Summer Village of Bondiss & Athabasca County IDP WHAT WE HEARD REPORT
June 2021
i TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... 1
1. OVERVIEW ...... 2
2. WHAT WE HEARD ...... 3
SUMMARY OF PHONE CONVERSATIONS ...... 3
SUMMARY OF RESIDENT FEEDBACK – SURVEY #1 ...... 4
SUMMARY OF RESIDENT FEEDBACK – ONLINE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SESSION AND SURVEY #2 ...... 5
SUMMARY OF MUNICIPAL FEEDBACK ...... 6
SUMMARY OF REFERRAL AGENCY FEEDBACK ...... 8
APPENDIX A – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ...... A1
A.1 COPY OF NEWSLETTER #1 ...... A1
A.2 COPY OF NEWSLETTER #2 ...... A2
A.3 COPY OF NEWSLETTER #3 ...... A3
APPENDIX B – SURVEY #1 RESPONSES ...... B1
APPENDIX C – SURVEY #2 RESPONSES ...... C1
1 1. OVERVIEW
This What We Heard report provides a summary of the feedback received regarding the draft Summer Village of Bondiss and Athabasca County Intermunicipal Development Plan (the IDP). The details of the public engagement and the feedback received is outlined in Appendix A, B, and C.
From 2019 to 2021, Municipal Planning Services (MPS) worked with the municipalities’ Administrations, Councils to prepare a draft IDP based on background information, information provided by residents, and watershed management planning best practices.
In May 2020, a newsletter was sent to residents of the Summer Village of Bondiss and Athabasca County (within the newsletter referral area shown on Figure 1). The newsletter provided residents with background information about the project, the purpose of an IDP, information regarding future opportunities to get involved, and an invitation to complete an online survey.
In January 2021, a second newsletter was sent to residents of the Summer Village and Athabasca County (within the newsletter referral area shown on Figure 2. Note that the referral areas are different due to a reduced IDP plan area boundary). This Figure 1: Newsletter 1 Referral Area newsletter provided a project update and information about how to attend an online public engagement session to review the draft IDP.
A third newsletter was sent to residents in February 2021. The newsletter provided a project update, information about viewing materials from the online public engagement session), and next steps for the IDP project.
The online public engagement session for the IDP was structured to enable residents to participate via Zoom, YouTube, or by phoning in. Following the online open house, all engagement materials were hosted online, including a recording of the open house presentation, copies of the slides, and an online survey.
Figure 2: Newsletter 2 Referral: Area
2 2. WHAT WE HEARD
This section summarizes ‘What We Heard’ from residents and agencies regarding the draft Summer Village of Bondiss and Athabasca County IDP. MPS reviewed all feedback received and has outlined recommended changes to the draft MDP for Council’s consideration.
SUMMARY OF PHONE CONVERSATIONS
Over the course of the IDP project, MPS staff received 5 phone calls from Summer Village and County residents. The following is a summary of issues, ideas, questions, and concerns identified during these discussions.
WHAT WE HEARD DATE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION June 2020 • County resident • Does not agree than an IDP is necessary • Wants to ensure that county residential landowners are represented/heard in the IDP • Concern about the Summer Village having control over development decisions in the County June 2020 • Summer Village resident • Expressed concern about the health of the watershed and impacts development may have February 2021 • Summer Village resident • MPS clarified what an IDP is, and what lands the IDP applies to February 2021 • MPS clarified how the plan area boundary was created • Noted concerns about the overuse of the lake and country residential subdivision near the lake • Noted that access to some country residential development are through the Summer Village February 2021 • MPS clarified what an IDP is, and its purpose • MPS provided copies of the engagement materials via email
3 SUMMARY OF RESIDENT FEEDBACK – SURVEY #1
There were 59 responses received to Survey #1. The response rate was a near even split of Summer Village (50.9%) and County (49.1%) residents. The survey included 17 questions; not all questions were answered by all respondents. The following is a summary of survey responses pertaining to demographics and lake use, development, the environment, and additional concerns and comments (which were noted at the February 2021 online public engagement session. All survey questions and corresponding respondent feedback is provided in Appendix B.
WHAT WE HEARD • 73% of respondents are long-term residents (10+ years) • 81% of respondents are seasonal residents • 95% of respondents do not have a business in the area • 61% of respondents indicated they have concerns regarding development land management practices around the lake • More development is not sustainable / cannot be supported (No further development or limit development) • Too much development is happening along shoreline • Municipalities should allow for development opportunities • Concern about impacts of high-density seasonal campgrounds on the lake • Recreational vehicles are a concern • Overuse of the lake is a concern • Overuse and congestion around the boat launch in Bondiss • Drainage is an important issue • Protecting tributaries (drainage in the watershed) is important • Lake water levels are a concern • Activities in and maintenance of environmental reserves should be addressed • Open communication is important
The following are charts illustrating the responses of three of the questions in Survey #1. For a full list of Survey #1 questions and responses, see Appendix B.
Protecting from invasive species 56% Conserving existing natural areas 68% Conserving existing tree cover 61% Protecting the water quality 86% Development setbacks from environmental features 36% Stormwater management 42% Ensuring private septic systems aren't leaching 63% Other 20%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Figure 3: Key Environmental Considerations
4 Easy access to the lake 64% Easy to get to and from home 63% Quiet, peaceful environment 83% Cost of living 15% Local activities and attractions 24% Desirable types of housing 14% Community and culture 29% Other 14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Figure 4: Survey 1 Results – Why Respondents Choose to Live in/Do Business around Skeleton Lake
Limited country residential 51% Multi-lot country residential 14% Agriculture 14% Commercial 10% Recreational 29% Institutional 3% Light Industrial 2% Resource Extraction 2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Figure 5: Survey 1 Results - Types of Future Development Supported by Residents
SUMMARY OF RESIDENT FEEDBACK – ONLINE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SESSION AND SURVEY #2
There were 8 participants at the February 2021 online public engagement session; 1 additional attendee logged onto the YouTube link while the presentation was live. The presentation was also watch on YouTube by 48 viewers in the days following the live public engagement session.
4 responses to Survey #2 were received. Of the responses, 3 were from Summer Village residents and 1 was from a County resident.
MPS received comments and questions through the online survey. A summary of the comments is outlined below.
