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PB Staff Notes SP 64-2018 Hartman_11 27 18 Town of Queensbury Planning Board Community Development Department Staff Notes November 27, 2018 Site Plan 64-2018 DAMON HARTMAN/PRENTIS-CARLISLE West Mountain Rd. / RR3A Rural Residential 3 Acres & LC10A Land Conservation 10 Acres Ward 3 SEQR Unlisted Material Review: site plan application, timber harvest plan and narrative Parcel History: n/a __________________________________________________________________________________________ Requested Action Planning Board review and approval for a timber harvest plan for three parcels. Resolutions 1. SEQR 2. PB Decision Project Description Applicant proposes a timber harvest plan for three parcels. Project includes a selective harvest with main access and header to be located on parcel 300.-1-20.2. Skid trails have been identified with 50 ft. buffer from stream corridor and only one stream crossing. Harvest is to be no greater than 15% of property. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-010 of the Zoning Ordinance, timber harvest shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Staff Comments  Location-The entrance road to the harvest area is located north of 725 West Mountain Rd.  Arrangement- The applicant has indicated there are 3 parcels involved with two of the parcels noting steep slopes (300.-1-21, 300.-1-22) to west portion of the lot not to be harvested.  Site Design- The applicant has indicated the trees to be harvested are greater than 6 inches and approximately 50-60 % of this grouping is to be harvested. This would be roughly 7 to 8 trees per acre –for parcel 300.-1-20.2 at 33.24 ac that would be about 266 trees. A smaller area of parcels 300.-1-21, 300.-1-22 roughly 50 ac or an estimated 400 trees.  Building – the site is vacant and at this time to remain vacant  Site plan overall-The site is a wooded area with existing trails throughout the site. Some of the trails are to be used for the skid trails.  Grading and drainage plan and Sediment and erosion control: The applicant has reached out to the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation district and has indicated in the timber harvest plan they will install best management practices as outline in the Warren County Soil and Water Letter ( included in submission)  Harvest plan – The submission includes a schedule of management activities where 2018 is noted as harvest, 2019-2030 no treatment to occur, then 2031 the site would be reevaluated for harvest. Upon review of the harvest plan between Staff and Soil and Water Conservation District Staff the activity meets #14 of the Frequently Asked Questions for SPDES and Stormwater Discharge as an Exempt activity. o Excerpt…. “In order to successfully demonstrate "silviculture", a landowner should present a forest management plan, prepared by a resource management professional (forester), that shows sound forestry intent, goals, forethought, addresses the condition of the residual stand and makes provisions for future forest regeneration; or they should at least be able to discuss their plans with respect to the future of the property staying in forest use. By providing such acceptable evidence of intent to practice silviculture, or “sustainable forestry”, the landowner then simply needs to adequately protect water and soil resources, as required under Article 15, through use of accepted timber harvesting “Best Management Practices” (BMP’s) , and is not required to prepare a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan or obtain coverage under GP-02-01. Landowners may refer to the “New York State Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality” field guide, available from DEC Forestry offices, for advice and guidance on selection and installation of appropriate BMP’s for silvicultural operations.” 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, l. 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 review application for a timber harvest project. The project covers portions of 3 parcels and includes skidder trails, stream crossing, and removal of 50-60% of trees greater than six inches. Meeting History: PB: 10/16/18 tabled; - 2 -