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26 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> Department of Environment, <br /> Agriculture,Parks&Recreation <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> To: Patrick R. Mallett, Plannerll <br /> Orange County Planning & Inspections Department <br /> From: Rich Shaw, DEAPR Land Conservation Manager <br /> Peter Sandbeck, DEAPR Cultural Resources Coordinator <br /> Date: September 18, 2015 <br /> Re: The Barn of Chapel Hill - Class B Special Use Permit Application <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to review the proposal for a retreat center on a 22-acre parcel off <br /> Morrow Mill Road in Bingham Township. Our comments are based on an examination of the <br /> application for a Class B special use permit that you provided, along with the application for <br /> environmental assessment prepared by the applicant and a set of plans for the development. <br /> The applicant wishes to develop a retreat center, "The Barn of Chapel Hill,"for hosting wedding <br /> celebrations, corporate retreats, and other similar events within a 4,200-square-foot, 19t" <br /> century barn that the owners intend to relocate from New York to the subject property. The <br /> development would include 150 parking spaces, outdoor parking lot lighting, and landscaping. <br /> DEAPR staff completed the following assessment of the natural and cultural resources known to <br /> exist on or adjacent to The Barn of Chapel Hill property (PIN 9729-50-7168). <br /> Natural Resources There is no significant natural heritage area (SNHA) known to exist on or <br /> adjacent to the subject property. Moreover, the plan appears consistent with the County's <br /> desire to minimize adverse environmental impacts with respect to the protection of floodplains, <br /> wetlands, natural areas and wildlife habitat. DEAPR's database showed there are no significant <br /> natural resource areas (e.g., natural heritage sites, proposed wildlife corridors, prime forest) <br /> located on the property. <br /> Cultural Resources There are no previously identified historic properties or resources located <br /> on the subject parcel. A nearby parcel includes the Pickard Log house (OC 1113); however that <br /> site will not be adversely affected by this proposed barn project. As with any development, <br /> care should be taken to locate, identify and protect any potential human burial sites or <br /> cemeteries. The current Cemetery Census does not show any identified burials on this parcel. <br /> If you have questions please contact Rich at 919-245-2514 or Peter at 919-245-2517. <br />