WHAT WE HEARD RESPONSE/RECOMMENDATION • Concern about amount of recreational vehicles at the • No change recommended by MPS. Shoreline Campground. Are there plans to restrict growth? • A lot of recreational vehicle users use the Bondiss boat launch, creating congestion (at the boat launch and on the roads) • Limitations on residential development around the • MPS recommends the IDP Committee review and lake should be in place to make the lake more discuss. peaceful, keep the water cleaner, and protect natural areas.
5 • Country residential land accessed by the Boy Scouts • Committee previously established Plan Area. road is not included in the IDP; its future development • No changes recommended by MPS. would have an effect on the Summer Village, local traffic, and facilities around the lake. This land should be included in the IDP. • The IDP is a good idea. • No changes recommended by MPS. • Development around the lake should be limited • MPS recommends the IDP Committee review and further than what is in the IDP. Development around discuss. Skeleton Lake should not occur like it has around Baptiste Lake. • Provincial survey of Skeleton Lake completed in the • References to watershed/lake planning documents 1980s identified that development density around the provided in Section 1.2 – History of Working lake was high. This document should be referenced. Together. • No changes recommended by MPS. • Question during online public session: • Explanation provided by MPS during the session. Please explain what ‘Environmentally Significant Areas’ • No changes recommended by MPS. are. • Question during online public session: • Bondiss was established as a Summer Village from Why is Bondiss completely surrounded by the County? lands that were formally part of the County. • No changes recommended by MPS.
For a full list of Survey #2 questions and responses, see Appendix C.
SUMMARY OF MUNICIPAL FEEDBACK
The following is a summary of feedback received from the participating municipalities’ administrations and departments following the circulation of the draft Summer Village of Bondiss and Athabasca County Intermunicipal Development Plan in January 2021, as well as the IDPs for Baptiste and Island Lakes.
WHAT WE HEARD RESPONSE/RECOMMENDATION
• Include/Adapt Policy 8.4 from the County’s Municipal Development Plan (re: conservation design-based principles for new multi-lot country residential • To be completed. developments and recreational developments within the Major Lake and Less Developed Lake Policy Area Overlays) into Section 3.3 Residential Area.
• Policy 3.4.1 (re: proposal requirements for new • Some of these requirements are not applicable in this commercial recreation developments) should be made area (e.g. impact on growth nodes/hamlets, similar to Policy 9.6 in the County’s Municipal proximity to schools and hospitals, servicing, etc.) Development Plan (proposal requirements for new • MPS recommends the IDP Committee review and commercial or industrial developments). discuss. • Recommend requiring a stormwater management plan as a supporting study/information to accompany a redistricting, subdivision, or development application • To be completed. for a recreation commercial development (add as 3.4.4.e).
6 • Recommend adding ‘retail’ in the list of small-scale commercial use examples that shall be encouraged to • To be completed. Policy 3.4.5. To support tourism related commercial development. • The only commercial Land Use District that applies to • Noted potential inconsistency between County Land lands within the Plan Area is the Recreation Use Bylaw and Policy 3.4.6, which does not allow Commercial (C4) District. This District does not allow industrial uses within the Plan Area. for industrial uses. • No changes recommended by MPS. • Policy 4.1.2 in Section 4 – General Land Use and Development is a very broad statement and may be • Included to emphasize that both municipalities have difficult to quantify. “The County and the Summer a right to grow and develop within their municipal Village shall provide development opportunities within boundaries. their jurisdictions which maintain the character of their respective communities.” • Neither municipality’s Land Use Bylaw has objectives. • Recommend changing this Policy to read “meet the • No changes recommended by MPS. objectives of the respective Land Use Bylaws.” • “Shall be encouraged” in Policy 4.2.1 is confusing • Wording included to not be a hard requirement for language. all development. Emphasizes advocacy and “Low impact infrastructure and landscaping design education on the part of the municipalities to shall be encouraged within the Plan Area to minimize minimize impacts on Skeleton Lake. impacts of development and redevelopment on • MPS recommends the IDP Committee review and Skeleton Lake.” discuss. • MPS recommends the "shall" language remain in this IDP. Although the MDP policy does not require the • County has not been taking environment reserve on taking of reserves adjacent to other water bodies and watercourses/wetlands at the time of subdivision. watercourses, the protection of water bodies and Would likely do so adjacent to the lake. watercourses is of particular importance in lake areas to help protect the water quality of the lake and watershed. • Recommend changing Policy 5.1.4 to read: “A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) may be required as a part of a multi-lot subdivision application containing 6 or more lots and/or intensive land use development • To be completed. permit application where the proposed subdivision or development could have a negative impact on regional roadway infrastructure. • Recommend adding a policy in Section 5.2 – Utilities and Servicing about the importance of wastewater systems not impacting the watershed and how it is the • Existing policies in Section 5.2 emphasize that private responsibility of property owners to ensure their sewage systems must apply with all provincial wastewater systems do not negatively impacting the regulations and municipal bylaws. Systems environment. negatively impacting the environment would be non- • Recommended policy: compliant with provincial regulations. "It is incumbent upon property owners using private • No changes recommended by MPS. wastewater systems to ensure that no environmental impacts are incurred by their use of such systems."
7 • Potential traffic impacts would be addressed in these plans/bylaws, or could be raised through the referral • Recommendation to add “traffic impacts” to the list of process. referrals for proposed bylaws, plans, or amendments thereto that will be responded to within 21 days. • No changes recommended by MPS. • MPS recommends the IDP Committee review and discuss. • Reference to “lower capability agricultural land” in • MPS recommends removing item ‘a’ from policy Policy 6.7.5 is problematic with some County 6.7.5, which addresses annexation of low and high residents, who feel that it is open to a wide range of capability agricultural lands. interpretation.
SUMMARY OF REFERRAL AGENCY FEEDBACK
The following is a list of provincial and stakeholder agencies that were circulated the draft Summer Village of Bondiss and Athabasca County Intermunicipal Development Plan in January 2021.
