1983-01-06
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MINUTES
'- Queensbury Planning Board
January 6, 1983 8:00 P.M.
Present: R. Roberts, Chairman
R. Montesi, Secretary
w. Threw
J. Dybas
K. Sor1in
S. Lynn, Staff
Absent: H. Mann
B. Harrison
The minutes of the December 2, 1982 meeting were approved as
written.
OLD BUSINESS
SITE PLAN REVI~J #9-82 - V.S.H. Reat1y, Cumberland Farms
Route 9 and Kendrick Road
Mr. Tom McCormack and Mr. Wesley Thomas present. Pub1id hearing
portion of this application held in November. Planning Board had
requested improved drainage plans. Mr. McCormack explained that
the revisions to the plan inc~uded the elimination of nine or ten
parking spaces along Kendrick Road. They established a grading
plan to channel drainage into area along Kendrick Road, they will
not put any drainage into Route 9. Property is slightly lower
than Route 9 and will remain that way. Drainage will be into green
area, trees surrounding property will be left and shrubbery will
be planted. They will adjust location of sign to meet setback of
15' from property line. Motion to approve offered by Mr. Sor1in,
seconded by Mr. Threw. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLVED: The Planning Board approved this Site
Plan with the following conditions:
1. Elimination of 9-10 parking spaces Kendrick Road.
2. Grade plan: new catch basin 6 ft. drywe11 plus
green area along Kendrick Road to take runoff
water.
3. Both corners on Glen St., Route 9, have p1antings.
4. Sign should be 15 ft. from property line. Sign
on corner of Route 9 and Kendrick Road.
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN REVIEW #1-83 - Gary Bowen (Hiland Farms)
Ridge and Rockwell Road
SR-30
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Mr. Gary Bowen present. Application invò1ves a piece of property
portions of which are on Ridge Road, Rockwell Road and Hiland
Drive. Mr. Frank Murray of Ridge Road requested that any member
of the Planning Board who may have had business dealings with Mr.
Bowen disqualify himself. Mr. Roberts disqualified himself from
voting inasmuch as he has sold hay and silage to Mr. Bowen. Mr.
Bowen read a prepared statement to the Board (copy attached) ex-
plaining his proposal for operating a small Polled Hereford Beef
Cattle breeder operation.
Mr. George Cardinal, Ridge Road - Concerned with the odor and
flies. Asked Mr. Bowen if he had any way to prevent this.
Mr. Bowen responded that each animal has two ear tags that are
like Shell pest strips and put on for five months during fly season.
Minèra1 salts are used to help deter worms in their droppings which
attract flies, lice, things of this nature. Mr. Bowen stated that
the ear tags were on four of the five cows last Fall.
Mr. Cardinal felt these did not work because of the large number
of flies. He also believes this will decrease the value of his
property and spoil a residential neighborhood.
Mr. Montesi took exception and noted that there was a trucking
outfit for awhile (Kubricky's), it was not a perfectly good single
family residential neighborhood. A major business operated out of
there. A farm is a lot closer aesthetically to residential than
what was there. He1ffrich Automotive is down the road, there is
a mixture.
Mr. Raymond Ryder, Ridge Road. Also concerned qbout flies, could
not use his pool. Suggested that Mr. Bowen would be tax-emempt
after three years because land is agricultural. Mr. Roberts stated
that agricultural land is also taxed. Feels the brook will be
polluted. Parcel of land at corner of Ridge and Haviland is a
swamp. Asked what property is zoned for and what he can do with
the property right now.
Mr. Sor1in stated that he could put 112 houses on the property if
he chose to develop in that way. He can have a farm on the property
if he meets criteria of Site Plan Review. Mr. Sor1in read from
ordinance the permitted uses in SR-30 zone and permitted uses in
SR-30 zone under Site Plan Review. Class A and B farms require
Site Plan Review.
Mr. Bowen stated that some people would like to consider the whole
thing as a Site Plan Review. He is here to defend two parcels of
property because the other land had previous.1y been farmed according
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to the Queensbury Zoning Ordinance. Horses had been on property
and hay had been raised.
Mr. Roberts stated that this was a moot point because Mr. Bowen
was operating a pre-existing conforming use when new ordinance
went in and he had a number of animals at that time.
