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E © lam V l <br /> September 9,2021 D <br /> SEP 1 3 2011 <br /> Mr.Jason Towne <br /> Burnett County Zoning Administrator Sernett County <br /> 7410 County Road K Land Services Department <br /> Siren, WI 54872 <br /> Dear Mr. Towne: <br /> We are contacting you as members of the Loon Lake Property Owners Association and as property <br /> owners on the east side of Loon Lake. This letter is in regard to the proposed expansion of the <br /> number of boat slips by Voyager Village on Loon/Cadotte Lake. We are strongly opposed to the <br /> increase in boat slips from the current number of 38 to the plan by Voyager Village of 70. Although <br /> we recognize and appreciate Voyager Village's positive impact to our community,we have concerns <br /> for the potential negative impact to lake water quality should this plan go forward. <br /> In 2002 the Planned Unit Development for Voyager Village was amended with,approval from Burnett <br /> County,to allow for an increase in the number of boat slips on six lakes,with Loon/Cadotte being one of <br /> those lakes. At that time,Voyager Village stated that their long range plan was to use the lakes with the <br /> "least impact on the environment,with priorities on the water quality,animal life,and plant life". Our <br /> association believes that water quality and lake wildlife have been deteriorating since 2002. A significant <br /> increase in the number of boat slips at this time would only worsen this situation. <br /> We also feel that review is needed of present lake water quality stipulations for all area lakes. The"50-foot" <br /> state statute minimum per boat dock seems to have outlived its purpose.It had been 150 feet up until recently. <br /> It seems logical that the number of boats per acre of water is a more reliable method to protect water quality <br /> and may warrant evaluation as an alternative and better determination of lake water quality. In addition, lake <br /> depth,the types of watercraft,and motor sizes, etc. are also factors which should be included in this analysis. <br /> Finally,Loon and Cadotte lakes are small and shallow and their water quality can be easily impacted by <br /> excessive boating activities. Limiting the size of the marinas would be one step in the prevention of harm to <br /> these lakes in the future. Therefore,we are requesting that our lakes—water quality,shoreline preservation, <br /> wildlife protection—be given the same rigorous review as campgrounds(and CAFO)have been given, <br /> halting any actions during the interim and requiring submission for approval on any and all plan proposals. <br /> Our lakes are critical assets in making Burnett County the premier north woods destination that it has <br /> become, and we ask your support in preserving them for everyone's future use. <br /> Thank you for your consideration and support. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 1) Witt- qyAp\N I laio <br /> Nick and Julie Pe angelo <br /> 29277 Ford Road,Danbury WI 54830 <br /> 763-746-6544 <br /> juliekay.petrangelo@gmail.com <br />