REFERRAL AGENCY AGENCY RESPONSE
Alberta Energy Regulator • No response provided Telus Communications (Alberta NE) • No response provided Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism, and the Status of • No response provided Women (Historic) Canada Post • No response provided Alberta Health Services • No response provided Alberta Environment and Parks • Recommended changes provided (see below) TC Energy • Recommended changes provided (see below) Apex Utilities • No objections/concerns Aspen View School Division • No response provided Fortis Alberta • No response provided Alberta Transportation (Athabasca) • No objections/concerns CN Rail • No response provided Summer Village of Mewatha Beach • No response provided Skeleton Lake Cottagers Association • No response provided Skeleton Lake Stewardship Association • No response provided
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ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT AND MPS RESPONSE/RECOMMENDED CHANGE TO THE IDP PARKS Reword Policy 3.5.1; unclear what ‘active and passive recreational uses’ are within • Revise Policy 3.5.1 to read: the Crown Land Area. “All activities within the Crown Land Area must be consistent with Activities on crown land must follow the the Public Lands Act and the Forestry Act.” Public Lands Act and the Forestry Act.
TC ENERGY RECOMMENDATION MPS RESPONSE/RECOMMENDED CHANGE TO THE IDP Include the following policy: “When an area structure plan, an outline plan, a concept plan, a subdivision application or a development permit application is proposed that involves land • MPS recommends adding the following as Policy 4.3.5: within approximately 200m of an oil or gas “The participating municipalities shall work with oil and gas pipeline, as demonstrated in Map A5 infrastructure proponents to maintain the integrity of existing Development Considerations the pipeline corridors within the plan area.” municipality that has jurisdiction over approval of the plan or application shall refer the matter to the pipeline operator for review and input." Include the following policy: "Any development within 30m of or • Development setbacks from pipelines are regulated by AER. crossings a pipeline shall require written • No changes recommended by MPS. consent from the pipeline operator."
9 APPENDIX A – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
A.1 COPY OF NEWSLETTER #1
A1 A.2 COPY OF NEWSLETTER #2
Note: a different newsletter was sent to Summer Village residents with the Summer Village’s website/contact information.
A2 A.3 COPY OF NEWSLETTER #3
Note: a different newsletter was sent to Summer Village residents with the Summer Village’s website/contact information.
A3 APPENDIX B – SURVEY #1 RESPONSES
B1 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q1 Which community do you live in?
Answered: 59 Skipped: 0
Summer Village of Bondiss
Athabasca County
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Summer Village of Bondiss 50.85% 30
Athabasca County 49.15% 29
TOTAL 59
B2 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q2 How long have you resided in your community?
Answered: 59 Skipped: 0
<5 years
6-10 years
>10 years
N/A
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
<5 years 13.56% 8
6-10 years 11.86% 7
>10 years 72.88% 43
N/A 1.69% 1
TOTAL 59
B3 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q3 Do you live at the lake seasonally or permanently?
Answered: 59 Skipped: 0
Seasonally
Permanently
N/A
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Seasonally 81.36% 48
Permanently 15.25% 9
N/A 3.39% 2
TOTAL 59
B4 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q4 Do you operate a business or service in your community?
Answered: 59 Skipped: 0
Yes
No
I operate a business in ...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 3.39% 2
No 94.92% 56
I operate a business in the community but live outside of the community 1.69% 1
TOTAL 59
B5 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q5 If yes, what type of business/service do you operate and how long have you been in operation?
Answered: 17 Skipped: 42
# RESPONSES DATE 1 N/A 6/19/2020 5:49 PM
2 N/a 6/7/2020 8:01 PM
3 N/a 6/4/2020 9:08 PM
4 no 6/4/2020 7:33 AM
5 N/A 6/3/2020 10:33 PM
6 Construction 30 yrs 6/3/2020 9:23 PM
7 NA 6/3/2020 7:12 PM
8 N/A 6/3/2020 6:32 PM
9 n/a 6/1/2020 4:43 PM
10 Fitness 6/1/2020 11:30 AM
11 None 5/31/2020 7:48 PM
12 REDACTED has run a law practice in Boyle for a number of years. 5/28/2020 4:21 PM 13 n/a 5/28/2020 4:07 PM
14 N/a 5/28/2020 8:00 AM
15 Not applicable 5/27/2020 7:36 PM
16 No 5/27/2020 2:27 PM
17 None 5/26/2020 6:46 AM
B6 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q6 Are you familiar with what an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is?
Answered: 59 Skipped: 0
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not familiar
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very familiar 8.47% 5
Somewhat familiar 37.29% 22
Not familiar 54.24% 32
TOTAL 59
B7 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q7 Do you have any concerns with the current types of development or land management practices around Skeleton Lake?
Answered: 59 Skipped: 0
Yes
No
Don't Know
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 61.02% 36
No 22.03% 13
Don't Know 16.95% 10
TOTAL 59
B8 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q8 If yes, do you have any recommendations for how to address these concerns?
Answered: 40 Skipped: 19
B9 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
# RESPONSES DATE 1 No further development around the lake and within radius of ten miles. 6/19/2020 5:49 PM
2 Better communication 6/18/2020 4:05 PM
3 We have seen a draft of a document that dictates how and where residents can place docks 6/16/2020 8:24 PM and boat lifts along the shoreline of the lake. This is serious concern for us as we have a dock and 2 boat lifts along Old Timers Drive.
4 NO MORE DEVELOPMENT On or Near or Around SELETON Lake. The Lake is Over 6/11/2020 12:58 PM Crowded and over Populated as it is..
5 We need to keep up on culverts and tributaries to make sure the natural watershed into the 6/10/2020 2:39 PM lake is maintained.
6 Vote please on Travel trailer numbers allowed in a rural residential neighborhood property> I 6/8/2020 11:02 PM understand it has changed but we weren't asked our opinion.
7 Skeleton lake is not a large lake in comparison to other lakes in the area. We have a lot in 6/8/2020 9:21 AM Perch Cove Estates on the smaller part of the lake through the narrows. My concern is in regards to the increasing development in the area and the overuse of the lake by large and powerful boats. As well the maintenance of the boat launch closest to the narrows. There is an outdoor toilet that has been rendered useless as it has tilted. This results in people using the surrounding area as a toilet.
8 allow residents including seasonal to have s say in any development 6/7/2020 10:51 PM
9 High density seasonal campgrounds are hard on the ecosystem and community infrastructure 6/7/2020 12:08 PM due to large influx of extra people.
10 Too many non-lakefront people are putting up docks, boat lifts and leaving their boats all 6/4/2020 9:08 PM season on them in open areas to the west of the boat launch in Bondiss. We choose lakefront and pay(ed) accordingly. Others are taking over these spaces like it’s their own and have no rights to do so. There is no marina so take your boat out each day. They paved a huge parking lot (not needed) to accommodate these people too and the boat launch it too overcrowded as it is. Made it so nice people from locations other than Bondiss come and take advantage of it/us.