Mr. Sor1in reiterated the fact that the new ordinance had been in
the planning stages for years, numerous public hearings had been
held, mini meetings, etc. There has been more input on this ordinance
from the public than probably any other ordinance. It was noted
that there was ver¥ little input from the residents of this area
when mini meetings were held.
Mention was continually being made to deed restrictions. Mr. Sor1in
pointed out that they were not in the purview of the Planning Board,
that is a civil matter.
Mt'.:~umitsœ-Hi1and Drive, Familiar with water conditioning industry
and find throughout the east coast that the runoffs from feed lots
does in fact contaminate wells with coliform bacteria and nitrates.
Asked if that had been given any consideration.
Mr. Roberts responded that he had toured the property with Marilyn
Cassidy from Soil Conservation Service, asked Ms. Cassidy to speak.
Ms. Cassidy recommends that Mr~ Bowen contact their office to
work up a complete soil plan. Their specialty is erosion control
and water quality. Ms. Cassidy has made a number of proposals
for this operation that would minimize the effect of cattle close
to a stream, also to control runoff from a barnyard. They will
offer free technical assistance for land use. Ms. Cassidy mentioned
that there is a corrugated piece of culvert that runs under a portion
of the property, approximately 1300', a part of the stream is con-
tained in a pipe so that it is somewhat protected from any surface
or manure runoff and exits back into the stream.
Mr. Ron Raynor - lives adjacent to property. Asked Ms. Cassidy if
with all her proposals it guarantees that their wells will not be-
come polluted. Ms. Cassidy's reply was interrupted ,by Mr. Raynor.
Mr. Raynor also questioned the parcel of land that Mr. Bowen stated
had been farmed. He has lived there for four years and never seen
it farmed, said there is nothing there but trees and swamp. Mr.
Bowen stated that there had been a hay crop on the land. Mr.
Raynor does not want cows in his backyard. Feels that property
should be Class C & D, not A & B. Does not want tractors running
near his property at 4 or 5 in morning. Mr. Raynor states his
subdivision is accepted by Town of Queensbury, Planning Board says
no.
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Rev. Tellier, Ridge Road. Feels some of neighbors owe Mr. Bowen
an apology for the way they have acted this evening. He addressed
the fifteen acres that has been called a swamp. He might also
be classified as living in a swamp. If Mr. Bowen proposes to
change that it would be a change for the better. He would like
this to go into the direction that Mr. Bowen proposes and that
it will increase property values.
Mr. Mark Antonio, Ridge Road. Asked Mr. Bowen how many cattle he
plans to have at one time. Mr. Bowen responded that he has re-
quested to have a cow and a calf for every two acres, using 65
acres. These would be outside. He can accomodate 30 cows in the
barn. Mr. Antonio is opposed to the odor.
Mr. Stephen Miller, Ridge Road. Extremely concerned about odor,
flies and water quality. Last summer and fall it was extremely
bad.
Mr. Roberts questioned the depth of wells in that area. Answers
ranged from 100' to over 200'.
Mr. Sorlin asked Mr. Roberts, as a farmer, if this was an in-
ordinate amount of cattle for this piece of property. Mr. Roberts
stated he did not think so.
Delores Stein,
Board is going
Board consider
and her home.
south line and
from her south
Summit Lane. She is going on the assumption that
to pass the Site Plan Review and she asks that the
the impact on the general residential neighborhood
She is concerned about animals being close to her
would like consideration of a 250' buf£er zone
line where no animals or buildings would be allowed.
Mr. Dybas asked Mr. Bowen to clarify the buffer zones he has
proposed. Mr. Bowen used the map for this purpose.
Mary Sue Raynor, 8 C1earview Lane. Feels property will be de-
valued, does not want cows so close to her yard and pool. Objects
to removal of trees.
Case Prime, Hiland Drive. Feels that Queensbury is growing and
there needs to be a balance between residential use and open spaces.
Thinks there is an answer for residents and Bowens who will be
using land properly. Suggests limitations of cattle and use of
buffers. This will be a very high class farm and we are doing a
disservice to ourselves if we don't recognize the need for open
spaces. Asks for everyone's cooperation to work with the Board
for a solution.
