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Willow Lake Partners Group Commercial Retreat Proposal

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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.

Public comments (8)

OpposedJane DrakeFeb 12, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to the Willow Lake project, citing severe traffic increases, noise, lighting, and negative impacts on retirement peace and property values.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting — February 12, 2026 · 11:21 →
OpposedSteven SchofieldFeb 12, 2026

Raised serious concerns about dangerous speeding on Van Wyck Lake Road and the influx of heavy commercial traffic from the proposed project.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting — February 12, 2026 · 14:13 →
OpposedMarie SprockFeb 12, 2026

Argued that the applicant's business model depends on high-volume commercial activity that is fundamentally incompatible with a quiet residential neighborhood.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting — February 12, 2026 · 15:33 →
OpposedMichael PiconeFeb 12, 2026

Questioned the zoning justification for a massive commercial event hall and parking lot adjacent to residential properties, and raised concerns about the condition of the on-site dam.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting — February 12, 2026 · 19:19 →
OpposedRich DrakeFeb 12, 2026

Highlighted the cumulative infrastructure burden of multiple commercial projects and argued that the Willow Lake project violates the intent of residential zoning.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting — February 12, 2026 · 22:11 →
OpposedEdmund SpaceFeb 12, 2026

Noted the hazardous blind curves and speeding on Van Wyck Lake Road, and asked how the hotel complex would protect local wildlife like fisher cats.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting — February 12, 2026 · 26:12 →
OpposedMichelle PiconeFeb 12, 2026

Voiced deep frustration over having a commercial retreat built directly behind their home after 31 years of peaceful residency.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting — February 12, 2026 · 27:33 →
OpposedJamie LolkemaFeb 12, 2026

Supported neighboring statements and emphasized safety concerns for children walking along the narrow, winding road.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting — February 12, 2026 · 29:28 →