11 Skeleton lake it a max capacity, it can’t sustain more house or development,we have problem 6/4/2020 2:29 PM with drainage,sewage,theft,people speeding,quads,loud noises,train tracks,please fix those problem Before starting other project that aggravate the existing one
12 There are far too many development permits being issued for this lake. As well, there are 6/4/2020 1:19 PM property owners who are developing their lots against regulations with no consequences.
13 Water drainage in Labonte Drive area 6/4/2020 10:30 AM
14 Skeleton Lake is over developed. Please do not develop any more land. I did not tick anything 6/4/2020 10:10 AM for question 9. I think there should be no further development at all. Skeleton Lake is already over developed.
15 The population on the lake is very high now. The lake can not support more development . 6/4/2020 9:38 AM
16 Too many different families living on the same properties and only paying one property tax. 6/4/2020 7:33 AM Need better enforcement to control this.
17 Limit development. 6/3/2020 11:02 PM
18 N/A 6/3/2020 10:33 PM
19 Not really sure 6/3/2020 9:23 PM
20 I believe there should be NO further development on Skelton Lake. Referring to an earlier 6/3/2020 8:08 PM report done by Alberta Environment which stated there should be no more development on this lake. That report was done years ago. The lake is just to small to survive more use.
21 Too many properties adjacent to or close to the shoreline 6/3/2020 7:12 PM
22 need to ensure the lake keeps its water level.. without it , you will lose the people and future 6/3/2020 7:00 PM development around it
B10 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
23 Bylaw states only one residence per property and there are some with more than one 6/3/2020 7:00 PM residence. Enforcement of the bylaw would perhaps help.
24 I would like garbage pick up or a bin, people are burning their garbage ... this is unacceptable 6/3/2020 6:48 PM
25 No 6/3/2020 6:32 PM
26 Too much development; too many houses/cabins. 6/2/2020 5:48 PM
27 Lake is already over populated water is down Do Not Need More Development 6/1/2020 4:43 PM
28 The Environmental reserves are not properly maintained or cared for there are old trees which 6/1/2020 2:44 PM should be or should have been removed due to hazard. Some areas on the reserve are littered with old decks and seating areas from back lot owners for 10 to 30 years ago.
29 Limit developments the lake is already very heavily populated 6/1/2020 11:30 AM
30 None 5/31/2020 7:48 PM
31 open communication and regular updates. transparency 5/31/2020 4:08 PM
32 Lots being sold. Allow a time line for temp residents. 5 years max. Then you have to build a 5/29/2020 8:07 AM permeant structure. If more than one holiday trailer exists. Every trailer is $1000/yr each on taxes.
33 I own land leading into Skeleton lake and want to be able to develop it in the future. 5/29/2020 7:16 AM
34 It seems the public pathway in front of our cabins has been forgotten about by many of the 5/28/2020 4:21 PM owners! At a minimum, I would suggest a mail/email reminder of that public access.
35 off lake development of many small lots with access to the lake. Should be min 1-2 acre lots. 5/28/2020 4:07 PM
36 The ratio of developed properties relative to the surface area of the lake is one of the highest in 5/28/2020 8:00 AM the province. The aquatic ecosystem can not sustain additional development. Each new development further impairs the functionality of the watershed and it has already been severely altered such that it does not create sustainable inflows.
37 No more development within 2 Km's of Skeleton, re-instate disrupted watershed on the west 5/27/2020 7:36 PM end of the lake caused by building Rodeo Road - disrupted the watershed.
38 Clean up the beach at Bondiss make the beach family oriented. 5/27/2020 2:27 PM
39 Bringing more water into the lake 5/27/2020 2:11 PM
40 Not yet, no detailed information has been provided regarding the IDP other than an 5/26/2020 6:46 AM "information" letter.
B11 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q9 What types of development (in the future) would you like to see around Skeleton Lake? (You may check all that apply)
Answered: 46 Skipped: 13
Limited country...
Multi-lot country...
Recreational developments
Institutional development
Agriculture
Resource Extraction
Light Industrial
Commercial
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Limited country residential (1-2 acreages per quarter section) 65.22% 30
Multi-lot country residential development (more than 2 acreages per quarter section) 17.39% 8
Recreational developments 36.96% 17
Institutional development 4.35% 2
Agriculture 17.39% 8
Resource Extraction 2.17% 1
Light Industrial 2.17% 1
Commercial 13.04% 6
Total Respondents: 46
B12 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q10 What types of development (in the future) would you be opposed to around Skeleton Lake? (You may check all that apply)
Answered: 54 Skipped: 5
Limited country...
Multi-lot country...
Recreational developments
Institutional development
Agriculture
Resource Extraction
Light Industrial
Commercial
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Limited country residential (1-2 acreages per quarter section) 27.78% 15
Multi-lot country residential development (more than 2 acreages per quarter section) 74.07% 40
Recreational developments 59.26% 32
Institutional development 79.63% 43
Agriculture 42.59% 23
Resource Extraction 77.78% 42
Light Industrial 85.19% 46
Commercial 68.52% 37
Total Respondents: 54
B13 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
Q11 If you are opposed to some types of development, can you please tell us what your concerns are?
Answered: 48 Skipped: 11
B14 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
# RESPONSES DATE 1 Skeleton Lake is already saturated with developmental around the lake. When the “Summer 6/19/2020 5:49 PM Villages” were developed in Alberta some 48 plus years ago, they were intended for “Summer” use only. Now they have become permanent residence for some, which is okay. The County of Athabaaca has NOT maintained the roads to get to the Summer Village for the past 18 years. There is only one public boat launch on Skeleton Lake which tends to get over crowded on weekends. What is there, needs to be maintained.
2 Increased noise, traffic, and environmental concerns 6/18/2020 4:05 PM
3 We love the current environment at Skeleton Lake, that is what attracted us to purchase 6/16/2020 8:24 PM property there. We want to keep it nice and quiet so we can relax while we are there.