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Mr. Dybas asked Mr. Bowen if he would leave a buffer area. He
noted that Mr. Bowen had already restricted himself in the proposed
operation. Mr. Bowen said he would discuss buffers with the
individual property owners. He could not give carte blanche buffers
to his property, he would end up with one acre in the center. He
is more than happy to give logical buffers in density restrictions.
He hopes that people recognize that he has rights on two parcels of
the property. He does not believe he should give up land along
Ridge Road itself, when Ridge Road is a buffer. He can think of
two or three homes around the property that need buffers.
Mr. Montesi pointed out that the public should be aware that in
the Town of Queensbury the maximum buffer required by the ordinance
is 50', either green area or trees.
Discussion of water quality ensued. Mr. Dybas said he is very con-
cerned about water pollution. His thought is that the wells are
deep enough and Ms. Cassidy has indicated that there shouldn't be
a problem although no one can guarantee this. No one can guarantee
that wells will nor will not be polluted. Mr. Sorlin posed the
question, would 65 cows grazing on 65 acres of land be anymore of
a problem longterm than l12 houses with septic tank and leach
fields putting out human waste plus phosphates, etc. This type of
development would not require a Site Plan Review.
Mr. Marvin Dobert, Grant Avenue, Glens Falls. Currently holds N.Y.S.
Milk Inspector's License. He goes to farms, approves milk for
human consumption. Two things he must watch very closely, fly
control and water quality. Fly breeding is easily managed on a
farm mostly through manure control. Water source that animals
consume must be tested twice each year for coliform bacteria and
few other things. State is very sensitive about water quality.
Knows Gary Bowen personna11y through civic matters and would be
proud to have him as neighbor.
Mr. Ray Buckley, Ridge Road. Lives across road from concrete
building which would probably be considered least attractive part
of proposal, however, he is in favor of it. Would much rather see
cows than diesel trucks that used to be there and does not feel
that buffering is needed.
Jackie VanDerwarker, Ridge Road. Complaint about fly problem for
last two years, especially last summer. Since the cows have dome
the odor has been terrible. Feels area should be left as suburban
residential area.
John VanDewarker, Ridge Road.
ordinance. Cited fly problem,
noise from cows when mother is
for three days and nights.
Read purpose of SR-30 zone from
opposed to proposal. Discussed
separated from calf. They cry
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Mr. Montesi questioned if the "little red barn" is an integral
part of the breeding operation. Mr. Bowen stated the little
barn will not be a part of the operation.
Mr. Sorlin questioned Mr. Bowen on the seasonal aspects. Mr.
Bowen explained that these are beef animals that do not require
housing in the winter, it is better if they are outside, they
find shelter under low level pine trees. Ninety percent of the
animals cannot be seen from anyone's house during the winter with
the exception of Dr. Brassel. Mr. Bowen stated that 30 cows in
the barn and 65 cows outside would be the absolute maximum that
would ever be on that land. He personna11y cannot see that there
will be 95 animals on the land. The barn will be used for calving
pens (during weaning). There will be noise during that process.
There will be show animals and bulls in the barn as well as a
doctoring pen. All supplemental feed will be purchased and not
raised on the property. They will be digging up stumps, filling
in lowlands and perhaps dig a pond site. The ponds will not be
near water, they are talking with a consulstant at this point.
Mr. Montesi asked how expensive these cows are. Mr Bowen responded
that a mature cow would probably be anywhere between 2 and 4
thousand dollars per cow. To get back to Mr. Miller's concern
about water. The highest concentration of urine and manure would
be in the barn. Mr. Bowen responded that the solids would be
moved outside and like most farms they would be spread on the
land for fertilization. However, he did not know how much they
would have because at least 10 neighbors had asked if they could
purchase fertilizer.
Barbara Kennedy, neighbor at southernmost part of the 15 acres.
She is in favor of proposal. This is a business proposition for
Mr. Bowen. He is not going into this and see his own land devalued.
He will be living here, drinking this water, this enterprise will
add value to the whole area.
Mr. Roberts asked Mr. Bowen if there is a way to allay some of
the fears of the Raynor's for instance with regarld to buffers.
Mr. Bowen stated that he had no intention of fencing anywhere
near Raynor's property because of the terrain.
