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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 CountyRe: Proposed Amendments to Redistricting Legal Land:
SE 34-56-02-W5M and SW 34- 57-02-W5MDear 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 2G9Danielle and Michael Wagner
Nakamun Residence: 5045 6th Street, Nakamun Park T0E 1V0
Home: 939 Oakland Blvd., Devon, Alberta T9G 2H5Jennifer and Jonathon O’Brien
Nakamun Residence: 5045 6th Street, Nakamun Park T0E 1V0
Home: 88 Ravine Drive, Devon, Alberta T9G 0A3Letter from resident, click here.
Letter from resident:
August 27, 2014
Mr. Matthew Ferris
Planning and Development Manager
Lac Ste. Anne CountyMs. Diane Burtnick
Development Officer
Lac Ste. Anne CountyThis letter is in reference to the proposed redistricting of the legal land:
S.E.34-56-02-W5M and S.W.34-56-02-W5M.As full time residents of The Summer Village of Lake Nakamun, the obvious concerns we share with our neighbours are the increased traffic, noise, trash, and vandalism to name just a few. We are well aware that our small slice of paradise is not ours exclusively. However, the real issue is the environmental impact this rezoning would have on the lake itself. We do not know the extent of this impact, but all parties involved can surmise it would be negative. With Lake Nakamun lying within the boundaries of Lac Ste. Anne County, it falls on the County to act as responsible stewards. As such, Alberta Environment should be contacted to provide a feasibility study before this application for rezoning proceeds any further.
We encourage the County to consider the environmental impact of this rezoning and to reject this application.
Sincerely
Wally and Rhoda Penner
5580 Nakamun DriveLetter from resident:
August 26th, 2014
Mr. Matthew Ferris
Planning & Development Manager
Lac Ste. Anne CountyMs. Diane Burtnick
Development Officer
Lac Ste. Anne CountyThis letter is in reference to proposed redistricting legal land:
S.E. 34-56-02-W5M and S.W. 34-56-02-W5M.The proposed redistricting of the above noted property raises many concerns. Beyond the 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) There is an active gas well located on S.W. 34-56-02-W5M. Within the proximity of an active gas well there are minimum setbacks as regulated by the ERCB. A setback is the absolute minimum distance that must be maintained between any energy facility and a dwelling, rural housing development, urban centre or public facility. Setbacks vary according to the type of development and whether the well, facility or pipeline contains sour gas. ERCB link: http://www.lica.ca/attachments/077_5%20Explaining%20ERCB%20Setbacks.pdf.
This could negate a large portion of this property to development and should have been disclosed in the proposal as it will have a major impact on any potential development of that portion of the land;3) 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, utilize fertilizers and weed abatement treatments that will endanger Nakamun Lake further; and
4) The applicant currently has the property listed as “For Sale” on the Classified Website Kijiji, which is a clear indication they are not applying for the redistricting in preparation for their own development of the area but simply for the profit of the property value, which will increase should their proposal be approved.
The impact of this redistricting opens the door to the elimination of the quality of life at the lake as we know it today and will reduce this lovely area to one that resembles a busy campground.
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 3, 2014.
Thank you
Elizabeth & Russ Logan
5087-4 Street, Summer Village of Nakamun ParkLetter from resident:
Mr. Matthew Ferris
Planning & Development Manager
Lac Ste. Anne CountyMs. Diane Burtnick
Development Officer
Lac Ste. Anne CountyWe are year round residents of Nakamun Lake and are opposed to the rezoning application 001REDST2014 and have the following concerns:
– the negative impact this development will have on our small and fragile lake
– disruption of our quiet and peaceful community
– increased traffic on and off the lake
– how will water and waste be dealt with?
– the private boat launch will become ‘public’
– influx of transient campers – who is going to police them?We strongly urge you to reject this development.
Larry Ries & Roberta Friars
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I got a great suggestion from a local resident today, we should call Alberta Environment and express our concerns regarding the Masse development plans. She called them and the feedback from AB environment was very good, they were going to open a file and contact the officer for our area.
I urge all residents to contact Alberta Environment and express your concerns, their number is 1-800-222-6514. If you do call them, please let me know that you did so that I can relay to county council what we have done to stop this development (send me an email to mark.miller@svnakamun.com).
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Letter from resident:
August 25th, 2014
Mr. Matthew Ferris
Planning & Development Manager
Lac Ste. Anne CountyMs. Diane Burtnick
Development Officer
Lac Ste. Anne CountyThis letter is in reference to proposed redistricting legal land:
S.E. 34-56-02-W5M and S.W. 34-56-02-W5M.We are expressing our concerns and are opposed to the rezoning of #16-08 to commercial recreation.
A recreational development will negatively impact the quality of Lake Nakamun which is at its maximum already. Lake Nakamun is fragile, with increasing weeds/green algae, three fish kills in the past 10 years. Increasing usage will definitely affect the lake and reduce the ability to sustain. The wild life, streams and ponds and the run off will also be affected with increased activity.
Further concerns include the increase traffic, noise, private boat launch use, vandalism and safety for us and the next generation.
We encourage the County of Lac Ste. Anne to take a close look at the environmental impact this would have and REJECT THIS PROPOSAL.
STRONGLY OPPOSED
Regards,
Adrianus & Louise Boelee
5551A Nakamun Drive
Nakamun Park, ABLetter from resident – click here.
Letter from resident:
Mr. Matthew Ferris
Planning & Development Manager
Lac Ste. Anne CountyMs. Diane Burtnick
Development Officer
Lac Ste. Anne CountyThis letter is in reference to proposed redistricting legal land:
S.E. 34-56-02-W5M and S.W. 34-56-02-W5M.We feel that allowing the development of this property to include recreational development will have a negative impact on the Summer Village of Nakamun Park and on Lake Nakamun.
Our concerns include increased traffic on Nakamun Drive as boaters gain access to the private village boat launch, a decrease in property values and an increase in crime due to the transient nature of campers.
Lake Nakamun is a small lake which may have already reached usage capacity, introducing more users will surely have a negative impact on the quality of the lake.
We urge county council to reject this proposal.
Sincerely,
Bill and Dyann Brooks
5555 Nakamun Drive
Nakamun Park, ABLetter from resident – click here.
Letter from local resident:
I have owned property for 25 years at Nakamun Park. Prior to that, my husband and I rented a cabin for 2 months in the summer and spent summer vacation with our children. Currently, 2 of our 3 children own property at Nakamun Park because they enjoyed the village so much growing up.
I recently purchased a cabin and have spent some precious time there enjoying “God’s choir”, the beautiful loons, geese and the peace and tranquility of this wonderful getaway property.
I have grandchildren that absolutely love being at the lake and would rather live there instead of going back to the city.I am shocked and sickened by the fact that some selfish money hungry heartless individual disrespects the freedom and serenity of the established residents of this village and of all those who come to visit and appreciate having friends or family to enjoy here as well.
I retired this spring and am looking forward to spending quality time with my children and grandchildren in a peaceful and trusted environment and will do everything in my power to deny this developer access for his selfish and ruthless endeavour.Irene Lopushinsky
