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TO: Walter Wolf
Flanders Mill, LLC
FROM: John Ansley
Gallatin County Weed Department
DATE: March 31, 2014
RE: Flanders Mill
Dear Mr. Wolf,
Please find enclosed a copy of the approved Weed Management Plan for Flanders Mill.
Noxious weeds shall be treated using appropriate herbicides by July 1 of each year with a
follow-up treatment in the fall by October 15 of each year, if needed.
Common tansy was also noted especially along Flanders Mill Road
If you have any questions, please call me at 582-3265.
Than u.
John Ansley, Co r inator
Gallatin County Weed District
901 N. Black Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-3265 FAX: 582-3273
MAR 272014
Gallatin County Weed Department
901 North Black
Bozeman,MT 59715
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NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN
This plan is valid and effective upon approval by the Board or Board's Representative for 3 years from date of
approval or until land ownership changes. The Landowner/Landowner's Representative agrees that the
Board shall have the right to revise this plan and any Memorandum of Understanding as necessary to
effectuate the purposes of the Gallatin County Weed Management Plan or Montana Noxious Weed Control
Act. The Landowner/Landowner's Representative will provide documentation that the Weed Management
Plan has been implemented.
The property owner agrees that the Weed Department may inspect the property prior to granting approval of
the Weed Management Plan, and if approved, such reasonable inspections as necessary to determine
compliance with this plan.
Approval of any extensions or final plat for a SUBDIVISION or
TELECOMMUNICATION plan may be denied or delayed if noxious
weeds have not been properly controlled. Documentation of weed
management will be requested with extension or final plat application.
Requirements for SUBDIVISION or TELECOMMUNICATION plan approval include:
W1 Brief Cover letter stating current and future uses of the property
WJ Plat map detailing distribution and species of noxious weeds present
❑ Property inspection by Weed Department personnel
Z Review Fee: (1-5 lots Minor$160) (>_ 6 lots Major$300)
WJ Completion of this application
CHECK TYPE OF WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN (check all that apply)
W1 Subdivision
❑ Telecommunications/Cell Tower($150)
❑ Roadside Maintenance (no spray program)
❑ Compliance
❑ Organic Farm/Ranch
1 have read and understand all the relevant sections of the Gallatin County Weed Management
Plan.
Landowner/Landowner's Repres " e Signature
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Landowner Landowner's Representative (If Applicable)
Landowner: Flanders Mill, LLC Company: Flanders Mill, LLC
Mail Address: 235 Greenhills Ranch Rd Contact same
City: Bozeman Mail Address:
State: MT ZIP: 59718 City:
Phone(s): 406-570-8038 State: ZIP:
Email: Walter Wolf(123wwolf@gmail.com) Phone(s):
Email:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Please complete all that apply)
Project Name: Flanders Mill
Physical Address:
Legal Description: T 2S N/S R 5E ENV sec 3 1/4 E1/2 1/4 W
Number of Lots: 294
Total Acres in Project: 136.75
Total Road Miles in Project: 3.7
Landowner Contact desired prior to inspection ❑Yes ®No
PROJECT OVERVIEW(Describe what the intentions are for developing this property)
Weed District ins ection pending-prQieL vtiLl_beJiQusipg-wbdiyisiQp_
NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN
Noxious Weed Species on Property (provide plat map with weed inventory):
Canada thistle(99%, of noxin us w . .d Composition) houndstonaue, poison hemlork r almatinn toadflax, hurdock
METHOD OF WEED CONTROL YOU INTEND TO USE (mark all that apply):
CHEMICAL MECHANICAL CULTURAL BIOLOGICAL
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Describe specific control measures (if using herbicides, include type of herbicide and rates) and
timing of control for 3 years. Attach additional pages if necessary/incorporate by reference:
mowed. In the fall of 2013 areas of concern within the whole property were sprayed by Dynamec(Figure 2),In
cu 11+1 will apply neroiciue in early June, anu may mow again prior to st earn rniuyauon work in iaLe summer.
