Posted: December 19, 2018
Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance ran a series of ads in our local newspapers detailing the various legal issues with the proposed private marina. The laws are clear – the proposed marina is illegal. Let’s enforce our laws and stop this proposed private marina.
THE LAST UNDEVELOPED RIVER MOUTH
The Essential Character of this area is Designated Natural Area.
The proposed marina violates Zoning Ordinance Sec. 40-779 and Sec. 40-693 and The Tri-Community Master Plan
SAND DUNE MINING IS ILLEGAL
“Sand dune mining” means the removal of sand from sand dune areas for commercial or industrial purposes, or both.
The proposed Padnos marina violates the intent of Part 637 ofMichigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protec on Act 451.
OUR RIVER DRIVES OUR TOURIST-BASED ECONOMY
“The department shall not grant a permit if the proposed project or structure will unlawfully impair or destroy any of the waters or other natural resources of the state.”
Michigan’s NREPA 451, Part 301, Sec. 30106.
OUR RIVER & BEACHES ARE AT RISK
The Army Corps has detailed concerns about theproposed Padnos marina by writing:
“Construction of a long, narrow basin with a single opening to the Kalamazoo River may create stagnant water conditions… accumulation of nutrients, and excess hearing.”
NO DIGGING ALLOWED
NorthShore of Saugatuck does not have all the necessary permits to dig the proposed marina.
- The Army Corps of Engineers has NOT issued a final decision.
OUR PUBLIC INTEREST IS VIOLATED!
The Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) cannot issue a permit ‘if the proposed project is found to be contrary to the public interest.’
Criteria include Navigation, Historic Properties, Threatened & Endangered Species, Water Quality, and Wetlands.
WE GIVE THANKS!
Thank you for your unwavering support to protect the Saugatuck Dunes.
For sixty years our community has fought to protect the Saugatuck Dunes and our River Mouth from inappropriate development.
SINGAPORE ALL OVER AGAIN…
Poorly planned development hurts us all – our quality of life, our local economy, our community values. The very reasons we live here.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THIS PRIVATE MARINA IS NOT A DONE DEAL
Thank you for your unwavering support to protect the Saugatuck Dunes.
“In no event shall a canal or channel be excavated for the purpose of increasing the water frontage”
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