4 Over Crowded and over Populated already !!!!!! 6/11/2020 12:58 PM
5 Lake population ratio of lots to lake capacity has already reached its maximum. 6/10/2020 2:39 PM
6 We enjoy the peace and quiet and the lake quality is improving.Lets not wreck such a good 6/8/2020 11:02 PM thing.
7 Overuse of the lake with increased development 6/8/2020 9:21 AM
8 Over crowding on the lake and at boat launches from developments like teepee lake on the 6/7/2020 10:51 PM north side
9 When it comes to recreational developments, I'm opposed to new developments but would like 6/7/2020 12:08 PM to see the ones we have upgraded and maintained (ie boatlaunch in Hanahana). The people at Shoreline have better access to getting a boat in the lake than I do and those people don't pay property tax.
10 The lake is too busy, not sure if it will fit more development 6/6/2020 4:41 PM
11 Any additional developments around the lake negatively impacts the health of the lake. This is 6/6/2020 12:33 PM apparent with all Alberta lakes that have experienced significant development
12 Skeleton Lake is far too small to continue development. It has already been over developed. 6/4/2020 9:08 PM Time to put a pause on things folks.
13 Skeleton lake is over populated not sure why you guys want to develop a over develop area? 6/4/2020 2:29 PM
14 See comment above. 6/4/2020 1:19 PM
15 Stress on the environment Don’t want the lake over crowded or harmed 6/4/2020 11:28 AM
16 Noise, heavy equipment constantly in the area 6/4/2020 10:30 AM
17 More development means more impact on the lake. Open spaces such as the common 6/4/2020 10:10 AM grounds, golf course and county land gives space for humans and wildlife to share. This morning we saw 19 pelicans on the lake. The need nesting grounds for our birds is great, locations with no development. Humans also need space, green space, forests to walk, places to experience nature. If there is no more development, the wildlife and people can coexist. Also, noise level is a concern. More people, more noise, more vehicles, more off road vehicles, more boats, more skidoos, more music - just more. Skeleton Lake is a place of peace and quiet. Let's keep it this way.
18 Over population, lake cannot support further boating / fishing population, noise, lake weeds / 6/4/2020 9:38 AM further lake pollution from misuse / abuse
19 The lake is over populated to the size of the lake. On a warm day the water is dangerous with 6/4/2020 7:33 AM boats.
20 Lake water quality, harm to wildlife, noise. 6/3/2020 11:02 PM
21 The area is quite populate at its current level, would like to keep the communities within their 6/3/2020 10:33 PM current size
22 It is busy enough on the lake and in the area. 6/3/2020 9:46 PM
23 It doesn't seem like there's a lot of land left undeveloped around the lake. 6/3/2020 9:23 PM
24 See question 8 6/3/2020 8:08 PM
B15 Skeleton Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Survey SurveyMonkey
25 Destruction of natural landscape 6/3/2020 7:12 PM
26 It is not a big lake or area, and is getting congested in areas 6/3/2020 7:09 PM
27 First, I do not fully understand what the definition of the different options are or what they 6/3/2020 7:00 PM would look like so would like further information to make real decisions. Currents check marks are for what I think would be detrimental to the ecology and lifestyle of the community.
28 Don’t need any industrial business in the village 6/3/2020 6:32 PM
29 The lake is already stressed. No more development. 6/2/2020 5:48 PM
30 Too crowded already 6/1/2020 4:43 PM
31 There are currently several hundreds of dwellings on and around Skeleton Lake, and any more 6/1/2020 2:44 PM development would put a larger strain on the lake than the current load
32 Lake pollution 6/1/2020 12:10 PM
33 A lake under heavy pressure from residential development, cabin owners with little regard for 6/1/2020 11:30 AM the environment or proper use of county land surrounding the lake
34 It would take away from the quiet/peaceful living we purchased our property for. The roadways 5/31/2020 9:42 PM would become busier, etc.
35 No 5/31/2020 7:48 PM
36 needs to remain recreational 5/31/2020 4:08 PM
37 we can't keep a handle on multi lots crowding lots with trailers. How would we have enough 5/29/2020 8:07 AM resources to keep a handle on maintaining commercial or light industrial.
38 Losing the peace and tranquillity of the area. Over population of people. This is not a large 5/28/2020 9:05 PM lake.
39 We feel measured growth is the way to go; you need some development to make it sustainable 5/28/2020 4:21 PM but you don't want to lose what 'the lake' is all about.
40 The lake can't support any more residential development I know of no industrial or commercial 5/28/2020 4:17 PM development that I would be in support of until I know what these deveopments are
41 I have a large piece of land on the lake that i would one day like to subdivide into large 5/28/2020 4:07 PM recreational lots >1 acre (likely larger). I feel this agenda is going to try and limit that subdivision.
42 Over usage and traffic 5/28/2020 11:43 AM
43 The lake was deemed to have reach a maximum state of development back in the 70’s. 5/28/2020 8:00 AM Additional development will further impair a highly dysfunctional watershed and has the potential to cause the whole ecosystem to become further compromised. In nice days in the summer, the lake is so busy with water craft that it is getting dangerous to be out on the lake. It is time to admit that this lake is maxed out for development and lakes line Amisk and Long should be developed instead.
44 Over use of the Skeleton Lake which is small in area. 5/27/2020 8:25 PM
45 This lake was declared in 1979 to be at its maximum for development. Once the development 5/27/2020 7:36 PM around lakes was moved to the municipality, there has been a marked increase in development- little regard for the aquatic ecosystem, the pressure on the lake, disruption of the watershed, etc.
46 Skeleton Lake is a beautiful summer area for families to gather and live life back in the day. 5/27/2020 2:27 PM Our biggest concern is land that looks like scrap yards bringing down values of properties surrounding them. I do support street lights and flashing stop signs at tracks, children at play sighs and pavement before the tracks. There are about 25-30 kids before the tracks that visit family yearly. Our biggest concern is signs pavement and lots that look in maintained with junk everywhere. It takes away from The pristine look of cottage life.
47 More water taken out of lake - more activity on the lake which will wreck the lake - and if the 5/27/2020 2:11 PM thought is to have more housing means more problems of people that don’t have property
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bringing things from bc and other lakes - which means more contamination’s one our lake. So NO to recreational development.
48 Environmental impacts to lake and surrounding wildlife, fish and vegetation communities. 5/26/2020 6:46 AM Cumulative environmental and social impacts of additional, unchecked development.
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Q12 What makes you choose to live in, or do business, around Skeleton Lake? (You may check all that apply)
Answered: 58 Skipped: 1
Easy access to the lake
Easy to get to and from home
Quiet, peaceful...