Depending on regrowth will spray fall 2014. Will follow this pattern of treatment on yearly basis as needed.
ESTIMATED COSTS OF WEED CONTROL FOR 3 YEARS. (Specify cost for each year)
Who will complete work: ❑ Self W1 Contracted
Contractor Name (if applicable) Dynamecc Property Services
Year Herbicide/Applicator Cost Cultural/Mechanical Cost Biological Cost
1 1,600.00 500.00
2 1,400.00
3 1,200.00
Total $4,200.00 $ 500.00 $0.00
RE-VEGETATION PLAN
Are any disturbances planned? Yes ® No ❑
If Yes, complete the following re-vegetation section.
MANDATORY RE-VEGETATION REQUIREMENTS: Areas disturbed during subdivision development
(road construction, pond construction, service/utility/gas/electric/telephone line installation) will have
a layer of topsoil redistributed onto disturbed areas. Disturbed areas will be seeded to an appropriate
grass seed mix for the site. During the first and second years of grass establishment, areas seeded to
grass will be mowed as appropriate to prevent weed seed development and dispersal.
PLANNED DISTURBANCES (mark all that apply):
X Utility/Service line X Pond X Road X Park X Trail _Central Septic _Other(list type)
Housing lots for subdivision
Describe in detail, the revegetation to mitigate all disturbances that will occur on this property (list
type and amount of seed/sod, seeding methods and timing, and fertilization): Attach additional pages
if necessary incorporate by reference:
Will seed wetland mitigation arpac wth rip merrily natives Pn dps, resod with salvaged wetland vPgPtatinn and
plant upland and wetland shrub and tree speceis throughout all wetland areas. All work will be conducted
copy of this report is available to the Weed District if requested.
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ESTIMATED COSTS OF REVEGETATION FOR 3 YEARS. (Specify cost for each year)
Work will be done by: ❑ Self m Contracted
Contractor Name (if applicable) unknown at this time;extensive wetland mit./park planting
Year Revegetation Cost
1
2
3
Total $0.00
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS THAT APPLY:
GRAVEL SOURCE (If using outside supply of gravel)
List source of gravel/pit run/road mix/topsoil/etc... brought on-site for disturbance mitigation and/or
construction.
Name of Gravel Pit: unknown at this time, a local valley business
Location:
Contact Person:
*Be aware that gravel sources and topsoil may contain noxious weed seeds; therefore,
we recommend using a source that is actively controlling noxious weeds on their property,
consistent with an approved Weed Management Plan.
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATION (for Organic Farm/Ranch only)
Organic Farm - Ranch Certification Organization:
Contact Person: Phone Number:
Mailing Address:
E-mail:
ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE (only applies to No Spray Program)
The LAN DOWN ER/LANDOWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE has read the relevant sections of the
Gallatin County Weed Management Plan and realizes that the WEED DEPARTMENT is released of
liability for any losses suffered by the LAN DOWN ER/LANDOWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE in
managing noxious weeds on the County road right-of-way. The landowner also agrees to control and
prevent from propagating any and all noxious weeds listed on the Gallatin County Noxious Weed List.
Failure to do so within ten (10) calendar days from receiving written notice from the Gallatin County
Weed Department will make this plan null and void, and the Gallatin C u i ed Department will
control the noxious weeds by the most economical and direct means.
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❑ Additional terms and conditions apply—see attached
Compliance with laws and regulations. LAN DOWN E R/LAN DOWNE R'S REPRESENTATIVE has an
affirmative duty to take notice of, observe, and strictly comply with all existing laws, rules and regulations
and any laws, rules and regulations that may be adopted after the date of this agreement. Whether or not
the same are expressly stated in the agreement, the LAN DOWNER/LAN DOWN ER'S REPRESENTATIVE
shall strictly comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations.
LAN DOWN ER/LAN DOWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE agree that this plan is supported by good valid
consi atio an this plan constitutes a binding contract and may be enforced as such.
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