.
The three day event was exciting with a non-stop flow of consumers stopping by for information from us or from our AIA & ASID
friends. The free design consultations, reserved online through Brown
SDASLA Had Full Year of
Educational Opportunities
Maria Swift, ASLA - VP of Programs/Education
ASLA San Diego had a year full of educational opportunities with two
lectures and three brown bag sessions. Our last educational event of
the year will be the Trees & Solar Power Workshop scheduled for October 17, at La Colonia Community Center in Solana Beach.
LECTURE SERIES
First, I would like to thank our 2013 Lecture Series Speakers and Sponsors: Rick Engineering, Estrada Land Planning, KTU+A, Schmidt Design
Group, Spurlock Poirier Landscape Architects, Lightfoot Planning
Group, Office of James Burnett, and URS Corporation. Because of your
support, ASLA San Diego had two inspiring lectures this year. In the
spring, Ray Senes with ima Design Group shared his approach to the
design experience and elaborated on how to find your career path
with his mentoring program, “ima Design Series.” This fall we heard
from Sean O'Malley from SWA Group. He took us on an inspiring tour
of his projects around the world - from conceptual, award winning design competition entries to completed built works.
BROWN BAG LUNCH
This year, we tried lunch time learning events and received positive
feedback from our members following the three brown bag seminars.
At each event, we focused on a specific topic, presented by local professionals. In March, we ventured to RECON Native Plants and ex-
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Paper Tickets, were nearly all booked when the event began, and
quickly became over-booked from walk-ins at the show. Though busy,
we were able to accommodate everyone. Questions ranged from
drought tolerant plantings, city codes and requirements, retaining
walls, details, lighting ideas, and irrigation and drainage techniques
to explaining the difference between a Landscape Architect and a
Landscape Designer. We provided information available from our National ASLA organization and the State License Board.
Finally, I would also like to thank all our sponsors who donated
time or materials to our “Ask the Experts” booth:
ReproHAUS – Printing
Greathouse – Furniture
FX Luminaire – Lighting
Ewing – Lighting Installation
Diego Delivery – Delivery
Grounded – Plants & Pottery
If you’re interested in participating in the next H&G Show or in
becoming an ASLA SD member, please contact me (see info page 2).
plored a large variety of native plants with Patrick Montgomery. In July,
we held a well-rounded Pools Education: “The Good, The Bad and The
Ugly” with Mark Feldstein. And most recently in August, we met at
NewSchool of Architecture and Design to learn about the San Diego
Children with Nature Collaborative and designing for all stages of
childhood development with Ilisa Goldman. We look forward to more
of these lunches next year.
TREES & SOLAR POWER
On October 17, ASLA San Diego will be attending the Trees & Solar
Power Seminar at the La Colonia Community Center in Solana Beach.
This event is being organized by Nancy Hughes from the California
Urban Forests Council. It is a full day charrette intended to facilitate
collaboration between multiple professions addressing complex design
situations. If you would like to participate in this event, more information is on our chapter website (www.asla-sandiego.org).
IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Next year, ASLA San Diego is planning a series of Irrigation Workshops sponsored by Hunter Industries. These workshops, scheduled for
January 2014, will provide members with the knowledge needed for
designing an irrigation system for a water efficient landscape. This
technical training will incorporate design regulations and standards,
practical field applications, calculations associated with a water
allowance (MAWA), and the typical plan check process. Look for
more information on this series in coming months.
If you have any questions about these events, feel free to contact
me at maria.swift@urs.com.
S an D iego L andscape
A rchitecture
Golf Tournament Benefits
Community Grant Program
Patricia Trauth, ASLA, President-Elect
Nate Magnusson, ASLA, VP of Community Outreach
The Chapter wishes to thank Golf Chairman, Tom Picard for an outstanding event. Tom put his heart and soul into the planning of this
event, and it was very apparent! Thanks also to our many volunteers
and the record number of golfers who participated (the most women
golfers ever). This made
This year the San Diego Chapter of
the 2013 golf tournaASLA asked chapter members to
ment the best yet. From
the movie trivia questions
sponsor emerging professionals and
on
each sponsor sign, to
provide an opportunity for associate
the unique contests such
members to participate in the Golf
as the “Player with the
Tournament. We are happy to report
Best Judge Smails Hat”
that Steve Hutter sponsored Maria
and Best Drive with a
Swift and Nick Martin sponsored
Persimmon, participants
Sara Bendrick. Many thanks to Steve enjoyed the sunny,
breezy day at the Lomas
and Nick for your generosity!
