PSEG prospect and Mt pleasant july 2024 memo for planning board

TO: Zoning Board FROM: Walt Kipp Town Forester DATE: 7/16/2024 SUBJECT: Plan review for ZB-24-06 PSEG site plan 1. Approved soil conservation plan 2. Tree protection plan for trees that are to be left inside the LOD. Trees protection plan for trees just outside and roots of the trees are inside the LOD. 3. The current replacement plan on page 4 of landscape plan doesn’t have enough trees being replaced according to the new tree ordinance. The town forester has to review and approve. 4. Trees that are being removed need to be marked, on the plan, and in the field. So an inspection can be made to approve the tree removal permit and replacement plan. 5. A letter from a NJ licensed tree expert stating why you are removing the trees and he has to review the tree replacement plan. 6. Tree protection plan needs 4-foot-high welded wire fence. Snow fence is not acceptable. 7. Apply for a tree removal permit. 8. Town forester or town employee has to be on site when removing trees and stumps. 9. Town forester has to inspect tree protection fencing and silt fence before starting any construction. Walt Kipp Township Forester TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 25 LAKESIDE AVENUE, WEST ORANGE, N.J. 07052 WALT KIPP Tel: (973) 325-4015 Forester Email:wkipp@westorange.org