Cost of living
Local activities a...
Desirable types of...
Community and culture
Other (please specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Easy access to the lake 65.52% 38
Easy to get to and from home 63.79% 37
Quiet, peaceful environment 84.48% 49
Cost of living 15.52% 9
Local activities and attractions 24.14% 14
Desirable types of housing 13.79% 8
Community and culture 29.31% 17
Other (please specify) 13.79% 8
Total Respondents: 58
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# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Clear healthy lake water, fishing and other water sports 6/10/2020 2:39 PM
2 Quiet seasonal rec property. 6/7/2020 10:51 PM
3 The lake is not in an overdeveloped state so has remained quite healthy with good water 6/6/2020 12:33 PM quality.
4 Have been a seasonal resident for over 40 years. Our family would like to see the lake a viable 6/3/2020 8:08 PM source of clean, quite , recreational activity as long as is possible.
5 Family history 6/3/2020 7:12 PM
6 lake lifestyle (recreational) / small town access for basic necessities 6/3/2020 7:00 PM
7 The quietness and lack of excessive boat traffic on the lake 6/1/2020 2:44 PM
8 Closer to friends, family and recreational lifestyle. Small town atmosphere like we grew up in 5/27/2020 2:27 PM REDACTED
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Q13 What are your top priorities for the Intermunicipal Development Plan?
Answered: 57 Skipped: 2
Protect agricultural...
Developing more...
Protecting the environment ...
Increasing access to th...
Facilitating residential...
Increasing commercial...
Improving transportation
Other (please specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Protect agricultural lands 33.33% 19
Developing more recreational amenities 12.28% 7
Protecting the environment and the watershed 78.95% 45
Increasing access to the lake 10.53% 6
Facilitating residential development 10.53% 6
Increasing commercial opportunities 3.51% 2
Improving transportation 8.77% 5
Other (please specify) 29.82% 17
Total Respondents: 57
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# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 To maintain the roads going to the Summer Village, having more policing to control the quads, 6/19/2020 5:49 PM motor bikes from racing on the paved roads, keeping the public beaches cleaned of debris in order for swimming, the dock maintained.
2 We need to fix and reopen boat lanch on North Side of lake. 6/10/2020 2:39 PM
3 Public playground area in Harnaha. working on the boat launch area in Harnaha so it is 6/8/2020 11:02 PM useable.
4 Limiting the traffic at the lake from non residents 6/7/2020 10:51 PM
5 Pave access roads to the summer village 6/6/2020 4:41 PM
6 I don’t support any further development 6/4/2020 9:08 PM
7 Fix the ditches for drainage,make sure all the resident including the campground have holding 6/4/2020 2:29 PM for their sewage so it doesn’t end up in the lake
8 Maintain the in coming roads better or possibly pave them 6/4/2020 10:30 AM
9 no development plan 6/4/2020 10:10 AM
10 public servicing - water and sewer 6/3/2020 7:00 PM
11 This lake has been struggling to maintain water levels and purity over the past 15 years, to 6/1/2020 2:44 PM create more traffic on the lake would only create a greater struggle for the eco system to maintain a healthy body of water.
12 Maintaining the peaceful, quiet living 5/31/2020 9:42 PM
13 keeping it the way it is 5/31/2020 4:08 PM
14 set clear guidelines around subdividing that are reasonable and responsible. 5/28/2020 4:07 PM
15 To recognize that excessive development can cause an ecosystem to go into decline and then 5/28/2020 8:00 AM it is of little value to anyone. There has to be limits.
16 Better beach front and cabin lots should be made aware that the first so many meters of lake 5/27/2020 2:27 PM front belongs to the municipality and anyone can use it and access it. Malt it cleaner to walk around for beach front. Especially boat launch area in Bondiss that’s not fit needs to be widened and trees cut back so families can enjoy the beaches together.... thin trees out and open up the beach front more.
17 Not raising the water in the lake and no extra housing - we don’t want a sylvan lake where you 5/27/2020 2:11 PM are banned totally to have fun
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Q14 Are there transportation concerns such as dangerous intersections, high volume traffic, etc?
Answered: 58 Skipped: 1
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 37.93% 22
No 62.07% 36
TOTAL 58
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# IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE: DATE 1 The racing of quads, motor bikes on the main streets and enforcement of helmets needs to be 6/19/2020 5:49 PM addressed. The RCMP need to have more presents within the summer Village and county roads. Boat inspections for the invasive species needs to be done in order to keep the lake clean.
2 Excessive speed and noise from atv’s and dirt bikes 6/18/2020 4:05 PM
3 Very POOR Road Maintenance and services of the Rge Rd 192 and Twp Rd 653!!! 6/11/2020 12:58 PM
4 Please try to keep up with grading non-paved roads around the lake as they have large 6/10/2020 2:39 PM potholes and soft spots that could cause accidents or vehicle damage.
5 We do have some road problems they are very soft getting lots of potholes and getting very 6/8/2020 11:02 PM rutted.I wonder how the doctor makes it down these roads daily
6 Upgrading high traffic roads around the lake (ie RR 192 & TWP 655) would make more sense 6/7/2020 12:08 PM considering the amount the County spends in maintenance. Pave them.
7 The road into Bondiss is and always has been a problem. Add more traffic and residents and 6/4/2020 9:08 PM that gravel road from the hwy to the tracks is the worst we have seen it in 30years. Work in getting that paved and then you’ll accomplish something that no one has before.
8 People are driving to fast on Bondiss drive, 6/4/2020 2:29 PM
9 Kids under 16 are operating golf carts / ATV's without supervision. 6/4/2020 9:38 AM
10 Need better policing on the roads for motor bikes, etc, etc 6/4/2020 7:33 AM
11 County Rd from 663 to Bondiss 6/4/2020 2:14 AM
12 Would like to see the county roads paved off highway 663 into the Summer Villages. They are 6/3/2020 9:23 PM not maintained well enough.
13 Train crossings on both roads leading to Bondiss need attention ASAP. Also the county roads 6/3/2020 8:08 PM need upgrading to prevent overflow and softening of the sub bases.
14 ATV are permitted on the roadways. 6/3/2020 7:12 PM
15 Not really that I am aware of other than the poor condition of the county roads entering onto the 6/3/2020 7:00 PM village streets.
