[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

[Mark Miller]

Letter from resident:

August 26, 2014

• Mr. Matthew Ferris, Planning and Development Manager Lac Ste Anne County
• Ms. Diane Burtnick, Development Officer Lac Ste County
• Mr. Bill Hagey Onoway North Councillor Lac Ste County

Re: Proposed Amendments to Redistricting Legal Land:
SE 34-56-02-W5M and SW 34- 57-02-W5M

Dear Mr. Matthew Ferris, Ms. Diane Burtnick and Mr. Bill Hagey,

It has recently come to our attention that there is a proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw #16-08 to rezone the listed properties so that it can be developed for commercial recreational usage by Masse Properties. We have serious concerns with this proposal.

Our family have been property owners in the Summer Village of Nakamun Park for the past five years and have enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, the abundance of wildlife and the picturesque lake. However, if this proposed amendment goes through, we have concerns that this tranquil family haven may be irreparably damaged for ourselves and our neighbours.

One of our issues is the safety factor as the increased traffic, of both on road and off road vehicles, could potentially endanger the safety of children, including our five grandsons, who love to play in the area. Increases in traffic will also effect the quality of the roads into and around Nakamun Park.

Another very important issue is the usage of Lake Nakamun which has escaped the plague of blue-green algae over these past few years, unlike many other Alberta lakes, largely due to the fact that the lake, for its size, is not overused. However, this could drastically change with the approval of the proposed Masse Properties project. As taxpayers of the Summer Village of Nakamun, we do have an interest and an obligation to voice these concerns in order to keep our lake sustainable. Has a study about the environmental impact of this proposed project might have on our lake been made? What assurances can be made that our lake be protected from overuse and environmental contamination? The impact of the increased water and waste usage may be too detrimental on the ecosystem of our lake and surrounding water table.

The clientele that this proposed project may attract could not have the same interests as tax paying property owners such as ourselves and our neighbours. Issues with transient users of the proposed development such as noise, vandalism or possible crime are troubling to us. Who will pay for increased police presence if needed?

YOU have the power to decline this proposed development for the citizens of the Summer Village of Nakamun Park. We will wholeheartedly support the rejection of this proposal in order to save our lake and our property for our children and grandchildren.

Sincerely,

Patricia and Anthony March
Nakamun Residence: 5045 6th Street, Nakamun Park T0E 1V0
Home: 1107 Oakland Drive, Devon, Alberta T9G 2G9

Danielle and Michael Wagner
Nakamun Residence: 5045 6th Street, Nakamun Park T0E 1V0
Home: 939 Oakland Blvd., Devon, Alberta T9G 2H5

Jennifer and Jonathon O’Brien
Nakamun Residence: 5045 6th Street, Nakamun Park T0E 1V0
Home: 88 Ravine Drive, Devon, Alberta T9G 0A3

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