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Letter 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
Letter from local resident:
August 20, 2013
Ms. Diane Burtnic:
I am writing you with concerns of the project Masse Properties is proposing regarding the rezoning of his property on the south side of Nakamun Drive on the outskirts of the Summer Village of Nakamun Park. (REDISTRICTING APPLICATION 001REDST2014)My concerns are as follows:
1. The Environment. How is Masse Properties going to accommodate recreational trailers with water and septic dumping services? How many lots will be developed? Will they have their own roads or will they have to access the park from our road? What about the land right away for utilities? How is that affected?
2. The Village has just put in a new boat launch with the tax payers money. If the rezoning goes into effect, how do we stop the campers from using our private launch? They do not have to pay for any upkeep and may not treat it with the respect it should be. Our lake is very small and cannot handle much more boat traffic. Will we have to put in a bylaw for the size of motors allowed on the lake?
3. The noise level will increase and there are young families as well as retired couples who live here full time. I for one live here full-time and have come to accept the summer noise and traffic but with a recreational property nearby, it will only increase.
4. The Village owns and maintains our main road, Nakamun Drive, and have recently installed speed bumps to keep the speed down from trucks, farmers, etc from using the road as a bypass route. This has worked very well and the decrease in traffic keeps the streets safer for the residents as well as their pets.
5. Crime rate. At the moment we have a very low crime rate and everyone feels safe here. With the size of our village we all know and recognize each other. This is one of the reasons I personally moved from the city.
6. Property value. Our property value will decrease. Right now we own a little piece of heaven in a very small and quiet community, where everyone knows everyone else. With the recreation property that is proposed, our property value will decrease significantly.
7. Greed. The owner of this property is trying to sell the property on Kijji before the rezoning has even been completed. He says he wants to develop it but he is already listing it to sell at a huge profit.These are my concerns. I hope you will reply with answers to my questions with in a timely matter or reconsider granting The Masse Properties the rezoning they are asking for.
Sincerely,
Laureen Miller
Letter from local resident:
Mr. Ferris / Ms. Burtnick,
This is in response to the proposal for rezoning regarding parcel(s) of land above.
My wife and I are long term residents of Nakamun and have had quiet enjoyment of the lake for many years, as have our 3 children who have enjoyed the year round tranquility of the Summer village.
This proposal is extremely concerning and upsetting to us.
Regional lakes everywhere are under pressure from several issues including Phosphate loading, see Lake Erie issue very prevalent in today`s news, the spread of noxious weeds, certainly a concern for Nakamun, irresponsible boat use including, fuelling and safe operation. These are only a few of the very public concerns in the news, not to mention the related issues, Blue Green algae proliferation, halting swimming, and water consumption from many lakes in Alberta, boat safety issues, lake pollution and contamination.
We have seen rapid expansion of the development of existing properties, expansion of the Nakamun Bible camp and growing use of the lake from non-residents, both Summer for boating use and winter, when Ice fishing has possible from time to time. Without doubt the lake is already a tipping point for use. We already observed the loss of fish population 3 times in 10 years(Dissolved Oxygen levels are again at a level that will not support fish populations), a stark reduction in Purple Martin populations, large fluctuations in Pelican, Canada Goose, and Seagull populations, all likely due to water level quality and consistency over the past decade.
Add to this the concern of road safety, vandalism, theft, noise, and the inevitable of loss of quiet enjoyment that follows with any type of development such as is being described, and you have highly concerned owners.
We are very much in this category. We cannot support this request and further implore you to bring the full weight of these concerns forward at the next meeting of this subject.
Thank you in advance for listening to our concerns.
Letter from local resident:
Mr. Ferris / Ms. Burtnick,
I am sending this note in response to the proposed rezoning of the parcels of land indicated in the subject line.
As a landowner in the S.V. of Nakamun Park I am deeply concerned about the possibility of the land being rezoned as a change will surely create 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.
– 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 Schaaf
