We, the undersigned, are OPPOSED to the Town of Alexandria, NY “permitting” Sport Island as a “RESORT” in the “Marine-Residential” Zoned Area.
- On June 28, 2022, Jefferson County recommended DENYING site-plan approval (6 votes to 0) for a developer to operate a Resort on Sport Island and two other islands in the Town of Alexandria Marine-Residential Zone.
- On July 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM, the T/Alexandria Planning Board can still vote to permit Sport Island to become a RESORT in Marine-Residential Zoned District unless they hear our voices to stop Commercial Resorts in Marine-Residential Zoned Districts.
- For many decades, innumerable persons frequent “The Summerland Group” to quietly raft and enjoy the St. Lawrence River.
- Permitting a “RESORT” in the Marine-Residential Zoned Area will disturb and disrupt, not only the owners of the surrounding islands, but also ALL boaters who traditionally enjoy the Summerland Group.
We call on the Town of Alexandria Planning Board & Town Board to:
- DENY the application of Sport Island Land Developers to open a RESORT on Sport Island in the Marine-Residential Zoned Area.
- Reject the proposed plan to permit a RESORT on Sport Island, and
- Fully consult with local residents on any future proposals.
The Town of Alexandria has NOT recognized the historical nature of our small residential communities, of owner-occupied dwellings, and that Short-Term Rentals (STR) in RESIDENTIAL Zoned Districts endanger the residential character of our communities and disrupt the peace and quiet enjoyment of neighboring homeowners. Six buildings (24 bedrooms), will house STRs on Sport Island. Two - 100’ docks and 30 boat slips are also being proposed. The Commercial Development of Sport Island will severely impact the Summerland Group Islands located in a Marine-Residential Zoned Area.
Updates
July 12, 2022
The Town of Alexandria Planning Board cannot ignore this surge of opposition while they try to push this resort disaster onto our river. We have built enough momentum to make it clear that they work for us and not for the developers looking to ruin our quiet peace.
38 Comments
This is not fair to residents that have made significant investments in residential property based in large part on the area zoning. Approval of the resort zoning will open the County and Alex Bay up to litigation.
This is a violation of the covenants in the deeds against using the property for commercial purposes and is changing the the area into a short term hotel
Please do not approve. A resort would negatively impact the natural health and quiet Island atmosphere. A resort would drive away fish and wildlife and those who visited would have no vested interest in protecting the pristine waters of the Summerland Group.
Approval of this project will open the floodgates to commercial development of all of the islands on the US side, and will create issues for emergency response, law enforcement, and border patrol agencies.
I vehemently oppose this project. There are literally 1000's of more appropriate islands for a resort of this nature, than in the Summerland group. Areas not near other homeowners who value their peace and quiet. Ask yourself if you'd be ok with a 24 bedroom resort being built right next to your house - I bet the answer is "no".
That island is tooooo small for a resort. Not a good idea
I have been coming to Wellesley Island for 23 years. Several years ago an enormous air B&B was built in the bay where I live. Summers have never been the same.
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We, the undersigned, are OPPOSED to the Town of Alexandria, NY “permitting” Sport Island as a “RESORT” in the “Marine-Residential” Zoned Area.
- On June 28, 2022, Jefferson County recommended DENYING site-plan approval (6 votes to 0) for a developer to operate a Resort on Sport Island and two other islands in the Town of Alexandria Marine-Residential Zone.
- On July 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM, the T/Alexandria Planning Board can still vote to permit Sport Island to become a RESORT in Marine-Residential Zoned District unless they hear our voices to stop Commercial Resorts in Marine-Residential Zoned Districts.
- For many decades, innumerable persons frequent “The Summerland Group” to quietly raft and enjoy the St. Lawrence River.
- Permitting a “RESORT” in the Marine-Residential Zoned Area will disturb and disrupt, not only the owners of the surrounding islands, but also ALL boaters who traditionally enjoy the Summerland Group.
We call on the Town of Alexandria Planning Board & Town Board to:
- DENY the application of Sport Island Land Developers to open a RESORT on Sport Island in the Marine-Residential Zoned Area.
- Reject the proposed plan to permit a RESORT on Sport Island, and
- Fully consult with local residents on any future proposals.
The Town of Alexandria has NOT recognized the historical nature of our small residential communities, of owner-occupied dwellings, and that Short-Term Rentals (STR) in RESIDENTIAL Zoned Districts endanger the residential character of our communities and disrupt the peace and quiet enjoyment of neighboring homeowners. Six buildings (24 bedrooms), will house STRs on Sport Island. Two - 100’ docks and 30 boat slips are also being proposed. The Commercial Development of Sport Island will severely impact the Summerland Group Islands located in a Marine-Residential Zoned Area.
Updates
July 12, 2022
The Town of Alexandria Planning Board cannot ignore this surge of opposition while they try to push this resort disaster onto our river. We have built enough momentum to make it clear that they work for us and not for the developers looking to ruin our quiet peace.
38 Comments
Travel in the Bay is already turbulent from the boat traffic. It will be much worse with 30 boat slips. Please consider the property damage caused by added wake and safety concerns for those in small crafts.
This is not fair to residents that have made significant investments in residential property based in large part on the area zoning. Approval of the resort zoning will open the County and Alex Bay up to litigation.
This is a violation of the covenants in the deeds against using the property for commercial purposes and is changing the the area into a short term hotel
Please do not approve. A resort would negatively impact the natural health and quiet Island atmosphere. A resort would drive away fish and wildlife and those who visited would have no vested interest in protecting the pristine waters of the Summerland Group.
Approval of this project will open the floodgates to commercial development of all of the islands on the US side, and will create issues for emergency response, law enforcement, and border patrol agencies.
I vehemently oppose this project. There are literally 1000's of more appropriate islands for a resort of this nature, than in the Summerland group. Areas not near other homeowners who value their peace and quiet. Ask yourself if you'd be ok with a 24 bedroom resort being built right next to your house - I bet the answer is "no".
That island is tooooo small for a resort. Not a good idea
I have been coming to Wellesley Island for 23 years. Several years ago an enormous air B&B was built in the bay where I live. Summers have never been the same.
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Travel in the Bay is already turbulent from the boat traffic. It will be much worse with 30 boat slips. Please consider the property damage caused by added wake and safety concerns for those in small crafts.