[Mark Miller]

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

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 use to Commercial Recreation (CREA) use.

I understand that Masse Properties Corp has made application for Redistricting (rezoning) the above mentioned property and 1st reading of the proposed bylaw has occurred on August 5th by Lac Ste. Anne County (LSAC) council, indicating that a 2nd and 3rd reading of the proposed Redistricting Bylaw 21-2015 be forthcoming. I cannot downplay the reality that a development of a 200+ site RV campground is credible. The proposal to Redistrict this parcel, let alone possible development of a 200+ site RV campground, will have a detrimental effect on the market value of property in Nakamun Park and Nakamun Lake’s surrounding neighbourhoods.

I understand the proposed Redistricting bylaw does not guarantee Mr. Masse’s success at attempting to develop the 200+ site RV campground. Mr. Masse proposed development of this property last year and was denied; however, given the tenacity of this individual, his ultimate agenda to do whatever is necessary to develop the adjacent property creating a densely populated RV campground.

This proposal has been compared to a development bordering a larger populated center (a town or city). This situation is incomparable as the basis of owning property in a summer village or living in the countryside is more aligned with enhancing ones quality of life which will be threatened by the proposed Redistricting bylaw.

The 200 site RV campground in such close proximity to Nakamun Park will negatively impact our summer village, including the neighbouring summer villages in LSAC and Lake Nakamun. The proposed use of this property will substantially increase traffic causing additional wear and maintenance of the county’s and Nakamun Park’s road system. This is an important factor as the main component of any county’s operating budget is road maintenance; this will impact all of LSAC’s residents.

In addition to the increased road traffic, the number of boating related incidents on Nakamun Lake will be a cause for concern by the existing summer village residents and in the neighbouring county alike, including the environmental impact of the increased population about the lake.

There is also the inevitability of an increase in criminal activity due to the transient nature of campers associated with the proposed 200+ site RV campground.

In closing, it is a misconception that increasing the tax base will augment a municipality’s coffers. This 200+ RV campground development will only trigger a nominal tax shift, given a typical annual adjustment to your municipality’s budget.

I request your consideration to deny the proposed Redistricting (Rezoning) Bylaw 21-2015.

Regards,

Richard Chaney
5074 5th Street
Nakamun Park, AB
780-446-4695

[Mark Miller]

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

[Mark Miller]

Here is what we can do as residents to oppose the RV Park development, in order of priority:

1. Come to the public hearing and speak out against the development
   This is the best way to be heard by all parties involved, especially County Council. The hearing is on Sept 1 at 10:00 at the County Office in Sangudo and if you want to speak, you need to schedule it with Matthew Ferris (780-785-3411 or 1-866-880-5722).
2. Come to the public hearing in support of those from Nakamun Park that are speaking against the development
3. Write a letter to the County Planning and Development Manager opposing the development (contact details are in the NoticeOfPublicHearing.pdf document in the initial posting)
4. Sign the petition against the development (more details to follow on this one

Regards,
Mark Miller

[Mark Miller]

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

[Mark Miller]

Letter opposing RV Park development, click here.

[Mark Miller]

Letter opposing RV Park development, click here.

[Mark Miller]

Reminder, we have the Town Hall meeting this Saturday (July 18) from 11:00 – noon at the village maintenance shop followed by a hot dog lunch. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs. Also – kids are welcome to come and join us just for lunch if they are not interested in the meeting.

Looking forward to a great turnout this year!

Mark Miller,
Deputy Mayor

[Mark Miller]

Please be aware that the fire ban is now off, you are allowed to have open fires in the village – but please be cautious!

[Mark Miller]

Fire conditions for Lac Ste. Anne County are Extreme for today (advisory was released on May 21) and into the weekend, and the Fire Advisory continues.

The County will NOT be authorizing any new Fire Permits or Fireworks Permits until further notice. If conditions warrant it, an upgrade to full fire ban may be in place before the weekend.

Remember, no burning is allowed except in approved fire pits. Burning barrels are still allowed, but burning must be constantly monitored. If they can’t monitor it they should not be burning. Fireworks are suspended.

Please use extreme caution while burning. Existing permits will not be granted extensions while the Advisory is in effect.

Please report any wildfire to 9-1-1 with exact location to assist County Fire Personnel in locating and extinguishing these fires in a timely fashion. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Additional information may be found on http://www.albertafirebans.ca.

For further information, please contact the Fire Services Department at 1-866-880-5722 or 780-785-3411, or through the County website at http://www.lsac.ca.

[Mark Miller]

Reminder – there is still a fire advisory in place for Lac Ste Anne County, which includes Nakamun Park. Please be very cautious if you are having a fire as conditions are quite dry and the wind can come up quickly.

[Mark Miller]

We have received quite a bit of feedback from local residents on the plan for developing a small recreational area by the boat launch, so rather than move forward with a planning committee at this point we have decided to wait until after our annual village meeting in the summer where we can discuss this more with the village residents.

Thanks to everyone involved, both those that volunteered for the committee and the residents that provided us with feedback on their concerns with the planned development.

[Mark Miller]

Update on Village roads – grading is partially done, the rest will be finished this weekend along with clearing windrows from driveways (where possible with the grader).

[Mark Miller]

Update – a new version of the October council meeting minutes has been posted with corrections.

[Mark Miller]

I apologize for the blast of email messages that came from this post, there was a small glitch in the system when I submitted the posting.

[Mark Miller]

Letter from resident:

Dear Mr. Matthew Ferris and Ms. Diane Burtnick,

This email is expressing our grave concerns and opposition to the proposed redistricting of legal land: S.E. 34-56-02-W5M.

The proposed redistricting of the above noted property raises the following concerns:

1. The environmental impact on the lake and the surrounding areas with increased usage.

2. Lake Nakamun is already at capacity for lake use. On the weekends when the current owners are enjoying the lake and their boats the lake is very busy. Safety is a huge concern.

3. Safety on the roads is another serious issue as we have witnessed many near collisions between vehicles and quads/recreational vehicles. Adding more people and recreational vehicles will lead to a serious accident.

4. Owners come out to the lake to get away from “hustle and bustle” and to enjoy some serenity. This enjoyment factor is already being tested with the number of current taxpayers.

For the above reasons and those raised by our neighbours, we would appreciate your support in rejecting the proposed redistricting.

Sincerely,

Len and Kerry Samletzki
5551D Nakamun Drive

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