Rachel Kubricky, Ridge Road. Happy to see Mr. Bowen cutting out
all the dead trees and brush, if Gary wants to u.se her swimming
pool for his cows, he's welcome.
James Reddy - Ridge Road. If it was up to me I'd say go ahead
with it.
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Roger Brasse1, neighbor due west of development. Verydifficult
decision for Board to make. Recommends giving further thought
before making decision. Would like more expert input on what
this will do to property values.
Joseph Bolton, Summit Lane. Feels that people came to meeting
with opinions already formed and did not listen to Mr. Bowen's
proposal. Would like to have some time to bhink about it.
Mr. Prime suggested that the public hearing be adjourned and
continued at next meeting in order to gain some expert advice
in response to some of the questions that have been raised.
Mr. Bowen said his purpose for being at~his meeting is 'a Site
Plan Review for 20% of the acreage stated. Eighty percent of
the conversation has been about the property not even in question.
He would like to know what is being postponed. If it is for
granting a Site Plan Review for the entire operation, he can
understand that. If you're postponing a decision to say whether
or not I can use my previous parcels of property that have been
farmed for a Class A farm, I would have a problem accepting the
postponement. Mr. Bowen said he is willing to sit down with
each and every person that lives around his property and discuss
the requirement for a buffer, looking from their side of the
property and his. If they have a buffer on their own property
maybe they don't need one from him.
Mr. Sorlin stated that application is for total Site Plan and
that is how it should be dealt with. Mr. Bowen said his animals
are presently housed on the second parcel of property (wooded area) ,
would he have to move them. Mr. Robert's said no.
Mr. Montesi restated the concerns to be dealt with 1) buffering
2) fly problem and related odor problem 3) quality of water
4) property value. Mr. Sorlin would like an outside opinion on
the water question.
Mr. Dybas made a motion that this meeting be continued the following
month at which time we'll rely on professional expertise. We're
looking to Gary (Bowen) to work with some of the neighbors on
solving their problems. The rest of the problems mentioned the
Board will look into and come to a decision next month.
Mr. Montesi noted that the next public meeting on this will not
be advertised again, it will be February 2, 1983. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Sor1in. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Roberts
abstained.
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Mr. Murray, Ridge Road requested that the Board consider the
following: l) Access routes 2) Si1age storage 3) How and
where waste would be stored besides spreading 4) Where barns
and buildings would be located in future 5) Where buffer zones
will be.
RESOLVED: The Board adjourned the public hearing
on this Site Plan Review for one month to
February 2, 1983.
The Planning Board needs one month to study plans.
VARIANCE NO. 803 - David Hyman, off Route 9L Dark Bay Lake George
Mr. John Matthews present. Application to construct a single
family dwelling on a lot that does not have frontage on a public
road as required by Article 7, Section 7.076.
Mr. Sor1in read a letter from Mr. Hyman. Property is accessible
by right-of-way of,f Route 9L. The road is maintained by the
association of property owners. Town does not like to give variances
on property not fronting on a town road. However, this subdivision
was approved by the Town in 1968. Motion to recommend approval of
variance offered by Mr. Sor1in, seconded by Mr. Dybas. Motion
carried unanimously.
COMMENTS !:' The Board recommend approval of
this area variance for the following reasons:
1. Practical difficulty because Town did
create subdivision.
2. A permit to build was gi~en in 1972 and
renewed.
3. In 1976 building permit denied because
it was not on a public road.
4. This is a pre-existing non-conforming lot
and does show practical difficulty.
VARIANCE NO. 804 - Hot an Cold Food Supply, Inc. 58-60 Boulevard
Mr. Marvin Dobert present. Application to place an addition to
wholesale food business with 30 ft. front setback in lieu of the
required 50 ft. front setback.
Beautification plans will be underway when construction and ex-
pansion process is completed.
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Motion by Mr. Sor1in, seconded by Mr. Dybas for recommendation
of approval. Motion carried unanimously.
CO~~ENTS: The Board recommend approval of this
area variance. Hardship because east side set-
back, rear setback and water main problem.
Setback requested is the same as the existing
building. Hardship is that expansion in rear
and east side would create sideline problems,
and also water main right-of-way would cause a
problem.
Recommend applicant meet with Beautification
Committee.