16 Currently there is no real concern, although if there is additional developments around the lake, 6/1/2020 2:44 PM then the need for wider and better maintenance of the roads will be required and of a big concern for safety. The Bondiss area roads are narrow and somewhat busy as is with the golf course in the area.
17 OHV traffic on county roads has increased along with destruction of county roads by them and 6/1/2020 11:30 AM dangerous situations of too many on the roads
18 If extensive growth increased around the lake there would be a higher volume of traffic in the 5/31/2020 9:42 PM area. We purchased our property in the area to get away from this.
19 hwy 63 is always a concern, but given the current situation, it is less of one at the moment. 5/31/2020 4:08 PM being realistic, if we see $100/barrel oil again there will be concerns for peoples safety. not sure if we will see that again in the near future. the county needs to be able to react to fluctuations like this
20 The concern is that with development there will be hi volume of traffic, as well as dangerous 5/28/2020 9:05 PM intersections.
21 Just the amount of heavy traffic and heavy vehicles on Hwy 63 and the secondary roads. 5/28/2020 4:21 PM
22 Intersection of 663 and road into shoreline to Bondiss. There should be speed signs. Someone 5/27/2020 2:27 PM popped one up there 30 and that turn lnn663 should be 70 or 80 drivers comes around turn way to fast to acknowledge there someone turning or crossing. As well the railway tracks should have flashing sign stop and gate arms. it’s extremely busy there friend owns lot on corner and surprised nobody’s been killed yet. Cannot see tracks at night
23 Increased development would result in additional land and water traffic; additional resources 5/26/2020 6:46 AM
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would be required of the county and province to regulate/police this increase.
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Q15 What do you see as the key environmental considerations around Skeleton Lake?
Answered: 58 Skipped: 1
Protecting from invasiv...
Conserving existing...
Conserving existing tre...
Protecting the water qualit...
Development setbacks fro...
Stormwater management
Ensuring private sept...
Other (please specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Protecting from invasive species 56.90% 33
Conserving existing natural areas 68.97% 40
Conserving existing tree cover 62.07% 36
Protecting the water quality of the watershed and lake 87.93% 51
Development setbacks from environmental features 36.21% 21
Stormwater management 43.10% 25
Ensuring private septic systems aren't leaching 63.79% 37
Other (please specify) 20.69% 12
Total Respondents: 58
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# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 All the above need strict enforcement. Absolutely no more development around the lake. Any 6/19/2020 5:49 PM CROWN Land around must NOT be sold to a developer for future development.
2 Over development and population around the lake. 6/4/2020 9:08 PM
3 Increasing and maintaining the water level of Skeleton Lake 6/3/2020 9:23 PM
4 allowing the appropriate water to flow into the lake 6/3/2020 7:00 PM
5 Removal of water from the lake by lake front owners who think it is their right to do so. 6/1/2020 2:44 PM
6 lets see the water levels come up more. its definetly up this year and I hope that keeps going. 5/31/2020 4:08 PM I beleive we all want that that. I would like to see my grandkids enjoy this area as I have.
7 septic systems make sure every lot has one. 5/29/2020 8:07 AM
8 lake front properties should no clear cut the property. 5/28/2020 4:07 PM
9 Reducing further impairment of the watersheds functionality and stopping people from altering 5/28/2020 8:00 AM the riparian area.
10 Water is a huge issue from other properties built to high and drowning neighbouring properties. 5/27/2020 2:27 PM Should be made to level land out. Drenching from 663 to shoreline 185 is not properly trenched and properties are getting flooded. They did work on it but it’s not done right at all.
11 Also investigating that people are watering their grasses - large areas and who knows what 5/27/2020 2:11 PM else - people should be using well water and not the lake
12 Protecting wildlife, fish, rare local ecological communities. 5/26/2020 6:46 AM
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Q16 Is there anything else you would like to add?
Answered: 28 Skipped: 31
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# RESPONSES DATE 1 Keep our lake and surrounding area as is. The public reserves on Skeleton Lake should NOT 6/19/2020 5:49 PM be sold to any individual for their own use/development.
2 The lake used to be peaceful, however in the last 2 years it has become overcrowded due to 3 6/18/2020 4:05 PM or 4 campers on a lot as well as 15 to 20 cars. Weekend owners do not respect full time residents. Nor do they adhere to the Summer Village bylaws. I do not support further development
3 Please continue to allow residents to access the lake with their docks and boat lifts. 6/16/2020 8:24 PM
4 n/a 6/10/2020 2:39 PM
5 We enjoy the lake and are happy the water is coming back to when we purchased. 6/6/2020 4:41 PM
6 We are not old timers who like to complain. We appreciate the efforts that are and have been 6/4/2020 9:08 PM made by the SLSA to increase the level of the lake. It’s long overdue and was a result of others taking advantage of skeleton lake for too many year. Stop the development around this lake. It’s too small to allow more to continue and please do not permit people to place docks or lifts or boats on lakefront unless they have a lakefront property. There are defined locations for proper to have day use in Bondiss. Use them.
7 No 6/4/2020 10:30 AM
8 No 6/4/2020 9:38 AM
9 no 6/4/2020 7:33 AM
10 No 6/3/2020 11:02 PM
11 N/A 6/3/2020 10:33 PM
12 no 6/3/2020 9:23 PM
13 So many people enjoy this beautiful small lake. We need to understand how fragile it is and do 6/3/2020 8:08 PM our utmost to maintain it as clean and clear as it was years ago.
14 No 6/3/2020 6:32 PM
15 no 6/1/2020 4:43 PM
16 It would be irresponsible of the two municipalities to allow for more subdivisions to be built on 6/1/2020 2:44 PM the Lake.
17 No 6/1/2020 11:30 AM
18 No 5/31/2020 7:48 PM
19 please keep the lines of communication open 5/31/2020 4:08 PM
20 No - thanks for the opportunity for input! 5/28/2020 4:21 PM
21 not at this time 5/28/2020 4:17 PM
22 I do not understand what has sparked this so I am anxious on the motivations of individuals 5/28/2020 4:07 PM involved and the end outcome.
23 We appreciate the environment concerns but some are too exaggerated. We would like better 5/28/2020 11:43 AM communication and options to protect but not make it cost prohibitive to develop further land privately owned.