Santa Fe Golf Course.
There were great prizes and auction items to bid on at the dinner. A
hearty THANK YOU TO TOM PICARD!!
Our thanks especially to the following volunteers and sponsors
who helped us set a new record for fundraising to fund the 2014
Community Grant:
Marilyn Chambers
Joan Archibald
Marc Browne
Craig Cousins
Linda Jewitt
Maria Swift
Ryan Fergison
Acker-Stone
Steven Kim
Alliance Outdoor Lighting
Auroralight
Benchmark Landscape
Brickman Group
Christy's - Rainmaster - G&A
Coast Recreation
D.L. Cunningham, Inc.
EasyTurf, Inc.
Eldorado Stone
Gail Materials
Green Product Sales
Gro-Power, Inc.
Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire
Hutter Designs, Inc.
2014 Community Grant
Applications Are In
Hydro-Scape
John Deere Green Tech
KRC Rock
L.M. Scofield
Landscape Forms - Chaparral
Mark Schroeder & Co.
Nature Designs Landscaping
Old Town Fiberglass
Orco Block
Park West Landscape
Park West Landscape
Rain Bird
Rain Master Control Systems
RCP Block + Brick
Recreation Republic, Inc.
reproHAUS
Steven Smith Landscape
T.B. Penick
TORO / Irritrol Irrigation
Tri-C Organics
Urban Corps
Valley Crest Landscape
The 2014 ASLA San Diego Chapter Community Grant applications
have been received. Stay tuned to hear who the winning applicant
will be. Thanks again for all who submitted applications.
2013 Community Grant - Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead Update
The 2013 Community Grant for Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead continues to impress us with their dedication to completing the project on
time and on budget. Thank you to In-Site Landscape Architecture, Agriservice, Inc., Big Trees Nursery, California Landscapes and Management and Mountain States Wholesale Nursery for your pledge and
donations to the Farmstead. This project is an
outstanding example of
how landscape architecture can transform a site
through the vision of a
dedicated group. We
applaud the San Dieguito River Park for this
work.
If you are interested
in making a donation to
the Farmstead, please
Contact Anne Cooper.
Phone:(760) 432-8318.
Email: anne@sdrp.org.
ASLA San Diego encourages local educators to contact Nate Magnusson at nmagnusson@schmidtdesign.com for guest speaking opportunities and attendance at upcoming career fairs. We look forward
to providing students with a better understanding of the profession
of landscape architecture.
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Trustee’s Report:
ASLA Annual Meeting Next
Month in Boston
CCASLA Report:
CCASLA Continues Advocacy
Efforts
Mark Steyaert, Jr. ASLA, Trustee
Jon Wreschinsky, CCASLA President
Not much to report for this edition of the
newsletter. However, I wanted to mention the
upcoming 2013 ASLA Annual Meeting which
will be held November 15-18, in Boston. If
you haven’t registered yet, please give it
serious consideration.Boston is shaping up to be one of the highest attended meetings ever with 6,000 attendees expected! Check out the
website for the exciting sessions, field trips and special events:
http://www.asla.org/2013meeting/Letter.asp.
The CCASLA Board is continuing to develop a state-wide advocacy
program to address issues important to the profession. This effort will
focus on educating state legislators and other elected officials on
issues such as water conservation and stormwater management, transportation, sustainable site development, public health and small
business concerns. A survey will be distributed soon to provide the opportunity for California ASLA members to help prioritize these and
other issues for the upcoming advocacy effort as well as assess the
general feelings of the membership on the state of the profession and
its role in advocating for a stronger profession.
The 2013 California legislative session recently ended with
several important bills moving towards enactment. The most important
of these potentially affecting landscape architects were:
•AB 803, Water Recycling Act of 2013 – Removes some barriers to
greater use of recycled water by simplifying reporting standards. The
bill also specifically allows the City of San Diego to use an
existing pipeline for blended water thus helping avoid the cost and environmental impact of having to build another separate $220
million pipeline for highly treated recycled water.
