The city council officially rejected the Hangar 97 proposal. Our quiet neighborhood stays quiet because you cared enough to push back against this massive event center. Keep an eye on the local news just in case they try to bring this nonsense back in a different form.
April 3, 2023
Final supporters
CITIZENS AGAINST HANGAR 97 EVENT CENTER.
Hangar 97 is a corporation who is proposing to build a two story100’ X 120’ (12,000 SQUARE FOOT) hangar on the east end of the Shell Lake Municipal airport.
It is our understanding that the location would be just to the left of the current airport parking and adjacent to thepaved area where planes currently park. At the city council meeting, the owners of the company shared that their plans would be similar to their Forest Lake, MN facility which recently opened. For reference, visit airplanehangar97.com. The proposed plans would encompass office space, private suites, bathrooms with showers, storage and maintenance of planes and the 300-capacity event center. This would include a mezzanine/patio for guests to gather outdoors. I believe some discussion was also had about installing a fueling station. Citizens who attended a city council meeting raised concern over the potential hazard from the fueling station. This site is situated near a very quiet neighborhood and would clearly impact the residents on Burgs Park Drive with concerns over noise, traffic, and parking. As discussed in two city council meetings, Hangar 97 tried to reassure the citizens that they would soundproof the building however, even if they were able to achieve that, you cannot control the noise that would be created by the comings and goings of celebrating attendees.
Illustrated on their website, are parties being held with the hangar doors open. Representatives indicated during the meeting, they would ensure that the doors would be closed by 8:00 pm to avoid disturbances. Regardless of the proposed 8:00pm deadline, noise of that kind would be disruptive during the day as well. A wedding-based website, https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/hangar-97-minn... illustrates a wedding party at their Forest Lake location going on outdoors past sunset with sparkler towers erupting outside the hangar, guests shouting and cheering, music blasting and the helicopter whisking the newlyweds off. There are two videos, the second showcases exactly what we have concerns about. We would anticipate that there would be numerous events like this which would likely fall on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer. Citizens are already aware that sound travels easily over water and will not only affect the immediate vicinity but the south bay andsurrounding areas.
An event center is incompatible with the history and serene natural setting of the Burgs Park neighborhood.
Positioning the event center so close to residents’ homes will generate noise pollution, create parking and traffic congestion contributing to safety issues that will be detrimental to the quality of life in this peaceful lake environment. Other citizens have expressed concern over potential environmental damage which would inhibit the preservation of the lake. In addition, it could severely impact home values and for many people, their home equity represents most of their retirement savings.
This small municipal airport as it is currently operated has very little impact on enjoyment of the lake life as we know it, however, adding a year-round event center is not what was originally intended and would significantly impact our peaceful community.
BY SIGNING THIS PETITION, I DECLARE MY OPPOSITION TO THE HANGAR 97 EVENT CENTER AT THE PROPOSED SITE, AND I URGE THE SHELL LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EITHER REJECT THIS PROJECT OR RELOCATE THE EVENT CENTER TO A SITE THAT WILL NOT IMPACT SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
TAKE ACTION TODAY!
PLEASE ASK ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD TO SIGN THE PETITION.
Updates
January 21, 2023
I have been spending my evenings walking the perimeter of our neighborhood to document just how close this proposed event center sits to our quiet front doors. The noise from a potential terrace and constant traffic will shatter the peace we chose when we moved onto Burgs Park Drive. My neighbors and I are preparing our formal rebuttals for the next city council session to ensure they understand that soundproofing a wall does not stop the chaos of three hundred people leaving a venue at midnight.
January 21, 2023
Seeing the overwhelming response from my neighbors has been humbling because it proves I am not the only one scared for the quiet life we have built on Burgs Park Drive. This surge in energy shows that our community refuses to be pushed aside by developers who do not live here.
Reached 100 supporters
January 21, 2023
40 Comments
This is outrageous! This is a dead end road with the proposed venue at the end of the road meaning the road would become dangerous with traffic and upset a quiet neighborhood. The effects of the building on the lake would compromise the environment and the lake. This is a big NO.
I live on the street and do not want the commotion, noise, and other unsavory business that can occur, owned my home here since 2006. Resident of Burgs Park Dr.
This is not the appropriate location for an event center. It is much too close to a residential area. The noise and everything else that goes along with event centers (namely alcohol consumption) would be a major problem with the otherwise quiet area.
Not a good fit in a residential neighborhood. There is other access to airport view with less residential impact (like by bus garage in industrial mixed neighborhood).
There must be a better location, this is a quiet family neighborhood. This would also block residents view of the lake. Also inebriated people driving down Burg’s Park would endanger the many walkers/pets
Our airport, with its proximity to a quiet neighborhood with narrow roads and one of Wisconsin’s most pristine lakes is no place for an event center or fueling station like this.
Our road is already busy enough, we don't need more traffic!! There are walkers and people riding bike on our road all the time. Not safe for them with extra traffic.
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The city council officially rejected the Hangar 97 proposal. Our quiet neighborhood stays quiet because you cared enough to push back against this massive event center. Keep an eye on the local news just in case they try to bring this nonsense back in a different form.
