RV Park Development Application

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Letter opposing RV park development:

Mr. Matthew Ferris
Planning & Development Manager
Lac Ste. Anne County

Ms. Danielle Woolnough
Planning & Development Summer Student
Lac Ste. Anne County

This letter is in response to the proposed redistricting legal land: S.E. 34-56-02-W5M and S.W. 34-56-02 W5M from Agricultural to Commercial Recreation.

A development of this type , Masse Wilderness Park, with a 205 site campground in such close proximity to Nakamum Park will negatively impact our community and Lake Nakamun.

-Increased traffic on Nakamun Drive, RV traffic to and from the campground, pedestrian traffic, vehicle traffic, recreational traffic (dirt bikes, atvs, boat trailers). This is a gravel road and dust is already a problem with existing traffic volumes. Road safety and increased wear and tear are also concerns.

-Non resident use of the private summer village boat launch.

-An increase in crime due to the transient nature of campers.

-An increase in boat traffic on Lake Nakamun will raise boating safety issues as well as have a negative affect on the environmental quality of the lake. This is a small lake and we feel that it may have already reached usage capacity.

-This type of development will bring about a decrease in local property values.

We urge county council to reject this proposal.

Sincerely,

Bill and Dyann Brooks
5555 Nakamun Drive
Nakamun Park, AB

Letter from resident opposing RV park development:

Date: August 17, 2015 at 1:47:35 PM MDT
To: “mferris@lsac.ca” , “dwoolnough@lsac.ca”
Cc: “whitecourt.steanne@assembly.ab.ca” , “mark.miller@svnakamun.com”
Subject: Development at Nakamun Lake

As permanent residents and land owners in the SV of Nakamun Park, we are strongly opposed to r-zoning of land and any further development on Nakamun Lake. We are paticularily opposed to the proposed building of an RV campground on adjacent land.

Our lake is already compromised wih our current lake population. The fish have suffered winter-kill, and we already have too much algae. These problems would be greatly increased with further development.

Has an unbiased third party environmental study been done? If not, why not? Do we really want another lake to go the way of Sandy Lake, Lake Isle, and so may others that have been over-developed? We think not. Please consider these important issues.

The poor condition of the roads into Nakamun Lake and the ruination of our peaceful lifestyle are also at issue. However the utmost importance must be given to the preservation of our lake for future generations.

We hope that common sense and environmental consciousness will prevail and prevent this and any further development at Lake Nakamun.

Henry and Margaret Hanssen,
SV of Nakamun Park

Letter from resident opposing RV park development:

Mr. Matthew Ferris
Planning & Development Manager
Lac Ste. Anne County

Ms. Danielle Woolnough
Planning & Development Summer Student

LAC STE. ANNE COUNTY LAND USE BYLAW #16-08 for Proposed: Redistricting
Legal Land: S.E. 34-56-02-W5M and S.W. 34-56-02-W5M
File: 002REDST2015

The proposed redistricting of the above noted properties raise many concerns. Beyond the un-evaluated environmental impact, increased boat traffic, vehicle traffic and overall congestion both on and around the lake we would like you to also consider the following:

1) The environmentally sensitive nature of Nakamun Lake, as identified in the Lac La Nonne Watershed Stewardship Society’s State of the Watershed Report of October 2006, link: http://www.laclanonnewatershed.com/LLN_SoW_Report.pdf, identifies Nakamun Lake with very high saturation levels in the sediment of the lake. This at the very least should initiate the requirement of an Environmental Impact Study when redistricting properties this large within the lake drainage basin. This study should be complete and the results/recommendations reviewed prior to any decision on this proposal;

2) The redistricting proposal indicates that the land would be developed into recreational and business that support recreational activities. Many types of businesses that support recreation, for example a golf course as pictured in their proposal again, utilizes fertilizers and weed abatement treatments that will endanger Nakamun Lake further;

3) The addition of 200 campsites would, in essence, double the current number of families utilizing a very small lake that is currently trying to recover from very high sediment levels and with a fish population that was decimated by winter kill two winters ago; and

4) Mr. Masse is already offering camping for a fee since June 4, 2015, on the subject property, direct quotes below are from his own Facebook page… the development permit was not submitted for the County’s review until June 12, 2015…

June 4 (2015)-
“My new tractor just delivered to my Masse Wilderness Park project. Creating spots for my friends. Park your RV here for monthly use. Not for storage, come enjoy the land. Free fire wood…. Small fee to cover costs. Message me if interested…. Only 1 hour from city.”

From one of his followers with his response and date is June 4, 2015…before he applied to the county:

“Hey pal. PM me the details.”
Like · Reply · 1 · June 4 at 9:53pm
Darien Masse “Nakamun Lake
”

July 25 (2015) –
“A week of relaxing camping out on my land…. So looking forward to getting out of the city…. 160 acres of pure peace and serenity. Going to build a large community fire pit with a large tent and gazebo….. Build it and they shall come… Lol”

The only difference on this application from the one submitted last year is that he has scaled down the development slightly, although he is still using most of the wording and picture from his previous submission. Mr. Masse’s submission in 2014 was soundly defeated by your council and I implore you to again rule against redistricting of both of these properties.

We would appreciate your consideration of our concerns and those of all our neighbours at the lake prior to the second reading of this proposal on September 1, 2015.

Thank you

Elizabeth & Russ Logan
5087-4 Street, Summer Village of Nakamun Park

Letter from resident opposing RV Park development:

Sent: August-18-15 9:45 AM
To: mferris@lsac.ca; dwoolnough@lsac.ca
Cc: Mark Miller; RLS
Subject: Proposed Redistricting: Legal Land: SE 34-56-02-W5M and SW 34-56-02-W5M (Nakamun Lake)

Mr. Ferris / Ms. Woolnough,

We are sending this note in response to the proposed rezoning of the parcels of land indicated in the subject line.

As a landowners in the S.V. of Nakamun Park for many years we are deeply concerned about the possibility, once again, of the land being rezoned as a change will be creating the development of a multi parcel recreational facility near the lake.

This is a major concern because:
– Due to the small size of Nakamun Lake, any significant development such as this will negatively impact the environment surrounding the lake and the lake itself due to potential overuse. The small lake is already at capacity and with the introduction of a major development will be sure to at least double the lake usage

– Reduction of the value of the land for the current owners in the Village and surrounding areas due to potential overcrowding on the lake and streets in the Summer months.

– Potential for an increase in crime and noise due to seasonal usage of this proposed development

– Safety on the Village streets will be compromised due to increased traffic (we have already installed speed bumps to deal with an already existing problem)

Please consider these points when making your decision.

Thank you.

Derek & Michele Schaaf
Ludwig & Lorene Schaaf
SV of Nakamun Park

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• This reply was modified 9 years, 3 months ago by Mark Miller.

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