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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
July 18, 2017
Site Plan 50-2017 Michael J. Badera/ 5 Mason Rd/Waterfront Residential WR
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, narrative,photos, survey, site drawing of shoreline area
Parcel History: SP 46-95, SP 59-96, AV 83-96, AV 55-96, AV 41-95
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval to remove trees within 35 ft. of shoreline.
Resolutions
PB decision.
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes to remove trees within 35 ft. of shoreline. New planting of spruce or other evergreen trees
to be planted to replace those removed in similar area. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-050 of the Zoning Ordinance,
removing vegetation within 35 feet of high water mark shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location- The project site is at 5 Mason Road off of Cleverdale Road.
• Arrangement- The project is for the removal of trees within 35 ft of the shoreline. The plans show seven
trees marked for removal. These include two large pine 18-20 in, large pine at 24 in, large pine at 23 in,
large pine at 18 in, and a large pine at 36 in. The applicant has provided a site plan detail showing the
planting plan at the shoreline area. The site contains oaks, hemlocks, birch, lawn area, landscaped beds,
stone walls and a paver sidewalk.
• Site layout—The applicant has indicated replacement plantings will be installed in or near the areas of the
removal.
Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written
request of an applicant. The application form identified as "Requirements" outlines the items to appear on the
site plan or included as attachments. At the time of application the applicant has either requested waivers,
indicated the item not applicable or has not addressed the item/ left check box blank. This includes the follow
items listed under Requirements of the applicant's application: g. site lighting, h. signage, j. stormwater, k.
topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the proposed tree removal within 35 ft of the shoreline.
Meeting_ History: _First meeting