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HomeMy WebLinkAbout024 WildlifeJarrett Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application Wildlife The Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has evaluated the site and does not have any fish and wildlife concerns at this time. During construction a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) will be required to be issued and implemented to prevent unclean stormwater runoff during construction to enter the waterway. Because this area has historically been used for agriculture, it has not been a vital habitat for wild animals. All land included in streets, avenues, alleys, and public parks will be donated to the City of Bozeman for public use and enjoyment. The subdivision does not interfere with public access to any existing public areas. Please see the responses below to the items requested in Section 38.220.060 – Additional Subdivision Preliminary Plat Supplements in the Bozeman Municipal Code. a. Species. Describe species of fish and wildlife which use the area affected by the proposed subdivision. The area has historically been used as agricultural land and therefore is not a significant habitat for wildlife. The occasional deer and birds have been spotted on site. b. Critical areas. Identify on a plat overlay or sketch map of the proposed subdivision any known critical, significant or "key" wildlife areas, such as big game winter range, waterfowl nesting areas, habitat for rare or endangered species or wetlands. As aforementioned, the land has historically been used as agricultural land and is currently a stubble field. No known critical, significant, or “key” wildlife areas are known to exist on site. Therefore, no plat overlay is included here because there are no such wildlife areas on site. c. Pets/human activity. Describe the expected effects of pets and human activity on wildlife. The subdivision will be subject to the City of Bozeman animal control laws that require licensing of pets and leashes on dogs. d. Public access. Describe the effects on public access to public lands, trails, hunting or fishing areas. This site has no public access to public lands, or hunting and fishing areas. e. Protective measures. Describe any proposed measures to protect or enhance wildlife habitat or to minimize degradation (e.g., keeping building and streets back from shorelines, setting aside marshland as undeveloped open space). As aforementioned, no significant wildlife areas exist on site. Jarrett Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application f. Discussion of impact; documentation. The developer must discuss the impact of the proposed development on fish and wildlife with the state department of fish, wildlife and Parks (FWP). With the preliminary plat, the developer must provide written documentation from FWP that: 1. Verifies that FWP has reviewed the proposed plat; 2. Lists any FWP recommendations; and 3. Outlines any mitigation planned to overcome any adverse impacts. MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 3 Headquarters 1400 S 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 March 7,2023 Madison Engineering 895 Technology Boulevard, Suite 203 Bozeman, MT 59718 Perryn Raymond, RE: Jarrett Subdivision Preliminary Plat. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks appreciates the opportunity to comment on this subdivision. We do not have any fish and wildlife concerns at this time. Thank you again for the opportunity to comment, Sincerely, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks Region 3 Office, Bozeman