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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
December 19, 2017
Site Plan 72-2017 CHERYL HACKETT
91 Rockhurst Road/WR—Waterfront residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, narrative, site plan/survey edited by applicant,photos, contractor letter
Parcel History: SP14-2002 boathouse; AV 41-02 deck; 2008-572 septic alt.; 2002-950 septic alt.; 2002-
151 dock;
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval to remove large white pine within 35 ft. of shoreline. Applicant has
indicated tree to be over 110 ft. at 3 —3.5 ft. diameter. Project includes tree trimming of some trees outside 35 ft.
Resolutions
1. Planning Board decision
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes to remove large white pine within 35 ft. of shoreline. Applicant has indicated tree to be
over 110 ft. at 3 - 3.5 ft. diameter. Project includes tree trimming of some trees outside 35 ft. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-6-050 of the Zoning Ordinance, tree removal within 35 ft. of shoreline shall be subject to Planning
Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location- The project site is at 91 Rockhurst Drive off of Cleverdale Road.
• Arrangement- The project is for the removal of a white pine(tree 46) that is approximately 110 ft tall and
within 35 ft of the shoreline. The applicant has indicated there is Beech tree(tree 47)within 3 ft of the
white pine that may need removal in the near future. The applicant has indicated the preference to plant a
red maple within the area of the white pine and beech tree. The submission letter describes the white pine
as posing a danger to the home, boathouse and boats. The applicant has had contractors evaluate removal of
the tree and note a letter from A-1 Treeworks. There is additional work proposed on specific trees -2, 3, 4, 5,
dead limb removal; then also on tree 5 to remove live branch over fireplace area.
• 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 Hg istory: 1st meeting