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1 Wed August 08 2007 - 12:51:00 Fullname: Phil Madeira Email: Where are your from?: Homepage name: Homepage URL: Reference: Word of Mouth How good do you think this site is: Well Done!!! Comments: I have been an annual visitor to Lake Placid for over 33 years. I have watched as Mirror Lake has become obscured from view over the passage of time. I am opposed to the Hilton Hotel's desire to further obscure what's left of the view. Sincerely, Phil Madeira 2 Mon July 30 2007 - 15:22:23 Fullname: Rob Grant Email: Where are your from?: Homepage name: Homepage URL: Reference: Just Surfed On It! How good do you think this site is: No comments Comments: ***CORRECTION*** The JRB Meeting will take place on Wednesday August 1st @ 7pm, Lake Placid Town Hall. thanks 3 Fri July 27 2007 - 19:27:43 Fullname: Rob Grant Email: Where are your from?: Homepage name: Homepage URL: Reference: Word of Mouth How good do you think this site is: No comments Comments: Please be advised that after reviewing the Hilton site, JRB members will add the Hilton project to the JRB agenda. This meeting will take place on August 15th @ 7pm, Lake Placid Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to provide critical feedback as well as to review the Hilton's latest plans. 4 Fri June 08 2007 - 19:03:25 Fullname: Save Lake Placid Email: Where are your from?: Homepage name: Homepage URL: Reference: Just Surfed On It! How good do you think this site is: Well Done!!! Comments: Please be advised that neighboring property owners have retained the legal services of Ulasewicz, Melewski & Greenwood, LLP to investigate the Hilton density issue. Specifically, we are asking for clarification on the exact amount of land available for determining the scope and size of the Hilton project. It would appear that the project is currently based on 4.15 acres for lot development. However, preliminary research has determined that the actual acreage may be significantly less - perhaps 3.6 acres or less. It appears that the Hilton has also measured to the "Center Of The road" which is not permitted according to current Land Use Code. Additionally, it appears that the Hilton has not excluded the existing waterfront hotel building on Mirror lake which would further reduce the available acreage used to determine final scope and size of this project. These are critical issues which will determine the final size of the Hilton condo project as well as the final number of condominium units. 5 Tue May 15 2007 - 20:24:02 Fullname: Save Lake Placid.com Email: Where are your from?: Homepage name: Homepage URL: Reference: Word of Mouth How good do you think this site is: Well Done!!! Comments: Please be advised that continuing concerns have been raised regarding the actual scope and size of the Hilton project in relation to the available land on the proposed site. There also appears to be ongoing confusion regarding the actual density and square footage of the proposed buildings. The community is seeking clarification from Lane Hospitality and the Hilton on these issues. 6 Tue March 27 2007 - 16:04:53 Fullname: Lisa C. Townson Email: colfaxdesign@hotmail.com Where are your from?: Lake Placid now Homepage name: Homepage URL: Reference: Word of Mouth How good do you think this site is: Well Done!!! Comments: I have attended both meetings with the reps from the Hilton. My comments at the first meeting dealt with the following issues: I suggested that the development team read all of the letters that were sent to Jim Morganson's office in anticipation of the December public meeting that was cancelled. I thought that, like me, many people are not comfortable speaking in public and that our thoughts are better conveyed through writing. In the letters they would find much of the concerns of citizens expressed. My second point was that the size of the project at that time, was way out of scale for the size of the lot and its location to Main Street. My third point was about feeling like this project was so enormous that our Stevens/Swiss Road neighborhood would in fact become part of the resort compound due to size, noise, traffic, lights, and a massive wall of building that resembles an aircraft carrier parked on Mirror Lake Drive. At the second meeting, with the scaled back project, I was concerned about the number of the parking spaces vs. the number of people occupying the units and the noise and lighting pollution resulting from the parking area. The encroachment into setbacks is still a concern as is the viewshed down Saranac Ave and from Main Street. It is still too overwhelming for that location. What was a pleasnt surprise was how much they have downscaled the project and the fact they will leave the driveway and brown house as a buffer zone. What would be ideal is for the project to require NO setback variances at all. I challenge the design team to strive for just that objective. 7 Sun March 25 2007 - 19:54:51 Fullname: Bill & Cathy Russell Email: Where are your from?: Napanee, Ontario Homepage name: Homepage URL: Reference: Just Surfed On It! How good do you think this site is: Well Done!!! Comments: I have just finished reading the various letters, comments and proposed plans for the expansion of the Hilton complex. Having first visited Lake Placid when I was 13 years old (50 years ago) I have seen numerous changes in the village some good some bad. Even at that early age I was impressed by not only the village but the Adirondacks as a whole. Where the Hilton now stands was a beautiful white house with lawn that went to the main street. The Adirondacks left such a lasting image with me that over the years it has drawn me back to the area time and time again. To have a 13 year old with this impression you must have something very special. In this age when the almighty dollar seems to dictate everthing ,people and groups who want to try to preserve the beauty and uniqueness of the village and area should be congratulated. If not Lake Placid will eventually become nothing more than one big commercial piece of land as so many other places in our world have ended up being. You have one of the greatest areas to visit - stand up, protect it for future generations to enjoy. 8 Wed March 07 2007 - 13:32:42 Fullname: Ed Schrader Email: inspectored54@hotmail.com Where are your from?: Lake Placid Homepage name: Homepage URL: Reference: Just Surfed On It! How good do you think this site is: No comments Comments: Once again Lane Hospitality makes a lame attempt to apease the locals with less than a 24 hour notice that they will present their lastest plans. What a poor display of professionalism and class for a major business. Hilton and Lane are disgusting, 9 Fri February 16 2007 - 19:09:16 Fullname: Iris M. Havlicek Email: Irislp@aol.com Where are your from?: Signal Hill, Lake Placid, NY Homepage name: Homepage URL: Reference: Word of Mouth How good do you think this site is: Well Done!!! Comments: The proposed Hilton Redevelopment Project sits at the base of Signal Hill, a residential neighborhood. This neighborhood co-exists with other commercial properties like the Mirror Lake Inn. The character on this side of Saranac Avenue is very different than the Main Street corridor. It is “green” with lawns and trees, open spaces. At the February 7th meeting, Mr. DeForrest and the new architects appeared to be sincerely interested in working with the community to design and build a condominium project that will be in keeping with the town’s unique Alpine character. The architects will have the privilege to design a beautiful building and grounds that fit harmoniously into our picturesque community. They will have the opportunity to design a building that stays within the zoning laws that exist to protect us. We have given them a difficult task, but not one that cannot be accomplished. Today’s condominium buyers may want something larger and more luxurious than what we have to offer today, but I think that the buyer would want to own a condominium that fits beautifully into the community, not one that has a negative effect on the landscape. Like others in the community, I would like to see plans for the entire project including waterfront. Like others in my neighborhood, I am concerned about the tremendous impact this project will have on us personally. I would like to thank Mr. DeForrest and others for providing us with the opportunity to express our views on this project. I hope they came away from the meeting with a greater understanding of our community, our citizens, and our concerns. Iris Havlicek Signal Hill Resident 10 Fri February 16 2007 - 18:56:26 Fullname: Iris M. Havlicek Email: irislp@aol.com Where are your from?: Lake Placid Homepage name: Homepage URL: Reference: Just Surfed On It! How good do you think this site is: No comments Comments: 1 2 3
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