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Letters to the EditorOne of the by-laws of the Iroquois Confederacy was ÒIn our every deliberation we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.Ó We should ponder this as we consider the ramifications of the proposed change in our zoning laws regarding tourist accommodations. We must look closer at the consequences of how this change will affect Lake George. The scientists at RPI say that development is the biggest threat to Lake George and hillside development is the worst. While the lake is somewhat healthy, it is more threatened each day. The destruction that this change in the zoning laws would do to the lake would insure the speeding up of the death of the lake. Runoff, erosion, septic overloading, deposition, the seepage of poisonous household chemicals and habitat destruction, are all consequences of overdevelopment. When we speak of Lake George we are talking about no ordinary place. It is an exquisite national treasure, a place where we are blessed to live. It is our obligation to be good stewards. Lake George is ten million years old. It has been pristine for most of that time. Who are we to destroy it in two or three generations? IÕm hopeful that all deciding boards will consider these diverse aspects. /s/ Mary Lou Doulin ED: Post your comments to this letter by clicking here. Nancy Harrigan is a member of the Hague Planning Board. In my opinion, she is to be commended for her calculations and research into the ramifications of the proposed revision to the amount of development permitted in the Hague Hamlet for tourist accommodations. She graphically demonstrated that by changing the current law from number of rental units to percentage of lot covered, there is the potential of 10 times greater density of tourist accommodations in the Hamlet area than under the present ordinance. Mrs. HarriganÕs presentation before the Hague Planning Board at its January meeting stated that if the proposed revision is enacted, there would be a corresponding increase in the number of people, cars and use of septic systems. It is important that members of the various Hague Boards be well informed as to the long term effect changes to the zoning rules have on our community. Mrs. Harrigan should be praised for presenting the facts to the Board on this issue. The Hague Planning Board tabled its decision on this issue. I have been told that David Swanson, Planning Board Chairman, will give his rebuttal to Mrs. HarriganÕs position at the February 3rd meeting which begins at 7PM. It is important that all sides be heard prior to changing zoning laws. /s/ Alison Craig, January 10, 2000 ED: Post your comments to this letter by clicking here. File: http://tracylee.com/haguechronicle/current/letters.shtml Last Modified: Thursday, 18-Oct-2007 00:37:06 EDT Local Date and Time: Friday, 05-Sep-2008 22:29:07 EDT This site brought to you by Tracy Lee Designs |
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