SWAT directors oppose Blind Bay Resort’s ‘high-density’ waterfront rezoning and massive marina expansion for many reasons as expressed by our members:
Our OCP does not allow high-density waterfront development. Also, rezoning single family residential to high-density multi-family sets a major precedent.
Restricting 112 units to seasonal occupancy adds congestion to the already busy bay during peak periods. The community needs year-round residents to improve community and business viability.
The massive private dock will be the longest on the lake at 550 feet. A serious boating safety hazard. Their buoyed boats will intrude about 670 feet into the bay.
The CSRD maximum marina length is 441 feet The public marinas in Blind Bay are less.
The width exceeds Bylaw 900 setbacks of 16 feet from side property lines extended into the lake. The dock would encroach in front of four adjacent properties (including a registered public access), impacting them drastically. It could result in legal action against the CSRD.
The huge dock would cover 7,298 square metres, 30 per cent more than double its lease.
They are not prohibited from pumping boat sewage into their septic system and overloading it.
They should be prohibited from renting jet-skis to keep the already numerous numbers to a minimum. They can be a near-shore safety concern. Rentals are available at public marinas.
They removed their boat launch. It should be replaced to minimize tax dollars on CSRD launches.
We urge you to send comments to CSRD directors c/o Charles Hamilton at chamilton@csrd.bc.ca and attend the public hearing on Wednesday, Aug 6 at 6 p.m. at Sorrento Memorial Hall. All emails must be received by Aug 6.
For more details, go to www.wateraction.com. Contact SWAT at saveourshuswap@hotmail.com.
Ray Nadeau on behalf ofShuswap Water Action Team directors