VARIANCE NO. 805 - Adirondack Radiant Heat, Inc. HC-l5
300 Bay Road corner G1enwood Avenue
Mr. Donald Quigan and Mr. John Matthews present. Application to
operate a radiant heat retail sales and service store in an HC-l5
zone.
Business is located in the former lounge portion of the Corner;post
Restaurant. Motion by Mr. Montesi, seconded by Mr. Threw to
recommend approval of this variance. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: The Board recommend approval of this
use variance as small showroom and office area
not out of character with what is already going
on in zone.
There seems to be a weakness in our ordinance in
Highway Commercial Zone.
VARIANCE NO. 806 - McDonald's Corporation, Corinth Rd and I-87
Southbound Exit l8
Mr. Taylor McDermott present. Request for sign variance haight
of 85' in lieu of 25'. Applicant withdrew application due to
the fact that, according to law, signs will have to conform in
1986 and it would not be economically feasible to have sign for
three years.
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VARIANCE NO. 807 - Charles and Marion Ledford, Ashe Drive
Glen Lake
Mr. Lyford present. Application to use existing building
(Glen Lake Casinò) to make two apartments, 2 bedroom, no
exterior changes to building are to be made.
Mr. Dybas offered motion to recommend approval, seconded by
Mr. Montesi. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: The Board recommend approval of this
variance for the following reasons:
l. Two apartments seem less non-conforming
than a night spot like a bar.
2. Septic system is more than adequate to
handle two apartments as it was the system
designed to handle bar business.
3. Good recycle of building on lake.
4. Hardship is that building exists on site
and is too large as a single family home.
Meeting adjourned at 1l:45 P.M.
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QUEENSBURY
PLANNING BOARD
SUBJECT: SITE PLAN REVIEW
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HILAND DRIVE
GLENS FALLSI NEW YORK
JANUARY 61 1983
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SUBJECT PROPERTY
ApPROXIMATELY 77.62 ACRES OF RURAL LAND LOCATED TOTALLY WITHIN THE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY} WARREN COUNTY} NEW YORK. PROPERTY INCLUDES
APPROXIMATELY: 1) 2000' ON RIDGE ROAD
2) 511' ON ROCKWELL ROAD.
CURRENT ZONING
27 ACRES
32 ACRES
3.10 ACRES -
15.6 ACRES -
PURCHASED 1979 - SR-30 (* FARM CLASS A)
PURCHASED 1982 - SR-30 (* FARM CLASS A)
PURCHASED 1982 - SR-30 (FARM CLASS C & D)
PURCHASED 1982 - SR-30 (FARM CLASS C & D)
* CLASS A FARM STATUS BECAUSE FOR AT LEAST THE PAST FIVE
YEARS AND CONTINUOUSLY TO THIS DATE LAND HAS BEEN FARMED
',- THROUGH RAISING OF HORSES} CATTLE AND/OR HARVESTING OF
CROPS ON PORTIONS OF EACH PARCEL.
OWNER REQUESTS THE PLANNING BOARD TO APPROVE THE ADDITIONAL
CLASSIFICATION OF THE 3.10 ACRES - PROPERTY(FORMERLY KUBRICKY
CONSTRUCTION HEATQUARTERS) AND 15.6 ACRES ON RIDGE ROAD FROM
SR-30 FARM CLASS C & D TO SR-30 FARM CLASS "A" UNDER THIS SITE
PLAN REVIEW.
THIS SITE PLAN REVIEW SHOULD} THEREFORE} BE LIMITED TO OUR
INTENDED USEAGE OF 18.70 ACRES OF THE TOTAL 77.62 ACRES SINCE
THROUGH CURRENT DEED RESTRICTION AND OUR PAST FOUR-YEAR
PERFORMANCE DOES NOT VIOLATE AND ENCUMBER ON ANY ZONING LAWS}
DEED RESTRICTION OR BOUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS' RIGHTS.
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PROPERTY USEAGE
OF THE 77.62 ACRES APPROXIMATELY 12 ACRES ARE SET ASIDE AS BUFFERS
TO SURROUNDING PROPERTY. ApPROXIMATELY 65 ACRES WILL BE UTILIZED FOR
AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.
