Shores along New York’s Great Sacandaga Lake could be the area’s new RV destination as two campground proposals are up for the Adirondack Park Agency’s (APA) review, but not without weighing neighbors’ opinions.
According to a report, neighbors are skeptical of the proposals, and some have hired lawyers and filed a legal complaint.
Two proposals are for the creation of a 300-unit RV park in Mayfield and an RV park with 26 units in Broadalbin. They are located about seven miles apart at the southern point of Great Sacandaga Lake.
The Mayfield plan is an incomplete application with the APA. A portion of the proposal is not within the Blue Line.
The Broadalbin project, entirely within the park, has been deemed complete by the APA. The proposal is open for public comment until March 10.
Attorneys Claudia Braymer and Ben Botelho represent Mayfield and Broadalbin residents as the towns, APA, and other agencies evaluate the applications. In letters addressed to the APA, the Braymer firm stated that residents are worried about the increase in traffic, noise, as well as the impact on wildlife and water quality.
The Great Sacandaga Lake Association also informed the planning board that most members were not in favor of the Mayfield project and requested more details on potential water quality effects.
Mayfield Planning Board did not meet in February, however, it is scheduled to have a monthly meeting on March 16.
This story originally appeared on Adirondack Explorer.
Considering the concerns of locals by Great Sacandaga Lake, it’s vital to think about how those planned RV parks might affect the nearby communities. Having an honest conversation among developers, residents, and environmental experts could give us a clearer picture of what impact these projects might have in the long run.