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2. Require,perhaps through deed restriction,that a 35-foot buffer of natural vegetation be restored and maintained in a natural state along the shore. 3. Mr. Kearney mentioned in our last meeting that he owned an additional 1,000 feet of shoreline on Fish Lake. If this land is undeveloped, it may make sense to deed restrict this area to keep it in open space use. This would help compensate for the intensified use elsewhere on the shore. 4. Some sort of limits on where and how many piers,boathouses,boat shelters or wharves can be located would also seem to be advisable. The DNR has a permitting process for large developments or where environmental impacts are expected to be significant. The DNR may wish to see a central, communal pier, rather than one for each lot. 5. It may also make sense to set some limits on the number, design or size of the buildings permitted in the development, or on the total amount of impervious surface area permitted on each lot. These conditions would speak to concerns about visual impact and surface water runoff. 6. Dave Marshall told us that over the past few years,the water level in Fish Lake has continued to rise. To prevent a potentially hazardous situation, or at least to avoid the creation of a large number of nonconforming structures, it would also seem prudent to limit the number of permanent structures near the shore. For this reason,the current restrictions limiting the use to a mobile home park should probably be retained,with the understanding that owners may have to move their units if water levels continue to rise. It may also be advisable to limit the use of permanent accessory structures or foundations. 7. It may be worth considering limits on the total number of units permitted on the property. Current deed restrictions limit the property to 100 units. It may make sense to revisit this figure given the change in use. 8. Mr. Kearney mentioned his intentions of using only sand,not salt on the roads in the winter. Incorporating this practice into deed restrictions or conditions would help serve notice to future landowners. Similar restrictions on the use of aquatic or land herbicides may also be appropriate. 9. At our last meeting,Ery Breunig mentioned that the Town of Roxbury had originally been interested in dedication of a public park in this area. Given the size of this development, it may be reasonable to seek some sort of public access dedication. Although not included in the condo subdivision plat,this would seem to be consistent with the purposes and authority of the subdivision control ordinance. I am continuing to research this issue and discuss options with local and state staff. I will let you know of any new suggestions or concerns as soon as possible. I hope this provides some useful information. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.