April 3, 2023
Final supporters
CITIZENS AGAINST HANGAR 97 EVENT CENTER.
Hangar 97 is a corporation who is proposing to build a two story100’ X 120’ (12,000 SQUARE FOOT) hangar on the east end of the Shell Lake Municipal airport.
It is our understanding that the location would be just to the left of the current airport parking and adjacent to thepaved area where planes currently park. At the city council meeting, the owners of the company shared that their plans would be similar to their Forest Lake, MN facility which recently opened. For reference, visit airplanehangar97.com. The proposed plans would encompass office space, private suites, bathrooms with showers, storage and maintenance of planes and the 300-capacity event center. This would include a mezzanine/patio for guests to gather outdoors. I believe some discussion was also had about installing a fueling station. Citizens who attended a city council meeting raised concern over the potential hazard from the fueling station. This site is situated near a very quiet neighborhood and would clearly impact the residents on Burgs Park Drive with concerns over noise, traffic, and parking. As discussed in two city council meetings, Hangar 97 tried to reassure the citizens that they would soundproof the building however, even if they were able to achieve that, you cannot control the noise that would be created by the comings and goings of celebrating attendees.
Illustrated on their website, are parties being held with the hangar doors open. Representatives indicated during the meeting, they would ensure that the doors would be closed by 8:00 pm to avoid disturbances. Regardless of the proposed 8:00pm deadline, noise of that kind would be disruptive during the day as well. A wedding-based website, https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/hangar-97-minn... illustrates a wedding party at their Forest Lake location going on outdoors past sunset with sparkler towers erupting outside the hangar, guests shouting and cheering, music blasting and the helicopter whisking the newlyweds off. There are two videos, the second showcases exactly what we have concerns about. We would anticipate that there would be numerous events like this which would likely fall on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer. Citizens are already aware that sound travels easily over water and will not only affect the immediate vicinity but the south bay andsurrounding areas.
An event center is incompatible with the history and serene natural setting of the Burgs Park neighborhood.
Positioning the event center so close to residents’ homes will generate noise pollution, create parking and traffic congestion contributing to safety issues that will be detrimental to the quality of life in this peaceful lake environment. Other citizens have expressed concern over potential environmental damage which would inhibit the preservation of the lake. In addition, it could severely impact home values and for many people, their home equity represents most of their retirement savings.
This small municipal airport as it is currently operated has very little impact on enjoyment of the lake life as we know it, however, adding a year-round event center is not what was originally intended and would significantly impact our peaceful community.
BY SIGNING THIS PETITION, I DECLARE MY OPPOSITION TO THE HANGAR 97 EVENT CENTER AT THE PROPOSED SITE, AND I URGE THE SHELL LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EITHER REJECT THIS PROJECT OR RELOCATE THE EVENT CENTER TO A SITE THAT WILL NOT IMPACT SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
TAKE ACTION TODAY!
PLEASE ASK ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD TO SIGN THE PETITION.
Updates
January 21, 2023
I have been spending my evenings walking the perimeter of our neighborhood to document just how close this proposed event center sits to our quiet front doors. The noise from a potential terrace and constant traffic will shatter the peace we chose when we moved onto Burgs Park Drive. My neighbors and I are preparing our formal rebuttals for the next city council session to ensure they understand that soundproofing a wall does not stop the chaos of three hundred people leaving a venue at midnight.
January 21, 2023
Seeing the overwhelming response from my neighbors has been humbling because it proves I am not the only one scared for the quiet life we have built on Burgs Park Drive. This surge in energy shows that our community refuses to be pushed aside by developers who do not live here.
Reached 100 supporters
January 21, 2023
40 Comments
This is right next to a ditch that drains right into the lake. A polluted the lake will negatively affect everyone and the tourist economy in Shell Lake. It's not clear how Shell Lake businesses will benefit from fly-in events.
This is outrageous! This is a dead end road with the proposed venue at the end of the road meaning the road would become dangerous with traffic and upset a quiet neighborhood. The effects of the building on the lake would compromise the environment and the lake. This is a big NO.
I live on the street and do not want the commotion, noise, and other unsavory business that can occur, owned my home here since 2006. Resident of Burgs Park Dr.
This is not the appropriate location for an event center. It is much too close to a residential area. The noise and everything else that goes along with event centers (namely alcohol consumption) would be a major problem with the otherwise quiet area.
Not a good fit in a residential neighborhood. There is other access to airport view with less residential impact (like by bus garage in industrial mixed neighborhood).
There must be a better location, this is a quiet family neighborhood. This would also block residents view of the lake. Also inebriated people driving down Burg’s Park would endanger the many walkers/pets
Our airport, with its proximity to a quiet neighborhood with narrow roads and one of Wisconsin’s most pristine lakes is no place for an event center or fueling station like this.
Our road is already busy enough, we don't need more traffic!! There are walkers and people riding bike on our road all the time. Not safe for them with extra traffic.
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This is right next to a ditch that drains right into the lake. A polluted the lake will negatively affect everyone and the tourist economy in Shell Lake. It's not clear how Shell Lake businesses will benefit from fly-in events.