24 No 5/28/2020 8:00 AM
25 Too much development on the shoreline will eventually destroy the bird wildlife that currently 5/27/2020 8:25 PM Migrate and have their families there. Development must be tempered in this regard to ensure that future wildlife enthusiasts have the same experiences that we currently enjoy.
26 Maybe a laundry service at the golf course and showers. Convent store for ice etc 5/27/2020 2:27 PM
27 Your newsletter is really vague and find that until you get to the survey you really don’t 5/27/2020 2:11 PM understand what is going on. So I think another newsletter should be put out on what really is your future plans. Thank you for your hard work
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28 There is no indication in the introduction letter why an IDP is needed now. Why are the county 5/26/2020 6:46 AM and Bondiss seeking to develop an IDP now?
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Q17 Would you like to receive more information about this project electronically? If so, please provide us with your email address (We will only send you information about the project). Your privacy is important to us. Any information you provide (including your email address) will not be provided to any other business, organization or individual. After the project is complete our records of your personal contact information will be destroyed. ANSWERS REDACTED
Answered: 42 Skipped: 17
B30 APPENDIX C – SURVEY #2 RESPONSES
C1 Summer Village of Bondiss and Athabasca County Intermunicipal SurveyMonkey Development Plan Feedback Survey
Q1 Which municipality do you live in?
Answered: 4 Skipped: 0
Athabasca County
Summer Village of Bondiss
Other (please specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Athabasca County 0.00% 0
Summer Village of Bondiss 75.00% 3
Other (please specify) 25.00% 1
TOTAL 4
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 REDACTED, in Athabasca county 2/13/2021 9:08 AM
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Q2 Was the information provided during the online public engagement clear? (virtual open house, materials on the website)
Answered: 4 Skipped: 0
Yes
Somewhat
No
N/A - I did not particip...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 75.00% 3
Somewhat 0.00% 0
No 0.00% 0
N/A - I did not participate in the online public engagement or review the engagement materials 25.00% 1
TOTAL 4
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Q3 Are there any concerns, issues, or development considerations that were not addressed that should be included in the proposed Intermunicipal Development Plan? Please describe.
Answered: 3 Skipped: 1
# RESPONSES DATE 1 We are concerned by the amount of trailers at the Shoreline Campground . Are there any plans 2/24/2021 7:02 PM to restrict growth? It seems a lot from the trailer park use the Bondiss boat launch to the point that it is difficult to launch a boat because of the vehicles and trailers parked there. And also times vehicles and trailers parked on the main road of Old Timers Drive. It sounds like there are almost as many trailers in that small area as there is in all of Bondiss and Mewatha Beach.
2 I would like limited development further in all areas residential and around lake so that peaceful 2/13/2021 9:08 AM time while there can be enjoyed away from cities or other areas, it will also limit lake use and keep the water cleaner, water shed and protection of natural areas is high priority as well.
3 There is block of county land designated for residential use, accessed up the Boy Scouts 2/10/2021 11:28 AM road, not included in the plan. Any development on this parcel would have an effect upon the summer village, additional traffic and use of facilities including an already over used lake. This parcel must be included otherwise the plan pretty much only includes lands already developed.
C4 Summer Village of Bondiss and Athabasca County Intermunicipal SurveyMonkey Development Plan Feedback Survey
Q4 From the information provided, do you believe the proposed Intermunicipal Development Plan reflects your needs?
Answered: 3 Skipped: 1
Yes
No
Not sure
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 33.33% 1
No 0.00% 0
Not sure 66.67% 2
TOTAL 3
# PLEASE EXPLAIN. DATE There are no responses.
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Q5 Do you have any other feedback on the draft Intermunicipal Development Plan? Please describe.
Answered: 3 Skipped: 1
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 33.33% 1
No 66.67% 2
TOTAL 3
# PLEASE EXPLAIN. DATE 1 It is a good idea 2/24/2021 7:02 PM
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Q6 Do you feel that you had an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas? If not, what could we have done that would have made your experience better?
Answered: 2 Skipped: 2
# RESPONSES DATE 1 Sure 2/13/2021 9:08 AM
2 Contact via email earlier inviting participation in the process. 2/10/2021 11:28 AM
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Q7 Do you have any other ideas, comments or questions?
Answered: 2 Skipped: 2
# RESPONSES DATE 1 Limit development further, contain what is already present, further country residential 2/13/2021 9:08 AM development concerns me from what exists, this is a true gem in the area for its use and recreation, further development in amny area will just decrease its true value and change the area further to include more noise, pollutions and really take away from what the area is about or for, as a future full time resident of the area I don’t want the accompanying noise and development in a relaxation area. Development like what’s happening or has happened around Baptististe will just devalue the area and bring more issue with noise, pollution, crime etc.etc taking away from the areas natural beauty. As a long time area resident the limited growth in area seen has kept the Bondiss area as it was in past quiet and peaceful but as it grows I have noticed the noise and increased traffic to take away from the beauty of the area
2 A uniform plan for Skelton lake as a whole involving all parties, surrounding summer villages 2/10/2021 11:28 AM and county, similar to this in terms of governance. Back in the 1980s the province did a survey of skeleton lake and suggested it had already reached its maximum development density for surrounding land use. This document should be referenced .
C8 Summer Village of Bondiss and Athabasca County Intermunicipal SurveyMonkey Development Plan Feedback Survey
Q8 Please provide your name and email address so that we may respond to any questions you have and provide project email updates.Your privacy is important to us. Any information you provide (including your email address) will not be provided to any other business, organization or individual. After the project is complete our records of your personal contact information will be destroyed.
Answered: 1 Skipped: 3
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Name 100.00% 1
Company 0.00% 0
Address 0.00% 0
Address 2 0.00% 0
City/Town 0.00% 0
State/Province 0.00% 0
ZIP/Postal Code 0.00% 0
Country 0.00% 0
Email Address 100.00% 1
Phone Number 0.00% 0
# NAME DATE
1 REDACTED 2/24/2021 7:02 PM # COMPANY DATE There are no responses.
# ADDRESS DATE There are no responses.
# ADDRESS 2 DATE There are no responses.
# CITY/TOWN DATE There are no responses.
# STATE/PROVINCE DATE There are no responses.
# ZIP/POSTAL CODE DATE There are no responses.
# COUNTRY DATE There are no responses.
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# EMAIL ADDRESS DATE
1 REDACTED 2/24/2021 7:02 PM # PHONE NUMBER DATE There are no responses.
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