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| Lily Pads near proposed site |
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| Close up: Notice the abundance of other life near the lily pads |
The LLAA Board expressed their concerns that an RV Park at this particular lot would be detrimental to this area and the lake in general. It will significantly change the character of the channel leading to the property. These changes can affect the habitat for many plants including the lily pads (pictured), the fish, and eventually the ducks and loons. The neighbors often see loons in the area. This area is perfect for nesting loons. It is one of only five areas on the lake suitable for nesting loons.
The Board is also concerned that stirring up the bottom sediment will release phosphorus into the rest of the lake. This will affect the water quality/clarity for the entire lake as the water flows from the north to the south.
The Board included in its letter its responses to all of the variances and the Conditional Use Permit.
Residents of Long Lake are encouraged to express their own concerns and attend the September 24, 2018 meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission.
Address Information Required for your comments. Include:
- Subject: 2-CU-18 and 31-V-18.
- Your complete name and address of residence, plus your Hubbard County address if applicable.
Send to:
Eric Buitenwerf , Environmental Services Director
Hubbard County Environmental Services
301 Court Avenue
Park Rapids, MN 56470
- Subject: 2-CU-18 and 31-V-18.
- Your complete name and address of residence, plus your Hubbard County address if applicable.
Send to:
Eric Buitenwerf , Environmental Services Director
Hubbard County Environmental Services
301 Court Avenue
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Email: ebuitenwerf@co.hubbard.mn.us
Timeline:
Wed 9/19/18 - 4:30PM - Final deadline for written comments for the CUP 2-CU-18 and the variance application 31-V-18. Comments received are provided to the BOA on 9/20 morning in time for the onsite property reviews.
Thurs 9/20/18 - 9:05AM (Plus or Minus 30 minutes) - Expected time for the Onsite Property Review to begin for the proposed RV Park. (So be there earlier than 9:05, like 8:50 AM, in case the BOA is ahead of schedule.) The public can observe the BOA onsite property review by following behind the BOA once they arrive and observe and listen. Please do not enter the lot until after the BOA arrives.
Monday 9/24/18 – 6PM - BOA Meeting for the Variances for 31-V-18 and others on agenda. The Planning Commission meeting follows the BOA meeting. During each meeting, there is a public comment opportunity for 3 minutes speaking time limit per speaker per agenda item. See the Meeting Procedure on Environmental Services Website or on the LLAA website on the Shoreland Ordinance tab.