TYPE OF OPERATION
THE OWNER IS PROPOSING A SMALL POLLED HEREFORD BEEF CATTLE BREEDER
OPERATION CONCENTRATING ON DEVELOPING GENETICALLY SOUND CALVES FOR
SALE TO OTHER POLLED HEREFORD BREDERS THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEAST PLUS
A STRING OF SHOW CATTLE.
LAND USEAGE
65 ACRES TO BE SELECTIVELY FORESTED~ GRADED AND SEEDED UNDER DIRECTION
OF SOIL ANALYSIS BY CORNELL UNIVERSITY} AND PLANTING DIRECTION OF U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. WHERE POSSIBLE~ ALL PASTURE FOR GRAZING
AND FEEDING COWS AND CALVES WILL BE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY.
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SAFETY
WHERE PRACTICAL~ DOUBLE OR (EXTERIOR/INTERIOR) FENCING WILL BE
PROVIDED TO PROTECT ANIMALS FROM ROADS AND OTHER HAZARDS. A TRANQUIL~
QUIET SETTING IS BEST FOR RAISING SMALL CALVES.
METAL BUILDING & CEMENT BLOCK GARAGE
UNDER THIS PLAN THE CEMENT BLOCK GARAGE AND ADJOINING OFFICE WILL BE
USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FARM TO STORE AND REPAIR EQUIPMENT
NECESSARY ON THE FARM. THE METAL BUILDING WILL BE USED TO STORE
VARIOUS FEED MATERIALS} ANIMAL SHOW PENS~ CALVING PENS} WEANING PENS
AND DOCTORING OF ANIMALS. IN THE FUTURE THE BUILDING WILL REQUIRE
MUCH WORK BECAUSE ALONG WITH WELL MAINTAINED PASTURES AND FENCES} IT
WILL BE THE FOCAL POINT OF OUR BREEDING OPERATION.
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THE OPERATIONS
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THE OPERATION WILL BE CALLED HILAND FARMS~ REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS.
IT WILL BE OPERATED UNDER THE RULES SET FORTH BY THE NYS POLLED HEREFORD
ASSOCIATION AND THE AMERICAN POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION~ KANSAS CITY.
WE ARE MEMBERS OF BOTH THESE ASSOCIATIONS.
1) CALVES GENERALLY SOLD TO OTHER POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
MEMBERS WITH THE BEST PRICE RECEIVED FOR THE BEST PEDIGREE.
THEREFORE} ONE STRIVES TO UPGRADE HIS BREEDING EACH YEAR.
2) To VALUE UPWARD THE OFFSPRING OF CERTAIN COWS} THE CALVES WILL
BE SHOWN AT VARIOUS NORTHEAST FAIRS AND ASSOCIATION FUNCTIONS.
3) A 4-H PROJECT OF BREEDING AND SHOWING POLLED HEREFORD WILL BE
OFFERED.
4) ALL BREEDING SELECTION WILL BE DERIVED FROM COMPUTER ANALYSIS
OF THE COWS' AND BULLS' PEDIGREES AND PAST GENERATION OF SHOW
POINT PERFORMANCE.
5) CERTAIN ANIMALS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ARRANGED TO SPEND THE
'- SUMMER MONTHS AT VARIOUS UNIVERSITIES IN THE NORTHEAST FOR
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND REPRODUCTIVE ANALYSIS.
6) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES WILL BE CONTACTED TO DETERMINE
THEIR INTEREST IN BECOMING INVOLVED IN THE BREEDING FIELD AND
POTENTIAL COURSES OFFERED.
7) LOCAL VETERINARIAN IS SETTING UP PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL
PROTECTION PROGRAM AND CERTIFICATES AND MEDICAL RECORDS WILL
BE KEPT ON EACH ANIMAL.
8) GENERALLY SPEAKING} THE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED
DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.