•AB 1331/SB 42, Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Flood
Protection Act of 2014 (to be carried into the 2014 legislative
session) – These bills when enacted will authorize the sale of bonds
to finance a climate change response for clean and safe drinking
water program. Essentially, this program would provide green infrastructure investment to help bolster sustainable community strategies,
support local governments in meeting stormwater regulations, and improve local neighborhoods, especially California’s disadvantaged
communities. This has potential to benefit the landscape architecture
community by providing opportunities to help address a number of
water quality, environmental and community greening issues.
•SB 731, Environment: California Environmental Quality Act – If
enacted, will help streamline a number of CEQA processes by
preparing concurrently with the administrative process the record of
proceedings that would be used in a judicial challenge to an
agency's action or decision under CEQA. The bill also provides expanded measures to address the evaluation of transit related projects, expanding the definition of “transit priority areas” in order to
encourage more “infill” development around transit centers. For urban
centers like those found throughout the San Diego region, this could
provide more opportunities for landscape architects to engage in
community planning and design.
There is still much work to do in following these important issues and
advocating for the interests of landscape architects. Each of you should
continue to take every opportunity to engage those you come in contact with to espouse the profession’s importance and our role in improving the lives of all Californians.
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Thank You
to our
2013 Sponsors
Thanks to our 2013 and returning sponsors for your support of our
Chapter. We encourage members to look up our wonderful sponsors
on our website at www.asla-sandiego.org and do business with their
representatives. Thanks so much for your support!
Four Seasons - $7,500
Belgard Hardscapes
reproHAUS
Modern Builder’s Supply
T.B. Penick and Sons
Spring Bouquet - $5,000
Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire
Summer Breeze - $2,500
Rain Bird Corporation
Toro
Autumn Colour - $1,500
Acker-Stone
Mark Schroeder & Co.
Evergreen Nursery
Village Nurseries
IRONSMITH
Nature Designs Landscaping
California Landscape Contractors Association - San Diego Chapter
Winter Warm Up - $750
Agri Service, Inc.
Benchmark Landscape, Inc.
The Brickman Group
Chaparral Inc./Landscape Forms
Concrete Contractors Interstate
Gardner Outdoor & Pool Remodeling
Decorative Stone Solutions
Hydro-Scape Products
RCP Block and Brick
Southland Sod Farms
South Bay Foundry
In Kind Sponsors
Quick Crete Products Corp.
2013 Lecture Series Sponsors
KTU+A Landscape Architecture
Spurlock Poirier Landscape Architecture
Rick Engineering Landscape Architecture
The Office of James P. Burnett
Schmidt Design Group
Estrada Land Planning
The Lightfoot Planning Grp.
URS Corporation
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The event was video recorded and will be viewable on the ASLA
San Diego web site in October. The Cost Analysis will be available
for review as well. We plan to post it on Facebook to allow public
comments.
The response to the event was very encouraging. With nearly
130 people in attendance, 34 visitors filled out our questionnaire.
Here is what they said:
1. Attendees/Industry representation:
• Landscape architect—19
• Civil engineer—8
• Architect—1
• City/County—1
• Environmental consultant—1
• Landscape contractor—1
• Student—2
• Vendor—1
• Planner—0
2. Quality rating:
• “10”—11 responses (LA–6; PE–2; Other–3 = 11 total “10s”)
• “9”—7 responses (LA–2; PE–5; Other–0 = 7 total “9s”)
• “8”—9 responses (LA–7; PE–0; Other–2 = 9 total “8s”)
• “7”—3 responses (LA–2; PE–1; Other–0 = 3 total “7s”)
• “1-6”—0 responses
• No rating—4 responses
3. Attend Similar Event:
“Yes” was unanimous.
4. Most helpful/informative portion of event:
• Cost analysis—17
• S. Gaines presentation/MS4 regulations & discussion—12
• Case studies/design examples—12
• Question & answer period at conclusion of event—8
• Networking—7
For future events by the Stewardship Committee and other events
sponsored by ASLA San Diego, please visit the ASLA San Diego’s
web site at www.asla-sandiego.org. The listed events are updated periodically so check often. If you have any questions regarding these
events or want to know more about the Stewardship Committee,
please do not hesitate to call me at 858-513-0030 or email at
tim@wynn-smith.com. I am very happy to chat with you.
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