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ONCE THE OPERATION IS UNDERWAY A HERD MANAGER WITH IN DEPTH EXPERIENCE
IN BREEDING AND OTHER FARM ACTIVITIES WILL BE HIRED. IN ADDITIONJ
SUMMER HELP WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRIM AND CLEAR BRUSH} BUILD AND
MAINTAIN FENCINGJ GENERAL FEEDING DUTIES AND PREPARE YOUNG CALVES TO
BE SHOWN AT FAIRS. THIS PREPARATION WILL INCLUDE TRIMMINGJ WASHING
AND GENERAL GROOMING PLUS PREPARING CALVES TO WALK AND STAND IN THE
SHOW RING. LOCAL STUDENTS WISHING TO ATTEND VETERINARIAN SCHOOL OR
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE FOR SUMMER AND
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT.
ADDITIONAL LAND USEAGE
THE 3-ACRE BASEBALL DIAMOND WILL BE MAINTAINED FOR THE CONTINUED USE
OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN.
SUMMARY
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THE PRESENT OWNER PURCHASED THE THREE ADDITIONAL PARCELS OF LAND IN
THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY DURING 1982. IN EACH AND EVERY CASE WE WERE
SOUGHT OUT BY THE PREVIOUS OWNERS AND ASKED TO BUY THE PROPERTIES}
WHICH ALL HAD BEEN FOR SALE FOR CONSIDERABLE TIME. IT WAS COMMON
AND PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE THAT THESE LANDS WERE FOR SALE AND ANYONE HAD
THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE THEM AND DO WITH THEM WHAT THEY WISHED (WITHIN
THE RIGHTS OF TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ZONING). I HAVE INVESTED A
CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF MONEY IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND WILL
CONTINUE TO DO SO. SOME OF THE LAND PURCHASEDJ IN MY OPINIONJ HAS
NO BETTER USE THAN FOR THE PURPOSE I PROPOSE. OTHER AREAS HAVE
PERHAPS BETTER USEAGE; HOWEVER} WITHIN THE RIGHTS I HAVE} AS
LANDOWNER AND TAXPAYER ON THE PROPERTY UNDER THE CURRENT AND PAST
ZONING I WOULD LIKE MY INTEREST UPHELD.
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SUGGESTED AND EXISTING RESTRICTIONS
1. UTILIZE 65 OF THE 77.62 TOTAL ACRES FOR THE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES.
2. WHERE NOTED ON ATTACHED MAP} HAVE COWS GRAZE AND FEED IN QUIET
ENJOYMENT FREE OF HARRASSMENT OF DOGS AND OTHER OUTSIDE INFLUENCES.
3. ONE COW AND CALF FOR EVERY TWO ACRES OF THE 65 ACRES.
4. AN ADDITIONAL 30-ANIMAL BARN DENSITY.
5. PASTURE MAJORITY OF ANIMALS ON INTERIOR OF PROPERTY WITH POSSIBLE
EXCEPTIONS BEING ON 15+ ACRES SOUTH OF METAL BUILDING (DEPENDING
ON SOIL CONDITION AND POSSIBLE USEAGE).
6. IF NECESSARY FOR PROTECTION OF ANIMALS~ HAS RIGHT TO FENCE IN THE
EXACT SURVEYED PERIMETER OF THE ENTIRE 77.62 ACRES IN QUESTION
(LEAVING DEED RESTRICTED AREA PER COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS IN
EXISTING FORM).
7. THE UTMOST CARE AND CONCERN IN DEVELOPING THIS LAND FOR THE
INTENDED USE THROUGH CLOSE COMMUNICATION AND COMPLYING WITH:
A) THE QUEENSBURY BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR ZONING} CODE AND
PERFORMANCE APPROVALS.
B) STRICT COMPLIANCE TO THE AMERICAN POLLED HEREFORD
ASSOCIATION RULES AND REGULATIONS.
·C) MOST PRACTICAL AND BEST USE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF
THE PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL CONCERN WHERE PASTURE BOUNDS
A RESIDENTIAL HOMEOWNER (WITHOUT HIS OWN PROPERTY
BUFFERED; HIGHWAY BUFFER AND/OR DEED RESTRICTION BUFFER.)
D) AESTHETICALLY SOUND LAND IMPROVEMENTS THAT AFFORD ALL
RESIDENTS (INCLUDING MYSELF) TO HOLD PROPERTY VALUES IN
THIS AREA TO THEIR HIGHEST AND BEST VALUES.
8. HAVE THE RIGHT TO QUIETLY ENJOY THE LAND WE HAVE PURCHASED IN THE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY.
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